Nat Library launches exhibition on Ist Res. William Farquhar

• Clivebenss

  3 Apr 10, 20:07

  Nat'l Library launches exhibition on S'pore's first resident, William Farquhar
  By Joanne Chan | Posted: 03 April 2010 1858 hrs

  SINGAPORE: The National Library has launched an exhibition on William Farquhar, Singapore's first resident and commandant.
  
  It traces Major-General Farquhar's military career, his role in the history of Malacca and contributions to the development of early Singapore.
  
  Close to 70 exhibits are on display.
  
  Visitors can expect to view original artifacts loaned to the library by his descendants.
  
  The items include a writing box used to keep Major-General Farquhar's stationery, original letters written to family members and a colour portrait.
  
  The exhibition is held at the National Library Building and will run until the 31st of August. - CNA/vm

• Clivebenss

  3 Apr 10, 20:08

  

• Clivebenss

  5 Apr 10, 15:35

  One of our early FT hor.

  

• Clivebenss

  13 Apr 10, 16:09

  I wonder if the founder of Singapore was William Farquhar. 

  Farquhar Hotel

  Farquhar Institution

  Farquhar Place

  

• Rock^Star

  13 Apr 10, 16:13

  when i was in sec 1, i really thought it was pronounced as "far qu har". haha :P