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A Century Ago... In the 1910s, the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum
Company of London successfully started
oil exploration and drilling work in Miri.
The discovery of “black gold” hence brought
developments and prosperity to Miri.
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1. Malaysia first Refinery built at Brighton Miri, 1914.
2. The first Oil Well in Miri, 1910.
3. On a pay day at the Miri head quarter office, 1918.
4 4. Company runabouts, 1921.
5. Head office & Materials Department, 1914.
6. Miri Gymchana Clubhouse, 1917.
7. Oil Well No. 23 was drilled next to Krokop cemetery.
8. The arrival and installation of the first SBM at Lutong.
9. Senior Staff kajang bungalow, District No.1, 1914.
10. Hillside well, Miri Oil-field.
9 11 11. On an outing from Lutong to Baram on Sg. Lutong, 1916.
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Company of London successfully started
oil exploration and drilling work in Miri.
The discovery of “black gold” hence brought
developments and prosperity to Miri.
1 2 3 4
5
8 10
1. Malaysia first Refinery built at Brighton Miri, 1914.
2. The first Oil Well in Miri, 1910.
3. On a pay day at the Miri head quarter office, 1918.
4 4. Company runabouts, 1921.
5. Head office & Materials Department, 1914.
6. Miri Gymchana Clubhouse, 1917.
7. Oil Well No. 23 was drilled next to Krokop cemetery.
8. The arrival and installation of the first SBM at Lutong.
9. Senior Staff kajang bungalow, District No.1, 1914.
10. Hillside well, Miri Oil-field.
9 11 11. On an outing from Lutong to Baram on Sg. Lutong, 1916.
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