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The Alien Question and the Oddities of Kinship Faith
A reflective piece tracing alien attitudes from Cork to Australia, recalling a corkscrew of immigrant legends. The author narrates first encounters with foreigners in Ireland, then Corsican servants, and finally Chinese miners in Victoria, illustrating shifting “alien” targets and the logic of white Australia. He notes clashes, humor, and respect for individuals while challenging blanket prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Tts
Fred
Dunmanway
County Cork
Lazarus
Judas Iscariot
Paoli
Ireland
Napoleon
Waterloo
Polly
Elba
Tim Mulcahy
Golc
Tarrengower
Maldon Dowadays
Victoria
Clore
Gingo
Lelloni
Bill Looney
William Looney
New Zealand
Baron de Thierry
Ghinemuri
Ropata
Thames
de Thierry
Allem
Chang
Sesing Chang
Commissariat
James Mackay
Mackay