Report on Sym Choon's return to Australia

Copy of a report on the early return from China to Australia of Sym Choon.

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Vict. C E’ [Victoria Customs and Excise] 21/13591. 13641

Subject: Detective Inspector Gleeson

Sym Choon, South Australian

C.E.D.T. Book 255 No. 80

(8/1921) arrived per s.s.

“Gango Maru” 17/7/1921.

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WC/CG

The Collector. [underlined]

Sym Choon referred to herein arrived at this port from China per the s.s. “Tango Maru” yesterday and after being satisfactorily identified was permitted to land.

2. Sym Choon gave reason for his early return to Australia in that he did not like China and as soon as his business in that country was completed he was anxious to return to his wife and family in Adelaide.

[Handwritten signature:] J Gleeson

Detective Inspector.

18/9/1921.

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