Shores of Penang Island, 1950s : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-

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This is a 1950s photograph of the landscape of the shores of Penang Island which are covered with mostly forests and jungles. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." 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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