The Guardian:
Hi, I am the Guardian.
I was born more then a century ago, and have lived a unfulfilled life.
An old geezer, I had nothing to show for my years on earth. And I just
died. However, I may be wrong to say I had nothing to show, because I
was involved in the great changes that the courthouses underwent. You
might say I was a major player. Heh. I have been hanging around these
buildings for as far as I remember, after I passed on of course. They
don't just allow any old man to hang around these buildings, you know.
It's called security, and they have a lot of it around here. Well,
might as well share some of the capital stories I know and personally
experienced in my time...
"My first home, 1822 - 1828"
Ever wondered about the origins of the Supreme
Court, where and how the first court came about in Singapore?
This is the place for you. The history of the Supreme Court
comes a long way from now.
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"Going, Going, Gone!"
Lucky for them, the building was sold to the
government, not undermining it's status as an
ex-courthouse. At least it became converted
into a government office.
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"The Third Courthouse"
To think that the government had such great
city planning. But well, it was unsuitable
due to the noise made by the boatyard
nest to it, and moving once
more was unavoidable.
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"The Last Movement"
Changes, changes, changes... preparations are made for the
transfer to the new Supreme Court building, which is
now standing tall and mighty beside
the City Hall at present.
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"The Japanese Occupation"
With agility and swiftness, the Japanese swept
through the whole of the Malay Peninsula,
bringing down the mighty
fortress of Singapore.
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"Developments During the Post-War
Years Leading to Independence"
Hurray! The Japanese have surrendered, but guess
who's back for more action. With the British returning,
Singapore's judicial system takes
another drastic turn.
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"Post-Independence Developments"
Merdeka! Merdeka! A divorce with Malaysia leaves
Singapore out on its own. Can she stand
on her feet and pave a new
future for her citizens?
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