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- ↑ Nurjuwita, Dewi (27 October 2019). "The most beautiful traditional architecture in Singapore". Time Out . Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ Chin, Daryl (3 April 2011). "Extended heritage trail for Balestier". The Straits Times . Singapore.
- ↑ Wong, Cara (19 December 2018). "A walk down memory lane for the elderly". The Straits Times . Singapore. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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