Laws directly aimed at restricting the influx of Chinese were passed in New South Wales in 1881 and 1887…

The prison record is historically significant as it provides material evidence and insight into the experience and activities of non-Anglo groups in colonial society.

The Order-in-Council has historical significance as evidence of the 1840 Order-in-Council and its aftermath represented the turning point when, 50 years after its foundation, New South Wales ceased to be a penal colony.

Discover the Act passed in the New South Wales Parliament in 1881 to place restrictions on immigration of Chinese to the Colony.