Biographical informationLing Tom (aka Ling Sam, aka Ah Jam) arrived in Australia in the early 1890s.
After two years in Western Australia he visited China and returned with his 9 year old son, Ah Hing (19) on 26 October 1899 (I).
Ling Tom ran a laundry in Perth. In July 1905 he was convicted in the Perth Police Court for employing a Chinese assistant during prohibited hours. Ling Tom appealed the decision and won the case. The case was defended by C.J.R. Le MesurierOther nameLing, Tom (differentiated name)LING Sam (also known as)Ah Jam (also known as)Sam Ling (also known as)
