North Borneo Historical Society

Stamp Exhibition (2013) in Kota Kinabalu by Philatelic Society of Malaysia (PSM)

Posted on December 11th, 2013 with 0 Comments

The recently concluded Kota Kinabalu 2013 Stamp Exhibition was held from 27th to 30th November 2013 in conjunction with the…

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This Bell from Japanese Destroyer D-312 Murakumo is on Sale for US$8,500

Posted on November 8th, 2013 with 0 Comments

If you’re an avid fan of all-things-WWII (World War II), you may be interested with this bronze bell from a…

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Brief History on How the Australians Liberated Borneo During WWII [Video]

Posted on November 7th, 2013 with 0 Comments

The Australians helped liberated North Borneo and pretty much the whole island of Borneo during World War II (WWII). This…

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Watch and Learn Sabah (North Borneo)’s History Video in 5 Minutes

Posted on November 5th, 2013 with 0 Comments

Need a quick way to learn Sabah (North Borneo)’s history? This YouTube video takes you through the history of Sabah…

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Unveiling Ceremony of the British North Borneo War Memorial of Jesselton in 1923

Posted on March 31st, 2013 with 0 Comments

The British North Borneo War Memorial in Jesselton was unveiled in 1935. It was an important day for Jesselton and…

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Early Illustration and Old Historical Photos of Mount Kinabalu in North Borneo

Posted on March 23rd, 2013 with 0 Comments

For hundreds of years, Mount Kinabalu in North Borneo, Sabah has been fascinating locals and visitors from around the world….

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Watch Video of Martin and Osa Johnson’s 1935-36 Adventure in North Borneo Here!

Posted on March 15th, 2013 with 0 Comments

Martin and Osa Johnson’s North Borneo adventure in 1935-36 is now available to be watched on YouTube! Martin Elmer Johnson…

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