Overview

Almost 40,000 Chinese people came to Australia during the gold rush years, chasing dreams of fortune and a better life. This book explores their journey, daily life, and the challenges they faced on the goldfields.Students will discover how the Chinese worked hard not only as miners but also as gardeners, storekeepers, and traders who shaped goldfields communities. They will also learn about the hardships: long treks such as the walk from Robe, anti-Chinese laws, discrimination, riots, and how the Chinese fought back with resilience and determination.Covering topics like Gold Fever Hits Australia to Laws Keep Chinese Out, this engaging, accessible book brings history to life while encouraging readers to think about diversity, fairness, and Australia's multicultural past.Chinese and Gold: The Chinese on the Australian Goldfields is Book 3 in the Chinese Australians series, written for upper primary and lower secondary school students.