Tag Archives: Bukit Ho Swee Fire

SCDF Heritage Gallery – Singapore’s Firefighting History

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Remember Singapore

First Fire Brigade The early fires were mostly put out by policemen, sepoys, soldiers and even prisoners. In April 1869, a voluntary firefighting force was formed, but without proper training and equipment, the early brigade was proved to be inefficient … Continue reading →

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From Villages to Flats (Part 2) – Public Housing in Singapore

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The history of the public housing in Singapore is largely divided into two sections: The Singapore Improvement Trust’s (SIT) period and the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB) era. Two minor players that had also contributed in the building of public … Continue reading →

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Headlines that shook Singapore (since 1955)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Below is a collection of some of the biggest news headlines that shook the Singapore society since 1955, when Singapore was given self-governance (Extending the timeline from the previous version of “1970 to Present”). The headlines are categorised into Social … Continue reading →

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