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Singapore is an island city-state in Southeast Asia. It is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
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When did $10,000 banknotes become available to the public in the British colonies of South East Asia?
When did $10,000 banknotes start to circulate publicly in the British colonies (colonies, crown colonies, "protected states", "protectorates") of South East Asia?
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What was Singapore's population in 1290-1396, 1511-1699?
Michael Barr calls 1290-1396 and 1511-1699 Singapore's first and second periods of prosperity.
Are there any estimates of Singapore's population during these two periods? (Even rough orders of ...
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Did the British screw Lee Kuan Yew over by withdrawing their naval presence earlier than intended?
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Singapore, remember, gained its independence from Malaysia, not Britain outright, and the British even screwed Lee Kuan-yew over by pulling out their naval presence ...
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Was the Times of London available for sale in 19th century Singapore?
Were copies of The Times of London generally available for sale in 19th century Singapore? If so, how much did a copy cost? And how many days would the newspaper take to arrive in Singapore?
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How did laborers travel from China to Malaya in the early 19th century?
There was a wave of Chinese emigration to Malaya beginning in the early 19th century. Those who emigrated were mostly laborers seeking to work in tin mines, rubber plantations, and other agricultural ...
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Where were the Straits dollars printed?
From the information I gathered, the banknotes of the Straits dollar were printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, a firm based in London. Were the banknotes of the Straits dollar printed ...
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