Appeal for Redevelopment of the Chinese Section at Karrakatta Cemetery, 1983

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DescriptionThis document is a letter dated 6th March 1983 from the Chinese Cemetery Board in Subiaco, Western Australia. The letter was distributed to members of the Chinese community in Perth, seeking donations for the redevelopment of the Chinese section of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Board, established on 16th January 1983 through a public meeting organised by the Chung Wah Association and the W.A. Chinese Community Centre, aimed to honour the traditional Chinese reverence for ancestors by improving the final resting place for Chinese individuals in Perth, regardless of their religion or faith. The letter emphasises the cultural significance of the project, describes the architectural plans, and appeals for community support to raise the estimated $16,000 needed for the project. The Board members listed include Dr K.K. Chew, Mr K. S. Yee, Mr C.S. Yow, Mr S.P. Chiang, Mrs E. Hoy Poy, and Mr John Hsu.FormCorrespondenceIn collectionAnne Atkinson Collection

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Date published6th March 1983

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Subject (organisation)Chung Wah AssociationSubject (topic)Chinese heritage in Western Australia

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ContributorSchool of Social SciencesBox numberAnne Atkinson Box 3

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Appeal for Redevelopment of the Chinese Section at Karrakatta Cemetery, 1983

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Appeal for Redevelopment of the Chinese Section at Karrakatta Cemetery, 1983

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA