BOEY Poh Kin 梅宝坚
Japanese Occupation of Singapore,
Accession Number 000177
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 4
Total Reels
- Chua Ser Koon
Interviewer
- 01:37:37
Total Running Time
- Mandarin
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 4
Metadata
- 24 Apr 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:45
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal and family background. Father's activities in China Relief Fund. His participation in relief work. Boycott of Japanese goods. What he remembered of the first night when Singapore was bombed. Life in Paya Lebar coconut plantation before taking refuge in Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital. Bombing of hospital. Father detained by Japanese military police. Reason for not attending mass screening.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 4
Metadata
- 24 Apr 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:45
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
What he heard about mass screening. Queueing up for food rations. Worked as shipyard labourer during Japanese Occupation. Working conditions and remuneration. What he learnt of his father's fate. Worked as book-keeper in department store until Japanese surrender. Goods sold to various military establishments.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 4
Metadata
- 16 Oct 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:45
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Nature of his work in department store. Taught younger brothers and sisters lessons in English and Chinese after work. Took brothers and sisters to cinemas and amusement parks. Open gambling in amusement parks. Escaped from being called to do voluntary labour. Bombings of Singapore by Allied bombers. Reaction of local inhabitants. Events that took place before and after Japanese surrender.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 4
Metadata
- 16 Oct 1982
Recording Date
- 00:14:22
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Memorial service held for father's death. Family affected by father's death. His impression of Japanese. Circumstances that led to father's arrest. Father's refusal to co-operate with Japanese. Public opinion regarding members of Overseas Chinese Association after the war.
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