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Tiger Balm Gardens are a cheerful place to relax and mingle with the citizens of Singapore
Tiger Balm Gardens are a cheerful place to relax and mingle with the citizens of Singapore

Tiger Balm Gardens are a cheerful place to relax and mingle with the citizens of Singapore

Date4/4/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Tiger Balm Gardens are a cheerful place to relax and mingle with the citizens of Singapore. They wee built by the late Aw Boon Haw; a millionaire who made his money from a popular patent medicine; Tiger Balm; which has many uses. Gardens are full of statues depicting Chinese legends.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0118103F
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