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BUDNA SINGH – Leederville W. A.

BUDNA SINGH – Leederville W. A.

  • January 23, 2016
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  • Cameleer, Cremation, Hawkers, Indian, Sikh, Wrestlers

© Len Kenna & Crystal Jordan 2014 As stated by Sir Hartley Williams in 1892, "Cremation was perfectly legal and there was no law against it."  The only place where cremation was ever made illegal was Japan, where in 1873 it…

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GURU GRANTH SAHIB AUSTRALIA 1920

GURU GRANTH SAHIB AUSTRALIA 1920

  • January 2, 2016
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  • Akandh Path, Businessmen, Cremation, Farmers, Hawkers, Indian, Sikh, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Storekeeper

https://youtu.be/NNmvhbkfv4Q The first reading of an Akhand Path (a Sikh religious ceremony) in Australia took place on a farm owned by Siva Singh at Benalla, Victoria.  It was read for Herman Singh by his son Isar Singh on the 16 December…

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AN ACT OF COURAGE – RULIA SINGH

AN ACT OF COURAGE – RULIA SINGH

  • November 19, 2015
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  • Hawkers, Indian, Sikh

Rulia Singh a well known Sikh Hawker at Timboon, Victoria, was courageous when he entered his burning home by knocking boards off the wall, to save his two kittens that were trapped under the floorboards in 1934.  His hut, contents…

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STREETS NAMED IN LAVINGTON NSW IN HONOUR OF INDIAN HAWKERS WHO HAD SERVED THE AREA.

STREETS NAMED IN LAVINGTON NSW IN HONOUR OF INDIAN HAWKERS WHO HAD SERVED THE AREA.

  • November 17, 2015
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  • Cremation, Hawkers, Hindu, Indian, Memorial, Sikh

Pre 1950 the Common at Lavington, New South Wales, was declared a cemetery and was used to cremate Indians who lived in the area, many of whom had served in the Indian Army under General Roberts. This was not unusual as…

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Desanda – Dasunda Singh A Pioneer

Desanda – Dasunda Singh A Pioneer

  • September 20, 2015
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  • A.I.F., ANZAC, Farmers, Hawkers, Indian, Light Horse Regiment, Medals, Paddle Steamer, Soldier, Storekeeper, WW1

© Len Kenna and Crystal Jordan 2013 updated 2014 and 2015 Desunda Singh sent this photo to Albert Moody SA. ca.1917. photo: Crystal Jordan 2013 Dasunda Singh was born in Kapurthala, Punjab, India in 1879. He was the son of…

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Cremation Of Otto Singh At Riverton W.A. 1934

Cremation of Otto Singh at Riverton W.A. 1934

  • May 22, 2015
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  • Cremation, Hawkers, Indian, Sikh

As stated by Sir Hartley Williams in 1892, "Cremation was perfectly legal and there was no law against it."  The only place where cremation was ever made illegal was Japan, where in 1873 it was abolished by law, in the…

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Sardar Mehar (Meyer) Singh Sandhu

Sardar Mehar (Meyer) Singh Sandhu

  • May 9, 2015
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  • Farmers, Hawkers, Indian, Pioneers, Sikh

© Crystal Jordan and Len Kenna The Australian Indian Historical Society was contacted by Kartar Singh Sandhu one of Sardar Mehar (Meyer) Singh Sandhu’s grandsons. Kartar asked for information and acknowledgement of his grandfather’s time in Australia. His grandfather was…

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Said Ahmad – Ahmed – Hamid Shah

Said Ahmad – Ahmed – Hamid Shah

  • May 9, 2015
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  • Farmers, Hawkers, Memorial, Muslim, Plaque

© Crystal Jordan and Len Kenna Said Ahmad Shah also known as Ahmed and Hamid was a tall well built man, and a Moslem High Priest who was born in India about 1867.  He was also a Hawker in Australia…

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Desanda – Dasunda Singh A. I. F.  World War One

Desanda – Dasunda Singh A. I. F. World War One

  • April 30, 2015
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  • 3rd Light Horse Regiment, A.I.F., Businessmen, Hawkers, Horses, Indian, Paddle Steamer, Sikh, Soldier, Storekeeper

© Len Kenna and Crystal Jordan 2013 Was Dasunda Singh’s name incorrectly recorded as Private Desanda Singh when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on the 1st of November 1917? He was given the Service Number of 3720 and…

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Gallipoli – Ram Singh The Hawker From Casterton Victoria

Gallipoli – Ram Singh The Hawker From Casterton Victoria

  • April 24, 2015
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  • A.I.F., ANZAC, Gallipoli, Hawkers, Indian, Sikh, Soldier, WW1

© Len Kenna and Crystal Jordan 20.04.2015                                             On the day of the initial landing at Gallipoli, 19 year…

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