This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Chinese cooks leave Hong Kong for U S and Canada
A sweeping shift sees Hong Kong trained chefs seeking work abroad. In early 1979, 270 cooks obtained U S visas, while Canada granted 150 from April 1978 to April 1979. Australia also admits some, though English requirements limit arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
New York
Sydney
Australia
Ralph Nider
U.S
Nider
United States
Canadian Commission
Canada
Vancouver
Toronto
Peter Hardy
Australian Commission
Lo Ko Chu
Hong Kong and Kowloon
Cafe Workers General Union Vocational School
Boston
Ma Lit Kwong
Department of Education
Choy Cheuk
Canton