Title: Way Lee
Subtitle: 100 years on
Description: *Way Lee: 100 years on* tells the story of Yett Soo War Way Lee (1852-1909) who came to Australia in the 1870s at a time when life for Chinese people was not easy.  He became a successful trader and businessman with an eye on the potential for expansion of trade between Australia and China.  Way Lee was a family man who had business interests all over Australia but a main base in Adelaide.  He was a person who challenged systematic biases in the political system.  Way Lee was also an active proponent of social reform, particularly in relation to Chinese people in Australia.
Subjects: Chinese community, Adelaide