The Straits Times, 25 October 1947
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Title Section18 1947-10-25 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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560 1947-10-25 1 Trains In London Fog Collision CROYDON, Friday, ff WENTY-SEVEN people were killed and between 50 and 60 injured according to official figures when an electric train carrying workers from outer London to the city centre ran into the back of anotherReuter - 560 words
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375 1947-10-25 1 Thousands Cut Off By Seaside Forest Blaze BAR HARBOUR, MAINE, Friday. WITH a 40-mile-an-hour wind fanning a 10-mile wall of flame, a runaway forest fire enveloped this 'millionaires' playground' resort today, cutting off all escape by road and driving thousands of terrified women and children to the beaches to shelterUP - 375 words
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Article99 1947-10-25 1 TANKERABLAZE AT SEA MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Friday. The 10,000-ton tanker c Sparrows Point flashed a call that c it had collided with the Canadian Liberty ship Manx Fisher m a r heavy fog 25 miles south of here and caught fire, ar.d that the •crew was abandoning ship. The- rescue vessel99 words
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Article, Illustration287 1947-10-25 1 THE first Constellation aircraft to arrive m Singapore landed at the R.A.F. station airfield, Tengah, yesterday afternoon. It is the Qantas-owned Ross Smith, when flew from Port Darwin to Tengah m one hop of exactly eight hours. The Ross Smith w 11 return to Port287 words
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Article197 1947-10-25 1 HERALDING the first commercial air service between Singapore and Colombo, the 8.0.A.C. Avro-York, Middlesex, arrived m Singapore yesterday afternoon on schedule from Colombo. The pilot, Capt. A. B. Dykes said the trip was a great success The main purpose of the flight was to familiarise the 8.0.A.C. pilots197 words
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Article65 1947-10-25 1 TOKIO, Friday.— George Truman and Cliff Evans, two American flyers making a leisurely round-the world flight m a Piper Cub plane, left Tokio today for Chitose. Hokkaido island, where they will await favourable weather for the 1,400-mile hop to Attu. m the AleutianReuter - 65 words
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Article90 1947-10-25 1 BATAVIA, Friday. For the first time m the history of the Netherland East Indies administration, an Indonesian, Radeti Abdul Kadir, has been appointed to the second highest post In the Netherlands East Indies the Deputy to the Lieutenant-Governor-General. The appointment is a temporary one. Abdul KadirReuter; Reuter-AAP - 90 words
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Article149 1947-10-25 1 Knifed To Death By Robber From Our Own Correspondent TELOK ANSON, Fr day. A HOLD-UP of two Chinese poultry dealers on a footbridge near Telok Anson yesterday morning ended m one of them being killed after he had attacked the highwayman. The dealers, Khong Kok and Khong Tak Chia, were149 words
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Article97 1947-10-25 1 BATAVIA, Friday.— The ThreeNation Commission appointed by the Security Couincil to extend "good offices" to settle the Indonesian dispute will arrive to Batavla from Australia on Monday. "Tnt text of the cable from Mr. Justice Kirby, the Australian member of tftie commission, to the Lieutenant-Governor-General of the NetherlandsReuter; Reuter-AAP - 97 words
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Article92 1947-10-25 1 Rubber again eased In price on the local market yesterday, falling by 7/8 of a cent to close at 37 j cents per lb. buyers for No. 1 sheet f.o.b. The market was rather easier throughout the day and there was a certain amount92 words
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Article338 1947-10-25 1 LONDON, Friday. BEFORE a silent House of Commons yesterday Bri-' tish Cabinet ministers amnounced further cuts m Bri- tain's weekly diet, a ban on tobacco imports and newj reductions m Naval manpower. The new economies mean that Britain will have to submit herself to the harshestReuter; AP - 338 words
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Advertisement53 1947-10-25 1 thi JT heng£^ PHONE E Perfumes by Goya m their luxury sizes they are tantalisingly expensive. But you can also buy each flawless essence m tiny handbag phials. MADE IN ENGLAND BY "-^P 161 NEW BOND ST> LONDON •W1 GARDENIA STUDIO NO. 5 HEATHER GREAT EXPECTATION* DISTRIBUTOR *L rw~<u. A53 words
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Advertisement136 1947-10-25 1 >^5 W. JVote the Difference Jp> I &£^l T an V time of the day a warm, comforting R|a\y cup of Ovaltine will do much to renew (&Saß energy, strengthen the nerves and brighten your outlook. Ovaltine is all concentrated nourishment, derived from Nature's best foods malt, milk and eggs.136 words
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92 1947-10-25 2 From Our Own Correspondent NEW YORK. Friday. QUEEN WILIIELMINA of Holland will give a golden sword to General Dwight Eisenhower, former Commander of the Allied Forces m Europe. The handle of the sword and the scabbard are inlaid with pearls and92 words
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Article55 1947-10-25 2 LONDON, Friday— A Foreism Office spokesman said yesterday that the British Government had prohibited the publication of new action pictures showine Britain's atomic energy equipment. He denied, however, a Communist Daily Worker report that the American Government prompted the decision. The Government operates a bie atomic research plant55 words
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Article23 1947-10-25 2 LONDON, Friday.—Because too few people are crossing to France the Folkestone-Calais passenger service is being closed as from Nov. 1. —Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article53 1947-10-25 2 JERUSALEM, Friday—Frenchborn archaeologists led by M.R.P. A. De Vaux found ancient tombs with-several hundred vases more than 5,000 years old after diggine for nearly two years on a site at El Farag, Palestine, according to a communique issued last night by the Biblical school and archaeological school ofAP - 53 words
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Article40 1947-10-25 2 BUCHAREST, Friday Found guilty of "espionage m favour of a foreign power and repeatedly fraudulently crossing the frontier" Professor Alexand 0- Ungvary was sentenced to three years' imprisonment at Oluj, Transylvania, according to Bucharest press reports yesterday. —A.P.AP - 40 words
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Article74 1947-10-25 2 HONOLULU. Friday— A threejudge federal court has ruled that Hawaii's law restricting foreign language schools is unconstitu- The court decision was unanimous. The case was brought by three Chinese schools and three citizens of China and the court held the law adopted during the war violated the fifthAP - 74 words
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156 1947-10-25 2 CAIRO, Friday. PGYPT yesterday entered the second month of her cholera epidemic with 353 deaths and 786 new cases m the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry announced last night. Last month's figures were 3,540 deaths from about 10,000 cholera cases. A Health MinistryReuter; AP - 156 words
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Advertisement666 1947-10-25 2 NOTICES APOLOGY We apologise to natrons and friends for the Inconvenience caused at the soccer game between the Shanghai Chinese Team and the Lien Hwa Soccer Team of Malaya nlaved on Wednesday. 22nd instant, at Seremban. (Sd.) KWOK AH HENO. Secretary. Lien Hwa Soccer Team of Malaya. SELANGOR TURF CLUB666 words
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Advertisement735 1947-10-25 2 NOTICES IMPORT LICENCES FOR INDENTING HOUSES Indenting Homes are requested to return to the Import and Export Office all A.P. forms, which were not fully utilised, by opening Letters of Credit prior to the 20th of October. 1947. and which are intended to be used by importers other than the735 words
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Advertisement781 1947-10-25 2 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders are invited for the suoolv of the following for the Water Department: Closing date (4 p.m.) 1. Galvanised Steel Unsocketed Tubes of nominal Bores 1/2" to 2" 2 Deer. 1947. 2. 4" Water Meters 22 Deer. 1947. 3. Water Meters 1/2". 3/4", 1" ft 1 1/2"781 words
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Advertisement449 1947-10-25 2 TENDERS Tenders are ir.vited for the construction of 7 Station Wagon bodies for Ford V 8 15 cwt. Commercial Chassis. A specimen type of body may be seen at the Police Transport Pool. Police Training School. Thomson Road, Singapore, at 11 am. on 3.11.47. Sealed Tenders should reach the office449 words
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Advertisement517 1947-10-25 2 9 OUt of IO ofijou can l^vl ttai/e good health if you |^B RE-NOURISH ijour BLOOD &NERVES ■q| amazing food tonic— rich m vital MINERALS, VITAMINS and FOOD lODINE 1 YOUR HEALTH, STRENGTH, VITALITY! *Kfa A "js I 9 out of 10 people are Nervous, Weak, Rundown, **5g Ww "W517 words
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Article297 1947-10-25 3 IRAQI ARMY READY TO MARCH Premier 9 s Partition Plan Warning BAGHDAD, Friday. THE Iraqi Army will march and enter Palestine if the United Nations adopt the plan to partition the country, said the Iraqi Prime Minister, Salih Jabur, yesterday. "Our entering Palestine will take minutes m the case ofReuter - 297 words
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Article174 1947-10-25 3 MORE complaints were made yesterday to Singapore Police m the ca-e m wh'ch a young Chinese, is being sought m connection with $123,000 drawn on three bills of lading alleged to be false. The man described by Police as "the manager of a Chinese firm m174 words
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Article, Illustration36 1947-10-25 3 Mr. Tan Thoon Lip (top) and Mr. Tan Ah Tan, who were incorrectly identified m the Straits Times yesterday as a result of a transposition of pictures. Both have been promoted to the Colonial Legal Service.36 words
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Article328 1947-10-25 3 TODAY: Sin«ai>jie Cncas Club, Y.M.C.A.. Orchard Road, 3 p.m. Sixth annual inspection and display of the Seventh Sfcigapore Company of the Boys' Brigade, St. Andrew's Hail, Woodsville, a p.m. First anniversary and Hurl Raya Haji celebrations, Siia Badminton Party, 6, Carpmael Road, 4 p.m. Informal ua party, Stamford328 words
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Article94 1947-10-25 3 A MUNICIPAL committee considering the application of the Singapore Island Club for approval of its scheme for a new clubhouse, swimming pool and tennis courts near Peirce Re.servoir has voted against the plan. The reason Is that the scheme will extend to the catchment area94 words
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Article100 1947-10-25 3 The Prime Minister of the Union of India, Pandit Nehru m his reply to the Singapore Muslim Welfare Association's appeal for the speedy restoration of communal harmony m India, says that the situation m Delhi is now "well under control." Pandit Nehru adds that everything possible100 words
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Article312 1947-10-25 3 •TO-MORROVrs aernces In Singapore churches are a> follows:— Church at England: St. Andrew* Cathedral 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 10.30 a.m.. 11.16 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.; St. Oeorge'i Garrison Church (Tanglln) 7.16 sun., 8 a.m., 9.46 a.m., 6.30 p.m.; Christ Church (Dorset Road) 8 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 6 p.m.312 words
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Article318 1947-10-25 3 City Guilds Results Results of the 1947 examination of the City and Guilds, London have been received. Singapore candidates who were successful are: RAFFLES INSTITUTION EVENING CLASSES Telecommunications Principles Grade I (Written) Chan York Chye i (Ist Class). Electrical Engineering Practice, Preliminary—D.C. Section:— Chew Swee Khlm (Pass), Mohammed bin Abdul318 words
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Article34 1947-10-25 3 The British Posters Exhibition Till be transferred today to the Eastern Hall of the New World Amusement Park where It will be shown to the public, free of charge, until Oct. 3L34 words
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Advertisement248 1947-10-25 3 SPEND YOUR WEEK-ENDS AT THE Jjoveliest of its kind m all Singapore wb^T-p r*r«rviEina Uelicious is to be found yes Only at the LIDO 4| mile Pasir Panjang Phone ***** SPECIAL CURRY TIFFINS lunch and dance music 12.30—2.30 p.m. <• Dancing Food Wines Service SATISFACTION SERVICE This A.C. Model AMBASSADOR248 words
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Advertisement247 1947-10-25 3 Today Four Shows x B^_ trjS 1.30-4-6 30- 9.30 p.m. C£ftSUl Uil 3 (IN'VIHSAI iNItRMIIONAI presents PHYLLIS ROBERT ELLA k I -rf^lim l")G CARROU HfUN* CARHB lOHN ABBOTT Children's Matinees 11 a.m. Today Tomorrow Maria Montez is "SUDAN" (In Techmcolour) LAST 4 Shows: m^--^ m Special 1.15-3.30 p.m. J.^^^^M--irl^^> Morning247 words
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Article233 1947-10-25 4 Safe Keys Surrendered At Pistol Point A SINGAPORE Chinese woman yesterday yielded the keys to her safe, m which was her jewellery, when two robbers prodded her with a gun and a knife and her 12-year-old daughter cried and pleaded with her: Four Chinese gunmen233 words
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Article201 1947-10-25 4 MUSLIMS today celebrate Hari Raya Haji, a day to honour pilgrimages to Mecca, birthplace of the Holy Prophet Mohamed. The Singapore Government has declared it a public holiday. All Government offices, the courts, all Muslim and most European business houses will close. Outside Mecca yesterday hundreds201 words
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Article101 1947-10-25 4 "The Seventh Cross," showing at the Cathay, exploits an old theme. It Is about pre-war Nazi Germany and the fates of seven men who escape from a concentration camp. One man manages to keep his freedom until he can flee a rather friendless country; the rest101 words
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433 1947-10-25 4 Plans For New Car Factory In S'pore MR. V. Keith White, manager of the Singapore branch of General Motors Overseas Corporation, will fly to New York at the end of ths month. He is going to finalise plans for building General Motors Corporation's new $1,000,000 motor car assembly plant m433 words
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Article179 1947-10-25 4 The name Robert Siodmak is becoming synonymous with a good film. Siodmak made "The Spiral Staircase," "The Dark Mirror" and "The Killers." He has made another good film of Rachel Fields novel. "Time Out Of Mind," which is showing at the Pavilion. The story tells of179 words
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Article165 1947-10-25 4 CHIANG'S TROOPS IN RETREAT NANKING, Friday. GOVERNMENT sources for- mally announced yesterday the evacuation of Government forces from Tehwei, North of Changchun and south of the Sungari River, after bitter fighting lasting three days. Savage street fighting m the western suburbs of Kirin was also annoanced by the source closeReuter - 165 words
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Article248 1947-10-25 4 committee of the Ceylon Flood Relief Fund acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the Relief Fund:— Previously Acknowledged cash contributions. $1981.00 B. Govindasamy J. P. 51.00, S. Maruthalingam 25.00, M. Rajagopal 20.00 British Lighterage Co. 20.00. Balbir Co. 15.00, Maganlal Nagindas 15.00, A. Veluppillai 10.00,248 words
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Article67 1947-10-25 4 The President Cleveland, a new ship of the American President Lines Steam Ship Co.. will sail from San Francisco on her maiden voyage on Dec. 27. The ship will go round the world. She will call at Hong Kong on Jan. 24 and return to San Francisco67 words
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Article277 1947-10-25 4 SYDNEY, Friday. FRIENDSHIPS that begin m the Army sometimes last, sometimes not; but one that began mi n Malaya m 1941, when Ned King met Phil Howarth, looks like lasting for ever. They say they cannot get along without each other. Apart from their deep regard forReuter - 277 words
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Advertisement266 1947-10-25 4 ALL-™WRESTLING HAPPY WORLD TONIGHT at 8.45 P-m. SPECIAL LIGHT- HEAVY WEIGHT >J j^k CONTEST flP^^B BOSCA BOA m*.? (CHI^KSE FLYING-KICK EXPERT). J A G I N D A R A* (FOUGHT BALASIS TO A DISPUTED fc DECISION) X brown BOMBER M k. (AUSTRALIAN) v*fl ie x s 4^r^m tony RAMANO266 words
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Advertisement464 1947-10-25 4 SUCCESS OR FAILURE The Formula for success m industry ard Occupation Is an own book There Is no "secret about It. Profit or Promotion comes when you have tralne.i yourself to handle bigger lobs and greater responsibilities Prepare vourselt NOW for cnar.gss that many threaten your business or occupational status464 words
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Advertisement236 1947-10-25 4 SPECIAL SHOWS TO-DAT at 11 a.m. A 3 p.m. •ADVENTURES OF CAPT. MARVEL' LAST 2 SHOWS: 6.15 U 9.15 p.m Joan Crawford m MILDRED PIERCE She's the most talk d of! Ladies! .Your Last Opportunity! To-nite at Mid-nite "BLUE SKJES" —In Technicolour— QUEENS"~THEATRE Grand Hari Raya Haji Attractions! TO DAY236 words
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Article, Illustration538 1947-10-25 5 By OP. Radha Bai Fis curious that m the changing modes and fashions that evolve m the Indian feminine attire, as m Western countries d'scarded styles are suddenly revived with some slight modifications. For instance, the present vogue among some Indian women fl to wear538 words
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Article, Illustration63 1947-10-25 5 Nina Ricci, Paris, designed the evening gown on the left made m white satin with a flower design of light grey, and a richly beaded decollete and waist. Actress Merle Oberon wears the desirable Kohinooi- mink stole on the right m the RKO Radio film. Memory of Love. The gown63 words
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Article216 1947-10-25 5 JOHN Robert Powers, who runs the biggest model agency m New York interviews 1,000 girls a month all attractive would-be photographic models. But he has chosen only one half per cent, of these women to be photographed, because he says you need more than beauty to216 words
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Article449 1947-10-25 5 Random Jottings From The News In— NEW YORK: Women have found a new way to cheat with their hair. Owners of juke boxes m Minneapolis, where the discovery was made, were puzzled to find many tram-fare tokens m the dime receiving compartments of machines. Around the rim449 words
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Article250 1947-10-25 5 From IRENE HANSIAITER LONDON, (By Airmail). DULLFIGHTING is an art the only art m which you cm kill says the "Blonde Goddess of the 3ullring," Conchita Ciutron. At 22, she is Spain's and South America's most popular woman bullfighter, and is called the world's greatest. "I fight bulls because I250 words
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Article237 1947-10-25 5 From ROLAND PULLEN PARIS, (By Airmail). TOR 40 jears, swarthy Miguel Hernandos has made a handsome income on his sense of smell. Miguel has arrived m Paris on his thirtieth visit on behalf of American firms with £250 (Stj?.) a week income to sniff what is best the perfume market.237 words
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Advertisement139 1947-10-25 5 1- Minute Mask ||gk to fiivc jour skin V lookl K^* 'V~**^.B ANTONI A OREXEL EAKLE, bemtifc] todetj leader, ha* a 1 -Minute Mai* «f Pond's Vanishing Cream 3 or 4 tiaae* weekly. "Ke-*t>le" your skin lo brighter, smoother beauty! Make your skin look lighter, smooth- After one minute, wipe139 words
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Advertisement265 1947-10-25 5 FOR EXTRA SMOOTH WRITING Ml Ml •Guaranteed for the past »ixtj W^k yrarn! When you l»u\ a MW Mi M atonnan'i lountiiin pea M 11 today you still buy a fully* VflA The nplit nib lor even band. mjA W* Each Waterman'? IVn hnj a m W&B 1 l-caral hanl-ground265 words
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Obituary17 1947-10-25 6 MR. R. GANGADHARAN. photographer. Ar.oor House. Murukumouzha. passed away on. the 12th October. 1947. Deeply regretted.17 words
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729 1947-10-25 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Saturday, Oct. 25, 1947. NINE TENTHS OF MANCHURIA If the latest despatches from Manchuria are only moderately correct, the position of the Chinese Government forces there is grave. It has never been particularly happy, although at the beginning of the new campaign against the Communists the729 words
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Article513 1947-10-25 6 There has been some comment lately on the desirability of fewer directives from London m the administration of Malaya, but m at least one recent episode the Colonial Office must be wishing that Malaya would settle the matter itself instead of asking for513 words
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Article, Illustration1672 1947-10-25 6 SINGAPORE TRIPPERS MEET "THAN DJEK" A Malayan Countryman's Diary rhave given up the idea of a Sunday off, at least for the time being except when there is no tapping owing to rain. The reason being that we have no kepala and no wage coolies, so that we have to1,672 words
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Article193 1947-10-25 6 LAST Saturday "Tuan Djek" mentioned his difficulty m getting a young Malay to identify a pair of Malkohas m his dusun. Well, m my dusun m Malacca, too, Malkohas of the description given by "Tuan Djek" used to be seen^quite frequently, going about m pairs, making193 words
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Advertisement893 1947-10-25 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. TENG-CHOO. The engagement of Teng Teow Lock and Chco Siang Neo (Amy) take place on 26th Oct. '47. Both parties of Singapore. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED by European Mercantile Concern a mnior clerk with knowledge of flling and typing. Box ABOl. S.T. STRAITS TIMES need expertencea teleprinter operator m893 words
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Advertisement57 1947-10-25 6 what wotnreus &*s#"' To think that glasses, alone, can correct faulty vision is a misconception. Glasses are important of course, but your eye comfort and visual efficiency depend upon the professional and technical skill of a Qualified eyesight specialist not glasses at a price. C. S. CHONG, OPT. D. Fully57 words
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Advertisement62 1947-10-25 6 f r I Ll^K t™ /\fiS ß7*^B TIGER BALM FOX YOUR RELAXATION COME TO THE TAVERN (EUROPEAN RESIDENTIAL HOTEL) Our Bar Stocks only High Class Liquors HO OTHER WHISKY BUT SCOTCH. NO OTHER GIN BUT ENGLISH. COOL AND QUIET LOCALITY Curry and rice Tiffin every Sunday Our curry powder is62 words
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377 1947-10-25 7 Amok Kills Chinese, Injures 2 Others From Our S<aff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. HAHANG police are searchng the jungles around the Rompin River for a Trengganese amok who killed one Chinese and grievously wounded another Chinese and a Sakai woman m a remote village on the river on October 18.377 words
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Article, Illustration39 1947-10-25 7 Two Gurkhas with the sacrificial swords with which they decapitated two bulls at the Hindu festival of Dushehra m Kuala Lumpur yesterday when Gurkha troops paid homage m traditional manner to the weapons of their profession.— Straits Times photo.39 words
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322 1947-10-25 7 SIX thousand radio owners m Singapore are continuing to listen-in without licence, and many will be prosecuted by the broadcasting authorities shortly. The Department of Broadcasting, m a new drive to get owners of radios to take out licences, is preparing a list of people322 words
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Article303 1947-10-25 7 THE Communist Party of Malaya was not "preparing to seize power by the clenched fist," said the party representative, Mr. Chang Ming Ching, m a press statement. "What our party advocates is the realisation of elementary democracy and the establishment of self-government." he Mr.303 words
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304 1947-10-25 7 Rapid Progress In Malayan Industry From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. DAPID progress m the Malayan Union's tin industry during the last three months resulted m a monthly output figure which more than doubled that obtained at the beginning of the year. All304 words
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Article25 1947-10-25 7 The Singapore Government has declared India and Pakistan as cholera-infected places. Visitors to the colony from these places are subject to quarantine regulations.25 words
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Article21 1947-10-25 7 There will be a recital of vocal and organ music m St. Andrew's Cathedral immedintely after Evensong on Sunday.21 words
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Article262 1947-10-25 7 TRADE UNION POSTS FOR ASIATICS ELEVEN applications have so far been received for the two new posts of trade union officers m the Department of the Trade Union Adviser, Singapore. These are the first poste for full-time Asiatic officers m t.ho deportment, and applications close on Nov. 15. Hirherto the262 words
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Article175 1947-10-25 7 For committing robbery of a sheep, an 18-year-old Chinese, Tan Ah Kow, was sentenced to three years' rigorous imprisonment and eight strokes of the rotan. by Mr. Justice Brown at the Singapore Assize Court yesterday. Chan Kan Choy. who was charged with Tan. was acquitted.175 words
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Article89 1947-10-25 7 JUNGLE green is to remain the standard uniform colour for the British Army In peacetime m Singapore and the Far East. This colour was first adopted by the 14th. Army m 1943 to give troops the protection of natural camouflage against the green background of the Burma89 words
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Article107 1947-10-25 7 1SOBEL Ann, 14 months-old daughter of the Far Kast Land Forces C.-in-C, Gen. Sir Noil Ritchie, and 1-ady Ritchie, will be entered in an Army baby show next Tuesday at 3.30 p.m., at Alexandra BarvacVs, Singapore. Babies of the highest and lowest "ranks" will be107 words
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Article118 1947-10-25 7 KUALA* LUMPUR. Friday. Found guilty of having unlawful possession of a revolver, a young Chinese, Tan Swee Teck, was today sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Justice Spenser Wilkinson at Selangor Assizes. On a second charge of unlawful possession of 24 rounds of ammunition, he118 words
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Article115 1947-10-25 7 MALACCA, Friday. The Resident Commissioner of Malacca. Mr. E. V. O. Day. was entertained to a farewell tea Dartv on Wednesday by the All-Malac-ca Penghulus' Association. The function was held at the Public Relations otrice and WM e also in the nature of a welcome S i to115 words
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Article134 1947-10-25 7 STORE'S GIFT APPROVED Prirw. >, )1;ls) 1;ls ann.ovcd (he present which was suggested by the Contral Celebration Committee. The description of the present is this: A Jewel casket, m hammered gold 22 carat, engraved with the distinctive emblem of the Colony of Singapore <a plain tower design) and with that134 words
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Article219 1947-10-25 7 TpHE beginning of the week saw a rather spectacular rise m rubber prices which reached the highest level since May of this year. Subsequently there have been reactions on profit-takings and wider fluctuations than for some time, says Lewis Peat's weekly market report. The United219 words
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Advertisement37 1947-10-25 7 COINTREAU BiXKi/fj/.sll ■VI UVr \m ,§> COINTREAU NEW LUi.SIGNMENT JUST RECEIVEL Sole Agents for Malaya OPTORG CO., malaya, LTD. 124, ROBINSON ROAD SINGAPORE TODAY AT THE PALM COURT Chinese Food Chicken Special (urry Tiffin Dinner BOOKINGS HtmlUffrflff 264437 words
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Advertisement195 1947-10-25 7 CHALLEN AL FOR YEARS AND STILL -JP lL "THE" BRITISH PIANO dl OF THE BBC YtP f TRADITION which goes back to I 1304, intelligent looking forward to th 3 future, first class products and service second to none 'have combined to make the name of CHALLEN FAMOUS IN THE195 words
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336 1947-10-25 8 No Peace At Night For A Flat-Dweller The Sirens Sound At Seven AS a resident of Capitol Flats, Stamford Road, Smgapore, I would like to know what discipline if any is observed by the Services m Singapore. Up to seven o'clock most evenings the position is fairly endurable except that336 words
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Letter253 1947-10-25 8 {WRITE as a school teacher about exsting conditions m most Chinese schools m Singapore. According to Government regulations, no school is authorised to accommodate more than 40 students m a classroom. Many schools ate compelled, from lack o: accommodation, to allow approximately 50 students. Some allow 70253 words
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Letter148 1947-10-25 8 I WOULD like to make, or rather renew, the acquaintance of some of the members of the Chinese community m Singapore or the Malayan Union. I was taken a prisoner by the Japanese m Malaya and spent three and a half years m various camps throughout Slam148 words
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Letter176 1947-10-25 8 I HAVE read the circular issued by the U.P.A.M. to the labourers and the reply thereto on behalf of the estate labourers. As a labourer, I feel that m the right for the Increase of wages the most important thing, namely planned llvkig, for the176 words
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Letter78 1947-10-25 8 THE people of Singapore have been asked to contribute funds towards the presentation of a gift to Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her marriage. We can contribute at the Post Office, but this method doesn't seem to be successful. I suggest another form of contributing funds:78 words
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Letter142 1947-10-25 8 •THE letter signed "Rusti- 1 cus," of Jerantut, Pahang, 'm your paper of Oct. 16 i made most interesting reading, and his well-reasoned opinion will and does find ample support among both Europeans and Asiatics living north of Kuala Lipis. The turning of this expensive and now142 words
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Letter278 1947-10-25 8 rJR correspondent, "A Dejected Govt. Clerk" is a pitiable case. I am sorry for him and his kind because they prefer to blame it all on Government and not on their helpless selves. They have the weapon, but will not make use of it! This weapon278 words
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Letter51 1947-10-25 8 SINCE Radio Malaya is 1 charging $12 for a licence, listeners should have a greater say on programmes. Listeners' Posts are on the air on Mondays for "Swing Requests" and Tuesdays for "Classical Favourites I suggest another period for a special programme entitled "Birthday Requeati." B. L PECK.51 words
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363 1947-10-25 8 A FTER the liberation, the British troops m Singapore employed a large number of clerical workers.. Thousands of workers who would have been unemployed were absorbed m various military establishments. Many of the pre-war commercial employees Joiner the Army departments because they could363 words
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Letter69 1947-10-25 8 rIS is a word of appreciation for the interest shown by th e Education Department m the supervision of most of the important examinations held m this country. The most important professional societies now rely on the Department to ensure the satisfactory carrying out of their examinations.69 words
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Advertisement130 1947-10-25 8 1\ mm\i. THE h erc le V l&9kmti VMlfs CYCLE MOTOR lk \HI| COMPANY LIMITEIX Wk 8 1 ««^£S£^frAT/VES :«w« JJ T. V. MITCHELL CO. 18, Battery Bd. f Spore. I h \> fid Qu&y, PdUkQfta Hercules CYCLES SOLD BY ALL LEADING DEALERS M cxm/s IN STOCK DUE TO ARRIVE130 words
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Advertisement264 1947-10-25 8 MARCONIPHONE— too well- known for quality m radio! s^ mmm^^^Z* MARCONIPHONE Is one ot the oldest make of British fISt 1 Radios m use m Malaya. RZ9j MARCONIPHONE -RADIOS J|| 1 1 1 ffJ are tropical-treated and have been tested and proved ~fll| I to give excellent perform- 1 1264 words
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Miscellaneous679 1947-10-25 8 When olaving a two-suited hand. West opened the club king. Declarer declarer's primary object should be to ruffed and. feelinjr that his best chance take care of his long side suit, either to fulfill the contract lay in "stealing" by ruffin* losers or by a straight a heart trick, promptly679 words
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Article, Illustration505 1947-10-25 9 DEFORE the Japanese i>ccupation, after tin and rubber, the biggest industry m Malaya was the canning of pineapples. Annually, 3,000,000 cases of pineapples worth nearly $10,000,000 were exported to the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and India. This year only 100,000 cases will be exported, mainly505 words
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Advertisement174 1947-10-25 9 RICE The present shortage of Rice and the loss of Vitamin Bl m the preparation of White Polished Rice causes an unbalanced diet, unless other means are adopted to counteract this deficiency. The demands of the present day make it necessary to maintain your energy and a full daily ration174 words
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Advertisement52 1947-10-25 9 HHHf§B9K& >: *sn Wmg^sSaSl WP^ <> -an^ Equipment and Materials for all oxy-acetylene applications AVAILABLE FROM STOCK For Catalogues and Price List Contact INDUSTRIAL fiASES [M^l[TD. 9, DE SOUZA ST. TEL. ***** P.O. BOX 761 SINGAPORE BUY (Tfft) BRITISH BOATBUILDERS tic REPAIRERS MARINE ENGINES COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (Incorporated m Enelar.d) TANK52 words
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Article465 1947-10-25 10 LONDON, Thursday. A LTHOUGH there was a fair J\ amount of activity on the London Stock Exchange today, the markets were rather quieter than yesterday, says Router's financial correspondent. The outstanding feature was the strength of Giltedgeds. Most of the buying was reported to have been speculative, but465 words
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Article712 1947-10-25 10 By Oar Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. rpHE market today was easier m all sections on account of the slight fall m the price of X rubber and the imminence of the holiday. Tin shares were quieter on account of advices from London. Price quotations Riven by the712 words
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Article315 1947-10-25 10 Produce Market $22. Gam Benjamin: S.T.T $130 B B $85; other brands. $75. Cloves: Sumatra $47: Bombay $43 Tamarind: Siam $13; Siazn black $8. Gambier Rounds: No. 1 $125: No. 2 $110. Sago Floor: Lingga $17.20; Rhio $17; Sarawak FOB $16.25. Sago Pearl: Local $34.315 words
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Article63 1947-10-25 10 The Singapore Charr.Der ot Commerce -Rubber Association's orlcea at noon yesterday were: Buyer* Sellers Cta. CU. oer lb. > er U>. No. 1 RAa Bpot loose nominal 37% 37% No 1 RSS fob In bales Nov. 37% 38 No 2 R.S.S. fob m bales Nov. 37 W, 37% No.63 words
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Article91 1947-10-25 10 NEW YORK, Friday The market yesterday held tenaciously to earlier gains despite occasional bursts of pressure with the trading conforming to the recently established volume patu-n of more than 1,000,000 shares daily. Advisory services emphasise that the upward trend is expected to continue with a favourable outlookReuter - 91 words
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Advertisement646 1947-10-25 10 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated id Sinrooore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROM OR AND USA. Trlaron" From U.K. for H'Konc. S'hal G. 41 •Dlomed" Dne from O.K Oct. 26 "Lyeaon" Dae frcw 3.R Oct. 27 "SU>ntor" Dae from V.X Oct. 31 "Melampus" Dne from U.S. A Not. 5 SAILINGS FOB LIVERPOOL.646 words
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Advertisement147 1947-10-25 10 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Freight Only MARINE LEOPARD Singapore GD. 36/37 P. Swettenham Ait. Oct. 26 Penan* Oct. 29 SKIDMORE VICTORY Sinrapore Oct. 29 Penanr Not. 7 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. ONION BLPO TELS: «Btl 3822 3823 LYKES ORIENT LINE LYKES147 words
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Advertisement168 1947-10-25 10 Shippers and other Interested m Shipplnc Intelligence are referred to advertisements In Col. 1 and 2 oppslte pace and to Shipping Notices on Page t B. I. S. N. Cot. REGULAR WEEKLY SAILINGS BY M. V. KIBTNA M.V. KOLA BANGKOK EVERY THURSDAY FROM SINGAPORE PaMage Rates $100/- Pint Claw Single168 words
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Advertisement666 1947-10-25 10 E HERMAN KLAVENESS LINE M||f|fajA| ilncornorateo wnn Un.uea .J. \X). t LIU* San Francisco A tf~*~A, Vancouver (incorporatea m enamnd> "SOMERVILLE" LONDON ROTTERDAM A Dre 17 Nov V mIJ» ANTWERP Discharrlnr carro \jMOU t.t CITY OF PARLISLF. only "^\M Doe 3rd Nov. "ROSEVILLE" **!r LONDON I»,m 9 Dec CIT» OF666 words
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Article793 1947-10-25 11 Indians 9 Bowling Badly Punished By DULEEPSINJHI ADELAIDE, Friday. INDIA faced their first real test against a regular State 1 team here today. The Indians, without sufficient practice have not yet found -their form. Sarwate, who arrived yesterday, was included, owing to the injuries ofReuter - 793 words
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Article73 1947-10-25 11 O. M X W. Phadkar 10 1 49 0 Amarr 'h 8 1 11 Haxan* 14 0 74 Mankad 30 1 89 2 Nayudu Sarwat« 11 1 61 1 Sohoni 3D3 D W Reutir A. A. P. iOUTH AUSTRALIA— IST. INNS. .'ichuus c Nayndu b Mankad 137 >aig bReuter - 73 words
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Article174 1947-10-25 11 HTHE Singapore Malays were 1 lucky to draw one-all with the Johore Malays m yesterday's Sultan's Gold Cup soccer match at Jalan Besar Stadium. Since the Singapore side have not been defeated m the southern section of the competition, they have now qualified to enter the174 words
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Article155 1947-10-25 11 To The Sports Editor. Straits Times T HAVE read with interest the 1 suggestion made by "Turfite" m his letter regarding the drawing of Big Sweep numbers, and I wish to say that I heartily support it. I am sure that the majority of ordinary members155 words
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Article58 1947-10-25 11 To The Sports Editor, Straits Times A committee of senior Singapore sporting authorities i.uve made plans for -he forthcoming Sea Sports to be held on New Year's Day. But what about th c New Year Land Sports? Should Jalan Besar Stadium be not available on New Year's day,58 words
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Article78 1947-10-25 11 The following is the Singapore Cricket Clubs Ist. XV to play the R i,.F. Changl on the padang today at 5.30: T. O'Brien; T.A. Roper. R. F. Droogleever (capt.), C. Saun- ders, F. T. Homer; Dr. J. Frame. J. 1 B. Potter; R. J. Maxey. J. W.78 words
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Article24 1947-10-25 11 '[army The Army rugger trial will take j place noxt Tuesday on the Police Training School ground m Thomson i Road.24 words
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Article34 1947-10-25 11 The Singapore Recreation Club beat the Clarke Rangers by three goals to nil m a hockey match played on the padang yesterday. The scorers were J. Stanley (two) and O. Rozario.34 words
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Article287 1947-10-25 11 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. THE Shanghai Tourists had little difficulty m beating a com1 1 bined T.P.C.A. and Indian soccer team of Kuala Lumpur by two goals to ml this evening. The match, which wa3 played at Prince's Road ground, attracted another287 words
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Advertisement299 1947-10-25 11 SKYWAYS. **> LTD (Incorporated In Honskoncr) DIRECT LANCASTRIAN PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICI BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND HONGKONG IN 7 HOURS NEXT DEPARTURES I R g I Tuesday 28th Oct. Friday 31st Oct. Return 5.5688.50 Tuesday 4th Nov. THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporalea m England) General *tf"l' Telephone: Spore 3876. Pe»»ng 7.299 words
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Advertisement284 1947-10-25 11 I CAPITOL I I AIR-CONDITIONED. PHONK 5159 BOOK NOW FOR YOUR SEATS! \>AILY at 11 a.m., 2, 4.15, < .30 and !> .15 p.m. The Musical That's TOO BIG FOR WORDS! *"'"FAYE ['I I *e««H MIRANDA fell PHI BAKER I A""" 1 GOODMAN w^' M 'BS^^^^WA*' /1 wild EUGENE PAIIETTE284 words
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Miscellaneous473 1947-10-25 11 1 RADI iS I AL^T^ (STORE) nrcHiiriiTB St vle: 9.30 Starlit Hour: 10.30 Stand M.rvSi J?'' i WS S J Ulre HIGHLIGHTS Guy; n.oo Dance Time; 11.40 Juke sin rJSJ »\i b £i ei MU n le 5 e RADIO AUSTRALIA Box Saturday Nieht. 8.20 Sports: 8.30 Roustabout: 9.45 fi473 words
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765 1947-10-25 12 Griffins 9 Events Puzzle Punters By EPSOM JEEP PENANG, Friday. DEST bets for tomorrow, the opening day of the Penang Turf Club autumn meeting are Chatster and Tarabah. I regard the scratching of High Patf as a clear pointer to Chatster's chances m the class765 words
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Article50 1947-10-25 12 The Singapore Chinese Recreation Club hockey XI vs. the Hospital Assistants' Union on Tuesday will be: Jan Jee; Or. Ong, Chin Bock. Hock Chye. Boon Ann, Khye Klang. Choon Seng, Teng Slew. Ong Lee, Seng Kirn. Tat Chu. Reserve: Lee Ah Chio. Umpire: Mr. Cheong Thlam Slew.50 words
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Article65 1947-10-25 12 The soccer team of the S. S. Mar on defeated the N\ fc..n Sports Club one-nil on the Kampong Bahru Road ground yesterday. Gobiut>e scoring. The Nelson S. C. will play the vs. R.A.S.C. Training School, The Serangoon Association, Singapore, will hold thei r social and dance65 words
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Article1208 1947-10-25 12 DELOW are the acceptances for today, the first day of the Penang Turf Club's autumn meeting. The Big Sweep will be on race 9. There will be no Double Totes. Race One 2.15 Griffins ("Pattie A") Weight for age, 5 Furs. Value $1,800 with a Plate to1,208 words
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Article189 1947-10-25 12 "EPSOM JFCP" "TKKSfASSEK" "rUIHXB.It" Race (1) 1. LITTLE LADY LITTLE LADY LITTLE LADY 2. Baba Baba Warrior's Call 3. Warrior's Call Early Bird Bab.t Race (2) 1. PAT WINSOME II WINSOME II 2. Winsome II Loch Nelson Light Brigade 3. Light Brigade Pat Pat Race (3) 1.189 words
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Article202 1947-10-25 12 THE Singapore Amateur Boxing Association's novices cam 1 petition was brought to a successful conclusion las night, when the finals were held at the Happy Worm stadium. Following axe the results: Special featherweight contest: Koh Teck Chong (Singapore Police) outpointed Abu Bakar bin Yahaya (Singapore202 words
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Article68 1947-10-25 12 SOCCER: Lien Hwa vs. RAF. Combined, Jalan Besar. 5.15 p.m.; S.C.C. vs. RAF. Changi. padang, 5.15 p.m.,; Dockyard League XI vs. R.A.S.C. Training:, School, Seletar, 5 p.m. HOCKEY: Singapore Colts vs. Naval Police. Seletar, 5.15 p.m.; Singapore Hornets vs. Police, Thomson Road. 5.15 p.m.; Harlequins vs. GHQ FARELF,68 words
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Article48 1947-10-25 12 A special telegram from the Straits Times Racing Correspondent, "Epsom Jeep," giving final selections and racing prospects for today's Penang races will appear m to-day's Singapore Free Press. He win also give the most favoured course selections and the latest state of the going.48 words
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Article144 1947-10-25 12 Combined Colleges 6, S.C.C. 0 HTHE Combined Colleges 1 proved too good for the Singapore Cricket Club, whom they beat by six goals to nil m a hockey match on the padang yesterday. Superior stickwork and speed enabled the collegians to win by this big144 words
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Article157 1947-10-25 12 BRISBANE, Friday.— Arthur Morris, New South Wales Test opening batsman, was dismissed for 19 m the opening game of the Sheffield Shield programme against Queensland, which began here today. At the close, New South Wales had made 249 for the loss of seven wickets. TomReuter - 157 words
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Article57 1947-10-25 12 MALAYA'S leading cyclists will take part m the championship meeting to be held an the Singapore padang tomorrow at 2 p.m. Entries have been received from Selamgor, Negri Sembilan and Johore. Four teams have entered for the inter-team relay and InterState relay over four miles. The championship events57 words
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Article36 1947-10-25 12 ALTCAR, Liverpool, Friday. The Waterloo Cup, the blue ribbon of the coursing world, was won here today by the well-known owner Mr. E. Baxter's brindled dog Constable, by Swinging Sight out of Chancellery. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article34 1947-10-25 12 LONDON. Friday. Twenty greyhounds, accompanied by their owner. J. Rowley, will fly to the United States next Wednesday to race at St. Petersburg, Florida, stadium to earn dollar* for Britain.— U. P.34 words
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Article37 1947-10-25 12 In a volleyball match played at Cairnhill Road yesterday, the Anglo-Chinese School beat St. Andrew's School by three straight games. The Police vs. Singapore Chinses Recreation Club rugger fixture arranged for today has been cancelled.37 words
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Article102 1947-10-25 12 nADIO Malaya's broadcasts on the coming Singapore races will not announce the betting, that is, the number of tickets carried on each horse, the Straits Times understands. The broadcasts, which will be m English and may be heard on both tbe Blue and Red networks,102 words
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Advertisement235 1947-10-25 12 CLASSIFIED \US. (Continued from Pace 6) MISCELLANEOUS NEW HOUSES. Build', r Dossessine land Tanttlin area suitable erection 4 modern bungalows wi.slies contact lndlduals or firms wishing purchase own boose* at reasonable cost financial assistance may be arranged. ReDIV P.O. Box No. 765. SiliEapore. %#P4*I "THRILL OF A YLil ROMANCE LJ!235 words
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Advertisement71 1947-10-25 12 I TENNIS BALLS I Obiainable from leading Sporfe Dealer* THE DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY (MALAYA) LTD, 14», Robinson Rood Singapore GOLDEN ALMERIA GRAPES The Finest Singapore yet to have. More delicious than any grapes you have tasted. Wholesale enquiries to S.T, Box No, 802 M. FLINTER S. GRINBERG WHOLESALE AND RETAIL71 words
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Miscellaneous24 1947-10-25 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High Water, 8.24 a.m. (7.3 ft.), 7.30 p.m. (7.2 ft.). Tomorrow: High Water, 9 a.m. (7.7 ft.), 8.34 p.m. (7.8 ft.).24 words
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