Influx of Chinese Restriction Act 1881. Courtesy State Records New South Wales.

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Title

Influx of Chinese Restriction Act 1881. Courtesy State Records New South Wales.

Subject

Legislation restricting Chinese immigration to Australia.

Description

In 1888, an attempt to repeal the Influx of Chinese Restriction Act 1881 was voted down. Strong anti-Chinese sentiments had persisted since the epidemic and this was reflected in parliament.

Creator

New South Wales Parliament

Source

New South Wales Parliament

Publisher

Records New South Wales

Date

1888

Format

300mm long x 200mm wide.

Text

parchment

Citation

New South Wales Parliament, “Influx of Chinese Restriction Act 1881. Courtesy State Records New South Wales.,” Sydney Smallpox Outbreak of 1881, accessed April 25, 2024, https://smallpox1881.omeka.net/items/show/20.