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Chu-Pak LAU [1867-1922]

Status: 
Deceased
Sex: 
Male
Names
Family: 
Lau
Given: 
Chu-Pak
Birth
Date: 
1867-06-05
Death
Date: 
1922-05-03
Other
Other reference: 
Justice of the Peace

In 1900, together with Ho Fook, Lau Chu-Pak founded the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, of which he later became Chairman. He was one of Hong Kong's chief philanthropists of the early 20th century.

Leighton Road in 1950s

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950

Rows of 3-storey flats along Leighton Road in 1950s.

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