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Who founded the Family Colonisation Loan Society? How were they commemorated? What is its significance?

Question #150324. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Dec 16 2023.
Originally posted Dec 16 2023 5:34 AM.

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Caroline Chisholm (1808-1877) was an English humanitarian who founded the Family Colonisation Loan Society in 1849 to facilitate emigration to Australia. The society provided loans for half the cost of the journey, with repayment expected after two years' residence. Chisholm's efforts improved accommodation for emigrants and influenced improvements to the Passenger Acts. By 1854 the Society had helped over 3,000 people. Chisholm's extensive emigration lectures and advocacy won her recognition, including an audience with Pope Pius IX.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Chisholm#Migration_reforms_and_the_Family_Colonisation_Loan_Society

Dec 16 2023, 9:06 AM
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link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Chisholm#

Unfortunately, the gold medal presented to her by the Pope had to be pawned and, despite vigorous efforts by subsequent generations, has never been recovered. Mrs Chisholm is also the first woman (other than Elizabeth II) to be given recognition on an Australian banknote.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Australian_$5_-_original_series_-_reverse.jpg

Response last updated by looney_tunes on Dec 16 2023.
Dec 16 2023, 9:39 AM
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