Singapore Public Transport in the Early 50s.

An elegant Bullock cart as a form of public transport in those more leisurely days.

Horse Cart was also one of the mode of transport in the 50s.

This is a Trolley bus used o train driver seen plying along Serangoon Road in the early 50s.




These are the early photos of the 50s - Trishaw and Rickshaw along Bras Brasah Road. The Trishaw is still available in its original look and is now used to ferry tourist for sight-seeing.



This is the traffic situation along Kallang Gas Work, presently is located at the junction of Lavender Road and Victoria Street.


The traffic condition at South Bridge Road in the 50s. You could see 2 policemen wearing boggy khaki short pant and a tropeed traffic police in white uniform. In the background is the trolley bus and those vintage Austin Cars.

Last posted on 3/4/2009.

National Heritage Board's 70th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore Trails.

The National Heritage Board (NHB) 's 70th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore Trails aim to connect the elderly with the youth. Their purpose is for the elderly to share their stories and post WWII experiences with the youth to instil in them the importance of Total Defence of Singapore.

In addition, it aims to strengthen the inter-generation bonds - while it provides a collaborative platform for the elderly to reminisce their past, it also strengthens the young's sense of cultural heritage.

This Trails is in collaboration with National Junior College, their students are facilitating the trails on 11 February 2012, from 9.00 am to 11.00 am. The participants are from Moulmein Division - Pek Kio Senior Citizens Club members.

Click HERE for MORE Photos of this Trails The picture will tell you the places the participants have visited.

Below photos shown two of our elderly members - both are in their late 80s, sharing their Japanese Occupation experiences with NJC Students.

Mdm Seet shares her unpleasant experiences during the Japanese Occupation in Singapore (1942 to 1945) while she is around 18 years old at that time (below top photo).

Owen Residents Lunar New Year Gathering - Lor YuSheng

120 Owen Residents gathered at void deck of Owen RC Centre to celebrate Lunar New Year with Prosperity YuSheng and with Bentos set dinner. It is held on Friday evening - 3rd February 2012.

There are 20 winners for the BINGO Games held after the dinner.

QiGong 25th Anniversary Dinner

Pek Kio Healthy Lifestyle Club QiGong Group celebrate her 25th Anniversary with dinner and lor Yusheng at Pek Kio Community Centre Auditorium on Wednesday, 1 February 2012. One Hundred and ten members participate in this dinner.

Click HERE for VIDEO Clip of the Lucky Draw

Click HERE for VIDEO Clip of the Lucky Draw 2

Opening of Woodsville Interchange (Tunnel) on 28 Jan 2012

The Woodsville Interchange (Tunnel)is located at the intersection of Serangoon Road, Upper Serangoon Road, MacPherson Road and Bendemeer Road. Serangoon Road and Upper Serangoon Road are two major arterial roads linking the city with the Serangoon corridor and the northeast sector.

With the opening of this Woodsville Interchange (Tunnel), on 28 January 2012, motorists will be able to use the new vehicular tunnels and flyover to travel seamlessly from:

• Upper Serangoon Road to Bendemeer Road
• MacPherson Road to Bendemeer Road
• Serangoon Road to Upper Serangoon Road
• and from PIE slip Road to Kallang Way.

Connectivity between the northeast sector and the city will be improved.

The completed upgrading project bring about the following features:

• A 255m long two-lane vehicular tunnel from Serangoon Road to Upper Serangoon Road
• A 245m long two-lane vehicular tunnel from Upper Serangoon Road to Bendemeer Road
• A 160m long one-lane vehicular tunnel from MacPherson Road to Bendemeer Road
• A 400m long one-lane flyover as a direct road link to cater for traffic movement from PIE towards Kallang Way (completed in July 2011)*

* The single-lane vehicular flyover was opened to the public on 31 July 2011. The flyover links Jalan Toa Payoh to Jalan Kolam Ayer leading to Kallang Way and PIE (Changi) directly.

Click HERE for VIDEO of Woodsville Tunnel Opening Ceremony

Noted: Photos taken during the Official Opening Ceremony on eve of 27 January 2012, inside one of the tunnel (City to Upper Serangoon).
Source: LTA