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ONG'S GREAT DINING
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..THE
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..DAYS
GONE BYE:
..LIVING
IN PENANG
..ROAD
TO DAWN: FILMING
..IN
PENANG
..TULILA:
MUZIK BUJUKAN
..MANDAILING
..PENANG,
THROUGH GUILDED
..DOORS
..PENANG
TRAMS,
..TROLLEYBUSES & RAILWAYS
..OUR MALAYSIA
..KINTA VALLEY
..PENANG POSTCARDS
..COLLECTION
..STREETS OF GEORGE
TOWN,
..PENANG
..RAJA BILAH AND
..THE MANDAILINGS
..IN PERAK
..WATER WATCH
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Postcards Collection: 1899-1930s In the early 20th century, from a bustling port teeming with travellers and migrants, thousands of postcards, of Penang were sent off into the world. These picture postcards give vivid impressions of Penang's centre of commerce and administration, its streets and suburbs, its hill resort and its beaches.
Contents (chapter headings and partial list of topics) Introduction:
Greetings from Penang
Government
Offices & Beach Street The
Padang, Courts & Schools
The
Suburbs & Clubs Waterfall
Gardens & Penang Hill
People,
Festivals & Religious Sites
Province
Wellesley Art
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With
over 700 postcards compiled by Malcolm Wade, this is the largest
collection of prewar Penang postcards ever published. The local
historical context is researched by Khoo Salma Nasution, author
of the best-selling book, 'Streets of George Town, Penang'. This
collection serves as a testimony to Penang's rich heritage, as
well as a visual resource for researchers, artists, collectors
and all those who love Penang.
The
Port of Penang
Streets
& Transport
Hotels
Sungai
Pinang & Ayer Itam