His obituary appeared on page 11 of the Hong Kong Daily Press, 1936-02-18:
OBITUARY
Mr. P. J. Julyan
It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Peter James Julyan, I.S.O., a Government pensioner, which occurred at his residence at No. 37, Robinson Road on Sunday afternoon, after a very brief illness.
The late Mr. Julyan who was 69 years of age; was until his retirement a member of the Senior Clerical, and Accounting Staff of the P.W.D. (Class II). He joined the Government in 1895, prior to which he was a writer in H. M. Naval Yard from 1888 to 1891, and during the years 1891 to 1894 was Chief Clerk in H. M. Ordinance Department.
His first post with the Government was that of 2nd Clerk, P.W.D., and subsequently, he acted as First Clerk and as Clerk of Councils, Colonial Secretariat. In 1901, he was appointed First Clerk to the P.W.D., and in 1913 became Senior Clerk. In 1927 he was promoted to Class II Senior Clerical and Accounting Staff, which grade he held when he retired on pension a few years ago.
In recognition of Mr. Julyan’s long and faithful services, he was awarded the Imperial Service Order on the birthday of his late Majesty King George V in 1929.
Much sympathy will be extended to his family and relatives. His son, the late Mr. P. T. F. Julyan, was formerly on the editorial staff of the "China Mail."
THE FUNERAL
The funeral took place yesterday evening at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, the Rev. Fr. Spada, performed the burial services both at the Chapel and at the graveside.
The principal mourners at the funeral were Peter (son) and Mr. A. Tavares (son-in-law).
Among the gathering who assembled together to pay their last respects were Messrs. F. X. Delgado, P. Elms, C. Franco, P. Castilho , G. Tavares, A. Castilho, L. Lopes, A. J. Delgado, J. Tavares, H. Dixon, L. Santos, C. E. Tavares, A. Elms, L. Gardner, A. R. Purves, W. Woodward, C. W. E. Bishop, J. H. Bendall, H. W. J. Summon and others.
By special request, no flowers were sent.
Comments
Date of birth
Hi David,
I am now in contact with two of Peter's grandchildren (children of his elder daughter Queenie Tavares), who have provided me with his date of birth: 05 December 1867. I get the impression that he was probably born in Hong Kong - to be continued...
Louise
Another mention in the press
This time on page 8 of The Hong Kong Weekly Press, 1895-11-27. It reports a court case where Peter sued his father-in-law, so there was obviously some friction between the families at the time. It also lets us know that Peter married a Miss Franco around two years earlier, ie c.1893.
Here's the article:
SUPREME COURT
20th November.
In Summary Jurisdiction.
Before Mr. A. G. Wise (Puisne Judge)
JULYAN V. FRANCO.
Peter James Julyan, clerk in the Public Works Department, sued Tilomeno Maria Franco, clerk in the Public Works Department, 9, Robinson Road, for the recovery of certain furniture wrongfully detained; in the alternative plaintiff claimed $500. Mr. Dennys appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Grist for the defendant.
Mr. Dennys said the facts were very simple, and he had no idea what the defence was. About two years ago the plaintiff got married and he and his wife went to live with his father-in-law, who is the defendant. Some time ago there was a family quarrel and plaintiff left the house, but the defendant refused to give up the furniture which plaintiff had put into his own rooms. The only point in the case was whether plaintiff was or was not entitled to take the furniture away. Perhaps it would save trouble if Mr Grist told the court what the defence were.
Mr, Grist said the goods had never been in the defendant’s possession or under his control. It was perfectly true that the plaintiff went to reside at his father-in-law’s house, but be had separate rooms.
His Lordship—Well, may the plaintiff take the furniture away?
Mr Grist—As regards the defendant, he is perfectly willing to let the plaintiff take it away.
His Lordship—Well, I’ll adjourn the case for half an hour; in the meantime plaintiff can take his furniture.
Mr. Grist—The defendant has never stopped him in any way.
His Lordship—Plaintiff can go and get it now then.
Mr. Grist—I apply for my costs, as this case ought never to have been brought.
His Lordship—I’ll talk to you about that afterwards.
Mr. Dennys—-It is the defendant’s house and we cannot get in without his permission.
His Lordship—We will soon settle that point. (To defendant). Will you allow the plaintiff to take away the furniture?
Defendant—I do not wish to interfere.
His Lordship—Will you allow him to take it away ?
Defendant said he would, and he was then told to wait in Court until plaintiff had got the furniture.
Eventually his Lordship left it to the parties to settle the case as amicably as possible.
Hi David,
Hi David,
Thank you very much for this - very entertaining! I have the full name of his wife (Maria Francisca Franco) and suspected they were marrid in 1893 from a Carl Smith card. This confirms it and gives the name and address of her father, which is great!
Louise