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Chinese Naturalisation Database

Certificate Year: Certificate - No: Certificate Date: Memorial No:
1857 053 16/10/57 60/04750
Name: JOHN CHIAM Native Place: AMOY
Ship: NAME FORGOTTEN Arrival Year: 1850
Date of Application: 16/09/57 Age at Application: 25
Sydney: N
City: WIDE BAY MARYBOROUGH
Primary Occupation: butcher
Secondary Occupation: gardener
Source: 4/1177; 4/1200; Col Sec Papers
Reason:
Y
Remarks: Has purchased land from the Crown. Certificate not received by 1860 causing delays on sale of land.