The Colonial Administration compiled Population Census data at night. In Burmese, the data is called “Than Kaung Sar Yin” (list taken at midnight).
In the 1970s, UCC computer and machines were used to process the Population Census Data in Burma.
USA
In the USA, the Population Census data is compiled every ten years as mandated by law, but the census data takers do not visit houses at midnight.
The data is collected not only from US citizens, but from anyone who happened to be in the US (e.g. working, studying) at the time.
The data is to used mainly for planning (e.g. restructuring of voting areas) and not for storing personal details.
The most recent Census data was taken in April 2020.
Herman Hollerith invented the electronic tabulator and punched card equipment for collecting and processing the 1890 US Census data. Hollerith founded a company, which later became International Business Machines (IBM).
His father passed away when he was a few years old.
His mother raised the family, and also lived long to have great grand children.
Ivan e-mailed us when his mother turned 100. It showed the birthday card sent to his mother from the 43rd US President George W. Bush.
Ivan e-mailed again when his mother turned 101. It showed the birthday card sent to his mother from the 44th US President Barack Obama.
His mother passed away at the tender age of 102. She was alert until the final days. It could be because she played two hours of Mah Jong daily.
Timothy Hla’s Post on June 21, 2020
Dr. PR Mohan & Dr. Daw Hnin Yee
Tribute to his parents Dr. PR Mohan and Dr. Daw Hnin Yee
Today is a special day for me and my family. First and foremost, we celebrate my Mom’s birthday. Even though we cannot be with her physically in Seattle, she enjoys the company and excellent care by my sister Mona T. Han and is showered by love from all family members and her friends and former students in the Institute of Medicine 1, University of Rangoon. In addition to raising four children, taking care of her husband and running a busy household, she was a career woman who was able to balance a successful career (she became the Professor and Head of the Department of Medicine) and a busy life with grace and charm.
Second, today is father’s day. I am enjoying my family (wife Jeanne Wadsworth-Hla, and grown children Hilary May, Jon Matthew and Audrey Hla who will be here to have dinner. Very grateful for them to be here to celebrate my fatherhood. It is one of the happiest aspects of my life and I am most grateful. I also remember and honor the memory of my Dad (PR Mohan) who passed away over 15 years ago. He was an orphan who grew up in poverty with 9 siblings in Burma, overcame lots of obstacles to get an MBBS degree in 1939, worked as a military doctor during the WW2 with the allied forces for which received many medals and citations, used his pension from the army to get trained as a Cardiologist in London (Royal Brompton Hospital and National Heart Institute) with the famous Cardiologist Paul Wood, returned to Burma to give back to his native land despite various lucrative job offers in the UK, and served honorably by establishing the first Cardiac Department at the Rangoon General Hospital, established the first coronary care unit and brought cutting edge cardiology care to Burma. He also trained a cadre of younger physicians. I even came across an article he wrote about congenital heart diseases in the local medical journal in 1955 in PubMed. Many of his colleagues and students remember him as a no-nonsense Physician with a rough exterior but with a kind heart. My fondest memories of him were his love and dedication to his family and friends. He also introduced me to his love of various music genres of the world, and appreciation of fine food and libations.
Me
My beloved parents
I am fortunate to have parents who lived beyond 80.
I am not fortunate enough to have them around to see my Hmees, who are excellent in their studies and in their hobbies.
They would have smiled to hear my grand daughter say, “Are you at home? Who’s your doctor? What happened?” after I returned from the colonoscopy screening. She added, “I’ll take care of you. I love you.” She must have inherited the loving kindness of her great grand parents.
They would be delighted to see her awards including “Super Reader” and a top student of her class.
They would be impressed to see my grand son dribbling a standard basketball for 30+ seconds, scoring goals in a competitive tournament and learn that he is also a top student of his class.
Authored book(s) and research papers on the archaeological sites in Burma.
Lived close to the Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung and often meditated with his family members.
Spouse : Daw Yi; Sons : Dr. Myo Thaw, Kyaw Lwin Thaw
Hanlin / Halin
UNESCO Cultural Site near Shwe Bo.
Has a museum with artifacts (utensils, bones, …)
Pyu stone inscription (from a tomb)
Hanlin is one of the ancient Pyu sites. Others include Sri Kresa (Tha Yay Khit Ta Ra), Beikthano, Mainmaw, Binnaka, …
Archaeologists
Archaeologists and their associated researchers (linguists, historians, …) help us learn the past.
British archeologists unearthed the Buddhist sites in India.
French archeologists and linguists (who accompanied Napoleon Bonaparte to Egypt) discovered “Rosetta Stone”, which enabled them to decipher the ancient Egyptian writings.
Stonehenge is an interesting site / study for archaeologists.
Rangoon University Estate include the following with name changes and/or structural changes over the years.
Rangoon College
Judson College (formerly Baptist College)
BOC College (of Engineering)
Convocation Hall
Administrative Offices
Housing for sayas
Hostels for male and female students
RUSU (Rangoon University Students’ Union) Donated by U Nyo
RU Gymnasium Donated by Chan Chor Khine (second son of Chan Mah Phee and Daw Aye Mya)
RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club) Founded by Law Professor Sir Arthur Eggar (who pledged a third of his salary for the operations) Club House donated by U Nyo
Recreation Center (Chess, Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Fine Arts …)
Tekkatho Dhammayone Fund raising concert by Inya Hall residents (including Daw Su, mother of Daw May Saw Lwin)
Sanatorium (Tekkatho Hospital)
RU Swimming Pool
Soccer fields
Tennis courts
Libraries
Buildings for Class rooms and Labs
Canteens
RU Library Donor
Raja Dr. S. Ramanatha Reddiar(b. 1871-1932) L.L.D.(Honoris Causa), F.R.U
The Estate was managed by the Estate Engineer and his team.
U Nyo, a philanthropist, was a major donor for the RU Estate. His donations were used to build RUSU and RUBC. He was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by RU.
RUSU has an important role in the History of Burma. It was the training ground for students, who later shone as regional and national leaders. Sadly, the building was demolished on 8th July 1962.
Sir Arthur Eggar, Law Professor, pledged/donated a third of his salary for RUBC. Monetary support from Dr. U Nyo and other patrons accelerated the growth of RUBC into a reputable rowing club in Burma (and beyond).
In the early days, it was convenient and not so costly to attend RU even for those who do not have scholarships and stipends. In addition to have a reasonably good quality of education (as shown by the high success rate of Burmese scholars), there was ample time and opportunity to participate and excel in sports, hobbies (SPARK, aero-modeling, so-ka-yay-tee, public speaking, debates, …)
RU produced doctors, engineers, scientists, social scientists … who were also outstanding for their extra-curricular activities.
It is sad to see students forgoing their dreams because of the need to make “long” commutes and without the choice of “affordable” housing (hostel, …) . Many students cannot afford the time to participate and excel in sports and hobbies.
A reasonably good environment / program might nurture “Jack of all trades and Master of some”.
One of ten sketches drawn by Peter in 1981 to illustrate his aunt’s thesis
P Peter (NHS Hero) paid a high price for misguided policies and guidelines E Envisioned retirement to spend quality time with his extended family T Talented Doctor, Gourmet Chef, Sketch and Oil Painter — to name a few E Educated and/or entertained aspiring medical specialists far and near R Real irreparable loss to patients, friends, family and community
Tribute
P Pote Pote Kyee (see “Cho Cho Hlaing”) E Enthusiastic learner and practitioner (see “Aung Jee”) T Took care of parents of relatives, patients and friends (see “Min Ko”) E Ever smiling and helpful (see “Ye Myint”) R Rural doctor with a huge heart (see “Vicky Bowman)
85th Birthday of Ma Cherry (Peter’s mom)Zoom gathering for offering Dana in memory of Peter
Completed his doctorate in Meteorological Physics from the UK.
Worked briefly at the Directorate of Meteorology
Transferred to the Department of Physics at the University of Rangoon.
Early native Professor of Physics at the University of Rangoon
Served as Interim Dean at the Faculty of Engineering.
Rector of the University of Rangoon.
Established the University Distance Learning (Correspondence Course) and served as Rector
Longest tenure Rectors
Spouse : Daw Khin Soe Tin (Ruby Kha, Sayama and Tennis Champion)
Children : Dr. Oak Soe Ka (UK), Mamie Kha, Maythi Kha (USA) Dr. Myat Mon Kha (USA)
Excellent violinist Accompanied U Ba Kyi singing “Only Two” (Hna Yauk Hte Nay Chin De)
Former colleagues and students celebrated the Centennial of Saya Kha.
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Saya Kha and FamilyObituary
Saya Dr. Maung Maung Kha, Saya Dr. Tha Hla and Saya Dr. Hla Myint were some of the early Burmese State Scholars sent to the UK for their Doctorates in Meteorological Physics, Geology and Economics. The sayas served as Professors and as Rector of the University of Rangoon.
Saya Kha attended the Regattas at Rangoon University Boat Club and presented the trophies to the winning teams. I was a Master of Ceremonies at several regattas. I am a Life Member of RUBC, and the last Executive Committee member to be democratically elected at the General Meeting. I served as Honorary Treasurer and Vice Captain, but the higher authorities changed the rules and prevented me from becoming Captain.
Dr. Oak Soe Kha
Also known as Dr. Alvin Oak Soe Kha
Eldest child and only son of Saya Kha
Selected Luyechun for the inaugural Camp at Ngapali in the summer of 1964.
Matriculated from MEHS in 1964.
Represented the Institute of Medicine (1) in Swimming and Water Polo. Their team led by Lyn Aung Thet won Inter-Institute Water Polo competition.
After retirement, spend time in Yangon and UK
Honorary Paulian (present at the Paulian gatherings)
Had mixed emotions after reading the posts from Yar Pyay Group. He was sad to know that his former classmate and neighbor Maureen Aung Khin (daughter of Saya U Aung Khin (former Professor of Chemistry) left this world at an early age. He was glad to hear that his best friend Robert Aung Khin is alive and well.
Shared sweet memories. Experienced first hand Saya U Ba Kyi (renowned artist) sing his beautiful translation of “Hna Yauk Hte Nay Chin Dei” (Only Two, Darling) to the accompaniment of the violin by his father Saya Kha. The sayas were Patrons of the “Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thinn”.
Saya Kha was the longest tenured Rector (Rangoon University, RASU and University Distance Learning)
His mother Sayama Daw Khin Soe Tin (Ruby Kha) was National Tennis Champion of Mixed Doubles with Joe Ba Maung. Saya Joe was also Singles Champion, and Men’s Doubles Champion with U Than Lwin. Saya taught English at RIT before transferring as Manager to Burma Railways. Saya was in charge of the Sports Program of Burma Railways. He was one of the early casualties of 8-8-88 movement.
Related posts Sports Swimming Tennis
Dr. Oak Soe Kha (Alvin) is the son of Sayagyi Dr. Maung Maung Kha. He was selected for the first Lu Ye Chun Camp in the summer of 1964.
In the following year, the Lu Ye Chun Program was extended to the students of Universities and Institutes. The Program ended in 1988. A few years back, an association was formed for the Lu Ye Chuns from 1964 to 1988. There have been formal and informal Reunions of the Lu Ye Chuns.
Some Luyechuns are GBNF. They include Dr. Kyaw Sein Koe, Dr. Than Sit, Dr. Aung Kyaw Nyunt, Daw Khin Aye Than, Dr. Htay Lwin Nyo (EE), U Tin Myint and H.E. U Myint Thaung.
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