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This 1982 photograph shows a view of the Singapore River along Boat Quay, from Coleman Bridge. This photograph was taken before the clean-up of the river as bumboats can still be seen. Shophouses can also be seen at the background. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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