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Newspaper article

Title
Deputation. The Chinese Commissioners
In
Sydney Morning Herald
Imprint
6 May
Subject
New South Wales - Sydney
Abstract

This article reports on a deputation to the government by Dr George On Lee on behalf of the Chinese residents of Sydney and details Sir Henry Parkes response. Dr On Lee was reminding the government of the impending visit of the Chinese Commissioners (General Wong Yung Ho and Consul-General U. Tsing) and asking whether they would be receiving an official government reception. He also requested that they not be subjected to the NSW Chinese Restriction Act.

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