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Title Section21 1947-02-13 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1947. it PRICE TEN CENTS21 words
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Article, Illustration205 1947-02-13 1 TN Singapore, today is Mr. Henry Longhurst, former member of the House of Commons, wellknown Journalist and golf writer. Mr. Longburst Is visiting the Far East on behalf of Skyways Ltd., to investigate the possibilities of establishing charter airline services here Mr. Longhurst205 words
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Article274 1947-02-13 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday ABOUT two hundred men, women and children representing more than a thousand squatters from Cheras Road who are doomed to eviction on Friday, marched two and a half miles m procession from their shacks to the Union Secretariat this274 words
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Article411 1947-02-13 1 Essen tia I Works Closing Down As Power Fails LONDON, Wednesday. BRITAIN'S fuel crisis was worse last night and the Government warned that drastic electricity cuts may be extended from the four original areas of England to the rest of the country. Even theReuter - 411 words
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Article, Illustration48 1947-02-13 1 Gen. Sir Montagu Stopford (right) saying goodbye to his successor, Lt.-Gen. Sir Neil Ritchie, the new Commander-in-Chief, Soutn East Asia land Forces, at Changi A'rfl-ld yesterday, before he boarded the plane which is taking him to England. (More pictures and story of Gen Stopford's departure m Page 7.)48 words
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Article20 1947-02-13 1 LONDON Wed Viscoun less Mountbatten has b:come a VicePresident of the British United Aid to China Organisation Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article60 1947-02-13 1 DOVER, Wednesday:— lt is estimated 250,000 tons of the Whita Cliffs of Dover crumbl:d into the sea near the Kent beauty spot of St. Margaret's Bay between Deal and Dover last night. The landslide of the familiar chalk cliff about 150 yards long, 30 feet deep andReuter - 60 words
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Article232 1947-02-13 1 SHANGHAI, Wednesday. CHINESE currency experienced a substantial recovery this morning, with the American dollar quoted at noon "today around 13,000 Chinese dollars, compared with over 19,000 dollars yesterday afternoon. Among the factors believed to b e responsible for the recovery was profit-taking by speculators as the232 words
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Article125 1947-02-13 1 ABOARD USS MOUNT OLYMPUS, Wednesday. A FORTY-mile wide land of A lakes, dotted with conical mounds rising 500 feet above the surface m an area completely devoid of ice, was located inland m the vicinity of the Knox coast by fliers of U.S. Antarctic expedition's westernAP - 125 words
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49 1947-02-13 1 HOLLYWOOD, Wednesday. Sidney Toler, 59-year-old veterau stage and screen actor, better known m recent years for his characterization of the Chinese detective, Charlie Chan, died today at his home. In recent years, he made more than 228 films m the Charlie Chan series.— AP.AP - 49 words
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307 1947-02-13 1 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. DRITISH natural rubber producers inaugurated v yesterday a post-war effort to expand the uses of rubber m the United States. The move was launched by the British Rubber Development Board, representing the growers of approximately onehalf of the world's supply. With307 words
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Article144 1947-02-13 1 BATAVIA, Wednesday. OUTAN Sjahrir, the indo •J nesian Republican Premier, announced to-day that the Indonesian Republican Government would issue a general cease-fire throughout Java and Sumatra on Saturday. Acc^icl ng to other Indonesian sources, the cease-fire will mark the beginning ot new Repubikau tactics the establishmentAP - 144 words
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Article82 1947-02-13 1 BATAVIA, Wednesday:— Tiio 2,400-ton British freighter Fortune, of Singapore, was intercepted by the Dutch Navy at Cheribon and brought to Batavia today for examination. A British spokesman said th s was the tenth British vessel the Dutch have intercepted at Indonesian Republican rx>rts m the p?st82 words
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Article89 1947-02-13 1 ROME Wednesday.— Brigadier R. W. Dp Winton, Commander of the Thirteenth British Infantry Brigade, who was murdered by a w:man at Pola on Monday, will be buried with full mlitary honours at Udine tomorrow afternoon, it was officially announced here today. The body of theReuter - 89 words
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Article59 1947-02-13 1 From Our Own Correspondent. LONDON. Wednesday.— United Klm?d~m Rubber consumption will be considerably curtailed during the fuel crisis but rubber shares are not affected by the general Stock Exchange weakness. They continue to improve on the general belief that the industry is already, or soon will59 words
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Article189 1947-02-13 1 NEW DELHI, Wednesday. "THE Government of India! proposes to station an Indian Trade Commissioner m Singapore soon, Mr. I. I. Chundrigar, Commerce Member m the Interim Government said m reply to questions at th c Central Assembly yeslerday. Similar offices will be opened I simultancous'y m189 words
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Advertisement191 1947-02-13 1 Bi B .!3t^ H70DIER Ladlei H«lr Preaainf s-ilocn 126, Orchard Road %'Hows your Cold? 9 p\l-> "IiTKIJ unere :ir« »iaa to piss on th:s irooa nc»s wrmmz ai«»:: v roost ettrctiv* In brlrtin* timely relief. 'Alwtl quickly clean tb9 bead, rel'eves the ituiy. feverish sensation and alls the natr.raJ in»en191 words
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Advertisement94 1947-02-13 1 BRIDAL GIFTS la DIAMONDS G EMS JEWELLERY U. 8. de SUVA. 106. ORCHARD RD. TEL. 2466 Sponsored by the Social Welfare and Public Relations Depts. Under the Distinguished Patronage of the Hon'ble M. P. A. B. McK?rron, C.M.G.. Colonial Secretary In response to Popular Demand St. Andrew's Old Boys Association94 words
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Article407 1947-02-13 2 Congress Call To Resign Resented The Times Correspondent DELHI, Wednesday. A LETTER written by five Muslim members of the Interim Government to the Viceroy contains a riposte to the recent thrusts by the other nine members of the Government representing Congress and the lesser minorities. ItThe Times - 407 words
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Article124 1947-02-13 2 HAMBURG, Wednesday. HAMBURG will have only 11 two hours electric current daily for the time being, it was announced today. The order comes into force immediately. This emergency measure has been necessitated by a further deterioration m the city's coal supplies. Tramway services will be maintainedReuter; UP - 124 words
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Article80 1947-02-13 2 ROME, Wed— Mr. Herbert Hoover, former Unit?d States President, now On a food inquiry tour for President Truman m the United States and British zones of Germany and Austria, is exp:cted m Rome on Saturday, the Italian Foreign Office said last night. Reasons for his unexpectedReuter - 80 words
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Article100 1947-02-13 2 REFUGEES POUR INTO TAIYUAN NANKING, Wednesday. Chinese press dispatches report streams of refugees pouring into Taiyuan, capital of Shansi province, m great disorder as the Communists increase their threat to the city of Sian. The warlord, Gen. Yen ShihShan, governor of Shansi, Is reported to be erecting defence works alongUP - 100 words
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Article116 1947-02-13 2 BHOPAL. Wed.— Bhopal State Muslim League Council has decided to dissociate itself from negotiations now taking place between the States negotiating committee and the Constituent Assembly committee. In a resolution passed on Monday the Bhopal State League Council declared: "As the AllIndia Muslim League soleReuter - 116 words
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Article106 1947-02-13 2 TOKIO, Wednesday.— Japanese and American attorneys defending the former Premier, Hidekl Tojo. and his codefendants at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East are trying to work out some kind of "united defence" to present when th» trial is resumed on Feb. 24. The prosecutionUP - 106 words
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Article52 1947-02-13 2 JERUSALEM, Wednesday.—Reports from Haifa said today that, another illegal immigrant ship had been seized by RAF planes a "considerable distance" from Palestine. It was impossible to obtain confirmation immediately, although usually reliable Tel Aviv sources admitted that "one ship is expected" but declined to sayUP - 52 words
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Article, Illustration45 1947-02-13 2 The British-built Handley rage fialton aircraft, now replacing Dakota aircraft on services operated by the British Overseas Airways Corporation. The Hal ton is the Halifax wartime bomber converted to civilian use. It can carry ten passengers and 8,000 pounds of freight.45 words
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Article120 1947-02-13 2 RANGOON, Wednesday. EIGHTEEN Communists were shot dead -and many 1 seriously wounded m a clash with a combined police and military squad at Lewes m the Irawaddy Delta area. A curfew has tern imposed The police also raided the Communist Party offices and arrested several CommunistReuter - 120 words
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Article179 1947-02-13 2 LAKE SUCCESS, Wednesday. RENEWED clashes between the Soviet Union and the United States on the procedure relating to disarmament and atomic weapons occurred m the United Nations' Security Council meeting last night, despite the earlier four-hour adjournment for private attempts to reconcile their conflicting viewpoints.Reuter - 179 words
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Article129 1947-02-13 2 WASHINGTON, Wed. A U. 5.56,000,000,0000. 56,000,000,0000 cut m President Truman's U5537,500,000,000 budget was voted yesterday by rue Senate House budgetary suacommittee. A bitter wrangle over the question whether such a slash would impair the nations defences preceded the vote. The budget slash was made a the129 words
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Article57 1947-02-13 2 LONDON, Wed.— Princess Elizabeth will probably ride with her father during the ceremony of trooping the colour on King's Birthday, June 14. But no official announcement about this is expected until after their return from South Africa. It will be the first time the Princess willReuter - 57 words
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Article56 1947-02-13 2 GENERAL CAPTURED NANKING, Tuesday.— Chinese Government officials said y-ster-day that Gen. Ho Peng-chu had been captured by the Communists m the fighting east of Lini, m Southern Shantung province. Only a fortnight ago Gen. Ho and 50,000 of his m:n who had been fighting on the Communist side changed over56 words
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Article88 1947-02-13 2 TOKIO, Wed:— A 24-year-old Japanese girl falsely admitted to committing two murders because she believed that she would be entitled to regular meals m prison without flear of cancelled food rations, and also a warm bath once weekly. Tokio police said that the girl whoUP - 88 words
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Article38 1947-02-13 2 DACCA, B-engal, Wed.— Armed police pickets yesterday guarded strategic points m Dacca afler th: outbreak of communal disturbances on Tuesday m which six persons died and six were injured, according to an official announcement.38 words
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Article357 1947-02-13 2 The Times City Editor LONDON, Wednesday. AS the production of tin outsid c th e Pacific area is likely to remain for some; years below the artifical war-i time peaks, recovery depends' primarily on th c pace of re-j construction m the Far East, particularly Malaya, whichThe Times - 357 words
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Article209 1947-02-13 2 JERUSALEM, Wednesday. FWS fought Jews m the Palestine coastal city of Tel Aviv yesterday m a battle during which homemade bombs were thrown and at ieast a dozen persons injured. Fighting began, when youths "presumed to be adherents ot Irgun Zval Leumi" attempted 'o stormReuter; AP - 209 words
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Article83 1947-02-13 2 YOKOHAMA, Wed.— The first Japanese whaler to return from the Antarctic dropped anchor m Tokio Bay today and started unloading the 150 whales caught !n the South Pole waters on the first voyage m that area by Japanese shins since the end of the war.AP - 83 words
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Article84 1947-02-13 2 PARIS. Wed Navai expert! ol America. Britain and Russia met here yesterday to begin preliminary talks on the share-out ot the surrendered portion of the Italian navy under the terms of the peace treaty with Italy For fear that the Italian crews misrht sjuttle their vesselsUP - 84 words
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Article121 1947-02-13 2 FRANKFURT, Wed. Planes will drop bombs on ice which has formed on the Rhine over a str'tch of about three miles be'.w;n Lorelei Reck (towards the left bank of the Rhine near St. Goar) a nd Bingen Gates, it is report:d. Th<? ice, about 66 feetReuter - 121 words
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Article91 1947-02-13 2 ORTLAND. Oregon, Wed a .mbers of the crew of the British fre.jhtc Hartington struck yesteroay. demanding that the shipment of coal be diverted from Singapore to England. The spokesman for the crew said: "England m her voal crisis should get every bit of aid91 words
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Article39 1947-02-13 2 VATICAN CITY, Wed. The Pope will deliver a radio address on Feb. 19 to American Catholic schoolchildren on behalf of the needy children of Europe and the Far East, Vatican Radio announced yesterday. A. P.39 words
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Advertisement817 1947-02-13 2 NOTICES MALAYAN TOBACCO DISTRIBUTORS, LTD. Singapore. Telephone Numbers as from the aiornins? of 12th February, will be:— 5881 Private Exchange Line. 5882— Mr. N. P. Grose. 5883— Mr. Urn Yonjt Koon. SRB4— Mr. Gwee Kirn Keng— Godown MALAYAN UNION TRADING CO. NOTICE Is hereby given that as from the 12th817 words
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Advertisement717 1947-02-13 2 NOTICES NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that my wife Eva Irene Lewis has for some time past been living separate and apart from me end that I shall not henceforth be responsible for any debts incurred by Her. Dated this 12th day of February IM7. John A. Lewis c o717 words
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Article, Illustration53 1947-02-13 3 •r. and R-is. A. M. Hat ton after their wc.tding at Ckrim Chorc-h, Down Street, Mayfair. London, on Jan. 35. Mrs. Hutton, was formerly Miss Enid Maude Clarke, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Noel Clarke, of Singapore. Dr. Clarke was fee jor- >r Eurasian member of the Straits53 words
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Article, Illustration425 1947-02-13 3 OINGAPORE Food Control have closed down on one of the O Colony's recent "rice rackets" the substitution by retailers of inferior rice for Government issued rice, and the >ak? of the Government-issued rice at black market prices, labelled as Siamese "three per cent" rice.425 words
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308 1947-02-13 3 UNION OFFICIAL IN QUEST OF COAL From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. AY the eve of the sitting of the Arbitration Board to hear the Malayan Collieries dispute, I learn that to date about 21 tin dredges and six electrically driven pumps308 words
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Article160 1947-02-13 3 From Oar Staff Correspondent IPOH Wednesday. CENTENCING a 51-year-old Chi- nese, Shek Toh Sang, charged with assisting m the management of a Triad society at Pusing to two years' rigorous imprisonment, the Ipoh District Judge Mr. J G Adams, said he believed the accused was not160 words
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Article57 1947-02-13 3 ANOTHER goldsmith's shop m Singapore the second this week— Jim been raided by armed robbers. Three Chinese, two of whom armed with pistols, got away with about $750 worth of cold articles from a shop m New Bridge Road on Tuesday afternoon. Surprised by the prompt57 words
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Article52 1947-02-13 3 In the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, -L. E. Fencott, aged 24, was charged with assaulting Sinaya, a scavenger employed by the Rural Board, at Second Avenue, Bukit Timah Road on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty. Police bail was extended to Fencott and the case was postponed to52 words
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Article153 1947-02-13 3 From Our Staff C irir-spondt at KUALA LUMPUR. Ju-sday. T Veal Yorkshire Regiment. stationed m Penang, have A 2o Danrs among rein[orcementa sent cut to replace d p oni due to demobilisation ■i i repatriation. men are serving m thArmy under a schem wheraby recruits153 words
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Article123 1947-02-13 3 Fro.,. Our Own < orrespondent PENANO, Wed.- The Municipal, a; i Rural authorities are plan- j im to take a census of Penang j In SlUmber this year A preliminary survey will be m Aurust and it v hoped to have definite returns by the fol-123 words
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Article67 1947-02-13 3 Fiom Our Own Correspondent A 21-year-old British soldier pleaded guilty m the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday to entering the premises of the British Stores Disposal Board, Cathay Building, to steal a typewriter worth $300 on Jan. 21. He was Charles J. Clubb, of Nee67 words
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Article276 1947-02-13 3 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, WednesdayA Permit planter who volunteered n as a guide to a small unit of British and Indian troops who had been cut oft* by the Japanese lat Slim River m the battle for Malaya was mentioned today at the Supreme276 words
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Article401 1947-02-13 3 Straits Times Reporter THE memorandum on the proposals for a Federation of Malaya, which the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce has nearly completed for submission to the Government, will seek to reassure the Malays that the local Chinese community has no intention of jeopardising their legitimate401 words
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Article122 1947-02-13 3 riron out any obstacles on the China side m trade between China and Malaya, and further to promote this trade, a Commercial Adviser to the Chinese Consul-General: Singapore, has established a permanent office m Singapore. He is Mr. C. F. Lee, who was In the122 words
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Article88 1947-02-13 3 A PARTY of Singapore, C.I.D. men, who kept watch at the corner of Geylang and Onan Roads yesterday morning, arrested three Chinese after an excit ing chase m which the men boarded a bus and a trishaw m an attempt to elude the police The police88 words
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Article84 1947-02-13 3 From Oar Own Correspondent. BATU PAHAT, Wednesday.— As the result of a fatal accident by drowning m the catchment area of Batu Pahat reservoir, water supply to the whole town has been rationed from yesterday. The accident took place m the impounding reservoir, the largest84 words
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Article71 1947-02-13 3 TAIPING, Wed.— The shortage of houses m Taiping is acute and the position needs urgent attention, according to Mr. K. J. L. Jamiefon, Chairman of the Town Board. The present estimated population of 50,000 are all jammed into the available 5,000 houses. Very little building of71 words
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Advertisement607 1947-02-13 3 TENDERS SALE BY TENDER. The Custodian of Enemy Property, Malayan Union invites tenders for the purchase of the property specified hereunder:Approximately 150 picul* of Tin Ore lying at Shipyard, Kemaman. Delivery will be taken by the buyer from the Shipyard. Kemaman. 3. Application should be made to the Senior Inspector607 words
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Advertisement288 1947-02-13 3 TENDERS. SALE BY TENDER N0.9 The Custodinn of Property. Btngs> pore invites tenders for the porchaM of the following: Bollards, buoys, pulley blocks, siiackles. thimbles, sculling oars, rollorks, boat hooks. Steam packing. asbestos stnruc, belting, dogsplkes, deck cleats, propellers, timber spikes, wire rope tar, heavy Umber baulks, motor cr.r and288 words
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Article, Illustration2143 1947-02-13 4 LONDON LETTER 1X: T I C\, J...;. ("3 Mr T '»il> LIFE m Erittii m these dynamic days is full of qu.er eontrad ctions. Ta^e this week, for exai pie. All through it, our iiomic prophets have b en howling "Woe! Woe like2,143 words
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Advertisement155 1947-02-13 4 We Welcome enquiries from bona fide dealers for the following Hnes which we can supply with reasonable delivery and hi some eases from stock. Ammonia (Household) Insulation Glass-Silk. Stationers Sundries. Motor Accessories. Sports Goods. po Ware Cutlery (First and Second quality). Electrical Fittings. Leather Goods. Electrical Appliances. Inks. Radios. Hardware.155 words
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Advertisement253 1947-02-13 4 I THE MARCH OF LIGHT •ffft* Ji^'L we all i have 4\ i y loraiji I? m i the wonderful lamp A £&C. PRODUCT Advt. of The Gevemi tin-'w CO. Ltd. of Knglund SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPU R, PENANG Perak Agents: The Xi ita El c 1 rlcal DUt.ibuttOri C> Ltd,253 words
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849 1947-02-13 5 Statement Issued On Strike iMegotiations THE "aiuiudt ol ihe of the Municipal Commissioners" has been responsible for foiling repeated attempts by representatives of the Malayan Democratic In ion to bring the disputants together m the Singapore Municipal strike, a statement issued yesterday by849 words
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Article341 1947-02-13 5 D. .ESLiwATIVES of Smga- ire Municipal strikers lied g conference with 'he Com- oner for Lab air, Mr. R. P. m, yesterday and will meet him again today. > -ule Singapcre Traction Com- '< busmen an> or. strike it is ited that 100.000 people are341 words
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Article200 1947-02-13 5 European Labour Union In Per aK From A Correspondent IPOH, Wednesday. HISTORY was made m the mining industry m Perak on Friday when, at the offices of Eyatt and Co., the European employees of Malayan. Tin Dredging Co., launched an association to protect the interests of European miners of that200 words
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Article240 1947-02-13 5 AFTER recording the evidence of Lt. Col. J. A. B. Allan, a War Crimes Officer, on how he had taken a statement from Josef I Kutron, a Hungarian magician, who together with two other Japanese N.'C.O.'s are being tried for ill-treating Singapore j civiljans during 1944 at240 words
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Article56 1947-02-13 5 From Out Malay Correspondent. It was a healthy sign that the Malays bad more than one political party, said the Sultan of Perak. opening a meeting of the M.N.P. at Kuala Kangsar recently. At the meeting the MNP. flag (red and white* was unfurled Inj the56 words
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Article, Illustration32 1947-02-13 5 The International Club at Kluanc was recently opened by the Tunft-ku Mahkota of Johore. The above picture shows members of the club being entertained at a tea party.32 words
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Article117 1947-02-13 5 FO more Chinese, suspected of complicity with two others charged m the Singapore Fourth Police Court on Tuesday of extortion from Tek Thiam Hong at 246, Tanjong Pagar Road by threatening t» "destroy his business by hand grenades" appeared In the same Court yesterday. They were117 words
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258 1947-02-13 5 li>m Our SUIT < „r: t-.pontlt nt. IPOH. Wednesday. ALL tmtiu of a trong < nitral government, ultimate government and wmr.^on pi fin, 1 U"!e»> empi yment m all bran ties of the Government «a. s thrown) i«P<ii to all itirens without distinction, >'.•. tub-committee up^jiuted by258 words
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Advertisement453 1947-02-13 5 SPECIAL QUALITY CAST STEEL FILES MADE IN ENGLAND Flat Files Hand Files Millsaw Fries Half Round FHes 1 Square FHes Threesquare Files m all sizes and cuts, limiici Qualities Available. RAHAMIN PENHAS LTD. 117/125, Cecil Street Singapore. AUSTRALIA All Australian goods you require can be delivered by us. P. «c453 words
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Advertisement312 1947-02-13 5 SK OL SUN LOTION Prevents burning. Encourages Deep Long-Lasting Tan. Non Oily Invisible Stocks at.— MEDICAL HALL, LTD. Chemists. CENTRAL ELECTRIC CO. Manul. cturers of LAMP SHADES m any colours and designs SaniUry. Plumbing and Elertricaj Contractors Prices Competitive Service Reliable A Prompt Nos. 246. 248, Orchard Road. SINGAPORI MEW312 words
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Miscellaneous684 1947-02-13 5 In today's deal, after seeing the good trump break, the declarer thought his contract was safe against any attack. Well, it was, but not the way he played the hand! West, dealer Both sides vulnerable NORTH t H 3 I 10 <J 6 A Q 1 IVKM EAST j 8684 words
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Obituary84 1947-02-13 6 In loving memory of Rosemarle River*, beloved wile of Al Rivers. "Gone Nit not forgotten." In cherished memory of Clive, enly ■on of Mr. and Mrs. Knaggs of 7 Calton Rd.. Eath. England, and brother of Eilctn. missing. Presumed drowned In the evacuation of Singapore. February 13th, 1942.84 words
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1090 1947-02-13 6 It was argued m this column yesterday that for a variety or reasons Government may find itself unable to act on the Singapore Association's suggestion to recruit a special European police unit on the G-man model to "devote itself solely1,090 words
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Article69 1947-02-13 6 Families of American forces m Germany were threatened with prosecution yesterday by the American Military Government Judge at Frankfurt if they did not stop playing the black market, reports U.P. The Judge said German servants had been brought before the courts on charges of being69 words
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Article53 1947-02-13 6 Edward J. Ward, Australian Minister of External Territories, announced m Sydney yesterday that Kokopo, 20 miles west of Rabaul, had been selected as the new administrative capital of the mandated territory of New Britain. Because of constant danger of an old volcano the old capital Rabaul is53 words
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Article1354 1947-02-13 6 TAN CHENG LOCK, C.B. E - A MALACCA VIEW OF MALA YA TAN CHENG LOCK, C.B.E. By [Special weight attaches to this analysis of Malaya's position m the "constitutional procession" of the British colonial empire, and to this criticism of the Federation Plan, by reason of Mr. Tan Cheng Lock's long and distinguished record of public1,354 words
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Article, Illustration185 1947-02-13 6 As a Baba, a true "Anak >lnlaka", or son of Malacca, where my fumly have ben se'Jlcd for nearly 200 years, I may be permitted to say that Ma aca is the home and the only home of the pukka Malays and the Chinese Babas, both of185 words
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321 1947-02-13 6 I AM the wife of an Asiatic government servant, and, naturally enough, I have followed the question of back pay with no little interest and concern. It is a fact not denied by the Secretary of State for the Colonies that all European321 words
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Letter75 1947-02-13 6 q'HE Malayan Government is 1 paying overseas allowances to those members of the S.S. R.N.V.R. who served overseas and on active service. I am one of the Malay Navy personnel who served overseas and on active service with the Royal Navy m Colombo, India and Australia. Why75 words
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Letter209 1947-02-13 6 HAVING read m the Straits Times of a proposed new salary scheme for the Police giving all-round increases foi the rank-and-file, I should lik to say that it will be appreciated if the authorities wil 1 check on every single membei of the rank-and-file209 words
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Advertisement788 1947-02-13 6 CLASSIFIED ADS To Fern, wife of John Oeare, at Kandang Kerbau Hospital. Singapore, on the 9th February, 1947. a daughter. PKRSONAL WAKEFORD LOWNDES. Consultin^ Engineers. 6 <fc 7. Telegraph Street. Singapore have pleasure id advising the return from En^lind of Mr. C S. Ashbrcok. A.M.1.E.E.. M. Init. R by the788 words
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Advertisement7 1947-02-13 6 SCIENTIFIC EYE EXAMINATION MODERN EYEWEAB QUALIFIED OPTICIANS7 words
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Advertisement179 1947-02-13 6 DENTAL SURGERY ,L\ .iii 1 .L/ental surgery has made great strides, but advances m professional skill and technique have been enormously assisted by the work of the British chemist and the chemical industry. Where would the dentist be without anaesthetics? Gas laughing gas nitrous oxide was first prepared nearly 170179 words
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Article359 1947-02-13 7 'ONLY WAY TO GET REPARATIONS' Straits Times Reporter TN the hope of establishing sufficient Japanese credit to enable the payment of reparations by Jap#n, efforts are now being made through Supreme Command Allied Powers, m Japan, to foster Nipponese exports. Progress is being made m359 words
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Article, Illustration252 1947-02-13 7 'THE Government of India has 1 decided to appoint a new Indian representative m Malaya. Announcing this at a press conference yesterday. Mr. S. K. Chettur, representative of the Government of India m Malaya, *ho is relinquishing his post, said he would be returning to India on252 words
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Article48 1947-02-13 7 From, Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wednesday. A communique from Malaya Command gives warning that any claim for assessment of back-pay made after Feb. 28 by those serving m the British Army before the fall of Singapore will not be accepted.48 words
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Article225 1947-02-13 7 Straits Times Reporter A PROPOSAL to launch an .immediate town -cleansing campaign which will be financed by three Chinese organisations, irrespective of whatever decision is reached between strikers and their employers, has been submitted to the strike committee of the Municipal employees. The proposal was225 words
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Article42 1947-02-13 7 The following are the menus at the Singapore Peoples' Restaurants today:— Thirty-cent meals: rice, mutton stew or curry, kangkong, ladies fingers. Fifte e n-cent meals: rice, mutton stew or curry, kangkong. Eight -cent meals: rice, beans, salmon, carrots and beet-root.42 words
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Article, Illustration311 1947-02-13 7 Gen. Stopford Leaves S 'pore Straits Times Reporter TENERAL Sir Montagu Stopford, X.C.8., U K.8.E., D.5.0., M.C., Jeft Singapore by plane for the United Kingdom yesterday where he will assume the appointment of G.O.C, Northern Command. Lt. Gen. Sir Neil Ritchie, K.8.E., C.8., D.5.0., M.C., takes over the command of311 words
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Article144 1947-02-13 7 MISSING for over a week, Madie, a five-montih-old Scottish terrier was returned to her owner, Mrs. R. L. Scott, wife of Flight-Lieut. R. L. Scott, by a Chinese youth on Tuesday ni^ht who read about the loss m the Straits Times. The dog which was a144 words
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Article, Illustration56 1947-02-13 7 General sir Montagu mopford, whose new appointment m Great Britain is G.0.r., Northern Command, left Singapore by air. Before leaving Gen. Stopford bid farewell to S.E.A.L.F. officers at Tanjjlin. The other picture shows Gen Stopford talking to Lord Kit learn, Special Commissioner m South East Asia,56 words
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Article128 1947-02-13 7 rLLOWING successful salvage operations carried out by Singapore Harbour Board salvage experts/the 1,463-ton Straits Steamship vessel Matang which ran aground off Kuching on Jan 23, has been refloated and will be towed back to Singapore within the next few days. The Matang was on her way to128 words
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Article226 1947-02-13 7 j'HE answer given recently by Mr. Arthur Creech jones, Socrotary oi State ;>>r the Colonies, m the Mouse oi Commons on the Municipal labourers strike "was not due 10 misrepresentations of the position by the Government ol I Singapore." This statement is made by one Colonial226 words
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Article73 1947-02-13 7 TWO British soldiers, C. Kentrics aged 23. and A. J. Vaughan aged 20 were charged m the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday with tne theft ot a fountain pen from a Chinese woman, Irene Khoo, at Dhoby Ghaut on Feb. 11 at 10 p.m. Both claimed trial73 words
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Advertisement186 1947-02-13 7 Irish Linen Tea Cloths from Irish Linen, coloured embroidered Tea v Cloths. 36" x 36." IPrices $12.50 anditl S%i| $14.50 0 A. JU Irish Limn Tea Cloths with Napkins to match from Irish Linen coloured embroidered Tea ©4 7 CO Cloths with napkins to match 36" x 36 "■a I186 words
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Article, Illustration1269 1947-02-13 8 John Graham Dowling - China Is A Sick Country John Graham Dowling AMERICAN REPORT ON CHINA By I AST week marked the beginning oi' the American military withdrawal from China, an ftifair of ill-will and bad grace, despite official pronouncements. It marked also for China the loss, m a certain degree, of her most1,269 words
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Article, Illustration410 1947-02-13 8 A New Yorker's Round-Up /JIVING your dog the come- hMher is made easy by a new gadget. It is a new canine control for peripatetic pups, consisting of a leash of nickel silver wire fitting into a smart plastic case which houses an automatic reel, like a fishing410 words
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839 1947-02-13 8 RICHARD HUGHES - War by- passed these long-bearded Japs RICHARD HUGHES By DEMOCRACY," observed old Inosuke Miyamoto, patriarch and headman of the Hairy Ainus of Hokkaido, "is no doubt a very good thing. But me I like to hunt bears." He stroked his foot-long gray beard reflectively and brushed back his 10-lnch moustaches839 words
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Advertisement123 1947-02-13 8 <#jfe KUMJ kjV toy» ELSIE, th« BORDEN COW llti*: Klim ia powdered whole milk. It U checked many time* m tbe laboratory. It ia pure, aaje aa fine a milk as money can buy. Doctor* the world over recomrDend'Klim highly for babieal AAothfr: U Klim )U»t (or babies? V V123 words
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Advertisement191 1947-02-13 8 Jju s t U npa eked LATEST MOST EXQUISITE STYLES IN LADIES HAND BAGS IN Plastic and Box Calf AH American Make <§&oSg^ NO. 41 -4a, HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE. I'U) jducing the NEW 1947 McCRAY MODELS f- Completely new! C Wkm Modorn to the last degree, Uie beauty of these191 words
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Article, Illustration1146 1947-02-13 9 EMERY BARCS - EMERY BARCS DOES THE U.S. SEE* WORLD OIL DOMINATION: By SENATOR Joseph O'Mahoney, chairman of a ppecial committee investigating U.S. petroleum repources, said recently that Americas Standard Oil and £exas Oil companies are trying to establish their domination over the European and1,146 words
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Article546 1947-02-13 9 THE PURSUIT OF LOVE, by Nancy MUford. London and Melbourne: Hamish Hamilton. |T might be a good thing if "The Pursuit of Love" were read widely. No* because of any superlative literary quality, nat because of outstanding entertainment value al. hough :t Is competently written and good entertainment—546 words
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Article, Illustration293 1947-02-13 9 For Your Dust Bin SOCIETY'S FIRST GREAT SCANDALS, by Joseph Hamlet, 8.A., B.Ec. Sydney: J. Hamlet. THE first page of Mr. Ham- let's book contains thirty-eight adjectives. Hamlet's first soliloquy Is on the wicked people he's going to write about (from the Bible onward): "I am293 words
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Article423 1947-02-13 9 MYSTERY OF THE WEEK MURDER IN THE DARK, by Jonathan Murray. London Robert Hale. MOTIVELESS homicide, I must insist with an angry hiccough, has no place m the literature of murder, mystery, and detection. Clearly there can be no proper exercise of the noble art of423 words
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Advertisement148 1947-02-13 9 Ci t*& Wtfc^ f A mm: m\J* Tuß? > *^i »> X -jr^imWk. First thing m the morning even before f washing think of Inner Cleanliness, which is the sure foundation of health and beauty. A glass of sparkling Andrews gives you Inner Cleanliness as nothing else can refreshes and148 words
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Advertisement362 1947-02-13 9 FOOD PARCELS FRM 7 AUSTRALIA 1 of our 17 PARCELS PAiiCiX No. 32 I'.il.CLL No. M 16 oz. tin I. pping I 16 oi. tin Dripping 16 ©>. tin F:ar.::fu.ts in Tomato; 1J oz. tin Ki cas.se of Chichrn Sauce lb' oi. tin Viennese Krankfurts 16 as. tin Steak A362 words
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Article, Illustration1477 1947-02-13 10 E.J. KANN - E.J. KANN By FRANCIS Albert Sinatra, a young man of 28 who sings popular songs to the satisfaction of several million adolescent girls from Saskatchewan to Singapore, is a social phenomenon. He has mere avowed fans than any other living entertainer, and not only1,477 words
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Article113 1947-02-13 10 SABU celebrated his 2Jrd birthday recently by a day's work at Pinewood Studios, England, where he is starring m the Archers' "End of the River." Pressure of work even prevented him from attending a party m the evening. Death of his 4-months-old tiger cub, Sweetheart, m113 words
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Article323 1947-02-13 10 From Dick Kisch LONDON, Wednesday. FILM making has become the Feveiith most important industry m Britain, a vital statistics bulletin reveals. A few years azo. the film industry held thirtieth place among British industries. The industry now earns some £2,000,000 annually m the United States.323 words
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Advertisement297 1947-02-13 10 THE HALL FOR QUALITY SOUND PROJECTION! ifSHPwifi LAST DAY! "it l»ffff*)r»l!» II 2 4.1* 6-30 «»1S m;: only TRUE MOVIF RECORD TO I E^mP^N^ DEPICT THE W\RRIOR H wL mA^V'S MORE THAN THE WAR! BSfe*^ W/^i^ UNGLAMORIZED. \M L* UNPREJUDICED! sfl SeV Cc". Eisenhower said it was the BEST HPil297 words
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Advertisement223 1947-02-13 10 OPENING \\w\\\\\\v\\\\\v\\\w\v I W PvI TO-DAY 5 L^ feU^P >> •m—2 P m 1.15 p n k A li 6 30 o m o 15 o m TEL. 4-Q42. ~QIR C OnDI T lOnE~DT~ IT'S A BIG FILM with A BIG PULL! fV y^W and M IT'LL CERTAINLY H& BE223 words
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Article726 1947-02-13 11 BATAVIA, Monday. NEWLY published evidence from Japanese records appears to have solved one of the postwar commercial mysteries of Southeast Asia how much the great tea, rubber, cinchona and other plantations of Java and Sumatra suffered from the Japanese occupation. Tea acreage was reduced drastically726 words
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Article157 1947-02-13 11 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Wednesday. Business In the local share market was again centred m rubber but there was some interest m tin shares. Little interest In rubber shares has been shown m up- country centres. In the rubber section today business was done157 words
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Article88 1947-02-13 11 HONG KONG. Tuesday.— For the first time sines July 1941. the Hong Kong Bank declared a dividend of £3 per share covering profits to the end of 1946. states a U.P. message .iT^fnrJ *****0111 1 611 »W that £1.*****0 were being transferred from the Sterling Reserve88 words
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Article68 1947-02-13 11 The Singapore Chamber of commerce Rubber Association's rubber prices at noo n on yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Cts Cts per lb per Ib No. 1 R.S S Spot loose 42^ No 1 R.S.S. fob m bales Feb. 43 43 1* No 2 R.S.S fob m bales Feb. 4268 words
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Article43 1947-02-13 11 Rubbsr output* for the month oil January are: The Charrkat Serdang Estates Ltd. 36.012 lbs: Haytor Rubber Estates Ltd. 12 500 lbs; Lunas Rubber Estates Lta 51.C00. The Nyala* Rubber EsaH^s Ltd 43.000 lbs: The Tapah Rubber Estates Ltd. 103.304 lbs.43 words
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Article306 1947-02-13 11 SINGAPORE, Wednesday. TODAY'S produce prices were: -BICE: Siamese No. 1 $103, No. t $102, No. S $I*l, Indo-Chlna $83, Rangoon $81. KlCfc. NOODLES: No I Siamese r 195. Kedah 951. China $»0, Local $65, i Banna $67. RICK FLOUK Stam $33 and $30. TAPIOCA FLOUR: No. 1 $3t.306 words
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Article492 1947-02-13 11 Ships alongside the Singapore wharves up to 3 p.m. yesterday were: MAIN WHARF Godov.n 31-32: Willis Vickery. Empire Mayflower alongside. Godown 33-34: Teucer. Godown 36-37: Samtruth. Godown 38-39: Marella. Godown 41: Klang. Godown 42-43: Port Laird. WEST WHARF Godown 1-2-3: Andes. Godown 5: Empire Seaway. Godown492 words
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Advertisement691 1947-02-13 11 PRESIDENT LINE ellerman buckmall FS. S. CO.. LTD. B*Ui8 Uin (Incorporated m England) NEW TORK HAVANA FQR ONnON India and Mediterranean fort. LOINDON B.S. willis vickery o. si-32 City of Yokohama In Port s.s. Scott c. land Feb. n Sails 26 Feb. To Manila. Hong Ron*. San Francisco, FROM U.K.691 words
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Miscellaneous111 1947-02-13 11 SINGAPORE TIDES High tides today will be at 3.42 a m and I.M P m RADIO MALAYA Singapore BfcD McTWOim (Chinese A India*; ?25 metres; also It p.m. to t p.m. 4.3«3 megacycle* per wrond (61 metre lwn.<| »nd 7.45 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. 4.825 megacycle* per second (61 metre111 words
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Miscellaneous93 1947-02-13 11 2.00 p.m. Close down; 8.13 p.m News headlines; 8.18 pm. Personalities; 8.30 p.m. Radio orchestra; 9.00 pjn. Itma; 3. 30 p.m. News; 9.45 p.m. Local affairs, 10.00 p.m. Brahms sonata In a flat major; \0.30 p.m Picture parade; 11.00 p.m. News headlines and close down. BBC FEB. 13. 7.30 a.m.93 words
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Miscellaneous97 1947-02-13 11 phony: orchestra; 10.30 pjn. Radio newsreel; 10.46 pjn. London c»Ulng, 1C.50 p.m. Interlude: 11.00 pjn. Much 1'lnding in the marsh: 11.30 pm News11.40 pjn. From today's papers. FEB. 14. 7.30 ajn. Radio newsreel; 7.45 am The house In Creap Street: 8.30 ajn. Interlude; 8.30 ajn. News. 7.30 p.m. Happidrome; 8.3097 words
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Article227 1947-02-13 12 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR Wednesday. niPLOMAT, Appolo, Shubell, Goat's Skin, Atom Boy, and V Sans Ame showed up to great advantage m this morning's track work, when horses entered for Saturday's races wer c given slow work. Fox charges have not arrived yet. Diplomat227 words
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Article148 1947-02-13 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. JIS the turf wicket is not ex- pected to be m perfect condition this season, Selangor Club will play cricket on a matting wicket, it was decided at a cricket meeting last night. Net practice will begin immediately.148 words
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Article187 1947-02-13 12 KRIAN, Tuesday.— Past clean soccer was seen it the public padang. Parlt Buntar when the Malay Youngster^ 1946 lsague champions, scored an impressive win over the Krlan Rovers vlrm tr>ev beat four goals to two m a friend!y match The score was against the run187 words
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Article107 1947-02-13 12 NEW YORK, Tuesday —Professional football's top ground ??iner during the 1946 season will be Org\>n "Spec" Sanders, a newcom.T m the All- America football conference, figures released by the conference showed today. He netted 709 yards In 140 rushing attempts for a New York team In touchdowns and107 words
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Article49 1947-02-13 12 The following are invited to represent the Malays against SEALF HQ :n a friendly came of soccer on Saturday at Jalan Besar Stadium. Kick off at 5-15 p.m. Jaafar or Hashim: Abdul Rahman fCapt.V SaUeh: Taha. Harith. Bksan or Halim: Sharifmadon. Ha.'krarhan, Samad or Zamaam. Mahmood. Htusien.49 words
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Article, Illustration462 1947-02-13 12 BALLARAT, Wednesday. M.C.C. established a lead of 20 runs on the first innings m the match against the Ballarat Country XI, which was concluded here today. Hammond was unable to bat and the innings closed soon after tea for 288. Feature of the462 words
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Article168 1947-02-13 12 VICTOBIAN COUNTRY XI IST INNS— 26B M.C.C— IST INNS. Fishlock c Harper b Me Arthur Edr.rh b McArthur HardsUfT b McArthur Gibb c Mclver b Plammer 69 Compton b Melver 61 Ikin b Plammer G i Smith b Plammer 9 Evans Ibw b Brown 82 Vooe c X BrownReuter - 168 words
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Article199 1947-02-13 12 From Our Own Correspondent. TELUK ANSON, Wednesday The unbeaten record of the Teluk Anson Chinese Club was lowered yesterday evening by the Medical and Health team, who beat them by four goals to one In the key match of the Lower Perak Hockey league. By virtue199 words
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Article128 1947-02-13 12 At the general meeting of the Merridale Badminton Party held at the residence of Mr. Tan Seng Chla. No. 20. Saunden Road. Singapore, the following were elected office bearers for the year 1947:— Patrons, Mr. Tan Kee Chor and Mr. Low Kee Sere; president, Mr. Tay Peng Song;128 words
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Article127 1947-02-13 12 On Sunday, VET B.P. scored her fifth victory In a string by defeating Lorong Limau Chinese Sports and Family Benefit Party m a four singles and three doubles badminton match played on Lucky Strike court, Lloyd Gardens. Results, 6—l.6 1. as follow (VET players first): Single.: Hodri127 words
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Article135 1947-02-13 12 In a friendly badminton match of rix doubles and three singles, between the Nong Chlk and Bukit Senyum Party, the former lost by nine! gomes to three. The game was played at the Senyura's ground at 3.30 pjn. on Fob. 7. The fun results are as follows: SINGLES:135 words
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Article105 1947-02-13 12 KHOON MA Y FIGHT McKAY DEFORE Mick McKay, the South African bantamweight, returns home to fulfil contracts with the Transvaal National Sporting Club, he may have Just one more fight m Singapore if he accepts the challenge of the Singapore Chinese bantam Mok Kai Khoon. Khoon. who has twice beaten105 words
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Article79 1947-02-13 12 SYDNEY, Australia, Tuesday.— According to an announcement here, members of the England Test cricket team will play a socrer match against New South Wales before the team flies to i New Zealand for a shcrt tour. The England team will be cap- 1 rained byReuter - 79 words
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Article63 1947-02-13 12 COLONIALS' CRICKET The following will represent the Colonials In a game of Cricket on Sunday at the Police Depot Ground. Playi starts at 10.30 a.m. A.E. Delilkan (Capt.), W. Ratnayake, C. Senevlratne, A. Fernando, R. DeUlkan. S.L.A. Perera, K.G. Perera, D. Miller, H.S. Goonetilleke, IS. Nathanlelsz. L. Nugara, D.B. Anderson63 words
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Article62 1947-02-13 12 A meeting of the old boys of St. Francis Inst., Malacca, who are resident ■n Singapore, will be held on Sunday, *t toe J.C.S.A. premises, Tessensohn Hoed. Singapore, at 10 30 a.m. and all are cordially Invited to attend. All those who are unable to attend are62 words
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Article58 1947-02-13 12 The Haikowyu Sports Club will play a friendly game of soccer against the S.C.C. on Friday, at the Padang at 5.15 p.m. The team will be chosen from the following:— Wai Mun. Chin Aik, R. Krishna. N. Samy, Michael Loh, Aziz, Chandra. Tong Whatt. Hoi Meng. Zamzam, Eksan.58 words
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Article51 1947-02-13 12 Old Boys of St. Andrew's School are reminded that a further meeting ot the Cricket Section will be held at the Scout Headquarters m Stamford Road, on Friday at 5 p.m. Teams interested In playirc ihe 5! A 08. XI are requested to contact Mr. Sandy Hope, Secretary-Convener. Telephone51 words
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Article146 1947-02-13 12 IT a meeting oi the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association last night at which representatives of all the Services were also present., it was decided to hold 'm amateur boxing tournament m March. The tournament will begin on March 10 and continue till Mar. 15. The semi finals will146 words
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Article65 1947-02-13 12 LONIX>N, Tuesday.— Centre forward Harrison scored all the three Burnley goals which put Luton Town out of the English Football Associatiot Cup competition today m the fifth round replay at Burnley. In the sixth round Burnley are away to the winners of Nottingham Forest-Middles-borough replay. LutonReuter - 65 words
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Article111 1947-02-13 12 ARCADIA, California Tuesday: —The fabulous U555,000,000 racing stable of motion picture producer Louis B. Mayer will be virtually dissolved at a Hollywood auction on Feb. 27. Insiders say it was all because of Busher, greatest money winning filly of all time. They declare Mayer's heart111 words
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Article113 1947-02-13 12 At the annual general meeting of the Marigold B.P. held Sunday, the following were elected office-bearers: patron: Lim Soo Ban: president: Koh Teck Ec; vice-presidents: Koh Hua Quee, I. am Joon Shu, Lim Kirn Teng, Kiong Woon Kew, Chew Teng How. Wee Ohlm Ten?. Hon. secretary: Chung Cheng113 words
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Article229 1947-02-13 12 'THOUGH not playing first 1 class soccer themselves, the Hongkcng and Shanghai Bank Football Club won easily over the S.C.C. by 6—o6 0 at soccer, played on the Padang yesterday. The Club's biggest d sadvcntage was the lack of kicking power and teamwork m its forwards. Reeves229 words
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Article147 1947-02-13 12 A friendly match was played on Sunday between Summit B.P. and Morey B.P. on the former's court. The Summit B.P. won by lye games to four. (Summit B.P. Dlavers mentioned first). Mohd Salai beat Goh Kirn Puay 15-13. 6-15. 15-12. Jean Chin Yam beat Chua Ah Eah 15-11.147 words
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Advertisement272 1947-02-13 12 TO-DAY 10TH DAY TH^>\ (LAST 5 SHOWS) j lip 1 (Tel: 5281) Vj^Mf lIU^/ I 11 a.m. 2 p.m. 1.15 p.m.— 6.30 p.m. 9.15 p.m. Singapore's Longest Film-hunM! COLUMBIA'S MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CHARMER "1001 NIGHTS" Aladdin Must Be Seen! With CORNEL WILDE. He sings for the first time what a Deep,272 words
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