The Straits Times, 11 July 1949
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Title Section19 1949-07-11 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JULY 11, 1949. if PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article641 1949-07-11 1 Pound Devaluation Not Discussed, Says Communique LONDON, Sunday. A BRITISH Treasury communique issued this afternoon on the Anglo-American-Canadian financial talks stated that it was hoped further discussions would be held between ministers of the three countries in Washington early in September. As a nextReuter - 641 words
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Article, Illustration47 1949-07-11 1 v MALAY bomo with the crocodile he caught on the Krmaman River on July 7. It is stated that this crocodile recently carried away a Malay b^y who was bathing in the river. Our Krmaman correspondent states that the bomo caught the crocodile with a baited hook.47 words
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Article217 1949-07-11 1 LONDON, Sunday. VI ALAY A may sell more rubber to Russia and three other Communist countries in the next year, as part of the Commonwealth effort to help Britain out of her dollar crisis. Britain hopes to do about £250,000,000 worth of business inReuter - 217 words
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Article101 1949-07-11 1 From Our Siait Correspondent BENTONG. Sun. rpHREE girls sisters A were killed and property valued at over $100,000 was destroyed in a fire last night at Ketari village, one mile from Bentong. A block of six concrete houses was raxed to the ground. The fire101 words
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Article176 1949-07-11 1 Dockers Say "No" To Govt. LONDON. Sun.. AFTER a secret meeting today of 1.500 dockers involved in the London port stoppage, men who were pre&lit at the discussions indicated that they had turned down the Government's tiltimatum to resume work tomorrow or face declaration of a state of emergency. OfficialsReuter - 176 words
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Article90 1949-07-11 1 From Oar Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Fls officially announced that on and after July 11 the price of tin ex-smelter in Singapore and Penang will be reduced to £553. 10s. a ton a reduction of 10s. The reason for this reduction is the increased90 words
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Article52 1949-07-11 1 PORTSMOUTH, Sun The frigate Jhelum, flagship of the Pakistan Navy, left here for Plymouth today to take over two destroyers which are being transferred from the Royal Navy to the Pakistan Navy. The new Pakistan warships, 1,540-ton vessels with fourinch guns, have been renamed Tarlg and TippuReuter - 52 words
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Article38 1949-07-11 1 ANKARA, Sun.— Hundreds of panic-stricken people camped out in the open in the Kar» district of Turkey, near the Russian border, after a violent earthquake shock lastIng 15 seconds yesterday. No casualties have been reported. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article61 1949-07-11 1 CANTON, Sun. SIX Russian planes flew over the Communistheld Changshan Island at the entrance to the Gulf of Chihll on June 26, the Chinese Nationalist Military News Agency reported here yesterday. The agency added that two Russian threc-engined planes, with the Red Star insignia, were seenReuter; AP - 61 words
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Article24 1949-07-11 1 WASHINGTON, Sun.— The United States shipped 1,628,905 pounds of flour to Asia last year, the U.S. Department of Commerce said today.—A.P.AP - 24 words
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Article, Illustration218 1949-07-11 1 DEAD DOG RIDDLE IN FATAL CRASH A DOG said by police to have been dead several hours found near the overturned car, gave a touch of mystery to the fatal accident at the 5 m.s. Bukit Timah Road shortly after midnight on Saturday in which218 words
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Article56 1949-07-11 1 TOKYO, Sun. A 77-ton fishing boat was attacked by an unidentified 100-ton ship with rapid fire guns about 700 miles west of Tanegashima, off the southern tip of Kyushu, on July 4, reports the Kyudo news agency. The attack lasted 20 minutes. The fishing boat escaped damageReuter - 56 words
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Article112 1949-07-11 1 JOGJA CABINET MEETS BATAVIA, Sun. PRESIDENT Soekarno's Rei publican Cabinet was due to hold its first meeting at Jogja tonight to grapple with the question of cease-fire arrangements the next phase envisaged for Implementing the Royen-Roem agreement which resulted in the reestabllshment of the Republicans at Jogjakarta, their capital. WithReuter - 112 words
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Article63 1949-07-11 1 ISTANBUL. Sun. MORE than 100 passengers, all Turks, were burnt to death in a fire here last night in the 4,765-ton Turkish ateamer Corum. The fire was started by an explosion In casks of chemical!; aboard the steamer. About 30 people were seriously Injured. TheReuter - 63 words
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Article26 1949-07-11 1 TOKYO, Sun.— Two million firemen will be "mobilized" to reinforce Japan's police force of 125,000 in case of an emergency, it was reported today.-^A.P.AP - 26 words
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Article24 1949-07-11 1 FRANKFURT. Sun Six Soviet zone border points were closed to loaded Berlinbound trucks today in Russia's newest little blockade of Berlin.— U.P.UP - 24 words
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Article117 1949-07-11 1 CANBERRA, Sun. rriHE Australian Prime Minis 1 ter, Mr. Chifley, said in his weekly broadcast "report to the nation" today that a depression ii America would be "a calamity for the world." There had been a "marked down-turn" in employment an J business In AmericaReuter - 117 words
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188 1949-07-11 1 BAGUIO, Sunday. THE Chinese Nationalist leader, Generalissimo x Chiang Kai-shek, met President Quirino of the Philippines today tor a long talk on the menace of Communism in the Orient and the steps to be taken against it. Gen. Citiaaig arrived hy plane fromReuter; AP - 188 words
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Article284 1949-07-11 1 Chifley Makes New Appeal SYDNEY, Sun. rpoDAY'S papers carried A full page advertisement* signed by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley. pleading with miners to "stand by your country, stand by Britain and do not be misled by the Communists who want to destroy the democratic way of life. Return toReuter - 284 words
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Article28 1949-07-11 1 HONG KONG. Sun.— lt wat learned today that the Nationalist Government confiscated a Portuguese registered ship, the 257-ton warremba, for allegedly trading in a Communist-held port— U.P.UP - 28 words
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Advertisement58 1949-07-11 1 if "ggSf <* .sV MUTTON LOIN CHOPS Mutton chops are the basis of many economical dishes-grimed, braised, in stews. If you prefer them as a joint, ask for loin of mutton or saddle of mutton, both fine for roasting, stuffed or plain. They are prepared ready for the oven. on58 words
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Advertisement22 1949-07-11 1 BEORB JENSEN SILVER Just Unpacked H. SENA LTD. Bangkok Penanj, Singapore arrives Tcr mere liters THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR A TIGER22 words
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200 1949-07-11 2 'A False Report £5,000,000 Was Lost Story JOHANNESBURG, Sunday. VI R. Joseph Milne, Managing Director of the Union i Free State Mining and Finance Corporation, yesterday told the Government Commission inquiring into a false report of a gold find at Dankbaarheid, Orange Free State, last month, that he lost £5,000,000Reuter - 200 words
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Article, Illustration36 1949-07-11 2 MKS. HIIDE EISLER, aged 37, wife of Gerhard Eisier, the Communist whom a British court refused to extradite to America, seen arriving at London Airport after being freed on bail from Ellis Island, New York. Reuterphoto.36 words
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Article236 1949-07-11 2 Skin Saved Boy From Head Hunters iMARGHERITA, (Assam), Sun. HEAD-HUNTING hill tribesmen on the AssamBurma frontier recently rejected a 13-year-old boy with skin sores as unfit for sacrifice to propitiate their gods. The boy was the son of a railway employee. He told the police that two bearded men ledReuter - 236 words
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Article25 1949-07-11 2 BERLIN, Sun. Dr. Fritz Strieker, chairman of the Conservative, Party of Western Germany, died in hospital on Saturday, following a motor accident.— A.P.AP - 25 words
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Article67 1949-07-11 2 LONDON, Sun. SUSAN Ellison, a pretty bus conductress, complained in a Sunderland court yesterday that a oassenger "threw a sandwich at me, whistled and then Ricked me on the thigh." She said she had a bruise to prove it. The defendant, said: "I would very much likeAP - 67 words
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Advertisement696 1949-07-11 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY irci'NDS OF ASSESSMENT Claims for refund of assessment or. houses vacant between 1st January and 30th June. 1949. must be submitted BY 318T JULY. 1948. on forms obtainable from the Municipal Assessor's Office (Room No. 128) MAKE SURE that receipt of your claim has been ackn\jw>d£<?d In696 words
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Advertisement183 1949-07-11 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST Tenders are Invited for sanitary and water Installation* tor AS Artisans' Quarters. 12 Shops and 4 Blocks of 2 Baths and 2 W.Cs. each at Henderson Road Estate. Tender Form. etc. may be obtained at the Office of the Trust on payment of a deposit of183 words
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Advertisement676 1949-07-11 2 NOTICES AUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE comprising Sprint Mattress beds; Dressing Tables with Stools; Wardrobes; Standard Chairs; Screens; Hat Coat Stands; Chest-of -drawers; Sewing Machines; Ice-Box, Etc. ALSO 39 Bales Creamlnid Paper; 3,779 lbs. newsprint; 135 cases Carbolic Soft Soap; 61 Sheets Masonlte; IS Cases Peanut Butter; 800 Gross Snooky676 words
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Advertisement744 1949-07-11 2 NOTICES "sale bTIendeT" A supply of approximately 7S0 tint x 1,400 pieces each and 6 tins x 1,000 each Vitamin B.I. Yeast Tablets, manufactured by The Distillers Co., Ltd., England, Is offered for sale by tender. For conditions of sale and full particulars apply immediately to the Controller of Supplies,744 words
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Advertisement204 1949-07-11 2 'DURITE" Water-Pipes (Asbest' -Cement) Short term deliveries —any diameter, any pressure, also Corrupted and Flat AsbestosCement Sheets. Write: DURITE—Via Cavana H, TRIESTE (Italy). Cables: DURITE, TRIESTE. TENDER NOTICE N. A. A. F.I. —SALE BY TENDER A quantity of mixed sundries (pens, shoes, towels, etc., etc.). tying at N.A.A.P.I. Warehouse, Prai,204 words
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Advertisement170 1949-07-11 2 "Will glasses alone improve your Eyesight?" -NO I Professional services and technical skills are the essential aids to your "seeing ability," your visual romfort and efficiency. It is for these services and skill-s— not for glasses alone— t!-Tt you nay '-<t your fee. "Seek Professional advice Not glasses at a170 words
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Advertisement287 1949-07-11 2 f Greater comfort does not exist I Inner Spring mattresses provide the most luxuriously comfortable sleeping surface so far known to science. VONO Inner Spring mattresses are unequalled for •uperb quality and design, and are beautiful and colourful in appearance. They stand up to harder use and longer wear If287 words
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348 1949-07-11 3 "BADLY BEATEN" U.S. CONSULFREED BY S'HAI REDS SHANGHAI, Sunday. THE US. Vice-Consul, Mr. William H. Olive, who was released yesterday by Communist city police, after three days in gaol, "was utterly and brutally beaten", the Consul-Generai, Mr. John Cabot, declared. The Communist Liberation Daily published a statement attributed to Mr.AP - 348 words
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Article219 1949-07-11 3 U.S. ARMS PLAN OPPOSED WASHINGTON Sun. rE Senate Democratic leader. Mr. Scott W. Lucas, said last dight that reduction in foreign aid spending might make the "cold war flame into a hot war." But Senator Ricnatd B. Russell, also a Democrat and usually a supporter of the administration's foreign policy,UP - 219 words
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Article30 1949-07-11 3 KARACHI, Sun. A Russian trade delegation, led by M. Eremin, president of all the Soviet Union's corporations, is expected her* next week. It is learned.— Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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176 1949-07-11 3 AS part of its plan to accommodate Singapore's entrepot purchases of copra, the Indonesian Copra Fund is expected to make available all copra produced in the Indragiri area of Sumatra to the Colony each month. Produ'ctior in this area ir the next few months is176 words
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Article, Illustration50 1949-07-11 3 MISS MEHROO DAVER, aged 24, of Bombay, Is holding an exhibition of her paintings at the International Languages Club, in London. Left to right: Lorna Browne of Georgetown, British Guiana; Terence Orlscoll, founder of the International Language Club; and Olive Grant of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, study the paintings.— A.P. picton.AP - 50 words
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Article31 1949-07-11 3 Prof. O A. Ransome, Dr. M. C. Bain, Mr. D. E. Lovett Mr. X F. Chong and Mr. A. J Turner have been nominated members of the Pharmacy Board.31 words
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Article55 1949-07-11 3 CHANDERNAGORE, Sun. The Governments of India and France are expected to issue a joint statement ratifying (tie results of the referendum on June 19 in Chandernagore This three square mile patch of French territory, 20 miles north of Calcutta, decided by 7,743 votes to 114 toReuter - 55 words
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119 1949-07-11 3 mHE Singapore Army Civil X Service Union wants th« Wa- Office to Initiate a training scheme to fit local civilian staff for higher appointments Advocating this course, the ACSU Gong, the magazine of the Array civil Service Union, says that, should an emergency arise,119 words
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Article156 1949-07-11 3 WITH the limits of the land available, the Land Office will encourage food cultivation on Singapore Island. Mr. J A. Harvey acting Commissioner of Lands, told the Straits Timei. H>- commenting; on 'he action of the Land Office in o ski nt tn occupants of156 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-07-11 3 DUCHESS DANCES THE DUCHESS OF KENT dances with the British Naval Attache In Paris, Capt. C. D. Howard-Johnston, at the ball held recently in Paris in aid of a British hospital.— A.P. picture.AP - 33 words
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Article212 1949-07-11 3 LONDON, Sunday. npHE Conservative Party opened a broadside cam1 paign against the Labour Government yesterday, placing the full blame for the economic crisis on Socialist planners. The Conservative criticism was made in speeches throughout the country, a prelude to the two days' debate in the212 words
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Article46 1949-07-11 3 PORT BAID, San. The 10,000- ton British steamer Glenorchy, held up at Port Said by Egyptian authorities since last Tuesday on the grounds that its rubber cargo might find its way to FtlWBfM, *v t*l*as«4 rfterday, and sailed with its full cargo.— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article244 1949-07-11 3 WHS Singapore Social Welfare Department now looks after the families of banishees who are in need of help. The Department investigates the financial status of the families and distributes necessities to them. The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce has put aside some money for the benefit of244 words
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Article73 1949-07-11 3 LONDON. Sun.— Peter Waring, aged 30, one of Britain's top radio comedians only a year ago, was found hanged with a rope off a mail sack In Pentonvllle Prison yesterday. Waring was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment on Friday on charges of false pretences and of obtaining creditAP - 73 words
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Article56 1949-07-11 3 LONDON, Sun. Vatican Radio last night quoted a Bucharest report that Monsignor Alexander Cisar, Archbishop of Bucharest, was being kept under house arrest by the Rumanian authorities. Earlier, the Vatican had heard that Rumanian police had arrested Monsignor Aaron Marton, Archbishop of Alba Julia, Transylvania, and MonsignorReuter - 56 words
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Article21 1949-07-11 3 Mrs. Alison Bean, wile ot Mr. A. Bean, Chief Inspector ya, has died in Adelaide. South Australia.21 words
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163 1949-07-11 3 LONDON, Sunday. npHE first general election in India, to be held 1 in the winter of 1950-51, may well see a victory for Leftist parties, according to Mr. Sarat Chandra Bose, leader of th« Indian Socialist Republican Party, who arrived here yesterday from Geneva. ReferringReuter - 163 words
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Article72 1949-07-11 3 BELFAST. Sun.— Mrs. Maude Montgomery, mother of FieldMarshal Montgomery, died yesterday after a long Illness. She was 86 years old. She was the daughter of a Dean of Canterbury and the widow of the tllght Rev. Sir Henry Montgomery, Bishop of Tasmania. Several months ago she sufferedAP - 72 words
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Article81 1949-07-11 3 NEW YORK, Sun. TWO Estonians, who fled from the Russian zone of Germany in a 33-foot lome-made boat, arrived in New York last night in the liner Britannic, which nicked them up in the North Atlantic. They told reporters that they had attempted the voyagreAP - 81 words
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Advertisement234 1949-07-11 3 »~*V immMfJ 1 0 COLUMBIA'S Dead Reckoning COMING! **l couldn't concentrate on anything ftU^ MINE was a bad case of Pile* •o 1 was none 'oo hopeful whe» friend recommended Boots H.P Ointment But I soon noticed > narked improvement. And tht •ay it eases the irritation that** t grand234 words
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Advertisement239 1949-07-11 3 li■ i k It hair that Is soft and shining delightfully perfumed, for a man it is as Important to have hholyr y that Is cared for as it Is for a woman. To keep your hair luxuriant and easy to manage make Coty Tonic Hair Oil an every day239 words
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1037 1949-07-11 4 T h e Straits Times Singapore, Mon July 11, 1949 UNIVERSITY OMENS The Singapore committee which has been formed under I the chairmanship of Sir Han Hoe Lim to raise funds for the University of Malaya opened its campaign last Thursday with a public meeting at which the Governor was1,037 words
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863 1949-07-11 4 J.A.E. MORLEY - J.A.E. MORLEY, HOW ISLAM CAME TO MALAYSIA— I by M.C.S. This is the first of two articles on how the Islamic faith came to Malaya. The author makes no claim for the historical accuracy of his stories, culled from the Malay Annals, but they are863 words
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Letter120 1949-07-11 4 I AM a poor man out of 1 employment because of illness. My son attends an English school, where he has been asked to Join the Scout movement, and, instead of the school providing the uniform, he has been asked to provide his uniform,120 words
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465 1949-07-11 4 REFERENCE was made by Mr. A. P. Rajah in his letter to the Singapore Free Press on July 2 and quoted in your leader last Thursday to "certain features about the contract which were not acceptable to the Commissioners." The terms of the465 words
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Letter153 1949-07-11 4 I READ with interest Sir Sidney Palmer's letter which appeared In your paper of July 7on the subject of "Rubber And Tin Earnings." I refer to the paragraph In which it was stated that an analysis of returns of 13 estates situated between Johore and Kelantan153 words
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Letter185 1949-07-11 4 MELAYU JATI" in the Straits Times of July 7 concluded his letter thus: "There is a lot of excellent low-lying ground for Dato Onn and U.M.N.O. to till before reaching the height of a Deputy Chief Secretary or Deputy High Commissioner." That is his view. My185 words
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243 1949-07-11 4 LOCAL-BORN M.O.s AND EXECUTIVES ALLOW me to correct a mistaken impression conveyed by "Local Bom's" letter In the Straits Times of last Saturday, in which he wrote: graduates of the Medical College are eligible for appointment as medical officers directly they leave college. Ido not think that In any other243 words
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Letter143 1949-07-11 4 IyiUCH time and paper has already been wasted by the ratepaying public of Singapore to bring to the attention of the City Fathers the question of poor street lighting. During the ordinary meeting held on April 29, by the Municipal Commissioners, Mrs. Robert Eu143 words
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Article382 1949-07-11 4 Eric Mitchell - Johnny Gurkha Shows How Eric Mitchell by OPECIAL constables employed on estate defence are not allowed on active duty outsidt estate boundaries. Th« Jungle is the responsibility of the army and th« regular police. This is to obviate the very real danger of two patroli coming across one another with,382 words
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Advertisement806 1949-07-11 4 CLASSIFIED AUB. KRISTEK. T» EdelwelM Halcyon, wife tf M. Kristck. ft Saußhter. on 7th July ftt D'CotU's Clinic. WOODALL TO Lydla, wife of 5 C Woodall. at Youngberg Memorial Hospital, on 8.7.49. a •on HI AIIONN *C*N1 A'.L APPLICANTS to Box Mo. *r,P44. thanked. Position filled. WANTED by American Him806 words
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Advertisement13 1949-07-11 4 t ROLEX Swiss Officially Certified Wr is t -Chronometers It COimt QUAY SINCAPCR13 words
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Advertisement75 1949-07-11 4 Wedding Trousseaux of Distinction and charm I Within your budget. H. B. WINTER MERCHANT TAILOR SHIRTMAKER VAN HEUSEN White and Striped Shirts with collars to match; and van Heusen Sports Shirts. IYELLA GOLF HOSE White Khaki. 18£, Battery Rd First Floor Phor* 3660 ffI^iOPJICIBM Fellow tn->i..uie Ophthalmic Opticians (tng) Fellow75 words
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435 1949-07-11 5 'Bound To Lead To Unrest' Says Minister £HRISTIAN bodies are renewing their opposition to the introduction of state lotteries in Malaya, following a suggestion in Kuala Lumpur that Government approval be sought to hold "welfare lotteries" in the Federation. The Minister of Singapore's Wesley435 words
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Article, Illustration61 1949-07-11 5 THE R.A.F. ASSOCIATION (Singapore branch) held its third a nual dinner and dance at the Adelphi Hotel roof garden on Saturday. Over 200 people attended. The picture shows th<* toast to the King being proposed by Mr. W. J. R. Cox. chairman of the association. On Mr. Cox's right are61 words
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Article338 1949-07-11 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. TWO Kuala Lumpur detectives and six bandits had A a close-quarter. 10-minute, gun battle in a coffee shop at the 4th Mile, Ampang Road, a mile away f-—-n Headquarters. Malaya District yesterday afternoon. The detectives were drinking338 words
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Article, Illustration35 1949-07-11 5 MR. SEE iiO MfKt., a dresser at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, who has been chosen for a special anti tuberculosis training course in England. The course will be for six months.— Straits Times picture.35 words
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Article168 1949-07-11 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LVMPUR, Sun. THE danger of the chemical, sodium arsenite, if treated carelessly, was emphasised by the acting Chief Chemist for the Federation, Dr. A. Jackson, in an interview with the Straits Times. The chemical is used in Malaya to destroy168 words
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Article67 1949-07-11 5 Indians In Malaya are eligible for a competition, just announced by the comman-der-in-Chief, Indian Army, for songs adaptable to military march music. A prize of Rs. 150 will be given for each of 12 songs. Songs submitted need not necessarily be accompanied by music score sheets. All67 words
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177 1949-07-11 5 A LECTURER in history at Raffles College, Mr. Robert Ho, has become the first Chinese to be granted a commission in the Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Commander F. E! W. Lammert of the M.R.N.V.R., told the Straits Times that Mr. Ho applied for177 words
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Article, Illustration272 1949-07-11 5 npHE eye clinic at the Singapore General Hospital 1 considered to be the best equipped in the Far East will next month move to a new block, taking up fo"t fni-M? as n*«"b floor, space. In the clinic's new "home," the operating theaae. dark rooms,272 words
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Article51 1949-07-11 5 rRE damaged seven stalls in the New World B*a >rtly before midnight on Saturday. The damage is estimated to be i 1,500. Vhree fire engines from the Central Fire Station fought the fire. It is believed that the fire was caused by an electric ihort51 words
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Article91 1949-07-11 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG Sun. THE Penant and Province Wellesley "'elfare Comunttee will shortly conduct a survej into social conditions In the settlement. Collet j undergraduates and senior etue'ents will assist in obtainIn-; data. This decision was reached at a meeting on Friday when Mr.91 words
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Article94 1949-07-11 5 QANTAS Airways. which claims to Have the most modern fleet of transport )n the Colony, now has the most modern «arage in Singapore —a $250,000 workshop. Bought from a firm of Chinese coachbuilders early this year, the garage is completely self-contained and maintains and repairs all the company's94 words
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Article56 1949-07-11 5 Two places In the Indian School of Mines and Applied Geology, Dhanbad, have been reserved by the Government of India for students coming from Malaya, other parts of the Commonwealth and foreign countries. These students need not necessarily be Indians. This reservation will be for the school's56 words
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Article28 1949-07-11 5 JOHORE, BAHRU, Sun. Lim Hin Kah, who drove a lorry at between 50 and 60 miles per hour along the Scudai Road, was today fined $35.28 words
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Article48 1949-07-11 5 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Sun. Negri rotarians at their weekly meeting decided to discuss the question of an Inner Wheel at a directors meeting and to secure the attendance from Malacca or Kuala Lumpur of someone who could give first hand information.48 words
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Article, Illustration197 1949-07-11 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. JHE Royal Singapore Flying Club, represented by Austers and Moths, "visited" the Royal Johore Interna'ional Club today when many members of the Johore Club accepted the lnvlta'lon of the visitors to have a bird's eye view of Johore197 words
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Article25 1949-07-11 5 Norman Lawrence, the American comedian will be broadcasting over the Blue Network of Radio Malaya in the "Evening Star" programme tonight at 9.45.25 words
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Article50 1949-07-11 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. The Arthur Rank Film Unit, which has been "shooting" scenes In Malaya, has almost completed Its tour. Last week they shot their final scenes at Ulu Tlram, South Johore, when they will make pictures of the Special Constabulary and kampong life50 words
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Article37 1949-07-11 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. Mr. J. C. Mathieson, chairman of the Johore Pianters' Association, replaces Mr. H. E. MacKenzie on the State Executive Council when the latter goes on leave next week.37 words
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Article31 1949-07-11 5 A milk van overturned at Bth mile Yio Chu Kang Road yesterday afternoon resulting in injuries to the driver and a passenger. They were removed to the General Hospital.31 words
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Article177 1949-07-11 5 MIC To Decide Later From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. AFTER a fleated four- hour discussion today, the 70 delegates to the third annual session of the Malayan Indian Congress postponed decision on the new draft constitution for the Congress. The new constitution seeks to change the177 words
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Article91 1949-07-11 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Sun.— The ferry services a.t Batu Pahat and Muar. which are both owned by the sam» company, collect nearly $?op.ooo a year between them. In 1948. 1fi,51l civilian lorries and 21.174 ortva'e and hire cars used the ferry at Batu Pahat91 words
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Article26 1949-07-11 5 A Chinese girl cyclist, who was involved In an accident with a lurry at Telok Ayer Basin yesterday, was admitted to the General Hospital.26 words
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Article356 1949-07-11 6 LONDON, Sun. A DEMAND for commodity share* resulted In many 11 useful gains In these issues 2 on the London Stock Exchange at the week-end. The prospect of the U.S.A. reentering thf commodity mars ket as a buyer stimulated interest and demand for the 5 shares. Closing middle356 words
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Article20 1949-07-11 6 Industrials 171.01 170.92 Railroads 43.42 43-19 Domestic Bonds 97.79 97 86 Utilities 34.95 35.03 Straits Times Service20 words
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Article118 1949-07-11 6 AVER Panas Rubber Estate's profit and loss account for the year to Jan. 31, 1949, shows .rubber proceeds M 47.094 (against the previous year"s $346,714 miscellaneous receipts $760 ($64); Estate, London and Singapore supervision, upkeep and general expenditure $143,274 ($109,940), rubber production, manufacture and export duty $229,051118 words
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Article75 1949-07-11 6 BASSETT Rubber showed a loss of $3,693 In 1948, but if replanting expenditure had been taken out Of the profit and loss account a profit of $12,800 (1.8 per cent) would have resulted. Net liquids In balance sheet, at $68,538, work out at 9.7 cents per share. Crop75 words
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158 1949-07-11 6 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sun. WHILE producing countries are naturally interested in the acquisition of large quantities of tin metal by the U.S.A. for stockpiling, they are also much concerned over the effect of such stockpiling and possible eventual liquidation it would have158 words
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Article598 1949-07-11 6 By A Market Correspondent MALAYAN markets continued to ease until XTJ Wednesday when Sir Stafford Cripps, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, again stated his immutable resolve not to devalue, which many operators judged to be "protesting too much." Then ensued a sudden reversal598 words
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Article149 1949-07-11 6 WEEK-END rubber commo- dity prices included the following: The Singapore Chamber ol Commerce Rubber Association's noon prices on Saturday (July 9) were, in cento per lb Tone of market: Very steady. London Rubber New York Rubber In U.S. cents closing nominal. July 7 July 8 R.S.S. (Spot) 16149 words
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Article110 1949-07-11 6 THE Rubber Plantations Investment Trust held 200 investments at the end of last year, 57.2 per cent. In the Brtttsh commonwealth, 42 per zent In Indonesia; 20.9 per cent, r.re in Malaya. Of the total holdings 42.2 per cent. are In rubber, 41 .1 in tea. The110 words
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Article31 1949-07-11 6 RUBBER estate outputs in June are announced as follows, In lbs.: Alor Pongsu Amal. Est. 150,699 Bedong (Malaya). 74,819 Temerloh Estates. 51,000 Trong Estates. 36,300 Bukit Katil Estates 27.87831 words
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Advertisement270 1949-07-11 6 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS CO NEW rORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON, INDIA. ECYPT ANO MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. i pore P Sham Penane Mount Davis Codowns 33/34 |ul> 12/13 luly 14/16 vails luly 11 Mount Mansfield luly 18/23 |uly 24/2S luly 26/29 Pre«. Monroe Aug 5/11 Omit Aug. 12/15 Pres. Buchanan Aug. 18/23270 words
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Advertisement329 1949-07-11 6 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK./ SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT. SCANDINAVIA. i m.s. "Mongolia' 1 due abt. |uly 1 1 Lo din 8 Sinaapore. Port Swettenham for Bangkok, Manila, H'Kong, G P«™ng. Shanghai!?), Kobe Yokohama. Fio _i,.. rionta Codowns \/i %J. "Tranquebar" due abt. |uly 21 fti -S rllS A329 words
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Advertisement1015 1949-07-11 6 McALISTER 6< CO., LTD. I Ineorpoteteo m Stngapoiel ELLERM AN BUCKNALL KLAVKNBSS LINE LONDON. HAVRE. AMTWER' T HALIFAX. BOSTON, NIW TOR*, ft» HAMBURG Accepting cargo tor Central It Sooth American Ports. CITY Of SYDNEY BOUCAINVILLI Spore P. Sham Penang Spore r> Sham Penana In Pert/ II luly »0 |uly-4 A«g.1,015 words
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Article572 1949-07-11 7 Yorks Bat All Day v Middlesex LONDON, Saturday. npilE Nottinghamshire opening pair, Walter Keeton A and Keg Simpson, had a field day at the expense of Lancashire at Old Trafford yesterday. They putj on 318 runs for the first wicket in five and a quarter572 words
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Article, Illustration44 1949-07-11 7 i HE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, president of the National Flaying: Fields Association, takes a turn at bowling at a puncheon and garden party at Woodford Green, Essex on June 30, in connection with the Essex Appeal for funds for the Associati on.— A.P. photo.AP - 44 words
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Article88 1949-07-11 7 WASHINGTON, Smi. THE National Boxing Association, announcing its new quarterly ratings, said yesterday that it would recognise the winner of the forthcoming Lee SavoldBruce Woodcock bout as the leading contender for Ezzard Charles' new N.B.A. heavyweight title. The N.B.A. took its position notwithstanding the factUP - 88 words
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Article288 1949-07-11 7 Compton As Captain Welcomed LONDON. Sun. THE decision to give the captaincy of the Players' side to meet the Gentlemen at Lord's on July 13. 14 and 15 to Denis Compton in his benefit year has given general pleasure, as has the recognition of John Langrldge's remarkable batting form atReuter - 288 words
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Article61 1949-07-11 7 SYDNEY, Sun.— Eric Cremin won the Lakes open golf championship here, yesterday with an aggregate of 287 for 72 holes Norman Von Nida finished three strokes behind the winner. Cremin's rounds were 13, r i4. i 69 and 71—287. After an expensive first roundReuter - 61 words
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110 1949-07-11 7 British Motor— Cyclist Is World Champion ASSEN. HOLLAND, Sun. FREDDY Frith of Britain won the world motorcycle championship in the 350 c.c. class here yesterday. Firth, on a Velocette, finished first in the 154 miles event in the »Htch Tourist Trophy races a few yards ahead of compatriot Bob Foster,AP - 110 words
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Article355 1949-07-11 7 LONDON, Sunday. THE New Zealanders dismissed Derbyshire, yesterday for 121 runs in exactly 200 minutes and when stumps were drawn the tourists had 176 runs on the board for the loss of five wickets. The New Zealanders' success in dismissing Derbyshire so cheaply was dueReuter - 355 words
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Article299 1949-07-11 7 LONDON. Sun. POSITIONS ta the CO" 114 aic mT ket championship table prior to matches starting yesterday ar» as follows BATTING (Qualification 12 completed iunlnes average 42.00). BOWLINO Qualification 40 wickets averagfl 24.00). P W L D Yorkshire 13 7 1 8 Middlesex 14 7 7 Worcester299 words
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Article213 1949-07-11 7 ASCOT, Sun. rERE was a surprise result to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, run over one and a half miles, here yesterday when Lord Derby's St. Leßer favourite. Swallow Tail, who war backed at 11-10 on. failed to finish in the first three The race was won by theReuter - 213 words
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Article30 1949-07-11 7 DUBLIN. Sun.—Mrs Theltnr T.ong. of Australia, won the women's singles In the Irish Ope '•>wn Trnnh Championships v- rir->t|n,7 ShlrW Pry. <-f <Uron. Ohio. 8-1; 4-8: 9-7.—A.P.AP - 30 words
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Advertisement144 1949-07-11 7 11.00-1.45 4.00-6.30 K|l BWS^k. and 9.30 sblb^bmHß A YUNG HWA |T9 VF] PT9 FTI TRAGIC PRESENTATION F ii ¥14 V? DRAMA OF DIALOGUE IN fj |l|il|] A COUNTRY MANDARIN [£J |m[J |Jj [[J GIRL "VIRTUE A DUST" Starring Chinas Greatest Dramatic Actress Miss SHU SIU-WEN Ij^^%Phow showing li PjJ^ 11,144 words
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Miscellaneous85 1949-07-11 7 41MGAPOH* 10.00 News Irum Kuala Lumpur; 10.05 (approx.) Close; 10.55 For the Schools; 12.00 noon Pro-, grammes In Malay; 1.00 Monday Matinee; 1.30 News (also at 7 9.30); 2.00 Close: G.00 Programme Summary; 6.02 Gipsy Caravan; 6.30 Hawaiian Melodies; 7.10 Singapore Share Market Report; 7.30 Movie Magazine; 8.00 World Afr.ilrs;85 words
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Miscellaneous93 1949-07-11 7 Programme (As Singapore); 1.00—, 8. 00 English Programme (A»j S'pore); 2.00 Close; 9.00 Pro-,: gramme Summary: 8 02 Gipsy Caravan; 6.30 Hawaiian Melodies; 7.10 Share Market Rupert; 7.30 Movie Magazine; 3. OS World Affairs: 8.30 Radio Serial; 8.50 This Was The Music; 9.00 Talentlme: 9.45 Evening Star; 10.00 Grifflin Caballeros;93 words
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Miscellaneous99 1949-07-11 7 News Reel; 10.15 'London Studio Concert*'; 10.45 'Generally Speaking'; 11.00 Music; 11.15 'Commonwealth Empire'; 11.30 News; 11.45 Light Music; 12.00 Close. AUSTRALIA B.30 "Forces Favourites"; 6.00 Composer of the Week; 6.39 Australian News (also at 8.30. 10 11); 7.00 p.m. Music to Charm; 7.30 Light Entertainment Show: 8. in Sydney99 words
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Article801 1949-07-11 8 RECS BEAT JOHORE C.C. BY INNINGS CSC Seletar Win 7 Points T>T beating Johore Cricket Club by an innings on the padang, the Singapore Recreation Club scored the only outright victory in yesterday's Singapore Cricket Association tournament games and have strengthened their position as leaders with 8i points from 11801 words
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Article, Illustration20 1949-07-11 8 ALLWORTH, Charles astride, wins the Singapore Cup for stayers by three lengths at Bukit Timah on Saturday. Straits Times picture.20 words
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321 1949-07-11 8 SANDWICH, Sunday. DOBBI Locke of South Africa won the British open golf championship yesterday by defeating Harry Bradshaw of Ireland by 12 strokes in a 36-hole playoff necessitated when they finished on Friday in a tie with 283 each. Locke, a 3—23 2 favourite,Reuter - 321 words
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Article228 1949-07-11 8 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By SADDLING five winners, two seconds and four thirds for stakes totalling $7,380, Jimmy Martin was leading trainer at the Singapore Tuft" Club's July meeting. Among the Jockeys, Doug McPherson was an easy first with seven winning rides, one second and three thirds.228 words
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Article425 1949-07-11 8 O.A.F. Seletar beat RAF Chanel by 45 runs on the fleet tnnlncs at Seletar RAF. SELETAR A/C. James c Poftill b Prescott 23 Lac. Wheatley b Prescott 44 A/C. Pearson c Connell b Bowman 10 Pl/Sgt. Fllby c PoftlU b Bowman 19 Set Lee c Henderson b425 words
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Article103 1949-07-11 8 NAPIER 59 4-10 FOR NAVY In a friendly match played at the Naval Base, the Royal Navy scored a 10-wlcket victory over the Indian Association yesterday. A feature was the all-round performance of Commander Napier, who playing In his last game before going back co the U.K., scored a lively103 words
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Article78 1949-07-11 8 rpHE Khalsa Association beat A GHQ Tanglln by two wickets In a game of crick it played at Khalsa ground yestmdiy. GHQ, batting first, were all out for 119. (Moorcoulfon 42. HolUnd 28. Gurdlal Singh four for 39 C n °P ra two for78 words
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Article53 1949-07-11 8 In a friendly game of soccer at Johore Bahru yesterday, 221 Vehicle Coy. beat JollUads three-two after a keen struggle At half-time Vehicle Coy. led three-nil, Atkinson, Berron and Brennn scoring. The second session saw Jollllads fighting back strongly Mohtar reduced the deficit and towards the end Salahudln53 words
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Article240 1949-07-11 8 The draw and smarting times for the Royal Singapore Golf Club's Duffers Cup qualifying round at Bukit Timah on Saturday afternoon are: 2. W. L. Pincher A. R. DSerjeant; C P. Blair P. J. Monaghan. 2.05. J. S. Klrkham P. H. King; C. Pltton T. Q.240 words
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Article83 1949-07-11 8 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. For B first time In the history of the yal Johore International Club, .{jgby section Is being formed. All players are requested to get in touch with either Mr. Giles of the Police or Mr. 8. F. Day,83 words
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Article71 1949-07-11 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. rE Tamllians' Physical Culture Association, who last week flogged the Colonials' bowling to score 410 for seven declared, defeated the Colonials by 361 runs In the Stonor Shield competition when the game was resumed at th- Railway Institute ground today. The71 words
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Article203 1949-07-11 8 Kee Fong Beaten At Ipoh From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Sunday. THE Thomas Cup player, Lim Kee Fong, suffered defeat hu r e today when his party, the Merridale B.P. of Kuala Lumpur, lost to the Sin Chu B.P. by eight matches to one. Kee Fong lost his singles to203 words
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Article, Illustration25 1949-07-11 8 AIRPAL (E. Donnelly up) winner of the third race at Bukit Timah en Saturday is led in by trainer M. Tan Breukelen. Straits Times picture.25 words
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Article135 1949-07-11 8 Playing at the Clerical Union Hall, Singapore, on Wednesday, the Marigold B.P. defeated the Amateur Athletic Union by five games to two In a friendly game of badminton. The scores were (Marigold players mentioned first) S Singles: Ng Cheng Hua beat Wong Yeok Yeok 18-15, 11-15,135 words
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Article266 1949-07-11 8 THE SC.R.C. beat R.A.F. Sembawang by 107 runs in a friendly game of cricket played I yesterday at Smbawang. Both Cheong Thiam Slew and Evan Wong batted well for 45 and 44 respectively. Dr. Ong Swee Law and Thiam Slew between them took nine of the266 words
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202 1949-07-11 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. THE Selangor Club defeated the Penang Sports Club by 61 runs in their annual cricket match played on the padang yesterday and today. Batting first the home side scored 170 runs to which the yisitors had replied with 73 runs202 words
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Article49 1949-07-11 8 S.R.A. Mem bers In Bisley Shoot SURREY. Sun.— Mr and Mrs. W. A. Baigent, both members of the Singapore Rifle Association, competed together tn the qualifier 200 yard service rifle contest at Blslev yesterday. They scored 42 and 36 respectively. Mr W. L. Whyte of Singapore scored 40.— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article20 1949-07-11 8 The Indians will meet the Navy in an inter-community league soccer match at Jalan Besar Stadium today.20 words
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Article57 1949-07-11 8 Members of the Singapore Chinese Swimming Club who wish to participate in the Men's Open Singles Table Tennis Championship should sign their names on the Club's Notice Board or tc communicate direct with the Table Tennis Convenor. Mr. Llm Choo Ann, c/o William Jack* Co. (Malaya) Ltd.. Build57 words
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446 1949-07-11 8 Chinese 1 RAF Combined 0 YIELDING a reshuffled side, Chinese beat R.A.F. 1 Combined one-nil in a Singapore A.F.A. intercommunity game at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. A large crowd saw a game in which both sides settled down to honest-to-goodness soccer from the kick-off.446 words
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Article204 1949-07-11 8 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, dun. THE Perak tennis ohampion1 ships which were concluded today saw 8. O. Beaty, the Perak and Malayan singles champion, win Uire» titles. Mrs. Gladys Loke Chua today added the women's doubles title to the singles orown which she retained204 words
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Article145 1949-07-11 8 rE following ties In the Singapore Badminton Association"* junior badminton championships will be played on Saturday: AT 2.15 p.m. Seah Kirn Teck (Mayflower) y Heng Siak Thiang (U Family)Heng Kwang Hock (U. Family) v Tan Chin Guan (Useful); Wong Yeok Yeck (AAU) v Mawl bin Samadl145 words
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Article26 1949-07-11 8 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun —The Royal Johore International Golf Club win play the Island Club at golf in Singapore on July 27, Hart Rava Pua«a.26 words
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Article31 1949-07-11 8 pLAYING for the Haikowyu Cup In the first annual Married versus Singles soccer match yesterday on the 8.0.D. ground, the Singles won by the odd goal m seven.31 words
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Advertisement465 1949-07-11 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Cot tinued tro.n page 4) VEHICLE FOR SALE 1948 VAUXHALL TWELVE, •one under 10,000 miles, firstclass condition. $3,200. Apply Box No. A6932 8.T. or telephone •4192 after 6 p.m. FOR SALE N.A.A.F.I. Wines As Spirit*— See Tender Notice*. N.A.A.F.I. STORES See Tender Notice*. NAAFI— Sale of Raaors, Razor465 words
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Advertisement10 1949-07-11 8 ONLY A GREAT LOVE OR HATE CAN CLASH WITH SUCH10 words
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Miscellaneous33 1949-07-11 8 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: H.W., 12 30 p m., (8 ft. 7 In.), 11.18 p.m. (9 ft. 8 to.). TOMORROW: H.W-, 105 p IB. (8 ft. 6 In.) 11.56 p.m. (9 ft. 9 In.),33 words
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