as experiences of non-european groups that came to australia - japanese

Question 1

Why did this group come to Australia

Answer 1

• Early Japanese migration to Australia was spurred by the pearling and sugar cane industries.
• From 1901, Japanese migration was limited by the implementation of the White Australia policy.

Question 2

Describe the living and working conditions

Answer 2

• Over time, the Japanese had their own pearling ships, and by 1897 around one-third of the Thursday Island fleet was run by Japanese people.
• The industry was so profitable that when the White Australia policy was introduced at Federation, restricting Asian immigration, an exception was made for the Japanese pearl divers.

Question 3

Contribution to the colonies/australia

Answer 3

• The Japanese in Australia were mainly involved in the
  Australian pearl industry.
• The pearl industry began at
  Shark Bay in Western Australia, but the major sites
  became Broome in Western Australia and Thursday
  Island in the Torres Strait.
• At first, pearl-bearing oysters could be found close to shore, but soon this supply was
  used up and shells could be obtained only by diving to
  great depths.
• At first, Aboriginal and Islander people were used in diving for pearls.