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This 1919 photograph shows High Street looking towards Fort Canning. The words "HIGH STREET" is written on the front of the photograph and "1919" on the back. The Government Printing Office (left) and Europe Hotel (right) can be seen. There are two European ladies (judging by the white skirt one is wearing) looking at something being offered for sale, while rickshaw coolies wait for passengers. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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