Perth

Perth has had a small but vibrant Chinese community since the end of the 19th century. It's most unique feature being the Chung Wah Association established in 1910 which was the first to create a general association of open to all Chinese people rather than being based on district of origin as older associations in the other colonies of state of Australia were. This was due to the small and mixed nature of the Chinese community were no one district of origin dominated.

Like Chinese communities elsewhere it was subject to stereotyping and prejudiced reporting. See also Perth Chinatown.

Chinese Pioneers memorial

Image Courtesy of: Monuments Australia