The Straits Times, 3 September 1947
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Title Section22 1947-09-03 1 t 3 SEP 1947 The Straits Times. MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPEk: ESTABLISHED 1845 l-.HillT PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS22 words
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Article, Illustration364 1947-09-03 1 MALAYA'S PUBLIC SERVICES MAY BE CUT Warning By Union Govt. In Face Of Strike Threat From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. p Xl) with the possibility of a Malaya-wide strike of daily-paid labourers in certain (Government departments, the Malayan Union Government today warned the public of possible restrictions of364 words
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Article88 1947-09-03 1 GENEVA, Tuesday —The United Jtates Under Secretary for Agriculture. Mr. N. E. Dodds. yesterday told the United Nations Food and I Agriculture Organisation which has been discussing world food problems here for the oast eieht days— that the United States might renew export and import controlsReuter; UP - 88 words
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Article87 1947-09-03 1 Head-On Rail Crash Kills 19 MANITOBA, Tuesday. AT least 19 people were killed' and 15 injured when a ■ntinental express crash- J ed headlong into a special train at a tiny station 20 miles east of Winnipeg last night, j Rescuers said they had recover- ed 17 bodies from theAP - 87 words
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Article227 1947-09-03 1 Will Stay Strong Truman QUITANDINHA, Brazil, Tuesday. PRESIDENT Truman declar- ed here today that although the United States has an" aversion to violence, this is "no invitation to others to take liberties with the foundations of international peace." "No great nation has been more reluctant than ours to use armedAP - 227 words
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Article, Illustration38 1947-09-03 1 Mr. Randolph Churchill, son of Mr. Winston Churchill, having tea with the Special Commissioner, Lord Killi-am, and Lady Killearn at Kalian? Airport yesterday. Mr. Churchill left for Australia after a brief stop over in Singapore. Straits Times picture.38 words
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350 1947-09-03 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. IN a statement on behalf of the Pan-Malayan Council of Government Workers, the Council chairman, Mr. M. P. Rajagopal, declared today that the Wages Commission's recommendations were "hardly reasonable or equitable" and were inadequate to meet the workers' demand350 words
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Article186 1947-09-03 1 WINSTON Churchill'g only son, Randolph Churchill, passed through Singapore yesterday. Mr. Churchill, who is on his way to Australia for a lecture tour, arrived from the United Kingdom by 8.0.A.C. flying boat. He wus met at Kallang Airport by the Special Commissioner, Lord- Killearn and Lady186 words
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319 1947-09-03 1 Sultan Receives Enthusiastic Welcome Home I)RESSED in the uniform of a major-general of the Johore Military Forces, the 74-year-old Sultan of Johore was greeted by a large gathering on his arrival in Singapore yesterday morning from Southampton by the Nederland Line ship Oranje. He said he had come back "to319 words
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Article52 1947-09-03 1 A police party late last night went to the 12} mile, Sembawang Road, to investigate a triple stabbing which occurred there earlier in the night. Police earlier had taken three men to the general hospital, one with a serious wound in the chest. The other two were treated52 words
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Article80 1947-09-03 1 LONDON. Tue.-day. AN official announcement confirms that Commonwealth talks on the financial crisis will take place n London as soon a.s possible Onada House states that as a dollar country Canada is on the face of the terms of the announcement not included in 'he "sterling areas"Reuter - 80 words
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Article102 1947-09-03 1 LONDON, Tuesday. THE stock market account has finished in poor style, says Reuters financial correspondent. Contributing factors to general dullness were fears of an autumn budget and with it fresh taxation, and the reluctance by dealers to take more stock on their books than they could.Reuter - 102 words
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Advertisement25 1947-09-03 1 NEW STYLE WEDDING RINGS in ruiinum. White Gold t lIFNDRY Vrllow Gold 78 »mth Bride? 84. S fore I Carefully Blended I from Finest Tobacco25 words
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Article304 1947-09-03 2 Britain To Refuse U.S. Grain LONDON, Tuesday. ORITAIN will refuse her 13 September allocation of 72,000 tons of grain from the United States, it was authoritatively learned here last night. She will m^st likely turn down her October allocation, an identical -me t. as well. In grain circles it wasReuter; AP - 304 words
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382 1947-09-03 2 Death, Injury, Gas, Bombs In Calcutta CALCUTTA, Tuesday. DIOT and bloodshed, sweeping from the Punjab to Bengal yesterday, brought death to 29, injury to 292, bombs, tear gas, 16 armed engagements by the police and a narrow escape for Mr. Gandhi all in Calcutta.Reuter; AP; UP - 382 words
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798 1947-09-03 2 LONDON, Tuesday. AN American high-explosive anti-aircra ft shell exploded yesterday in crowded Oxford Street while rubbish was being burnt on a former bomb-store site, killing one London workman and injur ing two others. A working party was disposing of rubbish fromUP - 798 words
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420 1947-09-03 2 IN a room in the Singapore General Hospital, hastily converted into a coroner's court, a wounded Harbour Board labourer yesterday gave evidence at the inquiry into the S.H.B. shooting on Aug. 21 which precipitated a four-day strike of dock workers. The witness was Sammy-420 words
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Article103 1947-09-03 2 A rickshaw purchased from a Singapore junk shop for $150 is now on its way by plane to Hollywood film actress Ava Gardner, star of Universals* new film "Singapore." The ricksha, a presentation from the Singapore office of Universal Pictured, left Singapore yesterday by a103 words
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Advertisement811 1947-09-03 2 NOTICES PRESS NOTICE I MUNITION OP BRITISH BOOKS An Exhibition of British Books will be held in the Chinese Assembly Hall. Kuala Lumpur, from Thursday. 4th 6entcmbcr until Saturday. 6th September 1947. from 10.00 a.m. until 8.00 pm. daily. Admission Is entirely fr> The Exhibition will be opened at in811 words
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Advertisement746 1947-09-03 2 TENDERS NOTICE Will any person who has aeen or heard of the whereabouts of Mr. Tey Yew Chuan of Chop Chuan Thye, Muar, who was taken away on the 29th February, 1942 from the Muar Chiang Chuan Club by the Japanese Military together with other prominent members of the Chinese746 words
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Advertisement268 1947-09-03 2 P.W.D. NOTICE. FOR SALE Two Army Type Dodge Lorries. For Particulars Apply Mechanical Engineer Johore Bahru. (O. MORGAN) State Engineer. P.W.D Johore TENDERS POLICE RATIONS Tenders will be received by the Colonial Secretary. Singapore, before 12 noon on the Bth September. 1947. for the supply of uncooked rations for the268 words
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Advertisement28 1947-09-03 2 i iinri LAUKcL WORLD FAMOUS COMEDIAN STARS OF THE SCREEN W'rK TWO RE6 u uuT SIIIOKE ri s of 'M IVIAJV I 111 3 JTAR E.TT EIS SUalO28 words
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Article537 1947-09-03 3 MAC ARTHUR'S V. J. DAY REVIEW Call To Victors To Help Japan TOKIO, Tuesday. f EN. MACARTHUR, in a' statement issued on the second anniversary of the signing of the Japanese surrender, said Japanese economy had improved to such an extent that there was no danger of imminent collapse. HeUP - 537 words
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159 1947-09-03 3 (MX Switzerland, Tuesday. DUTCH delegates to the Moral Re-armament World Assembly here cave a "practical demonstration of their movements uniting ideology" when they presented a bouquet of red and white flowers, colours of the Indonesian Republic, to fellow Indonesian delegates, the Moral RearmamentReuter - 159 words
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Article245 1947-09-03 3 Empire's Plan For Japan CANBERRA, Tuesday. riELEGATES to the British Commonwealth conference on the Japanese peace treaty agreed yesterday that Japarj should be given virtual self-government after the peace settlement, it was officially stated. The general attitude of the Commonwealth countries represented at the conference, which held its final secretReuter; AP - 245 words
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Article316 1947-09-03 3 ANEW mammals and birds protection ordinance has been gazetted for Singapore, to be effective from August 29. It is based on recommendations from Mr. M. R. Henderson, acting director of the Botanic Gardens, and Dr. C. A. Gibson-Hill, representing the Raffles Museum. The new ordinance is much316 words
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Article199 1947-09-03 3 Continued from Page 1 "Instead it unashamedly stated that, because the possibilities of red~stributive taxation were impeded by the unco-operatlveness of the public, it had been prevented from recommending wage concessions as large as general considerations erf equity would suggest. "The report states that the Commission was unanimous199 words
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Article107 1947-09-03 3 ANOTHER large shipment of Australian fruit and vegetables for civilians and services arrives in Singapore today by t?ie Blue Funnel ship Charon from Fremantle. She carries 2.800 sheep and 20 cows for civilians and 450 sheep for the Services. Civilian cargo includes 5,000 cases of apples, 1,796107 words
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241 1947-09-03 3 77 PASSENGERS ARRIVING ON CHARON TODAY Seventy-seven passengers are on board the Blue Funnel ship. Charon, which will arrive in Singapore today from Fremantle. The vessel will berth alongside harbour board godowns. Miss J.P. Adams. Mr. and Mrs" Agnew, Mr. J. C. Ahem, Mrs. N J Anderson, Mr. J.P. Bartle.241 words
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Article41 1947-09-03 3 SAIGON. Tuesday.— The French High Commissioner for Indochina. M. Emile Bollaert, told correspondents yesterday- he would proclaim "a new policy for Indochina in the name of the French Republic" within eight days. He has Just returned to Saigo.i from Paris. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Advertisement354 1947-09-03 3 MUSIC INSTITUTION "FOORMAN* IB*.: 11*1 Registered Name No. 4326 TEL: 4739 Directed By Prof. OTTO «C REGIN FOORMAM Conservatory of Music Vienna Prague 126 Orchard Road 2nd. "loor Telep hone 4739 NEW PIANO CLASSES WILL START ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15th I'- inners ,a*;e 9 jts. term 3 mths 2 Lesson354 words
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Advertisement456 1947-09-03 3 DINE DANCE AT THE ATOMIC 64 LLOYD ROAD BEST CHINESE FOOD IN TOWN PHONE 3260 Pu p i ncu v TiPFWRITING WITH MUSIC. 4^5C/^\ Days. Scientiflc, Simple A C*>*Ol swifj Tuition By Former JrH Tutor Raffles Instn.. A 'f'^-yj**/' Holder of LCC Teacher's j^^^C Hono"« Diploma COMMERCIAL HIGH SCHOOL. 285456 words
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Advertisement269 1947-09-03 3 "TINTEX" THE WORLDS LARGEST SELLING HOME DYE. More Tintex sold in ill countries than any other dye. Tintex tints as you rinse. Tintex tints and dyes all materials, cotton, silk, wool, rayon and mixed goods. Wholesale enquiries to: Sole Distributors:— FAR EAST TRADING CO., P. 0. Box 91, I POH.269 words
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Article52 1947-09-03 4 Mr ana Mrs. H. E. de Lacey Jo.ge wLsH" to thank all relatives and friends for their gifts and attendance at their wedding. MONTEIRO family convey their thanks to relatives friends who attended the funeral of the late Mrs Dolphine Monteiro as well as those who sent wreaths letters52 words
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Obituary65 1947-09-03 4 LYE-LYE YIOW KUAN passed away iy at No. 61 Nell Rd.. on 2nd in<t. aged 50, leaving behind his 2 I sons, Pak Leong, Pak Hung, Pak Van. Pak Ming. 3 daughters, 1 son-in-l::w, Gan Kee Siang, 2 daughte^s-ln-law. 3 grandsons, and 5 brothers, Yiow Pun. Yiow Hee. Yiow65 words
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1218 1947-09-03 4 The Straits Times ONLY 24 YEARS TO GO Singapore, Wed.. Sept. 3. 1947 A correspondent in a letter to the Financial Times recently expressed the opinion that it was "rather amusing" that the Empire was bound by price agreements in connection with the cily commodity tin it could sell at1,218 words
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Article199 1947-09-03 4 rS Straits Times leader on the achievements of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society and its Journal left unmentioned a name just as eminent as those you recalled. I refer to the late Bishop G. F. Hose, one of the greatest holders of199 words
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1822 1947-09-03 4 R D. SHEARN - "Pressure And Drive Is Whitehall's" R D. SHEARN A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE HEASMAN REPORT 3 By THIS is the third and concluding instalment of a memorandum by Mr. E. D. Shearn, of Kuala Lumpur, on the report of Mr. R. B. Heasman on income tax. The memorandum will be1,822 words
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348 1947-09-03 4 IN answer to a query as to what papers a person in- 1 tending to register himself as a voter should take with him., a report in the Straits Tinit^i o n Aug. 21 stated that tne Registering Officer required I some proof of348 words
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Article124 1947-09-03 4 •TIME and again the thanking 1 public have criticised the spending of huge sums by the government unnecessarily in running the Department of Public Relations with its many branches throughout Malaya. May one ask what beneficial results hav c they produced so far at the expense124 words
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Advertisement775 1947-09-03 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. THAM— CHEONG The engagement Is announced between Mr. Tham Lim Fong second con of Mrs. Tham Ah Poon of Singapore St the late of Mr. Tham Ah Poon of Spore and Miss Cheong Noi Kirn daughter of the late Mr. Mrs. F. W. Cheong of Singapore. NORRIS— OORLOFF.775 words
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Advertisement77 1947-09-03 4 SLOWLY BUT STEADILY Household Electric appliances MAM IN INCIAND are arriving in Malaya and you will be able to buy them at our High Street Office. The following are now available from stock: APPLIANCES: G.E.C. Kettle D 5243 $40.00 G.E.C. Toaster D 5605 29.00 O.E.C Iron D 5826 18.50 G.E.C.77 words
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Advertisement83 1947-09-03 4 FOR YOURJNSUffANa REQUIREMENTS THE COMMERCIAL ONION 6ROUP:-JfeT m%J% Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. Union Assurance Society, Ltd. (London) /,t Nt t Palatine Insurance Co., Ltd. J*£sb&fo Liverpool Victoria Insurance Corp: t^ British General Insurance Co. Ltd. Branch Offices:— jpqh (P.O. Box 47 Ti SINGAPORE rrvi- 574) (P.O. Box 107 Tel:83 words
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Article223 1947-09-03 5 "Shielding Nobody," Says Girl MISS Lena Navis at the Singapore Assizes yesterday conk-d that she was delibe-lat-ly shielding "the person w o n the lawn of the Malayan Seminary on the night of Oct. 31," when a young Eurasian, Maurice Fox, is alleged to hav c been murby Inrin Oliver223 words
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Article137 1947-09-03 5 A line of $450. or three months' nment, was imposed on Ng Kong Hua in the Second District Court yesterday after he lad pleaded guilty to transportIng five and a half gunny sacks ■>f rice into Singapore without a food control permit on Monday. Mr.137 words
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Article76 1947-09-03 5 Lcr Ah Leng was senenced to' 10 months' rigorous imprisonment in the Second District Court yesterday for dishonestly retaining 35 rolls of cloth stolen from an 5.H.8. n on Feb. 12. A police constable s?*d that Lee w. i climbing over a fence from' the SH.B. intj76 words
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Article61 1947-09-03 5 The Eps.-Wcst Society has arranged a special meeting to- mrrow at which the Public, Relations Officer, Singapore, Mr.' 3 G. Thorn-son, will spf ak on "Economic Crisis in Bri'ain". The meeting will be held at the YM.C.A.. Orchard R^ad, at I 8.30 p.m. with Mr. C61 words
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Malayan Round-up
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837 1947-09-03 5 A CIS of hooliganism anl deliberate obstruction of traffic will not b e tolerated in any future authorised processions, the office of the Commissioner of Police, Singapore, says in a statement issued yesterday, f The conditions under which all future procession permits are issued will837 words
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Article198 1947-09-03 5 A WOMAN wept in thej Second District Court yesterday when the judge, Mr. J. P. Merson, fined her $200, in default six weeks' simple imprisonment, for selling a packet of cigarettes at 10 cents over the controlled price. I The woman, Lav Ghin Neo. who pleaded198 words
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Article, Illustration1032 1947-09-03 5 UMNO Assembly Issues Warning the Istana Besar, which was brightly lit by crystal chandeliers. In addition there were 290 observers, both men and women. Tungku Mahkota. opening the assembly, sent greetings from his father. Sultan Ibrahim of Johore. who. he said, regretted being unable to attend1,032 words
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126 1947-09-03 5 From Our Own Correspondent. SEREMBAN. Tuesday. THE Negri Sembilan Barbers' Association, in celebrating their eighth anniversary yesterday, decided to send a protesi to Governor of the Malayan Union, Sir Edward Gent, against the proposed licensing of barbers in the State. The Pan -Malayan meeting126 words
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Article80 1947-09-03 5 Ye^terduy wu t:ie quietest day for some time on Uie local rubber market, i.n the absence of a lead from the New York market, which was closed the previous day owing to the holiday in the U.S. Prices were steadier about an eighth of a80 words
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Article370 1947-09-03 5 "Income Tax With Represen tation" NEW PARTY STATES POLICY THE policy of the Progressive Party, Singapore's newly-formed political association, is to accept income tax subject to conditions, says a statement issued by the party yesterday. The conditions are that income tax should be warranted by the financial needs of the370 words
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Advertisement60 1947-09-03 5 A rSIBUTE TO THE CONFECTIONERS ART WI L L A RDS CANADIAN "FORKDIPT" CHOCOLATES E*"* m rJ > i li iJMirttßf Further Limited Supplies Are Now Available From Mont Dealers THE SPECIAL AIR-TIGHT INNER CONTAINER INSURES PERFECT CONDITION AND RENDERS THEM PARTICULARLY SUITABLE FOR INCLUSION IN HOME PARCELS mun. JOSEPH60 words
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Advertisement57 1947-09-03 5 SAMUEL WITHERS CO. LTD "SAMCO" FIRE AND BURGLAR RESISTING SAFES OVER 35,000 SUPPLIED TO THE GOVERNMENT DURING THE LAST WAR. FITTED WITH CHUBBS LOCKS 20" x 16" x 15" $215 24" x 18" x 17" $290 28" x 20" x 19" $345 36" x 25" x 23" $500 Outside Measurement.57 words
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Miscellaneous265 1947-09-03 5 1 p^^^fi i^i^BH^^^^^^^^^h3 l TODAY. Rotary; Mr. V. K. White on "Industrial future of Singapore." AdelDhl. 1 p m. Tr.W.C A. Katong Group Juniors will give Echoes of Camp at Port Dickson." St. Hilda's School 4.15 p.m. Mixed foursomes competition, golf tourney, Island Club, 5 p.m. Cness Club meeting, V.M265 words
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Article559 1947-09-03 6 Chinese Protest To Mr. Creech Jones THE "utter disappointment" of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce of Malaya with the Constitutional proposals for Malaya has been conveyed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. A. Creech Jones. In a protest sent to Mr. Creech559 words
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Article, Illustration106 1947-09-03 6 Today's map in me series showing where to register for a vote in the Singapore elections is of Divisions 1 and H If > ou live in either of these areas, you should register with one of the following: Divn. 1, Mr. s Kandiah, City106 words
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Article76 1947-09-03 6 A new beach, which was recently opened to the public on the east coast of Kelantan. is attracting many holiday-makers. The resort known as the "Pantai Chinta Berahi" has six attap bungalows, provid'Xi with u;> to date amenities and a Orst-elui beach. It is owned by76 words
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Article362 1947-09-03 6 U.S. Rubber Policy Criticised LONDON, Tuesday. STRONG criticism of American action in imposing restrictions upon the use of natural rubber is expressed by Mr. N. C. S. Bosanquet, chairman of Labis Bahru Rubber Estates Ltd., in his statement issued with the accounts for the annual meeting, to be held in362 words
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Article116 1947-09-03 6 Charged with the criminal breach of trust of 12 dozen bottles of Enos fruit salts, 10 dozen bottles of hair oil, nine dozen bottles of cod liver oil, three dozen tubes of tooth paste, six dozen bars of soap and $150 In cash, to the total116 words
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Advertisement247 1947-09-03 6 f nt/ 1 5 HOWLING SHOWS DAILY! yjo/l/ 11 -2 4.15 6.30 9.15 p.m. Air Conditioned o^% j£ 't,V V/\) CAPITOL Phone 5159 Ajt- They're turning the tables in tcJl the merriejt mesf JLx£J^^^^ of mirth and AAJ.TU I A'l L» m '*chief that ever LOUri|V|pl 1/1 fl A kept247 words
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Advertisement356 1947-09-03 6 WESTERN CANADA STEAMSHIPS LTD. NORTH PACIFIC SHIPPING COMPANY LTD. AS GENERAL AGENTS DIRECT SERVICE TO:— LOS ANGELES. SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND. SEATTLE to VANCOIVER For Freight Particulars Apply THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) MERCANTILE BANK BUILDING. TEL. 6370 M.V. "ORANJE" sth November 1947 from Singapore Due Southampton: 21st November356 words
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Article441 1947-09-03 7 LONDON, Monday. IN the Oil section, a sharp advance in Mexican Eagles was the only feature in the otherwise dull and idle stock markets, says Reuter's flnan. cial correspondent. With the news that a statement regard. Ing expropriation terms would be made tnis evening, Mexican Eagles Ordinary rose441 words
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Article103 1947-09-03 7 From Our Staff Coorespondent KUALA LUMPUR. Tuesday.— A new method of felling rubber trees for replanting has been successfully tried by the Rubber Estates of Malaya, Ltd near Koto Tinggl, Johore. The work was carried out by two bulldozers linked by a steel hawser. Two lines of103 words
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Article712 1947-09-03 7 By Our Market Correspondent. SINGAPORE, Tuesday. THE local share market continued quiet today with a slightly easier tendency reported in Industrials. Small business took place in Tin shares, around quotations, while Rubbers were neglected. Price quotations given today by the Malayan Sharebrokera' Association were as follows: Bayer712 words
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Article284 1947-09-03 7 Produce Market By A Market Correspondent. AMPONG black pepper was fairly active yesterday, alone Li in a generally dull produce market. Some gain for the commodity is possible in the near future. Sugar was generally quiet. Java white lost a further $2. Soya beans registered a small284 words
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Article63 1947-09-03 7 rhe Singapore Chamber at Commerce Rubber Associations prices at noon yesterday were: Buyer* Sellen Cts. Cts. per Ib. per Ib. No. 1 R. 8.8. Spot loose (nominal) 27J 28 Nc i R.S.S fob in bales Sept. 281 281 No 2 R.S.S rob in bales Sept. 28 281 No. 363 words
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Article75 1947-09-03 7 Rubber Companies The Straits Rubber Company showed a profit of £11,104 for 1946. as against the previous year's loss of £2.211. With £247,216 brought In (as artist the previous £49.427.) reserve for quit rent written back, £3,323, and reserve for Eastern current assets written back, £1.891,75 words
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Article95 1947-09-03 7 The Caledonian (Selangor) Rubber Company showed a net loss to Mar. 31 of £1,027, as against the previous year's £5,609. Together with a debit balance brought In of £264, this made a total loss of £1.291 Against this were credited the following provisions no longer required: Estimated liabilities95 words
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Article823 1947-09-03 7 SHANGHAI, Tuesday.— The price of rice soared unexpect- edly to 540,000 Chinese dollars per picul In the last few days after having remained at 400.000 during the last couple of months. Mr. Chan Cheng-kua. chairman of the Rice Merchant Guild, said the spurt was temporary andAgencies - 823 words
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Advertisement673 1947-09-03 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated r> Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS) KROM 0-i. AND O.S.aV. -Calchas* from U.K O. 8 "Alrinom" from U.5. A." In Port "luivnlus" Due from U.K Sept. 10 "Van T Hnft" Hue frum US. A i i Sept. 11 ••r.Miirn*" Due from U.S. A Sept. 18 j673 words
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Advertisement102 1947-09-03 7 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS IX) NEW YORK AND BOSTON rt, INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Arrives MARINE FLIER SINGAPORE GO. 31/32 PENANG SEPT. MOUNT MANSFIELD SINGAPORE SEPT. 6 PENANG SEPT. 14 Freight Onli AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. UNION RI.DC. rn.S Ml m S7SI PASSAGE 4949. Wat i'*KAM~ifui NI m. Nn RM.TIMORE s.s.102 words
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Advertisement184 1947-09-03 7 Shippers and other* Interested to Shipping Intelligence are referred to advertisements to Cob. 6 and 7 opposite page and to Shipping Notices on Pace 2 P. O, B. I. SAILING TO AND FROM INDIA. CEYLON, AUSTRALIA. SIAM. CHINA. ADEN. EGTPT. CONTINENT AND UNITED KINGDOM Agents Singapore ISLAX KERR A CO..184 words
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Advertisement568 1947-09-03 7 ELIERMAN KLAVENESS LINE I B U C K N A L (Incorporated with Limited 1 c on iTn Uabtlltv ta Norway) bU LIB> LOS ANGELES. (Incorporated in England) SAN FRANCISCO HAVRE, LONDON VANrOUVFR S.s. CITT OP KHARTOUM VANIUDVIIK Do* 17 Sept. Our: a.s. CITT OF CARLISLE "CASTLEVILLE" 8 Sept. Das568 words
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Article, Illustration302 1947-09-03 8 First Time Vie Patrick KO'd SYDNEY, Tuesday. IN one of the most sensational fights seen at the Sydney stadium, Fred Dawson, a tough Chicago Negro lightweight, last night knocked out Vie Patrick, Australia's lightweight champion, in the twelfth and last round. Some 5,000 stunned fane waited anxiouslyReuter; UP - 302 words
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Article108 1947-09-03 8 CLEVELAND. Tuesday. ONE pilot was killed yesterday, when four planes crashed during the race for the Thompson Trophy the outstanding event of the national air races, won by Cook Cieland of Cleveland, with a new record speed of 396.1 miles an hour. Air race officials announcedAP - 108 words
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Article299 1947-09-03 8 Schroeder's Victory Decides Cup NEW YORK, Tuesday. THE United States retained 1 the Davis challenge cup when Ted Schroeder beat Au.v tralian Dinny Pails in the singles at Forrest Hills, yesterday, the scores being 3, B—6,8 6, 4 6, 9—ll, 10 8. The U.S. were leading two-one after having wonReuter - 299 words
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Article187 1947-09-03 8 S. Africans Reply With Big Score HOVE. Tuesday. 1 SUSSEX declared at the overnight score of, 415 for five wickets when the match with South Africa continued j at Hove yesterday, but the! County had no bowlers who could dismiss the tourists cheaply and by the time stumps were drawnReuter - 187 words
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Article136 1947-09-03 8 C.Y.M.A. SOCCER The following players will represent the C.V.M.A. Juniors in a soccer match aganist the Land Office Sports Club tomorrow on the C.V.M.A. ground (St. George's Road) at 5.15 p.m.: Goh Chin 800, Lek Gek Lee, Lav Heng Fook, John I«h, Cheng Sui Heng (capt.), John Hon. Anthony de136 words
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Article22 1947-09-03 8 NEW YORK. Tuesday.— Stymie won the Aqueduct Handicap yesterday to boost his all-time record of winning siakes to $742,218. A.P.AP - 22 words
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216 1947-09-03 8 LONDON, Tuesday. IlflTII an eye to the future, many football managers are now engaged in encouraging schoolboys and local talent. First Division London Club Chelsea, who have spent money freely in the transfer market for many years, are now planning to make their own players.Reuter - 216 words
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Article80 1947-09-03 8 i Mr. J. C. Reeves of the Social Commissioners office was elected honorary secretary at the meeting of the Singapore Cricket Clubs hockey section yesterday evening. Mr. R. N. Elliot was elected convenor. i The election cf the captain and vice-captain was deferred until trial matches have80 words
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Article139 1947-09-03 8 The Old Rafflesians, who have revived their soccer activities, are playing the Anglo-Chinese School Old Boys today on the S.R.C. ground. The A.C.S. Old Boys' team will be: Son Teow Seng; Ong Swee Hoclc, A Kadir, Ong Leng Hoo, Swee Llm Swang (capt.), Thong139 words
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Article31 1947-09-03 8 A game of water polo will be played between GHQ, FARELF. and the Tiger Swimming Club at the latter's pool at P°sir Pan- Jang tomorrow, at 5.30 p.m.31 words
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Article92 1947-09-03 8 BRIGHTON. Tuesday. Raymond Mays of England drove his ERA 92.17 miles per hour, beating the track record of 91.3 to win the Brighton and Hove Motor Club's annual speed trials event for racing cars of 3,000 c.c. B. Bira. driving a Masserati. was second inReuter; AP - 92 words
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Article78 1947-09-03 8 Following are the results of the spoon shoot hel-j by the Singapore Rifle Association att I **«tt Range on Sunday: r. ■v ».> 300 500 600 Tot. Yds. Yds. Yds. J.H. Best 32 32 33 97 L Lt. Col. Chapman 31 33 32 96 TYROS Ng Yook78 words
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Article340 1947-09-03 8 LONDON, Tuesday, j rNIS Compton, 29-year-old England and Middlesex cricketer, today scored his 16th century of the season to equal the record of Jack Hobbs who accomplished such a feat in 1935. Compton made 139 when batting for Middlesex in the champion county's last championship gameReuter - 340 words
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77 1947-09-03 8 South China XI Expected Here Tomorrow rE South China football team were scheduled to arrive in Singapore today, but up to a late hour last ninht no cable confirmation had been received. However, the tourists are expected to be here tomorrow, hi time for the first of their three games77 words
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Article84 1947-09-03 8 LONDON, Tuesday. Results of English Football League games played yesterday are FIRST DIVISION Aston Vila 2 Sundcrland 0 Blackpool 4 H'fleld 0 Bolton W 1 Preston 2 SECOND DIVISION Millwall 1 West Ham 1 Sheffield W. 1 S'hampton 2 Tottenham 2 Bury 2 THIRD DIVISION (Southern)Reuter - 84 words
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Article, Illustration68 1947-09-03 8 Today: High water: 12 30 p.m. (9.0 ft). Tomorrow: High water: 0.23 a.m. (9.9 ft). 12.54 p.m. (9.1 ft) Mr. W. J. Smith of Sydney has sold Ajax. champion Australian racehorse, to the American millionaire, Charles Howard Before the sale however, he bought a potential champion in Shannon,68 words
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280 1947-09-03 8 LONDON, Tuesday. SPORTS leaders the world over are becoming more and more air-minded, but perhaps most reluctant to adopt this mode of travel have been the governing bodies of cricket. India set the fashjon In the latter sport when her' team flew to EnglandReuter - 280 words
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Article73 1947-09-03 8 The next series of games in the Katong Eurasian Sports Club's inter-team soccjw competition will be played next Sunday at 4 p.m. on the St Patrick's School ground. Results of games played are as follows: Cyclones (captain, B. Noronha) beat Dynamos (captain, A. Conceicao) 2 l. Flying Saucers73 words
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507 1947-09-03 8 Highlights Of Selangor Races From Our Racing Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. MR. S. B. PALMER headed the list of winning: owners at the Selangor Turf Club's August Meeting, which concluded cm Saturday. He won $4,360 in stakes and about $10,000 in added money. R.507 words
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Article174 1947-09-03 8 Kashmiri Song In Class FOLLOWING her brilliant double at the Selangor August races, Kashmiri Song has been promoted to class 1. Following are latest classifications and deletions announced by the Straits Racing Association: Transfers: From class 2 to class I— Kashmiri Song; from class 1 to class 2 Ballymun, Bohrah,174 words
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Article48 1947-09-03 8 Members of the Social Athletic Party; Singapore, held an enjoyable picnic at St. John's Island last Sunday. Mr. Hoe Chye Kce, ihe party's president, loaned his motor launch for the trip. In a soccer match the St. John's team beat the Social aP. 4—2.48 words
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