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Thursday, 27 June 2013
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Postcard: Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through postcard (9)
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Chulia Street, Penang (c. 1900s)
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11cm x 15cm
Description:
A street scene taken near the junction of Chulia and Pitt Streets. The men working in the centre of the picture were convict labourers from India. In the 19th century, the Colonial Government designated Penang and Singapore as penal colonies, where those who committed serious offences served their sentences as forced labour to construct public buildings, build roads and perform other maintenance works.
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11cm x 15cm
Description:
A street scene taken near the junction of Chulia and Pitt Streets. The men working in the centre of the picture were convict labourers from India. In the 19th century, the Colonial Government designated Penang and Singapore as penal colonies, where those who committed serious offences served their sentences as forced labour to construct public buildings, build roads and perform other maintenance works.
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Postcard: Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through postcard (8)
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Northam Road, Penang 1913
Size:
11cm x 15cm
Description:
A view of Northam Road. Described as the 'prettiest' road in Georgetown with its tropical trees on both sides of the road. It is also the beginning of villadoms where large mansions with spacious grounds are found here. The Penang Club and Runnymede Hotel are situated along this road.
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11cm x 15cm
Description:
A view of Northam Road. Described as the 'prettiest' road in Georgetown with its tropical trees on both sides of the road. It is also the beginning of villadoms where large mansions with spacious grounds are found here. The Penang Club and Runnymede Hotel are situated along this road.
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Postcard: Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through postcard (7)
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Christina (Russia -MY149170)
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Malay House at Tanjong Katong, Singapore
Size:
11cm x 15cm
Description:
This timber house illustrates the traditional Malay house in a village with compound. Coconut trees were the common tropical trees grown by villagers around their compound. Milk extracted from the fruits is used as an ingredient in Malay cooking.
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Postcard: Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through postcard (6)
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Nazreen, when he was still in France
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Government Office, Penang 1900-1905
Size:
11cm x 15cm
Description:
The original building of the Government Office in Penang was completed in 1889 and housed the Resident Councellor's Office, the Audit Office, the Public Works Department and the marine Department including the Harbour Master's Office.
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11cm x 15cm
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The original building of the Government Office in Penang was completed in 1889 and housed the Resident Councellor's Office, the Audit Office, the Public Works Department and the marine Department including the Harbour Master's Office.
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Postcard: Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through postcard (5)
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Kara-Anja (South Africa- via Postcrossing -MY482748)
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Vignette Card
Size:
11cm x 15cm
Description:
This vignette card consists of panoramic view of Penang, the Beach Street, the Post Office Building and the Penang Pier.
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11cm x 15cm
Description:
This vignette card consists of panoramic view of Penang, the Beach Street, the Post Office Building and the Penang Pier.
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