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'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,…
'Chinaman and Syrian' - The Bendigo Independent, 1901
A supposed encounter in court between Chinese and Syrian men. Includes references to a policeman's desire to maintain a white Australia.
'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.
'Shop and Dwelling Ablaze' - Argus, 1908
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.
'White Australia' Sheet Music
Sheet music for the 'White Australia' song, composed by W.E. Naunton in 1910.
"'Bribing a Customs Official' Syrian Fined £150" - Thursday 11 December, 1924 - The Age (Melbourne, VIC)
Newspaper article describing a Sydney Syrian man, Elias Dan, who was found guilty of attempting to bribe a customs officer and fined £150.
"'More Immigrants' Orvieto Arrives" Friday 26 December, 1924 - The Telegraph (Brisbane, QLD)
Newspaper article describing the arrival of immigrants to Brisbane, including farmhands from Syria.
Abrahams, Annie - Nationality: Syrian [Miscellaneous] - Alien Registration Certificate No 183 issued 16 September 1918 at Toowoomba
Registration for Annie Abrahams- it notes that her 'notable marks' are : Five chains with crosses suspended on the back of each hand.
Abrahim Bookallil and his wife in about
1890.
The Bookallils came to Adelaide in 1890
Anthony Ganim in the Light Horse Brigade, 1914-18 War
Photo taken between 1914-1918, reprinted by State Library of Victoria in 1988.
Antony Mattei (Syrian) Application For Registration
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.
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…
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 …
Application for Certificate of Exemption from Dictation Test
Syrian woman Mary Sedawie's Application for Certificate from Dictation Test
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)…
Assif Beshara (Syrian) Application For Registration
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.
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…
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…
Certificate Exempting from Dictation Test (CEDT) - Name: Slimon Monsour - Nationality: Syrian - Birthplace: Rass-Baalbek, Syria - departed for Syria per BREWEN on 20 March 1909, returned to Sydney per SS ARMAND BEHIC on 20 March 1912
CEDT for Syrian Slimon Monsour
Chaill Malouf - Naturalization
26th February, 1914
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 Example Passages 1925
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.
Employment of Syrians
A series of letters exchanged regarding the question of employment of Syrians by the government.
Faig Nassoor, Syrian born salesman enlistment into Australian Imperial Force
1st page of Nassoor's file with the AIF.
