Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Gee Sik Tung (Ernest?)


Gee Sik Tung - 7 years of age in 1928

Introducing Gee Sik Tung... who from his birth date i assume is Ernest Gee? (birth date listed as 1 Apr 1921, though i have Ernest as being born 1921?!?).

Gee Sik Tung, son of Gee Hong Yet (Fred) and Fong Li Kim (Gee Yet). Also known as Gee Sick Tung.

The following is gathered from: [Certificate of Exemption from Dictation Test - Gee Sick Tung] [son of Gee Hong Yet and Gee Yet formerly Li Kim (#1595849)
http://naa12.naa.gov.au/scripts/imagine.asp?B=1595849&I=1&SE=1

Gee Sik Tung - Born in Darwin 1 Apr 1921. 7 years of age at time of travel. His first overseas trip travelling to China for education. Had a Scar on left temple.

Application to visit Hong Kong, China for 60 months. Made 21 Aug 1928 (book447/9)

Departed 24 Aug 1928. Returned 3 Feb 1930


Gee Hong Yet, father, listed as Storekeeper.

Declaration made by a Felix Spain. of Darwin, Hairdresser. Declaration states "That i am in the habit of seeing the said Gee Sick Tung every day playing about the streets with other children" and "That the parents of Gee Sick Tung reside opposite my place of business in Cavanagh Street, Darwin".

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