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This is a group photograph of teachers and students from Tai Keou School (now Da Qiao Primary School) at Lorong Tai Seng. The school originated in 1936 as a Chinese-medium public school to serve the education needs of the community. It was founded by members of a Hakka clan. Donated by Tang Kian Cheong, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_104. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Tang Kian Cheong.
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