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Times of Singapura: The Lion of Singapore in crest, arms, coat of arms from 1911 to 1959
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Saturday, January 22, 2011. The Lion of Singapore in crest, arms, coat of arms from 1911 to 1959. The Lion Knockers on the doors to leading into the Municipal Building / City Hall. The Arms of the Singapore Municipal Commissions was granted by letters patent on 9. Of September 1948, the Royal Warrant was issued, granting a Coat of Arms to the Colony of Singapore. This emblem was adopted on 4 March 1957 by the 1. Quarter, a sprig of leaves and fruits of the Keruing Tree representing Malacca on the 3.
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Times of Singapura: November 2010
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Monday, November 1, 2010. Prewar Terrace Houses 2.5 to 3 storeys around Everton Road area, Singapore. Examples of Prewar Terrace Houses ( Shophouses ) - Some possibly had 2.5 storeys ie attic like floor with smaller windows for ventilation and light ; compared with "full" floor with french windows- unfortunately I have not had a chance to visit the interiors to view the configuration. Prewar Terrace Houses (shophouse) in Blair Road. Prewar Shophouse, Chinatown Singapore. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Singa...
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Times of Singapura: July 2010
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010. 2 Story Prewar Shophouse for commercial use at Emarald Hill. 2 Story Prewar Shophouse for commercial use at Emarald Hill. 2 Story Prewar Shophouse for commercial use at Emarald Hill. 2 Story Prewar Shophouse for commercial use at Emarald Hill. 2 Story Prewar Shophouse for commercial use at Emarald Hill. Prewar Shophouse at Syed Alwi Road with beautiful facade. Another view of Prewar Shophouses at Syed Alwi Road. Prewar Shophouse along Armenian Street. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Times of Borneo: North Borneo under the British
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Monday, July 12, 2010. North Borneo under the British. In 1878, North Borneo was leased to Gustavus Baron De Overbeck and Alfred Dent representing the British North Borneo Company or North Borneo Chartered Company. It became a British Protectorate until WW2, and till 1946, when it became the Colony of British North Borneo. The North Borneo Chartered Company Crest logo "Pergo et Perago" in latin means "I undertake and I acheive". Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Travel to Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei?
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Malaya Command: Pill Boxes & Bunkers in Singapore, Penang & Malaya ( Malaysia) Series No.3
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1940-1942 Photographs, landmarks, militaralia in WW2 Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Federated States of Malaya - Battlefields of Jitra, Gurun, Kota Bahru, Kampar, Slim River, Gemas, Muar; plus Defences of Penang and Singapore including the Regiments deployed. Wednesday, 14 September 2011. Pill Boxes and Bunkers in Singapore, Penang and Malaya ( Malaysia) Series No.3. Army Type 22 1940 Pill Box located at the front of the RAF(ex) Officer's Mess at the Alor Setar Airbase ( an extremely close quarter defence!
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Malaya Command: September 2011
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1940-1942 Photographs, landmarks, militaralia in WW2 Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Federated States of Malaya - Battlefields of Jitra, Gurun, Kota Bahru, Kampar, Slim River, Gemas, Muar; plus Defences of Penang and Singapore including the Regiments deployed. Wednesday, 14 September 2011. Pill Boxes and Bunkers in Singapore, Penang and Malaya ( Malaysia) Series No.3. Army Type 22 1940 Pill Box located at the front of the RAF(ex) Officer's Mess at the Alor Setar Airbase ( an extremely close quarter defence!
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Times of Singapura: August 2010
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010. A 2 floor and 3 floor prewar shophouse on the junction of Craig Road and Tanjong Pagar Road. More shophouses along Tanjong Pagar Road. French Windows of a Prewar shophouse along Craig Road. A row of 3 prewar shophouse with front courtyards along Craig Road. Uniquely constructed 1st floors of prewar houses along Sam Leong Road. Unfortunately, the signages have blocked part of the beauty of the buildings. Another set of nice looking 1st floors! Monday, August 23, 2010. A three flo...
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Times of Singapura: July 2011
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Sunday, July 10, 2011. Symbols of Lion in Singapore 3. Lion relief roundels sculptured by Italian Rodolfo Nolli. Lion roundels located on the Crawford Bridge. Signed off by Rodolfo Nolli at the corner of the lion roundel. Lion roundels on the Elgin Bridge. Close up of the lion relief - possibly the cover for the gas man to turn on the gas for the bridge lights during the bygone days! Labels: Lions of Singapore. Lion Symbols of Singapore 2. Lion Statant Symbol on the Jinricksha Station, Maxwell Road.
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Times of Singapura: Lion Symbols of Singapore 1
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Sunday, July 10, 2011. Lion Symbols of Singapore 1. Lion Passant Guardant ( Lion paw raised ) on a tower in the first quadrant, Arms of the colony of the Straits Settlement ( Clifford Pier, Singapore ). Lion Passant Guardant ( Lion paw raised ) on a tower, crest on the main gate entrance to Old Kallang Airport. Lion Passant Guardant ( Lion paw raised ) on a tower in the first quadrant, Arms of the colony of the Straits Settlement ( Tanjong Pagar Railway Station ). Labels: Lions of Singapore.
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Times of Java: July 2010
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The VOC (Vereenigde OostIndische Compagnie - United East Indian Company) arrived in the East Indies to trade in 1596. In about 1800, The Dutch Bavarian Republic took over from the VOC and formed the Dutch East Indies, nationalising the colonies with Batavia as the capital. About this time, Batavia was also known as the "Queen of the East". Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Harmonie of old ( Top) - Old Pictures courtesy from Tropenmuseum. The VOC ( Vereenigde OostIndische Compagnie) was etablished in in 1602 as a C...