Chinese history and the City of Bayswater – Special Event
October 18 @ 1:00 am - 3:00 pm
FREE SPECIAL EVENT, SPECIAL VENUE
Kaylene Poon, the honorary historical adviser at the Chung Wah Assoc, will be talking about Chinese history and the contribution by Chinese immigrants to the development of the City of Bayswater.
NOTE: venue is Bayswater Drill Hall, corner Murray and Crowther Streets, Bayswater WA 6053
EXPLORE STORIES OF:
- Migration — early Chinese journeys to Western Australia
- Contribution — agriculture, market gardening, commerce, local business and community development
- Challenge — discrimination and exclusion policies faced by early settlers
- Resilience — stories of achievement and leadership
- Legacy — the lasting social, cultural and economic impact on Bayswater and Perth
PLUS: Community history displays Presented by Bayswater Historical Society and Chung Wah Community Care Group
