LIM Bo Yam 林谋炎
Japanese Occupation of Singapore,
Accession Number 001515
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Cindy Chou
Interviewer
- 01:26:12
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 17 Jun 1994
Recording Date
- 00:27:29
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
*Finding out about Japanese surrender through Syonan Times and radio reports. Japanese reaction to surrender. Family businesses before outbreak of war.Things sold in black market after the war. Resuming brickwork business after the war. Construction of barracks and offices. Building projects. Role in family business. Financing of business after the war.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 3
Metadata
- 17 Jun 1994
Recording Date
- 00:28:14
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
*Differences in interest rates during pre-war and post-war periods. Role of Chinese comprador in European bank. Problem of obtaining raw materials after the war. Return of British companies. Return of employees to brickwork factory. Payment rates. Availability of jobs after the war. Business income after the war. Damages to brickwork and biscuit factories. Government support for industries. Availability of food during British Military Administration (BMA) period.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 17 Jun 1994
Recording Date
- 00:30:29
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
*Government supply of rice and sugar during British Military Administration(BMA) period. Ration coupons. Modes of transportation. Singapore Traction Company. Lack of entertainment and socializing. Difference in general living conditions. Shortage of transportation and electricity. Sanitation. Loss of cars during Japanese Occupation. Lim Bo Seng's escape to Indonesia and India. Differences between Japanese and British administration. Return of English firms during BMA period. Smoothness of transition. Freedom of movement.
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