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CHINESE SUBSCRIBE FOR FIGHTER PLANES

SUVA, Thursday.-The Chinese community in Fiji has subscribed £5000 for a fighter plane for China, and Fong Lee, a merchant, personally subscribed for another lighter. The money has been remitted to the Foreign Office at Chung king. The Chinese are subscribing for a third plane. Friday 8 October 1943 Advocate (Burnie, Tas.

A CHINESE FATALLY INJURED.

WELLINGTON. October 26. A Chinese market gardener, named Wong Fong, was severely injured in a fight with two half-cast Fijians in an Auckland street, and died in htfspitaJ. Four Fijians appeared in Court this morning on a charge of murder. They were remanded for a week Thursday 27 October 1921 The Register (Adelaide, SA

CHINESE GARDEN TRAGEDY

Perth, March 9. In the Criminal court to-day Charles Fong King was charged with the murder of Griffith Roberts at Osborne Park on February 10. Evidence was given on the lines already published. The jury brought in a verdict of manslaughter, and the accused was remanded for sentence. Tuesday 18 March 1919 Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA

Boy's foot crushed by tram

Poy Cheng Fong, aged 11. of Cobden St North Melbourne, re- ceived a crushed foot last night when he fell while boarding a tram aÎ the corner of Elizabeth and Victoria sts, city. The wheel passed over part of his. foot. He was admitted to the Children's Hospital. Friday 29 April 1949 The Argus (Melbourne

DEATH OF CHINESE MERCHANT.

Mr. Lee Chow, the senior partner in the firm of Mun, Fong, Lau. and Co., Chinese merchants, of Darwin, died yesterday. He commenced business at Darwin in the early '80's, and built up a very flourishing concern, noted in bad times for its extreme liberality, in business methods. Thursday 28 May 1925 The Brisbane Courier (Qld.

Barbara Fong 1952 Photo

ALICE SPRINGS GIRL Barbara Fong, 4, is a prizewinner in The News £500 Child Photo Com petition for UNAC. This picture of Barbara won third prize in the over four years sixth weekly competition for amateurs. Entries for the final weekly competition close next Friday at AMP building, King William street, Adelaide.

Saturday 22 November 1952 The Mail (Adelaide, SA

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NEW BAKERY

Bread baked under the most scrupuously clean conditions will be available for Darwin as from Monday next.

Fong Yuen Kee Brothers have built a bakery in Cavenagh Street which follows the latest practice ot modern bakeries in the south.

The oven which is electrically and oil fired is capable of handling 400 loaves in one batch.

Forty eight yards of fresh water. sand were shipped from Sydney to Darwin to pack the oven.

Mr. Albert Fong said that a fleet of delivery trucks was being organised to serve all parts of the town.

Friday 12 July 1940 Northern Standard (Darwin,

CHINESE SUPERSTI TIONS.

PLACATING THE DEVIL, Sydney, May 11.

The embalmed body of Mr. Thomas Lee Fong, a merchant, was taken on board the steamer St. Albans to-day with much Chinese ceremony for interment in China.

Mr. Fong before his death booked a passage on the steamer. The Chinese believe ttat the only way to preserve Mr. Fong from the sinister influences of the devil while en route is to throw Chinese money from the decks of the steamer to placate the devil when he comes on board. This will be done daily until the steamer arrives in China Saturday 12 May 1928 The Advertiser (Adelaide

PINE CREEK POLICE COURT.

Before Messrs. H. F. L. Finniss and R. G. Patullo, J.'s.P., at io a.m. on the 26th ultimo., Chin Lock was charged on the complaint of Mr Turner, with having damaged some mango trees in the police paddock by ringbarking them. He pleaded guilty. Mr Turner informed the Bench, that the defendant had paid to another Chinaman, Fong Sing, of Darwin, the sum of £5/10/-for the damage. Fong Sing was the person who had rented the garden area cn which the mango trees were grow- ing. Chin Lock was fined £2/10/ and costs, £1/7/6, in defauit orie months imprisonment. Defendant was allowed seven days in which lt pay. Tuesday 1 December 1931 Northern Standard (Darwin,

AN OPIUM CASE.

At the Police Court yesterday the case of the police against Mrs. Wong Fong, unlawful possession of opium, was called. Mr. Hartley, who ap- peared for the defendant, tendered a certificate of Ur. Wynne, stating that Mrs. Wong Fong was suffering severely from shock caused by fright, and was unable to attend. He tendered a plea of not guilty on her behalf. Inspector Malone, who appeared to prosecute, said he required the presence of the defendant for purposes of identification, and applied for an adjournment until Thursday, which was granted. -Wednesday 6 November 1907 Morning Post (Cairns, Qld. :

GERALDTON

. December 6. This morning at the Licensing Court,composed of Mr. Maitland Brown, Dr. Greville and Mr. H. A. Spalding, Wing On Woo and Co., Chinese merchants, applied for a Gallon License through their solicitor, Mr. Du Boulay. Mr. Wilson, as solicitor for other licensed persons, opposed the application on tho grounds that there were already sufficient gallon licenses in the town, and also that Fong Long, the head of the firm, was a Chinaman. The Bench refused to consider the last objection, stating that although Fong Long was a Chinese he had been naturalised and would be treated as a British subject. The applieation was granted. Friday 10 December 1897 Western Mail (Perth, WA

PIG CAUSES FATAL ACCIDENT.

TUMUT, Monday. Lim Fong, a Chinese tenant farmer of Tumut Plains, was killed during the week-end while bringing home in a cart, some pigs he had purchased He alighted to open a gate and a pig attempted to climb out of the cart. When Lim Fong rushed forward to push it back, the pig squealed and frightened the horse, which bounded upwards, knocking the man to the ground The wheel of the cart passed over his chest, and also Inflicted in- juries to his head from which he died Tuesday 2 July 1929 The Sydney Morning Herald

Chínese Republic Day

Fine weather greeted the many Chinese citizens of Rockhampton as they assembled at Springers Creek on Monday in celebration of the thirty first anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of China.

Refreshments were In abundance and many amusing and exciting games were held.

Results ct the chief sport events were: Soft ball game, P. wong's team and W. Fong's team, a draw. Men's 100 yards championship, E. Fong 1, K. Chong 2. Ladies' 50 yards handicap. Miss Sang 1, Miss M. Wood 2. Children's 50 yards' handicap, Miss Wong Hing 1, A. Forday 2. Football kicking, K. chong 1, E. Fong 2.

Wednesday 14 October 1942 Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld

WILL FLY TO HONG KONG TO ATTEND WEDDING CEREMONY

TO ATTEND the wedding of her husband's brother is the chief object of a trip to Hong Kong on which Mrs. Fong Kum, of Launceston, embarks teday

MRS. FONG, who is pictured at left, said the wedding ceremony would be Anglican, but it would be accompanied by many Chinese traditional practices, including a week of feasting and celebration both before and after the ceremony. The journey from Australia with Air Ceylon will include a stop at Sourabaya, and at Hong Kong Mrs. Fong will meet her husband's family for the first time. She may stay there for the Chinese New Year, midway through January, with its spectacular parades in which the traditional dragon symbol plays an important part. Mr. Fong came to Australia after escaping from Nauru just as the Japanese arrived. The only possessions he escaped with were the little clothing he wore and 10/-. He met his wife, an Australian, in 1944, and they were married 18 months later. During a holiday in Launceston, Mr. Fong took a liking to the city and was encouraged by a Launceston friend to open a Chinese restaurant. Now the couple declare they would never like to leave. Wednesday 24 September 1952 Examiner (Launceston

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KATHERINE SCHOOL BREAK UP

At breaking up day at Katherine School, held on December 12th, Mr. O'Shea presented the prizes to the children and on behalf of Miss Elliot, the teacher, thanked the visitors for their attendance, and also thanked the parents and friends for providing refreshments and softdrinks, etc. The following is a list of the prize winners:-Dux of the school, Monica Roney; ist prize, grade III, Mary Fong; 2nd prize grade IIIVictoria Chandler; ist prize, grade II, Margaret. Fogarty; 2nd prize, grade II, Phillip Lee; ist prize, Pre- paratory, grade III, Edward Fogarty; 2nd prize, Preparatory, grade III, Bobby Wood and Thomas Chandler; ist prize. Preparatory,. grade I, Peter Knowles; 2nd prize, Preparatory, grade I, Lily' Stepan off; regular attendance, Joyce Mc Goiness; good conduct, Violet Mc Guiness. Other children to receive prizes for perseverance and dili- gence were:-Terence Roney, Keith Knowles, Lily Fong, Arthur Fong, Eileen Fong, Doris Fong, Horace Lee, Dorothy Lee, Clarice Lee, Dorothy Holtze, Theresa Holtze, Johnny Evans and Roy Peterson. Tuesday 31 December 1935 Northern Standard

He garbled As bubbly Flowed

SITTING In his high chair-"monarch of all he surveyed"-five-month old Peter Fat Sing Fong attended his own christening dinner party in Laun ceston on Saturday.

Although he did not drink his own health in champagne, Peter gurgled and smiled at everyone.

He is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fong. St. John St., Launceston, and the only grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Yat Sing Fong, of Hong Kong.

The christening took place at St. Finn Barr's Church, Invermay, and was performed by the Rev. W. Ryan.

The godmother was Miss I Eileen Kelly, of Sydney, and the godfather was his uncle, Mr. Wing Sheung Fong;. Monday 26 April 1954 The Mercury (Hobart


IN MEMORIAM FONG (Ellen Louisa)

IN MEMORIAM FONG (Ellen Louisa) — In loving memory of our dear Mother, who passed away on July 11th, 1939. — Always remembered by her loving husband, sons and daughters. Tuesday 12 July 1949 Geraldton Guardian


IN MEMORIAM FONG — Treasured memories of our dear sister and auntie (Nellie), who passed away on July 11th, 1939. — Inserted by her loving brother (William), sister-in-law (Ethel) and nephews and nieces. Thursday 10 July 1947

PRESBYTERIAN SCRIPTURE EXAMINATIONS.

GERALDTON BOY GAINS FIRST PLACE.

The annual examination in Scripture knowledge was held on August 5. In this State 847 scholars entered, and 373 gained passes. The State Secretary has informed the Gtjraldton Presbyterian Sunday School that it has had the hon our of capturing the first place in the Middle A division for the State, this being secured by Melvin Fong, 11 years of age (son of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Fong) and a scholar in the Sunday school class of Mr Alexander Johnstone. 'Please convey to Melvin Fong our congratulations on his success is the i message from the Examination Committee. The following students were also successful: — Senior A Division, first class certificate, Stella Cross, 73; Jun ior C, first class certificate, Jean Logan 81; Middle A, second class certificate Eileen Dick, 70, and Jean Morris, (-9; Middle B, third class certificate, Mar jorie Burns; Middle C, second class cer tificate, Evelyn Youard, 7-t and Oswald Fong, 73; third class certificate, Beryl Dick and Betty Clark. Saturday 13 October 1928 Geraldton Guardian

Family Notices

THANKS. Mr and Mrs. SYDNEY FONG and the relatives of the late Mr. Henry Moy desire to sincerely THANK all kind friends for telegrams, letters, cards and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Saturday 21 January 1922 Geraldton Guardian (WA

Lee Chow,

Lee Chow, founder ot the firm at Man Feng Lau and Coy., Darwin' leading Obinsse store, died at noon to day, Thursday 28 May 1925 Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld.

Don Reopens

Don Reopens A temporary license was granted in Darwin Licensing Court on Tuesday to Albert Fong for transfer of this li cense from the Don Hotel to the Shanghai Cafe. The licensee opened for business the same day. Friday 8 November 1946 Northern Standard (Darwin

Family Notices

THANKS

MESSRS Robert, Charlie, Willy and Mary Chin, Mesdames Charlie On and Selina Fong Sam sincerely thank Doctors Eccles-Smith, Moody and Carter, the Sisters and Nurses ot Ward Four for their kind attention to their late beloved Mother, Mrs. Chin during her last illness. Thursday 28 May 1953 Northern Standard (Darwin, NT

Low Fong,

DEATH FROM SUNSTROKE. INNISFAIL, March 13.

Low Fong, a Chinaman, who had been time some tine, was working on additions to Wah Hing's store yesteiday, when he fell off the building, and expired. Death was due to sunstroke The deceased was married, his family living at Cairns Friday 14 March 1919 The Brisbane Courier (Qld

Charlie Fong. 65,

CHINESE CHARGED

Charlie Fong. 65, stated to be manager of the Pekin Cafe, King's Cross, was committed for trial from Central Court yesterday on a charge of having received 12 gold rings, valued at £45, knowing them to have been stolen. Friday 23 June 1950 The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW

CHINESE WEDDING.

A wedding was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon last of Mr. Albert Chin, of the firm of Mook, Sang and Co., and Miss Fong Kee, daughter of the proprietor of Fong fire's Cafe. The bride only recently returned to Australia from China; where she spent many years at college. The marriage ceremony was performed in the picturesque manner of the Orient, despite the fact that the contracting parties are Australian born. Friday 26 November 1937 Northern Standard (Darwin,

CASH PAYMENTS FOR BEN ZINE AT BOWSER

Owing to the large number of booked debts accruing for benzine from the bowser the undersigned firms have decided that in future all benzine must be paid for by cash, unless previous arrange ments are entered into with the manager of the firm concerned. C P Cheong, MAN FONG LAU & CO Friday 14 June 1929 Northern Standard (Darwin,

Chinese Fireman Missing

Ling Ah Fong. (26), Chinese fireman of the steamer Meriones, left the ship yesterday morning without leave and until last nigh't had not returned. A reward of £10 has been offered for his apprehension. Fong is 5ft. 6in. in height and of slim build. He has a gold tooth on each side of his upper jaw and when last seen was wearing blue dungarees and a long overcoat. Tuesday 16 September 1930 The West Australian (Perth,

Miss Ann Chung Gon

Mr and Mrs S. Fong, who were married some months ago. are visiting Tasmania from New South Wales. They will leave Launceston today for Hobart, and expect to be in Tasmania until about October. Mrs Fong was formerly Miss Ann Chung Gon, of Launceston. Wednesday 26 July 1944 The Mercury (Hobart, Tas

CHINESE REFEREE FOR TEST


AUCKLAND, Thursday. - Chinese Arthur Fong has been appointed by the New Zealand Rugby Union to referee the first Test between Australia and New Zealand at Dunedin on September 14. Fong played inter provincial football for the West Coast for six seasons and repre- sented South Island against North Island as a five-eighth in 1933. Friday 6 September 1946 The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842

WOMAN KILLED. MELBOURNE. Sunday.


Mrs. Ivy Maude Fong (38), of Wattle-road, Malvern, was killed this afternoon when the motor car in which she was riding with her husband and three children skidded on tbo wet surface of the Prince's Hlghivay between Noble Park and Sandringham. The car over- turned, and Mrs. Fong was thrown out, striking her head heavily on the ground. She was dead when examined, her neck having been broken. Monday 16 April 1928 The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW


CHINESEWOMAN KILLED MELBOURNE, April 15.— Mis. Ivy Maude Fong {38), of Wattletree-road, Malvern, was killed this afternoon when the motor car in which she was ridingwith her husband; and three children skidded on the wet surface of the Prince's Highway, between Noble Park-and Springvale, and overturned. Mrs Fong was thrown from the car and struck her head heavily on the ground. She was''dead when examined. her neck having been broken.The other occupants of the car escaped injury. Monday 16 April 1928 The West Australian (Perth, WA

THEFT OF £65 AT INVERELL

INVERELL, Tuesday.

Late yesterday afternoon £65 in notes and silver was stolen from the offices of Hong Yuen's premises at Inverell. The money was left in a paper packet on the office desk, but another £50, which was in the desk, was not touched. The money was left on the desk by Eddie Fong when it was brought to him from neighbouring business premises. Fong followed the usual practice of leaving the money on the desk while he went to tea. When Fong left the premises he placed a padlock on the door through which he made his exit, and all the other doors were bolted on the inside. When he returned 20 minutes later the money was missing. Thursday 23 January 1936 The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld

Farmer's Crop Came Before Court Sentence


SAN FRANCISCO, April 15' (A.A.P.). - A Court at Fairfield, California, was sympathetic yesterday to a Chinese farmer who tried to have his wife slain so he could collect 10,000 dollars (£4,500) insurance money.

Ralph Fong, 23, pleaded guilty to trying to hire two airmen to kill Mabel Fong, 21.

He was sentenced to four months' gaol and fined 1,500 dollars, but the sentence was deferred so he could harvest his pear and prune crops.

Fong said he wanted the insurance money to pay arrears on his farm. He loved Mabel "too much to kill her myself."

Mabel embraced her husband in court and said: "Everybody has been very lenient; I still love him." She had refused' to sign a complaint agamstherhusband. Wednesday 16 April 1952 The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW


TRIED TO HAVE WIFE KILLED FOR INSURANCE MONEY

FAIRFIELD | California), April 14. - A. Chinese farmer who tried to have his wife slain for 10,000 dollars insur- ance money won leniency in court here.

Ralph Fong, 23, pleaded guilty to trying to hire two airmen to kill Mabel Fong, 21, for 1500 dollars. He was sentenced today to four months in gaol and fined 1500 dollars, but sentence was deferred until next autumn so that he could harvest his pear and prune crops.

Fong said he wanted the insurance money to pay arrears on his farm. He said he loved Mabel "too much to kill her myself."

Mabel embraced her husband in court and said: "Everybody has been very lenient. I still love him."

Mrs Fong refused to sign a complaint against her husband. She also raised bail : and has been living with him since he was released from gaol in January


SHIPPING

Passengers per s.s. Taiping to Hongkong -Mr Fong Quiinn. Mr Fang Gang Tong. Mr Chee Chong. Master Gee Sik Nam. Mrs Lew Fatt & Child. Mrs Lee Yon & Child. Mr Thomas Lee. Mr Herbert Lee. Miss Mabel Lee. Mr Quiong Lin Mr Wong Chue Yeong. Mr Low Wah. (Mrs Yep Hain & Child. Mr Chin Gong. Mists Pak Lin. Mists Chin Pak Wan. Mr Chin Pak Suta. Master Chin Pak San. Master Percy Pak Yong. Mr Hen Fook. iM'tss Sue Ack. Mr Chin Man Yee Mr Fong Kit. Mr Yee Chin. Mr Lai Cheong Mr Chin Toy. Mr One Que Bick. Mr Sine Kong. Mr Lee Duimi. Mr Sing Dong. Mr Fong Wong. Mr Ah Sik.

Arrived from Melbourne.-Mr J. H. Koe pe.rt. Mr V J Clark.

Outward Cargo 12 tons mostly human bone and trepang. Tuesday 1 September 1931 Northern Territory Times (Darwin

Man Fong Lau & Co.

To Whom it May Concern. notice.

THE public and business people are hereby notified that all goods supplied to the firm of Man Fong Lau# & Co, Darwin, Northern Territory, must be ordered b> the Managing Partner who will sign an .order for same. No accounts received by the firm for goods supplied otherwise will be ack- nowledged.

Man Fong Lau & Co.

Mow. Goon Pan,

Managing Partner, Darwin, 6th January 1925. ,

STATE LOTTERY SYDNEY, Friday.


The 255th State Lottery was drawn to-day.

The .major prizes resulted: First prize, No. 15,731, "Strike Me Lucky," Syndicate, H. Wood, c/o. William Arthurs Ltd., Homebush; 2nd, 34,120, "Two Numbers Off" syndicate, Mr. A. Fong, 213 Thomas Street, Hay-market; 3rd, 53633, "Horse Shoe" syndicate, W. M. Williams, 19 Hazel Street, Newtown; 4th, 47,084, "Novelty" syndicate, Mr. Ernest Forster, 4 Campbell St., Bondi Junction.

The 256th lottery will be drawn on Friday next.

A. Fong, who won second prize in to-day's lottery, is a young compositor employed at the Chinese "Republic News" office. He was two away from the first prize in the 253rd lottery, which was won by a countryman. Fong speaks English well. Saturday 16 March 1935 The Canberra Times (ACT :

FATAL SHOOTING- AFFRAY.

PERTH, Tuesday.

At the inquest on Griffith Roberts, who was shot by a Chinese market gardener, Fong King, recently, it was shown that the deceased and his brother-in-law, Armstrong, went to the garden In consequence of a dispute with Fong King about Roberts' right as owner of the garden to pick vegetables. Armstrong deposed that Fong King got annoyed and picked up a stick. They took it from him but did not assault him. Then Fong King got a shot gun and fired at Roberts. The police evidence showed that Fong King had been badly knocked about, with a front tooth knocked out and a cut on the head, as if from a knife. Fong King swore that Roberts and Armstrong attacked and knocked him down and kicked him. It was not fair for two men to fight one, and he got his gun. The inquiry was adjourned. Wednesday 26 February 1919 The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW

CHINESE BOY INJURED.

Willie Fong. son of Ah Fong, of Hindley street, was knocked down by a motor car when he was crossing the street on Toes day afternoon. He was taken to the Children's Hospital at North Adelaide, where he was detained for treatment. Wednesday 9 January 1924 The Register (Adelaide, SA

BIRTH FONG (nee Quee)

BIRTH FONG (nee Quee) — To Philip and Lily Fong, a son, David Wing Fong. Thanks to Doctors, Nurses and Hospital Staff at Alice Springs. Friday 27 April 1951 Centralian Advocate (Alice Springs, NT

THOMAS FONG

NOTICE Thomas Fong desires to notify the Public of Pine Creek that he has purchased Chin Lock's Garden, known as The Gorge, Pine Creek. Anyone found interfering with same will be prosecuted. Signed THOMAS FONG Friday 8 November 1935 Northern Standard (Darwin,

THE CASE AGAINST YUNG QUONK, CHEW PONG AND LEE NYKE.

Yung Quonk, Chew Fong and Lee Nyee, three Chinese, were indicted at Ger aldton before Mr, du Beulay on tbe 14th March last with the murder of another Chinaman named Ah Pang. Georgie, an aboriginal native, said that two -days before Christmas last he was at Meka Station, and during the night beard a row among the Chinese there. He went over and saw Pang lying down suffering pain. There was a clot of blood near him. He then gave information at the Station. Peter Gibbons, assistant manager at Meka station, said that the prisoners and the deceased were servants: St tW- Station. On 23rd December his attention was called by the aboriginal Georgie to Ah Pang. He was on the ground and was badly wounded. He had a wound on the temple, as if caused by an axe, and his right foot was nearly cutoff. There were aiso several knife wounds in the back and Pang was bleeding badly. Pang was taken to the hut and placed in bed. While in a semi- conscious state he sa:d ' Three Chinamen — Cruickshank Chinamen.' He tben became un conscious and died shortly afterwards. Ah Pang was the overseer of the prisoners They had previously complained about the food. Witness did not know that there was any motive for the crime. Cockle, an aboriginal, said he knew Ah Pang. Two days before Christmas he saw three tracks close to Pang's hut, and also saw marks of where a struggle had taken place He followed tbe tracks to the huts of the prisoners, and the boots produced, belonging to tbe prisoners, were those which had made the tracks. Arriving at Young Quonk's he found tracks going to and from the well. Donovan was with the witness and got Quonk's boots, which had marks of blood having been washed off them. Richard Donovan, police constable, gave a detailed account of the finding of Ah Pang. He said he had a wound on the left temple, three inches long, and a fractured skull. He could see the brain. There were wounds all ever mini knife wounds and wounds caused from blows from blunt instruments. He subsequently went over to the wool shed and saw the prisoners there. Young Quonk had a fresh scar on tbe left side of the nose, which was covered with blood. Witness asked Quonk if he had seen any strange Chinamen from Cruik shanks' or any strange Chinamen about Meka. He said he had seen none. Witness then asked him about the scar on his nose. Quonk said he could not talk to him ; but if be sent for Arrapean he would talk to him. Witness then arrested the three prisoners. There was a bundle in the shed which Chew Fong said belonged to him. It contained a tomahawk wbich had recently been washed. There were same clothes in it covered with blood. Another bundle Quonk said was his. It contained trousers marked with fresh blood. In Chew Pong's bundle, there was knife, recently cleaned and sharpened. In Lee Nyee's bundle and Quonk's were also knives similarly cleaned. There were also marks of blood on the prisoners boot. On the morning of 24th December witness let Arrapean see prisoners. After a conversation Arrapean said that Quonk killed Pang, but Quonk turning round said tbe three men killed Pong, pointing to himself and two others. Chew Fong said 'Yes, three men kill Pang, me and two others.'

Abo, a native, gave furrher evidence as to the tracking of the prisoners. After Christmas he saw prisoner. Young Quonk said 'I kiil Ah Pang.' Witness asked Lee Nyee what time be killed Ah Pang, and he said 12 o'clock at night. Pang, he said, came out to get a gun and was going to shoot Nyee. Nyee thereupon hit him. On this evidence the jury returned a verdict of guilty, and sentence of death was recorded. THE EXECUTiON. Shortly after 8 a.m. yesterday tbe Sheriff formally demanded from the gaoler the bodies of the condemned meo. The executioner and his assiatant, on the bodies being handed over, entered the cell occupied by Chew Fong and Sin Cho Chi and pinioned them in the usual way ; in addition tn which they were handcuffed. They seemed quite unconcerned though they looked serious.Chew Fong's appearance being distinct ly cruel and bad. The pinioning beingdone the two men were marched to the scaffold, where two ropes had been provided. The noose was first placed round the neck of Chew Fong. and while the operation was being-performed Sin Cho Chi looked on the bystanders just below him apparently quite unconcerned. The rope was next adjusted around the neck of Sin Cho Chi, the cap drawn over both faces, and then without further ado the executioner slipped back, the bolt was drawn and tbe two men were gone. ChewFong died almost instantaneously, although there was for a few minutes a muscular action visible With regard Sin Cho Chi, it was fully 14 minutes before the pulsation entirely ceased and the doctor could pronounce him dead. With regard to this wretched man, there was neatly a bunprie over the hanging, for when the bolt was drawn and the weight of the body suddenly strained on tbe rope, the knot slipped round, and all but came undone ; in fact as the man hung there was only half a turn in the rope which had him in suspension. However, this turn did hold, and thus saved what might otherwise have been a horrible contretemps. The men were allowed to hang for half an hour; -and- then cut down and placed in their coffin. four of which were ready on tbe scaffold. Two new ropes were then suspended to the beam; and the executioner and his as assistant went to the cell of Lee Nyee and Young Quonk. The process of pinionirg was quickly accomplish, Lee Nyee was in the cells on his knees when the officials arrived, but he seemed quite cheerful, and had a decidedly pleasant expression, quite tke reverse of murderous. The other Young Quonk looked very sad and and after he was pinioned never raised his eyes from the ground. The pinioning accomplished both men walked somewhat nervously to the scaffold. Lee Nyee was some what thickset and large in the neck and was therefore given about a foot longer drop than Young Quonk. Both men on halting on the scaffold tremb!ed considerably but the executioner was not long in adjusting the ropes and drawing the bolt, though the delay to the victims and to the by standers was very painful. Here again one of the men. Lee Nyee, apparently died almost instantaneously whilst the muscular action and deep respirations of Young Quonk lasted a few minute longer. There was, however, no hitch whatever, and the drops about six feet in each case appeared to be exactly what was required. After hanging for about ha!f an hour tthe bodies were cut down and placed in the coffins which had been provided. With the exception of that referred to above the executions were satisfactorily and decently carried out. Later on the formal inquests took place, at which the usual verdict of ' Death in accordance with the law ' was returned. There were present at ttie executions Drs. Hope, Black, Davies, and Mc Williams, the representatives of the Press, the Sheriff and gaol officials.

THE CONDEMNED MEN, It was only about three days ago that the condemned men were apprided of the fact that the law was to be carried out: The Colonial Secretaiy had previously had each of the prisoners before him, with a view to ascertaining whether there was any reason why His Excellency the Administrator should bs advised to commute the sentence; but evidently his enquiries did not warrant him in thus advising. On hearing the decision of the Executive the men expressed a wish to be hanged there and then, but, of course, this could not be given effect to. They, however, took the decision calmly and ate and slept as usual. They went to sleep at about 10 o'clock and did not awake until about half past 6 in the morning, when they partook of a hearty breakfast, which was composed of the ordinary prison fare— gruel and bread. The meal finished the men were supplied with new shirt and trousers each, and their irons were taken off. Thence until the time of their execution they sat quietly in their separate cells, apparently very little concerned at their approaching doom. Nyee and Young Quonk being asked a question as to how it was Pang was killed, they answered with the usual ' No savee ' ; but they cheerfully told their names and Young Quonk said he was not afraid to die, because he was good.

Saturday 30 April 1892 The Inquirer & Commercial News (Perth,

CLERK OR MANAGER. CLAIM AGAINST A CHINESE FIRM.

FONG LANG'S EVIDENCE. JUDGMENT DEFERRED. The action was continued in the Nisi Prius Court, before Mr. Commissioner Roe, yesterday, in which Harold Stewart, accountant, claimed damages from Fong Lang, trading as Wing On Woo and Co., merchants, Geraldton, for arrears of salary as manager and wrongful dismissal. Mr. R. S. Haynes, K.C., with him Mr. Wilson, appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. S. Burt, K.C., with him Mr. W. M. Purkiss, for the defendant. 'The defendant, Fong Lang, stated in evidence that he had not engaged the plaintiff, in the first instance, to be permanently his accountant. The plaintiff was recommended to him for the office, and he gave him five pounds per week salary out of consideration for the fact that the engagement was only temporary, and partly out of charity, because the time of the engagement was so short. The plaintiff was given part of the firm's buying to do at first, and some of the correspondence. Subsequently the plaintiff asked for a loan of £100 to get a house. Witness agreed to lend the money, but the plaintiff made out the cheque for £150, which he signed, rather than burden his memory further with the matter. He never agreed to appoint the plaintiff his manager, and was greatly astonished when the plaintiff submitted to him a claim for back wages at the rate of £12 10s. per week. Witness then said, "You have been getting £5 per week " what more do you want ?" The plaintiff replied that he had been acting as manager of the business. Mr. Burt: And what did you reply? -Witness (vehemently): I said to him, "No. nothing of the sort . If you were manager, that would be a different thing: but you are not manager.". I said that very strong. (Laughter.) Very strongly ?-Oh, yes. I was pretty "wild" at the time, no doubt. (Laughter) But he did some private business for you. For which you were prepared to make "an allowance?--Yes; law suit, etc. (Laughter.) You had considerable legal business on hand at that time?--Oh, yes (ruefully); up to my neck:. (loud laughter.) Cross-examined by Mr. Haynes, witness said he had known and given work to the plaintiff before finally engaging him for the office. Mr. Haynes: Why did you not, when engaging the plaintiff, say to him. "You are slow and inefficient ?"-Why should I Well. you said afterwards that you found him to be so. !That was rather contradictory . Did you tell the plaintiff that your health was bad, and that after 11 years hard work you were resolved to take a holiday, and would require a manager and you thought that he would fill the position? I said if I went to China I might need a manager. Did not the plaintiff then ask you to appoint Mr. Carson, who was in the office, to the place '?-- I do not remember. Witness, continuing, denied that he ever discussed the advisableness of submitting the dispute to arbitration nor was a suggestiion to do so ever made. Counsel addressed the court on question of damages, and judgment was deferred. Tuesday 1 November 1904 The West Australian (Perth, WA

HEART DISEASE OR MANSLAUGHTER ?

THE CASE OF FONG GEE. INQUIRY FURTHER ADJOURNED.

The adjourned inquest on the body of the Chinaman, Fong Gee, who was found dead, or in a dying condition, outside the Freemason's Hotel on Saturday evening last, was continued at the Coroner's Court on Thursday afternoon. Dr. Black (Acting-Coroner)- presided, and the jury consisted of Messrs. F. Jonas (foreman), J. Storey and W. Back. E. Teaguer was sworn in as interpreter. Mr. F. Stone ap- peared to watch the proceedings on behalf of the relatives of the deceased.

Sing Lee stated that he knew the de- ceased, who was at his laundry on Saturday, the 6th inst. He had complained of a pain in the heart. Witness last saw deceased about 10 p.m.

Dr. Anderson deposed to the admission of the deceased to the hospital. He was dead when examined. ln conjunction with Dr. Hope he (Dr. Anderson) made a postmortem examination of the body, and found the heart very small and weak. Any sudden shock or exertion would probably have caused a stoppage of the heart's action. In his opinion death was due to such a stoppage. There was a wound on the top of the man's head, which of itself would not have boen sufficient to cause death, and might have been caused by the man falling down.

In answer to Mr. Stone, Dr. Anderson added that the wound might have been caused by a blow, but it was not a deep one and had not injured the skull.

Dr. Hope, who, in conjunction with Dr. Anderson, conducted the post mortem, gave similiar evidence. Death, he said was due to heart failure.

Way Hock, who was very nervous in giving his evidence at first, stated that he and deceased left Sing Lee's together, and walked down towards the Oddfellows' Hotel. Just before approaching the hotel he noticed a crowd under the verandah, and called out to Fong Gee, who was some paces in front of him, to cross over to the other side of the road. As he was doing so, a man ran out and struck Fong Gee on the head. He could not say where exactly, but it was on the head, and not on the body. There were some women present, and one of them ran out into the road and called out. Witness went to his companion's assist- ance, when the larrikin struck him, and he had to run. Both of them ran, and the larrikin ran after them. They parted, and he lost sight of Fong Gee, and thought that he was all right.

In answer to Mr. Stone, Hock said he was about six paces behind Fong Gee when the assault took place. The night was boistrous and windy. The man who de- livered the blows was of medium height. He could give no description of him or the clothing he wore, as he was too frightened to take much notice. There were a good many people about, but only the one man spoke to deceased.

George Mcintyre deposed that he was passing the Freemasons' Hotel about five minutes to 11 p.m, when he noticed a Chinaman leaning against the rail of the verandah outside, and rolling his head from side to side. Thinking him drunk he took notice of him, and shortly after saw him fall down. He went to pick him up and found him very limp. A crowd collected and a policeman came on the scene, and the man was conveyed to the hospital by the two of them.

To Mr. Stone : He did not observe any bruise on the man's head. He had his hat on when he first saw him, but when he picked him up it was off. He did not notice any crowd outside the Oddfellows' Hotel. He was too much taken up with looking after the man.

George A. Metcalfe, police constable, deposed that he was on duty in South-terrace on Saturday night. He had passed the Fremasons' Hotel a little before eleven and had not seen the deceased about. He went up as far as the markets, and in about three minutes he was called and told that a man had fallen down in a fit in front of the Fremasons' Hotel. He went and found the man apparently dying, and imme- diately procured a cab and took him to the hospital, where Dr. Anderson pronounced him to be dead. He had met the sergeant about 10.30 o'clock at the corner of Market-street. He did not see any disturbance about the Oddfellows' Hotel. There were a good number of people about, as usual on a Saturday night. To Mr. Stone : When he passed the Freemasons' Hotel he did not see deceased. He did not see him running down the street. Gee might have passed him, as he had to attend to a slight dis- turbance outside the Freemasons' Hotel.

Cartley Woods, Sergeant of Police, stated that he was in South-terrace on Saturday night, visiting the posts, and from about 10.30 to 10.35 he was in South-terrace, near both the Oddfellows' Hotel and Free- masons' Hotel. He did not see any dis- turbance, or anyone running, nor did he see the deceased.

This closed the police evidence, but a statement was made by a woman that she had been told by another woman that she had witnessed the assault.

The Coroner pointed out that the case had assumed a very serious aspect. As the law stood if the deceased had been struck a blow, or had been caused to run away, there was no

doubt that such action would have been sufficient to cause death, con- sidering the condition the man's heart was in. Therefore, the man who dealt the blow or made him run would be guilty of manslaughter. That being so, he suggested that an adjournment should be made, in order to allow the police to discover the woman who saw the blow struck, and, if possible, secure the culprit. The only other alternative would be to return a verdict of manslaughter against some person unknown.

The jury thought that an adjournment was the more preferable course, and the foreman expressed the opinion that it was quite time that larrikinism of this kind should be put down with a strong hand.

The Coroner fell in with this view, and the inquest was adjourned till next Thursday. Friday 12 January 1900 The West Australian (Perth, WA

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