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Block 1 Division G Died Young

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Mass grave at Block 1 Division C plot 19

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The Stories Behind: Birdwatcher turned grave hunter reunites families with forgotten tombs of their ancestors(2022)

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Grave Matters-The Greater Bukit Brown(2023)

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Tuesday Report (2018) 星期二特写 | 行脚。发现第4集：武吉布朗之旅

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History from the Hills (2013)

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The day when Ave. Maria Convent Girls Ipoh clashed with the police

The 20 November 1957 newspaper article reads: Chinese girls in a Roman Catholic convent in Ipoh attacked policewomen with umbrellas, sticks and bottles yesterday, in a demonstration in sympathy with other Chinese students. Similar incidents also flared not only in Ipoh but in other states as well (e.g. Seremban where 200 boys of Chan Wa High School demonstrated). In Penang and Kedah, peaceful demonstrations from about 1,300 students were also reported. The protest started from what i read as a result of the Federation Government Education Policy, that plan to do away with vernacular schools and convert this Chinese schools to main stream government schools. There were many other political considerations (both internal and external) that drove this, but that is more for political historians to discuss. In Ave Maria Chinese Convent in Ipoh (that had roughly 1,000 students at that time), it was reported that about 100 girls in school uniforms age from 13 to 17 resisted policewomen wh...

Lim Peng Siang and family (Bukit Brown)

Mr Lim Peng Siang was born in Amoy 1872 and is the son of Mr. Lim Ho Phuah. He came to Singapore when he was very young and studied via a private tutor but also managed a year in St. Joseph's Institution before joining his father at Wee Bin & Co. Very much like his father, he eventually made it on his own and became the proprietor of Ho Hong Co. or Enterprise in 1904 and reinvested is wealth in expanding to many other companies such as Ho Hong Oil Mills, Ho Hong Bank and Ho Hong Line of Steamers, Ho Hong Soap Factory, Ho Hong Portland Cement Company and The Asphalt Paving Company which are industries that help in the development of Singapore as a British Colony. Lim Peng Siang was in the Chinese Advisory Board , Committee member of E Hoe Hean Club , Member of the Singapore Harbour Board, President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and he has contributed to various causes such as St.Andrew's Hospital For Women & Children, Halifax Relief Fund, King Edward Memorial Fund ...

Teo Bock Chwee and Lim Cheok Kee (Bukit Brown)

Teo Bock Chwee passed away at the age of 60 at his residence, No. 60 Serangoon Road on 3 June 1936. He leaves behind to mourn his loss, his beloved wife (Lim Kee / Lim Cheok Kee), 2 sons, Messrs. Teo Kye Soon and Teo Kim Soon, 2 daughters, Madam Teo Eng (Mrs. Lim It Soon) and Miss Teo Geok Neo, 2 daughters-in-law, Madam Thng Sze Hong and Choo Siew Eng, 6 grandsons and 4 grand daughters. Listed on his tomb are the name of his children; Sons: Teo Kye Soon, Teo Kim Soon Grandsons: Teo Lye Keng, Teo Lye Thiam, Teo Lye Hock, Teo Tien Choo, Teo Lye Siew Madam Lim Cheok Kee passed away at the age of 75 on 20 November 1957 at her residence, No 2 Buffalo Road. She leaves behind 2 sons, Messrs. Teo Kye Soon and Teo Kim Soon, 2 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, Messrs Tung Choon Tian and Choo Teng Soon, 2 daughters-in-law, 26 grandchildren, 2 grandsons-in-law and 8 great grandchildren. Teo Bock Chwee and Madam Lim Cheok Kee Son: Teo Kye Soon Teo Kye Soon passed away at ...

Ee Sian Poh (Bukit Brown)

It is a simple tomb of a 9 year old boy by the name of Ee Sian Poh who was born on 25 February 1917 and passed away on 21 May 1926. Although i cannot further information about Ee Sian Poh nor about his parents but just eyeing the tomb, i can imagine that the tomb mason was not able to read nor write well in English but attempted to carve in basic English what was required or requested by the family. This also draws attention to the boy's family as well who may not have full grasp of the language, giving a snapshot of the chinese community living in colonial Singapore back in 1926 where having a good command in English is a sign of status as well. Whatever maybe the correct story, the tomb of Ee Sian Poh is a reminder that he was once loved. Ee Sian Poh Location of tomb Block 1 Division G, plot 4

Four noble professions of Ancient China (Stories from the Stones)

The four noble professions of Ancient China: fisherman, woodcutter, farmer, and scholar. What other meaning would this have from the context of a tomb? Another possible meaning: after working hard for many years, striving to do well in life by studying hard, passing the royal exams and serving the nation as a government official, finally looking forward to retiring to a simple life as a fisherman, woodcutter, farmer, or scholar.

Lee Cheng Siang (Bukit Brown)

Lee Cheng Siang passed away at the age of 40 at No. 8 Joo Chiat Terrace on 26 November 1936. He leaves behind his wife, 3 sons (Lee Yeow Koon, Lee Yeow Hai, Lee Yeow Huat) and 1 daughter (Lee Chwee Neo). Mother: Madam Tay Seok Lian Mrs. Lee Seng Joon nee Tay Seok Lian passed away at the age of 64 on 28 September 1932 Name of children listed on the tomb included; Sons: Lee Cheng Siang, Lee Cheng Tee alias Sin Choe, Lee Cheng Chee, Lee Cheng Sim Daughter: Lee Geok Choo Grandson: Lee Yeow Koon, Lee Yeow Hye, Lee Yeow Whatt, Granddaughters: Lee Cheo Tee, Lee Chwee Neo Madam Tay Seok Lian nee Mrs. Lee Seng Joon is buried in Block 3, Section C, plot 697 Location of tomb Lee Cheng Siang is buried in Block 4 Section A, plot 733

Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church (Singapore)

This year marks the 170th anniversary celebration of the founding of the first protestant church in Singapore for the Straits Chinese in 1843. Located at 77 Prinsep Street, it was started by Reverand Benjamin Peach Keasberry (1811 - 1875) the son of a British colonel in the Indian Army initially for the Malay community. First known as the Malay Chapel, it was a church catered for the conversion of the native communities, especially the Malays. The church was also known then as "Greja Keasberry". Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church today Benjamin Peach Keasberry Malay Mission Chapel 1859 (source: 150th anniversary book of Prinsep Street Presbyterian church ) Reverend B.P. Keasberry died suddenly while preaching at his pulpit on September 6, 1875. However, he was not alone in spreading the religion. He was assisted by Song Hoot Kiam, who played a huge influence and role in attracting other young Chinese Christians such as Foo Teng Quee, Tan Boon Chin and T...

Tan Beng Chye and family (Bukit Brown)

The family cluster of Tan Gim Wee has always been an interesting cluster of family tombs. Over the years, i passed through the once fenced gates to visit. Unfortunately, i have been slow to map the family tree of people buried in that cluster. While checking out the tomb that is partially covered by the fig tree, a name was visible: Madam Ang Chuan Neo , with no mention of death date. Checking closer the tomb shoulder, i could also make up two name of her daughters, Tan Siew Lian and Tan Siew Chin (the rest of the name were partially covered). Checking further with the information i have, i found an article that mentions a Madam Ang Chuan Neo who passed away on 15th December 1980 at the age of 77. She is survived by her daughters; Tan Siew Lian, Tan Siew Chin, Tan Siew Kee, Tan Siew Hok Hazel, Tan Siew Tuan Noreen, Nellie Koh (adopted) and son-in-laws; Loh Mah Siong, Wee Kheng Siong, Teo Khoo Siong, Chia Boon Siang, Lawrence, Quek Liang Teck, George and Lim Tiong Hup, Henry and many ...

Lee Lye Choon (Bukit Brown)

Lee Lye Choon passed away at the age of 21 on 21st August 1926. She is the mother of; Wee Eng Kim, Wee Siew Luan and Wee Ai Luan In the burial registrar, Lee Lye Choon is written as Lee Lai Choon. Lee Lye Choon (passed away at age of 21 in 1926) Location of tomb Block 1 Division C, plot 78 Madam Lee Lye Choon tomb in Bukit Brown (2024) Madam Lee Lye Choon tomb in Bukit Brown (2026)

Lim Teck Kim and family (Bukit Brown)

Lim Teck Kim was born in Kinmen. He passed away on 28 June 1938 at the age of 55, leaving behind 11 sons and 13 daughters. Lim Teck Kim established the Lim Hoe Chiang Co. , a General Store which marketed the "Global Brand" coffee and W.D & H.O Wills of Bristol and London "Flag Brand" cigarettes at 250 Tanjong Pagar Road. Lim Teck Kim also pioneered Singapore's first amusement park, "Old World (1921) which was later renamed "Happy Valley". Lim Teck Kim's brother-in-law, Ong Boon Tat subsequently opened "New World" (1923). Lim Teck Kim Lim Hoe Chiang Co promoting "Flag Brand" cigarettes The Happy Valley The amusement park was open on 1 February 1924 afternoon by Mrs. Lee Choon Guan, M.B.E . who performed the cord cutting ceremony with a golden scissors at the main gates of Happy Valley just before the Chinese New Year. The main attraction includes a boxing stadium that can be adapted to use for theatrical ...

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