Way Lee headstone

Way Lee headstone

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Chinese-born Yett Soo War Way Lee immigrated to Sydney from Dongguan in 1874. By 1878 he had established Way Lee & Co, an importing business in Adelaide, and soon had trading interests across Australia. Way Lee was well respected in South Australian business circles, but had to battle constantly against widespread anti-Chinese sentiment and discrimination. He was part of the famine relief committee for which Adelaide City was gifted an Imperial Board.

Way Lee headstone

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Way and Annie Lee

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