Tag Archives: Farrer Park

Singapore’s 182 Years of Horse Racing Reaches the Finishing Line

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Remember Singapore

On 5 October 2024, a 10,000-strong crowd turned up to witness Singapore’s final horse races held at the Singapore Turf Club’s Kranji racecourse. As the horses raced past the finishing line, it marked the end of a long and glorious … Continue reading →

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The Cambridge Estate – An “English” Estate in Singapore

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Remember Singapore

Located in the central part of Singapore, and largely bounded by Bukit Timah Road, Serangoon Road, Thomson Road and Moulmein Road, the Cambridge Estate, of Farrer Park district, is an old housing district where its inner roads are mostly named after English … Continue reading →

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Swimming in the Summer Sun of Singapore

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Remember Singapore

Most of the time, it is either rain or shine in Singapore. Swimming has always been a popular activity for Singaporeans, especially in the hot summer days between March and July, when temperatures sometimes hit as high as 35 degree … Continue reading →

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4D, Mahjong and Chap Ji Kee.. History of Gambling in Singapore

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Remember Singapore

With the completion of the Integrated Resorts (IRs) and its casinos in 2010, some said that Singapore had truly become a sin city. While they might be right, the fact is gambling has never been a stranger on this island. … Continue reading →

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