Sir Arthur's Bridge plaque, 1972 : close-up



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01 Jan 1972

Photographed By Lee, Kip Lin

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This 1972 photograph shows the plaque at Sir Arthur's Bridge, at Kallang River at Kallang Road. The plaque has the following words: "This bridge begun in 1918 & completed in 1921, was named Sir Arthur's Bridge by the Municipal Commissioners in Feb 1920, in commemoration of the governorship of Sir Arthur Henderson Young, CC.M.C. K.B.E. ~ 1911 - 1920." Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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