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Title Section19 1947-09-27 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 I TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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723 1947-09-27 1 STRIKE THREAT IN FACE OF GOVT. WARNING Ballot Papers For 40,000 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. Pan-Malayan Council of Government Workers after a meeting this evening passed a resolution recommending use of the strike weapon "in an effort to obtain an upward revision of wages." The decision followed723 words
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370 1947-09-27 1 Jews Kill Policemen And Steal £45,000 JERUSALEM, Friday. JEWISH gunmen who raided Barclays Bank, Tel Aviv, today killed four British constables, wounded another and escaped with a sack containing approximately £45,000. The gunmen opened flre as cash was being transferred from the bank to a police armoured car. Two JewsReuter; UP - 370 words
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80 1947-09-27 1 CHICAGO. Friday. -The Chicago Tribune said yesterday it was undertaking measures to protect its employees and tenants of the Tribune Tower as far as possible in the event of an atom bomb attack on Chicago. It announced that a huge second basement storage area, massivelyUP - 80 words
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Article129 1947-09-27 1 20,000 Voters On Register MORE than 20,000 people J estimated at about 25 per cent, of the enfranchised of Singapore have registered for a vote at th c pending pubi lie elections for six members j i to a reconstituted Legislative Assembly. 1 The six-week registration period closed at midnight129 words
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Article, Illustration418 1947-09-27 1 A NUMBER of people from Kluang and other parts of Johore came forward yesterday to identify seven bandits whom police arrested aft«»r a run battle on Thursday in the bandits 1 hideout at \iyor, (five miles from Kluanj;). Four of th c seven ban-lit under arrest418 words
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Article306 1947-09-27 1 OUBBER and tin in Malaya "> were the subjects of a report at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. The rubber market opened on Jan. 2 with the price of 41] cents per lb. fof No. 1 R.S.S. loose. The price was steady until306 words
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Article54 1947-09-27 1 LONDON. Friday.— The British Labour Government last night retained the West Islington, seat and the record of being undefeated in any by-election since they came into power two years ago. The Labour candidate. Mr. Albert Evans, polled 8.760 votes, a majority of 4.676 over the Conservative.Reuter - 54 words
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77 1947-09-27 1 GENERAL TO GIVE DRIVER'S BRIDE AWAY MAJOK GEN. L. II Cox, General Officer Commanding Singapore District, will give the bride away at the marriage of his personal driver at Saint George's Garrison Church. Tanglin. today. After the wedding a reception will be held at the General's home. The driver is77 words
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Article178 1947-09-27 1 READY TO END MANDATE LAKE SUCCESS, Friday. THE British Colonial Secratary, Mr. Creech Jones, outlining Britain's policy to the United Nations Palestine Committee today, said the British Government would agree to the termination of the Palestine mandate. The British Government announced "with all solemnity" that in the absence of aReuter - 178 words
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Advertisement232 1947-09-27 1 <*K»F*cri*iii T7ORTUNATE >re Che babie* who /Wffl J^are fed from th« breatl. for they r& r»" «r« inured of the be»t possible •.tart r i T \f id life Breast -milk U the ont perfect l/v»f food for babie*. It b naturally con- fIC < i)\ Of ■tituted to (uit232 words
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Article361 1947-09-27 2 BORNEO MAY BE MALAYA'S GRANARY Vast Rice Growing Scheme Under Way DLANS for large scale developments of the rice-grow-ing industry in Borneo are now being studied by the Government of North Borneo and the other authorities concerned. Success would help feed Malaya. "Many hundreds of thousands of acres n of361 words
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136 1947-09-27 2 JERUSALEM, Friday. A GROUP of armed Jews led by a tall, young -t* blonde girl who has been seen on several frgun Zvai Leumi raids recently, attacked the owner of a diamond factory in a Tel Aviv residential street on Wednesday and fled withUP - 136 words
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Article90 1947-09-27 2 Politicians' Trial BUCHAREST, Friday.— The trial of Dr. Julius Maniu, leader and former chairman of the Rumanian (Opposition) Peasant Party, and other leading members of the Party, will begin on Oct. 10. according to the Bucharest newspaper Semnallul today. Dr. Maniu was Imprisoned on July 21 charged with treason andReuter - 90 words
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Article61 1947-09-27 2 I SHANGHAI, Friday. People 1 lound spreading rumours pur- posely to disturb the local finance i market will r>t arrested and severely punisheo. the Shanghai Economic Investigation Council arsi-unc'd yesterday. In an attempt tc stabilize Shanghai's money market the i Council assigned the ShanghaiWoosumg Garrison Command and61 words
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Article69 1947-09-27 2 PARIS, Friday. The Aga Khan has recovered from his illness after treatment at Lausanne, 1 Switzerland. He is expected to arrive in Paris from Lausanne tomorrow and then visit the Riviera. The Age Khan, 60-year-old spiritual head of millions of Lsmaili Muslims and muiti.mil. lionaire racehorse owner,Reuter - 69 words
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Article144 1947-09-27 2 Anglican Principles LONDON, Friday. Manjr Church of England clergymen intend posting notices in their church porches saying that in no circumstances will bishops or priests of the Church of South India (a fusion of Anglican and Nan-Conformist churche-i) be a. lowed to minister their churches. Anglo-Catholic clergy and laymen inReuter - 144 words
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Article52 1947-09-27 2 NANKING. Friday— Lleut.-Col. cn e Hsiang, staff officer of the Defence Ministry's War Dead Compensation Department, was executed by firing squad outside Nanking's south gat« yesterday following h^ conviction on charges of corruption. Hung Hsiang was charged with thp theft of 50 unclaimed money orders valued at $37,000,000AP - 52 words
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Article143 1947-09-27 2 SAN FRANCISCO, Friday —Gee Tung-liang of Shanghai/ who hoped to ro to Columbia University on arrival in America, is in custody of lmmieration officials here. Government agents said Gee told them ne was a member of a i prominent Chinese family and I that Chinese Ambassado- Dr. Wei-AP - 143 words
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Article101 1947-09-27 2 SYDNEY, Friday. Atmospheric tides, with a twice daily rise and fall of up to 40 miles, have been discovered by a radiophysicist working at Canberra. He is Dr. David F. Martin, who has published his latest discovery in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Dr. MartinReuter - 101 words
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Article105 1947-09-27 2 GUAM, Friday. Five men were critically injured when an explosion sank tiv petrol-laden United States inter-island transport 5229 in Apra Harbour yesterday start- j ing wharf fires which raged for nearly three hours. Th<» vessel sank wi-hin one and a half hours but fuU bubbles continued toAP - 105 words
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Article335 1947-09-27 2 (Continued from Page 1) possible and included three trade union members (one of whom was nominated by the All-Malayan Railway i Workers' Union I "This commission spent Tour months i on very careful Investigation Into prices 'of stable commodities, the general strained and difficult economic position335 words
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Article227 1947-09-27 2 Russia's Proposal On Korea SEOUL, Friday. pOL.-Gtn. T. F. Shtikov, v» head of the Soviet delegation to the joint United States-Soviet Commission for Korea, proposed in a pVMI btatement here today that a!J United States and Soviet troops should be withdrawn from Korea in three months. "T2ie Soviet delegation declaresReuter - 227 words
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Article75 1947-09-27 2 NEW SHAFT FOR CRIPPLED SHIP ing flown from London to Singapore for the disabled Canadian frflghter Lake Chilco. The ship arrived in Singapore yesterday morning af'er a 500--mile tow by the Singapore Harbour Board tug Griper from the South China Sea. Surveyors wno examined the vessel yesterday found that she75 words
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Article41 1947-09-27 2 A young European private was found dead, with a gunshot wound in his left cAiest, at a 223 BOD. sub-depot in Alexandra Road yesterday morning. His body was removed to vhe British Military Hospital in Alexandra Road.41 words
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Article61 1947-09-27 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Friday.— Princess Elizabeth's wedding day on November 20 will probably be declared a public holiday in the Malayan Union to enaole the day to be appropriately observed. As a result of informal discussions between the Governor. Sir Edward Gent, and representatives of local communities, a61 words
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Advertisement751 1947-09-27 2 NOTICES KWONG ON COMPANY. LIMITED. NOTICE. Re Lorn ol Share Certificate* APPLICATION has been made to the directors of thU Company to issue a duplicate certificate of 20 share* of $100 each fully paid up In the above Com p.-u»y registered in the name of Mr. W'jo Swee Mun of751 words
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Advertisement640 1947-09-27 2 NOTICES NOTICE CHANGE OF ADDRESS GFORGE WIMPEY CO.. LTD. Notice Is hereby given that on and as .rom Monday. 6th Oct.. 1947. the address of the above company will be at their new offices:— 6% M.S. Buklt Timah Rd.. Singapore. Telephone Nos. *****/2. George Wlmpey Co.. Ltd.. P.O. Box 97.640 words
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Advertisement654 1947-09-27 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenderers for the Construction of Earthworks. Retaining Walls and Drain at Amoy Street Back Lane are notified that the closing date for the submission of tenders has been extended to noon Saturday. 4 October 1947. THE PENANG TURF CLUB Membei are Informed that the balance of the654 words
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Advertisement34 1947-09-27 2 VISIT NEPTUNE'S BAR GKAND HOTEL, KATONG 24/26 KARIKAL ROAD off EAST COAST ROAD r. Fully Licensed Residential Hotel open to non-residenfs Delightful Situation with Sea-Frontage Modernt" Tariff SPECIAL SUNDAY TIFFINS FOR RESERVATIONS PHONE *****34 words
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343 1947-09-27 3 78 Mus Urns Killed By Milit ary Escort LAHORE, Friday. THOUSANDS/* Muslims attacked a Sikh-Hindu refugee train at Kamoke, 25 miles west of Lahore, «bout noon on Wednesday killing 340 Sikhs and Hindus and wounding 250, it was officially announced today. This wasUP - 343 words
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Article, Illustration56 1947-09-27 3 "Exodus" Jews photographed behind a barbed -wire enclosure at their camp near Lubeck, Germany, just after their arrival from Hamburg by train. They are some of 4,500 refugee Jews whom the British returned to Hamburg after their attempts to gain illegal entry to Palestine. This week the French Government offeredAP - 56 words
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Article61 1947-09-27 3 LONDON, Friday. THE Muslim community at the London Mosque, in the southern suburb of Southfields, has been informed that Fatah Mohamed Sial, the first Imam in England and builder of the mosque, has been arrested by the Hindu authorities in India and charged with murder. PrayersReuter - 61 words
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Article100 1947-09-27 3 Eight members of the Royal Pioneer Corps (Ceylonese Section) are under detention pending further investigations into the riot which occurred last week at Colombo Camp in Reformatory Road. Singapore. The Ceylonese complained about the quality of their rice. Some 400 other soldiers of the Corps, who100 words
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Article29 1947-09-27 3 DEPUTY CONSUL OF CHINA IN S'PORE The Officer Administering the Government of Singapore has been pleased to recognise Mr. Tong Tcheng King as deputy Consul of China in Singapore.29 words
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Article329 1947-09-27 3 U.S. Court Summons For Van Mook BATAVIA, r riday— The LieutGovernor General of the Netherlands East Indies, Dr. Van Mook, revealed today that, while in New York last week, he was summoned to appear before the Federal Court of the Southern District of New York as the re- suit ofReuter; AP - 329 words
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Article36 1947-09-27 3 WASHINGTON, Friday The first post-war meeting of the World Women's Party Equal Rights began here yesterday. Delegates lnlcude Mme. A. Shrinagesh of India, and Miss C. Aguila of the Philippines.— U. P.36 words
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193 1947-09-27 3 From Our Staff Correspondent BATAVIA, Friday. PENDING the fact-finding investigations of the new three-power Commission on Indonesia, a full Dutch Division is to be shipped to the Netherlands East Indies to replace troops due for demobilisation. This was announced yesterday by the Lieut.-Gover-nor of193 words
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Article216 1947-09-27 3 Egyptian Doctors In S'pore FIFTY prominent Singapore Muslims at a paity in Chancery Lane last night welcomed three doctors whom King Farouk of Egypt is sending to Indonesia. Red-fezed Arabs, Egyptians, Indian Muslims and Malays and Indonesians wearing songkoks, many of whom wore national garb sat facing the three Euro-pean-dressed216 words
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Article211 1947-09-27 3 Accusers Save Accused AN employee of the Bata, Shoe Company Ltd., who wrote to the company to tell them he had gambled away $1,452 he collected from their agents, was saved from prison in the Second Police Court yesterday by one of the firm's representatives. The employee, 36 year old211 words
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Article120 1947-09-27 3 THE Singapore rubber mar ket was quiet yesterday and prices eased by a Vi of a cent. This brought a halt to the steady rise of the past few days during which a gain of 1J cents had been registered. No. 1 sheet f.o.b. closed last night at120 words
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Article55 1947-09-27 3 Fifteen immigrants of five nations yesterday left Singapore by the Malayan Airways alane "Murai" for Australia. The immigrants were five Poles, five Italians, two Danes, two Greeks and an Englishwoman. The "Murai" is making a special flight to Sydney and Melbourne in order to bring back55 words
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Advertisement173 1947-09-27 3 EXAMINE COMPARE OROER the goods i/ou need! |fl The products of the world will be on display in Canada in 1948. ?^^Zy\^^m The goods you need w»ll be there— for you to examine, to compare, Canada's first International Trade Fair— sponsored by the Cana!^H dian Government— will give you an173 words
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Advertisement222 1947-09-27 3 TONIGHT £ir*T?.» WRESTLING jflbk. ONCE AGAIN THE GREAT WORLD ARENA LEADS IN WORLD CLASS ATTRACTION— F.E. CHAMPIONSHIP— 7TH ROUND »CON BALASIS m I L^^^ (WORLD LT HEAVY-WT JHAMIMON) J^l JAGINDAR SINGH ||F V, I (INDIAN (I'VMIMON OK M. L'NION) CHALLENGE COXTEST_riIItI.II.KR BOSCA BOAioxsJ. ETBAMTI (CHINKSKI IBS ARMY) BALASIS— The Unconquerable222 words
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1594 1947-09-27 4 Fergusson 's Grave Warning On Economic Conditions Of Malaya COUNTRY'SALTERNATIVE IS TO 'EXPORT ENOUGH OR STARVE' "CITHER Malaya exports sufficient to pay for her imports or she starves or, <L| like Britain, she must prepare herself for a lower standard of living than at present." This warning was given by1,594 words
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Article78 1947-09-27 4 QHIPS alongside the Singapore wharves yesterday (godowns in brackets) were: Main Wharf: Limburg (31-32), President Monroe (36-37), Agapenor (38). West Wharf: Empire Colne (3), Talthybius (6-7), Hedonhall (8-' M. Bl^nartncy (12-13). Empire Dock: St. Cloud Vic'ory (19-23), Lake Winnipeg (23-24), Begamat (25), Lesion Viotory (20.30) Sheers Wharf: Van78 words
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Article218 1947-09-27 4 Then was no authority whatever for a recent press report that the Government had approved the principal recommendation of the Laycock report for direct election of two-thirds of the future Municipal Commissioners, said the Municipal president, Mr. L. Raynvin. yesterday. :>■ was replying to a question218 words
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Article, Illustration197 1947-09-27 4 A rubber and coconut estate In Morib. Selangor, bought by the Admiralty in 1940 for more than 81.000.000. is now being offered for sale by tender. Sooi. after buying the estate, the Admiralty carried o\xi preliminary clearing work for the construction of an RNAS airstrip.197 words
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Article308 1947-09-27 4 r -MORROW'S services in Singapore churches are as follows:— s Church of England: St Andrew* Cathedral 7 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 10.30 a.m.. > 11.15 a.m. and 5 30 p m St George's 1 Garrison Church (Tanglln) 7.15 am. I 9 a.m.. 9 45 a.m.. 6.30 p.m.; Christ r,308 words
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Article525 1947-09-27 4 TTHE Singapore Chamber of 1 Commerce review of Malaya's trade for the first six months of this yearj observes that there is evidence of a good deal more balanced! discrimination in the selection of consumer goods now being purchased by Malaya' from supplying countries. The525 words
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Advertisement89 1947-09-27 4 TONIGHTat MIDNIGHT RS Kf^ mM^ /;;^m i m PHONE 5159 AND BOOK NOW! RAFFLES HOTEL TO-DAY— LUht Music 12.45 to 2p.m. 8.15 to 9 p.m. DANCE 9.15 p.m. to midnight. FLOOR SHOW -CHANGE OF PROGRAMME VIRGINIA CLAY LEE SULLIVAN mi THE GREAT RUBE comedy violinist. Admission to Non-residents $1-40 Intl.89 words
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Advertisement188 1947-09-27 4 DE WITT'S KIDNEY BLADDER PILLS Good for Rheumatism, lumbago, backache, boneache, joint pains and all Kidney troubles Obtainable everywhere. If yon suffer from Piles try De Wilts Man Zan Pile Remedy. ,K 45) SMALL FRY fey J&fr I ORBffiSTHAIAB I Most folks know •xellogg's" best/ get the orl&ual hzllogg's cow,188 words
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Advertisement285 1947-09-27 4 1 in-.. 3 SHOWS: S. 8.15 9.15 p.m TH\T FAMED -Salome" C\U YVONNE HE CAPLO In "THE LADY OBJECTS" In TThnlc»'nr To-nilc at Mid-nite -SONG OF SCHBIP RAZADE" In Technicolor QUEENS THEATRE UMI Day: 3. 6.30 ana 9.15 p.m. First Scvrn Smash i.:i; Ciaptcrr JUNGLE C'RL Final Fnisoilrs To-morrow To-nife285 words
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Article279 1947-09-27 5 Anne Matheson - Anne Matheson PEACOCK hems, wrap-over coats, fussy petticoats, more hip padding, metallic colours made their bow romparatiyely unnoticed at the Paris autumn collections, which also launched the now highly controversial new hemline three inches above the ankle for afternoons, four inches above for tailored clothes. On279 words
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Article, Illustration17 1947-09-27 5 Brief but bright in this checkerboard bathinc suit. Matching scarf is used as a brach backgammon board.17 words
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1100 1947-09-27 5 Russians Crowded U.S. Woman Furrier An interview with a famous American fur stylist who dyes her hair navy blue, her furs canary yellow. By GEORGE McG ANN NEW YORK, (By Air- "Unio n of Furs" to its first mail), auction since 1939. ESTHER Dorothy, designer of America's maddest and most1,100 words
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Article188 1947-09-27 5 Padded hips giving a very wide look that first appeared in the spring collections in Paris are a feature of every autumn collection. Jean Desses has topcoats with nipped waists, highwaymen collars, and a hipline so rounded that it looks as if mounted on a motor tyre. Skirts, too,188 words
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Article, Illustration199 1947-09-27 5 AFTER seeing the autumn collectors in Paris Anne Matheson cabled, "With the return of Jet beading modern costume Jewellery is dead;" but latest American fashions throw the emphasis more than ever on costume jewellery. American designers have plumped for what they describe as uncluttered bodies199 words
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Advertisement143 1947-09-27 5 Alice's diamond j tit in 9 I V s 0 1 9 I Alice has an adorable jcune fille look! Like so many engaged girls, Alice's cleansing, extra softening," she says, complexion is Pond's-carcd-for. This Pon<rs faco morning is how she uses Pond s: every wll see why engaged She143 words
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Advertisement321 1947-09-27 5 I WPf k^E T*T tt^ r "I* W avTml aW L" MODEL AT 746 W This new tropicalized superhct V -valve receiver represents the very latest In modern radio technique. It's four wavebands have a high degree of sensitivity and selectivity and piovide complete coverage from 10 to 545 metres321 words
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Article1092 1947-09-27 6 A meeting is to Le held in Kuala Lumpur today to inaugurate the Malayan Planting Industries Employers' Association. In the early planting days in Malaya it was the P. A.M. Then, half-way between the world wars, it became the U.P.A.M. Now, as an offshoot of1,092 words
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Article110 1947-09-27 6 THE HAGUE. Friday Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands who has decided to rest following her recent attack of bronchitis, has expressed the wish that the celebrations, to mark her 50 years jubilee next year be "In all soberness In order to avoid unnecessary expenditure", her secretariatReuter - 110 words
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Article59 1947-09-27 6 LIVERPOOL, Friday. Director of the Liverpool Institute of Research for the Prevention of Disease, Dr. I. Harris, said yesterday that British food rationing had created the "gravest possible situation." endangering physical and mental health of the coming generation. Harris told the institute's annual meeting that his statementUP - 59 words
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Article, Illustration1549 1947-09-27 6 BEES IN THE ALMEIRAH ARE GOOD LUCK A Malayan Countryman's Diary T<HERE is something to be said about our Malayan Hymenoptera. It is strange that there is no mention of either bees or honey in Burkill's two-volume work "A Dictionary of Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula." Honey is onecourtesy of the Department of Agriculture Malaya - 1,549 words
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Article575 1947-09-27 6 Let us admit it fairly. As business people should, We have had no end of a lesson: It will do us no end of good. THOSE lines of Rudyard Kipling are quoted on the fly-leaf of "Amusing Sidelights On Japanese Occupation," a booklet which is the latest addition575 words
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Advertisement872 1947-09-27 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. WHITE-PLATER. At Penang on September 23rd. by the Registrar of Marriages. Charles Derek Bovc-t White. D.F.C.. and Caroline Rebecca Pi»u«r. PERSONAL. RENDEZVOUS In little garden— Keep that date at the Ncspray Milk Bar at the Happy World lust Inside the Gevlang Road entranc. SITUATIONS VACANT THE POSITION advertised872 words
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Advertisement43 1947-09-27 6 NOTHING CAN TAKE THE puce or EYESIGHT, your most precious gift of God. once ruined is never recovered. Eyesight Conservation Is by means of having your eyes examined periodically by a qualified specialist C. S. CHONG. 0. D. Fully equipped with latest instruments.43 words
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212 1947-09-27 7 Accused Constable's Excuse— "Charm" A young Singapore police constable, charged in the /Third Police Court yesterday with extortion, said that some "charm" must have been put in his coffee, as a result of which he was "out of his mind" when the alleged extortion took place. The constable. 27-year-old Mahomed212 words
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Article37 1947-09-27 7 'IiHE Fifth Singapore Company 1 of the Boys Brigade will hold a srrvice or dedication and presentation of its bugle band and colours tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Katong Presbyterian Church, 41. Koon Seng Road.37 words
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Article42 1947-09-27 7 ALL non- interned former members of th P <V.P.R.) special! constabulary, who served during! tile war, are requested to forward ful] particular.; of their serv.ces to the Commandant, SingaporeSpecial Constabulary Headquart- 1 ers. Central Police Station, 2nd 1 Floor.42 words
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Article85 1947-09-27 7 THE payment of ex-gratia grants to members of the j A.R.P in Singapore will be made at the Volunteer Records Office. Beach Road, next week. Hours are from 9.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. "G" Division will be paid on Monday. Sept. 29:85 words
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Article135 1947-09-27 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Friday. Mr Justice Brown in the Johore| Assizes told a European he did not know whether he was more astonished at the dastardly conduct of the number of people of his own race, the British, who came out here and trafficked In arms at such a time135 words
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Article, Illustration74 1947-09-27 7 BEGINNING tomorrow, the Singapore Traction Company will operate an additional omnibus service between Geylang and OutI ram Road at the General Hospital. The route is: Geylang Road. Kallang Road. Victoria Street. Hill Street and New Bridge Road. The Far East supervisor of America's KKO Radio Pictures. Mr.74 words
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Article53 1947-09-27 7 EX-MEMBERS and dependants of ex-members of the Special Techical Corps. Royal Air Force, who consider that they are entitled j to claim either disability or dependant pensions are invited to send applications in writing, stating lull particulars, to the Base Accounts Office, Air Command, Far East, Royal Air53 words
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Article24 1947-09-27 7 PENANO. Friday About 500 relangs of newly planted padi land in Central Kedah is still under water after the recent, heavy rains.24 words
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699 1947-09-27 7 Government Unions Pass M emorandum RELEGATES of eight Singapore Government and Municipal unions have approved a memorandum making "an urgent appeal" to the Government for an increased cost of living allowance. The unions, which represent ."),.")B.'i clerical and professional workers, in their memorandum say that699 words
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Article, Illustration62 1947-09-27 7 The Straits Times picture shows arms and ammunition taken by Kluang Police from the hut. near Niyor in Central Johore. They include three sawn-ofT .303 rifles, four Japanese pistols, two automatic revolvers, one bayonet and 480 rounds of rifle and pis tol ammunition. Some of the ammunition was of a62 words
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Article188 1947-09-27 7 Eurasians' Part In Politics "THE President of the Singa--1 pore Eurasian Association. Mi. G. E. N. Oehlers, yesterday appealed to Eurasians to I take an active part in the, political development of the, country and seek membership of th c non-communal political J party or association which i best expressed188 words
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258 1947-09-27 7 AN apolication for permission in ripmonstrat*. how a to aernon^iraie now a. man could be disarmed of a knife by the use of a ju-jitsui hold was made by counsel for the defonce in a murder case,, Mr. Y. Tsan, at the Singapore Assize Court258 words
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Article84 1947-09-27 7 REVENUE FROM ASSESSMENT In order that the Singapore Municipality should not lose an appreciable amount of revenue next year through being unable to adjust the assessment consequent on the recent increase authorised in rents, an amendment to the Municipal Ordinance was agreed to at a Municipal Commissioners' meeting yesterday. The84 words
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Article166 1947-09-27 7 AFTER the slight reaction at the end of last week, the rubber market has again been stimulated by further prospects of America buying for stockpile, says Lewis Peat's weekly market report. Tile further rise in price has brought out a good deal of selling, but this has166 words
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426 1947-09-27 7 MR. D. Robertson told the Singapore Municipal Coin- missioners at a meeting yesterday that he proposed to introduce a resolution urging the authorities to tackle the crime situation in a "more thorough and efficient manner." He said he did not th properly supported by the426 words
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Article130 1947-09-27 7 Govt. Cars To Save On Petrol TOVERNMENT vehicles may W still be used for nci.itional purposes, but "the maximum reasonable > conomy should be exercised." says an official circular on Ihe use of petrol issued to all heads of departments in Si» gapore. The circular says thai ii is not130 words
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Article43 1947-09-27 7 'flue chairman ot the Central Committee ot the British Communist Party. Mr. Harry PollitC has sent a letter to the Malayan Communist Party expresiiny; "our very real sympathy with, you in tine tragic loss of your comrade Lin Ah Liang43 words
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Article40 1947-09-27 7 Guards at a 223 BOD Suhdepot in Alexandra Road terday morning opened fi r n looters, wounding one man in the head. 1 hree arrests were made The looters arrived outsltf* the depot in a taxi.40 words
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Miscellaneous145 1947-09-27 7 TODAY: ...biaiite celebration of the founding of Pun Kio Joo Lim tion. Tal Tong Restaurant. Happy World. 2 pm. Talk on Iltaa by Dr. Mohamed Oai.n Eddine, leader of Egyptian Red Crescent Mission to Indonesia. Malay 1 hen' Union, Palembanc Road 4.30 p :n" Discourse on Bhagavad Olta, by Swaml145 words
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635 1947-09-27 8 THE revelations made by some students of the College 1 of Medicine who left after studying for a year and some final-year students who recently graduated, concerning the ragging of freshmen, have been alarming. Ragging was started in the olden days v a mild635 words
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108 1947-09-27 8 rR a change, the large theatres are now beginning to screen serial pictures. The public welcome this change, for they have had a surfeit of dramas, musicals, etc. However, the idea of showing a serial picture in two instalments Is certainly not popular, for it108 words
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134 1947-09-27 8 "FALSE ILLUSIONS" OF AN OFFICER THE individual who had the 1 temerity to call himself, "a capable young BRITISH OFFICER," in the advertising columns of the Straits Times of Sept. 20, and who states that he is seeking employment in Singapore because he is "appalled at the prospect of living134 words
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Letter, Illustration122 1947-09-27 8 IS Singapore gelling ail the rice it can get? Suppplies from Siam have not come up to expectations, according to successive announcements from Lord Kllleam's office, in spite of the fact that rice is available from time to time from] other sources. Why not allow122 words
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Letter64 1947-09-27 8 S'pore beggars I HAVE noticed many begx gars in the city. Some of them are actually very ill. There is one hanging around the Capitol building. There are beggars at the main bridges of the city— Elgin, Cavanagh and Anderson bridges. The police should round up these beggars and send64 words
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Letter197 1947-09-27 8 MISS Kho in her article The Young Should Revere the Nonyas," only appeared to be giving a gentle hint to the modern young girls to show more respect to their elders. One cannot imagine what made Mr. Yeo go into a tirade against Babas and Nonyas.197 words
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Letter152 1947-09-27 8 "■pUMA MISKINS" reply to "Local-born Indian" concerning the apathetic attitude of our community made interesting reading, although he was somewhafofT the track. Why does he not join one of the local clubs and air his views odi th« platform, instead of criticising from behind the acrcen? He asked152 words
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462 1947-09-27 8 A Hindustani word in Straits-born Chinese homes? I HAVE read Baba Yong's letter on the origin of the 1 tprms "Baba" and "Nonya" with great interest, but I am afraid his line of approach on the subject has been somewjiat fantastic and his conclusions far from the mark. The term462 words
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Advertisement179 1947-09-27 8 Where you can get Soft sea breeze Swimming at any Sweet Music time your own Dancing pool. Excellent Food Service First-Class Bar T==-WafcA For Opening Do/e-^^-""ALL -in WRESTLING HAPPY WORLD Til NH.HT AT 8.45 P.M. sW I M. HKAVVWKKiIIT CONTEST 4#*l KONG J? x t.MAI.A* AN lIKAVVWI KilIT CHA.MJ'- f'^/%,179 words
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Advertisement90 1947-09-27 8 TIIRVVOU DISTiyGVis&ED SERVICE Soni« ituds of Krementz Quality rolled gold plate have been worn for a* long as thirty five yeari. All Kf emend jewelry will give corresponding sothfocfion. farig** **•<»«»• of fK^r surface FINE Q U A LF T V JEWELRY FOR MEN: Ev«n.ng Jewelry Collar fat Tie Holdcrt90 words
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Miscellaneous656 1947-09-27 8 S^iiih luliilled his contract la tod^'- ...u^nas. .jue ciu'o, and ono heart I deal by (jiving up a trick that he easily I could not have oeeo avoided. The ten could have won. and getting two tricks I of clubs opening, however. gave declarer in return. the opportunity for a656 words
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Article, Illustration589 1947-09-27 9 Graceful Saint Andrew's rnHE most typically English building in Singapore is the graceful pile of St. Andrew's Cathedral, centre of the Church of England in Malaya. Built in the early English style, its position is unequalled amongst Cathedrals in the East, standing as it does on an open sea front,589 words
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Advertisement73 1947-09-27 9 De sure I uou buu WILLS' 5 MADF \\fgl|^ USED CLOTHING MUM COMPETITIVE CIF PRICES U. S. EXPORT CLOTHING CO. 519, Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive New York 2, New York, U.S.A. Cable* "USCLOCOMP" U. S. GOVERNMENT SURPLUS A SURE cure 1 ;Mjjj^A f or Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, yFssf M73 words
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Advertisement90 1947-09-27 9 fc>^DWß fe SHOVEL- COM^AJfif WAR-lON,' OHIO SHOVELS CRANES DRAGLINES CLAMSHELLS PULL-SHOVELS WALKING DRAGLINES DIESEL DIESEL ELECTRIC ELECTAftC 3/4 cubic yard to 40 cubic yards, A sime and type for every material Handling Job. We take pleasure in announcing oar appointment as Sole Agents for the above and advising that J90 words
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Article374 1947-09-27 10 LONDON. Thursday. 4 LTHOUGH idle conditions i\. again prevailed, British Government stocks gained up to half a point after switching operations which resulted in general firmness, says Reuter's financial correspondent. This upward movement in British Funds was chiefly reflected in Home Industrial issues, where Tobacco and Distillers featured.374 words
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Article595 1947-09-27 10 SINGAPORE, Friday. BUSINESS on the local market was confined mainly to Tin shares, and a number of prices were again marked up on sustained inquiry from London and up-country. Industrials continued firm with improvements both in United Engineers and Breweries. Price quotations given today by the Malayan595 words
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Article374 1947-09-27 10 Produce Market By A Market Correspondent. /IONSIDERABLE recovery took place in pepper after a \j week's inactivity. Prices showed substantial gains. Lampong black at $90 has reached Its highest price since export control came Into force in Hong Kong. The atmosphere of depression continues in374 words
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Article21 1947-09-27 10 Stocks Industrials Rails Utilities Sept. 23 Sept. 25. 62.98 62.80 176.04 175.38 47.54 47.54 35.02 34.95 —A. P.21 words
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Article63 1947-09-27 10 The Singapore Cbamner of Com--1 mere* Rubber Association's orlccs I at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Cta. rts. Der lb •er 1b No 1 R.S.S. Spot loose nominal 30 31' No 1 R.S.B fob in bales Oct. 31*4 31 Vt No 2 R.S.B fob In bales Oct. 31 3163 words
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Advertisement678 1947-09-27 10 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. 'Inrornrirared in Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROM IK AND USA. 'I.imhme' From I'.S.A O. SI 'Tallhybiu-" From I' K O. 6 "St Hud Victory" Irom U.S. A G. 19 "Tvdru* 1 Due from UK Sept. 28 "Anlilorh is" Due from IK Oct. 11 "I.yeaon" Due from678 words
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Advertisement199 1947-09-27 10 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Passenger A Freight PRES MONROE Singapore Gd. 36 37 Sis. Sept. 28 Penang Sept. 29 Sis. Oct. 1 Passengers embarking 1 p.m. Sunday Freight Only MOUNT DAVIS Slnagapore Arr. Sept. 29 Ptnang Arr. Oct. 6 MOt'NT ROGERS199 words
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Advertisement210 1947-09-27 10 Shippers and others Interested in Shipping Intelligence are referreo to advertisements In Col. 1 and 2 opposite page j British India Stfam Navigation Co., Ltd. APCAR LINE SERVICE INDIA STRAITS CHINA Will be Resumed by THE NEW 9000 TONS TWIN SCREW M^TOR VESSEL SANGOLA Sailing From Singapore About 22nd October210 words
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Advertisement571 1947-09-27 10 ELLERMAN KIAVENESS LINE D II C K N A L (Inrorooratpd witn Limited J^ i^T Liability in Norway) 5. 5. CO., LTD. ,Os ANGELES (Incorporated In England! S*N FRANCISCO, LONDON. ANTWFRP V ANCOI'VFR >.•. CITY OF r\RI.ISLF Due 7 No*. Da?: LONDON u/ip >nvm ■r Hue 9 Oot *D.. ciTY571 words
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Article, Illustration660 1947-09-27 11 What's Wrong with S.C.F. A. SoccerTaaM By The Sports Editor WHAT is wrong with Singapore Chinese soccer? TT As one who has seen the Straits Chinese Football Association in the days when their team were supreme, 1 must say a lot is wrong. The newly-elected committee would be doing the660 words
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Article87 1947-09-27 11 KUANTAN, Friday. The Government English School Old Boys beat the Medical Department 4-1 in a soccer friendly here. The Medical Department cen-tre-forward, Ah Cheong. was injured shortly before the interval and had to leave the field. Bens Kee (2), Teik Sener and Yee Zee scored for the winners,87 words
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Article49 1947-09-27 11 From Oar Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Friday. The annual sports of the Methodist Girls' School comprised 22 team events. The house championship was won by Tan Kiotig Keng Ho'ise while badminton honours went to the Tan Cheng Lock House. Mrs. G. E. C. Wisdom gave away the prizes.49 words
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Article67 1947-09-27 11 The following have been elected oGee-bearers of the Senibawang Badminton Party for the ensuing year: president, Mr. Angad Singh; vicepresident. Mr. Peter Then; hon. secretary, Mr. Darshan Singh; asst. secretaiy. Mr. Jolly Ang; sports captain, Mr. Chan Swee Lam; rice-captain. Mr. Mohd. Aziz bin Ahmad; hon. treasurer. Mr.67 words
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Article364 1947-09-27 11 A PLAYER'S GROUSE To the Sports Editor, Straits Times. I AM writing this to voice a few complaints regarding the treatment of Singapore football players by the SA. F.A. At present, as pre-war, the officials of the S.A.F.A. do not have the interests of the players at heart.364 words
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Article, Illustration186 1947-09-27 11 W/Cdr. A. G. Dudgeon LEARNING THE AMERICAN CRAWL— S By THIS lesson is exactly the same as the previous one, except that instead of kneeling or sitting on the bottom of the bath or sea, you do the arm action suspended in the water, Either hook186 words
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Article232 1947-09-27 11 Points to remember Try to keep your body straight as you swim—don't arch your back. Keep your arms straight and your bands flat with the flnpers closed on the palling stroke. Keep your knees firm and your ankles loose. Don't put year face too deep ■nder water. Try to ret232 words
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Advertisement246 1947-09-27 11 SKYWAYS (far an) LTD. (Incorporated ID Hongkong) DIRECT LANCASTRIAN PASSENGER AND FREIGHT BERVIOB BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND HONGKONG IN 7 HOURS NEXI DEPARTURES TuetJay 30th September Friday 3rd October Tuesday 7th October Enquiries ir THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in England) General Aeenta Telephone Singapore 3876. Penang 7. R. Lumpur 3303246 words
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Advertisement232 1947-09-27 11 THE BIG PICTURE OPENS TO-DAY at f he BIG THEATRE 'I Jon 't care what any other fj man meant to you!" *'H MM m COLUMBIA PICTUfiI S $9*^^^^^ I GLENN FORD I Z 4*72 j? 2PM JANIS CARTER BARRY SULLIVAN 9.15 tf||l BUCHANAN tun HOIUI In B A N232 words
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Miscellaneous316 1947-09-27 11 RADIO MALAYA Symphony Concert; 11.00 Rhythm; C.45 Connoisseur; "3.00 Lot 1700; 7.30 Sinnnoro 11.30 New*. From Tod»y« Papers; Studio Four; 8.05 Yours for the oin S 4iion. 45 ghort gtory Asking; 8.45 Folk Song; 9.00 Journey 1 p.m. Music; 1.40 Share Market BBC to Romance; 9.30 BBC Starlit Hour; Report;316 words
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Article540 1947-09-27 12 EPSOM JEEP Horses To Follow At Meeting- By KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. Jn ING to the proximity of racing dates, trainers are chary of running their horses for two successive meetings. This is, I believe, the main reason why the entries ior the three-day Selangor Turf540 words
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Article, Illustration45 1947-09-27 12 These pictures taken at tbe second anniversary sports of tbe Travers School, in the Sungei Buloh leper settlement near Kuala Lumpur, show various competitions for children. The start of the wheelbarrow race. "Eating the bun" contest. Obstacle race. The "pick-a-back" event in progress.45 words
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Article74 1947-09-27 12 PHILADELPHIA, Friday. Weightllfters from the Philippines and Korea are among the representatives from 15 nations at the world's weightlifting championships today and tomorrow, at which they will attempt to wrest the title from the United States. Along with the usual weightlifting features In divisions ranging fromUP - 74 words
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Article139 1947-09-27 12 LONDON, Friday. HENRY Cotton, British Ryder Cup captain and holder of the title, reached the last eight In the £2.500 "News of the World" British match-play golf championship at St. Annes-on-Sea Lancashire yesterday After being given a second round fright by the young Scottish golfer, GregorReuter - 139 words
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Article68 1947-09-27 12 IPOH, Friday.— Yesterday's hartal did not prevent three thousand soccer fans from turning up at the town padang to see a matchbetween Tungku Mahakurnla's team and Harold Jansz's VI Owing to absence of transport facilities, players chosen from outstations did not turn up and, rather than disappoint68 words
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Article73 1947-09-27 12 S.M.S.U. FIXTURE The Singapore Municipal Services Union will meet the Fraser Neave Sports Club in a friendly game of badminton on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Clerical Union, Rangoon Road. Th.c representatives of the B.M.S.U. will be chosen from the following: S. A. IDurai. P. iNeubronner, Seah Eng Liat,73 words
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Article64 1947-09-27 12 ST. HELENS, (Lancashire) Friday.— The New Zealand Rugby, League team opened their Bri- tish tour here yesterday with a convincing win over St. Helens. They won by one goal and three tries (11 points) to one goal and one try (5 points). The tourists' handling showeo, thatReuter - 64 words
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Article161 1947-09-27 12 rE Singapore Cricket Club, playing their first hockey match of the season on the padang yesterday, lost to the Harlequins by two clear goals. The Harlequins' quickly settled down and forced the club on the defensive. However, they were unable to score until the first161 words
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Article108 1947-09-27 12 rE following have been selected to represent the Singapore Cricket Club against the Royal Artillery Blakan Mati on the Padang today at 5.30 p.m.: J. A. Busbridge; R. M. Nelson, R. F. Droogleever fcapt.), F. T. Homer, C. M. Quayle; J Frame; O. S.108 words
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Article25 1947-09-27 12 The Singapore Cricket Club has notified its members that booking for seats for the rugby season are now available at $10 per chair.25 words
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Article43 1947-09-27 12 LONDON. Friday. Queen's Park Rangers, playing at home, beat Exeter City three-cne in a Third Division (South) English Football League game yesterday Reuter The Singapore Harbour Board Police defeated the Johore Cricket Club 3-2 at hockey on the B.T.S. ground yesterday.43 words
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Article481 1947-09-27 12 LONDON, Friday. THIS year marks the bicentenary of the introduction of the boxing g!«"e in 1747 by Jack Broughton, light from this fact be fairly called the "father of modern boxing." Broughton brought i n the use of "mufflers" for practice bouts only, but theReuter - 481 words
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351 1947-09-27 12 Malays Ist. XI 4 Malays 2nd XI 3. YESTERDAY'S Singapore Amateur Football Association cup 1 encounter at Jalan Besar between the two Malay teams resulted in a scrappy game. The first team were a better combination, but took things easy and it was not351 words
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Article119 1947-09-27 12 Schmeling Wants Fight With Louis FRANKFURT, Friday. nTHE former world heavy--1 weight champion, Max Schmeling, told the United Press yesterday that he hopes t o be ready for another crack at Joe Louis in two years if Louis has not retired then. The 42-year-old "black Uhlan" topped off his trainingUP - 119 words
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Article59 1947-09-27 12 STORE BADMINTON The Old Rafflesians Association will play a badminton match against the present boys on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the school hall. The following have been requested to turn up for the 0.R.A.: Poh Kirn Yam, Ong Kirn Seng, Gan Hock Huat. Lim Kian Soo, Ooh Kong Llm.59 words
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273 1947-09-27 12 SINGAPORE'S soccer team to meet the Shanghai tourists at the Jalan Besar stadium on Oct. 5 is vastly different from that which drew with South China one-all on Sept. 17. There are seven changes in the team, which was chosen at a meeting273 words
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Article61 1947-09-27 12 TODAY IRUGBY: S. C. C. v» R A. Blakan Mati, padang, 5.30 p m BABMINTON: Singapore championship!*. Clerical Union. 2.15 p.m. SOCCER: IS. A F. A Cup. S. R. C. vs. GHQ Signals, Jalan Besar Stadium. WRESTLING: Kon* vs. Tallon. Happy World. 8.43 p.m.: Balasi* vs. Jagindar. Great61 words
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Article239 1947-09-27 12 LONDON, Friday. fPHE Olympic organising 1 committee is turning a deaf ear to the British agitation for cancellation of the games, announced for the first time in a programme of events for the 194R Olympic Games in London. Despite recent editorials calllnsr for cancellation on the eroundUP - 239 words
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Article36 1947-09-27 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday.— By a solitary goal, the Young Men's Sikh Association defeated the Selangor Club at hockey on the padang today. The. goal was scored by Wassan Singh ten minutes jrfter the start36 words
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Advertisement726 1947-09-27 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Dan 6) j WANTED TO PURCHASE 1 WANTED TO BUY W European Executive two houses in good residential district, one with two bedrooms and one with three or four Suitable living and dining rooms and reasonable grounds essential. Aodlv Box No. A 463 S.T VEHICLES FOR726 words
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Advertisement67 1947-09-27 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water, 9.05 p.m. (8.2 ft). To-morrow: High water. 10.16 a.m. (8.2 ft), 9.48 p.m. (8.7 ft). Dunlop TENNIS BALLS Obtainable from leading Sports Dealeis THE DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY (MALAYA) LTQ. 142, Robinson Rood Singapore M. FLINTER S. GRINBERG WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS In DIAMONDS and JEWELLERY67 words
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