Singapore River and bumboats on the river : panoramic view



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01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a stretch of the Singapore River with bumboats moored along both sides. A boat is moving along the centre of the river. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

Boats--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Rivers

Boating

Trade and industry

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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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