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Photograph

Title
Two unidentified school boys on either side of an altar to Confucius
Date
c. 16 February 1910 - c. 17 February 1910
Place
Australia - New South Wales - Sydney

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  1. Published photograph
    Title
    Obeisance to Confucius
    Date
    c. 16 February 1910 - c. 17 February 1910
    Type
    Published photograph
    Form
    Caption: 'OBSEISANCE TO CONFUCIUS. The chief ceremony in connection with the opening of the Chinese school yesterday was that of doing obeisance to Confucius. The children were brought in front of the altar shown in this illustration, and were taught to bow their heads three times to the picture fo the Chinese deity.'
    Creator
    Liddy, J.W.
    Source

    'The Chinese language in Australia', Daily Telegraph (Sydney), 17 feburary. Details

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