Camden Rotary Club
Studley Park Golf Club, 50 Lodges Road, Narellan
Monday, 6.30 pm, 29 July 2024
Presentation
A History of Camden Chinese Market Gardeners 1899 to 1993
Abstract
This presentation details the history of the Chinese market gardeners in Camden, specifically their significant contribution to the local economy and the challenges they faced. The book “A History of Camden Chinese Market Gardeners 1899-1993” highlights their resilience, innovation, and struggles against discrimination and marginalization. Their impact on the community and their role in nation-building demonstrate the complex nature of small country towns and the ability to integrate outsiders while maintaining their outsider status. The book sheds light on the Camden Chinese’s lives, emphasizing their agency, innovations, and entrepreneurial abilities, making an important contribution to local history and the literature of the Chinese diaspora in Australia.
Sample pages
Copies of A History of Chinese Market Gardeners 1899 to 1993 are available at the Camden Museum.
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