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Post by NZBC on Jan 15, 2011 18:43:39 GMT 12
LEONG BROS., Frulterers and Confectioners, Levin.
If you want the freshest and beet fruit, vegetables, and confectionery, go to Leong Bros, who specialise in this line of business. This firm are noted for their good quality, fruit, and low prices, cleanliness, and civility is their motto. Evening Post, Volume CIII, Issue 13, 17 January 1922, Page 11
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Post by NZBC on Jan 15, 2011 18:50:35 GMT 12
MR. F. K. LEONG
Mr. Fuen Key Leong, one of the most progressive and active members of the Chinese community, died at his home in Levin recently. Born in Canton in 1878, Mr. Leong came to New Zealand at the age pf 17, and in 1915 returned to China, where he remained for 20 years, in a varied business career, winch he combined with much activity in public welfare and church interests. Since his return to New Zealand in 1935, he frequently assisted in the collection of funds for the relief of Chinese refugees. He was on the committee of the Wellington Chinese Church and the Wellington Baptist Church. Member of the Levin standing committee of the Chinese Association, and delegate to the all-New Zealand annual conference, he was also a member of the Tungping Association. As a bowler he played for the Levin Central Club. The late Mr. Leong was held in the highest esteem by Chinese and European alike. He is survived by his widow, three sons, five daughtei's, and fifteen grandchildren, all of whom reside in New Zealand, except the eldest daughter and -her family, who are in Australia. Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 13, 16 July 1945, Page 7
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