Talk By G.G. Thomson On 'Raffles And The Tradition He Left Behind'
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Radio Singapura Series
Series
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Radio Singapura
Creator
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Television Corporation of Singapore
Source
- 19/02/1969
Record Date
- 22/02/1969
Broadcast/Release Date
- 00:18:59
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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1997022433
Accession No.
- Sound
Type
- 7 inch Open Reel Audiotape
Format
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Access permitted
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Synopsis :This is a recording of a talk on "Raffles And The Tradition He Left Behind" given by Mr G.G. Thomson, Director of the Political Study Centre. He is addressing members of the Rotary Club. Mr Thomson gives an interesting account of the life of Sir Stamford Raffles, the Founder of Singapore, from the time of his childhood days until his death. He discusses the inheritance that Raffles had left behind and refers to him as the catalyst of Asian history. The talk contains interesting information on the economic and social aspects of life in the early days of Singapore.
