Penang Rowing Club

by David West
(London. UK)

Just on the off chance..?

I was Captain of The Penang Rowing Club at Glugor in 1963/4...rowing in oared boats etc.,
The Club 'disappeared' with the construction of the bridge.

Does anyone have memories of?

The Club represented Penang in Hong Kong in 1963 at the Interport Regatta.

I did live at 69 Penang Rd., for a time...lined by palm trees.

And worked for the Mercantile Bank in Beach Street, before merger with the HSBC Bank.
Would love to be in contact from someone from those times.

Ayer Itam Dam was constructed while I was resident in Penang.

Ferries were still in use to get to Butterworth.

David West.
London, UK.
Email Mansfield39@hotmail.co.uk

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Dec 23, 2011
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New E-Mail Address NEW
by: David West

My E-Mail address is now Cromwell72@hotmail.co.uk

Dec 22, 2011
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Cambodia. NEW
by: David West

I spent a month in Cambodia from 18.10.11 to 18.11.11 with my son Mark.Staying in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. Travelling there through Kuala Lumpur and returning to the UK the same way.
Mark works for the ANZ Bank and is normally resident in Melbourne,Australia.
He was on Long Service Leave and travelled extensively through Indo-China/Thailand/Myanmar.
Returning home on 20.12.11.

Jul 12, 2011
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The Green Parrot. NEW
by: David West

I first arrived in Penang in 1962......a couple of well known 'landmarks' disappeared almost right away.
1. The Green Parrot...a bar/nightclub which had an exotic location in Georgetown.
I have met someone in London who remembered it.
Only managed a couple of visits before it disappointingly closed.
So close to home in Peel Avenue..!!
2. A 'European' store...Whitaways? just off Beach Street; which was a haven for a 'pot of tea'..!!
There was probably a bigger branch in Singapore?

Jun 28, 2011
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Change of Email NEW
by: David West

Email address is now Cromwell72@hotmail.co.uk
Possible I might visit Penang later this year? as my son has suggested we holiday in Phuket in October.
My son is normally resident in Australia.

Feb 10, 2010
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Further reflections. NEW
by: Anonymous

I believe the assets of the Club were transferred to the Penang Swimming Club?

I used to go to what was known as the Chinese Swimming Club, frequently in the days before they actually had a swimming pool!

For meals etc.,

Feb 09, 2010
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Do you have any old photos? NEW
by: Nazlina

Hi David,

these stories sound so romantic. Do you have any
old photos to share with us? Please send them to me
so that I can upload them.

Thanks.
nazlina.hussin@gmail.com

Feb 09, 2010
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julie june NEW
by: Julie June

Glad you started blogging .....and do you think I will leave you alone here ....no way

Feb 09, 2010
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Peel Ave. NEW
by: Anonymous

The address was actually Peel Avenue.

When I arrived in Penang in late 1961 it was like arriving at a flying club!
Grass runway...a windsock!
I arrived in a DC3.

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