Salatiga Photo Archives

Tugu

2011-10-20T20:24:00.000+11:00

Credit: Dhanny Budidharma

Tugu (Monument) at Taman Sari throughout the years.

Sawahs by Salatiga

2011-10-20T20:14:00.000+11:00

Credit: ArtValue

1957 painting by Basoeki Abdullah

Fort Salatiga

2011-08-15T11:20:00.000+10:00

Credit: salatiga.nl

Another post of the Fort is here: T-Fort Salatiga.

"Het Gezigt van Salatiga Leggende op het Eyland Groot Yaava Aan de Noord Oost Zyde"

Translation:
"The sight of Salatiga Laying on the Island at the Great North Eastern Yaava silk"

The Restorer fortress with a watchtower over the gate, and a road to the fort where three people walking:

The fortress is a wooden belfry.
Right, a fenced area and a farmer leaning on a shovel.
Bottom left four huts.

Drawing of Salatiga in 1775 by Johannes Rach. The fort "The Restorer" was the origin of Salatiga.

From the following excerpt shows that the fort at The Revival Church Square was the former, now Bunderan, opposite the residence of the Resident Assistant and alongside the Indian church.

.. It's a nice place, by the road in two parts split, in which way are the houses with gardens. One can find a large square, which many good houses, which the Government House a few worth mentioning. It stretches residence of the Assistant-Resident, is a beautiful building and the back porch a beautiful sight on the Merbaboe. The fort The Restorer is in the midst of the place on the square, it's always all kinds of war needs. Before hetzelve are two guns. The occupation of a battalion is camped in bamboo barracks. In the middle of the square are a spice house and a flagpole at 17 'S. Br. and 110 ° 31' 0. L. Furthermore, it is a prison, a garrison hospital , a circuit court and a country council. Salatiga intended to stay, except to the Assistant-Resident, to the Regent, and other personnel. There is also a salt salesman established. The Samarangsche orphans and property room are an agency. The Public Health is the civilian health service and the superintendence of the vaccine ordered. Salatiga is a private estates school and beyond eeee private estates teacher for the French language, in Salatiga existing Javanese town has (1857) 46 members and is led by the missionary Samarang ...."

From: Geographical and Statistical Dictionary of the Dutch East Indies. Adapted from the latest and best intelligence with a preface by Prof. PJ Veth, Amsterdam, PN van Kampen 1869.

A Church in Salatiga

2011-08-06T12:46:00.001+10:00

Credit: Tropenmus eu m

Kerk te Salatiga, Midden Java

Circa 1860-1880

Mount Merbabu is shown in the background. I wonder if it is the actual building as depicted in this painting.

Tuntang Waterfall

2011-08-06T12:39:00.000+10:00

Credit: Tropenmuseum

"Waterval in de Tuntang-rivier bij Salatiga"

Map: Location of Tuntang, about 10km from Salatiga

Aanleg van de spoorlijn door het dal van de Tuntang-rivier bij Salatiga
Circa 1857-1874

Construction of the railroad through the valley of the River Tuntange in Salatiga

Three Dutchmen and a car

2011-08-06T11:53:00.000+10:00

Credit: Tropenmuseum

Drie Europeanen poseren op een weg nabij een vervallen huis bij de auto waarmee ze op weg zijn naar Salatiga
Dated: 27-02-1921

Three Europeans posing on a road near a dilapidated house in the car that they are going to Salatiga

Vestigt u Te Salatiga

2011-07-20T12:41:00.000+10:00

Credit: salatiga.nl
According to google translate: "To establish your Salatiga".

Pharmacy

2011-07-20T12:34:00.000+10:00

Credit: salatiga.nl

Gedung C

2011-06-17T16:16:00.000+10:00

Credit: Robert Margono'76

This is "Gedung C" or C Bulding of UKSW. It is the home of Electrical Engineering, Biology, and Agriculture Faculties. Circa 1970's, it had a fish pond, a small zoo, and the infamous 'theatre' classroom: C107.

Salatiga book and recording

2011-05-16T21:58:00.000+10:00

Credit: salatiga.nl

Eddy Supangkat, a Salatiga native has come up with this new book and recording. They can be purchased by contacting him: griya_media@yahoo.co.id.

Roy Marten, also a Salatiga native, who became a famous actor. He was the actor in the legendary movie "Badai Pasti Berlalu".

Book:

Recording:

Salatiga Medallion

2010-09-19T19:05:00.000+10:00

Credit: Tropenmuseum

Salatigasche Militaire Sport Vereeniging, translated as Salatiga Military Sport Association.

TM-number: 1810-8
Object name: Penning
Dated: voor/before 1948
Dimensions: circa 0,3 x 5 x 5cm (1/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16in.)
Subject: Insulair Zuidoost-Azië

Pemandian Kalitaman circa 1928

2010-09-19T18:54:00.000+10:00

Credit: Tropenmuseum

TM-number: 60010897
Object name: Foto
Dated: ca. 1928
Dimensions: 8,7 x 14,2cm (3 7/16 x 5 9/16in.)
Subject: Insulair Zuidoost-Azië
Fotograaf/photographer: niet bekend / unknown

Location of this swimming pool in google maps is here.

A Church in Salatiga

2010-09-10T00:13:00.000+10:00

Credit: Tropenmuseum
Jhr. J.C. (Josias Cornelis) Rappard (Schilder)

COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Een kerk in Salatiga
Nederlands: Litho. Kleurenlitho naar een oorspronkelijke aquarel van Rappard. Een kerk in Salatiga

Tropenmuseum COLLECTION A church in Salatiga
Dutch: Litho. Color lithograph to an original watercolor by Rappard. A church in Salatiga

T Fort Salatiga

2010-09-09T07:19:00.000+10:00

Credit: nationaalarchief.nl

Year 1750-1800
View of the Salatiga fort, with its watchtower over the entrance gate.
The fort has a wooden clocktower.
In the bottom left corner are four huts and a small walled area.

Cf. National Library of Indonesia, inv. nr. BG 14 and VL 29 and Rijksmuseum, inv. nr. NG-400-Q.

Merbabu-Merapi mountains clearly shown in the background.

Airstrip in Salatiga?

2010-08-26T22:05:00.001+10:00

Credit: sepatoeroesak.nl

Airstrip Salatiga - foto H. Graat

Rev and Mrs. van Emmerik Farewell

2010-08-12T04:29:00.000+10:00

Source: http://ukswsen.brinkster.net/Gallery2.html
Credit to Djunaedi Hadiwidjaja (1968 FTJE student)

Prior to the establishment of the FTJE in 1968, Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW) had already established a Faculty of Mathematics and Science (FIPIA) in 1962.
One of the lecturers at the time was Rev. Evan Lewis, M.Sc, who was sent by the New Zealand National Council of Churches

Rev. Lewis taught Calculus in FIPIA during the period 1962-1965, prior to Rev. Fred van Emmerik’s arrival in November 1964

Excerpts taken from "Encounter" (Presbyterian Church of Australia newsletter)

Farewell Party - FTJE 1969

The establishment of FIPIA provided the foundation for the later founding of FTJE.

In the July 1972 issue of "Encounter" Rev. Fred van Emmerik wrote:

"In order to fit in with existing Departments at nearby State Universities, and also to make the best possible use of our own Physics Department, it was decided to specialize in Eletrical Engineering. The greatest need seemed to be in that field. "

'Mapram' (New Student Initiation) FTJE 1969

Study tour - Kantor Pos dan Telegrap (Now PT. Telkom) Salatiga

FTJE or "Elektro UKSW" became one of the most respected Electrical Engineering Faculties in Indonesia. From a humble small town its graduates dispersed around the globe.

Quoted from Mr Emmerik's farewell message in Bahasa:

"Kita mempunyai tugas yang luhur, yaitu mengembangkan dan menyebarkan pengetahuan manusia. Segala kemajuan manusia didasarkan atas pengetahuan yang makin bertambah ; pengetahuan tentang Alam, tentang masyarakat dan yang paling penting, pengetahuan tentang manusia dan hubungannya dengan Tuhan."

Salatiga Map

2010-08-12T03:57:00.000+10:00

Map of 1940

Credit: salatiga.nl

Old Topography Map
Credit: salatiga.nl

Map of Salatiga 2010
Credit: Pemkot Salatiga

Badplaast vor inlanders te Salatiga

2010-08-07T06:21:00.000+10:00

Credit: Teguh Aji

Translation: Bath for the natives in Salatiga. Perhaps Muncul or Kalitaman area.

Thanks to Teguh Aji for the translation and photo.
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Teguh Aji Badplaats = pemandian
voor Inlander = untuk kaum pribumi
te Salatiga = di Salatiga

Lambang Kota Salatiga

2010-08-07T05:01:00.000+10:00

Credit: Tropenmuseum

Loosely translated "Salatiga Coat of Arms". Perhaps there is significant explanation of those 3 stars with Salatiga?

This one below appeared in 1940 map by the Dutch colonial government.
credit: www.salatiga.nl

And the emblem today. The motto is in Sanskrit, meaning "Be happy all the people!"
(credit: wikipedia). The phrase "ÇRÎR=ASTU SWASTI PRAJÂBHYAH" is taken from the Monolith of Plumpungan. The "elephant" is Ganesha, symbolising education.

Formation of the Salatiga Mission

2010-08-06T08:22:00.000+10:00

Google translation excerpts from:
http://www.salatiga.nl/tempo-doeloe/zending/index.htm

Full credit to www.salatiga.nl

The Salatiga Mission owes its origin to the work of Ms. Elise Yohana Le Jolle (1824-1906), Mother of the Salatiga Mission.

She started the word of truth from spreading, after her husband, Van Vollenhoven who had left the service due to illness (he was former director of the Military Hospital in Ambarawa), became administrator of the estate Simo, east of the road from Salatiga to Boyolali.

Inspektor J. Sturzberg the shipment Neukirchener

In 1912 there were three residences in Semarang, Pekalongan, Rembang, item 10 items 24 bijgemeenten where teachers and helpers were employed. There were also a number of hawkers that thousands of Bibles and Bible Books and other Christian literature distributed.

From the joint work of the Salatiga Mission (Mission Ermelo) and Neukirchener Mission, in 1937 the Gereja Kristen Jawa Tengah Utara (GKJTU) arose.

Links:

van den End, Ragi Carita gereja Sejarah Di Indonesia Volume 2 - Google Books
Neukirchener Mission eV . Neukirchener Mission eV . - Geschichte - Geschichte

Colonial goverment

2010-08-06T06:15:00.001+10:00

Credit: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

A very rare photo of colonial government in Salatiga. Date unknown.

"New" Bus Terminal (1960s)

2010-08-06T06:09:00.000+10:00

Credit: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

The "new" bus terminal built in in the 60's

Pasar Salatiga (The Market)

2010-08-06T05:38:00.001+10:00

Credit: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

Central market of Salatiga "Pasar Besar". There had been few fires and rebuilding of this market. Today it stretches through Jalan Jendral Sudirman and is very busy. In fact each morning the stalls would extend to the main road - which they need to clear at 7am.

This one is a later picture (in the 60's) just before the big fire.

The Clock Tower (Tugu)

2010-08-06T05:30:00.001+10:00

Credit: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

Clock tower at the heart of Salatiga. One of the few things which changed little over the years.

You can see the Residence in the background along with view of Mount Merbabu.

Lapangan Pancasila

2010-08-06T05:24:00.000+10:00

Credit: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

Lapangan Pancasila (Pancasila Square), was also known as "Kepatihan". The locals refer to this location as "Alun-alun".

There was a small monument there. This, later was rebuilt in 1976 and became the "Tugu Pancasila" (Pancasila Monument) to honour 3 heroes from Salatiga who died during the war.

They are:

The monument today (credit to www.salatiga.nl)

Taman Sari

2010-08-06T05:21:00.001+10:00

Credit: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

Taman Sari was and is the city square. It looked more beautiful in the past.

Location unknown

2010-08-06T05:00:00.000+10:00

Some photos which the locations are unknown or not clear.
Please help in identifying these locations by posting in the comments.

Matur nuwun (Thanks).

Credit: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

Possibly the road towards Muncul

~~~~~
Al Sahetapy-Purimahua hampir tak nerbekas lagi

Robert Go En Oeke Sayang tidak jelas apa itu persimpangan antara Pasar jetis, Osamaliki dan Kartini?

Al Sahetapy-Purimahua y juga sieh
tpi q rasa ni dah jalan turun k arah muncul
coz d sekitar jalan masih ada sisa rumah2 tua

Ye olde fuel pump

2010-08-06T04:51:00.000+10:00

Credit: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

According this conversation below, it is a fuel pump in front of Taman Sari.
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Hariyanto Darmadji Ini kalau tidak keliru dulu pom bensin dimuka Taman sari.

Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu betul mas

Robert Go En Oeke Terus jaman saya '76 sudah jadi rumah makan yg ada baksonya, serta ada cabang BNI disitu?

Taman Kanak-Kanak (Kindergarten)

2010-08-06T04:46:00.001+10:00

Credit: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

Correspondence in Facebook:

Hariyanto Darmadji Ini dulu adalah taman sari,ada kebun binatangnya dan tampat bermain anak-anak kalau tidak salah sekitar1950 an atau awal 1960an,waktu itu sangat indah,sayang sekarang sudah menjadi pertokoan yang gersang.

Dewi Zen nga menyangka dulu taman sari seperti ini....keren ..asyik....

Antok Setyobudi Taman sari ?? Kalau tidak salah dulu ada gedung untuk pertunjukan ketoprak/wayang, sebelah mananya ya???

Antok Setyobudi trus kalau tidak salah ada jalan gang/lorong yang bisa tembus ke terminal (dulu).

Hariyanto Darmadji Betul mas Antok,dulu ada tempat pertunjukan ketoprak/wayang orang

Mount Merbabu from Jalan Kauman

2010-08-06T04:20:00.001+10:00

Credit: Dede Gunaone

This is a beautiful photo showing Jalan Kauman towards Solo/Boyolali from Jalan Diponegoro. The two buildings still exist as high schools, however they are blocked by newer constructions.

Overlooking mount Merbabu on a clear day, this is one of the most telling photo of Salatiga I have ever seen. It speaks a lot about the geography and character of the town - quiet, beautiful, and humble.

Thanks to Dede for sharing this in Facebook.

Date unknown. I would guess the 1960's

Taman Sari Bus Station

2010-08-06T04:06:00.000+10:00

Source: Dede Gunaone

Taman Sari in Bus Station in the 60's. It is now a busy shopping complex opposing the twin building of a 4-star hotel.

Credits:
- Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu
- Young photo studio

"Foto Young" is actually still around. The photo studio is located here.

The horse carriage or "Dokar" have survived the times. The government once tried to "modernize" and replace them with mini-buses. But this was opposed and with the help of UKSW student activists and notable figures like Arief Budiman the plan was withdrawn.

These Dokars are not mere tourist attraction like in many cities. They are a normal mode of transport used by the public.

A dokar passes along Taman Sari, which unfortunately got "modernized".
Photo credit: Ahmad Abdul Haq

School Excursion 1976

2010-07-30T15:17:00.000+10:00

Credit: Prima Novita Basuki

"piknik SD Salatiga 2 10 Juli 1976 di Gedong Songo klu di liat candina masih lmyn utuh"

10 July 1976 picnic of SD Salatiga II, notice that the temple was still intact.

Jalan Jendral Sudirman (II)

2010-07-30T15:01:00.000+10:00

Source: Facebook (Wido Used Palmer Gtr)

Jalan Jendral Sudirman ("Jendsud") is the main shopping strip in Salatiga. These photos were taken in the 1950's.

Compare with Jendsud in 2010!
Credit: Cojack Larejawi

Hotel Kalitaman Waroeng

2010-07-30T09:22:00.000+10:00

Source: Skycrapper city forum

A stall in front of Hotel Kalitaman, 1938.

Gedung Nasional 1854

2010-07-30T08:43:00.000+10:00

Source: Oranyegirl

Gedung Nasional 1854 "GNS" is now the Town Hall (GPD or Gedung Pemerintahan Daerah). Oranyegirl mentioned in her blog that there was a historical photo exhibition at the exact building.

Construction of UKSW Library

2010-07-30T08:28:00.000+10:00

Source: http://ukswsen.brinkster.net/History5.html

Credit to Djunaedi Hadiwidjaja (1968 FTJE student)

Construction of new library in the backdrop, friendly game with visitors from the Western College for Women, Ohio (now closed).

Copy of the college newsletter publicising the visit to Satya Wacana in April/May 1969:

ESTO

2010-07-29T07:46:00.000+10:00

Source: Facebook

ESTO = Eerste Salatigasche Transport Ondememing

Translation: First Salatiga Transport Enterprises

There are 2 big garages where ESTO operated. One is now well known for the delicious "Soto" sold in the morning (soto esto*).
*note: they have moved behind langensuko (2010)

"H" is the designated number plate for Central Java. Later on Salatiga vehicles would have "H ... B" plate.

Minibus Salatiga

2010-07-28T07:43:00.000+10:00

Source: Facebook

A row of old minibuses. I would guess these are from mid-70s

Restaurant Bandoeng

2010-07-27T08:12:00.000+10:00

Source: Facebook

Random photo of a guy in white colonial suite. It seems the location is near Catholic Church now but I cannot be sure.

Fighting To Save Salatiga's History

2010-01-30T10:54:00.000+11:00

Article from JakartaGlobe

It is indeed a sad affair. In many places where I visit or live overseas cities and towns do not have appeals because they have malls, flashy buildings, or "ruko". It is how the people value their history. From the Flinders St. station in Melbourne to various castles built in 1100's in Switzerland I really admire the will of their people to respect and preserve their past.

Fighting To Save Salatiga's History

In the 1930s and ’40s, the Dutch buildings that lined the streets of Salatiga, Central Java, were iconic of Indonesia’s fight for independence — that is, of course, only when they were set on fire.

Back then, torching hotels and office buildings was a way of sending the Dutch colonialists a clear message: Get out!

The people of Salatiga today have no one to drive out and no reason to burn down the beautiful buildings that the Dutch left behind. In fact, members of the community are now fighting the government to protect the very buildings that their ancestors sought to destroy.

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Senjoyo spring (Salatiga's water source)

2009-09-07T11:51:00.001+10:00

Credit: SalatigaKita

"The Senjoyo water source actually lies just beyond Salatiga’s border, but it is of prime importance for the town. It is the main source for the municipal water supply.

Since colonial times there also has been a swimming pool at the site of the source. As admission is free, every day the pool is crowded with local youth bathing and washing their hair. In the adjacent basins women do their washing and we saw even a bunch of people washing carpets.

Salatiga enjoys excellent tap water. Indeed it is customary to boil drinking water or drink bottled water. But Theo never experienced any adverse effect from drinking straight form the tap."

- Pak Theo's page

Credit below: Stefanus Agus Setyo Wisnu

Institut Roncalli

2009-09-07T11:45:00.001+10:00

Credit: SalatigaKita
circa 1958

google map link

Although I lived 3 minutes from this complex I had very little idea of what this place was all about. My vague memories from childhood were about climbing tall Pine trees to find bird nests, coffee plantation, and pastors walking about. Although it was said that they were not too friendly with visitors and would release big dogs, the "herder" (!) I never had such problems.

Credit: edwardweinberg@gmail.com
http://indisch4ever.web-log.nl/indisch4ever/2010/05/index.html

It seems that the building once belong to one of the richest man in the world. When he went bankrupt the Catholics bought that castle.

Update 5/8/2010

There is a massive documentation about this building at www.salatiga.nl website. It is written in Dutch and the following are some excerpts from Google Translate.

Full credit to www.salatiga.nl
Some photos are properties of Army Museum in Delft.

Roncalli Institute, Jalan Diponegoro 90

The gateway to the Istana jun Eng

By the Brothers of Maastricht led Roncalli Institute, a retreat and training center, on Jalan Diponegoro, located at the place where once the building Kwee (Mercury) jun Eng (1859-1935) was. Jun Eng (who came Taiwan's) was a successful entrepreneur with an international reputation. In 1877 he founded Mercury in Semarang NV Hoo Tong Handel Maatschappij.

This building complex was built in the years 1921-1925 to 3 million Dutch guilders. A very large sum in those days. In 1930, however, went jun Eng's trading by the international economic crisis became insolvent and the building because he could not pay his debts, the Java Bank seized.

Istana jun Eng. Photo: Mellema, JR
The unrecognizable palace, monsoon 24, No. 2 (08/15/1979), pp. 17 17

During the Second World War the Japanese army Salatiga entered it changed the building of office and became an internment camp for Dutch. Following the declaration of Indonesia ë, the respectively the headquarters of the army and police.

Istana jun NL
where the alternating A-and B-squad of the 32 Co AAT were situated

Then, between 1946 and 1949 the headquarters the KNIL. It was later bought by the gereja Katolik and in 1949 took the brethren of the FIC * from Maastricht moved into the building. Often it was also used as a boarding school for students in the SMP, while the rear of the building until 1974 by the SMP Pangudi Luhur from Salatiga and Tlogo was used.

* Official: Congregatio Fratrum Immaculatae Conceptionis Beatae Mariae Virginis - Brothers of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Brothers of Maastricht)

The name of the person's Moral Body Sub Praesidio Beatae Mariae Virginis. The congregation is especially known for its activities in the field of education and training.

Institut Roncalli today:

The institute was named after Cardinal Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who later was appointed Pope: Pope John XXIII 1958-1963.

Note: Thanks for Hanny Widjojo for the correction on that last paragraph.

Hanny Widjojo ‎@Gie, ini ada koreksi sedikit pada artikel mengenai Roncalli. The institute was named after Cardinal Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who later was appointed Pope: Pope John Paul XXIII 1958-1963. Yang benar adalah Pope John XXIII, karena Pope John Paul baru dua selama ini yakni JP I tahun 1977 dan yang JP II (Carol Woytila) yang belum lama meninggal dan digantikan dengan Pope yang sekarang (Benedictus) Pasti yang bikin article bukan orang catholic.

Update 19/8/2010
The following information is written in Bahasa, taken from the official government website of Salatiga.

Dulu, bangunan ini adalah Istana Djoen Eng milik Kwik Djoen Eng yang dibangun pada tahun 1921-1925. Kompleks ini dibangun dengan luas mencapai 12 Ha. Djoen Eng sangat mencintai keempat puteranya sehingga melambangkan mereka dalam bentuk kubah. Satu kubah besar dan tinggi di tengah adalah Djoen Eng dan empat kubah lainnya melambangkan empat puteranya. Setelah Djoen Eng bangkrut pada 1930, istana ini mengalami riwayat panjang yaitu disita Javaasche Bank, dibeli Kongregasi FIC, menjadi kamp interniran bangsa Belanda, menjadi markas polisi dan tentara Indonesia, sebagai tangsi tentara Belanda, dan dipakai untuk Bruderan, asrama anak SMP, dan SMP Pangudiluhur. Pada 12 Mei 1968, Istitut Roncalli berdiri dan istana Djoen Eng direnovasi secara menyeluruh. Sebutan Djoen Eng pun berganti menjadi Roncalli, nama asli Paus Yohannes Paulus XXIII 1958-1963, yaitu Angelo Guiseppe Roncalli. Hingga sekarang, gedung ini tetap menjadi Institut Roncalli dengan luas gedung tinggal 3,5 Ha dan mengalami tiga kali renovasi, yaitu pada tahun 1968, 1975, dan 1990. Institut ini berdiri di Jalan Diponegoro.

Bagian Humas, Pemkot Salatiga
Oktober 2009

Taman Sari bus station

2009-09-07T11:37:00.001+10:00

Credit: SalatigaKita
circa 1949

Salatiga's bus station was moved from Tamansari to Blotongan, and around yr. 2000 was moved again to Tingkir area. Today, Tamansari (and along Jl. Jendral Sudirman) is the heart of Salatiga's economy comprising of a new mall and crowded shops (google map link)

I'm not sure if those are esto or "borsalino" buses.

ESTO

2009-09-06T15:33:00.000+10:00

Credit: Didot23
"Bis ESTO" was an identity of Salatiga for sometimes. Eerste Salatigasche Transport Ondememing.

Kwa Tjwan Ing - Salatiga Telefoon No. 42

2009-09-05T15:42:00.000+10:00

GPIB Protestant Church

2009-09-02T11:35:00.000+10:00

Credit: Salatiga.NL

The church is located at Taman Sari area, near Pancasila Monument right at the center of the town.

The church building as it is today. The main building looks to be relatively well preserved, unlike many historical buildings in Indonesia where they are simply run down or demolished, or "renovated" (or "dibangun" in local term), unfortunately often meaning bright wall paint and ceramic tiles.

Indonesians do not appreciate public space and general city aesthetics, as seen here the church is now surrounded within concrete jungle, even for a very small town by Indonesian standard.

Postcards

2009-08-31T17:00:00.001+10:00

Credit:

Old communist school?

2009-08-31T12:01:00.000+10:00

Credit: nationaalarchief.nl

Salatiga: Lerarenkamer in de school te Salatiga. Gevonden documenten en boeken, evenals de aangebrachte opschriften en emblemen, wezen erop, dat deze school speciaal was ingericht om de Communistische leerstellingen aan de jeugd te onderwijzen.

Teachers in the school room to Salatiga. Found documents and books, as well as the applied markings and signs, pointing out that this school had been specially designed to accommodate the Communist teachings to youth to teach.

Salatiga: Interieur van een klaslokaal in de school van Salatiga. Gevonden documenten, emblemen en opschriften wezen erop dat deze school gebruikt werd als een Communistisch vormingsinstituut voor de jeugd. Op het schoolbord is een aankondiging te lezen dat het "verstrekken van verklaringen in het belang van de partijraad om zeer dringende redenen is uitgesteld tot nader vast te stellen datum

Interior of a classroom in the school of Salatiga. Found documents, emblems and inscriptions indicated that this school was used as a Communist training institute for the youth. On the blackboard is an announcement stated that the "provision of statements in the interest of the party for very urgent reasons, has been postponed until further date to be determined

Jalan Jendral Sudirman

2009-08-31T11:46:00.000+10:00

Credit: www.salatiga.nl

04-1964. Straatbeeld Jl. Jend. Sudirman zuid (gezien van tegenover de GKI kerk). Op de oude foto rechts Toko Menara, die er nog is, maar verstopt achter een nieuw gebouw van twee verdiepingen. Links was een halteplaats voor lastpaarden annex marktje. Ook te herkennen - maar heel klein - het winkelgebouw dat je op foto 2 [hieronder] ziet.

03-1977. Straatbeeld Jalan Sudirman noord (gezien vanaf Tamansari, 1977). Links was een benzine-pompstation en terminal bemo. De bomen rechts staan bij de walikota in de tuin. Op straat een campagne-optocht van de PDI. Op de nieuwe foto is eigenlijk alleen de tuin van de walikota herkenbaar, en heel in de verte de helling van de Merbabu.

Hotel Kalitaman

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Credit: Wandelen door de OudeArchipel

Source: Facebook

Salatiga during wartime (III)

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Credit: Mr. HEIN VERBRUGGE
Platoon Commander
of the 1st Battalion Stoottroepers

"Carriers advancing on Salatiga August 8th, 1947

The tall man in the foreground is Sgt. Bill Kamping."

Old photos of Satya Wacana Campus

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Credit: Tiono

Satya Wacana Library

Before the takeover of "pro-government" leadership which caused much furore, Satya Wacana was a very critical and respected university. Among the notable pro democratic scholars are Arief Budiman, Ariel Heryanto, and George Aditjondro. Arief and Ariel were expelled from the university and George Aditjondro seek refugee to Australia to avoid prosecution from Soeharto government.

More Salatiga wartime photos

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Credit: SepatoeRoesak website.

Omgeving van Kopeng Salatiga. Gevangen genomen opstandelingen van wie er velen mee deden om te plunderen . Meestal wisten zij zelfs niet waar alles voor diende. Resultaat rijgsgevangenschap .
foto Eric Buzeijn

Translation: Kopeng near Salatiga. Captured insurgents many of whom took them to plunder. Usually they even knew where everything was. Result rijgsgevangenschap.

There is a massive collection of wartime photography at at SepatoeRoesak. It seems like the brigade was stationed around Salatiga-Semarang-Weleri.

SS. Salatiga

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It looks like Salatiga was taken as a name of Dutch battleship.
These pictures were taken from this website.
Edit 28/7/10: Correction from RDC, this is a cargo ship.

Wartime story of Salatiga

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Interesting wartime story taken from this site. The Dutch occupation in Indonesia caused great suffering to the people (as with any foreign occupation). Not all Dutch people agree with the occupation of Indonesia, and some taken opposition. Eduard Douwes Dekker was one.

After arriving on Mid Java the 7e Eskadron Vechtwagens started to patrol on foot around Salatiga. And took over the protection of the power station in Djelok. Plus shooting exercises in the mountains at Banjoe Biroe. During the 2nd Police Action the 7e Eskadron Vechtwagens secured bridges and working engineers during the advance on Djokjakarta. After this it took up the patrol duties again besides participating in some greater operations around Bloembang, Djokja, and Sentolo. In the start of January the 7e Eskadron Vechtwagens took part in the surprise attack on Wates with the goal to make contact with the W Brigade.

Commanders
Captain F. Kouwenhoven 17-11-1947 to 17–12-1948
Captain J. R. Schoemaker 18-12-1948 to
Captain J. J. Fetters
1st Lieutenant W. K. Brederode 09-49 to
Reserve 2nd Lieutenant G. van Osch

Executive Officer
Reserve 1st Lieutenant L. P. Couturier

Staff platoon leader
Reserve 2nd Lieutenant D. Riemers 17-11-1947 to 16-11-1949
Reserve 2nd Lieutenant Jhr. P. J. J. Six 17-11-49

Tank platoon leaders
1st platoon Reserve 2nd Lieutenant H. A. Mentink
2nd platoon Reserve 2nd Lieutenant J. J. M. Lensing to 13-04-49
2nd platoon 2nd Lieutenant Riemers 14-04-49
3rd platoon Reserve 2nd Lieutenant G. van Osch

Reconnaissance Platoon Leader Opperwachtmeester H. van Tongeren
Repair squad Vaandrig B. de Bruijn

Roemah Sakit Oemoem

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Rumah Sakit Umum (RSU)
Taken from this website

"We hebben die maanden, dat we in Salatiga zaten, op een buitenpost in Setoegoer gelegen en van daaruit werden de patrouilles gelopen. Setoegoer was gedeeltelijk een tentenpost en gedeeltelijk met vaste onderkomens.. Wij sliepen in de huisjes. Ik weet dat de administrateur een tent had tegenover ons onderkomen."

Mars Kota Salatiga

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Salatiga Hati (Hatti?) Beriman

Hai warga kota Salatiga
Marilah wujudkan pembangunan
Pendidikan dan keindahan
Bahu membahu trus maju
Demi cita-cita luhur
Salatiga nan permai
Hatti beriman
Tuhan yang Maha Esa (kuasa?)
Melestarikan kehidupan
Sehat Tertib Bersih Indah dan Aman

circa 1980

Painting of Villages

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Credit: Hessink.nl

Indonesisch dorp met figuren bij een vuurtje, op de achtergrond een meertje

Indonesian village with figures in a fire, a lake in the background

This particular painting seems to be located in Muncul-Ambarawa area. Taken from here.

Various Historical Photos

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~ Locations ~

"We hebben die maanden, dat we in Salatiga zaten, op een buitenpost in Setoegoer gelegen en van daaruit werden de patrouilles gelopen. Setoegoer was gedeeltelijk een tentenpost en gedeeltelijk met vaste onderkomens.. Wij sliepen in de huisjes. Ik weet dat de administrateur een tent had tegenover ons onderkomen."

Taken from this dutch site, the only information given is "Hotel Kalitaman te Salatiga. Een klein familiehotel waar ‘een vrouw die alleen reist beter op haar plaats is."

Update terjemahan: "Hotel Kalitaman di salatiga. Losmen kecil dimana seorang wanita membangun sendiri tempat itu”

Taken from here. "woning vd ass resident salatiga"

Update terjemahan: "menjabat sebagai assisten bupati salatiga"

Looks like the location beside 'Samsat', Pancasila Square

Jl. Jendral Sudirman (JendSud)

Benteng Salatiga (now DPRD?)

~ Mail and Postcards ~

Circa 1928, taken from here.

Diambil dari sini

~ Painting and Artworks ~

A drawing taken from here. I believe this eventually became the house of representative (DPRD building)

Kalau dilihat posisi gunung Merbabu ini seputar daerah rawa pening. Foto lukisan diambil dari sini. Penjelasan yang tercantum: "Indonesisch dorp met figuren bij een vuurtje, op de achtergrond een meertje"

Update terjemahan: "Kampung Indonesia dengan tokoh figuran di perapian, dengan halaman belakang (latar belakang) sebuah danau”

This particular painting seems to be located in Muncul area. Taken from here.