Making a Nation By rachel_bonic98 Jan 1, 1855 Chinese Immigration Act (vic)Limiting Chinese Immigration Chinese Immigration Act (vic) Limiting Chinese Immigration Jan 1, 1861 Anti Chinese riots in Lambing Flat, NSW. Jan 1, 1873 First Factories Act is passed in Victoria Jan 1, 1886 Colonial Conference held in London – Australian officials express concern about the growing influence of France, Germany and Russia in the Pacific. Jan 1, 1890 1890s – Economic Depression – effects are felt until the outbreak of WWI (1914). Rural dwellers start to move into class. May 20, 1890 – Economic Depression – effects are felt until the outbreak of WWI (1914). Rural dwellers start to move into class. May 18, 1900 1890-91 - Asiatic Influenza Pandemic Jan 1, 1901 Federation – Commonwealth Immigration Restriction Act is passed; this was the legislative symbol of the White Australia Policy. May 18, 1909 - Defence Act (compulsory military training) May 18, 1910 Asian merchants, students and visitors are permitted entry to Australia.