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Title Section18 1949-04-14 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED IH4S IrtKIVK PACiES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 14, 1949 PKK E TEN CENTS.18 words
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Article, Illustration67 1949-04-14 1 M \l. KOYAI. WEDDING: lang Amat MuUa Tungku \.M.th. sister of the Sultan of Selangor, was married in Klang on Monday to Yang Amat Mulia Raja Khaltd bin Raja Harun. of the Malay Administrative Service. The photograph shows the couple leaving the Istana Raja Muda at Klang. after the bersanding67 words
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Article149 1949-04-14 1 AQANTAS Empire Airway* Constellation, carrying a full load of passengers and freight, completed th e London -Sydney flight yesterday in the record time of 56J hours or two and one-third days. The record clips one and a half days off the normal schedule flight between London149 words
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Article129 1949-04-14 1 Union Call For Sailors' Wages PHILADELPHIA. Wed. I S attorney representing 23 CIO (Congress of Industr Organisations) merchant s-.'amen said yesterday he will nuve to attach the freighter Flying Arrow until US $10,§M in wages are paid the ei.lors. The ship, owned by the 1.-'mandtsen Company. is J'uked at New129 words
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Article52 1949-04-14 1 LONDON, Wed.— R.A.F. Dajkotas dropped 150,000 lbs. of supplies to troops and police operating against Insurgents in Malaya since January, the Air Ministry stated today. If it were not for air supplies I the range of action of the troops would be severely restricted, the statementReuter - 52 words
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Article160 1949-04-14 1 No Intention Of Premature Withdrawal LONDON, Wednesday. TMK Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Attlee told Parliament today that Britain has no intention of withdrawing "prematurely" from Malaya. Mr. Frederick Skinnard, Labour, had asked whether in view of the representations received by the British Government from the GovernReuter - 160 words
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Article245 1949-04-14 1 HELP S.E. ASIA, CALL TO U.N. NEW YORK. Wed. IMMENS changes are going on in South-East Asia, and China, said the Australian Deputy Prime Minister. Dr. H. V. Evatt, in New York yesterday. "We must beware.' he sad. 'lest over-concentration in Europe obscures the crucial Importance of these changes. NationalismReuter; AP; UP - 245 words
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Article77 1949-04-14 1 NEW YORK, Wed. MR. Myron Cowen, American Ambassador-de-signate to the Philippines, said here tonight that the United States had no intention of relaying her determination to assure peace and progress in the Pacific. While the dramatic nature of the European Recovery Programme and the North Atlantic PactReuter - 77 words
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Article32 1949-04-14 1 MANILA, Wed. -One person was killed and more than a score Injured today when 100 tons of stored bombs exploded at Clarkfleld U.S. Air Force base in Central Luzon.— AP.AP - 32 words
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Article117 1949-04-14 1 SHANGHAI, Wed. IT was learned here that two members of the j Indian Communist Party will, early in May, travel to Peking where tlry will establish liaison with the Chinese Communists. This will be the first open and "official" gesture, of the Chinese Communists in carryingUP - 117 words
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126 1949-04-14 1 Scheme For Air 'Lanes' LONDON. Wed. A blue print for canali^"* main world air routes so that aircraft follow lanes like shipping has been evolved for the first time in history by experts of the International I Civil Aviation Organisation. i Air Commodore W E. G. Mann, leader of theReuter - 126 words
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Article, Illustration180 1949-04-14 1 NANKING, Wednesday. /CHINESE Communists were reported today to have v opened a new offensive along th e Yangtse river, and competent quarters said that a- crossing in overwhelming force might come "at any time." Government officials 'iii-aii-w!iil3 conferred urgently on the Reds' surrender ultimatum, deadline forAP - 180 words
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Article, Illustration71 1949-04-14 1 "HUMBLE PROTEST:" Five membert of the Philippine Consulate staff in Sydney who have asked to be recalled as a "humble protest against the White Australia policy." They are, left to right. Miss Asuncion Avellno, records clerk; Mr. Alejandro D. Tango, viceConsul; Mr. Manuel A. Alzat«, Consul -General; Miss Rosario V.71 words
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Article106 1949-04-14 1 Some Dock Strikers To Go Back LONDON. Wed. STRIKING members of the Transport and General Workers Union voted to go i back to work at London docks i tomorrow in response to appeals by union leaders. Members of the National Union of Stevedores and Dockers, who started the strike opReuter; UP - 106 words
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Article100 1949-04-14 1 NEW YORK Wed. THE moon made astronomli cal history last night. It disappeared for an hour. 'Scientists said the "black eclipse" was the first one like it here for more than 100 years. The phenomenon could be seen on half the earths surface wherever It was nightAP - 100 words
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Article481 1949-04-14 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. TWE five toldstream Guardsmen who returned to 1 their base last week-end after seven days in the jungle without food, and trailed by a bandit ga i*. have told their story. Th e patrol, led by481 words
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Article26 1949-04-14 1 The Straits Times and tht Singapore Free Press will not be published tomorrow (Good Friday). Publication of both newspapers will be resumed on Saturday.26 words
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Article41 1949-04-14 1 TOYKO, Wed.— One of two American soldiers who were attempting to leave ship in Yokohama harbour for an unauthorized visit ashore was drowned. He fell into the bay while lowering himself by a line from the ship's deck. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article280 1949-04-14 1 Full UN Debate On The Indies NEW YORK, Wed. T«HE United Nation* j x General Assembly yesterday voted to include the Indonesian orobiem on its agenda. Th e vote was 41 to three, vth 12 abstentions. The Netherlands ou»d muster voting support only from Belgium and South Africa and theReuter; UP - 280 words
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Advertisement691 1949-04-14 2 NOTICES NOTICE is hereby given that at Kow Koo San also known at Harry See Khoo San of No. 5, Shanghai Road, Singapore, hag on the 23rd January, 1948 deserted his wife and nas since then neglected and failed to maintain his wife Ang Lay Kheng of No. 5. Shanghai691 words
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Advertisement241 1949-04-14 2 SHIPPING NOTICE NEOEBLAND LINK ROYAL DUTCH MAIL M.V. "CELEBES" ditt Singapore about 23rd Apru 1949. Loading cargo alongside S.H.B. Wharves for: Port Sudan/Port Said /Amsterdam/ Rotterdam For cargo and particulars please apply to:— NKDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIL 41. Robinson Road. Tel: am/1128. Help Your Piles If you have itching,241 words
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Advertisement43 1949-04-14 2 TODAY is J m Jff! m-sj\ (Singapore's Laugh Holiday) air sFA 1^ 1^ «bt „jj|^s [VIRGINIA MAYO fj^/ .f.Jf/L -f//, l*tt T^fViKv,, "Releoisd by RKO RADIO PICTURES, Inc I* DANNY BOY for EASTER JOY All thru the Easter Holidays! SHOWS Phoi*sis9^^ AIR-CONDITIONED an^43 words
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Article, Illustration37 1949-04-14 3 "EXPIATION MASS:" Pope Pius XII raises his hand in blessing as he is borne on the "gestatorial chair* into St. Peter's Basilica for a special mass "to expiate the crimes of the enemies of God." A.P. picture.AP - 37 words
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Article199 1949-04-14 3 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. PRESIDENT TRUMAN yesterday sent the Atlantic Pact to the Senate for ratification. He described the Pact as a step on the road to peace and a "great advance towards the fulfilment of the unconquerable will of the people of the United StatesUP - 199 words
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Article188 1949-04-14 3 BREMEN, Wed. A SELF-CONFESSED cannibal was sentenced to death by a German court here for premeditated murder. He was not charged with cannibalism as there is no such crime In the German legal code. Accused was Bodo Fries, aged 39, a German ship's steward,188 words
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Article68 1949-04-14 3 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Wed.— Fatimnh blnte HaJl Omar, one of Malacca's oldest residents, died recently at the age of 106. She leaves behind two daughters, nine grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grand-children. One of her great-grand-daughters. Che Lily Majeed, Supervisor in Training, Malay68 words
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Article33 1949-04-14 3 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN. Wed. The Malayan Chinese Association, Negri Sembilan branch, will hold a Reneral committee meeting on Saturday at Seremban to elect a working committee and other subcommittees.33 words
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120 1949-04-14 3 WASHINGTON, Wed. rpHE House of Representa- tives yesterday authorised the second instalment of U.S. $5,380,000,000 for the European Recovery Programme after hearing a warning that its action could mean the difference between peace and war. The vote was 354 to 48. The measureUP - 120 words
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Article28 1949-04-14 3 LONDON. Wed.— The Dunlod Rubber Co. is selling £500.000 worth of lorry and bus tyres to Yugoslavia. In exchange Britain gets flour and strain.— AP.AP - 28 words
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251 1949-04-14 3 Cable Flashes Marooned Far East Refugees Rescued ITNITED States coastguards have rescued 10 refugees from the Far East marooned on the 15,000-ton freighter Steel Chemist which ran aground on rocks off Southern California on Sunday. The passengers were brought ashore on Tuesday aboard a coastguard tender. Thirty-five crew members areReuter - 251 words
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Article215 1949-04-14 3 NOT IMPRESSED, SAYS CHIFLEY Retaliation By Philippines SYDNEY, Wu'rosday. AUSTRALIAN Government circles p aid yesterday that the Prime M'"nist^ VIr. J. B. Chifley, was not impressed i> tha retaliation moves of the Philippines rnjucnt in the Gamboa case. He and his Cabinet fu.ly support the White Australia policy. Australia hasAP - 215 words
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Article85 1949-04-14 3 RANGOON, Wed.— A Burmese Army spokesman said yesterday that Karen rebels fleeing south along the Ran-goon-Mandalay highway In Central Burma were bombed and strafed by Government planes. The Karens were withdrawing toward their headquarters at Toungoo and were attacked near Yamethin, 300 miles north of Rangoon, the85 words
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Article26 1949-04-14 3 HAIFA, Wed. Israeli and Syrian delegations met yesterday to resume armistice talks hi a tent on the border between the two States.—Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article190 1949-04-14 3 'DEARER LIVING' APPROVED I LONDON, Wed. rpHE House of Commons last X night agreed to Sir Stafford Crlpps' "hiiber cost of living" Budget by 302 votes to three. The Conservative Opposition abstained from voting Traditionally a vote Is not taken at this stage, but the two Communist members. Insisted. DefendingReuter - 190 words
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Article35 1949-04-14 3 NEW YORK, Wed. The Russian Embassy has begun a move to obtain release on U.S. $100,000 ball of Valentin A. Gubitchev, Russian engineer on the United Nations staff, accused of spying. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Advertisement164 1949-04-14 3 i i i I < i i MftUT MAU ft j) i j U s j_| t_~* IT'S REFRIGERATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! A GIANT 50 1 b. FROZEN FOOD CHEST! "COLD MIST" ZONE THAT KEEPS FOODS FRESHERI MORE SPACE FOR EVERYTHING! BRINKMANNS LIMITED SINCAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANC 3K2164 words
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Article208 1949-04-14 4 Malay Newt From Our Malay Correspondent DEGARDED as the most successful Malay cooperative society In Singapore, the Tanglln Malay Co-operative Society has 500 members and $17,000 in the bank. The society has invested $5,250 in a house and a piece of land at Ellis Road. The208 words
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Article82 1949-04-14 4 WOMEN FLOCK TO UMNO From Our SUIT Correspondent PENANG, Wed. THERE has been an "aston- ishing" increase in the number of U.M.N.O. women members, said the publicity secretary of *the Penang branch, Haji All Rouse, today. He told the Straits Times that a campaign for more members launched in the82 words
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Article227 1949-04-14 4 Producers Seek An Assurance From America From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. 'THE world can provide all the tin it is likely to need industrially in the next few years and a handsome margin for stockpiling as well, says the Metal Bulletin. Leading producers, says the227 words
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Article243 1949-04-14 4 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wed. UNLESS the eventual ratio between production and consumption is more favourable, it seems unlikely that stockpiling and possibly even an increase in the present low stocks in consumer countries will absorb this year's rubber surplus, say Gow, Wilson and Stanton, rubber243 words
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Article85 1949-04-14 4 HONG KONG, Wed. An anti-strike bill has been introduced in the Hong Kong Legislative Council. According to provisions of the bill it will outlaw strikes and lockouts aimed at coercing the Government. A preamble to the bill says that strikes in recent times have been used inAP - 85 words
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135 1949-04-14 4 DURBAN, Wed. proposal by South Africa's Indian Organisation that the Premier. Dr. Daniel Malan. should discuss South Africa's Indian Droblem with the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan In London cannot be carried out as Dr. Malan's visit, will be "extremely brief." A letterReuter - 135 words
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Article, Illustration32 1949-04-14 4 MUNICIPAL MEMORIES: ivlr. X j. Farrer, a former President of the Singapore Municipal Commission, addressing the Rotary Club yesterday at the Adelphi Hotel, Singapore. He spoke on "Municipal Memories." Straits Times picture.32 words
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Article332 1949-04-14 4 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Wednesday. rpHE company of th e First Malay Regiment which, 1 with police support, was responsible for the killing of eight bandits last week in Sitiawan had another success last night when one bandit was killed and at least one other332 words
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Article136 1949-04-14 4 AMBUSH TOLL NOW 6 BENTONQ, Wed. ANOTHER police constable, •ii. seriously wounded In Monday's bandit ambush at Padang Piol, Jerantut, died yesterday, bringing the death toll to six. In the attack, the O.C.P.D, Jerantut, Mr. R. Fookes, a Malay detective corporal and a constable were killed outright, while six Malay136 words
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Article82 1949-04-14 4 HONG KONG, Wed.— An explosion started by a fire rocked the Dutch steamer Van Reimsdijh two days out of Singapore and injured several of the crew. The 'snip was en route to Hong Kong. The blaze, of undetermined origin, Burned more than an hour before contacting combustible82 words
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Article33 1949-04-14 4 Kelantan, Wed.— To mark the close of school term, scouts and cubs of the Ismail English School with girl guides gave a camp fire concert on the school ground last night.33 words
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Article71 1949-04-14 4 From Our Own Correspondent PARIT BUNTAR Wed.— At a general meeting of the Clayton Club, the following officers were elected for the current year: President, Mr. H. E. Josselyn; vice-president, Mr. Tan Lo Tee; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. N. Senathlrajah; hon. sports secretary, Inche Mohamad Jan71 words
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Article46 1949-04-14 4 The theft of four motor engines valued at $1,000 from a military transport depot in Prince Edward Road was reported to Singapore police yesteTday. The Singapore C.I.D. Chief, Mr. E. V. Fowler, is offering 'substantial reward;" for Information about theft* of Service property.46 words
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Advertisement204 1949-04-14 4 TODAY i* at the CAPITOL Please see page 2 Three good things your old pipe, good tobacco I and Lakerol. But even the best of tobaccos sometimes causes dryness and irritation of the throat relieve it with Lakerol Pastilles. They are soothing and demulcent keep the mouth fresh and dean,204 words
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Advertisement260 1949-04-14 4 It Isn't aft tuy tg« wt llvt In for young or old. An age of clamour, hurry and ttmion, an agt of jif?^ newi and ntrvtl. ■lIIMWKIIIm It ll not a blind coincidence that millions of people I] tin WJIXV throughout the world drink Bournville cocoa regu- NF/VlHl l»r(y tvtry260 words
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Article181 1949-04-14 5 STRANDED ON GHOST ISLAND Fro V.A.D. nurses from the Royal Navy Hospital in Trincomaiee. Ceylon. Miss P. Tlmms and Miss Meta Lowry on a holiday visit to Singapore, were stranded for a whole nlKht with a nlcnlc party on Pulau Hantu, off Bukom. last week-end, when th-ir motorboat broke aown181 words
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Article75 1949-04-14 5 The 300 inhabitants of Pulau Sudong. 101 miles south-west o' Clifford Pier, Singapore, are to have another well dug for them by the Government health authorities to provide them with more drinking water. The present well accumulates 3Vfe feet of good, clean drinking water every night,75 words
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Article44 1949-04-14 5 8 Foot Cobra Shot From Our Own Correspondent BENTONG, Wednesday. AN 8»2 foot hamadryad (king cobra) was shot by Mr P. C. Goddard, Asst. Manager, Sungel Kawang Estate, Mentakab, recently. Mr. Goddard used only one round as the cobra surfaced in an anti-malarial drain.44 words
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241 1949-04-14 5 COLONY GOVT. REVIEWING RATIONED RICE PRICE THE question of bringing doim the cost of rationed rice in Singapore has been, and still is, under consideration by the Government No decision has yet been reached, according to a spokesman of the Singapore Food Control Office in reply to the demand by241 words
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Article118 1949-04-14 5 From Our SUB Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. THE Dyak tracker group returned to the Federation today for a further spell of duty with the security forces. Only 15 of the 40 Dyaks who arrived in Kuala Lumpjr by air this afternoon had previous service118 words
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Article28 1949-04-14 5 SEREMBAN, Wed. Inche Abdullah bin Hajl Hassan, until recently chief clerk of the Electrical Department. Reremban, has been tranaferer to the State Secretariat Kuala Lumpur.28 words
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Article45 1949-04-14 5 From Oar Own Correspondent SITIAWAN, Wed.— At the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Kumaran Nair, of Kampong Selamat, recently, Miss M. Methura Meenaksh, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kumaran Nair, was engaged to Mr. M. M. Mathavan Menon of the Telecoms, Ipoh.45 words
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Article, Illustration40 1949-04-14 5 SIKH RELIGIOUS HYMNS being sung to a crowded audience at the Singapore Central Sikh Temple yesterday in celebration of the 251 st anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa, the. religion of the Sikhs. Straits Times picture.40 words
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Article114 1949-04-14 5 'Injured Bodies Of Little Use' THE suggestion that bodies of dead bandits should be sent to the Medical College for anatomy students tg work on had already been made to the College authorities, a member of the professorial staff told the Straits Times. For various reasons, It was decided that114 words
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Article16 1949-04-14 5 The Saigon administration will not accept telegrams in Chinese four-figure -ode for French Indo-Chlna.16 words
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Article19 1949-04-14 5 Registration for adii..ssian to Raffles Girls' School, morning and afternoon classes, next year Is now closed.19 words
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Article111 1949-04-14 5 nAPFLES College is busy getting a "new look" for the foundation of the University of Malaya in October. The foundation ceremony will probably take place at the College, the buildings of which are having their old camouflaged exteriors replaced with a new coat of paint.111 words
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Article74 1949-04-14 5 PACKERS OPPOSE LICENSING A DETERMINED effort is being made by Singapore and Penang Chinese rubber packers to oppose proposed legislation for standardising the packing of rubber and licensing of packers. Opposition in Penang Is led Dy Mr. Heah Joo Slang. It is expected that the Chinese Chambers of Commerce In74 words
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250 1949-04-14 5 PENANG PLEA FOR FAIR PL AY FOR ALL Municipal Employment From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Wednesday. THE Penang Municipal President, Mr. A. Hyde, A indicated yesterday that careful consideration would be given to the question of providing equal qhances to all Municipal employees, irrespective of colour, race or cr.eed. The250 words
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Article154 1949-04-14 5 BACK PAY DELAY PROTEST From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN. Wed. DEPRESENTATIONS to the IV Government, protesting against "unnecessary transfers during the emergency without making provision for the accommodation of transferred interpreters," will be resolved at the forthcoming first annual delegate conference of the Interpreters' Union, Federation of Malaya, at Kuala154 words
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Article34 1949-04-14 6 TN LOVINO memory of Richard Phua Watt Seng, who pnv^d Hway on 14.4.43. In the Kwret by and by, we shall meet cm that beautiful shore. Inserted by his mother, brothers and34 words
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Article30 1949-04-14 6 AC KNOWLEDGMENT MRS. T. J. THUBRUN, vMtai to thank all friends who hnve been so kind to her In her rcrrnt bereavement, also for letters, telegrams and the lovely flowers.30 words
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Obituary53 1949-04-14 6 BENG-BENO SAIK LWI aged 60 vears. passed away peacefully, at his residence. No. 19, Kim Yam Road, on 13th April, 1949. at 2.45 p.m. He leaves behind him, his beloved wife, 1 son daughter to mourn his loss. Funeral will take place on Sunday (17-4-49) at 11.00 *.m Malacca53 words
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678 1949-04-14 6 Singapore, Thurs. Apr. 14, 1949 RUBBER AND THE FUTURE In his challenging address to the Rubber Growing Association in London, nothing which Mr. Charles Mann said will provoke more thought than the contrast he drew between the attitude of the Colonial Office and that of the United States Government in678 words
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Article401 1949-04-14 6 Does the operation of exchange control or the use of free markets in foreign exchange in adjacent territories restrict Singapore's trade and lose for the Colony business which normally would hay« come here If so, what are the specific benefits which' accrue from control to counterbalance the loss401 words
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Article818 1949-04-14 6 PAVEL VOITSEKHOVSKY - PAVEL VOITSEKHOVSKY Current reports to the contrary, not everything: that goes on in Russia to-day concerns war preparations as instance of which is the followingarticle by a journalist of many years' experience. By AT Stalin's suggestion, the Soviet Government has recently adopted a plan to ensure818 words
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221 1949-04-14 6 RATIONAL Registration was introduced in Malaya mainly as an anti-bandit measure. Identity cards were issued on registration, but a cunning mind in some Government department decreed that the card be hall an inch longer than other licences driving, firearms, etc. so that the individual221 words
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Letter261 1949-04-14 6 IF newspaper reports are true, Mr. Fletcher has made the following ■j'-cite-ments in Hong Kong: 1. There is racial tension in Malaya. 2. Malaya's prosperity Mat gone. 3. Malaya's economic future Is doubtful. 4 Synthetic rubber should ntually replace natural nit t In many fields 5.261 words
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Letter99 1949-04-14 6 WITH reference to your caption under the picture of my nephew, Mr. J. M Jumabhoy, in which it is stated that the late Mr. M. Jumabhoy was the founder of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce, I would like to point out that I founded the Indian Chamber99 words
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Letter265 1949-04-14 6 "T».S.K." In his letter x "A LESSON FOR SINGAPORE," and others in the same vein in your columns recently have stated some home truths and the fact remains that, with the greatest possible respect to our "newly elected Municipal Commissioners no less than to our Legislative Councillors,265 words
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Article683 1949-04-14 6 PERCY HOAR - PERCY HOAR By AT the moment Austria is divided into four zones British, American, French and Russian, with Vienna, in the heart of the Russian zone, divided into British, American, French and Russian sectors and controlled by the four Powers. To enter Vienna one has to683 words
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Advertisement702 1949-04-14 6 CLASSIFIED IDS. EVANS: To Elisabeth, wife of J M. D D. Evans, a daughter, nn April 9th. at Bungsar Hospital, X""'a 111 1 mrmr. EDGE: To Marguerite, wife of F C W. Edge, Colonial Education Srrvirp. at General Hospital, Malacca, ii daughter, on 12.4.49. SITUATIONS VACANI WANTED Experienced Ludlow operators702 words
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Article, Illustration370 1949-04-14 7 Fees For Govt Doctors 'Under Consideration THE Director of Medical Services, Singapore, Dr. W. J. Vickers, last night answered three critics who wrote to the Straits Times blaming the conditions of service for the shortage of Government doctors. Replying to CRITIC No. 1— the secretary370 words
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Article161 1949-04-14 7 THE executive committee of the Government Clerical Services Union of Singapore will meet next week to discuss the Cowgill Report on revision of salaries in the public services of the Colony. The Union secretary, Mr. E. Gomes, told the Straits Times yesterday that the reKrt161 words
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Article76 1949-04-14 7 rE new anti-tuberculosis clinic at the Tan Tock Seng Hospital, for the buildin; of which the Singapore Rotary Club raised $100,000, will be officially opened on April 29 by the Governor, Sir Franklin Gimson. The president of the Rotary Club, Mr. L. Cresson announced this at yesterday's76 words
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Article74 1949-04-14 7 BATU PAHAT, Wed.— A successful concert by scholars of the Temenggong Ibrahim Girls' School and the Government English School, Batu Pahat. was held in the hall of the boys' school. Funds raised by the concert and a separate donation of $500 from the Old Boys will enable the74 words
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Article46 1949-04-14 7 The Chinese Interpreters and Translators Associations has decided to throw open membership of the association to all interpreters and translators In Singapore, Irrespective of race. With the change In the constitution, the association has been renamed the Singapore Interpreters and Translators Association.46 words
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Article59 1949-04-14 7 Mr. John Yuen, secretary of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong, was a guest at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Rotary Club. Mr. Yuen is staying here for about a week, en route to the Rotary International Conference in New York. He will also attend the British Industries59 words
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129 1949-04-14 7 A FTER a young Malay woman had pleaded guilty to a charge of theft, the complainant in the case a man who wa s stated to have kept her as his mistress for five years asked the court to treat her leniently. The woman, Milibiniat129 words
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Article85 1949-04-14 7 The following officer* were elected at the Inaugural meetIng of the Singapore Union Dancing Party: President, Mr. Johnny Tay; vice-presidents, Mr. Peter Lee and Mr. Andrew Tay; Secretary, Mr. Roderick Chua; Treasurer, Mr. Soh Swee Wah auditor, Mr. Willie Sng. Committee. Messrs. Leonard Llm, Peter Tan, Tan85 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-04-14 7 THE FIVE Coldstream Guardsmen who were lost for a week In the jungle while trekking after bandits. Left to right: Guardsmen F. Thorpe, K. Inglls, A. Crisp and J. Knowles, and Sgt. Gulston.33 words
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Article115 1949-04-14 7 U.S. WOMAN WRITER IN S'PORE AN American Writer, Miss Beatrice R. Borst, who is on a world tour gathering material for future magazine articles particularly relating to post-war conditions and economic problems arrived in Singapore yesterday from Australia. Miss Borst left New York In September on a Dutch cargo ship,115 words
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Article88 1949-04-14 7 A British seaman, Eric Knight, aged 24, charged in the Marine Court yesterday with wilfully disobeying the lawful command of the master of the Neritopsis and assaluting him, was sentenced to a month's rigorous imprisonment. An officer said that Knight, after making "a lot of noise," refused88 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-04-14 7 MR. Muttiah Coomaraswam y, Chief Clerk to the U.K. Trade Commissioner in Malaya, photographed with his bride, Miss Buby Ponnappa, after their wedding at the Short Street Tamil Methodist Church on Saturday.—Lllywhlte Studio.33 words
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Article127 1949-04-14 7 A SPECIAL branch of Singapore Traffic Police, operating from the Kandang Kerbau Police Station, may speed up arrival of investigating teams at the scenes of accidents. Hitherto, Investigating teams had come only from Police Traffic Headquarters In Maxwell Road. The Superintendent of Traffic Police, Mr. A.127 words
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Article405 1949-04-14 7 'End Property Bar 9 By Our Woman Correspondent pOUR leading Singapore housewives yesterday 1 backed Mr. John Laycock' s move In the Legislative Council for th e abolition of the property qualification for Municipal election voters. The property qualification prevented hundreds of Singapore housewives and nonworking405 words
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Article, Illustration176 1949-04-14 7 New AntiBandit Air Unit Chief KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. WING Commander Nell Wheeler, D.S.O., D.F.C., commanding officer of the RAF Task Force, Malaya, since It was first based In Kuala Xumpur for anti-ban-dit operations in July last year, left for Singapore on transfer today. He is to be Wing Commander, Organisation,176 words
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Article62 1949-04-14 7 Two ship's carpenters. Hang Shi Shang, 47, and Aw Yam Slang, 28, were charged in the First District Court yesterday with possession of 25 ounces of cocaine hydrochlor on April 12. The drug, valued at $625, was found hidden on board the Hong Slang. Bail of62 words
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144 1949-04-14 7 Raffles College Seeks 3 $1,300-A-Month Men DAFFLES College yesterday called for appli1X cations to fill chairs in applied mathematics, history, and education— each post carrying a $1,100 basic salary with $200 expatriation allowance for overseas appointments. Lecturers are also sought in economics and physics. There is already a professor of144 words
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Article43 1949-04-14 7 Dealers stocks of rubber at the end of March for Singapore, Penang and Province Wellesley totalled 47,929 tons all grades. Port stocks in Singapore, Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham and Port Dickson at the end of February totalled 22,933 tons.43 words
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Article42 1949-04-14 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— A 74-year-old Beggar, Pang Oh, was convicted today on a charge of being found at Kulal without an identity card. He also had no ration card. He was fined $10 in default five days' gaol.42 words
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Article51 1949-04-14 7 Newly appointed members of the advisory board on Hindu religion and customs for Singapore are: Messrs. V. Pakirisamy, R. Rethanasamy, Dr. G. Haridas, M. T. PUlay, D. T. Aasomull, Kanu Mehta, Sakal Dcv Ral, P. Oovlndasamy Pillay, O. Sarangapany, A. P. Rajah, K. M. R. Menon, A.A.R. Annanvtfay51 words
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Article139 1949-04-14 7 GAOL FOR FORMER C.I.D. MAN TOR extorting $100, a former member of the AntiCorruption Branch of th9 C.I.D.. Lim Tian Hong, waS sentenced yesterday to two years' rigorous imprisonment by the First, District Judge. Llm extorted the money from Tay Hong Hai of New Market Road on Aug. 30, shortly139 words
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Article43 1949-04-14 7 A former Singapore resident, Mr. S. C. Johannes, brother of the late Mr. M. C. Juhann \s. has been made a Comman.ier of the Legion of Honour by the French Government. He was agent In Malaya fur Cusenlers for many years.43 words
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Article44 1949-04-14 7 Twenty-elght-year-old V. Mohindeed Kutti was charged yesterday in the Fourth Police Court with having conveyed a letter from a prisoner at the detention camp in St. John's Island to a man In Singapore, on Mar. 2. He was granted bail of $40o44 words
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Advertisement37 1949-04-14 7 /hP^/^ Vy m? UUTHPIE^O R E N E M BER THE CINEMA PERFORMANCE IN AID OF ST. ANDREWS MISSION HOSPITAL WEEK AT THE 1 PAVILION THEATRE 6.30 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 2nd 1949 ITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF FIRESTONE37 words
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Advertisement96 1949-04-14 7 We still continue to BEAT ALL RECORDS 9030 PERSONS ENTERED OUR SINGAPORE STORE on Wednesday 13th Even the heavy rain did not keep the continual crowd of shoppers away from our premises 9030 Customers cant ALL be wrong We have just about enough stock and energy left to last out96 words
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Article, Illustration2083 1949-04-14 8 IN SPITE OF THE EMERGENCY YOU CAN JOIN -Compiled By Straits Times Staff Correspondents IN of the emer- gency people in Malaya and Singapore are going to have a very active Easter. Hotels, beach resorts, hill stations all report "fully booked" all, that is, except Cameron Highlands,2,083 words
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Article58 1949-04-14 8 rpHE weatherman In Singapore looks like mixing th e sunshine with the rain during the Easter holidays. Would-be holiday-makers who are planning picnics or to spend some of the week-end out-of-doors are advised to keep an umbrella close at hand. The R.A.F. Meteorological Office at Changi last night reported58 words
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Article, Illustration620 1949-04-14 8 SINGAPORE island itself has never been a tourist attraction. Beaches are *ew and far between and usually dirty. Changi; Pasir Ris and Punggol are perhaps the only beaches left for a pleasant wim, but these are bound to be crowded at Easter. For those who can't get620 words
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Advertisement114 1949-04-14 8 different ftm fy/all Otters Twp^vN The Kerosene Refrigerator MARDEN COMPANY PHONE 3252 82 ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR CARPET BUYERS MODrrMT' HAKCIfcS l'OSl'll AVLRAOr POCKET!ALSO ON TERMS GENUINE PERSIAN BOKHARA INDIAN CARPET 6c RUGS ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS COLOURS -JHJITABL* SIZES Visit QURESHI'S CARPET MUSEUM 67. THE ARtAIH- 3RI> Fl OOK-RAFFLES114 words
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Article285 1949-04-14 9 SIXTY YEARS A QUEEN By R. Glym GrylU THE REIGN OF QI T EEN VICTORIA. By Hector Kolitho. (Collins, IBs.). MR. BOLITHO'S book is the story of the Queen's reigning; an album, as it were, of photographs taken at various points in her life rather than a portrait of the285 words
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Article758 1949-04-14 9 EARTH-BOUND CHINA: A STUDY OF RURAL ECONOMY IN YUNNAN. By Hsiao-Tung Fei and Chin-I Chang. (Routledge and Kegan Paul. 18s). T*ILL less than a cen- tury and a half ago the social problem In most parts of Western Europe was the peasant problem. That of modern758 words
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Article134 1949-04-14 9 SWISS WINTER. By Frank S. Smythe (Macmilian, 30s). |i|R. Smythe relieves 1 adventure is essential to the human race. In a recent book he stated that man will inevitably deteriorate physicaily and mentally if he spends his life In ease and luxury and lives in an atmosphere134 words
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Article141 1949-04-14 9 SINGAPORE 's the locale of Victor Ross' "A Stranger in My Midst" (Hodder and Stoughton 8s. >d a rather more recognisable Singapore than :s usually the case in thrillers. Recognisable nevertheless only with thriller license, for it is many a year since Madame Violetta was in town, the141 words
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Article313 1949-04-14 9 A Joyce Carey Reprint AISSA SAVED. By Joyce Carey (Michael Joseph, 8s. 6d.). IT is sixteen years 1 since Mr. Carey introduced Nigeria to a then largely incredulous but quickly fascinated world of readers, and here is a most welcome reprint of his first novel, as vivid in desciiption and313 words
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Article316 1949-04-14 9 The gentle art of thievery was practiced by the declarer in today's deal! North, dealer. Neither side vulnerable NORTH A6SS 842 2 K9IS WEST EAST *Q94 X 1082 A q I V X (i 3 J 10 ft ft ♦98'} 4Q102 444 SOUTH »41 VJIO9 A KQ43316 words
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Article367 1949-04-14 9 5-MINUTE GUIDE TO SUCCESS FIVE MINUTE BIOGRAPHIES. By Dale Carnegie. (The Woilds Work, 8s. 6d.) HE was a financial failure for eleven years after he began writing, but people now call him a genius. He has earned $200,000 with tils novels and stories. Think of it!, exclaims Mr. Carnegie, who367 words
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Advertisement225 1949-04-14 9 A PLEASURE TO USE! Here v the active germiadal principle M Uctiol' antiseptic, contained in a pleasant fresh-tasting mouthwash Dettohn. How easy now, to make morning and evening use a habit. How wise io give your mouth and throat this daily trtaiment. Dettohn, though so pleasant to taste, so gentle225 words
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Advertisement237 1949-04-14 9 L BANDSPREADING ~y^ Bandsprrading was first introduced to British listeners hy Murphy Radio in Mil II years ago. It has been a frature of Murphy Models every year since. It created a Mr stir in 1937 because it made accurate tuning on short-wave stations so extremely simple. We are glad237 words
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Miscellaneous248 1949-04-14 9 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD *emm 20. Uneonseioui lupporter ol CROSSWORD No. 1 I 8 I. A female lupporter. 10 to 7) i i 1 1 1 1 pyr 1 r I I speak W. 23. Dried fruit it In jvet i j 3 4 p 5. Clear little denon in SS^^iS^hin..248 words
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361 1949-04-14 10 AFTER deliberating for 45 minutes 1 the jury at a Singapore inquest yesterday found that the death of a Treasury guard, Kala Khan, was the result of negligence on the part of a police constable, Abbas bin Hajf Mohamed, in a degree not sufficient to361 words
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Article189 1949-04-14 10 RECRUITS FOR S.V.C. SOON nECRUITINO for the new Singapore Volunteer Corps will begin almost immediately, th« Secretary lor Defence, Mr. Gerald Hawkins, told the Straits Times yesterday. This followed the announcement In the Legislative Council on Tuesday that a detailed scheme for the reestablishment of the corps and, estimates of189 words
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Article, Illustration38 1949-04-14 10 ONE OF THE THOUSANDS of children who were ted at the Singapore Central Sikh Temple yesterday in celebration of the 251 st anniversary of the founding of Khalsa, the religion of the Sikhs.— Straits Times picture.38 words
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Article191 1949-04-14 10 IN spite of bad weather, a huge crowd turned up at the Singapore Central Sikh Temple yesterday to celebrate the 251 st anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa, the religion of the Sikhs. Those who arrived early found room in the assembly hall to squat191 words
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Article88 1949-04-14 10 THE ban reported in some sections of th A nhhw Press in Singapore to have been imposed on the export of rubber to Singapore from Djambl as from April 1, is denied by the Department of Economic Affairs of the Government of Indonesia in Batavia. The Department88 words
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Article39 1949-04-14 10 AdmittinK carrying 34 cases of explosives In a motor sampan In Singapore Roads outside authorised hours, three Chinese Cheong Ah Knee, Ldm Tlow Swee and Tiew Ah Seng were each fined $100 at Singapore Marine Court yesterday.39 words
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Article98 1949-04-14 10 IOAN BRISTOW, wife of an I R.AJ 1 officer, was yesterday fined $50 by the First District Judge, Mr. E. P. Shanks for not taking out an identity card within the specified time allowed. She arrived in Singapore in September last to Join her husband, a98 words
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Article63 1949-04-14 10 The Glengyle will arrive In Singapore today on the first homeward sailing of the newly inaugurated Glen Line fast schedule service Far East-London and the Continent. The 9,865 ton Glengyle is one of nine vessels operated by the company on this service, which from now on will63 words
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Article191 1949-04-14 10 MUNICIPAL President between 1919 and 1931, Mr. ITI R. J. Farrer struck a topical note in his talk to the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday by telling how a new road wa s laid along Collyer Quay in the space of an Easter holiday. This191 words
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Article201 1949-04-14 10 Mr. Tan Has Big Mail bag From Our Staff Correspondent. IPOH, Wed. rE Commissioner General. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, who is now touring Sarawak has sent the following telegram from Kuchlng to Mr. Tan Cheng Lock In Ipoh hospital following Sunday evening's grenade Incident: Have just heard of your ana your201 words
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Article148 1949-04-14 10 A VERY enjoyable variety concert was staged by boys of Raffles Institution In their school hall last night, proceeds of which went to the Stage Building Fund. One of the most loudlyapplauded items was a demonstration of judo led by Major Brown and the R. I. judo148 words
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Article23 1949-04-14 10 Recitations from the Holy Koran will be given from Friday to Monday at the Tanglin Tinggl Malay School at 8 p.m.23 words
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Article40 1949-04-14 10 TODAY Y.W.C.A., art design class, 5, Raffles Quay, 3.10 p.m. Theosophlcal Society, Mrs. H. B. Moorhead on "We Shall Live Again," 8, Cairnhlll Road, 6.30 p.m. Sure and Stedfast Club, annual general meeting, 77, Prinsep Street, 8 p.m.40 words
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Advertisement329 1949-04-14 10 TODAY is at the CAPITOL Please see page 2 Cure For a Cry-Baby Bauy's Own Tablet! have «een specially formulated by i British child physician to correct minor infantile ailments which cause even the most even-tempered baby to iry" Their mild laxative action tia> a gentle cleansing affect on the329 words
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Advertisement317 1949-04-14 10 PHONE VISSZ^ 4042 DAILY 5 SHOWS! 11.00-1.45-4 00-6.30 9 30 Together jjk jj^ Shaw Bros, for the Ist time Studios' the Latest and Star Team |£j£j A Most Lavish that T Local thousands „.>'-* t Malay clamoured Bk Wk Production for! ~^LM to date! KASMA SI BOOK BOOTY f" EARLY317 words
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Miscellaneous253 1949-04-14 10 SINGAPORE In* All Hospitals; 7.00 Newi (also 10.15 Music of the People; 10.46 ■MOArUH* It 9 SO)- 7 lOIndian Pakistan Mid-week Talk; 11.00 Dance Mu1.00 Radio Orchestra; 1.30 News Newsletter- 7 15 Share Market sic; 11.15 Special Dispatch; 11.30 (also at 7 and 9.30); 1.45 Dance 7 an Spelling Bee-253 words
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Article243 1949-04-14 11 LONDON, Wed. A DOCKERS' strike and the approach of the Easter holidays have combined to bring business practically to a standstill In the London Stock Exchange, says Reuter's financial correspondent. Prices yesterday drifted to slightly lower levels. Rubbers and Tins were unchanged to lower. Cement shares were exceptional243 words
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Article76 1949-04-14 11 OSBORNE Chappell, Ipoh. announce the following tin- ore lutputs for the quarter to Mar 31. in piculs: Chenderlang Dredging 434 Gopeng Consol. 3,810 Hongkong 3,lbS Idrts Hydraulic 805 Kent (F.M.S.i Dredging 1,525 Kinta Mines 1 250 Klllinghall 2,720 Lahat Mine* (Trlbuters— Sales) 1.055 Malay slam 2j376 words
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108 1949-04-14 11 SHIPS in port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns in brackets) ■were: Sheers Wharf: Empire Hamble. Main Wharf: Katong (33-34), Antenor (38-39 >, Bali (31-32). West Wharf: Benwycis (4-5), Meliskerk (13-14), Salmonler (11), Dilwara (8-9), Glenroy (6-7), Raja Brooke (8), Straat Malacca (9-10).108 words
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147 1949-04-14 11 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Wednesday. WITH up-country markets closed today business in the Malayan share market was considerably restricted. Prices showed very little change. The rise in Straits Traders was a feature of the market. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association147 words
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Article254 1949-04-14 11 ALTHOUGH recent statements made by officials of the Department of Commerce and Reconstruction Finance Corporation of America give little hope that domestic restrictions on the use of tin In the U.S.A. will be lifted this year, it is reported that some importers and dealers have been254 words
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Article225 1949-04-14 11 ULU Benut Consolidated Rubber is never likely to make satisfactory profits until its old rubber has been replaced, says the chairman, Dato S. Q. Wong, in his annual statement. "The half-yearly reports of our visiting agent Invariably stress the urgent necessity of replanting," he states. "Your directors225 words
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Article47 1949-04-14 11 MALACCA Rubber Plantations' directors recommend payment cf dividend on the IVi per cent. Preference stock for the four years to Dec. 31, 1948, payable on May ft Last year's profit, before tax, was £48,443. Carry-forward, subject to audit and the usual adjustments. £135.219.47 words
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124 1949-04-14 11 THE Government's attitude to the Moratorium has been somewhat clarified by Debtor and Creditor (Occupation Period) Ordinances which have been passed but which have not yet come in to force, says the Great Eastern Life Assurance Company chairman, Mr. F. M. 1 Edmonds.124 words
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Article204 1949-04-14 11 DOTH London ana New York being easier, the Singapore rubber market followed suit by about half a cent per lb. yesterday. At the lower levels there was good trading and offerings were reasonably well absorbed. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet fob. buyers 35% cents, sellers 35%204 words
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Article43 1949-04-14 11 From A Market Correspondent "DLACK and white pepper quotatlons rose again yesterday after sustained speculation on the Singapore produce markets. The majority of produce sections, however, were Inactive, Yesterday's pepper quotations were: Muntok white $292; Sarawak white $291; Lampong black $21843 words
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34 1949-04-14 11 KINTA KELLAS TIN INTERIM DIVID END KINTA Kellas Tin Dredging's directors have declared an interim dividend of 7^4 per cent, payable on May 17. Books will be closed from May 2 to 15 inclusive.34 words
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Article30 1949-04-14 11 DIRECTORS of the Union Insurance Society of Canton recommend payment of a 30s dividend per share for 1948. The annual meeting Is on May 20 In Hong Kong.30 words
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Advertisement1175 1949-04-14 11 MANSFIELD <Jc CO., LTD. (Inoorpotateo m Singapore) ULVU rUHNBL UM mAITt ITKAM9HIP CO. Carrier option to proceed via other •crts to lead and discharge carg LTD. SAILINGS FROM U UJA wfs| COAJ MALATA Adrastus from U.S.A C .41/42 M »nt.kah for Muar Apr. 15 Anttnor from UK C. 18/JV w»ra_l1,175 words
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Advertisement538 1949-04-14 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS EAST ASIATIC LINE TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIACEYLON, INDIA. ECYPT AND MED.TERRANEAN PORTS. $A|UNCS fROM $CANOINAV|A/0 X-/ Singapore P. S ham Penang rnu-rikinjT p"' SUCS*V"5 UC S*V" "tfi tf' IK" *X- 26/ 2 CONTINENT tending ,t Singapore* Port Swettenh^ Pres Harding May 1/4 May 5/6 May538 words
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Advertisement972 1949-04-14 11 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. (Incorpoialeo in S.ngaporei "■"■r;..r, rss:** vzzy ft HAMBURC US b CANADIAN PACIFIC PORTS CITY O* POONA Accepting cargo for Central South S oore P Sham Henant American Ports Ou. 26 Apr SUKNYVILLI Dl« 29 Apt 5 May 6 May Spore P. Sham Penang Saili 4 May972 words
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Article52 1949-04-14 12 TODAY MOOB LEAGL'K: Snr. lm.. R A.F. Srlnmr t. Kota Raja— J. Beur; Jnr. A. Grp. 1. T. T. C. (Nee Soon) Tamil 8..%. 8.0.D. jrnd, St. George* Kd, Jnr. B. Grp. 1. T Mong Old Bays v. Borneo Mlrs. S(' Geylang: Rocklite* t. B. Billiton—C.Y.M.A. grn*., SI.52 words
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Article236 1949-04-14 12 Freeman, Ooi May Meet Again COPENHAGEN, Wed A THIRD clash between the lone Am rican representative. Dr. j Da\p Freeman, and 00l Teik Hock, 1 tlie Malayan champion, is expected to be the highlight ol the International Badminton Tournament which rakes pla.-e here from tomorrow until Monday. They i.r eReuter - 236 words
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Article143 1949-04-14 12 'THE Singapore Y.W.C.A. Is sending a sports team to compete in a friendly all-Malayan V" Sports Meet In Kuala Lumpur at the V.M.C.A. ground. Penang. Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur Teams will meet and games will be played on Saturday and Monday Singapore representatives are as143 words
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Article58 1949-04-14 12 THE following will represent the United Lads B.P., against the Oolden Hind B.P. at the former's court at 3 p.m sharp oi» Sunday: Wee Teck Yan, Seah Ah Thiam, Lim Choon Watt, Peck Seek Beng, Lawrence Cheah. Tan Peng Koon, Teo Kok Hwee, Johnny Seet, Yap Peng58 words
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248 1949-04-14 12 WHERE will b e no better boxing: in the currenl Singapore A.B.A. championships than wa s seer in the feather-weight semi-final between R. Archer and George Prior at the Happy World last night. Prior won, but the 32-year-, old ex-Burma and Singapore champion was248 words
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Article1244 1949-04-14 12 RA-LI OUTPACES FIELD AT FINISH Taj-Ga, Judaic Gain First Wins By EPSOM JEEP IPOH, Wednesday. MAKING a brilliant run in the home straight Ra-Li streaked past King* Arthur and Bright Eye s to win the six-furloifg sprint for top class horses in the smart time of 1 mm. 13 3/51,244 words
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Article47 1949-04-14 12 IN a Junior "A." Group 2. league soccer fixture at Oeylang Stadium yesterday, the H A 8 Bank Sports Club were held to a two all draw by the Indonesia XI. Scorers for the Bank were: Belns and Peters; for the Indonesians. Awang and Khamis.47 words
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318 1949-04-14 12 MALAYAN champions and Slate players from Selangor and Singapore will be seen In action In a match in aid of the Singapore Rotary Club Antl-T.B. Fund to be played at the Clerical Union between the Marigold Badminton Party of Singapore and the visiting Yoong318 words
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Article, Illustration24 1949-04-14 12 KEDAH defenders go up for the ball in front of their goal in last Saturday's Malaya Cup tie in Penang which Penang won three-two.24 words
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Article477 1949-04-14 12 Colony Cup Badminton Team Named THE Singapore team for the Pamadaaa Cup qnadrangular tournament on Saturday and Sunday hai been selected as follows:— Singles: 1. Tan Cbong Teo; I. S. A. Durai; 3. Cheong Hock Long. Reserves Low Seah Chuan and Quek Keng Chuan. Doubles: 1. Yap Chin Tee (captain)477 words
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Article440 1949-04-14 12 THE chief sports events for the Easter Holidays are listed below; SINGAPORE TOMOBBOW BADMINTON: Mayflower B.P. t. Yooni Yoong Club of Selangor Clerical Union, 2.15 p.m. SATURDAY CRICKET: Singapore v. SeUngur. Ist day. Padang. 11 a.m. BADMINTON: Pamadasa Cup. Ist day, Clerical Union. j 10 a.m. Deans440 words
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Article95 1949-04-14 12 11* HE1 I*HE following players have been I 1 selected to represent Mayflower B.P. *B and Bournemouth B.P. respectively In a friendly badminton match at the Clerical Union Hall at 7 p.m. on Apr. 20: Mayflower 'B: Neo Seng Kee, Richard Lee, Lam Joon Shu. Seah Eng Liat,95 words
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Article542 1949-04-14 12 Rovers Sports Club 6 Royal Navy npAKING their chances, Rover s inflicted a r.lx-on« defeat on the Navy at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday in a Senior League match. It was Vijiaratnam who inspn J the leam to victory. Absent from last week's game against Kota Raja542 words
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Article68 1949-04-14 12 THE following have been invited to play cricket tor the WonBenders 1 Cricket Club versus thu Johore Civil Service Club *t Johore on Monday at 11.00 am. Andrew Gilmour (Captain). T. Leijssius. Evan Wong, A. R. Bromley-Davenport. A. Baker. W. R. M. Haxworth. H. V. Thome. R. F.68 words
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Advertisement464 1949-04-14 12 CLASSIFIED ADS Continu d tioin pa« II ACCOMMODATION WANTED MARRIED COUPLI require to furnished house or flat pref- ibly from early June. Would 1 \k» over hoiwe from occupier tnn( on leave. Renly Box No. S.T. rt 1K1> I HDROBE. TRUNKS, boxes i> also blmkpts and eldertjmm. Box No. A6037.464 words
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Advertisement53 1949-04-14 12 ORIS Swiss made; Excellent value ligj" 'wl at moderate cost Mfife-^ '-'-w7' waterproof watches MfflpWWf fitted wltn 15 J fcwels W'- movement from $36.i^^T»^J ssP ML 16 Collyer Quay. The inside setret of modern comfort LATEX FOAM MATTRESS cannot harbour MOTHS or VUUMis! THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. (MM.AYA) LTO. SINGAPORE.53 words
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Miscellaneous21 1949-04-14 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: H.W. 11 .47 a.m. (9ft 6in>. 11.45 p.m. Oft. Oim. TOMORROW: H W 12 29 p.m. (9ft. 4in).21 words
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