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• Croatia was part of the former Yugoslavia therefore separate Australian census data on Croatians was not captured before 1996.
• Some Croatians may refer to themselves as 'Yugoslavian', or 'former Yugoslavian'. Be aware of possible sensitivities and/or animosities.

History of Migration to Australia
• Croatians migrated to Australia during the gold rush period in the 1850’s.
• The first Croatian settlers were mostly from the historical region of Dalmatia and they mainly worked in the mines or in the sugar cane fields.
• Following World War II the Yugoslavian-born population, including many Croatians, increased significantly in Australia with people migrating under the Displaced Persons Scheme.
• The Yugoslavian government opened its borders

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