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This picture shows a banner put up at Arab Street to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 with the words "Long May She Reign" and "Arab Street Merchants" written on it. Shown too are both sides of the street been decorated and lit up. Photograph donated by Chow Van Fah, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_158. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Chow Van Fah.
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