The family tree would not have been possible without the help of many members of the Kwang clan, who shared their knowledge of the family history with us.

We truly appreciate the family tree written by our late father, Kwan Hong Kee' in Chinese. His comments and suggestions greatly improved the depth and signification of the Chinese tradition.

All of our family members were fortunate to have had parents who encourages us to study the Chinese custom and tradition in China. Father even brought out from China a Chinese teacher, to teach our older family members and Nephews Chinese literature.

Hong Kee is acknowledges as the father of the Kwan's descendents in Australia. Hong Kee not only looked after the family members and relatives, but also made provision for the deceased.

The prosperity of clan estate will be saved for the benefit of the clan, and not lost forever in the cause of greed. Of course the project should have been made possible through the funding and support made by the investment 61 years ago by our later father.

It is still the duty and business of the sons and grandsons to carry on the tradition. Our family has always worked for the cause of righteousness. Taught never to do anything to shame your parents and your ancestors.

Young generations should also fix up their parents and ancestors' tombs, and revive the practice of setting aside land and investment from which income would be used for honouring their parents and ancestors.

Learn from our father, a dependence on your ability to know right from wrong. In life your conscience is so important if you want peace of mind!

The descendent children of the Kwan's clan have prospered, and their families have spread throughout the world. As successive generations have grown in Australia, a Western lifestyle has been adopted to varying degrees. In order to understand our Chinese heritage and family background, we would encourage everyone to seek information and ask questions about their family history.

The Chinese have traditionally viewed each other as but a link in a chain, connected with both ancestors before him and his descendents similarly. A family often benefit for generations because of the merits of one man.

The Chinese believe that the site of a man's tomb could influence the fortune of his descendents. Twice a year ancestral graves are swept, maintained, and incences lit to pay homage to departed ancestors. Roast pork, rice wine and fruit are offered to the dead.

Kwang Sing and Co., have a history of over a century of service to the community, and remain the oldest store in Glen Innes. The name Kwang Sing translates from the Chinese as, 'To expand and grow'.

Kwang Sing's Centenary:

Honesty and Enterprise
by Mr. IC Stevenson of Inverell
former Manager Editor, Glen Innes