The Straits Times, 25 February 1947
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Title Section18 1947-02-25 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845. TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article298 1947-02-25 1 7000 Affected By Clerks' Strike 'j ■»>*)- 1 iliKD.s of shipping alongside Singapore wharves yesterday could not be worked because d. the strike of Harbour Board clerical workers. The strike has immobilised 7,000 wharf labourers, who are demanding pay while they are not working* Although298 words
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Article202 1947-02-25 1 ISiuyupure Harbour Board yes erday closed down its lighterage depart r n\ afte* a brut 70 to-it'ven r ck work for n.tre puy. a rntao O1 the Boarci. Mr. H. I i. saia last n;ght that if t o >;>.rci 2rarii»d the ooatmen's I r.d for more pay202 words
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Article, Illustration221 1947-02-25 1 CAPE PROVINCE, Monday. FHE Royal family had a 1 picnic lunch yesterday the second day of their train and aeroplane tour of South Africa at a lonely spot at the mouth of the river Touw, overlooking the Indian Ocean about 280 miles east of Cape Town. The221 words
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Article77 1947-02-25 1 LONDON. Monday. Viscount Wavell is at liberty to make any public statement he may wish on the termination of his tenure as Viceroy, "subject to the normal limitations applicable to a person holding high office m the State," declared the Prime Minister Mr Attlee. m a ParliamentaryReuter - 77 words
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Article39 1947-02-25 1 Lt.-Gen. Sir Neil M Ritchie, 0.0.C.-in-C, SEAL F., will leave Singapore by air today to visit Burma, and will return on lucsday. March 4 He will be accompanied by his Military Assistant. Major A Ritchie39 words
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Article208 1947-02-25 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. AN official announcement issued this morning says exports duty of five per cent, ad valorem, plus a quarter of a cent per pound, has been imposed on rubber at a fixed value of iV/% cents per pound. At this208 words
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Article65 1947-02-25 1 BATAVIA, Monday. Reports reached here today that a group of six Portuguese soldiers and 25 Portuguese Chilians fought briefly with Dutch soldiers last week at Atampoea, on the boundary separating Netherlands and Por tuguese Timor Scanty messages gave no indication what caused the trouble oi65 words
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Article213 1947-02-25 1 NUREMBERG, Monday. rJ*Z von Papen, the former German Chancellor and i>azi diplomat, was sentenced to eight years m a German labour camp by the Niyemberg Denazification Court to day. In sentencing him the Court U>jt into consideration his age which Is 88, and ordered that heUP - 213 words
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Article39 1947-02-25 1 LONDON, Monday— Two pigeons attached to the Australian Corps of Signals m the Far East during the war have been awarded tlie Dickln Medal, the "animals' VC announced the Allied Forces Mascot Club Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article217 1947-02-25 1 NEW YORK, Monday. DELEGATES to the United Nations Security Council were hopeful that they would be able to conclude the present phase of atomic control discussions this week and at the same time dispose of the Albanian-British dispute. As the Council was prepared for one ofAP - 217 words
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314 1947-02-25 1 LONDON, Mou.av. DRITAIN saw the sun yesterday for the first nme or v 22 days, and diminishing winds enabled 1 1 sh pg, previously weatherbound, to sail from ports m northeast England for London and the south Fourteen vessels carryirg 36,000 tens of CQftJReuter; UP - 314 words
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Article95 1947-02-25 1 RANGOON. Monday. Ten people are now reported killed and ten seriously injured m the Mandalav-Rangoon mail train derailment m the Yamethin district of Burma yesterday. The engine driver and iwo firemen are among the dead The Chief Commissioner of Burma Railways said the accident wasReuter - 95 words
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Article187 1947-02-25 1 I'IN-HEL METED and UttUH w:th rifles, four Singapoi* policemen stood guard out side the Second Police Court yesterday afternoon when M. oundararaju. s o 'Mukan. 32, living at the Municipal Quaiters, Henderson Road, secretary of the Permanent enExecutive Commitlee of Municipal Union*, was charged with two others187 words
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Article56 1947-02-25 1 BANGKOK, Monday -Unprecedented warfare is raging m the hills ot Ban Kahphai, north of Ratburi. where 300 bandit« and 500 Siamese police are engagea. The police are seeking to wipe out the guerilla band which has bee n terrorising the province. The bandits are making theijAP - 56 words
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Article72 1947-02-25 1 FRANKFURT, Monday. Fritz i Haehnent, the former mayor ot Ettersbtrg, Germany, after admitting his guilt m the killing of three surrendered American fliers lin 1944, was sentenced today to be hanged. Karl Grosch and Aluert Hen- drich. convicted as accomplices, were given life andUP - 72 words
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Advertisement88 1947-02-25 1 SCIBNTtFiC A QUALIFIED OPTICIAN c s. CHono o.a,F»ac SEVEN SEAS PURE COD OVER OU STOCKS Akt NOW ON SALE Ai MUSI CHEMISTS AND PROVISION SHOPS PACKED IN 6 oz.. 8 oz. and 16 oz BOTTLES also CONCENTRATED IN CAPSULE FORM. "IT IS uuuD FUR YUU" Supplies m Bulk Packing For88 words
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Advertisement69 1947-02-25 1 Hi OTHER PAGES German Atom Men Working for Soviet t Malaya holds its dollars; Man and wife mauled to death by liter S Women's new* 4 Junior clerks' hosting grievance S Editorial t Kutron geU two years' gaol 7 The Battle of Midway 8 and 9 Is Hitler still alive?69 words
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Advertisement21 1947-02-25 1 fJTwEUiRY^ R-^IAMONW) J 040*10 WINGET Portable CONCRETE MIXERS Sizes 5/34 and 7/5 cv. ft. available from Stork m Singapore Kuala Lumpur.21 words
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694 1947-02-25 2 Hitler's Efforts To Get Bomb Perfected NEW YORK, Monday. QLAIMS that Russia had offered 6,000 roubles a month to any German atomic expert who would do research work for the Soviet Government made today by Dr. Werner Heisenberg, the leading German atom scientist, wereAP - 694 words
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Article, Illustration59 1947-02-25 2 Mrvting at the Acropole Palate Hotel m Athens the I nil .1 N'aticns (omnwioi of Inquiry into incidents on the QfWi frontier is hearing th- cases cf four countries Gretre, Bulgaria, Jugoslavia and Alban a. Latrr, it will hear the witn an of EAM, the Greek Left-win,; organisation. Above: Mr.59 words
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Article, Illustration38 1947-02-25 2 Mr. Herbert Hoover, farmer United States President, returned to New York yesterday after nearly three weeks' investigations of Europe's food position on behalf of President Truman. The picture above was taken when Mr. Hoover arrived m Berlin recently.38 words
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Article131 1947-02-25 2 PAKIS, Monday —Viscount Samuel, leader of the Liberal Par y in the House of Lords m a broadcast talk last night en "th:? need lor moral and intellectual leadership," dec:ired the present human crisis was a moral crisis and a revival of religion m the widest131 words
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Article67 1947-02-25 2 MANILA, Monday. An urgent rado signal from the S S. Ming reporting that the Chinese vessel was "aground and m need of assistance was intercepted m Manila today." The position g.ven was 23 34 North Longitude, 120.02 East Latitude, which placed the distressed ship m the- SouthAP - 67 words
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Article175 1947-02-25 2 NEW YORK, Monday. TTHREE United States Army 1 C 54 planes carrying survival equipment and a helicopter took off on a hazardous Arctic rescue mission m an attempt to evacuate 11 crewmen of a U.S. Army Superfortress which crashed on Friday m the frozen wastes ofAP - 175 words
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361 1947-02-25 2 TOKIO, Monday. HOLDING that Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur's powers are limited to only the carrying out of the terms of Japan's surrender as ''deemed proper and necessary for its effectua tion. Professor Kenzo Takayanagi, appearing for the defence of 26 of Japan's top war361 words
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Article67 1947-02-25 2 HONG KONG, Monday. January gold imports to Hong Kong amounted to HK529.364 297 and exports for the same month were HK523,857.748. Of the imports HK514,544.5«0 m gold bars and coins came from the United States: HK51,920,0(K! from the Philippines, and HK $7,928,737 m coins from Mexico67 words
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Article254 1947-02-25 2 Little America. Monuay. REAR-Admiral Richer! Byrd jvsLerday ordered final j evacuation of Little Ameii.a i w.thin 48 hours to escape the deadly encroachrv-ent of the Antarctic ice belt which is closj ing m on ths central group of i his expedition. Adm Byrd reached h:s dcci- jionAP - 254 words
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Article39 1947-02-25 2 MANILA. Monday:—The Philpine Airlines announced on Monday that it was beginning a i service on March 3 from Manila to Saigon, Singapore and Batavia with Douglas C-54 aircraft. No schedule has yet been announced —A P.39 words
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Article350 1947-02-25 2 TOKIO, Sunday. DOINTING out that the food 1 blockade of Japan is now more stringent than during the war, General Douglas Mac Arthur, I Supreme Allied Commander m. Japan, has warned the VS. Con- grass m a special report that to expose the Japanese toUP - 350 words
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Article98 1947-02-25 2 PARIS, Monday.— A bud f $6,000,000 (US.) has been allotted for projects during the coming year by the standing committee of the executive board of UNESCO. (United Natios Educational. Scientific and Cultural Ogarwation) which 1 a three-day session here today Thr money Will bo allo layReuter - 98 words
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Article434 1947-02-25 2 BERLIN. Monday 4 MEXICAN and British troops on Saturday swooped on a widespread Nazi under ground movement which claimed possession of a s«cret bacteriological weaprn to lurn against the occupying powers. w A former colonel m the German army section that work ed on German war434 words
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Advertisement911 1947-02-25 2 NOTICES. BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (SNGAPORE) TENDER NOTICE. BY ORDEB OF Till. DIRECTOR OF DISPOSALS. FAB EASTERN ABEA (MO S.) 1 The British Stores Disposal Board, Slnpanore. is authorised to receive Tenders for the following items: Located at Produce Group 4 Sub Di-pi.l 223 BOD. Balestier Rd. Lot No. I—911 words
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Advertisement480 1947-02-25 2 NOTICES TENDER NOTICE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Tenders will be received at the office of the Director. Medical Service*. Singapore, up to noon of 28th Pebruary, 1»47. for the supply of the following:— (a) Boots approximately 42 pairs (b) Shoes 924 pairs <e> Slippers 375 pairs to the Mertal Hospital. Singapore. 2.480 words
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Article405 1947-02-25 3 Exchange Only For Necessities CINGAPORE is pursuing a very economical policy J with the U.S. dollar exchange at her disposal. Despite Malaya's reputation %f« the chief earner of dollars m the Empire, the country still reserves "hard" dollars exclusively for necessities. "We are being very economical405 words
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Article158 1947-02-25 3 QINGAPORE Steam Laundry employees decided yesterday to return 1o work after an 11 -day strike. The business, however, cannot function normally until tomorrow. Steam will be raised tcday. Employees will return to wor* with a 25-cents-a-day increase. The company offered 20 cents before the strike began. A158 words
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Article94 1947-02-25 3 j While Chinese traders and those concerned m N.E.I, trade nave j agreed to postpone temporarily I be/colt moves against the Ducn, negotiations are continues m a frank and friendly a'mosphere between Chinese representatives and Dutch authorities. A meeting will be held 'oday at which Mr94 words
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Article96 1947-02-25 3 WORLEY REPORT AN INSULT" PENANG. Sunday— The Sunicay Peiiang Passive Defence Services will be seeking official clarification on oack pay recommenduI tions m the Worley Report before 1 determining what action they should take m the jnatter. This decision was reached by the committee oi local air raid group wardens,96 words
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Article127 1947-02-25 3 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Monday. rHE Governor General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, and Mrs. MacDonilJ, who are on a visit to Perak, wne yesterday entertained to lunch by the Sultan of Porak at Kuala Kangsar. A rehearsal for the annual kite flying competition was127 words
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Article329 1947-02-25 3 PLANS for the reconstruction of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club have been prepared, states the report of the Club, which is holding its annual general meeting on Friday, Feb. i 28. The report states that following the period before the J war when the Club329 words
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Article82 1947-02-25 3 From Our Malay Correspondent. The Kesatuan Melayu Kedah. with headquarters m Alor Star has now established branches m several centres m Kedah. This organisation is pro-UMNO and cla.ms io have 5,000 members. In order to coordinate a programme of work of the Kesatuan, .he branches are now82 words
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Article108 1947-02-25 3 TWO Singapore men who were •-aken by the Japs to work on the "Siam-Burma Death Railway," wher* they lost a leg each, were t -vided with artificial Ijnbs ftt the Social Welfare Department yesterday. The labourers who are at present inmates of Bushey Paik Home,108 words
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Article129 1947-02-25 3 LA PAZ. bO'.-IVIA Sun FE Minister of Economy, Eduardo S&tm, said on Saturday; 'The inflexible and definite point of vie* of government and mniin* circles is that price of tin must be 13 cents (VS.) a pound." He termed "completely fa 1 1 any reportAP - 129 words
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Article34 1947-02-25 3 Mr. Clifford Huntsman, will give a 20-minute recital from Radio Malaya to-night at 10 p.m. The recital will be broadcast m the 61 metre band as well as on 485 metres.34 words
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Article133 1947-02-25 3 I From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE Malayan delegation for the Inter-Asian Conference will leave by air on March 15 to reach New Delhi m good time before the opening session of th? conference that will begin on March 23 and finish by April133 words
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Article69 1947-02-25 3 Members of the Overseas Lea- gue m Singapore and the Malayan I Union are advised that during I the absence from Singapore ol i Captain George Wright, th© local honorary corresponding secretary) lof the Overseas League, from 1 March to November, the duties oi H.C.S. will be undertaken69 words
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Article285 1947-02-25 3 OUTLOOK Unsettled" which opened last night and is i-iaying at the Little Theatre, •Armenian Street, this week, hai a message for mothers m! Bnjland awaiting their sons' re!eas3 from service overseas. It says m efTcc "Don't worry if l.lth> Tcmmy returns to t^e bcs;m of his f>mly ir'285 words
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134 1947-02-25 3 A Malay woman who attacked a tiger with a parang after her husband had been fatally mauled was also killed and the mutilated bodies of both found with a blood-stain-ed parang beside the woman The tragedy incurred by night at the village134 words
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Article275 1947-02-25 3 From Our Malay Correspondent fOHN BIERCE, writing from London to the Utusan Melayu, comments on the statement issued by the M.N.P. on its attitude towards the Federation proposals. He says the two reasons for their rejection m the opinion 'of a number of people m275 words
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Article152 1947-02-25 3 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Monday. PRELIMINARY proposals for I the salvaging of shipping isunk m the Chao Phya, Siam's 'principal river during the war i have now reached the Siamese Government from the Aus i.ra'ian salvage company which is con f emplating this work. The152 words
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Article124 1947-02-25 3 TWO alleged murders ana tnree armed robberies wtre amonj 11 cases reported to the Singapore Police during the week-end. On Sunday night, the police arrested a Chinese and a Malay at the June ion of acrav.^oon R:ad and Rangoon Poad After searching a bus. a ri'iO»««f and124 words
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Article94 1947-02-25 3 UNREGISTERED letter* *ncl non-illustrated postcards .-nay now be sent to Japan by sea route. Business correspondence nust be limited to ascertaining facts and exchanging Inf ormiucn preparatory to the resumption of trade as soon as conditions permit. Correspondence must >c written only m English, trench, Portuguese, Russian,94 words
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Article65 1947-02-25 3 Twenty Chinese busmen appeared m the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, charged with attacking Hong Ah Hock and Hussin bin Mohamed Yasstii while being members of unlawful assembly at the junction of Kee Seng Street and Tanjong Pagar Road on S'lndny at 7.40 a.m. All pleaded rcf65 words
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Advertisement823 1947-02-25 3 NOTICES CHAPTER li 6 (Pawnbroker*.) tii redeemed Pledged Goods and Jewellery from the following Pawnbrokers' Shops No 21 New Bridge Roao. Chic Cbong Par i Chop rhye Shengi Vo \ib New Bridge Road Lam Chin Oee (Chop Ju rhungi ttr. lti9 South Bridge Roaa Lam J?oo Chong Chin Ah Chat823 words
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Advertisement851 1947-02-25 3 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are Invited for thr maki'-.w up of Uniforms for Firemen Sinaan le Fire Brigade 1 Khaki Drill Uniform Jackets— zw 2 Trousers- -3* C 3 Shirt*— 36C 4 Shorts— ?4f Item 1 Uniform Jackets are to De mane to measure Items 2. 3 and 4 are U851 words
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Article, Illustration556 1947-02-25 4 THE hats taken to South Africa by the Queen and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are definitely gay. While the Royal trunks are filled with dresses which are pretty but conservative, the Royal hat boxes bulge with exciting creations, trimmed with feathers, flowers, fruit, veils andAP - 556 words
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Article290 1947-02-25 4 TTCE other day I was talk1 ing with a charming and intellectual Malay, one who takes a keen and active interest m the future of his country, one from whose lips frequently fall the words "western culture" m connection with its influence on Malaya and all the290 words
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Article, Illustration279 1947-02-25 4 LONDON, Monuay. MARY CHURCHILL'S trousseau might well have been the envy of every bride-to-be, for it had all the chic of Paris design and elegance of fine English cloth and workmanship. It was bought m London and Paris. Mary Churchill, who has just married279 words
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Article754 1947-02-25 4 HOW easy it is to live m a district for years and suddenly realise that you have missed one of the best colonies of birds imaginable and right on your own doorstep so to speak. Chance and curiosity took us to a deserted tin mine, for an754 words
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Article594 1947-02-25 4 OTTAWA (By Airmail) CANADA and the United States believed to be the only two countries m the world with factories for the production of the final product from which atomic energy is derived now are co-operating m this field, but with nearly as much secrecy as594 words
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Advertisement78 1947-02-25 4 ELSIE MARY 2ml FLOOR, BATTERY BUILDING 13, BATTERY ROAD. SALE now of DRESSES FOR ALL OCCASIONS DRY GIN U^^^^jS your GuesU always \^y A Ml I iff 1$ TRADING COMPANY WiWh3fl Z Y'l MM RAFFLES HOTEL DANCING NIGHTLY 9 p.m. TO MIDNIGHT n A I I I L'C AD/^UCCTD 178 words
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Advertisement250 1947-02-25 4 Keep Age at Ray where age first tells its tale It is the skin, and most noticeably the skin, that reveals the advancing years. f \4. And now it is easy to capture and to f keep a toft, smooth, wrinkle-free skin *T \v by, using Damaskin at night as250 words
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Article323 1947-02-25 5 S^pore Action On Union Report BIX OiYLYIENDATIONS on the housing of the Singapore Municipal junior staff are to be made to the Municipal Commissioners by the Mun<Jpa! Services I nion when the findings are reported of a special committee appointed by the Union to study the323 words
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Article118 1947-02-25 5 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday Inohe Ishak bin Haji Mohamc-d was elected chairman of "Pusat Tenaga Raayat." the Pan-Malayan Malay Joint Council of Action which came into being as a result of the Malaya-wide meeting o: representatives ol the various Malay Joint councils o! action,118 words
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Article91 1947-02-25 5 I Irom Our Own Correspondent PENANG. Sunday.— The death I zt an unknown Malay, whose de- composed body was found with imult.ple injuries on a bombed site lie Bshop Street on Jan. 31 ;f:rrned the subject of a Coroner'i inquiry h"ld by Mr. A M. I.91 words
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Article318 1947-02-25 5 "IN Malaya, without a doubt, the Chinese proved themselves 1 fine citizens of the Empire,'' was the tribute paid m i Singapore on Sunday, when two well-known Chinese were presented with tokens from the London directors of Messrs. MacLaine. Watson and Co.. Ltd.. for the help318 words
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Article84 1947-02-25 5 from Our Own Correspondent PENANG. Sun.— An eye-wif e .s recount or how a tuberc«»*os;s patient Jumped from the window of the third floor of the General Hospital w?*j given at tbe Coroner's inquiry, helfl yesterday. Ooi Chin Kew. a patient i» the same ward, said84 words
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Article151 1947-02-25 5 Irom Our Own Correspondent JOH'JRE dAH;-tU, Mcndjy. TWO Chinese charged before Mr. T. H. Hi.jworth yesterday with retaining cigarettes all?^"d to have been s.olen will be tried before another judge because one of the men had been previously convicted of a similar ofTence and fined S2151 words
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Article130 1947-02-25 5 From Our Malay Corresponded j A tea party wa s held on Thurs- 1 day at Geylang Serai, by the local Baniarese communi.y m ronour, of Tuan Haji Mohamcd Banusi| Mahmood who has recently returned from Egypt ftftfli or.i^ away for ten years Tuan Haji Mohamad130 words
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Article69 1947-02-25 5 Tommy Trinder paid a surprise visit to th? Dni w »«cfc Club On Saturda. night a-a entertained troops for 3a tulnutes. Tr-e famous comeJiar. and his v/if arrived i,, -pjre Irom Australia m (he early evening. Mr Trinder's appearance at ths Union Jack Club was arrayed69 words
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Article32 1947-02-25 5 The f:rtnlghtly At Home dU- meeting oi ti.e Theosophlcal Soc-'.cty wll b» held at 8 Cairnhill Road en Thursdiy at 6-30 p.m. The mee',ing ll ■i) i all interested.32 words
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Article, Illustration76 1947-02-25 5 Mr Lav Pent K«-r < lrf t and Mr. Foo Hee Lim, photograph ed with Mr and Mrs. I. G. Salmond after the presentation of silver trays to them by the firm of Messrs MacLaine, Watson and Co., Ltd as tokens for the help they had76 words
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Advertisement399 1947-02-25 5 UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY CLASSES. The object la to prepare students for university entrance examinations inter Arts. Law. Economics. Commercial sublects and Languages. Business training or profession is the weapon for Economic Independence and Security. Do not waste time. Compressed knowledge and rapid courses for those who are ambitious to proceed for399 words
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Advertisement419 1947-02-25 5 PERFECT BLUE WHITE D I A M O N D 9 Available at: H. SENA 44. HIGH STREET AND RAFFLES HOTEL Branch**: Bangkok A Penan* WHITE ANT (Extermination 1). D. T. Service All F>«t extermination Service reim!;l<Charges modern Australian concern. THE BRITISH PEST EX: C0. »»S.S, Serantfoon Road. y//j rv<419 words
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Miscellaneous354 1947-02-25 5 pliriTO n/TnT H VA mcnUl mood: V.00 Robin Simpson ai Ca'.alcade (Surrey): 9.30 Musi; in 1 J^- I'lnLMIfl tii* or;;an; 9.30 As Singapore; 10.00 Miniature. 10.00 "All Hale"; 10. 3'! Memory Lane; 10.20 Just Jive: 10 aj Radio Ne*sreel; 10.45 London Oiling: JinQOport New s Summary 11 00 Close Down.354 words
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Miscellaneous699 1947-02-25 5 According to Culbertson The l o'. sound d"Mciise *s to keep one eye on the declarers pile of tricks and to act accordingly This specious advice will become clearer m connection with the following deal: I East, dealer Both sides vulnerable North-South 40 %n score NMITII b J h .1699 words
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1089 1947-02-25 6 Even while the makeshift Malayan Union is still m existence, and while a federation plan I which excludes Singapore is still under consideration, Singapore j itself is becoming increasingly insistent on reconsideration of I its own position m relation1,089 words
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Article194 1947-02-25 6 THE following letter is taJten 1 fr:m The Spectator, London It is signed MAIDEEN SHAREEF of Sungei Laiang, Kedah. Sir,— l re*d your paper for many years berore the last war. When ths Japanese come here I do not g*t it any more, but now the194 words
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Article59 1947-02-25 6 ROME. Sunday The Vatican radio, reporting allegations of anti-Catholic per- j serution m Albania, said that two priests were tortured to death m Scutari and only .wo infirm priests were now at lib* i v j m the city, reports Reuter. Nuns had been expelled tr-»nt their convents59 words
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Article1460 1947-02-25 6 H.N. BRAILSFORD - H.N. BRAILSFORD By (In The New Statesman and Nation) EIGHT month* ago the Cabinet Mission completed its work m Delhi, leaving behind it a plan which provided for the orderly transfer of power to the Indian people. Today its scheme lies m ruins. Por its working1,460 words
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390 1947-02-25 6 1 AM indeed perplexed over the recent celebrations that have been carried on all over the country m connection with the Birthday of the Prophet. lam now left with a desire to know whether what happened m the celebrations m the kampong where I390 words
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Letter233 1947-02-25 6 But again, why do not these leaders cf this small Malayan world of ours realise that thru lot at the moment, if not very good, is at least better than that of those whom they profess to take as their ideal. Perhaps I am stretching thijs a233 words
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Letter184 1947-02-25 6 My friend, General Lapot, 0.0.C.-in-c, was flanked by Major Sepak Kertas on the right and on the left by Major Tepi Jalan; and after this general inspection the whole parade under the command of Colons 1 Kutu Embon adjourned to an enclosure round the raised dais, where General184 words
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Advertisement956 1947-02-25 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. I CHAN— WEE. The engagement is announced between Ctoarlte Chan 800 Tuan eldest ton Mr. A Mrs. Chan Kirn Choon, and Millie Wee eldest daughter of Mr. Wee Giang Kiat and the late Mrs. Wee Gian» Klat. Marriage will lake place soon. The engagement is announced beEween Oearge956 words
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Advertisement40 1947-02-25 6 Scientific Glare Control American POLAROID DAY GLASSES Just Received! FITS-ONS also a\ailable. Call early for you pair. Limited stock avuilable; no further shipment expected as manufacturer has discontinued producing. Various New Types of Spectacle Frame* Mvantings all* arrived. QUALIFIED OPTICIANS40 words
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Advertisement34 1947-02-25 6 %mV /AS GOOG }m^H*S THE GEST J \fb£J/SCONTINEMTAI/ —^^^k C\ P^m *< rM whisht j«o«f Cj; 1 supply, this socially \Z£_ W^P M"j"^*^iy i*Tu»to m«mdt orrcmu %*L*2fc^\ GUARANTEED YEAPS OLD WO^P 5 STAX KEY DRANDY34 words
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Article439 1947-02-25 7 Dutch Consul General Back THE increasingly democratic approach of Holland to all matters, including the future of the Netherlands East Indies, was commented on yesterday by Mr. M. F. Vigeveno, Netherlands Consul-General at Singapore, when he spoke to the Straits Times. Mr. Vigeveno has just439 words
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Article177 1947-02-25 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. •THE Singapore Chinese 1 Chamber of Commerce was elected to fill the chair of the Standing Committee of the newly-formed Associated Chinese Chamber of ComQieree of Malaya at the PanMalayan Conference of Chamber bodies here yesterday. The other members of177 words
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Article53 1947-02-25 7 Mr. Michael Wright. Deputy to he Special Commissioner Lord ■Cilleam, who has been m Engand for two months on consul- li.tions and leave, has arrived m Singapore to-day by air from Ranpocn, where he broke his re:urn journey for further consul- ition.s with the Governor cf urma en53 words
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Article446 1947-02-25 7 AN inquiry into the damage sustained by the 1,925 ton Straits Steamship vessel Marudu which struck a übmerged object off Merundung, north west of Borneo on Nov. 2, last year, was held m the Singapore Marine Court yesterday. Mr. Paul Storr presided al were Commander446 words
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Article160 1947-02-25 7 A Chinese, Low Ah Kow, member of a gang known as th? 103— stated to be an ajs:ciaticn which demands $10.80 as protection money— was sentenced to 18 months hard labour Dy Inche Ahmad bin Ibrahim m the Extra District Court yesterday L:v.\ who gave his160 words
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Article103 1947-02-25 7 RESCUED by the 9,200-ton B. I. liner Nevasa after being adrift for six days and six nights m the open sea between the Andaman Islands and the Mergui Archipelago, the nine survivors of a motor trading vessel have been landed m Singapore. The men six Chineoc and103 words
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Article26 1947-02-25 7 The ordinary v.rr.tc*] meeting cf the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyr>:s wi'i t* held at the Adelphi HL'.ej, Singanoie. on Friday. Feb. tl It MS or\.26 words
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177 1947-02-25 7 i resolution urging the Govern- ment to remove'restrictite regulations on commerce so as to promote free trade was passed a: a meeting ot the newly-formed Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Malaya on Sunday it t.-ie Chinese Assembly Hall. A resolution tabled by th**177 words
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Article43 1947-02-25 7 The following are menus at th? Blmr?»»~TC Pc:ples' Restauraunts today: 1 hiri vm-.-i. i nifiils; rio?. braised pork or p:rk chop vegetable urry. cucumber, green peas. Fifteen-cent meals; rice, corned meat, cucumber. E fbt-cent meals rice. BrazilHan beans, corned mutt:n. carrots.43 words
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Article37 1947-02-25 7 Mr. Lan Morrison, Far East Correspondent to The Times, London, will broadcast, iro.n Radio Malaya today at 9.45 p.m. on his impressions oi the fighting m Indo-China. He has just returned from a visit there.37 words
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Article, Illustration55 1947-02-25 7 The Rt. ReT. Michael Olcomtndy D.D.. who has recent!* been apponsed to the Bishopric of the Diocese of Malacca, was presented with a cold cross and chain by parishioners of the Church of Onr Lady of LuurUrs on Sunday. The Straits Time* picture above shows the55 words
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Article326 1947-02-25 7 UOW a mob of armed Chinese using a funeral procession as a cover suddenly converged on and attacked an Indian coffee si op m Joo Chiat Road, destroy- j ing the contents, killing a Malay. and injuring several others, was told m the Singapore Coroner's326 words
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Article220 1947-02-25 7 THE War Crimes trial at Changi m which two Japanese. 1 N.C.O.'s, Tokumaru, and Taki, and a Hungarian, Josef Kutron, are charged with ill-treating several Singapore residents at the Kempeitai Headquarters m Oxley Rise m 1944, concluded yesterday when all the accused were convicted and220 words
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Article75 1947-02-25 7 THE Air Ministry Loca: 1 Union has announced its intention of applying for registration A resolution celling on the Executive Committee to t-ko early action to register the Union was p?.«sed at a grr.eial meeting On Sunday. The following office-bearers were elected:— President, Mr. J. H.75 words
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Article127 1947-02-25 7 ASIATIC government servants of the Singapore Governni who wrrp interned during th war are entitled to an ad'aiw of internment pay This oftViai statemrnt given to the Straits Times n < terday following publication of a letter of complaint. rt was stated on Dehalf of thr127 words
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Article37 1947-02-25 7 The Indij'i Chaabt* cf I merce will ent?rt?in the 0 ror-Genernl. Mr Malcolm MacDonald, a-.d tit Governor cii Frr.klin Gimson. at a tn ♦Ob? hp'.d at t*p Victoria IA rial Hall tomoT. w Rt 5.15 p m37 words
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Advertisement107 1947-02-25 7 ajJS H.M.V. Sfe ■^^^as)y i a^a\ 8 VALVE ALL WAVE SUPERHET FOR 6 V. BATTERY SPECIAL TONE CONTROL TO REDUCE HETERODYNE WHISTLES AND INTERFERING NOISES PRESS BUTTON DIAL ILLUMINATOR =i: GRAMOPHONE PICK-UP AND EXTENSION SPEAKER SOCKETS NANG HENG CO. piano house) 103 105, SELEGIE ROAD. SINGAPORE 225. BATCJ ROAD. KUALA107 words
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Advertisement139 1947-02-25 7 New Stocks Direct from London Jtj&slx Millinery froa 51 8.50 \fyt£fe I ailit-v lints $18.50 to 522.50 T^^ Artificial Flowers fro* S l O 0 v r I .:;ij»e selection for Millinery and lining Wear $1.00 to 51 2.50 Xr.^fi^ Lace Frilling! from $1.00 ,-Pj. Assorted Colours $1.00 to $1.95139 words
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Article68 1947-02-25 8 The Midway score is not over-impressive, on paper, to a layman, but for Japan it was crippling. She lost four of her then existing 10 big car riers. With them, too, she lost the cream of her Naval Air Force, the best aviators she had. Japan's68 words
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Article, Illustration4195 1947-02-25 8 THE BA'ITLE OF MIDWAY THE Battle of Midway was hardly a naval action at all, although it is beyond discussion that at Midway Japan suffered the decisive naval defeat which cost her the war. The odd feature of this battle was that neither the4,195 words
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Advertisement838 1947-02-25 8 Restore Youthful Vigour To Glands m 24 Hours New Discovery Brings Pleasures f^^ of Life to Men Who Feel Old jM Before Their Time (yff Do you ftfl oldfr than you are* Are you J^«^»^_«. lacking m youthful animation? Do you enjoy the society of beautiful nomen' Do S W^P^M838 words
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Advertisement105 1947-02-25 8 I j i I**4 again pustiblc to obutn Bucki^M Tunic Wine, the famous Tonic Wine prepared by tlo 1 Monks of Buck/asi Abbey. A mmeglassful taken t*.» or three times a da* will invigorate, and restore sM strength and energy Millions have proved the healthXi \*V giving qualities of Buckfast105 words
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Article256 1947-02-25 9 PALERMO, Sicily <By Airmail). SICILY is to have what is believed will be the highest motor road m Europe, under a project personally devised by Giovanni Selvasgi, High Commissioner for Sicily. The new road, a super highway to be call?d "Strada MareNeve" (Ssa-to-snow Highway*, will256 words
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Article683 1947-02-25 9 Nearly two years Jiave passed since the "1,000-year Reich" caved m on Adolf Hitler. Yet according to W. F. Heimlich, former Chief of Intelligence of the U.S. Army m Berlin, there is still no evidence to settle conclusively tJie question BERLIN (By Air Mail) MOST Germans,683 words
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Article875 1947-02-25 9 LAST week we dealt with the advantages of growing one's own vegetables the points which require attention before deciding to cultivate a vegetable plot m the garden. This week it is proposed to deal with the question of cultivation. The objects of cultivation are to create875 words
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Advertisement113 1947-02-25 9 rM-j olue > ml Gillette V BLADEI wy The keener, harder edges of Blue Gillette Blades provide smoother and cleaner shaves. Their long life provides the extra shaves that save your money. frtpsr Dos^^llmMMffl Relieves Cough of cold ''W^f li In.lucnza or Sore Throat *|^542 rV/«B Slom<h I'.iin or l113 words
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Advertisement139 1947-02-25 9 UNITED METAL WORKS 1059. Yeo Chu Kang Road Tel. 4754. are m full production again. it We Manufacture; (1| METAL WINDOWS DOORS. COLLAPSIBLE GATES tr WINDOWS of .11 d?scripti'H'.«>. (2) STRKTIRAL STEELWORK. on;>leto steel building, trusses, t:mks. lifts, pint's: etc(V SHEET METAL WORKS iraww, -pun. Pressed etc. (4) ORNAMENTAL PLAIN139 words
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2006 1947-02-25 10 LONDOiN, (By Airmail). I WON'T bcre you, Malayans, with tales of this arctic week's 12-foot snowdrifts, its *0 degiess of frost that seemed almost to freeze the hot-waler b» ttle m one's bed, or its eorr.pensatirig joys like night after night2,006 words
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Advertisement367 1947-02-25 10 THE HALL FOR QUALITY SOUND PROJECTION til 11—2 4.15—6.30—9.15 MfVM BY \w^ Audiences Shocked! \sfiV I^P^^l^^aElA Adarin X t\w w^llf*Mll^)C*'lA novel sweeps ;VXlaUULaUlia^aiiri^a/;^; VXlaUULaUlia^aiiri^a/;^ to the SereMM iiAKK AUtS ARE HERE AA m a PAROXYSM OF BESTIALITY W WE ARE IN DANGER AWe» OF A CKfcED THAT DESTROYS MtX EVERYTHING367 words
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Advertisement371 1947-02-25 10 RESURRECTED PROM HIS GRAVE 20 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH! COLUMBIA'S Master Gripping Drama GUARANTEED TO THRILL YOU! TO-MOCHTO W Thp Voice m a Million In a Btorv for the Millions! VERA LYNN Blinking Vj 1 3 GREAT SON(;S! ance of to-day thr Dreams of to-rnorrov. I'll MAY lla#m 1 43371 words
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Article176 1947-02-25 11 Statement By Firestone Pres NEW YORK, Monday.— Harvey S. Firestone, Jnr., President of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, said on Sunday, "There seems to be no reasonable justification for a continuation of exclusive government purchase of rubber." Firestone's statement added, "In fact, such ft continuation might176 words
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Article162 1947-02-25 11 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Monday. |*HE local share market was very firm today but there was a preponderance of buyers over sellers. There was sustained interest m rubbers but sellers were reserved. In the tin section the market was bare of script and162 words
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Article155 1947-02-25 11 BATAVIA. Monday. The Netherlands East Indies Department of Economic Affairs reported that tihe eight coconut oil factories m Dutch-occupied areas of Indonesia are processing 3.785 tons ot copra monthly. Monthly coconut oil production is 2,271 tons. An average of 600 tons of oil is produced from155 words
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Article40 1947-02-25 11 LONDON, Monday:— Major John 8. Churchill, younger brother of Mr. Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister, died m London today, aged 67 after a short illness. He was senior partner m a city stockbroking firm.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article159 1947-02-25 11 After liabilities have been provided for an amount of $44,043 12 stands to the credit of the profit and loss account of the Sungei Ramal Estate, according to the Chairman's speech at the recent general meeting of the company held m Kuala Lumpur. The chairman stated159 words
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Article133 1947-02-25 11 LONDON, Mon The report o: the British Chamber of Shipping which will be presented at the annual meeting on Thursday, states that the disposal of Gov-ernment-owned and orarterca tonnage during 1946 amounted to 1,104 ships, of a total tonnage cf 2.070,000, realising $41,431,000. Up to the133 words
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Article277 1947-02-25 11 SINGAPORE, Moodav. r pODAVS prodoee prices are: BICE: Siamese Ne. 1 Ne. 2 9*7, No. 3 $98. Inde-Chlna M 7. llaiifoon M 7. tict (%UOI>L*.S: Hat I Siamese $S2, Kedata $51. China $IM. Leeal $82. Banna $7* KIH HOIK. SUM $37 and $32. TAPIOCA FLOL'B: Java $36. Malaya277 words
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Article137 1947-02-25 11 FRANKFURT, Monday The Bavarian Food Minister, Dr. Jog?1 Baumg?.rtner, declared today '.ha* the United States zone's food sit had deteriorated cops stently since the economic mc:cer with the British zone. "■Without help from abroad shortage of fats cannot be overcome and the whole food situation mReuter - 137 words
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Article389 1947-02-25 11 alongside the Singapore wharve.s uo to 3 o m vestorday werr MAIN HIMKI God.wn 31-32: Tawali Godown 33-34. City of Yokohama Ocdown 36-37. Scott E. Land Godown 40-41: Empire Adur. Godown 42-43- Fort Laird WEST WHARF Gcdown 1-2: Rhesus. Gcdown 4-5: Straat Malakka. Godown 8-9: Taybank. Godown 10-11389 words
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Advertisement746 1947-02-25 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. l^corpora tea m Singapore) BLUL FUNNEL LINE Sailings v and from United Kingdom "Uhesut" from U.K. For Hongkont, and Kobe. In Port G. 2 "Aristomenis" from U.S. A In Port G. 29 ••Orestes- from U.K In Port-Roads "Myrto" due from USA Mar. 1 ••At eus' due from746 words
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Advertisement172 1947-02-25 11 COMMKRCIAL AIRLINKS INC Next Departures Feb. M»r 1 Te RANGKOK HONGKONG MVNILA POR PARTICULARS APPLY BOUSTEAD <Sc CO., HO TEL. 5181 -t BOUSTEAD CO LTD LLOTUS AGENTS Afenta for Malayan Railways GLEN LINE Sailing to and frees China. London. Amsterdam. Rotterdam and Antwerp Frem O.K. DUKE OF ATHENS Mar. 7172 words
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Advertisement674 1947-02-25 11 PRESIDENT LINE ELLE II S. CO., LTO. NEW YORK (Incorporated m England i Via, Pert Swettenham Penang *"OR LONDON India and Mediterranean Ports City of Yokohama God. 33 34 s.s. Scott c. land Gd. 36 City of Lyons due 15 Mar. MeHENBY howe Mar. i Samshire due End Mar. To674 words
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Article444 1947-02-25 12 WINNERS m 1940, share-holders m the cup m 1941 when a one-all draw was the result, the Medical College "Dentals" lost the Tratman Cup soccer competition 4—24 2 yesterday to the Medicals. Played on a water-logged pitch, where, to make the ball move a few444 words
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Article40 1947-02-25 12 The S.C.C and the Lands Office Sports Club played a goalless draw m a soccer match on the Club padang yesterday afternoon. The game was played m a continuous drizzle and good football was not possible.40 words
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Article141 1947-02-25 12 CALCUTTA. Monday. The Indian Davis Cup team will consist of five players. One more player has been added to the list already announced. He is J.M. Mehta. The players for the singles matches ill be selected from Ghaus Mohani rr.d Butaaat Misra a:.d Dlllp Bosc wUBtReuter - 141 words
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Article84 1947-02-25 12 SYDNE'x, Monday. It Is understood that Sydney Barnes. Australian Test cricketer, who is leaving for England, will stay m Sydney for the final Test. He has arranged to travel by plane to ratf-h the boat for Eni! land at Melbourne or Perth. Barnes !;ad inquiredReuter - 84 words
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Article281 1947-02-25 12 LONDON, Monday. Buxing; promoter Jack Solcmons said yev terday. that he held a signed contract with Tom Hurst, manager ot Bruce Woodcock, for the British heavyweight champion to flghi the American champion Joe Bask! on March 25 Commenting on a report m th*> New York Sunday Mirror. SolomonsAP - 281 words
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448 1947-02-25 12 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. M. van Breukelen was the most successful trainer saddling six winners while five of his candidates came second and three third, at the Selangor Turf Club's February meeting which concluded on Saturday, Champion jockey ofReuter - 448 words
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Article693 1947-02-25 12 A general meeting of the Spitfire Badminton Party was held on Sunday at 10.00 a.m. and was presided over by Mr. Mi. ton Nonis. After the acting hony. secretary, Mr. C.R. Murugeson had given a brief review of the activities of the Club for the year 1946.693 words
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Article133 1947-02-25 12 Up Country Sport From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Mon.— Short spells ol rain did not prevent the Selangor cricket season from getting under full swing over the weekend A fine betting performance Dy Laurance de Silva, former state and F.M.S. player, was the feature of the133 words
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Article225 1947-02-25 12 In iue match played at Victoria School on Sunday, Singapore Clarke Rangers defeated the Royal Engineers by 16 runs after passing their total for the loss ol four wickets. Scores ROYAL ENGINEERS G.W Moore b M. Shah 16. J.D. G wynne c Wilson b da Silva 0,225 words
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Article538 1947-02-25 12 SYDNEY, Monday. UEW South Wales dismissed the M.C.C. for an additional 66 runs, after play was resumed this norning with the Tourists* total at 2tH) for seven. At close of play the home side had 206 on for the loss of four wickets m theirReuter - 538 words
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Article, Illustration28 1947-02-25 12 The Chinese team who were beaten three goals to one by the S.R.C. at Jalan Besar on Sunday, meeting the Consul General, Dr. Wu Paak-shing before the match.28 words
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Article168 1947-02-25 12 N.S.W.—IST. INNS.—342 M.C C—IST INNHutton lbw b Llndwall io Wash brook b Johnston 13 Kdrich c Morris b Toshack 31 (omplon b Pettlford 75 FUhlock c and b Johnston t llardsUff st Sabers b Tonhark 1 Yardl-y r and b Pettlford S.S Evan* c Morris b Toshark 3 Smith168 words
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Advertisement540 1947-02-25 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. i Continued from Page 6> n ?'ERAL NOTICE AD'.S. Leah, passed away at her reslM Nianne Parade, Katong on h.jn^ay the 24ih Feb. 1947. Funeral 1. a.m. tliis morning (Tuesday) at the Jc h Ce.netor* No flowers by requ°?t ILIIIU> COACRTJfO Knglish. French. Maths. Riven by exDert qualified540 words
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Advertisement113 1947-02-25 12 JUST ARRIVED COMET GAS MODELS T 9 Flicker -Control Class A.B.f wingspan H ins T— l2 Zipper "A" Free Flight Class A. m 3? ins T— II Zipper Free Flight Class B. 54 ins. T—BT 8 Wbiner-Control Deluxe .Model 30 ins. T—l4T 14 Interceptor Free Flight Class B. 48 ins113 words
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