Chinese Australian History by Chidestudy Press

For much of our evidence on Chinese Australian history – especially in the 19th century – reliance is necessarily on European observers and European records. A great deal of this material is patronising at best and stereotypical or even plain made up at worst. In general, such observation pieces often tell us more about the writers than those being observed – although this too can be useful. Never...

It has been said many times (by me anyway) that Chinese Australian history is perforce reliant on European observers – often of dubious quality and more often dubious perspectives (see Observers 8 - No.6 in the Podcast series). Nevertheless, there are instances – increasing over time naturally – of Chinese Australians speaking in their own voice. Here are presented a selection of writings by Chine...

Based on my Master thesis, updated and recently published by ChideStudy Press this is a in-depth look at the continuing links between Sydney market gardeners and their villages in South China - the remittances, the trips and the gifts. Brief Sojourn in Your Native Land highlights the enduring connection between Sydney and South China from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, maintained b...

Chinese Australian history in 88 Objects is not so much a publication of Chidestudy Press as its grandfather, that is an older project with much to offer of interest. The aim is to approach history in a manner that strives to bridge the academic and the popular. Rather than add yet another narrative history, Chinese-Australian history is explored and exposed through some of the many objects that e...