Explore and Discover:
Little Brother Stories
BBM has carefully preserved an extensive archive, containing historical records and the personal narratives of the Little Brothers who embarked on their life-changing journey to Australia. This archive is not only a repository of fascinating personal histories but in some cases, captures the sole official records of migration for some of the Little Brothers.
Keen to explore and discover?
Here’s how to do it:
Search via this website
This website contains the profiles and stories of over 100 Little Brothers. To find a record you are looking for, try searching for the name of a Little Brother, their flight/ship number or arrival date.
If you have more personal inquiries or need access to detailed records or artefacts, don't hesitate to contact us via legacy@bbm.asn.au, and we will be more than happy to help you.
NSW State Library
Some of our records and specific artifacts are being preserved at the NSW State Library, ensuring their accessibility and safe keeping. For more information about what is accessible via the State Library, please email: legacy@bbm.asn.au
Search Trove
A number of other records are being digitally captured and made available through Trove, a collaborative effort between the National Library of Australia and hundreds of partner organisations around the country. To access these resources, go to: https://trove.nla.gov.au and perform an Advanced Search.
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At BBM, our commitment is steadfast in ensuring that the legacy of the Little Brothers is preserved and cherished by future generations.
Little Brother Profiles and Stories
To explore the stories and profiles of the Little Brothers via our website, you can initiate a search by entering an individual's name, flight/ship number, or arrival date into the search bar on the website.
Start your search here:
Our search function is purposefully designed to navigate our extensive database and retrieve specific information regarding the Little Brothers. By utilising the aforementioned search criteria, you will gain access to in-depth accounts, experiences, and the personal narratives of the Little Brothers.
Introducing some of our Little Brothers:
For more stories…
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Use the below Drop-down Menu to search for via Name, Ship/Flight Number or Arrival Date:
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- Arrival date: 12 April 1972 1
- Arrival date: 01/01/1970 1
- Arrival date: 10/07/1969 1
- Arrival date: 09/03/1967 1
- Arrival date: 05/05/1966 1
- Alan (Trevor) Peart 1
- Arrival date: 13/01/1966 2
- Allan Pearson 1
- Arrival date: 08/06/1965 2
- Arrival date: 10/08/1964 1
- Arrival date: 08/08/1964 1
- Arrival date: 01/12/1963 1
- Arrival date: 13/08/1963 2
- Arrival date: 09/04/1963 1
- Arrival date: 09/09/1962 1
- Alan Snelling 1
- Arrival date: 04/10/1961 3
- (Ernest) John Reynolds 1
- Arrival date: 09/07/1961 2
- Arrival date: 05/05/1961 1
- Arrival date: 09/01/1961 1
- Arrival date: 09/11/1960 2
- Alexander Mellis 1
- Arrival date: 07/08/1960 2
- Arrival date: 03/06/1959 1
- Arrival date: 09/04/1959 1
- Arrival date: 13/03/1959 1
- Arrival date: 05/11/1958 1
- Arrival date: 02/09/1958 1
- Anson (Ted) Goater 1
- Arrival date: 12/10/1955 2
- Alistair Macdonald 1
- Alexander Macdonald 1
- Arrival date: 13/03/1955 1
- Arrival date: 04/07/1954 1
- Anthony Kennard 1
- Arrival date: 13/06/1953 2
- Arrival date: 09/01/1953 1
- Arrival date: 07/04/1952 2
- Arrival date: 07/11/1951 2
- Arrival date: 07/06/1951 1
- Arrival date: 01/08/1950 1
- Arrival date: 09/07/1950 1
- Arrival date: 13/03/1950 1
- Anthony Edwards 1
- Arrival date: 10/08/1939 1
- Arrival date: 04/03/1929 2
- Arrival date: 01/03/1929 1
- Arrival date: 13/05/1927 1
- Arrival date: 10/05/1926 1
