Bras Basah Road in the 1980s : general view



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01 Jan 1980

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Two old Singapore Bus Service (SBS) double-deck buses plying along Bras Basah Road. Windows had to be opened to allow for ventilation on these non-air-conditioned buses. Image shows new buildings existing alongside the old ones. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated. HRS3_058


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This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd.

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