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This second edition of a three part series, presented by TV Programmes, features three landmarks, namely;
a) Sultan Shoal Lighthouse;
b) Tanjong Pagar Railway Station;
c) Goodwood Park Hotel.

Sultan Shoal Lighthouse
The report begins with a general introduction of the five lighthouses Singapore has. The Sultan Shoal, at today's West Jurong Anchorage about 25.9km southwest of Singapore, was built in 1895. The report continues with:
1) its history briefly and details of its interior;
2) activities of lighthouse area during the day being 'outpost of immigration, port health officers and harbour pilots', including meteorological department's weather instruments, and a helicopter pad;
3) ligththouse keeper's life, which is lonely, and his work, the most important being the 'night vigil' carried out with a number of assistants;
4) the lighthouse equipments - the generator, one its very 'important component; its light and the modern lenses;
5) PSA's holiday chalet for its employees complete with a swimming pool.
The lighthouse is a 'hive of activity night and day, but its real function begins in the night when its light shines for ships to see'.
Included is excerpt of Assistant Keeper's view of life as lighthouse keeper (in Malay). In his 28 year of service, no incident happens at the lighthouse.
(Duration: 00:14:36 min:secs)


Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
The station may be a landmark of Singapore but its construction is completed in 1932. However, Singapore's 'rail travel history' begins in 1900 with the Malayan Railway running between Tank Road and Kranji. The report features:
1) history of the original railway - Malayan Railway - till it is abandoned when the new Tanjong Pagar station is completed.
2) outline of the line of the new station and traffic it can handle.
3) details of the architecture of the railway building, including its architect.
4) four ornamental sculptures at railway building's front facade.
5) details inside the building - pillars and archways, waiting room and panels on the wall, ticket office, other waiting rooms and bar, original floor blocks.
6) 'old house' formerly residence of past station masters.
(Duration: 00:14:37-00:20:38 mins:secs)


Goodwood Park Hotel
The presenter finds the Goodwood Park Hotel 'simply enchanting, like a castle from an old fairy tale … against the night sky with fairly lights on'. The report looks at its '80 years of chequered history', which include:
1) premise of Teutonia Club in 1900;
2) building bought by Mannasseh brothers in1918 and converted to hotel, naming it Goodwood Park Hotel;
3) building in 'disrepair by 60s', complete renovation in 1977, including restoring Tower Wing 'to original splendour';
4) today hotel is 'well known for its old world charm',  and its pride is the Brunei Suite;
5) Coffee Lounge 'retains 19thc atmosphere of the old Teutonia Club'.

The report includes excerpts of two interivews, namely:
6) with Mrs Grace Bridges, born in the year the Teutonia Club opens and the 'first person to be maried in the renamed Goodwood Hall';
7) Anne Han Bok Chik, hotel employee from 1958, recalls her work, room service, hotel generally.
(Duration: 00:20:39-00:28:26 mins:secs)