Sir Franklin Gimson at the foundation-stone laying ceremony of Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple on 24 February 1949
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Sir Franklin Charles Gimson (left, dark suit) lays the foundation stone of Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple at its new site at St. Michael's Road. Assisting him is Mr. W. Sena (right, white suit), President of Singapore Buddhist Association. The temple is officially opened in 1952. It was, and still is the oldest Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist Temple in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.