Public Works in the 1910's Straits Settlements

[Cecil Lee]

Imagine, if we were in the 1910's walking along the streets of Singapore; we might see a well organized worker clearing the streets.
In the picture is a hard-working civil servant; some regard him as a scavenger. And he is clearing and cleaning the streets of North division.
In the back-drop is the dust-van. Today, we might call this a dump-truck. Much like those placed outside a premises to haul away debris and yes, dust from the work-site (renovations or A and A works)