Selegie Road, 1982 : general view



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18 Jul 1982

Photographed By Lee, Kip Lin

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This 1982 photograph shows Selegie Road (from Prinsep Street towards Middle Road). Selegie is believed to be a Malay word that refers to a wooden spear sharpened and hardened by fire. Title devised by Library staff.


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

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