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      [Duty paid permit and acknowledgement receipt]
      (1926)

      There are two documents. The first 2 pages show the front and back view of a duty paid permit, issued on 22nd October 1926. The contents of the permit contains information such as the quantity and strength of liquor etc., on the 11 cases of tonic that was to be sent to the Medical Office. The back of the permit contains a stamp from the port authorities. The third and fourth page is the front and back view of an acknowledgement receipt issued by the Superintendent, on the same day, to the Medica...
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      [Federated Malay States Railways. Acknowledgement receipt dated 06.01.1926]
      (1926)

      This acknowledgement receipt dated 6th January 1926 and numbered Q 12615, was issued by the Federated Malay States Railways to the Medical Office in Singapore, for payment of $7.29 in charges incurred on 5 packages.
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      [Municipality of Singapore. Monthly statement of water, gas, electricity etc. Consolidated account for the month of Nov 1932]
      (1932)

      This is the front and back view of the monthly statement issued by the Municipality of Singapore on 17th December 1932. The front view shows the usage of water, gas, electricity for the month of November and the credit/debit balance in the consolidated account. The words "照单面之银须即缴纳逾期水火喉割断" is printed vertically across the right side of the statement. The back view provides consumer information on the public utilities.
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      [Superintendent Government Monopolies. Acknowledgement receipt dated 04.06.1927]
      (1927)

      This is an acknowledgement receipt dated 4th June 1927, from the Superintendent, for the liquor tax amounting $31.86, paid by the Medical Office.
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      《东南亚华族社会发展论》手稿
      黄枝连|Huang, Zhilian (2012)

      此书为《东南亚华族社会发展论》之手稿. 书的内容可分为两个部分, 第一部分主要探讨马来亚华侨的抗日运动--第二次世界大战以前东南亚华族社会与中国关系的研究 ; 第二部分则是走向二十一世纪的东南亚华族社会--中国与东南亚关系发展规律的探微.
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      2003 Singapore Quality Award Winner IRAS application executive summary
      Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (2003)

      This publication by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is a summary of the document that IRAS submitted as our application for the 2003 Singapore Quality Award. It covers their practices in the areas of leadership, planning, processes and customers.
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      21st century Singapore : implications and challenges for youth : the inaugural Polytechnic Forum '96
      National Youth Council (Singapore) (1996)

      This publication reports on the inaugural Polytechnic Forum '96 held during the period 12-15 September 1996. It includes the programme, keynote address by Mr. Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister, and presentations by the speakers, press coverage and lists of participants and facilitators.
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      9th Singapore Division : souvenir magazine, 1981
      Singapore. Armed Forces (1981)

      This 1981 souvenir magazine provides information on the 9th Singapore Division of the Singapore Armed Forces, including Reservist routine reportings, Individual Physical Proficiency Tests, Employers' visit to units' In-camp training and Change of Division Insignia Parade.
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      A bond binding a debtor to Annette Wyatt dated 23 Sept 1856 for a sum of $500
      (1856)

      This is a bond binding a debtor to Annette Wyatt dated 23 September 1856 for a loan of $500.
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      A catechism of consumption = Soal jawab penyakit bato' kering = Lao shang zheng zhi yuan yin


      A publication in English, Malay, Jawi, traditional Chinese and Tamil informing the public of the dangers, symptom and prevention of tuberculosis.
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      A common stake, a common destiny
      Wee, Kim Wee (1991)

      The publication is the text of the address by President Wee Kim Wee at the opening of the third session of the seventh parliament on February 22, 1991. Text of the addenda to the President's address presented by the ministers of the various ministries were also included.
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      A contribution to Malayan bibliography
      Dennys, N. B. (Nicholas Belfield) ([1880])

      A compilation of 400 titles of works on Malaya, Borneo, Indonesia, the Philippines and the Moluccas from various sources, including those in the British Museum Library and Logan and Raffles Libraries. The catalogue lists books, government gazettes of the Straits Settlements, Legislative Council papers, administration reports, ordinances, Parliamentary papers, local newspapers, journals and magazines, as well as dictionaries and books on vernacular languages of the region.
    • A guide to the divorce process at the Syariah Court Singapore
      Singapore. Syariah Court (2017)

      This is a brochure published by Syariah Court Singapore on the process of Islamic divorce in Singapore. It lists down all the steps that have to be taken in the divorce process. It also provides information on the types of support divorcing couples and their children can rely on. It is hoped that this brochure will be useful as a reference for those considering ending their marriage.
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      A guide to the laws of Singapore
      (1985)

      This publication by the National Library Singapore lists titles on the laws of Singapore available at the National Library and its branches. This list was compiled in conjunction with four talks: Family law, Tort (accidents), Insurance law and Property law held at the National Library in March and April 1985.
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      A letter from Borneo : with notices of the country and its inhabitants, addressed to James Gardner, Esq.
      James, Rajah of Sarawak, 1803-1868 (1842)

      This is a letter from James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, to James Gardner, Esq., dated 10 December 1841, in response to Gardner's request on details on Borneo and of Brooke's view in settling in Borneo. It covers three main points: government of Borneo; description of Borneo, its inhabitants and produce; and Brooke's past and present proceedings, and future prospects.
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      A letter from Butterworth to the Trustees of the Singapore Institution dated 11 May 1848 requesting the Institution to nominate a graduate from the Institution to fill the post of Junior Clerk
      Butterworth, W. J. (1848)

      This is a letter from Butterworth to the Trustees of the Singapore Institution dated 11 May 1848 requesting the Institution to nominate a graduate from the Institution to fill the post of Junior Clerk.
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      A letter from J.H. Moor (Headmaster SFS) dated 4 July 1842 to the Oxley (Secretary of the Singapore Institution) requesting for an office for the printing press
      Moor, J. H. (1842)

      This is a letter from J.H. Moor, Headmaster of Singapore Free School dated 4 July 1842 to Oxley, Secretary of the Singapore Institution requesting for an office for the printing press.
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      A letter from R. W. Hullett (Secretary, Trustees RI) to Kynnersley (Acting Colonial Secretary, Singapore, SS) dated 19 Nov 1898 objecting to the building of a town hall and theatre between RI and the sea
      Hullett, R. W. (1898)

      This is a letter by R.W. Hullett (Secretary, Trustees RI) to Kynnersley (acting Colonial Secretary, Singapore, SS) dated 19 November 1898 objecting to the building of a town hall and theatre between RI and the sea. He also gives the reasons as to why these structures should not be built.
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      A letter of indenture between the Institution trustees and J. Joshua (trustee of the Jewish community) regarding the sale of land behind and adjoining the Institution, dated 1st Feb 1864
      (1864)

      This is a letter of indenture between the Institution trustees and J. Joshua, trustee of the Jewish community, regarding the sale of land behind and adjoining the Institution, dated 1st February 1864.
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      A selection of Oriental cases decided in the Supreme Courts of the Straits Settlements (1835 - 1869)
      (1869)

      "This reprint of Judgments is made with a view of collecting for the first time into one small volume the principal Straits' Anglo-Oriental Law Cases, that are to be found widely scattered throughout the Local Journals, and to which access cannot be had but with great difficulty. It is hoped that this Collection may be found useful to the Profession as a Repertorium pointing out the most important exceptions that have been engrafted on the Law in favor of our Chinese, Mahometan, Hindoo and other...
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      A vindication of his character and proceedings, in reply to the statements privately printed and circulated by Joseph Hume, Esq. M.P., addressed to Henry Drummond, Esq. M.P.
      James, Rajah of Sarawak, 1803-1868 (1853)

      This is a collection of four letters written by James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, to Henry Drummond, Esq. Labelled letters I, II, III and IV, Brooke addressed six charges against him, as implied by Joseph Hume, Esq. in a pamphlet privately printed and circulated which criticised Brooke's anti-piracy policy.
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      A visit to the Indian Archipelago, in H.M. ship Maeander : with portions of the private journal of Sir James Brooke. Vol. I
      Keppel, Henry, Sir, 1809-1904 (1853)

      This is the first of two volumes detailing the journey to the Indian Archipelago by Sir Henry Keppel. He describes the places they visited, including Singapore, the local people and their customs, flora and fauna, fighting in Macao and the destruction of pirate fleets in Borneo. The controversy over the suppression of piracy by Sir James Brooke in Borneo is dealt in detail in the last four chapters, especially the rebuttal of the views on the subject expressed by Mr Hume.
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      A visit to the Indian Archipelago, in H.M. ship Maeander, with portions of the private journal of Sir James Brooke. Vol. II
      Keppel, Henry, Sir, 1809-1904 (1853)

      This is the second of two volumes detailing the journey to the Indian Archipelago and the Pacific islands by Sir Henry Keppel. He describes the flora and fauna of places they visited, native tribes and their customs such as head hunting, cannabilsm and suttee. Chapters 17-19 reproduces the journal of Sir James Brooke in which he describes the adminstration of Sarawak, daily lives of the people, customs and ceremonies, piracy, the characteristics and relationship of the Chinese, Dayak and other c...
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      An account by A.L. Johnston (Treasurer - Moor fund) dated 4th March 1864
      Johnston, A. L. (1864)

      This is an account by A.L. Johnston, who is Treasurer of the Moor fund dated 4th March 1864.
    • An anecdotal history of old times in Singapore : (with portraits and illustrations) from the foundation of the settlement under the Honourable the East India Company, on February 6th, 1819, to the transfer of the Colonial Office as part of the colonial possessions of the Crown on April 1st, 1867. Vol. II
      Buckley, Charles Burton, 1844-1912 (1902)

      This is the second volume of a two volume compliation of articles on Singapore, first published in the Singapore Free Press. They have been revised and edited and are arranged in chronological order from 1844-1866 with some reprints from the writings of Crawfurd, Logan, Braddell and others. Topics in this volume cover mainly the development of infrastructures in Singapore, such as roads, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, bridges, Horsburgh and Raffles Lighthouses, dry docks, a court house, godowns, a jail...
    • An anecdotal history of old times in Singapore : (with portraits and illustrations) from the foundation of the settlements under the Honourable the East India Company, on February 6th, 1819, to the transfer of the Colonial Office as part of the colonial possessions of the Crown on April 1st, 1867. Vol. I
      Buckley, Charles Burton, 1844-1912 (1902)

      This is the first volume of a two volume compilation of articles on Singapore, first published in the Singapore Free Press. They have been revised and edited and are arranged in chronological order from 1511-1843 with some reprints from the writings of Crawfurd, Logan, Braddell and others. Topics include the founding of Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles and its development, the Raffles Institution and education, the political, social, economic and religious conditions during the period, commerci...
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      An authentic account of an embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China : including cursory observations made, and information obtained, in travelling through that ancient empire, and a small part of Chinese Tartary. Together with a relation of the voyage undertaken on the occasion by His Majesty's ship the Lion, and the ship Hindostan, in the East India Company's service, to the Yellow Sea, and Gulf of Pekin, as well as their return to Europe. Vol. 1
      Staunton, George, Sir, 1737-1801 (1797)

      This publication is an account of the official Embassy of Great Britain to China, taken from the papers of the first ambassador, Sir George Macartney. The publication is written by George Staunton, who accompanied the ambassador on the journey to China. Volume one details the rationale for setting up the embassy, preparations for embassy, and the journey of the Sir George Macartney from England to China, with an account of the observations made of the countries he passed by and passed through en...
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      An authentic account of an embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China : including cursory observations made, and information obtained, in travelling through that ancient empire, and a small part of Chinese Tartary. Together with a relation of the voyage undertaken on the occasion by His Majesty's ship the Lion, and the ship Hindostan, in the East India Company's service, to the Yellow Sea, and Gulf of Pekin, as well as their return to Europe. Vol. 2
      Staunton, George, Sir, 1737-1801 (1797)

      This publication is an account of the official Embassy of Great Britain to China, taken from the papers of the first ambassador, Sir George Macartney. The publication is written by George Staunton, who accompanied the ambassador on the journey to China. Volume two details the journey of the Sir George Macartney within China, dealings with the Chinese court, and the ambassador's journey back to England.
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      An exposition of the political and commercial relations of the Government of Prince of Wales Island, with the states on the east coast of Sumatra, from Diamond Point to Siack, containing a brief account of the several missions to these states, the nature of the trade carried on between them and the British Settlements in the Straits of Malacca ; the produce of these countries and the duties and port charges levied at the several places
      Pinang (1824)

      This book deals with the political and economic relations between Penang and the states on the east coast of Sumatra in the early 19th century. It also gives details of the produce in these places and the duties and port charges at several locations.
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      An index to the unrepealed ordinances of the Colony of the Straits Settlements from 1867 to 1872, together with a list of the Orders in Council, proclamations, and government notifications connected therewith
      (1873)

      This is an alphabetical index of the unrepealed ordinances of the Straits Settlements covering the years from 1867 to 1872. Under each ordinance are details of the various sections, including reference numbers, section numbers and the penalties, where applicable.
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      Annual report 1962 (Singapore. Planning Department)
      Singapore. Planning Department (1962)

      This is the 1962 issue of the annual report of the Planning Department of Singapore. It includes information on its administration, the state and city planning project, alterations to the master plan, and staff.
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      Annual report 1972 (Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health)
      (1973)

      This is the annual report of Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health.
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      Annual report 1973 (Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health)
      (1974)

      This is the annual report of Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health.
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      Annual report 1974 (Singapore. Maternal and Child Health Services)
      Singapore. Maternal and Child Health Services (1974)

      This is an annual report of Maternal and Child Health Services. It covers highlights of the year, its services, staff matters, financial statements, etc.
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      Annual report 1974/1975 (Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore))
      Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore) (1995)

      This is the 1994/1995 annual report of Urban Redevelopment Authority. It covers staffing, achievements, statistics and financial report.
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      Annual report 1975 (Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health)
      (1976)

      This is the annual report of Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health.
    • Annual report 1975 (School Health Services, Primary Health Division, Ministry of Health)
      (1975)

      This is the annual report for the School Health Service, Primary Health Division under Ministry of Health.
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      Annual report 1975 (Singapore. Maternal and Child Health Services)
      Singapore. Maternal and Child Health Services (1975)

      This is an annual report of Maternal and Child Health Services. It covers highlights of the year, its services, staff matters, financial statements, etc.
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      Annual report 1975/1976 (Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore))
      Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore) (1976)

      This is the 1975/1976 annual report of Urban Redevelopment Authority. It covers staffing, achievements, statistics and financial report.
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      Annual report 1976 (Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health)
      (1977)

      This is the annual report of Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health.
    • Annual report 1976 (Department of Scientific Services, Ministry of Science & Technology Singapore)
      Singapore, Department of Scientific Services (1976)

      This is the annual report of Department of Scientific Services under the Ministry of Science & Technology Singapore. The Department of Scientific Services came under the Ministry of Health when the Ministry of Science and Technology ceased on 1 April 1981. Before 1976, the department was known as Department of Chemistry. In 1976, the name was changed to Department of Scientific Services. Department of Scientific Services was dissolved on 1st April 2001 when the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) wa...
    • Annual report 1976 (School Health Services, Primary Health Division, Ministry of Health)
      (1976)

      This is the annual report for the School Health Service, Primary Health Division under Ministry of Health.
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      Annual report 1976 (Singapore. Maternal and Child Health Services)
      Singapore. Maternal and Child Health Services (1976)

      This is an annual report of Maternal and Child Health Services. It covers highlights of the year, its services, staff matters, financial statements, etc.
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      Annual report 1976/1977 (Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore))
      Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore) (1977)

      This is the 1976/1977 annual report of Urban Redevelopment Authority. It covers staffing, achievements, statistics and financial report.
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      Annual report 1977 (Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health)
      (1978)

      This is the annual report of Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health.
    • Annual report 1977 (Department of Scientific Services, Ministry of Science & Technology Singapore)
      Singapore, Department of Scientific Services (1977)

      This is the annual report of Department of Scientific Services under the Ministry of Science & Technology Singapore. The Department of Scientific Services came under the Ministry of Health when the Ministry of Science and Technology ceased on 1 April 1981. Before 1976, the department was known as Department of Chemistry. In 1976, the name was changed to Department of Scientific Services. Department of Scientific Services was dissolved on 1st April 2001 when the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) wa...
    • Annual report 1977 (School Health Services, Primary Health Division, Ministry of Health)
      (1977)

      This is the annual report for the School Health Service, Primary Health Division under Ministry of Health.
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      Annual report 1977 (Singapore. Maternal and Child Health Services)
      Singapore. Maternal and Child Health Services (1977)

      This is an annual report of Maternal and Child Health Services. It covers highlights of the year, its services, staff matters, financial statements, etc.
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      Annual report 1977/1978 (Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore))
      Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore) (1978)

      This is the 1977/1978 annual report of Urban Redevelopment Authority. It covers staffing, achievements, statistics and financial report.
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      Annual report 1978 (Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health)
      (1979)

      This is the annual report of Department of Pathology, Ministry of Health.