James Clark & Co

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DescriptionJames Clark & Co. has its roots back to August 1883 when James Clark established a settlement near an Aboriginal watering place in the Pilbara. He established a group of buildings that became James Clark & Co.

The business was operated by James Clark and his business partner, Mr J.E. McKenzie. They had a large shop/store and a warehouse. They were the sole traders in Onslow until 1892 when Robert Francis Hope set up a second business in the growing town.

James Clark and Co. became agents for shipping and customs. The company also later operated the Rob Roy Hotel in Onslow.

James Clark & Co. employed Ah Hing (21), Ah Ching (2), Ah Sing (31), Foo King, Pang Ah See, Phoa A Heng, Phoa A Jin, Se Ah Tong.Address,,,,Onslow,,Location^[1]

James Clark & Co. building destroyed by a cyclone that passed through Onslow in 1934 (source: cwa-org-103-JCPML00830/186)

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Subject (person)AH HING (21)AH SING (31)FOO KINGPANG AH SEEPHOA A HENGPHOA A JINSE AH TONGAH CHING (2)AH HOCK (4)James Clark (1844-1928)Subject (place)OnslowRelated collectionCelebrating 200 Years - National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Project

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ContributorSchool of Social SciencesSource of informationObituaryAdditional research by David Mizen

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