More than 300 homeless African immigrants are camping out in the Gaîté Lyrique, waiting for officials to rule on whether they are minors and eligible for benefits like housing.
the migrants, who mainly come from France’s former west African colonies, refused to leave the venue. Their numbers have swelled to around 350 and the 19th century venue is now on the verge of ...
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History under the floorboards: Decoding the diets of institutionalized women in 19th century SydneyThe barracks is World Heritage Listed for its convict history, but is equally important for the story of 19th century Australian immigration. After the end of convict transportation to New South ...
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Discovery under floorboards at Hyde Park Barracks paints clearer picture of 19th century women's livesAn unusual spot within this historic Sydney site has a treasure trove of archaeological evidence, which provides insight into ...
But on Wednesday night, the cancan had been replaced by the clatter of tam-tams as migrants chanted through megaphones on the steps of the 19th-century edifice, shouting: “Shame on this power ...
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