The Straits Times, 26 May 1948
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Title Section18 1948-05-26 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1948 PRICE TEN F.NTS18 words
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Article440 1948-05-26 1 Planters Say Law Is Inadequate TANGSTERISM and rubber stealing were crippling Johore rubber estates, warned Mr. G. W. Husband, Planting Representative, at a meeting of the Johore Council of State yesterday. Mr. Husband said the peace of Johore appeared to be m jeopardy again. Gangsters were reducing440 words
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Article, Illustration53 1948-05-26 1 MODERN DIOGENES: Trieste's acute housing shortage does not worry Mario Turco for, like Diogenes of Ancient Greece, he lives m a barrel. Unlike Diogenes, however, Mario indulges m no mental and the minimum of physical activity. His programme consists mainly of sitting m the sun and eating at the MunicipalAP - 53 words
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Article83 1948-05-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. mHE European manager cf 1 Ampar Tenang Estate. Dengkil, Mr. D. L. Downie, and a factory clerk, Mr. M. K. Nair. Vere attacked with tea pruning knives by a number of labourers on the estate last night and both were admitted Into hospital83 words
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Article70 1948-05-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. T>ORT Swettenham wharf I stevedores staged a fourhour strike this afternoon de- j manding the release of labourers arrested In connection with the attack last week on a European, Mr. D. McBride, manager for Mr. Tan Teck Bee, Malayan Railway labour contractor. The70 words
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Article55 1948-05-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. TWO Chinese— a contractor and a tapper were killed and another Chinese contractor and a woman Injured in two shootings within an hour at Laddang Oeddes estate in Bahau last night. The attacks were made by six armed Chinese. Police say the reasons55 words
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Article346 1948-05-26 1 HAIFA, Tuesday. i BRITISH authorities closed the Israeli port of Haifa today to incoming J passenger traffic. The Jews control the city of J Haifa but the port is being used as the eyacuation point for British troops leaving the Holy t Land. i The346 words
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Article97 1948-05-26 1 A DEMAND for a "general" wage increase was made by 560 artisans, fitters and labourers to the Singapore Traction Company yesterday. The General Manager of the S.T.C. (Mr. A. A. Ewlng) told the Straits Times that this was "being considered" by the management. He would reply97 words
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Article95 1948-05-26 1 SAIGON, Tuesday.—Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, and a group cf American church dignitaries, were welcomed here today by the French authorities during a two-hour stop over on their plane trip from Bangkok to Canton. Cardinal Spellman and the party of 14 were greeted at theUP - 95 words
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Article70 1948-05-26 1 SAIGON. Tuesday.— General Picre Louis Bodet, Comman-der-in-Chief French Air Forces m Indo-China, will fly to Singapore on a courtesy visit to Air Marshal Sir Hugh P Lloyd, commanding the Brit ish Royal Air Force m the Far East, it was officially announced here today. General Bodet,Reuter - 70 words
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Article25 1948-05-26 1 NLW DELHI, Tuesday.— No caste distinctions will be recognized m choosing applicants for Government jobs, the Government of India announced today. U.P.UP - 25 words
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Article180 1948-05-26 1 HELSINKI, Tuesday. FINNISH Communists and extreme Socialists, besides calling a general strike for today, have threatened t*-wirr<Hind the Government buildings. The President (Mr. Paasikivi) and Cabinet meet m the Government building today to make new Ministerial appointments. The general strike, called by the coalition Finnish People's DemocratReuter; AP - 180 words
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Article149 1948-05-26 1 British Plane Off Course TOKIO, Tuesday. A BRITISH flying boat was intercepted by U.S. fighter planes near Okinawa on Saturday but was not forced to land,' headquarters of the Far East Air Forces said yesterday. Headquarters said the plane, operated by the British Overseas Airways Corporation, was oft* course on149 words
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Article22 1948-05-26 1 COLOMBO, Tuesday. Mr. G. C. S. Corea, Ceylon Government representative m London for 18 months, has returned home. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article310 1948-05-26 1 THE Colonial Secretary (Mr. P. A. B. McKerron) told I the Singapore Rubber Workers I Union last night that ita letter to the Governor contained > what "amounted to a threat calculated to coerce the Government to interfere with the proper administration of jus- tice m the310 words
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Article26 1948-05-26 1 BUDAPEST. Tuesday. Eight passengers were killed and 70 injured when a goods train ran into a passenger train near Budapest this morning. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article181 1948-05-26 1 nPWO Singapore yachtsmen, who were missing at sea on Monday night, were located yesterday morning by plane after a search by an R.A.F. Spitfire, civil aircraft and launches. "We were all right," said one after coming ashore. "We spent the night with flsher- men on an181 words
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291 1948-05-26 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A CABLE from the British Ministry of Supply which may announce an increase m the price of Malayan tin ore is expected m Kuala Lumpur next week. The announcement is to be made, it291 words
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Article44 1948-05-26 1 VATICAN CRY. lw*day. ALL but one member ol tne Catholic Hierarchy m Albania have been gaoled or killed Vatican sources said yesterday. The exception is the Bishop of Uplati (Monsign >r Bernard Shlak). who is m the northern mountains. A.P.AP - 44 words
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Article111 1948-05-26 1 Quirino Has Heart Attack TAGAYTAY CITY, Tues. IT was revealed today that President Ilpid o Quirino suffered a heart attack last night but he is well enough this morning to preside at a Cabinet session, which lasted about one hour. Contrary to usual procedure, however, the Cabinet session w<s heldAP - 111 words
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Article29 1948-05-26 1 TEHERAN, Tuesday. Bandits killed seven Iranian soldiers m a raid for food and guns on an Iran-Iraqi border garrison depot, it was announced here today.— R.-uier.29 words
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1118 1948-05-26 2 TOKIO Tuesday. NO VERDICT is now expected in the major war crimes trial of Hideki Tojo and his 24 co-defendants until at least the middle of July, it was reliably reported today. When the tribunal adjourned to consider the verdict in mid-AprilAP - 1,118 words
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Article, Illustration28 1948-05-26 2 FAMOUS SCIENTIST: Sir C. V. Raman, India's most notable scientist, who visited London recently and called at India House. Dominion Press picture. 'What Can We Do'28 words
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Article47 1948-05-26 2 1 2 -Year- Old Ends Life For Wallet YOUNGWOOD, C.S., Tuesday. Because his grandmother would not buy him a two-dollar wallet, 12-year-old Richard Henry today pulled the trigger of a rifle he had pointed at his stomach. The boy died on the way to hospital.— r. P.47 words
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57 1948-05-26 2 SHANGHAI, Tuesday,— The arrest of rice merchants will start today if they continue to sell cereal at more than the million Chinese dollars per picul. Wholesale rice prices yesterday m some parts of the City reached seven million, while retail quotations were reportedReuter - 57 words
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61 1948-05-26 2 LONDON, Tuesday.— A Left-wine Member of Parliament proposed today that Britain invite Russia to a talk over their differences. The proposal was made m a question introduced m the House of Commons by Mr John Platts-Mills, who is sitting as an independent Labour memberUP - 61 words
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Advertisement731 1948-05-26 2 NOTICE* NASSIM CO,, LIMITED. The ornate telephone exchange nuirbrr ot Nassim Co Limited is now 5319 (2 linos) with extension* to all "-leDartments. Auctioneers. Appraisers A Estate Agents 4-1. Co'lyer Quay Singapore DT ORDER OF THE COMPTROLLER OP CUSTOMS AUCTION SALE OF One motor sailing Tonstkang "Nam Sin" also known731 words
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Advertisement381 1948-05-26 2 NOTICES ANGLO-CHINESE EVENING SCHOOL f'olemin Street, Singapore. New classes beginning 1.6.48. Shorthand: Absolute Beginners' Class and 4 Speed Classes from 50 70. 100 and 120 worn English Classes: Std. 1 to 8. Special Classes m English and Elementary Mathematics for the School Certificate Examination. Accommodation limited. Enrol Early to avoid381 words
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Advertisement361 1948-05-26 2 SHIPPING NOTICES HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE m.y. "RIDDERKERK" due Sinpapore about 10th June. 1948. loading; cargo for Colombo. Aden, Port Said, Genoa Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Rotterdam. Hamburg and further Continental Ports If sufficient Inducement offers: For cargo and particulars please apply to: NEDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIL Acenta: Holland East361 words
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Advertisement145 1948-05-26 2 \o^^ RELIEF FROM COUGHING CHOKING b your cti*«i likely to b« your dingtr i pot thit w.iu«r I Do -Do (Brand) Aiihmt Tibltti pro«id« eh« quicktst. taint, most dtp*r.dibl». and lent opentiv* compltt* treatment lor Asthma m all its many forms. chrome cases of Bronchitis Bronchial Catarrh. Nifhc Coufhinf Fits.145 words
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Advertisement227 1948-05-26 2 TRUCKS THE CREEN DIAMOND ENGINE STURDY, well-rein forced frames; powerful new Green Diamond engines; a variety of axle ratios; ;'lsteel cabs; serviceable and a'tr^ct v bodies; and many other imncrV.nt features, establish these o>'ts'and;nff trvcVc as loaders m every resn-v*. BODIES BUILT TO SPECIFICATION BRJNKMANNS LTD MOTOR DIVI S 3227 words
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Article276 1948-05-26 3 'Injustice By U.N. 9 Pakistan KARACHI, Tuesday. A call far an Asian League of Nations was made iti th« Pakistan Parliament yesterday when members bitterly criticised the United Nations organisation as being dominated by the Western powers and directed against Asia. The attack cv the UnitedReuter - 276 words
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Article, Illustration35 1948-05-26 3 Lincoln Bombers of No. 97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron flying over Penanf during one of their "Operation Red Lion" raids. The Squadron was inspected at Tengah airfield yesterday by the Governor of Singapore (Sir Franklin Gimson).35 words
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Article137 1948-05-26 3 LONDON. Tuesday— The Newsprint Supply Company said last night that any further cut m supplies might brine a complete breakdown. British newspapers would either be reduced to two pages, or forced to shut down. Toe statement followed hours of conference with Mr. Herald Wilson. President ofUP - 137 words
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Article122 1948-05-26 3 Wcshy Guild. Social, 4, Port Canning Road, 8 p.m. M'-diral College Alumni Association, Dr. N. K. Sen will read a paper on "The Widal Reaction.'' Department of Pathology, General Hospital. 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.. Orchard Road, chess club, 8 p.m., commercial class. 3.30 p.m. i art chib, 6 p.m.,122 words
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104 1948-05-26 3 WASHINGTON, Tuesday. The United States House of Representatives' Un-American Activities sub-commit-tee has for over a week been holding secret hearings on the loyalty of Dr. E. U. Condon. Dr. Condon, director of the National Bureau of Standards, is one of the scientists who helped toUP - 104 words
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Article, Illustration495 1948-05-26 3 By Our Woman Correspondent OINGAPORE children are to have a new library*3 room shortly, filled with books on a variety of interesting subjects and furnished with tables and chairs specially made to suit all readers, from tiny six-year-olds to teen-agers. The library will be situated495 words
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Article231 1948-05-26 3 Gandhi Trial Today NEW DELHI, Tuesday. NATHURAM Vinayak Godse, alleged murderer of Mahatma Gandhi, will be tried with seven associates tomorrow for conspiracy m the crime which shocked the world. It is nearly four months since Mahatma Gandhi was killed by three bullets fired point-blank at a prayer meeting. ForUP - 231 words
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217 1948-05-26 3 BANGKOK, Tuesday. THE Siamese Prime Minister, Field Marshal Phi bun 1 Songgram, said that he considers the dispu c which has been going on for years between Siam and France. over four Indo-China border provinces "now closed." Siam will not ask that the provincesAP - 217 words
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Article43 1948-05-26 3 PARIS, Tuesday.— A diver !is missing and three workimen were slightly injured j after an explosion aboard a j destroyer m Toulon Naval Harbour tonight. The vessel was being dismantled when- the explosion occurred. The cause is not known.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article69 1948-05-26 3 BANGKOK, Tuesday. Siamese women have rejected the Kew Look. A survey by The Bangkok Post showed that: Girb ''wouldn't dare" wear the new styles until someone else broke the iee and no one has. The new skirts "ju*t aren't suitable for short women." Few SiameseAP - 69 words
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Advertisement162 1948-05-26 3 OPENING TO-DAY S Shows— J, 8.15. 9.15 p.m. GAT COLORFUL MUSICAL! "LONDON TOWN" ■tarrinf SID FIELD GALS A GAGS ALL GALORE ITC TECHNICOLOR GREAT WORLD GLOBE 7 9.15 "FRONTIER BADMEN" Tomorrow "Battle Of New Guinea" NEW WORLD LIDO 1 9-15 "HONK* TONK" Tomorrow "Frontier Badmen" ROYAL 3 G— 9 "SHEHNAI-162 words
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Advertisement246 1948-05-26 3 A brick of Magnolia Ices is ready to serve m twoups" luscious creamy-smooth and so very good for you! Ask for a brick at any ot the three Cold Storage Milk Bars $1.50 is the cost enough for 6 to 8 people! Milk Bars:. "Orchard" 86. Orchard Road """Capital" Corner246 words
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1108 1948-05-26 4 Singapore, Wed., May 26, 1948 BUKIT SERENE HORIZONS The view from Bukit Serene, (high on its steeply falling bluff above the Straits of Johore, is perhaps the finest enjoyed by any house on the plains of Malaya. The granite arches of the verandah frame a panorama of water, woodland, mountain1,108 words
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Article70 1948-05-26 4 WASHINGTON. Tuesday.— After making a call on President Truman, the Irish Foreign Minister (Mr. Scan Macßride) said today that the President expressed the hope that he would be able to visit Ireland some day. but did not say when. On leaving, reporters questioned Mr. MacßrideUP - 70 words
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1955 1948-05-26 4 The Right Hon. Winston Churchill - The Right Hon. Winston Churchill THE SECOND WORLD WAR— 35 By Mr. Chamberlain showed no premonition that Britain was on the verge of great events. His statement that Hitler had missed the bus was an ill-judged and unlucky one, as Mr. Churchill reveals1,955 words
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178 1948-05-26 4 rE Singapore Improvement Trust has a scheme for building up the reclaimed area from Anderson Bridge to Crawford Street, with future extension to the suburb at Tanjong Katong, costing millions of dollars. Before this scheme is approved, let the Trust be advised against'178 words
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Article89 1948-05-26 4 BRIBERY IN GO VT. SERVICE I TLANCING through your cor;u; u respondence columns, lam j appalled to see that Government servants are frank and I boM enough to admit m pubI lie that bribery is now part and parcel of their dally routI inc. This shows how demor- alising is89 words
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Article132 1948-05-26 4 £OULD the authorities res- ponsible for fixing the cost ;of living allowances for pensioners explain how they arrived at their scale* I believe that during a^d after World War 1 when cost of living allowances were fixed, pensioners were given a better allowance than those m service. The132 words
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Advertisement830 1948-05-26 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. MR MRS. A. CORBET. M.V. Oranje. ppc. DE SOUZA— To Dor^vhyv Dolly) wife of Dr. Granville F. de Soaza the gift of a baby daughter at Dr. Paglar's Maternity Home on May 24 (Empire Day), htothar and child doing fine. SIIDATIONS VACANT WANTED. 3 experienced Indian or Hokkien830 words
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Advertisement37 1948-05-26 4 ELECTRIC WASHERS CLOTHING THAT TAKES HOURS TO WASH, CAN NOW BE DONE IN MINUTES! You only have to own one to appreciate its Efficiency. $425.00 EACH Delivery from Stock. T. M. A. LTD., fl/63 High Street, Singapore.37 words
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Advertisement8 1948-05-26 4 71 delicate malted flavour appeals to his U8 words
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Article543 1948-05-26 5 THIRTY-EIGHT former workers of Tai Thong Rubber Works Ltd. were yesterday sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment each by the Fourth Police Magistrate (Mr. R. J. C. Wait). The Magistrate found the men guilty of house-trespass at 23A, Thomson Road, one of the firm's premises.543 words
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Article130 1948-05-26 5 !"rom Our Own Correspondent! KUCHING Tuesday.— When he Council Negri opened its ;ession yesterday the Goverlor (Sir Charles Arden Clarke) gave a resume of the jrogress and development of ;he administration. The expected deficit of 5757.000 on last year's workng had been converted into i surplus of130 words
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Article, Illustration85 1948-05-26 5 1. A Good Market 2. Prohibit Them TWO statements on American textiles were 1 made m Singapore yesterday. The Chairman of the Textiles Section of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce (Mr. D. T. Assomull) said the market was flooded with US- textiles. Merchants had85 words
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Article128 1948-05-26 5 EXPLAINING the large Lj influx of American textiles, Mr. Assomull said: "In most cases, prices of UJS. textiles are competitive m comparison with products from the United Kingdom and Continental countries. "Prices have gone down 20 to 30 per cent and there is still a downward tendency."128 words
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Article119 1948-05-26 5 rnHE Singapore Chinese A Chamber of Commerce will drop the question of making a request to the government to Impose a ban on the import of Japanese texi tiles into the Colony. This was decided by a committee meeting of the Cham- ber yesterday. The119 words
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Article255 1948-05-26 5 MR. Planz, m Singapore to "look things over n this part of the world," said: "We sent American Roods bo Singapore when you wanted them badly and you ire still getting enough to meet the public's requirements." Although the United States iad exported $43,000,000 (Straits) worth of255 words
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Article117 1948-05-26 5 TTIE number of claims for i- 1 campaign stars and defence medals for local forces falls short of the strength of units, according to an official notification issued last night. Volunteers are asked to inspect these medal rolls at che Volunteer Mess m Beach Road, and report117 words
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Article71 1948-05-26 5 Mr. Justice Thorogood yesterday dismissed a claim heard at Singapore Supreme Court which had been brought by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., (S.S.) Ltd., for breach of contract against the Singapore Harbour Board. The action was for $2,060 in respect of a quantity of cargo71 words
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Article59 1948-05-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. Malayan Airways yesterday Inaugurated a thrice-weekly service to Taiping to meet a demand by Government and business men. It will operate northwards on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the return service on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Under the new service two planes will leave Penang59 words
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Article193 1948-05-26 5 RELIEF SHIP APPEAL rE Singapore Dutch Consulate has cabled Batavia for permission to allow a relief ship m.o Kuala Tuhgkal, Suma.ra, the secretary of the Overseas Chinese Importers and Exporters Association said yesterday. The association had received a letter from the Chinese Fraternity Union at Kuaia i Tungkal asking urgently193 words
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Article85 1948-05-26 5 Capt. Christopher Macßae told a Tanglin court martial yesterday that heavy volume of work had affected his health. Capt. Macßae has denied nine charges of fraudulent conversion. Giving evidence he said that when he took over the complete administration of the unit no one replaced him85 words
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127 1948-05-26 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A EUROPEAN child who went from Singapore to the Cameron Highlands, to await the re-opening of her school, is a victim of poliomyelitis. The case was diagnosed six days ago and the child taken to Batu Gajah127 words
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Article51 1948-05-26 5 THE Singapore Municipality plans 85 taxi stands m preparation for legislation requiring taxis to remain m stands when not on hire. At present, taxis cruise m search of fares and are often a source of danger and annoyance. Confining taxis to stands is also designed to relieve traffic51 words
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Article69 1948-05-26 5 MISS Isobel Baillie will broadcast a special song recital for schoolchildren over Radio Malaya tomorrow. The recital will include English or Scottish folk songs as well as some of the simpler songs by great composers. Starting at 11.15 a.m. the programme will be transmitted on 526 metres and69 words
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Article67 1948-05-26 5 rE Singapore Coroner. Mr. Choor Singh, yesterday held an inquiry into the death of Koh Cheng Hai, a 30-year-old Chinese who is alleged to have died of snakebite. Koh Kirn Leng, the brother of the deceased said that on May 18 Cheng Hai bathed m a pond, and67 words
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Article, Illustration31 1948-05-26 5 Mr. James L. Killion, son of th« President of American President Lines, Mr. George Killion who has arrived m Singapore with his wife (left) on a round-the-world visit. Straits Tim<ts picture.31 words
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Article99 1948-05-26 5 BECAUSE of several recent serious accidents, Singapore Municipal Commissioners propose to increase the penalties for illicit storage of dangerous goods such as calcium carbide. The present fines do not appear to have any deterrent effect, m the view of the Commissioners. The present fine of $2599 words
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Article77 1948-05-26 5 The following statement has been received from Rev. T. Campbell Gibson and Dr. H. B. Amstutz: "Members and friends of the Malayan Christian Council are urged to attend a special meeting at the Straits Chinese Presbyterian Church. 77 Prinsep St. at 6 p.m. on Friday. "The meeting will77 words
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Article80 1948-05-26 5 MORE names were wanted on the Singapore electoral roll, said the Supervisor of Elections (Mr. G. Hawkins) m a broadcast last night. The Legislative Council elections had proved the "prophets of gloom" wrong, and Singapore people had now been able to see some of the work of80 words
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Article74 1948-05-26 5 A 56-year-old Chinese woman who had been out of work for 15 days, fell from the second floor of a house m Banda Street, Singapore, at 8 a.m. yesterday, She was taken to the General Hospital with Injuries to her head and legs. She fell74 words
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Article, Illustration31 1948-05-26 5 SIN"* "ORE WEDDING: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brian Wilson after their wedding at St. Andrew's Cathedral. The bride was formerly Miss Ma rian Eileen Prophet of Cornwall, England.— Straits Times picture.31 words
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Article128 1948-05-26 5 "THERE are far too many divorces and separations I among the people of our race*' Che Zahara binte Mobamed Noor, President of the Malay Women's Welfare Association, said last night. "There must be more cooperation among Malay wives and husbands m their homes. It is128 words
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Article177 1948-05-26 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. EMPHASISING the direct C link between overcrowding and tuberculosis, Dr. Lim Ah Sitt, member for Muar, told the Johore Council of State today: "If we can find some method of solving the housing shortage, we shall go a long way towards prevention of the177 words
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Article52 1948-05-26 5 The charity show at the Roxy Theatre arranged to take place on May 30 to raise funds for the St. Joseph's Institution science laboratory and school field has been postponed to June 13, because of the outbreak of polio. The performance will take place on June 13 at52 words
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Advertisement106 1948-05-26 5 Oxygen cutting knows no limit! New types of oxygen cutters can cut steel of four feet or more m thickness an example Bfl I illustrated is the profile cutting I l^^r of a 48" crankshaft forging B ri I* 1 1 l-~k i'l M V SALES OFFICE W[_jL *111 1106 words
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Advertisement42 1948-05-26 5 The best time to fight T.B. is when you ore fit and well. Support S.A.T.A. Singapore Ant i -T.B. Association. Hon. treasurer: Mr. W. H. Jo wit, c/o Mercantile Bank. All donations, however small, will be gra/cfully received. SateorioWiMi: 910 a year.42 words
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Advertisement61 1948-05-26 5 "D AFLON A A TOOTAL GUARANTEED BLENDED FABRIC, Half Merino Wool-Half Cotton, with. Exceptional Standard KJ PRE-SHRUNK and Specially /^isf *\a^L- HON_FELT Finished IDEAL FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN S^LONA 35/6 WIDE SELLING THE NEW EKCO RADIO MODEL U5B THAT GIVES PERFECT RECEPTION PRICE 300-00 OPTIONAL PAYMENT $75-00 BALANCE IN 1061 words
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344 1948-05-26 6 Malayan $300 Million April Trade Hits Post- War Peak MALAYA'S $299 2 million trade last month broke all records since the liberation, and was $24 million higher than m March, which had been a record for the first three months of the year. April imports of $163,911,037 and exports of344 words
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Article, Illustration44 1948-05-26 6 "DEMPSTER DUMPSTER": Shown at Shrewsbury on May 13 for the first time m Britain, this mechanical device may nullify th« railway wagon shortage. The "Dempster Dumpster" took 20 minutes at a Shrewsbury wagon to load and unload 10 tons ef coal. Pix Photos picture.44 words
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Article116 1948-05-26 6 rtE two hundred flats for workers to be built m the Dunearn Road area will be known as the Princess Elizabeth Estate. The flats are to be built with the $1,000,000 dollar fund raised by the Princess Elizabeth Wedding Celebrations Committee. The committee have accepted116 words
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Article108 1948-05-26 6 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tuesday. Questions about the appointment dl Syed Alwee AlHaddad as Mufti of Johore were raised at today's Council of State. It was asked why the Government had departed from the age limit principle. The reply was that Syed Alwee was reinstated108 words
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Article48 1948-05-26 6 The Registrar of Societies, Singapore, In an official an- nouncement warns all socle- i j ties, whether registered or exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance, that they must not move to premises other than those recorded in the register of Socle- ties without first informing the Registrar.48 words
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Article251 1948-05-26 6 Ships m port and ships along1 side the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns m brackets) were: Main Wharf: Denbighshire (31-32). discharging; Marine Snapper (33-34), loading; GlenI gyle (36-37), discharging; City of Carlisle (38-39) loading; i Annul (40-41). loading; President Polk (42-43), loading. West Wharf: Glengarry (4-5). loading;251 words
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Article74 1948-05-26 6 US SEAMAN ON ARMS CHARGE At the Seventh Police Court yesterday, the Magistrate. (Mr. A. G. Shears) gave preliminary hearing to charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition against an American seaman, William John Seiferl. Police allege that on the afternoon of May 15. Seiferl was found m74 words
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Article178 1948-05-26 6 JOINGAPORE wa*ch im- O porters are alarmed by the large-scale smuggling m high class watches. Importers are complaining that more watches are being brought into Singapore from various channels than those i arriving legally. Leading Singapore watch dealers said that they were allowed a quota of 60178 words
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Article210 1948-05-26 6 Move To Protect Pilgrims From Our Muslim Correspondent THE suggestion has beeD 1 made that Singapore Muslims act immediately to form a Pilgrim Protection Committee, for th« benefit of Muslims travelling to Mecca One hears of such committees In India and elsewhere. The number of Muslim pilgrims from Malaya, Java210 words
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Article419 1948-05-26 6 ipWO Singapore High Court judges have given contrary rulings on the law relating to military personnel charged under the Arms and Explosives Ordinance. At the last Singapore) Assizes, Mr. Justice Thoro good held that a soldier m barracks was on duty and was thus exempt419 words
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Advertisement347 1948-05-26 6 AMERICAN MAIL LINE FAST SERVICfc To Loa Anceiea, San Francisco. Portland Seattle Vancouver AIM accepting cargo for Central and S. American ports ••ISLAND MAIL* P. Swettenham 27th !\lay m Singapore Gdn. 25/26 "OREGON MAIL" loads 15th June EVERETT ORIENT LINE SAILS For Rajang. H.K.. Foot how Shanghai s/s Prosper 7th347 words
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Miscellaneous106 1948-05-26 6 RADIO NAlaia SPORE, 9 a.m. to noon English Schools Broadcast; 1 p.m. "Viva America;" 1.30 News; 1.40 Soliano Lido Sextette; 2.00 Close. 8.15 News, .Announcements; 8 20 Musical Cocktail; 8. 45 At Your Request; 9.30 News; 9.45 Bin* Time; 10.00 Music Shop; 10.30 Dancing to Victor Sylvester ft Josephine Bradley;106 words
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Miscellaneous112 1948-05-26 6 mese. 9.45 English: News Rubber Prices; 10.00 London Forum; 10.30 Classical Music; 10.45 "In Your Service:" The head of the BBC Eastern Service talks about forthcoming programmes; 11.00 The Brains Trust; 11.30 News News Analysis; 11.45 Report from Europe; 12.00 Close. RADIO AUSTRALIA Two Station* 10.30 a.m. Australian News; 10.40112 words
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Miscellaneous137 1948-05-26 6 7.00 Records Seldom Heard; 7.20 Peter Dawson Sings; 7.90 Radio Australia* Hit Parade? Too Background to Australia; 8.15 As You Like It; 8.30 News; 8.45 'Just William" (BBC); 9.15 Sporting Diary; 9.30 Music for Militate; 9.45 Talk; 10.00 News10.10 Brass Bands; 10.15 Sporting Diary; 10.25 Light Ensemble; 10.90 Close. RADIO137 words
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Article423 1948-05-26 7 LONDON. Tuesday. BRIGHTNESS m (Ml shares relieved an otherwise dull session of the London stock markets yesterday, says neuter's financial correspondent. Recent developments m the Palestine situation encouraged small buying of Oil leaders which recorded useful rains. Rubbers were unchanged to higher and Tins irregular to higher. Losses423 words
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Article21 1948-05-26 7 Stocks Industrials Rails Utilities May 22. 70.48 190.00 61.65 35.77 May 24. 70.44 189.82 61.62, 35.77 1 AJ».21 words
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Article853 1948-05-26 7 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Tuesday. TNTEREST m Tins was widespread today. More buyers came forward on rumours of an increase m the price of tin. Industrials were firm. Prices quoted by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were: INDUSTRIALS Bayer SeDet Atlas Ice 13.00 14.00 Alex. Brick Orel.853 words
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Article135 1948-05-26 7 WITH New York easier, the Singapore rubber market opened nearly three-quarters of a cent lower yesterday morning. Sellers held on* however. Prices improved slightly during the day, to close three-eighths of a cent lower than at Monday's close. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 43135 words
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Article249 1948-05-26 7 Produce Market From A Market Correspondent SPECULATORS m sago flour yesterday withdrew from offers of the Siak variety at the high level. Merchants who had advice on hand picked the commodity up at the close at a reduced quotation. Except for another drop m pepper249 words
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Article58 1948-05-26 7 ULU Rantau Rubber reports a profit of £672 m 1947. There was a loss of £1.557 m 1946. Brought m £612. To general reserve £1.180. forward £103. Company granted loan of £7,233 by Malayan Government, repayable from Jan. 1, 1954. This will cover cost of58 words
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Advertisement736 1948-05-26 7 ::i^FiELD CO., LTD. dncorDorated m Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROJV. U.K. AND U.S.A. "Tvdeiis" From UK. O. S3 us" I> ue f roni U.K. and Holland Jnne 5 •Neleus" Due from UK June 10 SAILINGS I-OK LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW AND CONTINENTAL PORTS •"Vchtlles 1 Sails for Amsterdam and Liverpool May736 words
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Advertisement147 1948-05-26 7 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS IX) NEW YORK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS PRES. POLK Singapore Gdns. 43/44 Sails 7 a.m. May 28 Penan* May 29 MARINE FLIER Singapore Arr. May 34 Penang Arr. June 4 SAILING TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES THENCE NEW YORK, BALTIMORE BOSTON VIA PANAMA.147 words
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Advertisement137 1948-05-26 7 p& o M m.v. TREVELYAN W^ FOR GENOA, MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ROTTERDAM LOADING SINGAPORE 5— 15 JUNE P. SWETTENHAM 16—20 JUNE PENANG 21— 26 JUNE nates subject to alteration ISLAY KERB CO HARRISONS CROSFIELD SINGAPORE A PENANG <M) LTD., PORT SWETTENHAM H^MAERSK UNE Vi~£lEs&& Copenhagen ueneraj Agents is137 words
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Advertisement606 1948-05-26 7 ELLERMAN KLAVENESi BUCKNAU HAVRE, LOr)ON,! PACIFIC M^ TS ANTWERP FRANCISVILLE "CITY OF CM&'Str* Spore P S-ham Penan, S>WW PSW n Gdrw 38/39 27 May 29 May s Jone 9 Jun e 1« Inne 26 May 28 M.-.V 1 ,f»y 8 San '"no ArenU: McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorooratec m Siruraoore) PHONE606 words
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334 1948-05-26 8 KING MIDAS IMPRESSES ON IPOH TRACK Fastest Gallop By Happy Lass From EPSOM JEEP IPOH, Tuesday. FING Midas, winner of the Governor's Cup, who is continuing to make progress, ran a splendid half-mile trial with Liberty Man (Harper) on the outer strip of the main track this morning. King Midas334 words
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Article, Illustration33 1948-05-26 8 HERO WORSHIP: Arthur Morris and W. A. Brown, Australia's opening batsmen, face crowd of autograph hunters and amateur photographers, when going out to bat for the Australians in their match against Cambridge University.33 words
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Article92 1948-05-26 8 WH. D. BARTLETT, the Australian player who captured two Singapore indoor championship titles this year, will not be competing m the open lawn tennis championships to be held at the S.C.C. next month. He is leaving Singapore by the Charon tomorrow for Australia. Bartlett, one of the92 words
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Article432 1948-05-26 8 Draw For Lawn Tennis Tourney THE draw for Singapore's first post-war lawn tennis championships is given below. MEN'S SINGLES A. G. B. Pakir v. Scan Keng Sew; Capt. J. L. Whitmore V. Kamis; Urn Hee Chin v. Major J. M. Navalet; Ong Kheng Chuah v. C. K. Pang; Chin Kee432 words
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Article102 1948-05-26 8 LONDON, Tuesday. P. FERNANDO, coloured golf champion of Ceylon, was unfortunate to. meet Harry Bentley, for-! mer English champion, m! his most deadly form when the first round of the British amateur golf championship was played yesterday on the Royal St. George's course a/t Sandwich. BentleyReuter - 102 words
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Article131 1948-05-26 8 MRS. R. S. Wicks and Capt. D.P. White wan the Royal Singapore Golf Club's May mixed foursomes competition with a nett score of 34 VsThe contest was held at Bukit Timah on Sunday afternoon. The following were the best returns Mrs. Wicks and Capt. White 45 10i131 words
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Article124 1948-05-26 8 THE women's teams of Royal Singapore Golf Club and Island Club drew 4-all. wi;h two matches halved, on the Island Club course last week Individual returns arc as follows (Island Club players be ins mentioned first): Mrs. PercyHardman (10) v. Mrs. Holt (19) —1 up; Mrs. Murdoch (25)124 words
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Article45 1948-05-26 8 TODAY SOCCER: S.A.FJV. Leacm, Dlt. I— C A. v. GHQ Signals, Jalaa Besar stadium, 5.15 p.m.; Plt. in— La Salle S.C. v. Haikowyv S.C. C.T.M.A. gramd, St. Georre*! Bead, S.IS p.M. FRIENDLY: Grylang YoungMen "A" t. Mansfield XL. GeyUnc stadium, 5. 1S p.m.45 words
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Article137 1948-05-26 8 ENGLISH Rugby League experts will see films of the present season's play m Australia, and will study them to devise tactics for this year's Tests against Australia. Mr. Eric Sellars, a Yorkshire business man, and a director of the Huddersfield <-lub, took the films while on a137 words
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Article80 1948-05-26 8 Weights for tluve races on the i second day, Wednesday, June 7. are: Cu-ss 1. Div. I—61 6 Furs. Some Class 9.04 King Vale a. 00 Oriental 8.13 No Regrets 7.12 Gold Caste 8.12 Golden Princess Guine- Gypsy 7.09 vere aO5 Tollana 7.07 i King Arthur P. 0080 words
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Article463 1948-05-26 8 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tuesday. WEIGHTS for the first day of the Perak Turf Club Summer Meeting, Saturday, May 29, are: t Class 1— 8«4 Fan. Kin* Midas 9.07 Your Liberty Highness 7.1S Man 9.02 Predominance j Double Five 8.09 7.13 1 Game Law 8463 words
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Article63 1948-05-26 8 DR. J. A. Scharenguivel, former Singapore and Colony cricketer, who is now living m retirement m Ceylon, has taken up tennis. Although nearing 70, he and his partner won the men's doubles handicap at the recent open tournament m Ceylon. Dr. Scharenguivel, when studying medicine m Edinburgh,63 words
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Article45 1948-05-26 8 The Colonials C.C. easily beat GHQ FARELP at Tanglin. Scores: GHQ 81 (Capt. Blight 24, Capt. Hunter 16, A. Perera five for 24, P. de Kretser four for 32) Colonials 129 for 6 (P. de Kretser 50 not out, E. de Kretser 48).45 words
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Article27 1948-05-26 8 SAN FRANCISCO, Tuesday. Dado Marino, leading contender for the world flyweight title, lost on points to I Cecil Schoonmaker of New York last night.— A.P.AP - 27 words
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Article215 1948-05-26 8 B.G.R.E. 3; Eurasians LI 'PHE timely recovery of! 1 their goalkeeper m the second half saved thc| 1 Katong Eurasians from a; j severe trouncing when j they met the Base Group R.E. m an S.A.F.A. League Div. II fixture at Geylang yesterday. Having the better215 words
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Article20 1948-05-26 8 Yesterday's Second Division i League fixture between the I Malays and the Dockyard XI 'was not played.20 words
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Article416 1948-05-26 8 nger s. a. 4; S.R.C 3. A FTER a whirlwind start, m which they scored three r\ goals m 15 minutes, the Tiger Sporting Association were nearly beaiten by the Singapore Recreation. Club m their S.A.F.A. League Div. I fixture at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. They416 words
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281 1948-05-26 8 LONDON, Tuesday. niSMISSSING the M.C.C. for 205- be'ore lunch at U Lord's today, the Australians won by an innings and 158 runs. 1 After following on and losing one wicket for 27 runs yesterday, the M.C.C. fought an uphill battle today, resumingReuter - 281 words
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Article132 1948-05-26 8 AUSTRALIA 1st INNS. 552 M.C.C. 1st INNS. 189 M.C.C. 2nd INNS. Hutton b I. Johns m 64 Robertson c Barnes b Miller 0 Ed: ich Ibw b To hark 25 Cotnpton e I. Johnson b Landwall 20 Donnelly M T alien b I. Johnson 16 Yardlcy c Bradman b132 words
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168 1948-05-26 8 New Events At Singapore A.A.A. Meet SEVERAL new events will be included m the Singapore Ama' cur Athletic Association 1948 championships, which will be held on the S.R.C. padang on July 16 and 17. The new events are throwing the hammer. 100 yards flat race for women and an invitation168 words
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Article132 1948-05-26 8 LONDON, Tuesday. RESULTS of county cricket championship matches are: At Gilllngham, Derbyshire beat Kent by 168 runs. Derby- shire 311 and 171, Kent 171 land 143 (Copson three for 15). At Swansea, Glamorgan beat Somersetshire by 137 runs Glamorgan 257, and 227. Somerset 249 and 98UP - 132 words
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Article30 1948-05-26 8 Honours were even when the Indian Association met the A.M.D.G.W. Changi Sports Club m an S.A.F.A. League Div. 11l fixture at McNair Road yesterday. The score was three-all.30 words
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Advertisement730 1948-05-26 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Pane 4) ACCOMMODATION VACANT •LYNDHURST" Double room available *nr Mat Ring 3590 TO LET single room with full board II Seotts Rd. Tel *****. No 4 ROCHALIE DRIVE. One double room with verandah ft bathroom attached. Tel. *****. AVAILABLE Ist June double Room. Bathroom attached. No.730 words
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Advertisement104 1948-05-26 8 Onlg DUNLOPIIIO latex foam mattrt'HHVH have these remarkable qualities JK^^^MRM^f Like a million springs, fB J Dunlopillo gives indepen-; dent and correct support ♦or every part of the body. MR, *3\ Because they are complete- S*' Mr lM i^Lij!« A) ly porous, air can circulate ifc [J through the mattress.104 words
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Miscellaneous29 1948-05-26 8 SINGAPORE TIDES Today High water, 1 22 o m (8 ft. 0 In.). Tomorrow: High water. 0.20 a.m. (9 ft. 2 in.), 2.01 p m. (7 ft. 6 in.).29 words
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