The Cavenagh Bridge : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
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This is a 1950s photograph of the Cavenagh Bridge that spans across the Singapore River. It links Raffles Place and the government quarter, making it an essential alternative to get to the Post Office. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title devised by Library staff.
Additional Details
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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