Bernard Street : general view [1]



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30 Dec 1990

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This is a 1990 photograph showing shophouses on Bernard Street, towards Farquhar Street. Bernard Street was named after Francis James Bernard, a son-in-law of Farquhar, who was made assistant to the Resident and Master Attendant until Captain Flint arrived. Title devised by Library staff.


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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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