The Straits Times, 12 October 1945
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Title Section17 1945-10-12 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-ESTABLISHED 184 b. m SINGAPORE. FRIDAY OCTOBER 12. 1945, PRICE 10 CENTS17 words
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531 1945-10-12 1 Iast Privilege To Go; Full Civic Rights INGAPORE TO REMAIN SEPARATE COLONY LONDON, Oct. I.— Malayan Union is to belt an accomplished fact according to new measures for the political, economic, I social advancement of Malaya which were outii today m the House ofReuter - 531 words
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Article41 1945-10-12 1 OTTAWA, Oct. 10.— Mr. Douglas Abbott, Canadian Minister > for Navy and Defence, told the House of Commons that panada's permanent post-war Navy would consist of a strength of IG,O(H>. with 18 000 m a single reserve force.— ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article144 1945-10-12 1 LONDON. Oct. 10— "The United Nations Charter is Britain's first line of defence and, while it is not perfect, Britain intends to use t to the full," said Mr. Clement i Attire Prime Minister, when I addressing a national demonstration of United Nations Associations today.Reuter - 144 words
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227 1945-10-12 1 LONDON, Oct. 10.— As Beltain's dock strikes continued to spread today and troops began discharging food ships Mr. George Isaacs, Minister of Labour, said m the House of Commons: "The strike is wrong and cannot be justified whit ever the men's grievances. The men shouldReuter - 227 words
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Article282 1945-10-12 1 Soviet Aspirations Perturb U.S. fOKIG, Oct. 10.— A nigh staff officer said here tonight that if a four-power commission were appointed to control Japan, General Mac Arthur would resign, and 'drop a few clicks of dynamite when he goes." Mac Arthur's command had not received "one iota of assistance orReuter - 282 words
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Article45 1945-10-12 1 LONDON, Oct. 10— Melbourne radio today reported that all but 100 or 200 of the 10.000 Japanese m Dutch Borneo have now been rounded up by the Australians. Some 5.500 Japanese have been interned m Balik Papan, South- j east Borneo. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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142 1945-10-12 1 Russian Spirit Needed In Re-Construction CHINA CHUNGKING, Oct. 10— China's new reconstruction programme must be carried out m the same spirit as that of the Russians m their fiveyear plans, stated Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek broadcasting on China's future political status on the occasion of China's "Double Tenth" celebrations. The programmeReuter - 142 words
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Article47 1945-10-12 1 SHANGHAI, Oct. 10— The newly-opened Indian Relief Office here was besieged u-jV.y by scores of Indians, eager to secure information aoout their families and friends at home, and also to register for repatriation. The British Red Cross is assisting m the work.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Advertisement20 1945-10-12 1 RADIOS KEE HUAT 8»DI0 Go. 12:-126. Orchard Rd. Tele. 4586. Spore. FRASER NEAVE F (J) N AT YOUR SERVICE AGAIN20 words
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534 1945-10-12 2 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. FRI. Oct. 12. 1945. Dollar Rubber? Chinese criticism of the price fixed for rubber *-as orought tc a head this week with the speech by Mr. Tan Kah Keeto whom, m passin?. the Straits Time* offers a hearty welcome and congratulations on his rafe return to534 words
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484 1945-10-12 2 Placing time bombs m the Batoporan naval arsenal, Soerabaya, to prevent its capture by supponers of the 'Indonesian Republic", the Japanese commandanc and his second-in-command both committed hara-kiri with hand-grenades as the huge ammunition dump blew sky-high. This is the story of Sub.-Lt.484 words
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Letter247 1945-10-12 2 The announcement that Malayan Volunteers are to be given former rates of pay was both shocking and disheartening. During the three and a half years while we have been prisoners-of-war. no discrimination was made between European and Eurasian personnel and we were always told thai we were part247 words
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Letter54 1945-10-12 2 The space allotted to the Man-in-the-Street will now have to be rationed more strictly than ever, since the small type hitherto u-.nl is no longer available. The Straits Times is daily receiving enough letters to OH this page twice over. If 50a want yours to be published54 words
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Letter65 1945-10-12 2 I read m the Straits Times of Oct. 10 that seven deaths have occurred among Service men as a result of their drinking local hooch. Many drums of what appeared to be methylated spirits wpre looted recently, and I am told that this loot, duly coloured and bottled,65 words
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Letter227 1945-10-12 2 The news of Java is not pleasant by any means, but having lived in that wonderful country for close upon 36 years (I landed in Tandjong-Priok on Nov 11 1909)— and having just been released from internment at Bandoeng— I claim to know something about the Indonesians and227 words
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Article295 1945-10-12 2 By a Naval correspondent Minesweepers of the British East Indies Fleet, consisting of four flotillas of fleet sweepers, and three flotillas of auxiliary sweepers have accomplished an enormous amount of work clearing channels and opening up traffic lanes m the narrow confined waters from the northern end of295 words
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Article506 1945-10-12 2 Singapore Diary Looted Churches OF all the churches ji M^ one that has suffered au»! v quence of the war m vi.» appears to have been St .4 Church, Penang. Tha. wy pletely looted and sacked b) tfe before the Japanese ciuenj town. It is a great pity, for— with506 words
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Article575 1945-10-12 3 20 KILLED, 2 BLINDED BY WOOD SPIRIT POLICE SWOOP ON VENDORS Poisor has been discovered m locally manufactured hooch and has already killed 20 Servicemen. Military and civil police m Singapore have swooped down on retailers of this poisonous liquor drrmg the last 48 hours575 words
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207 1945-10-12 3 B.M.A. WILL LEAVE TRADE TO CHINESE A ls coing to do all -m to get the flew of ,:o Malaya started, and hat we can safely leave it jje Chinese," declared P.A.B. McKervon, Chtof vivil Affairs Officer, ore, m a speech at party held at the Chinese of Commerce to207 words
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Obituary30 1945-10-12 3 Paul Giam passed away peacetally at No. 25 Angullia Road at 9.15 l 10th October, 1945. Funeral at 3 p.m. to Church of Ss and Paul, thence to Bidadari.30 words
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Article70 1945-10-12 3 Only 35 Per Cent Fit Only 35 per rent, of the working population of Koala Lumpur can be considered fit for 100 per cent strennons work. This is amon? the findings of the nutritional survey tarried out by the X.M.A. under the supervision of Lieut-Col. Hugoe Matthews, Consulting Physician, Ma'av70 words
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65 1945-10-12 3 The International Red Cross, for some weeks past, has distributed appreciable quantities of foodstuffs destitute families of servicemen and volunteers. Mr. H. Schweizer, I.R.C. representative In Singapore, said yesterday that as a result of an invitation published m the Straits Times, more than 50065 words
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70 1945-10-12 3 The V.M.C.A. building m Stamford Road, which during the Japanese occupation housed the Kempei-tai Headquarters m Singapore, is being turned into a Salvation Army Red Shield Canteen and Hostel for Allied I Servicemen. When opened, the Canteen is expected to cater for about70 words
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Article49 1945-10-12 3 For the first time m history, units of the tto>ii Navy flew the Chinese ensign at their mastheads on Wednesday. This was done t>y the Crttish East Indies Fleet anchored off Singapore wucn ihe local Chinese celebrated the Double Tenth, China's National Day.49 words
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Article111 1945-10-12 3 The Officer Commanding the Royal Malay Navy. Lieutenant J. O. Bar rac lough, nas made a special appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Hassan bin All. v former member of the Royal Malay Navy. j Over three years ago Hassan was recommended by111 words
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Article120 1945-10-12 3 Detective Shoots, Kills Gangster A Chinese gangster, alleged to be the leader of a band responsible for several lo- al kidnappings, was shot dead m the New World amusement park on Wednesday night. From information available it is understood that two cninese detectives on duty m the park, were having120 words
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Article42 1945-10-12 3 Mr. Nonce Sen, who waa Columbia Films representative :n Malaya and Java, before the war, has returned to Singapore from Java with his wife and two children. Mr. Sen will be m charge of the distribution of Columbia pictures m this country.42 words
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Advertisement28 1945-10-12 3 >c E The engagement of M'ss Jby Lee Hung Peng 3rd daughter Mrs. Lee Ling Kai to Austin T Hill took place on Double Tenth" October 10th 1545.28 words
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Advertisement157 1945-10-12 3 SENG SOON CO. Office: 6 A 7. Boat Quay Godown: 8, Bonham Street. Ship-Cbandlers, Estate Rice Suppliers Importers Exporters Agents for: Venesta Ltd., London. Let us eater For four Tea or Dinner Party TA TONG RESTAURANT IS, Chulia St. Phone 4303 Service: Prompt Courteous. DOBB CO., LTD. have resumed business157 words
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Advertisement190 1945-10-12 3 SHERWOOD 4ND JONES, 31-34. Medeiros Building. 'Phone 459* Engineering Works: Kalfaing Road. Factory: Syed Alwi Road. General Contractors. Civil Mechanical Engineers. General Merchants. Manufacturers of:— Rope. Galv. Buckets. Dustbins. Baking Pans. Aluminium Cooking utensils. Furniture and all Engineering lequisites. Suppliers of: General Merchandise, etc. ENQUIRIES SOLICITED. NANG HWA PIANO Co190 words
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Article329 1945-10-12 4 Chlorine is being brought to Singapore by air to d.able the Water Department to effect a partial purification ot the city's water supply. Meanwhile a large order for various chemicals required m the process of purifying Singa-pore-s water supply was placed by sicnal within a329 words
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262 1945-10-12 4 Mo-e work will bo avail' I for local men when 1,500 Javanese and "early 100 Koreans brought to the Singapore Naval fcase by the Japanese are i repatriated •»> the British i authorities, as soon as shipping space is available. The work of262 words
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Article44 1945-10-12 4 Newsreels which contain shots of the peace celebrations in j London and of the Burma carvipaign just prior to the Japanese surrender have just arrived in Singapore and are now being shown at the Cathay alon? with "Millions Like U."44 words
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Article59 1945-10-12 4 The registration of telegraph addresses has commenced by I Cable and Wireless Ltd. A j statement issued by the company states that as the Singapore register has not been recovered it will be necessary for previous indicators to be re-registered. Each client may register one indicator only which59 words
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Article125 1945-10-12 4 Roads alons tne west co^st of Malaya are m good condition, and m the las: *c.v we^ engineers have MM many oridges serviceable far ntuvier .oads. It is on the eastern slj. board that commuriinulD n> are causing a headache, says an oTiCial statement from raping. The125 words
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Article103 1945-10-12 4 SAVINGS BANK OPENS O N MONDAY The Postal Savings Bank, Malaya, will reopen on Monday, Oct. 15, when withdrawals may be made, the Straits Times reliably understands. The old accounts will be valid but proof, m the shape of pass books or sufficient evidence for the verification of records, must103 words
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133 1945-10-12 4 Results of the Cambridge ex- 1 animations held m December. 1941, will be made known shortly. A telegram received by the Education Office. Singapore Division. B.M.A. states that 35 pass lists were forwarded to j Singapore on Oct. 1. All scripts for the Cambridge School Certificate133 words
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135 1945-10-12 4 Organized Resistance Army units continue to assist m the restoration of law and order m Perak and Se'iangor. Proclamations have been issued by the British garrison commanders ordering irregular bands to come into the op.-n and work under the orders of the military. Some of135 words
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Advertisement514 1945-10-12 4 SINGAPORE ENTERTAINMENTS PALACEGAY-New 3ridge Road. October 12th to Hth BEFORE I HANG (Boris K:i 1. 3.15. 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. GLOBE -Great World Park October 11th to 13th FOOLS FOR SCANDAL (Carole Lombard) 3, 7 and 9 p.m. SKY Great World Park October 11th to 13th NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH514 words
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