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A commentary on the Bangsawan by a Malay historian written in 1898.
A description of Samsui women, who worked in many construction sites in Singapore during the 1930s
A description of the coolies living area in Chinatown.
A Japanese kwai-po's* conversation with a group of young girls about her life in Singapore
A Samsui woman's account of her life in colonial Singapore
A statement from Liew Ship Yit, a new Chinese immigrant saved from being smuggled overseas by the British Police
Adapted from a historian’s account of Chinese clan associations in colonial Singapore.
Adapted from a historian’s account on Chinese secret societies in colonial Singapore.
Adapted from an account by Mr Ng Kar Eng, a rickshaw puller in Singapore in the late 19th century.
An account by a Eurasian man, describing Europeans living in Singapore before World War Two.
An account by a Malay man, describing the form of entertainment enjoyed by Malays before World War Two.
An account by an Indian immigrant in 1928.
An ex-Indian convict's experience as a labourer in colonial Singapore in the late 19th century.
An excerpt about the Arab community in Singapore in the early 20th century.
An interview with an early immigrant about transportation in Singapore.