R Michael Griffin
| Town/City | majors creek,nsw 2622 |
|---|---|
| First name | R Michael |
| Last name | Griffin |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Date of Birth | 11/10/1934 |
| Year of Arrival in Australia | 1951 |
| Submitted by | r michael griffin |
Story
I was sponsored by the Big Brother Movement to start a new life as there was little chance of making something of myself in post war Britain.
The sea voyage took 5 weeks longer than normal due to the Suez Canal being closed as the Egyptian and British govermnets were in conflict. Otherwise a great trip.
My impressions on arrival were of a big bright and carefree country with a lot of opportunity for young men.