Hongkong business circles were deeply shocked this morning to learn of the sudden death in Genoa yesterday of Mr S. T. Williamson, managing director of the Douglas Steamship Company, chairman of directors of the Kowloon Docks, and a director of numerous local companies, including the Land Investment Company.
Death was due to a heart attack. He had been suffering from a heart ailment for some time.
The late Mr Williamson was one of the most prominent and colourful figures in Hongkong business spheres, and the holder of extensive interests in shipping and real estate. He began his career as an engineer officer with the Atlantic Transport Line and arrived In Hongkong a little over 30 years ago in that capacity. Subsequently, he joined the office of Douglas Lapraik, and from that time, steadily advanced. At the time of his death, he was one of the wealthiest Europeans in the Far East.
For many years, he was the Hon. Trade Commissioner of Australia and New Zealand, and he held the commission of Hon. Agent, New Zealand Government, until the time of his demise.
The late Mr Williamson was born In New Zealand 62 years ago and travelled extensively all over the world.
He leaves, in Australia, his wife, mother, who is 89 years of age, and his sister, and with them the keenest sympathy will be felt
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Died in 1950
Reported on page 1 of The Hong Kong Telegraph, 1950-09-06:
Sudden Death Of Mr S.T. Williamson
Hongkong business circles were deeply shocked this morning to learn of the sudden death in Genoa yesterday of Mr S. T. Williamson, managing director of the Douglas Steamship Company, chairman of directors of the Kowloon Docks, and a director of numerous local companies, including the Land Investment Company.
Death was due to a heart attack. He had been suffering from a heart ailment for some time.
The late Mr Williamson was one of the most prominent and colourful figures in Hongkong business spheres, and the holder of extensive interests in shipping and real estate. He began his career as an engineer officer with the Atlantic Transport Line and arrived In Hongkong a little over 30 years ago in that capacity. Subsequently, he joined the office of Douglas Lapraik, and from that time, steadily advanced. At the time of his death, he was one of the wealthiest Europeans in the Far East.
For many years, he was the Hon. Trade Commissioner of Australia and New Zealand, and he held the commission of Hon. Agent, New Zealand Government, until the time of his demise.
The late Mr Williamson was born In New Zealand 62 years ago and travelled extensively all over the world.
He leaves, in Australia, his wife, mother, who is 89 years of age, and his sister, and with them the keenest sympathy will be felt