The Birch Memorial, Pasir Salak, Perak River, 1921, 1921
Scope and Contents
80 x 136 mm. Showing the granite obelisk raised in memory of James Wheeler Woodford Birch, first British Resident in Perak, who was murdered in 1875. The inscription, not legible here, reads: 'Here at the fort of Datok Maharaja Lela the Honourable J.W. Birch, First British Resident of Perak, was killed in the performance of his duty on 2nd November 1875'.
Dates
- Creation: 1921
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Photographer unknown.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
PJ.
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2002-05-10 11:48:39+00:00
Repository Details
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