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This photograph shows a street scene with vehicles parked along pre-war houses at Telok Ayer Street. It became a bustling business centre as Chinese immigrants from China, particularly the Hokkiens, congregated in the area. Donated by Mary Lim, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_040. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Mary Lim.
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