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A group of ladies posing at the Toa Payoh Town Garden. The park was popular with couples in the 70s for their wedding photography and leisure walks among the residents. The garden was later renamed as Toa Payoh Town Park. Donated by Gary Yeo, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_108
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Gary Yeo.
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