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In summary: . 1955-1956: Marshall’s relations with the British government was not amicable Hock Lee Bus Riots – Marshall government was deemed as not able to suppress Communists. 1 st Merdeka Talks in 1956 failed and Marshall resigns. Lim Yew Hock replaces him. . Lim Yew Hock.
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In summary: 1955-1956: • Marshall’s relations with the British government was not amicable • Hock Lee Bus Riots – Marshall government was deemed as not able to suppress Communists. • 1stMerdeka Talks in 1956 failed and Marshall resigns. Lim Yew Hock replaces him.
Lim Yew Hock Born: 1914, in Singapore. Died: 1984. He won a four-year scholarship to study in London but his plans were dashed when his father died. He worked as a stenographer with Cold Storage until 1947, except for the war years when he sold charcoal for a living.
RECAP! 1.) What were the key events leading up to the First and Second Merdeka Talks? 2.) What was the outomce of the second Merdeka talks?
Key Terms • Coalition government –a parliamentary government in which several political parties cooperate. • Figurehead – a leader with little authority or influence. • Singapore Bus Workers’ Union and Hock Lee Employees’ Union • Black Thursday : 12 May 1955 – 14 May 1955. • First Merdeka Talks in 1956 : what happened, and why it failed.
HOMEWORK • PG 61 of your ACTIVITY BOOK
