It was a pleasant Saturday morning as they set off for their trip as there was no Saturday school in those days! The group was made up by boys and girls from SMI and the HIJ Convent, with one or two cousins joining in. After a short ride it was time to stop at a park where there was a toilet. Can you guess where that was?
There was a time when boys and girls got together for around Ipoh bicycle rides. It was a great way to spend healthy times with your friends. This picture was given to us by Ong Su-ming. It is a Saturday morning in 1953. The outing started right here in Gopeng Road.
If you can join us over the next 4 days, you will see where they went. In the meantime do you have any biking stories to tell us?
We stumbled upon this photo of a pretty woman in Cheongsam. Can anyone tell us who she is?
While we’re on the topic of personal hygiene, don’t forget your oral health too 🙂
Remember Mohamed Ghazali bin Haji Jawi? He took over as Mentri Besar of Perak back in August 1957 (after Dato Panglima Bukit Gantang resigned).
This newspaper cutting was taken from The Straits Times dated Tuesday, 1st of March 1960. According to the article, Mohamed Ghazali was appointed Malaya’s Ambassador to the UAE.
No, we’re not in a morbid mood this Friday. In fact, tomorrow (21st March) will mark 71 years since the burial of WW II heroine Sybil Kathigasu (nee Daly).
We have here a photograph taken at St Michael’s Church, way back in 1949. The hearse can be seen arriving at the tree-lined Church Road. Also note the crowds of well-wishers and altar boys lined up on both sides of the road.
Yesterday was St. Patrick’s day. Did you celebrate? I am sure all the Irish, like these, did just that.
But as you probably have guessed by now, this was not yesterday, but just 57 years ago in Ipoh.
Time flies when you are celebrating!
Here’s a 1963 view of the Kampar market. Kampar folks, has it changed much over the years?
This press cutting reported that on March 1st 1983, a new $14 million central market (Super Kinta), was expected to be fully opened for business. Also, this was said to be the largest in South-East Asia!
This photograph was taken on 3 March 1934. It records the members of the Old Michaelian’s Association (OMA), first formed in 1933, on the occasion of the opening of their Association’s premises – located directly behind the group.
Lieutenant Benson’s platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can’t stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It’s a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon. Starring Robert Ryan, Aldo Ray and Robert Keith.
It’s alright if you’ve not seen this movie. What we’d like to know is…can you recognise WHERE this large billboard may have been? 😉
Mark your calendars, folks. Come witness the launching of a unique book by H. Berbar on 21st March 2020, at Tin Alley (3 Lorong Bijeh Timah, 30000 Ipoh).
Ever seen a photograph of Malayan Royalty with the Japanese Administration? We have a rare one here.
Here we have the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Abdul Aziz Mu’tassim Billah Shah, with the Officers of the Japanese Occupation at the Iskandariah Palace in Kuala Kangsar.
No, not those decorative model ships place inside glass bottles. We’re talking about Old Spice 😀
Do you remember this brand?
