Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia
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Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia
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Discover, record, and tell stories of two centuries of Chinese communities’ contributions to State of Western Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia.
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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.
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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
October 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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)
September 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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
September 18, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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
September 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
📰 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
September 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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!
August 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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
June 5, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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 🗞✨
May 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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 🗞✨
May 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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
May 5, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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
April 4, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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 👇
April 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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!
April 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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 🗞✨
March 7, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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!
March 5, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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 🎧
February 12, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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
February 6, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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! 💻
February 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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!🧧🎇
February 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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
January 29, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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
January 5, 2025 at 4:36 AM
🎙 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 🎧
January 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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 🗓️
December 27, 2024 at 4:24 AM
The Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia podcast series is live! 🎙 Join us as we uncover hidden stories and celebrate the vibrant heritage of Chinese people and communities in Western Australia.

Listen now 👉https://linktr.ee/chinesewa 🎧
December 11, 2024 at 4:05 AM