Biographical informationHan Meng Soon was born in about 1855 in Hailam [Hainan Island], China. He migrated to Western Australia in June 1881.
He was recruited in Singapore to work as a shepherd under contract to Donald MacPherson, Glentromie Station, Victoria Plains, for three years for £2 per month.
In 1882, Han Ming Soon absconded from service, claiming that he was dissatisfied with working conditions. He was sentenced to serve a period of imprisonment but was released before this term had expired when it was found, that no contract could be produced binding him to McPherson's service. This case provoked tighter controls relating to Chinese recruited under contract (C).Other nameHan Meng Soon (differentiated name)Date of birth1855
