Fort Magherita as seen on 1965

 Fort Magherita as seen on 1965.The surrounding yard is wide and bright compared to now which is filled with trees.

Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak located behind the Tun Abdul Razak Hall

 Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak located behind the Tun Abdul Razak Hall.this building was demolished few years ago and becoming The Sarawak Museum parking area.Located at Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg,behind the Sarawak Heritage Islamic Museum and nearby to RTM Office.Now Yayasan Sarawak quarters can be found nearby to Bandar Baru Semariang area.New office and quarters can be found there.

Sarawak minister waiting the arrival of Colonial Governor at Pengkalan Batu

 Sarawak’s first governor Datu Abang Haji Openg bin Abang Sapi’ee , chief minister Stephen Kalong Ningkan and other officials awaiting the arrival of outgoing colonial governor on Pangkalan Batu.

The Waddells left their official residence at the Astana at 12.30pm on Sept 15, 1963 by the state sampan from Pangkalan Batu before they would board the British frigate H.M.S. Loch Killisport anchored at the Steamship Wharf.

“The Astana is all yours now” was what he said to the new Governor Datu Abang Haji Openg bin Abang Sapi’ee before he boarded the Astana sampan. Also present to say their farewells were Ningkan and Temenggong Jugah anak Barieng.

The legend of old man "Poli" while showing his snake skill at India Street

 View of India Street at the end of 1990's.(Around 1998)A famous snake player on India Street showing his skill. His courage to play with snakes at that time was quite impressive to the people of Kuching. 

The legend of old man "Poli" while showing his snake skill,he also selling medicine from sea cucumber oil, senyoyong oil, all kinds of multi-purpose including ridsect oil, anti-calorie and everything else.

Two Malay woman prepare Kajangs

 At Kuala Lawas,two Malay woman prepare Kajangs,tough mats made from the inner bark of the nipa stem.Kajangs are waterproof and are used in the same way as tarpaulins to protect goods from the rain and to provide the walls of temporary houses.Photo Circa 1950's

Photo by Hedda Morrison

The old part of St. Thomas school

 The old part of St. Thomas school, now this building is the school library on top while the bottom part is the meeting hall and classroom

His Royal Highness - Prince Philip tour of Kuching book

His Royal Highness - Prince Philip tour of Kuching,on Friday,27th February 1959

Iban woman with their traditional dress,taking photo with two her son

 Iban woman with their traditional dress,taking photo with two her son,Photo circa 1950's.

Kampung Sibiew in Bintulu

 Road sign to Kampung Sibiew @Sebiew.This village is located near to Bintulu City Centre, near to Jalan Abang Galau. Some also say that the origin of the name of this Sibiew village is sound like"Sea View".

Miri Long Jetty near to old Miri General Hospital ( Circa 1970's)

 Miri Long Jetty near to old Miri General Hospital ( Circa 1970's)

Sarawak Union Club on the present site of Merdeka Palace

 The present site of Merdeka Palace formerly the Aurora Hotel, was actually occupied by the Sarawak Union Club.In 1952,the construction of Aurora was announced and the new building would be build on the Club's site.The new premises of the Sarawak Union Club was opened by Bishop Cornwall on 3rd November 1953.

Gathering of YB at Dewan Undangan Negeri

 Gathering of YB at Dewan Undangan Negeri,From left Tan Sri Wong Soon Kai,Pehin Taib Mahmud,Datul Alfred Jabu and Datuk James Wong.Standing behind them is Datuk Abang Zohari and Datuk Awang Tengah.Circa end of 1990's

Central Bus Station at Miri

 Central Bus Station at Miri ,nearby to Wisma Pelita Tunku and Park Hotel.All buses in Miri can be found here as this place is Centre for all brand and type of bus.

Penambang in Sarawak river against buildings during sunset.

 Penambang in Sarawak river against buildings during sunset.

The welcoming party at the Kuching airport

 The welcoming party at the Kuching airport listening attentively to the speeches being made by the leaders of the Sarawak Alliance Party.Sarawak Alliance party leaders which included Tan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan, Temenggong Oyong Lawai Jau, Tun Datuk Patinggi Jugah Barieng, Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub and Tan Sri Ling Beng Siew .

They speak to their welcomers at Kuching airport on Aug 16, 1963 after their return from Kuala Lumpur.

A Kelabit Child at Bario Highland

 A Kelabit Child at Bario Highland, Circa 1950's

Photo by Hedda Morrison

Low Angle View Of Dewan Suarah Against Blue Sky.

 Low Angle View Of Dewan Suarah Against Blue Sky.

A mural of a hornbill bird

 A mural of a hornbill bird on the side of a building on Wayang Street in Kuching.The building behind is Medan Pelita,across Hotel Harbour View.

Malay marriage of Sarawak

 Marriage has strongly religious significance.Before a wedding in Kuching,the bride reads the Koran at a prayer meeting attended by the neighbours.Behind her is the marriage bed.The display of ornamental skewered eggs which are painted red appears to be alocal Sarawak custom.Circa 1950's.

Photo by Hedda Morrison

A Kayan woman at her house,with her earing and traditional costume

 A Kayan woman  at her house,with her earing and traditional costume. Circa 1960's

The welcoming party at the Kuching airport

 The welcoming party at the Kuching airport listening attentively to the speeches being made by the leaders of the Sarawak Alliance Party.Sarawak Alliance party leaders which includedTan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan, Temenggong Oyong Lawai Jau, Tun Datuk Patinggi Jugah Barieng, Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub and Tan Sri Ling Beng Siew .

They speak to their welcomers at Kuching airport on Aug 16, 1963 after their return from Kuala Lumpur

Tan Sri Ong Kee Hui

 Tan Sri Ong Kee Hui and Wife,he was the President of the Sarawak United People's Party (founded 12 June 1959).

He was bestowed the titles "Datuk" later upgraded to "Dato' Sri" (PNBS) and "Datuk Amar" (DA) by the Sarawak State Government, "Datuk" (PGDK) by the Sabah State Government and "Tan Sri" (PMN) by the Government of Malaysia.

The Malaysian Institute of Chemistry also awards the Tan Sri Datuk Ong Kee Hui Postgraduate Chemistry Award to candidates who produce an outstanding thesis.

In Kuching, there is a road named after him, called Jalan Ong Kee Hui. The headquarters of the Sarawak United People's Party sits here.

Old Kelabit people drinking "burak" in a Kelabit Longhouse

 Old Kelabit people drinking "burak" in a Kelabit Longhouse at Bario, Circa 1953.

Photo by Hedda Morrison

Sea Dayak girl with their traditional cloth

 Sea Dayak girl with their traditional cloth,picking the lemba leaves for use as fibres.Circa early 1900's.

Pantun Bahasa Melayu Sarawak - Empat

Buah Durian dari Sepaoh

Dimakan oleh Makcik Siti

Adik Jauh kamek pun Jauh

Sama sama menahan hati

Family Stall selling Fruit at Binatang

Sarawak produces many tropical fruits.A small chinese girl sits by Family stall at Binatang(Bintangor). She is selling oranges,bananas,rose apples,and belimbing.Althought it might be thought that in a tropical country there would be little demand for temperate zone fruits,suprising quantities of oranges,apples grapes and pears are imported to bazzars.Circa 1950's.

Photo by Hedda Morrison

The Malay Kabong girl

 The Malays are not commercially minded and most of their business,when they exist at all,are quite tiny.In Kabong, a young girl hawk cakes made from glutinous rice and coconut for sale for the neighbours.Such cakes and cup of sweet coffee constitute the breakfast of Malay villager.Circa 1950's.

Photo by Hedda Morrison

The Chinese Gardener house

 The house of Chinese Gardener near Kapit Bazzar,ramshakle and tumbledown,with great strings of washing hung out to dry and piles of firewood under the house.Such a house does not indicate great wealth on the part of the owner but it is highly probable that he will eventually save enough to build himself a substantial residence for the enjoyment of his old age.Circa 1950's.

Photo by Hedda Morrison.

Sarawak Chief Minister sitting with Prime Minister

 Datuk Abdul Mahmud serves as the Chief Minister of Sarawak showing something to Datuk Seri Mahathir Muhd ​​as Prime Minister, this photo was taken at Padang Merdeka Kuching in 1993.

Chief Minister talking with Deputy Prime Minister

 The Chief Minister Stephen Kalong Ningkan stressed a point with the Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak,while deputy Chief Minister Dato James Wong looks on.

Kayan Penghulu at Sarawak Museum

 Penghulu Gau, his wife A’an Kuleh and his sister in law from Long Ikang on the Baram river, seated in front of the Sarawak Museum, Kuching, Circa 1956.

Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in early 1970's

 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in early 1970's.During this time, many buildings have not been built yet around this area, around the end of the 1970's, there was a Holiday Inn Hotel built on the left side, while in the middle there was "Wisma Oriental".

At the end of the 1980's, on the right side there was the Riverside Majestic, while around the 1990's in the cinema section behind "Wisma Oriental" there was Wisma Tun Jugah while across Wisma Tun Jugah now the Sheraton Hotel was built next to Wisma UTC.

Bintulu Tua Pek Kong at the middle of Bintulu Town

 Bintulu Tua Pek Kong at the middle of Bintulu Town,Circa 1992

Two Kayan girl waving their hand to photographer

 Two Kayan girl waving their hand to photographer,Left is Laong Jalong and Right is Laie Tanyit from Long Makabar, Circa 1976.

Sarawak by Hedda Morrison

 Sarawak - Hedda Morrison, 1965 2nd Edition by Donald Moore at Singapore.Photo journal of Sarawak and its people and culture.

Members of the Sarawak State Council in 1960

 Members of the Sarawak State Council,taken in December 1960.Leading by Sarawak Governor which is British Government Person.There is also Temenggong Jugah and Abang Openg in this photo.

Moslem Grave Area around the Masjid Bahagian

 Moslem Grave Area around the Masjid Bahagian near to Brooke Dockyard.

Registered Receipt label cancelled by Simanggang

 Registered Receipt label cancelled by Simanggang/ Sarawak date stamp addressed to Kuching. Very fine and scarce item.Circa 1949

The buildings of new shophouses along Satok Road a

 The buildings of new shophouses along Satok Road and a section of modern shophouses along Palm road,The St.Josephs school along Tun Abang Haji Openg Road,Police Flats also can be seen.View from Wisma Satok that newly build,Circa end of 1980's.

Datu Isa and her grand daughters

 Datu Isa and her grand daughters, Datu Isa is the wife of one of the Rajah's dignitaries, when Datu Isa came to the Palace, one of the discussions was about Sarawak Malay cultural customs, especially about clothing, that's why Ranee as the Rajah's wife was photographed with Sarawak Malay Traditional Clothing

Iban Male Chieftain Chief

 Borneo Iban Male Chieftain Chief smiling during meeting with other leaders,Circa 1940's.

James Brooke during his child's year

 James Brooke during his child's year,approximate about 8 years old at India.

Datuk Stephen Kalong Ningkan visited the Scout Parade

 Datuk Stephen Kalong Ningkan visited the Scout Parade in the school area when he was still the Chief Minister of Sarawak, Circa 1964

Machinda Club Lutong

 These were the committee members of Machinda Club Lutong in 1965.Machinda stands for MAlay, CHinese, INdian and DAyak.

The club was originally established as both Machinda Club and Lutong Recreation Club separately, and is one of few family recreational clubs in Miri, and the only one in Lutong.

At the time, the Machinda Club catered for the labor category of the Shell employees whilst the Lutong Recreation Club catered for junior staff. These two later combined and was renamed Lutong Recreational Club and by 1979 it was called Lutong Shell Club (Kelab Shell Lutong), the building which is built on the site of the old Machinda Club.

By 2006, the name, logo and constitution were changed and approved by Registrar Of Society, and the club was renamed as Kelab Rekreasi Petroliam.