This a biography of Corner written by his son John K. Corner.

(image missing). The first question mark is Corner's own.

277 x 228 mm. Showing an unidentified figure making a speech, with Clemenceau (back to camera) and Sir Laurence Guillemard seated at the left and crowds of spectators at the right. In the background a notice points out the path of Clemenceau Avenue which runs between Orchard and Havelock Roads in the west of the city.

277 x 228 mm.

A series of photographs of Nanyang University, founded as a college for Chinese-medium instruction and given University status in 1968. The University amalgamated with the University of Singapore in 1980 to create the National University of Singapore.

A series of coloured cards of Nanyang University, founded as a college for Chinese-medium instruction and given University status in 1968. The University amalgamated with the University of Singapore in 1980 to create the National University of Singapore.

292 x 212 mm. Showing schoolboys bearing banners marching along the streets of Singapore.

Skirts crimson, orange, green, and other bright colours, but not any ochre yellow or pure blue. Mostly Malays, but some Javanese. [In the playground, similar to 4168 with trees and buildings in the background].

143 x 102 mm. General view of Keppel Harbour.

160 x 207 mm. Showing two Singapore policewomen modelling the new uniforms.

A series of photographs showing various occupations in Singapore.

Because of its economic sophistication, Singaporeans are engaged in a variety of occupations. The emphasis now is on high-technology, precision and computer skills.

117 x 191 mm. Group portrait of company officials.

146 x 97 mm. Showing three figures leaning against a fence at the polo ground. The nearest figure appears to be the Prince of Wales, in which case the date would be 1922 rather than 1921.

81 x 55 mm. Showing part of the buildings seen in the preceding print.

Singapore is a sophisticated communications centre with links to almost all parts of the world. It is a focal point for more than 150 major shipping lines, more than 33 international airlines, with direct telecommunications facilities to 105 countries. Its telephone density of 26 telephones per 100 population is the third highest in East Asia.

145 x 109 mm. Showing a group seated round a table having a meal. H.P. Bryson is at the centre of the group.

149 x 89 mm. A view from a ship looking down on the quayside, with the troops disembarking in the foreground.

Singapore, including its 50-odd offshore islands and islets has a land area of 617.8km. Its population of 2.4 million comprises 77 per cent Chinese, 15 per cent Malays, 6 per cent Indians, and 2 per cent of persons of other ethnic groups.

The pace of development has been rapid, especially in the last decade, and the people live in well-designed modern homes with ample educational, recreational and social amenities.

89 x 53 mm. Showing oxen gathered at the edge of the water, with houses and palms in the background.

86 x 63 mm.

116 x 145 mm. Showing Sir Patrick Alexander Bruce MCKERRON (1896-1964), taking the oath of office before (Sir) Charles Murray MURRAY-AYNSLEY (1893-1967), Chief Justice of Singapore 1946-1955. McKerron was Colonial Secretary, Singapore from 1946-1950 and administered the government on two occasions. Hugh BRYSON stands at the right of the photograph.

Paintings created by Alfred Hugh Fisher for the Colonial Office Visual Instruction Committee. Fisher's titles and captions have been recorded as found. They may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate, but have been retained to reflect the context of the collection's creation. Captions supplied by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets.

Glass and film negatives

Glass and film negatives