42. Mei Quong Tart

Australianarama by xanon@dm.org.au

Nov 21, 202134:38Society & Culture

Mei Quong Tart was one of the most famous and well-loved people in 19th-century Sydney. Known for his tea rooms, philanthropy, social influence, entertaining personality and bagpipe skills, he was a fascinating man ahead...

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