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The Rojak Librarian is a blog that covers a range of topics related to Singapore's history, culture, and heritage. There are many articles on Bukit Brown, exploring the cemetery's past and present, the lives of the people buried there and the social and cultural significance of the site. I also cover about nature and Birdwatching in some of my articles.

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Changi Hospital - I

November 06, 2005

Changi Village old changi hospital

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Changi Hospital

November 06, 2005

Changi Village old changi hospital

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Changi Village revisited -01.10.2005

November 06, 2005

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Istana and "Let there be peace

October 18, 2005

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Retired Librarians wins US$1.6million jackpot

October 18, 2005

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To blog or not to blog.....

October 06, 2005

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Garden Plants, Tropical Trees of Singapore -Selected Readings

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Old photos of Ubin and much more

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Oriental Pied Hornbill

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Hornbill -Oriental / Asian / Southern Pied (Anthracocceros albirostris)

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Nature Society (Singapore) Programmes.

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Angsana blooms (Part II)

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Guide to investing

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In memory -Pope John Paul II

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Ixora in bloom on way to Chek Jawa

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Angsana Trees in bloom

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Miss Universe Singapore-2005

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Love converts hearts, promote's peace (in memory of Pope John Paul II)

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Pulau Ubin – ex-Headman celebrates his 100th birthday

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Shopping for an HDB apartment..

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What the hell -its totally booked !!! -Chek Jawa

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Chek Jawa Revisited -28.03.05

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Pulai Tree -landmark on way to Chek Jawa and mystery of tombstone.

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small snake on coastal route.

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Lunch time for a small snake

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Source of water for cottage.

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english cottage near Chek Jawa

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Kampung House in Ubin

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Sg Buloh Wetland Reserve

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Pulau Ubin (Pulau -malay word for Island)

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What we came to check out for -Monkey''s Pot

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Changeable lizard at Bukit Puaka

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Puaka Hill, Ubin Island

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View from Puaka hill

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Joseph William Cashin and family (Choa Chu Kang Christian Cemetery)

Joseph William Cashin / J.W. Cashin (1842-1907) was born in Singapore and is the second son of the late Mr. Cashin, a Maltese Inspector of Police. The Cashin family originally from Ireland, came down to Singapore many years ago. Joseph William Cashin was educated at the Christian Brother's Schoo and became a lawyer's clerk after going into work at the legal firm of Mr. F.E. Pereira, followed by Mr. Edwin Koek and finally Mr. J.P. Joaquim. Joseph William Cashin also joined the Opium and Liquor Farms of Singapore, rising the ranks to Managing Director before passing away. With the money, he invested and also made a fortune in land speculation and at one time own many properties, including about 400 shophouses. Joseph William Cashin passed away on 7th August 1907 at his country house at Pongol (Punggol) and the body was brought to his town residence at No 3 Gaylang (Geylang) at the end of the tramway terminus. He is survived by his widow, 3 daughters and an only son. Probate of h

Kamala Circus - The Great Indian Circus visits Singapore

I heard about the Tai Thean Kew circus from my involvement with Bukit Brown and during one my tours on the Queenstown Heritage Trail , i was told of another Indian circus troupe that existed in the late 1950's and 1960's. Recently, while curating ideas for a Bukit Brown tour on Pioneers of Early Entertainment, i came across a travelling circus troupe by the name of Kamala Circus. Kamala Circus (source: NewspaperSG) Kamala Circus was reputed to be the largest travelling show in the Far East. It boasted over 100 Indian artist and featured acts such as the flying trapeze act, the "Globe of Death" motor cycle act by two young girls, a 30 foot leap by a motorcyclist and the "cat" act. It claims over 300 tons of equipment and animals which include 16 horses, 8 Ceylon baby elephants, an African lion and 2 lionesses, 2 tiger cubs and 3 Indian mountain goats. It came to Singapore in 1947 from India via Ceylon and performed for a month before touring around th

Sir George Edward Noel Oehlers (former Bidadari Cemetery)

George Edward Noel Oehlers / George E N Oehlers / Geno Oehlers (1 April 1908- 27 October 1968) was educated at St. Andrew's School and Raffles Institution, George Edward Noel Oehlers was called to the Bar (Gray's Inn) in 1931 and to the Singapore Bar in March 1932. He practiced as advocate and solicitor in Singapore until he was appointed Speaker designate of Singapore Legislative Assembly in December 1954. He was appointed First Speaker of the Singapore Legislative Assembly in 1 June 1960. Sir George Edward Noel Oehlers was knighted in 1958 making him the first Eurasian in Singapore to be knighted. Other positions he held throughout his career included being the President of the Industrial Arbitration Court (1965) and Chairman of the Public Utilities Board , Singapore. Sir George Edward Noel Oehlers Sir George Edward Noel Oehlers passed away due at his residence in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur at the age of 60 on 27 October 1968 in Kuala Lumpur age 60 and was cremated on 28 Oc

Tan Swee Hoe and family (Batu Pahat)

Sometime back in August 2012, i wrote an article about Tan Swee Hoe who is buried in Bukit Brown. Tan Swee Hoe came to Singapore as a young boy and worked his way up, eventually becoming one of founders of Ho Hong Bank, and later a director of Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) after it merged with it. He was also for two terms, the president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Batu Pahat, shareholder of Ho Aik Steamships. Tan Swee Hoe was a member of the Council of State, Johore and received a title S.M.J (Setia Mahkota Johore) from the government of Johore in 1929 for his contributions. He owned several property in Singapore and Batu Pahat. Tan Swee Hoe In January 2014, i was fortunate to make a trip with like minded friends to Batu Pahat to visit one of the properties he owned as well as a temple he contributed too and finally the grave of his son. Tan Swee Hoe's mansion First on my wishlist was Tan Swee Hoe's mansion on 160 Jalan Kluang, Batu Pah

Lim Yew Teok and Chan Mei Tuan (Bukit Brown)

I am not sure what business Lim Yew Teok was involved in but there were several advertisements that linked him to renting out godowns at Ho Puay Quay during 1913-1914 and it list his office as either 17 Nankin Road or 56-5 Neil Road. Whatever it is, he was a businessman that left behind a substantial fortune, a fortune worth more than $100 million that was the source of many court battles. Lim Yew Teok passed away at the age of 68 on 6 October 1925 at his residence, No. 56-5, Neil Road. He leaves behind a widow, 4 sons, a daughter and several grandchildren. Mrs. Lim Yew Teok nee Chan Mek Tuan passed away at the age of 90 at No. 141 Neil Road on 16 July 1963. She leaves behind youngest son, Lim Boon Pin, daughters-in-law, Mrs. Lim Choo Yean, Mrs. Lim Geok Chip, Mrs. Lim Boon Pin, Grandson; Lim Thian It, Lim Thian Pah, Lim Chng Beng, Lim Cheng Deen, Lim Hood Ewe, Lim Kee Loo, Lim Kee Team, Lim Kee Suan, Lim Kee Chan, Lim Cheng Huat, Lim Cheng Heng, Lim Cheng Quee, Lim Cheng Kiat, Li

Khoo Kay Hian (Bukit Brown)

During the rubber boom of the 1910, Khoo Kay Hian / Khoo Kay Hean was well positioned and made money as a rubber broker based in The Arcade. He went on to be the founder of one of the best known stock broking firm in Singapore bearing his namesake, Kay Hian and Co in 1921. He was also a committee member of the Singapore Sharebrokers' Association (this was before it became the Singapore Stock Exchange). Throughout his career, he held various positions and they included: Assistant Secretary of the Ee Hoe Hean Club (1918) ; Management Committee of the Garden Club (1920) Chinese Lantern Procession (1922), Joint Honorary Secretary together with Lim Kee Cheok. (Lim Chwee Chian was the Chairman) and also Committee member of the Singapore Chinese Girls School (1925). He contributed to various causes and some of them include: Kampong Martin Relief Fund (1916), Chinese Halifax Relief Fund (1917), Sir Arthur Young's Portrait Fund (1919), St Andrew's Hospital Building (1920), Nanyang U

A kidnap bid foiled in the Shaw family - Bukit Brown connection

This week's news was abuzz with first, the passing of Sir Run Run Shaw (CBE, GBM), the legendary movie mogul. He died on January 7, 2014, aged 107. He is survived by 2 sons ( Shaw Vee Meng, Shaw Vee Chung, Harold ), 2 daughters (Dorothy Shaw, Violet Shaw ) , 2 daughter-in-laws ( Josephine Kho, Diana Wee) and many grand and great grandchildren. His wife was Lady Lily Shaw (deceased ) and years after his first wife passing married Madam Mona Fong. The second news that captivated many Singaporean's was the kidnap attempt of a 79 year old woman, Madam Eng Lai Poh. She is the mother of Mr Lim Hock Chee, Chief Executive of public listed company Sheng Siong, a supermarket chain. The ransom sought by the kidnappers was $20 million. Mr. Lim Hock Chee called the police who helped tracked down the kidnappers and caught the suspects. Bukit Brown connection to Shaw and kidnapping You may be wondering how this week's two story is related to Bukit Brown? Rewind back to October

Quek Guan Kiat (Bukit Brown)

While exploring Hill 4, Section C, in an area heavily pegged (i.e.affected by the 8 lane highway), i came across this marble tomb belonging to Mr. Quek Guan Kiat. On his tomb, it says; In Loving Memory of Quek Guan Kiat 8th June 1938 Age 22 Years Specially erected by The Golden Bell Minstrels In appreciation of his services to the party Quek Guan Kiat In 1935, a variety entertainment organised by the Straits Chinese Reading Club, a branch of the Chinese Christian Association in honor of its President Rev. William Murray, O.B.E, M.A (on his forthcoming departure from Malaya on his retirement ) was held at Y.M.C.A Hall Orchard Road. Quek Guan Kiat was one of the performer that danced the Hula-hula in "Twilight in Honolulu". Quek Guan Kiat must have been so well loved by the Golden Bell Minstrels group that they came together to erect this tomb for him when he passed away at the young age of 22. The below is a picture of him taken in 1937, a year before he pas

Mrs. John Lian Ah Chin nee Lucy Lai Joon Lan (St. Michael's Catholic Church Ipoh Cemetery)

Mrs. John Lian Ah Chin nee Lucy Lai Joon Lan passed away on 28 September at 1:35 am at No. 60 Fryer Road, Ipoh after a short illness. She is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lai Tet Loke of Kuala Lumpur. (Born: 30 August 1903 - Died 28 September 1940 ) She leaves behind her husband, 5 sons, 3 daughters, her parents, 6 brothers and a sister to mourn her loss. [Unfortunately i can't find yet the names of their 5 sons and 3 daughter -if anyone has further information, do leave a comment] The wedding of John Lian Ah Chin (only son of Mr. and Mrs. Lian Khoo Hoo, Chief Clerk to the Accountant, F M S Railways) and Miss Lucy Lai Yoon ( eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lai Tate Luke and granddaughter of Towkay Goh Ang Yee, a noted benefactor of the Catholic Churches and Convent of Selangor) took place at the Church of the Lady of the Holy Rosary, Brickfields Road in May 1919. The Rev. Father Brossard officiated and the State Band was in attendance. Tomb of Lucy Lai Joon Lan Father: La

Ng Boo Bee (Taiping)

Ng Boo Bee (1853-1921) 黄务美, was born and educated in Fujian, China before making his way to Malaya, first in Penang before eventually making a name for himself in the State of Perak. His father is Ng Koh Sung and mother, U Choot Kwah. He started out as a brick manufacturer and timber merchant under the name of Chop Swee Bee in Taiping, Ipoh and Teluk Anson. In Taiping, he acquired the tender contract as a railway contractor under Mr. C.R. Hanson, Resident Engineer for Perak Railways and was probably responsible for the building of the first railway in Malaya which connected Taiping to Port Weld. It was during this time he shrewdly acquired land around Kamunting. Ng Boo Bee Millionaire tin miner The land purchases around Kamunting made Ng Boo Bee a millionaire and with that he acquired also various houses in Taiping and also Penang. The Governor of the Straits Settlement, Sir John Anderson visited Ng Boo Bee tin mine in 1908 which had at that time, employed 4,500 men in his ti

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