My Chew Joo Chiat Story

Chew Joo Chiat 周如切 is my great grand-father. My family tree in Singapore begins with him. The purpose of this blog is for my children and grand children to know their root's humble beginning. Secondly, there are inaccuracies and gaps I discovered published in books, articles and websites about Chew Joo Chiat. I also want to talk about some lost landmarks in Joo Chiat.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Tracing Chew Joo Chiat Family Tree

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It is difficult to build a large family tree where there are many extended families. I know of many relatives when young but have lost conta...
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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Joo Chiat A Heritage Town

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Congratulations to Joo Chiat for  becoming Singapore's first Heritage Town. The National Heritage Board is funding the area's plan t...
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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Year of the Golden Rabbits

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Then & Now Joo Chiat (2)

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Many prewar buildings in Joo Chiat had been demolished and replaced by modern ones. Fortunately an old building built in 1916 situated at Jo...
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Monday, January 17, 2011

Then & Now Joo Chiat (1)

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In the early 20th century, the main thoroughfare between Geylang Serai and the East Coast was known as Confederate Estates Road. It was a di...
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Seasons Greetings

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    Wishing All Bloggers and Viewers          A Happy New Year 2011!
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Joo Chiat Road Past & Present

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Starting from last year, I noticed that many Singaporeans were interested in Joo Chiat. They were university and polytechnic students, IE tr...
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