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This probably taken in the1890s photograph shows a view of the Cavenagh Bridge. Spanning the lower reaches of the Singapore River, this shot shows many sampans parking at the river bank not far from the bridge. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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This probably taken in the1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co shows a view of the Cavenagh Bridge. Spanning the lower reaches of the Singapore River, this shot shows many boats parking at the river bank not far from the bridge. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated....
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