Monday, October 1, 2012

Mrs Ong Tiang Swee, death 18 June 1915, Kuching

It is with the greatest regret that we record the death of Mrs Ong Tiang Swee, the wife of the President of the Chinese Court, Kuching, Sarawak, which took place on Friday morning the 18th instant at her residence in Ewe Hai Street. Deceased was 47 years of age and leaves 6 sons, 5 daughters and 10 grand-children. The funeral took place on the morning of the 20th at Mr Ong Tiang Swee's country residence, Batu Kinyang, and was largely attended. We express our sympathy with Mr Tiang Swee and the relatives of the deceased --- Sarawak Gazette. [Malaya Tribune, 8 July 1915, Page 10]

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