During the last months there have been various mentions of Russian eating places and bakeries in Hong Kong including the search for Tkachenko's location etc. Someone also mentioned that the history of Russians in the territory was very sparse.<Read more ...>
... is a very useful tool to help researcher identify basic data and sources of information on individuals, organizations, buildings, roads, land matters and important events relating to Hong Kong, Macau and China's coastal cities from the mid 19th century onward.
Has anyone any knowledge of any relations of William Lysaught (1835-1910), born Co. Cork, Ireland, died HK, Inspector Naval Dockyard Police HK, and owner of W. Lysaught & Sons Machinery godown in Wanchai.
His daughters married Ramsey, Gibson, Cattaneo, step son Henry Dixon of Post Office, and son John Joseph married Norah Murphy, also of Co. Cork.
He, and a lot of the family are buried in St Michael's. <Read more ...>
Can anyone date the completion of road sections that eventually led to Repulse Bay? What sections were completed first? Island Road, Stubbs Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Repulse Bay Road, etc. Thanks.
If you're in Hong Kong, I'd suggest looking through old maps of Hong Kong to see when the different sections appear. There are some more suggestions about getting answers here.
Hi folks, Just joined Gwelo, and wondered if anyone who attended KJS at the same as me is out there? Mt dad was in the HK Customs (preventive Service) and we lived in Nairn House (which is still there!) <Read more ...>
