Singapore River, 1960s : general view [3]



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01 Jan 1960

Photographed By NIL:Cheah, Seng Kee

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This likely to be taken in 1960s photograph shows bumboats and barges, docked beside godowns, warehouses, offices and jetties along the most famous river in Singapore, the Singapore River. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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