The Straits Times, 6 December 1947
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Title Section18 1947-12-06 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED IS4S i.vt r.MitiS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 6, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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712 1947-12-06 1 U.P. A.M. TO MAKE PROTEST Union Steps Against Income Tax From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. A COUNCIL meeting of the United Planting Asso- ciation of Malaya this morning resolved to transmit to Sir Edward Gent their strong protest against the "complete disregard of the expressed opinions of the712 words
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Article, Illustration71 1947-12-06 1 A Municipal employee m the Animal Infirmary m Kampong Java Road holding a fine young black and, tan dog recovering from maltreatment he had received before the Singapore Municipal dog-catching patrol van "arrested" him as a stray. The infirmary receives about seven dogs a day recovered by the dog patrol.71 words
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Article110 1947-12-06 1 LONDON, Friday. rE United States Secretary of State, Mr. George MarBhall, last night told the Council of Foreign Ministers the Soviet Union was attempting to "disrupt the great cooperative movement." of aid for Europe. bitter session th foviet Foreign Ministe.. Mr. M. Molotov, blocked anyReuter; AP - 110 words
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Article144 1947-12-06 1 Singapore Aircraft Missing RADIO stations throughout Malaya three times in all languages last night broadcast an SOS Tor a "missing aircraft which 'eft Singapore at 9 a.m. f o Penar-g." A Royal Air Force Dakota was standing by to take off at dawn today on a search. Aviation authorities last144 words
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Article110 1947-12-06 1 LONDON, Friday. Burmese Communists have seized power and set up rival "governments" in three districts of Central Burma to which full-sized detachments of Burmese armed police have been despatched, it was authoritatively learned today. According to official reports, the "governments" have been established in a CommunistReuter; AP - 110 words
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Article52 1947-12-06 1 Four senior British civil servants are m Singapore investigating the most economic means of combining next year the offices of the Special Commissioner m South-East Asia, Lord Killearn. and the Governor-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. The leader of the party is Sir David Monteath, former permanent uv.der-secre'ary52 words
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Article208 1947-12-06 1 rE accounts of Raffles Hotel Limited, to be pre-i sented to the annual meeting on Friday, Dec. 12, show a profit for the year of $316,912. The directors will recommend payment of a dividend of 10 per cent. The profit for the year, together with the balance208 words
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Article, Illustration41 1947-12-06 1 Queen Elizabeth chatting with Vivien Leigh (Lady Olivier) after the recent Royal Command Performance at the Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, on Nov. 25. The performance was also attended by the Queen of Denmark and the King of Rumania. A. P. photo.41 words
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Article, Illustration102 1947-12-06 1 Mrs Malcolm Mac Donald, wife of the Governor-General, will leave Malaya today by sea with her two children for a visit to Canada. She will sail from Penang on the Waterman Line passenger vessel Azalea Cdty for New York. Mrs. Mac Donald arrived m Penang102 words
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Article152 1947-12-06 1 LONDON, Friday— The British Cabinet has provisionally fixed May as the month m which Bri- tain will terminate her mandate m Palestine, it was learned m well-informed quarters here today. The precise date and details remain to be coordinated with the United Nations CommissionReuter - 152 words
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Article109 1947-12-06 1 From Our Market Correspondent RUBBER regained a cent oa the Singapore market yesterday, No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers closing last night at 38 cents per lb. The market was more confident than on Thursday when a fall of two cents was registered. This confidence was109 words
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160 1947-12-06 1 STATED to be a mandore (head labourer) employed by the Singapore Turf Club, M. Vadevellu pleaded guilty m the Second Police Court yesterday, to misappropriation of 100 place tote tickets worth $3,000 on Nov. 22, the last day of the Turf Club's Re-opening Meeting. Vadevellu160 words
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Article370 1947-12-06 1 Tin Reacts To Income Tax News From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Friday. LARGELY as a precautionary measure, jobbers made lower prices in Malayan tin shares yesterday following income tax news. From an inves menu viewpoint, the Financial Timti? points out thai the new tax will apply to companies which were370 words
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Article77 1947-12-06 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday.— Four boys escaped from the Selangor Boys Home during very heavy nun this afternoon by placing a ladder against the wall and climbing over. One of the boys was arrested within half an hour of his escape. He was77 words
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494 1947-12-06 2 STOCKHOLM, Friday. A PANEL of clergymen and laymen has been appointed to investigate the phenomenon of the "weeping grey ghost of Harnosand", whose desperate sobbings have frightened the clergy tenants of the parsonage of Borgvatten. Bishop Torsen Bohlin ordered the investigation after hearing persistent storiesUP - 494 words
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Advertisement587 1947-12-06 2 NOTICES BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD BY ORDER O* THE DIRECTOR OF DISPOSALS. FAR EASTERN AREA (MO. 8). The following tenders have been circulated to Registered Contractors ihirine the oast week: SINGAPORE AREA fender No. 196 Closing Date 12th "December 1947 for Bicvole Spares Accessories. Shovels. Yakdans. Canvas Covers. Cisterns. Screws.587 words
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Advertisement629 1947-12-06 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. Applications are Invited for the Dositton of an Assistant Secretary to the Singapore Turf Club. Knowledge of Tamil and Malay essential. Salary according to qualification, plus Cost of Living Allowance and furnished house provided free. Successful applicant will be required to serve a probationary period of629 words
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Advertisement278 1947-12-06 2 PUBLIC NOTICE CHANGE OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS The Prudential Assurance Comoany Limited (Incorporated m 'Snelandi announced a change of telephone numbers as under: 5923 and 5924 Bingapor* Address: 2nd Floor Mercantile Bank Building ESTATE OF RENE' ULLMANN, DECEASED AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE JEWELLERY IN ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS. MOSTLY CONTINENTAL AND ENGLISH WORKMA'278 words
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Advertisement293 1947-12-06 2 NOTICE All non-professional accordeon players are cordially invited to call at <heir convenience at the home of the undersigned to assist m the formation of the Singapore Accordeon Orchestra Professor Otto Foorman. 126 Orchard Road. 2nd Floor. Tel. No. 4739. SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB NEW YEARS EVE DINNERS— No more reservation293 words
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695 1947-12-06 3 Arabs Receive Aid Offer From Britons LONDON, Fiiday. A RAB Embassies and Legations m London are being inundated with offers by young British ex-service-men to serve m the Arab forces. Applications from wartime pilots, naval officers and ratings and commandos have been coming m all day. There is no organisationReuter; AP; UP - 695 words
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Article162 1947-12-06 3 Art Exhibition. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lunch, Y.W.C.A. Business and Professional Women's Club, Rex Hotel. Bras Basah Road, 1.30 p.m. Chess Club, V.M.C.A., O.Vhard Road, 3 p.m. Meeting, Fairfield Chapel Methodist Youth Fellowship, Fairfield Chapel. 6.30 p.m. Concert, m aid of Holy Innocents' English162 words
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Article, Illustration188 1947-12-06 3 •pHE 75 percent, tax on films 1 in England was strangling, the production of film3 in the British Dominions and Empire, said Mr. N. P. Pery, Columbia Film Company's Home office supervisor for the Far East, who arrived m Singapore from Australia last night. Mr188 words
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Article93 1947-12-06 3 LONDON, Friday. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is to be posted to H.M.S. President for duty with the Operations Division of the Admiralty. The appointment announced yesterday dates from December 15 when the Royal honeymoon ends. A court correspondent says the appointment is the first officialReuter - 93 words
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90 1947-12-06 3 MELBOURNE, Friday. Recent bacj weather m south-east Australia will reduce the wheat harvest m New South Wales and Victoria. The New South Wales Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Graham, said yesterday it was estimated the crop m that State would be reduced from 120 million bushels90 words
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Article46 1947-12-06 3 The Postmaster-General, Malaya announces that from Dec 1, the air mail service from the United Kingdom to Malaya will be considerably improved by the use of the fast Lancastrian and Constellation services three times a week, instead of the slower flying boat service.46 words
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Article280 1947-12-06 3 PARIS, Friday. MR. John Foster Dulles,, special adviser at the| Council of Foreign Ministers to U.S. Secretary of State Mr. George Marshall, arrived in Paris last night for urgent talks with French Cabinet leaders^and Gen. Charles de Gaulle, on the critical situation in France. Meanwhile, thereReuter; UP - 280 words
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Advertisement368 1947-12-06 3 CATHAY RESERVATIONS PHONE 3400 DAILY: 11—1.45—4.15—6.45 9.30 p.m. CHRISTMAS IS NEAR SANTA CLAUS IS THREATENED? WHAT IS YOUR VERDICT? Acclaimed by the Press EVENING NEWS: "Genuinely amusing original" NEWS OF THE WORLD "Surprise Hit OUR NEXT BUMPER PRESENTATION This is What you have >f A Bevy of Beauties to greet368 words
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419 1947-12-06 4 IN a letter which repeats the pledge that an electoral system will be introduced in the Malayan Union "as soon as circumstances in the country make this practical," the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. A. Creech Jones, has rejected the request of419 words
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Article69 1947-12-06 4 The Korda Brothers' pre-war masterpiece. "The Drum," at the Rex, is enjoying a well-deserved post-war run in Singapore This Technicolor picture of London Film Productions contains some of the finest scenery and most sanguinary action ever recorded on the screen. The setting for its war69 words
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Article40 1947-12-06 4 1§K. sandy u. filiay naving re1*1 signed from the presidentship, the following changes have been effected in the committee of management of the Indo-Malayan Association, Singapore:— acting president, the Hon. Mr. V. Pakirisamy an d vice-president, Mr. A. K. Isaac.40 words
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Article304 1947-12-06 4 Sultan's Son Leaves Kelantan Malay News From Abdul Aziz bin Ishak TTHE ex-Rajah Muda of Kelan1 tan, who relinquished his title and duties a few days ago, left Kota Bharu by train for Penang on Dec 2. Relatives, friends and Malay chiefs bade him goodbye at the station. The Rajah304 words
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329 1947-12-06 4 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Friday. A CHINESE merchant, of Balr\ ing, told the Sungei Patani Magistrate's Court today that he was captured by bandits who held up a passenger bus on June 7, that he was threatened with death and that he escaped 27329 words
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Advertisement223 1947-12-06 4 DESTROYS JBBls£ MOSQUITOES, FLIES V g& COCKROACHES, MOTHS U "-fIH W BED-BUGS, ETC Westinghouse AEROSAL AUTOMATIC < BUG BOMB WITH D.D.T. WHOLESALE ENQUIRIES AT 74 HICH ST. Did you use MACLEANS to-day? 'ff CLEANS BEST There't ,^^IF-=£§s=li3^^^^k. Bothtag Uk« Macleans Solid f3fi£_^^^ > *-!l^Jff_r^™V TASTES BEST Kkkfie* WpaEmT •imply love223 words
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Advertisement410 1947-12-06 4 SUCCESS OR FAILURE The Pormula for success in Industry and Occupation Is an open book There is no secret about It. Profit or Promotion conies when you have trained your. -If to handle bigger lobs and greater responsibilities. Prepare yourself NOW for chances that many threaten vour business or occupational410 words
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Advertisement197 1947-12-06 4 Send us you a ENQUIRIES fo*6ALW I Hooks, Bolts. Nuts and %Q Diamond Washes* Always r^jAT your ServicezAll types are manufactured to i meet your requirements Comprehensive Selection ot X mas Cards Pocket Diaries '48 LIANG BROS., CO Stationers. Printers, Etc. 9. Chulia St. Singapore. Thone 7706. CA niTAI TO-NITE197 words
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Advertisement100 1947-12-06 4 OPENING TO-D.W 3 SHOWS: 3. 6.15 I 19 n.m. Greatnrsi DHRfMWI! CALIFORNIA In Technicolor To-niU at Mirt-nit« "GREENWICH VILLAGE" In Technicolor i VICTORY HAPPY WORLD To-day at 7.15 A 9.15 Herman Brix m Tarzan And The Green GcdJess Next Cl\anee "THE srini WEB" {Ist Instalment) GREAT WORLD GLOBE 3—7—9.1 5100 words
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Article, Illustration956 1947-12-06 5 MARGARET KHOR - Exploring New Trails On Penang MARGARET KHOR HIKING FOR WOMEN IN MALAYA By T DO not know whether 1 Tuan Djek has ever been to Penang. But I can assure him that a visit to this island would provide ample material to make a whole book of the Malayan Countryman's956 words
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Article63 1947-12-06 5 LARGE number of new unworn garments will be on sale on Saturday at bargain prices. Evening frocks, wraps, and shoes and some underclothing (from a dress shop) will be offered at the St. Andrew's Cathedral Jumble Sale at the C.E.Z.M. School, Sophia Road, on Saturday, December63 words
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Article, Illustration27 1947-12-06 5 This unusual cocktail hat, worn by Dorothy Patrick. M-G-M. (•stress, has the n«w oftMhe-face M'houettp. Rhinestones stud l ,be cuff and It features the intriguing umbrella feather.27 words
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Article276 1947-12-06 5 IN future no. housewife in Malaya will be able to say her kitchen is complete unless she owns a copy of Miss Lois T. Kao's "Cookery Book on Local Food." Miss Kao who is a cook of no mean standing, has collected all the recipes she276 words
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Article478 1947-12-06 5 By Carolyn Earle TN the little harbour of Burnham-on-Crouch. on the Essex coast of England, a ten-ton yawl rides at anchor. It looks much like any other yawl, except to the owner, Douglas R. Collins, for whom it combines two of his three passions m478 words
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Advertisement329 1947-12-06 5 Use your Two Pond's Creams this way: 1. Pond's Cold Cream lo cleanse and soften Vanishing Cream, over throat and" face Dip into a big jar of Pond's Cold Cream (all eXLt l C > OBK Leave on for one full vith lingers of both hands. Smooth this im tc329 words
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Advertisement178 1947-12-06 5 I fefS J5W^ "■*!>; I *-»^S? 'ii a T 'n 1 fir 0 >Jr C W MASTER REFRIGERATOR Abundant space for storage of fresh and frozen foods. Makes 5C ,recubes at once. Dependable, economical operanon assured by the hermetically sealed timt. A single demonstration will convince you that the Admiral178 words
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Obituary27 1947-12-06 6 F/O. Patrick Edwin Bedell R A P.V.R. Shot down by Jap fighters m Gulf of Siam 6th Dec. 1941 some hours before Pearl Harbour. Jean.27 words
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531 1947-12-06 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Saturday, Dec. 6. 1947. CLOSED DOORS Having regard to feelings which were voiced from time to time before the war that the Singapore Improvement Trust was too independent, too detached from the community which it was intended to serve, and too fond of carrying on behind531 words
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Article, Illustration1824 1947-12-06 6 A Malayan Countryman's Diary ABOUT a quarter of a mile downstream from the present-day town, on the north bank of the Johore River, is the site of the original Malay town and fort of Kota Tinggi, which dates back to the early seventeenth century.1,824 words
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Advertisement79 1947-12-06 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. MR. WILLINGTON ELDRED. P. PC. J>4 Piccadilly. M S SELANDIA. LONDON. BIGGS. On 1st. December :947 nt RAP. Hospital, Changi, to Katharine (nee HarraeirO. wife of Lt.-Col. M. W. Biczs. O.B.E.. ru>yal Encincers of GHQ PAREX.P. a dauerhter. The marriage took place on 1.12 4 1 between Lim79 words
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Advertisement49 1947-12-06 6 CLEAR VISION but UNCOMFORTABLE EYES, Many wearers of glasses find their eyesight perfect but eves feel tired. uneasy, watering etc. Only professional skill complete modern eauirjment could solve the Drohlpm. y^~~ "-J 'j^ir^i ft Bid*?' 1 *fr>i ff*lfcft^ ffif (Part of our Modern Equipment.) C. S. CHONG. OPT. D.49 words
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Article, Illustration50 1947-12-06 7 Two of four young Chinese students replied yesterday to an advertisement for actresses to play m locally -produced Malay vernacular films. They are Miss Yong Pei Yuen, aged 18. (left) and Miss Lim Lan, 19. Both have acted m school plays and have done some concert singing. Straits Times pictures.50 words
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Article, Illustration180 1947-12-06 7 rE Archdeacon and Vicar of Singapore, the Yen. David Rosenthall, has resigned his offices to settle m the United Kingdom. The resignation of the Archdeacon, who recently went on leave to the U.K., is announced by the Bishop of Singapore 'the Right Rev. Leonard Wilson) m the Cithedral180 words
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Article103 1947-12-06 7 The Rallies College Music Society is presenting a concert at the Victoria Memorial Hall. Singa- 8 p.m. today. The concert will be broadcast m the blue network programme of Radio Malaya, Singapore. The first half of the programme will be 'Radio Roundabout' featuring Vanessa Day. Pat Woodings,103 words
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Article47 1947-12-06 7 The Marine Superintendent, Malayan Union, has announced that White Rock Light m 4 degrees 3" N., and 10« degrees, 30" E., has been replaced by a light of reduced power. Information is not yet available as to whether this is a permanent or temporary measure.47 words
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Article197 1947-12-06 7 One Rescued By Malay Fisherman SEVERAL French Legionaires missing from the French troopship, Marechal Joffre, which called at Singapore en route to Saigon on Thursday, are believed to have jumped overboard m Malayan waters. One of them, Bishoti, is now m police custody m Singapore after197 words
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Article100 1947-12-06 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday.— The executive committee of the council of the Girl Guide movement has presented three awards to Malayan guides for good service to guiding in Malaya. This is described as unique in Malayan guide history. The recipients of the awards100 words
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Article97 1947-12-06 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Friday.— The Gu'Je Commissioner for Malaya and Singapore. Mrs. A. W. Pinnick, visited Malacca last weekend to revive the local association. Sh* enrolled two companies of guides and several packs of brownies. She presented "good service certificates" to Miss Lee97 words
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Article148 1947-12-06 7 ONE Chinese was acquitted and seven others were convicted by the Second District Judge, Mr. A. W. Webb, yesterday on charges arising from the transportation ol 130 bags of rice alleged to have been sold for $14,909. Tan Sam Yen, who was charged with having sold148 words
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Article137 1947-12-06 7 The following is a further list of contributions to the Singapore Princess Elizabeth Wedding Celebrations Fund: Eurasian Association $357.00; Pasir Panjang Village Committee $345 .-70; A.P.N. Abdul Jabbar Co. $301.00; Nan Hwa Girls' School $220.00; Royal English School $145.00; P.K. Mohd. Ismail Co. $101.00; Hakim Community Guild137 words
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Article105 1947-12-06 7 From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Friday The effect of increased mail carrying contract rates asked for by shipping companies and recently accepted oy the British postal authorities, were felt for the first time in Malaya today when parcel post charges for foreign mail became between105 words
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Article61 1947-12-06 7 A 67-year-old woman. Quah rew, was yesterday charged with another Chinese. Chua Kirn Pee, with having false trade marks m their possession They were alleged to have had fatee labels bearing the trade marks of Wolf Guiness Stout, Fraser and Neave Tiger BUMt and Fraser and Neave61 words
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Article231 1947-12-06 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. AN appeal to the United States to restrict the protection she gives to synthetic rubber to the absolute minimum needed for national defence and use the alternative of stock piling natural rubber, was made at the second session231 words
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Article139 1947-12-06 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday Major-General DAL. Wade, the G.O.C. Malaya District, was present in the War Crimes Court today listening from a seat in the gallery, for about half-an-hour, to the trial of a Japanese captain who is charged with beheading a Chinese civilian during the139 words
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Article101 1947-12-06 7 The Founh Police Magistrate, Mr. R. J. C. Wait, yesterday I granted a request by an accused person. Ang Keng Wee, to be taken to the 10th mile, Bukit Timah Road, to find a bailor. Ang, who claimed trial to the charge of criminal intimidation101 words
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Article, Illustration244 1947-12-06 7 AN American Doctor of Education, Dr. Herbert H. Peterson, has been appointed) Principal of the Anglo-Chinese j School, Singapore, m succession to Mr. T. W. Hinch, who left Malaya on retirement recently. Dr. Peterson arrived m Singapore from Switzerland last Sunday, together with his family. He244 words
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Article54 1947-12-06 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday.— The council of the Rubber Growers' Association (Incorporated) have nominated uie following to be members cf the Malayan Estates' itatf Provident Fund Board. Messrs S. B. Palmer, (Chairman), E. M. Allen, R. B. Carey, H. H. Facer, M. Columbine, A. B. Corray, and54 words
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659 1947-12-06 7 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Friday. A STRONG protest has been voiced by the local Malay community against the detention m quarantine of about 800 pilgrims from North Malaya who arrived m Penang from Mecca on Thursday morning by the Agamemnon. These men, who would have659 words
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264 1947-12-06 7 THE Singapore Juvenile Court magistrate, Mr. Paul Sammy, said yesterday that accused children were being Kept m unnecessary suspense because necessary witnesses were not called. "This sort of thing must end: It cannot go on any longer," Mr. Sammy said. Witnesses must be called every264 words
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Advertisement78 1947-12-06 7 SPECIAL X MAS OFFER MAKE IT A fSfIHSBHKF CH ALLEN PIANO JSB& GIFT FOR THE $600 GO down and the balance m^ on easy INSTALMENTS f^NANOItfNd&CQ M I*™™ OFFICES l^pWtHWmi'W-WJH.'IiMI.HHJI 225, oatu Kd., Kuala Lumpur •T w-Hi.xufK mtomtnxi. 509, Chulia St., Penang lLeirffllC<O>]l Trucks FULL BALL BEARING WHEELS CASTERS m78 words
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Article, Illustration85 1947-12-06 8 A EUROPEAN woman, Mrs. Mary Theresa Curran, advocate and solicitor, was admitted to the Singapore Bar, at the Singapore High Court yesterday, by Mr. Justice Jobling. She is ttie nrst woman lawyer to be admitted to the Singapore Bar since the re-occupation. Mrs. Curran was cr.lled to85 words
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Article115 1947-12-06 8 TEHERAN. Friday. Iran's Cabinet resigned last night after a dispute with the Premier. Ghavam es Sultaneh, over domestic policies and martial law. Ghavam's popularity has rapidly waned over his failure to improve reforms, but all political parties have supported his foreign policy, including his firm stand againstUP - 115 words
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150 1947-12-06 8 PROGRESSIVES ARE READY Six Candidates For Elections THE first political party t election campaign, the day decided on the choice < "Six candidates have a' J. Laycock, a vice-president told the Straits Times last i He declined however, to* reveal the names or the nationality of the candidates. He said150 words
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Article97 1947-12-06 8 Sapan b. Salleh, a 35 year-old Javanese, was acquitted by the Fourth Police Court Magistrate yesterday on the charge of trespass into the house of a woman, Rose Marie Arbenz, with intention to annoy her. Rose Marie Arbenz said that she found the accused in her bedroom at 10.1597 words
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Article55 1947-12-06 8 l>. i.= Tamo m Hashim and Mohd. bin HJ. Enden, were charged la the Fourth Police Court yesterday, with having .stolen 3 tins of petrol from the Petrol Reserve Depot, Woodlands, en Dec. 4. Both pleaded not guilty and were granted $50 bail tach. The case was postponed55 words
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Article, Illustration49 1947-12-06 8 li.H. The Sultan of Johore cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Johore Victory Camp, Batu Pahat. On his right is Syed Esa bin Alwee, Deputy Camp Chief, Malaya and on his I-ft Scout Commissioner for Malaya, Mr. F. C. S:mds. Photo by M. E. Mathews, Ratu Pahat49 words
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Article124 1947-12-06 8 Unionists Pleased With Tax rE Singapore Government and Municipal Labour Union yesterday issued a statement "hailing with gratification" the Government's decision to impose income tax at an early date. The statement said that the decision was an indication of the Government's desire to accede to the wishes of the masses124 words
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Article120 1947-12-06 8 MOSCOW, Friday.— The Soviet harvest this year was as good as in the best pre-war years. Izvestia. the Soviet Government newspaper, announced yesterday as four countries— Britain, Norway, Finland and Czechoslovakia —sought agreements with the Soviet Union for developing trade. Izvestia also reported thatReuter - 120 words
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Article85 1947-12-06 8 LONDON, Friday. Speaking at a press conference here last night, Sir Stafford Cripps, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said the export of potatoes— now rationed Britain— is being reduced to a minimum. Potatoes will only be sent to Britisn forces overseas and to Malta and Gibraltar. NoneReuter - 85 words
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Article66 1947-12-06 8 The Coroner, Mr. K. K. Oon. yesterday recorded a finding of misadventure at an inquiry into the death of a three-year-old girl, Helen Ang, who knocked over a pot of boiling water and was scalded. The incident occurred in the kitchen of a house in Onan66 words
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Article64 1947-12-06 8 OEREMBAN, Friday.— The death occurred here yesterday at the General Hospital, Seremban, of Mr. John de Silva, a retired steward of the hospital. Mr. de Silva was 68 at the time of his death and leaves behind his wife, five sons and two daughters. In his younger days,64 words
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Article421 1947-12-06 8 A STATEMENT that he took part m the beating of a Chinese because he was "under orders" was made by Ang Kam Seng when he made his defence on a charge of murder at the Singapore Assizes yesterday. Ang is charged, with another Chinese, Chan421 words
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Article390 1947-12-06 8 TN his speech which will be given to the shareholders of Raffles Hotel Limited at their annual meeting on Friday, December 12, the Chairman, Mr. R. Burns days the meeting is a notable one m the history of the company, as sanction will be asked390 words
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Article120 1947-12-06 8 j From Our Own Correspondent CANBERRA, Friday. Import licences for tractor and motorcar spare parts from North America are receiving urgent attention from the Australian Government authorities who are now reviewing imports from hard-currency areas. The Prime Minister. Mr. Chifley, said the necessity for the restrictions on120 words
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Article345 1947-12-06 8 r-MORROW'Sr -MORROW'S services m Singapore churches are as follows:— Church of England: St. Andrews Cathedral 7 a.m., 8 a.m.. 10.30 a.m.. 11. IS a.m. and 5.30 p.m.; St. George's Garrison Church (TangUn) 7.15 a.m. 9 a.m.. 9.45 a.m., 6.30 p.m.: Christ Church (Dorset Road) 7 a.m.; 8 a.m.;345 words
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Article118 1947-12-06 8 Three Chinese who were found with revolvers whern searched by a police party were yesterday sentenced to six years' rigorous imprisonment each. The accused, Seow Ah Chye, T an Thiam Lye and Tan Chew Wah, were convicted by Mr Justice Brown at the Singapore Assizes. The118 words
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Article118 1947-12-06 8 An Oxiord University law student-athlete now m Singapore, who was a chorus boy at 14. wants to be Miss Jean Simmons' leading man m the film "Tho Blue Lagoon." He is 23-year-old Royal Air i Force sergeant, Brian Net ly, who has acted wiih a118 words
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Article204 1947-12-06 8 AFTER struggling for some, days to maintain itse'f; over the forty-cent mark, the selling pressure on the rubber market became too great, and Thursday saw fairly heavy liquidation and a bad break ,n prices, says Lewis Peat's weekly market report. The downward movement appeared U>204 words
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Article59 1947-12-06 8 A Chinese woman. Yeo Eng Gcok. was charged m the District. I Court yesterday for possession of 59 packets of opium and six pipes In a house m Victoria Street on Deo. 4. She pleaded not guilty and was allowed bail of $1000 m two sureI59 words
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Advertisement189 1947-12-06 8 W£V m% "I like to b« umart and it's certainly I* A smart to be seen wil h a Waterman's. Whether it* one of those lovely, |iV|l slim streamlined Taperitea or me I I .Wl of those tastefully coloured, stylish models with a large nib: as Im| a« 14 i*189 words
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Advertisement281 1947-12-06 8 DUJ^'bARON" (Mdaya) LTD. 117-A, North Bridge Road, Singapore. BACK AGAIN" WITH GOOD i FOOD PARCELS PACKED POSTED DAItY IN SINGAPORE "Parcel No. Q. 1 1 x 32 oz. tin Elephant Margarine, 1x 16 Oxford Sausage. 1x 16 Lamb Green Peas. Cll 20 Ixl2 Kraft Cheese w 1x 16 Domo Milk281 words
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Letter251 1947-12-06 9 "Send Us Doctors And Nurses" A LETTER FROM A T.R WARD IN THE FINEST HOSPITAL IN MALAYA TT is extremely unfortunate that the Johore Bahru hospital, one of the most modern if not the best m Malaya or the Far East, is sadly lacking m doctors, radiologists, nurses and T.B.251 words
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243 1947-12-06 9 I READ m the Straits Times recently the announcement! by the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, that thel 14 Malays must leave Australia M they were allowed to stay only on the understanding j that they would eventually yeturn to their own country.243 words
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237 1947-12-06 9 Empty Wards In A Free Hospital AS a patient of the Tan Tock Seng Hospital for the last 48 days I have been much impressed by the unobtrusive work which is being done by this institution. This hospital consists of 16 wards of 36 beds each or accommodation for 576237 words
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Letter115 1947-12-06 9 "Mangled" Rice In Serangoon IN spite of a protest made by "A Long Sufferer" of Haig Road, Singapore, against rice sweepings for rations, published m the Straits Times recently, I am surprised to see that m our district (Upper Serangoon) we have twice been issued with a kind of rice115 words
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324 1947-12-06 9 Hill Street And The Local Man IREAD with considerable approbation the Municij pal Commissioners decision to promote Mr. G. Westerhout to the post of Chief Inspector of Vehicles. I cannot understand however, why Mr. L. Rayman and Mr. W.A.M. Watts supported the appointment of an outside candidate for that post.324 words
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242 1947-12-06 9 117E hear complaints frorrr the Power Station as to their inability to meet consumers' demands for electric light. Due to shortage of generator equipment we suffer the inconvenience of blackouts. Is there not a simple remedy for the easing of the load on the power242 words
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Letter114 1947-12-06 9 T'HE Makiyan Railway has 1 taken a lead m increasing passenger fares mid nites on goods and parcels. I u& the phrase "taken a lead" because a Government department has only to start and others will follow. What will follow these Incr used railway charges is easy114 words
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Letter69 1947-12-06 9 MY attempts to contact my nephew, Francis, aged 38, who before the war was employed with the Times of Ceylon, Colombo, have failed completely. He has been missing for six-and-a-half years. I understand that he was engaged as a member of the crew of Mr. Bradford Potter's ketch69 words
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Article, Illustration91 1947-12-06 9 The Johore Bahru hospital, about which a letter apDears on this page, is five storeys high, has room for 800 beds and cost nearly $2,000,000. When it was completed just before the war its up-to-date equipment consisted of two air-conditioned operating theatres, a large dispensary, a pharmaceutical department where drugs91 words
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Advertisement103 1947-12-06 9 KB. RADIO MODEL BR4OT 7 VALVE RECEIVER FOR AC MAJNS^ 0 *V7C i~ SINGAPORE PRICE 9 375 cJXL~* Band Spread on 5 Short Wave Bands. R.F. stage giving increased range and selectivity. Tropical impregnation throughout. Internal aerial for local station reception. KB Broadcast Receiving Equipment being used on the "Queen103 words
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Advertisement42 1947-12-06 9 *****A, Hj IkMNIfH (hurghma||| special |N?l[ MADE IN ENGLAND SSffiJ^ UJOLSELEY NOW AVAILABLE FOR HOME DELIVERY ENGLAND OR AUSTRALIA Home on Lc&vp we i j§wrm>| .^^W^h^b MALAYAN MOTORS LTD. 14/20 Orchard Road. Singapore. Represented m the Malayan Union by Wearne Bros. Ltd.42 words
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Miscellaneous660 1947-12-06 9 If one play must succeed, regardless I Norths last bid was a gamble, but of how the cards are divided, while i it should have had a beautiful result, another play will work against every- since South had precisely the right thing except fantastic distribution. material for the grand slam.660 words
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Article416 1947-12-06 10 LONDON, Friday. T was a very uneventful day on the London Stock Exchange yesterday with the turnover small and general tendency dull, says Renter's financial correspondent. No price changes were recorded m the Ollt-edg'd section, wher* only a modest routine business was transacted. Most of the changes m416 words
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Article63 1947-12-06 10 The Singapore Chamber ol Commerce Rubber Association's prices at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Cts. Cta. r>er ib. per lb No. 1 R.S.B. Spot loose nominal 38 38 4 No. 1 R.B.S. fob m bales Dec. 38 4 38% No 2 R.S.S. fob m bales Dec. 38 38<4 No.63 words
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Article871 1947-12-06 10 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. THE imminence of income tax coupled with the fall m the price of rubber reacted on the local share market yesterday and Industrials and Tins showed an easier tendency. Quotations given by the MaJayan Sharebrokers' Association were as follows: INDUSTRIALS Boyec871 words
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285 1947-12-06 10 Produce Market From A Market Correspondent DEMAND for inferior quality rice was fair yesterday, although the market for Nos. 1 and 2 qualities remained stagnant. Indian merchants continued to patxonfee the Sago flour market m order to fill December contracts with Bombay. Very little285 words
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Advertisement722 1947-12-06 10 MANSFIELD CO,, LTD. k. (Incoruoratec tr> SineaDore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE BAILINGS FROM U X AND V A Arame-mnon" Due from Jeddah Dec 6 "Adraslus" Due from U.K 3ec. 8 "Laomedom" Dne from U.K Dec 12 "Euryades" Due from U.K Dec. 17 "Neleus" Due from I. X Dec. 22 I •Mentor"722 words
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Advertisement189 1947-12-06 10 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEV\ VOKK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Freight Only WILLIS VICKERY Singapore Gd. ./5 P. Sham Arr. Dec. 10 Penan* n Dec. 14 LOUIS McH. HOWE Singapore Dec. 18 P. Sham a Dec. 27 Penanr Dec 30 "marine swallow PASSENGERS ONLY Sails For Madras189 words
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Advertisement219 1947-12-06 10 P.&O. S.N. COMPANY OUTWARDS FROM V.&. DUE SINGAPORK s.a. "CANTON" Jan. 16th Feb. 10th s.s. "CANTON" Apr. 9th May 4th *.r. "CARTHAGE" Apr. 23rd Maf. 18th HOMEWARDS FROM SINGAPORE DUE LONDON s.s. "CANTON" Feb. 29th Mar. 23rd s.s. "CANTON" May. 21st Jane 14th s.t. "CARTHAGE" Jane 4ttb j nne 28th219 words
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Advertisement608 1947-12-06 10 ELLERMAN KLAVENESS LINE tSUv«I\.N ALL From Los Anretes Sar tttm IILjC *\«rn and Vnneonver JAVRE. LONDON A "ROSEVII.LE" ANTWERP r<rrM f\r< I unvit/Mii I)ue Sinirapore 17 Ore. $4. CITY OF LUCKNOW P s^ ani 1)( c Due Singapore 3 Jan. pp nan 22 •>". Agents; McALISTER CO.. LTD Incorpoi a608 words
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Article, Illustration635 1947-12-06 11 Al l-India Badmin ton Tourney Starts Today: Samuel At His Best From Our Special Correspondent BOMBAY, Friday. AFTER two weeks' hard practice, the Malayan badminton players appear to n have acclimatised themselves, and 41-year-old A- S. Samuel especially has been showing grand form m both singles and doubles. His stamina635 words
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Article277 1947-12-06 11 RUGBY: Singapore Services vs.. Jofaore (H.M.S. Malaya competition), Rengain, 5.15 p.m.; Singa-. pore Civilians vs. -N>rtl Sembilan. (H.M.S. Malaya competition), padang. 5. 15 p.m.; Spore Asians vs.. M.S. All Blues (All Blurs Cup), Serrmban, 5.15 p.m.; Singapore District XV vs. Police, Thomson Road. 5.15 p.m. HOCKET: Police vs.277 words
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Article89 1947-12-06 11 >pHE following have been selected to represent the Singapore Combined Civilians to meet Negri Sembilan m the H.M.S. Malaya rugby fixture to be played on the padang at 5 p.m. today: T. O'Brien; J. A. Busbridge, R. S. Droogloever, C. E. Saundcrs, P. ,T. Homer;89 words
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168 1947-12-06 11 fHE weekly day pigeon snoot of I the Singapore Gun Club was held at Seletar Range on Wednesday evening and was very well attended. Some excellent shooting was seen, and George Boehm showed the members how it could be done by I scoring 100168 words
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Article129 1947-12-06 11 A Singapore Recreation Club tide and the Hospital Assistants' Union drew one-all m a hockey match played on the padang yesterday. R. Barth scored for the S.R.C. with a neat shot on receiving a pass from Oxford, after one of the opposing backs had been129 words
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Advertisement324 1947-12-06 11 AMERICAN MAIL LINE FAST DIRECT SERVICE TO PACIFIC COAST "OREGON MAIL" —for N.W. Ports only —Loads 11th Dec. -INDIA MAIL" —for Los Angeles DIRECT early Jan. "AMERICAN MAlL"— for Los Angeles via Manila— mid Jan. Agents:— GUTHRIE CO LTD. Phone 5153 EVERETT ORIENT LINE DUB SINGAPORE Penang Rangoon Calcutta m/s324 words
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Advertisement141 1947-12-06 11 THRILL TO fWOWwWI YOUR CAPTIVATING TECHNICOLOR "SLAVE GIRL' this weekend 11 A,M. 2, 4 15. 6.30, 9.15 tSH&yMSimM "IB m~*U£j A Comprehensive 2-reeler of the ROYAL WEDDING. Described by ANNA NEAGLE. Another Rank Rroduction And Remember It's From Britain MTIWi > '4J£^B t fOiL GRETA GYNT MARIUS GORING V^*^ With141 words
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Miscellaneous438 1947-12-06 11 AVA (Dance Music. 930 English: Radio News Song; 10.30 Juke Box Saturday Night: RADIO MALAYA <S PORK) ree j. 9 45 News closing Share 11.00 For Dancers' Only. 1 pm. Music; 1.45 Glenn Miller Market Reports; 10.00 Feature Pro- RADIO AUSTRALIA Orch. 8.15 Headlines, Sports Results; gramme— "Queen Victoria Was438 words
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936 1947-12-06 12 EPSOM JEEP - JIMMY BOY, GAME LAW CONSTANCE BEST BETS EPSOM JEEP By Favourites Likely To Have Bad Day IPOH, Friday. lIMMY Boy, Game Law and Constance appear to be the three safest each-way wagers m a very difficult card at Ipoh tomorrow, the first day of the Perak Turf Club December Meeting.936 words
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Article1299 1947-12-06 12 BELOW are the acceptances for today, the first day of the Perak Turf Club's December Meeting. The Double Totes will be on races three and four and races six and seven. The Big Sweep will be drawn on race eight. Prince Vimala and Charlamingie (handicapped for second1,299 words
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Article148 1947-12-06 12 A special telegram from the Straits Times racing coresrespondent, "Epsom Jeep," giving latest information on the state of the going and most fancied horses on the track this morning will appear in today's Singapore Free Press. Eureka may be her closest rival. She won a splendid race over148 words
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Article195 1947-12-06 12 A PPROXIMATELY 900 speca tators saw some thrilling amateur bouts, only six of which went the full distance, at the Happy Wor'd Stadium last night. The show was organised by the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association in aid of the Rotary T.B. Clinic Fund, and195 words
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Article67 1947-12-06 12 By EPSOM JEEP IPOH, Friday. JOCKEY Jack Tait has decided to stay on and try his luck again on the Malayan Turf. He will ride at Ipoh at this meeting for Trainer Jimmy Martin. Con Morsillo, who missed the Bukit Timah meeting as a result of67 words
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Article326 1947-12-06 12 j pROBABLE jockeys for to- I day's Ipoh races are as follows: RACE ONE: Bright Eyes (Gentles), Harvest Moon (Dawson), Prefect (Morsillo), Beau Geste (Bagby), Goodwill (Lewis), Kimberley (Talt), Bri Malacca (Ellery), Fereleth (Jeffers), Flyllte (Harper), Rustle (Turner), Sweet Memory (Woods). RACE TWO: The Pathan (Bagby),326 words
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Article190 1947-12-06 12 "EPSOM JEEP" "TRESPASSEI "TRESPASSEK" R" "POINTER" POINT EK" 1. Race 1: 2. 3. RUSTLE Bright Eyes Kimberley KIMBERLKY Ku tic Harvest Moon KIMBERLEY Ku tic Harvest Moon HISTLL Swe; Memory Bright Eyes Rl STLL •Shy.: 1 Memory Bright Eyes 1. Race 2: 2. 3. .1IM.MY BOY Golden190 words
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Article147 1947-12-06 12 r MANILA, Friday. E Malayan soccer tourists, Lien Hwa, continued to maintain their winning streak, defeating (he Manila AllChinese 3—o3 0 this afternoon m their third match here Although the local boys displayed a fine defensive teamwork, they were outplayed from the beginning to theReuter - 147 words
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Article61 1947-12-06 12 rXCELLENT wrestling is promi* c G tonight when Data Singh lof Kong clash at the Happy w. I stadium for a silver belt to be won outright. 1 The Sikh has yet to be beaten, wti.V the K.L. Chinese has an impressive record j In61 words
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Advertisement896 1947-12-06 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued trom Page 6) FFRENCH. On sth. December, at Buncsar Hospital, X.L.. to Peggy, wife of Major B. E. ffrench. R.A D.C a son SITUATIONS WANIfcU EUROPEAN M D Singapore oracti- tioner: ore-war V.M.O. In many Euro- J pean Estates, experience m Dreventive anti-malarial field work, is ready896 words
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Advertisement182 1947-12-06 12 j SINGAPORE RECREATION CLUB New Year's Eve DANCE AT VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. DE SILVA'S BAND Carnival Favours and Surprises? For Members and Friends Tickets Now Available At The Club tonight all Star Wrestling great 6th DEC. 47 oRee Agajn 2 Qreat T(jp {Mm yyQRLD 8182 words
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Miscellaneous24 1947-12-06 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water. 5.3f. am (7.3 ft.), 4.58 P.m. (8.1 ft.) Tomorrow: High water. 6.41 am. '8.0 ft.). 6.36 p.m. (8.1 ft.)24 words
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