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Chronicles of Old Singapore

Loh KS
Singapore
Potong Pasir
Changi Village
Duxton Road
Singapore Football
Keong Saik Road
HDB
Chiam See Tong
Kampong Chai Chee
RAF Changi
Asian Youth Championships
Brothels
Wu Chuen Chuen
Singapore History
Kampong
Chinatown
Irene Hoe
Oral History
Longsai
Ship Cleaning

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. I’m Dr Loh KS, a people’s historian. I’m interested in the history of Singapore and the lives of its people. In Chronicles of Old Singapore, I speak to people about their memories of Singapore before it became a global city today. We discuss three topics: 1. People and places. 2. Change and continuity. 3. The importance of heritage. Caveat: this is a podcast... more

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Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Winston Wong grew up in a SIT flat at Farrer Park, named after Princess Elizabeth. His balcony looked out to the famous Farrer Park sports ground. He recalls the diverse range of sporting events at the grounds,... more

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Barry Yeow relates how art and a mentor named Dan Lim finally helped him find a way out of prison to be a truly free man. He explains the creative role of art and the need to hate things like drugs that destroy... more

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Winston Wong reflects on the SAF’s military heritage and what more can be done to document it, especially the pioneering regulars like him and their second careers. He has begun to contribute himself to this ri... more

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Singaporeans living in the British military bases recall how their lives were turned upside down when the British announced they were pulling out of Singapore sooner than anticipated.

00:00 Wan Chan Peew, Retr... more

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Gerard Ee, long-time executive director of the Bukit Ho Swee Community Service Project, takes us back to the 1980s when the project was known as Nazareth Centre. He talks about how he and his team of volunteers... more

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Barry Yeow next joined the ‘369’ gang in Toa Payoh. He talks about gang culture between community, violence and crime. He committed his first offence as a juvenile and was placed on probation, but absconded and... more

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Five old-timers reflect on efforts to revitalise Chinatown and how they might succeed.

00:00 何乃强,旧牛车水与食街 Ho Nai Kiong, Old Chinatown & the Food Street

13:00 Alex Tan Tiong Hee, Chinatown 2.0

23:04 Jeffrey En... more

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Winston Wong relates his days as a naval diver and his involvement in several major incidents in Singapore: an industrial blast, a hijacked plane and a hotel collapse. He also remembers his posting as a combat ... more

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Gerard Ee
Executive Director of the Bukit Ho Swee Community Service Project and Beyond Social Services
Beyond Social Services
Episode: Chronicles of Old Singapore | Gerard Ee – Part 1 Bukit Ho Swee Community Service Project
Barry Yeow
Former member of the 369 Clan, sharing insights on gang life and his transformation into an artist
Episode: Chronicles of Old Singapore | Barry Yeow – Early Toa Payoh, From a Gang Life to Creating Art Part 2
Yan Yin Tong
Marine engineer with experiences sailing around the world
Episode: Chronicles of Old Singapore | Laura Yan – My Love for Teaching & Sailing the World Part 1
Mr. Yan Yim Tong
An apprentice at Naval Base Technical College and later became a marine engineer
Episode: Chronicles of Old Singapore | Yan Yim Tong – Engineering Apprentices & Sailing the World Part 1
Sathasivam Kolandaivelu
A resident who shares memories of Everton Park and schooling in the area
Episode: Chronicles of Old Singapore | Sathasivam Kolandaivelu – Breeze Plain, Everton Park & RI Part 2
Koh Boon Long
A retiree and former educator sharing his memories of old Singapore.
Episode: Chronicles of Old Singapore | Koh Boon Long – Old Bukit Timah, Politics & Bukit Panjang Part 1
Mr. Venugopal Kurup
Guest sharing memories of Queen's Crescent and Silat School
Episode: Chronicles of Old Singapore | Venugopal Kurup – Queen’s Crescent, Silat School & Shell Part 1
Angela (Hakka Moi)
Freelance heritage researcher, documenting stories about artisans and sunset industries in Singapore
Independent
Episode: Chronicles of Old Singapore | Masters & Artisans - Liondance & Chin Woo Athletic Association Part 1
Jack Tan
Secretary General of Singapore Chin Woo Athletic Association, practicing martial arts since 1974
Singapore Chin Woo Athletic Association
Episode: Chronicles of Old Singapore | Masters & Artisans - Liondance & Chin Woo Athletic Association Part 1

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Dr. Loh KS
A people's historian interested in the history of Singapore.

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Chronicles of Old Singapore | Winston Wong – SAFTI, Bomb Disposal, Naval Diving & Sentosa Part 2
Q: What was the risk during the naval diving operations?
Winston highlights that operations were dangerous and required extensive training to handle situations calmly.
Chronicles of Old Singapore | Winston Wong – SAFTI, Bomb Disposal, Naval Diving & Sentosa Part 2
Q: Were you able to discover most of these mines?
Winston explains that they didn't find many mines as the British had cleaned up much of the area before their withdrawal.
Chronicles of Old Singapore | Winston Wong – SAFTI, Bomb Disposal, Naval Diving & Sentosa Part 2
Q: How did you go into naval diving? And what is actually naval diving?
Winston Wong discusses the evolution of the naval diving unit post-war and the challenges they faced, including training in mine clearance diving and bomb disposal.
Chronicles of Old Singapore | Gerard Ee – Part 1 Bukit Ho Swee Community Service Project
Q: Do you now think that with hindsight, more funding, more facilities would have helped?
No, I wouldn't say so. Once social work becomes an industry, it can become clumsy, and it might lose the meaningfulness of the work.
Chronicles of Old Singapore | Gerard Ee – Part 1 Bukit Ho Swee Community Service Project
Q: Can you tell us what was the main work of Nazareth Centre and what were these volunteers doing?
The main work were literacy programs, and the volunteers kept the kids socially engaged with various activities like events, field days, and camps.

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Focusing on Singapore's rich history and the experiences of its residents, this podcast invites listeners to explore personal narratives and vivid memories that illuminate the city-state's transformation over the decades. The discussions frequently feature individuals recalling their childhoods, cultural practices, and the evolution of neighborhoods, often shedding light on the lives and challenges faced by the communities through various socio-political changes. Uniquely, the podcast emphasizes the significance of oral history, recognizing the personal memories shared may not always be factually precise but are invaluable for understanding the cultural heritage and sense of identity in Singapore. Topics range from education, community life... more

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1. Gerard Ee
2. Barry Yeow
3. Yan Yin Tong
4. Mr. Yan Yim Tong
5. Sathasivam Kolandaivelu
6. Koh Boon Long
7. Mr. Venugopal Kurup
8. Angela (Hakka Moi)

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