Before:
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Immigrant Arrivals
Economic activity and opportunity centred here attracted thousands of immigrants. Many of our early settlers first set foot in Singapore on the banks of this river, and many of them returned to work along the quay. Most of these people were Chinese, but there were also Indians and Malays. Some set up businesses here and or lived by or around this vibrant waterway and became Singapore River Communities.
Economic Activity
The first quay was built in 1823 on today's Boat Quay, where major companies first set-up in Singapore, including the first European trading house founded by Alexander Laurie Johnston in 1820; and other offices and wharehouses owned by Edward Boustead, Yeo Kim Swee and Tan Kim Seng. Trade growth in the 1860s, gradually extended upstream, and by the late 1890s, there were godowns, ricemills, sawmills, Chinese-owned boat-yards, and an assortment of other trades and home industries. In the 1930s, the areas nearer the upper reaches of the river were heavily industrialised, with godowns and shophouses everywhere. Singapore's free port status and strategic location attracted all types of sailing craft, especially those bound on the trade routes between India and China. The river's calm waters, ideal for trading activities, served as the harbour for the growing British Settlement.
River Transport
The river divided Singapore into the 'commercial' and 'government' sectors, and before the construction of bridges, the two sides were linked by dhonies (English spelling of Tamil word Thonee), a river-crossing Sampan (row-boat) operated by Indians. Propelled by oars, these small wooden boats were also outboard-motor driven and carried goods or passengers, or hawked snacks and sundry items.
The much larger bumboats or lighters ferried goods for import and re-export. The "River Clean-up Campaign", which began in September 1983, saw the last of a few hundred lighters and small boats on their final journey out of the river. Today, converted bumboats operate as river-taxis which carry sightseeing passengers, with pickup and disembarkation points along Boat Quay and Clake Quay.
Today
The Singapore River is a story about change, of how a river contributed to the success of Singapore. In modern times, this legendary river will still be remembered for its old charm and its great importance in the history of Singapore.After the "Clean-up Rivers Campaign" in the 1980s, the stone-walled banks were repaired, some new buildings including hotels have sprung up, and the old-time riverine and quayside businesses have given way to exciting recreational activities such as al fresco dining, "live music" entertainment, disco-dancing and more. The river is now venue to many public events, and activities staged here include the Lunar New Year "River Hong Bao '92", Annual Duck Race, fishing competitions, and many more.
Our point of view: Singapore river is a common place now to most people. Many schools brought their students for a trip to learn about Singapore river or held activities around Singapore river. If anyone has anything unsure about Singapore river, they can read those information above.
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The mouth of the Singapore River saw the beginnings of an ancient fishing village, Temasek, later renamed Singaura (in Malay means "Lion City") by Sang Nila Utama, and in modern times founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1819. The Orang Laut ("Sea-Gypsies") were the earliest known inhabitants in the area around the river mouth. In 1818 Temenggong Abdul Rahman arrived from Rhio with his followers and set up a village by the left bank of the river mouth. On that same bank one year later in 1819, he signed the historic treaty with Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
Description
The most famous river in Singapore, aslo fondly known as "The River", the Singapore River spans 3.2 km from the sea to it's upper reaches in Kim Seng Road. The Boat Quay banks in 1823 were first to have offices, wharehouses, godowns and jetties; then subsequent developments continued up-river, along the banks of Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay, and later even further upstream, near the upper reaches and the Source of the Singapore River.
The mouth of the Singapore River saw the beginnings of an ancient fishing village, Temasek, later renamed Singaura (in Malay means "Lion City") by Sang Nila Utama, and in modern times founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1819. The Orang Laut ("Sea-Gypsies") were the earliest known inhabitants in the area around the river mouth. In 1818 Temenggong Abdul Rahman arrived from Rhio with his followers and set up a village by the left bank of the river mouth. On that same bank one year later in 1819, he signed the historic treaty with Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
Description
The most famous river in Singapore, aslo fondly known as "The River", the Singapore River spans 3.2 km from the sea to it's upper reaches in Kim Seng Road. The Boat Quay banks in 1823 were first to have offices, wharehouses, godowns and jetties; then subsequent developments continued up-river, along the banks of Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay, and later even further upstream, near the upper reaches and the Source of the Singapore River.
Economic activity and opportunity centred here attracted thousands of immigrants. Many of our early settlers first set foot in Singapore on the banks of this river, and many of them returned to work along the quay. Most of these people were Chinese, but there were also Indians and Malays. Some set up businesses here and or lived by or around this vibrant waterway and became Singapore River Communities.
Economic Activity
The first quay was built in 1823 on today's Boat Quay, where major companies first set-up in Singapore, including the first European trading house founded by Alexander Laurie Johnston in 1820; and other offices and wharehouses owned by Edward Boustead, Yeo Kim Swee and Tan Kim Seng. Trade growth in the 1860s, gradually extended upstream, and by the late 1890s, there were godowns, ricemills, sawmills, Chinese-owned boat-yards, and an assortment of other trades and home industries. In the 1930s, the areas nearer the upper reaches of the river were heavily industrialised, with godowns and shophouses everywhere. Singapore's free port status and strategic location attracted all types of sailing craft, especially those bound on the trade routes between India and China. The river's calm waters, ideal for trading activities, served as the harbour for the growing British Settlement.
River Transport
The river divided Singapore into the 'commercial' and 'government' sectors, and before the construction of bridges, the two sides were linked by dhonies (English spelling of Tamil word Thonee), a river-crossing Sampan (row-boat) operated by Indians. Propelled by oars, these small wooden boats were also outboard-motor driven and carried goods or passengers, or hawked snacks and sundry items.
The much larger bumboats or lighters ferried goods for import and re-export. The "River Clean-up Campaign", which began in September 1983, saw the last of a few hundred lighters and small boats on their final journey out of the river. Today, converted bumboats operate as river-taxis which carry sightseeing passengers, with pickup and disembarkation points along Boat Quay and Clake Quay.
Today
The Singapore River is a story about change, of how a river contributed to the success of Singapore. In modern times, this legendary river will still be remembered for its old charm and its great importance in the history of Singapore.After the "Clean-up Rivers Campaign" in the 1980s, the stone-walled banks were repaired, some new buildings including hotels have sprung up, and the old-time riverine and quayside businesses have given way to exciting recreational activities such as al fresco dining, "live music" entertainment, disco-dancing and more. The river is now venue to many public events, and activities staged here include the Lunar New Year "River Hong Bao '92", Annual Duck Race, fishing competitions, and many more.
Our point of view: Singapore river is a common place now to most people. Many schools brought their students for a trip to learn about Singapore river or held activities around Singapore river. If anyone has anything unsure about Singapore river, they can read those information above.
©http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_148_2005-02-02.html
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