150th anniversary of Singapore593 viewshis first day cover was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Singapore
Wallet showing the Singapore skyline573 viewsThis wallet showing the Singapore sky line has never been
used as still looks in mint condition 35 or so years on.
Kim Yam Road556 viewsThis is Kim Yam Road just outside Far East Mansions looking down towards the River. The area on the right used to be a large Kampong with a Michelin tyre factory next door. The tyre factory was a former WWII POW Camp
Far East Mansions555 views This ground floor flat at Far East Mansions used to be the families club for the forces residents in the sixties
Sadly far east mansions was demolished in July 2007 to make way for newer taller flats.
Inside Bugis Street Market at night549 viewsInside Bugis Street Market at night
Bourne School 2006545 viewsThis is looking up from the right hand bend
Singapore Girl Guide badges540 viewsTwo Singapore Girl Guide badges that my mum used to wear.
Wing Seong Fatty’s in Albert Street540 viewsWing Seong Fatty’s in Albert Street (near Bugis), apparently this place was a very popular food stall run by the present owners father back in the sixties
Far East Mansions538 viewsThis photo is me (Dave P) standing in the grounds of Far East Mansions at roughly the same spot as one of my earlier ones taken in the sixties, that can be seen on this site
Bourne School 2006536 viewsAt the long steps end of the main old building, Kath told me the building over on the right has now been condemned and cannot be used
Bourne leaving certificate527 viewsMy Bourne leaving certificate, issued in December 1969 just prior to my departure from Singapore.
Taken from our 5th floor flat, Far East Mansions527 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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