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Discovery in Miri Coined "Japanese Waterfall" - But Could it be The Forgotten "Salome Dam"?

A curious water feature structure deep in the thick jungles of Canada Hill, which people coined "Japanese Waterfall", but could it actually be a much older Colonial times dam structure?

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Second World War Bomb Shelter / Tunnels

Second world war bomb shelter / tunnels located on the hillsides of Canada Hill provided shelter during bombing raids during World War II. Much of Miri was flattened and burned out during this period.

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Canada Hill Foothill Cemetery (Pendam Tekalong)

An old graveyard known as Pendam Tekalong used to exist at the foot hill of Canada Hill, by the roadside in front of the roundabout in the area directly facing the Pelita Tunku building.

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Canada Hill

Canada Hill is a stretch of hill that runs along Miri from North East to South West, and goes from Tanjong Lobang cliffs to Luak to Pujut Corner. Miri's first oil well - Grand Old Lady - now an official landmark and historical site - was built on top of it.

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Oil Well no.1 - Also known as the 'Grand Old Lady'

Miri's very first oil well, affectionately known as the 'Grand Old Lady' is a historic monument and a place of interest on top of Canada Hill. This is the original structure with some modifications, not a replica.
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