Benham (DD 796) - Naval Cruise Book

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The World renowned Monte Carlo Casino Russian Church — Nice Musee Oceonographique de Monaco Sixteenth Century fountain

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MALAYA Singapore is set on a plain which is almost level with the sea and upon entering the port, we could see mony, white buildings and spires which seemed to rise out of flat eorth. The British Colonial stamp of order was clearly apporent in Singapore with quiet harmony among the thousands of Malayons, C-hinese, Inaians ond many other nationalities and religions. Famed for its rubber, tin and qold deposits, Malaya is also a peninsula seething with com- munists. In spite of the unrest and guerilla war- fare which plagues the Northern States, the island of Singapore remains peaceful and continues to grow wealthy. There was little of the oriental intrigue which Hollywood has made the stigma of Singapore, As a matter of fact, most people could not even find a Singapore Sling, much less a smoky bar with bamboo curtains. Moreover, our spending spree in Hong Kong left most of us with non too ample funds and we could not afford much more than o delightful swim at one of the swimming pools. We left the city after a frugal, but relaxing visit. Guests of her Majesty ' s Armed Forces S ' H ' h-f Mosque ms:-.! )im ' SJSBm fypical street scene Heavy traffic on the Bay