GOVERNMENT HOUSE, SINGAPORE
Government House (now the Istana), built by Indian convict labourers on land forming part of former Mount Sophia nutmeg estate. The foundation stone was laid in July 1867 by Lady Ord, wife of Colonel Sir Harry St George Ord, first Governor of the Straits Settlements.
1900s
19980005754 - 0029
93,363/36
126071
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Government House (now the Istana), built by Indian convict labourers on land forming part of former Mount Sophia nutmeg estate. The foundation stone was laid in July 1867 by Lady Ord, wife of Colonel Sir Harry St George Ord, first Governor of the Straits Settlements.

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