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Chinese Hell note133 viewsThe obverse side of a Chinese Hell note. They were burnt often just after someone’s death, very often in the street, which is where I found this one
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Chinese Hell note124 viewsThe reverse side of the same Chinese Hell note.
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Taken from our 5th floor flat, Far East Mansions175 viewsTaken from our 5th floor flat, Far East Mansions, circa 1968. I am not sure what the occasion is but that small marquee is set up right outside the flat that was used as the families club so would assume there was a do of some kind on, complete with marching band.
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The obverse side of a Japanese WW2 occupation bank note. 129 views
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The reverse side of the Japanese occupation bank note.121 views
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Kampong178 viewsThis kampong was situated next to Far East Mansions and this photo was taken from one of
the upper flats.
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The Mackan129 viewsThe mackan (think the spelling is right) is actually two pieces of
bamboo, the stall holder would walk up and down banging them together in his
/ her own special way to advertise the fact the stall was ready for
business. I used to bang the two pieces of wood together for a bit of a laugh to confuse the locals.
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Netball Award Plaque132 viewsThis netball award plaque was a team award for one of many competitions that mum used to play in.
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Radio141 viewsThis radio measures about 4.5" x 1.25" x 2.75", it was state of the art stuff at the time, and about as small as radios got. This model was MW only but it did have an earpiece! It was bought for my birthday in 1969, still works too.
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Scout Medals150 viewsThese scout medals were won at the Gillman pool in 1969. By the
time the competition got underway most of the troops has disbanded so the
chances of winning something dramatically increased.
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Scout Medals139 viewsThe other side of the same medals.
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The obverse sides of a $1 and 50-cent coin issued in the sixties. 152 views
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