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Pastimes: A Social History of Singapore Singapore Architecture by Robert Powell, Patrick Bingham-Hall, 2004-08-15 The Singapore River: A Social History, 1819-2002 (Singapore: Studies in Society & History) by Stephen Dobbs, 2003-05-30 Between Two Oceans: A Military History Of Singapore From First Settlement To Final British Withdrawal by Brian P. Farrell, John N. Miksic, et all 2004-06 Singapore: A Popular History 1819-1960 (Malayan Historical Series) by H.F. Pearson, 1961 Did Singapore Have to Fall?: Churchill and the Impregnable Fortress by Kevin Blackburn, Karl Hack, 2003-12-10 A History of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei by C. Mary Turnbull, 1989-08 The Business of Politics and Ethnicity: A History of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry by Sikko Visscher, 2007-10-31 A History of Singapore 1819-1988 by C. M. Turnbull, 1989-12-28 A Bibliography of the Malayan Campaign and the Japanese Period in West Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo, 1941-1945 (Studies in Asian History & Development, 1) by Justin J. Corfield, 2001-12 Memories and desires: A poetic history of Singapore Essays In Singapore: Legal History Portraits of Places: History, Community and Identity in Singapore Singapore: A History of Its Trams Trolleybuses & Buses: 1880's to 1960's v. 1 by F.W. York, A.R. Phillips, 1997-08-28

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21. Singapore History
    This is how Singapore started to prosper. Although Singapore s history dates fromthe 11th century the island was little known to the West until the 19th  
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    Extractions: [Upload image] An island once known as Temasek held a legend that was to change its name forever. According to a Malay legend, there was once a Sumatran prince that visited this little fishing island. During this visit, he encountered a strange and amazing animal. He later found out that the beast was called a lion. He was encouraged by an omen that stated he would find a city upon sighting the beast. Thus the name Singapura or Lion City was found. "Singa" meaning Lion and "Pura" meaning city. Moving away from the legend, the official arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819 claimed that he was the official founder of this wondrous city. What now is a beautiful city that has been transformed into a political and economic country was once a tale of the rise and fall of empires and colonialism. Having a naturally deep harbor and a shelter from disasters, made the island an important asset for trading. Traders near and far came to the "port of call" to exchange goods and set up businesses. This is how Singapore started to prosper.

22. Singapore Sights - Singapore History Museum
    Singapore Sights singapore history Museum. The history museum covers thehistory of the people of Singapore. It is a rather OK place to explore.  
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    Extractions: View Enlargement [edit this] [Upload image] The history museum covers the history of the people of Singapore. It is a rather OK place to explore. Admission is between SGD 1.50 and 4 SGD. Guided tours available. type: Museums World66 rating: Rate now: address: Stamford Rd. openinghours: 9am-5.30pm, closed Mondays, open until 9pm on Wednesday back to Sights

23. Get For Me Singapore HISTORY OF SINGAPORE'S TOP SCHOOLS
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24. Getforme Singapore SINGAPORE HISTORY MUSEUM TO CLOSE FOR EXTENSIVE REDEVELOPMENT
    The singapore history Museum in Stamford Road will be closed from 28 April 2003 singapore history Museum s new temporary address is 30 Merchant Road,  
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25. Singapore History
    Written accounts of the early history of Singapore are sketchy and the names usedto refer to the place are varied. A Chinese account of the third century  
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    Extractions: Written accounts of the early history of Singapore are sketchy and the names used to refer to the place are varied. A Chinese account of the third century refers to Singapore as Pu-luo-chung, translating the Malay words Pulau Ujong that refers to it as the 'island at the end' of the peninsula. The 1365 Javanese epic poem Negarakretagama identified a settlement called Tamasek, Water Town, on Singapore island. Chinese trader, Wany Dayuan, who visited Singapore around 1330 and referred to the settlement as Danmaxi, reported that there were also some Chinese living on the island. The

26. Singapore Hotels Travel Guide - History Of Singapore
    History of Singapore – General information, History and facts for Singapore, Tipsand tools for travelling, hotel discounts up to 75% on hotels and resorts.  
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27. Singapore History Since Its Early Beginnings
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    Extractions: Taking this as a good omen, the prince founded a new city on the spot, changing the name of the island from Temasek to Singapura . In Sanskrit, "singa" means lion and "pura" means city. Thus the Lion City was born, and today the symbol of the merlion - a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish - is a reminder of Singapore's early connections to this legend and the seas.

28. EnableNet Database - Singapore History Museum
    Name, singapore history Museum. Abbreviation, SHM. Accession Number, Data Notavailable. Class, Museum. Address, 93, Stamford Road, Singapore, 178 897.  
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29. Culture - Heritage - Museums & Heritage Centres - Singapore History Museum
    singapore history Museum Singapore s oldest flagship museum traces our origins how we are transformed from a humble fishing village to a global  
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    Extractions: eCitizen Home Contact Info Feedback Sitemap Search Home About Us Services My.eCitizen ... A-Z Government List Your browser does not support script I like to read in... Largest font size Larger font size Normal font size Heritage Overview Heritage Trails Heritage Online Home ... Heritage Singapore History Museum Singapore's oldest flagship museum traces our origins - how we are transformed from a humble fishing village to a global cosmopolitan city. Currently undergoing extensive redevelopment, the permanent museum at Stamford Road is closed until 2006. During the interim period, check out Rivertales - an innovative approach in history told through timeless tales woven around the Singapore River. Highlights include a murder mystery game and a beautiful short film Old Man and the River.

30. Singapore.Sawadee.com | Singapore Travel Information And Hotels By Sawadee
    The singapore history Museum was borne out of a long and often uneven path. Only the singapore history Museum is housed in this historicallyrich  
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31. Journey To Singapore's Yesteryears - Historical Landmarks - Singapore History Mu
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    Extractions: Civic District Trail 2 , Marker 5 Introduction The Singapore History Museum showcases some of the most valuable displays concerning Singapore's history. From Sang Nila Utama to Sir Stamford Raffles, it displays information on our common roots, educating the people on how Singapore was formed and showing us how being united regardless of race and religion can solve any problems that our small city-state encounters. It has very important information on our history as a nation, thereby uniting Singaporeans and educating them. Background History Housed in the elegant and impressive National Museum building, a national monument, the Singapore History Museum explores the rich heritage of the people of Singapore, from our ethnic and cultural diversity to our struggle for nationhood.

32. Cyberfair 2005 :|: Singapore History Museum
    The singapore history Museum showcases some of the most valuable displays concerning 1993 was a significant year for the singapore history Museum,  
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    Extractions: history as a nation, thereby uniting Singaporeans and educating them, from the time when the museum was set up, which was when Singapore had been a part of the British Straits Settlements. Shortly after its establishment, the museum was recognised for its collection, which comprised of a natural history collection from South East Asia, and various other collections. Before coming under the name we all know today, the museum was called the Raffles Library and Museum, and it was only later when the museum and library separate did the museum have a name of its own, the Raffles Museum. The museum was unaffected by the war, as a scientist there was on good terms with General Yamashita, the head of the Japanese forces invading Singapore during World War II, and this was important for the safety of the great collection housed within the museum. Originally meant to serve the British staff in Singapore, the museum was renamed the National Museum after the independence of Singapore, thus it represented the important role which the museum played in the history of Singapore.

33. Electronic Journal Of Singapore History
    Electronic Journal of singapore history The singapore history SiteKnowledgenetSingapore is a multimedia, content-rich web site generated in  
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    Extractions: [Prev] ... [Next] Subject: Electronic Journal of Singapore History Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 12:51:13 -0400 (EDT) Electronic Journal of Singapore History http://www.knowledgenet.com.sg/singapore/shf/e_journal/e_journal.htm The Electronic Journal of Singapore History is part of Singapore History Site - Knowledgenet Singapore. The E-journal is built in association with the Singapore Heritage Society and the South Seas Society, whilst their Discussion Forum is co-hosted with the Singapore Heritage Society. The Singapore History Site-Knowledgenet Singapore is a multimedia, content-rich web site generated in association with National Archives Singapore and with support from the National Computer Board. Its pages contains rich reference information - the building blocks of which are large databases of historical and geographical information, indexed in a variety of ways. Their website is http://www.knowledgenet.com.sg/index.html and access is free. Contact: Editor: Sugumaran Email: research@knowledgement.com.sg NewJour Home NewJour: E Search

34. Singapore Arts And Humanities Humanities
    URL http//www.museum.org.sg/nas/nas.html. singapore history Museum SINGAPOREHISTORY MUSEUM URL http//www.museum.org.sg/shm/shm.html  
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35. Singapore History - World S Largest Condo Property Portal
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    Extractions: Home Concierge How This Works Register ... My Log-in Name Search-listings and projects Written accounts of the early history of Singapore are sketchy and the names used to refer to the country are varied. In the third century, a Chinese account gave reference to Singapore as Pu-luo-chung, or "island at the end of a peninsula". In 1320, however, the Mongol court sent a mission to a place called Long Yamen (Dragon's Tooth Strait) to get elephants. This probably referred to Keppel Harbour. A visitor from China, Wang Dayuan, who came around 1330, called the main settlement Pancur (spring), and reported that there were Chinese already living here. One of the earliest references to Singapore as Temasek, or Sea Town, was found in the Javanese Nagarakretagama' of 1365. The name was also mentioned in a Vietnamese source at around the same time. By the end of the 14th century, the Sanskrit name, Singapura (Lion City), became commonly used. At that time, Singapore was caught in the struggles between Siam (now Thailand) and the Java-based Majapahit Empire for control over the Malay Peninsula. According to the Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annals), Singapore was defeated in one Majapahit attack, but Iskandar Shah, or Parameswara, a prince of Palembang, later killed the local chieftain and installed himself as the island's new ruler. Shortly after, he was driven out, either by the Siamese or by the Javanese forces of the Majapahit Empire. He fled north to Muar in the Malay Peninsula, where he founded the Malacca Sultanate. Singapore remained an important part of the Malacca Sultanate; it was the fief of the admirals (laksamanas), including the famous Hang Tuah.

36. Singapore History Museum
    singapore history Museum Website www.nhb.gov.sg/SHM/shm.shtml. The SingaporeHistory Museum at Stamford Road is closed for extensive redevelopment from 28  
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    Extractions: Free admission on Friday evenings, 7pm-9pm The Singapore History Museum’s exhibition, Rivertales at Riverside Point presents Singapore’s history through stories of people who lived along the Singapore River. This refreshing approach promises an entertaining yet informative experience for all visitors. Visitors should also catch the original award-winning short film, The Old Man and The River, commissioned by the Museum from Singaporean film director Royston Tan. An integral part of the exhibition experience, this 12-minute short film charts the historic changes along the River through the Hokkien narration of a 78-year-old road sweeper who spend a large part of his life by the river. The Rivertales exhibition will be closed in March 2006. The new National Museum of Singapore at Stamford Road will be officially opened by end 2006.

37. About Singapore - Brief History Of Singapore, Singapore Growth & Economy
    Introduction of singapore history, Singapore s independence, growth economy inthe last century.  
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    Extractions: Facts at a Glance ... About Singapore This page covers a brief introduction of Singapore history, independence and economic growth in the last century. Recommended book and source: Singapore 1994 Brief History Founding of Modern Singapore The British, who were extending their dominion in India, and whose trade with China in the second half of the 18th century was expanding, saw the need for a port of call in this region to refit, revitalise and protect their merchant fleet, as well as to forestall any advance by the Dutch in the East Indies. As a result, they established trading posts in Penang (1786) and Singapore (1819), and captured Malacca from the Dutch (1795). In late l818, Lord Hastings, Governor-General of India, gave tacit approval to Sir Stamford Raffles, Lieutenant-Governor of Bencoolen, to establish a trading station at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. On 29 January 1819, Raffles landed on the island of Singapore after having surveyed other nearby islands. The next day, he concluded a preliminary treaty with Temenggong Abdu'r Rahman to set up a trading post here. On 6 February 1819, a formal treaty was concluded with Sultan Hussein of Johor and the Temenggong, the de jure and defacto rulers of Singapore respectively.

38. About Singapore - History, Facts, Culture & Language, Climate & Location
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    Extractions: Facts at a Glance About Singapore We will introduce you all you need to know about Singapore. Our history, facts, climate and location, culture and language. There is so much you can learn about Singapore. We hope this interesting read will help you know more about this exciting island city. Introduction Singapore is both an island and a country, but perhaps its best description is that of city-state. Like the great city-states of the past, it offers civilization and order in the highest degree. Its combination of Western-style development and Eastern-style calm seems to present the best of both hemispheres: It's a modern metropolis where you feel safe walking the streets, and it's an Asian business center that's a model of efficiency. Singapore is also a multicultural city, and close to one-quarter of its population are expatriates or foreign workers from all over the world. Known for its desire to become the technology hub of Asia, Singapore is the most wired country in the region. Singapore shares another trait with historical city-states: Its authorities strongly believe that they can safeguard the status quo with regulations against almost anything and everything that - in their view - could possibly upset the sense of tranquility. In reality, visitors will find the place is not as restrictive as the long lists of hefty fines for such things as littering and jaywalking suggest. Some visitors to Singapore leave singing the praises of a society that "works," while others feel the government's near-compulsive fixation on cleanliness and order makes Singapore sterile in every sense of the word.

39. Singapore History
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40. Singapore History & Singapore Culture | IExplore
    singapore history For centuries before Sir Stamford Raffles acquired it from theSultan of Johor in 1819, Singapore had been virtually abandoned.  
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    Extractions: The parliament is unicameral; executive power nominally rests with the President, but is effectively wielded by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet: the presidency is a largely ceremonial post whose incumbent is elected by parliament to serve a six-year term. The 93-member Parliament is elected for a five-year term; apart from nine presidential appointees, its members are elected under a constituency system.

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