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This is a photograph of two children posing at the water fountain in front of the National Theatre which is seen spouting out water and creating mists. Known as Panggong Negara in Malay, the National Theatre was located at River Valley Road. Photograph donated by Liew Lan Yin and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_460. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Liew Lan Yin.
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