Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Khoo Paik Kin (Mrs. Goh Hock Huat), death 21 October 1938

Funeral Of Mme. Khoo. Klang. The funeral of Madame Khoo Paik Kin, wife of Towkay Goh Hock Huat, J.P., and well-known rubber planter and owner of the Malayan Pineapple Factory, Klang, took place at Penang. The ceremonial rites were performed according to Penang custom and lasted for 7 days from Oct. 21 on which date she died suddenly. Li Teik Sia Association, the Chinese Benevolent Association and the Penang Goh Kongsi rendered helpful services for the funeral. [The Straits Times, 6 November 1938, Page 7]

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