Investigation of Historic Sites & Sources: Q Station (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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In what year did the Bussorah Merchant arrive, triggering the first major quarantine event at Spring Cove?
In what year did the Bussorah Merchant arrive, triggering the first major quarantine event at Spring Cove?
1832
How many children died during the sea passage aboard the Lady M'Naghten in 1837?
How many children died during the sea passage aboard the Lady M'Naghten in 1837?
44 children
When were the permanent quarantine facilities at North Head ready to receive detainees?
When were the permanent quarantine facilities at North Head ready to receive detainees?
October 1838
Where was the Sick Ground located in relation to the quarantine station layout?
Where was the Sick Ground located in relation to the quarantine station layout?
Southern side, closest to the wharf
In what year was gold discovered in western NSW, triggering a massive influx of immigrants?
In what year was gold discovered in western NSW, triggering a massive influx of immigrants?
1852
What did the yellow flag hoisted on the Harmony convict hulk signal?
What did the yellow flag hoisted on the Harmony convict hulk signal?
Presence of disease and sickness
What was the historical mortality rate for people infected with smallpox?
What was the historical mortality rate for people infected with smallpox?
3 in 10 infected people
When did quarantine responsibility shift from state governments to the Commonwealth?
When did quarantine responsibility shift from state governments to the Commonwealth?
1901
In what year was the discriminatory White Australia Policy finally abolished?
In what year was the discriminatory White Australia Policy finally abolished?
1973
What was the purpose of the dozen stone cairns positioned around the quarantine station?
What was the purpose of the dozen stone cairns positioned around the quarantine station?
Mark boundaries between precincts