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Colonial History and Australian Identity: Economy

How events in the Colonial period impact Australia today

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KALGOORLIE RACE RIOTS

AUSTRALIA DAY 1934 saw the death of popular Kalgoorlie fireman Ted Jordan after being felled by an Italian barman. The ensuing three days of rioting made world headlines. A thousand fists raised to avenge the death of one man. Three men died because of the riots.

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