This article discusses the proposal that hawking licenses for Syrian women should be restricted. It provides insight as it compares the behaviour of Syrians, who are seen as generally well-behaved, to Afghans, Parsees and Hindus. It states that their…
This article is primarily concerned with the Syrian problem. It compares the different races such as the Italians, Chinese and Syrians and the various issues that the community faces in regards to crime. The article also discusses the issue that…
This primary source is a from the Collector of Customs in Melbourne series (B13) from the Victorian Archives. The document states that George Sykeli has been granted permission to enter Australia with his wife and two children. His brother in law…
Alien Immigration Files. Details Abood's attempt to allow entrance of his family with exemption from the Immigration Restriction Act. Includes letters from three people Messrs Macleod (Jeweler), H T Christsen (Merchent) and A E Boston (Butcher)…
A collection of documents comprising the naturalisation application of SM Jaboor, a notable Syrian community leader who assisted in the applications of numerous Syrians after him.
The small paragraph gives a brief history of a Syrian woman and her husband in Australia. Reveals their religion and the town from which they emigrated.
This article is about the building of an Oriental church for Greek and Syrian immigrants. Much of the article is about Reverend Malathioe Nammar who had recently moved to Australia to provide faith and to raise the funds to build a church for the…
The article details a grand banquet hosted by Syrian residents in Melbourne in honour of the English King and the Ottoman Sultan to mark the granting of Constitutional government in Turkey. The occasion was also used to call for Syrians to not be…
This article discusses the attempts for a Syrian Orthodox church to be built in Melbourne. The Reverend Nammar was not able to achieve the funds to build a church at the time. They were looking to set up a church in an already existing structure that…
This document consists of 17 pages of letters, memoranda and telegrams concerning the decision to deport a Syrian named John Raphael. He had arrived in 1928 and was granted entry, but was subsequently found to have tuberculosis. The Chief Medical…
Details the arrival of Fakhry back into Melbourne, Australia on the ship "Moeraki". (Readmission to Australia authorised on the 2/9/1925).
Resides at 202 Faraday Street, Carlton.
Unfortunately the Shipping and Migration Return Form was blank.
This document consists of a folder containing seven documents. The first document is a cover letter stating the application and the documents that are enclosed. The next four documents are letters from employers and other members of the community…
This document is an application for registration for Rajoon Abourizk. It states that she is from Beyrouth, Syria and entered the commonwealth on the 12th of July 1905 and applied for registration on the 29th of October 1916. The application was…
The document outlines the personal information of Gabriel Coupee who is applying for five people to enter Australia. It displays his address of residence in Australia, his birthplace, nationality, length of residence in Australia and occupation. It …
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.
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…
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…
An anti White Australia Policy postcard that illustrates the large amount of vacant space available for immigrants in Australia. This particular postcard was sent from Sydney to England.
Issue no. 37, 15 March 1922, of post-World War I publication 'Aussie', 'The Cheerful Monthly'. One of a collection of copies of 'Aussie' dated between 5 June 1918 and 15 January 1929. 'Aussie' (1918- circa 1929), a commercial magazine of opinion,…
This source includes several documents detailing the process of a successful application for a CEDT, including specific forms and letters of recommendation..
"Blue and white enamelled badge, alternatively known as a lapel pin, was produced for the People's Liberal Party and features a white map of Australia inscribed 'FOR AUSTRALIA'. Some medals issued around the time of Australia's federation suggested…