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Photograph

Title
Unidentified man shoping in Chinese store in Sydney
Date
c. 5 February 1911
Place
Australia - New South Wales - Sydney - Campbell St

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  1. Published photograph
    Title
    Making New Year Purchases
    Date
    c. 5 February 1911
    Type
    Published photograph
    Form
    Caption: 'MAKING NEW YEAR PURCHASES. The Chinese shops in Sydney are mostly of the general store type. This represents the interior of one of the principal shops in Campbell-street. On the shelves over the proprietor's head are silks, satins and other dress goods. Further along are Chinese shoes - with paper soles. On the extreme right are bags containing Chinese rice, while in the inner chamber are all kinds of Chinese groceries, fire-crackers, and even - sausages. The proprietor also sells Chinese josses and fire-crackers with which to frighten away the spirits which are said to be very active at this period.'
    Source

    'The approaching Chinese New Year', Daily Telegraph (Sydney), 5 Feburary. Details

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Created: 10 April 2008