Many of the Chinese left for the Victorian goldfields. Most returned
home to
China to their families. Some stayed, settled and became
part of the north
eastern community.
Now that time has passed, and as a nation we look to rediscover our roots,
we find that there are roads that lead not just back to Europe but also
to China.
In recognition of this strong historical link, the community of the North-East
is looking to establish a sister province relationship with Guandong.
Where is Guandong Province?
Guandong Province lies in China’s south-east. The major cities, Guangzhou
and Shenzhen are among the four most important cities in China. “Guang” itself
means “expanse” or “vast”, and was associated with
the region from the Western Jin Dynasty onwards. “Guangdong” and
neighbouring Guangxi literally mean “expanse east” and “expanse
west”. Together, Guangdong and Guangxi are called the “Two
Guangs”
