LIM Chin Hin
Communities of Singapore (Part 1),
Accession Number 000725
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 2
Total Reels
- Daniel Chew (Dr)
Interviewer
- 00:55:36
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 2
Metadata
- 20 Nov 1986
Recording Date
- 00:27:50
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Members of Straits Chinese British Association (SCBA) known as `King's Chinese'. How term came about. Characteristic of members. His impression of Yap Pheng Geck. Background of G S Kiat. Joined Chinese Swimming Club as well. Facilities and membership fee. Pre-war members mainly English-educated Chinese. Chose a banking career after graduating from Raffles College. His view on political instability in 1950s. His impression of T W Ong.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 2
Metadata
- 20 Nov 1986
Recording Date
- 00:27:46
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Continuation of his impression of T W Ong. Reasons for Ong's refusal to build Straits Chinese British Association (SCBA) clubhouse. When and why SCBA changed name to Peranakan Association. Present day activities. Aim to enlarge membership. Few members are true Peranakans. Purpose of ronggeng nights. Age range of members. His views on why there is revival of Peranakan culture. Future of SCBA.
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