Major events of this period

The Straits Times, Dec 1, 1930 Life in pre-war Singapore was relaxed, and the wealthier ones enjoyed themselves at their country clubs and swimming clubs. Here are extracts of a report on the opening of the Tanglin Club pool. Singapore’s fashionable residential quarter had another amenity added yesterday with the opening of the swimming pool at the Tanglin Club. A large crowd witnessed the opening ceremony, the success of which was enhanced by the brilliant morning sunshine. The president (Mr. O.P. Griffith-Jones) made a reference to George Lansbury (the pioneer of mixed bathing in the Serpentine) in his opening remarks to introduce Mrs. Pritchard. Looking down from the balcony, he indicated the pool shimmering in the sunlight, where the green and white tiles could be seen through the clear water... Moses' start page Chee Beng's start page Nura's start page Leslie's start page Previous Copyright © 1998 Singapore Press Holdings. All Rights Reserved.