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  • 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...

  • Men burning something

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Foo, Chin Hwa
    A photo taken by Foo Chin Hwa in 1962 during the exhumation of mass graves of Operation Sook Ching. It shows a forested area with smoke rising from a small fire burning on the forest ground. A group of men can be seen in the picture. One of the men...

  • Open burning of stumps and branches in forested area

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Foo, Chin Hwa
    Photograph depicts a forested area with smoke rising from a small fire burning on the forest ground. A group of men are seen clearing the land and carrying away plant materials. One of the men which stands out from among the group, is in a safari suit and hat. He...

  • Mount Echo Park : general view [3]

    Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1971 photograph shows an expanse of land with manicured lawns and some green trees, within Mount Echo Park. It is in the vicinity of Jervois Road. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Tanjong Irau Beach : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1981 photograph shows the beach at Tanjong Irau. Tanjong Irau no longer exists on the map of present-day Singapore. Today, the area is probably at the northern coast of Singapore, overlooking the Johor Strait. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Tanjong Rhu sea view : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1970 photograph shows a general sea view of Tanjong Rhu. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Mount Echo Park : general view [8]

    Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1971 photograph shows an expanse of land with manicured lawns and some green trees, within Mount Echo Park. It is in the vicinity of Jervois Road. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Meyer Road field, 1972 : general view

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1972 photograph shows an open space along a section of Meyer Road. The photographer is facing West towards the direction of Fort Road in this photo. Meyer Road is located in the East Coast area of Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Port Dickson beach : general view

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1971 photograph shows one of the beaches in Port Dickson, located in the state of Negeri Sembilan in Peninsular Malaysia. Port Dickson was developed as a small port by the British during the Straits Settlement period, and was also known as Tanjung. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by...
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  • Mount Echo Park : general view [13]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1971 photograph shows a U shaped path with manicured lawns and green trees on either side, within Mount Echo Park. Bungalows can be seen on both ends of the path. It is located in the vicinity of Jervois Road. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Tanjong Irau : general view [1]

    Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1981 photograph shows some sailing boats on Tanjong Irau. Tanjong Irau no longer exists on the map of present day Singapore. Today, the area is probably at the northern coast of Singapore, overlooking the Johor Strait. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Meyer Road field, 1968 : general view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows the open field in front of Meyer Flats and Crescent Flats. A few tall coconut trees closer to the coast are shown. Meyer Road is located in the East Coast area, which was formerly a coconut plantation. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Changi beach, 1968 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows Changi Beach and the sea. The photograph of the beach was probably taken at low tide. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Meyer Road, sea front : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows the coast at Meyer Road. A seawall and a row of breakwaters are constructed along the coast. Meyer Road is located in the East Coast area of Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Sungei Simpang : general view [10]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1981 photograph shows Sungei Simpang, probably at its source. Moderate vegetation can be seen growing at the river banks. The river flows into the Johor Strait, along the northern coast of Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Man at Tanjong Irau beach : single

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1981 photograph shows a man, standing at the beach of Tanjong Irau, looking through a pair of binoculars. Tanjong Irau no longer exists on the map of present day Singapore. Today, the area is probably at the northern coast of Singapore, overlooking the Johor Strait. Title devised by Library...
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  • Sungei Simpang : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1981 photograph shows a view of Sungei Simpang from the beach at Tanjong Irau. A wooden house can be seen on the other side of the river. Tanjong Irau no longer exists on the map of present day Singapore. Today, the area is probably at the northern coast of...
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  • Estuary : general view

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1981 photograph shows an estuary, where Sungei Simpang (river) meets the Johor Strait (sea). A land mass covered with vegetation can be seen. Sungei Simpang is located in Sembawag. Title devised by Library staff
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  • Mount Echo Park : general view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1971 photograph shows an expanse of land with manicured lawns and some green trees, within Mount Echo Park. It is in the vicinity of Jervois Road. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • River : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1981 photograph shows a river and its rural vegetated banks. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Changi coast : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This1968 photograph shows the coast of Changi and the sea. This photograph may be taken at low tide, when the sea reveals the shore as well as sea weed and other vegetation growing on it. Some people are seen on the beach, probably foraging for cockles, crabs or other edible...
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  • Lake : general view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows a lake, surrounded by a mass of vegetated land. The photographer's notes states that this is a picture of the present Jalan Soo Bee. Hence, the photograph was taken before the forest was cleared and the land reclaimed. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Forested area in the East : aerial view [1]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows an aerial view of a forested area in the East. An aeroplane in the sky, above a canopy of trees and some Housing and Development Board (HDB) residential apartments can be seen. Title devised by Library staff.
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