150th anniversary of Singapore527 viewshis first day cover was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Singapore
Wallet showing the Singapore skyline518 viewsThis wallet showing the Singapore sky line has never been
used as still looks in mint condition 35 or so years on.
Far East Mansions506 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 night502 viewsInside Bugis Street Market at night
Kim Yam Road501 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
Wing Seong Fatty’s in Albert Street491 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
Singapore Girl Guide badges478 viewsTwo Singapore Girl Guide badges that my mum used to wear.
Bourne School 2006473 viewsThis is looking up from the right hand bend
Bourne School 2006473 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 certificate472 viewsMy Bourne leaving certificate, issued in December 1969 just prior to my departure from Singapore.
Letter from SPCA470 viewsThis letter is one of thanks written to us by the SPCA just before we left Singapore.
Taken from our 5th floor flat, Far East Mansions468 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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