Here are mentions of Frederick Charles Mow Fung in the Jurors Lists (see http://gwulo.com/node/6706). I'm not sure if they're all the same person, or if they refer to different generations with the same name.
Frederick is referred to as a prominent Hong Kong resident, so I am surprised nobody said anything about him here.
In the interest of expanding the "web" established in Peter Hall's book and on Gwulo, I would like to point out that Frederick's sister is Elena, wife of William Francis Fincher. She is buried as Lena Fincher (Apr 17 1872 - Mar 12 1932) with her husband.
Here are some links about Frederick and the Chinese Australian Mow Fung family. Maybe someone from the family or Hong Kong will chime in.
Coincidentally, there is a 1882 photo of a house in Hong Kong "former occupied by Mr. Mow Fung," but this Mow Fung family arrived in Hong Kong around 1895, so probably no relations.
I've recently found out that Frederick Charles Chung Mow Fung was my dad's godfather. After a bit of digging, I believe I've determined that F.C Mow Fung had 3 older sisters, 2 younger sisters, and a younger brother. One of his younger sisters was a nurse who studied in London UK, and when she returned to Hong Kong she was involved in professionalising nursing, and came up with new chinese words to describe qualified nurses. F.C Mow Fung's grandson is currently a Reverand in Hong Kong.
Born Stawell Victoria NSW Australia 1882 Son of Mow Fun Chung and Huishe Huishe
Siblings
Elsie Maud (sic) Mow Fung born 2 July 1887 Victoria NSW. She appears in the Midwiwes Roll from 1920 and was trained at Women's Hospital and Medical School Tientsin China. She died 16 December 1963 in Fort Worth Texas Married Bayard Lyon 15 October 1914 Tientsin China
Edith Ruby Irene Mow Fung Chung 1895 - 1956 in North Walsham Norfolk UK
The eldest son of Elena and William Fincher was Edward 'Teddie' Fincher. He was president of the Kowloon Cricket Club. He excelled at lawn tennis in the 1930's where there are plenty of mentions of him obliterating his opponents (including my grandfather) and winning various local tennis leagues. I'm very interested to trace any photos of Frederick Charles Mow Fung's wife from the 1940's/1950's if anyone here can assist.
Hello, I'm related to the Mow Fung Family(Elsie) and have been researching the family a while to find out about our history and heritage,and past. I'm chiming in from the USA. I've kept some of the family photos, films, letters and clothing that looked important and was wondering who else may have information to share, I have a Twitter and Facebook page if interested contact me.
I found my way here after looking into the Mow Fung family - after seeing a rural Australian gravestone today for a young Mow Fung brother,Hector Percival Mow Fung. The gravestone was laid by brother Frederick Mow Fung when he returned to visit the place of his birth in 1949.
Here's some of the story, from a letter published in a newspaper, 1950:
Dear Sir,
A perusal of "Strange Victoria" has been of great personal interest to me. I refer to the story of a "vanished" Victorian town and the memorial which stands beside the Western Highway at Deep Lead, about six miles from Stawell. This memorial was erected and unveiled in 1937, mainly through public subscriptions.
In 1895, there were two hotels: the Junction Hotel, situated a little farther on between the junction of the Glenorchy and Horsham roads, and run by the late Mr. Mow Fung; the other hotel was Timmins Hotel, at the nearer end of the town.
Of the stores, there were Sweetman's (grocers), Cooper Bros. (butchers), and Nealy's; the last-named still exists (almost opposite the memorial) and houses the post office. Of the public buildings, only one remains: State School No. 721. The fabric and even the roof are the same as they were in 1895, the only change being the floor, which has since been entirely renewed. In 1895, the attendance at the school was about 80; today it is 13 or 14.
In November last, I had the pleasure of visiting my old school after an absence of 54 years and addressed the students.
In 1895, my father, having sold out the business, departed with my mother and a family of eight to Hong Kong. I was then 13 years of age, and almost immediately after my arrival in Hong Kong, I entered upon a commercial career. Towards the end of 1949, after 54 years' continual absence, I came back to Australia and gave myself the pleasure of visiting my birthplace, Deep Lead. I found no difficulty in discovering what remained of the foundations of the Junction Hotel.
I was naturally thrilled to see once more the few landmarks of my boyhood days, and although I missed the miners who formerly populated the district, I was charmed with the welcome I received from the few residents who turned out to greet me.
Since then, apart from the few schoolmates still living, I have met scores of people who knew my parents and the older members of my family. I would take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to the mayor, councillors, and the people of Stawell and district for the warmth of the reception accorded me.
Frederick Mow Fung at Deep Lead Primary School, Victoria, Australia, by JK
Deep Lead School No 721
Back Row: Fred Mow Fung, Norm Andrewartha, Ned Mow Fung, Ern Smart, Bert Pope, Jack Peters, Dick Ross. 2nd Row: Charlie Mutzig, Joe Smart, Alice Mow Fung, Polly Heiller, Ethel Liddell, Till Perry, Agg Pope, Carry Perry, Lizzie Pope 3rd Row: Annie Peters, Elsi Mow Fung, Elsie Haweds, Maud Perry, Mabel Hardinham, Lousie Ah Look, Ester Thomson. Front Row: Bob Perry, Mat Smart, Jim Harinham, Julie Perry, Will Perry, Dick Anrewartha, Albert Ah Look. Ginny Pope
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Frederick Charles Mow Fung
Here are mentions of Frederick Charles Mow Fung in the Jurors Lists (see http://gwulo.com/node/6706). I'm not sure if they're all the same person, or if they refer to different generations with the same name.
1905:
1915-17:
1918-1924:
1925:
1941:
Frederick is referred to as a
Frederick is referred to as a prominent Hong Kong resident, so I am surprised nobody said anything about him here.
In the interest of expanding the "web" established in Peter Hall's book and on Gwulo, I would like to point out that Frederick's sister is Elena, wife of William Francis Fincher. She is buried as Lena Fincher (Apr 17 1872 - Mar 12 1932) with her husband.
Here are some links about Frederick and the Chinese Australian Mow Fung family. Maybe someone from the family or Hong Kong will chime in.
• Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Charles_Mow_Fung
• Frederick and Taxicabs: (scroll down) http://industrialhistoryhk.org/other-notable-taxicab-companies-in-hong-…
• A transnational Chinese-Australian family: http://chineseaustralia.org/a-transnational-chinese-australian-family-a…
• Chung Mow Fung (Frederick's father): http://www.chia.chinesemuseum.com.au/biogs/CH00852b.
Coincidentally, there is a 1882 photo of a house in Hong Kong "former occupied by Mr. Mow Fung," but this Mow Fung family arrived in Hong Kong around 1895, so probably no relations.
Frederick Charles Chung Mow Fung
I've recently found out that Frederick Charles Chung Mow Fung was my dad's godfather. After a bit of digging, I believe I've determined that F.C Mow Fung had 3 older sisters, 2 younger sisters, and a younger brother. One of his younger sisters was a nurse who studied in London UK, and when she returned to Hong Kong she was involved in professionalising nursing, and came up with new chinese words to describe qualified nurses. F.C Mow Fung's grandson is currently a Reverand in Hong Kong.
Frederick Charles Mow Fung 1882 -
Born Stawell Victoria NSW Australia 1882 Son of Mow Fun Chung and Huishe Huishe
Siblings
Elsie Maud (sic) Mow Fung born 2 July 1887 Victoria NSW. She appears in the Midwiwes Roll from 1920 and was trained at Women's Hospital and Medical School Tientsin China. She died 16 December 1963 in Fort Worth Texas Married Bayard Lyon 15 October 1914 Tientsin China
Edith Ruby Irene Mow Fung Chung 1895 - 1956 in North Walsham Norfolk UK
Frederick Charles Chung Mow Fung family
The eldest son of Elena and William Fincher was Edward 'Teddie' Fincher. He was president of the Kowloon Cricket Club. He excelled at lawn tennis in the 1930's where there are plenty of mentions of him obliterating his opponents (including my grandfather) and winning various local tennis leagues. I'm very interested to trace any photos of Frederick Charles Mow Fung's wife from the 1940's/1950's if anyone here can assist.
Mow Fung family’s history and photos
Hello, I'm related to the Mow Fung Family(Elsie) and have been researching the family a while to find out about our history and heritage,and past. I'm chiming in from the USA. I've kept some of the family photos, films, letters and clothing that looked important and was wondering who else may have information to share, I have a Twitter and Facebook page if interested contact me.
Frederick Mow Fung Jr.
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I found my way here after looking into the Mow Fung family - after seeing a rural Australian gravestone today for a young Mow Fung brother,Hector Percival Mow Fung. The gravestone was laid by brother Frederick Mow Fung when he returned to visit the place of his birth in 1949.
Here's some of the story, from a letter published in a newspaper, 1950:
Dear Sir,
A perusal of "Strange Victoria" has been of great personal interest to me. I refer to the story of a "vanished" Victorian town and the memorial which stands beside the Western Highway at Deep Lead, about six miles from Stawell. This memorial was erected and unveiled in 1937, mainly through public subscriptions.
In 1895, there were two hotels: the Junction Hotel, situated a little farther on between the junction of the Glenorchy and Horsham roads, and run by the late Mr. Mow Fung; the other hotel was Timmins Hotel, at the nearer end of the town.
Of the stores, there were Sweetman's (grocers), Cooper Bros. (butchers), and Nealy's; the last-named still exists (almost opposite the memorial) and houses the post office. Of the public buildings, only one remains: State School No. 721. The fabric and even the roof are the same as they were in 1895, the only change being the floor, which has since been entirely renewed. In 1895, the attendance at the school was about 80; today it is 13 or 14.
In November last, I had the pleasure of visiting my old school after an absence of 54 years and addressed the students.
In 1895, my father, having sold out the business, departed with my mother and a family of eight to Hong Kong. I was then 13 years of age, and almost immediately after my arrival in Hong Kong, I entered upon a commercial career. Towards the end of 1949, after 54 years' continual absence, I came back to Australia and gave myself the pleasure of visiting my birthplace, Deep Lead. I found no difficulty in discovering what remained of the foundations of the Junction Hotel.
I was naturally thrilled to see once more the few landmarks of my boyhood days, and although I missed the miners who formerly populated the district, I was charmed with the welcome I received from the few residents who turned out to greet me.
Since then, apart from the few schoolmates still living, I have met scores of people who knew my parents and the older members of my family. I would take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to the mayor, councillors, and the people of Stawell and district for the warmth of the reception accorded me.
— FREDERICK CHARLES MOW FUNG
(Stawell)
*Originally published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.: 1854–1954), Saturday, 29 July 1950, page 3. Read the original article on Trove
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206396480?
Frederick Mow Fung at Deep…
Deep Lead School No 721
Back Row: Fred Mow Fung, Norm Andrewartha, Ned Mow Fung, Ern Smart, Bert Pope, Jack Peters, Dick Ross.
2nd Row: Charlie Mutzig, Joe Smart, Alice Mow Fung, Polly Heiller, Ethel Liddell, Till Perry, Agg Pope, Carry Perry, Lizzie Pope
3rd Row: Annie Peters, Elsi Mow Fung, Elsie Haweds, Maud Perry, Mabel Hardinham, Lousie Ah Look, Ester Thomson.
Front Row: Bob Perry, Mat Smart, Jim Harinham, Julie Perry, Will Perry, Dick Anrewartha, Albert Ah Look. Ginny Pope