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Immigrants on deck of the KANIMBLA with Immigration Minister Caldwell

Post WWII immigrants to Australia onboard the KANIMBLA in Melbourne. Jonas Motiejunas and Konstancija Brundzaite (in costume) present a gift to the immigration minister Arthur Caldwell on behalf of the Lithuanian migrants on board. Verso inscribed 'K Brunzaite'. Donated by Mrs K Jurskis (née Brundzaite) of the Lithuanian community.

 

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Object no. 00003843 ANMM Collection Gift from the Australian Lithuanian Community

 

The Australian National Maritime Museum will be holding an after-dark lightshow based on stories of migration from 26 January to 17 February 2013. Check the website for more information on 'Waves of Migration', and how you can tell share your migration story.

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Uploaded on January 21, 2013
Taken sometime in 1947