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Mr. Azevedo soon perceived the possibilities ahead of Kowloon and it was due to his courage in remaining there in spite of the prolonged malarial attacks from which neither he nor his family escaped, that he succeeded in erecting Rose Terrace. He named it after his wife, whose Christian name was Rosa, and his family took up its residence there while he cultivated a small flower and vegetable garden nearby.

About this time application was made for the sale by public auction of Tsimshatsui Bay, which was then a shallow crescent of practically no commercial value. There was keen competition for the site, which was secured by a private syndicate, and the bay was reclaimed, Mr. Azevedo's original "farm" lot becoming an "inland" lot. It is more than possible that Mr. Azevedo had visualised this.

From this reclamation dates the beginning of Kowloon's intensive development into Hongkong's chief suburban district and the centre of its shipping activity.

EARLY NATHAN ROAD
Rose Terrace, when built, looked on vastly different scenes. Behind rose the hills on which are now constructed Knutsford Terrace and other residential apartments. These hills were used mainly as ground for military exercises. Nathan Road was at first only a narrow highway, but later was made a 100-ft thoroughfare by Sir Matthew Nathan, former Governor, who planned it to be the main trunk road connecting the Colony with Canton. Originally it was named Robinson Road.

There was no Yaumati or Mongkok then, and the border ran through where Shamshuipo now is. Homuntin was known merely as a name to a few foreigners, and the whole locality was visited only by sportsmen in search of snipe and pigeons.

Mr. Azevedo continued to live in Rose Terrace for many years, letting the vacant space to other Portuguese. There was no idea in those days of giving up the ground floor to shops: that alteration was made several years later. When he died Mr. Azevedo bequeathed the property to his family, but eventually it was secured by Chinese interests.

Part of Rose Terrace was demolished in 1931 to make room for the four-storey building which now stands at the southern end on the corner of Middle Road.

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879 WAS LAW CLERK Mr. Azevedo was chief clerk to Messrs. Brereton and Wootton, the firm of legal practitioners which some years later was joined by Mr. Victor H. Deacon and is now the well-known Deacons. Mr. Azevedo soon perceived the possibilities ahead of Kowloon and it was due to his courage in remaining there in spite of the prolonged malarial attacks from which neither he nor his family escaped, that he succeeded in erecting Rose Terrace. He named it after his wife, whose Christian name was Rosa, and his family took up its residence there while he cultivated a small flower and vegetable garden nearby. About this time application was made for the sale by public auction of Tsimshatsui Bay, which was then a shallow crescent of practically no commercial value. There was keen competition for the site, which was secured by a private syndicate, and the bay was reclaimed, Mr. Azevedo's original "farm" lot becoming an "inland" lot. It is more than possible that Mr. Azevedo had visualised this. From this reclamation dates the beginning of Kowloon's intensive development into Hongkong's chief suburban district and the centre of its shipping activity. EARLY NATHAN ROAD Rose Terrace, when built, looked on vastly different scenes. Behind rose the hills on which are now constructed Knutsford Terrace and other residential apartments. These hills were used mainly as ground for military exercises. Nathan Road was at first only a narrow highway, but later was made a 100-ft thoroughfare by Sir Matthew Nathan, former Governor, who planned it to be the main trunk road connecting the Colony with Canton. Originally it was named Robinson Road. There was no Yaumati or Mongkok then, and the border ran through where Shamshuipo now is. Homuntin was known merely as a name to a few foreigners, and the whole locality was visited only by sportsmen in search of snipe and pigeons. Mr. Azevedo continued to live in Rose Terrace for many years, letting the vacant space to other Portuguese. There was no idea in those days of giving up the ground floor to shops: that alteration was made several years later. When he died Mr. Azevedo bequeathed the property to his family, but eventually it was secured by Chinese interests. Part of Rose Terrace was demolished in 1931 to make room for the four-storey building which now stands at the southern end on the corner of Middle Road.

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2. 879 WAS LAW CLERK Mr. Azevedo was chief olerk to Messrs. Brereton and Wootton, the firm of legal practitioners which some years later was joined by Mr. Viotor H.Deacon and is now the well-known Deacons. Mr. Azevedo soon perceived the possibilities ahead of Kowloon and it was due to his courage in remaining there in spite of the prolonged malarial attacks from which neither he nor his family escaped, that he succeeded in erecting Rose Terrace. He named it after his wife, whose Christian neme was Rosa, and his family took up its residence there while he cultivated a small flower and vegetable garden nearby. About this time application was made for the sele by public auction of Tsimshatsui Bay, which was then a shallow crescent of practically no commercial value. There was keen competition for the site, which was secured by a private syndicate, and the bay was reclaimed, Mr. Azevedo's original "farm" lot becoming an "inland" lot. It is more than possible that Mr. Azevedo had visualised this. From this reclamation detes the beginning of Kowloon's intensive development into Hongkong's chief suburban district and the centre of its shipping activity. EARLY NATHAN ROAD Rose Terrace, when built, looked on vastly different scenes. Behind rose the hills on which are now constructed Knutsford Terrace and other residential apartments. These hills were used mainly a ground for military exercises. Nathan Road was et first only a narrow highway, but later was made a 100-ft, thoroughfare by Sir Matthew Nathan, former Governor, who planned it to be the main trunk road connecting the Colony with Canton. Originally it wasB named Robinson Road. There was no Yaumeti or Mongkok then, and the border ran through where Shamshuipo now is. Homuntin was known merely as a name to a few foreigners, and the whole locality was visited only by sportsmen in search of snipe and pigeons. Mr. Azevedo continued to live in Rose Terrace for many years, letting the vacant space to other Portuguese. There was no idea in those days of giving up the ground floor to shops: thet alteration was made several years later. When he died Mr. Azevedo bequeathed the property to his family, but eventually it was secured by Chine se interests. Part of Rose Terrace was demolished in 1931 to make room for the four-storey building which now stands at the southern end on the corner of Middle Road..

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WAS LAW CLERK

Mr. Azevedo was chief olerk to Messrs. Brereton and Wootton, the firm of legal practitioners which some years later was joined by Mr. Viotor H.Deacon and is now the well-known Deacons.

Mr. Azevedo soon perceived the possibilities ahead of Kowloon and it was due to his courage in remaining there in spite of the prolonged malarial attacks from which neither he nor his family escaped, that he succeeded in erecting Rose Terrace. He named it after his wife, whose Christian neme was Rosa, and his family took up its residence there while he cultivated a small flower and vegetable garden nearby.

About this time application was made for the sele by public auction of Tsimshatsui Bay, which was then a shallow crescent of practically no commercial value. There was keen competition for the site, which was secured by a private syndicate, and the bay was reclaimed, Mr. Azevedo's original "farm" lot becoming an "inland" lot. It is more than possible that Mr. Azevedo had visualised this.

From this reclamation detes the beginning of Kowloon's intensive development into Hongkong's chief suburban district and the centre of its shipping activity.

EARLY NATHAN ROAD

Rose Terrace, when built, looked on vastly different scenes. Behind rose the hills on which are now constructed Knutsford Terrace and other residential apartments. These hills were used mainly a ground for military exercises. Nathan Road was et first only a narrow highway, but later was made a 100-ft, thoroughfare by Sir Matthew Nathan, former Governor, who planned it to be the main trunk road connecting the Colony with Canton. Originally it wasB named Robinson Road.

There was no Yaumeti or Mongkok then, and the border ran through where Shamshuipo now is. Homuntin was known merely as a name to a few foreigners, and the whole locality was visited only by sportsmen in search of snipe and pigeons.

Mr. Azevedo continued to live in Rose Terrace for many years, letting the vacant space to other Portuguese. There was no idea in those days of giving up the ground floor to shops: thet alteration was made several years later. When he died Mr. Azevedo bequeathed the property to his family, but eventually it was secured by Chine se interests.

Part of Rose Terrace was demolished in 1931 to make room for the four-storey building which now stands at the southern end on the corner of Middle Road..

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