The Straits Times, 7 November 1947
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Title Section19 1947-11-07 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 184S hll.H I PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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220 1947-11-07 1 Burmese PM Escapes In Ambush RANGOON, Thursday. THE Burmese Premier, Thakin Nu, today escaped unhurt from an attempt to assassinate him at Mingaladon airport when he was returning to Rangoon from a holy pilgrimage. The would-be assassins wounded a British officer when they opened fire fromReuter - 220 words
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Article102 1947-11-07 1 KARACHI, Thursday. PAKISTAN has lodged a strong protest with the India n Government over last Sunday's bombing of Kohala bridge on the Pakistan-Kash-mir frontier by R.I.A.F. aircraft, a Pakistan spokesman said her c today. The bridge, which crosses the River Jhelum on the road between RawalpindiReuter - 102 words
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Article68 1947-11-07 1 NEW YORK. Thursday.- A suit brought by the Isbrandtsen Line for $3,000,000 against the Netherlands Government was dismissed m the Federal Court yesterday T > le Judge ruled that the Netherlands and the Netherlands £a»t Indies Governments were immune from prosecution. The litigation grew out ofUP - 68 words
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Article117 1947-11-07 1 LONDON. Thursday.— An order amending the Factory Acts, published by the Labour Minister. Mr.. George Isaacs and designed to "stagger" work m order to save electricity, may mean 11 -hour shifts for British workers. Under the new order, 12 hours' attendance and 10i hours' work willReuter - 117 words
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Article, Illustration741 1947-11-07 1 LONDON, Thursday. THREE carriage processions will carry British and foreign royalties to Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth on November 20, the Lord Chamberlain, Earl of Clarendon, announced yesterday. "Her Royal Highness, the bride" as official announcement styled her will leave with her fatherReuter - 741 words
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Article230 1947-11-07 1 Gunmen In Beauty Parlour SEVERAL Chinese women having their hair "done" in a Chinese hairdressing saloon in Dhoby Ghaut were forced into a room with their attendants by two Chinese gunmen at 3.30 p.m. yesterday. Attendants disengaged frightened women clients from electrical apparatus to which their hair had ben attached,230 words
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Article77 1947-11-07 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday. Continental opinion seems emphatic that the tin price will increase, perhaps by about £25. according to the Financial Times, which says that the beginnings of a squeeze m the supply position caused by this belief are already apparent. With consumers77 words
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Article137 1947-11-07 1 rHE $16,000 gold casket, Singapore's wedding present to Princess Elizabeth, will be on display at the Silver Room of the Raffles Museum until 5.30 tomorrow evening. It has already been seen by more than 60.000 people. Most of these were children Xrom Singapore schools. Organiied parties from137 words
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233 1947-11-07 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday. A NEW corporation is to be formed m London through which it will be possible for rubber estates to obtain loans for development purposes. A Bill to make this possible, known as the Overseas Resources Development233 words
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Article119 1947-11-07 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday. rIE rubber share market m London is now as firm as the commodity itself, and the Financial Times believes that interest will grow m coming months. The paper says that although current production exceeds at the moment consumptive needs, the balance119 words
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Article140 1947-11-07 1 Rubber Now At 42¼ J ets A FURTHER advance of lfj, > cents yesterday sent rubber up to 42*4 cents per lb. i for No. 1 sheet f.0.b., buyers. I The price has now gained nearly four cents m a week and is only 2% cents below the highest price140 words
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Article161 1947-11-07 2 SYDNEY, Thursday. rEAT fanners m northern New South Wales are using flame-throwers, diesel oil, kerosene and poison baits to combat the worst grasshopper plague experienced m that area since 1937. At the same time, East-West Airline, operators of a SydneyTamworth (on the Northern Tablelands) airReuter; Reuter-AAP - 161 words
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Article42 1947-11-07 2 WOLVERHAMPTON. Thursday. Two German war prisoners pleaded guilty at a court marrial to superimposing a swastika on, the British Union Jack. Lance-Corporal Kurt Geuthmer and Private Heinz Pteissler defaced the flag while working. Sentences will be announced later.— UPUP - 42 words
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Article55 1947-11-07 2 BUCHAREST, Thursday. The crew of Bucharest Paris plane was arrested and two passengers detained after discovery of $6,000 and a large quantity of gold coins and jewels secreted m the plane, government officials announced today. The ca«.f.ie was discovered yesterday just before tihe plane's departure beside theUP - 55 words
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Article, Illustration107 1947-11-07 2 HULL, Thursday.— Sir Noel Cur-tis-Bennett, 65, former Director of Tarran Industries, was found not guilty and discharged at Hull when the Judge ruled there was no evidence for the jury to consider against him m respect of charges arising from the publication of the company balance sheet. ItReuter - 107 words
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Article75 1947-11-07 2 DUNDEE. Thursday.—Two boys are dead and six m hospitil after being found ill m a disused Royal Air Force rescue boat at Dundee. The boys escaped from a Dundee approved school and took refuge m the boat. Two boys were seen staggering on deck. Six othersReuter - 75 words
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Article84 1947-11-07 2 EDINBURGH, Thursday."— The Bishop of Hanover, Dr. Hans Lilje, received an honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity at Edinburgh University today. It was the first time since the end of the war that Edinburgh University has honoured a German. Dr. Lilje, a close associate of Pastor Niemoller, wasReuter - 84 words
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Article118 1947-11-07 2 MILAN, Thursday. Unknown gunmen have shot two RightWing politicians m their homes here m the past 24 hours, killing one and severely wounding the other. Michele Petrucelii, a rrumbet of the Homo Qualyque (Common Man) Opposition Party came out to speak to two you'hs at mid- i night118 words
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Article90 1947-11-07 2 LONDON, Thursday.— The annual pilgrimage to tile Empire field of remembrance m the old churchyard of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, began yesterday. Aftei the opening ceremony, men and women filed slowly through the garden, pausing to plant popr crosses. Large crosses bra: ing the names o: particular branches of90 words
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Article63 1947-11-07 2 LONDON, Thursday. Prince Abdorreza Pahlevl, younger brother of the Shah of Persia, is making a short tour of British industrial centres following his arrival from the United Staxs where he studied economics at Haxvard University. The British Government, which afraaged his tour, has announced visits this week toAP - 63 words
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Article114 1947-11-07 2 NEW YORK. Thursday.— The master of the United States Army transport, Charles H. Stafford, radioed that his men braved strong winds m a life boat to rescue 31 of the crew of the Portuguese schooner, Maria Carlota. A message from Captain Gunnar van Husen said that the Stafford'sAP - 114 words
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Article77 1947-11-07 2 SCILLY ISLES, Thursday. After being five days a prisoner m the Bishop Rock Lighthouse, because of heavy seas, Leonard Prowse was rescued and taken by boat to Saint Mary's, Scilly Isles, today. Prowse, a 52-year-old building worker, went to the lighthouse to do a repair job but conditionsReuter - 77 words
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Article56 1947-11-07 2 'Bar ti metis Knighted LONDON, Thursday. Capt. Lewis Ritchie, the naval writer who uses the pseudonyn "Bartlmeus". and who was the wartime Press Secretary to the King, was knighted today at Buckingham Palace. Capt. Ritchie, who has now retired, has been succeeded as Press Secretary to the King by anotherReuter - 56 words
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Article39 1947-11-07 2 VIENNA, Thursday. Zoltan Afeiffer, leader of the Hungarian Independent Party, fled from Budapest on Tuesday and Is now staying with friends m Vienma. He is said to be accompanied by his w fe a<^"l dnuch'ter. A. P.39 words
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Article28 1947-11-07 2 CAIRO, Thursday. —The cholera death ra.e m Egypt continued on a steady decline with 247 deaths and 499 new cases reporterf In the last 24 hours—UP.28 words
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Article44 1947-11-07 2 WINSTON-SALEM, N. Carolina, Thursday. The resignations of seven bishops have been submitted to the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church meeting here, and have been referred to a committee. The se/eti included Bishop Alfred A. Gilmam of Hankow. China.—A. P.44 words
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Article45 1947-11-07 2 SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday.— A U.S. Navy carrier which took part m the invasion of Okinawa Shangril-la will be decommissioned tomorrow and added tc the "mothball" fleet. The Navy said the vessel would be assigned to the West Coas' reserve fleet. A. P.45 words
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Advertisement679 1947-11-07 2 NOTICES MALAYAN EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION A1 memb-rs of the above Association, m Singapore will be clr.rcd lor buMmss on Tuesdiv. 11th November. 1947. bring DeeDavali. FOR SALE Single screw steel built steam launch. '"OLIVE"' gross tonnaee 51 net 21 mean iraft 6" 7" length 65' 8" breadth 15 feet corrmound679 words
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Advertisement902 1947-11-07 2 NOTICES In the Estate of CHEW PEVG HUAT j-ceased late of No. 51, Boat Quay and So. 226. Orchard Road Singapore who died on or since the 22nd day of February 1942. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having laims against the estate of the abovenamed deceased should902 words
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Advertisement753 1947-11-07 2 NOTICES NOTICE Freight Plane leaving for U.K. apDrox. 13th November. Can accept most types freight low rates. SDecial commodity rate considered. Apply The Borneo Co.. Ltd. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders are invited for the rent of hoarding area 272 square yards at Gas Works facing Kallang Road, for the period of753 words
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Advertisement409 1947-11-07 2 tvo 1 'Tariff'^ \s T r I M ILK Thanks to the new AVO Process you can NOW give \y^' your children all the milk they need to stay healthy and grow strong. Pour it to them out of those big AVO gallon jugs. They will come back for more,409 words
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Article851 1947-11-07 3 'FREE BURMA' BILL IN COMMONS Recriminations On Churchill Speech LONDON, Thursday. THE House of Commons, after a debate m which re- criminations and counter-recriminations found their focal point m Mr. Churchill, yesterday read for a second time the Government's Burma Independence Bill. By the terms of the bill, Burma willReuter - 851 words
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Article124 1947-11-07 3 Labour Loses 66 Seats GLASGOW, Thursday. I ATEST results last night i-« m the Scottish municipal elections showed a net loss of 66 seats by the Labour Party which lost heavily m last Saturday's local elections m England and Wales. Labour lost 78 Scottish seats and gained 12. This meantReuter - 124 words
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Article98 1947-11-07 3 S'PORE NOVEL PUBLISHED Waterloo Street, a movel of Singapore, by Clin R. Deans, of Sinpore, which won the first prize m a Malaya-wide competition some time ago, has now been published by the Department of Public Relations, Malayan Union. This novel traces the life of a Eurasian family through generations98 words
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Article47 1947-11-07 3 "Brigkeh-Tlheduvaihu" (Where to Search) a Tamil drama will be staged by the staff of the Barathi-Thasan school at tho Great World, Chocig-l-lng halL on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. Well wishers are requested to support this school which depends entirely an the public aid.47 words
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Article322 1947-11-07 3 TODAY Exhibition of the wedding gift to Princess Elizabeth. Silver Room, Raffles Museum. 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. "Scenes from Julius Caesar." presented by Teachers' Repertory. Raffles Institution Hall, 11 a.m. School performance, 9 p.m., Public performance. Y.W.C.A. Malay cla."y, 8. Port Canning Road. 9 a.m. and 10322 words
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193 1947-11-07 3 A GRANT of $5,000,000 for housing projects to be carried out by the Singapore Improvement Trust has been made m the Government* 1948 hnHo-pf 11l niv. viviv^iiiu^iivg iO-IU UUU| The acting Financial Secretary, Mr. J. D. M. Smith, said that this provision was not a193 words
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Advertisement480 1947-11-07 3 They all go to LIDO because it I L beads the way Id supplying all your n^« .id ■delicious meals- delightful atmosphere and tV^f course, wiae and soog i\ mile PASIR PANJANG, SINGAPORE TELEPHONE ***** RAFFLES HOTEL Tonight POPULAR FLOOR SHOW ATTRACTION MARGARET, MAURICE 6c MARYEA PRESENTING AN ENTIRELY NEW480 words
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Advertisement127 1947-11-07 3 The famous ball-pointed Pen. JV fm Driei at you write, U JI "No Smudging, JB *No Spluttering, jfl ml Equally good j^K Ml for Right and J| FII Left hand jS^ff "Standard" Bb a n de Mo<kl ml d n_:_~ MM m Mlles-Martln Price IM fm pen Co.. Ltd. MM127 words
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Advertisement204 1947-11-07 3 ■^MMPMnak v Jl Carmen Miranda i, turnout liar at ifeg* ond icr*M V Kolynos, a concentrated Dental Cream, produces a pleasant-tasting foam which helps clean the teeth it and leaves the mouth de- lightfully refreshed. Mil- X lions of people cannot be A wrong when they say that J |J204 words
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Advertisement245 1947-11-07 3 Opening TO-DAY: 3 Shows 3. 6. 1S 9.16 p.m. Bud Abbot I..>u < ostrllo In TIME OF THEIR LIVES with Majorle Reyn>ld*. To-morrow at MID-NITE "WEEK-END AT THE WALDORF" QUEENS THEATRE Today: 3.00. 6.30. 9.15 p m. Last Day of Ist Instalment! Deadly Intrhrne Aa Winslow traps the Scorpion! "DON245 words
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Article106 1947-11-07 4 Mossrs. Yeo Joo L ne. .100 Lim. Joo Song. Joo Seng. Joo Slarg. Mrs. Giang Toa Mui. Mrs. Goh Pder Seng. Mrs. ;ine Fatt sincerely thank tlieir relatives, friends and ministers for their Resistance ard attendance at the funeral of their beloved mother (the late Mrs. Vra Cheow Chin)106 words
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1019 1947-11-07 4 The Straits Times Singapore. Friday. Nov. 7, 1947. PULAU BRANI AND TEXAS Malaya's basic industries tin and rubber appear to be getting more than their fair share of highly unwelcome and unhappy American attention at the moment. The latest is the American assault against the Malayan smelting industry. Briefly, the1,019 words
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Article337 1947-11-07 4 IN a foot note to a letter signed by "K.P." which appeared m the Straits Times recently, you say: Government's orders to the British European community during the Malayan campaign were that no able-bodied man under sixty was to leave the country. Official evacuation facilities337 words
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Article948 1947-11-07 4 " HAMKIN - "HAMKIN" MALAY REPORT ON PATANI By READING Barbara Whitting ham-Jones's account of her recent visit to Patani m your issue of Oct. 30 reminded me of the days I spent m Patani mi n the middle of 1945. I had the opportunity of access to948 words
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Article381 1947-11-07 4 JN his characteristically vigo- rous and interesting article m the Straits Times recently, Father tfardon convinces us that many, many years ago Portuguese navi-s gators knew a cape m S. E. Johore as Cape Romania and informs us that this cape can be381 words
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Article113 1947-11-07 4 DECENTLY there appeared m your paper an article concerning the necessity for radio owners to secure licences for their sets. It was not specified, however, whether this necessity also applies to crystal sets. Since the crystal set is practically a toy. used by only one113 words
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111 1947-11-07 4 IN a leading article recently you used the expression "All my eye and Betty Martin" and said you did not know the origin. I have lost all books of reference (together with everything else), but I think Brewer ir. his Dictionary of Phrase and111 words
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289 1947-11-07 4 AS ordinary members of the Singapore Teachers' Union we cannot allow the insinuations of "A Johore Teacher" to poison the minds of the public and of the teachers both m Singapore and Johore. Our Committee has rightly thought it fit not to take action289 words
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294 1947-11-07 4 AFTERNOONS ONLY FOR OVER-AGERS I TAKE off my hat to Ml. C C. Tan, the Advisoiy Councillor, for speaking his mind at the Council Meeting held on Oct. 30. He has always taken a great deal of interest m all matters affecting public welfare and we are very grateful and294 words
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83 1947-11-07 4 CINGAPORE Advisory Coun•J cil meetings are now being held m the Board Room m the Municipal Building. I cannot understand this. Before the war meetings of the Legislative Council were always m the Council Chamber housed m the Secretariat Building. Public funds have been83 words
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Advertisement779 1947-11-07 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. The BlratU Times editorial dem welcomes information racardine 'ortlicommc weddings. A form setting out tnp Information usually reauired will oe lent on reauest CHUNG—SOO. At K.L. 4 11.47 Chune Ke.e Yong. son of Madnm Lim Sor Choo and Miss Lily Soo. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Soo Kam779 words
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Advertisement31 1947-11-07 4 Be Ready to Celebrate, 20th November 1947, with tlata beMtifnl sonc— SI. OO EACH (By post 11.50) Only limited copies araiUble for sale. Please order early. T.M.A. Ltd., High Street, Singapore.31 words
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Advertisement81 1947-11-07 4 77ie Latest from London HATS FOR THE RACES A Collection of nearly 400 hats aw aits you at HARVEY CO 8 Raffles Quay Opp. petrol pump Singapore ffl^i DPTIEIRM Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (EngJ Fellow Worshipful Co. of Spectacle-Makers (Eng) Freeman of the City of London By Appointment to H.81 words
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Article, Illustration129 1947-11-07 5 MORE STEEL FOR SINGAPORE IS LIKELY S.H.B. Chairman s Confidence CTRONG representation to the authorities in Biitain for more steel for the port of Singapore Has been made by the chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board, Mr. Henry Basten. Mr. Basten who returned to Singapore yesterday by plane from England129 words
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Article522 1947-11-07 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thursday. MRS. Mary Nicolson, the widow of the Johore planter who was killed m a bandit ambush on the Pontian Road on Oct. 6, told the Johore coroner, Sheikh Abubakar, yesterday, how she hit one of the bandits522 words
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Article122 1947-11-07 5 The Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday recorded nndix.gs of death my misadventure at an inquiry into a fatal accident at the Junction of Mountbatten Road and Amber Road on Oct. 26 m which a motor cyclist, Selvarajah, and a pillion rider, Alice Mahasu, were122 words
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Article339 1947-11-07 5 U.S. Denial Of Rubber Pledge WASHINGTON, Thursday. IN the Anglo-American trade pact recently concluded at Geneva, th c United States made no commitments to reduce, m favour of imports through Britain, the amount of synthetic rubber that must be used by the United States manufacturers, Dow Jones financial news agencyReuter; AP - 339 words
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Article135 1947-11-07 5 AN 18-year-old, one-eyed Hokkien, Lee Kirn Tooi, was yesterday sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment and 12 strokes of the rotan by Mr. Justice Jobling at the Singapore Assizes for gang robbery. Lee was found guilty of committing the robbery with three others, of a135 words
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Article129 1947-11-07 5 A SHOOTING and handgrenade incident which took place at the junction of Owen and Race Course Roads on the night of May 6, had a sequel m the Singapore Assize Court yesterday, when Jimen bin Simen and Yeo Ah Meng were charged with conspiring to carry arms.129 words
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Article85 1947-11-07 5 Medical circles In Singapore said yesterday that they were i closely following experiment i now being carried out m the United Sates and m Great Britain with the new wonder I anti-T.B. vaccine known as B.C.G. I: was as yet too early to predict whether85 words
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Article40 1947-11-07 5 The Automobile Association of Malaya has been informed by the Motor Tyres Importers' Association that a 12 V 2 per cent, reduction m the price of passenger and truck tyres and tubes came into effect from yesterday.40 words
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Article429 1947-11-07 5 RUBBER GOODS TRADE From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. HIGH tariff walls m foreign markets and increasing competition from foreign manufacturers m the local market are forcing Malaya's manufactured rubber goods industry into a crisis. Factories which recently installed new machinery and I employed United429 words
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Article99 1947-11-07 5 The Remembrance Day Service at St. Andrew's Cathedral, on Sunday, will begin at 10 a.m. and the congregation are asked to be i seated before 9.45 a.m. At 10.40 a.m the clergy, choir I and congregation will walk m procession to the Ce«iotaph for the laying of99 words
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Article243 1947-11-07 5 CONSIDERABLE inconvev nience to the members and Committee of the Royal Singapore Golf Club was caused during the year by the labour force employed there coming out on strike on various occasions. Although wages were maintained m line with those paid by the Government and Municipality,243 words
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124 1947-11-07 5 IRRESTED by Singapore police m (he act of stealing 70 drums of oil valued at $10,000 at an oil depot m Mandai, 11 Chinese wer c sentenced yesterday by the First District Judge, Mr. E. P. Shanks, to three months' rigorous imprison* ment each.124 words
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Article40 1947-11-07 5 REPRESENTATIVES of 22 Chi- nese organisations decided, at a meeting called by the Mayfair Association, to join the lantern procession sponsored by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce on November 20 to celebrate the marriage of Princess Elizaboth.40 words
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Article101 1947-11-07 5 PENANG, Thursday— A telegraph operator A.S. Doss was acquitted yesterday on a charge of defaming the character of Lim Hun Khim, store clerk attached to the Telecommunications Department. The Assistant District Judge Mr. A.M.I. Austin held that there was no malice on Doss' part. The prosecution alleged that101 words
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Article163 1947-11-07 5 IOHORE BAHRU. Thursday.— ln J order to commemorate the 74th birthday of Major-General Sir Ibrahim. Sultan of Johore, the Federation of Chinese Associations, Johore Bahru, has donated a sum of money for the encouragement of padi planting m Johore. The gift was handed to the Resident Commissioner, Johore,163 words
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Article69 1947-11-07 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday.— A deputation from the executive committee of the joint Malayan committee on war damage compensation, headed by Mr. 3. B. Palmer, met the Governor, Sir Edward Gent, for an hour this morning m connection with matters relating to the assessment and settlement of claims under69 words
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Advertisement67 1947-11-07 5 Z. H. i. LIGHT Ueiß BHR Just Unpacked A Shipment of Latest Types of Shoes from England CU/%pC CROWN IMPERIAL ±*V Manufactured by George Ward %Jj a pair (Barwrii), Ltd.. from the finest leattier obtainable. Id Brown and Black. Siaes: sto 9%. Come and select yoor Pair before the Stock67 words
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Advertisement20 1947-11-07 5 APPOINTED ADC Flight Lieutenant Ross, DFC Royal Air Force, has been appointed honorary aide-de-camp to the Governor. Sir Franklin Gimson.20 words
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Advertisement114 1947-11-07 5 [1 THf BEST IS CHEAPEST j PURE WOOL 1 fj BLANKETS m attractive I SELF COLOURS WHITE 60 m. xBO m WHITE $14.50 each ffi 60 m. xBO m COLOURED $14.95 each I] 60 m. xBO m WHITE $18.50 each 60 m. xBO m COLOURED $21.00 each SUPER QUALITY p=|114 words
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Article344 1947-11-07 6 Mr. EBER ATT ACKS G.-G.'s TALKS 'Constitution Not Rooted In Malaya THE vice-president of the Malayan Democratic Union, Mr. John Eber, yesterday attacked the constitutional proposals for Malaya and the GovernorGeneral's broadcasts on those proposals. Mr. Eber said: "The Governor-General says that the constitution is a bud. But we say344 words
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Article396 1947-11-07 6 Malay News From Abdul Axlx Bin Ishak •THE Malay Girls' College, the 1 first residential Malay girls' school to be established m Malaya, which was ceremonially opened by Lady Gent last Saturday, is made the subject of an editorial of the Malay newspaper Utusan Melayu.396 words
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Article98 1947-11-07 6 Ships alongside the Singapore wharves yesterday (god owns m brackets) were: Main Wharf: Kabin (33-34), P and T Pathfinder (36-37), Nevassa (38-39), Eumaeus (40-41), City of Carlisle (42-43). West Wharf: Chanda (2-3), Manchuria (4-5). Jose M. Morelos (Coal Plant). Tricolor (6-7), Hemland (8-9). Socotra (11-12), Stentor (13-14). Halland98 words
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Article439 1947-11-07 6 MDU Hits At China Official 1 NY intervention from A Nanking or elsewhere cannot be tolerated if it is likely to prejudice inter-com-munal friendship m Malaya and the democratic movement which embraces people of all races," said the Secretary of the Malayan Democratic Union, Mr. Eu Chooi Yip, yesterday. He439 words
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Article186 1947-11-07 6 The following new books have beeD added to Raffles Library: Cayton (H.R.) St. Clair Drake. Black Metropolis. Garbett (Cyril) The Claims of the Church of England, Gatti (Attillo) Kamanda. Illus., Harris (Wilson) Problems of the Peace, Kravchenko (Victor) I Chose Freedom, Lockley (R.M.) Letters from186 words
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Article50 1947-11-07 6 Malayan Theatre's "My FavouriU Brunette" Competition has resulted In 30 correct solutions out of the 213 entries received. Tickets for this Bob Hope^ Dorothy Lamour film will be sent to the 30 successful competitors m due course. The nim will be exhibited at the Capitol Cinema. Singapore.50 words
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Article60 1947-11-07 6 Over $8,000 was realised by the charity sale held on Tuesday and Wednesday m the school hall of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, Singapore. The sale was m aid of the Chinese School Building Fund. The Lariy Superior wishes to thank sincerely the many friends, teachers,60 words
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Miscellaneous119 1947-11-07 6 RADIO MALAYA (S'PORE) 1 p.m. Lou Praeger Orch.; 1.40 Band Music. 8.20 Friday Prom; 9.45 Forces' Quarter Hour; 10.00 Dance Music; 10.30 "Music Shop." KUALA* LUMPUR 1 p.m. See S'pore. 8.35 Hawaiian Serenaders; 9.00 Ballet; 9.45 Fortes' Quarter Hour "Army Communications"; 10.00 Famous Jazz. Swing Combinations; 10.30 Stardust. BFEBS Orange119 words
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Miscellaneous116 1947-11-07 6 HIGHLIGHTS RADIO MALAYA (STORE) 8.20 p.m. Friday Prom: Brahms' Symphony No. 4 in E Minor. RADIO MALAYA (K.L.) 9 p.m. Ballet Mask: William Wal^n's "Facade. RADIO SEAC A BBC 10.50 p.m. Forces' Prom: Haydn's Symphony No. 104 In D Major ("London Symphony" LitolfTs Scheno from Concerto Symphonique No. 4. Deltas'116 words
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Miscellaneous148 1947-11-07 6 with Scott; 7.30 So td .ailing 8.05 Yours for the Asking, fa.oo Weekend Magnzine; 9.30 BBC R?dio Newsreel: 9.45 Men Books; 10.00 Film to Theatre Music; 10.30 Ridin' Down the Canyon; 10.50 Forces Prom; 11.40 Close Down. RADIO AUSTRALIA Two Stations— lo.4o J.H. Squire Celeste Octet; 10.45 Review of weekend148 words
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Article240 1947-11-07 7 LONDON, Wednesday. TODAY'S stock markets were again active, and domestic stocks showed some substantial ;ains, says Renter's financial correspondent. GHtedgeds made a bright start, thereafter coins steadily ahead although the turnover was smaller than on the previous day. Gains up to half a point were recorded. Tins again240 words
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453 1947-11-07 7 Produce Market From A Market Correspondent 1 FURTHER drop m the pepper market was reported yesterday. Only about 10 tons were absorbed by local exporters. Although the price of black pepper has maintained its level business on the whole has been duU m that453 words
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Article20 1947-11-07 7 Nov. 3 Nov. 5 Stocks 64.71 64.4« Industrials 182.65 181.89 Rails 48.58 48.29 Utilities 34.89 34.70 —A.P.AP - 20 words
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Article159 1947-11-07 7 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Thursday. J7OR the first time, Rubber Shares yesterday reacted on the local market to the rising price of the commodity and drew out some selective buyers. Tins and Industrials remained steady with few price changes. Changes m quotations gi\*n by the Malayan Sharebrokers'159 words
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Article61 1947-11-07 7 rhe Sinjfa;jore Chamner of Commerce Rubber Association's prices at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers CO. CXI ocr ib. *er to No 1 R.S.S. Spot loose nominal 41*4 41% No I RB.B fob m bales Nov. 41 42><, I No 2 R.S.S. fob m bales Nov. 41% 41% No. 361 words
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Advertisement661 1947-11-07 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Inrnrooratefl m Siniraoore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROM UK AND U.S A. "Stentor" From UK G™ "Melampni* Due from U.S. A In Port "Anchises" Due from UK. Nov. 11 SAILINGS rOB LIVERPOOL. GLABGOW AND CONTINENTAL PORTS "F.iimarus* Sail> lor Genoa. Marseilles Havrt. l.ivrrnoui A Glasgow Nov. 8661 words
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Advertisement288 1947-11-07 7 PRESIDENT LINE MARINE SWALLOW SAILS FOR MADRAS BOMBAY FROM SINGAPORE DEC. 21-1947 Ist class 2nd class 3rd class Fares For Madras $277. M 234.04 138.00 For Bombay 310 00 289.00 170.00 Sails For San Francisco Via Hong Kong shanrhai and Japan Jan. 7-1948 Fares On Application AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD.288 words
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Advertisement396 1947-11-07 7 Shippers and other Interested m SLipp tor Intelligence are reterrea to advertisements m Col. 6 and 7 op p&ite pare and to Shiooinc Notices on Page P. O. AND B. 1. P <Se O HOMEWARDS "TRt.WIDDr.N" For London and Haraburg In Port "TRKVEAN"' For Haifa, Tangier, London 16 Nov. "CANTON"396 words
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Advertisement673 1947-11-07 7 EIIERMAN KLAVENESS LINE D II U U A I I (Incorporated w:.h Limited DUCKNALL Llabllltv tn Nnrwavt SC *ti\ I Tl> FrOm L n nKeIMn K elM f,A I ,J. vU.. LI I/. San Francisco Vancouver (Incorporated m England) "SOMERVH.LB* LONDON ROTTERDAM A Due 17 Nov »J> .ANTWERP Dischanrlne carrc673 words
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Article, Illustration402 1947-11-07 8 TRESPASSER - TRESPASSER By Outstation Strings Due At Week-end ANLY 20 odd horses were taken out for exercise when official training for the coining reopening meeting of the Singapore Turf Club began at Bukit Timah yesterday morning. The horses have been here for some time; they belong402 words
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Article85 1947-11-07 8 Ireland Draw With England EVERTON, Thursday. A LAST minute header by Doherty, Ireland's inside left earned a draw for his country against England after a game full of thrills here yesterday. Each side scored twice, Lawton and Mannion scoring for England, and D. Walsh getting Ireland's other goal. England gotReuter - 85 words
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Article116 1947-11-07 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Thursday. THE first State hockey trial ever 1 to be staged m Johore will take place on the Town padang, Kluang, tomorrow when the North meet the South. At the conclusion of the trial the selection committee will pick the players to116 words
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Article198 1947-11-07 8 CCORES and starting times on Sunday morning for the Island Club's open invitation golf competition are as follows: First Tee: 8.30: J.A. Chippindale '10). A. Nassim (18); 8.35: C.A.R. Bateman (scr.), B. Goodrich tscr.); 8.40: W. McMullan (8), W.L. RoUeiton O); 8.45: J.C. Barry (15),198 words
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Article172 1947-11-07 8 Following are fixtures for this weekend m the Singapore open badminton championships, the matches to be played, as usual, m the Clerical Union hall: I'muorrow, 2.15 p.m.: Wong Chong Teck (Mayflower) vs Chan Chim Bock Mayflower); Tan Chong Tee (Mariuold) vs Low Scan Chuan (Mayflower) I Miss Helen172 words
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Article57 1947-11-07 8 SYDNEY, Thursday. The Indians enjoyed their first practice this afternoon on the Sydney ground. The selectors took longer than usual to choose the team against New South Wales tomorrow, which is as follows: Amarnath, Hazare, Mankad, Rangnekar AvJikhari, Bai Singhi, Ranvirsinhji, Phadkar. Amir Elahi, RangachariReuter - 57 words
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Article65 1947-11-07 8 The Singapore Gun Club held their weekly clay pigeon shooting competition at the Seletar rifle range on Wednesday evening. It resulted m a tie between Tan Huck San and Dr. O. Ransome, both scornig 90 x 100. Dr. Ransome, having won the tankard two weeks ago, conceded65 words
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Article244 1947-11-07 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. AT a committee meeting of the Malayan Rugby Union, Selangor Branch, held m the Selangor Club last night, a special "minute" was made of "good wishes" for the Asian State team who meet Singapore on Saturday m the All244 words
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Article80 1947-11-07 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. rE Selangor State rugby fullback, van der Meulen, received injuries m an accident this morning which necessitated his removal to hospital. He is suffering from burns and it is stated that he will be out of active rugger for at least a month.80 words
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Article95 1947-11-07 8 LONDON, Thursday. 'J'HE historic annual inter-varsity boat race between Oxford and Cambridge will be rowed on a Wed- nesday next year, instead of the usual Saturday. After consideration of a number of problems, the authorities chose March 24 and the provisional time of 12.30Reuter - 95 words
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Article20 1947-11-07 8 BANGKOK. Thursday. The Lien Hwa beat another Bangkok team 6- -0 at soccer this afternoon.—Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article353 1947-11-07 8 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By IPOH, Thursday. HIRAJI, winner of the Melbourne Cup, Australia's richest racing prize, was last year offered for sale to an Ipoh owner. The deal did not come off, owing to the huge reserve price placed on the horse. o Mardi Gras has been sold353 words
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Article255 1947-11-07 8 INTER-STATE RUGBY rE Singapore Civilians' team to meet Negri Sembilan m the H.M.S. Malaya inter-State rugger fixture to be played at Serembon tomorrow will be a s follows: OBrterx; Roper, Droogleeveri(cap*.), Saunders, Homer; Dr.ll Frame, Taylor; Wilson, Kerr, De Franck, Aurely, Hunter, HealyJ Morris, Newton. The255 words
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Article33 1947-11-07 8 TODAY HOCKEY: S.C.R.C. vs. V.M.C.A, Hone Lim Green, 5.15 p.m.; S.C.C. ts. Medical College, padang 5.15 p.m.; S.R.C. ts. Raffles College, S.R.C. 5.15 p.m. Combined Services trial, Tanflin Barracks, 5.15 p.m.33 words
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Article306 1947-11-07 8 THHE Singapore Combined 1 Services are fielding a formidable side against Johore m the H.M.S. Malaya rugby match to be played at the Jalan Besar stadium tomorrow at 5 p.m. The team has been selected as follows: F/Sgt. Twissell (R.A.F.): Sgt. Williams (GHQ FARELF), A/M Clubb306 words
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Article171 1947-11-07 8 Inter-College Badminton Tomorrow "THE sixth Singapore inter* J college badminton encounter, will be played at the Raffles Institution tomorrow at 2 p.m. This is the first occasion the match Is being played since the liberation. Mr. Tan Ah Chua has presented a challenge cup. called the Tratnam Cup. for inter-college171 words
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Article57 1947-11-07 8 The Chartered Bank Sports Club, SmKapore, defeated the Base Group R.E. 2nd. team 3-1 at soccer at Tanglta on Wednesday. In a one-sided frame of football on the Kamponß Bahru Road on Wednesday the Nelson Sports Club, Sinßapore, scored a four-nil win over the Naval Headquarters team.57 words
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Advertisement145 1947-11-07 8 Why worry about accommodation? Try THE KATONG REST-HOUSE A health-resort by the tea with luxurious rooms and comvort. A rendezvous where delicious food and good Wine are served till mid-night. DANCING Tic Toe and his Rhythm Boys will be m attendance to render melodious dance music as from Saturday, Bth145 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1947-11-07 8 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High water, 6.32 a.m. (7.4 ft.), 5.09 p.m. (7.7 ft.). TOMORROW: High water, 7.4S a.m. (7.8 ft.), 7.02 p.m. (7.9 ft.).24 words
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