Scene between decks on an emigrant ship carrying poor needlewomen to Australia. At this date skilled workers were given sponsored passages to emigrate to the colonies. From 'The Illustrated London News', 17 August 1850.

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Scene between decks on an emigrant ship carrying poor needlewomen to Australia. At this date skilled workers were given sponsored passages to emigrate to the colonies. From 'The Illustrated London News', 17 August 1850.

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