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Eastern Scenes Reflections From Java to Singapore
Ald A J Davis recalls a voyage from Sourabaya to Samarang and Batavia with visits to temples and fortifications. He notes the Temple of Buddha, ancient carvings, and the island’s Hindu era, then describes Batavia’s markets, mosques, skull gate, and a contrast between European and Indian attire. The voyage continues to Singapore with York Lodge, monkey colonies, and a sea breeze view of fortified shores, ships, and a lively shipboard scene before returning to Australia.
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Sourabaya
Samarang
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A. J. Davis
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Express
Buddha
Heaven
Earth
Ada
Sumiarang
Batavia
Java
Istad
Singapore
York Lodge
China Seas
Hong Kong