Stories of Yesteryear - Diary Of A Nation
A 1988 documentary series on Singapore’s history, and social, political and economic developments that is preserved at the National Archives of Singapore.
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A 1988 documentary series on Singapore’s history, and social, political and economic developments that is preserved at the National Archives of Singapore.
This episode features interviews with early radio producers and highlights the kind of programmes produced for Radio Singapore.
This episode features interviews with early radio producers and highlights the kind of programmes produced for Radio Singapore.
This episode looks at the conditions in Singapore during the early years of nationhood that called for family planning. It features the work of the Singapore Planning and Population Board that was set up on 7 January 1966 to introduce family planning to Singaporeans, the changing social and economic conditions that had since taken place, and the need to review family planning policies.
This episode looks at the conditions in Singapore during the early years of nationhood that called for family planning. It features the work of the Singapore Planning and Population Board that was set up on 7 January 1966 to introduce family planning to Singaporeans, the changing social and economic conditions that had since taken place, and the need to review family planning policies.
This episode looks at the role of community centres and the kinds of activities and services that the centres provided in the 1980s.
This episode looks at the role of community centres and the kinds of activities and services that the centres provided in the 1980s.
This episode looks at home ownership in Singapore, the development of Housing and Development Board (HDB) housing and how it has led to a nation of homeowners.
This episode looks at home ownership in Singapore, the development of Housing and Development Board (HDB) housing and how it has led to a nation of homeowners.
This episode features the introduction of television service in Singapore in 1963, how it has impacted the lives of Singaporeans in general, and how news stories were covered and telecast then.
This episode features the introduction of television service in Singapore in 1963, how it has impacted the lives of Singaporeans in general, and how news stories were covered and telecast then.
This episode examines the reasons for introducing National Service in Singapore, its reception from the people, and its impact on Singapore.
This episode examines the reasons for introducing National Service in Singapore, its reception from the people, and its impact on Singapore.
This episode looks at the 1955 Legislative Assembly General Election and its significance in marking the beginning of Singapore's path towards self-government.
This episode looks at the 1955 Legislative Assembly General Election and its significance in marking the beginning of Singapore's path towards self-government.
This episode looks at the water rationing exercise carried out in Singapore between April 1963 and February 1964, and its impact on the country and people's lives.
This episode looks at the water rationing exercise carried out in Singapore between April 1963 and February 1964, and its impact on the country and people's lives.
Singapore’s first junior college, National Junior College (NJC), officially opened on 14 May 1970. This episode looks at NJC's first year through the eyes of its teachers and students.
Singapore’s first junior college, National Junior College (NJC), officially opened on 14 May 1970. This episode looks at NJC's first year through the eyes of its teachers and students.
This episode looks at the fateful day in May 1961 when Bukit Ho Swee was reduced to ashes by the biggest fire that Singapore has ever seen, and the rehabilitation of affected residents in its aftermath.
This episode looks at the fateful day in May 1961 when Bukit Ho Swee was reduced to ashes by the biggest fire that Singapore has ever seen, and the rehabilitation of affected residents in its aftermath.
This episode looks into the development of Singapore’s very own currency following its independence.
This episode looks into the development of Singapore’s very own currency following its independence.
This episode looks at the University of Singapore’s early years and its development.
This episode looks at the University of Singapore’s early years and its development.
This episode looks at Singapore's mass X-ray campaign in July 1958 against tuberculosis, and how it brought the serious public health problem under control.
This episode looks at Singapore's mass X-ray campaign in July 1958 against tuberculosis, and how it brought the serious public health problem under control.
This episode looks at the early years of Singapore’s industrialisation, and the development of Jurong as an industrial town.
This episode looks at the early years of Singapore’s industrialisation, and the development of Jurong as an industrial town.
This episode looks at how the employment conditions of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as Singapore’s push to rapid industrialisation, led to the enactment of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act and the Employment Act in 1968, and their impact over the next two decades.
This episode looks at how the employment conditions of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as Singapore’s push to rapid industrialisation, led to the enactment of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act and the Employment Act in 1968, and their impact over the next two decades.
This episode looks at the early years of civil aviation in Singapore and the development of the country’s airports, including Paya Lebar Airport, which opened in 1955.
This episode looks at the early years of civil aviation in Singapore and the development of the country’s airports, including Paya Lebar Airport, which opened in 1955.
This episode traces the history of Singapore’s labour movement, from its traumatic early years to the present era typified by mutual understanding and cooperation among unionised workers, management and the government.
This episode traces the history of Singapore’s labour movement, from its traumatic early years to the present era typified by mutual understanding and cooperation among unionised workers, management and the government.
This episode traces the early days of the Teachers’ Training College, which opened in 1950, and the evolution of teacher education in Singapore.
This episode traces the early days of the Teachers’ Training College, which opened in 1950, and the evolution of teacher education in Singapore.
This episode looks at how the Women’s Charter marked a turning point in the lives of Singaporean women, and how this historic piece of legislation had been scrutinised and changed over the years in response to Singapore's changing social conditions.
This episode looks at how the Women’s Charter marked a turning point in the lives of Singaporean women, and how this historic piece of legislation had been scrutinised and changed over the years in response to Singapore's changing social conditions.
This episode looks at the transformation of Singapore into a litter-free and green city.
This episode looks at the transformation of Singapore into a litter-free and green city.
This episode recounts the story of Singapore’s citizenship drive in November 1957.
This episode recounts the story of Singapore’s citizenship drive in November 1957.
This episode profiles the Singapore Polytechnic, the challenges the polytechnic faces in its efforts to provide an adequate supply of skilled manpower, and the changes that it has undergone in order to respond effectively to Singapore’s changing needs as a nation.
This episode profiles the Singapore Polytechnic, the challenges the polytechnic faces in its efforts to provide an adequate supply of skilled manpower, and the changes that it has undergone in order to respond effectively to Singapore’s changing needs as a nation.
This episode looks into Singapore’s bus service in the 1950s and 1960s, and traces the beginnings of the Singapore Bus Service (SBS).
This episode looks into Singapore’s bus service in the 1950s and 1960s, and traces the beginnings of the Singapore Bus Service (SBS).
This episode looks at the beginnings of the National Library, and how it has grown to meet Singaporeans’ changing needs – from developing its collections to cater to increasing literacy rates, to launching mobile services to reach out to rural areas, and opening branch libraries in satellite towns.
This episode looks at the beginnings of the National Library, and how it has grown to meet Singaporeans’ changing needs – from developing its collections to cater to increasing literacy rates, to launching mobile services to reach out to rural areas, and opening branch libraries in satellite towns.
Additional Information
Premiered | 2020 |
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Genres | documentary, historical, info-ed, arts and heritage |
Seasons | 1 |