| Bib ID |
559729 |
| Format |
Audio, Online - Google Books |
| Author |
Nomchong, Lionel J. R., 1918-2002
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| Access Conditions |
Access open for research, personal copies and public use. |
| Description |
1995 Mar. 3.
5 sound tape reels ; 7 in.
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| Series |
Canberra region oral history project
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| Summary |
Mr Nomchong talks of his family's arrival in Australia; the family's store in Braidwood, N.S.W.; his father's return to Canton; the community's regard for his grandparents; Paul Nomchong and the National Picture Theatre; family involvement in the community; his grandfather's Oriental banking business; his father's market garden at Goulburn; Tooley Bros shop, Sydney; racism; violence in Paddington; selling Puckapu tickets; opium and gambling dens; Thompson's Bay; banquets; being trainbearer to Cardinal Curetti; harbour ferry trips; opening of the Harbour Bridge; racism; impact of immigration on the Chinese community; his work with the RSL.
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| Notes |
Preservation, duplicate working and cassette copies made.
Recorded at Mr Nomchong's home, Watson, A.C.T.
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| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Transcript available: (42 leaves) |
| Subjects |
Nomchong, Lionel J. R., - 1918-2002 - Interviews. | Chinese Australians - Interviews. | Chinese - New South Wales - Interviews.
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| Other Authors |
Higgins, Matthew, 1957-
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