The file pertains to the collapse of House No.170 Tanjong Pagar Road in Jan 1955. The materials include: a. An internal memo indicating that the Department provided transport for families affected by the collapse, to carry their belongings to the homes of their relatives and friends. b. Memos referring some individuals affected by the collapse to the Singapore Improvement Trust (the forerunner of HDB) for assistance with accommodation. c. A list of the occupants of the house, with names, age, gender, occupation, income and remarks on family status.
1955
BU 1221 - 15
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