Post by NZBC on Jun 7, 2010 22:14:22 GMT 12
CHINESE BURIED AT SEA.
After 53 years of hard work In New Zealand, Chin Wong, a-Chinese cook, earned a modest fortune, with which he Intended to spend the remainder of his days with his wife and family in China. He embarked on the steamer Monowai, but he died on Friday, and was burled at sea.
Other Chinese passengers decided that deceased should be'buried at sea
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954) Monday 6 June 1932
After 53 years of hard work In New Zealand, Chin Wong, a-Chinese cook, earned a modest fortune, with which he Intended to spend the remainder of his days with his wife and family in China. He embarked on the steamer Monowai, but he died on Friday, and was burled at sea.
Other Chinese passengers decided that deceased should be'buried at sea
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954) Monday 6 June 1932