Came across the picture in family archive. Man second from left is identified as J. Olson who was my grandfather. Was this the local defence force as the picture was definitely taken before, during or just after the First World War?
I know that as my grandfather left HK in 1923.
Can anybody identify any of the others who might have living relatives who I might contact for further research? Also where was the picture taken?
Several times in the John Olson story there have been mentions of the family living at 98 Wanchai Road. It's not clear exactly where that number is today, but it should be somewhere near the junction with Johnston Road - point A on the map:
Submitted by Unknown user (not verified) on Tue, 2010-04-13 00:48
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos):
1960
Thanks philk and apologies for not getting back sooner.
The land, which according to the late Dorothy Olson, who died in July 2009, had originally been owned by John 1 and was the last tangible Olson link to Hong Kong.
I understand that the orphanage has moved and a high rise apartment block stands on the site. <Read more ...>
Submitted by anonymous-01 on Tue, 2010-03-23 20:26
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos):
1860
This is another view of the same harbour. There is a possibility it could be Macau or Canton. I think my great grandfather - a sailor - travelled from Lisbon which may make it likely that he went to Macau. I also know that he had dealings in Canton. <Read more ...>
Thanks for the information regarding St Christopher's Home. Pictures here are of the then Anglican Bishop of HK - Gilbert Baker - unveiling the plaque which is below. in July 1969.
Hope it is still there!
Given the money involved when the home was sold perhaps the family might have been better advised to hold on to the land! <Read more ...>
