Postcards reflecting White fears of Chinese absconders from gold mines

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Postcards reflecting White fears of Chinese absconders from gold mines

By then the proposed repatriation of Chinese miners had begun to suit local stakeholders because of unproven allegations that Chinese deserters were terrorising Whites in some areas; and that White miners were concerned that the Chinese would eventually take their skilled jobs;

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South African History Online. (2011, March 28). Postcards reflecting White fears of Chinese absconders from gold mines. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/I-0054538

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South African History Online. "Postcards reflecting White fears of Chinese absconders from gold mines." South African History Online. March 28, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/I-0054538.