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Straits Trading Co. Ltd ingot

Economy

This is a photograph of a tin ingot produced by the Straits Trading Co. Ltd. The ingot is branded with the name “The Straits Trading Co. Ltd.” on one end, while the mark “Product of Malaysia” is seen on the other end of the ingot. Title devised by Library staff.
Tembusu tree at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Nature and Environment

This is a photograph of the iconic tembusu tree at Singapore Botanic Gardens. The tree with its distinctive lateral low-lying branch has a fence erected around it, to prevent damage to its roots. The tembusu tree is recognised as a “heritage tree”, and its image is on the back of...
Tembusu tree at Singapore Botanic Gardens : close-up

Nature and Environment

This is a close-up view of the iconic tembusu tree at Singapore Botanic Gardens. The picture shows part of the tree’s canopy against the sky as background, as well as the deeply fissured dark brown bark on the tree trunk and branches. A lightning conductor placed on the tree can...