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.
Fred left for China in February 1926 but returned to Fremantle aboard the SS Minderoo in September 1934 (after travel extension was granted). Although born in Australia, he was required to seek an extension to his Certificate Exempting him from the Dictation Test on his return to Australia.
After his father died in 1935, Fred ran the Canton Cafe in William Street with his brother Peter Kam Yen Wong. His brother Charlie returned to China with his mother. He left for China in July 1940 and returned to WA in June 1947.
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)