A MULTICULTURAL HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA

Chinese-Australian History (1788-1988) »

Special presentation: a visual Chinese - Australian history from 1788 - 1988.
View a detailed visual presentation of the history of Australia's Chinese community (1788-1988) through the Australian Museum's 50-metre long "Harvest of Endurance" Chinese-Australian History Scroll along with historical commentary.

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The Vietnamese Community »

Special feature focusing on the Vietnamese community in Australia.

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Timeline Samples...

Introduction to the Timeline »

Over 45 individual timeline screens are included in this section, each with audio commentary, images, video and supporting documents. Listen to famous Australians who have contributed to and commented upon key issues in the development of Australia's multicultural society. View images and read reports, articles and stories relating to multiculturalism in Australia.

• Timeline:
• Timeline Introduction »
• Before the Australian Nation »
• White Australia »
• From Assimilation to Multiculturalism »
• Multiculturalism in Practice »
• Transforming Multiculturalism »
• Towards the New Millennium »
• This Generation »