ASSOMULL, D T
Pioneers of Singapore,
Accession Number 000115
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Lim How Seng
Interviewer
- 01:05:33
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 5 Nov 1981
Recording Date
- 00:32:34
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Born in Hyderabad Sind. Moved to Bombay. Grandfather went abroad to Far East for business. His grandfather's business. His early education in Sindhi and English. Reasons for Sindhis dominating textile business abroad. Further elaboration of his grandfather's business in Far East - Singapore and other cities. Location of Singapore office. Expansion of company.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 3
Metadata
- 5 Nov 1981
Recording Date
- 00:25:22
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Distribution of partnership in company. His grandfather the first Sindhi to arrive in Singapore. Development of his career in textile business. Relationship between Penang and Singapore office. Recruitment of Indian staff; terms of employment. Remained in Jakarta during war years. Came to Singapore in 1948 to take over from his brother. Good business during Korean War years. Badly affected by Indonesian Confrontation.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 5 Nov 1981
Recording Date
- 00:07:37
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Separation of branches from Singapore office. Became independent units. He owned Singapore office solely. Reasons for success. His children.
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