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Chinese Migrants- Gold Rush
Most migrants who joined the Australian goldrush left behind family and home. This was very hard for the Chinese who came from a traditional culture that focused heavily on parents, family and the ancestral village. -
The White Australia Policy
The 'White Australia' policy describes Australia's approach to immigration from federation until the latter part of the 20th century, The White Australia policy took place for a period of 125 years. The White Australia Policy started in the 1850's and ended in 1975. The White Australia Policy describes Australia's previous approach to immigration which favoured applicants from certain countries. -
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Our History migration to australia
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The Immigration Restriction Act
The Immigration Restriction Act 1901 was an Act of the Parliament of Australia which limited immigration to Australia.It also provided for illegal immigrants to be deported. -
10 Pound Poms
The 10 pound pomswhere people who could come to Australia for 10 pounds. This was called "The 10 Pound Poms Shceme."
The government only let people in that had blonde hair and blue eyes into Australia. -
The Snowy Mountains Scheme
The Snowy Mountains scheme is a hydroelectricity and irrigation complex in south-east Australia. The Scheme consists of sixteen major dams; seven power stations; a pumping station; and 225 kilometres (140 mi) of tunnels, pipelines and aqueducts that were constructed between 1949 and 1974.
