Lim Bo Seng Memorial, 1960s : general view [2]



Photograph

01 Jan 1960

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This photograph shows Chew Cher Neo standing next to the Lim Bo Seng Memorial. The memorial was unveiled on 29 June 1954. Donated by Chew Cher Neo and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_703. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Chew Cher Neo.

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