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  • A well in Nee Soon village, 1991

    Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a well that is located in Nee Soon village. It seems to be enclosed in a small area surrounded by thick concrete walls with a narrow opening as an entrance. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera actor, 1980s [1]

    Personalities · Arts · Organisations · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows an actor putting on makeup at the backstage of a Chinese street opera (wayang) with a face towel over his neck. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Waterfall at Jurong Bird Park, 1970s

    Sports and Recreation · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a view of the man-made waterfall with water cascading from a height of 100 feet in the African Waterfall Aviary at Jurong Bird Park. The bird park is located at Jurong Hill in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Demolished house in Nee Soon village, 1991 [1]

    Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This 1991 photograph shows a demolished house in the midst of a vacant land located at the old Nee Soon village. The surrounding area has also been cleared. Title devised by Library staff.

  • A male worker painting signboard at Malabar Street, 1970s

    Economy · Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This is a photograph of a male worker kneeling with one knee on the ground painting probably a signboard at Malabar Street. The board is seen leaned against the wall. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera actor, 1980s [2]

    Personalities · Arts · Organisations · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows an actor putting on makeup at the backstage of a Chinese street opera (wayang) from the reflection of the stage mirror. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese New Year street scene at Malabar Street, 1970s

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a lively street scene during Chinese New Year at Malabar Street with people, cyclist and motor vehicles along the street. A lorry that is used for a lion dance troupe is parked at the side of the road. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese New Year performance at Malabar Street, 1970s [2]

    Personalities · Heritage and Culture · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows two performers who are part of a Hakka lion dance troupe with Chinese big head doll outfits during the Chinese New Year performance at Malabar Street. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chicken rice stall in Empress Hotel along Middle Road, 1970s

    Heritage and Culture · Streets and Places · Geography and Travels · Chin, LY
    This is a photograph of a chicken rice stall at Empress Hotel along Middle Road. Three girls are patronising the chicken stall with rows of cooked chicken on display in the glass cabinet. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Jalan Toa Payoh to Toa Payoh Town Centre : night view, 1970s

    Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This photograph, taken from a high vintage point, shows the road connecting Jalan Toa Payoh to the developing Toa Payoh Town Centre. HDB (Housing and Development Board) flats are visible in the background. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Motorcycle racer participating in the Singapore Grand Prix at Sembawang circuit, 1970s [1]

    Sports and Recreation · Events · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a motorcycle racer with the number “2” on the motorcycle, in action in the Singapore Grand Prix event at Sembawang circuit. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Racing cars participating in the Singapore Grand Prix at Sembawang circuit, 1970s [1]

    Sports and Recreation · Events · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows two racing cars participating in the Singapore Grand Prix event at Sembawang circuit. The racing car in front seems to have skidded at a sharp turn. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Demolished buildings at Malabar Street, 1991 [1]

    Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a section of a demolished building located at 4, Malabar Street. Malabar street is now an air-conditioned “indoor street” located within the Bugis Junction shopping mall. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Racing car participating in the Singapore Grand Prix at Sembawang circuit, 1970s [2]

    Sports and Recreation · Events · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a racing car with the number “70” on the side of the car, participating in the Singapore Grand Prix event held at the Sembawang circuit. Title devised by Library staff.

  • A boy pushing a cart with some metal containers, 1970s [1]

    Geography and Travels · Transportation · Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a boy with a cap pushing a cart with some metal containers along Middle Road. A lorry loaded with bottles of drinks in wooden crates can be seen in the background. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Shophouses along Middle Road, 1970s

    Streets and Places · Organisations · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows two shophouses along Middle Road. On the right is “Nanyang Photo Supply” and on the left is a book store, “Xing qi shu dian”. A man is seen walking past the shop on the right with a few customers visible in the shop. Title devised by Library...

  • Chinese New Year performance at Malabar Street, 1970s [3]

    Personalities · Geography and Travels · Heritage and Culture · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a performer who is part of a Hakka lion dance troupe performing on Malabar Street during Chinese New Year. A few children and adults are seen watching the performance on the left. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Demolished buildings at Malabar Street, 1991 [3]

    Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows some demolished buildings located at 4, Malabar Street. Malabar street is now an air-conditioned “indoor street” located within the Bugis Junction shopping mall. Shaw Towers located on Beach Road is visible in the background. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Queen Elizabeth Walk, 1970s [2]

    Streets and Places · Geography and Travels · Sports and Recreation · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a man photographing a little girl along the seaside promenade, Queen Elizabeth Walk, at the Esplanade Park. A little boy and another person behind the man are looking at the sea. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Jetty at Sembawang, 1970s

    Geography and Travels · Streets and Places · Transportation · Chin, LY
    This is a photograph of a small jetty at Sembawang. Two men and a few boys are seen on the jetty, which is linked to the shore with a tiny wooden board. A boy is seen jumping off the jetty. Boats moored in the water and a man rowing a...

  • Two musicians from a Chinese opera troupe playing during a performance, 1991 [2]

    Personalities · Organisations · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a close-up view of two musicians from a Chinese opera troupe playing Chinese musical instruments during a performance. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Trishaw rider along the corridor of St. Anthony's Convent, 1970s

    Economy · Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a trishaw rider probably taking a break along the corridor of St. Anthony's Convent at Middle Road. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Peddlers at Sungei Road, 1980s

    Economy · Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a section of Sungei Road where peddlers displayed their items on a ground sheet for shoppers to browse. In the background, shophouses have been cordoned off for redevelopment. Redevelopment in the area began in 1980. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Peddler at Kreta Ayer, 2002 [1]

    Economy · Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a peddler, Seng Huat, seated on the floor with his items spread out on his trishaw and on the ground for sale. This peddler used to sell cassettes and vinyl records of old Mandarin songs from the 1940s to 1950s at Sungei Road in the 1970s and...

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