Boats on Singapore River



Photograph

12 Feb 2004

Photographed By M. Ashif Padili

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General view of numerous colourful boats used for sightseeing along the Singapore river. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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