Changi Beach in the 1960s : group photograph



Photograph

01 Jan 1960

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This is a picture of a family picnic at Changi Beach. Changi Beach now has more facilities like barbecue pits, campsites, fitness corner, exercise station, playground and restrooms. Donated by Loo Siew Koon and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_672. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


Additional Details

Credit Line
This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Loo Siew Koon.

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