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Title Section18 1947-09-11 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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12 1947-09-11 1 BANDITS KILL 9, WOUND 14 IN AMBUSH Two Buses, Police Lorry Attacked12 words
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Article, Illustration601 1947-09-11 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday* THREE policemen and six civilians were killed and two police constables and 12 civilians were wounded when bandits ambushed two buses and an escorting lorry-load of police a few miles outside Klian In tan, in North Kedah, at 7.30 a.m. today. Reports reachingAP - 601 words
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Article228 1947-09-11 1 MALACCA HARTAL VIOLENCE From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Wednesday. VIOLENCE flared up last night during th e "hartal" when six coffee stalls in Kampong Pantei, Goldsmith Street, and First and Second Cross Streets were smashed up by gangs of Chinese between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. The first shop was228 words
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Article40 1947-09-11 1 LONDON, Wednesday. The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. John Snyder. and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Dr. Dalton. held the first of a series of talks on Britain's dollar crisis at the British Treasury today.— UJ.40 words
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Article140 1947-09-11 1 Four Killed In Mine Explosion LONDON, Wednesday. rUR men were killed and at 1 least four others seriously injured in an explosion which occurred in the Thornhill coal mine at Dewsbury this morning. Thirteen men are believed to have been working in the explosion area. Tour other dazed men, workingReuter; UP - 140 words
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Article27 1947-09-11 1 THE HAGUE. Wednesday.— The Dutch Government will make a statement on the Indonesian situation next week, the chairman of the Second Chamber announced today. Renter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article408 1947-09-11 1 NEW DELHI, Wednesday. THE Viceroy, Viscount Mountbatten, has signed an ordinance providing a penalty of 10 years' imprisonment for soldiers "who fai 1 to do their utmost to fight off attacks J on refugee trains." Thousands of refugees are fleeing from Old and NewUP - 408 words
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Article61 1947-09-11 1 RANGOON, Wednesday. AN official statement today said 300 convicts escaped yesterday while being escorted under guard from Mandalay to Myaungrmya in the Burma delta. The statement said they escaped with a number of sten guns and rifles and it was feared some of the membersAP - 61 words
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Article306 1947-09-11 1 PPEAKING o n French plans *3 for Indo-China at Hadong, Tonking, yesterday, the French High Commissioner, M. Bollaert, said France was net looking for conquest *r re-conquest and renounced direct and indirect administration. "We are ready to hand over public administration to qualified governments, at the306 words
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456 1947-09-11 1 "Tin Price Too Low, Says Mr. Ivari Spens From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. MR. J. Ivan Spens said at the annual meeting of London Tin yesterday that he did not consider the present price of metallic tin afforded a reasonable margin of profit from which to build up the456 words
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Article120 1947-09-11 1 Mass Rally OfSHBMen Tonight •THE Singapore Harbour 1 Labour Union will call a mass meeting of waterside workers for tonight to explain union action on th c recent fatal shooting incident. The Union will invite representatives of several organisations and the press to a meeting tomorrow night. Union representatives will120 words
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Article139 1947-09-11 1 THIRTY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN killed and 17 iniured tn explosions on America's largest inland excursion steamer at Pittsburg. Passengers had not yet embarked and casualties were among the crew. Page two. BRITISH TROOPS WERE COMPELLED to use truncheons on Jewish refugees in the Runnymede Park at139 words
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Article63 1947-09-11 2 Frustrated Politically LONDON, Wednesday.— There. sa McGuigan, 52, charged with shoplifting, offered this excuse: She had discussed the political situation with three Members of Parliament and left the House of Commons with such a sense of frustration that she got into the wrong train, found herself in a shop andUP - 63 words
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Article123 1947-09-11 2 BOSTON, Weonesday. Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, 70 who was for 30 years a research fellow in Indian, Persian and Mohammedan art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, died yesterday at his Needham home. Museum officials described Mr. Coomaraswamy as "one of the greatest scholars in hisAP - 123 words
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265 1947-09-11 2 4 7 Casu alties In Pitts burg Tragedy PITTSBURG, Wednesday. AN ESTIMATED 30 were killed and at least 17 were injured when the largest inland excursion steamer in the United States, the five-deck Island Queen, blew up yesterday. Two explosions occurred less than anReuter; AP; UP - 265 words
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Article47 1947-09-11 2 LONDON. Wednesday.— The Exchange Telegraph Agency yesterday carried the following item: "A barge containing 100 tons of sugar struck the buttress of the Westminster Bridge tonight. "While being towed away It sank in deep water and the River Thames ran sweetly to the sea."— UP.UP - 47 words
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283 1947-09-11 2 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. ri War Department announced yesterday that Britain and the U.S. would review the agreement under which they split German occupation costs in their zones. The review would be held in October at the request of the British. Diplomatic authorities here' understood283 words
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Article187 1947-09-11 2 Severe U.K. Coal Losses LONDON, Wednesday. rPH the widespread coal strikes in Yorkshire still drastically curtailing output, the Ministry of Fuel last night disclosed that Britain's total output of coal last week was 3,414,200 tons, nearly 590,000 tons short of the government's weekly target o f 4,000,000 tons. In theReuter - 187 words
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174 1947-09-11 2 'STAGGERING' JAP VITAMIN OIL EXPORTS SAN FRANCISCO, Wednesday the American vitamin oil market had Instantly collapsed after the recent announcement by occupation authorities that Japan would have 80 tons of such oils for export this month, the chairman of the Pacific Fisheries Conference, Mr. M. Freeman, told the conference yesterday.AP - 174 words
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226 1947-09-11 2 LONDON, Wednesday. REGINALD GUbrrt, 24-year-old American,' who was arrested on Sunday as he was about to take off from France to drop pamphlets over London, told Scotland Yard that he had negotiated with the St^rn Gang because he feared that some other pilot wouldReuter; UP - 226 words
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Article43 1947-09-11 2 NEW YORK, Wednesday. Newly-elected president of the Rotary International, Mr. Ed Guernsey announced yesterday that he planned to tour the Far East leaving the United States on November 1. He expects to spend four at five days in Manila.— UP.UP - 43 words
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Article53 1947-09-11 2 MAI.ILA, Wednesday. President Roxas last night told the minister of Public Instruction. Mr. Gallego. to dismiss 71 high school teachers in Neuvaecija Province who staged a 24 hours walkout demandine high pay. Mr. Gallego was >ld during a cabinet meeting that the Government could not counter strikesAP - 53 words
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Article80 1947-09-11 2 ATHENS, Wednesday. The United States took over the sup. ply of food to Greek uniformed forces on Sept. 1, relieving the British Army of responsibility for about 200,000 men the chief of the American Mission for Aid to Greece, Mr. Dwight P. Griswold. said yesterday. ItReuter - 80 words
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Article118 1947-09-11 2 TIENTSIN, Wednesday.—Chinese authorities reported today that they were holding a German born executive of the firm Libermann Waelchli Company, H. Boeinoff, for questioning in connection with smuggling activities involving billions of Chinese dollars. The authorities hinUed that American marine personnel may have acted as carriers. Lv Sho When,UP - 118 words
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Article94 1947-09-11 2 PEIPING; Wednesday The recovery of Chefoo and other Communist-held ports in Shantune Peninsula withi n three weeks was predicted by the Mayor of Peiping, Ho Sze-yuan ex-Governor of Shantung who said yesterday their capture would virtually conclude the Shantung campaign and release hundreds of thousands of attack troops94 words
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Article136 1947-09-11 2 NEW YORK, Wednesday— The president of the University ol Shanghai, Dr. Henry H. Lin, said he would resign as Director of the Chinese Government Bureau ot Printing and Engraving to devote his time to developing a system of compulsory farm service for Chinese high" school graduates. Dr. LinAP - 136 words
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Article141 1947-09-11 2 SYDNEY. (Air Mall)— The tug Rumania left Sydney on Sept. 5 on a 4,000-mlle voyage to Singapore with the old interstate liner Canberra (7,710 tou) In tow. The tow will take between 30 and 40 days. When the two ships enter the open sea they willReuter - 141 words
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Article154 1947-09-11 2 FRANKFURT. Germany. Wednesday. An American military court in Dachau yesterday acquitted towering, scar- faced Colonel Otto Skorzeny, Hitler's private kidnapper, and seven of his brigade officers, on the grounds that they had violated no rules of war. Skorzeny, who first leaped Into world prominence by kidnapping Mussolini at154 words
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Article63 1947-09-11 2 MANILA, Wednesday. This capital city of more than 1,000,000 residents had a new explanation today for the latest Interruption of electric service plaßueinK downtown areas and outlvlng districts. The Manila Electric Company announced that a mouse found Its way into a main oil circuit breaker and causedAP - 63 words
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Article38 1947-09-11 2 ZURICH. Wednesday. The Swiss National Bank has suspended sale of gold coins because of "speculation an< smueeline." Swiss gold continues to be used in payment of international balances and for "legitimate" domestic purposes. A.P.AP - 38 words
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Article288 1947-09-11 2 Brooke Replies To Gov.-Gen. THE former Rajah Muda of 1 Sarawak, Mr. Anthony Brooke, yesterday denied that his conduct with regard to the Sarawak cession controversy "lends itself to the interpretation that I am engaged upon activities inconsistent with my allegiance and loyalty to His Majesty the King." Mr. Brooke288 words
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Article306 1947-09-11 2 Continued from Page 1. forward. with the result that dredges which were being repaired and made ready for completion on the receipt of materials had remained idle. Even today, many of the dredges so far brought into operation were only operating as a result of Ingenuity in306 words
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Article102 1947-09-11 2 RIO DE JANEIRO, Wednesday A post-war rubber production plan for Brazil was launched yesterday with the promise of a Government subsidy when President Enrico Gaspar Butra signed a law guaranteeing a minim am price of approximately 45 cents a pound until December 31. 1950. The law102 words
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Advertisement820 1947-09-11 2 NOTICES BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (SINGAPORE) BY ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF DISPOSALS. FAR EASTERN APEA (M.OS.) Under its scheme of tender ties to registered contractors the British Stores Disposal Board has recently sold many different varieties of surplus stores. Including Hems of machinery, electrical and wireless equipment, textiles, domestic820 words
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Advertisement605 1947-09-11 2 NOTICES Re CECIL WILLIAM BARTER Deceased. All persons having any claims against the estate of the above-named deceased, late of Pengkalan Buktt Estate. Panchor. Muar. Johore. who died on the Mth day of February. 1943 are required to send particulars of their claims In writing to the Public Trustee, who605 words
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Article247 1947-09-11 3 NANKING, Wednesday. an the eve of an American issue of invitations to an 11 -nation preliminary Japanese peace conference, China has officially aligned herself with Soviet Russia In opposition to American policy on Japan. The Chinese Premier. Mr. Chang Chun, told the fourth session ofReuter; UP - 247 words
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149 1947-09-11 3 WAS 'NOT INTERESTED' IN POLICE CALL Irwin Oliver Jones told the Singapore Assize Court yesterday, that he was "not Interested" when he was told by a Mrs. Scott on the niphtof October 31, last year, that the police had been looking for him at his home, and that Lena Navis149 words
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Article131 1947-09-11 3 The president of the Singapore Rotary Club, Mr. S. S. Franklin, announced at the weekly luncheon yesterday that there would be a dinner party next week instead of the usual luncheon party. Ladies would be Invited. The Secretary-General to the Governor-General. Sir Ralph Hone, will be the131 words
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131 1947-09-11 3 An Indian eating house proprietor. K. Sultan Ghanl. and a waiter, Pahkier Mohamed, were discharged In the Second District Court, yesterday after they had pleaded guilty to selling two plates of cooked rice to food control insp'H'tors on Tuesday. Mr. D. R. Cowie, prosecuting said131 words
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Article128 1947-09-11 3 HAMBURG, Wednesday. A home-made bomb was discover* ed in the Empire Rival yesterday afted her Jewish refugee passengers had disembarked. It was rushed off the ship and placed in the middle of the naval barracks in Hamburg. Before explosive experts arrived the bomb exploded andReuter - 128 words
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1221 1947-09-11 3 JEWS FIGHT SAVAGELY IN SHIP HOLDS Forced Ashore At Hamburg By Boyd France, Reuter's Special Correspondent aboard the Runnymede Park. HAMBURG, Wednesday. NINETY per cent, of the 1,500 Jewish "exodus" refugees on the Runnymede Park yesterday fought savagely for an hour and a half with British troops disembarking them byReuter - 1,221 words
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Article, Illustration273 1947-09-11 3 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. THE acting Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies, Dr. Hubertus van Mook, said today that the United Nations thus far, at least, have caused a "delay" in settling the hostilities in Indonesia. He said he believed Dutch troops should be allowed to "eliminate irresponsibleReuter; AP - 273 words
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Article150 1947-09-11 3 A FURTHER postponement! of two weeks on bail was! ordered in the Second Police 1 Court, yesterday in the case of A.R.K.V. Shanmugam Chettiar, alias A.R.K.N. Shanmugam Chettiar, whose extradition for alleged cheating, to the Union of India is being demanded. Mr. F. Tampoe Philips, for the150 words
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Article118 1947-09-11 3 TO HELP PROBE FINANCES From Our Own Correspondent, KUALA LUMPUR. Wednesday. —It is understood that the F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce has nominated Mr. E. D. Shearn to be its representative on the Malayan Union fact-finding committee which will Inquire into the finances of the country. It is also understood that118 words
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Article58 1947-09-11 3 Army stores and equipment worth $406,898 were recovered by the Special Branch of the Military Police during the past seven months in the Singapore and South-East Asia area. Property recovered consists ol vehicles, spare parts, arms, ammunition, cami?rns, pttrol, bulldozers, etc. In Singapore icusl month58 words
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155 1947-09-11 3 Russia Wants No Battleships In UNO Police Force LAKE SUCCESS, Wednesday. A UNITED Nations police force without battleships or aircraft carriers was proposed by the Soviet Union yesterday. The Russian proposal— for a force of 12 divisions 1 200 planes and a fleet of 90 ships built around five orAP - 155 words
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Article176 1947-09-11 3 London Wednesday. I EGISLATION to enable the transfer of power in Burma from British to Burmese hands will be announced in the King's Speech, at the opening of the British Parliament's new session lat c in October. Authoritative London political spokesmen last night expected theReuter - 176 words
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Article151 1947-09-11 3 ANKARA, Wednesday. WITH his Government under pressure throughout Turkey, Premier Recep Peker has handed his resignation to President Inonu. Criticism of his domestic policies had been steadily growing. Foreign Minister Hassan Saka who helped to complete arrangements for American $100,000,000 military aid to Turkey, has beenReuter; AP - 151 words
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Article24 1947-09-11 3 WASHINGTON. Wednesday. The population of the United States passed the 143,000,000 mark in April, the Census Bureau reported yesterday.— AP.AP - 24 words
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73 1947-09-11 3 LONDON, Wednesday.— Agreement has been reached between Britain and Yugoslavia on policy affecting the repatriation of Yugoslav alleged quislings and wax criminals in British hands, a Foreign Office spokesman in London said last night. Reuter's diplomatic correspondent says this issue has been one of the mostReuter - 73 words
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Advertisement26 1947-09-11 3 4RR VvraJfM Lounging Kobes 1 N> i C 'ftf\\ CARO 1 "V |If 1 Pih-W-0 *35.00 'tyWVj i UIHITEBWBVS V 6907 6908 (WHITEAWAY* LAIDLAW CO., LTD.)26 words
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Article67 1947-09-11 4 CHIPS alongside the Singapore wharves yesterday (eodowns m brackets) were: Main Wharf: Clan MacDoußal (31-32), Empire Passmore (37), Longrview Victory (38-39), Bennevis (40-41). West Wharf: Malim (1-2) Nagara (8-9). Denbighshire (lull). Empire Dock: Castleville (23--24), Wosang (25-26). Benares (27-28). East Wharf: Rajula (44). Sheers Wharf: Van der Hagen.67 words
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Article179 1947-09-11 4 LONDON, Wednesday. rOMMENTING on an annour.ee- ment from the United S ates Office of Materials and Disributior. that i: will this week eliminate controls on the use of rubber on about 30,000 non-transporta-tion items, the Financial Times says that the uses of rubber in America, othfr179 words
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Article141 1947-09-11 4 From Our Own Correspondent. LONDON. Wednesday. Nine Malayan Government officers will attend the second course of training for members of the Colonial service, which begins In October at Oxford, Cambridge and London Universities. They are now attending the summer school at Rhodes House, Oxford, as a141 words
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Article192 1947-09-11 4 The undernoted newly added non-Action and fiction works will be ready for Issue from Raffles Library on Saturday: Crossman (Richard) Palestine Mission: Graves (Robert) and A. Hodge. The Reader over your Shoulder: Jackson (Holbrook) The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear: McMillan (R.C.) Planting for Plenty Illus.:192 words
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Article, Illustration281 1947-09-11 4 Penang Municipal T.B. Scheme Urged From Oar Own Correspondent PENANG, Wednesday. A PROPO6AL that the A Municipality should sponsor an anti-tuberculosis scheme and invite the support of the people of Penang was made by the Chamber of Commerce representative, Mr. Jules Martin, at a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners yesterday281 words
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Article265 1947-09-11 4 MALAYAN VARSITY PLANS ""in^Y Important pro- posals" regarding a future university in Malaya were placed before the CarrSaunders Commission by the Malayan branch of the Association of Certified and Corporate Accountants, the third largest body of statutorily recognised accountants in the United Kingdom. Thi. is disclosed in the report of265 words
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Article249 1947-09-11 4 RICE CHIEF'S TRIBUTE TO SIAMESE MB. Somerset Butler, former head of the Combined Rice Commission in Siam, told the Straits Times yesterday that he was quite confident that Siam would be able to fulfil the duties taken over from the Commission of implementing rice allocations. Mr. Butler who is returning249 words
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Article78 1947-09-11 4 A Singapore Chinese poultry hawker, Chua Boh Seng, was waylaid, and robbed of his day's earnings of $40 by three Malays at the 5V4 Mile, Bukit Timah Road, Just after dusk on Tuesday. Chua was returning to his home in Geylang Road when three Malays in78 words
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Article335 1947-09-11 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. TALKS between officials of the Railway administration and representatives of the Locomotive Enginemen's Union over the question of alleged misinterpretation by the administration of the terms of an agreement signed in March last, were uncompleted late this335 words
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Advertisement371 1947-09-11 4 What a relief g|M No More Sour Acid OPENING i 0 Stomach. 3 SHOWS: 3. 6. 15 A 9.15 p.m. Thank* t/i Dp WIM'« rhe Wck o( The plclur< AiSSS ASdXTian 1 "THE YEARLING" now eat what I like. ?^JbH sumn--111 PE '*r WYMAN In Technicolor If you are suffering371 words
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Article, Illustration496 1947-09-11 5 Ratification On Monday Pro ba ble PARIS, Wednesday. WESTERN Europe will ask for $21,900,000,000 to finance its recovery, under the Marshall Plan, experts stated last night. This sum 44 per cent, of the total value of lendiease during the whole war will be officiallyReuter - 496 words
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Article107 1947-09-11 5 PENANO. Tuesday. rE Malayan Court of Appeal today ordered a retrial of the Butterworth sack murder case. In which three Chinese were sentenced to death last month. At the trial which ended August 5. the three accused. Chew Chee Beng, Lee Eng Huat and Chuah Ah Hin.107 words
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Article426 1947-09-11 5 THE Association of Life Assurance Offices in Malaya has 1 issued a statement in reply to an Ipoh reader of the Straits Times who contributed a letter, published last Tuesday, complaining of the post-war business policy of some insurance companies. The letter-writer, under thej pen-name "Pound426 words
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Article339 1947-09-11 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Wednesday. SETTLEMENT Advisory Councillor, Mr. Kee Hup Hoi, J.P., told his story of experiences at the hands of kidnappers to the Nebong Tebal magistrate, Mr. Tay Hooi Soo, yesterday. Mr. Kee was giving evidence at a preliminary inquiry into three charges339 words
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Article168 1947-09-11 5 STORE GIRL'S SOVIET STUDIES From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. A SINGAPORE girl, winner of a IX Queen's scholarship, is specialising in Soviet administration. She is Miss E Sadka. of Singapore who won the scholarship in 1934 and who in 1942 obtained a Carnegie grant to carry out research168 words
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Article247 1947-09-11 5 HONGKONG, Wednesday. ANNAM'S ex-Emperor, Bao Dai, exiled for two years in Hongkong, has accepted the request of visiting Vietnam delegates, to assume power and to handle negotiations with the French "with a view to bringing peace independence and national unity to Vietnam." It Is authoritatively reportedReuter - 247 words
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Article54 1947-09-11 5 SUSPECTED BANDITS CAPTURED PEN-ANQ, Wednesday.— After a three-hour climb up a steep mountain last night a police party from Perils captured 11 suspected bandits living in a camp on the summit. The men were taken by surprise and offered little resistance. The police were led by the officer superintending Perils54 words
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158 1947-09-11 5 From Our Own Correspondent. KUANTAN, Wednesday.— A Chinese carpenter Lee Kooi. called "the Blind Thunder" from his ability to steal lighted electric bulbs during the occupation without being caught, was sentenced to 10 days' imprisonment He was unable to explain his presence in158 words
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Advertisement334 1947-09-11 5 tt f s not how much you eat -it's what you eat that matters. JuT~i In these diilicult times, when the food >A Jfo to which w« ors accustomed U oft»o > '^W^—' bard to obtain, extra care Is needed "^.V*/./ 1 to tee thai the lood w do Ml334 words
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Advertisement231 1947-09-11 5 PEP AND ENERGY wV V jl\ ARE VITAL \J I lltf for success n' /4, There is no better way to <% I supply extra stamina than rt I by a healthful breakfast of (fl nature's energy food ''YH^fe^^B^cJl^^ Quaker Oats. Whole grain oats are abundant in natural protein, carbohydrates231 words
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1112 1947-09-11 6 The Straits Times THE MALACCA HARTAL Singapore, Thurs., Sept. 11, 1947 Hartal is an Indian word, and one that became all too familiar during the years of India's struggle for independence, but it is a strange word for a Malayan newspaper to find itself using in connection with Malacca, that1,112 words
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Article200 1947-09-11 6 HIGH honour is to conferred on the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, by being created the custodian of the watch-bell of H.M.S. Malaya. The story of H.M.S. Malaya's part in the last scene of the old Turkey is known to few people In this country. Kemal Ataturk (Mustapha200 words
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993 1947-09-11 6 JOHN EBER - Colony Must Regain Unity With Mainland JOHN EBER SINGAPORE ELECTIONS-2 By (The last of two articles on the Singapore elections) fONFIRMATION that the six newcomers to the new Legislative Council of Singapore will represent only those who do not regard Malaya as their real home is provided by the formation993 words
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415 1947-09-11 6 F 2 Resident Commissioner, Penang, wishes to know why the pric c of copra has risen so much since the 1941 price was about $3 per picul as against $21 today. The price of $3 per picul id 1941 was due to the then415 words
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Letter260 1947-09-11 6 WITH reference to the interview with Dr. Faris in your issue of Sept. 9, I agree entirely with the views held by the Medical College Principal— that Science and Latin are essential subjects, and that the number of distinctions scored carries weight only when they comprise260 words
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204 1947-09-11 6 The Outlaw Is Moral Indifferent T READ in the Straits Times a letter from a person who hides his or her identity under the nom-de-plume of "Modest," the subject being Mr. Howard Hughes' production, "The Outlaw," and which "Modest" says is immoral. I cannot help wondering li "Modest" has se<?n204 words
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Article195 1947-09-11 6 ALL last week advertisements for the "most daring production," "The Outlaw," were emphasised with a picture of Jane Russell in a semi-nude state. On seeing the picture. I wai surprised that this shot had been censored. Putting It quite bluntly, I felt "taken in." to say the least.195 words
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Advertisement911 1947-09-11 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Pereira thank relatives and friends for their presents, congratulatory messages and attendance at their wedding Sept. 6. Mrs. Wong Chin Soon and faintly tender their heartfelt thanks to ill relatives, friends and membsrs of (he Staff of the Municipality and the Municipal Services911 words
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Advertisement22 1947-09-11 6 Accurate Visual Analysis requires Up-to-date Instruments. To tolve your EyestoM Problems, consult C. S. CHONG. 0. D. Fully eouipped with, latest Instruments.22 words
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Advertisement224 1947-09-11 6 FIRST AID iDotneone is injured. Send for a doctor! Until be arrives we mist help the patient if we have learnt First Aid. Sometimes proper equipment it not available and the First Aider must t..^n improvise for example, using baking powder for scalds or burns from fire, and washing soda224 words
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485 1947-09-11 7 TIN PROSPECTING URGED FOR MALAYA UK Go vt Policy Under Attack From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. THE future of the Malayan tin industry and in turn the whole economic structure of the Colony is being jeopardised by lack of a Government land policy for Malaya, declares the official monthly485 words
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548 1947-09-11 7 Putera AMCJA's Counter-Plan To White Paper these local legislatures shall be not less than the proportion of citizens of Malay race in such territory; The appointment of a High Commissioner as the representative of His Majesty; Conference Of Rulers The establishment of a Conference of Rulers, consisting of the High548 words
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Article83 1947-09-11 7 Mr. D. C. Thomas, A.S.P. attached to the Traffic Branch, told the Singapore Coroner. Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday that the police believed an Army despatch rider, Pte. John Richardson, had been the victim of a hit and runmotorist. A naval lieutenant found Richardson on the grass83 words
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Article130 1947-09-11 7 Rubber yesterday gained 3/8 of cnt, No. 1 sheet f.0.b., buyers closing last night at 30 cents per lb., the highest it has been since the first week of August. The local market was surprised to find New York prices better, in spite of London quotations being130 words
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Article158 1947-09-11 7 ARMED robbers have been terrorising the village of Rengam and its surrounding district, a Johore Bahru police spokesman said yesterday. Rengam is a small village about 50 miles from Johore Bahru. Four Chinese in Japanese uniform and carrying rifles made a midnight raid on two divisions158 words
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Article119 1947-09-11 7 From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. The handing over of the watch bell of H.M.S. Malaya to Victoria Institution for custody will be the highlight of the Victory Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Eight bells will be rung by RearAdmiral J. Egerton.119 words
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Article75 1947-09-11 7 The young Singapore policman, Jonat bin Dollah, who was charged on remand in the Seventh Police Court yesterday with the munJer of a Chinese following an alleged amok in Stamford Road on Saturday was ordered to be detained in a mental hospital by the magistrate,75 words
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Article21 1947-09-11 7 Registration for the Singapore electoral roll closes on Sept. 26. All information at Central Registration Office, G.P.0., Singapore.21 words
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Article113 1947-09-11 7 KUANTAN. Wednesday.— Mr. and I Mrs. Tiger, of Kuan tan, have paid with their lives for what might be called their "indiscreet" love-making. They camp gambolling into Bukit Rengiu village and wer c so absorbed in their antics, running about like ft.o huge puppies at play, that suddenly113 words
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Article68 1947-09-11 7 OEREMBAN. Wednesday. The H Acting Resident Commissioner. Mr. E. E. Pengilley. today received confirmation from the British Minister in Saudi Arabia of the death of the Undang of CBE I l Wn HaJi Sulalman The death occurred in Mecca on Aug. 11 while the Untfane of Johol68 words
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Article89 1947-09-11 7 THE army has apologised to the Swiss Club, Singapore, for any inconvenience occasioned when a piece of shrapnel flew Into the Club's property last week and dug a hole In a tennis court. The Club property at the 6th Mile Bukit Timah Road is in the vicinity89 words
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Article70 1947-09-11 7 rE Paya Lebar Methodis Church Fellowship Roor>, I furnished at an approximate cost of $1,000, was declared open en Tuesday night. Dr. M. Dodsworth stressed that the room was dedicated to Christian fellowship and recreation. Following prayers in English and Malay by the acting pastors of the Paya70 words
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Article17 1947-09-11 7 rE Singapore Federation of Services' Union attacks the Control of Rent Ordinance in a17 words
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Article192 1947-09-11 7 rILE Wee Kirn Swee, the victim of a gunman's bullet, lay wounded in a Singapore hospital, his family, consisting of wife, two children and mother, disappeared from his house and there has been no trace of them since. The Singapore Coroner was informed of this fact192 words
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Article127 1947-09-11 7 MR. F. Bernard Oehlers, appointed a magistrate three weeks aeo in succession to Mr. K. M. Byrne, began to enforce discipline in the Third Court yesterday. Mr. Oehlers fined a Chinese $10 or five days for contempt by spitting out of the window during the hearing of a127 words
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Article101 1947-09-11 7 rjiHE president of the Singapore A Women's Federation. Miss Chiang Lee. said yesterday that the Federation would support the move to boycott the Singapore elections. The Federation, added Miss Lee, opposed the revised White Paper on the constitutional proposals for Malaya. Miss Lee said that the White Paper101 words
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Article72 1947-09-11 7 IOHORE BAHRU, Wednesday.— Joyrides for children in the Straits have been planned as part of the celebrations on the Sultan of Johores 75th birthday next Wednesday. Two vessel will be made available for the purpose. The Mentri Besar, Dato Onn bin Ja'afar, said yesterday that Government woud make72 words
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Article217 1947-09-11 7 From Our Staff Correspondent IFOH, Wednesday. PERAK Chinese associations and guilds at a meeting last night at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce decided to stage a "hartal" on September 25 as a protest against the revised constitutional proposals for Malaya. The meeting, under the217 words
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Article248 1947-09-11 7 APPROVAL in principle was given by Singapore's Municipal Commissioners at a special meeting on Tuesday to a $3,000,000 scheme for the expansion and modernisation of workshops of United Engineers, Ltd., off River Valley Road. The scheme will involve the closing of portions of Merbau248 words
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Article87 1947-09-11 7 The Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, found at an Inquiry yesterday that a Chinese hawker who was shot in front of his house at Telok Blangah Road just after midnight on Aug. 24 was murdered by an unknown person. The hawker, Teo Ah Say.87 words
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63 1947-09-11 7 Claiming he was "getting a lift home to his native Java", a 22--year-old Javanese was charged in the Fourth Police Court, yesterday with hanging on to the coupling of the carriage of a moving train at Singapore Station on Tuesday, to the danger of63 words
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Miscellaneous113 1947-09-11 7 TODAY: Y.W.C.A. dressmaking class, postponed. Dr. Slew GeK Loh will speak on the conference she attended At Norway and Sweden. 11. Leonle Hili Road. S p.m. Members and friends are welcome Public meeting on finance, called by the Singapore Association* Auction Room of Singapore Chamber of CommeTce, Fullerton Building. 5.15113 words
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Article, Illustration951 1947-09-11 8 Hessell Tiltman - Hessell Tiltman By TOKIO, (By Airmail). FOR nearly two years General Douglas Mac Arthur has been the undisputed ruler of Japan. According to the Supreme Commander himself, what has been accomplished during that time constitutes a "spiritual revolution" that is "probably the greatest the world951 words
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Article306 1947-09-11 8 New York Round-up MEW YORK, (By Airmail) A young male hat designer in Washington, Philip Robertson, goes down to the sea for inspiration and profit. His latest Job for legislators' wives takes m dyed seaweed a dash of cinnamon-coloured seashell and a scattering of glass bubbles. Th* marine306 words
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663 1947-09-11 8 Should We Risk That Australian Twang? WITH conditions in Britain far from normal and likely to remain so for som c years, many Malayan parents must be asking themselves whether they are justified in leaving their children at school there. Can Britain now provide that background of well-being and security663 words
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Article, Illustration35 1947-09-11 8 Dyak women lined up in their national costume to greet the Governor of Sarawak, Sir Arden Clarke when he paid a visit to Slbu last month to present Empire awards to members of the community.35 words
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415 1947-09-11 8 Macfee Kerr - Macfee Kerr From PARIS, (By Airmail) T^ie French Government has launched a race revival plan aimed at populating France with the healthiest people in Europe. They aim to combat the wartime slump In France's marriage and birthrate caused by German conscription of potential husbands and415 words
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Advertisement179 1947-09-11 8 There is no finer milk J^^ KLIM! \M i.yi ELSIE. th» lOROEN COW Jw&r .^m^^d n K. i 1 17 1 i I K<m mm W ll*i«: KJim i» made only from the milk of healthy, lesled cow*. It is milk in powdered form prepared according to the most modern179 words
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Advertisement18 1947-09-11 8 "There are few sorrows, however poignant, in which a good income is of no avail." Loran Pearsal! Smith.18 words
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Advertisement132 1947-09-11 8 DISINFECT a^you clean W^ You can disinfect and clean at the same time simply by adding a tablespoonful of Jeyes' to each gallon of water used for cleaning. •isi h 1 1 era n i SANDILANDS. BUTTERY ft CO.. LTD. SINGAPORE AND PENANG 9OCC AGENTS V Papineau MARCONI too well-known132 words
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628 1947-09-11 9 "Sergeant Schoolmasters Had A Tough Time BUCK OF THE WEEK ADULT EDUCATION: the Record of the British Army by Major T. H. Hawkins, ALSc, M.Kd.. in collaboration with tj. F. Brimble. B.Sc.. F.L.S. rf was not till the Second World War that general education for the soldier really emerged into628 words
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Article137 1947-09-11 9 LONDON, (By Airmail). —The United States Government has furnished a report on the love life of a whale. The verdict: Some whales have a lot of It: some don't ■have any. Or Raymond Gilmore. biologist for the Fish and Wild Life Service, made his report tor the Smithsonian137 words
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Article450 1947-09-11 9 CAPTAIN BOWKER: by Sydney Parkman: tl odder and Stuugnton Ltd. 8/6. JUST before th c Nipponese war broke out in South East Asia, a schooner, the Merry Maid captained by an Australian, Captain Bowker, had left Singapore with ballast bound for Kupang, Timor. The ship450 words
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Article587 1947-09-11 9 Mr. McDuf f Lays It On Thick Mystery Of The Week MURDER IN THE THEATRE, by E. M. McDuff. Melbourne: Lothian. rpHERE'LL be an orgy •1 of eyebrow-raising in medical circles, when this curious chronicle of Mr. McDuff's hits the consulting rooms. His account of the sticky doings at St.587 words
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Article, Illustration350 1947-09-11 9 The declarer In today's deal apparently felt that he was faced with 50-50 guess, whether to finesse onr way or the other, but in fact tb*re was a decided "edge." South, dealer. North-South v'r«r?hle. The bidding: Sooth Weat North East 1 heart Paw 1 spade Pat* 4350 words
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Miscellaneous249 1947-09-11 9 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD i s^rjL* a s?^r CROSSWORD No 162 slalcmcnt (11). 22. Kind (i). W W 2 3 f 6 9. The quality of th« tatisfac- 23. Noise of a tree (4). i 1 I I \^i v v lory worker <10). 2C Esscnlial for a weddinf S^ 8249 words
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Article, Illustration64 1947-09-11 10 A date on the set with one of Britain's first ladies of the screen it part of the curriculum in J. Arthur Rank's school for young actresses— the Company of Youth. These girls (left to right) Sheila Tickett, Patricia Dainton, Rosemary Treston and Peggy64 words
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Article, Illustration157 1947-09-11 10 DON'T WORR V: Just like a roar of traffic HOLLYWOOD.— PIanes fly- ing overhead are a nuisance to film studios, most of which are located near one or the other of two major airports. Sound engineers have had to stop filming a scene, even in a sound proof stage building,157 words
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Article, Illustration310 1947-09-11 10 They Left It Once To The Public Cowboy Toughs Have Hope But Can Expeoc No Mercy 808 HOPE reveals that hit next film will show him as a correspondence-school dentist in a tough Western town. The film will be titled "Paleface. ITS A FOREIGN FHJS If American critics 'froth intoAP - 310 words
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82 1947-09-11 10 HOLLYWOOD. Dan Duryea, often called the "man with the meanest face," has 'adopted' two Chinese war orphans. Though the children are not likely to visit America as they are in a Shanghai orphanage, Duryea will provide clothes, education, and living arrangements for the82 words
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Advertisement282 1947-09-11 10 j aJNIMN r\ Directed by WILLIAM A. SEITER I" A Fine Performance and SplendidTSingingl by Deanna, plus Good portrayals throughout." I Showmen's Trade Review. j STARTS TO-DAY FOUR PFX F SSz NE SHOWS I\ J-J J* w z 2 p. m 1.11 n >»> -41*1 -"id 9.15 p.m AIR-CONIMTIONED PHONE282 words
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Advertisement299 1947-09-11 10 SKYWAYS m »st) LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) DIRECT LANCASTRIAN PASSENGER AND PREIOHT BERVICE BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND HONGKONG IN 7 HOURS NEXT DEPARTURES Friday 12th September Tuesday 16th September Friday 19th September FnqaMf* U THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in £ngiatid> General Airentt Telephone Singapore 3876. Panin* 7. K. Lunpur 3303299 words
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Miscellaneous209 1947-09-11 10 RM)6O MALAYA 2i££ S^dScSFSL. 10 RADIO S.E.A.C. singapork RADIO AUSTRALIA hgJfSS %*gr^l r B I p.|m. Radio Orchestra; |1.40! 810 P&moua Brass Bands; 6.45 New Yours for the Asking; 3.00 in the Calling All Hospital*. 8.20 Arthur Releases 7.00 Emmy Bettendorf, Interval; 4.00 Transatlantic Half-A-k.-y; 8.30 Swing Club; 9.00 Craiy209 words
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Article232 1947-09-11 11 LONDON. Tuesday. FDAT was one of the meat uneventful experienced on the London Stock Exchange for some considerable time past, says Reuter'x financial eorrvpendent. Industrials continued to provide the most movement and. on the whole, finished slightly higher on the day. following are today* closing middle prices of232 words
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Article518 1947-09-11 11 Produce Market By A Market Correspondent A CONSIDERABLE price drop In white rice greeted the Singapore release of newly arrived stocks from Koala Lumpur. Even before their release, the stocks had affected prices locally. One No. 2 brand, which had i been selling at518 words
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Article101 1947-09-11 11 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE. Wednesday. ALTHOUGH the market remained qnlet a sllgntty better undertone wa* reported. Changes ta price given today by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were as follows: INDUSTRIALS Bayer Seller Otmmon Of) 4.86 4.95 Henry Waugh 20.00 30.50 M. Breweries 21.75 22 25 Malayan Oolla.101 words
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Article63 1947-09-11 11 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's prices at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Cta. ds. per lb. r>er lb. Na 1 R&B. Spot loose (nominal) 29* 29* i Ho. 1 R.S.S. fob In bales Sept 30 iO% No. 3 R.S.S. fob In bales Sept. 39% 30 No. 363 words
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Article22 1947-09-11 11 Sept. 6 Sept. 9 Stock* 63.41 62.96 1 Industrials 177.10 175.32 Railroads 47.38 47.95 Utilities 35.35 35.06 A. P.22 words
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Advertisement647 1947-09-11 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. iDroroonMea r atacaaore I BLUE FUNNEL LINE MIUM..- rKOM OK AND 0 8 A. "Enrypylns" From U.K In Port "Van T. Hoff" Due front U.S.A. 3epL 12 "Glauctn" Doe from U.S.A. Sept. 2* "Llmbarg* Due from U.S.A. Sept. 2» "St. Cloud Victory" Due from U.S. A Sept.647 words
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Advertisement350 1947-09-11 11 WATERMAN LINE NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE s.s. KYSKA Sinfaan— 1«. P. STiam Sept. 21. Penan*- Best. U. t j. LAFAYET yE SSore Sept. 2«- P. S*ham Sept. M. Penanc Oct. 4. For Freight nnd Passage C. F. SHARP CO., INC. (INCORPORATED IN P.1.) UNION BUILDING TE L MS l PRESIDENT350 words
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Advertisement372 1947-09-11 11 Shippers and others Interested to Shipping Intelligence are referred to advertisements to Cols. 6 and 7 opposite pare P, O, A B. I. SAILING TO AMD FROM INDIA. CEYLON, AUSTRALIA. SIAM, CHINA. ADEN. EGYPT. CONTINENT AND UNITED KINGDOM Agents Singapore ISLAY KERR CO.. LTD. and M HA Collyer Quay, Singapore.372 words
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Advertisement598 1947-09-11 11 ELLERMAN KUVENESS LINE B L) C K N A L (Incorporated with Limited M IW LlabiUW tn Norway) S. S CO., LTD. LOS ANtiELES# (laeornorated u> Mud) SAN FRANCISCO HAVRE. LONDON M# rtf Tlrc D CITT OF KHARTOUM VANCOUVER Dv« 17 Sept o-e i^? OT kr AS i^^l.K CASTLEVILLE- At598 words
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Article413 1947-09-11 12 Singapore 's Rugger Fixtures rS Singapore Rugby Union! held a meeting yesterday to discuss th c fixtures for the coming season, which begins on Oct. 18. The rules and regulations governing, the H.M.S. Malaya competition were read out by Major F. Rapsey. who presided. The Malaya Cup competition has been413 words
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Article, Illustration263 1947-09-11 12 Application Made For 5 -Acre Site AT a meeting of the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council held at the V.M.C.A. yesterday, it was revealed that the Commissioner of Lands had approached the Civil Aviation authorities for five acres of land along Guillemard RoadAP - 263 words
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Article285 1947-09-11 12 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Wednesday. TTiE Penang Turf Club has 1 plans to start greyhound j racing in Penang, an official of the club told the Straits Times today. He was referring to a decision in committee confirmed by the Municipal Commissioners yesterday, stating that285 words
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Article160 1947-09-11 12 Today's ties in the Singapore Cricket Club's tennis tournament are: Men's Open Doubles Second Round: K. W. Hearn and W. J. Harffey vs. K. N. Wilson and R. M. Nelson; R. F. Smith and F. E. Mack vs. T. W. Cutts and F. T. Homer; B. Hlckley and160 words
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Article246 1947-09-11 12 IMPORTANT BOXING DECISIONS MONTREAL, Wednesday. PHE National Boxing As--1 sociation passed two ot th e most important resolutions in its history yesterday. One recommended the abolition of title bouts and the other recommended FBI cards for all boxers to prevent ring fatalities and deceptions. Abe J. Greene, president of NBA,UP - 246 words
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Article45 1947-09-11 12 LONDON. Wednesday. Following are results of yesterday's English and Scottish football fixtures: THIRD DIVISION (Northern) Rochdale 1 Accri:izton 3 Tranmere 3 Gateshead 0 GLASGOW CUP (Semi-final) Queen's Park 2 Ranges 2 Rugby Union results: Exeter 0, Llanelly 10; Otlev ElbeuMens (France) 5. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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321 1947-09-11 12 From Our Racing Correspondent IPOH, Wednesday. SOME of the newly imported horses were given barrier practice at the bottom of the straight at the Ipoh racecourse this morning by the S.R.A. official starter, Mr. Bob Norton. They were Chum's Choice (Lewis), Totland, Spur Wing (Woods),321 words
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Article109 1947-09-11 12 SYDNEY, Wednesday. A TOTAL of 137,876 people paid a record aggregate of £135,809 beating the previous record by £29,277— t0 watch the matches played by the M.C-C. team in Australia last season, according to the financial statement received by the Australian Cricket Board of Control.Reuter - 109 words
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Article127 1947-09-11 12 It has now been decided that the three set compulsory dives In the forthcoming championships to be held on Oct. 18 at the Singapore Swimming Club will be as follows: 3-metre Springboard: (1) Header forward running Group No. 1 Tariff No. 1 (a); (2)127 words
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Article182 1947-09-11 12 Fixtures In Uie Singapore Badminton Association's Junior and veterans' championships this week-end are: SATURDAY. 2.15 P.M. Women's Junior Stafles (semi-final): Mrs. Ong Heng Kwee (Diehard) t. Miss Helen Heng (United Family). Men'i Junior Singles: Scan Yeak Khern (Marigold) vs. Samanl bin Hussein (A.A.U.) Sng Haw Par (Devonshire) vs.182 words
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Article54 1947-09-11 12 DOUGLAS. Wednesday. B. B. Russell, 28-year-old Insurance official from Kllternan County, Dublin, was killed when his machine, a Moto Guszi, crashed on the fifth lap of the lightweight race In the Manx Grand Prix motor cycle races for amateur riders held over the famous tourist trophy course hereReuter; AP - 54 words
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Article18 1947-09-11 12 The Singapore Hurricanes XI beat the C.V.M.A. 3-0 at soccer on the St. Joseph's ground yesterday.18 words
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Article17 1947-09-11 12 Today: 7.08 p.m. (8.0 ft). Tomorrow: 9-48 a.m. (8.0 ft), 1 8.35 p.m. (8.6 ft).17 words
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Advertisement807 1947-09-11 12 CLASSIFIED ADS (Conunuea rrom naee 6i "vehicles for sale FOR SALE Ford VB. 30* H P. Steel body Station Waw>n in oerfect runninu cond. 4 collapsible, cushioned seats behind. Can be used as Van as well Can be Inspected at 174. So'.eme Road "OR SALE "AUSTIN" 10" 1938/1939 model, no807 words
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Advertisement65 1947-09-11 12 hardest wearing tyres are branded"*X in SEE THE DISPLAY OF -AMBASSADOR" RADIOS at JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. Raffles Place, Singapore. I THE ZERO HOUR APPROACHES! THE_ BATMAN IS ABOUT TO STRIKE! NOTHING^ABSOLUTELY NOTHING CAN PREVENT IT! REX SATURDAY MIDNIGHT ORIS The watch for rough wear. H> Waterproof models with sturdy65 words
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