Sungai Siput Memorial Board: Is it o’K’ to have ‘T’ea?
Two memorial boards can be seen at the entrance of Elphil Estate and Sungai Siput Estate (which was formerly known as Phin Soon Estate) with the details of the tragic murders on 16 June 1948. A good intention.
But it’s so sad to see the board at the Elphil Estate. The name of the planter, Mr. A.E Walker was mispelled as A.E Walter. It seems that the person who was in charge of putting up the board, didn’t care much about the history which led to the Malayan Emergency.With this major error, definitely will mislead the readers in future about what actual had happened especially the person who was murdered.
I found your blog on MSN Search. Nice writing. I will check back to read more.
Eric Hundin
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What a terrible thing! It should be replaced immediately. Who is responsible for the sign?
From what I have read, apart from the late A.E.Walker, there are other 2 being shot as well and they are Mr. J.M. Allison and his Assistant Manager, Mr. I.D. Christian.
You are quite right Rich and if you go to http://www.ipohworld.org/search8/result.asp?strid=2941 you will find information about Ian Christian and the others.