Jack with Pook 64 views1952. Jack Blackburn with 'Pook' in the background. Pook was a Japanese Army Police Dog left behind in the Naval Base when the Japanese surrendered.
The Naval Base Theatre Club. 'The Whole Towns Talking' 195862 views
Our pet monkey57 views1961. Our pet monkey 'Beppy' going for a walk from Fiji Road with Pete. He could usually be trusted to go off lead but on one occasion escaping his lead from home Beppy managed to find the nearby Tennis Courts where he proceeded to unscrew the huge floodlight bulbs. Most people on the Naval Base around 60-61 will know of 'Beppy' and his antics.
Singapore Naval Base - The Dockyard Club 199852 viewsThe Dockyard Club building as seen in 1998. I believe it has now been demolished.
Singapore Naval Base - Dockyard Club Christmas Fancy Dress Ball 196251 viewsMembers dress up for the 1962 Christmas Fancy Dress Ball. Photo by T K Lee Photo Service Sembawang
St Peters Church - Youth Club50 views1961. St Peters Church Youth Club pin badge. The youth club ran many activities to keep the youngsters on the Naval Base occupied. Banyans, BBQ's and trips to see groups like the Rolling Stones in downtown Singapore.
Singapore Naval Base - The Dockyard Club 196444 viewsThe Dockyard Club located on Lagos Circle. I understand the building was built by the Japanese during occupation. It was central for many of the social activities undertaken by the Civilian workmen and their families posted to Singapore Dockyard. As well as bar, small restaurant, stage and dance floor etc it had snooker tables and photographic darkroom.
Singapore Naval Base - The Dockyard Club Menu 196443 viewsOne of the pages from the three page menu from the Dockyard Club.
The Naval Base Theatre Club. The Late Christopher Bean 1960 (Cast 2)40 views
Singapore Naval Base - The Dockyard Club Membership Card (2)40 views
The Naval Base Singers 1967 The Mikado39 views
The Naval Base Singers 1968 The Pirates of Penzance39 views