Singapore River, 1964 : general view [3]
Photograph
01 Jan 1964
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows bumboats moored along the sides of the Singapore River, near Boat Quay, in 1964. A lone person is rowing a boat along the centre of the River. The buildings in the background constitute the financial centre of Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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