Welcome
to the site of... James
Chung-Gon
(1855 - 1952)
Patriarch of
the Chinese community in Launceston,
Mr
James Chung-Gon can look back over 87 well spent years, content in the
love of his devoted family and the esteem of numerous friends, some of whom he has known since their
childhood years.
The story of
his life since he arrived inAustralia, unable to speak a word of English and
with a shilling in his pocket, is
one of his perseverance and achievement.
Many of the younger
generation may
not have heard of his good work but there is none in the community more
highly respected. He has made his name synonymous with
honesty, straight dealing and generous benevolence, and many have cause
to thank him for a helping hand.
Mr Chung-Gon was one of the organisers
of the Chinese dragon procession held in Launceston to raise money to
develop the Cataract Gorge grounds. He was also responsible
for collecting from the Chinese community a substantial donation towards
the operating theatre in the old Launceston General
Hospital. About three years ago he was a prime mover in
having the Chinese Joss House moved
from Weldborough to the Queen
Victoria Museum.
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