Koay Thean Chin, death 29 November 1928, Penang

DEATH OF MR. KOAY THEAN CHIN. Penang Nov 30. The death occcurred yesterday of Mr Koay Thean Chin, the Grand Old Man of local masters, who was born at Batu Kawan, Province Wellesley in 1875. Deceased was the senior master of Penang Free School, and held the appointment of superintendent of Hutchings Preparatory School. He had the honour of being the first holder of a super-scale appointment. As a mark of respect the Free School and Hutchings School were closed for the half day yesterday. The deceased, who was 54 years of age, leaves a widow and five children. [The Straits Times, 30 November 1928, Page 11]