The Straits Times, 7 October 1947
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Title Section18 1947-10-07 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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832 1947-10-07 1 Chief Secretary Replies To Union's Ultimatum THE M ;layan Union Government's reply to the postal workers' threat of a strike which is expected to affect the whole of Malaya tomorrow will be difipiiwl wiih a month's notice. This decision was made known832 words
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Article91 1947-10-07 1 ARMY headquarters m Singapore are trying to contact relatives of the late No. *****03, Gnr. A. E. G. Gardner, Royal Artillery. The Army asks that information be communicated to the A.A.G, Lieut.-Col. A. P. Harrington. G.H.Q., 2nd Echelon, FARELF, GPO, Singapore (Telephone No. 5081, extension 116). An Army91 words
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Article94 1947-10-07 1 Jap's Wife Pays War Crime Fine IN the first— and only— War Crimes case m South East Asia m which a fine was part of the punishment, the money $2,000, has just been paid by the convicted man's wife to the British Embassy m Bangkok. The war criminal, an interpreter94 words
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Article87 1947-10-07 1 RUBBER gained Vfc of cent m Singapore yesterday on a quiet steady market. The price is now back where it stood last Thursday before the slight week-end setback. The volume of business yesterday was reported as small with sellers reserved. Closing prices last night were87 words
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Article40 1947-10-07 1 PARIS, Monday.— Eight persons were killed and 11 others seriously injured, when a bus with 20 religious pilgrims visiting the sanctuary of Monte Virgine, plunged into a 350-foot ravine, near the tourist resort of Amalfl. U.P.UP - 40 words
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Article142 1947-10-07 1 Another Week For Russian MR. Nicholai Plakhin, Soviet trade representative, has been given permission to remain m Singapore another week. Mr. Plakhin yesterday, however, finalised a passage to Bangkok on a plane leaving this morning. He had not cancelled it up to a late hour last night. The Officer m142 words
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Article, Illustration60 1947-10-07 1 Siamese Prince Birabongse who at Lausanne yesterday won the Swiss "Lak* Geneva Prize" iii a French racing car. He covered the 194.16 km. course m 1 hour, 51 minutes, 57.5 seconds. The previous day the Italian racing see, Lvigi Villoresi won the Grand Prix of Lausanne over a 291.24 km.60 words
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509 1947-10-07 1 gEVEN former Royal Air Force men landed at Kallang airport last night a Halifax bomber with a five-and-a-half-ton ship's propeller shaft slung m the, bomb bay and a three-hundred-weight steer nut housed m the fuselage. The shaft was slung from a509 words
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874 1947-10-07 1 NEW RUSSIAN INTERNATIONAL BODY FORMED MOSCOW, Monday. A NEW Communist international organisation was announced yesterday to fight the Marshall Plan and "United States imperialism." Communist leaders of nine countries formed the organisation, the first such grouping to which the Russians have publicly pledged their support since they declared the CominternReuter - 874 words
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Article264 1947-10-07 1 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. HIGH police officers today welcomed the news that Government would adopt a new "get tough" policy against gangsters. Referring to the debate on crime m the Malayan Union Advisory Council last Saturday, one senior officer said gangsters had "asked for264 words
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123 1947-10-07 2 They returned later and spoke to the Abbot, the Reverend Piaciuo Lugano. The Abbott died of a wound In the head. As the men left they threatened the lay brother, bound and gagged him. He set himself free two hours later. A chalice and123 words
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Article95 1947-10-07 2 CASTLEGANDORFO, MondayThree thousand inhabitants of Castelgandorfo paid homage to the Pope today by unveiling a marble plaque m his honour, m token of their gratitude for his aid and protection during and after the war. Castelgandorfians feel particularly grateful to the Pope for having taken shelter InUP - 95 words
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Article40 1947-10-07 2 HITCHIN, Monday.— Anne Jansen of Cologne, Germany, was married on Saturday to 24-year-old Philip Leach, former leading aircraftsman In the R.A.F. Their romance started a year ago m Germany. The wedding was m the Roman Catholic Church.— A.P.AP - 40 words
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Article36 1947-10-07 2 PARIS, Motiday. Seven people were killed and one injured when a French military reconnaissance plane crashed into a mountain m Madagascar today. The dead included four crew members and three military personnel. U.P.UP - 36 words
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Article40 1947-10-07 2 Subsidiary of London Tin Corporation Limited are authorised by the Directors of Larut Tin Fields Limited to announce that the No. 5 Dredge (12 foot Buckets Category "A") completed trials and started production on 9th September, 1947.40 words
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38 1947-10-07 2 Provident Fund -remaining on 31st January, 1942 Claims should be submitted to the Principal. College ot Medicine. Singapore, not later than 31st. December. 1947, after which no claims will be entertained.38 words
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Article41 1947-10-07 2 Subsidiary of London Tin Corporation j Limited are authorised by the Directors of Batu Selangor Tin Dredging Co., Limited to announce that the Dredge (9 foot Buckets Category "A") completed trials and started production on 15th September. 1947.41 words
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Article70 1947-10-07 2 TENDERS are invited for the suonlv and fixing of: (a> 154 Mild Steel Notice Plates with Brackets, and (b) 127 Mild Steel Notice Plates only Apply for full particulars to Superintendent. Town Cleansing Department. Tender Forms obtainable at the Municipal Secretariat. Tenders clearly marked "TENDER FOR NOTICE PLATES-70 words
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Article94 1947-10-07 2 NEW YORK, Monday.— When Herbert Yee was discharged from the United States' Army after 54 months' service m the Pacific area as a radio operator, he decided a good way to promote international relations, as well as his personal bank account, would be to can Chinese soup. NowAP - 94 words
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Article129 1947-10-07 2 LONDON, Monday. Princess Elizabeth has insisted that the word "obey" remain m the ceremony despite suggestions that the future Queen of England could not promise obedience. The decision to use the older form of marriage service m tbe book of common prayer "wilt thou obey him, andUP - 129 words
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Article85 1947-10-07 2 WARSAW, Monday The newspaper Wieczor has quoted a former German airforce pilot, Captain Peter Baumgan, as telling the Polish authorities that he flew Adplph. Hitler and Eva Braun to Denmark about two week s before the German sur-rend-sr. Baumgart said that upon landin c the pair atAP - 85 words
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Article70 1947-10-07 2 CHARLESTON, (West Virginia) Monday. One of the strangest accidents on record occumd here on Saturday when a ship ran over a seaplane and demolished it Frank Isaacs, piloting a seaplane, miscalculated m swerving to avoid an obstacle with the result that he crash-landed on the KanawasaAP - 70 words
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Article62 1947-10-07 2 PARIS, Monday— German war prisoners who have become free labourers m France may now have their families with them, It was announced on Sunday. A circular of the Public Health Ministry said that each workman would be charged 1,500 francs for the transport of his family from whereverAP - 62 words
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Article54 1947-10-07 2 LONDON, Monday. Richard Strauss, the 83-year-old Bavarian composer, arrived m London from Switzerland on Sunday In the hope of collecting some royalties which failed to reach him during the war years. He was asked to comment on reports that they amounted to more than £100.000. "Unfortunately," he replied,AP - 54 words
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Advertisement792 1947-10-07 2 NOTICES $500/- REWARD Lost one diamond cluster ring with •ne diamond separated and one solitaire diamond ring parceled m a portion of an envelope. Lost 2/10/47 m Singapore. Pro rat* reward for part re•overy. Box No. A6OB. B.T. SALE OR BARTER American Representative wishes u> ■ell or barter refrigerators, generating792 words
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Advertisement483 1947-10-07 2 NO I ICES NOTICE THE HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION Office at CAMERON HIGHLANDS is available to give Banking facilities to Visitors. A.C.S., IPOH OLD BOYS In connection with the Golden Jubilee Celebrations on October 24 25 1947. will all Old Boys oleas; write givine their present addresses and also addresses483 words
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Advertisement34 1947-10-07 2 SHIPPING NOTICE ROTTERDAM LLOYD M, M UTRECHT arriving from Europe October 7th discharging »t S.H.B. Godowns 8/7 For Delivery Orders please apply: N.V* Internationale Crediet-en Handets-Vereenifrinir "Rotterdam" 37 Robinson Road (Ist floor) Td. *****34 words
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Advertisement392 1947-10-07 2 End Rheumatism While You Sleep ,*i If you suffer sharp jr\ k ils~*s. stabbing pains. If joints [j) jllf«\ are swollen, it rhows fj^cflS your blood Is poisoned through faulty kidney f -'-vmf'tM action. Other symp- j JLv*'- 'ir^ toms of Kidney Dlsor- ders are Backache. Aching Joints and Limbs,392 words
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Advertisement424 1947-10-07 2 CHARLES HOPE* REFRIGERATOR H <v y^^^ff-- Jjjjljj 5 Cub. Ft Carv.;::v. 'M^^ **(7 Shades avatlablr /V \J~) j\ L:uht Green and IvrT >y^ 1/ While. Kerose c (X/ Refrigerator e£:-ny S\ converted to Electric jA Omrstlon. tj\ SINGAPORE MALAYAN UNION _f JUST ARRIVED from U. K. PRINTED COTTON SHIRTINGS PIECES424 words
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308 1947-10-07 3 Awaiting Decision Of Parliament From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. fHINESE Chambers of Commerce throughout Malaya will not nominate any names to the new Federal Legislative Council until "the question of the new constitutional proposals is finally settled.** This resolution was adopted at308 words
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Article, Illustration77 1947-10-07 3 British Army authorities m Singapore have placed this smashed Army Jeep outside the Victoria Memorial Hall with the grim notice: "This vehicle killed a man." The G.O.C Singapore, Major-Genrral L. H. Cox this morning will <jyen an exhibition m the Hall of smashed vehicle parts, safety notices, pictures of road77 words
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Article256 1947-10-07 3 me president or the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Mr. Lee Kong Chian, yesterday made a plea to the people of Singapore to join m a Malaya-wide hartal. The hartal will take plaoe on Monday, Oct. 20, between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight.256 words
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Article80 1947-10-07 3 A 16-year-old Chinese was charged m th e Seventh Police Court yesterday with being m possession of two revolvers and 12 rounds of ammunition at the junction of Racecourse and Kerbau Roads on Sunday. He was charged with robbing Mr. Chan Khan of cash and80 words
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Article35 1947-10-07 3 A 36-year-old Chimse carpenter, Goh Seng was sentenced to three years' rigorous imprisonment at the Assize Court yesteraay, when he was found guiify of stealing a bicycle at Seringoon Road on May 15.35 words
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Article206 1947-10-07 3 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. rUR delegates from Penang led by the Resident Commissioner, Mr. S. N. King, will attend an "informal conference" called by the Governor, Sir Edward Gent, to consider "the economic facts relating to Penang trade and the effect on that trade206 words
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Article159 1947-10-07 3 NEW DELHI. Monday. 'rjiHE Labour Party withdrew 1 British rule from India with the consent of all parties and It 111 becomes Mr. Churchill a great man to quarrel with this act." said Mahatma Gandhi speaking aa prayer meeting here yesterda; m reply to Mr. Churchill'sReuter; AP; UP - 159 words
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230 1947-10-07 3 BATAVIA, Monday. IMERICAN Consul-General, Mr. Walter Foote, appealed by radio yesterday to the Indonesian Premier Dr. Sharifuddin, to release three Dutch army officers who are being held at Pameungpeuk, along the south coast of Java, 63 miles south-eact of Bandoeng, where an American plan cReuter; UP - 230 words
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Article91 1947-10-07 3 CHIPS alongside the Singapore wharves yesterday (godowns m brackets) were: Main Wharf: Celebes (31—32), Mount Davis (33—34), Empire Coln e (35). Flying Cloud (36—37), Prometheus (38—39) Samos (40—41), Nevassa (42—43). West Wharf: Empire w y e (I—2), Mount Rogers (6—7). Glenartney (10—11), Tydeus (13), Atreus (15—16). Empir c91 words
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Article151 1947-10-07 3 NANKING, Monday* IN a lengthy investigation report issued by the Control Yuan last night the former Chinese Premier, Dr. T. V. Soong, was charged with being responsible for the mismanagement of China's for* eign exchange funds. The report said corporations operated ar.d headed by "privileged families" took151 words
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Article71 1947-10-07 3 TOKIO, Monday.— Between 600 and 900 bodies of victims of the first atomic bomb have been found on Nino Island, three miles south of Hiroshima. Japanese officials have begun to exhume the bodies which will be cremated and honoured by the creation of a monument ovdr the graves.AP - 71 words
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Advertisement305 1947-10-07 3 j mw If I '^^i' Ml J fHE smoker of a good Turkish cigarette never smokes too much. He or frequently she derives too much pleasure and satisfaction from a few to become a chain slave to the many. Sobranie Turkish No. 6 are made by the makers of the305 words
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Advertisement27 1947-10-07 3 II m {i^B b^fei^^ta^**^Vllll^fllS k\. BABY PRAMS vi£j i^i^^^^^^L^^^^ f /J^/m beautiful f uraithed I vfl J ii& UIHITERUIRVS ss iSSEEI (WMITEAWAV. LAIMAW b CO.. UOJ n^'J^O*27 words
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Article251 1947-10-07 4 Sentenced To Six Weeks In Prison Frt>m Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Monday. UO Boon Leong, a Chinese who boasted of being a "Sam Seng" leader and a member of the Ang Bin Huay triad society, then assaulted a detective constable, was sentenced to six251 words
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Article183 1947-10-07 4 From Our Own Correspondent. PENANG, Monday. Since the liftin e of the export ban on July 1 tills year rubber shipments from Si am have been arriving m North Malaya m "increasing quantities," a leading rubber merchant said yesterday. He said he expected that with the183 words
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Article108 1947-10-07 4 LONDON, Monday— Sir Ralph T. Stoneham, Government projects financial representative m Burma, who arrived m England last night by flying boat from Rangoon, forecast the downfall of independent Burma. "I believe that as soon as British scientific, engineering and financial planners have left Burma, after theUP - 108 words
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Article, Illustration55 1947-10-07 4 Panic-stricken Muslim refugees crowd all over the engine of a train leaving the New Delhi area for Pakistan. This picture vividly illustrates why such heavy casualties occur when these refugee trains are ambushed for, m addition to packing themselves tightly inside the coaches, the refugees cram the roof and mAP - 55 words
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Article362 1947-10-07 4 THE following programme has been arranged for the birthday celebrations of the Sultan of Kelantan, from October 9 to 11, inclusive. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9. 7 a.m. Thanksgiving service will be held at the Mosque Almohammadi 7.15 Tengkus, Usarah D'RaJa, Datos, heads of departments and assistants, ulamas, governmert officers,362 words
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Article110 1947-10-07 4 GENEVA, Monday. A world trade conference— to be known officially as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Employment—is scheduled to open m Havana on November 25. It will last between 3 and 4months, according to estimates of an advance memorandum of the U.N. Trade Division. SomeUP - 110 words
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Article273 1947-10-07 4 "Communal Struggle" Denied From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Monday. MR. Tan Cheng- Lock, president Of the All-Malaya Council of Joint Action, described the Manchester Guardian's interpretation of a letter criticising the new Malayan constitutional proposals, sent to the British press on behalf of 68 public bodies and 53 Chinese undertakings273 words
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Article106 1947-10-07 4 WASHINGTON, Monday. A Foreign Policy Association commentator. Dr. Cyril Black, yesterday proposed "political neutralisation" of Turkey and, possibly, of Greece with international control of the straits connecting the Black and Mediterranean Seas as a means of relieving Middle East tension. Dr. Black, who is Professor ofAP - 106 words
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Article86 1947-10-07 4 LONDON, Monday. Rockets will supplant 16-inch guns as the main weapons of the newest battleships "m a year or two," m the opinion of the editors of Jane's Fighting Ships, authoritative directory of naval power. The 1946-47 edition of Jane's Fighting Ships said both Britain and theAP - 86 words
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Advertisement206 1947-10-07 4 HENMESSY cognac BETTER THAN EVER g^H^H^L BECAUSE B '1 he Unrivnlled Stocks of I Brandy which Lie Maturing I Tnfl CJL^I n their warehouse Wf'/lCn^ YW\ iiro bi&J" r even than I f'^^^Kl One may well ask why? i BGA Because during the enemy occupation K-V-^^HHyl there was no Export;206 words
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Advertisement248 1947-10-07 4 SEE THAT YOURS IS A WITH INYLON TUFTS THE TOOTHBRUSH THAT IS MADE FOU QUALITY a£waua/ Cleans better lasts longer; rtay»~ •pringy. Does no' get foggy. Sold everywhere. Medium and bard grades, and m two thapes. Mad* Or JOHN FREEMAN CO. LTD.. SPA Brush Works, Ch«ham, Bucks, En|l»nd. Agents: HENRY248 words
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Advertisement333 1947-10-07 4 Tn Sk \K XT^fr jSyjlg OPENING TO-DAY! 3 SHOWS: 3. 6.15 9.15 P.M. Bernard Sliaws "CAESAR CLEOPATRA" SUrrinr VIVIEN LEIGH 8c CLAUDE RAINS FILMED IN GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOR! QUEENS THEATRE TO-DAY: 3. 6.30 9.15 P.M. The Screen's Greatest Stunt Man! Richard Talmadgc m THE FIGHTING PiLOT Dare Devil Stunts And Breaknerk333 words
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324 1947-10-07 5 Will Free Senussi From Domination LONDON, Monday. >RITAIN will remember her wartime friends, the Senussi, when the future of Mussolini's former empire is discussed by the four-power conference which is due to be resumed today at Lancaster House, London. All previous plans for dealing with these324 words
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70 1947-10-07 5 Relatives of people who dis- appeared after detention m Concentration Areas, Arab Street, m February, 1942 and who have not yet submitted "Missing Persons Forms'' to the Appeal 1 Committee for Chinese Massacred by Japanese are urgently requested to do so. Forms may be obtained from70 words
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Article239 1947-10-07 5 WASHINGTON, Monday. T>RESIDENT Truman appealed to the American people last 1 night to pledge themselves not to eat meat on Tuesdays or poultry or eggs on Thursdays. Mr. Charles I.uckman. chairmar of President Truman's "save food" committee, announced m the same programme that the pledge theReuter - 239 words
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594 1947-10-07 5 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Monday. nnHE United. Kingdom received £829,404 worth of imports from Singapore and £1,191,654 worth from the Malayan Union m August, according to official statistics. Exports to Singapore during the month were £1,556,388 and to the Malayan Union £1,055,025. The594 words
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Article208 1947-10-07 5 Left-Wing Protest To London From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. LEFT-WING organisations at Penang yesterday decided to cable a protest against the Constitutional Proposals for Malaya to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. A four-hour meeting, held at the Federation of Trade Unions; decided to support the "People's Constitutional208 words
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352 1947-10-07 5 'Drastic Purge In Attlee's Cabinet? LONDON, Monday. THE return to London yesterday of the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Herbert Morrison, from his holiday m the Channel Islands has strengthened the belief m political quarters here that Prime Minister Attlee will today announce further Cabinet changes which may prove, m theReuter - 352 words
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Advertisement116 1947-10-07 5 "I enjoy them best N /A "We'd better wait bere r n^fl^k UmA *)m Ak or t lc ot h ers ~~l et; B have I N^\ v »Jj 5^ fr i a cigarette. I know you V VV WnJI Bl tZ By*^ "<^3H^Llik<- these dv Maurier." i hey' re116 words
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Advertisement241 1947-10-07 5 Yardley English Lavender, a beloved, scintiflatfng periume which holds an unequalled place m me n.-arta of the young and gay iv fragrant enchantment Is as appealing as youth itself J? f. I YARDLEY launder UOU Bond Street. Ltmdam Private Catering at ROBINSONS When our Cafe is utilized for Private Functions241 words
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Article60 1947-10-07 6 Messrs. Chan Cheng Kum and Chan Cheng Juav of Hua Siang Steamship Co.. and family tender their heartfelt thanks fcj friends and relatives for their night visits and attendances at the funeral of their beloved father, the late Mr. Chan Kow Tee. and to those who sent wreaths, scrolls,60 words
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Obituary34 1947-10-07 6 HORROCKS. Treasured memories of my beloved Husband Wilfred who died m Singapore. Oct. 7th.. 1946. Beautiful memories treasured for ever. Of days when we were together. Hilda. 141. Squires Gate Lane. Blackpool.34 words
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900 1947-10-07 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1947. CONSTITUTIONAL COMMONSENSE It was a relief to listen to Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald's sensible and practical comments on the Federation of Malaya m his broadcast on Sunday night, after a spate of fire-eating oratory and slogans and clenched-fist salutes from the people900 words
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394 1947-10-07 6 In the latest number of "Cooperator", the monthly magazine of the Singapore Co-operative I Stores Society, there is an amusingly cynical editorial note on the Price-Tag Shops which are making a gallant and long-overdue challenge to that ancient custom, pastime, art and science of394 words
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Article, Illustration1280 1947-10-07 6 MARGARET KHOR - MARGARET KHOR THE LOVELIEST PLACE IN MALAYA By A FORMER Malayan who, for several years, planned and maintained London's beautiful parks and playing fields, is now helping to remove the war scars from Penang's Botanical Gardens. Mr. F. S. Banfield, Horticultural Adviser to the London County1,280 words
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164 1947-10-07 6 TT is stated that the sum of 1 $600,000 is to be spent m celebration of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth. I would like to suggest that a large part of this sum be devoted to the fund which exists to provide an Anti-Tuberculosis Clinic for164 words
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Letter128 1947-10-07 6 TPHE people of this kampong have to bring to the knowledge of the Government that our kampong is really being kept m a very insanitary way. The drains are dirty and the roads m the kampong are over grown with lalang, and during wet128 words
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262 1947-10-07 6 ILOVE to tune m to the Voice of Britain and find myself m the midst of one of its popular radio-vaudeville programmes. It is only through this medium that one discovers the very essence of the British character. There are many who think the262 words
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Advertisement752 1947-10-07 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. YEOH. A son to Hau Ding, wife of Ycoh Tat Thong, on 4th October, at Maternity Hospital. Penang. WILLIS. At Kandang Kerbau Hospital on 4th. October, to Audrey Katherine. wife of I. R. M. Willis, a con (Michael Bryan). CHIA-HO. The engagement is anrnunced between Mr. WilUe Chia752 words
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Advertisement43 1947-10-07 6 NOTHING CAN TAKE THE place or EYESIGHT, your most precious gift of God. once ruined is never recovered. Eyesight Conservation is Oy 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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Advertisement73 1947-10-07 6 BY PYE LABORATORIES CAMBRIDGE PRICES SAME THROUGHOUT MALAYA FULLY B A N— D— S P— R E A D MODELS Model 96H— 6-Valve Battery Receiver $325/- Model 36H— 6-Valve for A.C. Mains... $310/- Model 36G— 5- Valve for A.C. Mains $240/Guaranteed 6 Months Free Service by All our Sales/Service Agents73 words
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Obituary54 1947-10-07 6 Alexander William Cashin. aged 71. suddenly passed away quietly and tracefullv at his residence. 79. Grange at 10.50 Sunday evening, leaving Jis bereaved wife Sarah, his two sons foseph ard Howard, his daughter Carmen who are m England, and his daughter Dagmar. m Singapore. Mr. Cashin was buried at Bukit54 words
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100 1947-10-07 7 ALOR STAR, Monday. 'THE plight of 600 Malays reported to be facing starvation 1 m the district of Kota Star has already been communicated to Government, the Secretary to the Resident Commissioner, Mr. F. M. Smith, said today. Mr. Smith told the Straits Times that100 words
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Article90 1947-10-07 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday.— Money is to be found to restore the Cub hut opened m Castle Camp In 1934 by the late Chief Scout, Lord Baden Powell, so that it would become a permanent memorial to him, said the Scout Commissioner ior Malaya, Mr. F. C. Sands, to90 words
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Article120 1947-10-07 7 FOX the first time since the reoccupation of Singapore, a woman was produced m the Assizes Court yesterday, to answer a charge under the Arms and Explosives Ordinance. She was a middle-aeed Chinese. Roll Ah Tuan, who was charged with being m unlawful possession of a120 words
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Article88 1947-10-07 7 PARIT BUNTAR. Monday. Presumed drowned, with no blame attached to anyone was the verdict returned today by Inche Bahaudin bin Yacob. at the inquest into the death of a fisherman, Chee Ah Kow. It was stated that Chee and two oSiers were fishing at sea on August88 words
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Article66 1947-10-07 7 PENANG Monday A consideri able decrease m the number of road accidents during September is shown m figures issued by the Traffic Branch today. Accidents totalled 58 representing a reduction of nearly 50 per cent, over the previous month's figure. There was only one death due to an66 words
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Article72 1947-10-07 7 MALACCA, Monday.— Malacca Government pensioners have decided to form themselves into an association as a forerunner to a Pan-Malajan Association of Government Pensioners which is expected fo be formed at Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 19. Th? interim committee is as follows: Chairman, Mr. V. E. Dias. st^cretary. Mr.72 words
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Article197 1947-10-07 7 TODAY: Y.M.C.A., 5.15 p.m. hockey practice; 5.45 p.m. Malay class lesson 6 p.m.; 6.30 p.m. boxing class. Variety social evening. Anglo-Chinese Continuation School Old Boys Association. School Hall, Coleman Street, 7.45 p.m. Y.W.C.A. keep fit class. 8, Fort Canning Road 10 a.m.; Y.W.C.A. Pioneer Tlon? Bahru Club, 321197 words
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Article744 1947-10-07 7 Prisoner's Death In Riot Described THE discovery m Outram Road prison of "enough gelignite to blow down the walls of the prison," and the subsequent stoppage of prisoners' privileges which precipitated disobedience and disturbance among prisoners, were described m the Singapore Coroner's Court yesterday. Prison744 words
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Article, Illustration32 1947-10-07 7 The Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Creech Jones, arriving: at la Guardia airfield. New V ork, to present Britain's policy on the United Nations proposal to partition Palestine. A.P. photo.AP - 32 words
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Article114 1947-10-07 7 Used Gun In Mahjong Quarrel A SINGAPORE Hainanese reported to the Joo Chiat Police Station on Sunday that a stranger with whom he had scuffled ran away and, return ing with a pistol, fired a shot at him. H e was not hit. The incident was alleged to have taken114 words
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Article52 1947-10-07 7 From Our Staff Correspondent. PENANG, Monday. Sungei Patani police suspect that border bandits have murdered Mr. Ec Kirn Tee, manager of a tin mine on the outskirts of Kaki Bukit village m Perils. Mr. Ec was found yesterday evening shot dead. He had been missing for52 words
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Article218 1947-10-07 7 SIR John and Lady Bagnall are among 68 passengers on board the Blue Funnel ship Charon which arrives m Singapore on Friday from Fremantle. Other Charon passengers are: Mr. A.G. Barron Toop. Miss S.P Bowden, Mr. and Mrs. A.E.H. Bulford, Mr. W.J. Chater, Mr.218 words
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230 1947-10-07 7 AN American merchant navy officer alleged m the Third Police Court, yesterday that a member of the crew of his ship, the Mount Davis, smoked marijuana cigarettes and under their influence terrorised the rest of the crew. "The captain, officers anccrew do not feel safe with230 words
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Article96 1947-10-07 7 Two ijoiler tubes, which blew up during the peak period on Sunday night resulting m a 'rwa of 3,000 kilowatts from the Singapore power station, were replaced before 6 p.m. last night. The tubes were scaled due to constant full pressure at present forced on the power96 words
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Article305 1947-10-07 7 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. LAST night's broadcast by the Governor-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, was well received m Penang and Kedah. The chairman of the Penang Chamber of Commerce. Mr. D. A. Mackay, described the broadcast as "a very eloquent plea for acceptance305 words
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Article151 1947-10-07 7 •rHE "Executive Committee 1 (Special)" of the Municipal Town Cleansing Labour Union, Singapore, will recommend a one-day sympathy strike on Oct. 15 if nine dismissed labourers "are not immediately reinstated. The Municipality employs about 800 labourers, most of whom clean streets ard collect garbage from151 words
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Article163 1947-10-07 7 Relatives and friends of the latt, Mr. Alexander William Cashin. veteran Singapore land and estate owner, attended his funeral at Bukit Timah Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mr. Kenneth Seth read the burial service. Mr. Cashin, aged 71. died peacefully m his sleep at 10.50 p.m. on163 words
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Advertisement114 1947-10-07 7 =1. i d a= ttt MILE, PASIR PANJANG ROAD, SINGAPORE. ALL SINGAPORE IS TALKING about this newest, where-you-can-get-eveM^hing, Seaside Restaurant. SWIMMING FOOD MUSIC SERVICE DANCING SATISFACTION FIRST CLASS BAR GUEST NIGHT Bth OCTOBER, 1947. LAMINATED WALNUT PANELS fOR FURNITURE INTERIOR DECORATION 3f\" JL'f\" O x 6 O x STOCKS AVAILABLE114 words
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Advertisement144 1947-10-07 7 I Excellent GIFTS for 11 GENTS f|Sj|j| I TRAVEL G^a^^* I I DRESSING CASES H In BROWN CALF LEATHER, and BROWN PIGSKIN with ZIPP FASTENER Fitted with hairbrush, shaving brush, satety razor, toothbrush, comb, etc, M and the usual containers. pHcesp Hce$ from $25.00 to $62.50 per set fTi7 "I!144 words
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Article476 1947-10-07 8 WHEN I see a humpbacked bridge I always think what a terrific strain it must be on trishaw riders' muscles and on the poor animals who have to pull heavy loads. It is surprising what an amount of carefully cut wood can be leaded onto a476 words
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Article206 1947-10-07 8 17H3R 15 years Aage Thaarup, F Danish-born milliner to the Queen, has been at war with the managers of London's smartest hotels on the subject of evenIng hats. London's big hotels ban hats for evening wear, and until recently Mr. Thaarup has waged his war alone. Now, with206 words
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Article53 1947-10-07 8 AN Australian girl, Miss Joy Holt ri writes to the Straits Times: "Would it be possible to obtain a pen-friend m Malaya?" I am interested m Stamps, Sports and general topics. I would like pen-'riends aged between 20 and 30 years." Her address is: 11 Neerim Road,53 words
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Article479 1947-10-07 8 Miss O. P. Radha Bai - Miss O. P. Radha Bai By Fis a bign of tne times that the modern Indian girl m Malaya today is gradually breaking away from age-old tradition and like her Malay and Chinese sister m this country, is asserting her right to freedom the479 words
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Article, Illustration36 1947-10-07 8 This is a hairstyle created by Mr. Jose Pon of London. Winner of the International Hairdressing Festival, he calls this "Love Bird Fantasy." Pieces of hair swept up at the sides interlace with the cage wiring.36 words
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Article, Illustration972 1947-10-07 8 NURSE ELIZABETH - NURSE ELIZABETH MOTHERCRAFT IN MALAYA By AN Indian mother asks for help about her little daughter, and receives some suggestions about feeding. "NORTH" writes: My daughter of 14 months is too weak and thin, and though she has 3 teeth she cannot even turn upside972 words
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Advertisement103 1947-10-07 8 There is no Problem When breaat milk faila, or (or other reason* bottle feeding v neceaaarr t Doctor* recommend, "Put your Bab? on LACTOGEN." LACTOGEN provide*. u> a form Baby can easily digest and aatimilale, the r^^^ l___ food elemenla necessary to Mliafy the Deed* of nia fast growing frame103 words
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Advertisement226 1947-10-07 8 Cool, attractive, fragrant \L m Ti* choice LJB oj those who fe) know the best JSKBKmHK^ JJ^j jfl Whenever you use Atkinsons Eau de J4_ I |jP Cologne its lovely fragrance charms and |B| li^^^^l» refreshes both yourscli and those you meet. afll -A. Its high quality remains always unchanged.226 words
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Article, Illustration1191 1947-10-07 9 R.E. HOLTTUM - R.E. HOLTTUM The Malayan Gardener By Director of The Botanic Gardens Singapore A HEDGE is a living fence or screen, tall or low, formal or informal, for use or ornament, or for both. In Malaya few kinds of plants are commonly used lor1,191 words
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Advertisement129 1947-10-07 9 ___s __Jl__i i9_tti« Crookes HALIBUT OIL Builds up Resistance against illness VITAMINS ARE ESSENTIAL to good health. The very high, guaranteed, vitamin A and D potency of Crookes Halibut Oil, provides a way of ensuring adequate supplies of these vitamins without taking large doses of unpleasant tasting oil. It is129 words
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Advertisement282 1947-10-07 9 Sorvi^^" stir ft* tint 4», trim tide FLYING BOAT SERVICES LEAVE SUNGAPOKtfor LONDON.. Departing Sunday, Tuesday, Friday. Arriving Thnrs 'iv. Saturd »v, Twes^V. for SYDNEY Departing Saturday, Monday, Wednesday. Arriving Monday. Wednesday. Friday. LANCASTRIAN SERVICES LEAVE SINGAPOREfor LONDON.. Departing Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. Arriving Friday, Sunday, Tuesday. for SYDNEY Departing Tuesday,282 words
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Miscellaneous737 1947-10-07 9 Today's declarer displayed excellent rest of the hearts were in East's hand. card-reading ability and technique in The danger, of course, lay in putting bringing home his game contract. down the queen of hearts and thus esNorth. dealer. tablishing both the ten and nine for Sotb sides vulnerable. East, but737 words
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Article1080 1947-10-07 10 'Strong Reason For Reopening Market THE British Empire's large-scale production of tin is advanced m the Financial Times as a strong reason for reopening the London tin market. Dutch production of tin is going ahead very well, says the Financial Times special correspondent, and that1,080 words
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Article558 1947-10-07 10 Rubber Company's Big Profit From Onr Own Correspondent. LONDON, Sept. 20. (By Airmail). /CENTRAL Perak Rubber Co., one of the more fortunate rubber-growing companies m Malaya, obtained £68,236 for the rubber it produced m the eight months of its tapping operations m 1946. Although estate expenditure amounted to £64.231, the558 words
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Advertisement260 1947-10-07 10 /£wiv\ LAST 4 THRILLING, 1 (OIWWIJDI SUSPENSE-PACKED V PHONE ■RTf™ V^>pyWffli sho w r t UN EUS' thrill-successor m to 'r**e Maltese falcom y GREEMSTREn SCOH EMERSON PETER LORRE VICTOR FRANCE* STARTS TO-MORROW THRILL Hfflßßßiß^T^.^l MEET SWORDSMAN R^* 9M W LOVER THE Ronald Colmon m paris B WORLD HAS EVER260 words
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Advertisement391 1947-10-07 10 SKYWAYS «m) LTD. (Incorporated m Bongkong) DrRECT LANCASTRIAN PASPENGER AND PRSIOHI BERVIC* BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND HONGKONG IN 7 HOURS NEXJ DEPARTURES Friday 10th October Tuesday 14th October Friday 1 7th October ITninWe« tr THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. Uncurporaiea m Cngland) General Agents Teienhone Sin«?aoore 3876. Pensng 7. R. Lum«»ur 3303391 words
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Miscellaneous365 1947-10-07 10 RADIO MALAYA (S'POEE) Production Prospect; 12.00 Dane- RADIO AUSTRALIA 1 p.m. Radio orchestra; 1.40 Music. Forces' General Overseas Services: Rhythm; 8.20 Classical Requests; RADIO SEAC 9.30 a.m. Star Parade; 10 A* You 9 I.T.M.A.; 9.45 Talk; 10 Adven- 8 a.m. Music; 8.45 Morning Star; Like It; 10.30 Pun; 10.40 Requests;365 words
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Article126 1947-10-07 11 Produce Market SHIPMENT of coora from Indragiri to Singapore, interrupted for some time by the Dutch naval blockade, has recently been resumed. Yesterday? price* were: Rice: No. 1 $100; No. 2 $97. Glutinous Rice: No. 1 $75- No 2 $70 Sugar: Java White $58; Philippine blown $47; Soviet126 words
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Article219 1947-10-07 11 SINGAPORE. Monday. rg local share market opened the week with inquiries for Tins continuing. Transactions for Sterling Tins took place at higher levels. Industrials continued steadily quiet. Changes In quotations given by the Malayan Sharebroken* Association were as follows: Rice Noodle*: No. 1 $60: No. 2 $55. Soya219 words
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Article63 1947-10-07 11 The Singapore Chamber ol Commerce Rubber Association's orlces at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers cts. rta. oer Ib. c* Id. No 1 R.S.B. Spot loose nominal 32 Vi 33 No 1 R.S.B lob In bales Oct. 33% 33 No 2 R.S.S fob m bales Oct. 32*1 33 No 363 words
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Article76 1947-10-07 11 The Banir Rubber Company's profit for the year to Mar. 31, after writing off 8,609 to rehabilitation expenses, was £1.043, as against the previous year's loss of £431. The sum of £2.9C3 was carried forward, as against the previous year's £2,019. The report states that tapping started m76 words
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Advertisement606 1947-10-07 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (liicorDorateo m Smeanore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINUtt rKOVI t R AND USA "Tvdruo' Imm I' X G. 13 -Antilochus" Dm Irom I" X Oct. 12 "Marou" Ouf from t'.K Oct. 18 "I.ycson" Puf rom R Oct. 19 "Diomed" Due from UK Oct. 19 ■*Al' >vr;s M>K i-IVKKPOOI.606 words
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Advertisement470 1947-10-07 11 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Passenger A Freirht PRES. POLK Singapore Arr. Oct. 14 Penang Oct. 2« Freight Only MOUNT ROGERS Sincapore Gd. 33/34 Sis. Oct. MARINE LEOPARD BSSL'V.'.V.'.V T' P. SwetUrdiam Oct. 2C Penang Oct. 26 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. UNION470 words
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Advertisement338 1947-10-07 11 Shippers and others Interested m Shipping Intelligence are reterreo to advertisements In CoL 6 and 7 opposite page P O s. CANTON From Singapore Nov. 30th due London Dec. 22nd Feb. 29th Maxell MM Passage Rates Singapore/London FIRST CLASS from £122 to £152 TOURIST CLASS from £84 to £100 Apply338 words
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Advertisement604 1947-10-07 11 El IE RM AN KLAVENESS UNE VU. \KNALL (Incorporated with Limited m Liability UJ Norway) S.S. CO., LTD. IOS ANGELES Oncorooratea m England) SAN FH/\NCISCO, LONDON. ANTWERP y WCtII'VFK t.S CITY OF CARLISLR f«mw»»Bi Due I Nov l)w riT^°o?°| N I!rKNO^ GRANVILLE" Godcwns M s.S^CITV OP LUCKNOv* n Dne Early604 words
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312 1947-10-07 12 IMPORT BAN WILL NOT HIT RACING SEVERELY More Horses Now Than Prewar By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE Straits Racing Association was on the point of deciding to limit the registration of new horses, owing to the unprecedented flood of new importations into the country since the liberation, when312 words
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Article, Illustration32 1947-10-07 12 Finalists m the Singapore Badminton Association's women's Junior Doubles: Misses Helen Heng and Nellie Loo (United Family 8.P.) lost to Misses Tay Kirn It and Lav Hui Keow (Mayflower 8.P.) on Sunday.32 words
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Article93 1947-10-07 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By H., Cl. 3, Div. 1, 5i F.—SLICKNESS. United Sagittarius. H., Cl. 3, Div. 2, 5) F.—VIRTUOSO, Kanda. H., Cl. 3, Div. 3, 51 F.— LENA DEAR, Apollo. 11., Cl. 3, Div. 4, 5} F. PERAMBULATOR, Madang, H., Cl. 2, Div. 1, 9 F.— SPEAR93 words
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Article137 1947-10-07 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. Weights for four races on the last day of the Kuala Lumpur meeting are as follows Horses, Class 1. IV Miles. Irand Prix II 9.09 Jackpot 7.09 D.R.B. 9.07 Red Plane 7.05 Kingsford 7.13 Diplomat 7.03 Horses. Class 1, Div. 1, 6 Furs. Kashmiri Trousers137 words
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Article58 1947-10-07 12 The men's junior singles and doubles and veterans' doubles finals of the Singapore Badminton Association championships have been postponed to Oct. 18. They were originally scheduled for this week-end. There will be no fixtures this week-end. The Kallang Bahru Club, Singapore, beat the Seaside Rangers two-nil at soccer58 words
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Article770 1947-10-07 12 FLLOWING are the fields for tomorrow, the second day of the Selangor Turf Club's October meeting. I Horses Cl. 3, Div. I— s«/ 2 Furs. I 2 0 3 AIR GEE 5 9.00 4 2 4 UNICORN 5 8.08 i 2 2 UNITED SAGITTARIUS 4 8.07 3770 words
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Article117 1947-10-07 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. APOLLO (Jeffers) did a splendid gallop this morning, when he clocked 37 seconds for 3f. m a tryout with Young Clem (Dragon). Going easily m front all the way, he left his stable companion lengths behind at the finish. Recently promoted, Apollo was117 words
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Article142 1947-10-07 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. JOCKEY ALBERT fiPENCER has been suspended from riding for three months by the Selangor Turf Club racing stewards for "misconduct m connection with his handling of Hunter's Call," In the third race on Saturday. Hunter's Call, owned and trained by142 words
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Article95 1947-10-07 12 THE Singapore Police Force XV against the R.A.F., Seletar at the Polce Training School tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. will be A.S.P. Mr. F..Q. Minns; Insp. Maphus, Insp. Nia*. Mohd. Shah, Insp. Cheam, A.S.P. Mr. Shelmerdine; A.S.I. Hibbert, A. P.O. Jones; Sgt Masod, Insp. Abdul Rahman,95 words
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Article62 1947-10-07 12 SAN FRANCISCO, Monday JACK KRAMER, the world's best amateur tennis player, admitted here that he liked an offer to torn professional that be had received from Bobby Riggs, former Wimbledon champion. "You are the United States champion?", one reporter asked. "Yes," said Jack. "W imbledon champion?" "Yes".AP - 62 words
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Article434 1947-10-07 12 YESTERDAY'S S.A.F.A. CUP SOCCER R.A.F. Changi 1; GHQ, FARELF 0 r£ R.A.F. Changi qualified for the semi-final of the Singapore Amateur Football Association by surprisingly defeating the GHQ, FARELF one-nil at the Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. I The Airmen, who will meet the Chinese Seniors434 words
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Article55 1947-10-07 12 The lollowing have been selected to represent the Singapore Cricket Club against the Harbour Board Auxiliary Police, at hockey on the Padang j tomorrow at 5.15 p.m.: H.E. Pettier, M. Read. W/Cdr. Franklin, D.B. Haig, J.F. Pearcey, J.A. Busbrldge, D.K. Daniels, H.I. Saunders, R. Bell, R.C.H. Armitstead,55 words
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Article226 1947-10-07 12 »T«HE Army soccer team to 1 meet the Shanghai Chinese at the Jalan Besar stadium tomorrow has been chosen as follows: Goram: Redhead and Stevenson; Dixon, Rossi ter and Cross; Hogg, Lloyd (Capt.), Hanlon, Scott and McCrorrie. Reserves: Mack, Homer, Hope, Smith, Murphy, Hyndman and226 words
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Article202 1947-10-07 12 SRC In Strong Financial Position 'TFiHE strong position of the X Singapore Recreation Club is, without doubt, due to the grand manner m which members have rallied to the call for assistance and increased membership and to the support given to the social activities arranged by the Club." said Dr.202 words
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Article46 1947-10-07 12 NEW YORK, Monday. BROOKLYN Dodgers yesterday turned back the New York Yankees, 8 to 6 sending th e baseball world series into a seventh game today at the Yankee Stadium. A record crowd watched the game which was full of thrills. A.P.AP - 46 words
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Advertisement135 1947-10-07 12 fm/ HEAD ygJ^TRADEMARK B|§ is found only on TYRES tikMm 46* /a A. W. A. Tropic Proof Radios Tne finest Radio made m the Empire. The following band spread models now available: 1001 7 Valve RF Stage 13-555 meter $375/. mni 9 Valve R.F. Stage P.P. Output en/ IUUJ 13.555135 words
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Miscellaneous19 1947-10-07 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water, 2.23 p.m(8.6 ft.). Tomorrow: High water, 4.44 a.m. (6.9 ft.) 3.25 p.m. (8.0 ft.).19 words
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