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Private Geo North recounts Malaya voyage and Singapore tour
Private George North writes from Malaya describing his journey on a troopship and landfall in Singapore. He recalls friends, the diverse troop mix, and vivid scenes of Singapore including streets, markets, rickshaws, and the Happy World amusement area with games and dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George North
Sunshine
ATP
Malaya
Advocate
Jim Burgess
George
Australia
Sera Te Zigler
Sativus
Riverina
New South Wales
Queensland
Shepparton
Victoria
Carmen
Red Plains
Hamley Bridge
Wasleys
South Australia
Kalgoorlie
Ales Springs
Egypt
Palestine
Singapore
Sydney
Variou
Naval Base
Navy
Paspes
Melbourne
Megan
Plantas
Plata
Union Daek Hiab
Snes
Greystone
Dublin
Woonan
Collins Street
Litthe Bourke Street
Srinene
Ann
Mies
Vnte
Union Inek Club
Gnrnney
Evi
Gate
Rolie Vrremal
Anen
Happy World
Long Park