Arriving

Eight months ago when I arrived in Australia, I expected to start a new life. Quiet, peaceful and better life than the life after the war as a refugee in German Camps. I well realised the accommodation difficulties, which may exist in such an enormous immigration scheme; I was prepared for discomfort and difficult days in the beginning, but I never thought of such conditions in which I am compelled to live in Wallgrove Hostel. I will say openly:- Had I known that I will have to live in such conditions, I would never have come to Australia and would advise others against emigrating there.

Wallgrove Migrant camp resident, requesting transfer
to another camp or return transport to Europe, National Archives of Australia

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