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The Legacy of Edmund Barker: A Cheerful Pillar in Singapore's Founding

Edmund Barker, a key figure in Singapore's development, epitomizes values such as cheerfulness, honesty, and an indomitable spirit. As a Law Minister, he played a pivotal role in enacting significant legislation like the Land Acquisition Act and the Preservation of Monuments Act. His efforts streamlined legal processes and contributed to national development through visionary projects like the transformation of Beach Road into the ‘Golden Mile’. A close ally of Lee Kuan Yew, Barker’s multifaceted contributions extend beyond politics to sports and community engagement, leaving a lasting impact on Singapore's identity.

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The Legacy of Edmund Barker: A Cheerful Pillar in Singapore's Founding

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  1. Edmund William Barker Group members: Lydia, Ying Hui, Jae, Lixon, Silas founding-fathers-of-singapore.blogspot.com

  2. Values

  3. Values Cheerful Honest & Honourable Indomitable Lucid Down-to-earth Social Butterfly

  4. As a Law Minister&a National Development Minister Contributions to Singapore

  5. As a Law Minister • The Land Acquisition Act Government

  6. As a Law Minister • The Preservation of Monuments Act

  7. As a Law Minister • Presidential Council For Minorities

  8. As a Law Minister • Streamlined the process of reaching a verdict

  9. As a National Development Minister • Announced to transform part of beach road into a ‘Golden Mile’

  10. Others • Wrote the document for Singapore Independence

  11. Personal Relationships & Studies

  12. Personal Relationships & Studies • Good Friends With Lee Kuan Yew • Won the Queen's Scholarship • Social Butterfly And Social Creature • Became a lawyer

  13. Sports

  14. Sports

  15. Trivia Time!!!

  16. Eddie Barker- Trivia • Choir boy • Singapore-Hawaiian Band • Hockey Player • Hit in the Nose • Journey to Myanmar • Sanitary Inspector • On Crutches in Parliament • Election Pamphlets: Wasted Money • SPCA Member • Important Lesson: Courtesy

  17. The End! Thank You for Listening! 

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