KARUMBIAH Ponnusamy
Communities of Singapore (Part 2),
Accession Number 001121
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 2
Total Reels
- Rajandran Supramaniam
Interviewer
- 00:58:21
Total Running Time
- Tamil
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 2
Metadata
- 15 Mar 1990
Recording Date
- 00:29:00
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His family, educational and working background. Born in Potong Pasir. Parents born in India. Brothers and sisters in family of ten. Attended St Andrew's School. Attained Standard Six. Worked in Fire Service for 22 years. Before odd jobs. Entered business. Owner of Goldsmith shop at Serangoon Road. Originally owned by a friend. Has been in business for 10 years.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 2
Metadata
- 15 Mar 1990
Recording Date
- 00:29:21
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Life at Potong Pasir. Potong Pasir's landscape and Indian community. Temple at Potong Pasir and its origins. Serangoon Road - type of people, shops, houses and side-roads. Temples as landmarks along Serangoon Road; its origins, devotees and management. Business activites. Types of customers. Compare and contrast past and present Serangoon Road. Business hours and management style.
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