Concrete Nanny186 viewsFemale manual worker from china, dubbed "Concrete Nannies" so called because they adopted kids from poorer families and did manual work. The money was used to give the adopted kids a good education. The hats worn were usually red.
Pacific Mansions186 viewsPacific Mansion taken from the "garden" of Far East Mansions. We kids used the roof of the building in the foreground as a short cut. The occupants of course used to object! A block of flats now stands where the “garden†used to be.
General view183 viewsGeneral view from my sister’s bedroom (1969) the Fifth floor Far East Mansions. The road was probably River Valley.
Changi Hotel182 viewsRear view of the Hotel. My mum is on the seat.
Far East and Pacific Mansions taken from Mount Faber182 viewsFar East and Pacific Mansions taken from Mount Faber, Singapore's highest point. They were some of the tallest buildings at the time.
Botanical Gardens179 viewsTwo local girls taken in the Botanical Gardens. The floral display in the background was part of a working clock.
A general street scene176 viewsA general street scene, note the black car with the yellow roof, a standard Singapore Taxi.
National Day. August 1968171 viewsNational Day again, this time members of the Singapore police, note the National Theatre in the background.
Lightning170 viewsOne of 74 Sqn's Lightning’s, "Delta" taken at Tengah.
Hill 152169 viewsAnother favourite Scouting/Guiding activity taking place at Hill 152.
Singapore National Theatre169 viewsSingapore National Theatre
Female Cop167 viewsA Singapore policewoman. Note the Anglia van, when did you last see one of those?
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