民國廿七年十二月廿二日 吉旦
孝男
十七𡻕遠離桑梓
廿餘年作客依人
一生守份堪自信
半世漂零有誰知
As a seventeen year old, I left my home country and family
For over twenty years I live as a guest, relying on others,
I stayed humble and true to myself throughout my life
Half my life I am adrift, who can really understand ?
Originally from Zhao'an, Fujian province, he came to Singapore since he was 17 years old . He started as a manager at his clansman Goh Siew Tin’s sawmill. He then worked at various sawmills including Yuan Yuan Sawmill, United Sawmills Ltd., Xing Hua Sawmill Company, and Fu Mao Lin Sawmill Company. Eventually, he established his own sawmill business.
He was a member of the Tongmenghui and supported the revolution. He joined United Chinese Library on August 22, 1921. He served as the president for two terms - the 16th term in 1926 and the 17th term in 1927.
He was a founder of the Yanling Association in Singapore and independently established the Dan Chao School, where he served as the chairman of the board.
吳士基：
祖籍福建詔安，年少南來，在族兄吳壽珍火鋸廠任經理，先後轉任源源火鋸廠、聯合火鋸有限公司、興華火炬公司、福茂林火炬公司，最後獨資設立火鋸廠，經營火鋸業，參加同盟會支持革命，一九二一年八月廿二日加入本社。一九二六年民國十五年擔任第十六屆和一九二七年民國十六年第十七屆社長。星洲延陵聯合會發起人，獨自創辦丹詔學校，擔任董事長
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Burial entry
Bukit Brown Blk 2 D plot no 17
Goh Soo Kee
51 years old
Date of internment 26.12.1928
THE UNITED SAW MILLS, LTD.
Malaya Tribune, 30 October 1914, Page 8
THE UNITED SAW MILLS, LTD.
The first annual meeting of the United Saw Mills, Ltd., was held yesterday at 5 Malacca Street when the Chairman, Dr. Lim Boon Keng, submitted the First Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the period of August 1913, that is to the date of the actual commencement of business on 22nd August, 1914.
Those present were Dr. Lim Boon Keng, Chairman, and Messrs Tan Eng Kiam, Tan Cheng Siong, Lim Neo Soon, Ong Peng Hock, Goh Soo Kee and Tan Sian Chin. Tan Yan Ghuan auditor, and Chan Sz Onn, the company's secretary.
Minutes of previous meeting were read.
The Chairman then said that as a copy of the accounts had been, for some past, in shareholders' hands they therefore might be taken as read. These being no dissent, this was agreed to.
Messrs Tan Cheng Siong, and Tan Sian Chin, the retiring Directors, were unanimously re-elected.
Mr. Tan Yan Ghuan, the retiring Auditor, being eligible, offered himself for re-election. This was also carried.
The Chairman continuing said: As you see from the accounts a dividend of 5 per cent is proposed, but this will not be paid until December.
The Company took over the Wang Lee and the Siong Lim Saw Mills on 22nd August, 1913, but it was not till the following October, when the leases of what are known as the Huat Seomh and the Kiat Saw Mills had been acquired, that the business of the Company was in full swing. The present report, therefore, covers a period of only 2½ months. The year will be completed in December, when a second dividend of 5 per cent will be recommended for payment. Carried.
Effect of the War.
Unfortunately, the Great War has broken out since then. It has had an injurious effect on trade generally, and as it has seriously interfered with all industries and undertakings, it is bound to have an adverse effect on our business also. In view of the situation created by the war, your directors feel that it would not be wise to recommend a higher dividend than the 5 per cent decided on the preference shares, which are entitled to a cumulative preferential dividend of 5 per cent.
I am of opinion that it is in the best interests of the Company to proceed cautiously, and in thus conserving the Company's resources, the directors are only studying the interests of the shareholders and they hope they will receive your hearty support. I am satisfied that although our business for some time to come will be restricted, it will still be profitable.
At the time we commenced operations, the price of timber in Singapore was high, but early in June the prices had gone down a good deal. The Co.'s stock on 30th June, 1914, has been accordingly been valued down.
The Company has not as yet fully carried out its scheme which will involve the outlay of another $110,000 for the purchase of additional mills. We also require a railway system for the mechanical transport of timber. Our manager's idea is to have ten steam winches in order to make up to effect an efficient working. The cost of this $110,000. For the order of the necessary plant and accessories, motor traction cars, that involve an outlay of $20,000 will be needed. In all we shall have to spend another $20,000 for the successful carrying out of our scheme. The balance of the reserve can be utilized for this. Under the circumstances, in order that the improvements proposed should be undertaken, I must prepare the shareholders that they may be asked to pay up calls, but this will not happen unless the length of the war compels the Board to do so. Your Board is quite satisfied with the work done so far.
A dividend at the rate of 5 per cent on preference shares is recommended and that the balance, namely, $1,798.82, be carried forward.
I do not propose at the present juncture to ask you to vote directors' fees, as the Directors will wait for them until the beginning of the next year. I will mention the matter at the next Annual General Meeting.
The staff has done good work but their bonuses will have to be held over in the same manner. This was assented to.
Fire Insurance
The Chairman continuing said: I wish to put the proposal to the meeting that we ourselves should insure our own property against fire-risks. We have to pay heavy premiums on account of the inflammable nature of our property. With two watchmen paid specially for this duty, the risk will be smaller, as well as the premiums, and we shall be able to effect a considerable saving.
Mr. Tan Eng Kiam proposed the half measure of paying the insurance on half of the property and that the premiums on the balance should be continued. This was carried.
With a vote of thanks to the Chairman the meeting closed.
丹詔新校之紀念堂
南洋商报 (Nanyang Siang Pau), 11 July 1928, Page 6 丹詔新校之紀念堂
梹城出版物近聞
南洋商报 (Nanyang Siang Pau), 7 January 1929, Page 4
Family
Wife : Sim Geok Lian
Son : Goh Teow Guan
Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
Malaya Tribune, 29 April 1929, Page 14
850 Deaths 850 Deaths
The Straits Times, 12 November 1995, Page 28
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
Malaya Tribune, 23 May 1946, Page 4
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