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Seeking photo of Chinese monument at Robe SA
« on: Sunday 29 November 09 19:52 GMT (UK) »
Hello,

Does anyone have a digital closeup of the inscription on the Chinese monument at Robe SA. Also, a full shot of the monument would be appreciated.

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abcsydney

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Re: Seeking photo of Chinese monument at Robe SA
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 29 November 09 21:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi abcsydney,

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'During the years 1856-58 16,500 Chinese landed near this spot and walked 200 miles to Ballarat and Bendigo in search of gold.'

http://www.multiculturalaustralia.edu.au/img/SS_Wang_01.jpg

http://www.robe.com.au/localmonument.html

http://www.council.robe.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=309&c=1922

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Re: Seeking photo of Chinese monument at Robe SA
« Reply #2 on: Monday 30 November 09 01:13 GMT (UK) »
Thank you very much Kris

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abcsydney
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