QUEK Chaio Suan
Chinese Dialect Groups,
Accession Number 001181
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Ang Siew Ghim
Interviewer
- 01:32:08
Total Running Time
- Teochew
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 15 Aug 1990
Recording Date
- 00:30:25
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Family background. Surname of village. Images and social status of emigrant families in village. His education background. Taught in village school for 2 years. Income and teaching life. Reasons for migrating to Singapore. First impression of Singapore. Worked as clerk in relative's china-ware shop; nature of work. Import and transportation of goods.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 3
Metadata
- 15 Aug 1990
Recording Date
- 00:30:18
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
How he started Ban Hong Company with partner. Capital and why he let previous boss invest. Supply of goods. Clients and business transactions. Types of china-ware. Life during Japanese Occupation. Why Ban Hong Company became limited company 10 years ago. Oldest china-ware shop in Singapore. Most china-ware shops also sold bamboo sticks. Difficulties met.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 15 Aug 1990
Recording Date
- 00:31:25
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Further elaboration on difficulties encountered. Reasons for forming Singapore Chinaware Merchants Association. Positions held. His contribution to association. Function of association. Patron gods worshipped and festival celebrated by Quek clansmen. His children and their education. His contact with homeland. Reasons for joining clan associations.
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