Immigration booklet

Gids voor Emigranten naar Australie

1956 circa

Description

A 'Guide to Emigrants to Australia' booklet provided to Dutch immigrants prior to arriving in Australia issued by the National Bank. The 32 page booklet with an outline of Australia on the cover provides small sections on climate, population, housing, cost of living and wage rate, employment and industrial relations, social services, income tax, education what to take and banking.

Inscription

Printed on Cover: Gids voor Emigranten / naar Australie / Uitegeven door / THE UNITED BANK / OF AUSTRALASIA LIMITED / (INCORPORATED IN VICTORIA) / Hoofdkantoor: 271-279 COLLINS STREET, Melbourne

Accession number

ARM 14.909

Classification

Object

Artist/Maker

D G Lusty and Son Ltd

Dimensions

216 x 142

History of Item

This item was displayed as part of the Albury and Australia’s Dutch Connections exhibition held at the Albury LibraryMuseum from 28 September 2019 – 15 December 2019. Displayed at Bonegilla Migrant Experience from 15 March 2023 to 10 October 2023 as part of Australia's Dutch Connections outbound tour.

Special collection

Bonegilla Collection

Subjects

Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre Dutch Immigration