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Mak, Sai Ying
First known Chinese born settler in Sydney who worked as a publican, carpenter and builder in the Parramatta district. He was also known as John Shying.
Milestone
Born
Canton, China
1796
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Arrived Sydney
1818
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Departed Sydney
1832
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Arrived Sydney
1836
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Died
Sydney
18 Jun 1880
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Buried
20 Jun 1880
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Name
Alternate
Mai Shi Ying
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Alternate
Shying, John
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Occupation
{"name":"Tradesperson","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
{"name":"Builder","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
Position
{"name":"Tradesperson","target":"Elizabeth Farm","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
1818 - 1821
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1829 - 1830
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Relationship
Spouse
1823 - 1836
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