Migration to Western Australia 1829-1972: Expectation versus reality

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

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Migration to Western Australia 1829-1972: Expectation versus reality
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Dr Nonja Peters, WA Museum Associate

6.00pm, Friday 25 February, WA Museum – Maritime
7.00pm, Thursday 19 May, WA Museum – Albany
2.00pm, Friday 20 May, WA Museum – Albany

Since 1829, immigrants have arrived from around the world to make WA their home. What was it like to arrive as an immigrant to WA? Hear about the voyages across the sea, the expectations the migrants had, and the reality of life in Australia.

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