Raffles' landing site : close-up



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06 Jun 2007

Photographed By Pang, Gerald

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This photograph is a close-up of an information board on places of interest, erected in the Civil District area, with highlights of landmarks along the Singapore River. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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