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This photograph shows a panoramic view towards Kallang of the town from Fort Canning Hill. The Raffles Girls' School, which adjoined Raffles Institution on Bras Basah Road, can be seen in the distance to the right and the steeple of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on the left. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale. Date of creation estimated.
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