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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Loh Morag, Grant Joan, Sojourners and Settlers - Chinese in Victoria, 1985
... Sojourners and Settlers - Chinese in Victoria...Information on some Chinese immigrants to Victoria advice... to Victoria advice on researching Chinese families and a list ...Information on some Chinese immigrants to Victoria advice on researching Chinese families and a list of Chinese organisations are included in this sesquicentenary publicationmigrants -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHINESE LEPERS IN VICTORIA, 2009
... CHINESE LEPERS IN VICTORIA....Chinese Lepers in Victoria, a case of charity and cultural... VICTORIA History chinese lepers Victoria - Chinese Chinese Lepers ...Chinese Lepers in Victoria, a case of charity and cultural clashes, published by Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries Inc, 94 pages with photographs, illustrations and maps.Carol Holsworthvictoria, history, chinese lepers, victoria - chinese, chinese lepers, chinese burials, infectious diseases. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHINESE ANCESTRAL SHRINES IN VICTORIA, 2011
... CHINESE ANCESTRAL SHRINES IN VICTORIA...Chinese Ancestral Shrines in Victoria 44 pages with black... Book CHINESE ANCESTRAL SHRINES IN VICTORIA ...Chinese Ancestral Shrines in Victoria 44 pages with black & white and colour photographs Produced by Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries Inc. 2011Carol Holsworthchinese, chinese-goldfields-cemeteries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SHOWING FACE - CHINESE IDENTITY IN REGIONAL VICTORIA, 2000
... SHOWING FACE - CHINESE IDENTITY IN REGIONAL VICTORIA...24 page soft cover booklet 'Showing Face -Chinese identity... Face -Chinese identity in Regional Victoria from the 1850s ...24 page soft cover booklet 'Showing Face -Chinese identity in Regional Victoria from the 1850s to Federation. Produced by the Golden Dragon Museum in Nov 2000 as part of a travelling exhibition. Foreword and signed by Russell Jack AM , Golden Dragon Museum Director. Illustrated with B&W photosGolden Dragon Museum, Bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHINESE CEMETERIES IN AUSTRALIA, VOLUME 3. CHINESE GRAVES AND CEMETERIES IN VICTORIA, 2003
... AND CEMETERIES IN VICTORIA...Chinese Cemeteries in Australia, Volume 3. Chinese Graves... CEMETERY chinese Bendigo cemeteries Victoria Chinese graves ...Chinese Cemeteries in Australia, Volume 3. Chinese Graves and Cemeteries in Victoria: Echuca, Avoca, Rutherglen, Yackandandah, Eddington, Ararat, Vaughan, Pennyweight Flat. Publisher: Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo. ISBN: 09578013 7 8. 93 pages. Black and white illustrations & map.Dr Kok Hu Jincemetery, chinese, bendigo cemeteries victoria, chinese graves, genealogy -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Sojourners and Settlers, 1985
... chinese in victoria... Tatura the-murray Chines in Victoria 150th Anniversary chinese ...Chines in Victoria 150th AnniversarySoft red and white cover with black large Chinese writing down right side. White writing and black and white family photograph. 16 pages. chinese, chinese in victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GOLD AND IMMIGRATION, c1850s
... The Chinese In Victoria Markings: 1 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.... And Immigration. Section 4 The Chinese In Victoria Markings: 1 994.GOL ...Diggers & Mining. Gold. Gold And Immigration. Section 4 The Chinese In Victoria Markings: 1 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, C1851
... : Shows number of Chinese in Victoria from 1851 to 1947. After... in Victoria from 1851 to 1947. After 1861 numbers of Chinese gradually ...Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Shows number of Chinese in Victoria from 1851 to 1947. After 1861 numbers of Chinese gradually decreased. Markings: 15. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, c1868
... Chinese in Victoria persisted at gold digging. Slide shows.... In the 1860s and 1870s many Chinese in Victoria persisted at gold ...Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Chinese quarter, Ballarat, 1868. In the 1860s and 1870s many Chinese in Victoria persisted at gold digging. Slide shows township and Chinese along the creek looking for gold. Markings: 13. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING.GOLD, c1857
... in checking the inflow of Chinese to Victoria. The 40,000 at the end.... These restrictions were effective in checking the inflow of Chinese ...Diggers & Mining. Gold. These restrictions were effective in checking the inflow of Chinese to Victoria. The 40,000 at the end of 1857 had only increased to 42,000 at the end of 1859. Thereafter, the working out of the alluvial fields solved the problem; in 1861 there were only 24,000 left. Markings: 18 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. CHINESE ON THE GOLDFEILD, c1854
... . The census of 1854 showed only, 2,341 Chinese in Victoria... EDUCATION Tertiary goldfields hanimount Diggers & Mining. Chinese ...Diggers & Mining. Chinese on the goldfeild. Gold. The census of 1854 showed only, 2,341 Chinese in Victoria, but it was taken at a time when their numbers were increasing rapidly. In 1854, 4,920 Chinese arrived by sea in small, over-crowded vessels; and 11,289 came in 1855. Many pictures drawn by Gill in 1854 and 1855 show Chinese on the goldfields. Markings: 9 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GOLD, c1859
... was threatened. (There were about 42,000 Chinese in Victoria in 1859... Chinese in Victoria in 1859 - all men, comprising one in seven ...Diggers & Mining. Gold. (3) The thriftiness of the Chinese and their low standard of living made the whites afraid of cheap labour and eventual unemployment. (4) The rapid increase in their numbers led to a fear that the future of Victoria as a white colony was threatened. (There were about 42,000 Chinese in Victoria in 1859 - all men, comprising one in seven of the adult male population, In that year, between one-quarter and one-third of the diggers were Chinese.) Markings: 4 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Wodonga Soldiers' Memorial Plate, Victoria China, C. 1918 - 1939
... victoria china... by the company Victoria China Czechoslovakia between 1919 and 1938.... mark of Victoria China Czechoslovakia which was used from 1918...Victoria China... Victoria China Czechoslovakia between 1919 and 1938. Small china ...A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different pieces were used to depict Wodonga during this period, primarily focusing on the Woodland Grove and the Soldier Memorial. A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The producers mark on the plate was used by the company Victoria China Czechoslovakia between 1919 and 1938.Small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time.China Plate, Oblong in shape decorated with flowers and an image of the Soldiers' Memorial in Wodonga in the centre. Makers mark of Victoria China Czechoslovakia which was used from 1918 to1939."SOLDIERS MEMORIAL WODONGA"souvenir, soldiers memorial, wodonga victoria, victoria china, memorabilia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, c1857
... Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide... of the Chinese Population in Victoria. (24th November, 1857. Whereas ...Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Royal emblem, Lion and Unicorn. Victoria, Victoria Regine No. XLI An Act to regulate the residence of the Chinese Population in Victoria. (24th November, 1857. Whereas it is expedient to regulate and control the residence (the rest of document is not shown) Markings: 19. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BENDIGO WALL CALENDAR 2011
... hargreaves Street, Commercial House, Chinese Joss House, Victoria..., Bendigo advertiser hargreaves Street, Commercial House, Chinese ...A 2011 Bendigo wall calendar. Photos included: J.R. Hoskins timber yard, Dudley House,Bendigo tram, Bendigo advertiser hargreaves Street, Commercial House, Chinese Joss House, Victoria Hill,Members of the Bendigo stock exchange, Upper reserve View Street, Hotel Shamrock, Scholten & Marsh, Bendigo arcadebendigo, tourism, calendar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - JAMES MCCULLOCH HENLEY
... in Victoria, 42 pages of Chinese history in Australia, with black... Chinese linguist and advocate in Victoria, 42 pages of Chinese ...James McCulloch Henley, Anglo Chinese linguist and advocate in Victoria, 42 pages of Chinese history in Australia, with black and white photographs and illustrations.Carol Holsworthchinese -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, M Holding, 1/06/2014 12:00:00 AM
... previously Mobil Service Station and Ocean Dragon Chinese Take Away... and Ocean Dragon Chinese Take Away Lakes Entrance Victoria ...Second photograph of site from different angle in Sparesa boxColour photograph showing two derelict sites on Esplanade previously Mobil Service Station and Ocean Dragon Chinese Take Away Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, floods -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - JAMES MCCULLOCH HENLEY
... in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, 108 pages of Chinese... CHINESE Carol Holsworth James McCulloch Henley, Anglo Chinese ...James McCulloch Henley, Anglo Chinese linguist and advocate in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, 108 pages of Chinese history in Australia, with black and white photographs and illustrations.Carol Holsworthchinese -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Aug 2010 pdf, August 2010
... and the Chinese in Victoria 1840- 1906.... Cheng and the Chinese in Victoria 1840- 1906. August 2010 ...The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS The issue of Chinese migration was very inflamed and caused much distress to local market gardeners c1900. Issue 18 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in August 2010. Notice re meeting august 29th. Items of Interest explain that volunteer Ronnie has completed The CMHS site on Vicnet, Dennis Maynard has built display benches for the Barn and repaired school desks, Mr Neil Follett has donated a photograph of the Tuck family and ‘Baydon Hill’ c1800, Trish Smythe, manager Kingston Library, has displayed Posters and Flyers about Box Cottage Museum, and 3 bridal gowns are now on display at Box Cottage. Robina Naughton has researched a photograph , 1906, of His Excellency Hwang Hon Cheng, Chinese Commissioner, donated by Frank and Lorna Thatcher. A copy of this photograph has been sent to Sophie Couchman, Curator of Museum Of Chinese History. Helen has compiled a 3 page history of Hwang Hon Cheng and the Chinese in Victoria 1840- 1906.CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / AUGUST 2010 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, mckinnon, kingston, clothing, bridal gowns, weddings, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, city of moorabbin, box william, glen eira historical society, vicnet, brighton historical society, museum of chinese history, hwang hon cheng, follett neil, thatcher frank, thatcher lorna, smythe trish, city of kingston library, the grange, baydon hill, tuck family -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Plate - State of Victoria, c. 1984
... White, boxed, fine china Westminster plate, State... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Front: 'State of VICTORIA ...White, boxed, fine china Westminster plate, State of Victoria, in green with black place names, floral emblem (pink heath) above state. Gold rim. Plate size is 19cm diameterFront: 'State of VICTORIA 150TH ANNIVERSARY' - blue lettering, above map 1984-5 GROWING TOGEHTER' - blue lettering beneath map. Back: Time line of Victoria's first 150 years - in black print. 150th logo Westminster Australia. Makers mark -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Ceramic - Ceramic Plate Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Victoria 1984-5
... of the Moliver Collection, Westminster Fine China, Australia and Victoria..., Westminster Fine China, Australia and Victoria 150. Ceramic Ceramic ...The ceramic plate commemorates the 150th anniversary of the State of Victoria, with an original painting of the Royal Exhibiton Building in Melbourne on the front, by the Victorian artist Charles McCubbin (1930-2010). Charles McCubbin was the grandson of the Australian painter Frederick McCubbin (1855-1917). The ceramic plate commemorating the 150th anniversary of the State of Victoria has state and national signifcance as one of 5000 plates worldwide released by the Moliver Collection. It also has artistic signifcance as there is an original painting of the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne on the front, by the well known Victorian artist Charles McCubbin, who was the grandson of the renowned Australian painter Frederick McCubbin.Blue and pink toned circular ceramic plate commemorating the 150th anniversary of Victoria in 1984-5. Front: An original painting of the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, signed by the artist Charles McCubbin, with an inscription around the top and bottom edges. Chip in the edge of the ceramic below the date 1984-5. Back: Text about the plate commemorating the 150th anniversay of Victoria with an original painting by Charles McCubbin and his signature, as well as the Plate No. 0404 and trade marks of the Moliver Collection, Westminster Fine China, Australia and Victoria 150.Front: "To Commemorate the 150th Anniversary / of Victoria 1984-5" - around the top and bottom edges of the plate. "Charles / McCubbin" signature above the date 1984-5. Back: "The Official Plate Commemorating / Victoria's 150th Anniversary. / Officially endorsed by the Victorian Government / and the 150th Anniversary Board. This plate is one / of a limited edition of 5,000 plates worldwide released / by The Moliver Collection / Original painting by Charles McCubbin." - on the upper part of the back of the plate. "THE MOLIVER / Victoria 150 Years / COLLECTION" - on the centre of the back of the plate. "M / THE MOLIVER COLLECTION - on the proper left side of the back of the plate. "Charles McCubbin" - signature in the central part of the back of the plate. "FINE CHINA / Westminster / AUSTRALIA" - on the proper right side of the back of the plate. "Plate No. 0404" - on the lower proper left side of the bakc of the plate "VICTORIA 150 / GROWING TOGETHER 1984-5" - on the lower central part of the back of the plate.victoria 150 years, charles mccubbin, commemorative ceramics, royal exhibition building, the moliver collection, westminster fine china, victoria 150 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL MARONG RD BENDIGO HERITAGE DAY BROCHURE 2010, 2010
... Victoria Hill Marong Rd Bendigo (Opposite the Gold Mines... Holsworth the Chinese and Victoria Hill area, John Kelly Inquests ...Victoria Hill Marong Rd Bendigo (Opposite the Gold Mines Hotel) Heritage Day Brochure 2010. Victoria Hill Guided Tours James Lerk (Bendigo Historical Society) George Ellis (Bendigo Cornish Association) Rod Orr (Bendigo Field Naturalists Club) David Bannear (Heritage Victoria) Presentations: Rod Fraser The Geology of Victoria Hill and Bendigo, Kurt Walder German Heritage Ballerstedts-miners from the Hartz Mountains crushing battery, Rod Orr Mining and the Environment in Bendigo, Michele Matthews (BRAC) Sir John Quick the Forgotten Father of Federation spent his youth in the shadow of Victoria Hill, David Bannear ''Things Forgotten'' - the Archaelogy of Bendigo, Carol Holsworth the Chinese and Victoria Hill area, John Kelly Inquests held at the Gold Mines Hotel, George Ellis The Cornish miners of the Ironbark and Long Gully area, Amanda Jean The Ironbark Heritage Study. Coath Cottage Open Day owner Andrew Ward and Restorer Gary Hill explain the history and restoration of the 1860s miners cottage after Black Saturday fire. Restoration Loans from the City of Greater Bendigo.bendigo, gold mining, heritage day 2010 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Dai Gum San Concept Plans - Chinese Tourist Village Bendigo Victoria, 1980s
... Dai Gum San Concept Plans - Chinese Tourist Village Bendigo... During the first goldrush of the 1850s, Chinese miners referred ...During the first goldrush of the 1850s, Chinese miners referred to the Bendigo region (then Sandhurst) as Dai Gum San 大金山 - literally 'Big Gold Mountain'. The Golden Dragon Museum is situated in the city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The museum is dedicated to the culture and history of Chinese Australians, particularly in the region. Built on the historical site of one of Bendigo's Chinatowns, the museum's precinct also includes Chinese Gardens and a temple to Kuan Yin. Through the museum accreditation program, it was the first accredited museum in Victoria and opened in 1991. These plans are the original plans before the the Golden Dragon Museum was built on its current site.Dai Gum San Concept Plans - Chinese Tourist Village Bendigo Victoria - 4 Sheets in colour by Stephenson and Turner Victoria Architects and Planners Sheet 1 Concept Plan and Developed Site Plan Sheet 2 Arts and Crafts Buildings Sheet 3 Restaurant, Historical Museum and Temple Complex Sheet 4 Motelhistory, bendigo, eaglehawk, chinese, chinese museum, dai gum san -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE ANGLICAN MISSION TO THE CHINESE IN BENDIGO, 1994
... to the Chinese in Bendigo and Central Victoria 1857-1918. Written... to the Chinese in Bendigo and Central Victoria 1857-1918. Written ...116 page soft cover book 'The Anglican Mission to the Chinese in Bendigo and Central Victoria 1857-1918. Written by Keith Cole and published 1994 by Keith Cole Publications, Bendigo Limited edition number 5 of 120 copies. Signed by Keith Cole on page 4Keith Cole -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, c1850s
... Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide... of the ship on every Chinese he landed in Victoria; it established ...Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide reads: This act limited the number of Chinese that a ship could carry by any Victorian port; it imposed an entrance tax of 10 pound to be paid by the master of the ship on every Chinese he landed in Victoria; it established a fund for the maintenance and relief of Chinese immigrants; and it provided for the appointment of ''protector'' to look after the interests of the Chinese. Markings: 27. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
China, Vase, 1930s
... in Warrnambool. The vase was made by Victoria China in Czechoslovakia.... The vase was made by Victoria China in Czechoslovakia and the image ...This is a souvenir vase produced for the tourist trade in Warrnambool. The vase was made by Victoria China in Czechoslovakia and the image of the Warrnambool War Memorial has been added for sale in Warrnambool. Similar items with suitable illustrations would have been produced for the tourist industry for other towns and places in Australia. Tourism has been an important industry in Warrnambool since the late 19th century. This vase is of interest as an example of the souvenirs available to tourists in Warrnambool in the 1930s. It is both a decorative and a useful item. This is a white china vase with an elliptical-shaped body and a circular neck with a wider opening at the top. There is a faint brown-gold colouring on the neck of the vase and this colouring is stronger on the under-side of the top opening, There is a colour illustration of the War Memorial at Warrnambool on the side of the vase. The maker’s name is on the base of the vase. ‘Soldier’s (sic) Memorial, Warrnambool’ tourism in warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Candle Holder, 1930s
... victoria china czechoslovakia... china goods in the 1920s and 30s when the label ‘Victoria China...‘Soldier’s (sic) Memorial, Warrnambool’ ‘Victoria China... china goods in the 1920s and 30s when the label ‘Victoria China ...This is a china candle holder which is a souvenir of Warrnambool with an image on the item of the Warrnambool War Memorial. Czechoslovakia was established as a country in 1918 and began to export china goods in the 1920s and 30s when the label ‘Victoria China’ became well known. The Warrnambool War Memorial at the southern end of Liebig Street was unveiled and dedicated in 1926. It was designed by John King, the Headmaster of the Warrnambool Technical School and erected by the local stonemasons, Wooles and Carpenter. This candle holder is of some interest as an example of the tourist souvenirs that were popular in Warrnambool pre-World War Two. This is a china candle holder with a circular base in brown-orange and white tonings and a fluted edge. The candle holding section is also circular with the same colour tonings and a slightly fluted edge. Inside this are the hardened remains of a candle. The base has a handle attached. On one edge of the base there is a colour image of the Warrnambool War Memorial. The maker’s name at the back has a crown symbol. ‘Soldier’s (sic) Memorial, Warrnambool’ ‘Victoria China, Czechoslovakia’ victoria china czechoslovakia, warrnambool war memorial, history of warrnambool -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, Late 1800s
... at the Chinese camp at Beechworth, Victoria. It was in camps... at the Chinese camp at Beechworth, Victoria. It was in camps ...This photograph was taken during the late 1800s at the Chinese camp at Beechworth, Victoria. It was in camps such as these that many would-be gold miners made their home after arriving in Australia from across Asia. After arriving in South Australia where there was no poll-tax required of migrants as was the norm in Victoria and New South Wales, those looking to settle on the gold fields walked en mass overland for hundreds of kilometres before arriving in destinations such as Beechworth. Due to widespread prejudice against Chinese gold diggers they were forced to live separate from the town and developed enclaves much like the one depicted in the photograph. As the years progressed the Chinese camp began to construct more permanent structures and included temples of worship, shops and separate burial grounds. This photograph demonstrates the early multi-cultural aspects of Australia and Victoria during the late 1800s. It also showcases pressures and prejudices specific to the Chinese migrant community and the measures taken to separate them from the rest of the predominantly white community. It also reflects the gold-rush period and one of the first draws to Australia due to its mineral wealth. Black and white rectangular photograph developed on paperObverse: None Reverse: From the/Chinese Camp/84-80-1/1997-3221chinese camp, beechworth, houses, immigrants, gold mining, gold rush, late 1800s, chinese, asia -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Lower Main Street Stawell procession, probably Easter c1900 or 1906 showing a Chinese dragon
... there were only three Chinese communities in Victoria which are now... there were only three Chinese communities in Victoria which are now ...Main Street Procession c1900 in front of Methodist Church looking East. Constable on Horseback visible. Possibly the Ballarat dragon making the date 1906 or it could be the Chinese See Yup Society Dragon, the head of which is still preserved in their South Melbourne temple. Businesses from left, Carters Boot Shop, Post Office Hotel, G. Mahanke Bakery, J.H. Stabb Stawell Coach Factory, Speedwell Cycles, W.J. Jenkinson Bootmakers, Bone Saddle & Harness Factory, W. Whiteside Taylors. Big Hill is visible in background and possibly the Market Building roof above the G. Mahnke sign. Sop In Trove the only mentions of a Chinese parade at Stawell was for Easter Monday 1906, and this occasion did feature a dragon – the costumes, banners, and dragon appear to have been borrowed from Melbourne, and it is suspected that this was the See Yup Society Dragon, the head of which is still preserved in their South Melbourne temple. At the time that this photo was taken there were only three Chinese communities in Victoria which are now known to have had parade regalia and a dragon – Bendigo, Ballarat, and Melbourne. The Melbourne dragon was the smaller of these, and that seems to match with what you can see in the photo, as does what appears to be a striped horn (frustratingly the pole obscures most of the dragon’s face). All three dragon heads still survive today, as does some of the original parade regalia, but Bendigo’s collection and dragon is the most complete. The remains of the See Yup Society collection have still to be properly studied and conserved. I would also note that if this photo was from Easter Monday 1906 then Bendigo and possibly Ballarat Chinese communities would not have been able to make their dragons available as both would have been preoccupied with their own towns’ Easter festivities. Photo taken from the Town Hall balcony of procession looking towards corner of Wimmera Street stawell businesses streetscape, chinese -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Open Monument by John Young, 2015
... Young / Officially Launched by Mr Yumin Song / Chinese Consul... monument chinese chinese history ballarat goldfields china ballarat ...Open Monument is a contemporary artwork acknowledging the history of Chinese people in Ballarat. The Chinese diaspora was global and many Chinese people came to Ballarat and the Victorian Goldfields. The work details some of the personal Chinese family memories of Ballarat from the goldrush forward. The 33 marble laser-etched panels include found images and texts mounted on a modernist metal architectural feature holding back a grassed hill landscape. Within the side walkway of gravel and composite stone is an etched of local activities relating to the Chinese community achievements that can be added to by the community.Open Monument is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of BallaratArchitectural artwork consisting of large marble panels on a corten steel frame imbedded into a grassed mount.Inscription on plaque: Open Monument 無極紀念碑 / Artist: John Young / Officially Launched by Mr Yumin Song / Chinese Consul-General to Victoria / 6th September 2015 / Open Monument unearths stories of the Chinese diaspora in Ballarat, a name which means/ “resting place” to the traditional custodians - the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung people./ The monument comprises of two artworks: Transculture, a granite-panelled work, evoking stories of alternative worldviews, / modernity, leisure and toil. Whilst Timeline traces the major contributions of the Chinese community in Ballarat, every decade / from the 1850s until the present. The timeline then folds out to 2170, anticipating imaginary future contributions. / The monument is open to future interpretations of this history. / I thank you for visiting and acknowledging the contributions and memories that meant so much to / those who have gone before us./ - John Young Zerunge / Patron: Mr Henry Thai OAM JP / President of Ballarat Chinese / Community Association Inc / The following generous donors to this project are acknowledged with gratitude/ City of Ballarat Sovereign Hill Museum Association Inc. Ballarat Chinese Community Association Inc. Mr Henry Thai OAM JP & Mrs Sandra Thai Mrs Shirley Doon & Family in memory of Harry Doon Chinese Masonic Association Inc. Mr Mean Te and Mrs Meng Khun Mr Jack Nguyen MA JP & Mrs My Tang Mr Tony and Mrs Elise Yu Mr Chang Zhen Zhen & Family Australian Lian Jiang Association The Federation of Chinese Associations Vic The Leesoon Family Mr Stephen K.F Ng OAM JP Dr Che Sam Lo MD phD JP OAM Elderly Chinese Home Inc. The Federation of Chinese Org from VN Cambodian and Lao Association of Vic. Inc. Bright Moon Buddhist Society Nam Pon Soon Club House See-Yup Society Mr Peter Chong Wai Lo Mr Qing Song Lin Mr Binh Quoc Mao & Mrs Thuy Cam Thai Mr Alexander Mao Mr Yuet Lung Kwok JP Mr Tai The Tran Mr Phillip K. L. Tran Mr William K. L. Tran Mr Quang Khon Tran JP Mr Kouy Taing Mrs Kieng Hor Lou Mr Bill Chang Piu Au Mr Maurice Kwok Leong Mrs Eunice J. Leong Mr Vi Minh Tran JP Mr Frank Cheng Mr David Cheng Mr William Thai Mr Lizhen Lin Mr Phillip Richard Thai Mr Hoan Ping Kow Mrs Xao Nhu Kow Mr Huy Thai Mr Yun Kuen Lo Mr Chiu Yip & Mrs Yuan Han Cho Mrs Jacqueline Louise Thai Greenwood Mr Joe Hap Chi Chao & Mrs Rosana Wei Ning Chao Charity & Multi Art Association of Victoria Inc. Mr Billy Cai Miss Nikki Cai Miss Su-Ling & Miss Lily Mays-Doon Mr Anthony Doon Mr H J Moy & Family Chinese Australian Cultural Society Ballarat Inc open monument chinese, chinese history ballarat goldfields, china, ballarat, goldfields, john young, chinese, mining, multicultural, immigration, tong way, goon, joss house, embroidery, billy butterfly, chinese market gardens, red lion hotel, ah soon, mayor of main road, chinese herbalist, yee lee, james hong, cheok cheong hong, john ah loo, wathawurrung, robe, lowe kong meng, louis ah mouy, tongway, gallipoli, william lung