tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post8793874243228477111..comments2023-12-23T22:32:53.531+08:00Comments on Taking Up The Challenge: Second 2nd-Shot - North Boat Quay In 1979 And NowVictorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-60693220659632838072009-01-26T05:54:00.000+08:002009-01-26T05:54:00.000+08:002nd shotIn 1952 I was a sailor on a ship stopping ...2nd shot<BR/>In 1952 I was a sailor on a ship stopping in Singapore. Unfortunately I took only three pictures in the harbor, and several more in Haw Par Villa, as noted by Victor.george bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134269564988714331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-50866842877099068512009-01-19T01:52:00.000+08:002009-01-19T01:52:00.000+08:00George, thank you for the photos.2ndshot, you can ...George, thank you for the photos.<BR/><BR/>2ndshot, you can find some old photos of Haw Par Villa by following the links in <A HREF="http://blog-maurice.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">George's blog</A>.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-1458462588271333642009-01-18T18:10:00.000+08:002009-01-18T18:10:00.000+08:00Wah, color photos from 1952!! The third photo, I d...Wah, color photos from 1952!! The third photo, I didnt know they had such colorful shophouses then.<BR/><BR/>George, you have more color photos from that era?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-3322914590254350602009-01-18T11:27:00.000+08:002009-01-18T11:27:00.000+08:00Here are three photos I took in the spring of 1952...Here are three photos I took in the spring of 1952.<BR/><BR/>http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2042/2482529875_27074978de_o.jpg<BR/><BR/>http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2482529837_5ef7506f06_o.jpg<BR/><BR/>http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/2482529929_eb440d70f5_o.jpggeorge bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134269564988714331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-14179546562135688942009-01-18T05:05:00.000+08:002009-01-18T05:05:00.000+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.george bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134269564988714331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-22445920830454006882008-08-12T01:47:00.000+08:002008-08-12T01:47:00.000+08:00Peter - I didn't realise there are so many quays i...Peter - I didn't realise there are so many quays in Singapore until you mentioned it. I guess Collyer Quay was always busy, before its recent closure, that is. Even though it served no godowns, it used to be the boarding point for ferries to Kusu and the southern islands.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-9164239407656940462008-08-12T01:42:00.000+08:002008-08-12T01:42:00.000+08:00Sathiya - Thanks for the encouraging comments. Yes...Sathiya - Thanks for the encouraging comments. Yes, a personal point-of-view does make a story more interesting, I guess.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-84777634111594230162008-08-11T11:15:00.000+08:002008-08-11T11:15:00.000+08:00The different Quays had different life-spans. I t...The different Quays had different life-spans. I think it was only Boat Quay buildings had "life" because they were used as storage places and onwed by private companies. <BR/><BR/>At one time Robertson Quay was so deserted that it was errie to take a walk at nite. Robertson Quay "died" because of containerization at PSA. Another reason, it was no longer used by banks to keep the client's goods as collateral. So the godowns owned by Chung Kiaw Bank, OCBC Bank and UOB bank were left to rot until the place was revitalized in the mid-80s; by then Liang Court/Hotel Otani/Daimaru was opened.<BR/><BR/>It was even worst at Mohd Sultan Road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-27999113035205131062008-08-11T10:24:00.000+08:002008-08-11T10:24:00.000+08:00I really love reading the histories now though I h...I really love reading the histories now though I hated them when I was young;) It's quite interesting to read it from the person who has experianced it rather than from wiki! Great post and nice photos!Sathiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13505622746218519267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-14363700651771429002008-08-09T03:46:00.000+08:002008-08-09T03:46:00.000+08:00Yg is right. He get full marks for his answer:The ...Yg is right. He get full marks for his answer:<BR/><BR/><I>The piece of towel was placed on the side of the shoulder where the sack was carried. it acted as a cushion and a dirt barrier.</I><BR/><BR/>Well done.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-55849774461333325192008-08-09T03:45:00.000+08:002008-08-09T03:45:00.000+08:00PY - I am glad you like the post. There should be ...PY - I am glad you like the post. There should be more such posts coming up. :)Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-89192085607034155722008-08-08T23:32:00.000+08:002008-08-08T23:32:00.000+08:00This is a nice post. I like it very much that it g...This is a nice post. I like it very much that it gives me an idea what Clarke Quay had looked like in the past.oceanskies79https://www.blogger.com/profile/15637499843542653266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-2406926060295634052008-08-08T11:30:00.000+08:002008-08-08T11:30:00.000+08:00Icemoon - That's indeed interesting news (my crede...Icemoon - That's indeed interesting news (my credentials, that is, not people going to discos/bars). According to the <A HREF="http://www.google.com.sg/search?hl=en&q=victor+koo&meta=" REL="nofollow">Google search on my name</A>, I am even placed before my famous namesake! Haha.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-76984413398928724382008-08-08T11:22:00.000+08:002008-08-08T11:22:00.000+08:00According to google, Victor Koo is founder and CEO...According to google, Victor Koo is founder and CEO of youku.com, a very popular website with the Chinese.<BR/><BR/>Thanks to places like MOS and Harry's Bar, more and more youngsters are going to Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. Don't know whether good news or bad news.Icemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174805596607457468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-40525111213342871102008-08-08T01:22:00.000+08:002008-08-08T01:22:00.000+08:00Ohiit - Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a ...Ohiit - Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. One of the reasons why I write this blog is to share my memories with people of the younger generation like yourself.<BR/><BR/>I have a similar name to famous local ventriloquist Victor Khoo. (Remember his boy talking puppet called Charlie? If not, ask your parents - they probably do.)<BR/><BR/>I have nothing to do with soccer.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-75427600722468484962008-08-08T01:17:00.000+08:002008-08-08T01:17:00.000+08:00Chun See - Even with the map, you still don't know...Chun See - Even with the map, you still don't know Clarke Quay from Boat Quay? Like that how did you lead your platoon on topo when you were a PC? Haha.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-68530009243124284722008-08-08T01:03:00.000+08:002008-08-08T01:03:00.000+08:00Oh wow so nostalgic looking at those photos. I was...Oh wow so nostalgic looking at those photos. I was not born at that time. That photo was taken way way back. Singapore so small and yet I didn't travel around Singapore. OMG!!<BR/><BR/>Oh yes I got another question to ask? Victor Koo's name sound very familiar. Where have I heard or seen from? I was still wondering? Was thinking whether were you the previous coach that lead deaf soccer team. I can't remember. Or maybe I have mistook you for someone else. Oh well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-87324518340632701902008-08-07T23:31:00.000+08:002008-08-07T23:31:00.000+08:00Even today, I don't know which is Clarke Quay and ...Even today, I don't know which is Clarke Quay and which is Boat Quay. I know Collyer Quay though.Lam Chun Seehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762020157703342970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-71816751780564716852008-08-05T23:41:00.000+08:002008-08-05T23:41:00.000+08:00Icemoon - Your query has been answered with an upd...Icemoon - Your query has been answered with an update to the post.<BR/><BR/>As for your challenge... why not we co-author a "Ray Tyers"-style book? You can do all the writing and take all the photos. I can do just the proofreading. :pVictorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-12787892886417674952008-08-05T23:38:00.000+08:002008-08-05T23:38:00.000+08:00LKK - Thanks for pointing out my mistake.Goodness,...LKK - Thanks for pointing out my mistake.<BR/><BR/>Goodness, they have changed the name of the building to <A HREF="http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_727_2005-01-13.html" REL="nofollow">MICA</A> in 2001 and I didn't even know! <BR/><BR/>Actually, I could have claimed it was a typo error because it was only one letter <I>salah</I> (wrong). But I am too honest to do that. :p<BR/><BR/>Hey, I am not so blur as to fall into the river lah. Chey.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-46755145035903376452008-08-05T23:32:00.000+08:002008-08-05T23:32:00.000+08:00Shilpa - Your query has been answered with an upda...Shilpa - Your query has been answered with an update to the post.<BR/><BR/>Regarding your father, you should really get your mum to tell you the whole story and then blog about it. I am sure it will make a very interesting story.<BR/><BR/>Can be my guest blogger if you've no time. :pVictorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-52569730510422722142008-08-05T23:28:00.000+08:002008-08-05T23:28:00.000+08:00Peter - You are right there. But in the olden days...Peter - You are right there. But in the olden days, even if you were sick, you didn't have the money to see a doctor. You probably would have bought some Chinese medicine. And where got such thing as paid MC? If you didn't work for that day, you wouldn't get paid - workers then were mostly daily-rated. (Quite like today's taxi drivers, actually.)Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-89285921594454558922008-08-05T23:20:00.000+08:002008-08-05T23:20:00.000+08:00Yg - Thanks for sharing the story about your late ...Yg - Thanks for sharing the story about your late father's occupation. Life as a <A HREF="http://retrievia.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/page-14/" REL="nofollow">coolie</A> was a very tough one.<BR/><BR/>Just like the early amahs, the 紅頭巾 (red-headgeared construction women) and the <A HREF="http://retrievia.wordpress.com/2008/02/25/page-9/" REL="nofollow">rickshaw pullers</A>, he was one of the many early pioneers of Singapore whom we should salute. Without them, Singapore will not be where it is today.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-18305915263273356682008-08-05T15:57:00.000+08:002008-08-05T15:57:00.000+08:00Since Victor likes to author books and take second...Since Victor likes to author books and take second shots so much, he should author the next edition of Ray Tyers' famous book. :PIcemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174805596607457468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-42926470074274946342008-08-05T15:54:00.000+08:002008-08-05T15:54:00.000+08:00I am as confused as Shilpa. And I also thought Col...I am as confused as Shilpa. And I also thought Coleman Bridge separates the two quays. Clarke Quay should start from Whampo's Ice House?Icemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174805596607457468noreply@blogger.com