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Local History Talk – Excavation & Restoration of a Chinese Jacket
April 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Chinese Cemetery, on the western side of Plain Street, East Perth, was one of the 8 original cemeteries that comprised Perth’s first colonial burial ground, the East Perth Cemeteries.
In 2020, archaeological excavations were undertaken prior to further development of the site, which uncovered artefacts including fragments of clothing and grave goods intended to ensure the comfort of the deceased in the afterlife.
The excavated artefacts included a remarkably well preserved and extremely rare wool jacket dating from between 1889-99. This jacket has been carefully conserved thanks to donations from the Chung Wah Association and members of the public.
National Trust of Western Australia Manager Interpretation and Collections, Sarah Murphy, will give a presentation on this excavation, the jacket and its conservation. You will have the special privilege of seeing the jacket on display at the talk.
ENTRY IS FREE, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Refreshments will be provided
Visit: https://gosnells-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_98b7c6bbda8d431c878c549987cc577b
Email: Heritage_Queries@gosnells.wa.gov.au
Call: 9397 3144
Email: Heritage_Queries@gosnells.wa.gov.au
Call: 9397 3144
PARKING at the Addie Mills Centre is available off Federation Parade.