LIM Pang Gan 林邦彦
Pioneers of Singapore,
Accession Number 000036
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 6
Total Reels
- Tan Ban Huat
Interviewer
- 02:49:09
Total Running Time
- Mandarin
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 6
Metadata
- 10 May 1980
Recording Date
- 00:31:40
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Family background. Reasons for moving from Yong-chun to Singapore. Early private education in China. Preparations prior to migration. Voyage to Singapore. Early life in Singapore. One year private education in Yong-chun Clan Association. Education in Tao Nan School.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 6
Metadata
- 10 May 1980
Recording Date
- 00:31:33
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
School life in Tao Nan School. Returned to China to join Jinan School in Nanjing on scholarship. Formation of Jinan School. How the 38 `scholars' were selected; 18 from Tao Nan. Brought over to Nanjing by principal of Tao Nan and Young Ching Schools. School life and activities in Jinan. His schoolmates.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 6
Metadata
- 10 May 1980
Recording Date
- 00:31:38
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
In 1911, returned to Singapore by French oil tanker. Working life as a clerk at Nam Guan Store. Worked as a tutor at night. Worked at Heng Soon Hong, a commission agent dealing in rubber and copra. Marriage at 27. Wedding officiated at United Chinese Library.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 6
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- 17 May 1980
Recording Date
- 00:30:03
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
How Lian Hup Tobacco Company was incorporated. Became Manager. Capital involved. Sole agent for Torchlight cigarette. Distribution through local agents. His management of sales. Sharing of profits.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 6
Metadata
- 17 May 1980
Recording Date
- 00:30:05
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Relationship between Lian Hup Tobacco Company and the permanent representative from England. Retired at age of 69. Company still in existence but no activities. Community services rendered to schools particularly Chung Hwa Girls' High, Nanyang Girls' High.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 6
Metadata
- 17 May 1980
Recording Date
- 00:14:10
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
How Happy School started. Became Chairman of school. Reason for closing down of Happy School. Founder member of the Deaf and Mute School. Services rendered to Thong Chai Medical Institution and Sian Chay Medical Institution.
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