LAM Chit Lee 蓝炽理
Political History of Singapore 1945–1965,
Accession Number 000054
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 9
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- Anthony Goh Bian Koon
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- 04:01:00
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- English
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Reel/Disc 1 of 9
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- 22 Dec 1980
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- 00:29:35
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His grandfather's political involvement. Born in Singapore 1931; went to China in 1938. Took part in anti-Japanese propaganda activities during primary school days. Eldest brother joined Youth Army to fight Japanese. Sino-Japanese War aroused his political awareness. Returned to Singapore in 1946. Studied in Catholic High School. Participated in political activities organised by outside bodies. Politically influenced by cousin-brother.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 9
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- 22 Dec 1980
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- 00:29:40
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Right and left-wing student groups. Became Anti-British League (ABL) member in 1949. Attended Xue Xi classes secretly. Introduction by cousin-brother.Issues discussed in ABL meetings. Reason for anti-identity cards campaign.Two sections in ABL. How ABL recruited members. Why ABL was dissolved in 1957. Strategy after dissolution.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 9
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- 22 Dec 1980
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- 00:29:39
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Became Communist Party member; organised Political Science Society in Nanyang University. Communists' view of People's Action Party (PAP). His part in protest against National Service Registration. Formation of Singapore Chinese Middle School Students' Union (SCMSSU) in September 1955. Gave support to Hock Lee Bus strikers. Requested by Chan Sun Wing to help in election campaign for Devan Nair in Farrer Park in 1955 Election.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 9
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- 30 Dec 1980
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- 00:29:21
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Banning of Singapore Chinese Middle School Students' Union (SCMSSU) in 1956. His involvement in Chinese Primary School Teachers' Union. Student sit-in in Chinese High School and Chung Cheng School. Communist strategy in 1959 Election. Gave support to People's Action Party (PAP) and not to Parti Rakyat. Why he rejected offer to stand as PAP candidate. Campaigned for PAP candidate Leong Keng Seng in Serangoon Gardens. Communists supported PAP in Hong Lim By-election.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 9
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- 30 Dec 1980
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- 00:30:39
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Reasons for Ong Eng Guan's victory. Conflicting support given by Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) and pro-communists in People's Action Party (PAP) in Anson By-election, Malaysian Referendum and Merger issues. Reason for Communists' preference for Alternative 'B'. Why the left-wing had to penetrate People's Association (PA). Formation of People's Association Staff Action Committee. Circumstances leading to PA strike in 1961.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 9
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- 8 Jan 1981
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- 00:30:53
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Negotiations held during People's Association (PA) strike. Mobile picketing. Support from left-wing organisations during strike. Barisan Sosialis rally in Jalan Besar Stadium. Why the strike was called off before Referendum Day. Instructions from the underground to settle strike. His view on open confrontation within People's Action Party (PAP).
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Reel/Disc 7 of 9
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- 9 Jan 1981
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- 00:27:16
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How he became a Barisan Sosialis candidate in Legislative Assembly General Election 1963. His relationship with Chan Sun Wing. He approached other Nanyang graduates to stand for elections. Why Tan Lark Sye financed Nanyang graduates in election. Main issues of Legislative Assembly General Elections1963. Why Barisan Sosialis was against concept of Malaysia and Internal Security Council.
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Reel/Disc 8 of 9
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- 9 Jan 1981
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- 00:28:21
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How People's Action Party (PAP) won support of the masses. Why Barisan Sosialis failed. Analysis of election results. His reaction when asked to stand against Ong Pang Boon. Rumours of arrest after elections; went into hiding. Why he decided to give himself up. Detained for 2 years.
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Reel/Disc 9 of 9
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- 9 Jan 1981
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- 00:05:36
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Confined in Kuala Lumpur. After separation from Malaysia, sent back to Singapore. Changed political convictions.
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