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This is a photograph of Teng Hwee Tiang's two daughters standing in front of the Merlion cub at Merlion Park, dressed in identical red tops and brown shorts. The Merlion Cub measures two metres high and is located 28 metres behind the Merlion, standing guard at the mouth of the Singapore River at Merlion Park. Presently they are located adjacent to One Fullerton. Photograph donated by Teng Hwee Tiang and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_620. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Teng Hwee Tiang.
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