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Gordon Thompson

 

Thanks to Gordon Thompson (nicknamed Tomo) for these photos.  He was in Singapore 1965 - 68, went to Bourne and St. Johns

St. Johns - May 1968

St. Johns -May 1968

Group on the right is Roger Catchpool (Splodge), Bert Stratford - leaning, Roy Thompson being held with Frank Ives on the end.

Roger Catchpool died in 1999 from Legionnaires Disease.  He is remembered with fondness by friends and family.

Bourne School - 1966

Bourne School - 1966

Back Row - Splodge, Graham Wakeling, Dougie Dymond, Roy Dyball, Steven Vivien, Paul Starbuck, Ian Williams.  Front Row - Kama Thapa, Gordon Thompson, Alan Sharp.

St. Johns School - May 1968

St. Johns - May 1968

Front three are Mark ?, Splodge & Wally, and Right at back Bert Stratford & Paul Degg.

St. Johns - May 1968

St. Johns - May 1968

Back two are Splodge and Paul Degg, Bert is in front of Paul.

Thaipussam and the Temple

Thaipussam & the Temple

 

 Thaipussam and the Temple

Thaipussam & the Temple

This temple was opposite the National theatre I'm hanging from the arch on left side 2nd top

Berihma Road

Me when we first arrived at Berihma Rd off the Bukit Tima

Changi Beach

Me at Changi Beach What fashion sense eh!!

Far East Mansions in the background on River Valley Road.

Far East Mansions in background on River Valley Rd

My bro & mate on a pair of old Triumphs

My bro & mate on the roof with Far East Mansions in the rear

Me on my drum kit

Gillman Youth Club

My brother Roy & far right is Frank Eaves at Gillman Youth Club

Gillman Youth Club

Gillman Y Club again

Pacific Mansions on River Valley Road

Pacific Mansions on River Valley Road I lived on the 15th floor & had a
great view of the city facing Orchard Rd

Me 15 floors up & as I said it was a great view

View from my balcony facing Orchard Road

View from my balcony facing Orchard Rd

View from roof overlooking Kampong by the river

View from roof overlooking Kampong by the river

View looking down River Valley Road towards National Theatre which was at end of road.

View looking down River Valley Rd towards National Theatre which was at end
of road

View of City facing the sea from roof of Pacific Mansions

View of City facing the sea from roof of Pacific Mansions

The two Dudes in the suits are Roy and Gordon Thompson leaving Singas on the 11th May 1968.

The two Dudes in the suits are Roy and Gordon Thompson leaving Singers on the 11th May 1968.

   

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