Raffles City, 1986 : general view [5]



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01 Jan 1986

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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Raffles City is featured prominently in the background in this photograph. A group of rugby players are playing on the Padang in the foreground. On the left side is the spire of Saint Andrew's Cathedral and the Singapore Recreation Club. Title devised by Library staff.


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

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