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Mrs. Yeo Cheow Wai nee Madam Chia Teck Neo (Bukit Brown)

Block 1 Division B decorative tiles Family - Yeo Cheow Wai + Hill 1

Block 1 Division B decorative tiles Family - Yeo Cheow Wai Hill 1

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Yeo Chiang Beng (Bukit Brown)

Block 2 Division C Died Young Family - Yeo Cheow Wai + Hill 2

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Rojak Librarian (Peter Pak): Advocate for Conservation of Bukit Brown Cemetery. Heritage and Nature Enthusiast.

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Resource Guide on Bukit Brown

History from the Hills (2013)

Newspaper mentions (2014)

Newspaper mentions (2017)

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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Grave Matters-The Greater Bukit Brown(2023)

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

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Goh Kee Hoon and their Door Gods revisited.

Goh Kee Hoon passed away on 22 July 1930. The last address listed was 41 Emerald Hill Road. Executor of his estate was to his wife, Madam Tan Suan Neo. Mrs. Goh Kee Hoon nee Tan Suan Neo passed away on 20 November 1941 at the age of 57, at her residence at No 41 Emerald Hill Road. She leaves behind; Two sons: Goh Khiam Seng and Goh Tian Hock, Two daughters: Goh Chit Neo and Goh Kim Neo, Two son-in-laws: Chan Wah Swee and Cheong Chee Soon Three grandsons: Goh Tye Peng, Laurie Chan and Goh Charlie and one granddaughter, Alice Chan. Goh Kee Hoon Madam Tan Suan Neo Door Gods (门神) and what they represent Door gods, or 门神 (Menshen), are traditional guardians depicted on the doors of Chinese temples and homes. These figures are deeply rooted in Chinese folk religion and culture, serving both spiritual and symbolic purposes. The Martial Door Gods- Often depicted as fierce warriors, they are believed to ward off evil spirits and protect the premises. Common fi...

Francis Thomas (All Saints Memorial)

While exploring the niches in All Saints Memorial i came across this niche with a lovely wedding picture that you see below. The niche belongs to a western man and a chinese lady. Not knowing the person, i took a picture to read up further on Francis Thomas and Catherine Eng Neo Thomas. Born in April 1912 in Westcote, England, Francis Thomas (1912-1977) was the fourth child in a family of six children of Rev. J A Thomas and Mrs. Thomas in Westcote, Francis was the third son in the family. The others were Mary (eldest), David, Michael, Anthony and Christopher). Francis Thomas was a well known Educator, Politician and Minister. He became a member of the Labour Party of Singapore in 1948, President of the Labour Front (1950) and became the Minister of Works and Communications (1955-1958) in the Labour Front Government under Mr. David Marshall and later Lim Yew Hock. He resigned in 1959 and returned back to his teaching position. He was the Principal of St. Andrew's School in 1963, su...

Tan Swee Hoe and family (Batu Pahat)

Sometime back in August 2012, i wrote an article about Tan Swee Hoe who is buried in Bukit Brown. Tan Swee Hoe came to Singapore as a young boy and worked his way up, eventually becoming one of founders of Ho Hong Bank, and later a director of Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) after it merged with it. He was also for two terms, the president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Batu Pahat, shareholder of Ho Aik Steamships. Tan Swee Hoe was a member of the Council of State, Johore and received a title S.M.J (Setia Mahkota Johore) from the government of Johore in 1929 for his contributions. He owned several property in Singapore and Batu Pahat. Tan Swee Hoe In January 2014, i was fortunate to make a trip with like minded friends to Batu Pahat to visit one of the properties he owned as well as a temple he contributed too and finally the grave of his son. Tan Swee Hoe's mansion First on my wishlist was Tan Swee Hoe's mansion on 160 Jalan Kluang, Batu Paha...

Chee Soon Keng (Bukit Brown)

Chee Soon Keng is a storekeeper and a racing horse owner. His residence was at No 19 Tanglin Road. He is however better known as a horse owner and racer. He won the Governor's cup with his horse, Your Highness (Little). An interesting story was also shared in a newspaper article on how he managed to acquire his winning horse called Birthday Gift (formerly called Acol). It was during a birthday party organised by him, when he highlighted that his current purchase, Raisbeck (Your Lordship) was not as expected. He thought the horse Acol was much better. Upon hearing this, the owner of Acol sportingly offered to do an exchange. A handshake later, Acol and Raisbeck changed owners. A happy Chee Soon Keng said it was a pleasant birthday gift, and promptly changed the name of Acol to Birthday Gift. Events later proved what a stroke of luck it was for Chee Soon Keng and Birthday Gift has won 6 races and $47,900 in stakes. Chee Soon Keng was also the Patron of Oleh Oleh Party together with ...

Tan Swee Hoe mansion in Batu Pahat

The status of Tan Swee Hoe's mansion at 160 Jalan Kluang, Batu Pahat was finally revealed! The mansion that was once owned by Tan Swee Hoe's descendants was sold and the rumors circulating at one point of time was it was going to be demolished. In fact various readers of my blog sent me pictures of the mansion after it was sold where the rooftop of the building and the interiors was completely stripped. Tan Swee Hoe's mansion (minus the roof) Well it was finally revealed in various Malaysian papers ( Sin Chew Daily , Johor China Press ) that it was purchased by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the Sultan of Johor. It was reported in the papers that the Sultan of Johor plans to restore the building and turn it into a Heritage Centre featuring the artefacts of the Johor Chinese community as well as as artefacts from China as a strong symbol to reaffirm the long relationship between the Johor Sultanate and China. About Tan Swee Hoe Tan Swee Hoe T...

Khoo Yang Tin and family (Bukit Brown)

Khoo Yang Tin was a rice trader and was a Director of the Chinese Commercial Bank where other prominent chinese pioneers were in the Board of Directors. They included Mr. Lee Choon Guan (Chairman), Dr. Lim Boon Keng (Vice-Chairman), Lim Nee Soon, S.Q. Wong, Lee Kong Chian and many others over the years. With his wealth, he also bought many land all over Singapore. Khoo Yang Tin passed away at the age of 87 at his residence, 358 River Valley Road on 25 December 2603 (1943). He is survived by; His 2 widows, 5 sons: Khoo Teck Soon, Khoo Teck Chuan, Khoo Teck Puat, Khoo Teck Imm, Khoo Teck Quee 5 daughters: Khoo Tiam Tee, Khoo Ai Tee, Khoo Suat Ngoh, Khoo Suat Khim and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral took place on 31 December 1943. The executors of the estate of Khoo Yang Tin were Messrs. Khoo Teck Soon, Khoo Teck Chuan and Khoo Teck Puat Khoo Yang Tian Wife: Madam Yeo Kim Chiam Mrs. Khoo Yang Tin nee Yeo Kim Chiam passed ...

Tan Sian Keong and family (Bukit Brown)

Tan Sian Keong (1881-1941) was associated with chop Keat Bee and Co. and was also a Director of the Oversea-Chinese Bank, Limited. Oversea-Chinese Bank (OCB) was formed in 1919, with a paid-up capital of $5.25 million and its Board included many well known Chinese leaders including Dr. Lim Boon Keng (Chairman when it was first established), Lim Nee Soon (Chairman for several years), S.Q.Wong, Au Keng Chong, Tan Ean Kiam , Dr. S.C. Yin, Chua Hong Jian, Oei Teck Seng, Liew Hong Seck, Oei Yok Kie, Khoo Kok Wah, Yap Geok Song and others. In 1932, the directors of the Oversea-Chinese Bank (est. 1919), Ho Hong Bank (est. 1917) and the Chinese Commercial Bank (est. 1912) went into talks with merger in mind to strengthen the bank in the aftermath of the Great Depression. These talks led to the formation of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), which was incorporated on 31 October 1932. Tan Sian Keong and Seow Guan Neo Oversea-Chinese Bank Board of Directors (1923) Ta...

Mrs Koh Sek Lim nee Ang Chit Yan (Bukit Brown)

Madam Ang Chit Yan is buried in Bukit Brown, Hill 4 Section C plot no. 80. She is the wife of Mr. Koh Sek Lim whose legacy is remembered by two road named after him, Koh Sek Lim Road and Xilin Avenue. Madam Ang Chit Yan passed away at her residence Gulega Bedoh Estate, No 655-17, Padang Terbakar, Bedoh (Bedok) at 10:15 pm on Friday, 12th November 1937 at the age of 65. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Koh Sek Lim, 14 sons ( Koh Kong Wee , Koh Kong Wan, Koh Kong Boon, Koh Kong Seng, Koh Kong Sun, Koh Kong Hai, Koh Kong Leong, Koh Kong Hor, Koh Kong Thian and 5 others, 5 daughters-in-law, (Mrs. Koh Kong Wee, Mrs. Koh Kong Wan. Mrs. Koh Kong Seng, Mrs. Koh Kong Sun, Mrs, Koh Kong Hor, 10 daughters, 4 son-in-laws ( Yeo Eng Tiong, Wee Swee Seng, Lim Teck Seng, Lim Eng Yong and 30 grandchildren). On her tombstones, the complete names of the sons and daughters include: Sons: Koh Kong Wee , Koh Kong Wan, Koh Kong Boon, Koh Kong Seng, Koh Kong Sun, Koh Kong Hai, Koh Kong Leong, Koh Kong H...

Ang Kim Gake (Bukit Brown)

Ang Kim Gake / Ang Kim Geok passed away at the age of 22 on 1944. Ang Kim Gake / Ang Kim Geok Location of tomb Block 3 Division 3 Plot P69 Tomb of Ang Kim Gake at Bukit Brown Beautiful decorative tiles on the tomb of Ang Kim Gake

Madam Yap Chow Neo (Bukit Brown)

Madam Yap Chow Neo passed away at the age of 74 on 14 July 1941. Her tomb doesn't list any sons or daughters but grandsons and granddaughters. Grandson: Ang Thye Sun, Ang Boon Sun, Ang Boon Kiat, Ang Boon Geok, Ang Thian Lye, Ang Thye Peng, Ang Ah Ban, Ang Yew Chin, Ang Chin Chye Granddaughters: Ang Geok Kee, Ang Mary Neo, Ang Im Khay, Ang Choon Neo Madam Yap Chow Neo Tomb of Madam Yap Chow Neo Tomb of Madam Yap Chow Neo in Bukit Brown Location of tomb Block 5 Section B, plot 18 20230520

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