This inscription headed Chek Chue Tin Hau Temple, temple records, appears in the 3 volume, 892 page, Chinese language text compiled by David Faure, Bernard H.K. Luk, & Alice Ngai-ha Lun Ng (eds), titled Historical Inscriptions of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 1986; and was composed by the Chinese Temples Committee on December 1, 1966. As well as providing insights into the legend of the Goddess Tin Hau, the text further informs the reader that the original temple was built in 1767 by Chek Chue fisherfolk; coming under the management of the Chinese Temples Committee in 1938. It is also noted that the birth of Tin Hau is celebrated on the 23rd day of the third lunar month, at which time the Chek Chue Tin Hau Temple is completely filled with incense burning worshippers.
This rough summary of the text was composed with the technical assistance of religious studies scholar, Dr Zoe Alderton; but a full, detailed, translation by a willing Gwulo colleague would be most welcome.
UPDATE – Thank you to Gwulo colleague “tkjho” for providing the full, free-flowing English translation that appears in "Comments" below:
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Translation
This temple was built in 1767 by the fishermen of Stanley. It has been managed by the Chinese Temples Committee since 1938. Tin Hau's (Sea Goddess) lineage originated from Fook Chow. She was born with supernatural powers into a Lam family at the beginning of the Song Dynasty, as she had demonstrated repeatedly later on by rescuing people from drowning. Hong Kong fishermen all worship her as savior of the sea kingdom. On her birthday, the 23rd day of the 3rd month on the Lunar calendar, many people would come to the temple to worship her.
Written by the Chinese Temple Committee
Dec 1, 1966