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Caroline Chisholm, The Emigrants Friend, Sydney, Australia, c1845
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Caroline Chisholm, The Emigrants Friend, Sydney, Australia, c1845
Caroline Chisholm, The Emigrants Friend, Sydney, Australia, c1845. Caroline Chisholm (nee Jones) (1808-1877), was born at Wotton, Northamptonshire, but moved with her husband, Archibald Chisholm to India, and later to Australia. She worked tirelessly to improve the lot of homeless women and girls of the colony of New South Wales as well as assisting immigrants on their arrival at their new home. Mrs Chisholm also worked with the government to improve the conditions on board the ships which carried emigrants from Britain to Australia. Here she is shown meeting newly arrived immigrants on the wharves at Sydney
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This print captures Caroline Chisholm, known as "The Emigrants Friend" in Sydney, Australia around 1845. Born Caroline Jones in Wotton, Northamptonshire, she embarked on a remarkable journey alongside her husband Archibald Chisholm, first to India and later to Australia. Caroline dedicated herself tirelessly to improving the lives of homeless women and girls in New South Wales. She also played a crucial role in assisting immigrants upon their arrival at their new home. Her collaboration with the government aimed to enhance conditions aboard ships transporting emigrants from Britain to Australia. In this poignant image, we witness Mrs. Chisholm meeting newly arrived immigrants on the bustling wharves of Sydney. The scene is filled with people - men, women, children - carrying their belongings as they step onto Australian soil for the very first time. Caroline's compassionate presence exudes warmth and comfort as she extends a helping hand towards those who have left behind their homeland. This photograph not only encapsulates an important moment in history but also symbolizes hope and resilience during a period of mass migration from England to Australia in the 19th century. Caroline Chisholm's unwavering dedication shines through as she welcomes these weary travelers into their new country. Through this powerful image captured by an unknown creator, we are reminded of Caroline Chisholm's invaluable contributions that continue to inspire generations today.
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