Hell Bank Notes -Ceremonial Monies
- CA CUMB CUMB_985.045.001
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These paper monies are called “Hell Bank Notes,” and amount to $50,000,000 each- only to be used in Hell . Ceremonial monies of this kind are still in use today. Photograph shows front and back.
Tiger Balm Label
- CA CUMB CUMB_995.027.008
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The writing on this label reads: “Tiger Trademark, Registered Tjap Harimau” and “Eng Aun Tong, Tjap Harimau, Tiger Balm, Matjam.”
Eng Aun Tong
Chinese Record "Over the Line: GWO"
- CA CUMB CUMB_988.059.001
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Chinese Record “Over the line: GWO Jl-l Below: “We usually have new recorders speakers etc… we like customers to come to our store and shop at -----“
Wall Hanging Calendar from "Leung's Grocery Ltd."
- CA CUMB CUMB_998.019.001
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This is a wallhanging from a Leung Grocery Ltd. calendar. The wall-hanging is a painted scene of a cottage by a lake or river, with ducks flying by. It is set in a cardboard frame.
Leung Grocery Ltd.
Chinese Bible from The Christian Literature Society for China
- CA CUMB CUMB_991.025.013
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- 1906-12
“Wlan Kwoh Kung Pao: A review of the times, new series by Rev. D Macgillivary, acting editor.” Published by: The Christian Literature Society for China (formerly Society for the Diffusion of Christian and General Knowledge Among the Chinese.” Prin...
Rev. D. Macgillivary
Calligraphy Scroll with Poem
- CA CUMB CUMB_980.526
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The poem translates to: "always be kind and hospitable. It lays a good foundation for your heirs in the future."
Calligraphy Scroll
- CA CUMB CUMB_982.092.004
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Some writing on the back of this scroll.
Wellington Colliery Railway Customs Report from 1925
- CA CUMB CUMB_2007.027.035
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- 1925-12-07
This is a customs Report/ Receipt form the Wellington Colliery Railway Company; there are some Chinese characters on the back; Date: December, 7, 1925.
Wellington Colliery Railway Company
Children’s Practice Reading Book
- CA CUMB CUMB_985.041.006
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This is a Chinese reader for children learning to read.; the book has no specific story. A translation of a chapter is included.
2 Envelopes and 1 Letter from Hong Kong to Cumberland B.C.
- CA CUMB CUMB_983.025.002
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- 1930-05
Envelope (B) is from Hong Kong and addressed to Hwang Je-Syen from Hwang Ren-II; letter (A) stating that the sender received money from Je-Syen and that “Your family is fine, so don’t worry about it.”; envelope C is addressed to “Sing Shun & C...
Wing Shing
Bank of Montreal Cheque from 1917 Victoria B.C.
- CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.276
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- 1917-11-13
This cheque is from the Bank of Montreal; Cheque No. 18277; $1000; "on demand pay to: Wing Hong Chong; from Victoria B.C.; some writing on the back.
Bank of Montreal