The Straits Times, 20 February 1946
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Title Section18 1946-02-20 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— ESTABLISHED 1845 FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1946 PRICE 10 CENTS18 words
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481 1946-02-20 1 Canadians Charged With Defrauding Company MONTREAL, Feb. 19.— The Montrea 1 Gazette says it has learned that a Russian plot of buying more than $500,0 00 worth of virtually black market uranium m Canada to bring about the success ful culmination of its atomic481 words
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Article107 1946-02-20 1 WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.— A certain foreign power using "unlimited funds" has made "very great efforts" to steal th» atom bomb secrets from America, a highly placed source said today. The source stated that a report on the subject had been filed with the Senate atomicUP - 107 words
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Article235 1946-02-20 1 OTTAWA, Feb. 19.— .Mr. MMKeniie Kin*. Canadian Prim* Minister, is expected to name the country involved m the spying activities within the next two or three weeks after the Royal Commissioner's investigations. Some significance has been attached to comparisons found after checking the strengths of theReuter; UP - 235 words
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Article102 1946-02-20 1 Leak On New A ir Recorder? OTTAWA, Feb. 18.— The greatest ever spy hunt entered a new week today amid reports that the Dominions new "ionospheric recorder" radio stations, just off the secret list, might be linked with the purge. The new radio stations, the existence of which was disclosedReuter - 102 words
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Article34 1946-02-20 1 CAIRO, Feb. 18.— Ismail Sldky Pasha, new Egyptian Prime Minister, facing a packed Chamber tonight, demanded and obtained a vote of confidence by 105 votes to 3 with 78 abstentions— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article250 1946-02-20 1 The Economic and Social Council of the U.N.O. wound up its work In London on Monday night after nominating members to the drugs commission and a special commission oa refugees and displaced persons. The next meeting of the Council Is fixed for May 25 m New YorkReuter - 250 words
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Article96 1946-02-20 1 CALCUTTA, Feb. 18— Crowds set fire to two trains running between Dacca and Narayan Gunj on the Bengal- Assam railway today after they had made most of the passengers alight. Armed police restored 'he normal train service after it had been dislocated for three hours.Reuter - 96 words
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Article81 1946-02-20 1 TOKIO, Feb. 19.— The Japanese have received their first real lesson m democracy from the Emperor who today moved freely among his people In a 50 miles' inspection tour. Chatting amiably with workers he inquired about families and exhorted them to greater efforts m theReuter - 81 words
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Article75 1946-02-20 1 LONDON, Feb. 18— Compulsory military service is likely to continue In Britain for some time as a result of the decision which the British Government is believed to have taken today after a study of the manpower census. An official White Paper to be issued75 words
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70 1946-02-20 1 BATAVXA, Feb. 19.— Th e first decoration for gallantry m Java made to a British serviceman Is the Military Medal awarded to Sergeant Alec Haines, of an RAF. regiment. The award was earned m the encounter between a funeral party and Indonesian extremists among the70 words
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Article40 1946-02-20 1 TOKYO, Feb. 19— The Allied Command today ordered the arrest of Thakin Tun Oke, former Burmese ambassador designate to Japan and Thakin Ba Sein, ts* bassador designate to Manchukuo, for investigation and possible deportation.— U.P.UP - 40 words
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Article21 1946-02-20 1 WASHINGTON. Feb. 19— Columnist Drew Duarson today predicted that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek will visit the United States.— U.P.UP - 21 words
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175 1946-02-20 1 STRIKING R.I.N. MEN BEAT UP EUROPEANS IN BOMB AY BOMBAY, Feb. 19 —Between 300 and 400 Indian ratings of the Royal Indian Navy striking at Talwar, Bombay shore establishment, demonstrated this morning m the centre of Bombpv Fort (European business area). Armed with hockey sticks and clubs they smashed windows,Reuter - 175 words
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209 1946-02-20 1 LONDON, Feb. 18— Lord Killcarn, former British Ambassador la Cairo, whose appointment ax Special Commissioner in South East Asia is announced today, will leave for Singapore within a week or ten days. He will b« bringing a special authority from the Cabinet toReuter - 209 words
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Article46 1946-02-20 1 TEHERAN. Feb. 18: The Persian Premier. Ohavam Sultaneh. left here early this morning by plane heading the Persian mission to Moscow. At the last minute three members of the mission remained behind: Dr. Daftarl. Oen. Plrouz and Under Secretary of Corrmerce Ovolcl. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article36 1946-02-20 1 WELLINGTON, Feb. 18:— The main body of the New Zealand brigade group of the Commonwealth occupation force for Japan U scheduled to leave Italy today and arrive In Japan on March 28— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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106 1946-02-20 1 Troops Protest At Alleged Atrocities In Batavia BATAVIA, Feb. 18. About a dozen cases of violent 'assault on Indonesians by Netherlands forces have occurred m Batavia during the past week, according to reliable reports. Some of the assaults. It is stated, have resulted m mutilation. The reports add that British106 words
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Article112 1946-02-20 1 Brussels, Feb IS. The Belgian Premier, Van Acker, following a cabinet rr.ee^*i(Ttoday, handed m his resignation to the Prince Regent, who accepted It His action came at the time returns from yestreday's elections indicated that the Christian Socialist party (successor to the former Catholic party) had wonUP - 112 words
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Article51 1946-02-20 1 VATICAN CITY. Feb. 18:— Three British Empire Archbishops, Dr. Bernard Griffin of Westminster, Moslgnor James Macgulgan of Toronto and Monsignor Norman Gllroy of Sydney, were among the 33 new cardinals whose elevation to that rank the Pop* announced today to the existing cardinals at a secret consistory—Reuter - 51 words
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Article302 1946-02-20 1 LONDON, Feb. 18:—Th« belief that the peoples of the world would realise India'! food plight and make it their duty to accept the principle of equal sacrifice to save the Ind.'an people from starvation was expressed by Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar, Chairman ol the Economic and SocialReuter - 302 words
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65 1946-02-20 1 When asked by Major Wyatt, Labour, what technical or other difficulties were preventing the appointment ot a High Commissioner for India, Mr. Arthur Henderson. Under Secretary for India, told the House of Commoni that the British Government had every Intention of making this important appointment65 words
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Advertisement38 1946-02-20 1 =FRASER NEAVE= AT YOUR /^Sir\ A I SERV.CE VJHVM Al AGAIN I J IU GIVE GENEROUSLY n THE MALAYA WELFARE FUND DONATIONS TO.--MAJOR-GENERAL HONE, PRESIDENT, MALAYA WELFARE FUND, H.Q., B.M.A. (M), KUALA LUMPUR. SPACE DONATED BY FRASER NEAVC.38 words
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Article56 1946-02-20 2 The family of the late Mr. Ong Soon Tee wish to express their thanks to relatives, friends, directors and staff •f the Eastern United Assurance, South British Insurance. Great Eastern Lift A'-urancc. for their wreath. 1 telegrams, letters of condolence, loan of cars, lorries, attending night-visits, and funeral of56 words
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Obituary50 1946-02-20 2 SAMUEL WILLIAM fcounge (S. W. Tounge) nt Tandjong Plr.ang. Rhlo, pa.ssed away peacefully at his residence at 4.45 am on Wednesday 13th February 1946 Before Interned In Changl Piteon Slme Road Camp Funeral took place the same day at pm. Deeply regretted by his loving Wife. Louise Youngejno* Floryn)50 words
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924 1946-02-20 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Feb. 20, 1946. The Entrepot Trade In the course of planning for the reoccupation of Malaya, lectures were arranged for the men chosen to serve aj> civil affairs officers. One scries of those lectures dealt with the entrepot trade of Singapore, a«d the material used924 words
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Article1716 1946-02-20 2 ELIBANK: My Lords, I think we all agree that considerable alterations and amendments had to be made to the Constitution of Malaya— l use the term collectively— after the war. We know, as my noble friend has said, that this was being investigated before the war1,716 words
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216 1946-02-20 2 Financing Strikes In the Straits Times of KcLj 7, there appeared a question. "It strikes me that strike organisations must be financed? Certainly, it must be finnn-ed. "2 2 4" will be interested to •tiow one ot the ways of Bnancing, the strikes.216 words
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Article15 1946-02-20 2 Too many burglaries, i dogs, too high ***** tax- N. O. Bark.15 words
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Article103 1946-02-20 2 It strikes me that, if we made less fuss about women, we could jet down putting our house m order. There Is a school of thought bluming- the sybaritism as symbolised by Western woman cult as the real cause of wars. Men don't fight for themselves; they are edged103 words
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Letter240 1946-02-20 2 It has become a thing to be accepted, m a democracy of the more flaccid sort, that we should have m our midst Japanese who smoke cigarettes while at work, bear the looks of men who too well by day and sleep too well by night, ride240 words
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Letter141 1946-02-20 2 The letter of "Britisher" prompts me to write a few words on Mr. Loh Seng's views on British methods as we Chinese see them. We have suffered enough because of the war and we know that prejudices and misunderstanding played an important part In the war.141 words
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Letter89 1946-02-20 2 About ten thousand workmen living inside the naval base are m need of the services of the Postal Department. In 1941 we had a post office at 14V 2 mile Seletar-road, which was useful for the kampong people as well. There was also a special money order89 words
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Advertisement562 1946-02-20 2 HOBBS BRADDELL. On February 4th, 1946, at St. George's Church, The Fort, Madras, I<eonard George. Flying Officer. R A.F youngest son of M r and Mrs. Sidney Hobbs, of Crews Hill, Middlesex, to Joan Estell, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Braddell, of Singapore and Madras. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTU3562 words
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Article, Illustration33 1946-02-20 3 The pleasant sound of leather on willow was heard m Singapore on Sunday nft»r nea-h l«ur years when these cricket enthusiasts revived the frame with two practice matches at Jalan Besar Stadium.33 words
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179 1946-02-20 3 As a result of a meeting of the Singapore Chinese Exporters' Association yesterday, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce is to approach the B.M.A. to allow the export of goods to Hongkong for which permits had been originally granted, and to permit the continuation179 words
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Article110 1946-02-20 3 Only Way To Stop Briber\ "To get out of a minor o3ence, you i have gen in:o a >uve one. I take a very serious view ot all bribery caxes, and the only way to stop them Is to m*k> them not worth while." Thus declared Mr. L.C Ooh in110 words
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Article38 1946-02-20 3 Import permits will be [MMd for reasonable quantities of priority Infant and Invalid foods, such as Ovaltlne. from Australia. Applications should j be made to the Trade and Industry i Dept B M A. <M>, Singapore38 words
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Article33 1946-02-20 3 The maximum retell price of potatoes has been fixed at 30 cents a kacty. An order by the Food Controller says that this price must be prominently displayed by ratalMi.33 words
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Article46 1946-02-20 3 Vice-Admiral C. Moody KC.B Commander-ln -Chief, East Indies Station, arrived In Singapore yesterday for Informal staff talks. He arrived In the destroyer H.W.S "Prnn." On disembarkation, his flag was transferred to "Assistance" for the duration of his stay m Singapore.46 words
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Article313 1946-02-20 3 Justice overtook two Japanese war criminals when, at the Singapore war Crimes Court yesterday. Warrant Officer Hlrazawa Atsusl and StarT-Sgt Shin Shigetlshi were sentenced to death by hanging. Both Japanese, who had been members of the Kempeltai m Slngapoie. were charged with beating, torturing and consequently313 words
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225 1946-02-20 3 STEADY INCREASE IN SUPPLIES FOR MALAYA Variety Of Consumer Goods Enlarged During January, the B.M.A. brought m 55,000 tons of supplies. This shows an increase of approximately 1G per cent, over December last year, and brings the total of imports since the liberation to 155,200 tons. Official figures of Imports225 words
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Article189 1946-02-20 3 A Chinese. Ong Ting Chin who robbed another Chinese o? cash and Jewellery worth about $1,200 Is to receive six stroke* of the cat m addition to a seven-year sentence. This was ordered by Lieut. Col. O. C H Culley In the second Superior Court189 words
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Article44 1946-02-20 3 Koh Sin Kie, lnternationally-famouß tennis player, arrived In Singapore yesterday from BaUvla en route tc Copenhagen where be will represent China In the Davis Cup. He hopes to leave for London by Bunderland flying-boat m a few days' time.44 words
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232 1946-02-20 3 Air Link With U.K. Seven Planes A Week BINGAPORE will be linked with the United Kingdom by a service of seven aircraft a week by th« middle of March whrn the present Lancastrian air service between Britain and Australia is re-routed through Singapore. When it starts, stated an official of232 words
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104 1946-02-20 3 A scheme affecting the interests of the Singapore clerical community will be submitted by Mr. Llm Chuan Oeok. member of the Advisory Council, at the public meeting of the Clerical Union at Liberty Hall, Nor'h Bridge Road, on Saturday at 230 p.m The meeting,104 words
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Article22 1946-02-20 3 An important business meet Inn will be held by the Singapore Rotary Club at the O. H. Cafe today.22 words
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Article352 1946-02-20 3 A Chinese Orphanage and Technical Institution, with accommodation for 1,400 students, and estimated to cost over $1,000,000. is planned for Singapore. Preliminary work is expected to begin near the Holland Road end of Farrer Road shortly The scheme involves the raising of sufficient funds to provide free education352 words
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Advertisement343 1946-02-20 3 MISCELLANEOUS WRITERS who are ablt to write Elementary English readers suitable for use of Chinese Schools are Invited to communicate with 11. B. Pang. 152 Nell Road. Singapore! Qualifications University Graduates, Upcountry paners nleaso copj. Japanese Occupation sumps for Bale One Set 7 value (mint) with relating information of great343 words
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Advertisement607 1946-02-20 3 Me AULIFFE, TURQUAND, YOUNGS CO.. and DERRICK A CO. Announ>> that they mve reopened their office In temnorarv premises at 8A Raffle? Place The otfUc!' of the two flrm.s navlnu been amalgamated, the combined pr«ctlce will ->c carrle«l on -inoer the .ame of:Tl'nQl AND. rOI'NGS. IHrAI'MFFE A CO. A suiuoic607 words
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Advertisement356 1946-02-20 3 REWARD. REWARD will t* pa.d for Inform, atlon trading to the recover* of »ny personal effects (dnrumenta photograph*. Mlvef Mr t MM ■•'\ktU of th« und»r«Ur»ro' left •> 33 Gnmir Road. In Februan 1942 ,»n- •>! Socfln Co Ltd Kuala I umpui TOPHAM JONES RAILTON LTD. All persons having rlann.«356 words
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Obituary36 1946-02-20 3 WONG Pen« Nam. aged 34 years, passed away 19? 46 at 11 a.m. at 1 Jalan Ah Slang. Johore Bahru. Funeral today at 2 pm. at Johore Bahru. Leaves behind wife end son. Deeply regretted36 words
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423 1946-02-20 4 GANDHI URGES ACTION TO AVERT FAMINE Damming Of Rivers Sinking Of Wells BOMBAY, Feb. 18:— Gandhi, speaking here toniglu on the Indian food situation, urged that rivers should be dammed and wells sunk to irrigate land and avert a famine. "I have toured ext:noively m Bengal, Assam and Madras andReuter; UP - 423 words
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Article146 1946-02-20 4 Civil War ln Manchuria Spreading CHUNGKING, Feb. 18.—Fighting between Chinese Central Government forces and Communist troops m Manchuria is spreading, stated a Communist spokesman today. He reported fighting on a 45mile front, from west of Liaoyang (south of Mukden). The spokesman added that Kuomintang forces under the command of Gen.Reuter - 146 words
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Article141 1946-02-20 4 S even Pena n g Residents Cleared Straits Times Corr. PENANO, Feb. 18. Seven residents of Penang were cleared by Major Bishop ln the Special Court today of collaboration complaints. Five of them, namely Percy Ang, Simon Barnabas, Tan Gim Kheng. Ooi Gin Guah and Theophilus Decunha, had the restriction141 words
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384 1946-02-20 4 Conditions under which Malayan victims of Jap slave labour gangs m Siam are being returned to this country, including complaints of cavalier treatment by escorting officers, and humiliations from uniformed Punjabi watchmen at St. John's Island quarantine station, are being m vestigated departmentally. Complaints384 words
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Article270 1946-02-20 4 Perak War Crimes Trial Begins Strait* Time* Corr: IPOH, Perak's first war crimes trial began this morning when Ekio Yoshimura, a sergeant attached to the Kempei-tai and the most dreaded of the Japanese MPs, stood trial on two charges. One charge ulleges brutal Illtreatment ol Sybill Karthigesu and her sevren-year-old270 words
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Article75 1946-02-20 4 The Durban Castle is sailing from Singapore tomorrow with Indian repatriates to Bombay, and all those wishing to secure passages should call at No. 30. Fggor Street, at 9 a.m. today. There is accommodation for 700 including women and children, on the vessel. First-class passages are limited75 words
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Article40 1946-02-20 4 On Monday night, the premiere of the well-known nautical comedy "The Middle Watch" was held at HMS. Sultan. Produced by Donald Hewlett for The Stage Club, the piay was well received by a large and enthusiastic audience.40 words
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Article243 1946-02-20 4 Chungking Official Tours Malaya To inspect Chinese schools and generally direct Chinese education m Malaya along lines approved by the Chungking Government, Mr. Chen Shiao Hslen. an official sent by Chungking, has arrived m Singapore. Mr. Chen, who arrived m Malaya late last month and has already made his round243 words
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Article131 1946-02-20 4 A Malayan RNVR officer. Lt (S) R.W. Connell, the last naval ex-PoW to leave Singapore. returns home this week. He volunteered to remain behind and organise facilities for fellow war prisoners, a job for which his knowledge ~>f the language and understanding of the people131 words
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Article70 1946-02-20 4 Straits Times Corr: PENANG Feb. 19.— Unwashed c'othin^ and two lengths of rcpe, allegedly used to tie three corpses, were iM exhibits m the Superior Court today, when two Chinese, Lim Siang Koon tnd Lim Bak Kooi, stood trial on a charge of murdering a Malay penghulu70 words
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Advertisement373 1946-02-20 4 GLOBE (Oreat Work Park) Dally: 3—3 7 0 p.m The comedians who should even make the foe down his srms and call for peace! Abbott and Costeilo "HOLD THAT GHOST" with the Andrews Sisters. SKY Great World (Nightly at 7 9) Tyrone Power A Loretta Young will explain their "SECOND373 words
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Advertisement77 1946-02-20 4 Records of THE EVERLASTING MELODIES by INTERNATIONAL NOVELTY ORCHESTRA. T5619 The Glow Worm— ldyll The Cuckoo ln the Clock T5682 La Paloma A Walt Dream T5807 Mother Machree When Irish Eyes are Smiling ***** The Draid Prayer— Walts The Choristers' Waltz ***** Whistling Rufus Steamboat Bill ***** La Paloma O77 words
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Advertisement537 1946-02-20 4 MARLBOROUGH SALE BY TENDER Operated by The United Exhibitors Syndicate 1. The Custodian of Property, Sii.uaDally 4 shows 1 30 —3 30 —6 15 —9.15 pore. Invites tenders for the Box Office Phone MO9 purcnase of 14 lots of derelict GROUCHO CHICO lIARPO vehicles situate at the Road Tranv> Thitc537 words
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Miscellaneous189 1946-02-20 4 TODAYS RADIO From Singapore BED NETWORK on 328 metre* and 61 metres from noon to t p.m. &nd •.SO p.m. to 11 p.m. Chinese noon to 1.15 p.m. (news in Holcklen at 1 p.m.; In Cantonese at 1.10 p.m and from 1 p.m. to p.m. (news In Camonese at 7.45189 words
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