P. K. Nambyar, death April 1928, Penang

DEATH OF MR. NAMBYAR. Indian Member of Legislative Council. We regret to record the death of Mr. P. K. Nambyar, of Penang, representative of the Indian community on the Legislative Council, who passed away in his sleep on Monday evening after a brief illness. Mr. Nambyar, who was a barrister-at-law, was born at Malabar in 1869, and educated at Zamurin's College, Calicut, Presidency College, Madras, and St. John's College, Cambridge. He was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1894. He practiced in the Straits and the F.M.S., and was appointed a member of the Legislative Council in 1923. A highly respected member of the Indian community and an ardent worker in the cause of his fellow countrymen in Malaya, his death is regretted by a wide circle of friends in all communities. [The Straits Times, 25 April 1928, Page 10]

Koh Cheng Sian, death 1928, Penang

Our Penang correspondent wires that the death has occurred from broncho pneumonia at his residence in Bishop Street, of Mr Koh Cheng Sian, only surviving son of the late Mr Koh Seang Tat J.P., M.C. He was sixty-six years of age and was well known in Penang. For quite a long time he managed the spirit farms in Hong Kong; he had travelled extensively in China, Japan and the Philippines. Upon returning to Penang he served with the legal firm of Presgrave and Matthews. He was the first secretary of the Chinese Town Hall and was also for several years the first hon. secretary of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Mr Koh Cheng Sian was one of the founders of the Straits Echo. For several years he had lived in retirement, but frequently contributed articles on matters Chinese to the local press. [The Straits Times, 4 December 1928, Page 8]

Ng Sen Fatt, death June 1928, Penang

The death occurred in Penang on Friday of Mr. Ng Sen Fatt. Born in 1884 Mr. Sen Fatt was educated at the Penang Free School and after leaving school went to Kelantan where his late father was interested in mining and farming ; from there he went to Singapore where he served in the Police Office. After that he joined his uncle, the late Mr. Ng Seah Wong, and established a rice-mill at Prai known as the Kwang Mee rice mill. He also participated as Mill Manager in some of the biggest rice-milling enterprises in Penang, and held that position in the now defunct firms of the Rice Milling Company (Tye Yew Kongsi) and the Central Milling Agency. When the Perak Government, during the regime of Sir George Maxwell, started a rice mill at Bagan Serai in 1920, he was made Assistant Manager of the concern. At the time of his death, he was holding the appointment of Manager of the Khye Heng Bee rice mill. He leaves a widow, a younger brother, Mr. Ng Sen Choy, of Singapore, and several children to mourn his death. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 June 1928, Page 7]

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]

Ong Kim Cheng, death July 1928, Penang

The Penang papers announce the death, which occurred at his residence, Jesselton Villa, 17b, Northam Road, on Sunday of Mr. Ong Kim Cheng. He leaves a widow, three sons (Messrs. Ong Hong Kang, Ong Hong Hoe and Ong Hong Tee), three daughters and several grandchildren. Born in Penang, Mr. Ong started life as a school teacher in the local branch of the Anglo-Chinese School. Later he joined the opium farms in Singapore, Sarawak and Sandakan. After the abolition of the farms he became a planter in B.N.B. and after sixteen years as a planter he retired to Penang in June 1926. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 July 1928, Page 20]

Choong Eng Heng, death September 1928, Penang

The death occurred at his residence, 45 Prangin Lane, Penang, on Sunday of Mr Choong Eng Heng, at the age of 57, after an illness of about three weeks. The deceased was born in Amoy and came to Penang about 30 years ago and started business in Penang, under the style of Chop Hong Soon. He succeeded in establishing branches in all the principal towns of Malaya. He owned rubber estates, rice mills and sago factories. He was a liberal contributor to charity. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 September 1928, Page 14]

Yeo Chin Kee, death 27 December 1928, Penang

Our Penang correspondent wires : The death occurred to-day of Mr Yeo Chin Kee, a well-known member of the Penang Chinese communitty. He was 56 years of age. Though belonging to the old school, he was a man of advanced views, and he was very popular with a large circule of friends. The funeral will take place on Saturday. [The Straits Times, 27 December 1928, Page 8]

Harry George William Caunter (H. G. W. Caunter), death December 1928, Penang

The death occurred late on Saturday night at his residence in Anson Road Penang, of Mr. H. G. W. Counter, wires our correspondent. Mr. Counter, was an old and respected resident of Penang, and was 68 years of age. The funeral took place at the Western Road Cemetery yesterday and was largely attended. Many floral tributes were laid on the grave. [The Straits Times, 3 December 1928, Page 8]

Yeoh Chin Kee, death December 1928, Penang

The funeral of Mr. Yeoh Chin Kee, a well-known Penang Chinese, took place yesterday at Batu Gantong cemetery. The procession starting from the deceased's residence in Green Hall wended its way through the principal streets followed by a large gathering of mourners, including many miners from the F.M.S. Several wreaths were laid on the grave, including three from the Hon. Mr. Quah Beng Kee and the Hon. Mr. Cheang Lim and Capitan Chuang Thye Phin. [The Straits Times, 31 December 1928, Page 10]

Goh Chong-Keng, death

The death took place on Friday at his residence in Penang, after a prolonged illness, of Mr. Goh Chong Keng, managing director of Messrs. J. W. and T. Connolly (F.E.), Ltd., of Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. [The Straits Times, 21 May 1928, Page 8; The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 May 1928, Page 6]