The Experience Of Afgans In Australia Flashcards
When did the Afghans come to Australia?
1886-1900
How many Afghans came to Australia?
2,000 (roughly)
Why did the Afghans come to Australia?
Came to be “cameleers”. Also were mostly single men, so we’re probably looking for new opportunities.
Where did the Afghans arrive/were located?
Mostly South Australia/in the desert.
What type of work did the Afghans do in Australia?
They used camels to explore inland Australia, carried supplies and mail from South Australia to the north.
What was the Afghans’ experience in Australia like?
Had good careers, were extremely important to Australia’s development. Generally lived in “Ghan Towns”, towns build solely by and for the Afghans. They mostly married Aboriginal women.
What were “white Australian’s” attitudes towards the Afghans?
The Afghans were generally shunned by the White Australians.
How are the Afghans remembered today?
They are remembered as being extremely important toAustralia’s history, and the train that travels between Adelaide and Darwin is called “The Ghan”, after the cameleers who worked on the construction of the original track.
