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CHIN SHING

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Biographical informationChin Shing (aka Ch'en Chieng) was born on the 14th March 1883 in Canton, China. He migrated to Darwin, Australia in March 1897 and moved to Western Australia in 1898. He was just over five feet five inches in height.

He worked as a tailor working for the firm of Sun Chang Shing, Carnarvon Street, Broome, from at least 1916 to 1925 (B). In 1939 he was working as storekeeper in Shiba Lane, Broome and he stated that he was a widower. In 1948 he gave his occupation as storekeeper and gave both his residential and business address as 124 James Street, Perth.

He travelled overseas twice: July 1916 to January 1918; and January 1923 to January 1925 (D).

He died at Royal Perth Hospital on 23rd December 1951.Other nameChin Shing, 1883-1951 (differentiated name)Ch'en Chieng (also known as)Date of birth14th March 1883Date of death23rd December 1951

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AAC-Box-007-8-0317

AAC-Box-007-8-0317

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Sun Chang Shing Shop, Broome

Sun Chang Shing Shop, Broome

Chin Shing aged 38 in 1921 from his CEDT paperwork (source: NAA: K1145, 1921/142)

Chin Shing aged 38 in 1921 from his CEDT paperwork (source: NAA: K1145, 1921/142)

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Subject (place)Carnarvon Street, BroomeShiba Lane, Broome124 James Street, PerthSubject (topic)Chinese heritage in Western AustraliaTailorRelated collectionAnne Atkinson CollectionRelated linkNAA CEDT File 1916NAA CEDT File 1921NAA War Registration File 1939-1948NAA War Registration File 1916-1920NAA War Registration File 1916-1920

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

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RelationPlace of birthPlaceCantonDate1883

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RelationImmigrated toPlaceAustraliaDate1898

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RelationTravelled toPlaceBroomeDate[date unknown]

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