Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia

Did you catch our latest article in Have A Go News? 🗞️

This article recounts the story of Charles and Emily Lums, founders of the long-running Subiaco grocery store E. A. Lums & Co.

Read the full story here: www.chinesewa.net/column

Wanting to see the 'Making Home Under Southern Skies' exhibition? Well good news, it's travelling over the next year! See below where it will be around Perth/Boorloo in December and January through to some regional destinations for the remainder of 2026.

Did you catch our latest article in Have a Go News? 🗞️

This article traces the parallel lives of brothers Quan Sing Yee Chun and Quan Sing Yee Lock, who migrated to Western Australia in the late 1880s.

Read the full story here: www.chinesewa.net/column ✨

The South Perth Historical Society invited Lucy Hair to give a talk to their members on 21st September. Many members listened attentively to Lucy's talk on why Chinese people came to WA, particularly to the South Perth area.

(Top photo is South Perth Historical Society President, Anthea Harris)

Have you read our latest column in Have a Go News? 📰

This article recounts the discovery of 50 Chinese men found hiding in water tanks aboard the SS Almkerk when it arrived in Fremantle in 1927.

Read the full story here: www.chinesewa.net/column ✨

Have you listened to our new podcast episode?? 👇

This episode reflects on the lives and legacies of Paul Soong Quong and Peter Tom Yingman —two visionary leaders of the early Chinese community in Western Australia.

🎧 Listen to Episode 9: Paul and Peter today 👉
www.chinesewa.net/podcast

📰 Did you catch last month's article in Have a Go News?

This article recounts the story of Peter Wong, a Chinese-born, Australian-raised man who fought to remain in Australia during the 1930s.
Read the full story at chinesewa.net/column

This month's podcast episode delves into the untold stories of Chinese cabinet makers in early 20th-century Western Australia.
🎧 Listen to Episode 8: Chinese Cabinet Makers today 👉 shows.acast.com/chinesewa/ep...
New episodes drop on the 5th of every month!

Our new podcast episode uncovers the mysterious death of Ah Hing, a 19th-century Chinese laundryman in Onslow. 🕵️‍♂️ Join us as we discuss the case and reveal the challenges faced by early Chinese laborers in Australia.

🎧 Listen to Ep 7 today! 👉 linktr.ee/chinesewa

Alternatively, you can access the full paper here: haveagonews.com.au/paper/05-2025/398digital.pdf
Our column is on page 4!

This month's column discusses the lives of Chinese patients in late 19th-century Western Australia. Huge thanks to the team at the State Records Office of WA for their help with the research for this topic!

Read the full story here: chinesewa.net/column 🗞✨

Alternatively, you can find the full paper here: www.haveagonews.com.au/paper/04-202... Our column is on page 4!

Our project has been featured in the April edition of Have a Go News! 📰🎉
This month's column features See Sing & Co., a pioneering Chinese-Australian enterprise in late 19th-century Cossack, Western Australia 🇦🇺

Read the full story here: chinesewa.net/column 🗞✨

Curious about early Chinese-Australian businesses in Western Australia? 🧐 Our latest podcast episode delves into See Sing & Co., a pioneering Chinese-Australian enterprise that connected Cossack, Broome & Roebourne 🗺

🎧 Listen to Episode 6 today! 👉 linktr.ee/chinesewa

The latest episode of the Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia podcast series delves into the rich and often overlooked history of Chinese market gardens in Western Australia 🥬

🎧 Listen to Episode 5: Chinese Market Gardens today! 👉 linktr.ee/chinesewa

Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia Join UWA researchers Yu Tao, Benjamin Smith and Lucy Hair from the ‘Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia’ project to explore the...

📅 Saturday 5 April 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+08)
📍 National Archives of Australia
45 Francis Street, Northbridge WA 6003

This is a free event, but booking is essential!
Register here:
www.trybooking.com/events/landi...
We hope to see you there! ✨

Join UWA researchers Yu Tao, Benjamin Smith and Lucy Hair from the ‘Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia’ project to explore the contributions of the early Chinese community in WA at the National Archives of Australia this Saturday!

Details in replies 👇

On Saturday, 15 March 2025, the City of Vincent Local History Centre came alive with stories, memories, and shared reflections as the community gathered for TCCHWA 📖✨

We sincerely thank Adam Bond, Local History Librarian at the City of Vincent, for organising this event!

Alternatively, visit www.haveagonews.com.au/paper/03-2025/396digital.pdf to access the full paper. Our column is on page 4!

We're excited to share that our project was featured in the March 2025 Issue of Have a Go News! 📰 This month's column features influential Western Australian Chinese community leader Peter Tom Yingman 🌟

Read the full story here: chinesewa.net/column 🗞✨

The month's podcast episode delves into Liang Qichao's 12-day visit to Western Australia in 1900! 🇦🇺🇨🇳

🎧 Listen to Episode 4: Liang Qichao's 1900 Visit to Western Australia today! 👉 [ linktr.ee/chinesewa ]

New episodes drop on the 5th of every month. Stay tuned!

The Lantern Festival 元宵节 🏮 marks the final day of the traditional Lunar New Year Festivities for the Chinese people 🎉

Interested to learn more about Chinese Heritage in Western Australia? Episode 3 of our podcast series is out now! Listen here ➡️ linktr.ee/chinesewa 🎧

Today is the ninth day of the Chinese lunar calendar (正月初九). This day is traditionally known as the Jade Emperor's Birthday 👑

Want to learn more about Chinese Heritage in Western Australia? Episode 3 of our podcast series is out now! Listen here ➡️ linktr.ee/chinesewa

Our latest podcast episode explores the origins of our project and the comprehensive digital portal showcasing the rich heritage of Western Australia's Chinese community 🔍✨

Listen now at linktr.ee/chinesewa 🎧 and visit chinesewa.net to browse our portal today! 💻

Renri 人日, also known as "The Common Man's Birthday", takes place on the seventh day of the first month of the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. According to Chinese creation mythology, this was the day the goddess Nüwa created human beings.

Happy Renri 人日快乐！🧧🎇

Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 May the Year of the Wood Snake bring joy and prosperity 🐍

🎧 Don't forget to tune in on 2nd February for our new podcast episode featuring our digital portal. In the meantime, listen to Episode 2 now! ➡️ linktr.ee/chinesewa

Discover the life and work of Dr Anne Atkinson, a key figure uncovering the history of the Chinese community in Western Australia 🇦🇺

🎧 Listen to Episode 2: Dr Anne Atkinson now! 👉 linktr.ee/chinesewa

🎙 Coming soon! ✨

Our upcoming podcast episode delves into the life of Dr Anne Atkinson, a pioneer in Western Australia's Chinese history.

New episodes drop on the 5th of every month. Listen here! ➡️ linktr.ee/chinesewa 🎧

The latest episode of the "Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia" podcast series 🎙 explores the life of Moon Chow, the first documented Chinese Western Australian ⛵️

Listen now! ➡️ linktr.ee/chinesewa 🎧
New episodes drop every 5th of the month 🗓️