The Straits Times, 1 April 1949
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Title Section15 1949-04-01 1 MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EKiHT PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 1. 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS15 words
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Article, Illustration586 1949-04-01 1 Onn Echoes 'Not Enough' Outburst By Our Special Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. DRITAIN'S gift of £5,000,000 to the Federa- tion of Malaya was announced in the Federal Legfslative Council this morning. "Nut enough, sir," cried Inche Mohamed Yusoff bin Mohamed Noor, the labour member for586 words
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Article, Illustration271 1949-04-01 1 NANKING, Thursday. f OMPETUNT circles in Nanking expect that the Communists will demand the occupation of Nanking and Shanghai the two main cities constituting the political, military and economic nerve centre of th e Nationalists during the forthcoming peace negotiations. These circles said: "It is271 words
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Article32 1949-04-01 1 LONDON, Thurs— Tlie De Ilavilland Aircraft Company announced yesterday that it has started full-scale produdion of commercial alrl;n -is with a cruising speed .-sumated at 500 miles an hour.— U.P.UP - 32 words
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Article103 1949-04-01 1 NEW DELHI, Thurs. "THERE is no question of our changing our policy or of committing ourselves to any kind of military venture," i said the Indian Premier, Pandtt Nehru in Parliament today. He was answering a question by Mr. Kamath (Congress) who asked him to assure103 words
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Article15 1949-04-01 1 LONDON, Thurs. Gen, S4r Frank Messervy. has been appointed Deputy Chief Scout. -Reuter.Reuter - 15 words
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Article29 1949-04-01 1 Gvrney's Speech P. 3 Pensions k Scheme P. 3 > Criticism of Britain's Gift P.i Varsity Debate P. 6 j Fast Coast Railway P. V29 words
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Article351 1949-04-01 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KffALA LUMPUR, Thursday. A PPROVAL for the floating of a $100,000,000 loan was given at today's meeting of the Federal Legislative Council. The Financial Secretary, Mr. W. D. Godsall, declared that It would probably be necessary to raise the whole of the351 words
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Article142 1949-04-01 1 SYRIANS STAY AT HOME DAMASCUS, Thurs. •THE Syrian capital wai quiet yesterday, the day following the Army'* blood- j less coup d'etat. No pedestrians or cars were allowed on ttie streets without authority. i Col. Husrl Zain, the Army; C.-in-C. who with other military leaders seized power and imprisoned PresidentReuter - 142 words
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Article51 1949-04-01 1 Mi. Tan Hock San., former Singapore Veterans' Badminton champion, collapsed and diea while playing in a friendly match In the Victoria School Hall last night. He was 48. Mr. Tan was one of the most active veteran players In the game and had helped to coach many51 words
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Article143 1949-04-01 1 NEW YORK, Thursday. HOLLAND'S Foreign Minister, Dr. Stikher, hoped today that a new and decisive chapter had opened in negotiations for settlement of the Indonesian question. He was commenting on the Dutch Government's' acceptance of the United Nations Security Council resolution calling for directReuter; Reuter-AAP - 143 words
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Article99 1949-04-01 1 Campaign Against Horse Flesh LONDON, Thurs SIX women and two men today started a 900-mile Journey on horseback from Land's End. southernmost point of Britain, to John O Groats, northernmost point, to protest against the black market in horseflesh for human consumption and to "popularise the horse Hoiae-loving Britons, awaitingReuter - 99 words
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Article173 1949-04-01 1 SIXTY-SIX giant Nufond bull frogs will hop no more. They made their last croak somewhere between New Orleans, America, and Singapore. Only 18 out of a consign- 1 ment of 84 giants, to be used' for breeding purposes in Singapore, survived their 11day air trip.173 words
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Article29 1949-04-01 1 LONDON, Thurs.— Manual workers in British industry are earning wages 120 per cent, higher than ten years ago, the Ministry of Labour said today. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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318 1949-04-01 1 STILL BIG PART FOREUROPEAN IN MALAYA SAYS FLETCHER POR several decades the cement which wilt hold Malaya together must be the European community whether in Government, business, social service or any other function, said llie Conservative M.P., Mr. Walter Fletcher, sinking at Singapore yesterday. "To ask for self-government is one318 words
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Article137 1949-04-01 1 MALAYAN NAVY'S FIRST SHIP THE first vessel of the Malayan Naval Force, M. .s. Pelandok, now at the Navil Base, will be, officially handed over to the Singapom Government by Rear-Admi-ral Clifford Caslon, Fl ig Officer, Malaya, next Friday. On oehalf of the Singapore Government and the Malayan Naval Force,137 words
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Article29 1949-04-01 1 London, Than, a en wded meeting of British vi ley stars yesterday decided to affiliate the Variety Aitsies Federation to the Br.Mah Trades Union Congrost Renter.Reuter - 29 words
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240 1949-04-01 2 WASHINGTON, Thursday. AS Mr. Ernest Bevin arrived yesterday for the signing of the Atlantic Pact, the U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Acheson, made a statement on the broad scope of conferences which Foreign office chiefs will hold in the next 10 days.Reuter; AP; UP - 240 words
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Article63 1949-04-01 2 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Than. members of the British "> Military Mission hi Burma are expected to arrive In Penang by the Bandra from Rangoon tomorrow. Their families are already here. About 10 husbands will land here. The others, bachelors, will go direct to Singapore.63 words
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Article91 1949-04-01 2 WASHINGTON, Thurs A BILL authorising the U.S. Air Force to start work on a radar warning screen that will extend around most of North America has been signed by President Truman. The screen, covering the sea and air approach lanes us far as 300 miles outUP - 91 words
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Article63 1949-04-01 2 NEW YORK. Thurs.— Mr. Winston Churchill will be guarded by police, Federal agents and Scotland Yard detectives when he arrives in Boston today for an address which is expected to be of world Importance. Police officials said more precautions would be taken fo r the safetyUP - 63 words
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Article58 1949-04-01 2 NEWCASTLE, Than. THE (host of Benton churchyard was hauled into court yesterday. The (host pleaded guilty. Police said that 17-year-old Derek Signey swathed himself in white muslin, donned a luminous mesh and jumped up and down among the churchyard graves one nUbt. Two frightened women calledAP - 58 words
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Article147 1949-04-01 2 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A TAX on wealth accumulated during the Japanese occupation Is not considered either expedient or practicable in a majority report presented to the Federal Legislative Council today. Many people in Malaya accumulated wealth as a result of collaboration147 words
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Article54 1949-04-01 2 BERLIN. Thurs. Hitler's dream car is not. yet ready for American highways. Officials at the big Dlant that produces the little Volkswagen People's Car at Woltsburg have postponed Indefinitely their plans to launch it on the American market. They say the legal mark-dollar rat* makes theUP - 54 words
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Article119 1949-04-01 2 TODAY Ceylon Tamils Association, musical programme, 11. mr.iy Road, 6.30 p.m. Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting, 4, Fort Canning Road, 7 p.m. Mr. Chay &=rji Pul will speak. Y.W.C.A., Town Wayfarers and Pioneers meet for folk dancing and netball, 8, Fort Canning Rofld. 4.30 p.m. V.M.C.A.. Orchard Road,119 words
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119 1949-04-01 2 BANGKOK, Thurs. THE Soviet delegate to the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East today urged Asiatic countries to build a tariff barrier against domination by "foreign capital." The other delegates interpreted the remarks of Mr. Serge Nemtchina as being directed primarilyUP - 119 words
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Article35 1949-04-01 2 BERLIN, Thurs. Russian soldiers and German police last night pursued three German women into the American sector of Berlin and carried them off. It was reported that shots were fired.— A.P.AP - 35 words
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Article51 1949-04-01 2 LONDON. Thurs.— The President of the Board of Trade Mr. Harold Wilson, assured textile interests yesterday that Britain would "take up strongly with the occupying powers" any case of cutthroat pricing by the Japanese. Mr. Wilson made his statement, to member* of a Parliamentary silkAP - 51 words
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194 1949-04-01 2 "Bandits Are Being Defeated" Eden LONDON. Thursday. rpHE deputy Conservative leader, Mr. Anthony Eden, 1 who returned yesterday from his tour of British Commonwealth countries, said that 99 per cent, of the population in Malaya were opposed to the Communists' action and "headway has been made in dealing with theReuter - 194 words
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Article, Illustration46 1949-04-01 2 Farewell Dinner RETIREMENT of the Commissioner of Lands, Singapore. Mr. C. W. A. Sennet t, was marked with a dinne ■on Wednesday. From left: Mr. J. D.M. Smith, Inche Sardon bin Jubir, Mr. S nnrtt. Sir Han Hoe Lim and Mr. Balwant Singh. Straits Times picture46 words
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Article251 1949-04-01 2 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. WHERE has been a great deal of misrepresentation 1 about the origin and nature of the Indian Immigration Fund and over the law governing its expenditure, said the Commissioner for Labour, Mr. R. G. Houghton, in the Legislative Council251 words
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Article80 1949-04-01 2 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. UP to Mar. 18, $5,035,904 was collected In income tax in the Federation. Of that $1,843,834 came from Individuals, $2,989,831 from registered companies, and $202,239 from "unclassified" sources. These figures were given at today's meeting of the Federal Legislative80 words
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Article21 1949-04-01 2 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA KANGSAR. Thurs. —Fines ranging from $5 to $10 were imposed on 18 unlicensed hawkers.21 words
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Article174 1949-04-01 2 War Damage Queries In Commons LONDON Thurs. OPPOSITION Members of Parldament yesterday questioned Mr. David ReesW.lliams. the Colonial Undersecretary, about the different attitude adopted by the authorities In Hong Kong towards war damage compen sation compared with that In Malaya and Borneo. Replying to Mr. Leonard Gammans (Cons.), Mr. RcesWilllamsReuter - 174 words
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446 1949-04-01 2 CiIFTY Japanese wer e killed and more than 100 were injured when a mine which drifted to the coast of Nadate town, in Niigata prefecture, exnloded Inh^ of the town had come to the sea shore to see the floating mine when It hitAP - 446 words
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Article636 1949-04-01 2 U.K. 's £5 Million Gift To Malaya (Continued from page 1) to Sir Alsc Newbortr -after Mr. P. P. Narayan had ad\T ed against looking at the teeth of gift horses to remind the Council that E it?;- 9.; not ncr ->ps In a position to b" more generous. For636 words
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Article72 1949-04-01 2 LONDON. Thurs.—Egyptian and Sudanese nationals have published the following resolutions. 1. That the British Government order an immediate evacuation of British troops from Egypt and the Sudan; 2. That physical and political unity of the NUe Valley is essential for both Egypt and th« Sudan; 3. ThatUP - 72 words
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Article35 1949-04-01 2 WASHINGTON, Thurs. The U.S. Senate abandoned hope of reaching a vot« last night on legislation to continue the European Recovery Progamme for ltt second year and decided to recess and le debate today.—A.P.AP - 35 words
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Article74 1949-04-01 2 LONDON. Thurs. I ABOUR officers from .pi British Colonies will begin a three-month course In industrial relations here on Apr. J25. The officers will come from Singapore, the Federation of Malaya, Nigeria, Gold Coast, Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, Northern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, British Guiana, WindwardReuter - 74 words
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Advertisement606 1949-04-01 2 NOTICES NOTICE Mr. Quak Ah Kirn, has "now left the service of this Company and is no longer authorised to transact business on our behalf. TROLLOPI SONS (LONDON) LTD., 6INO AFORE. IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT Applications are Invited for appointment as Inspectors of Immigration in the salary scale (pensionable). Probationers |180 x606 words
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Advertisement697 1949-04-01 2 NOTICES MALAYAN AGRI-HORTI-CULTURAL ASSOCIATION DEBENTURE HOLDERS M.A.H.A. win commence paying 50 per cent, accrued debent re interest up to 31st March, 1949. as from April 15th. 1949. Debenture' holders should apply to the Hon. Treasurers, Messrs. Walter Orenler and Co., Kuala Lumpur. IMPORT CONTROL 2ND QUARTER, 1949 1. Overissutd Newspapers;697 words
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Article, Illustration1085 1949-04-01 3 Gurney Tells Council Of Plans To Expand Local Land, Sea, Air Units From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE formation of a division of the Malayan Naval Volunteer Reserve in Penang, the expansion of the Malay Regiment to two brigade) and the raising of local1,085 words
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Article254 1949-04-01 3 Planters 'Libelled' Shearn From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. IT is a most 111-deserevd libel to say that large number of planters are about to abandon the positions they have so magnificently maintained, said the President of the Malayan Association, Mr. E. D. Shearn, at the Association's third quarterly254 words
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Article71 1949-04-01 3 In a speech at a farewell party given In his honour by S.ngapore Rural District Coftimlttees. Mr. C. W. A. Sennett. retiring Chairman jf the Rural Board, yesterday expressed the hope that rural arias would soon have their own elections. Mr, Sennett leaves the Colony today on retirement.71 words
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Article103 1949-04-01 3 From Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. MAKING a statement on war damage compensation in Council today. Sir Henry Gurney said that "everything possible will be done to avoid unnecessary delay." He said that the report of the select committees was under active consideration by the Federation103 words
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Article294 1949-04-01 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A NEW pensions ordinance is being prepared by the Federation Government, the High Commissioner. Sir Henry Gurney. said In the Leglsla- i tive Council today. Sir Henry was making a statement on wages, working hours and welfare arrange- ments. Saying that the final294 words
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Article151 1949-04-01 3 From Our Start' Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. WONKY has been made available from the Colonial Development and Welfare Fund to render the broadcasting service of the Federation and Singapore "more attractive". A Government reply to a question by Mr. V. M. N. Menon at today's151 words
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Article27 1949-04-01 3 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. The Federation C.I.D. requires the s-rvlces of 57 temporary Chinese interpreters. The salary is $200 per month plus cost of living allowance.27 words
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Article314 1949-04-01 3 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, told the Federal Council today that Britain's grift for defence plus the grant from the Colonial Development and Welfare Fund, already made or approved to the Federation, totalled nearly vv £10,000,000. Sii Henry was314 words
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Article112 1949-04-01 3 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. FE High t'omn.issioner. Sir Henry Gurnty, said today that at the m.xt legislative Council meeting; it was hoped to introduce the remaining legislation necessary to •liable the moratorium to be lifted. Currency Charge Bail in two sureties of bl 000 was112 words
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Article227 1949-04-01 3 Ill NDREDS of flowers and flowering plants from 11 the orchid to the humble lantana will transform the Happy World Stadium this evening into a riot of colour for the first post-war flower show to be organised by the Singapore Gardening Society. FOUND GRENADES227 words
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Article169 1949-04-01 3 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. IN trie Mu'ar area of Johore yesterday a section of the security forces patrolling the Bukit Dinding area saw a Chinese man and a woman running out of a house. The man was captured and the woman was shot dead169 words
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Advertisement167 1949-04-01 3 -jfffMJn 11 if fi its fOf fndusfriaf uses The versatility of the Land-Kover is really amazing. A four-wheel-drive towing and delivery wagon, a mobile power plant, and a fast economical vehicle on the road the Land-Rover is all these things rolled into one. A fast, powerful, adaptable utility vehicle, it167 words
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Obituary26 1949-04-01 4 M"BKUN: At trie <leneral H Singapore, 31st March. froTi malaria. Thomas James, denrly loved husband of Mildred J. Thubrun. Interred at Bldadart 5 p.m. yesterday.26 words
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Article24 1949-04-01 4 ALL THANKB to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and gt Anthony for naving answered our prayer and a favour granted. —Mrs. J. L.24 words
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899 1949-04-01 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Fri., Apr. 1, 1949. THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Tomorrow Singaporeans go to the polls to choose eighteen members for the new Municipal Commission of twenty seven, which will become the first Malayan public body with a popularly elected majority. It will not, of course, be the first899 words
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110 1949-04-01 4 Fifty Years Ago. A MUNICIPAL ELECTION From the Straits Times files of 1899: The voting for the election of a Municipal Commissioner, to represent the Rochore Ward, took place to-day at the Municipal Office. On the register there are approximately 400 voters, mostly Chinese, Arabs, and Tamils. By one o'clock110 words
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Article70 1949-04-01 4 I THINK the answer to "J.W." who wrote in the Straits Times on "Butterfly Opinions' Is: "What can a man (and 1 suppose he means a European with a wife) do with £600 a year in Singapore with no direct taxation whatever But I believe70 words
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Article550 1949-04-01 4 FRANK W. ROBINSON - FRANK W. ROBINSON -By r\N the eve of Singapore's second Municipal Elections we see the first real evidence that the voter Is beginning to listen In earnest to the parties and the people who promise him in various ways a square deal in matters municipal. Larger attendances at550 words
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508 1949-04-01 4 Progressive Or Labour? An Onlooker's Views CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Robert Eu on her recent radio appeal for support for her Party In the Municipal Elections. I am one of many Bri-tish-born subjects disfranchised by unjust legislation but, had I, on this occasion, to make a choice between the respective parties508 words
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Article1272 1949-04-01 4 DICKSON BROWN - DICKSON BROWN, By TODAY Burma is in a tragic state penniless and apparently without friends, she is finding "independence" a very heavy burden. The Government, which is merely a caretaker administration, faces a difficult task, difficult because the administrators have not the requisite experience in administration.1,272 words
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Advertisement728 1949-04-01 4 n \»n ii;u ai>s> Mrll.VEAN: At Prestwick, on Mth March, to Anne, wife of Dr. lWiglu Mdlvean. a «on. At K. K. Hospital, or March 36. to Betty, wife Cf R. J. C. Clark, of B O.C Chnuk. Burma, a yw* Jonn SITUATIONS VACANT EUROPEAN COMPANY require* one fast and728 words
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Advertisement142 1949-04-01 4 HOH HER SUPE R" CHOMONICA. A. uk4 by LARRY ADLER This elaborate Chromatic Harmonica not only supplies the half-tones (sharps and flats) not found In the regular style Instruments, but contains many other outstanding features that make It unique In the Harmonic* World. Embodying three complete chromatic octave* beginning with142 words
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Advertisement123 1949-04-01 4 ffl*^ OPTICIHN Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians Ifcngl Fellow Worshipful Co of Spectacle-Maker* (Eng) Freeman of the CiN of London By Appointment to HM --.rces South East Asia. 6 Raffias Place Singapore Phone ***** EASTER HAT SALE! Ladies* Stylish Hats spilling out of packing cartons, are being offered at 25% off,123 words
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Article536 1949-04-01 5 "Labour Has Done Nothing" Says C.C. Tan TEN speakers headed by the Party president, i Mr. C. C. Tan, gave the call "Vote Progressive" to more than 200 people at last night's eve-of -the-poll meeting in East Ward in the York Eng School hall. The other speakers536 words
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Article, Illustration89 1949-04-01 5 THE Supervisor of Elections, Mrs. A. S. M. Hawkins, administering the oath of secrecy to candidates, their agents, presiding officers, their clerks, counting staff, press representatives and others at Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday. Everyone authorised to attend a polling station or at the counting of the votes89 words
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184 1949-04-01 5 PROPOSERS and seconders of Progressive Party candidates for the Municipal Commission are wealthy bank managers, merchant princes, and textiles tzars and the support of these vested interests is an index of what the Progressive Party stands for," :ontended Mr. V. J Mendis184 words
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Article57 1949-04-01 5 from Our Staff Corresnondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.-- Quarters and accommodation for the Malay Regiment at a co6t of $3,204,359 was one of the Items of supplementary expenditure totalling nearly $9,000,000, which were approved by the staniing committee on finance and reported for ratification by the57 words
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Article47 1949-04-01 5 pEPRESENTATIVES of IV the Progressive *end Labour parties will broadcast an eve-of-the-poll appeal for votes at 8 o'clock tonight. The results of the Municipal elections tomorrow will be broadcast from the Victoria Theatre by Radio Malaya as soon as the votes are counted.47 words
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Article738 1949-04-01 5 TWE name of Carlton A. Hire was mentioned 1 in a Singapore High Court action yesterday in which Henry Laird O'Brien, marine engineer, claimed $9,200 from Mr. E. R. Anthonisz and E. R. Anthonisz, Ltd.. as salary while he was chief engineer of the motor738 words
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Article71 1949-04-01 5 More than 100 people attended a buffet supper at the Qufen Astrid Park residence 3f Mr. Runme Shaw last night to say farewell to the Malayan Film Censor, Mr. Jack Evans, who is leaving for long leave in the U.K. on Monday, Satay was served In71 words
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Article182 1949-04-01 5 T*HE Singapore Teachers' Union, urging the immediate establishment of a public services commission, considers it "as a step in the advance of the country as it will clearly show the Malayan authorities the value of locally recruited personnel in the higher posts." A union statement182 words
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Article24 1949-04-01 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Thure.Wong Kee Hup was fined $10 Loiay for failing to notify bis Mange of address from Labi 6 to Kulal.24 words
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Article294 1949-04-01 5 rt'om vfur Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. GOVERNMENT might be \M persuaded to sponsor an advertising campaign of Malaya through Malaya House in London suggested Mr. W. G. C. Blunn at a meeting of the Malayan Association in Kuala Lumpur today "It Is of utmost importance that294 words
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Article137 1949-04-01 5 MUNICIPAL SALARIES REPORT THE first interim report cf the Singapore Salaries Revision Committee, recommending a higher pay code for Municipal servants, may be referred to the new Municipal Commissioners who arc due formally to take office on April 6, the Straits Times understands. < The report, which was approved with137 words
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Article214 1949-04-01 5 THE Singapore Music Circle presented Mary Richardson in a pianoforte recital before a large audience at the British Council Hall last night. It was Mrs. Richardson's first appearance in Singapore and her concert was undoubtedly the finest 'thing of its kind heard in Singapore since the war. Mrs.214 words
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Article135 1949-04-01 5 "IN present circumstances, 1 the state of machinery in j Singapore factories is satis- 1 factory, but there is yet ample room for further improvement," the Chief Inspector of Machinery, Mr «TA. Heaton, told the Strata Times yesterday Machinery 'n Singapore factories after the liberation was135 words
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339 1949-04-01 5 £5,000 ,000 Gift "Niggardly," Says Johore Premier From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. DRITAIN'S £5,000,000 contribution to the Federation's defence expenditure came in for caustic comment by the Mentri Besar of Johore, Dato Onn bin Ja'afar, in the Federal Legislative Council today. He described It as "a flea-bite 'niggardly"339 words
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Article227 1949-04-01 5 IN a broadcast over Radio Malaya last night. Mr. Walker Fletcher, Conservative M.P., spoke of the strength and depth of racial feeling between Malays and Chinese.** To the Malays he said they had been given a bigger helping of political power, and it would only remain227 words
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Advertisement64 1949-04-01 5 9he quickeet way PUT OUT ANY FIRE BE FORE IT HAS TIME TO DO DAMAGE INSTALL I R E EXTINGUISHERS Sj> SIME, DARBY pyre ve Your Eyes Are Precious j*m*-. If you have any slight f defect in your vision, be In, mr. ff wise, consult our optician -jj \^J64 words
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Advertisement45 1949-04-01 5 BARGAINS FOR MEN In Our Annual Sale GOING ON LEAVE B w FLOOR SINGLE DOUBLE BREASTED HARRIS AND BORDER TWEEDS. WEST OF ENGLAND CAMEL HAIR 3Y RODEX, NICHOLSON, SUMRIE AND FORBURY V NOW $120/S? NOW $140/%7"l NOW $155/S$ NOW $185/5? NOW $210/ROBINSONS RAFFLES PLACE SPORE45 words
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429 1949-04-01 6 Councillors Acclaim Varsity Bill Appeal For Funds Soon From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Federal Legislative Council today passed with acclamation the Malayan University Bill giving legal recognition and status to the University to be established in accordance with the constitution recommended by the Carr-Saunders Commission on Higher429 words
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Article, Illustration45 1949-04-01 6 LUCKY CUSTOMER: maaame L,ee into i«, w* ";7 U customer at the annual sale of Robinson and Co. Ltd., m Singapore being presented with a silver .powder con>paft by the general manager, Mr. L. C. Hutchings, yesterday. Straits Times pict ure.45 words
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Article347 1949-04-01 6 U.K.GIFT "LOUSY" —ONN Continued from page 5) 1 rejoin the Commonwealth," he I went on. I "I should like to believe it i would not be the niggardly sum of 5 million. '"That is being done for a country which has not done what Ma- laya has done, and is347 words
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Article272 1949-04-01 6 Replying to the criticisms, the Chief Secretary. Sir Alec NewI boult. caid that the five million I pounds was a quick, spontaneous and unconditional gift with a promise that if things in the future "should not pan out sus we hope, th? matter will be reconsidered."272 words
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Article176 1949-04-01 6 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. rE re-laying and completion of the East Coast railway line should not be held up, declares the committee which examined the details for the proposed $100,000,000 loan. Ihe bill authorising the I floating of this loan came before the176 words
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Article73 1949-04-01 6 A 26-year-old woman, lee. Chong, who was alleged to have been found carrying $230 with her while visiting the Outram Road Remand Prison on Wednesday, appeared before the Third Police Court Magistrate Mr. R. J. C. Wait, yesterday. She was charged with having concealed the money73 words
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Article41 1949-04-01 6 Twenty-four-year-old Ng Kirn Swee, a clerk in the Singapore Cold Storage, was yesterday sentenced to one day's simple Imprisonment and fined $150 by the Fourth Police Court Magistrate, Mr. M. H. Mac Douglas for stealIng one pound of butter.41 words
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Article418 1949-04-01 6 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Government's policy towards war claims and rehabilitation for Chinese tin miners was strongly criticised by Mr. A. H. Flowerdew at the third quarterly meeting of the Malayan Association in Kuala Lumpur today. He said that the question vitally418 words
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Article112 1949-04-01 6 MADAME Lee Cheo Tee had a surprise as she stepped into Robinson's yesterday morning. She was one of the thousands who had been flocking there for the annual sale which began on Wednesday. The general manager. Mr. L. C. Hutchings presented Madame Lee with a silver powder112 words
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Article44 1949-04-01 6 A 19-year-old Eurasian, I Maurice Paton pleaded guilty In the Third Police Court yesterday to stealing a wrist watch from a room at the i R.A J\ Changi quarters on Wednesday. He was granted $100 hail I pending sentence on April 7.44 words
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Miscellaneous76 1949-04-01 6 B 8INCAPORB 1. South American Way 1.30 News 1.45 Accent on Melody 6. Programme Summary 6.02 Light Music 6.40 Dance Music 7 News 7.10 Shares and Announcements 7.15 Film Review 7.30 Round up on the Range 8 Talk 8 15 Dance Music 8.30 Friday Prom 9.30 News 9.45 Evening Star76 words
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Miscellaneous74 1949-04-01 6 •tc.; 7.30 Popular Classics; 8.00 Talk: 8.15 What's New or Records- 8.30 K.L. Hawaiian Rhythmics: 9.00 The Lighter Side; 9.45 Evening Star; 10.00 Cabaret Cosmopolitan"; 10.30 'Tunes from the Shows: 11.00 Close. B.V.B.B.*. Including BBC relays: 5.05 Dance Music; 5.30 Dickens Characters: 6.00 Music; 6.30 News; 8.45 Indonesian; 7.15 English:74 words
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Miscellaneous71 1949-04-01 6 The Reader Takes Over; 11. IS World Affairs; 11.30 News; n.45 Music from the Ballet; 12.00 Close AUSTRALIA 5.33 -Everyman's Music; 6.00 "I.T.M.A."; 6.30 Australian Overseas News; 6.45 Master Pianist; 7.30 Background to Australia; 8.00 Sonata Recital; 8.30 Australian News; 8.43 "Star Parade"; 9.10 Everyman's Music*. 8.32 Romance In Music;71 words
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Commercial And Shipping News
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Article293 1949-04-01 7 LONDON, ThiAfs. WITH a (airly general buying movement In force, most sections on the London Stock Exchange were very flnr yesterday, the start of the new account, says Reuter's financial correspondent. Rubbers ana Tins advanced again. Closing middle pnces at selected stocks, u supplied to tbe 8traluTimes Dy293 words
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Article47 1949-04-01 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thus. AMONG the controls the raisins of which the President of the Board of Trade has announced is that concerning synthetic rubber. Hitherto Butyl and G.R.S. could be Bought only through the Government Now they may be bought privately.47 words
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Article117 1949-04-01 7 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Thurs. IN sympathy with London, the Malayan share market was firmer today, with sellers Inclined to wait. Business was done at higher levels. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were: INDUSTRIALS Bayer Seller Henry Waugh $1 stk. 2.92% 3.97% Straits Traders117 words
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Article112 1949-04-01 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thurs. rpHE Rubber Growers' Assoclatlon, through Its various committees, has had numerous Interviews with the Colonial Office for the purpose, among others, of suggesting methods of coping with the disorders In Malaya and providing Insurance cover against risks arising therefrom, says112 words
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Article256 1949-04-01 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JLUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. jt|R. C. E. Courtenay, Malayan pineapple industry iTI adviser, states that the industry in the next few years will be able to raise production to 2,000,000 cases annually. He makes th e statement in a paper laid before the256 words
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Article176 1949-04-01 7 Singapore Rubber QUIET but modeTaujly steady conditions prevailed in the Singapore rubber market yesterday. Prices were Just below Wednesday's. Closing prices were: Mo. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 36% cents, sellers 37 cents; spot loose buyers 36% cents, sellers 37 cents per 1b. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's noon176 words
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Article26 1949-04-01 7 From A Market Correspondent ■pAIR business was written In the sago section of the Singapore produce markets yesterday. Elsewhere conditions were quiet and unchanged.26 words
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Article139 1949-04-01 7 From Our Own Correspondent R LONDON, Thurs. EPORTING on the activities of Its Indonesia Committee, the annual report of the Rubber Growers' Association says that, despite many representations and protests by the committee and by Individual owners of various nationalities, the fiscal authorities in Batavia have139 words
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Article23 1949-04-01 7 Mar. 29. Mar. 30. Industrials 178.39 178.45 R*U» 49.00 49.60 Domestic Bonds 98.53 98.58 Utilities* 35.61 35.60 —Straits Times Sen-ice.23 words
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Article94 1949-04-01 7 JOHAN Tin-s profit and loss account for last year showed general expenses including secretarial and audit fees $6,896; mine supervision, Ijuit rent and boring expenses $3,366; balance (profit carried down) $15,844; Interim dividend of five per cent, less tax $5,440; final dividend of five per94 words
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Article114 1949-04-01 7 LONDON, Thursday. A GENTS of the Holland-Bom bay- Karachi and Hollandri. Bengal-Burma Lines yesterday gave details of the Dutch ships which are to call at British ports in the next seven RHtUh" 'SS*!?*" 1 W now beins wared a«Hnst British and Indian shipping interestsReuter - 114 words
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103 1949-04-01 7 SHIPS In port alongide the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns in brackets) were: Main Wharf: Silverbriar (31— 32). Oranje (42—43). West Wharf: City of Swansea a— 2), Bentong (3), Somali (6— 7). RljnJcerk (8 9), President Monroe (11—12), Elpenor (13— 14), Rlmau (16), Diloma103 words
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Advertisement1285 1949-04-01 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. incorporatac m xntapore) BLUB rUNNSL LIMB STRAITS StKAMSHIP CO C*mari «att«a ta wmii «ta attMt LTD. »art. to laaa- m* «acfcara» aara* W U, coaji M AIATA tft.UNCWROM U.II UJ.A "ZttTX-'fi T7_ YYX HMMi rrocr, u.K Ap, 4 taTiM^'.'. Spr I "Calcliar trom UK Aat a M.rttaiaa"1,285 words
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Advertisement262 1949-04-01 7 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS rO NEW YORK ANO BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA. CCYPI ANO MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Singapore P Sham Penang President Monroe Cdn. 11 Apr. S/8 Sails Apr. 4 I"* 5"t ai IJ 18/19 Apr 20/22 Pres Harding Apr 24/10 May 1/2 M.y 1/6 Pres Van Bureii May 9/14 May IS/16262 words
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Advertisement273 1949-04-01 7 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/U.K./ SAILINCS ro CONTINENT/ CONTINENT SCANDINAVIA Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham •M Mmmi <j»..bt Apr o Penang ro» Bangkok M "St. |an" Codowns 19/20 i Kambodia da« eat. Apr 13 tor Alexandria. Canoa. MarJ>T H'lCont. Shanghai JJillas. Antwarp Kotterdam. Kobe Yokohama Hamburg. Oslo. Cothanburg Cooenhagen273 words
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Advertisement920 1949-04-01 7 McALISTER <Sc CO., LTD Inooi tot atet <r ganorei CIXftftM** dOCalNAlA mlMW tONOON fr HAVHt u KortI«OA M CANADIAN MM **r> CITt Of >WANSEA Acftetlnt cargo tot lar.trv wuth American Port* Spo<e P inam •-erwig Cdn 1/2 S Apr. 7 Apr. (SOUCAINVlLLt 4 Apr. 6 Apr. 8 Apr. S'pore Penan*.920 words
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Article, Illustration2043 1949-04-01 8 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By K.L. RACES Musketeer Gains Smart Victory KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. 4 NOTHER of Keith Daniels' team of two-year-olds, Musketeer, scored at Kuala Lumpur today, the third day of th e Selangor T»--f Club's March-April meeting. This youngster by Dashing Cavalier, well ridden by Frank2,043 words
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143 1949-04-01 8 Empire Games Nominations By October 31 AUCKLAND. Thurs. pOUNTRIES taking part lit the Empire Games here next year must nominate the events in which they intend competing by October 31, it was announced yesterday. With the exception of Australia Canada and New Zealand, countries most lodfe the names of IReuter-AAP - 143 words
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Article126 1949-04-01 8 •THE Singapore Lawn Tennis As1 sociation will hold 1U annual championships at the 81ngapor« Cricket Club from May 2 to May 27. Entries cIom on April 14, and should be sent to the hon. secretary and treasurer. 13. Change Alley, Singapore. No entries will be accepted126 words
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Article106 1949-04-01 8 THE following will represent the Singapore Cricket Club against the Johore C.C. In a Singapore Cricket Association league game on the padang on Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. AC. Growder S. J. Masters, W. K. Jagger. J C. Smith. O. Needham, D. B. Haig W. Oore. B. A.106 words
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Article60 1949-04-01 8 LEAGUE SOCCER: Snr. Dir., R.E.M.E. t. S.C.C— J Besar; Jnr A. Grp 2. Police S.A. v. IndoneaU l*«. "B"— Thomson Rd Jnr. B. Grp. 1, A.A.C. v. Sfoon Assn.— Geylanf Jnr. B. Grp. t. RockUtes t. C.T.M.A. (M)— C.Y. MA. ftnd., St. George's Rd. FRIENDLY SOCCER: Jollilads t.60 words
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Article224 1949-04-01 8 ALEC Growder, Singapore and South cricketer, has been invited to captain Singapore against Selangor in th c game to be played at Easter (April 16, 17 and 18) on the Singapore Cricket Club padang. Growder, who was unanimously elected at the Selection Committee meeting this week,224 words
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Article, Illustration130 1949-04-01 8 S.C.C. SOCCER XI The team to represent the S.C.C. In a 3.A.F.A. senior division soccer match against the! RE.ME. at Jalan Besar .stadium this evening will be: J. Bell; C. McCulloch (capt >. V. Burton; V. Balnbridge, A. Mitchell. H. Twist; B. Clifton, I F. B. McCullosh, T. Mathot, O.AP - 130 words
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240 1949-04-01 8 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thursday. OTAR Singapore civilian centre-forward, A. *3 Vijiaratnam, was injured in a Malayan interP.W.D. soccer competition tie here today and will be out of the game for at least one week. This means that he will hav e240 words
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Article38 1949-04-01 8 IN a Junior B, Group 1, league soccer fixture at Geylang Stadium yesterday, the Paya Lebar Bus B.C. beat the Social Athletic Party six-nil. Scorers: Bah Bee (2>, Abdul Rahman (2), Tony (1). Hock Seng (W.38 words
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388 1949-04-01 8 RAF's DURDEN CARRIES HIS TALLY TO 10 R.A.F. (S) 6; T.B.A I, rWEN without four of their regulars, the R.A.F. Jj Seletar struck hard for their goal average when they beat the Tamil Brotherhood Association by six goals to one in a S.A.F.A. Senior League game at Jalan Besar Stadium388 words
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Article69 1949-04-01 8 CT. ANTHONYS School held Sime Darby S.C.. their more experienced opponents, to a one-all draw in a soccer match 1 before a large crowd at Bras Basah Road yesterday. Five minutes from the start, j Salaudin broke through to give Slme Darby the lead. St.69 words
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Article263 1949-04-01 8 INDIA CUP FINALS TONIGHT A keen fight between Singapore District and the Royal Air Force for the India Cup— team trophy at stake in the Singapo'i; Inter-Service team and individual boxing championshps !s expert in the finals at Chang! to-night. District and Air Force eacl\ have seven finalists Royal Na\y263 words
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Article87 1949-04-01 8 SYDNFY. Thur —H. Pi"' vorth. the Australian open ffdt •hampion. with a 68 3 und i [Ml —headed tb* flHd at the end of the first day's play in t'n VlcWilliam's open tourp\T<"t for nhich prize mon y totals £2,000. Bill Holder was Kins ■eeondReuter - 87 words
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Advertisement641 1949-04-01 8 CL-bMHED ADS. (Continued from nage 4) BUSINESS OPPOKTI NITIES EUROPEAN commercial representative touring Malaya imm»<itate future, will accept com-rm-tslnns and undertake enquiries. Bot No. A5897. ST. VEOITABLE OHEE from Holland— 2s tons available for shlpni<>ni May June. Merchants who pratuM* import quotas are reoupsied to communicate Suppliers' A/ -nis. BOX641 words
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Advertisement106 1949-04-01 8 "DEVILISHLY DIFFERENT A PICTURE YOU'LL GIVE YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION (TIME) TODAY FOUR SHOWS BKA^L/sfnifl 13 j^kiajL. phonf fiqai I UNSusfcCTEir I "ffirnn AiAsTtn-wooK o* m^tipt .«o« v»*»n Eß b«os. tnmnn JOAN CLAUDE AUDREY CONSTANCE HURD CAULfIELD RAINS -TOTTER BENNEH HATFIELD ..iraduci MICHAEL NORTH Drec d by michael curtiz 1 MICHAEL106 words
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Miscellaneous29 1949-04-01 8 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: H. W. 12.15 a.m. ft. 6 In.). 13.30 p.m. (8 ft. In.). TOMORROW. H. W. 11.16 ».m. <5 ft. i In.), 1.09 p.m. <« f:. 2 ta.V29 words
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