Cooktown’s Chinese community.

  • Published In: Australian Geographic, 2025, n. 185. P. 128 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MATHIS, ESME 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from Australian Geographic explores the history of Cooktown's Chinese community, focusing on the significant presence of Chinese miners in the region during the late 19th century gold rush. Between 1875 and 1877, thousands of Chinese miners passed through Cooktown, with many working on the Palmer River goldfields. The article highlights the contributions of the Chinese community to the region's development, as well as the challenges they faced, including discriminatory practices such as the imposition of a poll tax on Chinese immigrants. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Australian Geographic. 2025/03, Issue 185, p128
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0816-1658
  • Accession Number:183144470
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