A 1880s sailing card issued by Gracie, Beazley & Co. Larger version [opens in new window]

Leaving from Liverpool

Decisions

The decision has been made – we will leave these shores for Australia as soon as possible. However, even if I sell everything we own I cannot afford to pay for the passage of four people.

I have made enquiries and think that there are two options – seek help from a landowner in Sydney, Australia who is known to my employer, or apply to the government for transport across the ocean.