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Quon, Norman Leslie (c. 1916 - 1961)

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    Charles Quon Senior's children, c. 1915, by Studio Alelboncer, Corowa, NSW, courtesy of Chinese Museum (Museum of Chinese Australian History).
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    Young Chinese League, 1947, courtesy of D. Peebles (private collection).
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    Young Chinese League sports team, c. 1947, courtesy of Chinese Museum (Museum of Chinese Australian History).
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Born
c. 7 June 1916
Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia
Died
1961
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Summary

Norman Leslie Quon married Lily Emmett and they had two children: Helen and Raymond. Like his aunts, Raymond persued a musical career. Raymond was probably best known as keyboard/vocalist of one of Australia's top floor show bands, 'The Blue Echos'. He continues to perform today with 'The Speedsters' specialising in 50s and 60s music. Raymond Quon has two children, Alice and Anthony. Anthony followed in the path of his grandfather Norman and currently plays with the Hampton Cricket Club and Hampton Rovers.

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Images

Title
Charles Quon Senior's children
Type
Photograph
Date
c. 1915
Place
Australia - New South Wales - Corowa
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Title
Young Chinese League football team, 1947
Type
Photograph
Date
1947
Place
Australia - Victoria - Melbourne - Little Bourke Street
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Title
Young Chinese League sports team
Type
Photograph
Date
c. 1947
Place
Australia - Victoria - Melbourne
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Title
Young Chinese League sports team
Type
Photograph
Date
c. 1947
Place
Australia - Victoria - Melbourne
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Sources used to compile this entry: Personal communication Ray Quon, 28 March 2006. Further images of 'The Blue Echoes' at http://thepit.bay.net.au/screamy/Blue%20Echoes/index.html.

Created: 29 March 2006