Uncle Tobys Oats
Remember this brand of oats? I never knew Uncles Tobys sold oats…I only remember their muesli bars 🙂 Did anyone try this brand? Was it as good as Quaker oats?
Month: March 2016
Do You See What I See?
Do you recognise these panels? They can be found on the four sides of the Birch Clock tower. Still wondering what I’m talking about? Well, the next time you pass by the clock tower, take a closer look 🙂 THE J W W BIRCH MEMORIAL CLOCK TOWER PANELS The Growth of Civilization. The following is […]
Before Strepsils….
I doubt this brand needs an introduction. How many of you remember these jujubes? Were they really effective for sore throats and such?
Comfort Food?
Some go for sweets, some go for salty snacks. Yet there are others who crave something like this (picture above) – Dry Curry Noodles! Our photographer had this (at RM 5.30 per serving) from the Ma Jie curry mee stall in Restoran Yee Lock, opposite Bridal Collection along Anderson Road. So, dear Readers……what’s YOUR […]
The Passing Of Brother Vincent Corkery.
Picture taken from Tin Phil Sinnappan’s Facebook Post Dato’ Brother Vincent Corkery passed away peacefully today at 12:18pm. Wake services tonight, 22nd of March and tomorrow night, 23rd March is at 8pm. His funeral will be at 10:30am on Thursday, 24th of March at St. Michael’s Church. Dato’ Brother Vincent has been associated with St. […]
The Former Perak River Hydro-Electrical Building
Yes folks…this building is now home to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). This photograph was taken in the 80s. I wonder if much of the outer facade has changed over the years….
An Unfamiliar Fragrance
This here is a fragrance manufactured by Firmenich, a Swiss fragrance and flavor manufacturer founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1895. We were wondering if any of you could help us shed some light to this fragrance (Chettiar Kathambam) in particular. Anyone?
‘Keeping up with the times’
Dear antique lovers….do you recognise the two ‘handsome blokes’ on either of the curtain? I wonder what make/brand they are…they sure look grand, don’t they?
What’s Happening Here?
Sometime ago, we featured this building – the former Oriental Hotel, which was turned into an electrical store. One of our readers, Charlie Choong, sent us the following photographs recently. Looks like the electrical store is closing down….or perhaps they are relocating….we don’t know. Does anyone know what’s going on?
Remember This? Here’s Something To Clear Your Mind. Well, Not Exactly…
Brooklax Chocolate Laxative, something that you would probably be looking for in an emergency. Have you ever encountered other brands of laxatives back in the day?
How about a warm bowl of Pan Mee?
Ever tried Pan Mee? The one our photographer tried contained the usual egg noodles, sayur manis (those green leaves), fried anchovies, wood-ear mushroom, and meat. Our photographer told us that this bowl of Pan Mee cost RM 5.
Kampong Kastam?
I’ve been living in Greentown all my life…but I have to admit, this building (picture below) does not ring any bells 😉 Can our Greentown-experts help us out please?
French Perfume….back in the day!
Remember this brand of perfume? It’s alcohol free. Does the brand ring a bell?
“Huff and Puff…The Powder Puff”
We’ll just let you all have a fun time guessing what this is….and do leave us some interesting stories too! 🙂
What’s Happening Here?
Any SMI Alumni remember this? Why were the buses parked in the compound? Were the students on their way to a field trip? Take a good look and give us your thoughts 🙂 source: Charlie Choong