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This is a photograph of members of St. John Ambulance Brigade standing next to an ambulance presented by Mr Aw Boon Haw outside the St. John Headquarters at Stamford Road. Brigade officers and members provide first-aid coverage at national, public and other events. Photograph donated by Teo Gee Lan and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_502. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Teo Gee Lan.
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