| Title |
Modern and miscellaneous prints |
| Reference |
BAM 18 |
| Covering Dates |
1950–1969 (1950s and 1960s.) |
| Extent and Medium |
179 images in 1 box + 1 large folder |
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| Content and context |
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Contains loose prints, 1950s and 1960s, supplementing the main historical collection. The main subjects are 44-57, 63-70 Aborigines; 93-109 Ceremonies (including Merdeka, 1957, 96-98); 110-121 Gurkhas; 122-139 Sarawak; 140-179 Singapore (including official visits and formal occasions).
Some were the originals from which illustrations to Malaya were taken, though no systematic identification from this source has been attempted; others were given by Harry Miller, who has also assisted with identifications.
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| Further information |
Indexed |
| Index Terms |
| Asia |
| Borneo |
| East Malaysia |
| Kuala Lumpur |
| Malay Archipelago |
| Malay Peninsula |
| Malaysia |
| Singapore |
| Thailand |
| West Malaysia |
| RCS/BAM 18 contains: |
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1
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International Asian Highway. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 1964. 242 x 169 mm. Showing flyovers at the Kuala Lumpur section of the Asian Highway. A note on the reverse of the print reads:. 'The Asian Highway, a project initiated in 1958 by ECAFE, aims at modernizing and linking up existing roads into a 34,000-mile network of highways that would span Asia from Turkey and Iraq to the Republic of Viet-Nam, Singapore and Indonesia. Priority Route A-1 runs from Saigon through eight countries, while Priority Route A-2 runs from the Iraq border to Singapore and continuing to Indonesia via ferry. Member governments have invested large sums to improve their roads, and in some cases, to eliminate the missing links between them and their neighbors. A stretch of the new highway, built by the Malaysian Government, which is one of the connecting links in Route A-2. In the background is the Moorish-style Railway Station and at right is the strikingly modern mosque.'.
Creator: United Nations.
Good condition.. |
1964 |
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2
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Parliament House, Kuala Lumpur, July 1964. 206 x 152 mm. A view looking across landscaped parkland and an approach road towards the modern Parliament buildings.
Creator: Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
July 1964 |
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3
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[Jalan Mountbatten, Kuala Lumpur, 1960s ?]. 155 x 155 mm. Showing the main shopping thoroughfare of Kuala Lumpur. A note on the reverse reads:. 'Busy Jalan Mountbatten in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's capital city. In the heart of the city, this is the capital's main shopping thprough [sic]. Picture shows office block in Moorish-style architecture in the background and trishaw rider on the street. The cosmopolitan aspect of this city is seen in the intermingling of the people of various nationalities as shown in the picture.'.
Creator: Malaysia Department of Tourism.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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4
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[Entrance to Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens, ? 1960s]. 206 x 145 mm. Showing the National Museum building with murals on the exterior depicting Malaysia at work and at play. A note on the reverse reads:. 'Two murals of Italian Glass Mosiac depicting Malaysia at work and play on each wing of the National Museum form a striking vista of old Malay architecture at the entrance of Kuala Lumpur's photogenic Lake Gardens'.
Creator: Malaysia Department of Tourism.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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5
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[Perspective drawing of the proposed Stadium Negasa, Kuala Lumpur 1960]. 233 x 91 mm. Photographic copy of an architect's drawing of the proposed stadium. A note on the reverse reads:. 'A perspective drawing of the proposed Stadium Negara, national indoor stadium in Kuala Lumpur. The Stadium Negara, which will be complementary to the Merdeka Stadium, is designed to cater for indoor games and indoor functions of national importance. It will be sited on the present playing field in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park between the Victoria Institution and Davidson Road. Work is expected to begin shortly.'.
Creator: Malaysia Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1960 |
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6
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Policemen in Peninsula's Malaysia in the 1960s. 111 x 143 mm. Showing two Malaysian policemen walking towards the photographer.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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7
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Tasek Bera [Pahang, ? 1950s]. 190 x 241 mm. Showing a canoe paddling on the lake at Tasek Bera, surrounded by lush jungle vegetation.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condiiton.. |
1950–1959 |
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8
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Fishing village, east coast [Malaysia, ? 1960s]. 205 x 143 mm. Showing fishing boatts drawn up on the beach, with palm trees in the background.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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9
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[Fishing village, east coast, Malaysia, ? 1960s]. 206 x 142 mm. View of the beach seen in the preceding print, but showing a greater expanse of sand and fewer fishing boats.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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10
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Fishing village, east coast [Malaysia, ? 1960s]. 205 x 154 mm. A view looking along the waterfront, with houses on stilts projecting into the sea.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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11
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[Fish traps, east coast of Malaya, 1950s]. 205 x 155 mm. Showing a pier of wooden stakes used for trapping fish projecting out from a river bank.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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12
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[Malay fisherman, east coast, ? 1950s]. 112 x 159 mm. Half length portrait of a Malay fisherman.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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13
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Kampong, N. Sembilan [i.e. Negri Sembilan, ? 1950s]. 203 x 156 mm. Showing a village set among palm trees, with a densely wooded mountain rising in the background.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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14
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Pahang River [? 1950s]. 204 x 148 mm. View looking along a stretch of the Pahang River, with dense forest on either bank.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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15
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Jungle Scene [? 1950s]. 203 x 148 mm. A view of the Pahang River.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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16
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Jungle Scene, ? Pahang River [? 1950s]. 203 x 148 mm. Similar to preceding two prints, but with a boat in the foreground.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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17
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Sloths. 129 x 79 mm. Showing a pair of Malayan sloths in the undergrowth.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1969 |
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18
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'55? East Coast Ferry. 154 x 115 mm. Showing a pontoon ferry towed by a motor launch at the bank of a river on the east coast, with a bulldozer waiting on the ramp to embark.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
circa 1955 |
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19
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[Lady Templer Hospital, ? Kuala Lumpur, ? 1950-1952]. 205 x 153 mm. An aerial view showing the main hospital, nurses quarters and administrative buildings.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1952 |
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20
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Frasers Hill [Pahang, 1950s]. 156 x 102 mm. Showing the Government Dairy, shops, bungalows and part of the golf course at Frasers Hill.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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21
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[Golf Course at Frasers Hill, 1950s]. 153 x 103 mm. As captioned.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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22
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North Kedah, Island of Langkawi [? 1950s]. 205 x 155 mm. A view from the shore of the mainland looking towards the heavily wooded, hilly island.
Creator: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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23
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[Street scene, ? Taiping, 1950s]. 154 x 113 mm. View looking along a commercial street lined with Chinese shops, with an avenue of trees running along the centre of the road. Location unidentified, possibly Taiping.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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24
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[Fishing village, 1950s]. 153 x 115 mm. A view looking along a river with moored fishing boats and houses on stilts at the waters edge. Location unidentified.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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25
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Street scene, Kota Bharu, Kelantan [1950s]. 202 x 154 mm. View looking along a street lined with commercial premises.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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26
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[Entrance to unidentified building, 1950s]. 153 x 112 mm. Showing an entrance gateway to a fort or other substantial building, flanked by two towers. Location unidentified.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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27
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[Muslim Cemetery, 1950s]. 154 x 113 mm. Showing a building in Islamic style, with graves in the foreground. Location unidentified.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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28
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Water brought by rail to Tawau, Sabah [? 1950s]. 203 x 156 mm. Showing villagers at Tawau drawing water from a large barrel which has arrived from the hills on a narrow gauge railway.
Creator: Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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29
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Across the Peninsula a new Highway to Prosperity [1970s]. 199 x 106 mm. Photographic copy of a map showing the route of the proposed East-West Highway Penang to Kota Bharu.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
1970–1979 |
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30
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[Fishing boat, Kelantan, 1950s]. 80 x 129 mm. Head-on view showing the decorated prow of a fishing boat.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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31
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[Malayan fishing boat returning, ? Kedah, ? 1950s]. 133 x 85 mm. Showing two fishermen in a small, square-rigged boat, returning to shore after a nights work.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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32
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[Kelantan fishermen returning, ? 1950s]. 157 x 104 mm. Showing a group of fishermen bring their boat in to shore.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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33
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Malaya fishing village [? 1950s]. 206 x 153 mm. Showing women waiting on the beach while a catch of fish is unloaded and weighed. A typed caption on the reverse reads: 'The womenfolk wait while the fish are weighed and dumped on the sand'.
Creator: Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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34
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Malaya Fishing Village [? 1950s]. 206 x 153 mm. Showing two women gutting a pile of fish in a Malayan fishing village. A typed caption on the reverse reads: 'Operation chekek (strangle) - experienced female fingers gut the fish at more than 100 a minute'.
Creator: Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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35
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Malaya Fishing Village [? 1950s]. 152 x 105 mm. Showing two workers spreading out piles of salted fish to crispen in the sun. A caption on the reverse reads: 'Youngsters rake the salted fish thinly to crisp in the sun'.
Creator: Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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36
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P------- of fish ponds - post WW2 [i.e. World War II]. 152 x 105 mm. First part of caption illegible. Showing man-made ponds, with a Malay standing in the background with a net.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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37
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MALAYSIA Magazine - Padi fields [1950s]. 243 x 188 mm. General view looking across padi fields, with a figure standing in the foreground to indicate the height of the rice.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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38
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['Scarecrow', padi fields, 1950s]. 189 x 243 mm. Showing a Malay in a padi field holding a length of bamboo, to the upper end of which is tied a number of tin cans.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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39
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[? Examining soil sample, 1950s]. 243 x 188 mm. Showing a young Malay, presumably an agriculturalist, examining a large sod of earth in which a root is embedded.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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40
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[Farm scene, 1950s]. 202 x 152 mm. View looking towards a long atap roofed barn (? animal pens) with a large pool in the foreground.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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41
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Harvesting pineapples, 1948. 203 x 153 mm. Showing a Chinese girl piling harvested pineapples in a field.
Creator: Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1948 |
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42
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Chinese girl with pineapples, Johore [i.e. Johor Baharu], 1948. 208 x 152 mm. Showing a young Chinese girl seated amongst a pile of recently harvested pineapples.
Creator: Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1948 |
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43
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Chinese family taking their meal, 1948. 154 x 162 mm. Showing a Chinese couple taking their midday meal, with a neighbour seated beside them looking after their baby.
Creator: Central Office of Information. |
1948 |
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44
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[Aboriginal women, Southern Malaya, ? 1950s]. 153 x 202 mm. Showing two aboriginal women sharing a sunshade made from a piece of cloth.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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45
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Malaya. Aboriginal huntsman with blowpipe [? 1960s]. 157 x 188 mm. Showing a hunter standing in a jungle clearing with his blowpipe raised to his lips.
Creator: Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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46
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Aboriginal house in deep jungle, western Malaya, 1950s. 203 x 156 mm. Showing an atap roofed house with walls plaited from palm leaves and raised on stilts.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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47
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[Aboriginal house in deep jungle in western Malaya, 1950s]. 155 x 115 mm.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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48
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[Aboriginal family, Perak, 1950s]. 157 x 104 mm. Showing an aboriginal family in a rough atap hut in the Perak jungle.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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49
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Aboriginal family, Perak, 1950s. 157 x 104 mm.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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50
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Aboriginal headman and wives, Pahang [? 1950s]. 120 x 116 mm. Showing the headman with a wife standing on either side of him.
Creator: Miller, Harry.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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51
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Aboriginal headman, Pahang [? 1950s]. 88 x 136 mm. Half length portrait of the man seen in the preceding print.
Creator: Miller, Harry.
Good condition.. |
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52
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Aboriginal headman, Pahang [? 1950s]. 88 x 136 mm.
Creator: Miller, Harry.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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53
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Aboriginal man and Malays [? 1950s]. 52 x 110 mm. Showing an elderly man surrounded by Malays who appear to be supporting him. The cocasion and its significance have not been identified.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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54
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Aborigines unloading purchases made in a nearby town, central Pahang [? 1950s]. 181 x 155 mm. Showing an aboriginal group unloading purchases, including a gramophone, mats, mattress and lino, from a boat.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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55
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Aborigines unloading purchases made in a nearby town, central Pahang [? 1950s]. 158 x 177 mm. Showing the group from the preceding print, with their purchases piled on the river bank.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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56
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Aborigines unloading purchases made in a nearby town, central Pahang [? 1950s]. 202 x 157 mm.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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57
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Aboriginal girl [? 1950s]. 88 x 142 mm. Three quarter length portrait of a young aboriginal girl, location unknown.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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58
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Malay girl reaping rice [? 1950s]. 82 x 129 mm. Three quarter length portrait of a Malay girl standing in padi field, holding a handful of rice stalks.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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59
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Malay girl [? 1950s]. 80 x 129 mm. Head and shoulders portrait of a grinning Malay girl.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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60
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Malay woman [? 1950s]. 79 x 128 mm. Half length portrait of a Malay woman on a boat.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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61
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Turtle, Kuala Trengganu [i.e Terengganu] [? 1950s]. 128 x 79 mm. Showing a turtle on the beach near Kuala Trengganu, on its way back to the sea after egg-laying.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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62
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[Roadside mangosteen seller, ? 1950s]. 158 x 107 mm. Showing a Malay girl standing beside rows of mangosteens hanging from wooden frames at the roadside.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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63
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[Aborigines returning home, ? Pahang, ? 1950s]. 122 x 147 mm. Showing an aboriginal family climbing the ladder to their raised house, with purchases (frying pan, mattress, kettle, mats) made in a nearby town.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.. |
1950–1959 |
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64
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[Aborigines returning home, ? Pahang, ? 1950s]. 112 x 158 mm.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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65
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[Aborigines returning home, ? Pahang, ? 1950s]. 183 x 141 mm. Showing a group of men returning home along a riverside road.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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66
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[Aboriginal boy, ? 1950s]. 104 x 152 mm. Half length portrait of a boy holding a small jungle animal.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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67
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[Aboriginal mother and children, ? 1950s]. 155 x 204 mm. Showing an aboriginal woman with a powdered face squatting at the door of her home with two children.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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68
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[Group of aboriginal women, ? 1950s]. 156 x 110 mm. Showing a group of aboriginal women with painted faces in a village on the edge of the jungle.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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69
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[Young aboriginal man, ? 1950s]. 95 x 139 mm. Head and shoulders portrait of a smiling young man.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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70
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[Aborigines beside Golok River, ? 1950s]. 155 x 113 mm. Showing an aboriginal man and child standing beside a fish trap on the bank of the Golok River which forms the boundary between Kelantan and Thailand.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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71
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[Chinese and Malay central Malaya, ? 1950s]. 278 x 203 mm. Two pictures taped together, one showing a pipe smoking Chinese man seated in a doorway, the other an elderly Malay whose white cap indicates that he has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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72
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[Aboriginal girl, Pahang, ? 1950s]. 150 x 203 mm. Three quarter length portrait of an aboriginal girl wearing necklaces and bracelets.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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73
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[Cycle-rickshaw, Kota Baharu, Kelantan, ? 1950s]. 209 x 256 mm. Showing two Malay women being driven home from market in a cycle-rickshaw.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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74
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All smiles by Sisters-in-Law. 151 x 113 mm. Showing three Malays and a Chinese woman posing for the photographer in the street, probably in Kuala Lumpur.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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75
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[Girl from east coast of Malaya, ? 1950s]. 81 x 154 mm. Full length portrait of a Malay girl standing on a sandy beach.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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76
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[Chinese girl in full costume, ? 1950s]. 59 x 154 mm. Full length portrait of a Chinese girl wearing a richly brocaded skirt and jacket.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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77
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Durian [1960s]. 159 x 108 mm. Showing a group of Chinese traders posed beside a pile of durian fruits.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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78
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[Malay fishing boat and crew, east coast, ? 1960s]. 204 x 154 mm. Showing a group of Malay fishermen and their wives gathered round their vessel.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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79
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Moslem wedding ceremony, Malaya [1950s]. 206 x 153 mm. Showing the bride and groom retiring, followed by attendant, after the completion of the transaction of paying for the bride.
Creator: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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80
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[Indian ceremony in Malaya, ? 1960s]. 140 x 206 mm. Showing attendants carrying two richly costumed children during an unidentified ceremony.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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81
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Malay girl wearing a mat [? 1950s]. 110 x 157 mm. As captioned.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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82
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Making batik cloth, Kota Bahru [i.e. Kota Baharu], Kelantan, 1964. 155 x 188 mm. Showing cotton cloth being printed with metal blocks dipped in dye.
Creator: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1964 |
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83
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Malaysian handicrafts [1960s]. 204 x 153 mm. Studio photograph of a display of Malaysian products, including decorative dish covers, pewterware, silverware, silk brocade and batik cloth.
Creator: Malaya Department of Tourism.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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84
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Kelantan silversmith [1950s]. 204 x 153 mm. Showing a Malay craftsman inspecting some of his work.
Creator: Malaya House Information Department.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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85
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Woman machining Selangor pewterware [1960s]. 205 x 158 mm. As captioned.
Creator: Selangor Pewter Co.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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86
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Pewtersmith at work [1960s]. 205 x 158 mm. Showing a female worker hammering decorative patterns onto a pewter water pitcher.
Creator: Selanger Pewter Co.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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87
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Girl embroidering silk, Alor Star [i.e. Alor Setar] Arts and Crafts School [1960s]. 153 x 207 mm. As captioned.
Creator: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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88
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Preparing silk for wearing, Penambang, near Kota Bahru [i.e. Kota Baharu], 1964. 154 x 190 mm. Showing a Malay girl attaching silk thread to the bobbins of a loom.
Creator: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1964 |
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89
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Ships prow in the form of the head of a mythological animal, Kelantan [1950s]. 136 x 179 mm. As captioned.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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90
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Arabic coins from Malaya. 152 x 97 mm. Showing two unidentified hexagonal coins with Arabic script.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
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91
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Arabic coin from Malaya. 136 x 107 mm. Showing a coin similar to those seen in the preceding print.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
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92
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Arabic coin from Malaya. 136 x 107 mm. Showing a circular coin with decorations in the form of a flower.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
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93
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Sultan Sir Abdul Aziz of Perak at a function in Kuala Kangsar [? Late 1940s]. 111 x 153 mm. Showing Sir Abdul Aziz AlMuktassim BILLAH SHAH (1887-1948), Sultan of Perak 1938-1948, seated beside his wife at an unidentified outdoor function at Kuala Kangsar.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1940–1949 |
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94
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Sultan of Selangor at parade in Kuala Lumpur [early 1950s]. 203 x 154 mm. Showing Sir Hisamuddin Alam Shah ibni AlMarhum Sultan Alaibin SULEIMAN SHAH (d 1960), Sultan of Selangor 1938-1960, standing on a platform with the British Resident Richard John Fronde [i.e. Froude] CURTIS. Sultan Hisamuddin was elected Yang di-Pertuan Agong in 1960, but died before taking up his post.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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95
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Regalia bearers of the Sultan of Selangor [1950s]. 103 x 114 mm. Full length portrait of the four regalia bearers who accompany the Sultan on ceremonial occasions.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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96
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Declaration of Malayan Independence, Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, August 31, 1957. 203 x 155 mm. Showing the Duke of Gloucester, as representative of the Queen, making a speech at the Independence ceremony. Behind him on the platform are seated: Tuanku Syed PUTRA (1920-) Raja of Perlis and Yang di-Pertuan Agong 1960-1965; Sir Donald MacGILLIVRAY, last High Commissioner for the Federation of Malaya; Tuanku Abdul RAHMAN (1895-1960), Yang di-Pertuan Besar of the Negri [i.e. Negeri] and first Yang di-Petuan Agong of Independent Malaya; Tuanku Abdul Rahman PUTRA (1903-), first Prime Minister of Malaya; Sir Abu BAKAR (1904-1975), Sultan of Pahang 1932-1975; and Tuanku BODLISHAH [i.e. Badlishah] (1894-1958), Sultan of Kedah 1943-1958.
Creator: Federation of Malaya Information Services.
Good condition.. |
31 Aug. 1957 |
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97
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Declaration of Malayan Independence, Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, August 31, 1957. 203 x 155 mm. Similar to preceding print but showing Tuanku Abdul Rahman Putra receiving the Constitutional Instruments from the Duke of Gloucester.
Creator: Federation of Malaya Information Services.
Good condition, apart from slight yellow staining.. |
31 Aug. 1957 |
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98
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Installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur, September 2, 1957. 154 x 202 mm. Showing Tuanku Abdul Rahman kissing the Keris Kerajaan (Sword of State) during the ceremony installing him as Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Independent Malaya. The elected Kingship of of Malaya was the result of proposals of the Reid Constitutional Commission of 1956 which covered provisions for a head of state to be elected from amongst the rulers of the various states, and who would hold office for five years. Tuanku Abdul Rahman served only three years of his term of office before his death in 1960.
Creator: Federation of Malaya Information Services.
Good condition, part from slight yellow staining.. |
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99
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Tuanku Syed Putra ibni Al-Marhum Syed Hassan Jamalullai [circa 1960]. 152 x 204 mm. Showing Tuanku Syed Putra emerging from a motor car wearing uniform of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Born in 1920, he became Raja of Perlis in 1945 and served as Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 1960-1965.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
circa 1960 |
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100
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Inauguration of the Federal Court of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, October 1, 1963. 154 x 202 mm. Showing the Lord President, Dato' Sir James Thomson (1902-1983), preceded by the mace bearer, inspecting the Guard of Honour at the inauguration of the Federal Court.
Creator: Malaysian Information Service.
Good condition.. |
1 Oct. 1963 |
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101
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Chief Justice of the Malaysian High Court awaiting the arrival of Lord President during inauguration of Federal Court, Kuala Lumpur, October 1, 1963. 203 x 153 mm. Showing Mr Justice Wee Chong JIN (Chief Justice of Singapore), Mr (later Sir) Justice Campbell WYLIE (Chief Justice of Borneo), and Mr Justice Syed Sheh BARAKBAH (Chief Justice of Malaya) awaiting the arrival of Sir James Thompson.
Creator: Malaysian Information Service.
Good condition.. |
1 Oct. 1963 |
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102
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Dato' S.M. Yong delivering address at inuguration of Federal Court, Kuala Lumpur, October 1 1963. 203 x 155 mm. Showing S.M. Yong, Chairman of the Malaysian Bar Council, making a speech at the inauguration. To his right is seated Cecil Majella Sheridan, Attorney General of Malaysia.
Creator: Malaysian Information Service.
Good condition.. |
1 Oct. 1963–1 Oct 1963 |
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103
|
President Nasser visiting Malaya, 1960s. 154 x 104 mm. Showing President Nasser of Egypt shaking hands with Mohamed Khir Johari, M.P. for Kedah Tengah.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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104
|
Obeisance ceremony at Istang [i.e. Istana ?] of the Sultan of Selangor [1960s]. 154 x 104 mm. Showing the Sultan of Selangor Tuanku Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah receiving a gift presented to him in a traditional obeisance ceremony.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
105
|
Peter Lai [? 1960s]. 100 x 80 mm. Head and shoulders portrait of Peter Lai, since 1977 Executive Director of the International Tin Council.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
106
|
[? Independence Day ceremony, ? 1960s]. 206 x 153 mm. Showing a military review taking place, probably in the Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur on the anniversary of Malayas Independence.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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107
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Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Saadul Khairi Waddin of Brunei [1960s]. 200 x 152 mm. Showing Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin (1916-) walking past a Guard of Honour. He was Sultan of Brunei from 1950-1967, when he abdicated in favour of his son.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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108
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ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, December 1969. 106 x 153 mm. Showing ministers gathered in the conference room being addressed by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Rahman Putra. Beside him is seated Tun Abdul Razak who succeeded him as Premier the following year.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
Dec. 1969 |
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109
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ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, December 1969. 206 x 152 mm. Showing delegates from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand signing a document. Tun Abdul Razak is seated at the centre of the group.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
Dec. 1969 |
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110
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Soldier of the Gurkha Parachute Company abseiling from a tree [1960s]. 154 x 207 mm. As captioned.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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111
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Soldiers of the Gurkha Independent Parachute Company preparing to make a jump [1960s]. 164 x 206 mm. View looking along the interior of the aeroplane, showing soldiers checking equipment before making a jump over west Malaysia.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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112
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Gurkha Independent Parachute Company making a drop in west Malaysia [1960s]. 154 x 204 mm. A view from the aeroplane looking down on the parachutist.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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113
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Gurkha River Patrol in Borneo [1960s]. 205 x 155 mm. Showing Gurkhas on patrol in an assault craft.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
114
|
Gurkhas carrying out a river crossing in Borneo, [1960s]. 156 x 205 mm. Showing a group of Gurkhas swimming across a river with their equipment.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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115
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Gurkhas on jungle patrol in Borneo [1960s]. 157 x 204 mm. Showing Gurkhas crossing a rough bamboo bridge at the edge of a jungle clearing.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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116
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Gurkha signaller in a forward position in Borneo [1960s]. 207 x 154 mm. Showing a Gurkha signaller seated in front of radio equipment.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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117
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Gurkhas awaiting airlift, Borneo [1960s]. 206 x 152 mm. Showing a group of Gurkhas waiting beside a jungle airstrip, with helicopters refuelling at the right.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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118
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Helicopter landing, Sarawak [1960s]. 155 x 204 mm. Showing a helicopter about to touch down on a jungle landing pad, with a Gurkha soldier on guard in the foreground.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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119
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Lance Corporal Rambahdur [sic] Limbu, V.C. [1965]. 155 x 204 mm. Half length portrait of Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu standing in front of his battalion on the announcement of the award of the Victoria Cross.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1965 |
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120
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Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu V.C. with his baby daughter [1965]. 153 x 205 mm. Showing Lance Corporal Limbu kissing his baby daughter.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
1965 |
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121
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Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu V.C. on patrol [circa 1965]. 205 x 155 mm. Showing Lance Corporal Limbu standing waist-deep in water while on jungle patrol on his return from London after receiving the Victoria Cross.
Creator: British Army P.R. Services.
Good condition.. |
circa 1965 |
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122
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Catholic Mission, Kanowit, Rajang River, central Sarawak [1950s]. 205 x 153 mm. Showing the mission buildings and wooden church, with jungle in the background.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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123
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Sarawak Museum, Kuching, 1960s. 156 x 105 mm. General view of front façade.
Creator: Federal Department of Information (Sarawak).
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
124
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State Secretariat Building, Kuching, Sarawak, 1960s. 108 x 157 mm. General view of the multi-storied modern Secretariat building.
Creator: Federal Department of Information (Sarawak).
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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125
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Chinese temple, Kuching, Sarawak, 1960s. 146 x 105 mm. General view of the front of the temple.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
126
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Land Dyak longhouse, Kampong Pichin, Sarawak, 1960s. 158 x 107 mm. View looking along the extended, atap roofed house.
Creator: Federal Department of Information (Sarawak).
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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127
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Iban longhouse on Julan River, Sarawak, 1960s. 154 x 106 mm. View of the atap roofed longhouse from the river.
Creator: Federal Department of Information (Sarawak).
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
128
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[Beach scene, Sarawak, 1960s]. 158 x 109 mm. A view from the sea looking towards a sandy beach with a jungle covered mountain in the background. Exact location unidentified.
Creator: Federal Department of Information (Sarawak).
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
129
|
[Beach scene, Sarawak, 1960s]. 158 x 108 mm. View looking along the beach towards a kampong situated among palm trees on the waters edge.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
130
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Malaysia Day celebrations at Sibu, Sarawak [1960s]. 154 x 105 mm. Showing the Chief Minister taking the salute at a march past.
Creator: Federal Department of Information (Sarawak).
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
131
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Malaysia Day Rally at Central Padang, Kuching, Sarawak, 1968. 154 x 104 mm. View looking down on the parade.
Creator: Federal Department of Information (Sarawak).
Good condition.. |
1968 |
|
132
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Malaysia Day celebrations at Kuching. 154 x 104 mm. A view looking down on the Padang with figrues spelling out the word Merdaka (independence) across the stadium.
Creator: Federal Department of Information (Sarawak).
Good condition.. |
1968 |
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133
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Chinese actor, Sarawak [circa 1960]. 153 x 102 mm. Head and shoulders portrait of a masked Chinese actor.
Creator: Sarawak Information Service.
Good condition.. |
circa 1960 |
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134
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Tattoo making in the Baram, Sarawak [circa 1960]. 140 x 110 mm. Showing a young girl having her feet tattooed, with other children looking on.
Creator: Sarawak Information Service.
Good condition.. |
circa 1960 |
|
135
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Administrative officer marking census in Iban longhouse, Sarawak [circa 1960]. 159 x 110 mm. As captioned.
Creator: Sarawak Information Service.
Good condition.. |
circa 1960 |
|
136
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[Dyaks watching (?) cricket match, Sarawak, (?) 1960s]. 134 x 93 mm. Showing three Dyak men standing at the edge of a sports ground watching an event taking place outside the print.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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137
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Dresser treating nomadic Penan child in the Ulu Baram, Sarawak [circa 1960]. 133 x 104 mm. Showing a medical orderly administering the injection.
Creator: Sarawak Information Service.
Good condition.. |
circa 1960 |
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138
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Sea Dyak tattooing [? 1950s]. 152 x 192 mm. Showing a Dyak man applying tattoos to a fellow member of his tribe.
Creator: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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139
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Kanowit women weaving rattan baskets, Rajang River area, Sarawak, [? 1950s]. 205 x 153 mm. As captioned.
Creator: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Central Office of Information.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
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140
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Johore Causeway, Singapore, post World War II. 154 x 113 mm. A view looking over the town of woodlands on Singapore Island towards the Johore Straits and mainland, with a train crossing the repaired causeway.
Creator: Malayan Department of Information.
Good condition.. |
|
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141
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[Singapore waterfront, 1956]. 208 x 158 mm. A view looking along the waterfront and across the city, with the Singapore River in the left background.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
1956 |
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142
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Singapore, waterway scene in city centre [? 1960s]. 190 x 243 mm. Showing lighters loaded with cargo on the river in the foreground, with the Boat Quay beyond.
Creator: BOAC.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
143
|
[Boat Quay, Singapore, 1950s]. 204 x 156 mm. A view looking along the waterside steps of the Boat Quay, with twakoys moored at the right.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
|
144
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Aerial view of Singapore River [? 1960s]. 139 x 193 mm. A view looking down onto the Boat Quay, crowded with moored junks.
Creator: BOAC.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
145
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Unloading earthenware pots, Kallang Basin, Singapore [? 1960s]. 191 x 138 mm. Showing moored boats, with pots stacked in the compound in the foreground.
Creator: BOAC.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
146
|
Singapore River, 1950s. 239 x 190 mm. A view looking up the Singapore River towards the Elgin Bridge and Fort Canning.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
|
147
|
Singapore River at low tide, 1950s. 256 x 209 mm. A view looking along the Singapore River towards the Anderson Bridge, with boats beached on the river bed in the foreground.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
|
148
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The Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore [? 1960s]. 139 x 194 mm. A view from a building on the far side of the river looking across towards the Victoria Memorial Hall and the War Memorial obelisk, with the river and part of the Anderson Bridge in the foreground.
Creator: BOAC.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
149
|
Model of Malaysian Singapore Airways building [? 1950s]. 205 x 161 mm. Showing the architects (Malayan Architects Co. Partnership, Singapore) scale model of the proposed buildings.
Creator: David Photo Co.
Good condition.. |
1950–1959 |
|
150
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Aerial view of southern tip of Singapore [circa 1967]. 139 x 90 mm. As captioned.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
circa 1967 |
|
151
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Lower reaches of Singapore River [circa 1967]. 140 x 90 mm. A view looking down river, with barges moored at the Boat Quay in the foreground.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
circa 1967 |
|
152
|
Mountbatten Road, Singapore, 1967. 143 x 89 mm. Showing traffic on the newly widenend Mountbatten Road.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
1967 |
|
153
|
Raffles Place, Singapore, [circa 1967]. 91 x 139 mm. View looking along the length of Raffles Place, with the public gardens in the centre of the square (beneath which is an underground car-park).
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
circa 1967 |
|
154
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St Andrews Cathedral, Singapore, [circa 1967]. 138 x 90 mm. General view of St Andrews Cathedral (partially obscured by trees) from the Padang.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
circa 1967 |
|
155
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Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall, Singapore [circa 1967]. 89 x 142 mm. General view of main façade.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
circa 1967 |
|
156
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Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall, Singapore [circa 1967]. 89 x 142 mm.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
circa 1967 |
|
157
|
T.V. assembly plant, Singapore [circa 1967]. 90 x 139 mm. View looking along a row of female assemblers in a television.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
circa 1967 |
|
158
|
[Unidentified group, Singapore, 1968]. 157 x 104 mm. Showing an Indian and two Chinese men in conversation at an unidentified function.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
1968 |
|
159
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Visit of President Kaunda of Zambia to Singapore. 203 x 146 mm. Showing President Kaunda inspecting a guard of honour during a visit to the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute at Pasir Laba on January 17. Year unknown.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
|
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160
|
Lee Kwan Yew in conference, 1971. 141 x 186 mm. Showing Lee Kwan Yew presiding over preparatory talks up to postures to be taken by Singapore at the forthcoming Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
1971 |
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161
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Edward Heath in Singapore. 153 x 104 mm. Showing Edward Heath talking to Lee Kwan Yew during a visit to Singapore.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
|
|
162
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Lee Kwan Yew being awarded an honour. 200 x 191 mm. Showing an unidentified figure arranging an order around the neck of Prime Minister Lee Kwan Yew.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
|
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163
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Officials of Singapore Cold Storage [? Company]. 117 x 191 mm. Group portrait of company officials.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
|
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164
|
Visit of Sir Keith Jacka Holyoake to Singapore, 1969. 143 x 90 mm. Showing Sir Keith Holyoake, Prime Minister of New Zealand 1960-1972, talking with Lee Kwan Yew during a visit to Singapore.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
1969 |
|
165
|
Closing ceremony of Mass Media Conference, Victoria Theatre, Singapore, March 7, 1969. 139 x 90 mm. A view looking over the audience toward the speaker on the platform.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
7 Mar. 1969 |
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166
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Visit of Princess Alexandra and the Hon. Angus Ogilvy to Singapore, August 1969. 138 x 89 mm. Showing Princess Alexandra receiving a present from an unidentified woman.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
Aug. 1969 |
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167
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Visit of Princess Alexandra and the Hon. Angus Ogilvy to Singapore, August 1969. 139 x 89 mm. Showing Princess Alexandra and the Hon. Angus Ogilvy talking to Mr Lee Kwan Yew and his wife Kaw Geok Choo at a reception.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
Aug. 1969 |
|
168
|
Visit of Princess Alexandra and the Hon. Angus Ogilvy to Singapore, August 1969. 139 x 89 mm. Showing Princess Alexandra and Lee Kwan Yew seated with other guests in a Chinese restaurant.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
Aug. 1969 |
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169
|
Visit of Spiro Agnew to Singapore, January 1970. 143 x 89 mm. Showing Vice-President Spiro Agnew in conversation with Lee Kwan Yew.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
Aug. 1969 |
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170
|
Visit of Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko to Singapore, February 26 1970. 138 x 89 mm. Showing Crown Prince Akihito of Japan with his wife Princess Michiko Shoda in conversation with Lee Kwan Yew and his wife Kaw Geok Choo.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
26 Feb. 1926 |
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171
|
Visit of Sir Alec Douglas-Home to Singapore, March 9 1970. 139 x 89 mm. Showing Sir Alec and Lady Douglas-Home being entertained to lunch by Mr Lee Kwan Yew and his wife Kaw Geok Choo during a one-day visit to Singapore.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
9 Mar. 1970 |
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172
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Commonwealth Seminar on changing patterns in the organisation and conduct of foreign policy, Singapore March 9-14 1970. 139 x 89 mm. Showing the delegates seated in the conference room.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
Mar. 1970 |
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173
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Visit of Pierre Trudeau to Singapore May 22 1970. 138 x 89 mm. Showing Pierre Trudeau in conversation with Lee Kwan Yew during a one-day visit to Singapore.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
22 May 1970 |
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174
|
New policewomens uniform, Singapore, 1969. 160 x 207 mm. Showing two Singapore policewomen modelling the new uniforms.
Creator: Straits Times.
Good condition.. |
1969 |
|
175
|
Brush vendor, Singapore [? 1960s]. 194 x 141 mm. Showing a brush vendor with his wares at the side of the road.
Creator: BOAC.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
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176
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Singapore children [? 1960s]. 194 x 139 mm. Showing a girl and a boy seated at a roadside.
Creator: BOAC.
Good condition.. |
1960–1969 |
|
177
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National Day March-Past, Singapore, 1969. 292 x 212 mm. Showing schoolboys bearing banners marching along the streets of Singapore.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
1969 |
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178
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Dragon dance, National Day, Singapore [? 1969]. 292 x 180 mm. Showing a dragon dance in progress on the Padang in Singapore on National Day.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
1969 |
|
179
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Lion dance, National Day, Singapore, 1969. 292 x 195 mm. Showing dancers costumed as lions in the National Day Parade.
Creator: Singapore. Ministry of Culture.
Good condition.. |
1969 |
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