Caroline Mills, Birth 14 October 1929, Batu Gajah

Birth. Mills. At Batu Gajah, on October 14, 1929, to Caroline (nee Colvin) wife of G. R. Mills, a daughter (Caroline).

[The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 October 1929, Page 10]

Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim I, Death 1 October 1925, Singapore

Death of Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim.

We regret to learn of the death, this morning, at Panglima Prang, River Valley Road, of Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim, widow of the late Hon. Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, C.M.G. The deceased lady, who was about 50 years of age, had been in ill-health for several months.

[The Straits Times, 1 October 1925, Page 8]

Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim II (nee Ang), Death 11 August 1911, London

Death of Mrs. Tan Jiak kim

We regret to have to announce that Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim, who accompanied the Hon Tan Jiak Kimto England for the Coronation festivities, died in London yesterday afternoon. A few days ago, a telegram was received here, stating that Mrs. Jiak Kim was ill with uraemia and pneumonia, but a subsequent  cable announced that she was slightly better. This morning, however, a further message announced that she had passed away as the result of sudden heart failure. The funeral will take place on Monday. Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim was 33 years old and was the fourth daughter of the late Mr. Ang Kim Tee. She was the second wife of Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, whom she married fourteen years ago. We are sure that the honourable gentleman will have the sympathy of all in Singapore at this tragic termination of his visit to Europe.

[The Straits Times, 12 August 1911, Page 8]

THE LATE MRS. TAN JIAK KIM.

DIED IN LONDON.

The wife of Mr Tan Jiak Kim, a representative of the Straits Settlements at the Coronation, died at the Hotel Metropole yesterday evening, of uraemia.

[The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 August 1911, Page 5]

DEATH OF MRS TAN JIAK KIM.

There will be general regret felt throughout the community of Singapore at the announcement of the death of Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim, which took place at the Hotel Metropole, on the evening of Friday the 11th. The deceased lady was apparently in good health when she left for England with her husband, the Hon'ble Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, who was nominated as one of the representatives of this Colony for the Coronation ceremonies. A short time ago it was stated in a private wire that Mrs Tan Jiak Kim was suffering from uraemia and pneumonia, and improvement being wired later. On Saturday morning, however her death was unexpectedly announced by cable, this sad event being also announced in a Reuter's message received in the afternoon. The immediate cause is given as heart failure. Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim, who was a slight and delicate looking lady, was the fourth daughter of the late Mr. Ang Kim Tee. She married Mr. Jiak Kim fourteen years ago, as his second wife, and was only thirty-three years of age at the time of her death. Mrs Tan Jiak Kim had the honour, with her husband, of being received at Buckingham Palace by Their Majesties the King and Queen. Mr. Jiak Kim made the Hotel Metropole his head-quarters during his visit to London, and it was there that his wife fell ill and died. Not only in Singapore but in London,where Mr Tan Jiak Kim has many old friends, will there be deep sympathy with him at the breavement which has given so happy a visit to England so sad an ending.

[The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 August 1911, Page 4, repeated via The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 August 1911, Page 106]

FUNERAL OF MRS. TAN JIAK KIM.

Observance of the Usual Chinese Rites Impossible.

The London and China Express of August 18 says that Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim had been ill during the previous three weeks with uraemia and Bright's disease, and the specialists discovered a slight attack of pneumonia. Her condition on 11th was at the first somewhat better, but the end came in the evening, it is thought from heart failure. The Hon. Tan Jiak Kim is a member of the Legislative Council for the Straits Settlements, and was one of the representatives from Singapore of the Straits to the Coronation. It will be remembered that the Hon. and Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim were present at the garden party at Buckingham Palace during the Coronation festivities. The latter was quite well on her arrival in this country and remained so up to the time she was taken ill. We understand that her illness had nothing to do with the change in climate.

The funeral of Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim took place very quietly at Brookwood Cemetery on the 12th inst., those present at the graveside including the Chinese Minister, Sir Hugh Fort (who with Mr Kim represented the Straits at the Coronation), Sir John McLeavy Brown (of the Chinese Legation), Sir Wm. Taylor (Agent for the Malay States), Mr. S. Gilfillan, Mr. Thos. Cuthbertson, Mr. Waddell, and others. Many of Mr. Tan Jiak Kim's friends were out of London and were therefore unable to be present. Under the circumstances the usual Chinese funeral rites could not be observed and a European coffin had to be used. No Confucial priest could, of course, be found to officiate, and the only Chinese accessories available were a candle and some joss sticks. Many wreaths were sent, whist numerous telegrams and letters reached Mr. Tan Jiak Kim from Singapore and from prominent men in London and other parts of England. Owing to his deep sorrow, Mr.Kim has been unable to personally acknowledge these.

[The Straits Times, 8 September 1911, Page 7]

MRS. TAN JIAK KIM.

Very general sympathy for the bereaved husband will be felt amongst all Straits people at the death of Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim, which took place at the Hotel Metropole, London on 11th Aug. She had been ill during the last three weeks with uraemia and Bright's disease, and the specialists discovered a slight attack of pneumonia. Her condition on 11th was at the first somewhat better, but the end came in the evening, it is thought from heart failure. The Hon. Tan Jiak Kim is a member of the Legislative Council for the Straits Settlements, and was one of the representatives from Singapore of the Straits to the Coronation. It will be remembered that the Hon. and Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim were present at the garden party at Buckingham Palace during the Coronation festivities. The latter was quite well on her arrival in this country and remained so up to the time she was taken ill. We understand that her illness had nothing to do with the change in climate.

The funeral of Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim took place very quietly at Brookwood Cemetery on the 12th inst., those present at the graveside including the Chinese Minister, Sir Hugh Fort (who with Mr Kim represented the Straits at the Coronation), Sir John McLeavy Brown (of the Chinese Legation), Sir Wm. Taylor (Agent for the Malay States), Mr. S. Gilfillan, Mr. Thos. Cuthbertson, Mr. Waddell, and others. Many of Mr. Tan Jiak Kim's friends were out of London and were therefore unable to be present. Under the circumstances the usual Chinese funeral rites could not be observed and a European coffin had to be used. No Confucial priest could, of course, be found to officiate, and the only Chinese accessories available were a candle and some joss sticks. Many wreaths were sent, whist numerous telegrams and letters reached Mr. Tan Jiak Kim from Singapore and from prominent men in London and other parts of England. Owing to his deep sorrow, Mr.Kim has been unable to personally acknowledge these. L. & C. Express.

[The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 September 1911, Page 7]

Daughter of C. B. Plunket, Birth 27 July 1861, Penang

DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. 

BIRTH. 

At Pinang, on the 27th instant, the Wife of C. B. Plunket Esq., of a Daughter.

[The Straits Times, 3 August 1861, Page 3]

Walter Scott Petherbridge, Death, 18 Sept. 1888, Penang

DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE

DEATH

At Sans Souci Villa, on the 18th inst., aged 36 years, Walter Scott Petherbridge, partner in the firm of Brown & Co., and second son of Captain Petherbridge, 3 Wellesley Villas, Forest Hill, London.

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THE LATE MR. WALTER SCOTT PETHERBRIDGE.

A gloom was cast over the Settlement on Wednesday by the announcement of the death of Mr. Walter Scott Petherbridge, which took place the previous evening. He only returned from Europe by last mail, after more than a year's absence, and was in his office on the day off his arrival. His friends noticed then that he looked far from well, but attributed it to the discomfort of the voyage out, the heat in the Red Sea having been excessive. He himself complained a little, and went home feeling rather unwell. He was never in the office again. For several days he did not seek medical advice thinking he would soon be all right, and when the doctor was called in, there seemed to be no serious symptoms. On Monday, however, alarming symptoms appeared, and on Tuesday afternoon, at about five o'clock, he died of heart disease. Mr. Petherbridge, who was only 36 years of age, came to Penang in 1872, and entered the office of Messrs. Brown & Company, in which firm, his uncle, the late Mr.Walter Scott, was then a partner. On the death of that gentleman in 1885, he himself became a partner. In August last year he went home with his wife and child, whom, on his return, he left behind in England. A few months ago he had a sharp attack of gastric fever, but had completely recovered, and when he left hime he was apparently in excellent health. Mr. Petherbridge was one of the best known men in Penang, and he will be much missed by a large circle of friends.

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[Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, Friday, September 21, 1888, Page 5]

Mrs. Lim Lean Teng, death October 1965, Penang

Penang. Fri. --- Representatives from more than 20 associations and schools yesterday attended the funeral of Mrs. Lim Lean Teng, 89 year old widow of the millionaire banker and philanthropist, Towkay Lim Lean Teng. Mrs. Lim died in her Northam Road residence last Friday after a long illness. [The Straits Times, 23 October 1965, Page 9]