JUMABHOY, Rajabali
Communities of Singapore (Part 2),
Accession Number 000787
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Daniel Chew (Dr)
Interviewer
- 01:28:03
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 4 Jun 1987
Recording Date
- 00:29:29
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Background history of Gujeratis. Gujeratis did business in Malacca even before Singapore was founded. Migration of Gujeratis to Singapore. Established business at Market and Malacca Streets. Shop assistants established own firms after Japanese Occupation. Trading an inborn trait among Gujeratis. Produce trade by Indian traders. Some Gujeratis in textile business in High and Arab Street. Gujeratis here were Hindus and Muslims. Gujerati language.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 3
Metadata
- 4 Jun 1987
Recording Date
- 00:29:24
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
System of contract for Gujerati workers. Their life in Singapore. Early Gujerati firms. Another group - mainly exporter of rice and betel nuts; their style of export procedures. Types of produce traded by Gujeratis and other communities. Mode of dressing before and after Second World War (WW II). Restrictions placed on exports and imports after WW II led to diversification of trades and vocations.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 12 Jun 1987
Recording Date
- 00:29:10
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Gujeratis sailed by dhows (vessels) to various countries to trade in olden days. How Gujeratis acquired reputation for being traders. Reasons younger generation of Gujeratis turned to other professions and not keen on trading and also not wanting to work long hours like in olden days. His views that Gujerati community had played their part in development of Singapore and had made Singapore their home.
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