THEY were the adventurers who set sail for the other side of the world with dreams of a better life down under.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, around 2.2 million Britons boarded ships for New South Wales in Australia after being enticed by reports of a land with "the climate of Italy, the mountain scenery of Wales and the fertility of England".
The wave of immigration led to a boom in Australia's population, which rose from 53,000 in 1826, less than the current number of residents in Livingston, to 5.6 million by 1922 - more than the population of Scotland.
Now, names and other details of the migrants are being posted online, giving their descendants, thought to include more than 16 million Britons, the chance to trace their ancestors' journeys.
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Why Immigrate from the UK to Australia?
The need for skilled workers...
A thriving economy and the need for skilled workers are just two of the needs that underly Australia's migration policy. Considered one of the world's leading immigration systems for servings its country's needs, the Australia government specifically targets workers from the UK and other highly-regarded countries, such as Germany, france and other parts of Europe, with its skilled visa programmes.
From the UK to Australia...
The migration process has become less of an unknown factor, with magazines and television programmes documenting how ordinary people can make the move from UK to Australia. In addition to the greater level of understanding regarding the process itself, there are a number of other 'push factors' acting on people in the UK, making them seek a new life abroad. In turn, Australia has powerful 'pull factors' which make it the top destination for migrants from the UK.
PUSH factors...
* High cost of living in the UK, from the price of petrol to the cost of
property.
* Lack of access to good schools and family facilities.
* Crowded cities and dissatisfaction with quality of life.
* Difficult to access high-paying jobs and earn a salary that matches the rapid
rate of inflation.
* Cold climate and pollution.
* Family and friends already moved abroad.
PULL factors...
* Long tradition of welcoming emigrants from the UK.
* Friendly, familiar, English speaking culture.
* Low cost of living, especially the cost of property.
* Great job opportunities, especially for tradespersons and workers with jobs on the MODL and SOL.
* World-class education and a great place to raise a family.
* Plenty of Australian visa options for emigrants from the UK.
A thriving economy and the need for skilled workers are just two of the needs that underly Australia's migration policy. Considered one of the world's leading immigration systems for servings its country's needs, the Australia government specifically targets workers from the UK and other highly-regarded countries, such as Germany, france and other parts of Europe, with its skilled visa programmes.
From the UK to Australia...
The migration process has become less of an unknown factor, with magazines and television programmes documenting how ordinary people can make the move from UK to Australia. In addition to the greater level of understanding regarding the process itself, there are a number of other 'push factors' acting on people in the UK, making them seek a new life abroad. In turn, Australia has powerful 'pull factors' which make it the top destination for migrants from the UK.
PUSH factors...
* High cost of living in the UK, from the price of petrol to the cost of
property.
* Lack of access to good schools and family facilities.
* Crowded cities and dissatisfaction with quality of life.
* Difficult to access high-paying jobs and earn a salary that matches the rapid
rate of inflation.
* Cold climate and pollution.
* Family and friends already moved abroad.
PULL factors...
* Long tradition of welcoming emigrants from the UK.
* Friendly, familiar, English speaking culture.
* Low cost of living, especially the cost of property.
* Great job opportunities, especially for tradespersons and workers with jobs on the MODL and SOL.
* World-class education and a great place to raise a family.
* Plenty of Australian visa options for emigrants from the UK.
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