Ten Pound Poms
7.0
1997
0h 48m
In 1947, the Assisted Passage Scheme began, devised by the Australian government to bring in white British settlers. For just 10 pounds, they could start a new life in a sun-drenched land of opportunity, and over the next 25 years, more than a million people took up the offer. The scheme's pioneers tell their story.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
April 14, 1997
Runtime
0h 48m
Rating
7.0
(1 votes)
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
Pulse and Touch Productions
Overview
In 1947, the Assisted Passage Scheme began, devised by the Australian government to bring in white British settlers. For just 10 pounds, they could start a new life in a sun-drenched land of opportunity, and over the next 25 years, more than a million people took up the offer. The scheme's pioneers tell their story.
