SACHDEV, Durgadass
Pioneers of Singapore,
Accession Number 000153
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 7
Total Reels
- Lim How Seng
Interviewer
- 03:14:19
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 7
Metadata
- 9 Feb 1982
Recording Date
- 00:29:22
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Family background. His family's business. His uncle's journey to Thailand for business. His father accompanied his uncle to Thailand on his second journey in 1919. His father's business in Thailand. Why business of Indian community in Thailand was in textiles. Comparison between Punjabis and Sindhis. Sindhis dominated textiles business in Indonesia. Establishment of Punjabi textiles business in Singapore after war.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 7
Metadata
- 9 Feb 1982
Recording Date
- 00:29:06
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His childhood days and daily activities in Thailand. His primary and secondary education. Joined father's business after graduating in 1935. Turning point of his father's business. His early working experience. Setting up an office in Japan in 1934. Worked as a manager in Japan in 1939. His life and business experience in Japan.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 7
Metadata
- 9 Feb 1982
Recording Date
- 00:29:08
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Trip back to India in 1941. Stayed in Punjab during war years. Closed down office in Japan. His first trip to Singapore in 1937. Impression of Singapore. Came to Singapore in 1946 to set up business. Reason for shifting centre of distribution from Bangkok to Singapore. Progress in business. Set up office in America to do direct import.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 7
Metadata
- 9 Feb 1982
Recording Date
- 00:29:12
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Set up office in Indonesia in 1952. Administrative and financial management of offices in various countries. Moved office to High Street. Staff management. Business during Korean War boom period. His policy in dealing with textile business. Changes in textile business in 1950s and its influence over textile business in Singapore. Textile importing situation in 1950s and 1960s.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 7
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- 9 Feb 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:41
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Competitiveness in textile business. Branching out into manufacturing sector for diversification. His business in manufacturing springs. Set-up of his manufacturing company, Wireforms Pte Ltd. His family. Reasons for his success in business. His share in High Street Plaza Development. Management of Moolamall chain of textile firms in various countries.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 7
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- 17 Feb 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:19
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
First social activity in 1955 as Chairman of Singapore Indian Association. Philosophy about social work. Involvement in Singapore Indian Association and Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce. Other involvements such as member of Port of Singapore Authority and Advisory Board for Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. His contribution to Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society and Hindu Centre as President.
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Reel/Disc 7 of 7
Metadata
- 17 Feb 1982
Recording Date
- 00:22:31
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Participation in Kidney Foundation. His children's education. His marriage in 1944. Brought family to Singapore in 1946. First stayed in Adelphi Hotel. Decision to settle down in Singapore. Daily routine in working day. Participation in recreational activities. Punjabi community in present day Singapore.
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