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    'Arrival of the First Gold Escort', c. 1852, courtesy of Chinese Museum (Museum of Chinese Australian History).

Title
'Arrival of the first gold escort'
Description

Two Chinese are seen in the foreground near the centre. Associated text includes an account of what the Chinese people are saying to each other.

Date
c. 1852
Place
Australia - Victoria - Melbourne

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    Title
    'Arrival of the First Gold Escort'
    Description

    Two Chinese are seen in the foreground near the centre. Associated text includes an account of what the Chinese people are saying to each other.

    Date
    c. 1852
    Type
    Illustration
    Form
    Coloured engraving. Caption (print): 'ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST GOLD ESCORT'
    Control
    1985.07.01
    Source

    Illustrated newspaper collection, 1985.07, 1730.0003; Chinese Museum (Museum of Chinese Australian History). Details

    Rights
    Reproduction rights owned by the Chinese Museum

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Created: 12 February 2003, Last modified: 11 November 2012