History of 10 pound pom scheme By robertsisson Period: Jan 1, 1947 to Dec 31, 1982 Duration of 10 pound pom scheme 10 pound pom Jun 1, 1947 Start of 10 pound pom scheme Oct 16, 1969 Matthew Sisson's grandparents emigrate to Australia under scheme In 1969 80,000 U.K. citizens came to Australia under the 10 pound pom scheme Jan 29, 1982 10 pound pom scheme ends 1.5 million people became 10 pound poms under the scheme