The Straits Times, 18 December 1947
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Title Section18 1947-12-18 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED ims TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration515 1947-12-18 1 IN FLOODS Damage In Four States A FAMILY of five Chinese are beiitved to have lost their lives in Upper Perak during the disastrous floods of the last few days which have caused extensive damage to rice crops and property in four states and left515 words
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Article122 1947-12-18 1 THERE will be racing in Malaya during 48 out of the 52 weeks in 1948. Racing will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, unless the entries ars so heavy that a four-day meet is warranted. Racing will then be held on two weekdays. Tuesday122 words
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Article127 1947-12-18 1 MALAYAN GUESTS OF FRANCE From Our Own Corresponded LONDON, Wednesday. SOME officials from the colonies, including several Malayans, who have been following special courses in British universities, are in Paris as guests of the French Government. Tiny will establish contact with officials of the French Ministry for Overseas Territories, and127 words
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Article52 1947-12-18 1 SHANGHAI, Wednesday.— To curb soaring rice prices which have already approached the million-dollar mark per picul. Mayor K. C. Wu announced joday that the city government would b- Kin to sell rice to the public. Pome 110.000 piculs will bo allocatfd to retailers for thisUP - 52 words
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Article32 1947-12-18 1 PEKING. Wednesday.— An ammunition dump exploded near a •ailroad station outside Peking's northwest gate today. The extent af the damage and the size of the dump are not known.— U.P.UP - 32 words
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Article106 1947-12-18 1 LONDON, Wednesday. REDUCTIONS are to be made immediately in Government's big-scale export targets which were announced by Sir Stafford Cripps, then Minister for Economic Affairs, in September. The targets were designed to raise British export* by March next year to 140 per cent, over prewar figures.Reuter - 106 words
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Article82 1947-12-18 1 COLOMBO, Wednesday. —Ceylon expects that the Duke of Gloucester will inaugurate its dominion Parliament on Feb. 4 next year, when the island attains its new status as a member of the Commonwealth. This was announced In the House of Representatives today by Mr. D. S. Senanayake,Reuter - 82 words
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Article48 1947-12-18 1 SAIGON. Wednesday. France Is putting large numbers of African negro colonial troops into action for the first time m her war with Vietnamese nationalists m Indo-China. Approximately 1.000 Senegalese combat troops arrived on the last trip of the transport ship, Marechal Joffre.— A.P.AP - 48 words
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68 1947-12-18 1 HAVANA, Cuba, Wednesday. 4 RGENTINA is ready to put J\ out gradually $5,000 million (€1,250 million) to aid the Marshall plan. This was announced at a press conference yesterday by Senor Diego Luis Molinari, chief Argentine delegate to the International Trade Conference here. "The nationsReuter - 68 words
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Article101 1947-12-18 1 MANILA, Wednesday. NAI SOMPONG, middleweight champion of Malaya, lost on a technical knock-out to Carl "Baby Face" Olsen, a Hawaiian, tonight. The end came in the third round of the 10-round fight. Olsen, six pounds heavier than Sompong at 151 lbs., opened a wound overUP - 101 words
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Article28 1947-12-18 1 SOFIA. Wednesday.— The wlthI drawal of all Soviet armed forces from Bulgaria was completed on I Sunday, m conformity with the I peace treaty provisions.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article74 1947-12-18 1 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. FIVE floors of a 60-year-old apartment building here collapsed last night, injuring ten persons and trapping at least three others. Police Chief Robert Barrett said there were no known fatalities among the 150 persons who lived m the seven-storey building. Police and flre rescue squads,UP - 74 words
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Article97 1947-12-18 1 ROME, Wednesday. ITALY'S submarine fleet, to 1 have been sunk m the open sea by midnight, had an eleventh-hour reprieve yesterday. The Big Four powers have granted Italy permission to salvage scrap and machinery from 31 submarines. The craft were to he destroyed under the terms ofReuter; AP - 97 words
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579 1947-12-18 1 Tin Shares Boom In Singapore As Metal Price Rises From Our Market Correspondent TIN shares boomed on the local share market yesterday after the British Government announcement thai price of tin would be raised from £437 per ton to £511 with effect from Tuesday, Dec. 16. Sellers of Tin shares579 words
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67 1947-12-18 1 Siam Govt. Compensates 5 Tin Firms BANGKOK, Wednesday.— The Siamese Government is advancing five tin companies 18,000.000 ticals and £500,000 against already approved war compensation claims to enable the companies to resume mining early next year. The companies affected are Kamunting Tin: Tongkah Harbour, Pukhet; Tongkah Harbour, Kon Phibu; ThailandReuter - 67 words
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Article123 1947-12-18 1 From Our Market Correspondent r VHE price of rubber dropped 1 again on the local market yesterday. At 39-H, it lost a quarter of a cent. The price has now fallen by three cents since the end of last week. The market yesterday opened three-quarters123 words
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91 1947-12-18 2 WORTHING, Wednesday. 'I'HE Scotland Yard detective, who arrested Dr. Crippen m I 1910 for murdering his wife m London died at his home here yesterday at the age of I He Walter Dew, a xac was waivci m-tw, Chief Inspector at the Yard. InspectorReuter; UP - 91 words
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Article42 1947-12-18 2 PARIS, Wednesday— Tlie Academic Francaise has awarded its Great Gold Medal for the French language to Pope Pius in "in recognition of the attachment the Pope has never ceased to show for the French language and French culture."— U. P.42 words
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Article39 1947-12-18 2 SHANGHAI, Wednesday— Police announced yesterday that they had uncovered an armed kidnapping ring which demanded $100 million ransom for Yue Hang Zien. a Wusih coal dealer. The kidnappers originally asked 100 gold bars worth $55,000 U.S.— UP.UP - 39 words
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Article37 1947-12-18 2 NANKING, Wednesday—Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek has bought more than 200 silk handkerchiefs costing over $14,000CN lor distribution among the Army Advisory Group as Christmas gifts, each embroidered with the character, Chiang, It was repoHod yesterday. U.P.UP - 37 words
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Article78 1947-12-18 2 NORFOLK, Virginia, Wednesday Seven naval airmen were lolled yesterday when a Corsair fighter plane from the carrier, Coral Sea. collided with the rim width of a patrol bomber carrying a crew of seven. The sole survivor was a crew member of the bomber. The plane crashed in swampy78 words
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Article54 1947-12-18 2 WASHINGTON, Wednesday China has completed a bargain sale purchase of 150 American cargo planes, the U.S. War Assets Administration said yesterday. The planes originally cost about US$300,000 each. China bought them for US$5,000 apiece. They are C-46 Curtis Commando cargo planes. At present they are stored at Walnut54 words
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Article80 1947-12-18 2 TRIESTE, Wednesday The former UNNRA manager in Trieste, Mr. Emil Valerius Jansens, a major in the Belgian Army, was sentenced in absentia by the American military government court yesterday. He was given one year and eight months' imprisonment on charges of having sold three tons of UNRRA suganUP - 80 words
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Article79 1947-12-18 2 SAN FRANCISCO, Wednesday Globe Wireless reported yesterday intercepting a distress call from a Chinese ship beached in the Ryukyus. The SOS was intercepted by Globe's Manila station. The ship was identified only by the radio call letters XNHH. The message said the "Chinese ship beached at Yoron Wia79 words
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Advertisement672 1947-12-18 2 NOTICES HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. Imoort Export Merchant! 2 Cecil Street, SINGAPORE Plcnse note that as from 15th December, 1947, our Telephone Number will be 5141 ■with Extensions to all Departments AUCTION SALE OF 107 DOZEN BOXES ASSORTED CHRISTMAS CRACKERS By "Mead Field's. London To Be Held At Our Saleroom.672 words
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Advertisement650 1947-12-18 2 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT LELIO DELLANOCE of 21. Amber Mansions. Penang Road. Singapore, to applying to the Governor for naturalisation, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to the Colonial Secretary.650 words
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Advertisement542 1947-12-18 2 NOTICES -i *-j R. RENTON CO., LTD. RUBBER BROKERS. 5, De Souza Street, Singapore. Please note tKat our Telephone Numbers are now 3858 3859 8063 9 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are invited for the supply of "B" Class Public Street Lighting concrete columns. Tender forms and particulars from Municipal Electricity Dept.542 words
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Advertisement262 1947-12-18 2 NOTICE X MAS SHOPPING FOR the convenience of Customers, our premises will remain open until 5 pjn on Saturday. Tuesday and Wednesday December 22nd 23rd and 24tb. ROBINSON CO.. LTD. SHIPPING NOTICE NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES M. "HELLENIC BI'LBLL 1 due Singapore 22nd Dec. 1947. with cargo tor discharge from Rangoon.262 words
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Advertisement164 1947-12-18 2 Excuse c L&wPJ ••*risSaC^ First thing m the morning yes, even before your fbath, think of Inner Cleanliness. There's nothing so refreshing and invigorating as a glass of sparkling; Andrews— nothing that will so surely give your ■ystra that deep-down, gentle yet thorough cleansing, which is so important to your164 words
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Article, Illustration412 1947-12-18 3 Hollywood To Film Planter's Story NEW YORK, Wednesday. A FULL-length motion picture will be filmed in its entirety in Malaya by American film interests next year. It appears certain that at least some roles will be played by local Malayan talent. The two leading characters will benext autumn; AP - 412 words
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66 1947-12-18 3 Councillor Chosen From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Wednesday. THE Penang Eurasian community have nominated Mr. Gilbert Shelley as their representative on the Penanc Settlement Council. This Council will replace the present Advisory Council when the new constitution comes into effect next year. Mr. Shelley, who was formerly honorary secretary of66 words
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Article336 1947-12-18 3 New Moves After Big-4 Failure LONDON, Wednesday. TTHE collapse of the Big-Four 1 conference on Germany will probably be discussed by the British Cabinet at its meeting tomorrow when the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Bevin, is also expected to make a statement on the subject in the House of Commons. FromReuter; UP - 336 words
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Article105 1947-12-18 3 JERUSALEM, Wednesday. r-AMEL-RIDING Arab police V^ and Jewish Settlement Enforcement Officers clashed thrice in the Holy Land desert yesterday. Four Jews and one Arab were officially reported killed in the fighting. Civilians of both factions, lncludUig Arab desert tribesmen, also engaged in the battles, which centred on theAP - 105 words
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Article69 1947-12-18 3 QUEK MONG CHYE, a clerk employed at the Singapore Harbour Board, was yesterday acquitted, without his defence being called, on a charge of having stolen a tin of biscuits from Godown 36 on Oct. 3. Mr. F. B. Oehlers, the Third Police Court Magistrate, who heard the case, said that69 words
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Article99 1947-12-18 3 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. 'THE United States House 1 Appropriations Com-. mittee cut America's proposed foreign aid programme by $88,000,000 yesterday. It rocommended no funds ior China. The committee also reduced from $490,000,000 to $230,000,000 a fund the Army had requested for government and relief in occupiedReuter; AP - 99 words
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Article508 1947-12-18 3 (Continued from Page 1) it is believed to be considerable both to property, stock, and crops. In padi field areas it is believed there has been severe damage. The padi would have been ready for harvesting in about a month's time. At Kuala Kangsar, population 8.000. the508 words
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Advertisement206 1947-12-18 3 For use m Hotels. Restaurants, Milk Bar* and Cafes, KELVINATOR REFRIGERATORS made to your particular requirements provide unfailing, economical protection for your fresh, cooked, bottled and canned foodstuffs. Its constant temperature control keeps the cop^ tents always m first-class condition. 1-MinuteJlajsk t£ JhK Sia^' *ffi3J B iA^^B JBBJBt MBS. AMTIO.Vy206 words
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Article, Illustration315 1947-12-18 4 Cable Wireless, Royal Navy To Share Radio Site THE Royal Navy will share the 250- acre Cable and Wireless site on Trafalgar Estate m Ponggol area for the erection of a wireless receiving station equipped with 20 directional aerials. The site is about 10 miles from Singapore town. The demand315 words
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Article212 1947-12-18 4 Mr. G. C. Woolley, r.oted British administrator m Borneo, who died there on December 6, refused, alter his terrible ordeals m intern- j ment during the war. to give cvi- der;ce against Japs who had persecuted him. This was revealed m a special statement yesterday, by212 words
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Article89 1947-12-18 4 Forty-one Chinese, who were charged with criminal trespass in Singapore Harbour Board on Dec. 10. protested yesterday in the Third Polic.3 Court against their continued detention. They began booing when they left the court on Dec.UO and bail was opposed on that occasion on the ground that89 words
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Article64 1947-12-18 4 Lam Heng Moi, charged with the stealing ot $435. and Goh Chwee, Lim Pua Hoo and Lim Joo Guan, charged with the abetment of this alleged offence, were yesterday each allowed bail of $500, in the r 'ourth Policy Court. The alleged offence was said to64 words
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Article197 1947-12-18 4 Newspaper Appeal To Youth Malay News From Abdul Aziz bin Ishak WARTA Negara, the Malaydaily newspaper of north Malaya, m an editorial appeals to all Malay youth bodies attending the All-Malaya Malay Youth Congress at Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 25 to make it a success. The congress will be under197 words
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Article83 1947-12-18 4 Fire broke out at St. James* Power Station at about .1.30 a.m. yesterday, necessitating a a shut-down which cut off supply from the whole town for some hours. The supply was restored by 5 a.m. The fire, though causing little damage to the machinery, inflicted burns83 words
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Article195 1947-12-18 4 From Our Own Correspondent. JOHORE BAHRU, Wednesday. THE Kluang Magistrate yesterday committed four Chinese men and two women to stand their trial at the next Assizes en charges of carrying arms The Magistrate. Raja Omar bin Chik, had concluded a preliminary inquiry into charges arising out of195 words
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Advertisement493 1947-12-18 4 FOR YOUR XMAS ENTERTAINMENT 5 PHILIPS Radioplayers /'nV AVljyr SSHBHIi fe* Type 25«A-at ler^Ul yUIAI ft 5-valve receiver KSS^^^ 1^ (with H.P. sUure) of excellent oero/7 1 /^~t 1 C\'t 1 formance and qual»iC/CC I l\tll am ity. For AC main* In one advertisement £2^h it is impossible to give493 words
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Advertisement212 1947-12-18 4 Mmi a SANOILANOS BUTTERY CO LTD BRITISH SOCIETY OF COMMERCE LIMITED Designation oi Peuows: t.8.3 C. Executives and others holding responsible position Id Commerce Invited cc apply for details of membership Write: Secretary. Westmede Preston-road Whittle Chorley Lanes. Erufland H. M. de SOUZA Sr. Son GROUTO CONTRACTORS Offlc* A Residence:212 words
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Advertisement191 1947-12-18 4 OPF.NINCi TO-OW SHOWS: 3, fi 15 A 9 II p m Stan L AITRFI. t Olivfr 11 \RDY Id "THE BIG NOISE" THE YEAR"S BIOGKST It ivc 1 LAUGH SHOW! QUEENS THEATRE I.aM Day: 3. 6 30 and 1.1 l p.m. Roy Rogers m HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER Oprninc To-mor.191 words
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Article462 1947-12-18 5 "Decision Can't Please AU" From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. THE increase m the United Kingdom price of tin by 1 £73 to the record figure of £510 per ton will presumably be followed by an early announcement of higher prices to Empire producers, writes The462 words
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Article, Illustration74 1947-12-18 5 Mr. Glan Williams, who leads the Singapore Children's Orchestra is seen entertaining 10-year-old Low Eng Chong, (left), and S. Muthusamy, members of the Combined School Choir, at a tea party yesterday evening at the Victoria Memorial Hall. More than 250 children were present at the party, which was organised by74 words
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Article166 1947-12-18 5 Service Of Police Extended QUBJECT to the agreement »J of the Singapore Commissioner of Police, Mr. R. E. Foulger, the services of the Singapore Harbour Board Auxiliary Police will be extended for another six months from the middle of next year. This was decided at the monthly meeting of the166 words
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Article154 1947-12-18 5 TODAY Annual general meeting, Straits Chinese British Association, Garden Club. China Building. 5.15 p.m. MDU Public meeting, Mr. D. E. Siddons on "Houses for the People," MDU Hall. 331, North Bridge Road, 5.15 p.m. Y.W.C.A., dressmaking class. 8, Port Canning Road. 10 a.m. and 5.5 p.m., Wayfarers meeting. 11,154 words
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Article231 1947-12-18 5 'Mouse'On 2 Murder Charges From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday A RRESTED in Singapore *V nine months after he was alleged to have committed a double murder at Sungei Besi, Tang Hong, alias "The Little Mouse, was charged in the First Magistrate's Court here today. He is accused of231 words
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Article118 1947-12-18 5 A 21-year old Indian soldier, Kushi Mohamed, was yesterday sentenced to three years' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Justics Brown at the Singapore Assize Court. Kushi Mohamed pleaded guilty to the culpable homicide, not amounting to murder, at another Indian soldier, Uppal Naidu. The Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr.118 words
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Article53 1947-12-18 5 Two Britishers who trespassed into the Marine Hostel, were fined $10 each by the Second Police. Magistrate, Mr L. C. Goh, yesterday. The accused, Robert Howe and James Osborne. were said to be deserters from a tanker. They were found sleeping m one of the dormitories53 words
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Article100 1947-12-18 5 THE General Officer Command- ing Singapore District, Major- General L. H. Cox. said yesterday the breaking up of the First j of the Queen's Royal' 'Ji'nont was "tragic." Gen. Cox was addressing about' 300 officers and men of the battalion at Selerang. He said: "It100 words
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Advertisement642 1947-12-18 5 AN IDE ALTONICHns been awarded 24 Gold and Silver Medals. Serravallo's Tonic I CINCHONA and IRON WINE Stim u lates the Appetite Strengthens the Nerves Regenerates the Blood. SERRAVALLO's TONIC is a most palatable mixture of Cinchona and Iron, perfectly combined with a good sound Marsala. It is a distinct642 words
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Advertisement191 1947-12-18 5 N.B. MATHEMATICIANS I $ti&£fc\ HAVE YOU SOLVED f- ASK THE gm 6&Mt ih •---HE TELLS ALL \~H2f) SAT. M'NITE REX \j_pJ ThlsX'mas GIVE MALAYAN PEWTER LOOK f MALAYAN] WHEN BUYING FOR THIS Lrerfrfc^ PEWTERWARE Reasons-- PIONEERS fS PEWTERWARE GUARANTEED GENUINE PEWTER HAND-MADE, FINEST CRAFTSMANSHIP OVER 300 DESIGNS, TO CHOOSE FROM191 words
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1012 1947-12-18 6 Singapore, Thurs., Deo. 18. 1947. IS THE UNION OVERGROWN? Unless there is a drastic reorganisation of the administration of the country, the eventual result will be the bankruptcy of the Malayan Union. The Malayan Union budget is to be presented m the Advisory Council m Kuala Lumpur tomorrow, and it1,012 words
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Article254 1947-12-18 6 Surprise is felt in non-Indian as well as Indian circles at the threat made on Tuesday by Mr. John Thivy, Representative of the Government of India, against > Muslim residents of Malaya who are nationals of the Dominion of I India but continue to fly the Pakistan254 words
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1449 1947-12-18 6 HALL ROMNEY - An Intelligent Man's Guide To The Future Malaya? HALL ROMNEY Reviewed By A FEDERATED Union of South-East Asia comprising Malaya, the Dutch East Indies, Burma, Siam the Philippines and Cambodia (m western IndoChina), its planting and mining industries operated by public corporations such is the Malaysia of the future, m1,449 words
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413 1947-12-18 6 AS a Raffles College under- f graduate and one intend- 1 j ing to enter the teaching I i profession, I would like to! say that I feel an inexpressi- ble satisfaction that the i controlled price for an R. C. graduate teacher413 words
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167 1947-12-18 6 A MOTHER OF FOUR ON THE "BABY BOUNTY" YOUR editorial "Gaji Pegawai Yang Bukan Tempatkan" is one of the most misleading articles it has been my misfortune to read. In it you refer to an officer on $500 a month who will benefit to the extent of $125 under the167 words
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Letter193 1947-12-18 6 I AM forced to comment on your editorial under the [heading "What is a Fair Salary?" The prices of all foodstuffs have gone up by leaps and bounds and also other things essential to keep oneself alive and decently clothed. Is it any wonder that193 words
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Advertisement880 1947-12-18 6 CLASSIFIED ADC MILTON. To Elizabeth, wife of Colin Milton, at KandaiiK Xerbau Hospital, on Dec. 17th. 1947. a son. Tht marriaee of the Rev. Richard Hoole. of St. Paul's. Kandv, only son of Mr. C. R. Hoole and the late Mrs. Hoole of Singapore, -x> Miss Jeevasamy SomaKunderam. B.Sc.. <880 words
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Advertisement72 1947-12-18 6 STEP LIVELY WITH PANOPTIK BIFOCALS ON! Objects seen through ordinary bifocal lenses are distorted, with unusual colours, etc. That is why mt.ny people complain of "can't get used to bifocals." PANOPTIK Bifocal Lenses are made of the latest discovered materials by Bausch Lomb Opt. Co. of USA. with unique segment72 words
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Advertisement235 1947-12-18 6 CRIME V^riminal investigation is today a matter of science r and the chemist, more than any other scientist, is the man on whom the detective relies. For instance, minute traces of poison cm nowadays be identified and the quantity estimated accurately. Chemical and biochemical tests of a bloodstain show the235 words
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Article, Illustration481 1947-12-18 7 'Misrepresen ta tion To Creech Jones THE President of the Singapore Federation of Trade A Unions, Mr. P. Veerasanam, yesterday charged the Government with partiality m settling labour disputes. He said the press report of the remarks of the Secretary of State, Mr. Creech Jones, m the481 words
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Article117 1947-12-18 7 ONLY one-third of Singapore's vegetable requirements is now obtained from; the Malayan Union. This improvement m th<_ Colony's food production efforts is indicated by the Singapore Agricultural Officer. Mr. J. W. Ewart. Mr. Ewart reports a four-fold Increase, since the end of the war. m the output117 words
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Article20 1947-12-18 7 SEREMBAN. Wednesday.— Mr. P. K. Sivaram of the Audit Department. Malayan Railways, died here on Monday a*, age of 53.20 words
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Article162 1947-12-18 7 PROTESTS ON RICE JUSTIFIED PUBLIC protests about the! poor quality of rice being issued in Singapore during the past few weeks, were "not without justification," said the Singapore Food Controller, Mr. John Hamer, yesterday. Mr. Ramer said the complaints referred to two kinds of rice both of Siamese origin. The162 words
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Article93 1947-12-18 7 The Second District Judge, Mr. A. M. Webb, yesterday imposed a fine of $3,000, or six months' rigorous imprisonment, in addition to a prison sentence of one year, on a Crtinese. See Koo Wan, for canning pineapples without a licence. A former chief inspector of the93 words
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Article64 1947-12-18 7 SEKEMBAN, Wednesday— The Negri Sembilan branch of the Malayan Association was formed here last night at a meeihig m which leading representatives of the various communities were present The following committee was elected: Tuan Sheikh Ahmad, J.P. (chairman*, Mr. H. W. Evans, Lt. Col. W. A. Gutsell.64 words
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Article83 1947-12-18 7 The acting general secretary of the Singapore Y.W.C.A., Miss Gertrude Owen, is leaving for Australia on Sunday and a meeting to bid her farewell is being organised by the president and general committee at the Rex Hotel on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Those who would like83 words
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Article127 1947-12-18 7 Sails Again After Jap Misuse A 3,000-ton Dutch tramp ship which has been lying alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves for the past ten months will leave for Bangkok on Saturday. She is the K.P.M. vessel Van der Hagen which has undergone extensive structural and mechanical repairs after being misused127 words
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Article, Illustration91 1947-12-18 7 The 30-ton boiler destined for Bungsar power station at Kuala Lumpur lying on its side at the edge of a padi field on the Kuala Lumpur-Puchong Road. The boiler began its journey from Port Swettenham on Friday and the mishap occurred on Sunday. Officers and men of the Royal Engineers91 words
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Article79 1947-12-18 7 Two stolen sliver vases and a cigarette box were found by their owners, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Smith, m a curio shop m Orchard Road. The proprietor of the shop. Lian Sing, was acquitted m the Second Police Court yesterday on a charge of79 words
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Article53 1947-12-18 7 Singapore Rotarians led the field of local organisations celebrating Christmas with a "family Christmas Party" at the Raffles Hotel last night. There were no official guests and no speeches. The President, Mr. S. S. Franklin described it as a night when members and guests could "pull53 words
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Article45 1947-12-18 7 Dr. D. D. Civilian, honorary assistant priest at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, leaves today for Penang. He will assist the Archdeacon of Penang m holding Christmas services there. Dr. Chelliah expects to return at the end of the month.45 words
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Article79 1947-12-18 7 THE English film producerdirector, Mr. Frank Launder, has asked for eight-year-old Alastair Ker-Lindsay, of Singapore, to go to Sydney immediately for further screen test. Mr. Launder after a Singapore test, selected Alastair for the part of the hero as a child m the film, "The79 words
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Article41 1947-12-18 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday— A further meeting of the Malayan Union Advisory Council will be held at the Council Chamber, Kuala Lumpur, on December 29, at 10 a.m. and may, if necessary, continue at the same time on December 30.41 words
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Article135 1947-12-18 7 rpHE 1947 graduating classes of 1 the Anglo-Chinese School held a dinner at the Middle School hall, in Coleman Street on Monday. Among those present were: Bishop and Mrs. Edwin F. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Yap Pheng Geek, Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Peterson, Mrs. Thio Chan Bee,135 words
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Article61 1947-12-18 7 A SCHOLARSHIP for a Ceylonese or Indian student m Selangor has been offered by G. S. Gill and Co., of 90, Batu Road. Kuala Lumpur. The candidates must take their Senior Cambridge m 1948. They must forward thcl. Std. eight results to Messrs. A. S. Gill and Co..61 words
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Article69 1947-12-18 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday.— A series of Christmas parties organised by the Social Welfare Department. Selangor, for the benefit of Srlantor's pixjr child- ren and homes was held at tht children 6 ward m the General Hospital yesterday. Lady Gent, wife of the Governor, arrived while the children were69 words
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Article44 1947-12-18 7 KUALA LUMPUR Wednesday.— Fines imposed m the Malayan Union for breaches of the price control ordinance last month totalled $10,267. The number of cases heard was 196 and 279 more oases postponed. Convictions were obtained m 05.4^ of the cases tried.44 words
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Article118 1947-12-18 7 From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Wednesday. HALF an hour after a Gemencheh rubber dealer had been robbed, a police patrol made three arrests and recovered two wrist watches. TV rubber dealer, Mr. Gan Sian Boon, was robbed last night of $7,270 and the two wrist118 words
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Article131 1947-12-18 7 TTiE Singapore Municipal Treasuser and deputy Municipal President, Mr. J. R. Hill, will be proceeding to Kuching next month to advise the Sarawak Government on questions of local government. He will stay there two weeks The Sarawak Government pro- poses that certain of its municipalities chould131 words
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Article190 1947-12-18 7 Soldiers' Riot: 51 Acquitted FIFTY-ONE of the 53 Malay soldiers charged with "rioting with deadly weapons likely to cause death" were yesterday acquitted by the Sixth Police Court magistrate, Mr. E. S. de Banzie. The charges against the other two Daud bin Abdul Rahman and Zaini bin Zaharanam, were amended190 words
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Article89 1947-12-18 7 The Paya Lcbar Methodist Church will present a Christmas Choral concert, consisting of selections from Renders Messiah, on Saturday at 8.15 p.m. The programme will open with a prelude by Miss Lim Bek Neo of St. Pauls Chinch, to be followed by a choir candle-light procession, prayer89 words
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Article45 1947-12-18 7 A CHRISTMAS dinner party was given by the Women's Voluntary Service to Other Ranks of the Navy, Army and Air Force, at the W.V.S. Mess, Patterson Road, last night. After a full three-course Christmas dinner, roasted chestnuts were served and games played.45 words
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Advertisement57 1947-12-18 7 HMV MODELSIOI 7 VALVE SUPERHET FOR A. C. MAINS -^PUs.^ttZjfietsC &a~t. ACt/m, e&^£ OUTPUT.IO WATTS I I PRICE $425.00 ANO FULL ty^RANTCE MJPMM INSTALLATION Of AERIAL SOL.P MATTTVAN W DISTRIBUTOR'S <£ST: l«75l 1W ROBINSON RO. TEL. 7030 _Si NG^PORE. a v_ y BEST TODAY -Still better tomorrow HKESIONE TYRE RUBBER57 words
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Advertisement29 1947-12-18 7 BUCK WATERPROOF Coats Capes Prices from $16.00 «ih DURABLE REALLY WATERPROOF Sizes 34-44 V*mo^ rr miss Sfe^ XMAS NEW YEAR <? at AIRPORT HOTEL BE QUICK FOR RESERV ATIONS-RINC 335129 words
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Article284 1947-12-18 8 THE VOICE 25 Millions Hear It (From the New York corresdVnt of the News Chronicle, London). YORK. Here is the news given to 25,000,000 or 30,000.000 American radio listeners by Mr. Walter Winchell: Russia is going to make war n:i America. American Ambassadors and diplomats inside the Iron Curtain are284 words
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Article877 1947-12-18 8 Edward Ellis - K.L.-TWENTY YEARS AFTER Edward Ellis By T LIKE to think of Kuala Lumpur as the meeting place of river, lake and mountain. In that respect it reminds me of the romantic littie town of Kandy, made famous by Earl Mountbatten during the last war, where my boyhood days were spent.877 words
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Article320 1947-12-18 8 Ronald Stead - Ronald Stead By m the Christian Science Monitor Hong Kong. DV comparison with any other international trading centre of the Far East, this little British Crown Colony off the South China coast presents a spectacular appearance of returning prosperity. But there is another side to320 words
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Article917 1947-12-18 8 Trengganu Today THE outside world knows Trengganu as a State with a long coastline, with a num♦ber of beautiful tropical islands lying beyond it, and a heavy annual monsoon from November till the end of February. Perhaps something has been heard of the large917 words
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Advertisement169 1947-12-18 8 SAf£, fC//?£/M/ISC-. THAT NEVER, NEVER CHANGES IN QUALITY %jjk •ays ELSIE, ths BORDEN COW Clsie: Thi* is Kltro' It is pure, powdered whole milk. Only fine milk from healthy cows is made into Klim. And it is kept safe and pur* through our special packing process. Klim quality never varies!169 words
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Advertisement151 1947-12-18 8 W§ XMAS suggestions for that attractive bat inexpensive Gift, FOR THE LADIES:— peilumat by Coty Chanel Lentherlc Innoxa f 2/5« to $29/-. Yardley Gon A Bath SalU z/z» Bath Powder 9 2/5« A 4/TO Eau de Cologne 2/50 to 8/50 Lavender Water 9 S/50 Max Factors Gift Setf 9 S/50151 words
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Article170 1947-12-18 9 EndOfThe Detective Tether LET X BE THE MURDERER. By Clifford Wittinr. (Hodder Stoiißhton $5). /CLIFFORD Witting likes to call his stories "novrls of detection." Don't be put off by that. There is corta nly no pretentiousness about "Let X be the Murderer." I think Wittine can defy you to stoo170 words
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Article, Illustration1189 1947-12-18 9 DR. E. H. G. DOBBY - FROM A SINGAP ORE BOOKSHELF The Big Four: Mr. Byrnes Speaks Frankly DR. E. H. G. DOBBY By THE London Conference of Foreign Ministers has finally broken down on the question of reparations from Germany. How ihings have been steadily going from bad to worse between the big powers since1,189 words
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Article54 1947-12-18 9 "Some folks rail against other folks because other folks have what some folks would be glad of." Joseph Andrews Fielding. "We speak of hardships, but the true hardship is to be a dull fool, and permitted to mismanage life m our own dull and foolish manner." R. L. Stevenson.54 words
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Advertisement51 1947-12-18 9 .or life— but Forever. Exrlu ivc Sales Represtntativtst EASTERN SUPPLY AGENCIES HEAD OFFICE BRANCH OFFICE 37A. China Street Ghauiv, 152. Cecil Street. PENANG (Phone 595) SINGAPORE (Phone 4117) EVERSHARP and f youfwe/Ae fadtt 150 HP AC. ELECTRIC MOTOR 400 VOLT IN STOCK ASIATIC TRADING ENGINEERING JO. 27, CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS,51 words
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Advertisement421 1947-12-18 9 FITV 4 SCREAMINGLY y^-^^% I ULI FUNNY SHOWS 4*®K %'fa j I UFA DAILY! W*' W The Funniest Picture /A he wasever scared stiff m I < S| Red SKELTON is -V J I WHISTLING m DIXIE II and who wouldn't? With such LOVELIES as ANN RUTHERFORD and DIANA LEWIS421 words
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Miscellaneous696 1947-12-18 9 More expert play would have com- king was put up and the diamond pensated for South 's bad opening bid j finesse was tried. When this lost in today's deal. I and the spade nine came back. North, dealer. South concluded that his only chance Neither side vulnerable. for the696 words
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239 1947-12-18 10 ANGLO-U.S. FILM RIVALRY MARS ROYAL PERFORMANCE T ONDON.— King George sent for Bob Hope at the end of the recent Royal Command Performance. By his tact the King diverted what looked like developing into an international incident. Backstage tempers had been running239 words
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Article, Illustration40 1947-12-18 10 BEARDED Australian actor "Chips" Raffertv with Jean Simmons at a gala premiere m Sydney last week m aid of the Food for Britain Appeal. Miss Simmons impulsively kissed the usherette who presented her with a bouquet. Sydney Daily Telegraph picture.40 words
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Article, Illustration140 1947-12-18 10 I ONDON, Wed.— Brutality Li has become box-office for British as well as American films. Three new nuns are excellent examples of this trend. The trio: Korda's "Mine Own Executioner," "Brighton Rock," and "It Always Rains on Sundays.',' Critics have given handsome praise140 words
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Article67 1947-12-18 10 AUSTRALIA will have the chance for a big premiere of Korda's handsome new film. "Anna Karenina." Dlretced bj Julien Duvivier. "Anna Karenina" stars Vivien Leigh. Both Leigh and husband Sir Laurence Olivier will be m Australia m the spring on their theatre tour. Ernest Turnbull. J67 words
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Article, Illustration96 1947-12-18 10 NEW YORK, Wed.—Hollywood is suffering from one of the oddest shortages of character actors. Most striking example: Charles Coburn, who m 1942 earned £200 a week for character work, and who today at the age of 70 receives £34.000 to £50.000 for each picture. hkQad96 words
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Article, Illustration25 1947-12-18 10 TWO CHRIST- j MAS PRE SENTS: MGM stars Ava Gardner (left) and Cyd Charisse {below). Cyd dances the Latin beat m "Fiesta," Singapore Capitol attraction.25 words
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Advertisement180 1947-12-18 10 I LAST 5 THUNDERING SHOWS! I 1 1 a.m., 2 p.m., 4.15. 6.30 and 9.15 P.m. DANGEROUS J*«lf AS A LOADED GUN! paramount^ THRILL-PACKED DRAMA! "^The Picture. YOU, SINGAPORE and EVLRY-BODY have been waiting for Will Be Here SATURDAY AT MID-NIGHT! M-e-M's BIGGEST TECHNICOLOR Jw M^SSI (Where they five and180 words
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Advertisement342 1947-12-18 10 WESTERN CANADA STEAMSHIPS LTD. NORTH PACIFIC SHIPPING COMPANY LTD. AS GENERAL AGENTS DIRECT SERVICE TO:— LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND, SEATTLE VANCOUVER LAKE LILLOOET loading Malayan ports •arly-mid Jan.. 1948 For Freight Particulars Apply THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) MERCANTILE BANK BUILDING. TEL. 3876. AMERICAN MAIL LINE FAST342 words
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Miscellaneous318 1947-12-18 10 RADIO MALAYA S*PORE> f u TrHT jrHT e RADIO AUSTRALIA n»». v i nlVaHLUjrliO Two StaUons— 10.30 a.m. Austra1 Dm Radio Orch.: 1.40 Dance RADIO AUSTRALIA Han News; 10.40 Requests; 11.00 ConMusic 8. 15 Headlines. Topical Talk; 7 p.m. AH Star Show; 7.40 cert Ha ill-Bentamtao Gigli Ezio Pin8 30318 words
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Article219 1947-12-18 11 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Wednesday. /iHANGES m quotations— > the largest for many weeks following the boom In Tins given by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were as follows: INDUSTRIALS Buyer Seller Henry Waugh 30.60 31.25 S. Steamship 24.50 26.00 United Big. (O) 14.80 14.90 MINING Ampat Tin219 words
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Article136 1947-12-18 11 NEW YORK, WednesdayStocks dropped for the first time since Dec. 5, as professionals took profits on Tuesday. Shares transferred totalled 1,080,000. At highs for the year were Superior Oil of California up six at 152. Skelly Oil up 26 at 107, Foilansebee Steel up 1 3/4 at136 words
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289 1947-12-18 11 Produce Market By A Market Correspondent AS the result of a moderate transaction, at $61 per picnl fob., a fairly active coconut oil market was anticipated yesterday. The price of copra eased, apparently in sympathy with the slight price nt Coffee transactions were a289 words
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Article159 1947-12-18 11 LONDON MARKET DULL LONDON, Wednesday. AS a result of the failure of the Fear-Power conference some dullness was experienced m today's stock markets, writes Heater's financial correspondent. Following a quiet and (tow opening share prices were widely marked lower, not as a result of any selling but merely as a159 words
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Article61 1947-12-18 11 Tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's prices at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Cta. CU. oer Ib. per lb No. 1 R.S.a Soot loose nominal 39H 40 No. 1 R.S.B. fob In bales Jan. 3»% 40 No. 2 R.S.S. fob hi bales Jan. 39<4 39>4 No. 3 R.B.S.61 words
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Advertisement641 1947-12-18 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated ts Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROM U.K. AND U.S.A. "Euryades" Due from U.K Dec. 18 ••M-ntor" Due from U.S.A. Dec. 20 "Nrletn" Doe from U X Dec. 29 FAILINGS FOR LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW AND CONTINENTAL PORTS "Ore*ies" Sails for Liverpool Dee. 24 ""•ron" Sails for Liverpool641 words
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Advertisement413 1947-12-18 11 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YOKK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Freight Only LOUIS MeH. HOWE Singapore Arr. Dee. 25 P. Sham Dec. SI SCOTT E. LAND Singapore Arr. Jaa. t Pt. Slain 7 Penang 9 MARINE SWALLOW PASSENGERS ONLY Sails For Madras and Bombay From Singapore Dee.413 words
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Advertisement353 1947-12-18 11 Shippers and other Interested tn Sfalppln- InteOlrenee are referred to advertisements In Col. 8 A 7 opposite pare and to Shipping Notices ob Pace S P.titO. S.N. Coy. M.V. SOCOTR A For GENOA MARSEILLES TANGIER HAVRE and LONDON Sincanor* Dee. 25in Jan. sth Penanc Jan. 6th Jan. 8* M.V. TREVOSE353 words
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Advertisement597 1947-12-18 11 ELLERMAN KLAVENESS LINE BUCKNALL r Zt£S~ I (ME M/S "ROSEVILLE- One Singapore 22 Dec. HAVE*. LONDON S Sin W <*«. *NTWB»P ol Port Swettenham I «nd Penanc M IS "CASTLEVILUr Slivrapore 7 Jaß ut Port Swettenham 10 fan -Pen«nr n .i an Aceaon McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated as Sinsraoore) PHONB597 words
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360 1947-12-18 12 HEAVIEST RACE SCHEDULE IN HISTORY SRA Coping With Flood Of Horses By EPSOM JEEP IPOH, Wednesday. THE Straits Racing Association has drawn up the heaviest racing schedule m Malayan tuf history for the 1948 season. This programme is to cope with the record total of nearly 600 horses m training360 words
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Article, Illustration39 1947-12-18 12 Ernie Roderick (right) easily avoids a vicious upper cut from challenger Eric Boon during their 15-round contest for the British welterweight title at Harringay on Dec. 9. Roderick, who will be 35 next month, won on points. A.P. picture.AP - 39 words
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Article213 1947-12-18 12 Samuel And Kon Leong In Final BOMBAY, "1> sday. AS. Samuel unu L.ian Kon •Leong will meet the Danish I champions, Tage Madsen and Paul Holm, in the men's doubles final of the All-Indian Badminton championships. The Malayans entered the final by beating the champion Indian pair, Devlndar Mohan andReuter; AP - 213 words
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Article214 1947-12-18 12 THE Clarke Rangers beat the 1 S.C.C. by four goals to two m a fast game of hockey played at the Padang yesterday. Four goals down, the S.C.C. made a magnificent rally towards the end to score their goals. The Rangers' first goal came through G.214 words
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Article55 1947-12-18 12 Main wrc.uiing event at the Great World on Saturday, will be a $500-a-side challenge contest between Curly Connors and Banta Singh. In support will be Leow Kwong S:ng, of China, against Coutenho, a former Spanish bull-fighter. Other bouts are Harry Cushway against Jack Winspear; and Bill Birch against55 words
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Article12 1947-12-18 12 TODAY RUGGER: Singapore Polite vs. R.A.F., Seletar "A", Thomson Road.12 words
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Article682 1947-12-18 12 ARTHUR MAILEY - »V ARTHUR MAILEY Exclusive To The Straits Times SYDNEY, Wednesday. THERE was a double collapse m the second Test match today, 1 Australia being dismissed for 107 m the first innings, and India losing seven second innings wickets for 61 at close of play. India682 words
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Article504 1947-12-18 12 India Ist Innings 188 AUSTRALIA IST INNINGS Brown run out 18 Morris lbw b Amarnath 10 Bradman b Hazare 13 Hassett c Adikhari b Hazare 6 Miller lbw b Phadkar 17 Hamence c Adikhari b Mankad 25 Johnson lbw b Phadkax 1 McCool b Phadkar 9 Lindwall b Hazare504 words
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Article114 1947-12-18 12 The Nee Soon Garrison XV defeated the Malaya Coast Battery by 19 points (two goals, three tries) to 8 (one goal, one try) at Blakang Mat! yesterday. After five minutes of play. Lyons scored a try for Nee Soon which Bingham converted. The Garrison kept114 words
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Article122 1947-12-18 12 The Singapore Amateur Boxing Association has been accepted as an affiliate of the Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur. The secretary of the 5.A.8.A.. Mr. B. L. Dunsford, has received a letter from the A.1.8.A. announcing its approval of the S.A.B.A.'s application for affiliation. The acceptance of the S.A.B.A.'s122 words
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Article285 1947-12-18 12 •THE Singapore Recreation 1 Club reversed their recent 2—o2 0 hockey defeat at the hands of the Ceylon Sports Club when the two Clubs met on the Padang yesterday. The Recs won by two goals to nil after a hard fight. The Recs opened the285 words
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Article558 1947-12-18 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. THE Malayan Union and Singapore Services played thrilling 1 rugby on the Padang this evening, a fast game, replete with interesting play, ending m a draw after each side had scored 11 points off a goal, a penalty558 words
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Advertisement518 1947-12-18 12 (Continued from Dace 6) VEHICLES FOR SALE FOR QUICK SALE Austin 8 Saloon: done (> 500 miles: 6 months old: insured I fully until May 1948: excellent condition, reasonable Drice accepted Addlt to Medical Hall. 91. Birch Road. Seremban personally or by letter. AC. CAR. 5 Scater Saloon, Special Job518 words
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Advertisement58 1947-12-18 12 Investments For a lifetime Fine workmanship Is not enough. For a lifetime of llJMr^^^ijvV accurate and reliable timeIrfiT^^d^^^V^ keeping expert service is of M\w!/ J^lj equal importance. That is h^jyj/n wn y we service ALL OUR watches so conscientiously 16 Col Iyer Quay ■^^x The famous rml HEAD IJPVtrademark Ip58 words
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Miscellaneous15 1947-12-18 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: Might water 1.29 p.m. Tomorrow: High water 3.06 a.m. and 2.14 p.m.15 words
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