Golden threads : the Chinese in regional New South Wales, 1850-1950
Wilton, Janis, 1951-2004
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Tells the story of the Chinese people who came to settle in, New South Wales, from the first arrvials in the early 1800s, through the turbulent goldrush years and into the 20th century. Through their compelling stories and the many documents and objects that survive in museums and family collections across the state, Golden threats explores their experiences, working lives, hopes and beliefs, and the attitudes of white Australia whichviewed the Chinese at one extreme as a menacing threat and at the other, an exotic presence --Back cover.
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Imprint:
Armidale, N.S.W. : New England Regional Art Museum in association with Powerhouse Pub., 2004.
Collation:
132 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. , ; 27 cm.
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Other title: Jin lu yuan.
Notes:
Golden Threads project : http://amol.org.au/goldenthreads.Includes index.Bibliography: p.126-129.
Contents:
Work--Language--Leisure--Food--Beliefs--Leaving and staying.
ISBN:
186317107X
Dewey class:
305.89510944305.8
Language:
English
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Index terms:
Chinese AustraliansNew South WalesCultural heritageCultural identityHistory
BRN:
13274
Electronic access:
http://amol.org.au/goldenthreads - View Golden Threads Project