Before September 1983, bumboats transporting goods for import and re-export at Boat Quay was a common scene of Singapore River. The bustle and hustle of Boat Quay has disappeared after the cleaning up of the river. This image captured in the sixties shows the heritage of Singapore River. This is another image of my Down the Memory Lane……Singapore in the Sixties….Image no.36….
I captured this image of Kolek Racing of our Malay community in the sixties. Actually, the Bedok Sports Club celebrated its fourth anniversary with Kolek races as far back as in October 1957 (as reported in the Singapore Free Press). The Siglap Kolek racing was held as far back as 1939 (as reported in The Straits Times). Record shows the Malay Kolek Race started off in fine style in 1928.The Malay Kolek racing is apparently part of our heritage.
(Image No.37……..Down The Memory Lane……..Singapore In The Sixties…)
Another image capturing at the Novena Church’s congregation, was my Gold Medal Award in The 12th Malaysian Photographic Exhibition 1964. I didn’t realize that this image was captured 51 years ago. The image was also used as the cover picture of the Exhibition catalog. The Exhibition Chairman was none other than Mr. Chua Soo Bin.
(Image No.36………Down The Memory Lane……..Singapore In The Sixties…..)