Time ball at Raffles Terrace : general view



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12 Apr 2004

Photographed By Tan, Bonny

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This photograph shows a view of the time ball at Raffles Terrace on Fort Canning Hill. The time ball has a thin metal rod passing through it with each end attached to short horizontal rods mounted on a tapering pole. Title devised by Library staff.


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Architecture

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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