AND SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THE SMI BOYS!
But can you name them all please?
March 2009
A Celebration in Ipoh’s Streets?
But when was it and what were they celebrating?
TWO MORE PRETTY GIRLS FROM IPOH
But can anyone name them for us please?
Two Young Men in Ipoh in 1948
Definitely Ipoh, but who are they? We would dearly love to know.
January 2009
TOON HING’S BAGS OF SOMETHING IN 1970!
This interesting looking group posing for their photograph on and around bags marked Toong Hing (at least I think that is what they say) are completely unknown to us. The photo came from Ipoh, but it could have been taken anywhere. On the back it simply says 1970. Has anyone got any guesses as to where this is and who is in the group please?
Inspector Teh Hock Huat in an Auster Aircraft 1956
Again found in a heap of photos in Ipoh, could this be a very early Police pilot taking off from Ipoh? We would love to know more if anyone out there knows. Of course he may not be a policeman. Incidentally when did the Police start flying patrols or their air wing? Not as early as 1956 I guess. Your comments will be welcome, as will any stories about flying from Ipoh in the days when we had the ability to do so.
Pejabat Merinyu Galian Staff, Batu Gajah 1973
I have studied the dictionary but cannot make any sense of the office function. What did they do? The nearest I can get to is that they were inspectors or overseers of mineral diggings which probably means mining. Were they government staff or commercial? Please help with some answers and if possible some names. We have PG Wong Yong Chee, seventh from left. Was PG a grade/rank?
Sending Them Off at Ipoh Airport (We had One Once!)
This is a photograph taken at Ipoh Airport. It is a large group and in the centre the two men dressed in suits are presumably important enough to draw the significant number of people to attend their arrival or most probably, departure. Of course with the demise of our airport photographs like this will be a thing of the past.
Any information about this photograph would be most welcome. Can you identify anyone here or do you have similar photographs or stories of similar occasions that we could use on our history archive of Ipoh and the Kinta Valley please.
To remind you all, the archive is aimed at educating young people about our heritage and social history and is not for profit. The complete archive will be available on the internet before too long.
Anyone for Pork Rice?
This is a rare photograph of a Kopitiam hawker cutting roast pork from a joint hanging above his chopping board, on which there is already a hearty portion of cut meat. Note the thickness of the board and how it is worn away on the side nearest to him. No doubt there is a customer anxiously waiting for his “Roast Pork Rice and Chilli Sauce”.
In the background can be seen a selection of tins and packets and partially visible,behind the hawker, is a traditional round wooden table with marble top.
Now, the key question is if anyone can recognise the man, said to be from Ipoh. If you can, please click on ‘comments’ below and share his details with us.
If anyone has any similar photographs showing the inside shops, coffee shops or restaurants, we would be delighted to include them in this archive.
A Dozen Young Swimmers and a “Gwei Poh”! In ACS Pool?
This came with a batch of SMI photos. but without any information. Where is the pool? Who are the boys and who is the European lady with their trainer? Can you help please?
Graduation Day, but Who Has Graduated?
Proud parents and grandparents maybe, pose for the graduation photo. Can anyone tell us who they are please?
Who Had an Ipoh Birthday Party in 1967?
Taken in Ipoh this is believed to be a birthday party, but does anyone recognise the group? There are several generations there. Please click on photo to enlarge.
Climbing Frame or Scout up the Pole
This young man looks like the lone swimmer and scout pictured in December that it is suggested could be Dr. Lim Cho Luan. Does anyone have a contact for him or his brother please?
More Scouts and Others from SMI?
Surely there must be someone out there who knows about the old SMI scouts! Please help if you can.
Camping
This came in the same batch of pics as a lot of SMI. Where did they go camping and who can you recognise please?
A Mixed SMI Group dated 6th November 1955
Another SMI group, but I don’t think we have seen this Brother in earlier photos, or have we?
Again there are some Scouts here, but so far we have not managed to get information about any of the Scout pictures. Any old Scouts out there please?
A Very Young SMI Group
This photo has suffered badly from mishandling, probably by a young child as it has crayon scribbles all over the reverse. Nonetheless it is still clear enough for someone out there to identify who, where and when. We look forward to your posts.
Bathing Beauties and SMI Boys
This little photo is originally just 2 inches square. The girls costumes (or were they called ‘bathing suits’ in those days) are very interesting. Would today’s young ladies like the fashion? We are guessing the boys are from SMI.
Who are they we wonder and when and where was the picture taken?
A Musical Interlude August 1961
Written on the back of this is “That’s my guitar, Victor”. Who are they and Victor who?
Xmas Dinner at Dunearn Road Hostel on 10th December 1961
We believe that Sheares Hall, Dunearn Road Hostel was used by University of Malaya. Is this correct and can anyone recognise some of the party people here please?
All the Pretty Girls Come From Ipoh
On the reverse of this photo taken by Tahlu Studio Ipoh is written 3-11-’57. But who is she? Her name and any other information would be great!
December 2008
Fun in the Swimming Pool
Could someone please confirm the location of this pool and if possible when the photo was taken and who is in the picture?
SMI Again but Where, When and Who?
Now we are back in trouble with only the trees as background and no date, group title or names. I know someone out there can help. Please do.
SMI Form VB 1958
Again not too much of a test as all we need is the names!
SMI Form ID 1954
This is an easy one as we know where and when, but how about the names? Brothers, Masters or students would all be welcome.
Back to the River. Are they Scouts?
I think we are now quite clear that this is at Tanjung Rambutan, but when was it and who are they? Could they be Scouts from SMI? Please try and recognise someone. For the first time viewer there are more river and scouts pictures below. Just click on the tags to find them.
July 1963 Swimmers of SMI
I have just noticed that pencilled lightly on the back of this one is July 1963. Sitting to the left of the brother (as we look at it) with glasses is what I believe to be the same person as featured below under A Champion Swimmer and his Trophys and who we think may be Dr Lim.
Another SMI Primary Group
Again we would love to know when this photo was taken, the class or group and the names of the brother, the teachers and any of the students please.
Debating Society 1956
Written in pencil on the reverse is ‘Debating Society 1956’. Is this the Main Convent? Can any of the girls be recognised and named please?
Hari Raya Dinner 10th May 1958, MJC
Marked on the reverse of the photograph as in the title, this is a good start, but who are they and where? Does anyone recognise the initials MJC? Please help if you can.
Ipoh, Perak circa 1910
Does anyone recognise these buildings. We are sure they are Ipoh and very early. If you can help, please do by commenting below.
Inside an Ipoh Shop?
We have no information about this shop other than we are assured it was in Ipoh. If anyone can identify the type of business, the location or the people in the shop we shall be delighted to hear from them.
Girl Scouts or Girl Guides?
The girls are out for a walk but where, when and who? Please let us have any help you can. Thanks.
Form 2c, Poi Lam Middle and Primary School, 1962
At least we know which school and when, but can anyone identify the teacher or any of the students please?
Anglo-Chinese School (ACS), Ipoh
Does anyone know where and when this was taken and who is in the picture? Maybe the building behind or the shape of the school badge might help. Please leave a comment if you have any information at all about the photo.
Girls of the Ipoh Main Convent
Originally known as the Convent of the the Holy Infant Jesus, the school was founded by Mother St. Victoire, supported by Mother St. Anatoli, Assistant General to the Priests’ Assembly in Paris. It opened on 7th January 1907, at a small house in the compound of the St. Michael’s Church (Ipoh), with only eight students. Initially, it had only two teachers headed by headmistress Sister St. Prudence. The enrolment of the school increased to 99 students by the end of that year.
But the above picture is much later and we would like to know when and who is in the picture please. If you know anything about this picture or the others on this blog, please click on ‘Comments’ under the photo and leave your advice/information there. Thanks in anticipation.
The Colonial Dispensary, Where and When?
Nothing is known about this picture of the Colonial Dispensary, although we are assured it is from Ipoh. There is the tail end of a car to the left of the picture with what looks like the Perak Registration A 707. The shopkeeper is holding a baby above the counter and there are half a dozen men/boys in the shop. Any information about the Colonial Dispensary would be very welcome.
An SMI Group Photograph. Primary School?
Another SMI Group, but when, what and who? Please help by letting us know about any details you may have about this picture.
An Outing to the River
Here we have girls and boys at the river, but which river, when was it and who are they? If you know anything about this picture please let us know.
Makan Time, but Where and When?
Gathered around the table they are, but who are they and when and where was the photo taken? It looks like a school canteen, but which school? Please let us know if you can shed any light on this picture.
A Lone Scout, but Who?
Probably from SMI, like the others below, this young man poses for his photograph. But who is he and when was the picture taken? If you know the answer, please let us know.
A Fellowship of Hats
This is an interesting line-up. Does anyone know who they are or the story of the hats please? Can anyone tell us the date the photo was taken?
Morris Oxford Registration AA 4385
Does anyone recognise this car or the young man in the photograph please. We really would like to know where and when the photo was taken and who he is.
Girls and Boys go for a Swim in the River
Again we have an unknown photograph, this time of a mixed group enjoying the cool of the river. Does anyone know who they are, which river are they in and what date was the picture taken please?
A Champion Swimmer and his Trophys?
If we guess correctly this is a student from SMI swimming team and a very successful one too! But who is he and when was this taken. Someone out there must know him and we would ask you to share his details with us please. There is now what appears to be a team or winners photo at July 1963 Swimmers of SMI
It’s the SMI Scouts Again!
But who are they and when was the photo taken? Can anyone help us fill in these details please?
More SMI, This Time the Scouts, Help Please
Another SMI photo we need help with. Can you tell us when this was and who is in the picture please?
Unknown SMI Group – Who and When?
Here is a group photo from St Michael’s Institution. Does any one recognise the people and can you date it for us please?
Can You Identify This Photograph?
This photo is one of a large number donated to us recently. Unfortunately no information came with them. This is going to be very difficult, but it is only a test of uploading photos. Nonetheless, can anyone give us any idea of where and when it is please? It is said to be Perak.