Not sure if there was a newsprint error or the address should read 19 milestone on the Castle Peak Road for Castle Peak Lodge?
In the 1930s, the well-known civil engineer and architect, H. M. Siu [Siu Ho Ming] resided in a palatial retreat on Castle Peak Road, sometimes referred to as "Siu's Castle". It was at Castle Peak Beach. Address not given.
References to the "Castle" and home:
(1) Picnic by members of the Hong Kong University Graduates' Association at Mr. H. M. Siu's home at Castle Peak. Hong Kong Telegraph 28 May 1935 refers.
(2) Members of the Hong Kong University Alumni Club spent an enjoyable afternoon at Mr. H. M. Siu's "Castle" at Castle Peak. Hong Kong Daily Press 28 March 1936 refers.
(3) Photo of Mrs. H. M. Siu and friend beside the swimming pool at Mrs. Siu's home at Castle Peak. Hong Kong Sunday Herald 9 August 1936 refers.
(4) Photo of Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Siu and daughter alongside friends in the spring water pool at "Siu's Castle" on Castle Peak Beach. Hong Kong Sunday Herald 24 July 1938 refers.
Siu's primary residence was at 7 Essex Crescent, Kowloon Tong. He was a prominent member of the Kowloon Tong Garden City Association.
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Not sure if there was a newsprint error or the address should read 19 milestone on the Castle Peak Road for Castle Peak Lodge?
In the 1930s, the well-known civil engineer and architect, H. M. Siu [Siu Ho Ming] resided in a palatial retreat on Castle Peak Road, sometimes referred to as "Siu's Castle". It was at Castle Peak Beach. Address not given.
References to the "Castle" and home:
(1) Picnic by members of the Hong Kong University Graduates' Association at Mr. H. M. Siu's home at Castle Peak. Hong Kong Telegraph 28 May 1935 refers.
(2) Members of the Hong Kong University Alumni Club spent an enjoyable afternoon at Mr. H. M. Siu's "Castle" at Castle Peak. Hong Kong Daily Press 28 March 1936 refers.
(3) Photo of Mrs. H. M. Siu and friend beside the swimming pool at Mrs. Siu's home at Castle Peak. Hong Kong Sunday Herald 9 August 1936 refers.
(4) Photo of Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Siu and daughter alongside friends in the spring water pool at "Siu's Castle" on Castle Peak Beach. Hong Kong Sunday Herald 24 July 1938 refers.
Siu's primary residence was at 7 Essex Crescent, Kowloon Tong. He was a prominent member of the Kowloon Tong Garden City Association.