MARCUS, Philip Carlyle
Japanese Occupation of Singapore,
Accession Number 000183
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 9
Total Reels
- Chua Ser Koon
Interviewer
- 03:56:37
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 2 of 9
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- 4 Aug 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:47
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
His relationship with Japanese head of department. Reason for being discharged by Japanese. Through Shinozaki's intervention, he became Treasurer of Syonan Sports Association. Activities of the association. Heard of massacres of Chinese people but did not witness any. Saw exhibition of decapitated heads. Eurasians who became Kempeitai agents involved in propaganda broadcasts.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 9
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- 4 Aug 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:46
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Working conditions in Water Department when Japanese took over. All local staff returned. Recalled incident when pebbles meant for Bukit Timah filters, were used to build Japanese shrine - Syonan Jinja. Did black market business after leaving Water Department. Relating incident to illustrate civilian justice at that time. He supplied black market goods to Japanese. Commodities Japanese wanted. How black market business was conducted. Inflating prices of commodities.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 9
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- 11 Aug 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:45
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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Shortage of chlorine for sterilising water; engineers manufactured their own. Further elaboration on his discharge and his relationship with Japanese boss. Why he was slapped by Navy Kempeitai. When Japanese ships were sunk by frogmen in Bukom, many were interrogated by Kempeitei to find out headquarters of spy ring. Arrests made in Kuala Lumpur and Penang as well. Kempeitai prison in Smith Street. Kempeitai's style of questioning.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 9
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- 11 Aug 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:48
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Programmes broadcasted by Syonan Radio. Learned to sing Japanese songs. Cinemas available then. Cultural activities:- cinema shows, concerts. Propaganda articles in Syonan Shimbun. Some written by local people. Size of newspaper. Occasions for putting up Japanese flag. How Auxiliary Police System worked. How Bahau Settlement Scheme started. How people were informed. What he knew of Bahau. His preparation for departure.
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Reel/Disc 7 of 9
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- 20 Aug 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:55
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Division of Bahau into two sections - Chinese and Eurasian. Chinese more experienced in farming. Eurasians had little idea. He cleared land and grew tapioca and maize. Produce from Bahau exhibited in Singapore for propaganda purposes. Description of settlement and number of batches that went to Bahau. Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA) agents infiltrated Chinese settlement. Supplied men to help build Japanese airfield in Negri Sembilan. Nature of work. Paid by rations.
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Reel/Disc 8 of 9
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- 20 Aug 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:54
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Malaria prevalent in Bahau. Many died; some ran away to nearby towns. How Bishop Devals died. His personality. Kumiai started after his death. Marcus elected Chairman. Structure of Kumiai. Sightings of American planes. Bahau committee taken to Endau to see progress made. How they knew of Japanese surrender. Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA) took over settlement. Set up People's Court to judge pro-Japanese people. Asked Bahau committee to request for independence from the British.
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Reel/Disc 9 of 9
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- 20 Aug 1982
Recording Date
- 00:14:06
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
(0:00:04) He was questioned by the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA).
(0:01:38) Upon his release, he left Bahau and journeyed to Singapore.
(0:04:36) Three British soldiers parachuted into Bahau and removed the MPAJA, then evacuated the whole settlement to Tampin and then to Singapore.
(0:06:51) Described what he saw at the Japanese surrender ceremony at the City Council's steps.
(0:10:16) Went on leave for six months in Australia.
(0:11:29) Why they petitioned the British Military Administration (BMA) to be given the same benefits as those interned.
He was questioned by Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA). When released, left Bahau. Description of journey to Singapore. Three British soldiers parachuted into Bahau and kicked MPAJA out. Evacuated whole settlement to Tampin and later to Singapore. Witnessed Japanese Surrender Ceremony at City Council's steps. Returned to work in Water Department. Petitioned to British Military Administration (BMA) to be given same benefits as those interned.
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