Explore Melbourne’s Chinatown history with tales of opium, gambling, and police corruption. See original images and hear stories from 1850s-1950s.
- Chinatown - Melbourne’s Chinatown holds the title of the longest continuously inhabited Chinese settlement in the Western world. Many of the historic buildings remain intact, each with its own unique story.
- Continuous visual presentation via handheld laser projector
- Professional guide
- Snacks
Embark on an incredible journey through time to explore Melbourne’s Chinatown from the 1850s to the 1950s. Enjoy a complimentary tour booklet featuring images of the characters discussed, authentic police-drawn crime maps, seized gambling equipment, and other historical evidence from over a century ago. Discover tales of police raids targeting opium, illegal gambling, and other unlawful activities. Listen to stories of blackmail, gang conflicts, and police corruption. The tour guide, who has been researching Melbourne’s Chinatown through original police files for more than 15 years, shares these historical narratives from primary sources. Experience the era of opium, gambling, speakeasies, blackmail, riots, and police corruption.
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