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August 2023

June 2023

“white area” ?

By |2023-06-09T16:45:52+08:00June 9th, 2023|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs, Memories|

This photo was not taken in Ipoh, but it is rather interesting. I’d like to draw your attention to the sign, which simply reads as: “You are now entering Malacca Settlement White Area”.

Did we have “white areas” in Ipoh too at some point?

 

We thank Chee Ong Ngai for sharing this photo with us.

May 2023

Chingay Procession

By |2023-05-26T15:37:50+08:00May 26th, 2023|Categories: childhood, festivals/celebrations, Identify Photographs, Ipoh Town, Memories|

The activity appears to be centred around the England Dobi Shop where the procession may well have stopped to give a demonstration, and there are large numbers of spectators in attendance. Numerous vehicles in the street are probably being delayed by the festivities and have formed a traffic jam.

 

I wonder which part of town this was….

April 2023

March 2023

…that famous, tragic, romance…

By |2023-03-31T16:37:15+08:00March 31st, 2023|Categories: childhood, concerts, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|Tags: |

Some of you may have already guessed this play, merely by the “balcony scene”. πŸ™‚

This play was organised by none other than the ACS Music and Drama Society, back in 1976. Just to refresh your memories (if you’ve watched it), the leading roles were played by Tan Seow Heng (Juliet) and Emmet O’Sullivan (Romeo).

 

We thank Ong Su-Ming for sharing this photograph with us.

February 2023

January 2023

December 2022

November 2022

October 2022

…no easy feat…

By |2022-10-21T16:08:09+08:00October 21st, 2022|Categories: childhood, Events, festivals/celebrations, Ipoh Town, Memories, tourism|

No, this isn’t part of a circus troupe. Neither is this a Chinese New Year celebration (yes, I know some of you spotted the ‘lion’ in the background).

This is actually part of the Nine Emperor Gods Festival parade. We thank our donor – Ann Kesselring Hamon – for sharing this with us.

Here’s another picture from that parade.

An Interesting School Trip

By |2022-10-07T16:31:47+08:00October 7th, 2022|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs, Ipoh Town, Memories, mission schools, People|

Is it a bird…is it a plane…..? No, they are most likely staring at the Birch Clock Tower. 

The gentleman (holding some papers) is none other than Rev J Appaduray. The boys in the background are students from St Michael’s Insitution.

Here’s another picture of the group:

(read the full story here)

September 2022

August 2022

Japanese HQ at Anderson School?

By |2022-08-10T14:26:53+08:00August 10th, 2022|Categories: history, Ipoh Town, Memories, mission schools|

This photograph shows Fujiwara Iwaichi with Captain M. Akram, adjutant to General Mohan Singh, at Fujiwara Kikan headquarters at the Anderson School, Ipoh, on 5th January 1942.

The military headquarters was established by Fujiwara Kikan, the military intelligence agency, on New Year’s Day 1942. The building also served as the headquarters of Indian Independence League (IIL), the Indian National Army (INA), the Kesatuan Melayu Muda (KMM), and the Sumatran Youth Association.

Goodbye to a Legend

By |2022-08-04T14:42:27+08:00August 4th, 2022|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs, Memories, orbituary, People|

source: BWF Virtual Museum

With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to Dato’ Ng Boon Bee DPTJ AMN. He was a Malaysian badminton player, whose success in doubles earned him recognition as one of greatest doubles players in badminton history. 

Ng Boon Bee is probably the finest sportsman to come out of SMI, being one of the stars of the Malaysian Badminton team from 1960 onwards.

Some of you may remember that year, when the Thomas Cup was paraded through SMI.

In partnership with Tan Yee Khan and later P Gunalan, he won doubles titles in all the big national and international tournaments, including the All England Doubles title twice and the Malaysian title six times. 

 

Our condolences to his family, as well as his ‘family’ in the sporting arena.

July 2022

Coming to a theatre near you!

By |2022-07-25T15:23:41+08:00July 25th, 2022|Categories: childhood, history, Ipoh Town, Memories, movies, tourism|

The month of August is usually known as “bulan Merdeka” (Merdeka/Independence Month). But did you also know that the earliest cinematograph first came to Ipoh in August 1906?

Initially the cinematograph market was monopolized by one company, the Matsuo Japanese Cinematograph Company, who used to hold nightly shows in a tent for 7-weeks running, moving from city to city. The following year however, he had competition in the form of 3 other cinematograph companies, each employing different novelties to attract crowds. (read more here)

A Garden No More…

By |2022-07-15T16:31:40+08:00July 15th, 2022|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories, Natural Heritage, nature, tourism|

This was what the Japanese Garden (sponsored by the Perak Turf Club) once looked like. Of course, this picture was taken back in the 1980s. Sadly, this lovely tourist spot fell under poor maintenance and neglect over the years. It even fell prey to vandals πŸ™

I don’t know what has become of this place today. 

However, there was another Japanese Garden built at D R Seenivasagam Park (formerly known as Coronation Park). This garden seems to have survived over the years, and has also been given a ‘facelift’ of sorts. (read more about it here)

 

June 2022

The Aeroplane Comes to Ipoh!

By |2022-06-27T16:41:22+08:00June 27th, 2022|Categories: childhood, Events, history, ipoh, Memories, tourism|

The people of Ipoh had an opportunity to witness an aeroplane for the first time on July 1 1911! G P Kuller – one of the earliest aviators – staged a 4-day flight exhibition in Ipoh.

Thousands congregated at the race course, with 150 Europeans occupying the 1st and 2nd class seats. The 3rd and 4th class ticket-holders were largely Asian, while an even larger crowd assembled outside on Tambun Road. (read more here)

Do you recall the first time you boarded a plane?

May 2022

April 2022

170 years!

By |2022-04-06T10:41:27+08:00April 6th, 2022|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs, Memories, mission schools, Natural Heritage|

The above badge has the words β€œChristian Brothers’ Schools” and β€œSignum Fidei” clearly printed on it, one at the bottom of the badge and the other at the top. In between there is an image of Peninsula Malaysia as well as a figure of a Catholic Brother. At the top end of the image of Peninsula Malaysia the numbers β€œ1852” can be seen while at the lower end the numbers β€œ1952” are printed.

We’re featuring this badge, to commemorate 170 years of the La Salle Brothers‘ legacy πŸ™‚

March 2022

February 2022

December 2021

November 2021

Where are they now?

By |2021-11-23T13:44:40+08:00November 23rd, 2021|Categories: childhood, concerts, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories, People|

We received this lovely photo from Eric Low. He’s hoping for any information regarding the young people in the above photo.

In his own words:

Once upon a time there was this band in Ipoh who called themselves “The Rain People” (**) … The 1968 or 1969 picture below was taken in one of the Catholic Churches in Ipoh when and where we performed at the birthday party of Rev Bro Ultan Paul of SMI ….
Enlisting your assistance to see if any of you recognise some of the faces, for me to reconnect with a couple of them …
Left to right (standing): We were all ex-Michaelians
Michael Wong (with the drumsticks, whom I know is still in the UK; lost contact).
Next to him – David Hew (whose family owned the Orchid Farm off Tambun Road, which he took over in running; still in Ipoh I am guessing; lost contact).
Miss Wong Mei Ching (of Housing Trust, she was a 6th Former at SMI then).
Yours truly. to Mei Ching’s left ….
Guy in the glasses was my best friend, Richard Chan, who sadly passed away many yeas ago; I managed to get him Aussie citizenship in the 1970s.
And in centre frame (always wanting to be different), sitting down, is Zainal from Kampung Manjoi (someone whom I am desperately trying to reconnect with …)
I am praying that some of these innocent faces of a yesteryear ring a bell with someone out there …

July 2021

‘finest milk chocolate’

By |2021-07-28T17:49:03+08:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: childhood, famous brands, food|

Here’s a virtual treat for you – Van Houten’s finest milk chocolate πŸ™‚

While doing a little spring cleaning at home, I stumbled upon this tin (which my late grandmother used for her trinkets). I’m going to make a guess and say that this tin probably dates back to the 1970s. I could be wrong though…

June 2021

May 2021

April 2021

March 2021

February 2021

“Red Packets”

By |2021-02-01T14:47:56+08:00February 1st, 2021|Categories: childhood, Memories|

A red envelope or a red packet (in Mandarin it’s known as hongbao) is a monetary gift which is given during holidays or special occasions such as weddings, graduation or the birth of a baby.

That being said, I’m sure some of the young ones out there will be looking forward to receiving this ‘good fortune’ come Chinese New Year πŸ˜‰

Here’s a sample of ‘hongbao’ from back then…

November 2020

A Royal book…

By |2020-11-20T14:56:51+08:00November 20th, 2020|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

Have you ever owned such an exercise book – with British Royalty on the front cover? Personally, I’ve never seen one so unique. Was it common stationery back then…say in the early 1950s? 

 

 

Incidentally, today also marks the 73rd wedding anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip πŸ™‚

October 2020

…more haunting tales…

By |2020-10-14T16:21:52+08:00October 14th, 2020|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Ipoh Town, Memories, movies|

In keeping up with the Halloween theme, here’s a familiar landmark that may have had its fair share of spooky tales…

Somewhat triangular in shape the Odeon is adjacent to St Michael’s Catholic graveyard and like the post-war Rex Theatre, rumours that it is haunted abound. One popular rumour is that if you ever take off your shoes inside, you will never find them when the light comes on — even if nobody has sat in front, behind or next to you. Although the theatre was air conditioned, management would occasionally conserve energy by opening the doors on the side facing the graveyard creating a rather spooky feeling. The Theatre seated 850 on its main floor and in the balcony.

 

September 2020

July 2020

M.R.C.S.

By |2020-07-10T10:08:38+08:00July 8th, 2020|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|

I’m sure you’ve heard of the Malaysian Red Cross Society, which later became the Malaysian Red Crescent Society. No, we’re not recruiting members….just wondered if anyone of you remember the badges from back then. Perhaps you were members of such clubs back in school? [As Ipoh Remembered has pointed out, the actual Red Cross badges have a red coloured cross, not white as in the above images]

On that note, here’s a little history from Wikipedia:

The Malaysian Red Crescent has its beginnings in 1948 as branches of the British Red Cross Society in the former British North Borneo (now the Malaysian state of Sabah) and Sarawak. In 1950, the British Red Cross Society established the first branch in Penang in the Federation of Malaya from which it rapidly expanded its presence in the other states.

Upon the independence of the Federation of Malaya on 31 August 1957, the branches in Malaya were reorganised as the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society and the society was officially incorporated by statute with the passing of the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society (Incorporation) Act 1962 by Parliament. On 4 July 1963, the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society received official recognition as an independent national society by the International Committee of the Red Cross and subsequently admitted as a member of the League of Red Cross Societies on 24 August 1963.

With the formation of the larger federation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, the Malaysian Red Cross Society (Incorporation) Act 1965 to incorporate the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society and the branches of the Red Cross Society in Sabah and Sarawak under the name of the Malaysian Red Cross Society was passed by Parliament and gazetted on 1 July 1965. On 5 September 1975, the Malaysian Red Cross Society was renamed the Malaysian Red Crescent Society by the passing of the Malaysian Red Cross Society (Change of Name) Act 1975 by Parliament.

June 2020

VIP visit

By |2020-06-25T09:41:25+08:00June 25th, 2020|Categories: childhood, Events, history, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories, People|

Back in 1952, Countess Mountbatten visited St Michael’s Institution. As President of the St John Ambulance Association in London she toured Malaya, visiting centres where St John Ambulance activities were organised. In this photograph, she’s addressing an assembly at the school hall – where she declared a half-holiday (much to the students delight!).

May 2020

Opening of the New Library

By |2020-05-27T09:28:53+08:00May 27th, 2020|Categories: childhood, Events, history, ipoh, Memories, People|Tags: |

This photograph was taken during the official opening of the new ACS Library and wing, on 11 June 1955. The gentleman unveiling the tablet is said to be the Perak Deputy Menteri Besar. Does anyone know who he was?

Also in the photograph are: Methodist Bishop Raymond Archer (left) and school Principal Ralph Kesselring (right).

Special thanks to our donor – Ann Kesselring Hamon.

 

Celebrating Hari Raya in Papan

By |2020-05-21T10:27:23+08:00May 22nd, 2020|Categories: childhood, festivals/celebrations, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

Taken in Papan in the grounds of the Raja Bilah complex outside the Rumah Besar (also known as a Rumah Godang), this photograph shows Raja Yaacob in ceremonial Malay dress with several other Malay men seated or standing around a table. There is a label on the table in Jawi that we believe translates into Hari Raya 1333, which would date the photograph as either 1912 or 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

How are YOU planning to celebrate Hari Raya this year?

March 2020

February 2020

January 2020

“The Great Malaysian Bake-off”?

By |2020-01-20T15:46:46+08:00January 20th, 2020|Categories: childhood, food, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories, People|Tags: |

Not quite πŸ˜‰

This photograph was taken at Ave Maria Convent. The lady in the centre is Mdm Poon Kim Chin (aka Poon Ah Thye), together with the girls from her homescience class.

Anyone from Mdm Poon’s class here? We’d love to hear about your “adventures” from the homescience class…

December 2019

November 2019

The Teacher…and his students

By |2019-11-04T14:48:03+08:00November 4th, 2019|Categories: childhood, Events, Identify Photographs, Ipoh Town, Memories, People|Tags: , |

We thank Barat Kumar for sending us this picture. In his own words, Barat explains:

“As we bear witness to the passing of a great man I would like to share this picture of Our beloved Mr Selvamany. Picture was taken on 14 July 1972 at a farewell assembly. This was when he went on transfer. From left Thian Hock (?) and Chong Kee Seng. 
Accompanying Mr Selvamany is Principal”

October 2019

Milo Tricycle?

By |2019-10-07T16:36:19+08:00October 7th, 2019|Categories: childhood, food, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

Long before the famous Milo Vans, there was the Milo Tricycle. We believe this was the brainchild of an innovative Indian gentleman in the late 1950’s. He lived in Buntong but kept his tricycle in a shop in Old Town. The picture featured on today’s blog is a replica of the Milo Tricycle, made by our contractor Y Cheng Thymes.

There is also a bit more about the men behind the Milo Tricycle, on this Ipoh Echo link.

 

September 2019

August 2019

June 2019

Boys were fashionable too

By |2019-06-24T12:37:11+08:00June 24th, 2019|Categories: childhood, Memories|

The photo on the left is from the Yeoh family album, probably from the 1940s.

The one on the right is a present-day random image from Google.

Seems like suspenders are back in fashion πŸ˜‰

A fun game

By |2019-06-20T15:53:22+08:00June 20th, 2019|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|

While we’re still on the topic of childhood memories, take a good look at this photograph. Is this a human centipede / human caterpillar? Was that what this game was called? I do recall playing such a game at school….and it was FUN πŸ˜‰

…that favourite drinking mug?

By |2019-06-17T16:40:52+08:00June 17th, 2019|Categories: childhood, Memories|

Come on now, don’t be shy…I’m sure some of you had a special cup/mug/glass which you drank out of. Well then, we await for your comments…

I confess that I have one – a white and blue Transformers mug πŸ˜‰

Visiting a banana plantation

By |2019-06-10T15:35:58+08:00June 10th, 2019|Categories: childhood|

Ever visited a banana plantation? Well, these kids have πŸ™‚

If you’re one of the kids in the photo, do you remember your time there? We’d love to hear from you…

A Picnic

By |2019-06-03T16:59:11+08:00June 3rd, 2019|Categories: childhood, Memories|

When was the last time you had a picnic with your family/friends? Well, why not take advantage of the upcoming public holidays? These children seem to have the right idea….

May 2019

Spelunking?

By |2019-05-27T16:35:36+08:00May 27th, 2019|Categories: hobbies, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Natural Heritage, tourism|

Anyone here a fan of spelunking? Hmm…maybe I’ve lost you guys for a minute πŸ˜‰

Spelunking is the exploration of caves, especially as a hobby. So, back to the question in hand; anyone here been spelunking before? If so, have you come across this cave (picture below)? This place is somewhere in Ipoh, by the way…

Award for a Brave Girl

By |2019-05-24T21:36:51+08:00May 24th, 2019|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

Remember the time (back in school) when you received an award for excellent exam results? I remember getting an award for good PMR results (though I can’t recall what the prize was).

Well, back in 1947 Dawn Kathigasu received an award for bravery! The gentleman beside her is Mr A. Aston (British Resident Commissioner for Perak).

 

13th May 1948

By |2019-05-16T09:02:51+08:00May 13th, 2019|Categories: childhood, history, Ipoh Town, Memories, movies|

On this date, in 1948, the movie “The Boy with Green Hair” played at Ruby in Ipoh. Anyone watched this movie? Did Peter’s hair turn back to its original colour?

 

UPDATE: The year is in fact 1949, not 1948 as stated. 13th May back in 1948 was a Thursday, not a Friday; hence, with reference to the above movie poster the year should be 1949 instead.

April 2019

March 2019

Circus in Town?

By |2019-03-27T16:50:11+08:00March 27th, 2019|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, movies|

Well….not quite. But forget the circus for a while; do you remember the days when advertising was done via vehicles? Like this photograph below (from Hong Soon Kheong):

Do you remember those decorated vans, which advertised movies at the local cinemas?

Teen Idols?

By |2019-03-22T16:54:50+08:00March 22nd, 2019|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

When The Falcons had to end due to their manager quitting, the band members, Joe Chin, Michael Ho, Christopher Choong and Thomas Ham decided to concentrate on their education, leaving the stuffed Falcon (the band’s mascot) with Christopher. But not long after that, Joe and Michael found two other guys, (Kenny Ham, Thomas’ brother and Vincent Joseph, his cousin), who shared their interest and together they formed ‘The Teenage Fentons‘….

Just wondering…any of the members of the Teenage Fentons still around? We’d love to hear from you πŸ™‚

“The Greatest Show on Earth”

By |2019-03-14T20:02:59+08:00March 11th, 2019|Categories: childhood, Memories, movies|

courtesy of: Mohd Taib, Ipoh

This play opened in 1938. Some of you may be too young to recall this…or were not even born yet. Then, there was a 1952 film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. A similar production came out in 2017 (titled “The Greatest Showman”), which also revolved around the famed duo Barnum & Bailey.

For the movie-buffs out there, can you identify the poster shown above? Was it for the 1938 play…or the 1952 movie?

“for your eyes only”

By |2019-03-07T13:20:40+08:00March 7th, 2019|Categories: childhood, Events, ipoh, Memories, People|

courtesy of: Hong Soon Keong

In the 1960s, a magician by the name of John Calvert drove from the Ipoh Airport to Lido Cinema…blindfolded! No, I’m not kidding; the above picture was taken at Cockman Street showing Calvert in an Austin Gypsy..with his eyes covered.

We’re not encouraging you to try this stunt…but we’re wondering if anyone out there remembers John Calvert and his magic show πŸ™‚

January 2019

MORE school tales…

By |2019-01-04T16:17:39+08:00January 4th, 2019|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|Tags: , |

Special thanks to SK and Ooi Kean Chye for these photos. On the left is NTPS Pasir Puteh back in 1962, on the right is the same school today (2019).

SK also shared with us: “In the 1962 picture, in between the buildings in the middle was where we took our pictures. On the left of the picture was the School Lavatory, then School Tuck  Shop. We used to hang around the Tuck Shop….The school field  on the further left had gone & replaced by double storey classes. The Headmaster residents, the Day Teacher’s Centre, The Dental Clinic on the left all gone“.

Back to School!

By |2019-01-02T16:35:51+08:00January 2nd, 2019|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|Tags: |

picture courtesy of SK

Students from NTPS Jalan Pasir Puteh are probably grinning at the screen now. As for the former students…has the school changed much over the years? Maybe some of you have old photos of the building back then…do share them with us.

On that note, how many of you remember YOUR first day at school? Was it exciting? Scary? Did it end in tears? Did you make friends with everyone? Or…maybe you preferred to sit in the corner of the classroom with your head down? Do share some of your “First Day at School” stories with us πŸ™‚

December 2018

Three ‘friends’ at Old Town

By |2018-12-19T15:04:11+08:00December 19th, 2018|Categories: childhood, famous brands, Identify Photographs, Ipoh Town, Memories|

If they ever came to life (like in those Disney cartoons), perhaps these vehicles would have been good friends πŸ˜‰

Here we have a bicycle, a car and a van; all three of them ‘worked’ for Ho Yan Hor.

We’d like to hear from the car-lovers out there – can you identify the type of car shown in this picture?

Another puzzle for YOU

By |2018-12-10T17:16:38+08:00December 10th, 2018|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|

from: Ruth Iversen Rollitt

 

Familiar area? Yes? No? Well, I don’t blame you if you can’t recognise this place. It is SO VERY DIFFERENT now. For those of you who know the answer, feel free to drop us a comment (or two). By the way, this place is in Ipoh…

November 2018

Fast cars and Pretty girls ?

By |2018-11-19T14:52:21+08:00November 19th, 2018|Categories: childhood, Events, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories|Tags: , , |

picture courtesy of: Royal Perak Motor Club

Do you remember the year these Alfa Romeo cars came to Malaysia? Perhaps the car-lovers might be able to tell us more. Maybe someone out there was standing in the crowd watching this promotion.

And…if you were one of these pretty girls in the photograph, we’d love to hear from you too πŸ˜‰

‘another one bites the dust’

By |2018-11-12T16:42:58+08:00November 12th, 2018|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories, Natural Heritage, nature, tourism|Tags: , |

No, we’re not being ‘bitter’ about it…but did anyone realise that this beautiful floral clock is no more? For those who’ve never had the chance to see it, here are two pictures for you; both are from Ann Kesselring Hamon. The lady in white (left image) is Ann’s mother Florence Kesselring. As for the right image, it was taken from a 35mm Kodachrome slide. 

For those (like me) who have never seen this lovely clock, it was once part of the Japanese Garden along Tambun Road.

October 2018

That VRI building…

By |2018-10-24T16:32:10+08:00October 24th, 2018|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories|

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picture from: Ann Kesselring Hamon

Yes, the building in the background is none other than the Veterinary Research Institute at Tiger Lane. Our donor estimates that this photo was taken around 1955.Β Have you been to this place? If so, do share your thoughts with us πŸ™‚

The (not so) New Village…

By |2018-10-19T15:01:12+08:00October 19th, 2018|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories|Tags: , |

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Left image: Simee New Village, 1951 (from the Kinta Valley Book) Right image: Simee today (picture from the Star, 12th October 2018)

How many of you out there lived / grew up in Simee? We’d love to hear some of your childhood adventures (or, misadventures…especially the funny ones πŸ˜‰ ).

Maybe someone out there may also know HOW Simee got its name?

Abandoned building?

By |2018-10-17T17:02:52+08:00October 17th, 2018|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories|Tags: , , |

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courtesy of Ann Kesselring Hamon

No, thisΒ was said to be the temporary building for the Anglo Chinese Girls’ School, back in the 1950s. For those of you who don’t know,Β Anglo Chinese Girls’ School (or ACGS Ipoh) later became Methodist Girls’ School (MGS). Of course, the MGS building now looks nothing like this one pictured above.

MGS Alumni, we’d love to hear from you! πŸ™‚

September 2018

August 2018

Lower Six Science 2, Anderson School

By |2018-08-24T15:08:05+08:00August 24th, 2018|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories, People|Tags: |

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from Gurpal Singh Bhuller (click to enlarge)

We received this via email from SK (who sent it to us on behalf of the donor). According to SK, Gurpal is looking for his former classmates.

Anyone out there from Lower Six Science 2? Gurpal is looking for you. Incidentally, SK told us that this picture was taken in April 1967 – Gurpal’s last day at Anderson School; apparently one of his classmates lent him a coat to wear – yes, the young man in the dark coat is none other than Gurpal.

 

An Interesting Find

By |2018-08-13T17:17:46+08:00August 13th, 2018|Categories: childhood, ipoh, Memories|

We thank Lennie Brooks for these pictures. Her father once served in the 15/19 Hussars as their Company Sergeant Major Instructor. Back in 1955, they lived at No. 20, Chung Thye Phin Road – yes, at Chung Thye Phin’s mansion nonetheless. These pictures show a mosaic of Chung Thye Phin and also an interesting marble statue, which were once part of the mansion’s deco.

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Girl’s best friend?

By |2018-08-10T14:33:42+08:00August 10th, 2018|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|Tags: |

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courtesy of Charlie Choong

Ms Monroe once sang about diamonds being a girl’s best friend. From this photo, it seems like this lady loves the car (instead of those precious stones).

But I must say, between the precious stones and a beautiful car….I would choose a car (but that’s just me!)

July 2018

Cathay Cold Creameries?

By |2018-07-09T16:07:55+08:00July 9th, 2018|Categories: childhood, famous brands, food, Identify Photographs, ipoh|Tags: , , |

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Could this have been a branch of Cold Storage? Or, perhaps Cold Storage’s competitor? We don’t know, so we’re hoping someone out there could help us out. Our anonymous donor didn’t say much about this photograph (and unfortunately, we are no longer in contact with this person). I’m sure someone out there visited 47 Cockman Street at some point in their life…

June 2018

Sports Day, at the Anglo-Chinese Girls’ School

By |2018-06-11T15:25:12+08:00June 11th, 2018|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs, Memories, People, Sports|Tags: , , |

Yes, you read it right – Anglo-Chinese Girls’ School. Maybe you’re more familiar with its current name – Methodist Girls’ School (MGS).

Anyway, here is a nostalgic photograph taken during the sports day. The guest of honour is none other than Mrs Florence Kesselring.

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photo courtesy of: Ann Hamon (nee Kesselring)

May 2018

Ever heard of Sinalco?

By |2018-05-25T16:29:52+08:00May 25th, 2018|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|Tags: , |

No, we didn’t make this word up πŸ˜‰

‘Sinalco’ is said to beΒ an abbreviation of theΒ LatinΒ sine alcohole, which means “without alcohol”. Sinalco is the oldest soft drink brand in Europe (it was first marketed in 1902!), and is produced by Sinalco International, Germany.

Perhaps the advertisement might give you a clue as to how these bottles of non-alcoholic drinks looked like back then.

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April 2018

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February 2018

Teaching Aid?

By |2018-02-14T16:41:07+08:00February 14th, 2018|Categories: childhood, Memories|Tags: , , |

I remember picture cards, posters, and even the more modern audio/visual teaching aids. But I’ve not seen one like this (pictured below).

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This teaching aid was said to be used to explain the concept of piΒ Ο€.Β Let’s hear from the teachers out there….have any of you used such aids?

Paper Planes

By |2018-02-13T14:19:07+08:00February 13th, 2018|Categories: childhood, games, hobbies, Memories|Tags: , |

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Recognise this drawing? Were you any good at it? Did you have ‘flying’ competitions with your friends? Ok, own up…how many of you played with paper planes? We’d also like to hear from the model airplane enthusiasts.

I'll admit I had paper dolls once. Spent hours designing, colouring and cutting out clothes for them ;)

January 2018

Outside Grandma’s house…

By |2018-01-30T16:02:15+08:00January 29th, 2018|Categories: childhood, Ipoh Town, Memories, People|

Today’s blog picture is from Sybil de Roquigny (via email). She tells us that this is the embankment (with a flight of steps) in front of her grandmother’s house; if you stand at the top, you get a good view of the Kinta River.Β  Sybil’s grandmother – Chow Yoon Soo – was the second wife of Leong Eng Khean, and she lived at No. 8 Clayton Road. The house of course is no longer there. It was demolished and now standing in its place is Cititel Express. This picture was taken in 1950.

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December 2017

November 2017

October 2017

Time for…..ICE KACANG!

By |2017-10-25T16:32:19+08:00October 25th, 2017|Categories: childhood, food, Identify Photographs, Memories|Tags: |

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Yes, one look at this machine and all that comes to my mind is: a bowl of shaved ice, drenched in brown sugar syrup and topped with jelly (of various shapes, sizes and colours), kidney beans, sweet corn and peanuts. Oh, and not forgetting a dash of santan too!

Ah, bet some of you are already salivating πŸ˜‰

What better way to cool down on a hot day, eh?

Who knew?

By |2017-10-04T17:31:33+08:00October 4th, 2017|Categories: childhood, Memories|

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Heard of this brand? Yes? No?

These matches are locally made. Don’t believe me, check out the next picture.

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Yes, this brand is made in Teluk Intan.

September 2017

Meet Bibendum

By |2017-09-27T15:57:44+08:00September 27th, 2017|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|Tags: , , |

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As the story goes…… “in 1889 two brothers,Β Γ‰douard MichelinΒ andΒ AndrΓ© Michelin, ran a rubber factory inΒ Clermont-Ferrand, France. One day, a cyclist whose pneumatic tire needed repair turned up at the factory. The tire was glued to the rim, and it took over three hours to remove and repair the tire, which then needed to be left overnight to dry. The next day, Γ‰douard Michelin took the repaired bicycle into the factory yard to test. After only a few hundred metres, the tire failed. Despite the setback, Γ‰douard was enthusiastic about the pneumatic tire, and he and his brother worked on creating their own version, one that did not need to be glued to the rim. Michelin was incorporated on 28 May 1889. In 1891 Michelin took out its first patent for aΒ removable pneumatic tireΒ which was used byΒ Charles TerrontΒ to win the world’s first long distance cycle race, the 1891Β Paris–Brest–Paris” (read more here)

Thanks to persistence and hardwork (and creativity too), we now have a famous name in the world of tyres. As for the mascot shown…yes, his name is Bibendum…but we usually call him the Michelin Man πŸ™‚

August 2017

Collecting Rations

By |2017-08-14T16:27:49+08:00August 14th, 2017|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs, Memories|

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This NST picture shows people collectingΒ their rice rations from one of the 19 distribution points in Sungai Siput. The gentleman in the foreground is See Khoon Lim, the then chairman of the local council; on his left is K. Sockalingam, then police chief of Sungai Siput. This picture is said to be dated 10 August 1958.

July 2017

Familiar Advertisement

By |2017-07-10T17:22:31+08:00July 10th, 2017|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|

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I wonder how many of you remember this advertisement. We got this off the back back of an old exercise book.

What other products were advertised on the back of exercise books during your school days?

During my school days, the backs of our exercise books had no adverts – just the Rukunegara and probably the school song πŸ™‚

June 2017

Exhibition at Anderson School

By |2017-06-16T15:46:32+08:00June 16th, 2017|Categories: childhood, Exhibitions, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories, People|

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Special thanks to Oon Eng Hock (and SK) for sharing the above photograph with us. Anderson Alumni might remember this special day…when the then Education Minister – En Mohd Khir Johari – (extreme right) visited the school for this exhibition. Oon is standing behind En Khir, and behind Oon is none other than the Principal – Mr Tagar Singh.

May 2017

Can you believe it?

By |2017-05-03T17:08:59+08:00May 3rd, 2017|Categories: childhood, food|Tags: , |

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This steamboat is ‘powered’ by charcoal. Yes, I kid you not! This brass object is divided into the base, pot and lid. The soup is placed in the pot, which is heated by the charcoal in the base.Β I’ve never eaten out of one of these…have you?

Laundry Time!

By |2017-05-01T18:38:29+08:00May 1st, 2017|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|

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Ever wondered about the origins of your favourite laundry detergent / soap? Β Such soaps once came in bars, before the modern powdered and liquid form. Which is why I’d like to draw your attention to the picture above.

Recognise this brand? Have any of you used it before?

April 2017

March 2017

February 2017

January 2017

Were you…

By |2017-01-20T10:41:23+08:00January 20th, 2017|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|

…a collector of those Nestle labels? The one we have below had a simple recipe printed on the back.

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My aunt and I used to collect some of these back then. Then I decided to paste them in an old diary. Do they still print such things today?Β On a lighter note…were you also a recipe-hoarder? πŸ™‚

St Michael’s Institution – Form 6, 1959

By |2017-01-03T10:26:25+08:00January 3rd, 2017|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|Tags: , |

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I’m sure everyone recognises the gentleman seated in the middle. πŸ™‚

Yes, he’s none other than Rev Bro Vincent Corkery – of St Michael’s Institution. The photograph was part of a tribute to Bro Vincent, congratulating him on his award (he was conferred the title ‘Dato’ back in 2014). In this same tribute were some of the names of the students:

Sivagami; Askari Badsha; Winnie Te; Khoo Kay Hock; Beatrice; Mary Ann; Lim Jo Hock; John Wai; Raja; and Telk Raj Sharma

SMI Alumni, are you in the photograph? Or, perhaps you know someone in the photograph?

(Note: This photograph was scanned off an article, hence the poor quality)

December 2016

The way it used to be…

By |2016-12-16T10:44:50+08:00December 16th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Ipoh Town, Memories, Natural Heritage|Tags: , |

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Looking at this picture (from Lay Jin Chew), I couldn’t help but wonder how much Ipoh’s landscape has changed over the years. Could that bridge (far left) be part of the Hugh Low Bridge, or part of the Birch Bridge? I would also like to draw your attention to the area on the left of the shop houses (other side of the bridge). Any idea what that building is?

November 2016

Remember ‘Paris Bakery’?

By |2016-12-08T09:26:22+08:00November 11th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Ipoh Town|Tags: , , |

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The photo doesn’t really show this once famous bakery, but you can see the sign on the wall (extreme right). I vaguely remember this bakery, which was a family-run business. One of the daughters (or maybe the grand daughter) was my classmate in primary school. Sadly, we lost touch in later years. I never got a chance to ask her about the history of this bakery. Does anyone know the story behind this famous shop? We thank Lay Jin Chew for this photograph.

 

We also received this photograph from Ruth Iversen Rollitt – showing the Paris Bakery Factory.

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Ipoh, 1977

By |2016-11-07T15:51:15+08:00November 7th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories|Tags: , |

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We took this off the 1977 edition of the AMCIAN – the Ave Maria Convent school magazine. This is an aerial view of the school building and the surroundings.

We’ve had a lot of feedback from SMI, ACS, NTPS, and even HIJ Convent Alumni over the years…but not much from the Ave Maria Convent girls. So, here’s a shout-out to you young ladies out there!

October 2016

For the chocolate lovers…

By |2016-10-21T16:41:42+08:00October 21st, 2016|Categories: childhood, food|Tags: , |

They say chocolate is comfort-food. Well, as a chocoholic myself I agree with that statement. It’s either a few pieces broken off a big bar, or even good ‘ol chocolate ice cream. Sometimes, it’s a nice cup of rich, hot cocoa (with some marshmallows, if I can find them at the store!). How do YOU enjoy your cup of cocoa?

On that note, do you remember this brand of cocoa powder?

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Here’s a ‘writing’ exercise for you…

By |2016-10-05T15:50:29+08:00October 5th, 2016|Categories: childhood, history, Identify Photographs|Tags: , , , |

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Have you used these to write? Perhaps not…maybe your parents or grandparents did? Anyhow, these were what I would call the ‘early pencils’. And of course, you used themΒ on slate boards (not paper, as they were rather costly back then).Β Incidentally, I looked up ‘slate pencils’ on YouTube…and to my surprise, there were many videos of people EATING slate pencils!

September 2016

‘Leaked’ Exam Paper…

By |2016-09-19T14:37:21+08:00September 19th, 2016|Categories: childhood, history, Memories|Tags: , |

…well, not really πŸ˜‰

But do YOU remember what your examination paper looked like when you were in school? Here’s one from 1928, the English Grammar paper from Cambridge for the Junior Local Exam.

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What kind of student were you back then:

a) the ever-ready student, eager to perform well?

b) the one who constantly burnt the midnight oil, and crammed as much as possible before the test?

c) the ‘gifted’ one who never really studied, but got top marks all the same?

d) the one who panicked and broke into a cold sweat before the exam, fearing the worst?

e) the one who was as cool as a cucumber?

“Radio Ga-Ga, Radio Goo-Goo”

By |2016-09-05T16:14:40+08:00September 5th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories|Tags: , |

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The music fans have had quite an interesting discussion on our blog lately. So, we decided to put up this picture – just to see if it jogs any memories πŸ™‚

I remember having one like this, but a different model. I also remember trying to record songs onto a cassette, and this dual-deck made it easier.

August 2016

‘Twist and Shout’ !!

By |2016-08-26T14:43:11+08:00August 26th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

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We thank Darren Teh for the above picture. He also shared the following with us via email:

I was staying in Greentown then and used to go to a classmate house in Fair Park where we all learn to dance the A Go-Go , The Shake and Off Beat Cha Cha!Β 

Darren also mentioned that the above album was from Charlie & His Go Go Boys.

So, we’d like to hear from the party-animals out there! Do you remember this band…or similar bands /albums…? πŸ™‚

 

Lessons In Progress…

By |2016-08-17T10:24:29+08:00August 17th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories, People|Tags: , |

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Convent Girls, do you recall what your classroom looked like? Well, this was a typical classroom at the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (or Main Convent) back in the late 1940s / early 1950s. We thank Marea Smith for sharing this nostalgic photograph with us. Looking forward to hearing from any CHIJ Alumni πŸ™‚

Guess The Object

By |2016-08-23T11:31:39+08:00August 12th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs|

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No, it’s not another racket (or racquet, if you prefer). What do you think it is?

 

 

STOP PRESS: We thank Ignatius Chiew for sending us these pictures – of a back beater!

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This object has a rattan handle and round, vinyl ‘ball’ which is stuffed with cotton. The second picture is a closer view of the beater.

July 2016

Did you know….?

By |2016-07-15T16:35:00+08:00July 15th, 2016|Categories: childhood, food, Memories|

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….that Ovaltine was actually Ovomaltine? And that the name changed because it was spelt wrongly when the trademark was registered? Here’s a extract from Wikipedia:

Ovaltine was developed in Berne, Switzerland, where it is known by its original name,Β OvomaltineΒ (fromΒ ovum, Latin for “egg,” andΒ malt,Β which were originally its main ingredients). Soon after its invention, the factory moved out to the village ofΒ Neuenegg, a few kilometres west of Berne, where it is still produced.

Ovomaltine was exported to Britain in 1909; a misspelling of the name on the trademark registration applicationΒ led to the name being shortened toΒ OvaltineΒ in English-speaking markets. A factory was built inΒ Kings Langley, which exported it to the United States as well. By 1915, Ovaltine was being manufactured inΒ Villa Park, Illinois, for the US market. Ovaltine was later manufactured inΒ Peterborough, OntarioΒ for distribution in Canada.

Originally advertised as consisting solely of “malt, milk, eggs, flavoured with cocoa,” the formulation has changed over the decades, and today several formulations are sold in different parts of the world. [click here for more!]

Let’s hear from the Ovaltine fans out there πŸ™‚

Souvenir Shopping Bag

By |2016-07-13T10:27:26+08:00July 13th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Ipoh Town, tourism|

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From past blog posts, we’ve had Readers sharing their memories about some of the many smaller departmental stores in Ipoh. With the coming of hypermarkets and malls, these small businesses eventually folded. On that note, does anyone remember Angel Departmental Store? Do you remember where it was located?

Day Trip!

By |2016-07-01T16:13:01+08:00July 1st, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

Sometimes, families make day trips / weekend trips during school holidays and such. I wonder if this how these children found themselves posing next to the canon (picture below).

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Do you recognise the building in the background? I’m making a wild guess and saying it’s probably part of a museum. But I could be wrong though.

We thank Rosemary Palmer for the above photograph πŸ™‚

June 2016

May 2016

The Famous Mrs Hew!

By |2016-05-20T15:08:08+08:00May 20th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

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I’m sure everyone recognises this lady from Lat’s comics! She’s none other than Mrs Hew. Ever wondered what she looked like back in the day? Check out the picture below, taken from the NTPS Jalan Pasir Puteh 1962 year book.

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For those who still can’t identify her, look closer at the middle row – Mrs Hew is the lady second from the left.

Father of Modern Malaysian Education

By |2016-05-16T14:39:15+08:00May 16th, 2016|Categories: childhood, history, Memories, People|

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Since it’s Teacher’s Day today, we decided to feature a very prominent figure in our education’s history – Aminuddin Baki. Born in Chemor, he began his early schooling at Chemor Malay School and later at Anderson School. During his school days, he participated in student organisations championing the lot of Malay students, as he felt the indifference shown by colonial authorities towards Malay education had brought about the backwardness and provincialism of the Malay community. He believed that education was the means to inculcate national aspirations and improve the economic prospects of the Malays…(read more here).

While we’re still on the topic of education and teachers, do you remember someone from your childhood who was a positive influence in your life? Do share your memories with us.

Simple Pleasures!

By |2016-05-13T15:05:34+08:00May 13th, 2016|Categories: childhood, games, Memories|

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What could one do with: an ice cream stick, a satay stick, a rubber seed and some string? Well, make a toy propeller of course! How many of you remember this simple toy – which went on to give a child endless fun? What other easy-to-make toys do you remember from your childhood?

April 2016

The Police Volunteer Reserve, 1970s

By |2016-04-29T12:47:30+08:00April 29th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories, People|

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We received this photo and description from SK:

This picture was send to me by Gary Lai from Anderson School, Ipoh. I have his consent to use the picture & story. He joined the Police Volunteer Reserve back in 1970s when he left Ipoh, in KL. Gary is pictured on the left & he lost touch of his friend in 1975. Hope Ipohworld can Β publish this & also at the same time to look out for Gary’s friend. Gary told me he joined the PVR as a duty to the nation. Both of them patrolled the street with a regular policeman and enjoyed their task. They were also paid by their employers while performing their duties or when they took 2 weeks off for training.

They had also opportunity to practice shooting with Β wesson smith pistols in 6 bullets chamber & Mark 5 bolt action rifle (10 or 12 bullets ) in sniping, squatting & sitting positions but missed the M16 practice as it was then newly issued. Gary recalled it was fun time walking the streets twice or thrice a week 6 pm to 11 pm at 40 sen an hour. It was not about money as they spent more than the stipend paid but the experience & the duty to the country. Well, Ipohworld, hope you will publish this for awareness in the Police Voluntary Reserve Unit. We have also other voluntary units like Civil Defence & Rela. The other unit is Polis Bantuan.

In a subsequent email, SK told us that Gary’s friend went by the name of Chuah (Gary doesn’t know the full name). If Chuah, or any of his family / friends, are reading this, we’d love to hear from you!

 

 

Something for the choco-holics…

By |2016-04-13T15:02:49+08:00April 13th, 2016|Categories: childhood, food, Memories|Tags: , , |

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I remember the first time I tried Cadbury’s chocolate. At that time, it seemed like the most delicious snack for a 5 year old. I also remember eating more than half the bar, and then being really ill πŸ˜› It didn’t put me off chocolates though…I just learnt (the hard way) to eat in moderation πŸ™‚

We’d like to hear from the chocolate lovers out there…where ever you may be!

March 2016

Uncle Tobys Oats

By |2016-03-31T14:22:25+08:00March 31st, 2016|Categories: childhood, food, Memories|

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Remember this brand of oats? I never knew Uncles Tobys sold oats…I only remember their muesli bars πŸ™‚ Did anyone try this brand? Was it as good as Quaker oats?

February 2016

The Milkman

By |2016-02-17T08:54:15+08:00February 5th, 2016|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

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Remember the milkman from days of old? Well, this milkman looks rather young…and here he is at his bicycle (the milk churn is hidden, on the back of his bicycle). This picture was taken at the Malay kampong at Lahat Road.

January 2016

December 2015

November 2015

Ban Guan Foong Bakery

By |2015-11-24T16:01:50+08:00November 24th, 2015|Categories: childhood, food, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories|

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Our donor (Lee Seong Yan) shared this little story with us:

“Remember the ’50s when you can get a bun with scraped coconut in brown sugar as fillings costing only 5 cents to 10 cents? For those interested in buns with scraped coconut fillings, there is a shop in Pasir Pinji, Ipoh selling them for 80 sen each. Besides those with coconut fillings, they also sell buns without fillings and also those with kaya (egg jam). They also have the regular size loaf. If you think 80 sen is expensive, try going to the cake shops in the shopping complex. Anyway, this shop is only open from Mon to Fr at 6.00 pm and on Sunday at 2.00 pm. It is closed on Sat. I went once at 2.30 pm on Sun. and found that the buns with coconut filling was sold out. The shop is Ban Guan Foong Bakery. The signboard in inside the shop and you will not be able to locate it until you are in the shop. The address is 50, Jalan Sultan, Pasir Pinji, Ipoh (near the market). The difference between the buns sold and those sold in the local bakeries and cake shop is that you buy it fresh from the oven and they are still hot and smells good. The oven is at the back of the shop and it does not look like it is run by electricity. The queue is long and you find people buying as many as 25-50 buns though you may buy one. From the signboard and the premises (single storey semi concrete and wooden walls and zinc roof) it looks as if this bakery (family run) has been around for over 50 Years.”

So folks, have you heard of Ban Guan Foong Bakery?

October 2015

Sports Day at ACGS

By |2015-10-13T16:51:21+08:00October 14th, 2015|Categories: childhood, Events, games|

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This was probably taken at a school sports day – most likely the ACGS (Anglo Chinese Girls School) Sports Day! I do wonder is the girl in the picture broke the record for the high jump event……

I vaguely remember the annual sports day at my school. But I’ll never forget the good ‘ol Milo van with the free Milo in paper cups (yummy!).Β What were YOUR school sports memories like?

September 2015

My ‘Mixed Rojak’ Family

By |2015-09-30T16:30:14+08:00September 30th, 2015|Categories: childhood, Memories, People|Tags: |

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This is what our donor – KT Pillai – had to say about this photograph:

Taken in year 1966 as the baby my Mum is carrying is my younger sister.Β I am the third from left standing at the front row….sort of a frowning face kid. My eldest sister is beside me followd by my two younger brothers all standing together.
In Year 1967, my youngest brother was born. The other Chinese family are my 3 Uncles/ 1 Aunty.
This photo was taken in the front compound of my father’s house in Bruas, Perak. He was an estate owner and during this photo shot, he was away in India on a business trip.
My maternal grandma is from China and passed away in 1969.

 

Malim Nawar, 1981

By |2015-09-14T11:03:48+08:00September 14th, 2015|Categories: childhood, Memories|

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Our donor Marea Smith tells us that this was what Malim Nawar looked like in 1981. Been to Malim Nawar lately? Has the place changed much over the years…or is it still the same?

August 2015

Outdoor Fun

By |2015-08-25T09:11:46+08:00August 25th, 2015|Categories: childhood, Memories|

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At first, it seems like a game of Tag….but I suppose this is based on a similar concept. I’m talking about Kabaddi.Β How many of you played this outdoor game during your days in school? How many of still play them now? πŸ™‚

July 2015

HIJ Convent, Ipoh

By |2015-07-20T15:47:03+08:00July 20th, 2015|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories|

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We thank Marea Smith for this picture. She told us (via e-mail) that she was once a student of the HIJ Convent (now Main Convent) in Ipoh. Here’s a shout out to all the Convent Alumni – do you girls recognise this picture? What was the special occasion?

At the Airport

By |2015-07-13T17:12:31+08:00July 13th, 2015|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, ipoh, Memories|

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In the photo are Marea Smith (our donor) and C.A. Thurling. This was taken at the Ipoh Airport back in 1953.

We’d like to draw your attention to the wooden bracket around the racket in Marea’s hand. If I’m not mistaken, the racket was placed between the wooden brackets and the four screws at the corners were tightened to hold the racket in place. One of my uncles used to store his badminton rackets this way – before specialised sports bags were made.

Do any of you remember this old fashioned way of storing rackets? πŸ™‚

June 2015

Tales from the School Canteen

By |2015-06-02T17:38:10+08:00June 3rd, 2015|Categories: childhood, food, Memories, People|

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Some school canteens sold food which were a crowd favourite. Some were known for their cheerful hawkers. Food aside, some canteens became a ‘meeting place’ for friends (and enemies too!). The picture shown is that of the Batu Gajah Convent’s canteen, back in 1956.

May 2015

Another Famous Cafe…

By |2015-05-19T08:53:50+08:00May 19th, 2015|Categories: childhood, food, ipoh, Memories|

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Since we had such an interesting discussion about The Nautilus Inn (our previous blog), we decided to put up another receipt from yet another cafe in Ipoh. How many of you remember Long John’s Tavern? It used to be along Jalan S.A. Lingam (in Ipoh Garden South).

Bottle Caps (Ceper)

By |2015-05-13T15:27:57+08:00May 13th, 2015|Categories: childhood, games, Memories|

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Bottle-caps or Ceper (as some call it) was quite a popular children’s game back then. I don’t know the actual rules of this game. But from what I do know, two or more players were judged by their skills at manouvering the bottle caps across a table. At the same time, they had to make sure that the caps don’t fall off.

Fancy a game of Chinese Chess?

By |2015-05-08T15:18:25+08:00May 8th, 2015|Categories: childhood, games, Identify Photographs, Natural Heritage|Tags: , , |

Xiangqi is played on a board nine lines wide and ten lines long. As in the game ‘Go’, the pieces are placed on the intersections, which are known as points. The vertical lines are known as files, and the horizontal lines are known as ranks.

Centered at the first to third and eighth to tenth ranks of the board are two zones, each three points by three points, demarcated by two diagonal lines connecting opposite corners and intersecting at the center point. Each of these areas is known as gōng –Β  a “palace” or “fortress”.

Dividing the two opposing sides, between the fifth and sixth ranks, is the “river”. The river is often marked with the phrasesΒ  chΗ” hΓ©, meaning “Chu River”, and hΓ n jiΓ¨, meaning “Han border”, a reference to the Chu-Han War. Although the river provides a visual division between the two sides, only two pieces are affected by its presence: soldier pieces have an enhanced move after crossing the river, and elephant pieces cannot cross it. The starting points of the soldiers and cannons are usually, but not always, marked with small crosses.extract from Wikipedia.

 

Here we have a picture showing a game of Xianqi or Chinese Chess in progress. Note the placement of the tokens.

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For those of you who want to see a real Xianqi board, visit our exhibition at Han Chin Villa!

More Memories from Malim Nawar

By |2015-05-05T09:02:32+08:00May 1st, 2015|Categories: childhood, Memories, People|

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We believe this to be the family of Richard Saxey (our donor) and Wendy Lewis – in Malim Nawar.

I’d like to draw your attention to the unique furniture…

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By popular demand, we’ve included the second photograph from Richard Saxey’s collection.

April 2015

Methodist School, Malim Nawar

By |2015-04-20T16:55:07+08:00April 20th, 2015|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

Malim Nawar Methodist School circa 1959-1960

Our donor Richard Saxey tells us that this was taken around 1959-1960. He also mentions his teacher Mrs Kumar. So today we’d like to ask the ‘members of the Malim Nawar family’ – do you remember the Methodist School in Malim Nawar?

ps: In a recent email, Richard talked about his childhood friend Cynthia Hunter. Cynthia’s father William Hunter worked for Anglo-Oriental (Malaya) Ltd. If anyone out there remembers them, do leave a comment or two on this post πŸ™‚

In Memory of the Fair Park Houses…

By |2015-04-14T10:51:54+08:00April 14th, 2015|Categories: childhood, history, Memories, Natural Heritage|Tags: , , |

Fair Park, Ipoh, 1938Picture from Ruth Iversen Rollitt

“Rental was $60 a month, a bargain in the immediate post-war years with the shortage of housing. Each house had 3 bedrooms upstairs; and downstairs. a living room, dining room, a modern flush toilet (very rare for Ipoh at that time), a small kitchen and backyard. There was a built-in wood fired stove….A concrete stairway near the front door took you up to the first floor bedrooms and bathroom. There was an under-stairs storage area and next to it the toilet. All the windows were of the steel casement type…..The houses were built in 1937 by Loke Wan Yatt….The architect was the well known Berthol M. Iversen.”

The extract above is taken from the book “Ipoh – My Home Town”. Remember these houses (picture above)? It’s a pity they’re gone now – demolition began in 2009, around the same time the Fair Park shop houses (across the road) were knocked down.

 

A Unique Badminton Team!

By |2015-04-10T17:08:06+08:00April 10th, 2015|Categories: childhood, games, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|Tags: , , |

MalimNawar Badminton

Here’s another blast from the past from Richard Saxey. He tells us that this is “the picture of the badminton team, showing my elder brother Mr. E.H.White (know as Mick), I cannot remember if the team was a Malim Nawar team or a Perak River Hydro team (Malim Nawar)”.

Can’t wait to hear more from the you folks – who were once part of the Perak Hydro / Malim Nawar gang!

Class of ’70

By |2015-04-01T16:19:01+08:00April 1st, 2015|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, People|

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We thank Charlie Choong for this photograph. As written on the photo itself, the year is 1970. What we’d like to know is where this photo was taken. If anyone could help us translate the Mandarin, we’d be grateful. Perhaps, some of you out there may even recognise the people in the photo?

 

March 2015

Standard 2B, St Michael’s Institution

By |2015-03-27T11:14:26+08:00March 27th, 2015|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|Tags: , |

OLOLoldpics050picture from Mr & Mrs Rasiah Anakili – click to enlarge

We recognise Bro Pius Kelly, who was the 9th Brother Director of St Michael’s Institution, seated in the centre. Do you know who are the teachers on his left and right? Were you in Standard 2B, class of 1956? If so, where are YOU in the photograph?

Did you own a MOBO?

By |2015-03-13T17:15:25+08:00March 13th, 2015|Categories: childhood, games, Identify Photographs, Memories|

20100307-013bpicture from: Leong Kai Loong, Ipoh

Did you own a Mobo horse when you were young? My cousins and I used to play on a Triang car – which was passed down to us from our uncles.

We had great fun with that car, pretending we were adults driving through town (but in fact, we only circled the garden!).

What were YOUR favourite toys growing up?

‘Girls Just Want to have Fun’

By |2015-03-10T15:46:32+08:00March 10th, 2015|Categories: childhood, Events, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|Tags: , |

20100124-004bpicture from: Ho Hoo Wan, Ipoh

These lovely ladies are part of the Form V batch of 1958 – from Sultan Yussuf School, Batu Gajah.

They were some of the many youngsters who attended theΒ Farewell Dinner.

We have the names of these beauties….

Standing from left to right they are:Β  Thong Mee Len, Poh Ching, Nelly Maniksha, Leelavathy, Tessie Perira, Anna Yoong.

Sitting from left to right:Β  Lim Yoke Siew, Ho Kuan Thye, Cheah Soo Har, Chan Yoke Heng, Choong Chin Choo, Wong Choong Yoon and Loh.

 

If you are one of the above ladies in the picture, do share your memories with us!

The Nazareth Kindergarten, 1970

By |2015-03-02T15:13:20+08:00March 2nd, 2015|Categories: childhood, festivals/celebrations, games, People|

CCparty2Farewell Party for Fr Ciatti, April 1970 (click to enlarge)

CCparty1Christmas Party, Nazareth Kindergarten. Catholic Centre, Ipoh. 10th November 1970 (click to enlarge)

 

These photographs were taken from Michael Ho’s collection. It wasn’t that long ago, so I’m sure some of you might remember this kindergarten.

Today, this building is still standing….but it’s no longer the Catholic Centre; it’s now a thrift store, where most items are sold for RM 2.

February 2015

Time for Comics!

By |2015-02-25T16:33:32+08:00February 25th, 2015|Categories: childhood, history, Memories|Tags: , |

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Are you a fan of comics? Perhaps even an avid collector – especially of vintage editions? Do you remember Beano (picture above)?

I don’t recall Beano, but I do remember those Donald Duck comics (sponsored by Maggi, if I’m not mistaken). I also enjoy reading Marvel comics, but I’m not a collector. Nowadays, many famous comics have been turned into movies. The one above – Dennis the Menace – was also turned into a movie! I wonder when this trend (turning comics into live action movies) began….

“Enter the…Lion!”

By |2015-02-23T16:47:10+08:00February 23rd, 2015|Categories: childhood, festivals/celebrations|Tags: |

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Keith Nelson sent us these a couple of years ago. We thought we’d share them with you, since we’re still in the season of Chinese New Year. We’d love to hear your memories about the ever famous Lion Dance; it would be a bonus if we heard from someone who was part of the dance troupe too!

Time for some Card Games!

By |2015-02-05T15:05:27+08:00February 5th, 2015|Categories: childhood, games, Identify Photographs, Memories|Tags: , , |

Have you played ‘Happy Families’? Well, this game used to be known as ‘Jovial Families’ a long time ago. Here’s a picture to refresh your memory.

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From what we were told, this set was manufactured by A. Collier (which was established back in 1863, in London). I’m guessing the ‘Happy Families’ cards are now printed locally….but I could be mistaken.

The Prefects of NTPS Pasir Puteh

By |2015-02-02T14:28:51+08:00February 2nd, 2015|Categories: childhood, Identify Photographs, Memories, People|

NTSP Prefects 1967picture courtesy of: Mano

Mano sent us this a while ago. He also included the following words: “…a photo of the school prefects of NTPS Pasir Puteh in 1967. Standing behind the headmaster, Mr. Bhagwan Singh, is none other then DCP Perak, Datuk Paramasivam!”

So NTPS Pasir Puteh Alumni….what do YOU remember about this group photograph? Are you in there somewhere?

January 2015