RAI, Shriniwas
Political History of Singapore 1985–2005,
Accession Number 004898
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 5
Total Reels
- Benjamin Ho
Interviewer
- 04:15:17
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 5
Metadata
- 12 May 2023
Recording Date
- 00:51:08
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Born in Uttar Pradesh, India. Moved from India to Singapore as a child. [00:04:15] Recollection of 1955 elections in Singapore. Background of father. Father’s passage from India to Singapore just after the first world war. His father started life as a news vendor. [00:09:52] Background of mother. Reflection of childhood memories in India. Parents’ attitudes towards education. [00:23:50] Recollection of his time studying at The Adult Education Board (AEB) or Lembaga Gerakan Pelajaran Dewasa. Recollection of journey to Singapore with his father. Adapting to life in Singapore. Studied in Sacred Heart Boys’ school in Kampong Bahru Road. His interests and subjects he liked as a student. [00:44:00] His father’s occupations. Memories of the environment and the community in the place he grew up in Tanjong Pagar. Reflections on the value of education.
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