The Straits Times, 5 February 1949
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Title Section18 1949-02-05 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 IWKIVE IV\(iES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 5, 1949 PRICE TEN CFNTS18 words
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Article380 1949-02-05 1 New Blast At U.S. Expected In Washington WASHINGTON, Friday. DIPLOMATS here agreed today that the next I move in the cold war between Washington and Moscow was strictly up to the Kremlin. Two possible major lines of Soviet counteraction are foreseen: 1. A newAP; UP - 380 words
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Article, Illustration85 1949-02-05 1 si I TAN Abdullah \l Kathiri of Hadramaut. Southern An lii;» (right), who is visiting Singapore. says that \i ids in Malaya and Indonesia intend collecting relief l->r their Hadramaut kinsfolk who are stricken by a severe drought. The 1.'.-v. ir-old ruler expects to remain in Malaya until about the85 words
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Article162 1949-02-05 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KI'ALA LUMPUR, Friday. /IKDEKS were given this morning for the release x of Madam Au Kwee, mother of Father Chin, a Joherc Bahru Catholic priest who has been held ai the Tanjong Bruas detention camp, Malacca, since January 11. Father162 words
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Article134 1949-02-05 1 KUALA LUMPUR Fri. BWDITS last night shot dead a tin min-* manager In Ki'dah and a rubber dealer in P.-rak— both Chinese. The manager was Mr. Kong Yoofl, of the Tons? Heng Tin i Mine at Karangan. Kulim. He was 50. Mr. Kong died from pistol134 words
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Article37 1949-02-05 1 NEW DELHI. Fri. The Prime Minister of India, Pandit Nehru, said that the Indian Government was making every effort 'to bring about by peaceful methods and friendly co-operation" the union of foreign possessions in India.37 words
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320 1949-02-05 1 I EMKST decorations for gallantry in the campaign r against Malayan terrorists are eight Military Medals and a British Empire Medal. Two members of the Malay Regiment decorated are Sgt. Mohamed Zain Haji Amln, of! Kampong Padang Lebar, Kuala Pilah. Negrl Sembilan. and Sgt.320 words
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Article80 1949-02-05 1 MOSCOW, Fri. i M Moscow newspapers A today carried President Truman's answer to Premier Stalin's invitation to hold peace talks under one headline: "Truman Rejects Peace Talks." All the papers carried the same report as supplied by Tass, the Soviet news agency. The report said that itAP - 80 words
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Article114 1949-02-05 1 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Fri. THE S.amese Government's target for rice deliveries this year ha« been set at 1.200.000 tons, say s the Commerce Minister. Phra Boribhandh Yuddhakit. He said that the main jbstacles were a lack of railway facilities for transporting rice from the eastern114 words
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Article, Illustration29 1949-02-05 1 CEYLON DAY: This 25-foot pandal was erected yesterday at Woodlands Camp. Singapore, yesterday by Ceylonese troop* on the first anniversary of their country attaining Dominion status. Straits Times picture.29 words
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Article187 1949-02-05 1 CAIRO, Friday. 4 BRITISH plane with 44 passengers and a crew of eight, en route from Khartoum to Tripoli, crashed today at Castelbenito aerodrome, Trip ill. Only the pilot was killed. All 44 passengers and five of the crew were slightly injured. The planeUP - 187 words
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Article37 1949-02-05 1 WASHINGTON. Fri.—The E.C.A. is to import U553,970,)00 worth of palm oil from Indonesia in the next six nonths. The oil will be used as a übrlcant in the production jf tinplate. —A.P.AP - 37 words
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Article43 1949-02-05 1 LONDON. Fri.—Mr. William Rust, editor of the Communist newspaper "Dally Worker," lied today after collapsing at i Communist Party meeting n London. Mr. Rust who was 15, had been editor of the 'Daily Worker" since it was aunched in Jan. 1930.—Reu:er.Reuter - 43 words
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Article224 1949-02-05 1 "I AIDED CARDINAL"— PRINCE BUDAPEST, Fri. PRINCE Paul Esterhazv one of the wealthiest andowners in Hungary beore the war Dlearierf «miltv on me war. pleaded guilty oday to charge^ that he nade black market dollar ieals on behalf of Cardinal oseph Mdndszenty. The Prince is one of the ix co-defendantsUP - 224 words
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Article202 1949-02-05 1 CUP TEAM SA YS: GIVE US EGGS LONDON. Frl. I VfALAYAS Thomas Cup itl team ha s been refused extra eggs by the rood Ministry. Questions about thi s refusal are likely to be asked in Parliament shortly. The team receives only the normal British adult egg ra- tion. whichReuter - 202 words
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Article40 1949-02-05 1 TOKYO, Fri.—The former i commander-ln-chief of the i Japanese forces in Central China, Gen. Neiji Okamura, who was acquitted by Na- tionalist China but wanted by Red China as a "war criminal," arrived in Japan today. -UP.UP - 40 words
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Article131 1949-02-05 1 NANKING. Friday. APOLITICAL crisis, caused by the controversy over the removal of the capital, appeared to be developing today inside the Chinese government, with possible serious consequences on the maintenance of a united front vital in the forthcoming peace negotiations. Present indications are that acting PresidentUP - 131 words
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Article296 1949-02-05 1 No Drive Against Asians: Calwell O Keefes Must Go CANBERRA, Prl THE Australian Immigration Minister. Mr. Arthur Calwell, said today that Mrs. OKeefe. Indonesian wife if an Australian, must leave before the end of this month, or be forcibly deported under the Immigration laws. He said that an As:an°s marriageReuter; UP - 296 words
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Advertisement51 1949-02-05 1 PHONf $390 frfl SEACON LTD. Civil Engineers Contractors HOUSES Well-built. Medium sized, Permanent House with Modern Sanitation, Garage, from $20,000 Smaller type houses from $7,000/- ESTATES Factories, R.C. Bridges, Quarters Godovvns, Smoke Houses, etc. designed to individual requirements. Head Office: 4 5 MEYER CHAMBKRS, Raffles Plate, Bo* HI Singapore Telephone51 words
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Advertisement77 1949-02-05 1 &ANHUCUIK1NG Q*V*/Hu\N\]V 76 YEARS ffHIUI CUt MJV by which. almanViocial standing u'judged. ifiTwA l/My Th« cur of his clothes tht" wine; he "offers iljJIjQ IT\V f his 'f ricnds; the* cigarettes he smokct. 7T* To smokelDe;l.uxe'A'irgmia cigarettes it to 111; jL reveal rto:«H pone's .discrimination j[ 1 1 1 177 words
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Article124 1949-02-05 2 EDINBURGH, Friday. WHE British battleship Royal Sovereign, borrowed 1 by Russia during the war, made a belated return to Britain today, entering the Firth of Forth shortly before dawn. Some hour fi earlier, Italian naval authorities announced In Rome that the 23,600-ton battleship Ginlio CesareUP - 124 words
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Article49 1949-02-05 2 WASHINGTON, Frl.—A bill to outlaw bad weather was Introduced Into the Washington Legislature by two Seattle representatives yesterday. It would set up a State commission to "create sunshine, dispel clouds and prohibit snow. Ice or slides upon highways and rail tracks." The measure did not suggest the means.—U.P.UP - 49 words
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Article40 1949-02-05 2 NEW YORK. Fri. PROF. T. O'Connell checked the City College seismograph yerterday. His heart leapt. The graph showed the biggest earthquake in history. Closer Inspection showed that a spider had found its way inside the delicate mechanism.—L.P.40 words
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Article21 1949-02-05 2 ROME, Frl. Italy last night was officially invited to Join the newly-created Consultative Committee of the Council of Europe.—Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article18 1949-02-05 2 MANILA, Fri.— A series of earthquakes rocked Hollo yesterday. No damage or casualty was reported. Reuter.Reuter - 18 words
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Article52 1949-02-05 2 BELFAST, Frl. MR. Arthur Johnson, a Labour Party organiser, said yesterday that a hostile Antrim crowd threw oranges at him wh*n he tried to make a political SDeech He did not mind the genuine oranges so much, «aiH hut onp was filled was Just the peel wrapped roundAP - 52 words
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Article51 1949-02-05 2 ROME, Fri.-The Italian "frog man," Brince Valerio Borghese. who led a darin X sortie into Alexandria during the war and put the British battleships Valiant and Queen Elizabeth out of action S^ll^n^SnnrSSla? and collaboration with the Germans. The trial has been going on for nearly three months51 words
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Article43 1949-02-05 2 .^^-r COLOMBO. Frl.-The Duke of Gloucester will shortly have fresh pineapples Irom Ceylon on his table regularly —from a Ceylon well-wisher who Intends to use the iy 2day air service to the United Kingdom operated by Air India International.—Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article169 1949-02-05 2 DOUBTSON HONGKONG DEFENCE LONDON Frl. THE First Lord of the Ad- miralty. Viscount Hall, repeated in the House of Lords last night- Britain's I determination to retain Hong Kong. There was a sharD difference of opinion among members of ths adeauacv of defence measures. Lord StmholKl Labour said that to169 words
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Article49 1949-02-05 2 Fri._slgnor Edo. rador Vecchiato. Venetian inventor of 50, clalms to have developed a secret defence mechanism against the atomi c bomb. He says details were delivered to the TtaUan Government last Jan. 8. to be handed over later to "a Westi era Power." Official comment is lacking.—A.PAP - 49 words
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Article118 1949-02-05 2 LONDON. Fri. A WAR scare which struck the port of Bristol like the crack of doom was traced yesterday to an error made by a Royal Naval cler;. Seventy members of the Royal Naval Reserve who had marched off to do battle have now marched back toAP - 118 words
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Advertisement500 1949-02-05 2 NOTICES FAR EASTERN FREIGHT CONFERENCE mnn takiki no. s from MALAYA I)\TED MAY 1948. Shippers are hereby Informed freight unit for Oil, Coconut in drums Is changed from Weight to Measurement as follniri Eflective 5-2-49 Oil Coconut .drums AMEND rate to M 100/-. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY I 'Tilers are invited for500 words
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Advertisement498 1949-02-05 2 NOTICES KUALA LUMPUR FLYING CLUB In order that the register may be brought up to date it la requested that all ordinary members who have not yet reported their return to Malaya should do so on or before Feb. 28, 1949. after which date the register will be closed to498 words
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Advertisement496 1949-02-05 2 NOTICES BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (SINGAPORE) Order Of The Director Of Disposals, Far Eastern Ares (M.0.8.) The following Tenders have been Issued during the past week: SINGAPORE AREA: Tender 586. CloslngDate 9 2/49. Electric Cables: Scrap Trailer: Fire Pump Equipment: Scrap Furniture: Scrap Textiles; Scrap Utensils: Worn Tyres; Scran Batteries:496 words
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Advertisement48 1949-02-05 2 RELIABLE COMFORTABLE ENDURING. These are INDIA TYRES' qualit.r. We nave now In stock WELL KNOWN PIANOS li REASONABLE PRICES Pleas* phone ***** NANG HWA PIANO CO.. 173. TANK ROAD. SPORE ■MAP R O S CHICKEN CURRY Obtainable nYAR COMPANY i iMITEO I LAVENDER ST B'PORF TELEPHONE No SJ9748 words
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Advertisement153 1949-02-05 2 ALrIAMBRA™" (Now Air Conditioned) 4 SHOWS TODAY NOTL TIMES: -10.15 a.m.. 1.30, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. WiMfwSA- UTTLE TOUGH GUYS MADE TO THRILL!... SUPERCHARGED WITH ACTION PLUSIW Abb HBi h 'V^ mm mt ma m imm LA MO UR... original sarong Wearing, a sarong as only she can Paramount Picture153 words
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Article302 1949-02-05 3 CALL FOR PARLIAMENT OF EUROPE Mr. Churchill On "Grand Design" LONDON, Friday. MR. Winston Churchill, the leader of the Con- servative Party, pleaded yesterday for a Parliament of Europe "which will present the conception of a United Europe in concrete and definite form." "In this way the skeleton of worldReuter; UP - 302 words
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Article62 1949-02-05 3 WASHINGTON, Fri. THE Navy's giant passenger and cargo plane, the Constituiion, flew across the United States in nine hours 35 mm. yesterday with the large*! passenger load to span the continent by air 72 passengers and 18 crew members. The big Lockheed-built plane can carryAP - 62 words
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Article81 1949-02-05 3 KARENS FREE 1,600 CONVICTS RANGOON. Frl KAREN rebels freed 1.602 prisoners when they torced open the Insein central gaol on Wednesday night, an official spokesman said here today. Karens among the prisoners joined the rebel forces. None of the wardens, most o* whom are Indians, were harmed. Government forces mayReuter - 81 words
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Article50 1949-02-05 3 TOKYO. Fri.—Two British films Henry V" and "Brief Encounter" were voted the best films of 1948 In two polls of Japanese film critics, of which the results were announced yesterday. The films naturally were limited to those shown in Japan during the last year.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article31 1949-02-05 3 TOKYO. Fri —The U.S. War Secretary. Mr. Kenneth C. Royall held top-level conferences with Maj. Gen. Paul J. Mueller. Chief of Staff, and other high SCAP officials this afternoon.—U.P.UP - 31 words
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Article76 1949-02-05 3 NEW YORK, Frl. SIR George Sansom, specialist in Far Eastern affairs and newly-appointed Director of Columbia University's new East Asian Institute, said today that its major aim was "to render national service by preparing a limited number of specially qualified graduate students to understand China andAP - 76 words
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Article156 1949-02-05 3 BATAVIA, Fri. THE Dutch News Agency, Aneta, reported today that Indonesian federal leaders had decided not to express an opinion at present regarding the Security Council's Indonesian resolution of Jan. 28. The federal leaders considered that giving an opinion might possibly influence projected consultations with Republican leaders inReuter - 156 words
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Article23 1949-02-05 3 P'~" Fri.—A committee has been formed in IndoChina to orenare for thp return of Bao Dal, px-Emperor of Annam.—Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-02-05 3 WOOL EATING Waste from textile mills in Europe is being turned into a food Botanein-P. This picture > taken at the International Wool Secretariat in London shows a demonstration of wool eating. Reuter picture.Reuter - 33 words
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143 1949-02-05 3 HAIFA Fri. ISRAEL will make no more concessions to the Egypi tians. If their final proposals based on the U.N. mediator's line are not accepted they will retire from the armistice talks. This ultimatum wa3 Riven to the Egyptians through th« U.N. mediator. Dr. Ra.phReuter - 143 words
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Article39 1949-02-05 3 SA«* FRANCISCO, Fli.—A seaman, John V. Spinale, 22, who was arrested in possession of 110 ounces of heroin, was yesterday sentenced to five years' imprisonment and fined US$l,OOO. The heroin jvas valued at U551,000,000.-A P.39 words
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Article35 1949-02-05 3 MELBOURNE, Fn. Australia's largest trade union organisation, the Australian Workers Union, has called upon Its executive to ban all Communists from official positions in the Union. The Union has 130,000 mem-| bers.—Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article165 1949-02-05 3 LONDON, Friday. jtflR. John Belcher, former Parliamentary Secre- tary to the Board of Trade, yesterday announced he was giving up his seat as a Member of Parliament. He had earlier resigned his Ministerial office after giving evidence before the Lynskey Tribunal which Investigated allegationsReuter - 165 words
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Article71 1949-02-05 3 1)1 KHAN, Fri. AT least £236,000 is needed for Indian sufferers, excluding shopkeepers, in the recent Durban riots, two Indian organisations said today. The Natal Indian Congress and the Natal Indian Organisation expect the full total of loss and damage in the riots to exceed £1.000.000. Dr.Reuter - 71 words
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Article88 1949-02-05 3 NEW DELHI Fri. THE Indian Prime Minister,! M tun Pandit. Nehru, told Parllament it was neither pos.«ible nor desirable to dismiss British personnel on the Ir>riian High commissioner's ■<taff in London 'merely on acial erounds" after the ransfer of power. He was replying to aguestion on criticismReuter - 88 words
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Advertisement295 1949-02-05 3 WHITEWAYS DEVON CYDER AGAIN AT YOUR LOCAL SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO. LTD. The World at your Service <9* M Thcso aro signs of what doctors call «t^&9 HAft Mineral-Vitamin deficiency" warnings %fM hit you ars not getting enough minerals t»d vitamins which Nature demand* -'j* ou to have. The cooked-out295 words
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328 1949-02-05 4 LONDON, Friday. DRITAIN will need another two years to wipe out Communist terrorism in Malaya, according to the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. D. Rees-Williams. He added, however, that the campaign against the bandits would not be allowed to delayAP - 328 words
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Article181 1949-02-05 4 /CERTAIN Singapore Chinese Kj merchants, keen on fostering trade with Communist North China, are planning, jointly with associates In Hong Kong, a $1,000,000 syndicate. They propose to charter vessels for regular runs between Singapore and North China ports, via Hong Kong. These plans depend181 words
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Article54 1949-02-05 4 Malaya's interests are looked after In the House il Commons better than any wie other area, said Mr. Rees Williams. "Questioners in the Commons pay the sharpest attention to Malaya and Afrl:a," he said in an interview. 'You cannot sneeze in Nairobi without my being iskecl54 words
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Article103 1949-02-05 4 The Committee of the Old Rafflesians* Association has .decided to raise a fund to i provide scholarships for poor boys of Standard VIII to enable them to continue their studies up to the School Certificate Class. The award of this scholarship will be based on the103 words
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Article95 1949-02-05 4 ABBOT Sbee Pob Seuc of Singapore has decided that half a temple is better than none. About 530.000 Is needed to build the Goddess of Mercy temple in Alexandra Road bat he has enough money to build all except the main temple chamber. He has only95 words
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Article175 1949-02-05 4 LONDON. Fri. A HIGHLY -PLACED British Government official said yesterday that It was "extremely unlikely" that Britain would approve any major change in the political status of Penang. The informant added that the High Commissioner for the Federation, Sir Henry Gurney, "gave a very neat picture"AP - 175 words
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Article57 1949-02-05 4 The manager of a leading Singapore food store said yesterday that his firm was making a big attempt to bring down the cost of L'ving. Retail prices at his otore were now based on a fixed margin of profit on Import costs, he said. These prices57 words
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Article51 1949-02-05 4 THE Librartian of Raffles 1 Library Mrs. H. Witte, will go to England on long leavs next May. Mrs. Witte has been in charge of the library since October 1946 and under her administration the library has been increased from about 67,000 volumes to 75,00051 words
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Article44 1949-02-05 4 The Heid Priest and Trustee o" the Siong Lim see Temple. 35 Kirn Keat Road, writes that the Buddhist monk, Kee Seng Wong who was sentenced to five years imprisonment at the Assizes on Jan. 27. for possessing ammunition, was not attached to the44 words
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Article427 1949-02-05 4 Services in Singapore churches tomorrow are as follows: CHURCI! OF ENGLAND: St. Andrew's Cathedral 7 am. and 8 am., 10 30 am., matins; 5 30 p.m., St. George's Garrison Church Tanglin (open to civilian*) 7 18 ajn.. 9.30 a.m 10.15 a.m., 5 p.m St. Hilda's Church (Katong) 8427 words
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Advertisement328 1949-02-05 4 WE HAVE GREAT PLEASURE IX ANNOUNCING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF OVERSEAS UNION BANK, LTD. MEYER CHAMBERS, RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE TODAY AT 9 A.M. This Bank is equipped to handle all branches of banking business and will offer uniform satisfactory service to all classes and all nationalities. I Your kind inspection328 words
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Advertisement92 1949-02-05 4 From the Tropics to the Arctic in the British Empire MORE MOTORISTS USE than any other OIL MU^Hssaaaa«» «~""^v t^ffip v. J Buliers M^m Sole Agen>.s: > BORNEO CiGINEERING DEPARTMENT YOU WILL SIT THROUGH THIS PICTURE AND LIKE IT WOMEN ARE SUCH QUEER CREATURES WHEN LOVE CAPTURES THEM TODAY FOUR92 words
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Article277 1949-02-05 5 HOCKEY BEHIND SCREENS FOR WOMEN Kathi Objects To Scanty Clothes From Our Malay Correspondent IF Malay women hockey players want to avoid Islam's displeasure, they should screen the playing- fields from male spectators. Some players have been described as half-naked. This was stated by the Kathi of Kuala Lumpur, Haji277 words
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Article, Illustration54 1949-02-05 5 Sift HENRY GURNEY. the High Commissioner for the Federation, seen at the opening ceremony of the Malacca Welfare Home for the Aged and Decrepits. Behind him are Dr. C. P. Rawson, Chief Social Welfare Officer; Mrs. K. M. Cansdell, Settlement Welfare Officer; and the Resident Commissioner, Mr. J. Falconer. Far54 words
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Article290 1949-02-05 5 yESTERDAY, the first anniversary of the attain1 mc it of Dominion Status by Ceylon, wa s celebrated by Ceylonese troops in Singapore a Woodlands camp with a parade, religious service! and a special lunch. p About 2.000 troops were present at the parade of 300 picked men.290 words
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Article147 1949-02-05 5 LONDON Fri. DROADCASTING to Ceylon todav on her anniversary as a dominion. Sir Oliver Goonetilleke. High Commissioner in London said: "Ceylon asks only for justice and friendship from other nations. Her contribution in return will be to provide an example of good ant*, orderly government, neverReuter - 147 words
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Article38 1949-02-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Fri.— In h(mour of his marriage to Miss Gurcharan Kaur, daughter of Mr. Amar Singh of the Federal Secretariat, Mr. Qurnam Singh, entertained a large party at his home yesterday.38 words
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Article175 1949-02-05 5 THE Singapore rubber market 1 has been featureless throughout the week and fluctuations have been negligible. The U.S. Is showing very little interest and the main I support has again been from j Continent which has absorbi ed most of the offerings. Low grades and175 words
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Article64 1949-02-05 5 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Fri.--The High Commissioner i Sir Henry Gurney) with Lady Gurney left Malacca by air from Kuala Lumpur yesterday evening after a two-day informal visit. Earlier in the fioming, Sir Henry Inspected Tanjong' Bruas detention camp and J Government offices at Alor Gajah.64 words
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87 1949-02-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Friday. £IX skeletons were uncovered by a Killing fire on a hill near the Seremban gaol yesterday. It is suggested that they are the remains of people killed during the occupation. The Negri Sembilan fire brigade headquarters fought the87 words
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Article71 1949-02-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri. POLICE are now guarding a spot near the 13th milestone, Telok Bahang, where a mine has been found on the beach. The discovery was made by R.A.F. officers, who went i there for a picnic. The mine is believed to71 words
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Article103 1949-02-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Fri. "1 WAS ashamed of people teasing me for marrying an under-aged wife and also I was hurt by my wife telling people that I was in love with .some one else," said Ramamoorthy, a labourer on Bpinani Estate,103 words
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Article159 1949-02-05 5 TODAY V's Men's luncheon meeting V M.C.A., Orchard Road. 1 p.m. Sir James Sleeman will be the speaker. Singapore Battalion of the Boys' Brigade. officers' training class, V.M.C.A., Orchard Road. 3 p.m. Singapore Chess Championship and Lim Book Keng Cup. second qualifying round. V.M.C.A.. Or- < chard Road.159 words
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Article66 1949-02-05 5 From Our Own Correspondent KOTA BHARU. Fri.—The Seventh Kelantan Rover Crew staged an interesting concert in aid of the crew fund at the Sultana Theatre last night. The main item was a Malay historical adventure and thrilling epic of Kelantan entitled "Bakas Rachun," in connection with66 words
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Article38 1949-02-05 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— The Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Tuan Haji Mohamed Eusoff, will speak on the cultural aspect of co-operation at the annual assembly of the Midlands Urban Co-operative Union at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.38 words
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166 1949-02-05 5 I-ENANG, Fri. THERE is increasing readiness on the part of local women to play an active and responsible role In welfare work. This is recorded by the Penang Women's Service League In Its 1948 report presented at the annual meeting today. "All sections of the166 words
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Advertisement330 1949-02-05 5 This xx ra y may be yours Only an X-ray will confirm cha extent of any abnormal condition beneath tht gums and only your Dentist is qualified to render professional services in cases of disease or infection Daily Dental Care with Ipana develops healthy Teeth and Gums Brush the teeth330 words
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Advertisement252 1949-02-05 5 ANNOUNCEMENT Mfs CIAN SINGH S Co. have pleasure in announcing that they have opened a separate Department exclusively dealing in ali sorts of high class Carpets, Rugs and Coir Products. Prices are tagged to suit all purses Through this announcement, we heartily extend our cordial invitation to all our Patrons252 words
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Article817 1949-02-05 6 We print today on another >age two letters which require in answer. Our corresponlents ask, why should the Straits Times "harass the jovernment with editorial lomment on such incidents as he Batang Kali shooting, the equisitioning by the Army ol i house in Kuala Lumpur, md now817 words
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Article286 1949-02-05 6 If the poltergeist which flung itself into the headlines some months ago after taking up residence in an unrequisitioned house in Kuala Lumpur is still in the business, it will read with something akin 'to trepidation of the investigation and experiment carried out by two New286 words
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Article45 1949-02-05 6 CHICAGO. Fri.— Accidents I killed 98.000 persons and inI Jured one out of every 14 in the United States in 1948 Thi? was still the safes: '.-ear on record, according to lhf> National Safety Council. Accidents in the home kill jed 34.500.— U.P.UP - 45 words
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Article, Illustration3572 1949-02-05 6 WINSTON S. CHURCHILL - WINSTON S. CHURCHILL By The Rt. Hon. Background To The Battle: Men Behind The Machine ALTHOUGH the aw- i ul battle was now going on across the Channel, and the reader is no doubt impatient to get there, it may be well at this point to describe3,572 words
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Advertisement859 1949-02-05 6 (I ASS IH KD ADS. DEATH BRUCF: In Penang. on the list Jin 1949. Erica Joyce aged two feat only daughter of Eric and Joyce. Merchlston Estate. Pondok Tan tone. Perak. \t KNOWLEIHIMENTB MRS. CLAUDE R. MICHELS. ■Mm to thank most sincerely all those who sent such kind ■fs of859 words
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Advertisement66 1949-02-05 6 HAVE YOU EVER THOUGH) THAT V JUR HEADACHE IS DUE TO EYES? Uncorrectea or improperly corrected defective vision causes headaches, eye-strain, nervous tension, wasted enerrv and other harmful effects Keep youi Eyes from Fatiguing (Strain Have them «xamined Our rechnique A Procedure is Visual Analysis with tbe most complete post-war66 words
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Article908 1949-02-05 7 Court Asked To ''Investigate Information From Oi»r Staff Correspondent TANJONG PINANG, Friday. TWO confidential letters written by Carlton A. Hire to the Dutch Public Prosecutor last week-end one accusing a prosecution witness of "lying and twisting facts for his own end" were read in Tanjong Pfnang908 words
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Article148 1949-02-05 7 PRAISED FOR BRAVERY BAKAR bin Gudumeh, a young Malay telephone operator at th* Army Headquarters, was commended rday by Mr. Justice Taylor for his bravery in arresting an armed robber. Bakar was also awarded 1100. In makinK the reward the JutiKe said "The money Is a token in appreciation of148 words
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Article45 1949-02-05 7 Radio Malaya will begin a y series, on Tuesdays at 8 p.m., of armrtiair chats by a H:idio Doctor, who will discuss general health and problems. Any questions should be addressed to "The Radio Doctor," Department of Broadcasting, Cathay BuildIng, Singapore.45 words
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Article66 1949-02-05 7 Coffee shops in Singapore i and the Federation are now i allowed to us° condensed milk, t This followed recommendations to the Malavan Gov- i rnmvnts to consider ways to ease the glut of condensed f milk in the country. The Food Control directive prohibiting the use66 words
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Article27 1949-02-05 7 KAJANQ. Prl.-The Selangor Union of Teachers will entertain Mr. and Mrs. Gorbex Singh to a Chinese dinner at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow in honour of his M.B.E award.27 words
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Article, Illustration29 1949-02-05 7 TEACHERS MEET: The President of the Singapore Teachers Union (Mr. H. N. Balhetchet) speaks at yesterday's meeing, which asked for housing allowances for teachers in aided-schools. Straits Times picture.29 words
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Article138 1949-02-05 7 DR. Andrew Morland, a tuberculosis specialist, will arrive in Singapore from the U.K. next week. The visit has been arranged by the Tuberculosis Advisory Board of the Federation of Malaya. in Malaya, Dr. Morland will visit various tuberculosis cen- I tres and hold conferences, which would138 words
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Article132 1949-02-05 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Fri. FINES totalling $14,300 were Imposed on three Chinese to Mr. W. B. Sutherland,. President, Sessions Court, yesj terday for conveying matches I on which duty had not been paid. Each of the accused was in a sampan loaded132 words
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Article117 1949-02-05 7 Seamen: New Rules QEAMEN in future will not be allowed to sign on Ship's Articles unless recruited through the Singapore Seamen's Registration Bureau. The former ghaut serang system become Illegal by the enforcement of the revised Merchant Shipping Ordiance. This Ordinance which ,came into force on January 2. allowed 30117 words
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Article122 1949-02-05 7 $52,188 RAISED BY POPPY DAY Singapore Poppy Day Fund last year benefited by $52,188. Final accounts Issued yesterday 1 'by the honorary organiser. Mrs. I E. A. Elder, showed that of thl» amount $1,733 and $4,708 hid been directly transmitted to the United Kingdom by the RAF and Army re122 words
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Article169 1949-02-05 7 Xr I?,i) T IIr staff <u"^pondem KUALA LUMPUR, Frid. MALAYS from a village near Kerliny, about 40 miles north of Kuala Lumpur, have petitioned the Government asking for compensation for the family of a 20-year-old Malay, who was shot dead by security forces. An official version169 words
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Article110 1949-02-05 7 ONLY three Singapore firms have applied for permission to enter the Alliedoccupied zones of Germany j and Austria, and the Allied- 1 protected territories of Trlpi- i j polltanla, Cyrenaica, Eritrea, Somallland and Somalia, to j revive private trade contacts. All applications for entry are to be110 words
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Article76 1949-02-05 7 A BILL, which is to be introduced at the next Legislative Council meeting;, mpowers the Registrar of Births and Deaths to alter incorrect entries made in the registers during the Japanese occupation. The Incorrect entries are (hose relating to dates according to the Japanese calendar; place names76 words
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Article192 1949-02-05 7 Yacht Not Seized By Dutch rjiHE story of the alleged J. seizure by the Dutch of the 30-foot American yacht, Leaky Boot, outside Dutch territorial waters recently, was denied in Singapore yesterday by Robert Cameron Smith, a member of the crew. Smith arrived in Singapore as a crew member on192 words
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Article86 1949-02-05 7 Twee Mm Wong pleaded not guilty to three charges of cheating in the First Singapore District Court yesterday. It was alleged that Twee, under false pretences, got $300 from Koh Tech Fop on Jan. 4, $500 from Teng Yeah How on two other different days and $1,00086 words
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233 1949-02-05 7 WEE Bin Chye, a popular Singapore rugby player, died of "bleeding of the brain" in an incident in a match between the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club and the Singapore Cricket Club, it was revealed at a Coroner's inquest yesterday. Loh Soo Teng, who pl.ycd233 words
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Article155 1949-02-05 7 GOVERNMENT i s the real VJ paymaster of all teachers—whether they are working in Government schools or mission schools. This view was expressed by a teacher from the Chuan Guan English School, Mr. Tan Keng Kan?, at yesterday's meeting at the Singapore Teachers' Union when the question155 words
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Article60 1949-02-05 7 The infantile death rate was up In the week ending Jan 29—116.05 per 1,000. against 68 66 the previou X week. Deaths for the week total led 179. seven fewer than the previous week. Births numbered 517. Fifteen cases of chickenpox and 275 cases of tuberculosis (including 20460 words
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289 1949-02-05 7 'Aided' Teachers Want Housing Allowance CINGAPORE Government-aided English school teachers, with the backing of their colleagues in Government schools, yesterday decided to ask for housing allowances. The decision was taken at a meeting called by the Singapore Teachers' Union. The following resolution was approved: "That the S.T.U has considered every289 words
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Letter244 1949-02-05 9 Letter From The Dog House r\N beball of my canine ruothers at Katong I would like to voice a Itrong protest against letters by "Nerve-Worn" mid L. Webb Jones. Who do they think they are? Wiiat about Katong humans, especially over Christmas and the two New Years? Anyway, it is244 words
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Letter260 1949-02-05 9 PROTESTI FROM AN ESTATE IN fairness to the "powers that be, to miners and to planters, 111 1 feel that "Justica's" letter in the Straits Times ofj Jan. 29, is an impertin- ence bred of ignorance. This country's quarrel is not with the wives and children of murderers, but with260 words
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420 1949-02-05 9 Another Englishwoman On Squatters THIS is an open letter to Justica from another Englishwoman. From the comfort and security of your home in Singapore it is easy for you to criticise the action that has been taken in an endeavour to control the squatters, and to generalise as to what420 words
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Letter91 1949-02-05 9 IN the Straits Times of Jan. 29, attention was drawn to the fact that "bullets were stopped completely by armour 1 plating steel." In this connection it is reassuring to know that mild-steel was good enough for this purpose in one theatre of the last war.91 words
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Letter330 1949-02-05 9 have refrained from registering as Municipal voters, although fully entitled, because so many others were debarred. We need the "thousands" as one voice, irrespective of race, creed or political colour, initially to force "our obedient servants" fand their wives) to ask us our wishes. '<330 words
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Letter70 1949-02-05 9 IF the recommendation 1 to restrict learner-dri-vers to areas outside the congested town limits, in order to minimise accidents, is not approved, I beg to appeal to the Singapore Traffic Police to keep checking these "L" licences. I believe they will be surprised to find that70 words
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Letter344 1949-02-05 9 COMETIMES when 1 pick up my Straits Times, I wonder whether lam reading the leading newspaper of Malaya or the official Communist organ. First these screeds of misplaced sentimentality concerning the Batang Kali shooting and now this continual harping about the requisitioning for the Services of an344 words
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Letter176 1949-02-05 9 READING jour editorial of Thursday on the subject of "A HOI'SB IN K.L." 1 am impelled, not for the first time, to wonder Just exactly what your attitude is in this present emergency. To a close follower of your paper, your views have, over the176 words
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Advertisement106 1949-02-05 9 -PERFECT DANCE TEMPOJ&& VICTOR SILVESTER'S r*<Swhh> strings Columbia Record* SHADES OP VIENNA. Quick W. FRAGRANT FLOWERS, Quick W. FB 3351 TANGO OF THE TOREADOR, T. ALCAZAR, T FB 3381 VIENNA IN SPRINGTIME. Quick W. FIORETTA, Quick W FB 3388 GYPSY ROMANCE, T. CARMENCHITA, T FB 3378 APRIi. SHOWERS, Quick W.106 words
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Miscellaneous675 1949-02-05 9 The declarer's only fault In to- i conclusion), but obviously the day's deal was In squandering a Uad did no harm since North had lowly rrin€-spot but he will prob- the blank klrrg. Declarer showed ably live to regret It! that he was not particularly South, dealer. pleased at the675 words
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Article407 1949-02-05 10 LONDON, Friday. REPORTS that the Union of South Africa migl t sell part of its gold in the free markets of the world made South African Gold Minings a feature of the London Stock Exchange yesterday, says Reuter's financial correspondent. Buying brought useful gains. Colliery shares prices were407 words
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Article156 1949-02-05 10 Irom A Market Correspondent pROSPECTS on the black peppor I market la Singapore contl- j nued to Improve yesterday. White j pepper, however, was less attrac--ive. Pepper transactions on ttit'! whole were small and restricted, j Other sections of the produce markets weu> unchanged and (juiet Yesterdays156 words
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Article868 1949-02-05 10 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. INDUSTRIALS in the Malayan share market became hesitant at higher levels today while tin shares were still failing to attract buyers. Prices quoted by the Ma-" layan Sharebrokers' Association were: INDUSTRIALS Bayer Sell«r 1 Atlas Ic« 14.00 IS.868 words
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Article190 1949-02-05 10 Singapore Rubber THE Singapore rubber market was again quiet yesterday with prices a trifle Lelow Thursday's. Offerings, however, were w^ll absorbed. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 36 Vi cents, sellers 36 cents; spot loose buyers 36%, cents, sellers 36 7 cents per lb. cents. The Singapore190 words
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Article89 1949-02-05 10 SHIPS in port alongside the f Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday godown in brackets) were: Main Wharf: Ste 1 Maker (3132 >. Kamerllngh Onnes (33-34), Achilles (36-37), Kampar (38). WMt Wharf: Rakl (3-4), Asphalion (6-7). Memnon (8-9), Steel Seafarer (10-11), Rondo (1516). Empire Dock: Rajula (17-181. Chong89 words
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Article97 1949-02-05 10 TAKUAPA Valley Tin Dredging anrounces that in January: No. 1 dredge worked 630 hours, covered 160.000 cubic yards and won 193 plculs of ore; No. 2 dredge worked 589 hours, covered 130,000 cubic yards and i won 302 piculs. Total output of both dredges at valued at an97 words
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Article51 1949-02-05 10 NEW YORK Fri. CPIRITLESS trading yesterday afternoon found the New; York market hovering around ths 1 midday levels with numerous operators looking to Washington for new incentives. Pressure Increased somewhat near the close and the market finished mostly from fractions to! a dollar irregularly lower. Closed barelyReuter - 51 words
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Advertisement1203 1949-02-05 10 MANSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. i in Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., Cwn.-i s option to piocevd via other LTD. ports to load and discharge cargo IAIUNCS FROM UK USA W T C A MALAYA Merlimau" for Mu.v Feb. 14 Ach.lUi from UK C 1/2 M.ntakab" for Malacca Feb1,203 words
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Advertisement231 1949-02-05 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS ."C NEW rORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA ECYPI AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS imgaDoie t> Sham Hanang ksaMM teuaaaai Feb 10/14 feb 15/16 Pros Polk Feb 16/21 Feb 22/23 Feb 24/26 Mount Davis Fab 24/ Mar 4 Mar 4/5 Mar. 6/9 Mount Mansfield Mar 13/19 Mar 20/21 Mar231 words
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Advertisement298 1949-02-05 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA U X rnKiTiwriaT SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT. SCANDINAVIA. m.s "Mongolia" In Port. for Manila. H'Kons Snanghai. Loading at Singapore Port Swettenham Kobe. Yokohama Penang s.s Tranquebar" due abt. Feb. 4 for Saigon b Bangkok. s.« "St Croix" due abt. Feb 16 for Aden. Port298 words
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Advertisement955 1949-02-05 10 McALISTER «3c CO.. LTD I Incornoraterf in Singapore) BLLERMAN BUCKNALL us B ""ports HAVRE. CONDON. ROTTERDAM ACCeP nR P^u" b HAMBURC Spoi. P Sham Per.ang ln N gi ilUmU < Fcb 9-16 Mar. 6-8 Mar 19-20 Mat Spoie P. S'hjm I'enantf 17 18 Mar 23 Fcb.-3 Mar 4 M.r. 5955 words
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Article, Illustration580 1949-02-05 11 STATE PLAYER FOR 13 YEARS VLTHEN a ship from India with a nine-year-old Sikh TT lad berthed in Penan; in 1914, after having eluded the notorious "E.nden", which was then operating in Bengal waters, little did the youngster imagine that he would one580 words
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Article, Illustration457 1949-02-05 11 H. LOW - Hockey Carnival 'A Great Success H. LOW By "fPHE hockey carnival promoted by the Singapore Hockey Association the first of its kind in the country was an unqualified success." So said Mr. Michael Mahindasa, President of the Malacca Hockey Association, commenting on the holiday quadrangular tournament last week. 'The hard-working457 words
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Article, Illustration213 1949-02-05 11 H. LOW - H. LOW By J By LOW UST past 30, Dominic Hendroff, who has captained both the Malacca football and hockey State teams for several season, is already a "veteran" in both games He has been playing for his State for the past 15 years A« a213 words
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384 1949-02-05 11 By MARK FOENANDER rp P.M. LEWIS— "Tiny" to his pals— is tiny only ir At name. A big man, over six-foot and well-built he has done big things, especially in rugger. His name is one thai wL'l I always be associated with the North384 words
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Advertisement392 1949-02-05 11 Had we lived "Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions W^k pMk"l| which would have 3L »B| stirred the heart of mt m^W every Englishman. It ■f^^y^lV i seems a pity hu( "^^^Lm- write more. These s^"^S392 words
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Miscellaneous300 1949-02-05 11 «iMrABOBK 63 L1 8 ht Music; 7.00 News; G.15 Moment Musicale; 6.45 KosiNOAJ'OHt 7 20 inquest Programme; 8.30 mance i n Music; 7.45 Tonight We I* Dance Music; 1.30 News; K.L. Brtto Serial^ JMJjUjm* 1.50 Literlude; 2.00 Light Music; g 30 N-Wg 9 45 rheae You g^. g.45 Ught Entertainment300 words
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539 1949-02-05 12 BOB MEYERS - INDIANS WARN U.S. THOMAS CUP TEAM BOB MEYERS By "Freeman Might Taste Defeat" LOS ANGELES, Friday. AS the United States Thomas Cup badminton team were completing final arrangements to fly from New York on Feb. 13, the Indian Cup players, after exhibitions here, whispered a warning that the Malayans, withAP - 539 words
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Article, Illustration289 1949-02-05 12 New Jockey Has Good Record AN addition to the ranks s of Malaya's jockeys is Pat Olennon, who arrived < in Singapore on Thursday > by plane from Australia j aiid left by air yesterday for Ipoh. i Trainer Jimmy Martin for 1 whose stable* Pat. will ride as first289 words
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Article137 1949-02-05 12 Johore F.A. Meeting Postponed Johore Bahiu, Frl. the exception of Segamat, no district representatives attended the general meeting of the Johore Football Association which was scheduled for this morning at Johore Bahru. The meetmg. therefore, had to be called on". Another attempt to hold tht meeting will be made and137 words
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Article260 1949-02-05 12 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Friday. I EAGUE soccer is expected to start early next month and. judging by the excellent attendnice at yesterday's annual general meeting of the [poh and District Football Association, held at the Perak Clerical I'nion. a full and enjoyable season260 words
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Article194 1949-02-05 12 THE Indian Association will plaj a series of practice trickei matrhts this month, in preparation for the forthcoming season. The following are the date times and venue* of the matches Tomorrow, against RAF. Sembawang at 11.00 a.m. at Semba wang: Sun. Feb. 13. against Raffle; College atReuter - 194 words
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Article, Illustration51 1949-02-05 12 I XX WALWVN, last year's leading trainer, lias a powerful string of GratW Nrtional entries under bis care. He Is seen wat.liin* hi* string at exercise at Lain itotirn Park, Berkshire. I c ading are Happy Home, Rowland Boy, Leap Man, liou.se warmer, Hamlet and Jack Tatters all Grand Nation.il51 words
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Article, Illustration47 1949-02-05 12 JOE IN FLORIDA: Wurld heavyweight champion. Joe Louis, Is greeted by promoter Mike Jacobs, on hit airival at Miami for series of exhibition fight*. Louis is willing to stake his title m a fight against th« winner of the Maxlm-Erzitrrl Charles bout on Feb. 28. A.P. picture.AP - 47 words
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Article46 1949-02-05 12 RUGBY: S.C.C. R.A.F. 8 C C R.A.F. Tengah t S.B B.R.F.C. Tengah! Police v. ti.H.Q FARELF Thornton Road. HOCKEY: B.R.C. "A" T. I Veterans— S.R.C: Spore Colt* r. Nee Soon Nee Soon; R.A.F. SeleUr t. C.S.C. 9elet*r; Khalsa t. A.C.5.0.8. A..— St. George* Road46 words
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Article144 1949-02-05 12 BOMBAY .Friday. THE .West Indies were 235 for fly«l v« wickets at close of play In their fifth and final j Test match with India today. The West Indies' oaptain. John Ooddard, won the toss for the fifth successive time In the series and decided to jReuter - 144 words
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Article37 1949-02-05 12 MELBOURNE. Friday- -Victoria scored 286 for the loss of right wickets In their first innings before stumps were drawn here today on the first day of their Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia37 words
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314 1949-02-05 12 I BELIEVE that it is the present policy of the S.A.F.A. to give full controlling powers to parent bodies and that clubs seeking direct affiliation with the S.A.F.A. must do so through their parent body. I support thLs wholeheartedly only as far as the communal314 words
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Article24 1949-02-05 12 Today: High Water. 3.35 am (Bft. 6irO. 3.05 p.m. (Bft. Oln). Tomorrow: High Water. 3.2< «.m. (Bft. 31n). 3.55 p.m. (7ft lint24 words
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328 1949-02-05 12 LETTERS TO SPORTS ED. Can Officials Serve Two Masters? I CRAVE the Indulgence of a few lines to seek from your readers the true conceptioi of an amateur. With the recent discussion of shamateurism on tht fl«ld of soccer and the Intention of the authorities to wipe out such stigma,328 words
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267 1949-02-05 12 T<HE Tamil Brotherhood Party first team defeated J- a combined team from the Devonshire and Seaforth Regiments by two goals to nil in a s»t<er match played at Farrer Park yesterday. The T.B.P. have entered a team "for the Senior league this year. The game was267 words
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Article99 1949-02-05 12 1 NEW YORK. Friday jyjOVIE actor IjOU Castello terday announced tint Pb Williams would defend Urn lightweight championship again t Enrique Bolanos In a youth charity show at WriKley Field 1 Angeles on April 21. The bout Ls expected to attract 1 $200,000 and will beUP - 99 words
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Obituary64 1949-02-05 12 Information has been rect-neil by Mr. B. T. de Silva tlM Manager of B. P. de Sllva. Ltd.. that the Chairman of Dii of thU Compa ly. Mr. T. Amarasuriya passed away yesterday the 4th instant. Cremation will taka place to-day In Oalle. Ceykm. As a mark of respect64 words
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Advertisement618 1949-02-05 12 SlMKI) ADS. nllnued from page 8) V MMMODATION WANTED KUROPEAN married couple Ik Kirl (8) require guest house inilar accommodation, write 26 Chartered Bank en FUR'PN family most urgently •e 2/3 bedroom furnished louse or flat. Short lease preferred Reply P O. Box 844 or I >l KOHSfi. gmi SPA(618 words
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Advertisement124 1949-02-05 12 HI Bj' TO-NIGHT AT 9 P.M. ER GREAT WORLD jH^^l THE b1<;(iISI MONKY MATCH IN '^jmL Jl SINGAPORE WRESTMMi HISTORI KING KONG Champion Of Europe NO ROl M»S VERSI'3 NO RESTS. TIGER JOGINDER THK WOKID {AMOIS PI NJAB TIGHT THE* MEAN BISINtSS THAT MEANS IHltll.l.S GRAND ALL-THRILL SUPPORTING BillJEJI PALL124 words
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