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Hello students! Let's learn about William Farquhar, Singapore's first Resident. He worked closely with Sir Stamford Raffles and played a crucial role in developing early Singapore. He was like a mayor who had to solve many problems in our young settlement!

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One of Farquhar's first big challenges was finding clean water for the growing population. He solved this by developing wells and protecting the fresh water stream near the Singapore River. This area later became known as 'Fresh Water Spring'!

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William Farquhar set up his residence and office near the mouth of the Singapore River. From here, he could oversee the growing settlement and handle daily problems.

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As more people came to Singapore, Farquhar had to find ways to house them! He organized the settlement into different areas for different communities and made sure everyone had space to build their homes. He created Singapore's first town plan!

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Farquhar encouraged people to grow food and start farms. He also allowed merchants to bring food from nearby places. This helped feed the growing population of Singapore. He even started collecting plants and animals himself!

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Farquhar created Singapore's first police force to keep everyone safe. He also set up courts to solve disputes between people. He was very good at making different groups of people work together peacefully!

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To help Singapore grow, Farquhar needed to attract traders. He made the port free (no tax!) and built facilities for ships. This smart solution made Singapore very popular with traders from all over Asia!

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Did you know that tigers were a big problem in early Singapore? Farquhar offered rewards to people who could catch tigers that were threatening the settlement. He helped keep everyone safe from these dangerous animals!

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Want to test your knowledge about William Farquhar? Try this fun quiz! You can also use our AI chatbot to ask questions about early Singapore. Remember to discuss what you've learned with your classmates!

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The National Museum of Singapore is a public museum dedicated to Singaporean art, culture and history.