tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753461602127098682024-03-07T23:41:03.195-08:00Memories of Caldecott Hill..to share fond memories with those who worked from the 40s to the present at Caldecott Hill Broadcasting complex.
"Memories are the treasures we keep locked deep within the storehouse of our souls, to keep our hearts warm, when we feel lonely"
email me at tay.philip@gmail.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-61376268596235765472022-11-02T06:10:00.003-07:002022-11-02T06:10:38.623-07:00Book Review ON AIR<p> BOOK REVIEW #45 ON AIR: UNTOLD STORIES FROM CALDECOTT HILL BOOK REVIEW</p><p>As the preface tells us, Caldecott was the home of Singapore’s national broadcaster for 82 years before they shift to Mediapolis at One North. While the Andrew road site has been sold for $280 million for a proposed redevelopment into premium bungalows, stories and history will always remain in the hearts of many who helped built up the broadcasting centre from scratch. On Air: Untold Stories from Caldecott Hill is a collection of stories compiled by a group of six-minded former broadcasting staff. For a place that churned out countless fictional and non-fictional stories over six decades, this 528 pages book in turn is a testament to the colourful history and numerous untold stories behind the iconic storyteller.Full of recollections, memories and filled with never-before-seen archival photographs, the initial chapters takes readers through the early years. From the Japanese occupation era to the launch of Radio and Television Singapore (RTS), people liked Vernon Palmer talks about the early days of radio, Singapore’s first ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Cheng Tong Fatt shares how he set up the Chinese drama division when he was the GM of SBC and Permanent Secretary Moses Lee recounts his task in privatising SBC (Singapore Broadcasting Corporation) which explains why it was renamed as TCS subsequently. For TV buffs who grew up watching old-school Channel 8 dramas (long before the days of Netflix, YouTube), executive producer Chua Swan talks about his role in producing Chinese dramas with the help of foreign expertise from Hong Kong. Daisy Irani from Under One Roof fame shares about her experiences in making the renowned local sitcom and her ever-expanding role in the industry working first as an actress to a writer to VP of content. Then there is Michael Chiang (yes that Michael Chiang who is also the playwright of Army Daze) who was placed in charge to revamp a magazine and that turned out to be the ultra-successful 8 Days. Undeniably, the Channel NewsAsia story by Woon Tai Ho is another must-read chapter and also the intense media competition between Mediacorp and Mediaworks by Anthony Chia. Producer and filmmaker Daniel Yun talks about how he runs the now defunct Raintree Pictures which you might recalled releases hits such as 881, The Maid and The Eye while veteran journalist P N Balji recounts the starting of one of Singapore’s free papers, TODAY to the surprise of SPH.Despite the fascinating and sometimes whimsical accounts, some readers might find the entire reading experience somewhat “scattered” or jarring. Do note that the chronological of events might not be in sequence as the book is divided into chapters from radio to current affairs to TV shows etc instead of by years or decade. At some point, the book even feel more liked “text-book” based.Still, On Air: Untold Stories from Caldecott Hill is an insightful read for those keen on our very own broadcasting history. In fact, the title should be included in the must read list of Singapore history. Coincidentally, Marshall Cavendish International behind it is the publisher of local textbooks and probably MOE should incorporate this to all local secondary schools as part of their history curriculum. </p><p>Review by Linus Tee</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-20327413837725036392022-10-31T06:22:00.000-07:002022-10-31T06:22:18.311-07:00FACEBOOK:Caldecott Hill Memories<p> Facebook: CALDECOTT HILL MEMORIES</p><p>Former head of property Lim Yao Ching at MediaCorp started a Facebook Caldecott Hill Memories. It is a private group which now has 1,300 members mainly ex staff of RTS,SBC,TCS,RCS,TV12,SIM and now MediaCorp...From all levels of departments and staff recollecting their memories of their working experience on the Hill. If you have the interest please join the group to share your memories.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-18095047422512210842022-09-06T09:03:00.000-07:002022-09-06T09:03:01.608-07:00Reflections from Caldecott Hill<p>Please vote for this book. Thank you for your support.</p><p><a href="https://www.popular.com.sg/readerschoiceawards/">https://www.popular.com.sg/readerschoiceawards/</a> </p><p>https://www.popular.com.sg/readerschoiceawards/</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-28287241104628895622022-09-06T08:57:00.003-07:002022-09-06T08:59:49.435-07:00Vote for this book<p> Is started. The voting link:</p><p>【大众书局读者票选好书2022投选活动开始】</p><p> </p><p>一年一度的大众读者票选好书活动又开始了。参与投选者有机会赢取大众25元书券与免费一年会员证。欢迎大家踊跃投票。</p><p><br /></p><p>投选链接:https://www.popular.com.sg/readerschoiceawards/</p><p> </p><p>投选截止日期:2022年10月31日(一人只能投选一次)</p><p> </p><p>@大众书局读者票选好书奖由大众书局主办,国家图书馆与新加坡书籍理事会支持</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCIjhgpUYrobFvme0vxccNidMgLvNs4ZQIII6fZOpfoJ0c_Zqfx2doBp3VSI-7s8vq0t0jO28CGMsMxzE7vQV3v_qmYFI3eYjggWxG4YasDPfmVIzXkLEzps6z6lcbH9rKw_5WUCGvIcankWMfqHJSMyn-W3VbdKyngLlwJ4NbrEndBbsXb4unoTk/s1024/photo_editor_ds_1662461611991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="784" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCIjhgpUYrobFvme0vxccNidMgLvNs4ZQIII6fZOpfoJ0c_Zqfx2doBp3VSI-7s8vq0t0jO28CGMsMxzE7vQV3v_qmYFI3eYjggWxG4YasDPfmVIzXkLEzps6z6lcbH9rKw_5WUCGvIcankWMfqHJSMyn-W3VbdKyngLlwJ4NbrEndBbsXb4unoTk/s320/photo_editor_ds_1662461611991.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-54514400868307206042022-08-18T17:37:00.003-07:002022-08-18T17:37:57.149-07:00Old Timers get together<p> Had lunch (18Aug22) with some former big guns from MediaCorp</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjZwx5dgNxwbg1RTNYSNN1zAT1kY3oOqahKCBZlahaadjIkvh9lMK8tYM-hWBlKILlKkurVV11tlFl7NDkAxLjbMmkND-zWtYRq--Zk3x75UhJfy7fr3HN1unf0VcuN3nn0IuscwaDaoUQIl_HspaSkm-m-sTQNsB5QpH9FPh-422-_gxWZVb0Bej/s1024/IMG-20220818-WA0014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjZwx5dgNxwbg1RTNYSNN1zAT1kY3oOqahKCBZlahaadjIkvh9lMK8tYM-hWBlKILlKkurVV11tlFl7NDkAxLjbMmkND-zWtYRq--Zk3x75UhJfy7fr3HN1unf0VcuN3nn0IuscwaDaoUQIl_HspaSkm-m-sTQNsB5QpH9FPh-422-_gxWZVb0Bej/s320/IMG-20220818-WA0014.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good get together once a year to talk n recollect some memories. Memories warm the heart.</div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-79940264375508237532022-08-09T05:02:00.003-07:002022-08-09T05:02:57.994-07:00Happy National Day 2022<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWx64QcnViZjQ0Y51BZMVWxp4lM6k5mXKy4lJGG1AO4wu_wlhzCSCw_APeEbdB9PjvoqKPMmAmRhLB9sn5MVtWXqSm1ehXtgFaDT8cBdylbE5q7lbwto7vLWVBGiIgUE9i-wc3n31am1IBhh3Jo2j_7LVnJq6Dcmce43iNFtNlsGBnMurFPnsVit6/s1440/IMG-20220809-WA0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWx64QcnViZjQ0Y51BZMVWxp4lM6k5mXKy4lJGG1AO4wu_wlhzCSCw_APeEbdB9PjvoqKPMmAmRhLB9sn5MVtWXqSm1ehXtgFaDT8cBdylbE5q7lbwto7vLWVBGiIgUE9i-wc3n31am1IBhh3Jo2j_7LVnJq6Dcmce43iNFtNlsGBnMurFPnsVit6/s320/IMG-20220809-WA0009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-63972728988394469762022-04-24T03:53:00.003-07:002022-04-24T03:53:55.852-07:00Book Launch on Chinese News<p> https://www.8world.com/singapore/reflections-from-caldecott-hill-sharing-session-1789891</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-9653365753779570112022-04-05T05:15:00.002-07:002022-04-05T05:15:19.727-07:00Chinese Book Launch 23 April 22<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzid37bBcQZObwtn6xz_kj09uWT0ahbsl-5t2ewWT9bOIZCDMMpSEhTDmhxGd6cQu4QHLIFp0ScYrNS0neKxRtGuV-n7OEe4dOAFR-vw9sCbMl5VbSm1tCmULIRrbus-33t3tNGJZmCq3u_jxNk0qIqOB77v-Z-WIQlIPD6JW8B9dYm2BapQNcKHME/s1920/IMG-20220403-WA0018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzid37bBcQZObwtn6xz_kj09uWT0ahbsl-5t2ewWT9bOIZCDMMpSEhTDmhxGd6cQu4QHLIFp0ScYrNS0neKxRtGuV-n7OEe4dOAFR-vw9sCbMl5VbSm1tCmULIRrbus-33t3tNGJZmCq3u_jxNk0qIqOB77v-Z-WIQlIPD6JW8B9dYm2BapQNcKHME/s320/IMG-20220403-WA0018.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-15163552927692723922021-12-31T13:52:00.001-08:002021-12-31T13:52:55.500-08:00<p><a href="http://www.globalpublishing.com.sg/bookshop/g493.html">http://www.globalpublishing.com.sg/bookshop/g493.html</a> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoAmnk817H8G0wDZrbRlJnxo3NnXv3Y1b3RTMhB5bjItv7QmDvu9nFOXr8x9SsQXwwd3tAgqlf8CudlbhgMCF7PzHbLrySO_WdD_caTcWZiGPU3OJJYmRQSLNQXvzQoFtDxZ2XCDiw9og27579gU5NvksLF61wCCwvW_i1bH7iveOd5Rw43GUvqCgN=s4608" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoAmnk817H8G0wDZrbRlJnxo3NnXv3Y1b3RTMhB5bjItv7QmDvu9nFOXr8x9SsQXwwd3tAgqlf8CudlbhgMCF7PzHbLrySO_WdD_caTcWZiGPU3OJJYmRQSLNQXvzQoFtDxZ2XCDiw9og27579gU5NvksLF61wCCwvW_i1bH7iveOd5Rw43GUvqCgN=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-65000718021652030932020-07-07T22:24:00.001-07:002020-07-07T22:24:58.978-07:00回望加利谷山Chinese Version of ON AIR<br />
Working title: 回望加利山<br />
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After the publication of ON AIR, there were many requests to publish a<br />
Chinese version. Many articles in ON AIR were written by ex-staff in the<br />
English departments of Mediacorp (also known as RTS, SBC). The<br />
Chinese version is now being planned. It is a Chinese book to house<br />
the memories of more thousand years of broadcasting experience<br />
on Caldecott Hilll in entertainment, education and nation-building. <br />
Written by ex-staff of the Chinese departments of News, Current Affairs,<br />
Entertainment Variety and Chinese drama, we hope this book<br />
will complement and act as a companion book to ON AIR,<br />
documenting a complete history of broadcasting on the Hill. It is<br />
scheduled to be out in late 2021. So far more than fifty writers have agreed to<br />
support the book. The team members who have volunteered to do this project<br />
are Choo Lian Liang, Fong Pick-Huei, Kok Ying Poh, Mun Chor Seng and<br />
Philip Tay (Team Leader).<br />
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email: tay.philip@gmail.com<br />
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On this occasion of the official launching of the COT’s book
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<st1:placetype w:st="on">Hill-</st1:placetype></st1:place>, I have been given
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For me, to me, Mrs Wong-Lee was a “three-in-one” person- a
good friend;brilliant fellow undergraduate; and a good boss. Indeed that was
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I first met Siok Tin when she was 8 years old. This was in
1945, in Endau, Johore. It was during the Japanese Occupation. It was at a
resettlement village colourfully called “New Sayonan” or New Singapore. I was a
fishmonger. Siok Tin’s father was the most loyal customer of mine. We became
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WWII ended. Siok Tin went back to school at Raffles Girls’
School and I at Raffles Institution. We lost contact. But as fate would have it
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Philosophy class in1959. She was some 12 years younger than me. I was on a MOE
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During my stint at broadcasting, the moments I remembered
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During the Monday morning meetings with heads of department,
she showed her mettle and personality. She was a leader who led by example. Siok
Tin was firm, yet friendly, she was unobtrusive, yet persuasive, she was
meticulous yet flexible. Even when there were disagreements, she would win us
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Siok Tin was brilliant in every way- as a student, as a
undergraduate, and as a broadcasting person.She was very articulate. She spoke
“Queen’s English”;but without airs! Her credentials speak for themselves. In
1955 she was the winner of Rortary Public Speaking Contest. She was a teacher
then. She often accompanied PM Lee Kuan Yew on his overseas trips. He trusted
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Sadly she passed on in 1993. But the excellent broadcasting
legacy she left behind was not forgotten. In 2017 Siok Tin was inducted as an
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<b><i>“This book is dedicated to Mrs Wong-Lee Siok Tin who devoted her life
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and critical instincts at the helm of the national broadcasting station led the
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We have with us today her daughter, Karen. I would invite
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>版一本书来记录各自曾拥有过的青春年华,以及在山上的点滴往事?凭着三分酒意和七分</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>豪情,几位资深媒体人登高一呼,众人响应。一年多的时间,一本525页的名为“On Air”的</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>图文并茂大书面世了。</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>47位作者51篇回忆录,并凑的是一幅新加坡广播电视事业的发展史。广播如何从</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>无到有,电视如何一步一脚印地发展,其中多少青春激情,多少美梦成真,多少悲欢离合</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>,尽在字里行间。书的前页注明此书要献给加利谷山备受尊敬的第一任台长黄李淑珍女士</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>,在她之后的几位领军人物,如郑东发先生和李金富先生都没有被老同事们所忘记。</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>新加坡的广播事业始于1936年,一个名为英属马来亚广播公司(BMBC)的私人机</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>构开始在加利谷山广播;1941年,这个公司被海峡殖民地政府和英国政府收购,成为马</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>来亚广播公司(MBC),主要播音室设在乌节路的国泰大厦。1942至1945年日本占领时期</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>,电台改名“昭南广播公司”。1946年新加坡是马来联邦的一员时,这个电台是马来亚电台</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>的一部分。50年代初,国泰大厦的设施搬迁到加利谷山上的新录音棚。1959年,新加坡</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>自治,电台改名新加坡广播电台。</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>1963年电视启播,最早的两个频道是第5和第8波道。1965年,新马分家,电台和</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>,陈汉和黄廷益。</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>70年代之后加利谷山上的变化和发展,“On Air”里有不少篇章,很自然的,年代越</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>早的篇幅越少。马来亚电台时期本地有哪些风云人物?他们做过些什么经典节目?依稀记</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>得冯仲汉大哥曾经说起点点滴滴,如今冯老大已经作古,知道当年事的人恐怕不多了。</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>浏览大书的目录,中文节目制作人的回忆属于少数。过去几十年,第三广播网,第</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>8波道的综艺节目和戏剧节目,都曾拥有广大的听众和观众,为华语社群提供娱乐和资讯</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>的集体记忆。</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MS Mincho;"><b>Above by courtesy of Choo Lian Liang</b></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-48375411816895653382019-07-15T21:50:00.000-07:002019-07-15T21:50:32.630-07:00On Air Public Book Launch 13 July 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Public book launch of ON AIR Untold Stories from Caldecott Hill<br />
13 July 2019 at Central Public Library<br />
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Watch video courtesy from CNA<div>
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<a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/i-am-going-to-tell-you-a-story-caldecott-hill-s-pioneer-11718544">https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/i-am-going-to-tell-you-a-story-caldecott-hill-s-pioneer-11718544</a><br /><br />More than a 100 members of public attended the book launch at the Central Library. The event was hosted by Brian Richmond with participation by cast of the Under One Roof Team , Moses Lim, Koh Chieng Mun, Vanetta Lopez, Daisy Irani and Nicholas Lee . Wong Li Lin was present to share her stories on Triple Nine and other memories on Caldecott Hill.</div>
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Mun Chor Seng who contributed most of the photos in the ON AIR book and one of the team members gave a presentation of some rare pictures of Old Singapore. He is producing his next book working title <i><b>Those Were the Days</b></i>, a photo book of Old Singapore.</div>
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(The book team members are Philip Tay, Horace Wee, Belinda Sunshine, Mun Chor Seng, Raymond Fernandexzand Joan Chee)</div>
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Please email me at <a href="mailto:tay.philip@gmail.com">tay.philip@gmail.com</a> if you wish to share your thoughts about the ON AIR book. TQ.<br /><br /><br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-45007873229004146322019-07-13T17:47:00.003-07:002019-07-13T17:53:38.514-07:00Book Launch 2 July at Mediacorp Campus<br />
Book Launch of ON AIR Untold Stories from Caldecott Hill at Mediacorp Campus One Stars Avenue 2 July 2019<br />
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video from CNA<br />
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Re: My speech at the ON AIR book launch 2 July 2019 at
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Thank you Susan.(Emcee for the event) Mr George Yeo thank
you for joining us today. Friends and ex colleagues I am very glad to see you all
. It brings back a lot of warm memories. Let me first begin by answering the
question Why you 6 fellas (Joan Chee, Raymond Fernandez, Mun Chor Seng, Horace
Wee, Philip Tay) got out of your retirement comfort zone to produce this ON AIR
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At the beginning of 2018 we had a Caldecott Old Timers gathering,our
usual annual gathering to chit chat and merry making. This time at Kok Ying Poh’s
Growlers Bar at MacPherson. In the course of the chit chatting Belinda Sunshine
popped up the idea of sharing our memories and work experiences on the Hill.
She said we must have over 2000 years of recollections among us that we could share with the <st1:place w:st="on">Singapore</st1:place>
public. George Favacho than quipped “Better do it quickly. Time is running out!”.
Mun Chor Seng who was on the same table turned to me and said <st1:place w:st="on">Tay</st1:place>
we could do it together. I run a blog called Memories of Caldecott Hill and Mun
has more that 10,000 photos about broadcasting and old <st1:place w:st="on">Singapore</st1:place>. Mun contributes to the
Singapore Memory project frequently .</div>
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He said we should able to produce a book with materials from
the two blogs. Maybe it is time to do something, retirement life is getting
boring. I retired 10 years ago and spend the first 5 years travelling and did I
wanted to do . After that it is now mainly looking after grandchildren. I
thought that it would be good to record our memories which then can be found in
homes and libraries and as a legacy to our grandchildren and future
generations. They would know we contributors to this project, how we were involved in nation building and
entertaining the Singapore Public. So I agree to take up the challenge to lead the team. It is basically a history of broadcasting reference book on
the history of national broadcasting being told personally by people who were
there in a building on the Hill, it
being a protected place where very few knew what was happening inside. Now they know.</div>
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We met at Thomson Plaza Food to discuss how to proceed. We
were not optimistic. Who would want to get out of their comfort zone and write?
We had to think of a strategy.</div>
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First I got hold of Raymon Huang. He was very enthusiastic.
Almost immediately he sent me three scripts one on Mrs Wong Lee Siok Tin, the
second on the Japanese occupation of Caldecott Hill running the station Radio
Syonan and third the Days he had heart attacks.. We accepted two scripts . I
showed the scripts to Lee Kim Tian and Sim Choon Hin. They were excited and
said if Raymon could do it, we can too. Kim Tian contributed a chapter. Here is
the News and recounted his experience the day he almost got killed by a Malaysian soldier in the stormy period while coming to work when we were in Malaysia. And how he covered the news on overseas trips with the late Mr Lee Kuan
Yew. And Mr Sim wrote , Down memory lane, how he built up a transmission network
for radio and television broadcasts all over <st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region></div>
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What was more
surprising was, when I approached to top gov leaders Mr Cheng Tong Fatt and Mr
Moses Lee to write, knowing that I have little chance of succeeding because top
civil servants have secrets and would normally keep to themselves. Surprisingly
they agreed to contribute, Mr Cheng on the Corporatisation of RTS and the rise
of Chinese Drama and Mr Lee on the Privatistion of SBC, both of them built the
foundation of Mediacorp to what it is today. </div>
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What is more inspiring is when I emailed to Mr George Yeo
for a FOREWORD, he immediately replied Dear
Philip, it is my honour to write a Foreword for the book. It is an important
book. Within a week, he sent me the most beautiful foreword I have ever read. I
showed it to Kenneth Liang, Tai Ho, Chan Heng Wing, May Ling and others and
they agreed it is a great foreword …all agreed to contribute to the book. That is why Mr Yeo s name is in the front of
the book.( He is sort of anchor tenant for the book) I recommend you to read it
first before the content page! It encapsulated a important part of the history
of broadcasting when he was Minister of Information and the Arts. Full of
quotable quotes and memories. To
conclude I would lke to quote a sentence from his Foreword</div>
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Quote: <b><i>“The history of National Broadcasting in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region>
is inseparable from the history of independent <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region></st1:place>”</i> </b>Unquote<b>. </b>How true this is…after reading the
book you will realise why we contributors and staff on Caldecott Hill are very
proud and glad that we play a role in national building, entertaining the
public and independent <st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region>!
Thank you. And with your permission Horace Wee one of the Team members will now
say a few words.</div>
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<b>Speech by Horace Wee<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Horace’s Speech</div>
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For those who don’t know me, I am Horace Wee and was with
the Orchestra during the time the station was known as RTS. I am a multi-instrumentalist
and that probably was the result of studying music arrangement, where it was
necessary to understand how each instrument played. You can read more in the
chapters I have written for the book on the RTS Orchestra and about two
musicians Ahmad Jaafar and Rufino Soliano. These two subsequently became
leaders of the orchestra.</div>
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The book has 51 essays written by about 70 Caldecott Old
Timers most of whom are here today. There are a few who have passed on namely
Steven Lee, Ee Boon Lee, Chandramohan, Ananda Perera, Joseph Seah, Vernon
Palmer, Rufino Soliano, Ahmad Jaafar and Mrs. Wong-Lee Siok Tin.</div>
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We are very glad that some of their relatives are here
today to grace the launch of this On Air book. Let us welcome;</div>
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Mina Ee, wife of Ee Boon Lee.</div>
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Brian and Amy Lee, son and wife of Steven Lee. Brian, you
are now looking more like your dad.</div>
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Nirmala and Arjuna, wife and the son of Chandramohan.</div>
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Kathleen daughter of Rufino Soliano, my friend and
colleague. I have known Kathleen since she was a little girl.</div>
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And Karen Wong daughter of Mrs Wong Lee Siok Tin .</div>
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. George
Yeo for the foreword and all the authors who contributed their rich memories.
Thanks also to the Ministry and to Mdm. Yeong for approving some of the photos
of Mr Lee Kuan Yew in the book. Most of all thank you Mediacorp for your strong
support and hosting of this event.</div>
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Finally thank you Marshall-Cavendish for publishing the
book. It will be sold at book stores at $40 You can buy the book at a special
discount for Mediacorp staff at $30 over there at the counter.</div>
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<b>INTRODUCTION to new
book –ON AIR Untold Stories from Caldecott Hill<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Singapore Broadcasting Corporation)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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The story of Singapore Broadcasting on Caldecott Hill is a
nostalgic story recollected by the memories of former staff. Most have retired
and over seventy years old. They pen 51 chapters to share with others their
broadcasting experience and serve as a record of <st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region>’s media heritage.</div>
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It all began in 1936, on a hill in the north eastern part of
<st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region>.
The hill is called Caldecott Hill, after Sir
Andrew Caldecott Governor a British colonial administrator. Except for a
few roads <st1:street w:st="on">John Road</st1:street>,
<st1:street w:st="on">Olive Road</st1:street>,
<st1:street w:st="on">Andrew Road</st1:street>,
named after his family, there were good class bungalows surrounded by a large
vegetation. Among this at its highest
point, almost at the centre, the British built the first broadcasting station -
radio studios and transmitter . The transmitter mast was about 50m high and together with the height of the hill enabled
radio broadcast to the residents of <st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region>. The station was managed
by a private company called the British Malayan Broadcasting Company. When the station expanded it had to rent space
from Loke Wan Tho at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Cathay</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place> where additional
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And this station grew up to Radio and TV Singapore a
department of the Ministry of Culture , to Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, Singapore
International Media and now MediaCorp after 82 years of trials and tribulations.
For a brief period in its history 1942 -1945 Caldecott Hill and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Cathay</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place>
were occupied by the Japanese when the war broke out.</div>
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Besides news and current affairs, the broadcasting business
is also show business with lots of creativity and innovations. Over the years
talent sprouted, ideas flourished and actions and more actions were the order
of the day. For a period after the war in the 2001-2005, the dominant
broadcaster faced the onslaught of a TV competition from a newspaper group. But
undaunted it won the battle and later remained the only dominant broadcaster to
this day. </div>
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It is said the success on the Hill is due to a mighty dragon
that resides on the hill. The hill has metal and wood elements, This
combination helped the success of the lone broadcaster. The dragon resided
there since the founding of our nation. It chose the location because of the
abundance of the elements especially water at the nearby McRitchie Reservoir.
Each day it would spread out and flew to the water catchment and partook of the
water. Satisfied and contented, it brought success and achievements to station
there.</div>
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The stories we are about to unfold are stories from the
hearts and minds of those who toiled and sweat for years to bring news and
entertainment to the homes. They are stories never told before. </div>
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The chapters that followed are divided into eight groups
namely Early Years (1-4), The Bosses (5-8),
Radio Making Waves (9-14), News and Current Affairs Making You Think
(15-24), TV Entertainment Shows Making You Laugh and Cry (25 -31), New
Frontiers (32-39), Behind the Camera (40
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We kicked off the book with a beautiful foreword by George
Yeo former Minister of Information and the Arts. His message encapsulated the
interesting period of broadcasting on the Hill. His writing is full of quotable
quotes and I recommend you read it first before reading other parts of the
book. This is one quote I like: “The history of national broadcasting in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region> is inseparable from the history of
independent <st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region>” Those
working on the Hill are proud and glad they played a role in nation-building
and independent <st1:place w:st="on">Singapore</st1:place>.</div>
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Chapter 1 by the late
Joseph Seah tells a gripping story of
how he worked under the Japanese during the war. They were all over Caldecott
Hill operating the radio stations including the Japanese radio, Radio Syonan Hoso Kyoku.
He tells the story of the attack on the Hill in 1942 and how they quickly
repaired the transmitters destroyed by the withdrawing British soldiers. And
three years later they had the satisfaction of taking the guns from the
Japanese soldiers.</div>
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We captured the early years in Chapter 2 with the
recollections of Vernon Palmer. He recounted his experience in recording the
Japanese Surrender signing ceremony at City Hall. He talked about the studios
at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Cathay</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place> where Lord Mount Batten and his
Generals had their offices there. Known as Mr Broadcaster Vernon had an
enriching career on the Hill. </div>
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The exciting story of what happened in the TV production
gallery on the day where Lee Kuan Yew cried in the midst of a news conference in
1965 on the separation with <st1:country-region w:st="on">Malaysia</st1:country-region>
is told by Vernon Martinus in Chapter 3. He went on to talk about his
production of the first National Day Parade held at the <st1:place w:st="on">Padang</st1:place>.</div>
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This is followed by chapter 4, the recollections of Maureen
Liew. A colourful character, Maureen remembers her production of childrens’
concerts at the Istana and National Day Rallies. She talks about experience
running the radio and TV departments – how she managed the mega shows outdoor
and the many popular studio programmes that came under her charge. She
conceptualized the first night entertainment show of the National Day Parade in
1986. To this day, the night segment of the Parade is still popular and has kept homes entertained.</div>
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6 by Cheng Tong Fatt and Chapter 7 Moses Lee; both were top bosses of the
station on the Hill and they tell the interesting stories how they transform
the broadcasting station to what it is today. From Government held Department
of Broadcasting under the Ministry of Culture to Corporatisation to SBC and
Privatisation to Television Corporation of <st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region>, Radio and Television
Twelve(under holding company Singapore International Media)</div>
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Chapter 5 is a vivid description by Raymon T H Huang on Mrs
Wong-Lee Siok Tin starting from the Japanese Occupation, his work with Film
Censorship Board and Singapore Tourist Promotion Board to his exciting
experience of working in top management positions on the Hill .</div>
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Wong – how he managed MediaCorp as CEO and the competition with SPH.</div>
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The section on Radio Making Waves is told by Lucy Leong,
Belinda Yeo, Horace and S P Panneerselvam. Don’t miss the chapter on <i>Excuse me, you want to be a DJ </i>and the
story of the RTS Orchestra.</div>
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about the News Scene – on the work life of two popular newsmen, Ee Boon Lee and
Lee Kim Tian. If you wish to know about life working as a news journalist ,
read Kim Tian ‘s account of his adventure in the news department. Chapter 17 is
story by Mushahid Ali of his exciting journalist adventure whilst covering the
Malaysian Parliament when <st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region>
was in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Malaysia</st1:country-region>.</div>
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Chapter 15 -24 are stories from Current Affairs producers
Chan Heng Wing, Loong May Ling, Zainab Rahim, Joan Chee, Amy Chua , Kenneth Liang and Choo Lian
Liang. The stories how they produced current affairs documentaries which
undoubtly helped to build <st1:place w:st="on">Singapore</st1:place>
during the stormy years.</div>
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Life as a TV producer is penned by Suhaimi Jais in Chapter 29, I came I saw I shot, followed
by George Favacho recollections of his job as sports commentator and TV
Producer. Although he had a short stay on the Hill, Larry Lai recounted his
memories of shows such as Talentime and the Rado Show together with on-air
personalities Brian Richmond and Tan Hock Lye. </div>
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The story of Chinese drama is also being told by Chua Swan
in Chapter 27 followed by Daisy Irani Subaiah
talking about her career with SBC and her role as Daisy in the popular
TV situation comedy all Under One Roof. A broadcast engineer Lau Hing Tung has
his say in chapter 31 on how he buildup the facilities for Singapore Television
Twelve under CEO Sandra Buenaventura.<br />
In chapter 28, Kenneth Liang narrated his interesting recollections of how he returned to Caldecott Hil after a stint with EDB and developed the English Entertainment programmes of Channel 5.</div>
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There is never a complacent moment on the Hill. To meet new
challenges, the station had to be innovative and on the move to capture
attention of the people and also to earn revenue. Chapter 32-39 capture the new
frontier of broadcasting. Going international, the success story of Channel
NewsAsia is told vividly by Woon Tai Ho. PN Balji tells his gripping story of
the painful competition with SPH. Theatre of the Mind, an adventure into movie
making is well narrated by Daniel Yun. Read the ups and downs of his experience
in Chapter 37. Michael Chiang gave an
interesting account of the inside stories of 8 days – a ever popular
publication of radio and TV listing and write ups. (Past copies of 8 days are
available at the National Central Library).</div>
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The painful and exciting tale of the competition with MediaCorp
is narrated in Chapter 35 by Anthony Chia the battle fought between MediaCorp and SPH –owned
Mediaworks. These stories are penned with much thought and research as well as
materials from the competitors.</div>
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The planning and implementation of a new TV Complex at <st1:street w:st="on">One Stars Avenue</st1:street> is
written in detail by Yeo Kim Pow engineer-in-charge of the mega project to move
from Caldecott Hill to Fusion Polis, the location of the headquarters of IMDA (Chapter 39) </div>
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The back room boys i.e. the engineers, editors , camermen and
many more also write their short memoirs on how they support the producers .
Ujagar Singh, Sim Choon Hin, Mun Chor Seng and Francis Chowduries narrated
their stories on the technical aspects of broadcasting. And Mun Chor Seng
recalled his work experience in the Camera and Sound department. Mun
painstakingly took milestone photographs during the early period of
broadcasting which proved to be useful in the making of this book. More than
300 photos in thi book are attributed to him. In Chapter 43 readers will learn
of how Radio pioneers digital, as told by Assad Sameer. Mock Pak Lum CEO of
Technologies gave an account of disruptions to technologies on the Hill with
the dawn of the Internet. He tells how the broadcasting station cope with the
onslaught of the New Media. Mr Param Singh writes rewarding experience both in
the Administrative and in SBC, recounting how he helped to corporatize RTS to
SBC. The importance of Training is highlighted by Dr Paul Seow who had an
illustrious carrer in the Ministry of Education and later as Head of Training
on the Hill. What the audience can watch or not is told by David Christie who
spent much of his career in TV Censorhip on the Hill. Chief Engineer Philip Tay
Joo Thong tells his story in the long chapter 49.</div>
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To make the book complete as possible, the last two chapters
Chapter 50 and 51 is an attempt to reveal some of the iconic and well-known
personalities on the Hill. It is not exhaustive and they are included as long
as some old timers recognized their contributions and hard work making
broadcasting to the people a successful story from Caldecott Hill.<br />
This book contains more than 200 photographs, mostly from the collection of Mun Chor Seng. He has<br />
archived more than 10,000 pictures of early broadcasting and Singapore from the 50s. If there is any interest in photographs in his collections, please email him at munchorseng@gmail.com</div>
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The book published by Marshall Cavendish will be available in bookstores from July 2019 onwards. It is a collection of 51 essays containing rich memories of Singapore's broadcasting pioneers based in their station atop Caldecott Hill. The sale price is $37.38 before GST.<br />
The book launch for the public is on 13 July 2 -4 pm at the Central Public Library. Please go into NLB website and register if you wish to attend the event.<br />
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https://www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary2/e/ONAIR<br />
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For more info you can email me at tay.philip@gmail.com<br />
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11 Feb 2019 Caldecott Old Timers had their annual get-together lunch at British Hainan, 75 Carpmael Road. Geoerge Favacho (head honcho of COTs) and wife were in town from Perth. Another surprise visit was from Peter Chan Weng Yuen and wife also all the way from Perth. About 35 COTs were present. We had a wondeful time full of love, companionship and good food.<br />
This year we also had a surprise presence from a nanogenarian Raymon TH Huang former Director of Commercial, Radio and Public Relations.<br />
Thanks to Lucy and Cecilia for organising the event. Also George, Robert and Mun put some hard work to plan the programme. Horace Wee and George entertained the gathering on the ukulele. A few on air celebrities spoke namely Larry Lai, Brian Richmond, Fong Hoe Beng. Engineer Philip Tay gave a update on the coming book ON AIR -untold stories from Caldecott Hill.<br />
Lovely people..Till we meet again.<br />
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COTs Logo Design by Robert TYUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-7536441007028958762018-12-30T01:37:00.000-08:002018-12-30T01:37:03.399-08:00The ON AIR bookBook Update<br />
Full manuscript of the book - ON AIR<br />
Untold stories of Broadcasters on<br />
Caldecott Hill - sent to Publisher, Marshall<br />
Cavendish on 10 Dec 2018.<br />
The book has 51 chapters contributed by former staff of RTS,SBC and MediaCorp.<br />
Expected to be out by May 2019.<br />
Watch out for it!<br />
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<i>Mr Joseph Seah former Technical Producer and Controller (Services)working </i><div>
<i>on Caldecott Hill Station worked under the Japanese during the war. Here is extract from new book (to be published in 2019) on memories on the hill.</i><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">----"Coming
back to the Japanese surrender,
transmission had ceased so we were all out of work. On the fifth day of the
surrender, myself and a few friends cycled up to Caldecott Hill to find out
what was taking place there. As we
walked into the station we saw about 30 Japanese soldiers fully armed, moving
around as if waiting for further instructions. We were in two minds about entering
the heavily guarded station.,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Fortunately
for us, the engineers recognised us and so we stepped in with added confidence.
Around 10 o’clock that day, a burly British officer by the name of Major
Anderson drove into the station. Apparently, he worked there before the
Japanese occupation. After speaking with
the Japanese, the station was handed over to Major Anderson. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Anderson</st1:place></st1:city>
saw us and queried us as to whether we worked there before. We gave a
resounding YES. In typical British style, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Anderson</st1:city></st1:place>
replied “Boys, bring? the whole damn thing on!” After
coordinating with <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Cathay</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place> and checking all
the lines, the signal was sent through to the transmitters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">A
voice greeted listeners: “Good afternoon, this is the South East Asia Command
Headquarters broadcasting from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Singapore</st1:place></st1:country-region>.” ---------<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><i>Courtesy from the National Archives of Singapore</i></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: black;">Reviving beautiful memories in broadcasting captured in a book– as seen through the eyes of the very people who made broadcasting a large part of their lives</span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: black;">Most workers who have given a large part of their life to their careers would want to take it easy and enjoy their retirement with their families. While this may be the norm, six enthusiastic colleagues in broadcasting who served for long periods in our national broadcasting station fervently believe that given our vast experience in this industry, we ought to revive those memorable moments into a book. This book project team is headed by former TV Engineer Philip Tay Joo Thong and he is supported by former Radio DJ and radio presenter, Belinda Sunshine Yeo, musician Horace Wee aka the Guitar Man, Current Affairs producer Joan Chee, Supervisory Cameraman Mun Chor Seng and author and motivational Speaker Raymond Anthony Fernando. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: black;">How lovely it is to have golden memories coming from silver-haired former colleagues who were all fired up to put pen to paper. The book project team meets once a month to brainstorm for ideas and suggestions. We are all fired up is the so much so that there is are a non-stop whatsapp messages to help in making this book a most entertaining and interesting one to read. It caters to people of all age groups – the youth, the working class and older generation.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: black;">Naming of the book is still in progress, but some titles that have been suggested includes Once Upon A Hill, It happened on Caldecott Hill , My Time @CaldecottHill and even Silver on Gold etc. Other suggestions are welcomed. For now the working title is memories@caldecotthill.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: black;">In this book, we provide rare insights into the history of our national broadcasting station, how the Japanese war affected the running of the station, a look behind the scenes of radio and television productions, how planning and attention to detail were meticulously observed with nothing left to chance when political programmes were aired up to how broadcasting has become part and parcel of our lives and how it has evolved over the years. Whether in production, ‘live’ broadcast, image building or news presentations, quick thinking on your feet has to be a must. We revel candidly how this has been achieved.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: black;">In this book, we also provide different perspectives from committed and dedicated staff from all divisions and departments who often regarded radio and TV as their ‘second home.’ All in there are 38 chapters to this exciting book!</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: black;">Extensive research and hard work had to be put into the making of this publication. But it was worth it because everyone, including the authors and the contributors feel that when we have valuable experiences, it ought to be shared.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: black;">Our shared memories penned are not just educational and historical, but nostalgic to the true sense of the word. We ‘pepper’ it with light-hearted moments. And some stories never been told.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span style="color: black;">We hope that when the book is out, you will seize the opportunity to grab a copy or two and enjoy reading it – as much as we have enjoyed writing it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 19.9733px;"><b><i>by Raymond Anthony Fernando</i></b></span></span></div>
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Some Caldecott Hill Old Timers (COTS) have decided to write a book. The plan is to write book of about 38 chapters 150,000 words. The book is intended to share memories of ex-staff who worked at Caldecott Hill broadcasting station from the 30s to the present.Events that happened and stories never been told will appear in this book - working title Memories@Caldecotthill. So far about 30 COTS have committed to contribute manuscripts to this book. The book is scheduled to be launched end 2019.<br />
Ex-staff who are happy to share memories of their years of working life up on the hill and wish to write please email me at tay.philip@gmail.com.<br />
The team working on this book project comprises:<br />
Philip Tay<br />
Belinda Yeo<br />
Horace Wee<br />
Joan Chee<br />
Mun Chor Seng<br />
Raymond FernandoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75346160212709868.post-6817467871403522772018-04-13T01:32:00.002-07:002018-04-13T01:35:54.848-07:00COTS Get-TOGETHER at Growler's Beer and Bistro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More than 50 Caldecott Hill Old Timers gathered at Kok Ying Poh's cafe the Growlers Beer and Bistro (Tai Thong Crescent)on 24 Jan 2018. We all had a great reunion of colleagues from the Hill. Present was our great leader George Favacho who specially flown in from Perth for the occasion. Good food, good company.<br />
Mary Koh said The warmth,lively animated chatter and renewal of friendships tha had stood the years made it an unforgettable occasion. Can't wait for the next one.!<br />
Menu: Mixed Salad, Spring Roll/Samosa,Smoke Duck Spaghetti, Fried noodles, Roast Chicken with red wine,Beer battered dory fish,Roasted pork belly,ASweet Potato,Fresh fruits and agar agar,coffee and tea.<br />
Best dish for the night: Roasted Pork Belly!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0