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SOONG QUONG Rose (female)

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Chung Wah Association

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Anne Atkinson Collection

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School of Social Sciences

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SOONG QUONG Paul

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Biographical informationPaul Soong Quong was likely born around 1866. Husband of Rose Soong Quong.

By 1891 he was in Victoria and served as a catechist for the Wesleyan Methodist Church and worked to expand Sunday schools and night classes.

He was a Christian minister and a leader of the Chinese community in Perth, arriving around 1896.

He applied for a CEDT in August 1898 and permission to return to WA with a wife. In his request he stated, 'I should also be glad if you will add permission for me to bring a wife if I so desire'. Approval was given. He also applied for permission to visit his countrymen throughout the various Western Australian ports on his return journey in 1899. Approval was granted although it was noted that the request may present some difficulty given that his photograph may not be held by Customs Collectors at all ports.

Paul's son Samuel was born in 1900.

On behalf of the Chinese community in Perth, he presented a medal to Liang Qichao 梁启超 / 梁啟超 at Perth Town Hall during Liang's visit to Western Australia in 1900.

In 1901 he appealed to the Prime Minister to reduce the severity of the proposed Immigration Restriction Act, 1901 (Yong. C. F. p 15).

Soong Quong was pivotal in establishing the Chung Wah Assocation, served as Secretary at the time the foundation stone was laid for Chung Wah Hall in 1910 (Daily News, 12 October 1910, p. 8). He was President between 1915 and 1917. He worked tirelessly to enhance the Association's advocacy efforts for Chinese Western Australians.

In 1916 he owned and managed a fruit shop with Rose at 52 Stirling St, Perth.

He left Western Australia with his wife in July 1920.

Paul Soong Quong's legacy is a poignant reminder of early Chinese immigrants' contributions to Western Australia's history. His dedication as a missionary, community leader and advocate for justice transcends his era, exemplifying the enduring impact of compassion, resilience and unwavering commitment to community.
Other nameSoong Quang, Paul (differentiated name)Soon Quong宋廣宋广Soong Quong

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Chinese Mission Work: a successful inauguration

Paul Soong Quang 1898 letter (NAA Item ID: 32646041)

Paul Soong Quang 1901 Protest (NAA Item ID: 51824)

Paul Soong Quang CEDT 1920 (NAA Item ID: 1741525)

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SOONG QUONG Rose (female)

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Paul Soong Quang in 1898 (SRO, Cons 527 1898/1970)

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Chung Wah Association

A profile photo attached to Paul Soong Quang’s Certificate for Exemption from Dictation Test form, dated 14 June 1920 (source: NAA: K1145, 1920/124, page 1)

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RelationPlace of birthPlaceCantonDate1866

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RelationImmigrated toPlaceAustraliaDate1885 (Vic)

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Job titleChristian ministerDate employed[date unknown]

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Other relativeSOONG QUONG Rose (female)

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Subject (organisation)Chung Wah AssociationSubject (topic)Chinese heritage in Western AustraliaRelated collectionAnne Atkinson Collection

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

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SOONG QUONG Paul

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA