Some of the reasons why the Europeans did not like the Chinese was because of their difference in culture and appearance. The Europeans dispised the Chinese's pony tails and their clothing. The Europeans were jeoulous of the Chinese men's hard work, and they believed that maybe one day the Chinese men will
in 1853
gold miners got to the fields by covered wagon's,or by horse.
Because Chinese miners often took over sites that Americans miners had abandoned.
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In coal mines.
The Victorian miners used picks and axes as tools in lead mines. These workers also used head lights to see.
You needed a miners licence so that the government knows you've paid to be on the gold fields. The Chinese had to pay way more though.
Chinese miners were willing to work for low wages. (Jerry)
Some common names of Victorian miners in the 19th century included Thomas, William, James, John, and George. However, it is important to note that there were miners from various backgrounds and regions, so the names can vary.
Yes. Christmas was certainly celebrated on the Victorian goldfields.
It stopped Immigration by Chinese workers and miners for 10 years
Sometimes they hand carried them in.