Wednesday, 21 February 2018

A snippet of history (1)

A SNIPPET of history with Westlands School as the background. This story appeared in The Straits Times of September 23, 1947.


Mr F C Sands, Scout Commissioner for Malaya, pinning a gilt cross for gallantry during the war on the breast of Troop Leader Hooi Seng Tuck during the scout rally held in Mr Sands' honour at Westlands School, Penang. District Commissioner Basha Merican is standing behind Mr Sands. (Photo by Kee Chun Studio, Penang)