Sydney, Australia - Anti-Chinese Demonstration
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Sydney, Australia - Anti-Chinese Demonstration
Slide showing a photograph of an anti-Chinese demonstration in Sydney. Possibly from 1888 (http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/6893306). Boswell Collection. Slide number 22. Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. It is located on Australias south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. Date: circa 1890s
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1888 Anti Australian Capital Demonstration Possibly Slides Sydney
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative lantern slide depicts an anti-Chinese demonstration that took place in Sydney, Australia, likely in the late 1880s or early 1890s. Sydney, the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales, is located on the south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. The image captures a significant moment in the city's history, reflecting the tensions and prejudices that existed towards the Chinese community during this period. The demonstration, which may have occurred as early as 1888, was a response to the growing Chinese population in Sydney and the perceived threat they posed to Australian jobs and society. The protesters, seen here carrying banners and waving flags, are marching towards the Chinese quarter of the city, which was located in the area around Haymarket and Surry Hills. The anti-Chinese sentiment was fueled by economic and social factors, including competition for jobs and resources, as well as cultural differences. The Chinese immigrants, who came to Australia primarily to work in the gold mines and in industries such as market gardening and market trading, were often subjected to discrimination and violence. Despite the challenges they faced, the Chinese community in Sydney continued to thrive, contributing significantly to the city's economic and cultural development. Today, Sydney is a vibrant and multicultural city, celebrating its rich and diverse history. This lantern slide is a poignant reminder of a period in Sydney's history that was marked by intolerance and prejudice, but also by resilience and determination.
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