Biographical informationBon Wee Jimmy was born in about 1851 in Weylong, Hailam [Hainan Island], China. He migrated to Western Australia in June 1881.
He was recruited in Singapore to work in Western Australia as a cook and general servant for one year at £1 10s 0d per month. The employer and location are unrecorded (C).
In 1916 it was recorded that he had lived in Perth for 29 years and Geraldton for 6 years. In 1916 he was a cook on Milly Milly Station, Yalgoo, and then at Tunney's Hotel, Dumbleyung in 1917 for a few months before going to work at Carnarvon (B).Other nameBon Wee (Jimmy) (differentiated name)WEE CHIOW HONG (also known as)Date of birth1851
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RelationPlace of birthPlaceWeylongDate1851
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RelationImmigrated toPlaceAustraliaDate June 1881 (WA)
