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Arrival of significant numbers of Chinese miners on the Burrangong Goldfield.
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Tensions rise between Chinese and European miners, possibly due to competition for resources and cultural differences.
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Initial anti-Chinese demonstration or unrest
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The NSW government introduces a miners' license fee, specifically targeting Chinese miners.
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The first major Lambing Flat riot erupts. European miners attack and torch Chinese miners' tents and living areas. Police had limited intervention.
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The second major Lambing Flat riot occurs. Similar violence against Chinese miners and their property. Limited Police intervention.
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Heightened tensions and sporadic violence continue on the goldfield. European miners, Chinese miners and police were involved.
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The NSW government increases police presence on the goldfield in an attempt to restore order.
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Possible investigation into the riots and their causes. Potential legal repercussions for those involved. Police and European miners who started the riots were involved.
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News of gold discoveries elsewhere prompts some miners to move on: The allure of new opportunities may have drawn some away from Burrangong. Everyone who was in the Burrangong gold fields at the time was involved.