Biographical informationGogg James was born in about 1880 in Canton, China. He migrated to Western Australia in 1896 or 1899. He was five feet zero and a quarter inches in height.
Had a variety of professions including storeman, grocer and cabinet maker. He worked as a cabinet maker for See Wah & Co., Dyer Street, West Perth, before travelling overseas in 1912.
He returned to Western Australia in September 1913. After his Certificate of Exemption from the Dictation Test was stolen while travelling, Gogg had to apply for a replacement Certificate before being allowed to enter Australia again.Other nameGogg, James (differentiated name)Date of birth1880