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This 1982 photograph shows Rochor Canal Road, between Arab Street and Jalan Kubor. Rochor Canal Road was formerly known as Canal Road, and was changed in 1858 to avoid confusion with the North and South Canal roads. 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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