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Post by NZBC on May 1, 2011 16:05:02 GMT 12
MR. WONG-SHE TOO.
One of the oldest -and'tnost respected jusiness men of Potone, Mr. Wong She Too, died in Wellington yesterday at the age of 59 years. Mr. Wong was born in Canton and came to New Zetland when 'he was .19 years of age. He resided in Wel. lington for five years and for the last thirty-five years he has been in busi. ness as a greengrocer and fruiterer in Jackson Street, Petone, occupying a shop which was before that time used as the Petone Post' Office. Mr. Wong was a generous supporter of all movements for the betterment of the , borough and his death will be regretted by a large circle of friends. His wife died seven years ago. There arc two sons and two daughters. One of the daughters is attending the Training College in preparation for teaching profession. . . Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 51, 28 August 1937, Page 11
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Post by NZBC on May 1, 2011 16:07:43 GMT 12
BEREAVEMENT NOTICE.
THANKS. SIR. WONG TOO and Family, Petone, Thank their'many friends for kindness sliovni during the illness of their lato wife and mother; also thanks for floral tributes, and thanks to Nurse Bennett, Mrs. House, and Dr. Bakowell.Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 102, 28 October 1930, Page 1
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Post by NZBC on May 1, 2011 16:18:55 GMT 12
OBITUARY
MISS DAISY WONG TOO. The death occurred this week of New Zealand's first Chinese school-: teacher, Miss Daisy Wong Too, at the age of 25, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wong Too, of Petone. Her primary schooling was ;at the Petone West School and she gained her proficiency when 12 years old. In 1931 she attended the Hutt Valley: High School, where she played a prominent part in the activities of the school, being a prefect during her final year there. After 'matriculating she gained entrance to the Teachers' Training College in 1937. She was much admired for her thoroughness and industrious work, and in her short career as a teacher was a well-known' figure m many of the local schools. At all times a conscientious and' -ever-willing worker, her sunny disposition won the favour of all her pupils and fellowteachers. She was specially, interested in the teaching of art and creative art. Her unfailing courtesy and striking personality made her teaching very pleasant for her pupils. She was highly respected in the Hutt Valley, and her untimely death has come as a shock to many people. Evening Post, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 59, 10 March 1944, Page 8
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