Migration Flashcards
(18 cards)
How far did the message go?
It went overseas.
How much migrants poured into Australia by sea ?
500,000 migrants
When had the populations trebled?
By the end of the decade.
What were the living conditions?
We’re tough ,had to live in the heat,in tents,minimal supplies of food and water .
What did most miners had to limit?
They had to limit tools and equipment.
Who did the discovery of gold attract?
They attract to the many new migrants to Australia.
Who were most of the arrivals coming from?
They were British but also included Americans ,French,Italian ,German,Polish and Hungarians.
What day were Chinese working on?and what didn’t the Australians didn’t like about them?
They were working on Sunday’s and they dressed differently ,didn’t speak English ,had different customs,sent most of their gold back to China ,used more water in there mining of the gold.
How much was adult migrants charged ?
They were charged £10 for their fare and children were free
How much people were looking for perils in broom ?
3,500 people.
What were pearls mostly used for ?
They were used for buttons and buckles on clothing ,for hair combs and to decorate furniture.
In 1861 what was the new specie of pearl shell ?
The pinctada maxima was discovered in Roebuck bay in Broome .
What was Broome supplying ?
Three quarters of the world.
What was the largest group of people in Broome?
The largest people was the Japanese .
How much divers was killed during the course of there work?
50% of them were killed.
How was the divers paid?
They were paid the amount of shells they collected.
How much years did it take to build the snowy mountains?
It took more than 25 years.
What were Australians like when they found gold?
They became crazy about it.
