Fishing by the Singapore River : general view [3]



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01 Jan 1970

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This coloured slide shows some people fishing by the Singapore River. In front of them is a panoramic view of the wide expanse of the river across which are some tall buildings. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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

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