Manuscript Malay-English dictionary written in pencil in old exercise book

This Malay-English dictionary written in pencil in old exercise book is an artefact that represents how P.O.Ws adapted to their language environment and gives an insight into everyday life for a P.O.W at Changi. This artefact is part of the archive of James Steele, Royal Artillery (Field) who served in Malaya from January 1941-February 1942, when interned as a P.O.W at Changi until his release in October 1945.

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