Asia and the Pacific

Topics

A topic is a collection of records with interpretation and inquiry questions. Each topic is aligned to the Australian Curriculum and focuses on an aspect of Australian history.

Topic

World War I: The Middle East

From 1916, Australian troops served with Allied forces throughout the Middle East, mainly taking part in action against the Ottoman Empire.

Records

Each record focuses on a single item from the National Archives' collection. Some records contain extra information to help you interpret them.

Record

'Imposter' Chinese-Australian tricks customs officers

This is a two-page memo for the Department of External Affairs, regarding 'imposter' Chinese-Australians attempting to trick customs officers.
Record

Additional checks for female Asian tourists to prevent them remaining in Australia

This is a memo to the Secretary, Australian Commission, Kuala Lumpur from 29 January 1957 regarding female Asian tourist visas.
Record

Admission of wives and children of Indian migrants – letter to Governor-General

Letter to Lord Forster, Governor-General, regarding Indian migrants.
Record

Advocates for quota for racial equality in migration policy

Newspaper article on the quota of Chinese migrants advocated by Victoria's Australia-China co-operative association.
Record

Afghan migrants not allowed to travel interstate – request to remove restrictions

This is a letter to the Attorney-General, asking for the removal of interstate travel restrictions placed on Afghans.
Record

Aliens – restrictions in South Australia

A document regarding restrictions placed on migrants living in South Australia.
Record

Alleged Chinese 'secret society'

A police report regarding the possible existence of a Chinese 'secret society' in Australia.
Record

Anti-Australian feeling amongst Chinese in Singapore over White Australia policy

Cablegram addressed to Dr. Evatt regarding anti-Australian agitation.

Asia and the Pacific

Topics

World War I: The Middle East

Records

'Imposter' Chinese-Australian tricks customs officers

Additional checks for female Asian tourists to prevent them remaining in Australia

Admission of wives and children of Indian migrants – letter to Governor-General

Advocates for quota for racial equality in migration policy

Afghan migrants not allowed to travel interstate – request to remove restrictions

Aliens – restrictions in South Australia

Alleged Chinese 'secret society'

Anti-Australian feeling amongst Chinese in Singapore over White Australia policy

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