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This 1982 photograph shows Selegie Road, at Middle Road corner (from Wilkie 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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This 1982 photograph shows shophouses, located at Selegie 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....
Selegie Road building : general view
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This 1982 photograph shows a building, located at Selegie Road (Prinsep Street corner). Selegie is believed to be a Malay word that refers to a wooden spear sharpened and hardened by fire. Title devised by Library staff....
Selegie Road : general view
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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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Wilkie Road, towards Selegie Road : general view
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Middle Road, at Selegie Road : general view
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This 1982 photograph shows Middle Road, at Selegie Road junction (from Wilkie Road). Middle Road is named because it formerly served as a demarcation line which separated the civic area from the ethnic settlements of Singapore. Title devised by Library staff....
Middle Road, at Selegie Road : general view
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This 1982 photograph shows Middle Road, at Selegie Road junction (from Wilkie Road). Middle Road is named because it formerly served as a demarcation line which separated the civic area from the ethnic settlements of Singapore. Title devised by Library staff....