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Chinese Anzacs

Australians of Chinese descent answered the call to defend their home during the First World War. Many overcame discrimination and hurdles intended to keep Chinese and other minorities out of the war effort. Through their persistence and perseverance, they were able to serve alongside their countrymen.  

Two hundred Chinese-Australians enlisted from across the country, and of them, nearly forty never made it back. The war effort, however, was not limited to service, and many in the community contributed through taking out war loans to help fund the war efforts. 

The museum will continue adding information on this page as more information about Chinese Anzac soldiers come to light or more photos and objects are donated into the museum’s collections. 

If you have family members who are Chinese Anzac or Chinese-Australian WWII soldiers, we would like to hear from you and add their names to our growing list of soldiers. Click here to fill out the information submission form. 

Chinese Anzac Soldiers Honour Roll

Chinese Anzac Soldiers Honour Roll

The Honour Roll of Chinese and Chinese-Australian soldiers served in WWI. Last updated in May 2021. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Caleb and Sidney Shang

Caleb and Sidney Shang

The Shang brothers, Sidney Wah and Duckbour “Caleb” joined the war in 1916 and 1918. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2021

Updated: 26th August, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Lepp cousins

Lepp cousins

The Lepp family served in both World Wars across two generations. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Langtip brothers

Langtip brothers

Four brothers from the Langtip family were enlisted in 1918. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

Benjamin Moy Ling

Benjamin Moy Ling

Benjamin “Ben” Moy Ling served from 1917 to 1919. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

William Edward Sing

William Edward Sing

William “Billy” Sing, served from 1914 to 1918 in the 5th Light Horse Regiment. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2021

Author: Xing Jun Seah

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    We are open 10am-4pm, everyday, except public holidays. Located at 22 Cohen Place (enter via Little Bourke St or Lonsdale St), Melbourne, VIC Australia 3000.

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    The Chinese Museum’s building, located in the heart of Chinatown, was built by the Cohen Bros. in 1890 and used originally as a furniture warehouse. It was acquired in 1984 by the Victorian State Government to enable the establishment of a Museum to provide the heritage and cultural foundation for Melbourne’s Chinatown.

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    Mid-Autumn Festival Schools Program

    The Mid-Autumn Festival is a 3000-year-old tradition that occurs when the full moon appears largest in the sky. Celebrating family re-union, this festival program explores moon legends and traditional practices such as lantern making, riddle guessing, moon cake making and the Chinese tea ceremony.

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    ADULT GROUP TOURS

    Guided Museum Tours for Adult Groups. Combine with a tour of Melbourne's Chinatown or a Yum Cha lunch.

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    The Chinese Museum has multiple galleries / space for hire, suitable for exhibitions, parties, dinners, talks and many other functions. All proceeds from venue hires go towards furthering our mission of communicating the Chinese-Australian story and promoting multiculturalism

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    Programs, exhibitions and special events for schools are announced throughout the year. Subscribe to our Education E-News for up-to-date information.

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