The Straits Times, 18 October 1947
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Title Section18 1947-10-18 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 184S TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article905 1947-10-18 1 EXTRA POLICE PATROLS ON MONDAY Hartal Opposition In Penang MOST businesses and public services in Singapore and the Malayan Union are likely to be disrupted by the Malayan-wide hartal called for Monday. In Singapore, all markets will probably be closed, bus services disrupted and the working of ships' cargoes stopped.905 words
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Article, Illustration46 1947-10-18 1 A Chinese t'irl clerk at the Singapore Turf Club yesterday stamping some of the thousands of tickets now being checked for the Club's Big Sweep at the post-war opening meeting of the Club on Bukit Timah racecourse on November 15, 19, and 22. Straits Times photo.46 words
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Article, Illustration164 1947-10-18 1 $100 For News Of This Man QINGAPORE police yesterO day offered $100 for information leading to the recapture of a Outram Prison convict, Lim Eng Hok, alias Lim Bun Nam, alias Lim Hai Lam, who escaped from the Singapore General Hospital at 12.15 a.m. yesterday. Lim was stated to have164 words
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Article90 1947-10-18 1 LONDON, Friday.— The Evening Standard said yesterday that British intelligence officers m Palestine had warned America's Federal Bureau of Investigation of terrorist death threats against the British Colonial Secretary, Mr. Arthur Creech Jones, and the Minister of State, Mr. Hector McNeil, who were attending the United NationsUP - 90 words
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Article62 1947-10-18 1 LONDON. Friday. The British Did to make an aircraft fly faster than sound 760 miles per hour at sea level— last week, has failed, it was learned here today. Ministry of Supply officials today said that the sound "barrier" was never breached by the plane. FurtherReuter - 62 words
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Article56 1947-10-18 1 NAPLES. Friday— An American P-38, Lockheed lightning Diane which was being used as an Italian training plane crashed yesterday while taking off from Capo Di Cnino airfield killing two farmers and injuring two others. The pilot and two others m the plane, all Italians, escapedAP - 56 words
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Article, Illustration233 1947-10-18 1 A EURASIAN sewage overseer, V. C. Edwards aged 30, died Yesterday m an attempt to save an Indian sewage labourer, Appawoo, who was overcome by leaking gas whil c working m a 12-foot deep sewage manhole m Tanjong Rhu Road. ler hauling Appawoo to233 words
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Article136 1947-10-18 1 LONDON, Friday. •pHE treaty of agreement to 1 operate after the transfer of power from Britain to Burma m January was signed today by Prime Minister Mr. Clement Attlee of Britain and Prime Minister Thakin Nu of Burma. A brief interchange of friendly greetings between the BurmeseReuter - 136 words
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Article103 1947-10-18 1 LONDON, Friday.— The first British civil air route between Ceylon and Singapore will be opened by the British Overseas Airways Corporation at the end of this month with the introduction of a once- weekly service, leaving Colombo on Thursday and Singapore on Saturdays. Timed to connect withReuter - 103 words
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Article132 1947-10-18 1 rS Singapore Government has stopped collecting 1942 quit rent for its properties m response to a complaint by the Singapore Ratepayers' Association. The Association had informed bhe Colonial Secretary that Che Collector of Land Revenue was attempting to collect the whole )f quit rent for 1942. It132 words
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Article119 1947-10-18 1 Rubber 36 1/8 Cents RUBBER reached a new high level m Singapore yesterday, advancing by of a cent to 36 Vs cents. This is the highest price which has been reached since mid-May and represents a gain of over seven cents during the last month. The spurt came yesterday after119 words
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488 1947-10-18 1 1½ MILLION BUDGET DEFICIT IN SINGAPORE CINGPAPORE Municipal expenditure next year is estimated to reach $31,128,953 against an estimated revenue of $29,555,943, resulting in a deficit of $1,573,010. This budget, which has to come before the Municipal Commissioners for approval at a special meeting early nexi month, gives a smaller488 words
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Article95 1947-10-18 1 LISBON, Friday.— The sacred statue of Our Lady of Fatima is being flown across the Atlantic to Canada to be delivered to the Archbishop of Ottawa. The statue which was taken from the sanctuary at Fatima yesterday by the Bishop of Leiria at a ceremony attendedUP - 95 words
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Article26 1947-10-18 1 ATxiENS. Friday. The Atiiuns press reported today from Salonika the execution of 52 guerrilla bandsmen, convicted by a military court of terrorist activities. A.P,AP - 26 words
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Advertisement226 1947-10-18 1 TNI JD HENG HE2EZE3--S I I Cyf phone IL ?3390? 3390 m Results Advanced Medical Science puts m a Class iSE,, J by Itself WMft/M for the HBelJb Rl f* T> ftearribed by eliet ot rain I **n»*- I RESULTS have amply confirmed the Tak* Alasil' fort— success of the226 words
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Advertisement92 1947-10-18 1 tAooF*errf/t/ PHILLIi-S TONIC YEAST is a concentrated ge- -?3CV^ neral tonic to overcome weakness and maintain <*t| health and strength. I^I'IBK' PHILLIPS TONIC YEAST is absolutely free from drucs and rich m Vitamin 81. Two tablets 1 -^s^^^ taken with meals will tone ud the whole system and maintain fitness.92 words
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110 1947-10-18 2 CHELTENHAM, Friday. WINIFRED Elizabeth Smith was at Cheltenham sentenced to six months' imprisonment for an offence arising out of the registration of fictitious twins. She was also fined £20 fon making a false statement with intent to have it inserted m the RegisterReuter - 110 words
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Article91 1947-10-18 2 LONDON, Friday.— A caple sent by Capt. W. H. Coombs, president of the Officers' Merchant Navy Federation, to Admiral E. Smith, United States Coastguards. States: "On behalf of 30,000 British shipmasters and officers, I tender sincere admiration to the United States Coastguard Services, and congratulations on the magnificent air-seaReuter - 91 words
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Article72 1947-10-18 2 NANKING, Frl. Pro-Govern-ment reports here yesterday said I Communist "suicide" troops car- I rying explosives strapped to their backs were spearheading attacks on Government-held Sushui, 75 miles sont-west of Paoting. on the railway to Hankow. These reports said suicide troops twice led successful assaults on 'Sushui's wall gates,AP - 72 words
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Article70 1947-10-18 2 LONDON; Friday— A few hours, after a London magistrate had] yesterday fined a 70-year-old Russian-born British subject £50,000 for a currency oflerce, i the magistrate announced that I he had decided to reduc P the' fine to 10,000 The man had been fined for a breach of defenceReuter - 70 words
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Article55 1947-10-18 2 Hitler Baun DURBAN, Friday.— An African who gave his name as "A. Hitler" was discharged by the magistrates' court here yesterday when a complainant, whose name was given as "Eva Braun". failed to appear to give evidence against him. "Hitler" was charged with assaulting "Braun" and damaging furniture m herReuter - 55 words
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Article120 1947-10-18 2 I BELFAST Friday. Princess Margaret yesterday launched the 28,500— t0n liner. Edinburgh Castle, at Belfast Lough to the cheers of the crowds m the shipyard. This was the first big function of the Princess. When one of the youngest joiner-apprentices m the vardj Tom Smyth, aged 17, presentedReuter - 120 words
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Advertisement882 1947-10-18 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are invited for the supply of 120 cubic yards of 12" Olock -oral. to be delivered by Tongkanff to Berangoon Sludge Disposal Works. Specification and Tender Forms from Municipal Engineer's Office (Room 118). Deposit $50 (refundable). Tenders which close at 12 noon on Wednesday. 29 October.882 words
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Advertisement459 1947-10-18 2 NOTICES AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEIIOLD SINGAPORE PROPERTIES To be held at The saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.. Ltd.. No. 10 Chulia Street. Singapore On Wednesday. 22nd October. 1947. at 2.30 P.M. Lot 1. Freehold land and house No. 39 Ewe Boon Road, area 32.640 sq. fo. (Messrs.459 words
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Advertisement723 1947-10-18 2 NOTICES CABLE AND WIRELESS LTD. URGENT PRIVATE TELEGRAMS The urgent private telegram service Is re-introduced. Countries not admitting this service are U.S. A*, and possessions, Burma. Netherlands East Indies. Japan and Reunion. ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY The N.S. St. Andrew's Society celebrations will be held on November 29th. 1947 All Scots723 words
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Advertisement484 1947-10-18 2 NOTICES* THE PENANG TURF CLUB AUTUMN MEETING 1947 Owing to the large entries received the Committee have decided to extend this Meeting to four days. The Race Days will now be as follows:— First Day. Saturday. 25th October. 1947. Second Day. Tuesday. 28th October. 1947. (m place of Wednesday. 29th484 words
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Advertisement225 1947-10-18 2 CANADA ijpiff World Market Place W^^^MwM CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR P^^^ll^WlifmSk Toronto, May 31-June 12, 1948 *^GWHiP^S!!I/.I^L--C",r^^P Follow the trade offerings of the world. Visit Canada m 1948. Al ffiSßJK'p- tt ■J'^n^r^m Vi.V 5jM&V^ Canadian International Trade Fair, sponsored and directed by M! \^B i lift ie Canadian Government, you225 words
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Article461 1947-10-18 3 Eye- Wit nesses Tell Of Murder Attack RANGOON, Friday. WHILE two Burmese ministers gave eye-witness accounts of the murder of General Aung San and his fellow ministers during yesterday's session of the trial of U Saw and eight other accused, one of the accused, ThetReuter; AP - 461 words
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Article111 1947-10-18 3 The Singapore Teachers' Union in a letter addressed to the Director of Education, Singapore, says that "free medical treatment should not be limited to the children of people whose salaries are less than $50 per month, as this amount is unrealistic and out-of-date." The letter, which111 words
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Article121 1947-10-18 3 A new course of Malay conver- sation classes for beginners, men < and women, will begin next Wed- nesday October 22, at 5.30 p.m. at the Y.W.C.A.. 11, Leonie Hill Road. Classes will be held fvery Wednesday at that time. The fee will be $10121 words
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Article166 1947-10-18 3 Guards Accused Of Shooting FIVE guards of the Ceylon Corps of Military Police were produced in the Singapore Fourth Police Court and subsequently in the Seventh Police Court yesterday on charges of abetting the commission of housebreaking and theft of 31 bales of canvas, and causing hurt, by shooting, to166 words
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Article81 1947-10-18 3 Detained *n the lock-up at Paya Lebar Police Station, Singapore, on Oct. 10 In connection with an armed robbery, Teo Kal Kang hanged himself with his singlet. A police constable saw Teo hangIng and Informed the corporal in charge. Teo was arrested In Braddell Road on81 words
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Article104 1947-10-18 3 A Singapore Chinese, Lam Fatt, who assaulted a trishawman and later offered a bribe to a policeman who arrested him, was fined yesterday. The Second Police Court Magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, fined Lam $15 in default 10 days' rigorous imprisonment for using criminal force and104 words
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Article76 1947-10-18 3 Ex-graiia payments to non-ln- terned members of the Singapore Passive Defence Services are to be made next week on the following days between 9 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, M.A.S., Balmoral Road Goodwood House Depots. Tuesday, Oct. 21, M.A.S., Telok76 words
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360 1947-10-18 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Friday. •THE British Colonial Secretary, Mr. Creech Jones, told the 1 5 7 -nation Palestine Committee of the United Nations yesterday that Britain would consider an invitation to take part in making a Palestine settlement effective, but added that "His Majesty's Government360 words
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Advertisement360 1947-10-18 3 SPEND YOUR WEEK-ENDS AT THE Jjoveliest of its kind In all Singapore where everything Uelicious is to be found yes Only at the LIDO 4 mile Pasir Panjang SPECIAL CURRY TIFFINS Lunch and dance music 12.30 2.30 p.m. 9 Dancing Food Wines Service CUT YOUR COSTS HEAVY AND LIGHT MECHANICAL360 words
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Advertisement141 1947-10-18 3 Just right/ JSBw BOOb Em ij ¥Hi W^^%m *L V *V ft At W i Just right m weight and balance, based on John White's yf !i!^\ L pairs of footwear for men. Jr f /JEnk Just right m quality and y^ \^VaM Xl craftsmanship, thanks to mm resources and141 words
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Article460 1947-10-18 4 Advantages To The Industry Outlined From Our Own Correspondent I ON DQN, Friday. THE view that it was to the interest of the industry 1 and shareholders that every encouragement should be given to the amalgamation of rubber companies into larger units was expressed by Mr. J.460 words
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Article128 1947-10-18 4 RAF Plane With 13 Compasses AN expert team of Royal Air Forc e navigators will arriv c m Singapore next week m a plane equipped with 13 compasses and other instruments for the investigation of "mysterious deviations of the compass needle" experienced by aircraft on Empire an routes. R.A.F. authorities128 words
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Article119 1947-10-18 4 The last Indian battalion In! Singapore— the 7/1 Punjab Regi. ment-^sailed for India yesterday m the Georgic. They expect to reach Bombay on or abrut Oct. Commanded by LtjOoL Budh I Singh, M.C., the unit arrived m Singapore m March this year. I The Seaforth Highlanders sent119 words
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Article338 1947-10-18 4 Rubber In London Up To 11d. From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Friday. rR the first time since May 19, the price of landed rubber m London was quoted on Wednesday at lid per lb. As the Financial Times points out, the recovery from the lowest price of a shade over338 words
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Article223 1947-10-18 4 The Ceylon Flood Relief Fund committee acknowledges the following donations: Previously acknowledged $1 ,578 Wholesale Singapore Fish Merchants' Association, $100, Mr. Mrs. Suppiah 525, D.S. Wijendra $20, Ellenborough Mkt Staff $20, T.V. Kandiah $15, A. S. Maniam $15. V. Subramaniam $10, A.R.S.A.R. Meyappa Chettiar $10, C223 words
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Article55 1947-10-18 4 A finding o t misadventure was recorded by th e Singapore Coroner; Mr. K. K. Oon. at an inquiry yesterday into the death o t a 26-year-old tinsmith, Tang Ngoh Soo, who received fatal injuries when he alighted from a moving bus. The accident occurred at the 7%55 words
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Article317 1947-10-18 4 r-MORROW'Sr -MORROW'S services m Singapore churches are as follows:— Church of England: St. Andre w> Cathedral 7 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 10.30 a.m.. 11.15 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.; St. George's Garrison Church (Tanglin) 7.15 a.m. 9 a.m.. 9.45 a.m.. 6.30 p.m.; Christ Church (Dorset Road) 8 a.m., 10.30 a.m.,317 words
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Advertisement303 1947-10-18 4 THE GREAT EASTERN OPTICAL CO., 275. South Bridge Rd., Singapore QUALIFIED OPTICIANS C. Y. FAN O. D. (PHILA) 1/ Testing— a speciality 1 2/ Loneer experience elves better service I 3/ Materials imported direct by us Hence Prices, cheaper than elsewhere. 4/ "Crookes" Lenses always used. COUPON—- On production of303 words
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Advertisement170 1947-10-18 4 OPENING TO-DAY 3 Shows 3, 6.15 !).1S p.m. chard Oix m MAN OF CONQUEST snnpp.r<«l by "GERMANY. lIANPT =1 M'ITII CAHE 1 Tc-Nlfe at Vii-Vitr— "THE MH'llir.W KID" m Clnec<ilor QUEENS IHEAT !E Today! 3.00. G. 30 A- 9.15 p.m. Cecil B. De Millcs "CLEOPATRA" Tonight at Mid right "BEYOND170 words
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587 1947-10-18 5 Fashion Changes In Indian Jewellery IN the changing fashions Indian feminine modi's, variety m the desi?n of jeweilery, as m clothes supplies a sort of tl tonic A famous Indian jeweller once s'id that those who are gilred with good looks need m jewellery, but others who happen to sufld-587 words
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Article, Illustration44 1947-10-18 5 MORNING, NOON AND NIGHT: Twentieth Century Fox star Gene Tierney models a sports outfit with a detachable coat (left) a striking print with large-brimmed hat for a formal luncheon date (centre) and a grateful dance frock of white tulle with a brocade peplam bodice.44 words
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378 1947-10-18 5 I WOULD like to know. I would like to catch him, and shut him m a very large, very dark room full of hazards, and let him grope his way around until he found the electric light switch board, which is as far from the378 words
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Article, Illustration277 1947-10-18 5 YOU don't have to wait until the New Yea r to make beauty resolution. Here are some to make now: Resolve to give extra attention to a particular beauty problem which has been worrying you. Brisk patting is the answer to a double chin. You should277 words
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Article138 1947-10-18 5 AT 84 years of age Mr. Mitchell, of Vine Cottage, Cheltenham, England, is looking for a wife. Not regarding any of his women friends as particularly suitable, Mr. Mitchell wrote to the clerk of the Council In Wales to find him a wife. Of himself he wrote138 words
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Advertisement142 1947-10-18 5 CJirvtina's 1 Fjl diamond tfxtt^ H ring %^N |9 Engaged! f Christina's complexion is li.iniifiilly soft and smooth W^ Christina is another Pond's bride- feel extra clean and soft," she says. with dark hair, green-gray p j. f h Tins U how she uses Pond s: Youl Jee hS^ She142 words
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Advertisement284 1947-10-18 5 so small so powerful^? WSfir For Coughs Colds, I Obtainable I Bj Influenia, Sore Throats J BS r|B and Hoarseness, let -flat tin |^^b» -JBt ■j^saßEi!^*^ Hudson's Eumenthol •%s»*s^?i to take and is a most ■ftSS^SP^pjl powerful and safe germicide and antiseptir A SOLID FAVOURITE yS^^to^PJ^^^\^^. nothing like Macleans Solid284 words
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Obituary33 1947-10-18 6 MR. BONG JOON KUI passed away peacefully at No. 125-E Thomson Road on 17th. October 1947 ot 8.35 a.m. age 61. Interment at Bidadari Cemetery on Saturday 18th. October at 4.30 p.m.33 words
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687 1947-10-18 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Saturday. Oct. 18, 1947. RICE RATION PROSPECTS World rice production figures m the new survey by the United States Agricultural Department hold out the hope of slightly increased supplies for the deficit countries m the coming twelve months. Unfortunately they are figures on which not too687 words
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Article203 1947-10-18 6 A news item from Melbourne this week contains a shock for those who have been labouring under the pleasant illusion that Malaya is now quite advanced and up-to-date m machinery for trade-union conciliation and arbitration, with the new boards and what-not that have been set203 words
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Article792 1947-10-18 6 (Some elephant stories told by "Tuan Djek" m one of his recent articles have prompted another old-timer of the planting community to set down some reminiscences of bygone Selangor. Extracts from his letter are given below). WHEN I came here m 1912 there was nowhere to792 words
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Article, Illustration1457 1947-10-18 6 THE KAMPONG MALAY ON BIRD NAMES A Malayan Countryman's Diary rR the past week I have been busy collecting Malay names for th c Tailor Bird. Not counting those recorded m my bird books, I have three so far: Burong Tampok Labu, Burong Kongchang and Burong Perenchet. Mark you, there1,457 words
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Advertisement881 1947-10-18 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. PERSONAL CHRIST'S HOSPITAL. Any Old Blue (or O.i> girl) who has not received a Founder's Day notice, nlease communicate with S. S. Franklin, Nestlc's Sinrroore. Tel. 2016. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED by Europ:an Prm Storekecoor to take charge of cneral merchandise. Adplv t »ox A725. ST. WANTED Tcamaker for881 words
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Advertisement31 1947-10-18 6 OCULAR REFRACTION ijß^J Mk j3 HEJKj fcjjy The scientific measure of your ability to see with the latest Instruments. For eye comfort and visual efficiency, consult C. S. CHONG, OPT. D.31 words
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Advertisement9 1947-10-18 6 Hi/ j mmh^h* ***4 i Asset*? S TIGER BALM9 words
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86 1947-10-18 7 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Friday. rENtN th c Prai-bound train from Kuala Lumpur reached here yesterday it was discovered that bags of tin ore, valued at $8,680, had been stolen from one of the trucks. The truck which was sealed had been86 words
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Article87 1947-10-18 7 SEREMBAN. Friday.— A prompt settlement m the strike of the Indian labour force on Senwang Estate, Sungei Gadut, was made yesterday as a result of negotiation between a representative of the N.S. Rubber Workers' Union and the management of the estate. The men, numbering about 150, went87 words
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Article79 1947-10-18 7 ffiELUK ANSON. Friday.—Rick1 shaw pullers and trishaw men m Teluk Anson who petitioned for the town's internal bus service to be cancelled have had their petition refused a second time. The Teluk Anson Town Board unanimously decided that the internal bus servioes had brought definite amenities m79 words
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Article71 1947-10-18 7 ALL friends of the Y.W.C.A. Fortnightly Club are invited to a meeting at the Y.W.C.A. Hostel, 8. Fort Canning Road on Monday. October 20. at 5.30 p.m. p.m. Mrs. Ann c S. Campbell will j speak on "Good Listening, How to Appreciate Singing" with musical illustrations. Mrs.71 words
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Article49 1947-10-18 7 Gaol Rotan KUALA LUMPUR. Friday A Chinese. Sha Yau Fong, was .v<Mitonced to a years rigorous im- prisonment and six strokes of the rotan by the District Judge, Mr. B. G. Smith, today for picking the pocket of a passenger m a bus m Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 5.49 words
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Article69 1947-10-18 7 IPOH, Friday.— Bishop and Mrs. Edwin F. Lee are being given a dinner by the Methodist Churches and schools of Perak m recognition of their long years of fa'thful service m Malaya and Bishop Lee's recent award of the Medal of Merit by President Truman. The dinner will69 words
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Article, Illustration19 1947-10-18 7 Mr. and Mrs. Lim Hock Tian photographed after their wedding yesterday. The bride was formerly Miss Yeang Swee Chan.19 words
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Article52 1947-10-18 7 The Governor of Singapore, Sir Franklin Gimson returned to Singapore by air yesterday morning. Looking fit, Sir Franklin was greeted on his arrival at Kallang airport by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, who has been Officer Administering Government durine Sir Franklin's five months' vacation52 words
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Article31 1947-10-18 7 Two British soldiers, G. McCulloch and C. Howell, were acquitted by Mr. Justice Bipwn at the Singapore Assizes, yesterday on a charge ot having raped a 14-year-old Chinese girl.31 words
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Article, Illustration25 1947-10-18 7 Four of the Windsor Greys which will take part m the Royal procession at the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten. A.P. picture.AP - 25 words
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533 1947-10-18 7 Loans Urged For New Planting From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. DIG financial loans for new planting of rubber in Malaya and improved rubber research are the chief recommendations made by the Malayan Rubber Advisory Committee in its report published today.. The report,533 words
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Article106 1947-10-18 7 ILTHOUGH on occasions n the rubber market has appeared to hesitate, the upward movement has continued, with strong support coming from America and some from the United Kingdom and the Continent, says Lewis and Peat's weekly market report The gains have been steady and sellers have met106 words
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Article137 1947-10-18 7 General Mac Arthur's headquarters m Tokio yesterday informed the Singapore Government that it would grant an entry permit for a Singapore businessman valid from Oct. 1 to Oct. 14. The permit was dated Sept. 22. The businessman, Mr. M. T. Assomull, had originally intended to137 words
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Article74 1947-10-18 7 A claim for $25,000 damages brought by a Singapore lawyer, Mr. B. H. Chia against a carpet merchant, Mr. S. Quereshi, was dismissed with costs by Mr. Justice Jobling m the High Court yesterda" Mr. Chia brought the suit on the BTOumd that he had suffered damages74 words
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Article158 1947-10-18 7 TODAY Formal opening of the exhibition of Mr. Anatole Shister's Bali Paintings by Dato Roland Braddell, Robinson and Co., Ltd., Raffles Place, 11 a.m. Y's Men's Club, luncheon meeting, Rev. R. K. S. Adams, District Commissioner, Singapore, on "The Boy 8cout Movement," Cecil's Restaurant, 1.15 p.m. Slew Sin158 words
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413 1947-10-18 7 It's Not A Towkays' Hartal' Say AMCJA And Putera THE All-Malayan Council of Joint Action and the Pusat Tenaga Ra'ayat (PUTERA) declare that they decided to hold a hartal next Monday on their own initiative, and deny that they are merely supporting the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce m this413 words
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Article66 1947-10-18 7 Singapore nospttal workers propose to support Monday's hartal by being "lax m their work," their represtntative, Mr. Lim Gong Tee, honorary secretary of the Singapore Medical Labour Union said yesterday. Mr. Lim said that, because hospital workers provided an essential service they did not want to cause too66 words
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Article93 1947-10-18 7 KUCHING. Sarawak. Friday.— I A Chinese, Chai Tet Fong of Kuchir.g who disembarked from M.V. Jangkor with a quantity of chandu concealed m umbrellas was sentenced to nine months' rigorous imprisonment and fined $500 for having imported contraband. Chai said m the Kuching District Court that he had93 words
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127 1947-10-18 7 New Braddell Generation In Singapore THE Braddell family reached its fifth generation m Singapore on Thursday, when a daughter was born to Mrs. Hobbs, wife of Flight.-Lieut. L. G. Hobbs. Mrs. Hobfcs was formerly Miss Joan Braddell and is the daughter of Dato and Mrs. Roland Braddell. The Braddell ramily127 words
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Letter196 1947-10-18 8 Still Time To Save Penang HPHE impression gained by 1 your Penang representative that this old Settlement is gradually losing its importance to the Province mainland represent! a true picture of trading conditions here. As a business man, I cannot but feel greatly perturbed at this les■enlrj of Penang's importance.196 words
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Letter84 1947-10-18 8 AS a shipping clerk, I have been subjected to endless difficulties brought about by the S.H.B's system of stacking cargoes ready for delivery. It appears to be more unsystematic than ever. I don't know who is responsible, but I plead on belialf of all my colleagues84 words
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383 1947-10-18 8 •"THE Associated Chinese 1 Chambers of Commerce of Malaya, through a pamphlet printed mi n four languages, has launched an appeal to all persons irrespective of race "who are of the same opinion as themselves as to the unfairness, injustice and undemocratic nature of383 words
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Letter149 1947-10-18 8 CHILDREN attending the v various schools m Queen Street, especially the Convent schools, are being enliced daily to gamble by a group of unscrupulous persons. For each trial of luck a child pays five cents. The child pulls out two pieces of wire at a time from a149 words
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Letter171 1947-10-18 8 WITH regard to the celebrations of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth, it is hoped that the amount of $62,000 allocated to the schools will be properly spent by the Education Department. The proper way is to obtain quotations from the manufacturers of aerated waters, cakes,171 words
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132 1947-10-18 8 $12 To Hear Thunder In Trengganu WE m Trengganu have been made to pay $12 as fee for a radio listening licence. Very few people outside Trengganu are aware that we have no evectric lights m the day except for a few hours on Fridays or public holidays. Lights will132 words
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Letter135 1947-10-18 8 A LLOW me to express my disagreement with the attitudes adopted by the critics of Mr. Tan Kah Kee who signed themselves "Demos" and "Anti-Corn." m the Saturday Forum. If these critics of Mr. Tan have the courage of their convictions, I do not see why135 words
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Letter67 1947-10-18 8 IN most of the Post Offices of the Malayan Union one will find clerks doing such work as collection of electric bills, telephone bills, making payments to military personnel, etc., thereby hampering the smooth running of the Postal Department. Why is the Postal Department made to do67 words
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473 1947-10-18 8 I HAVE read the exquisitelyworded articles, "St. Francis m Singapore" and "Animals have rights to live m Singapore," which were published on World Animals Day mi n the Straits Times. The numerous acts of cruelty to animals mentioned therein were perfectly true, but what473 words
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Letter88 1947-10-18 8 A FEW weeks ago you published a report that the Malayan Communist Party and other Red-dominated political parties and trade unions m this country had passed a resolution expressing sympathy with the Spanish people, who are denied democratic rule by their Fascist Government. Why do88 words
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Letter39 1947-10-18 8 rHE new number-plate of my bicycle is now beginning to shred its' enamel paint due to friction. I have a mind to make ar. exact duplicate, with aluminium embossed figures. Is this allowed by law? ATHOS. Singapore.39 words
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287 1947-10-18 8 Sixty-Eight Mosques In Singapore THE mosque, the house of Allah, is the sacred place of worship for Muslims. Therefore, even m London, where there are only 3,000 Muslims, they are constructing a mosque costing £500,000. Though there Is no such costly mosque m Singapore, there are 68 mosques here. We287 words
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Advertisement95 1947-10-18 8 Every detail reflects precision j^ craftsmanship.^^^^. jfaT rarker 01 _^_sf^- t^ ie wor ld' s niost wanted pen The unique point is hooded from air, dirt, damage. It starts instantly writes smoothly. And the pre-cision-fit cap slips on locks without twisting. Prices: Parker "51" Pens, from $31.00 to $125.00: Vacumatic95 words
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Advertisement83 1947-10-18 8 THROViiH DISUM'VtSUED SERVICE Some <tuds of Kremenfz Quality rolled gold plate have been worn for a? long o$ thirty-five years. Ail Kiementi jewelry wilt give corresponding iafisfacliw ■^^|E_i Kiemantz cuff links remain FI IS E i) I A L I T V JEWEL R V FOR MEN: Evening Jewelry Collar83 words
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Miscellaneous656 1947-10-18 8 East-West!) penalty of 1,100 points. This was more than adequate compensation to East-West for the game they could have made. On the surface. It appears that they actually could have made a slam In spades, but It is very doubtful that twelv* tricks would have resulted from normal play. West656 words
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Article, Illustration387 1947-10-18 9 TN Singapore a man awaits his chance to return to "paradise" to re-explore with brush and canvas its mysteries'. He is Russian artistAnatole Shister, graduate of Czarist St. Petersburg's Academy of Fine Arts. His paradise is Bali, venue for years of painters and writers387 words
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Advertisement153 1947-10-18 9 Cfr^jnl V ■'■<"■ 'sr?Q Today Four Shows iH Lm l IL El IT i Children's Matinees Today Tomorrow 11 a.m. Turhan Bey In "NIGHT IN PARADISE" (In Teehnicoloar) ■B^n Kg TO-NIGHT m 8.45 p. t^l great" world wrestilrg ~^i j\ i^ -jp P^^^^ fl^H% ***m -L. Malayan Lt Hcavy-wt Title153 words
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Advertisement167 1947-10-18 9 I The Gramophone Co., Ltd. I is pleased to inform music lovers that a comprehensive selection of recorded music to meet all tastes is readily available m Malaya. Shipments of previous issues as well as current releases are constantly arriving from England and if your local dealer is unable to167 words
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Article437 1947-10-18 10 LONDON, Thursday. THE Stock Exchange markets failed to live up to an early promise of more active conditions as indicated by the general improvement m prices at the start of the day's session, says Router's financial correspondent. The firmer tendency was partly attributed to the Marshall call for437 words
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Article718 1947-10-18 10 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. THE steady increase m the price of rubber has introduced a steadier tone into al! sections of the market, industrials m particular had better inquiry. Quotations given today by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were as follows: INDUSTRIALS Bnyer SeOct Atlas Ice718 words
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Article287 1947-10-18 10 Produce Market By A Market Correspondent lAMPONG black pepper was reported to have gained ano- ther $3 m the picul y esterday. The main demand for Lampong black at the moment comes from Hong Kong, where local consumption as well as purchases by exporters have gone287 words
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Article58 1947-10-18 10 The Singapore Chamber ot Commerce Rubber Association's orlces at noon yesterday were: Cta. CU. oer Ib. er ib No. 1 R.SS. Spot loose nominal 35 35% No. 1 RS.8. lob in bales Nov. 35% 36 No. 2 R.S.8. fob in bales Nov. 35% 35 No. 3 R.S.8. lob in58 words
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Article21 1947-10-18 10 Oct. 15 Stocks 65.48 Industrials 183.28 Rails 49.71 Utilities 35.92 —A. P. Oct. 16 65.43 183.54 49.51 35.7821 words
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Advertisement669 1947-10-18 10 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (li'forn.iratpr ir Sinsrarjorei BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINUM tldiM I R AND USA "AntilorhiiV From V X Gil "Maron From UK In Pox*. "DJomr-J" Due from V X Oct. 21 "Lycaoa*' Hue >ron 3 X Oct. 21 "Strntor" Dne from ILK Oct. 28 ••Melamnns'* Due from USA Not.669 words
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Advertisement167 1947-10-18 10 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW tfORK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Passenger A Freight PRES. POLK Singapore GD. 6/7 Sis 7 a.m. Oct. 19 Penang Ait. Oct. 20 I'relght Only MARINE LEOPARD Singapore GD. 36/37 P. Swettenham Apr. Oct. 24 Penang Oct. 26 SKIDMORE VICTORY Singapore Oct. 27167 words
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Advertisement196 1947-10-18 10 Shippers and other interested in Shipping Intelligence are referred to advertisements in Col. 1 and 2 oppsite pace and to Shipping Notices on Pace 2 P O M V. TREVEAN LONDON GENOA if sufficient inducement CONTINENTAL PORTS via LONDON PORT SWETTENHAM Nov. 201,h Nov. *3rd SINGAPORE Nov. 24th Dec. 1st196 words
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Advertisement628 1947-10-18 10 E in?i, M A N KIAV «KSS "NE DUIKNALL dncoiDoraiea witn Linutea C f(\ ITH Liability m Norway) J. J. VV., LIU. FROM (Incorporated m England) mc .vrnre LONDON. ROTTERDAM A s\S FRANCISCO. ANTWERP IVlill '.i I' S.S CITY Of CARLISLE V.INI OU\ I H Due 3rd Nov. SOMERVILLE' Due628 words
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Article, Illustration901 1947-10-18 11 MALAYAN SPORTS TOPICS By THE SPORTS EDITOR WRESTLING has been enjoying an uninterrupted run of popularity since the liberation. The influx of Servicemen, among whom were many wrestlers of high class, was one of the factors responsible for the boom. The departure for hom c of901 words
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Article134 1947-10-18 11 AN enjoyable time was spent at the anniversary dlnnrr held by the Amicable Badminton Party, Singa-': pore, last Sunday. At the general meeting the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year:Patron. Mr. Yeo Khee Song; president, Mr. Sim Yong Mok; vicepresidents: Messrs. Ng Aik Koon (re-elected), Song134 words
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213 1947-10-18 11 Melbourne Cup Winner Sold To U.S. NEW YORK, (By Air Mail). AUSTRALIAN stallion Co- lonus has been sold to American heiress Muriel Vanderbilt Adams, owner of Edenvale Farm m San Jose, California. Colonus, winner of the 1942 Melbourne Cup, was purchased from David Menck, of Glenferrle, Melbourne. The Cromwell Bloodstock213 words
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328 1947-10-18 11 Drawing Of Big Sweep: A Suggestion To tfae Sports Editor, Straits Times. PREWAR I witnessed on many occasions the actual drawing of Big Sweep ticket numbers by five com- mittee members of the Singaj pore Turf Club m an enclosed space one number tx'ing .drawn from one of the five328 words
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Advertisement349 1947-10-18 11 SKYWAYS (far east) LTD. (Incorporated m Honttkomr) DIRECT LANCASTRIAN PASSENGER AND FREIGHT BERVTCB BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND HONGKONG IN 7 HOURS NEXT DEPARTURES I W AnA n K$ 9 Tuesday 2 1st Oct. Friday 24th Oct. Return smsM Tuesday 28th Oct. Knquirie*. to THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. (lDcorporatea m tngland) General349 words
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Advertisement215 1947-10-18 11 CAPITOL) Air-conditioned Phone 5159 NEGLECT BROUGHT TEMPTATION LONELINESS DROVE HER TO THIS* LAST 5 SHOWS: v 2. 4.15. s 30 9.15 p.m. TO-NIGHT AT MIDNIGHT POWER-PACKED SCENES IMPOSSIBLE TO FILM BEFORE BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN IN DYNAMIC FLASHES OF ACTION YOU LL NEVER FORGET TO-MORROW Alexander Korda\ Nj.yV, j RJf215 words
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Miscellaneous139 1947-10-18 11 KOJO MALAGA (ATORB) 1 p.m. Radio Orch; 1.30 News incl. Share Market Report; 1.45 Glenn Miller Orch; 8.20 Sports; 8.30 Matters of the Moment; 9.00 Command Performance; 9.45 Fred Hartley <St Orch.; 10.00 Paul Whiteman Orch.; 10.30 Rhythm. KUALA M MPl R 1 p.m. See Singapore; 5.00 For Newlyweds; 5.15139 words
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Miscellaneous117 1947-10-18 11 HIGHLIGHTS RADIO U STRALIA 11 A.m. Mosart's Concerto In D Major for Violin A Orch.; 6 p.m. Beethoven's Spring Sonata. RADIO MALAYA IS'POBE) 9 p.m. Command Performance; 9.45 Fred Hartley, Panl Whi'.eman Orchs. RADIO MALAYA (K.L.I 9 p.m. Woody Hermann, Tommy Dorst-y A Orchs; 10. S* p.m. Chamber Music, incl.117 words
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Miscellaneous149 1947-10-18 11 the Asking; 3.00 Wliai Am I Here For? 3.45 Bandstand; 4.00 Soldier Serenade; 4.30 Great White Way; 5 Hit Parade; 5.30 Conductors' Gallery; 6.00 Thirty to One; 6.45 Connoisseur; 7.00 Music for Romance; 7.30 Musical .Crossword; 8.05 Yours lor the Asking,8.45 Folk Song; 9.00 In Concert Style; 9.30 Starlit Hour;149 words
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371 1947-10-18 12 Epsom Jeep - Epsom Jeep UK Importations A Moderate Lot By PENANG, Friday. THIRTY-TWO recent importations from Australia and England, besides the griffins, will be making their debut on the Malayan Turf at the forthcoming Penang autumn meeting. Outstanding among this new batch is a371 words
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Article, Illustration446 1947-10-18 12 SINGAPORE AQUATIC MEET HEATS PENANG'S 19-year-old swimming champion, Fong Scow Yoke, put up the best performance m the men's 50 metres free-style race at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday when heats were competed for the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association's championships, to be decided today. Scow446 words
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Article104 1947-10-18 12 THE Combined Colleges and the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club gav c one of the best exhibitions of hocKey this season when they played a goalless draw at Hong Lim Green yesterday. Prominent m the solid defences vere the two goalkeeper >, Lee Ah Chio and Tong104 words
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Article95 1947-10-18 12 THE Singapore Recreation Club's second team beat th e Ceylon Sports Club's second string 3—l3 1 m a game of hockey played on the padang yesterday. The Recs owe their victory to the splendid display of L. F. de Souza at centre-forward and R. Cordeiro95 words
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Article231 1947-10-18 12 PENANG, Friday. A CTP race for griffins will be run on the extra d »y (Thursday, Oct. 30) of the Penang Turf Club autumn meeting. The race will be open to griffins m div. 1, and will be over 5£ furlongs. The winner will receiv* the231 words
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Article86 1947-10-18 12 The following have been selected to represent the Medical College Union against the Johore Cricket Club, on the Trade School Ground, Johore Banru today at 5 p.m.: Seah Cheng Siang, J.S. Mahadevan (captain), Yeoh Seang Aun; Victor J. John, S.D. William, Wong Poh Lam. Ho Lian Kee, N.G.86 words
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112 1947-10-18 12 THE following will represent the NonEuropeans m a game of rugger against the R.A.P. Combined at Jalan Besar Stadium today, kick-off at 5 p.m. Yee Yuen Meng (SCRC); N. M. Shah (Police), Wee Leong Scow (SCRC). Cheah Kirn Slang (Police), H. M. Maphuz (Police); William Fung112 words
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Article56 1947-10-18 12 The following will represent the Singapore Cl-icket Club against the GHQ FARELF at rugger today at 5.15 p.m. on the p?dang: F.T. Homer; T. A. Roper, R.F. Droogleever (capt.), C. Saunders, J.A. Busbridge; J. Frame, G.S. Taylor; R.J. Maxey, J.W.O. Kerr, F. Hutchinson, J.C. Aurely, A. H. Hunter.56 words
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Article314 1947-10-18 12 PERTH, Friday. rE three-day Indian tourists versus Western Australia cricket match began here today, Western Australia opening the batting. Rain stopped play with the score at 28 for no wicket, (Carmody 17, Edwards 9, extras 2). There was still a slight dJizzle i whenReuter - 314 words
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Article92 1947-10-18 12 THE Singapore Police XI beat the V.M.C.A. by five goals to one In a thrilling game of hockey played at Thomson Road yesteriday. Displaying better combination ithan when they met the Harlequins last week, the Police XI held the upper hand throughout. Outstanding on the field92 words
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Article25 1947-10-18 12 The Anglo-Chinese Secondary School, Singapore, and the St. Andrew's School will meet m a volleyball match at Cairnhill next Friday at 5 p.m.25 words
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301 1947-10-18 12 A GOAL scored against the run of play a few minutes from the end gave the Singapore Chinese Football Association's senior team, a 2—l2 1 victory over the R.A.F. (Changi) m the S.A.F.A. Cup semi-final at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. By their victory, the301 words
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150 1947-10-18 12 Sea Sports On Next New Year's Day A COMMITTEE of senior Singapore sporting authorities and Service leaders met at the Singapore Cricket Club last night to lay the first plans for the New Year Sea Sports on New Year's Day, 1948. A committee spokesman said after the meeting that represen.150 words
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Article32 1947-10-18 12 Clean football was seen on the Kampong Bahru road ground yesterday when the Nelson Sports Club, Singapore, beat the Railway Juniors by two goals to nil. Perriah and Doll were the scorers.32 words
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Article45 1947-10-18 12 A conference of hockey umpires will be held by the SinKapore Hockey Association at the S.R.C. at 5.30 p.m. on Monday. All those who attended the last meeting are requested to turn up without fail. All others who are interested are also welcome.45 words
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Advertisement647 1947-10-18 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued trom uaee 6) VEHICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE attractive Blue Singer 9 h.D. sports. New Dalntwork. new UDholstery and hood, new tvrcs. ensine completely overhauled. Comprehensive Insurance. Offer Tel. 2493. FOR SALE Fiat Maroon Saloon motor car. 6.7 H.P. m excellent condition. Recently overhauled economiCEl petrol consumption.647 words
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Advertisement144 1947-10-18 12 Uunlop 1 TENNIS BALLS Juainacie trom le adine Sport. Dealer.^ THE DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY (MALAYA) LTD, 142. Robinson Road Singapore THE MOST DANGEROUS CRIMINAL! CONCLUDING mf^=Sss=^ Chaps. 8-15 tt 1-15—3.30 Opens TODAY jj"^ M'l'l I -<j| 630*9 P m CLUTCHING HAND" En n of HIS SCARLET CAREER! /gL^^ I I144 words
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Miscellaneous20 1947-10-18 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High Water, 12.31 !>.m. (9.4 ft). Tomorrow: High Water, 1.36 a.m. (8.5 ft), 12.59 p.m. (9.2 ft).20 words
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