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Birth
Caroline Chisholm was born on May 30, 1808 in Northampton, England -
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Caroline Chisholm's Life
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Became Catholic
Caroline Chisholm became a Catholic in 1831 -
Founded 'Female School of Industry for Daughters of European Soldiers'
Caroline Chisholm opened this school in Madras, India, 1834. The girls were taught reading, writing, religion, cooking, housekeeping and nursing. -
Moved to Australia
Caroline Chisholm moved to Australia with her husband when he fell ill -
Opened Female Immigrants Home
When she saw how badly young female immigrants were treated, she opened this home to take care of them and find them employment. -
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Female Immigrants Home helped over 14,000 people
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Petitioned for free voyage from England to Australia
Caroline Chisholm thought that there should be free passage from England to Australia by boat and requested this from the government -
Created Family Colonization Loan Society
The Family Colonization Loan Society allowed entire families to migrate to Australia (instead of splitting them up) -
Created 'Shelter Sheds'
When gold was discovered in Australia, there was a sudden influx of gold diggers who often had nowhere to stay. Caroline Chisholm opened 'Shelter Sheds' as a kind of 'hotel' for them. -
Death