In pole position

Two men taking part in a greasy pole competition during the New Year Sea Sports event in Collyer Quay in 1952. It used to be the biggest event of the year for the sea-faring people of Singapore and the surrounding islands.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 30, 2019, with the headline In pole position. Subscribe