Collections & Research Collections Museum Collections Community and Identity Collection Church Christening gown Christening gown worn by David Ming Goon when he was a baby. Unknown maker c. 1913Linen, lace, cotton 120cm x 60cm x 85cmMuseum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 1999.05.02Donor: Dianne Brooke Viaticnm pouch Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 1996.12.08Donor: Liao Tien Freestanding Mason & Hamlin Harmonium Organ In the 19th Century, portable harmonium organs such as these were often used in homes and smaller churches to accompany hymn singing. Maker: Mason and Hamlin c. 1869- 1911Metal, paint, wood, fibre &synthetic 1380mm x 680mm x 1050mmMuseum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 2012.28.01Donor: Winifred Lee Wesleyan Chinese Mission Victoria montage PortPortraits of members: Rev J. Moy Ling, Rev Leong On Tong, Thomas Mak Quong, Rev E. Youngman, Rev James Tear Tack, David Chin Ghin, Peter Lee Wah, James Tue Chung.aits of members: Rev J. Moy Ling, Rev Leong On Tong Willets, Ballarat c. 1883 Paper Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00769Donor: Nancy Tyson Kong Chew Society Musicians from the Kong Chew Society, Melbourne Taken in the Kong Chew Society building before it was demolished. Man second from left is probably Wang Siu Lan. The others are currently unidentified. Unknown maker c. 1960sPaper Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00706Donor: Kong Chew Society Kong Chew Society plaque This plaque is a remnant of the original Kong Chew Society building. A rough translation of the four main characters is: ‘Take care (look after, protect, nurture) the prosperity of your brotherhood (clanspeople)’Unknown maker c 1891Wood & paint Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 2015.04.01Donor: Kong Chew Society Performers in Kong Chew Cantonese opera troupe Crompton, Richard c. 1904s-1960sPaper Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00096Donor: Kong Chew Society Processional Chinese procession & the Chinese Citizen's Archway Chinese procession & the Chinese Citizen's Archway, Swanston Street, Melbourne, during the commemoration of the Duke of York's visit to open the first Australian Parliament, 1901. Chinese man in suit in forground with Chinese procession moving through the Chinese arch.Unknown maker c. 1901Paper Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00696Donor: Unknown Gaiter Used by people who carried the dragon.Unknown makerPolyester and satin 33 cm x 29 cmMuseum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 1750.395.01Donor: Unknown Shoes for lion dance Unknown maker Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 1750.393.16Donor: Unknown YCL Alma Quon and her Joy Belles Dawn Smith, Molly Worrall, Gladys Torrens, Alma Quon (on drums), Valma Frecker, Moya Brown, Lotte Rehn, Gay Funston, Lorna Quon. Alma Quon on the drums was the instigator and leader of the band. Unknown maker c. 1955Paper Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00785Donor: Daisy Quon Collection Drum Alma Quon played the drums/piano in the all-girl band the Joy Belles and was its major instigator and leader. It is believed that the band played contemporary western popular music, possibly a jazz/swing style. It was basically a dance band and they played at many Young Chinese League functions. Maker: Boosey & Hawkes, London c. 1950Laminex, skin, steel & wood 39 cm x 63 cmMuseum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 2007.07.01Donor: Len Quon & Alam Quon Young Chinese League blazer The blazer was owned and worn by Norman Leslie Kee. The Kee family was involved with the Young Chinese League from around 1955/56 to 1964/65, during the time of Frank Chinn's presidency. The blazer was worn during various social and sporting functions including monthly supper dances and annual summer picnics. Maker: David Lack Pty Ltd, Melbourne c. 1955- 1965Wool L 79 cm x W 69 cm, L (sleeve) 59 cmMuseum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 2007.03.01Donor: Kevin Kee Young Chinese League debutantes From left to right (married names in brackets): Patricia Lim Kee (Cleary), Anna Mae Young, Norma Quon (Hodges), Joyce Jan, Barbara Ahon/Ah Hon (Wing Young) deputante, Dorothy Wee (Moy), Mei-Ling Chung Gon (Neil) debutante, Joy Wae Young (Moy), Beverly Kim, Alma Quon debutante instructor, Winsome Pang (Ah Mouy). Kneeling on left: Beverley Geechoun (Burnie). Kneeling on right: Dianna Chen (Poon). Unknown maker c. 1957Paper Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00799Donor: Daisy Quon Collection Young Chinese League at Clubhouse Paper Unknown maker c. 1945- 1949Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00781Donor: Dorothy Chan (nee Kwong) collection Young Chinese League football jersey Unknown maker Unknown date Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 1996.18.02Donor: Les Youie Young Chinese League sports team Back row (left to right): Jack Lee Ack, Robert Kwong, Russell Youie, Norman Chong (from Bairnsdale), Oscar Kwong (who was the middle brother of Dorothy Chan), Len Quon. Middle row (left to right): Harold Chin (from Darwin), Frank Chinn, Dennis Quon, Charles Quon (Junior), Geoff Chong, Earl Gooey. Seated (left to right): Edward 'Fongie' Gooey, Norman Quon, Tom ('Tommy') Wing Young, George Dann, Alan Kuramato, Maurice Lee (from Queensland). Unknown maker c. 1947Paper Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00788Donor: Daisy Quon Collection Young Chinese League women's netball team Top (L-R): Beryl Ack Hong, Beverley Geechoun, Andrew Kwong, Shirley Hiah (nee Geechuon) Wilma Lee (nee Shee). Centre (L-R): Anna May Young, unknown, Jean Dann, unknown, Norma Young. Front: (L-R): Betty Chong, Norma Quon, Dorothy Moy. Unknown maker c. 1945 - c. 1949Paper Museum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00779Donor: Dorothy Chan (nee Kwong) collection Other Wooden framed photographic portrait of members of the Australian Chinese Association At the centre is Mr MH Ah Mouy who is surrounded by five smaller, oval portraits (in the style of the times) of the other members. Unknown maker 18th November 1912Photographic paper, mount paper & wood (frame) 69.5 cm x 95 cmMuseum of Chinese Australian History Collection, 1996.17.02Donor: Winsome Ah Mouy Dance function (possibly Chinese Progress Association dance) in Melbourne Ruby (Tue Gnoak) Chinn (front row, far left) and Arthur (Tung Chin) Chinn (3rd from right at rear) Paper 21.5 cm x 16 cmUnknown maker c. 1920sMuseum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00590Donor: Frank Chinn A fancy dress party Unknown maker c. 1926 - c. 1930Paper 25 cm x 20 cmMuseum of Chinese Australian History Collection, P00796Donor: Daisy Quon Collection Manage Cookie Preferences