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This is the script of a drama by Soper, set in Changi Prisoner of War Camp, based upon his experiences. It is inspired by the Selarang Barracks Incident (20 sheets).

Scope and Contents From the Fonds: From 1952 to 1967 the Secretary of the Association was Hugh Bryson. He organised the accumulation of two important collections of historical material through the BAM. In 1960, in cooperation with the Royal Commonwealth Society, Bryson initiated the gathering of original documents - memoranda, diaries, correspondence - and the writing of special reminiscences by those with first hand experience of the geographic area covered by the Association. Subjects of particular significance include...

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Three coastal views and a view of the port.

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Showing a junk in Singapore harbour, with the waterfront in the background.

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These files include annual reports, accompanied in some cases by explanatory letters, reports of annual general meetings, statements of accounts and other papers.

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This is a memoir by Ridgway describing service conditions during his posting to Singapore with the Royal Army Service Corps (17 sheets). It includes a photo from Nov. 1926 identifying R.A.S.C. personnel.

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148 x 117 mm. The caption on the reverse reads 'Standard I being taught handicraft by Miss Helen Tan and Miss Jessie Tan'.

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An article written by Binnie for the 'Singapore Free Press', 15 Mar. 1932, and a letter to Hugh Bryson relating her experiences of Singapore.

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This is an account of events in Singapore from 8 Dec. 1941 until its surrender, based upon notes originally recorded in Ross's diary. It was written in June 1942 aboard a Dutch cargo vessel travelling to New York (138 pages).

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Glass negatives of the Singapore Botanic Gardens (plus one film negative), Government House and Singapore Harbour. There is an empty envelope marked 'The rain-tree in the paddock, Govt. House, Singapore.'

Scope and Contents 271 x 207 mm. View looking NE from Mount Palmer along the waterfront of Telok Ayer towards the centre of the town, with shipping anchored in the roadstead to the right. Johnston's Pier (see BAM 10/39) can be just made out in the distance. The photograph is particularly interesting in that it shows land reclamation work in progress at Talok Ayer in the foreground. This reclamation was approved by the Secretary of State in 1879 and the work completed eight years later. Photographer unknown,...

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Glass negatives of the Singapore Botanic Gardens (plus one film negative), Government House and Singapore Harbour. There is an empty envelope marked 'The rain-tree in the paddock, Govt. House, Singapore.'

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Glass negatives of the Singapore Botanic Gardens (plus one film negative), Government House and Singapore Harbour. There is an empty envelope marked 'The rain-tree in the paddock, Govt. House, Singapore.'

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116 x 123 mm. Showing a row of four storey apartment block at Perls Hill, with a water supply pipeline in the foreground. The caption on the reverse reads '(see Feature Set Intro. No. 1064). New housing estates demand essential services. This 30-inch pipeline is the main water supply carrying water from Johore to a new housing estate at Perls Hill'.

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The caption continues 'Strict health regulations ensure that food sold in hawker centres like this are hygienic and wholesome'.

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239 x 190 mm. A view looking up the Singapore River towards the Elgin Bridge and Fort Canning.

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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.

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300 x 100 mm. panoramic view of Singapore in the 1920s by F. Hill-Cottingham.

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300 x 100 mm. panoramic view of Singapore in the 1920s by F. Hill-Cottingham. Backing Y30311B/1.

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Film negatives of Corner on a small boat.

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152 x 116 mm. View of the exterior of the school, with girls playing rounders in the foreground.

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This section contains correspondence, notes and newspaper articles discussing issues raised in Ivan Simson’s book 'Singapore: too little, too late; some aspects of the Malayan disaster in 1942' (London, 1970).

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Material discussing issues raised in Ivan Simson’s book 'Singapore: too little, too late; some aspects of the Malayan disaster in 1942' (London, 1970).

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208 x 158 mm. A view looking along the waterfront and across the city, with the Singapore River in the left background.

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190 x 243 mm. Showing lighters loaded with cargo on the river in the foreground, with the Boat Quay beyond.