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,…
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.
A fire at a shop owned by Syrian Mr. Michael Bacash - 'draper' and 'fancy-goods dealer'. It appears as if Mr Bacash's family were living upstairs in the shop on 233 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. Published in the Argus on October 3rd, 1908.
This is an Application for Registration. It includes significant biographical information such as: name, height, eye colour, nationality, birthplace, date of entry into Commonwealth of Australia, current place of residence, etc.
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…
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 …
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)…
This is an Application for Registration form. It includes significant biographical information such as: name, height, eye colour, nationality, birthplace, date of entry into Commonwealth of Australia, current place of residence, etc.
"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…
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…
This complete document provides personal information on a Syrian shopkeeper, Chiall Malouf. In turn, this document a strong source for the contextualisation of an immigrant coming to Australia.
Dictation Test passages; anyone failing to write the passage down could be deported under the Immigration Restriction Act 1901. The test could be given in any European language.