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This photograph shows a night scene of the Singapore River. Featuring prominently is the well-lit OCBC Centre near Elgin Bridge in the foreground. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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