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Brani Islanders - Ferry Operators, Naval Staff & Shopkeepers

Here is my corridor chat with two former Malay residents, one from Telok Saga and the other from Selat Sengkir (my first from this kampong!). On the right is the ever helpful Adam Salleh formerly from Pulau Sekijang Bendera (St. John's) who arranged the meeting. So all were islanders. Am looking to speak to Brani's islanders. They were richly diverse not only ethnically but also occupationally. Gentleman on the left had operated the ferry between Brani and the mainland. There were British servicemen and their children, who still have fond memories of Brani. Also Malay servicemen who were the other ranks in the forces. Employees of the Marine Department and Straits Trading Company (who might be the hardest to locate). Chinese shopkeepers. Footballers who played at a high level. Later, Singapore's first naval servicemen served at Brani Naval Base. Every one of these communities left behind a special history. Let me know if you know someone who lived or worked on Brani. Thank you.
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