Tag Archives: Gu Chia Zhui

Searching for Singapore’s Last Water Wells

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Remember Singapore

Water wells were once part of the essential amenities for the residents in Singapore. Its water supply was used by the villagers for cooking, drinking, washing and bathing purposes. It took more than four decades before they were totally replaced … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Historic | Tagged Ann Siang Hill, Bullock Cart Water, Gu Chia Zhui, Sembawang Hot Spring, Somapah Village, Tua Jia Kar, Water Wells | 16 Comments

Compassvale Ancilla and Mang Kah Kar

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Remember Singapore

Recently, there was a rather amusing news regarding the chim (profound) names of the new housing estates at Sengkang and Punggol. Some joke that the job of a taxi driver will get tougher next time with the latest Build-To-Order (BTO) … Continue reading →