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Afghan cameleers in Australia

A long time ago, there were people from a place called Afghanistan who came to Australia with their camels. They are called Afghan Cameleers. These people were very good at looking after the camels and using them to move things like food and water around the desert. They helped people who were exploring new parts of Australia and needed help carrying heavy things.

The Afghan Cameleers lived in special places called camel camps, where they would take care of the camels and live together. They would cook food over fires and sleep in tents. Just like you might have a favorite teddy bear or toy, the Afghan Cameleers loved their camels very much and took really good care of them.

The Afghan Cameleers were treated unfairly by some people in Australia who didn't like them because they were from a different place and had different beliefs. This made life hard for them, but they still worked hard and helped people explore and settle in new parts of Australia.

Today, we remember the Afghan Cameleers for the important role they played in Australia's history and the special bond they had with their camels. It is important to treat everyone with kindness and respect, no matter where they come from or what they believe in.