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Life Below Stairs: English Servants Emigrating to Australia, Part I

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

In the mid to late 1840s, many girls in service decided to make the arduous journey from England to Australian ports. One must remember that the journey took three to four months to complete, depending upon the weather and the … Continue reading →

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