12-488: Farrer Park Field (known formerly as Farrer Park ) is an open field managed by Sport Singapore in Kallang , Singapore . It was the location of Singapore's first race course, Serangoon Road Race Course, as well as where its first-ever aircraft landing took place in 1919. It is a significant location for Singapore's aviation, sporting and political histories. Farrer Park Field was named after Roland John Farrer, president of
24-584: A Free India at Cathay Building on 21 October 1943. In the post-war struggle for independence, many political rallies were held at Farrer Park Field. On 15 August 1955, the People's Action Party (PAP) campaigned for self-governance at Farrer Park Field. In February 1966, the 2nd Battalion of the Singapore Infantry Regiment (2 SIR) was based at Farrer Park Field for over six weeks following their return to Singapore from Sabah during
36-602: The Farrer Park United football club. 1°18′40″N 103°50′49″E / 1.3110°N 103.8470°E / 1.3110; 103.8470 Sport Singapore Sport Singapore ( SportSG ) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of the Government of Singapore . It is the lead agency tasked with developing a holistic sports culture for the nation. Sport Singapore
48-776: The Singapore Police Force , and the Singapore Ministry of Education in 2019 to clamp down on the abuse and harassment of athletes in sport. Statutory boards of the Singapore Government [REDACTED] The statutory boards of the Government of Singapore are autonomous organisations that have been tasked to perform an operational function by legal statutes passed as Acts in the Parliament of Singapore. The statutes define
60-478: The former Singapore Municipal Commission . It received the name in 1935. Farrer Park Field used to occupy a much larger area than it is today, stretching as far north as Owen Road. At its greatest extent, the field extended across the present-day planning areas of Kallang and Rochor . The modern field, however, is wholly located within Kallang. Sport Singapore , which now manages Farrer Park Field, will return
72-629: The land to the government by mid-2020 for future residential development. Members of the public have voiced concerns over the possible loss of heritage, considering Farrer Park Field is notable for its contribution to Singapore 's sporting, political and aviation spheres. Serangoon Road Race Course was established in December 1842, making it the first race course in Singapore . Operated by the Singapore Sporting Club and named after
84-563: The nearby Serangoon Road , horse races were held mostly during the weekends and targeted primarily at the European communities. On non-race days, the race course doubled as a golf course, grazing pasture and rifle range. On 6 February 1919, a grand fair was held at the Farrer Park Field as part of a series of celebrations for Singapore's centenary. The race course grounds were used as an airstrip. In 1924, Singapore Sporting Club
96-457: The period of Konfrantasi . The original barracks of 2 SIR was then occupied by the 5th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (5 RMR). The park was associated with Football in Singapore and was nicknamed the "cradle" and "spiritual home" of football in Singapore. Many national footballers and Malaysia Cup-winning teams started their football career in the park. It was also the home stadium for
108-439: The purpose, rights and powers of each authority. These organisations would usually subsequently report to one specific ministry. This list includes both current and new statutory boards formed. Singapore is a country known for its highly efficient and centralised government system largely due to these statutory boards. They play a significant role in the development and implementation of policies and programs in various sectors of
120-765: Was founded on 1 October 1973 as the Singapore Sports Council (SSC), through the merger of the National Sports Promotion Board (NSPB) and the National Stadium Corporation (NSC). On 1 April 2014, the SSC was renamed Sport Singapore in a rebranding exercise. In 2019, the SafeSport Commission was set up by Sport Singapore in partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development ,
132-536: Was renamed " Singapore Turf Club ". The race course would remain at Farrer Park Field until 1933 when it was superseded by the Bukit Timah Race Course . Farrer Park Field eventually opened for public use, with new developments including playing fields and a building called "Sports House". Today, Race Course Road and Race Course Lane bear witness to the area's horse racing past. Farrer Park MRT station took its name from this field. Farrer Park Field
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#1732782510329144-775: Was the location of numerous political gatherings during Singapore 's turbulent pre-war and post-war years. In 1942, following the Japanese takeover of Singapore, soldiers from the British Indian Army were rounded up at Farrer Park Field to urge them to switch allegiance to the Japanese. This event is now known as the Farrer Park address which eventually led to the formation of the Indian National Army in Singapore and Subash Chandra Bose proclaimed
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