The Straits Times, 18 March 1947
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Title Section18 1947-03-18 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845. TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article1394 1947-03-18 1 Woman Victim Had Two Babies Tied To Her IIIOW Chinese, tied together, were taken out to sea m small boats, pushed overboard and fired on with automatic weapons was described m affidavits read out yesterday when the "Chinese Massacre" trial was continued m the1,394 words
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Article48 1947-03-18 1 PARIS. Monday. Paris newspapers appeared this morning for ihe first time since February 13. News-hungry Parisians snapped up first editions, which carried aoports of last week's events m tie Moscow conference, the Communist and Rightist Assembly ■ttijht and the arrest of high police officials.— UP.UP - 48 words
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Article193 1947-03-18 1 Mac Arthur - Mac Arthur TOKIO, Monday QhNEKAL Douglas Mac Arthur, Supreme Allied ommander m Japan, today advocated an early end of the military occupation of Japan and the handing over of Japan to non-military control by the United Nations. General Mac Arthur said the first purpose of theReuter; AP - 193 words
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259 1947-03-18 1 JERUSALEM, Monday. THE death sentence was passed today on Moshe Barazani. 1 self -confessed 21 year-old member of the Stern jjang, who was found guilty by a military court of possessing hand grenades on March 9. The verdict was announced five minutes before martial lawReuter; AP; UP - 259 words
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Article38 1947-03-18 1 TAMPA < Florida). Monday: An Ohio schoolteacher. Maree Hurlburt, set a re* women's air ■peed record when she raced her 2.000 horse-power converted Navy Corsair over a three-iilometre course here at 337 m.p.h. today. U.P.UP - 38 words
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Article104 1947-03-18 1 MANILA, Monday.— A band of 30 masked road bandits, all heavily armed, held up a train m Laguna province last night, killing one passenger and seriously wounding the train engineer and escaping with more than $35,000. The bandits felled trees on the track to bring the train104 words
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Article73 1947-03-18 1 LONDON, Monday.— Britain today moved its clocks forward one hour under a daylight-saving programme begun earlier than usual this year to conserve power a& a result of the industrial tieup. On April 13, double summer time starts and the clocks will be movied forward another hour.AP - 73 words
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Article168 1947-03-18 1 A FURTHER claim for lncreas d allocation f cars by the Malayan Un on i& expected th s morning at the joint meeting of the Vehicles Allocation C mmitteea of Singapore and the Malnyan Urion. The meetng, which has been called on the initiative of168 words
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Article, Illustration20 1947-03-18 1 Troops of the Ist SeaZorths jo guard at the Victoria Memorial Hall, daring the trial of tbe seven Japanese yesterday.20 words
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141 1947-03-18 1 PHILADELPHIA, Monday. fOERING and the ten high-ranking Nazis hanged at U Nuremberg last October were cremated by German workmen who did not know the identity of the bodies m the rough plywood coffins, former Captain Rex Morgan, who conducted the cremations, revealed today. Morgan saidUP - 141 words
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322 1947-03-18 1 LONDON, Monday AT least 11 people were killed and scores were injured when a hurricane thundered across Southern England last night, reaching 100 miles an hour m places. The hurricane struck from the Atlantic, unroofed buildings, uprooted trees and churned into perilous cauldrons theReuter - 322 words
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Article98 1947-03-18 1 A Pubic Relations stateni'nt LsMied yesterday said: **A Singapore Sunday paper has interpreted the Governor a* saying that Income Tax will be enforced m Singapore m "h© second half of the year H.E. however, by the same pi-p-r v quoted as saying, '1 doubt whether tax will98 words
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Article188 1947-03-18 1 WASHINGTON, Monday. PE American ambassadors to Turkey and Greece have be>?n called home to help with President Truman's plan to assist trose countries It Is also reported that Paul Porter, heading the special American mission studying Greek problems, has been called home from Greece ahead of schedule.Reuter - 188 words
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Article193 1947-03-18 1 HONOLULU, Monday. 1 FRB6H storm threatens to sink the stern section of the tanker Fort Dearborn, and to make impossible any attempt to rescue the 22 men aboard who are trying to get the stern here under its own power. The vessel broke In twoAP; UP - 193 words
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Advertisement90 1947-03-18 1 PITMAN Book* on C-l^rtS Practice. Training. OI shor th»nd, Ust from "ITMk MANS Parker St.. Kinirsway, (x>ndon. W.C.2. //\t Teto rMlls: \l Ipandsons. LL Weatcent, London. '"Look what Tho pleasure you'v* ba«n missing so much and need not miss any mors: dv Maurier ars hsre againl Choice Virginia Tobaccos, critically90 words
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Advertisement94 1947-03-18 1 IN OTHER PAGES Demand for Dutch withdrawal Ji Slow recovery of Un industry 3 What sort of men make the best husbands; Princesses keep diary of South African tour; Planter's Wife says; Odd Job Day of a Singapore Housewife 4 World on threshold of new reforms 5 Editorial Adult education94 words
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Advertisement58 1947-03-18 1 nTwEUERY) 18 TIMES STRONGER THAN PURE CARBOLIC AC.D Cooper, McDougall Robertson "MUNICIPAL" white DISINFECTANT This is not just another ordinary Disinfectant. It possesses a co-ettlcient of from 18 to 22, rendering it at least 18 times as strong as pure carbolic acid. In one and five gallon drums. W"- JACKS58 words
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479 1947-03-18 2 BATAVIA, Monday. THE Premier of the Indonesian Republic, Sutan Sjahrir, today demanded that Dutch forces should be withdrawn from the newly-occupied Modjekerto area, capture of which he called an "obvious violation of all agreements and disappointment of all hopes for a peaceful settlement m Indonesia."479 words
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Article115 1947-03-18 2 BATAVIA. Monday. THE cargo of the American ireightcr. Martm Behrman ll being requisitioned by the Netherlards East Indes Government lor export. Mr. J. E. van HoogBtrat«n. N.E.I. Ec:nomic Affairs Director arnounced today. Ihe vessel was intercepted recently by the Dutch Navy and taken tiReuter - 115 words
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Article82 1947-03-18 2 CONFERENCE OF MONARCHISTS DAROSA <via Lisbon). Monday. —A secret conference of Spanish Royalist advisers to Don Juan, claimant to the Spanish throne, is stated to have been held here without any major decision. The meetings at Don Juaas home are believed to have been purely informative. They reviewed the internal82 words
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Article82 1947-03-18 2 SHANGHAI Monday —The famed Chinese Buddnist leader, the Rev. Tai Hsu, known as the Chinese "Chief Abbot," died here th s alternoon of c rebral ri iemorrhage. The Rev. Tai Hsu wis m close touch with Gen. Chiang Kai Shek and vrzs a personal friend ofUP - 82 words
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Article173 1947-03-18 2 NEW DELHI, Monday. UK. Mohamed Ali Jinnah, President of the All-India Muslim L'ague, today sent a message to the Punjab Muslims calling on them to assist m restoring peace and order. The New Delhi Radio, quoting •latent official information," said that the situation atReuter - 173 words
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Article, Illustration27 1947-03-18 2 A deserted street m the curfew area of Jerusalem. The only sign of life is a truck from which British soldiers have alighted to search a house.27 words
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Article118 1947-03-18 2 bALONIKA. Monduy The 1 western nations' mei-.bers of the i United Nations Inquiry Mission, j exhausted and annoyed after six futile doys searching for Greek guerilla "general" Markos Viflades. 'have left guerilla country to return to Government territory, but Soviet and satellite members remained behind determined118 words
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Article65 1947-03-18 2 HONG KONG, Monday. A War Crimes Court today acquitted Japanese Major-General Sh jl Toshi of charges that he permtted his troops to commit atroci'ies agairst British, Canadian, Indian and Chinese prisoners of war and Red Cr &3 personnel during th« battu for Hong Kong In December, 1941.UP - 65 words
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Article144 1947-03-18 2 LONDON, Monday. i TWENTY -FIVE per cent, of 1 the capac.ty of the German textre industry m the Anglo-American zones will te utilised on Britain's account, following an agreement approved by the Export-Import Agency, it is offic'ally seated. Britain will supply the wool, under theUP - 144 words
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Article106 1947-03-18 2 The Governor of Singapore has appointed Mr. W. Adams to o: j Registrar of Trade Unio.is, Singapore, m succession to Mr. T P. F. McNeice, with effect from today. Mr. Adams— then Major Adams came to Singapore m February last year with the British M litary106 words
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Article145 1947-03-18 2 BERLIN, Monday. NINE hundred picked German scientists, including eight Nobel prize-winners, will complete, by this May, manuscripts summing up Germany's total scientific knowledge m every field, Army officials reveal. The .eview began m May 1945 and will cover every phase o? I physics. chemistry, medicine, mathematics,UP - 145 words
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Article405 1947-03-18 2 BUENOS AIRES, Monday. REPORTS trickling out from Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, and fr m Concepcion, the headquarters of the rebe's m the Chaco, show mat the revolt which began lit an infantry ur.it of the Paraguayan Army ten days ago has new jrrown into a vnoukReuter - 405 words
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Article102 1947-03-18 2 BERLIN, Monday. Political leaders here have made their first organised bid to restore Germany to tull nationhood by proposing the '.ormation of a 30-man AllPar: > Committee tc lay the groundwork for a central German Government. Matins behind locked doors, th. 1 leaders o: Germany's strongest political102 words
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Article61 1947-03-18 2 FRANKFUR I Moat* y The police have established that the fire which broke out on Saturday nlgtot m the Landerrat builcilne at Schluechtern. m the United States zone of Gsrmany. was caused deliberately as an at tact on the denazification court, which sits m the building.Reuter - 61 words
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Article60 1947-03-18 2 AMSTERDAM. Monday. Th« International Aviation Show. "Aerofalr." is to take place it Utrecht, from May 16 to May 22. its officials here have announced In reporting that the original plan to have the show at The Hague was cancelled when proved to be technically impossible A balloon60 words
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Advertisement701 1947-03-18 2 NOTICES. MUNICIPAL ARCHITECT AND BUILDING SURVEYOR'S DEPARTMENT Appointment of a Stenographer Grade 111 Applications are invited for the appointment of a stenographer m the Municipal Architect and Building Surveyor's Department tn Grade 3 of the (alary scheme for subordinate officers at a commencing salary of Sl2O p.m.. plus cost of701 words
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Advertisement710 1947-03-18 2 NOTICES. EURASIAN ASSOCIATION The Extraordinary General Meeting was duly held at the B.R.C. Pavilion and has been adjourned to 5.15 p.m. on Thursday, 20th March, for continued discussion of the Rules. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Applications are invited for the following appointments m the Municipal Engineer's Department:— (a) 3 Oeneral Clerks (Permanent)710 words
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Advertisement353 1947-03-18 2 TENDERS. H.M. VICTUALLING YARD, H.M. DOCKYARD, SINGAPORE. Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following foodstuffs of which samples may be seen at the places mentioned beside each item Vinegar— 2.7so gallons No. 1 Store. H M Naval Base and H M. Victualling Depot Trafalgar St. Dehydrated Potatoes 62.388353 words
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Article731 1947-03-18 3 Chinese Deterred By Lawlessness From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. IN spite of the financial assistance given by the Cuvernment m the form of loans which already total several million dollars, the rate of recovery of the tin industry is disappointing. Mr. A. A.731 words
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92 1947-03-18 3 The following wer c elected office-bearers of the Malayan Democratic Union for 1947 a* th" annual general meeting hrld yesterday: Chairman: Mr. Philip Hoalim; vice-chairman: Mr. J hn Eber, secretary: Mr. Eu Chooi Yp; treasurer: Mr. Ycng Nyuk L'r; j branch organiser: Mr. Lim92 words
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Article192 1947-03-18 3 J| N inquiry into the damage sustained by the 1,463-ton Straits Steamship vessel Matang, which ran aground near Tanjong Em bang, off Kuching, on Jan. 23, this year, will be held in the Singapore Marine Court at 11 a.m. today. Mr. Paul Storr will preside at192 words
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Article107 1947-03-18 3 From Our Own Coriespondent. KUCHING, Monday. COMMITTEE members of the v Young Malay Associati n of Sarawak m an open letter have notified Mr. Kpdi bin Haji Oman that his services as their secretary are no longer required on the ground of infringement of the Ass107 words
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Article, Illustration30 1947-03-18 3 Itae 1,188 ton Perak »n the reef m Singapore Harbour. She was refloated m the early hours of yesterday morning and is now lying near the breakwater.30 words
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Article205 1947-03-18 3 1 LARGE consignment of textiles is to be shipped from Japan n. to Singapore for the Malayan market at the end of this month. The Straits Times understands that the amount comes to over 13,000,000 linear yards. This consignment is being imported on Government account. While205 words
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Article51 1947-03-18 3 It is hoped that the Malay Girls' College, Kuala LumD^r. will open later m the year. Selection committees m each State and Settlement will select students for admission into the College. There will be a certain number of scholarships available for girls needing financial51 words
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Article210 1947-03-18 3 TAMBRIDGE school certificate* for the 1940 and 1941 examinations and certified copies of detailed results for examinations held before December 1940 may now be obtained by succe&siul candidates m Malaya who hare either not yet received them or lost them during the occupation. Successful candidates m the210 words
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Article184 1947-03-18 3 From Our Staff Correspondent r.UALA LUMPUR. Monday. rE International Labour Organisation mission of :hree may arrive m Singapore later th s week instead of. as orijrnallv exnected. tomorrow afternoon. The reason is that air journeys have been delay cd. While the mission is ostensibly184 words
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Article260 1947-03-18 3 THE Indonesian Republic m Java has placed $10,000 on the "head" of an Indonesian at present m Malaya. The amount is to be paid to anyone who returns this man to Java where he will be tried for alleged embezzlement and betrayal of Indonesian trust260 words
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Article45 1947-03-18 3 From Our Malay Correspondent At a brief ceremony held m the Segamat Club a new library was opened by Mr. Fauike, the Assistant Resident C tnmisaoner, of Segamat After the ope^ng tea was served to about 40 guests who attended th e function.45 words
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Article181 1947-03-18 3 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Monday. HURING the past 24 hours, 22 more reports alleging intimidation have been entered with the police by Indian labourers m various estates. In the majority of the reports, it is alleged the labourers have been threatened and some tied to181 words
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Article140 1947-03-18 3 From Our Own >. r» ->p«»r.d -nt KUCHING, Sunaa.. JOKE h_in 1,000 Mulay w men a tended a mass meeting at the Li.ian Theatre m KaetUag I day for the format. on of a women's sec i^n of the Malay Nat onal Union A res lu'ion to140 words
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Article71 1947-03-18 3 The First Bat'alion oi tie fckaforth Highlanders wll Boat Ketreat om the Singaoore Cnck'-t Club Padang on Thursday at 8 p m A limited number of chairs wi 1 be available for B.C.C. members Beating of Retreat v. i. mon'hlv feature of pie-* r r i71 words
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Article280 1947-03-18 3 T*HE Singapore Traction Com1 pany's ultimatum to fheir striking employees requiring the men to return to work by to-morrow or become liable to dismissal, saw results yesterday when a few of the employees reported for duty. "A few of the senior men came m this morning,"280 words
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Advertisement110 1947-03-18 3 THE SINGAPORE TRACTION COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m England) p The Company earnestly appeals to all employees now on strike to resume work on Wednesday, 19th March, 1947, on the understanding that Government will immediately take steps to investigate the demands submitted prior to the strike. Police protection will be afforded110 words
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Advertisement63 1947-03-18 3 THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO., LIMMEOSOIE AGENTS FOR MAI AY 4 HARRISONS CROSFIELD (M) LIMITED. Please address all enquiries' to: HARRISONS LISTER ENGINEERING LIMITED. Tel. 2245/8 KUALA LUMPUR TeL 2245/8 Smgftpwe. Pnuag, Tetok Antoa Taipiag: Umak Kiigtar. ENGLISH DINNER SETS FOR 12 AND 24 PERSONS EXCLUSIVE BRIMS Also TEA -SETS CRYSTALWARE63 words
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904 1947-03-18 4 ANNE MATHESON - ANNE MATHESON By (Press representative travelling on the Royal tour) One of the most fascinating aspects of the tour of South Africa is the many intimate glimpses of the Royal Family it affords. Travelling together (the Royal train and the pilot train pull up904 words
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290 1947-03-18 4 THE other day I had an "odd1 Job" day, when I really did do a few of the many things which I have been talking of doing for the past few weeks. First of all. as it was a hot sunny day. I290 words
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Article, Illustration55 1947-03-18 4 Thla cocktail hat is a black ▼«lvet band trimmed with pnk ro*c«s and rosebuds. For at rnoom it ran be worn round a pi -in str"*w hat. A white sailor straw hat trimmed with a scarlet grosgrain band wilh a flit bow m th? front. Finish ne touch >s a55 words
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Article, Illustration631 1947-03-18 4 BEFORE the war our toddy tappers used to have an unusual pet. It was a fine big lizard. This fellow used t. live near the encampment ard would make h mself scarce most of the time. But once or twice he came out and was gr<. tempted631 words
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Article, Illustration652 1947-03-18 4 JOHNBRENNAN - What Sort Men PIRLS, if you marry a mechanic or a musician you've not half as much chance of living happily ever after as if you chose a minister or an athletic coach. If you want a second-to-none chance of happiness forget that travelling salesman's652 words
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Advertisement216 1947-03-18 4 fWhy Wisdom is made this shape (and only this shape) WmM§^SM% I A 7 isdom s cranked handle yl^SfltH kc ever y otncr detail of its 9 s^ ia P s scientifically designed i^&zJmmM^SUrwlm to make correct tectb cleaning W^Sm&WMwMM easy. For example, the correct iz&rO^&^'^wk M|M wav to clean216 words
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Advertisement210 1947-03-18 4 "Beauty's Finishing Touch A fin? ,md Kxrpiiiti' COLOGNE ROGER GALLET.... French Cologne Obtainable at all Leading Stores S4,h Aleuts: IHEEASTFMS A( TO (XX 111) t> l )-7<) Orchard Rd, Singapore FOOT TROUBIES? I SINGAPORE scientific j-way treatment FOOT n dj AERO-PED is specially prepared to give VTV7 a \\m— r«*i)210 words
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604 1947-03-18 5 Sir Edward Gent 's Address To Clerks From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. ♦*THE world m saner moments has taken faltering but substantial steps to reform its system and we are now on the threshold of such a fresh movement" said Sir Edward604 words
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Article151 1947-03-18 5 SUPPLIES nece&sary lor the development of telephone fcervice m Malaya are virtually exhausted and the few remaining telephone instruments havo already been allocated by the Telephone Priorities Boards m Singapore and the Malayan Union. The sittings of these Board* have been suspended pending receipt of further151 words
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Article227 1947-03-18 5 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Monday Orders lor the presumption of the deatn of five members ol the police force and one Chinese volunteer were made by Mr. Justice Pretheroe In the Supreme Court of Malacca. Puter bin Ebdul Hadi, attached to the Pahang police, was227 words
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Article167 1947-03-18 5 PLANTERS UNION AGREE IN agreement was signed at Kaiang (Selangor) recently by representatives of the Ulu Langat District Planters' Association and the Selangor Union of Rubber Employees, with the District Officer and the Assistant Commissioner for Labour (Chinese) as witnesses. The agreement provided f r th e adjusting of wintering167 words
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177 1947-03-18 5 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Monday. k LLBGATIONS that Siamese Moslems m the Malay-speaking n provinces of Patani and other states m southern Siam were clamouring for separation from Siamese rule have been described by well-informed circles here as "propaganda invented by certain groups."177 words
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Article101 1947-03-18 5 Government servants m Peril* have been offered cloth at controlled prices from the Depart mrnt of Social Welfare This cloth is being dislruuled on the basis of the strength of the family of each individual, bu; no one family is allowed more than 10 yards of101 words
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Article75 1947-03-18 5 From Our Own Correspondent. PARIT BUNTAR, Monday— A c*»e ol rabies has been reported m Parit Bur. tar The Veterinary Department Is .;*ing precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease. Owners of dogs have been advisee" to have their dogs inoculatec. All dogs are75 words
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Article, Illustration35 1947-03-18 5 The picture shows the p. lot train, preceding the train carrying th« Royal Family now tovriag Sowth Africa, taking a bend aa It passed fchrovfb mouitainoa. terrain after the Royal Pa— My had visited Ware—tar.35 words
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Article28 1947-03-18 5 The next meeting of the Malayan Union Advisory Council will be held at the Council Chamber, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, March 31, IM7, at 10 a.m.28 words
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Advertisement395 1947-03-18 5 vm I V«» v "a^H A Hr M Hair kept m place 16 hours Tidy hair doesn't make a millionaire, but it never stopped man from getting on. And now yon can keep yours tidy 16 hours a day without attention. Brush it every morning with Silvifix anJ no one395 words
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Advertisement293 1947-03-18 5 fOUNO OPTICAL C 0. r OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAiS 45. STAMFORD ROAD. SINGAPORE LIQUOR FORMS D-E 11-1 IK Obtainable from LIANG BROTHERS CO.; Stationers Printers Etc 9. C'haUa Street. Singapore. Phsne 7706 H. M. de SOUZA Sr.. Son MM Ml < ONTKM lUX» OBe* A (nidrnrr. ilrmpormrrl n. Cavraach Head Slncapw*. (rlr293 words
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Miscellaneous436 1947-03-18 5 Singapore i:i I. NETWORK (Chines* Indian) 225 metres; also 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 4 ttl megacycles per second (61 metre hand) and 7.45 p m. to 9.30 p.m. s;:> megacycles per second 161 metre band I RI.li: M.IUOKK (Malay togIM IM metres; also 12 p.m. to 2 p >i>436 words
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Miscellaneous717 1947-03-18 5 L' *ier cjmu-uaUoa than the heart queen. Declarer ruffed, led the spade deduce to the kin?, and then returned a diamond, putting up the king from his own hand. West Jumped an this trick with the ace and led another heart. Declarer ruffed, and now had the choice of going717 words
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958 1947-03-18 6 We m Malaya know very little of what is going on In Japan. That is partly because we are too preoccupied with our own affairs to pay much attention to the remote, complex and unique experiment In political tutelage958 words
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Article309 1947-03-18 6 (Following the letter on the hictjry of the Indonesian flag puhlfeti.d m the Straits Times a few days ag th fo'lowinc additional detail, have been supplied by a Malay correspond nt m Malacca). RESEARCH into the origin of the Red and White Flag as ihe emblem309 words
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307 1947-03-18 6 I QUITE agree with "All For All" that some planters are still living m the 1941 era. Some of these returning i "Dorais" should know better] than to treat us Asiatics as they used to do m pre-war days. I should have imagined307 words
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Letter84 1947-03-18 6 WITH reference to the letter from Col. Lim Kirn Chong, and your footnote, regarding the massacre of Chinese m Singapore m February-March, 1942, may I inquire what are the figures of the massacre m Johore and elsewhere upcountry. Will tht Jotiore Security Department take similar steps with regard84 words
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156 1947-03-18 6 I SHOULD like to draw the 1 attention to the very bad lighting along Rangoon Road, Dorset Road, and m the Thomson Road area. Recently I have heard of a number of cases of people being waylaid m this district, but they are not willing156 words
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219 1947-03-18 6 f>UR issue of Mar. 13 gave some prominence to a report that the Singapore Rural Board had renamed Kee Sun Road but vouchsafed no reason for the change. It to perhaps relevant to sute t!iat the person after whom the road was formerly called219 words
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115 1947-03-18 6 WHILST agreeing with the facts concerning the effects of altitude-flying on the human body, I consider that your article gives a completely erroneous impression. From personal experience I would suggest that In every case o.' an aircraft crashing Into mountains (apart from engine failure), lt115 words
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Letter94 1947-03-18 6 "THERE are many pre-war 1 owners whose radios have just vanished. In all probability these radios were bought from the Japs Just prior to the fall of SyonanTo. When Singapore was by the J&P*. confiscation of many radios took place, while looters wer c active to and at94 words
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92 1947-03-18 6 I SHALL be thankful if you will enlighten me as to 'he following: What is a Communist? What is the benefit or advantage of being Communist? How many kinds ->t Commu-.-i'.sts are there m Malaya? To whom do the Communists pledge their loyalty? Are the Communists92 words
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Article431 1947-03-18 6 SINGAPORE WARMIX6 By Alexander Hewitt I ITTLE MEN. this article i» addressed to you. To the Malays, Chinese, Sikhs, and all the little fellows who own and operate your own taxis. At present you are having a field-day. Th^ suckers lin e the pavements, beggir.g to431 words
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Advertisement53 1947-03-18 6 Scientific Glare Control American POLAROID DAY GLASSES FITS-ONS also available. The only type of glasses that really controls glare. During the war used by the American Army and Navy. Call for a demonstration to prove the dlfferencet from ordinary sun glasses. Various New Type* of Spectacle Frame* A Monntlnri «!<o53 words
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Advertisement23 1947-03-18 6 /f>, all types of Jxy£ ENGINE OVERHAULS \££x/ AND TUNING /■VO/^f at BRINKMANNS y^S\ 'phone ***** SOLE AGENTS POR JAGUAR AND NASH CARS23 words
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Miscellaneous25 1947-03-18 6 I I i She Strata gfaro M 6 r HOW princess pets {ABOUT IT?J BAB y LICER H s ~^«£L I '^mKv in $outh fri<a25 words
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Article195 1947-03-18 7 f|ESPITE a Washington message intimating the end of international food control after June 30 this year, the control and allocation of rice will remain unchanged m South-East Asia, according to an official statement to the Straits Times from the Special Commissioner's office yesterday. The United195 words
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Article38 1947-03-18 7 To-day's menus at Singapore People's Restaurants are as follows: Price 30 cents— Rice, Fish Masak Assam, Brinjal and Brazilian Beans. Price 15 cents Rice. Steam*d Hilis. Pumpkin. Price eight cents Rice, r.ra»ilian Beans, Meat and Vegetables.38 words
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373 1947-03-18 7 Extension Study For Workers THE place of adult education m a future university college m Malaya will be one of the chief questions which the Director of Education, Singapore, Mr. J. B. Neilson, will discuss with the Commission on Higher Education when it373 words
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Article51 1947-03-18 7 New Moon Day, which falls on Friday, will be celebrated at Sinhalese Buddhist Temple, PS, Outram Road, Singapore, by Mi U. W. Richard Silva. All are invited. The programme will be: 6 pjn. illuminations, 6.30 p.m. chanting of Suttas, 7 p.m. Buddha Puja, 7.30 p.m. sermon (m51 words
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Article126 1947-03-18 7 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Monday. THE peaceful manner m which both parties had conducted that case wae a happy omen for the future relationship between the management and employees of Perak Hydro, said Mr. J. Dewar, chairman cf the Arbitration Board today before th e126 words
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Article, Illustration306 1947-03-18 7 SIR Franklin Gimson, Governor of Singapore, presented certificates signed by Viscount Mountbatten, formerly Supreme Allied Commander m South East Asia, to a number of Chinese residents <»f Singapore who rendered assistance to British and Australian soldiers during the Japanese invasion and occupation of Malaya at a306 words
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Article70 1947-03-18 7 FVISCUSSIONS between D r.cn, '-'Chinese and British authorities m Singapore on the subject of trade relations between Singapore and the Indies have continued this week. The Dutch authorities, It :s understood, have based their side of the discussions on information brought back from Batavia by Mr.70 words
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Article37 1947-03-18 7 From Our Own Correspondent. MALACCA, Monday. A police o:nstable discovered a Chinese lying dead m the back lane of Egerton Road from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. The police are investigating.37 words
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Article196 1947-03-18 7 FRANK BRENTON, a 10-year-old signalman attached to G. H. Q. Signal Reg ment, S E A.L.F. pleaded guilty be- j tore a General Field Cour: Martial at Selarang Barracks yesterday, to a charge of absence wth v leave. In September la»t year. Bron'.on gave himself up to196 words
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Article364 1947-03-18 7 T*HE local born p< ople m i 1 Malaya should b< appointed to positions of greater responsibility without undue de.ay, urges the Straits Chinese British Association m a memorandum on the constitutional proposals. They ask that the proposals should be redrafted by a new committee "on364 words
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Advertisement84 1947-03-18 7 DON'T BUY NOW SHIPMENT ARRIVING SOON LESWEIN PIANO (MOST RELIABLE BRITISH PIANO MAf FACTURERS I FULLY TROPICALISED S <& FULLY GUARANTEED Jj| TUNED FREE fiS is FREE PACKING TO II SHI MALAYAN UNION 11 ff| V. PRICE $1.***** ONLY V^^^HBH(B KELLER PIANO CO. 2, Orchard Road, SINGAPORE (Tel. 3358) 7ENIThh84 words
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Advertisement93 1947-03-18 7 Displayed on First Floor CARPETS Indian Mirzapur Bokhara English Axminlster all sizes from 3' x 8' to 12' z 15' Floor Rugs all sizes. Bath Mats Sheepskin Rugs. LINOLEUM Nairns Cork Lino Greenwich Lino Plain Brown Jasper A Parquet Designs. COIR MATTING Fancy Si Plain 36" Wide. Prices of all93 words
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Article, Illustration2487 1947-03-18 8 JAMES M. TAYLOR - Saga of intrepid Allied guerilla band on Timor Jr. THIS graphic story of a groap of intrepid men who M 1 f o«ght on m Timor against nhianiamfc o4ds aad repeatedly outwitted the wily Japanese by taear daring aad resnuroef ufaiess the while harassing2,487 words
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Advertisement73 1947-03-18 8 CORK-TIPPED W k, VIRGINIA JJ S«awV Ba^CIGARETTES ■■■w^ i P^^^i nm\ nat 'I^tf^B I ip V al «aaaiL 55P AvJ Made specially to /ffii/JL] prevent sore throats jb %T 50 's Air-tight tins llr^^^^mEi \%itli Easy -Access inner foil 'mrffoiL -til mS anJ "Cellophane" wrapping. l§m^HM&W$W Imported from jjjStj^H jjff73 words
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Advertisement276 1947-03-18 8 w .^aaal bbb™^™^ aar^^^Bß aaaac -^m^M laaaal J l^^lW^P We alfcLys give you '^^T^v^ Satisfaction /^ZT^^^^S^t-^-/^ m all wars In I "T'~--J, handlliyt your 1 I Cll-L— Cargo or JZ\ [^^üBAGE Baggage /j^v > U^^— w~ Let im handk- l/fa^Y "T STARTS IM 30 SECONDS I STSAOI C4*TEsi. >Uh Mtnin276 words
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Article, Illustration1087 1947-03-18 9 R.E. HOLTTUM - The Malayan Gardener 'TVu: Straits Times has arranged for advance publication of extracts from a book on gardening m Malaya which has lxen written by Mr- R.E. Holttum and which will be published later. This is the first instalment of our series* which will1,087 words
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Article1060 1947-03-18 9 J.N. MILSVM; J.R.P. SOPRR - J.N. MILSVM and J.R.P. SOPRR GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES By Of the Department of Agriculture, Malaya TN dealing with individual vegetab'es it is proposed to adopt the sequence used m "Vegetable Growing m Malaya," a book published by the Department of Agriculture m 19411,060 words
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Advertisement349 1947-03-18 9 Newsagents since 1793 We can supply you with any BRITISH or AMERICAN oooKs or periodicals that you may require Send us i list of your requirement* and we shall be Dleasej to Quote you Clubs. Schools. Messes. Hospitals. Business Houses. Government Departments etc.. especially catered for A!) technical and professional349 words
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Advertisement180 1947-03-18 9 *Tilr ipVI ■If*a fl «ua i ■JuWHtiiat& HlßHi^* mt- S i X •am -warn El W Making sure 4,000 men operate our maintenance system evolved during 23 years. Every part of each aircraft has a recorded history, giving the signature of every man who ever adjusted, checked or inspected it180 words
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Article, Illustration1590 1947-03-18 10 T f\ Vlf1n Vi which tells how the Labour I J \JtVH\J ¥1 Govern men t proposes to tack le the crisis of further .sacrifices 1 Pi"fp Y m the people of Britain are being J^&i'l'Ksl calUd Qn tQ fa of the misgiving aroused by1,590 words
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Advertisement243 1947-03-18 10 g Opening TODAY |-4 LJP I! a.m.— l p m «.I5 p.m. Si m. A 1& >.30p.m > U AQ4-2. QiR-COnpiTloriED/ You'll Never Forget IgK The THINGS YOU SEE ln °'d London's |A /"^^M H| A j Most ill-famed LP/^F "Jn 1^ HOUSE OP HORROR as its mad s master243 words
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Advertisement297 1947-03-18 10 Opening TODAY P^^"^-JiT|pj i Shows 1.30 —4 »>.30 9.30~P.i\;. RMfffEJ^ f?llJu~rld jM|^L find a^^MjSSa m d L Eft «fl liiTmiiiil l svwtiuox. esc. THE HAI-U FOR U.UALiTY SOUND a PROJECTION OPENS TODAY! t) ii z 15 €3°3 9ir s\\W I l^*l 1 1 1 91 v*l J new SCIVen sensation297 words
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Article190 1947-03-18 11 Industrials Still In Demand By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Monday. THE local markets were quiet today but there were still sizeable inquiries for industrials, with Rood buyers of Hammers at $13. Traders were wanted at $17, with sellers asking $17-25- Straits Steamships were on offer at $23190 words
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Article184 1947-03-18 11 Company Report AFTER provision had been made for income tax a balance of £25 477 was carried forward from profit and loss account of the Sendayan (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Ltd. The accounts and directors report were presented at the annual general meeting m London on Feb. 26.184 words
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Article125 1947-03-18 11 Proposals of the London Stoo< Exchange fcr final merging of tho Trustees and Managers with the Committee for General Purposes m a Council possrssing completepowers over all aspects of Sto-:t Exchange business and management have been received by members. The existing 20,003 shares, £io paid,125 words
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Article63 1947-03-18 11 Sir Robert is Secretary to the Government of India Food Delanded at London Airport last night to a' tend the world c nference on wheat arranged by the International Wheat Counc'l and opening m Lond tomorrow. Sir Robertis Secretary to the Government of Irdlan Pod Department Sir DattarReuter - 63 words
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Article159 1947-03-18 11 (By the Times City Editor) lajndon. m nday. WIIH the recent decision of the Rc c rrve Bank of India 10 issue no n^ore licences to import 1 bullion into India a fundamental j change has ccme over the world silver outlook. Pnviously India was aa:jsb:ug159 words
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Article79 1947-03-18 11 THE first oil gashed recently from what may becom? the largest oilfield m the British Empire at this farming centre 30 miles from Edmonton. An Imperial Oil Co. official :»:d th 2 company are drilling mor» v ells but It will be some wee>:s bjfore the value of79 words
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Article45 1947-03-18 11 One million yarde of relief textiles are to be distributed throughout Johorc m the near future. Distribution will De through recommended textile dealers and all sales will be subject to contiol under the Relief Textile Maximum Prices Order of 1946.45 words
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Article16 1947-03-18 11 High tde times In Singapore today will be at 5-14 a.m. and 8-49 p.m.16 words
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Article311 1947-03-18 11 SINGAPORE, Monday RICE: Siamese Na 1 992, No. t 9*l. No. 3. 990; Na. 4 $89; No. 5 (without specific brand) 972; Na. 9*3; No. 7 No. 9 36«; Saigon No. 1 9M, Saigon broken -rice $32. Saig n Inferior 927. Kmagooa No. 1 9M. No. 2 95t311 words
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Article62 1947-03-18 11 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's rubber prices at noon yesterday were: Bayers Sellers Cta. Cts. per Ib per fa. Na. 1 R.S.S. Spot loose 42 4* No. 1 R.S.B. fob m tales April 4»\ 43', No. Z R.S.S. fob m bile* April 41', 4H« No. S62 words
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Article351 1947-03-18 11 SHIPS alongside the Singapore wharves yesterday were: MAIN WHARF Oodown 31-32: Marine Snappu Kmp.re Seaview alongside. Oodown 33-34: Tweedbank. Oodown 36-37: Sambay Oodown 38-39: Talma. Oodown 41: Krlan. Oodc-wn 42-43: Port Laird. WEST WHARF Godown 1-2: Benrinnes. Oodown 8-9: Queen of Bermuda. Oodown 8-7: Cladella Oodown 11-12: Asphalion.351 words
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Advertisement695 1947-03-18 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. locorrjoratro m dinftapore > BLUE FUNNEL LINE Sailing* v ana from United Kincds^. "Myrto" from USA In Port-Roads "Afra»' from U.K la Port G 26 ••Sumatra" from U.S. A la Port-Roads "Diomed* from U.K la Port-Roads "Cslrhss" doe from Continent In Port Roads "The«*us" dus from U.K695 words
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Advertisement258 1947-03-18 11 BOUSIEAD&COLTD LLOTDS AGENTS Atcnts for Malayan RaHwars GLEN LINE Sainnc to aad froM Chlaa. London \m-u-rdim RotleraaM ana Aatwere Froat n DUKE OP ATHENS G. 13 14 SAMFORTH Mar 13 9m VH. aad Caattaeatal Poru GLENBEG G. 3< SAMSETTE Loads far London MM- Apr. INDO-CHINA S. N. CO., WOSANG from258 words
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Advertisement483 1947-03-18 11 PRESIDENT LINE SaUinc* Ta NEW TORK Via Part SwetWnham A Peaaag India ist Mediterranean Part* 8.8. MARINE SNAPPER Gd 31/32 SI MOUNf MANSRBLD Mar t» S.S. MARINE FLIER Earlr .prll Ta Philippines lions Roof Man Praatttem. New fork vta Panama S.S. CLOVIS VICTORT Mar. 29 freight only AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES.483 words
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Advertisement96 1947-03-18 11 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S. S. CO.. LTD. (lncoroorateo m Cnsiand) For HAVRE LONDON Samahire due 26 Mar. Sails 7 April For LONDON ROTTERDAM City of Lyons due 2 April Sails 15 April KLAVENESS L9NE UncorDorateo witn uimneo Liaoint* id Norway) LOS ANGELES SAN f RAM (S-.0. VANCOUVER "CASTLEVILLE- Sail* \lj) 996 words
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Article450 1947-03-18 12 Promoter Wilt Ask Board To Sanction Fight Filipino boxer Battling Sima, who was knocked out m the record short time of 26 seconds m Sunday's welterweight championship against Som Pong, may fight for the Singapore lightweight title on April 7. At Friday's meeting of. the Boxing450 words
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Article276 1947-03-18 12 MALACCA, Monday.— First annml inter -Malay School Sports iSenicr Maloy Schco's), which was held on Saturday on *he Banda Hilir English ocaocl Ground was witnessed by a lanj* 1 galnerir.g of fiiends end oar:n s c-l Ma ay School cnildren. Pint part of the carnival was devoted276 words
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Article162 1947-03-18 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. Sclangor Club defeated Selangor Eurasians by 54 runs on the paday yesteiday evening. The Eurasians, who took first lease of the wickets were all out for 65 runs, of which N.O. Orloff top-scored with 21. Bowling honours evenly were distributed for Selangor Club. Todd, Phillips162 words
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Article55 1947-03-18 12 BERLIN, Monday. Max Schmeling, former wcrld heavyweight boxing champion, has started training near Hamburg for a possible try for new victory m the ring. Now 41, Schmel'ng intends to meet Jan Kreitx of Aachen m his first bout provided he can recondition himself. Schmeling recently was clearedAP - 55 words
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Article407 1947-03-18 12 Badminton Good attendance from Badminton enthusiasts was received by the Slngai pore Inter-Malays Badminton Tournament which began its first round singles and doubles ties on Saturday and Sunday at the court of th" New Star Badmlnun Party. HUI Stree' Police Barracks The ties resulted: SINGLES: Abdullah Mat ar407 words
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Article89 1947-03-18 12 CAIRO, Monday. Mi-s Bilhe Yorke of Britain won the women's tennis singles from Miss Vent?--of Egjpt. 1-8. 6-7. 6-3, Henri Cochet of France, won the men's singles from his fellow Prenchman. R. Abdesselam. m straight set* 6-3. 6-1, 6-3. The mixed doubles title was won byAP - 89 words
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Article81 1947-03-18 12 MANCHESTER. Monday. -B:uct Woodcock European heavyweight champion will flgnt Stephan O.tK Polish-French htavyw ig .:t aBelle Vue stadium tonight In ten round bout which Is regaid^d merely as a warm-up for Woodcock's April 15 meeting wTh American J» Baksi. Woodcock h2s already debated three Continental heavyveigh's81 words
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Article266 1947-03-18 12 Excellent bowling by Buswell who took 5 wickets for 5 run* against The Singapore Clarke Rangers enabled The Royal Air Force Selelar to defeat The Singapore Clarke Rangers by 19 rum. Ibrahim Isa who bowled 4 wickets for 12 rung was the beat averaged amongst The Singapore266 words
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Article182 1947-03-18 12 PENANG, Monday Lieiu. Col. T. L. Fox scored a double triumph at Penanp; Turf Club's Governor Gcncial's Cup meeting. He headed both the owners' and trainers' lists. He saddled eight winners, kifftat Eecondt, and four thirds, with stakes worth $8,580. As an owner he had one182 words
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Article110 1947-03-18 12 Selangor Turf Club* mee..ng£ wUI Ui hela oq Mcrcn 29, April 5 and April Two runs will b; held for all hoites. Class 1, all horcss Class 2. all hones Class 3 and all untried maidens. Dia'-ancos and shakes will be: norses Class 1, 6 furs, and 9110 words
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Article, Illustration265 1947-03-18 12 MUAR, Monday Good combination among their forwards and a sound defence helped the Selangor Chinese to a two-nil victory over the Muar Combined side at the Muar Club Padang yesterday. The visitors, who are Victory Cup champions of Kuala Lumpur, deserved to win. The local265 words
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Article333 1947-03-18 12 DUNEDIN (N.Z.), Monday. With Norman Yardley, John Ilun and Godfrey Evans e:\ch hitting <~- first renuury ot the tour the MCC cricketers made a wondeiiu! recovery after losing three wickets for 26 and finished the day with a lead of 45 and four wickets333 words
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365 1947-03-18 12 LONDON, Sunday. RESPITE Government's decision to ban midweek sport and L the threatened players' strike, there is still tremendous interest and enthusiasm m the Football Association Cup semi-finals which take place on March 29. A few days after the venues for the365 words
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Article160 1947-03-18 12 PARIT BUNTAR. Mon De&plte the fact that the they fielded I no less than sue reserves, the Krian Rovers did extremely well to hold the 'xaipiu? Food Control Sport Union, bjst side m Taiplng. to a draw. Each side scored two goals m a inendly160 words
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Advertisement315 1947-03-18 12 CAMBRIDGE LOSL PARIS, Mon. Th» Cambridge Uni\ rsity Rugby team was defeated on Sunday by the J?icinj Club ot France team by 22-10 at the Jwan Bouln S adium m Paris.— A. P. CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Page 6) BUSINESS OPPORTUMI IES ants Importers Etc. Tim your goods into CASH.315 words
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Advertisement30 1947-03-18 12 BOH^f frW A/- per 1b gut. m I '.am aU dealers. THE QUALITY TEA Producers BOH PLANTATIONS LIMITED Distributors HARPER GILFILLAN «k CO., LTD. Kuala Lumpur and Branches throughout Malaya.30 words
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