Davidson (DE 1045) - Naval Cruise Book

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When the Japanese occupation ended on September 5, 1945, Singapore was governed by the British Military Administration as a separate unit until civil administration was restored on April 1, 1946. From 1946 to 1963 Singapore was a separate crown colony forming with the Malayan Union the geographical area of Malaya. In 1959, Singapore achieved statehood after 140 years of British rule. In 1963, Singapore became one of the 14 constituent states of Malaysia, thus ending the colonial rule. On August 9, 1965, Singapore was separated from Malaysia and became an independent sovereign state. On December 22, 1965, it became a republic. 50

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In 1926, the British, sensing the growing unrest in Asia, began constructing a naval shipyard on the northern coast of Singapore. From 1926 until 1937 the swamp clearance and construction work progressed slowly. But after the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese war the construction work went into full swing. Her Majesty ' s dockyard was completed in 1940 and became the major British naval base in the Far East. In 1942, the Japanese overran Malaya and captured Singapore. Fortunately, the Japanese took good care of the dockyard and even did much improving of their own. ' •!j siSii 4S«:««»eKftK

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