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Thursday, 30 June 2022

Dewan Undangan Negeri view from entrance to Kuching Old Court building


 Dewan Undangan Negeri view from entrance to Kuching Old Court building.

View from Kampung Boyan during construction of Riverside Majestic hotel - Astana Wing


 View from Kampung Boyan during construction of Riverside Majestic hotel - Astana Wing.

Golden light at beach in Bako national park


 Golden light at beach in Bako national park,mountain far away is Gunung Santubong and Talang talang Island.

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Aurora Hotel View from Padang Central on 1968


 Aurora Hotel View from Padang Central on 1968.Those day this Padang Central divided into two,and this photo taken on the road nearby connecting to McDougall road.

The Official Opening of "DEWAN SUARAH" Kuching

August 01st, 1988 The Official Opening of "DEWAN SUARAH" Kuching following the proclamation of Kuching as a City status.

The futuristic umbrella shape tower designed by renowned Malaysian architect of Singapore origin Hijjas Kasturi is a major landmark in Kuching.Photo circa 4th September 1988.
 

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Kelabit girl at Pa Tik a village on Ngelah River


 Kelabit girl at Pa Tik,a village on Ngelah River,a tributary of Kuba'an itself a tributary of the Ulu Tutoh,in the far interior of the fourth division.The girl on the right of the picture is wearing a traditional Kelabit Head dress made of old and valued beads handed down from one generation to another.

Monday, 27 June 2022

Sea Dayak Girls dancing with their Costume


 Sea Dayak Girls dancing with their Costume,this dance recorded at their long house at Skrang area.Photo Circa 1979.

Landscape retro of Kampung Bako


 Photograph showing a waterfront village,Bako Village which taken from above. On the foreshore are groups of buildings, many built on stilts, with boats moored nearby. Behind the village, dense vegetation covers the hills and flats of the landscape. In the distant background, mist covered mountains (Mount Matang is the hightest mountain) are visible. Bako was once only accessible by boat. In Malay, the name means 'mangrove trees'. The houses are built on stilts because the village is flooded at high tide (this photograph was taken at low tide). The hill behind the village is covered with rubber trees.

'The Malay coastal village of Bako' by Hedda Morrison,photo circa 1960's / 1970's

Saturday, 25 June 2022

Ang Cheng Ho building at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman at early 1990's

Ang Cheng Ho building at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman at early 1990's.This building demolished by bomb in middle of 1990's and now replaced by Imperial Riverbank Hotel Kuching.

This is the photo of the bombing of the building https://www.facebook.com/Sarawakdotcom/photos/a.152362022078648/483035899011257

 

Friday, 24 June 2022

Kelabit girls Pounding padi


 Photograph showing three girls, two of whom are pounding padi (rice) on a board, with long poles. The third girl, standing behind the other two, is using a winnowing tray. All the girls are working under a thatched shelter.'Kelabit girls pounding padi' by Hedda Morrison,Circa 1953.

Thursday, 23 June 2022

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Piasau Camp Bridge



 Piasau Camp Bridge,this bridge was narrow and can be use one way in a time.Eventhough there is a traffic light to control the flow,some people ignore it and just drive through it and situation got worse during some peak hours.

The new bridge which build near the old bridge is bigger and ease the user from both way.This Piasau Camp bridge also known as Kenyalang Bridge because of Supermarket Kenyalang nearby.

Batu Kawa Old Town viewed from across the bridge


 Batu Kawa Old Town viewed from across the bridge and Sarawak River.This Old Town have been here far from MJC Town area which known for Batu Kawa new atrraction.

The first Lutong Bridge fully wooden bridge dismantle in 1970's


 The first Lutong Bridge, fully wooden bridge dismantle in 1970's.Replaced by modern bridge , iron bridge with tar Road (2 Lane) and upgrade d into 4 Lane in early 2000's to accommodate more people at Lutong area. 

Masjid At-Taqwa at Jalan Unus off Jalan Merpati


 Masjid At-Taqwa at Jalan Unus off Jalan Merpati,nearby to Jabatan Pendidikan Miri ,jabatan Tenaga Kerja Miri and others.

Colourful Medan Pelita Multi Storey Parking Building


 Colourful Medan Pelita Multi Storey Parking Building,view from Wayang Street.

Sunday, 19 June 2022

Jubilee Recreation Ground in Kuching


 The Sarawak Amateur athletic Association Championship Meeting held at the Jubilee Recreation Ground in Kuching on 13th July 1957.

Sibu Old Wharf nearby Rejang river


 Sibu Old Wharf nearby Rejang river,photo Circa early 1950's

Sunday, 12 June 2022

Ceremonial occasion outside the High Court Buildings


 Photograph showing a street scene. The Governors and Chief Minister are inspecting the Guard of Honour outside the Court House in Kuching, prior to the governor opening a session of the Legislature (Council Negeri). 

The court building was built by the then Rajah in 1864, to house his administration. The monument standing in the courtyard is called the Brooke Memorial.

'Ceremonial occasion outside the High Court Buildings' by Hedda Morrison.Photo by 1966.

Two talented old timers perform the gendang dance


 Photograph showing two men, wearing traditional dress (wrap skirt over loose trouser, shirt and cap), dancing with arms outstretched.

Behind and around them sit women and children. Two of the women behind them are playing large drums.

'Two talented old timers perform the gendang dance' by Hedda Morrison

Saturday, 11 June 2022

View of Sarawak Arts Shop in Sarawak Museum grounds


 View of Sarawak Arts Shop in Sarawak Museum grounds,Circa 8th January 1982

Sam Shan Kuet Bong Buddhist temple


 Sam Shan Kuet Bong Buddhist temple located across Kota Sentosa and entrance junction to Kampung Haji baki.Now there is a new cross road available nearby this temple as it flowing to Pedawan area.

Thursday, 9 June 2022

People collecting shellfish and marine life nearby beach at Santubong


 People collecting shellfish and marine life nearby beach at Santubong,Circa 1960's

Kuching Municipality, Central Police Station and Central Padang


 Kuching Municipality, Central Police Station and Central Padang,circa early 1960's

Monday, 6 June 2022

Old Miri Hospital at Miri Peninsular


 A boat crossing Miri river, land behind is Miri Peninsular where old Miri Hospital located. - Circa 1960's. Photo credit to Mr. Edgar Sum

Sunday, 5 June 2022

Police Station at the junction entering Carpenter Street


 Police Station at the junction entering Carpenter Street,Circa early 1900's.Police Station then moved to Jalan Barrack area in 1930's.

Saturday, 4 June 2022

A member of the Sarawak Constabulary


 Standing tall. A member of the Sarawak Constabulary posing in front of the old St. Joseph Cathederal.He is called " DUA PULOH !!" a renounced traffic Policeman scared by truants and traffic offenders.

Friday, 3 June 2022

Miri Long Jetty near to old Miri General Hospital


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

Thursday, 2 June 2022

Kuching City at early of 1900


 Kuching City at early of 1900.Photo taken from top of St.Thomas Cathedral.Here we can see Astana Kuching,Old Kuching Court House and the Round Tower.Several building are not build yet nearby this area which are Sarawak Textile Museum and General Post Office.The general Post Office start build in 1930's.

Three man taking photo in front of Miri City Mosque


 Three man taking photo in front of City Mosque,Circa 1960's.During that time only this Mosque available at the middle of Miri City ( in 1990's Mega Hotel constructed across this Mosque )

Three Kelabit man at airport


 Three Kelabit Man,Tama Belasap,Balan Lambong and Madau Musup at Kuching airport,Circa 1955

The Old Building of Pejabat Daerah Kuching at Jalan Barrack


The Old Building of Pejabat Daerah Kuching at Jalan Barrack /Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang across the Central Police Station Kuching) Circa early 1900's.

 

Bintulu Centenary Cover

Bintulu Centenary Cover,drawn by  AJP.Tajudin

Wednesday, 1 June 2022

Kuching Old Court House,Circa 1930's


 Kuching Old Court House,Circa 1930's.The archival sculpture for second Governor and other few people not here yet.