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AH GOON (3)

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Biographical informationAh Goon (3) was born in about 1874 in Canton, China. He migrated to Western Australia in 1898. He was about five feet three inches in height.

He worked as a cabinet maker who leased business premises in Perth before travelling overseas in June 1902 (A). On his return in April 1903, Ah Goon was employed in Coopers Furniture Factory, at 74 James Street, Perth (F).

Ah Goon left WA in November 1910 and, on his return in June 1912, commenced a cabinet making business (Wah Hing & Co) at 52-54 Stirling Steet, Perth. In 1914 he moved the business to 46 Stirling Street, and then to 14-16 Dyer Street, West Perth in 1916 (F). By 1924 he had lost the first joint on his left thumb and joints on his third and fourth fingers.

Ah Goon made three more visits overseas, June 1916 to June 1917. November 1924 to April 1927 and February 1929 to January 1936 (D). Ah Goon was recorded as a cabinet maker in 1929 (E).Other nameAh Goon, 1874- (differentiated name)GOON WAR (also known as)GOOEY TONG (also known as)Date of birth1874

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AAC-Box-007-7-0209

AAC-Box-007-7-0209

AAC-Box-007-7-0210

AAC-Box-007-7-0210

Chew Yam leaves Wah Hing & Co. 1919

Chew Yam leaves Wah Hing & Co. 1919

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Wah Hing & Co., Furniture Factory, Perth

Wah Hing & Co., Furniture Factory, Perth

Ah Goon (3) in 1929 from his CEDT paperwork (source: NAA: K1145, 1929/14)

Ah Goon (3) in 1929 from his CEDT paperwork (source: NAA: K1145, 1929/14)

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Job titleCabinet makerDate employed[date unknown]

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Subject (organisation)E. Cooper Furniture Factory, PerthWah Hing & Co., Furniture Factory, PerthSubject (place)74 James Street, Perth52-54 Stirling Steet, Perth46 Stirling Street, Perth14-16 Dyer Street, West PerthSubject (topic)Chinese heritage in Western AustraliaCarpenterCabinet makerRelated collectionAnne Atkinson CollectionRelated linkNAA CoD File 1902NAA CEDT File 1910NAA CEDT File 1916NAA CEDT File 1920NAA CEDT File 1929NAA CEDT Extension File 1935

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ContributorSchool of Social SciencesSource of informationAsian immigrants to Western Australia, 1829-1901 (Atkinson, 1988)

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RelationPlace of birthPlaceChinaDate1874

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RelationImmigrated toPlaceAustraliaDate1898

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