AH HOW (3)

Description

Biographical informationAH HOW (2) was born c. 1869 in Canton. He emigrated to Western Australia c. 1897 and worked as a gardener for Ah Ling & Co. from 1897 to 1900. In 1900 his address was given as Hay Street, Perth.

In 1900 he travelled overseas per "SS Karrakatta" with fellow employee Ah Cooey (2). His certificate was extended for 12 months and he returned per "SS Australind" 8 November 1901.

Document

Ah How, Ah Cooey 1900-1137

Ah How (2), 1900, Taken from his immigration paperwork. Courtesy State Library WA: S675 and Cons 527 , Cons 752, 1900/1137

Employment

Job titleGardenerEmployerAh Ling & Co., Perth (formerly Chew Youke & Co.)Date employed1897

Connections

Subject (organisation)Ah Ling & Co., Perth (formerly Chew Youke & Co.)SS AustralindSubject (topic)GardeningChinese heritage in Western AustraliaRelated collectionAnne Atkinson CollectionCelebrating 200 Years - National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Project

Item information

ContributorSchool of Social Sciences

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AH HOW (3)

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA