The Bonegilla Migrant Experience
Education
Belongings - Online Exhibition
Between 1945 and 1975, Australia’s population almost doubled. Almost three million migrants arrived, half from Britain and half from other European countries. Belongings tells the stories of some of these migrants to Australia who arrived immediately after the Second World War when the Australian Government actively pursued a policy of ‘populate or perish’.
Through their personal mementos, photographs and memories, you can experience what life was like for them in this new and foreign country. Some belongings are treasured objects brought from the ‘old country’; others are souvenirs of the journey out; or keepsakes from their first home or job. All help us understand how migration changed their lives and – through the cultures and traditions they brought with them – the lives of all Australians forever.
Follow the link to find out more about the NSW Migration Heritage Centre project.