Summary
Black and white photograph is of Samuel and Mary Louey Gung, their three children Jeff (Wing How), David and Phyllis (Ling Boo) Gung and the family dog, about 1948 in Melbourne. The Gung family collection documents their experiences of migrating and living in Australia from the 1920s to the 1960s and the gradual easing of the White Australia policy.
Description of Content
Photo taken in a back yard in front of fence and dog kennel. The text on the back of the photograph states that the adults are Samuel & Mary Louey Gung, children are Jeff, David and Phyllis Louey Gung. Dog in front.
Physical Description
Black and white portrait with border. There is writing on the back in pen.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Jeff Gung, 30 Nov 2006
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Person Depicted
Mr Sydney Louey Gung, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
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Person Depicted
Mrs May Gung, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
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Person Depicted
Jeff Gung, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
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Person Depicted
David Gung, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
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Person Depicted
Phyllis Gung, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Text, reverse: Dad, Jeff, Mum, David/& Phyll.
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Classification
Migration, Settlement - first home & family, Family portraits
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
8.9 cm (Length), 6.4 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Chinese Communities, Chinese Immigration, Families, Immigration, Portraits
