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Emigration and immigration sources list the names of people leaving (emigration) or coming into (immigration) a country. These lists are usually found as passenger lists, permissions to emigrate, and records of passports issued. The information in these records may include the emigrants’ names, ages, occupations, destinations, ports of emigration, and occasionally places of origin or birthplaces. | Emigration and immigration sources list the names of people leaving (emigration) or coming into (immigration) a country. These lists are usually found as passenger lists, permissions to emigrate, and records of passports issued. The information in these records may include the emigrants’ names, ages, occupations, destinations, ports of emigration, and occasionally places of origin or birthplaces. | ||
Until 1947, Pakistan was part of British-ruled India. Immigrants from this region began to arrive in Australia during the mid-nineteenth century, most as [http://www. | Until 1947, Pakistan was part of British-ruled India. Immigrants from this region began to arrive in Australia during the mid-nineteenth century, most as [https://web.archive.org/web/20141011054044/http://www.cameleers.net/?page_id=2 cameleers] hired on short-term contracts. Many settled permanently. Like the [http://www.cameleers.net/?page_id=2 "Afghan" cameleers,] they played a crucial role in the exploration and development of vast areas of inner Australia. | ||
=== Passenger Lists === | === Passenger Lists === |
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