Significant Chinese emigration to Australia only began in earnest after the discovery of gold and the sequent gold rushes in Australia. This migration shaped and influenced Australian policies on immi
Chinese immigrants arriving in Melbourne's Chinatown, located on Little Bourke Street, 1866
Bird's-eye view of Ballarat with Chinese gold miners in the foreground, 1858, by George Rowe
White Hills Cemetery Chinese Section
Chinese market gardener, ca. 1893
Golden Dragon Museum
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The Golden Dragon Museum is a museum in the city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, dedicated to the culture and history of Chinese Australians, particularly in the region. Built on the historical site
History of Chinese Australians
…the Pacific donated £36,000 to China. A letter of thank you to the Chinese Australians from the Finance Minister of the Republic is on display at the Golden Dragon Museum. World War I presented Chinese Australians with many unique challenges. It is by the outbreak of the war in 1914 it is estimated that there were less…
Golden Dragon Museum Entrance
Gate of the museum
Sun Loong on display
Loong dancing in celebration of the federation of Australia in 1901