Heah Swee Lee, death November 1924, Penang

DEATH OF MR. HEAH SWEE LEE. Penang, November 4. The death occurred of Mr Heah Swee Lee at his residence, Northam Lodge at 9 p.m. on Monday at the age of 49 years. Deceased had been ill for over a month and took turn for the worse yesterday afternoon. He passed away peacefully. He leaves a widow, five sons, six daughters and 28 grandchildren to mourn his loss. The date of the funeral has not yet been fixed. The deceased was president of the Penang Polo Club, and was one of the polo team representing Penang in several inter-state contests. He had much to do with the success of polo in Penang, and all who follow the game in the country, besides many other friends, will regret to hear of his untimely death. [The Straits Times, 5 November 1924, Page 9]