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MR. JAMES WONG CHUEY
SYDNEY, Wednesday. - Mr. James Wong Chuey, a leader of the Chinese com- munity in Sydney, and the Grand Master of the Chinese Masonic Society of Australia, died on Tuesday night at his home at Cremorne. He was aged 76 years. Mr. Chuey, who was well known as a wool broker some years ago, arrived in Australia when aged 16 years penniless and not knowing a word of English. He had a romantic rise to fortune and influence, and became the acknowledged leader of the Chinese community.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 13 October 1938 >
SYDNEY, Wednesday. - Mr. James Wong Chuey, a leader of the Chinese com- munity in Sydney, and the Grand Master of the Chinese Masonic Society of Australia, died on Tuesday night at his home at Cremorne. He was aged 76 years. Mr. Chuey, who was well known as a wool broker some years ago, arrived in Australia when aged 16 years penniless and not knowing a word of English. He had a romantic rise to fortune and influence, and became the acknowledged leader of the Chinese community.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Thursday 13 October 1938 >