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For Asian history in Australia, check out Broome

For Asian history in Australia, check out Broome - Destinations - The Jakarta Post. These days, the town of Broome is home to a population of mixed European, indigenous and Asian heritage. read more

'Whether you're Chinese or not Chinese, this is all our history': Broome celebrates Asian history - ABC News - ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Each year a small Australian town celebrates its Asian history, but only recently has the festival's president discovered the truth about his own Chinese ancestry. read more

Australia’s 16-day celebration of Asian cultures held in a remote beach town – welcome to Broome - South China Morning Post

The Shinju Matsuri, an amalgamation of Chinese, Japanese and Malay celebrations, attracts thousands of visitors each year to Broome, possibly the most multicultural small town in Australia. read more

Jetstar Asia launches direct flights between S’pore and Broome in Western Australia - The Straits Times

According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, SilkAir had, in 2018, trialled direct flights between Singapore and Broome – which began life as a pearling town in the 1800s.. The Jetstar ... read more

Jetstar Asia announces direct flights from Broome to Singapore, promises low airfares - ABC News - ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Jetstar Asia has this morning announced direct flights between Broome and Singapore, reconnecting Western Australia's north to the bustling south-east Asian hub. read more

Indigenous and Asian slaves were the lifeblood of Western Australia’s early pearl industry - South China Morning Post

Indentured workers, plucked from Indigenous communities and, later, Asia, risked their lives to enrich their white masters in the pearl fishing industry of Broome, Western Australia. read more

Diving for pearls gave Broome its unique place in Australia’s history

Diving for pearls gave Broome its unique place in Australia’s history Broome has always held a unique place in Australia’s history, writes Andrew Hobbs. 1 April 2011 2:16 GMT Updated 1 April ... read more