Lim Boon Haw, death 9 January 1933, Penang

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 10 January 1933, Page 7

Mr. Lim Boon Haw. 

Death of Prominent Penang Chinese. 

Penang, Jan 9. 

The death occurred at his residence in Light Street, Penang, today of Mr Lim Boon Haw, a prominent Penang Chinese, at the ripe age of 72. He arrived in Penang from China in 1883 and during fifty years residence in Penang he attained much success in mining, planting and various other industires. He was an extensive landed proprietor in Penang, Kedah, Perak and Siam and was noted for his philanthropy. During the Great War he subscribed liberally to war funds and during the rice shortage he purchased rice and distributed it free to the poorer members of his community. He served in various capacities on Chinese associations and kongsis in Penang. He leaves two sons and two daughters.

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Malayan Saturday Post, 14 January 1933, Page 1

The death took place on Sunday of Towkay Lim Boon Haw, J.P., the well-known Penang merchant, miner, planter and philanthropist. He was 72 years of age. Born in the Fukien Province, China, on Dec 6, 1864, he arrived in Penang in May, 1883, and became naturalised as a British subject fourteen years later. During the 50 years of his residence in Penang he attained the highest success in mining, planting and other activities, and was an extensive landed proprietor in Penang, Kedah, Perak and Tongkah (Siam). He leaves two sons, two daughters and several grandchildren.

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The Straits Times, 21 March 1933, Page 17

MR. LIM BOON HAW. 

Funeral Of Penang Philanthropist. 

Penang, Mar. 20. 

The funeral took place yesterday of Mr. Lim Boon Haw, the well known Penang merchant, miner, planter and philanthropist, who died on Jan. 8 last at the age of 69. The funeral procession was a long and imposing one, and after wending through the principal streets went to the place of interment at Batu Gantong Chinese cemetery.