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Post by NZBC on Apr 30, 2007 21:23:42 GMT 12
My Grandfather arrived in Taranaki, in 1904 - at the age of 21. He worked in businesses in Straford,Hawera and Manaia. At the time there were some Chans from Sun Gai village
Manaia - In the police case, Ching Moon and Chun Shan Chong, and R. Donald, for] selling cigarettes to youths contrary to the Police Offences Act, 1908, were each fined 20s and 9s costs. Ching Moon and Chun Shan Chong wero also fined, with costs, the former 10s. and the latter 10s, for a breach of the Shops and Offices Act, not closing their shops on the statutory half-holiday in the week ending August 11th 1917. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXIV, 21 September 1917, Page 5
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Post by NZBC on May 9, 2007 22:50:23 GMT 12
Have had good luck connecting to the people in taranaki. Much more information than I thought I would get.
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Post by NZBC on Jun 16, 2007 18:13:38 GMT 12
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Post by NZBC on Jul 24, 2007 20:00:11 GMT 12
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Post by NZBC on Mar 22, 2008 12:45:13 GMT 12
Those were the days In : New Zealand Woman¡¯s Weekly, 18 Oct 1993; p.80-81 Journal Article Abstract : Portrait of Mrs Ethel Chong with her daughters taken in New Plymouth in 1929. Photograph of the proprietor of R G Forgie¡¯s retail store on Colombo Street in Christchurch, taken with family members and shop assistants in front of the store in the mid-1890s. Subject : Social history About : Forgie, R G (Christchurch) Url of this record - innz.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?BBID=182719
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Post by NZBC on Jun 2, 2008 7:56:15 GMT 12
Pings Pie Cart. Use to be where the library is now. Daisy I am sure worked there and I remember the XYZ fruit shop, on the corner of Currie and Devon St, very nice shop. Bit of nostalgia.. underneath the shop you went down stairs and they use to make sweets, fudge and coconut ice, I well remember. In the front inside of the library at the moment is a display about the piecart and shows the people working in it. Daisy is now Daisy Manu. Thanks for the memories.
Hi again, This is the reply I got from my girlfriend.... "Yes the good old New Plymouth days! Jimmy Chan was the owner of XYZ that's Tony Joe's dad, he has been gone many years now. We actually saw Daisy when we were in Auck on wed. She is good apart from the normal old age woes, blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar diabetes." Hope this helps colleen
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Post by NZBC on Jun 2, 2008 7:58:14 GMT 12
Is there anyone here researching the Chinese who arrived from the Canton area of China - goldrush/post gold rush 1920s?
I would like some directions to data bases etc. specifically looking for CHAN Yu Jak, brother of CHAN Yu Koon and CHAN Yu Gai aka Guy Chan - who all came from Sun Gai, Canton, China.
CHAN Yu Jak went to Canada and his brothers came to New Zealand about the 1920s.
CHAN Yu Koon was based in New Plymouth. He was disinterred to China in later years
Their father was CHAN Yoon Dat, and Grandfather was CHAN Yee Tim. First cousins of Chan Pui Lam - who came to New Zealand and became known as the Thackerey family, Manawatu/Wellington area.
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Post by NZBC on Aug 9, 2008 20:00:32 GMT 12
CHEW CHONG 'S CURE FOR LA GRIPPE.
♦ IBy Telegraph.] funitbd fbeßs association.) New Plymouth, This Day. Chew Chong* has been successful in two ov three caHo of la grippe: Ho is wending to Sir James Hector some of tile parasites taken from one of his patients. Evening Post, Volume XLIII, Issue 1, 2 January 1892, Page 2
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Post by NZBC on Aug 9, 2008 20:30:30 GMT 12
THE PREVAILING EPIDEMIC,
A Very Simple Cure for La Grippe.
What Mr Chew Chong says of the
Complaint.
(Per United Press Association )
Nuw Plymouth, Docernbor 8 Mr Chew Chong, of tho Eltham Dairy Faotory, waited upon the editor of the Taranaki Herald to-day, and stated that having had li grivpc ho is now certain it ia a skin diaeaao, and can be very simply cured. The complaint is a very common one in China. It is a Bort of paraßite wbioh runs through the body like a thread of cotton, and until it is deetroyed the patient never recovera. Measra Baker and Rodger, who are working for Chew Chong at the Eltham Butter Fantory, wer« attacked the other day with la grippe, and Chew Chong having discovered a pnraaite in them he deetroyed it, and they oro now as well as ever Mr Chew Chong saya if anyone having la gripp; or if any doctors will allow him to soo one of their patients ha is willing to show them how to cure the complaint. Ho oaka for no fee or reward, but is willing to afford every information on the subject for the sake of suffering humanity. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 7589, 8 December 1891, Page 2
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Post by NZBC on Aug 9, 2008 20:33:07 GMT 12
HIGH PRICE OF MILK IN NEW PLYMOUTH.
TO THE EDITOR.
Sir, — Mr. Chew Chong's letter opened myoyestotbo enormous profit the milkmen here must be making when they charge us 3d. per quart- Mr. Chew Chong Bhowß that he puys less than thut per gallon, and the recipient is well puid,und can do well at that. I, therefore, think it high time our local Simpsons came down in their prices theße hard times. Why, a naan with the number of cows Mr. Chong mentions would make, at 31- a quart, about £12 per week. Fanoy thut I as much nonrly as a District Judge is paid, and neurly as tuuoh as a Minister of the Grown reoeivee,— l am, &o, Reason, Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8074, 18 January 1888, Page 2
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Post by NZBC on Dec 27, 2008 15:03:53 GMT 12
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Post by NZBC on Dec 27, 2008 21:08:07 GMT 12
Another enterprising Chinaman whose name has been closely identified with the development of one of our colony's industries is Chew Chong. Up Taranaki way this celestial is frequently called Mr. Chew Chong. Years ago he sprang into fame by a series of wins of first prizes in dairy manufacturing contests, he being a pioneer in the forward movement in the dairying of the present. Papers Past New Zealand Free Lance 27 July 1901
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Post by NZBC on Mar 7, 2009 17:38:19 GMT 12
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Post by NZBC on Jan 6, 2010 17:43:30 GMT 12
A peculiar accident happened to a cabful of Chinamen -attending a funeral a few days ago m Taranaki When driving down a decline the cab overturned, pinning one of the number under the vehicle. In their anxiety and excitement to release him, his companions pulled hire out by the legs, almost dislocating his neck. The injuries were so serious that they necessitated the man's removal to the local hospital. Now, if Chows will only persist m getting jammed under cabs, and having their necks dislocated the Chinese Question will soon settle itself. NZ Truth , Issue 129, 7 December 1907, Page 1
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Post by NZBC on Nov 4, 2010 17:47:04 GMT 12
Old identity Hawera
TOY
Ailsa Margaret Grace. On Thursday 21 October 2010 at Whakatane Hospital after a brief illness. Loved wife and best friend of the late Charlie. Precious Mum of Gaewyn and David Grant (Palmerston North), Myradel and the late Brian Jakes, Marguerite, Brent and Kristen Toy. Adored Nana of Hamish and Duncan, Sian, Sacha and Temsyn; Gareth, Bridgette and Julian, Rebecca, Amber, Hamon, Jos and Saffron. Loved Nan-Nana of her great grandchildren. At peace with her Charlie. A special thanks to the ICU Crew. A funeral service for Ailsa will be held in the Knox Presbyterian Church, Domain Road Whakatane on Tuesday 26th October at 11am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to International Needs c/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane or may be left at the service. Messages please to the Toy family c/- Brent Willetts Funeral Services P.O. Box 2070 Whakatane FDANZ/NZIFH
• Published Friday, October 22 2010 • First Published Friday, October 22 2010
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