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'Federal Affairs' - Darling Downs Gazette, 1906
The final two sections of the article deal with the White Australia policy, and the objections of one Senator Dawson to the Syrian community in Melbourne. The article cites Dawson's concerns over mixed race relationships between whites and Syrians.
Callim Coorey – Application for Admission of Relatives or Friends to Australia
Application submitted by Callim Coorey, a Syrian immigrant who had lived as a self-employed farmer in NSW for five years. His wife and two sons had remained in Mt. Lebanon, Syria, whilst he had come over to establish himself in Australia. The…
Slamen Naklie Coorey – Application for Admission of Relatives or Friends to Australia
An application seeking the admission of relatives to Australia submitted by Slamen Naklie Coorey, a Syrian immigrant who had, by 1929, resided in Sydney for four year. He was employed as a farmer. His wife, three daughters and one son had remained in…