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Due to financial and cultural differences, tensions between Chinese and European miners started to emerge at the Lambing Flat goldfields.
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The beginning of the Lambing Flat riots was when a group of European miners attacked a group of Chinese miners, causing in property damage and injuries.
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As European mobs keep stealing and setting fire to the belongings of Chinese miners and their campsite, the conflict intensifies.
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Yass questions the Chinese Miner's injuries and fatalities and doubt on the accuracy of allegations regarding the attacks.
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In an effort to bring peace, the government of New South Wales announces a Martial Law in the Lambing Flat district
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Even thought the Martial Law was implemented, there was occasional violence in the Lambing Flat area between the European and Chinese miners
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Soon afterwards, the "Lambing Flat Miner" gave a thorough account of what happened that day.
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The riots peaked when a large number of European miners attacked the Chinese community in Lambing Flat, causing extensive damage and multiple deaths.
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To stop the violence and reestablish control, the government of New South Wales deploys military reinforcements.
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Tensions between European and Chinese miners in New South Wales continued despite government involvement although it gradually reduced.