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This is a general view of the MacRitchie Reservoir and its surrounding greenery. Photograph shows the bridge and floating pavilion, which are familiar to many visitors to the park. Located off Lornie Road, it was the first water supply system implemented in Singapore. Donated by Choo Hai Boon, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_131. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Choo Hai Boon.
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MacRitchie Reservoir, 1965 or 1966 : full-length portrait
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