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Chinese Immigration Act (vic)Limiting Chinese Immigration
Chinese Immigration Act (vic)
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Anti Chinese riots in Lambing Flat, NSW.
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First Factories Act is passed in Victoria
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Colonial Conference held in London – Australian officials express concern about the growing influence of France, Germany and Russia in the Pacific.
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1890s – Economic Depression – effects are felt until the outbreak of WWI (1914). Rural dwellers start to move into class.
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– Economic Depression – effects are felt until the outbreak of WWI (1914). Rural dwellers start to move into class.
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1890-91 - Asiatic Influenza Pandemic
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Federation – Commonwealth Immigration Restriction Act is passed; this was the legislative symbol of the White Australia Policy.
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- Defence Act (compulsory military training)
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Asian merchants, students and visitors are permitted entry to Australia.