(TAN) AH SEE

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Biographical informationInformation provided by Friends of Woodman Point indicates:
AH TAN SEE
Cook, died 1 November 1918 from pneumonic influenza. He was cremated and buried at Woodman Point. Although the first case of pneumonic influenza pandemic in Western Australia was reported in January 1919, Ah Tan See appears to be the first victim. He died at Woodman Point when the SS Charon cargo ship arrived from Singapore with 22 severe cases.
N.B. Newspaper reports indicate the name is more likely Can-Ah See or similar.Date of death1st November 1918

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Subject (organisation)Woodman Point Quarantine StationRelated collectionCelebrating 200 Years - National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Project

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ContributorSchool of Social SciencesSource of informationNewspaper 'A Charon Patient Succumbs'

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(TAN) AH SEE

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA