LOUEY JANE (female)

Description

Biographical informationLouey Jane was born in about 1859 in China. Her maiden name was Cheong.

She was the wife of Louey Wah. Lived in Melbourne and had children there. The family relocated to Perth in 1885 and their family home was at 24 James Street, Northbridge, Perth.

She ran the Presbyterian Chinese Mission School in Perth. She taught English and literacy at the School, which was situated on the corner of Stirling and James Streets, Perth. In 1909 between 20 and 30 Chinese attended classes (G).

She died in 1914, one year before her husband.Other nameLouey Jane (1859-1914) (differentiated name)CHEONG Jane (may also have been known as)Date of birth1859Date of death10th August 1914

Family

SpouseLOUEY WAHChildLOUEY LING TACK

Connections

Subject (organisation)Chinese Mission SchoolSubject (place)24 James Street, Northbridge, PerthSubject (topic)Chinese heritage in Western AustraliaTeaching/learningRelated collectionCelebrating 200 Years - National Foundation for Australia-China Relations ProjectAnne Atkinson Collection

Item information

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

Significant place

RelationPlace of birthPlaceChina Date1859

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LOUEY JANE (female)

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA