Title
Testimonial letter given to Mr Appavoo Kandiar by United Engineers Limited
Year/Period
3 April 1947
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
25.2 x 21.5
Accession No.
2016-00108
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr.Narayanasamy Appavoo
A native of Karuvakurichi village, near Mannargudi town in Tamil Nadu, S. Appavoo Kandiar was a general contractor specializing in pipe and cable laying, handling of cargo and a concrete bricks supplier. Mr.Kandiar was a successful contractor; called a millionaire by the Straits Times in 1957, he owned properties in Bukit Timah and Coronation Road areas. He was a contemporary of Indian pioneers such as P.Govindasamy Pillai, Govindasamy Sarangapany, Pakkirisami Pillai, and had friendly associations with them.
