Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia
1830s - 2020s
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Discover, record, and tell stories of two centuries of Chinese communities’ contributions to our state and commonwealth
Newspaper Column
As part of our community engagement efforts, we publish a monthly column in Have a Go News, Western Australia’s longest-running lifestyle newspaper for the mature demographic. This column offers readers compelling stories and insights highlighting the rich heritage of the Chinese community in Western Australia. We aim to shed light on Chinese Western Australians’ experiences and lasting contributions through historical accounts and archival visuals.
| April 2025 |
See Sing & Co.
See Sing & Co.
by Benjamin Smith & Yu Tao
See Sing & Co., a pioneering Chinese-Australian enterprise in late 19th-century Cossack, Western Australia, served as a vital commercial and cultural hub in the remote northwest, embodying the resilience, adaptability, and enduring contributions of early Chinese migrants amid harsh conditions and exclusionary policies.
📰 See below or read the full article here.
2025_04 HaveAGo See Sing & Co.pdf| March 2025 |
Peter Tom Yingman
Peter Tom Yingman
by Yu Tao
Peter Tom Yingman, an influential Chinese community leader in early 20th-century Western Australia, devoted his life to fostering cultural understanding, advocating tirelessly for Chinese Australians, and nurturing institutions that strengthened community bonds, leaving an enduring legacy of leadership, education, and cross-cultural dialogue.
📰 See below or read the full article here.
2025_03 HaveAGo Peter Tom Yingman.pdf| February 2025 |
Paul Soong Quong
Paul Soong Quong
by Yu Tao
Paul Soong Quong, a Methodist minister and community leader in early 20th-century Western Australia, played a pivotal role in bridging cultures, advocating for Chinese migrants, and shaping the Chung Wah Association, leaving a lasting legacy of integration, justice, and community-building.
📰 See below or read the full article here.
2025_02 HaveAGo Paul Soong Quong.pdf| January 2025 |
See Wah Furniture Factory
See Wah Furniture Factory
by Lucy Hair
See Wah & Co. Ltd was a Chinese-owned furniture company in West Perth (1904–1919) that faced legal and regulatory challenges under the Factories Act, fought an unsuccessful court battle against racial restrictions, yet remained profitable and contributed to local charities before eventually dissolving.
📰 See below or read the full article here.
2025_01 HaveAGo See Wah Furniture Factory.pdf| December 2024 |
Chinese Market Gardens
Chinese Market Gardens
by Lucy Hair
In the early 20th century, Chinese market gardeners played a vital role in feeding Western Australians despite facing systemic discrimination, restrictive immigration policies, and racial prejudice — a legacy of resilience and contribution that echoes through the state’s history.
📰 See below or read the full article here.
2024_12 HaveAGo Market Gardens.pdf| November 2024 |
Chow Moon
Chow Moon
by Benjamin Smith & Yu Tao
Chow Moon, the first known Chinese Western Australian, left an indelible mark on Perth and Fremantle as a skilled carpenter, boat builder, and pioneer of interracial marriage, with his legacy still echoing through Perth's oldest buildings, road safety laws, and even modern-day tributes.
📰 See below or read the full article here.
2024_11 HaveAGo Moon Chow article.pdfPage updated
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