CHEW Ah Kong
Transportation in Singapore,
Accession Number 002844
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Patricia Lee
Interviewer
- 01:12:23
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 4 May 2004
Recording Date
- 00:30:48
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Born in 1941, Singapore. His recollections of Kreta Ayer, Keong Saik Road and Banda Hill in Chinatown. Schooling years at Outram School. Joined a scout troop. Benefits of being a scout. Description of Sands House at Armenian Road. His short working stint at Central Production Unit, Department of Broadcasting in 1963. Recollections of his working days at the Singapore Harbour Board (SHB) /Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) from 1963 to 1970.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 3
Metadata
- 4 May 2004
Recording Date
- 00:31:31
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Description of the old Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) building. Influence of the unions on the workers was great. Working hours were long and ardous. Differences between the Staff Department and the Engineering Department. Job as a stenographer and as an Office Assistant. Recollections of the Grievance Procedure Meetings. Reasons for leaving PSA in 1970. Joined several private firms from 1970 to 1976.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 4 May 2004
Recording Date
- 00:10:04
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His working stint at Peat Marwick in 1975. Joined Times Publishing, Human Resource in1976. His advice for young and aspiring Singaporeans. Perserverance a crucial factor to success.
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