Japanese Cemetery Park memorial headstones : general view



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18 Jun 2003

Photographed By M. Ashif Padili

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This photograph shows a view of three irregularly-shaped headstones, each with an inscription, and set in its own area covered with gravel. They are placed side by side on small boulders. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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