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Tension Arises (NOVEMBER)
Due to financial and cultural differences, tensions between Chinese and European miners started to emerge at the Lambing Flat goldfields. -
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Lambing Flat Riots Timeline
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Beginning of Riots
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. -
Escolating of Riots
As European mobs keep stealing and setting fire to the belongings of Chinese miners and their campsite, the conflict intensifies. -
Yass' Reports on Chinese Man's Death
Yass questions the Chinese Miner's injuries and fatalities and doubt on the accuracy of allegations regarding the attacks. -
New Laws from NSW
In an effort to bring peace, the government of New South Wales announces a Martial Law in the Lambing Flat district -
Disregard for the Law (JANUARY)
Even thought the Martial Law was implemented, there was occasional violence in the Lambing Flat area between the European and Chinese miners -
'Lambing Flat Miner' Published
Soon afterwards, the "Lambing Flat Miner" gave a thorough account of what happened that day. -
Peak of the Riots
The riots peaked when a large number of European miners attacked the Chinese community in Lambing Flat, causing extensive damage and multiple deaths. -
NSW Government Intervene
To stop the violence and reestablish control, the government of New South Wales deploys military reinforcements. -
Final Riot
Tensions between European and Chinese miners in New South Wales continued despite government involvement although it gradually reduced.