Articles – Page 130 – The Industrial History of Hong Kong Group

The Rubber Industry in Hong Kong – several manufacturing companies – adverts and factory image

April 2, 2019 Hugh Farmer Articles, Hong Kong Companies, Manufacturing

HF: The manufacturing of rubber products was one of Hong Kong’s six leading industries in the late 1950s. However, the industry emerged well before the World War II. This an initial article about the industry and rubber companies in Hong Kong. As further information comes in about the individual companies or products, eg rubber footware, torches, swimming/diving equipment, rubber bands, separate […]

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Lee On Construction (利安建築) and Lee On Realty (利安地產)

April 1, 2019 York Lo Articles, Construction, Hong Kong Companies, People, Property

Lee On Construction, Lee On Realty Detail Image 2 York Lo

York Lo: Lee On Construction (利安建築) and Lee On Realty (利安地產) Lee On Construction ad of Lee Man Building and Lee Wah Building in Mongkok in 1961 (WKYP, 1961-9-5) While Stanley Ho (何鴻燊, 1921-) might be best known for his gambling interests in Macau, he is also a pioneer in the HK real estate industry who co-founded and later served […]

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Kowloon Trams – the when, the where but not the why not…and proposed cross harbour tram bridge!

March 31, 2019 Hugh Farmer Articles, Hong Kong Companies, Transport

IDJ has sent the PF Leeds 1984 extract below concerning Trams in Kowloon. HF Presumably “the company” means Hong Kong Tramways. (Note: In 1902 Hong Kong Tramway Electric Company Limited was founded. In the same year the company changed its name to Electric Traction Company of Hong Kong Limited. And in 1910 the name changed again to The Hong Kong […]

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Bakilly – the forgotten maker of perfumes, hair cream, toothpaste and other personal care products

March 30, 2019 York Lo Articles, General, Hong Kong Companies, Manufacturing

York Lo: Bakilly – the forgotten maker of perfumes, hair cream, toothpaste and other personal care products HF: York added four images to his original article in March 2019. These are indicated by an asterisk in the captions. Founded in the 1910s, Bakilly (百家利) was a major local personal care product brand in Hong Kong for over half a century […]

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From American tourist to HK garment industry pioneer – the story of June Carroll and Carroll Manufacturing

March 29, 2019 York Lo Articles, Hong Kong Companies, Manufacturing, People

June Carroll +Carroll Detail Image 1 York Lo

York Lo: From American tourist to HK garment industry pioneer – the story of June Carroll and Carroll Manufacturing Article in the Chinese press about June Carroll’s from American tourist to HK industrialist in 1963 with picture of her and her workers at her factory (WKYP, 1963-8-29) In the 1950s and 1960s, many American entrepreneurs played critical roles in the […]

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The Fish Pond Industry, Hong Kong 1961

March 26, 2019 Hugh Farmer Articles, Fishing and Agriculture, Food and Beverages

HF: Additional information about Fish Farming in HK courtesy of the Public Records Office. These photos were taken near Yuen Long 1961. I don’t know whether the fish market was at Yuen Long though all the photos seem to be from the same collection. See: Call for stand-alone body to enforce protection and management of Hong Kong’s wetlands SCMP […]

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Joy Fat Construction (再發建築) – Factory Building Pioneer and Developer of Corner Houses

March 25, 2019 York Lo Articles, Construction, Hong Kong Companies, People

Joy Fat Construction Detail B Image 3 York Lo

York Lo: Joy Fat Construction (再發建築) – Factory Building Pioneer Left: Ad for Joy Fat Mansion in 1958 (WKYP, 1958-9-19); Right: entrance of Joy Fat Mansion today In the 1950s, Joy Fat Construction was a leading property developer and allegedly was the pioneer in developing high-rise industrial buildings with elevators that are sold/leased to multiple factories. Prior to that, most factories […]

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Lard Factories in HK – nauseating stench RAF Kai Tak 1920s

March 24, 2019 Hugh Farmer Articles, Food and Beverages, Hong Kong Companies

Kai Tak Bund Tanning Lard Factory Image IDJ

HF and IDJ: The latter says this extract comes from a booklet titled ‘History of RAF Kai Tak’ produced by RAF Kai Tak in the 1970s. So much for the Kai Tak Bund area being the high class residential area the original promoters (Kai & Tak) hoped for! If you come across information about other lard factories in Hong Kong please send it in. In […]

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E O Murphy, co-founder of Bailey’s Shipyard

March 24, 2019 Hugh Farmer Articles, Hong Kong Companies, People, Shipyards + Shipping

Hugh Farmer with thanks to IDJ, Stephen Davies and Sue Evans, the youngest child of W.S.Bailey. Some initial notes on EO Murphy founder with WS Bailey of WS Bailey & Co or Bailey’s Shipyard. born ? died 1911 W.S. Bailey & Co This well-known firm of engineers and shipbuilders was founded in 1897 by Mr. W.S. Bailey, who began business […]

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Tai Lam Chung Reservoir – construction images

March 23, 2019 Hugh Farmer Articles, Construction, Utilities

Tai Lam Chung Reservoir IDJ Detail Governor's Visit In 1955 Quarrying In Hk AFTER WW2

HF: The Tai Lam Chung Reservoir was the first reservoir built in Hong Kong after the Second World War. Construction work commenced in 1952, was completed in 1957 and officially opened by the Governor, Sir Alexander Grantham on 7th December of that year. The reservoir, with a storage capacity of 20 million cubic metres, was formed by a main dam across the […]

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