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Notice - 'Re The Indian Hawker Nuisance', Avon Shire, 9 Feb 1893
Printed notice, on paper, headed 'Avon Shire'. Addressed to the Mayor and Councillors of the Town of Northcote in hand-writing
Syrian Women
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…
Poster issued by Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence concerning enemy subjects entering ships, wharfs and docks, 26 May 1915
distributed to various police districts
Foreign Hawkers in Australia (Syrian Problem)
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…
George Sykeli - Permission to come to Australia
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…
Application for entry of the wife and son of Joseph Abood, a hawker from Bundaberg
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)…
Joseph Abood (Naturalization)
Application for certificate of naturalization that details Syrian Joseph Abood's age, job, birthplace, residence at the time of application.
S.M. JABOOR - Naturalisation
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.
Mrs. Mary Malouf
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.
Application for Certificate of Exemption from Dictation Test
Syrian woman Mary Sedawie's Application for Certificate from Dictation Test
Syrians Returned
Syrians disembarking the mail steamer Orsova in South Australia after visiting Mount Lebanon tell of the conditions back home in 1925.
Employment of Syrians
A series of letters exchanged regarding the question of employment of Syrians by the government.
Foundation of an Oriental Church in Melbourne - Advocate 10 March 1894
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…
Helen Batrouney applying for a certificate of exemption
A Syrian man is attempting to bring his wife from Syria to Australia with him
Syrian Banquet - An Enthusiastic Gathering
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…
The Syrian Church in Melbourne - Advocate, July 21 1894
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…
John Raphael (Syrian) ex "Cephee" July 1928 - Deported per "Eridan" July 1930
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…
Moussa Hanna Fakhry, Syria, Arrival by S. S. "MOERAKI" into Melbourne on 4/2/1926.
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.
Resides at 202 Faraday Street, Carlton.
Unfortunately the Shipping and Migration Return Form was blank.
Application for a Certificate of Domicile for John Kmaid
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…
Form of Application for Registration for Rajoon Abourizk
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…
Application for Admission of Relatives or Friends to Australia - Gabriel Coupee
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 …
'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…
The White Australia Postcard
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.
'Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly' Magazine Cartoon
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,…
'White Australia' Sheet Music
Sheet music for the 'White Australia' song, composed by W.E. Naunton in 1910.
SEDAWIE, Mrs Mary (Syrian) - Application for Certificate of Exemption from Dictation Test
This source includes several documents detailing the process of a successful application for a CEDT, including specific forms and letters of recommendation..
Badge - White Australia, People's Liberal Party, Australia
"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…
Outside "Al Mawy" Sweet Shop, corner of Cooper and Walker Streets, Redfern, NSW
Typical humble business in inner Sydney