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The five highlighted areas accounted for 66% of all smallpox cases and 68% of all deaths during the outbreak. They were overwhelmingly occupied by some of the city's poorest residents.

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The smallpox outbreak catalysed efforts to restrict Chinese immigration to the colony on a parliamentary level, culminating in the Influx of Chinese Restriction Act 1881. There was significant debate surrounding the particulars of this bill. This…

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Fumigation was commonly employed during the outbreak in an attempt to prevent the disease from spreading. In this illustration, railway passengers at the New South Wales border are being fumigated.

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Officials were meticulous in their efforts to ensure the outbreak was confined to Sydney. Passengers of both ships and trains frequently underwent health checks or were quarantined.

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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.

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Chinese immigrants frequently worked as fruit and vegetable hawkers. This eventually became a commonly held stereotype.

“The Mongolian Octopus - His Grip on Australia,” Bulletin, August 21, 1886..jpg
A famous anti-Chinese cartoon. Note the animalisation of the Chinese figure.

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An illustration encapsulating treatment of Chinese immigrants suspected of carrying smallpox. Violence against Sydney's Chinese became increasingly popular during the outbreak.

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A letter to the editor arguing against compulsory vaccination.

7 16 1881 The Bulletin.PNG
An anti-Chinese cartoon.
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