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Cheong, Caleb (1876 - 1943)

Born
1876
Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died
1943
Occupation
businessman and importer and exporter
Summary

Caleb Cheong was one of the sons of Cheok Hong Cheong and his wife Choy Ying Wong. He was born in Fitzroy, Melbourne in 1876 and died in 1943. He was educated at Scotch College (in Victoria Parade) and/or Melbourne Grammar School. He was a shareholder in the family company, Cheong & Co, but had a falling out with his father over a business venture which lasted till his father's death.

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Published Resources

Conference Papers

  • Welch, Ian, 'Cheok Hong Cheong: Victim or Victor? [unpublished paper]', in Workshop on the Chinese in Australian and New Zealand History, University of New South Wales, 11-13 February. Details

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Images

Title
Caleb Cheong
Type
Photograph
Date
c. 2 September 1899
Place
Australia - Victoria
Details
Title
Collection of pictures from a picnic in Aspendale Park
Type
Photograph
Date
c. 7 February 1905 - c. 18 February 1905
Place
Australia - Victoria - Melbourne - Aspendale
Details

Sources used to compile this entry: Welch, Ian, 'Alien Son: A Life of Cheok Hong Cheong', PhD thesis, Australian National University, 2004. Also available at http://thesis.anu.edu.au/public/adt-ANU20051108.111252.