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Lowe Kong Meng (1831–1888)

merchant and Chinese community leader

Lowe Kong Meng (1831-1888), by unknown engraver

Lowe Kong Meng (1831-1888), by unknown engraver

La Trobe Picture Collection, State Library of Victoria, IAN27/09/66/4

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Lowe Kong Meng (1831-1888), by unknown engraver

Lowe Kong Meng (1831-1888), by unknown engraver

La Trobe Picture Collection, State Library of Victoria, IAN27/09/66/4

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1831
Penang, Malaysia

Death

22 October, 1888 (aged ~ 57)
Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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