Lim Eow Teng, death 4 July 1916, Penang

It is with deep regret that the Straits Echo announces the death of Mr Lim Eow Teng, a brother of Mr Lim Eow Hong and Mr Lim Eow Thoon, which took place at the family residence in Penang Road after a very short illness. The deceased gentleman was one of the first Chinese to sign on for the Chinese Company of the "P.V." and returned lately from England where he went to complete his studies. He was married recently and leaves his widow to mourn his loss. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 July 1916, Page 4]

The funeral of the late Lim Eow Teng, whose demise occurred at Penang on July 4, after a very short illness, took place on July 28 when his remains were removed, with the usual pomp and splendour of the Chinese rites, to the family burial ground at Mount Erskine for interment. Being a member of the Chinese Company of the Penang Volunteers the deceased was accorded a military funeral. The Chinese Company attended in full force under 2nd Lieuts. D.A.M. Brown (Officer Commanding), H.R. Cheeseman and J.R. Brown, and the firing party was under the command of acting Sergeant P.Carmichael. [The Straits Times, 26 July 1916, Page 8]

The funeral of the late Mr Lim Eow Teng, a brother of Mr Lim Eow Hong and Mr Lim Eow Thoon, whose demise occurred on July 4, after a very short illness, took place on Sunday morning when his remains were removed, with the usual pomp and splendour of the Chinese rites, to the family burial ground at Mount Erskine for interment. Despite the inclement weather, there was a very large atttendance to pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased gentleman, who was cut down in the prime of life. Among those present were Messrs Cheah Kee Ee, Lim Chuah Law, Chuah Kee Ee, Lim Seng Hooi, J. Gawthorne, Yeoh boon Chit, Lo Man Yuk, Cheah Tat Jin, Cheah Hock Khoon, Ooi Hong Lim, Gan Teong Tatt, Yeoh Chin Kee, Cheah Tat Tay, Goh Soon Cheng, Lim Boon Hor, Khoo Heng Kok, Lim Soo Chee, Lim Eew Khay, Goh Boon Keng, Yeoh Boon Swee, E. Lewis, A. H. Macduff, Dr Chuah Yew Seng and several others. Being a member of the Chinese Company of the Penang Volunteers, the deceased was accorded a Military Funeral. The Chinese Company attended in full force under 2nd Lieuts., D. A. M. Brown (Officer Commanding), H. R. Cheeseman and J. R. Brown and the firing party was under the command of Acting Sergeant P. Carmichael. The attendance of the Volunteers at a Chinese funeral --- this being the first in Penang --- made the procession which was a very long one, very impressive. The flags and banners were directly followed by a two-seatter car which was beautifully decked with flowers and wreaths, the hood being draped with the Union Jack. In the car was carried an oil painting of the deceased as a member of the Cadet Corps of Dollar Institution. On the picture was the name of the deceased and the following inscription, "Duty done for King and Country." Deceased's helmet, sidearms and other insignia to show he was a member of the Volunteer Corps here were also conveyed in this car. Behind this car was the firing party marching with arms reversed. Then followed the massive bier which was carried by a large number of men. It was covered with a beautiful "Kuan Tah" (canopy) with a lion on top of it. The canopy was also draped with the Union Jack. The rest of the Volunteers marched behind the coffin in columns of four followed by those who attended the funeral and the women mourrneers. Punctually at the appointed time the cortege left the family residence at Penang Road and proceeded to Prangin via Kimberley Street, Carnarvon Street, Armenian Street, Pitt Street, China Street, Beach Street, Malay Street, Carnarvon Street and Prangin Road, whence the coffin was borne along Burmah Road  to the burial ground at Mount Erskine. At the burial ground, the Western Division of the Estate of the late Mr Lim Leng Cheak, was a little shed where the coffin was laid up until the time of the interment which will take place later on. At the burial ground, those who attended the funeral were served with refreshments. After the coffin had been placed in the shed, the firing party, which was resting on its arms reversed as the coffin passed by, was marched up to the shed where it fired three volleys between which the "Last Post" was sounded. The General Salute terminated the proceedings which lasted up to 2 o'clock in the afternoon. There were numerous wreaths sent, among which were the following from Mr Goh Boon Tat, Miss L. Mathieu, Mr Lee Tiang Keng, Messrs Ong Soon Keng, Ong Soon Tat and Neoh Say Eng, Messrs Lim Khoon Khin, Lim Khoon Lam, Lim Chooi Bee and Lim Chooi Kwan, His nephey "Chetty," His nephews Lim Keng Chuan and Lim Keng Sim, Mr  Goh Boon Keng, Mrs Goh Boon Keng, Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mrs Yeo Boon Chit, Tatteyes Cheer, Messrs Lam Choon Kee and Lam Say Kee, and Messrs Lim Seng Hooi, Saw Soon Chean, Lee Cheng Ewe, Yeoh Chin Lee, Ng Pak Hoey, Koi Tiang Hock, Tan Choo Fat, Boon Seng Kim, Lee Kang Thew, Boey Siew Chan and Lo Man Yuk. The principal mourners were his bereaved wife, Messrs Lim Eow Hong, Lim Eow Thoon, Lim Eow Hooi, Lim Eow Tong and several others. Mr Lim Eow Hong and Mr Lim Eow Thoon desire to thank those who attended the funeral, sent wreaths or letters of condolence. --- Straits Echo. [Malaya Tribune, 26 July 1916, Page 8]

Khoo Tiong Poh, death 1892, Penang

The Late Mr. Khoo Tiong Poh. The death took place last night of Mr. Khoo Tiong Poh the senior partner in the prominent shipping firm of Bun Hin and Co. Deceased who has been ailing for some time was known to be in a serious condition, so that a fatal result to his illness was not altogether unexpected by his friends. Mr. Tiang Poh, a native of China, was a man about 62 years of age, and having been connected with Singapore for about 40 years was well known in shipping and commercial circles as having established the firm of which he was the senior partner, which has office branches in Penang, Hongkong, and Amoy. The deceased leaves behind him eight sons. The funeral will take place in Penang, and it is expected that the body will leave Singapore at an early date, possibly by the s.s. Cheang Chew. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 3 March 1892, Page 2]

The Cheang Chew, with the remains of the late Mr. Khoo Tiong Poh, left for Penang yesterday evening. The interment, however, will not take place until after the marriage of Khoo Ghin Yew, a son of the deceased. It is said that the deceased gentleman will be buried in his plantation near Batu Lanchang. [Daily Advertiser, 11 March 1892, Page 3]

The funeral of the late Mr. Khoo Tiong Poh alias Khoo Poh will take place in Penang on Wednesday next, the 4th instant, at 11.30 a.m. [Daily Advertiser, 2 May 1892, Page 3]

The funeral of the late Mr. Khoo Tiong Poh took place at Penang on the morning of the 4th instant. It was a grand and imposing affair, the procession being the longest that has taken place there. The canopy over the coffin, which came from Shanghai was the richest and grandest ever seen in Penang. The total expense of that day alone is estimated at $20,000. [Daily Advertiser, 10 May 1892, Page 3]

Nina Merican Noordin, death 27 May 1880, Penang

From the Daily Times, 7th June. Penang, 4th June. Mr. Nina Merican Noordin has joined the "great majority." He died on the evening of the 27th May, after a long and painful illness. Mr. Noordin was, in every sense of the word, an energetic, public spirited man. During a period extending over many years, in the several capacities of Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, Municipal Commissioner and Member of the Free School Committee he has at various times rendered essential service to, and has had ever at heart, the highest and best interests of the Settlement. At the forthcoming race meeting his presence and assistance will be sadly missed. For years past his name has appeared amongst the Stewards and by his generous liberality and earnest cooperation he has always been first and foremost in encouraging and promoting sports and recreations of all kinds. By his courteous and kindly demeanour he won the respect and esteem of all who knew him. His death, it is not too much to say, may be regarded as a public loss and will be deeply regretted by every section of the Community. His funeral took place on the 28th May. It was numerously attended by both Europeans and Natives ; amongst the former were several officials, who in common with all others, were anxious to pay this last sad mark of respect to the memory of departed worth. To his family and relatives his death is a heavy loss. In the painful bereavement they will carry with them the earnest, heartfelt sympathy and condolence of the public thus suddenly deprived of the services of one of its ablest and best supporters. [Straits Times Overland Journal, 14 June 1880, Page 8]

Lim Kek Chuan, death 18 November 1907, Penang

Penang Nov. 18th. Mr. Lim Kek Chuan, the Opium Farmer is dead. The deceased gentleman was manager of the Penang Opium and Spirit Farmer and was 50 years of age. He was Penang born and highly esteemed there, and in the Straits generally, for his business abilities and popular qualities. Mr. Lim Kek Chuan was married no less than four times. He leaves a widow and six children. Very well-to-do his property is estimated to be worth over half a million dollars. He held many public offices and was at different times Chairman, Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce ; Member of Penang Chinese Advisory board ; Fellow of the Society of Arts ; President of Penang Literary Association and Penang Chinese Recreation Club ; Member of Committee, Penang Association; Trustee of Chinese Town Hall and Seh Lim Kongsi. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 November 1907, Page 5]

Lawrence Nairne, death 12 January 1879, Penang

The death is announced on the 12th instant from apoplexy of Mr. Lawrence Nairne, the oldest resident in Penang, and one whose name is well-known in connection with the Settlement. [Straits Times Overland Journal, 24 January 1879, Page 1]

Lim Kye Cho, death October 1914, Penang

The Straits Echo announces the death which took place at his residence in Muntri Street, of Mr. Lim Kye Cho. The deceased gentleman, who was a well known rice merchant, was managing partner of chops Lam Guan, Penang, and Guan Lam Hin, Singapore. He was born in China 64 years ago and migrated to the Straits several years back. He was a very popular and successful businessman. Mr. Lim Kye Cho leaves a widow, five sons (Messrs. Lim Cheng Seng, Lim Theam Seng, Lim Oo Seng, Lim Kuat Seng, and Lim Peng Seng), one daughter and several grandchildren to mourn his loss. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 October 1914, Page 5]

Tan Tiang Swee, death 21 October 1929, Penang

The death of Mr. Tan Tiang Swee, aged seventy-nine years, took place at his residence, No 16, Green Hall, Penang, on October 21st. He leaves a widow, a son and fourteen grandchildren to mourn his loss. Mr. Tiang Swee, better known as the "Bengala" (Bengal) Merchant, was once the Managing Partner of the well-known firms ofHo Thye and Company of Calcutta and Rangoon, which is still carrying on business under the same name, and Sin Swee Bee and Company of Penang. He retired from business about twenty-seven years ago.--Straits Echo. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 October 1929, Page 4]

David McLeod Craik, death 1 August 1938, Penang

ARCHITECT'S 36 YEARS IN MALAYA. Mr. D. M. Craik Buried At Penang. Penang, Aug 2. The funeral of Mr. David McLeod Craik, the well-known Malayan architect, took place at Penang today. Mr. Craik, who was 65, had been in Malaya for 36 years. He first practised in Singapore and later moved to Penang. His wife died a short time ago in England. He leaves  one son and two daughters. Mr. Craik had been planning to leave for England shortly. He felt ill and died in General Hospital last night. Mr. Craik, the senior member of the Royal Institute of British Architects in Malaya, was born in 1873 and belonged to a south of Scotland family. He spent the early part of his childhood in the Stewarty and latter removed with his parents to Swansea where he received his education. After leaving school at the age of 16 he was articled to Messrs. Bucknall and Jennings, architects of Swansea and London from 1889 to 1894. Thereafter he served as an assistant in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast. In 1898 Mr. McLeod Craik went to London serving about two years with Mr. J. M. Brydon, F.R.I.B.A, working on the plans for the new Local Government offices, Whitehall ; and afterwards one and a half years in a City officee. He passed his examination as student R.I.B.A., in 1896 ; Associate in 1900 ; and was elected a Fellow in 1903. To Malaya in 1902. Of his career in Malaya, Mr. McLeod Craik says that he came out in 1902 as first Architectural Assistant to the Singapore Municipality and remained about five years, when he resigned and started his own practice in 1907. During this period he designed the ricksha station at Kreta Ayer and the entrance lodge and gate and the chapel at the Bidadari Cemetery. As a private practitioner, he secured the largest job at that period, the Arcade for Alkaff and Co., which was erected at a cost of some $200,000. This was followed by St. Joseph's Cathedral and parochial buildings and alterations to the convent for the Portugese Mission, the Wesley Church and new schools, etc. of the Methodist Episcopal Mission, the Masonic Hall in Coleman Street, the New French Bank, Raffles' Place and other works. In 1913 as he desired to go on leave he arranged to join the old established firm of Messrs. Swan and MacLaren and eventually at the end of May 1914 left for Home on his first leave since his arrival in the Colony in 1902. He arrived just a month before the war was declared. He reported for duty as Lieutenant R.E. in September 1914 at Brompton Barracks and trained and took the 145 A.T. Co. R.E. to France in September 1915 and commanded the Company until he was wounded at the end of November 1917 ; after which he commanded the 566 Wilts Territorial Co. R.E. at Worgret Camp, Wareham until after the Armistice. He retired with the rank of Captain R.E. and was demobilised in August 1919 in Singapore. After demobilisation he returned to Malaya and proceeded to Penang wwhere he opened an office for Messrs. Swan and MacLaren with work for the Hong Kong Bank, two large residences and a new bank at Sungei Patani Kedah. On the death of Mr. P. C. Russell the name of the Penang branch was changed to Messrs. Swan MacLaren and Craik with Mr. Harry Robinson and Mr. Atkin-Berry as Mr. Craik's partners, and so continued until 1928 when the partnership was dissolved, and he resumed his old style and name. Work In Penang. Mr. McLeod Craik had carried out very many works in Penang. He was responsible for the erection of the K.K.S. Bank ; new premises in Bishop Street for Messrs. United Engineers ; the new St. Joseph's Novitiate and Chapel for the Roman Catholic Mission ; the seaside residence and entrance gates at North Beach. He prepared plans for rebuilding "Chatsworth" for Mr. Alan Loke and houses for himself, Mr. D. A. M. Brown, Loke Wan Ywt and Khoo Heng Pan at Penang Hill ; the new clubhouse and women's pavilion, Tanjong Bungah, for the Penang Swimming Club, and the large block of residential flats and motor car showrooms for Ho Kim Teik, and many other European residences ; also the Windsor Cinema, shops, restaurant, hotel and roof garden for Khoo Heng Pan, and Extension to Anglo-Chinese Girls' School and the new Methodist Church. He also carried out a duplicate of his design of the Wesley Church, Singapore, on behald of Beunos Ayres Methodist Episcopal Missions. High Reputation. Mr. McLeod Craik had a very high reputation as a valuator and licensed appraiser for European firms, the Municipality and Government and carried out a vast amount of work of this nature during his period in Penang and district. Mr. McLeod Craik was an enthisiastic Volunteer and original Member of the S.R.E. (V) and designed badges and buttons for that unit in which he served from 1902 to 1921 when the Volunteer force was reconstructed. He retired with the rank of lieutenant and joined the Penang Volunteers as a private and retired in 1925 with Long Service Medal. He was honorary secretary fo the Tanglin Club in 1907 and a keen bowler and skittles player. He won the professional pairs in 1905, partnered by the late Mr. V. A. Fowler (killed in action in 1916), and captained the Tanglin team in the last bowling match with Teutonia Club 1913-14. As a member of the St. Andrew's Society, Singapore, he prepared and supervised all the decorations for annual balls up to 1913, including the Coronation Ball in 1911 and did the same in Penang after the war. He was elected Chieftain for the year 1929-30. Mr. McLeod Craik was the oldest practicing Architect in the Straits Settlements. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 3 August 1938, Page 5]

Por Joo Yeok and Choong Min Fatt, marriage 24 May 1936, Penang

Penang, May 24. A wedding forging a link between two well-known Penang Chinese families was solemnised at the Chinese Town Hall today between Mr. Choong Min Fatt, secretary of the Chinese Consulate, and Miss Por Joo Yeok. Mr. Choong Min Fatt is the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Choong Yew Meng, and Miss Por Joo Yeok is a daughter of the late Mr. Por Yam Hong and Mrs. Por Yam Hong. [The Straits Times, 27 May 1936, Page 17]

Kalyance Sundariammal daughter of N. Subbaraya Pillay and B. Nadaraja Pillay of Tanjore, marriage February 1922, Penang

A grand Hindu wedding has been celebrated at Penang the contracting parties being B. Nadaraja Pillay of Tanjore and Kalyance Sundariammal, daughter of Mr. N. Subbaraya Pillay, Proprietor, I.C.A. School, Penang. The house was profusely decorated and a large number of friends, including members of the Penang Hindu Sabha, attended. The wedding was conducted by the Priest of Mariamman Temple. Members of the Hindu Sabha garlanded the happy couple. [The Straits Times, 7 February 1922, Page 8]

Marian Bee and Mohamed Eusoff, marriage October 1928, Penang

A fashionable Malay wedding took place during the week-end, wires our Penang correspondent, the parties being Mr. Mohamed Eusoff, of Messrs. Presgrave and Matthews, and Miss Marian Bee granddaughter of the late Mr. Mohamed Ariff, who was a well-known local millionaire. The house and grounds were brilliantly illuminated, and a large number of European, Mohammedan, and other guests were entertained to dinner on a sumptuous scale. [The Straits Times, 4 October 1928, Page 9]

Lim Kek Chuan, death 17 November 1907, Penang

DEATH OF PENANG OPIUM FARMER. Penang, November 18, 10.35 a.m. The death took place suddenly, last evening from cerebral hemorrhage of Mr Lim Kek Chuan, the Penang Opium Farmer. The deceased gentleman was about  fifty years of age, and was the senior partner in the Penang Opium Farm. Greatly respected not only among the Chinese but the European community, he took a deep interest in the welfare of the community generally, and was ever ready to subscribe liberally to any worthy object. He possessed considerable wealth : the fortune he amassed is believed to amount to a million dollars. Four months ago, the deceased gentleman was married a second time ; his first wife died last year. He leaves a large family. One of his sons, Mr Lim Mar Siang, is in the employ of a contractor to the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board. Deceased was well known in Singapore. [The Straits Times, 18 November 1907, Page 7]

Kee Tek Kow, death June 1926, Penang

LATE MR. KEE TEK KOW. Well-Known Pioneer Rubber Planter. Penang, June 14. The death has occurred of Mr. Kee Tek Kow, who was wwell-known throughout Malaya as a pioneer rubber planter in Province Wellesley. He was the joint owner, with his brothers, of the famous Valdor Estate. He died at his family residence at Sungei Bakap after an illness lasting for three days. The funeral will take place on July 2. [The Straits Times, 15 June 1926, Page 8]

Tan Lo Heong, death August 1936, Penang

The death of Mr. Tan Lo Heong, J.P., occurred at 16 Anson Road, Penang, on Saturday. He leaves his wife, two sons Tan Swee Teong and Tan Swee Chin, three daughters-in-law and fourteen grandchildren. Mr. Tan Lo Heong was born in 1881 in Province Wellesley. He started rubber planting in 1899 and commenced a mining career in 1923. He was a founder of Kwang Heng Rice Mill at Parit Buntar, now belonging to the F.M.S. Government. [The Straits Times, 28 August 1936, Page 16]

Tan Chooi Chit (Mrs.Lim Geng Hooi), death 10 September 1929, Penang

The death occcurred yesterday morning of Mrs. Tan Chooi Chit Neo, wife of Mr. Lim Geng Hooi, managing director of George Town Motor Garage, Penang. The deceased lady was a popular member of the Chinese community and had been ill only for a week with fever. Besides her husband she leaves three sons and two daughters. The date of the funeral is not yet fixed. [The Straits Times, 11 September 1929, Page 12]

Lim Cheng Law (L. C. L.), death 31 August 1964, Penang

20,000 letters up—LCL dies at 81. By Khor Cheang Kee. PENANG, Mon. --- Mr. Lim Cheng Law --- better known as plain L.C.L., champion writer of "letters to the editor" --- died in his Logan Road home here yesterday. He was 81. He died at 6.45 p.m. after complaining to his wife that he was not feeling well. The funeral has been fixed provisionally for Thursday. Mr. Lim, a Justice of the Peace, was a member of one of the oldest Chinese families in the country. He liked to regard himself as a spare time journalist and wrote his first letter to the Press in 1907. 'FORGOTTEN.' "I have forgotten what it was about," he once told me, "but I could never forget the thrill of seeing my initials in print for the first time." That was only a start. In the next halff century, L.C.L. was to see 20,000 of his letters published. He had a prodigious memory and a sure grasp of facts and figutes. His knowledge of men and affairs extended beyond Penang, or Malaysia. AUTHORITY. He was an acknowledged authorrity on Ceylon and was probably the only Malaysian with a complete set of the Ceylon Hansard. For over half a century, L.C.L. collected books, pamphlets, articles and press cuttings. He had a roomful of files of his letters to newspapers. His last letter which appeared in the local Press a few days before his own death, was in praise of the late Mrs. Saw Choo Theng, wife of the Penang banker and rubber magnate. Today, L.C.L.'s pen is still --- and Malaysian journalism has lost one of its oldest and best known characters. [The Straits Times, 1 September 1964, Page 7]

L.C.L's funeral. Penang, Thurs. --- Many old residents of Penang were among a large gathering at the funeral today of Mr. Lim Cheng Law, better known through his "Letters to the Editor" as LCL. [The Straits Times, 4 September 1964, Page 8]

Koh Eng Hin, death 26 November 1939, Penang

MR. KOH ENG HIN DIES AGED 80. Penang, Nov. 27. The death of Mr. Koh Eng Hin, well-known Penang Chinese merchant, took place at his residence in Hutton Lane, yesterday, after a long illness. He was 80 years of age and before his retirement some years ago took an active part in the public and business life of Penang. He is survived by three sons, Messrs. Koh Khoon AIk, Koh-Lim Gim Kang and Koh Eng Kee ; three daughters, Mesdames Koh Cheng Kooi, Koh Gaik Kooi and Koh Gun Kooi ; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. [The Straits Times, 28 November 1939, Page 10]

L. C. T. L. Palaniappa Chettiar, death February 1935, Penang

CHETTIAR'S DEATH. Secretary of Penang Chamber. Mr. L. C. T. L. Palaniappa Chettiar, secretary of Penang Chettiar Chamber of Commerce, died at the General Hospital on Monday after a brief illness of nine days. His remains were taken to Penang Street and thence to Batu Lanchang burial ground where the cremation took place according to Hindu rites. A large number of local Chettiars were present. The Hon. Mr. H. H. Abdoolcader attended the ceremony and others present included Mr. Nadason Pillay, J.P., and Mr. Yahambram Pillay. [The Straits Times, 28 February 1935, Page 12]

Lim Chin Guan, death August 1963, Penang

Mr. Lim Chin Guan dies, aged 83. PENANG. Fri.--- Another link with old Penang has been severed with the death of Mr. Lim Chin Guan, father of Mr. Lim Huck Aik, president of the Penang Turf Club. The late Mr. Lim, 83, who died at his son's Jesselton Road home on Wednesday after suffering a stroke, will be cremated at Batu Gantong on Sunday. A son of the late Towkay Lim Mah Chye, Mr. Lim was well known among local business circles at the turn of the century. A road in Penang has been named after him. [The Straits Times, 31 August 1963, Page 5]

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]