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Title Section18 1949-04-02 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED W45 WEI.VE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1949 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article429 1949-04-02 1 Blunt Protests To 7 Nations Signing Defence Treaty WASHINGTON, Friday. "THIS treaty is directed against the Soviet Union/' Russia bluntly as1 serts in notes to seven of the 12 nations which will sign the North Atlantic Pact on Monday. The 2,000 word note to Britain, theReuter; AP; UP - 429 words
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Article, Illustration42 1949-04-02 1 The Malayan Trade I'nion Adviser, Mr. John Brazier, who will leave on Monday f»r Sarawak. Brunei and N.irth Borneo to discuss ii ial labour question with Ulmur officials, employers iid workers. His service and idvice have been requested li* the three (iovernments.42 words
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Article191 1949-04-02 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. A JOINT Consultative Committee ot the Federation and Singapore Finance Committees has been formed to deal with the budgetary and apportionment aspects of pan-Malayan expenditure and with financial matters of common concern to the two territories. This committee comprises191 words
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Article112 1949-04-02 1 Rebels Form "People's Govt." RANGOON. Fri. REBEL forces have seized untrol of the entire Vi cue district of midw^siern Burma and established a "people's committee" to govern it, an official Government spokesman said today. He said the rebels, Including Communists, members of the White Bane 1 People's Volunteer Organisation andAP - 112 words
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Article43 1949-04-02 1 NEW YORK. Frl. -Mr. Joseph Bowling 75. of Ocean City, New Jersey, was a frugal man. He ate one 80-cent meal a day till he died of starvation 'three weeks ago— with half a million U.S. doliars in the bank.— U.P.UP - 43 words
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Article78 1949-04-02 1 SECRET MESSAGE TO U.N. A •secret" communique has; been forwarded via Singapore to the Chief Indonesian Republican delegate to the United Nations Security Council at Lake Success, Dr. L. N. Palar. according to the Associated Press. The communique contains findings of investigations by Republican officials of the Hatta Cabinet IntoAP - 78 words
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Article141 1949-04-02 1 LONDON Fri. MR. F. D \scoll, managing director of the Dunlop Pantations. Ltd., said in L. ndon today that "if Malaya Ml to the Communists" Australia would "not be worth a snap of the fingers. Mr. Ascoli has just returned from a visit toReuter - 141 words
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Article153 1949-04-02 1 NANKING, Friday. rE Chinese Government's peace delegation led by I Gj n. Chang Chih-chung left j today for Peking for peace negotiations with the Communists. Before leaving, Gen. Chang sa d they expected to "encounter difficulties" but bei I'eved that both sides would 'seek the people's interestReuter; AP; UP - 153 words
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Article35 1949-04-02 1 HONG KONG. Fri— Mach- ine-gun fire from the shore prevented the British steamer Hanyang from reaching Tangku. the Tientsin port. The firing was said to be the result of a misunderstanding. -A.P.AP - 35 words
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Article, Illustration164 1949-04-02 1 "THE appointment of Dr. G. V. Allen as Vice1 Chancellor of the University of Malaya, oiluially announced last night, means that the university can be brought into being as quickly as Under the ordinance which passed both the Singapore and Federal Legislative Councils this week, the164 words
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Article63 1949-04-02 1 NEW YORK. Frl.-A high atomic official disclosed today that the manufacture of atomic bomb parts has been stepped up and decentralised for security. Brigadier General James McCormack. junior director ot the Atomic Energy Commission's division of military application, said that the military were pushing the63 words
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Article, Illustration32 1949-04-02 1 Mt. CHURCHILL rives his famous "V" sign to the crowds that gathered to greet him at New York when the Queen Mary docked. Mrs. Churchill is seen on the right.— A.P. picture.AP - 32 words
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Article426 1949-04-02 1 Acid Murder Alleged: LONDON, Friday. JOHN George Haigh, central figure in a case which has aroused nation-wide attention, was alleged ai Horsham today, to have admitted shooting a widow in the back of the head and then dumping hei body m a sulphuric acid bath. H.iigh.Reuter - 426 words
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Article87 1949-04-02 1 TODAY'S FREE PRESS 1 Saturday Magazine features a special article and pictures of Laddie Outschoorn, the former Singapore cricketer, who is now playing for Worcestershire and will go on tour this winter with a team of Empire professionals. fn addition: CHIA POTEIK criticises the manner in which87 words
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Article791 1949-04-02 1 MR. CHURCHILL TELLS OF— BOSTON, Friday. THIRTEEN men in the Kremlin who fear the 1 friendship of the West more than its hostility are aiming to rule the world, said Mr. Winston Churchill in a speech here last night which was heard by a radio791 words
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174 1949-04-02 1 F}R the first time for 40 years. Singaporeans today [will have an opportunity ti» elect members of the Municipal Commission. There are 8,688 registered electors eligible to go to t!u« polls today to elect two-thirds of the Commission The main fight is between the174 words
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Article36 1949-04-02 1 OTTAWA. Frl. -The Canadian Seamen's Union has called a general strike against all shipping operators in Canada's east coast, because companies are said to ue signing contracts with the oval Seamen's International Union. U.P.UP - 36 words
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Advertisement56 1949-04-02 1 f/ LV F sfffoM I ;j-'TAIHENG 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 CHAMBERS, Telephone 290556 words
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Advertisement852 1949-04-02 2 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE la hereby given that as from the 16th April 1949 new dance coupons will be Issued. Patrons are kindly requested to use up all old dance coupons by Friday r'ght 15.4.49. after which date such old coupons will not be recognised and they are no more valid.852 words
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Advertisement274 1949-04-02 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. TROLLOPE A SONS (LONDON) LTD., SINGAPORE. LEW HOI COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by a Deed of Partnership dated 17.2.1949 Mr. LEW HOI sole274 words
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Advertisement731 1949-04-02 2 NOTICES IMPORT OF CARGO RICE FROM FRENCH 1NDO A Importers are informed that there is a limited availability of Cargo Rice In French Tndo-Chlna for shipment to Malaya. Those Interested should submit A. P. Forms supported by firm offers to the Comptroller of Customs, Kuala Lumpur or the Asst: Comptroller731 words
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Advertisement779 1949-04-02 2 NOTICES IMPORT OF CARGO RICE FROM FRENCH INDO CHINA Importers are Informed that there Is a limited availability of cargo rice In French Indo China j. for shipment to Malaya. Those Interested should submit applications (A. P. Forms) together with firm offers to the Executive Controller, Imports Exports, Singapore, before779 words
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Advertisement610 1949-04-02 2 NOTICES NOTICE ORDER OF COMMANDANT 223 B.O.D. t The following tenders have been issued during the oast ■Mk. Tender Nos. 3 4: Closing date 4/4/49. Canvas Jute various stretcheM ambulance, Paper, Typewriting and Drawing. render Nos. 5 6: Closing date 7/4/49. Misc. Stores I.e.. Boxes. Insulators, Tools etc. Tentage, Scrap610 words
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Advertisement190 1949-04-02 2 SSiUl!£lutiS) 3 SHOWS DAILY—3, 6.15 9.15 p.m. Colombia* "THE GALLANT BLADE" In Clnecolor To-morrow at Mid-nlte 20th Century-Fox's "THE BLACK BWAN" Id Teehnlcolor— To-morrow at 11 a.m. Unlvenal'i "THE BLACK BART* —In Technicolor GREAT WORLD GLOBE 3 f .9.1.1 "LOVES OF CARMEN" In Technicolor NEW WORLD Lido 3—7—9 15 "DUEL190 words
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Article430 1949-04-02 3 Natural Rubber Being Improved Says Planter From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Friday. DESEARCH in improving the quality of natural rubber, which has been very much intensified in the past year, points to chemical means and new methods of manufacture as the answer to the challenge of synthetic430 words
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Article137 1949-04-02 3 PARIS, Fri. TWO thousand Algerian Spahis (cavalry troops) have left for Indo-China after special training in Jungle warfare. France is also going to send increasing air strength to fight the nationalists. France ha& 110,000 troops pitted against 90,000 nationalists led by Moscow-trained Ho Chi Minh. TheReuter - 137 words
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Article171 1949-04-02 3 SMALL fluctuations in the rubber price at around last week's level continued throughout this week. Trading has been on a moderate scale with no predominating feature, says Lewis Peat's weekly market report. Volume of buying for Home markets appears to have been on the small side,171 words
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Article, Illustration191 1949-04-02 3 TOKYO, Friday. CERGEANT damboa, Filipino-American war veteran who wants to rejoin his wife and two children in Australia, today received a letter from the Australian mission informing him his request for reconsideration of his case had been forwarded to Canberra. However, the Prim e Minister,Reuter; AP - 191 words
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Article68 1949-04-02 3 NEW DELHI, Fri.— Pandit Nehru, India's Prime Minister, said yesterday that the question of racial relations between •different British Dominions would be discussed "to some extent" at the Commonwealth Premiers' Conference to be held in London on April 21. Pandit Nehru made the statement in theAP - 68 words
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Article232 1949-04-02 3 A COLONIAL Office announcement In London "states that 11 members of an expedition to the Falkland Islands dependencies, marooned on Stonington Island. Graham Land, will have to stay there another year unless the relief ship John Biscoe reaches them by Apr. 10 TheAP - 232 words
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Article39 1949-04-02 3 LONDON, Fri. VEGETARIANS, who get extra cheese, vegetable fats and nuts in Britain, are increasing in number. A London Vegetarian Society official fears it is more a matter of the stomach than the heart A.P.AP - 39 words
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Article13 1949-04-02 3 OTTAWA, Fri.—Newfoundland. Britain's oldest Colony, became Canada's youngest Province today.— AP.AP - 13 words
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Article109 1949-04-02 3 Iron Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. it has been decided to discontinue the Issue of entry permits for newcomers from India, Pakistan, and Ceylon from Mar. 31, states the Director of the Malayan Immigration Servlca, Mr. S. E. King. Persons from those countries who109 words
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Advertisement277 1949-04-02 3 A shining example of qll that a polish should be /j» fs& Purifiit Wsddlnt '-aP>r>^ *J folltliUthehouMwU*^ Wl V frltnd T.i* polish I* I* CV v sft*A*&^_ Ih* wtddlnf »nd no jtltfW*Gb? •uirod. h do**n'c iplll I )V^J*LlklU cr*vic«, *nd la *eono- VfS^^^fi^? fnlcsl. Pot »M m*t*li, !3B^»^^"^ til**, poroteln,277 words
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Advertisement128 1949-04-02 3 X Tiffin in a Jiffy yT -All you n-nd is an appetite cV and a can opener as your *w Jb passport to Paradise, a X delicious dish ot QME Ox 4rV Tongues will do the rest. Vy I OX TONGUES A MAKE YOUR PICRIC PERFECT >* SINGAPORE V COLD128 words
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Article153 1949-04-02 4 M. P. Criticised CRITICISM of Mr. Walter Fletcher, Conservative M.P., came from two sources yesterday, from Mr. C. C. Tan for his remarks about selfgovernment, and from the Netherlands Consulate for his reference to trade with Indonesia. "We know fully well that one of the main reasons153 words
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Article135 1949-04-02 4 A SPOKESMAN of the Netherlands Consulate in Singapore yesterday said that Mr. Fletcher had given only one side of the picture* of the entrepot trade with Indonesia. He said that Mr. Fletcher should look at the February trade figures between Indonesia add Singapore which were very135 words
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Article64 1949-04-02 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— The recent importation of a consignment of German beer was the result of a misunderstanding it was stated in the Federal Legislative Council yesterday. Mr. V. M. N. Menon, had asked why the beer had been imported when import houses64 words
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Article, Illustration536 1949-04-02 4 npHE Governor, Sir Franklin Gimson, who opened A the Singapore Flower Show yesterday evening, had high praise for Chinese gardeners and for the Singapore Gardening Society which sponsored the show. Of local Chinese gardeners, Sir Franklin said: "They are experts, and have earned an excellent reputation536 words
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Article48 1949-04-02 4 The Singapore Ratepayers Association has advised charities dependent" on contributions from the public to apply for exemption from income tax. The appeal said that failure or delay by a charity to apply for such exemption meant that subscribers could not obtain due relief from tax48 words
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Article25 1949-04-02 4 Charged yesterday in the Singapore Fourth Police Court with possession of a revolver In Beach Road 52-year-old Tan Tua Gong was remanded.25 words
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Article91 1949-04-02 4 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Fri. DESPITE the unrest in Burma, rice agencies there should be able to ship about 800,000 tons of rice this year, said Major A. Irwin, an officer of the British Military Mission which arrived in Penang today. Major Irwin said that in91 words
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Article100 1949-04-02 4 rE Government of India has decided to award six scholarships to Malayan students for higher studies in India this year. Two of the scholarships are for non-Indian students and the other four for students of Indian origin domiciled in Malaya. Courses are available in the100 words
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Article60 1949-04-02 4 The funeral cortege of Mr. Tan Hock San who collapsed while playing badminton in the Victoria School Hall on Thursday, night will leave the Singapore Chinese Girl's School at 4.30 p.m. today for Bidadari cemetery. Mr. Tan, whose widow is vice-principal of the school, was for many years60 words
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Article92 1949-04-02 4 TODAY Y.M.C.A., Orchard Road, Y's Men'j luncheon meeting, 1 p.m. movie circle show. Waltz Disney's technicolour feature film "Damby," 8 p.m. Singapore Ch-ss Club Championship, third round, V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, 3 p.m. Y.W.C.A., Advisory Youth Council meeting, 5, Rafflea Quay, 4 pin. TOMORROW V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, art club,92 words
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Article96 1949-04-02 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. rIE Federation's Court of Appeal in Kuala Lumpur today dismissed the appeal of 24-year-old Ganapathy, former president of the Pan-Malayan Federation of Trade Unions, against sentence of death passed on him on March 15 for unlawfully carrying a .4596 words
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Advertisement278 1949-04-02 4 Thfc Ideal Power Unit for stationary "^^^S^^^^^^^^ Industrial and Agri *Z^ cultural Machinery DIESELS Single and Twin cylinder models, two speed drive, 3 to 10 B.H.P. Delivery from Stock fok <jmks> ateut it tfc> «O ROOM* rOH HtftOENTt ANO THAN*ICNT» S? MANAGE* C l_ VAN DCH VUCt: r> ■O yjKKw,278 words
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Advertisement102 1949-04-02 4 ST4TE(KPIIpSS 555 Manufacture* in LONDON by ARDATH TOBACCO CO. LTD. To Commemorate CHILDREN'S DAY (4th April) WE OFFER from Ist to 7th April FREE GIFTS for purchases exceeding $5. 10% DISCOUNT On all children's lines including dresses, shoes, vests, pantees, bonnets, toys. A varied stock of prams available at attractive102 words
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219 1949-04-02 5 'Too Many Chinese Attacked By Malays 'I Judge] From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Fri. SENTENCING two Malays to prison for attacking an elderly Chinese snopfceeper Mr. Justice Thomson in the Perak Assize Court toddy remarked that there were too many cases of apparently motiveless attack by Malays on Chinese. "This219 words
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Article149 1949-04-02 5 "Wholesale Flouting Of The Law" From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. PrL WHOLESALE flouting of the law In the towns and v.'ilages without punishment to the offenders had bred a feeling of insecurity and desperation among the people said Mr. Q. C. Bailey at yesterday's meeting of the Malayan Association.149 words
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Article131 1949-04-02 5 rpHE passing-out parade vi X the 94 Squadron of the R.A.F. Regiment (Malaya), I which began their training j last October, took place at Sembawang yesterday. The salute was taken by Air Commodore H, J, O. E. Proud. Civilian and Service fciiests were present. The R.A.F. Regimental Band131 words
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Article, Illustration871 1949-04-02 5 David Richards, master of the motor vessel Coorabie until her capture and confiscation by the Dutch East Indies naval authorities last year, said hi the Singapore High Court yester- day that after the capture Of ship he had logged the chief engineer Mr. Henry Laird871 words
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Article100 1949-04-02 5 "THE Federal constitution 1 has been a success and it is now open to all people to take part hi the administration of this country", the Sultan of Kedah stated on Thursday, when replying to ah all-community address presented to him at the Sungel Patani Club on100 words
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Article52 1949-04-02 5 IPOH. Fri. Twenty-year-ola Othman bin Dollah, convicted in 1946 of murder and sent to the Selangor Boys' Home, was today sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment in the Assize Court for voluntarily causing grievous hurt to an Indian youth named Narayan at Gloucester Estate. Teluk Anson with52 words
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Article162 1949-04-02 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Pri. ONE hundred and sixtyeight people left Port Swettenham yesterday on repatriation to China. Fifty-three were sent under Regulation 17C, 23 were squatters departed for actively assisting in "black areas," another 23 were voluntary repatriates while 69 were dependants. Another162 words
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Article205 1949-04-02 5 AID FOR KIANPENG SEAMEN mHE Singapore Mercantile X Marine Fund has made a grant of $743 to the relief of dependants of three Malay seamen who were killed by Dutclr~- machine-gun fire aboard the Singapore ship, Kian Peng, at Pekan Baroe, and to three other Malay members of the crew.205 words
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Article40 1949-04-02 5 The Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, has been appointed a member of the Singapore Harbour Board for a further term of three years. Mr. J. Cooper's term on the Board has been extended by one year.40 words
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Article452 1949-04-02 5 HPHE application for a writ of attachment for 1 alleged contempt of court against a Singapore solicitor, Mr. N. A. Mallal, brought by two litigants on the ground that Mr. Mallal had entered on certain legal proceedings in then* name without their authority, was dismissed by452 words
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Advertisement196 1949-04-02 5 M..-.0 o-. ii'^'ljmtl I'/ I course you like to *cc your /^fa/jjij^s)/ V^ kiddy healthy and happy, with ,1 4$ strong young system kept clear of al l impurities. If you've any caust to worry about the children's rcgu'WTlFnT'^R' 1 larity, give them a small morning •'P^r—Wis S lass of196 words
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Advertisement213 1949-04-02 5 Phillips fa Ac cycle that's buik to last. Tt win sand all ate hard knocks that rough' toads provide, fee still give yean of reliable service. Phillips Cycle* are designed and made in a modernly equipped factory by people who have had over 50 years experience in bicycle manufacture If213 words
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830 1949-04-02 6 Singapore, Sat, April 2, 1949. COUNCIL AND THE GIFT The Federal Legislative Council has begun its second session with "a new sense of hope and confidence", to use the phrase with which the High Commissioner opened his address to the Council on Thursday. Sir Henry Gurney went on to warn830 words
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Obituary68 1949-04-02 6 MR. D. F. .VCACCOLL AND MISS E. M. 8PROULE: The engagement U announced nnd the marriage will take place In London on May 7, between David Ferguson MacColl, M.C., youngest son of Mrs. MacColl and the late Mr. A. MacColl of 1, Hereford Mansions, London, W.2, and Eithne Mary68 words
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Obituary66 1949-04-02 6 NO HON PAI. passed away peacefully at 10 a.m. on °"rlday Ist April, at the age of 47. The funeral cortege will leave 27, Sago Lane, on Sunday monlng 3rd. April THE FUNERAL of the late Mr. Tan Hock Stan, will take place at 4.30 p.m. from 16 Cairnhill66 words
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Article29 1949-04-02 6 THE FAMILY of the late Mr. Chia Tong San. thank all those who sent letters of condolence, wreaths, attended the funeral and for services rendered in their bereavement.29 words
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Article215 1949-04-02 6 There is much to commend Mr. W. G. C. Blunn's suggestion, made at the Malayan Association meeting in Kuala Lumpur, that Malaya should conduct a publicity campaign in Britain with the purpose of emphasising the great contribution which this country, is making to the American dollar resources215 words
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Article58 1949-04-02 6 LONDON Fri.— The President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Harold Wilson, yesterday predicted that the International Trade Organisation would be set up by the end of this year. Such an organisation might be preceded by a meeting of 35 nations in France on April 8 to discussAP - 58 words
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Article, Illustration13 1949-04-02 6 Federation Studies 27 Photograph by C. A. Gibson-Hill. THE BOTANIC GARDENS, KUALA LUMPUR13 words
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Article1639 1949-04-02 6 TUAN DJEK - TUAN DJEK By SUNDAY, March 27— There has been no rain since February 27th. Our well still yields water, slightly salty. In the stream there is enough water for the children to splash about ill. It is wonderful how the bananas stand the drought. In many other1,639 words
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Article336 1949-04-02 6 UIFTY years ago Uv day a young Italian was ordained priest and said his first mass in the Ba*ilica of Santa Maria Matrpoire, Rome. In reporting the event, Osservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper, predicted a "great future" for the young priest, then 23 years old. Osservtitore336 words
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Advertisement62 1949-04-02 6 "Vision is life's precious gift." Only those without vision know to the uttermost the truth of these words, for only when a thing is irremediably gone from us forever do we realize, the magnitude of our loss So we shouldn't neglect the care of our eyes Periodical scientific eye-examination is62 words
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Advertisement27 1949-04-02 6 BF CV »xx iJ£s3 S wFmL I *ji > m m iffl I&Hi 'Inn IS WESEL EH6WES 31 H.P. TO 150 HP II THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTDj27 words
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Article199 1949-04-02 7 Bishop 's Offer To Singapore Medical Dept. DELIGIOUS nursing sisters may shortly be 1X working in the Tan Tock Seng T.B. hospital, the Straits Times was told yesterday. The Bishop of Malacca (the Right Rev. Michael Olcomendy) has offered to co-operate with the Medical199 words
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Article, Illustration59 1949-04-02 7 THE FIRST FATHER AND DAUGHTER team to act for the Stage Club is that of Capt. Charles Gibson and his daughter Mary, who appear as father and daughter in Noel Coward's "This Happy Breed" which will be presented at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, on April 7, 8. 9 and 10.59 words
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Article, Illustration38 1949-04-02 7 SISTERS AT THE FLOWER SHOW SAYING IT WITH FLOWERS: The Holiday sisters, Margaret (right) and Mary, admiring a beautiial basket of arranged flowers at yesterday's flower show opened by the Governor at the Happy World. Straits Times picture.38 words
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152 1949-04-02 7 rpHE Singapore Acting Commissioner of Labour, Mr. G. W. Davis, has resigned the chairmanship of the Seafarers' Administration Board "because he feels that the independent position of the Labour Office would be endangered if he continued as chairman". Mr. Davis's successor will be acting Principal152 words
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Article, Illustration278 1949-04-02 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. A BANDIT armed with a Tommy gun was killed, a woman agent arrested and a camp discovered and destroyed in the Tanjong Tuallang Forest Reserve, Perak, yesterday afternoon. In the Telok Anson area another police party killed278 words
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Article70 1949-04-02 7 A CROWD at noon in Boat Quay yesterday saw a driverless car plunge into the Singapore River. The Chinese driver managed to get partly Into the car at the last moment, bat failed to stop it and went down with tt. He struggled out of the70 words
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Article200 1949-04-02 7 /CURRENCY control and the restriction of imports and exports are two things not run "democratically" in Singapore, says Mr. Francis Thomas, Vice-President of the Labour Party of Singapore, in reply to "Barker Street," who attacked the views of the Party in yesterday's Straits Times. Questions relating200 words
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Article97 1949-04-02 7 A YOUNG housebreaker said in the First District Court yesterday that force of circumstances drove him to crime. The accused. 21-year-old Chan Hal Swee. was arrested after he had broken into a house and stole articles valued at about $280. Chan told the court that nt had97 words
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Article38 1949-04-02 7 A Singapore Malay gardener, Bakar bin Taha, yesterday afternoon found two rusty .38 pistols and 37 rounds of ammunition in the compound of a house In Jalan Ampas. A police spokesman said they were war relics.38 words
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Article160 1949-04-02 7 CHILDREN'S DA Y PLANS pHINESE Children's Day will be celebrated by 25,000 school children in Singapore on Monday with a free cinema show, a visit to the three amusement parks, an elocution contest and variety concert. This is being arranged for them by the Mayfair Musical and Dramatic Association with160 words
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Article51 1949-04-02 7 A draft ordinance which seeks to increase the maximum amount that a court may order a person to pay towards the maintenance of an illegitimate child from $10 to $40 a month is to be introduced at the next meeting of the Legislative Council on April51 words
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118 1949-04-02 7 A FEW months before Khong Sim Heng, 28, a former second-year undergraduate of Raffles College died, she was heard frequently by her mother praying to the gods to take her life away. This was stated at the Coroner's Inquiry held yesterday into her death, which118 words
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Article26 1949-04-02 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Frl.— Inche Ahmad bin Hussin, of the Johore Civil Service, has been appointed Personal Assistant to the Mentrl Besar of Johore.26 words
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Article549 1949-04-02 7 rE following is the list of wards, polling districts, their boundaries and polling stations: City Ward St. Andrews: bounded by Stamford Rd., Armenian St., Hill St., Singapore River, Canal Rd., North Canal Rd., Phillip St., Telok St., Cross St., Raffles Quay Collyer Quay Polling549 words
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Article326 1949-04-02 7 400 TOLD- rpHE biggest indoor J audience of the Sin-, gapore Municipal elections campaign more than 400 members of the Singapore Harbour Board Staff Association last night heard the president of the Progressive Party, Mr. C. C. Tan, promise that the Progressives would put "first things326 words
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Advertisement59 1949-04-02 7 JONES FAMILY "C. B." HAND MACHINE Reverse Feed Selfsetting Automatic wiU Bew Needle. Winder and Backwards Tension Release. Chromium or Plated. Selfsetting Forwards. A«fl^C Needle. WHOLESALE PRICES ON APPLICATION SOLE AGENTS P~nVa PO R*6 IHJTES t^M P.ITrT Ye N A N G M. FLINTER S. GRINBERG Diamonds and 1 Jewellery59 words
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Article, Illustration2370 1949-04-02 8 SINGAPORE HOLDS MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TODAY PROGRESSIVE PARTY AIMS 1. Votes for all no property qualification. 2. Water-borne sewerage for all. 3. Government contribution to Municipal Kate Fund. 4. Marketing faculties properly organised. 5. Higher Municipal posts open to all localborn. 6. Safeguards for public health and adequate town cleansing. CITY2,370 words
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Advertisement125 1949-04-02 8 jfjiJlMlfaui l*> T'" r \^^^l REFILL CtHtA. Mobiloi! fK«y /o<?tf The New MORRIS M MR The New MORRIS MINOR it designed on big c*r lines... then KpS^SSSHS§ wheelbase, which means tire- w\ v 'iWY^f 1 •pringing naootht out bump* ""3fr-^ W^t^L^yT^^^Bk taic ''Monoconjtrucdon" body £fcSL a R±££. l iS T125 words
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426 1949-04-02 9 Work For And Get Responsible Government I AM not eligible to vote today in the Municipal elections, because. I live in the rural area, but as one who is interested in the progress of Singapore towards responsible government rather than self-government, I would like to list some points which' have426 words
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Article160 1949-04-02 9 Parties In Municipal Politics /CHARACTER in public service is certainly Just as desirable an asset as experience, but, how many Independent candidates may be said to have both? We know the policies and aims of the two existing Parties. On the other hand notice the stand most of the Independents160 words
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Article176 1949-04-02 9 A MEMBER of the Singapore Legislative Council is reported to have argued in the Council that Sanskrit i s a dead language and it is of no use to anyone. At the same time he stat- i cci that this language could be included later if funds176 words
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Letter176 1949-04-02 9 DEOPLE in Singapore are inclined to think that in comparison with the United Kingdom we, in Malaya, are only encumbered by the lightest of pink tape. I hasten to disillusion these supreme optimists. The tape which enshrouds us is of a far redder hue. This week176 words
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Article149 1949-04-02 9 < IT is surprising that no candidate, Progressive, Labour SI or Independent, has thought it worth while making one of his aims the abolition of the post of Presi- < dent of the Municipality and the creation of the post of Mayor, to be filled by149 words
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Letter397 1949-04-02 9 jMR. A. P. Rajah's comments on the by-paSsing Y1 of the Singapore Municipality in the award of Coloniai Development and Welfare Scholarships will be read with interest by all those who have the future of Malaya at heart. Mr. Rajah was speaking a s a Municipal397 words
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Letter187 1949-04-02 9 HR. Morland's suggestion that those who spit should be fined is one that should be put into action immediately. The Singapore Turf Club Not lon 8 2^° 1 protested has just issued a circular mildly to a well-dressed spitregarding the very objection- ter > wno replied,187 words
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360 1949-04-02 9 THE URGE FOR AN ENGLISH EDUCATION VINDICATING oneself unnecessarily in the public press is "just not done", but on Tuesday, "A Schoolmaster" raised certain points which need to be answered. In my letter last Saturday I had occasion to compare English and Singapore Cambridge School Certificate results, and 1 was360 words
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Article128 1949-04-02 9 11 PARENT'S criticism of the educational organisation of Raffles Girls School, and the reply by the Director of Education, are interesting. The suggestions I make here are not meant foi Raffles Girls School only but for all Singapore and Malayan schools: 1 More attention should A be128 words
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Article279 1949-04-02 9 POSTMASTERS: My husband is a village postmaster. Not only does he have to do his ordinary postal work, but he has also to accept payment for electricity bills, distribute applications for identity cards and income tax forms, issue dog licences and do a great deal of other279 words
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Advertisement130 1949-04-02 9 iIOLSEHOLD IT APPLIANCES $4300 ifk rH*$ in bl ZZ n trOT D a sood storeB> Including:— R^t 0 8^?^ CO.-103/105 Selejll Road KELLER PIANO CO.— 2 Orchard Road SINGAPORE. Sole distributors: E. 8. Isaac Co.. 168 A Cecil St Singapore. THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA CHINA have pleasure in130 words
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Miscellaneous642 1949-04-02 9 Some players, Including a few —but there was no hurry! Souu experts believe in using very light took the club trick and discarded TL 6 m may one heart on dummy's second all right if their partners under- diamond trick, but from then on j stand their system and make642 words
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Article394 1949-04-02 10 LONDON, FTi LESS than a week from Budget day, the continued upward progress n shown by prices In the J London Stock Exchange results from hopes of some < tax reliefs, says Reuters il financial correspondent. Rubbers and Tins made further li gains yesterday. tl Leading Industrial equities394 words
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Article120 1949-04-02 10 From A Market correspondent CINOAPORE produce market quotations were unchanged I yesterday at: Rice: No. 1. 839; 2, «37; 3,1 $35; 4, $30; 5, »29; glutinous $24. Coffee: Ball old quality No. 1, 1168; No. 3 $166; Sourabaya (94. Palembang API *80; KP2 $75; 15«f< i $70:120 words
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Article802 1949-04-02 10 From Ouc Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. THE Malayan share market again responded to overseas advices today. Prices moved to higher levels. Industrials wer e firm, and there was mild inquiry for selective Rubber Issues. Prices quoted by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were: INDUSTRIALS Buyer ScBer Atlas802 words
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Article179 1949-04-02 10 /pHE Singapore rubber marJL ket was dull throughout yesterday. Prlceg were moving slightly downward In the absence of Interest. Closing price* yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 36> cents, sellers 36% cents; spot loose buyers 36% cents, sellers 36% cents per lb. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce179 words
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Article111 1949-04-02 10 SHIPS In port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Sansapor (33) Hoegh Sllverbeam (38—39). West Wharf: City of Swansea (1—2), Somali (6—7), Rl]nkerk (8 9), President Monroe (11 12). Elpenor (13—14), Rimau (15). Bentong (15—16). Empire Dock: Hoegh Sliverspray (17—18),111 words
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Article154 1949-04-02 10 NEW YORK, Frl. »THE United States Commerce De 1 partment has abolished restrictions ltn^tng the amount of quota tin used for beer and animal food cans by manufacturers. It retains the over-all quota limitation providirrg no more tin for can-making in the first half of this154 words
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Advertisement1174 1949-04-02 10 MANSFIELD di CO., LTD. (incorporate*: m av«*por«> UIMM WUmtMM. U*» STRAIT* STKAMSHW CO.. Cantm"* eptJe* t» >i «ta e»**» LTD. {wit MMa4 »<ii|l WU1 COAn MALATA McrUmau" for Muar Ayr. 9 SAILINGS fROM OJl UAA MeMafcab for B.tu Pahat. Malacca Ayr. 2 fftearer from U.K Apt Mwttakab" for Malacca Am.1,174 words
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Advertisement255 1949-04-02 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS (0 NEW rORK ANO BOSTON VIA CEYLON, INDIA. EGYPT ANO MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Singacxxe f Sham Penartg Praudcnt Monroe Cdn. ll* Apr. S/t i Pra* Buch.n<n *5/l7 Apr 18/19 Apr ZO/« Prat Harding Aar 24/10 May 1/2 May Prat Van tuna May 9/14 May IS/16 May 17/20 TO255 words
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Advertisement253 1949-04-02 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/ SAILINGS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UJL7 SCANDINAVIA. CONTINENT ci Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham Penang f^lCtgkc*: I-" Cod.™ 19/20 tailla*. Antwerp Rotterdam m, -Rambodia de>*a*t.As« H Hamburg. Oslo, Uothenbur*. I jpr Mai^to. HJCong. Shanghai Cooanhagan Sdynia Kobe Yokohama i m.t "Malaya due aot Apt m i -*Selaadia"253 words
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Advertisement767 1949-04-02 10 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) A ttOCaUAU. «^V«1IB«I UMI LONOON.^AW^ROTTIROAM WJ CANADIAN PACIFIC PORT, CITY Of SWANSIA "^^n^A' SoU Spore P. Sham Penang Crf. 1/2 5 Apt. T A»f" BOUCAINVILLI 4 Apr 6 Apr. Apr. Spore Penane; CITY OP POOMA a Apr. 6 Apf Due Singapore 26 Apr.767 words
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Article815 1949-04-02 11 EPSOM JEEP - "THE ABBOT" SHOULD WIN TODAY EPSOM JEEP Four Form Horses Are Fancied By KUALA LUMPUR. Friday. (CONSISTENT but luckless, The Grand Abbot has a bright chance of making amends at Kuala Lumpur to-morrow, the last day of the Selangor Turf Club March-April meeting A stayer pure and simple, the Hartland815 words
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Article143 1949-04-02 11 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER RACE 1: IN POWER CHIEF Yonnr LucIds K ami an POWER CHIEF Ttestone Tonne LuelM ENTERTAINMEN1 Demarataa Cold Wave TIESTONE Power Chl«f And RACE t S.M COLD WAVE Entertainment Spear Mirth COLD WAVE Entertainment Demaratas RACE S FIRST FANCT Briany All Boloney143 words
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Article924 1949-04-02 11 DELOW are the acceptances for today's Kuala Lumpur races. The Double Totes will be held on races three and four, six and eight. The Big Sweep will be drawn on race eight. Race 1—2.30: Cl. 4, Div. 1— b\ Furs. 022 Baba Bagby 9.uO Mr C. P.924 words
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Article172 1949-04-02 11 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU Fit »pHE English College trounced the Government English School, Kluang. at soccer by five goals to nil on the College ground today. The match was one of a series being played to select a Combined Johore Schools' team to meet a172 words
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Article123 1949-04-02 11 Q.R.C. Cricket teams for this O wp.k d s a c^; c. 2nd X: on the Padanir at i n m t^dav XSSuU^ap?:™' <F& ™■^T^issiTt "y1 S. Mope, 1. LeiJ^sius, 1. Cordeiro, R. Minjoot I Ross, D. 0- p- S*^ Jr- an<» B^O.D C.A. at Georges Road123 words
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Article66 1949-04-02 11 THE following will a-represe^t the ColoniaLs CC against the S.C.R.C. in a cricket league fixture on the S.CR.C. ground at match at 11 a.m. tomorrow: W. Ratnayake (capt.), P. de Kretser, S. de Krets^r, T. BulJena, A. Thlyagarajah. D. Miller, o. E. Lloyd. N. Woodhull, C. P.66 words
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Article29 1949-04-02 11 The Kong Yong School will be holding their first annual sports meeting on the Serangoon Malay school ground, Arazoo Avenue, off charlton Road, at 9 a.m. today29 words
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Article22 1949-04-02 11 Rovers Sports Club and R.A.F. (Chacgi) are scheduled to play a friendly game of soccer at Changi this afternoon.22 words
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Advertisement220 1949-04-02 11 V^^V ALAN LADD in his Presented by Paramount B in the |L B THRILLING TRADITION of fl H "Union Pacific" "The Plainsman" tk also starring A H ROBERT PRESTON W BRENDA MARSHALL TONIGHT at M'NITE! Immortal saga of Passion, Temptation Titanic ConflUt 1 Winner of 2 JL ACADEMY V*W AWARDS220 words
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Miscellaneous266 1949-04-02 11 Today's Radio SINGAPORE U.F.B.B.S1. Programme Summary 1.02 Including BBC relays: 5.30 Dance Music 1.30 News Week- Looking At Britain; 5.45 Light ly Share Report 1.50 Interlude j Music; 8.15 World Affairs; 6.30 2 to 6.15 Racing commentary from News; 6.45 Indonesian; 7.15 Engthe Selangor Turf Club, (relayed llsh; 7.45 Siamese;266 words
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531 1949-04-02 12 ABDUL RAHMAN TOMAKE BID FOR CUP XI Has Been Invited For Training By FULL-BACK ABDUL Rahman, the forgotten man of Singapore soccer, is on th e come-back trail. Urged by his many admirers to do so, Rahman's going to make a strong bid to regain his position at right full531 words
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Article, Illustration85 1949-04-02 12 tOoR HORSES fighting for minor platings in the null race at Kuala Lumpur on Thursday flashed past the post in a cavalry line. The winner Martian Maid and the second horse. Spring Up. were well ahead. Unable to separate the four the judge called for a photo finish which showed85 words
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110 1949-04-02 12 Carey Voted Footballer Of The Tear LONDON, Fri. JOHN Carey, Manchester United and Eire right back, has been voted for the "Footballer of the Year" by members of the British Football Writers' Association. He will be presented with a statuette on the eve of the Football Association Cup > FinalAP - 110 words
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Article148 1949-04-02 12 FE siason's finest school soccer was --e»*n on the Raffles Institution ground yesterday when St. Joseph's beat the home team in two gamea: two-nil In the first team gamp and two-one In the second. R.I. were the nr^t away in the first team game and often looked148 words
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Article15 1949-04-02 12 LONDON Fri.: Yesterday's Rugby Union results were: Gloucester 22. Blackheath 3.— Reuter.Reuter - 15 words
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Article587 1949-04-02 12 KEN JALLEH - KEN JALLEH By SIXTEEN years of continuous service to Singapore badminton that is the proud record of the Useful badminton party, celebrating its 16th anniversary today. Founded in 1932 by a group of 13 young men at Kampong Bahru Road, the party, in the short587 words
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Article152 1949-04-02 12 New Cup For Inter-Port Soccer NEGOTIATIONS between the Malayan Chines* Football Association and the China National Amateur Athletic Federation (Hong Kong branch) for the revival of the Malaya-Hong Kong interport soccer series for the challenge trophy presented by the Ho Ho Biscuit Factory are now completed. In an interview with152 words
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Article219 1949-04-02 12 LONDON. Frl. rE frond division club, Leicester City, who last Saturday reached the F.A. Cup final for the first time, have a splendid chance to accomplish the best performance in the history of Wembley Cup flnshs Since the first final was played at the famous stadium InReuter - 219 words
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Article, Illustration46 1949-04-02 12 THE Useful Badminton Party of Singapore, with members and guests at a recent Junction. In the centre Is the president. Mr. Ong Ssy Veo, and seated on his left and rigjit •M the party's patrons. Mr. Lee Song Chua (with black coat) and Dr. C. J.Poh.46 words
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Article301 1949-04-02 12 ■S.C.C 0; R.E.M.E 0. EVEN a penalty failed to bring a goal when the Singapore Cricket Club drew with R.E.M.E. in a Senior League soccer Axture at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday It was the first scoreless game of the season in the Senior League,301 words
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Article117 1949-04-02 12 TODAY LEAGUE SOCCER: Snr. Div P. Brani v C.A. J. BeMr; Jnr. Grp. 1, Chinese Hurricanes Shell S.C.— GeyUng. FBIENDLY CRICKET: S.C.C. "A" t Police— S.C.C; S.K.C. y S.C.K C. 2nd S.K.C; S.B.C t BODCA— St. Georse's Bd.; C.YM.A. v V.M.C.A.— St. George's Rd.; LaU Singh's XI v117 words
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Article217 1949-04-02 12 CINGAPqRE District won the I v India Cup in the interServices team and individual boxing championships at R.A.F. Changi last night with a score of 12 points. R.A.F. had nine noints and Royal Navy three. The Governor, Sir Franklin Oimsoa, and Jiigh-ranlcing officers from the217 words
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Article98 1949-04-02 12 rpHE following will represent Singapore District first and second teams, in water-polo matches against the R.A.F. Seletar to be played at Nee Soon at 11 a.m. tomorrow. 1st. XI: Capt. Whttmore, Sgt. Richardson, Pte. Quirrn. Cipt. Marshman, Cpl. McLeland, Pte. Reeves, C.S.M. Apps. 2nd. XI: May.98 words
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Advertisement518 1949-04-02 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. i Continued from page 6* OKU (I. SPACE WANTED WANTED Office space about tOOO square feet American firm willing undertake repair* »n<J •ten Ion* lease for right place. bo< N->. AS908, ST. WANTED hand 8 or 10 HP HlMB car wanted. Singapore, Immediately. Private deal. Box N -.V\NTED518 words
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Advertisement199 1949-04-02 12 At about 140 p.m. on Friday April 1st we had pleasure in presenting a SILVER CIGARETTE CASE to our 20,000th Singapore Sale Customer He was a Chinese gentleman. This is a record breaking sale nd customers are still flocking to ur stores in Singapore Kuala Lump tr ROBINSONS RAFFLES PLACE199 words
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