Pioneers of the Inland 1860s – 1930s
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| When: | 21 October 2011 - 21 January 2012 |
| Where: | Islamic Art Museum Malaysia (IAMM) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
After showing at the Museum this exhibition toured to Broken Hill and Canberra, and is now in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It reveals the remarkable contribution which Australia's first Muslim community made to the exploration and settlement of Australia's arid interior.
The stories of Muslim explorers and pioneers provide an intriguing counterbalance to dominant white explorer legends of Central Australia.
Burke and Wills expedition on the march, 1861
Muslims have been part of Australian society since the Burke and Wills expedition (1860) and have contributed significantly to Australia's economic and cultural development.
Unloading camels, Port Augusta, 1893
Muslim cameleers assisted all major expeditions into Australia's uncharted interior during the late 19th century.
These Muslim pioneers provided the lifeblood for many inland settlements, isolated stations and mines, and forged communication routes through remote Australia.
The exhibition tells this compelling story and investigates its continuing resonance with descendants from Australia's Muslim communities.
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