Punggol Beach : general view [1]



Photograph

03 Aug 1986

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This 1986 photograph probably shows Punggol beach next to the sea. There are small boats on the sea, as well as poles sticking out of the sea. 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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