Biographical informationFred Bain Yen Wong was the son of Felix Wong.
He was born in Broome on 23 May 1922. His mother was Mary Lill She (BDMWA 1100012/1922). She was also known by the name of Lee See.
After his father died, Fred ran the Canton Cafe in William Street with his brother Peter Kam Yen Wong. His brother Charlie returned to China with his mother.
Fred Bain Yen Wong aged just 3 years old, as pictured on his Certificate of Exemption from the Dictation Test (source: National Archives, K1145, 1925/90)