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Gilbert Henry Rotton

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UI SUN TIN

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Biographical informationUi Sun Tin was born in about 1868 in Bun Sio (Hailam), China. He migrated to Western Australia in May 1890.

He was recruited in Singapore to work as an outdoor "coolie" [labourer] under contract to Gilbert Henry Rotten, Carnarvon, for two years at £1 11s 6d per month (C) (See Sun Tin).Other nameUi Sun Tin (differentiated name)Date of birth1868

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AAC-Box-007-0185

AAC-Box-007-0185

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Gilbert Henry Rotton

Gilbert Henry Rotton

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Job titleOutdoor coolieEmployerGilbert Henry RottonDate employedMay 1890

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Subject (place)CarnarvonSubject (topic)Chinese heritage in Western AustraliaOutdoor servantRelated 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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RelationPlace of birthPlaceBun Sio (Hailam)Date1868

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RelationImmigrated toPlaceAustraliaDateMay 1890 (WA)

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RelationTravelled toPlaceCarnarvonDate[date unknown]

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