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Seton Close, Singapore (2 August 2017)
Seton Close is a minor road in the Tanglin planning area of Singapore. It is accessed from Tanglin Road. Seton Close has a few government-built bungalows which are recognized for their architectural style. Some of these residential houses are today occupied by embassies and diplomats.
Seton Close was named after Frederick Seton James (1870-1934), the Colonial Secretary (1916-1924) and Food Controller (Dec 1918 to May 1919) for Malaya. In his capacity as food controller, he went all over Malaya urging its citizens of various races to be self supporting in food production. Following the departure of Sir Arthur Young, Seton was again appointed Colonial Secretary before being transferred to be Governor of Windward Islands, a position he held from 1924 to his retirement in 1930.1
Map of Seton Close, Singapore
Seton Close roadsign (2 August 2017)
Seton Close Singapore on Google Street View
Seton Close Singapore (Jun 2024)References
- Singapore Street Names - A Study of Toponymics by Victor R Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh (2013, 2023), ISBN 978-981-4408-35-6
- What's in the Name? How the Streets and Villages in Singapore Got Their Names by Ng Yew Peng (2018), ISBN 978-981-32-2139-0
List of the Streets in Singapore; Discover Singapore
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