Australian government brings women to Australia to marry Spanish immigrants

Young Spanish women were brought to Australia to become brides for Spanish immigrants

Young Spanish women were brought to Australia to become brides for Spanish immigrants Source: Supplied

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When Australia found many of its male Spanish immigrants were 'bored' and wanted to go home - it came up with an unexpected solution.

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