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Photograph

Title
Portrait of class and teachers at Sydney Chinese school run by Look Yet (Look Sing Sang)
Date
c. 16 February 1910 - c. 17 February 1910
Place
Australia - New South Wales - Sydney

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  1. Published photograph
    Title
    The first Chinese school in Australia was opened in Elizabeth-Street yesterday.
    Date
    c. 16 February 1910 - c. 17 February 1910
    Type
    Published photograph
    Form
    Caption: 'The first Chinese school in Australia was opened in Elizabeth-Street yesterday. Here the Australian-born Chinese youth will be taught the Chinese classics among other subjects. The headmater is Mr Look Yet, but he is referred to as Look Sing Sang, the addendum being indicative of the fact that he belongs to the literati [all in capitals]'
    Creator
    Liddy, J.W.
    Source

    'The Chinese language in Australia', Daily Telegraph (Sydney), 17 feburary. Details

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