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Title Section19 1949-07-22 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 I M.HI r\(.l.s SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JULY 22> 1949. <£ PRICE TEN CENTS.19 words
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Article2050 1949-07-22 1 Further Fall 'Danger To The Far East 9 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday. THE British Government thinks there is no greater danger to stability in the Far East than a further fall in the price of rubber. Mr. David Rees- Williams, Colonial Under-Secretary, said2,050 words
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Article307 1949-07-22 1 STRIKE PEACE HOPES FADE LOxNDON, Thurs. THE Canadian Steamship Company today flatly refused to meet the president of the Com-munist-dominated Canadian Seamen's Union to discuss a possible compromise settlement of the London dock strike. This setback came a few h</urs after the first signs thai the strike might ba crumbling307 words
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Article15 1949-07-22 1 Mr D. P. Re<s, M.C.S., has been appointed Private Serretary to the CommissionerGeneral.15 words
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321 1949-07-22 1 VARSITY FUND PASSES SSOO.OOO TPHE Malayan Chinese rubber magnate, Mr. Lee A Kong Chian, and his associated companies have promised a donation of $250,000 to the University of Malaya Endowment Fund Announcing this yesterday, the chairman of the Singapore Appeal Fund Committee. Sir Han Hoe321 words
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Article70 1949-07-22 1 A SINGAPORE burglar has a piece of paper on to make a ffift of $250,000 to the University of Malaya Endowment Fund. The letter was written by Mr. Lee Kong Chian and was taken away, with his idfntity card and other private papers from Sir70 words
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Article78 1949-07-22 1 BOMBAY, Thurs. Two KLM Constellation aircraft passed throu&»i Calcutta today, the first in the Amster-dam-Batavia route to touch India since the lifting of the Indian Government ban ?.Kainst Dutch flying over the Dominion. The Indian ban, enforced last December as a protest against Dutch action inReuter - 78 words
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Article, Illustration36 1949-07-22 1 LORD LISTOWEL, Minister of State for Colonial Affairs (right) presents the King's Police Medal to LJeut.-Col. John Douglas Dallpy, former Director of the Malayan Security Senrice, Lieut-Col Dalley organised Dalforce In Singapore during the last war.36 words
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Article71 1949-07-22 1 BRUSSELS, Thurs.— Crowds shouted "Long Live the King" as BeV.<in ministers and foreign diplomats left the Church of Saint Gudule here today after a mass celebrating the 119th anniversary of Belgium's Independence. Cries of "Down with Leopold" were also, heard. Belgium's national festival was being celebrated during aReuter - 71 words
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Article50 1949-07-22 1 TOKYO, Thurs, -Would- be saboteurs' latest attempt was to spread engine oil along the rail near Sanada tunnel in Kanagawa prefecture. A goods train this morning was unable to move because of the slippery rails and was delayed .52 minutes until a locomotive came up and pushed it.—Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article, Illustration20 1949-07-22 1 M.B.E. INSIGNIA being- presented to Mrs. Cheab Inn Klong by the High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, at Penang. P.R. picture.20 words
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Article245 1949-07-22 1 "U.S. Not Greatly Impressed" LONDON, Thurs. INOFFICIAL rubber experts %J In London today did not „ect the Americans to be greatly impressed by last night's British official pleas about maintaining the price of rubber. Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Fo es- Williams. Undersecretary for the Cole nies, said that any fallReuter - 245 words
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Article172 1949-07-22 1 SYDNEY, Thursday. TPHE Australian Government plans to send 3,000 x troops to mine coal from open cuts in New South Wales on August 1, unless the crippling coal strike is over by that time. The troops are expected to supply 55,000 tons of coal perReuter - 172 words
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Article262 1949-07-22 1 A SINGAPORE man and his schoolboy son jumped from their beds early yesterday morning in their pyjamas and joined with two others in rescuing an elderly Chinese woman and her married daughter from the sea off the Beach Road reclamation sea wall near Raffles Hotel. The262 words
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Article49 1949-07-22 1 SAN FRANCISCO, Thurs.— India's Ambassador to the United States, Madame Vijayalakshml Pandit, declared yesterday "if Communism conquers India, it will be entirely the fault of the West and especially of America." "Because," she told a news conference, "Communism finds roots only where people I are oppressed." A.P.AP - 49 words
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Article46 1949-07-22 1 VALETTA, (Malta), Thurs. —The 27.000-ton British ship Georgic has arrived at Grand Harbour here to embark the main body and equipment of the Third Royal Marine Goounando Brigade for Hong Kong. The ship will sail tomorrow, according to usually reliable sources.— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article281 1949-07-22 1 BritainJapan Trade Talks LONDON, Thurs. TWO British officials left for Japan today for talks aimed at reaching an estimated U.S. $600,000,000 Common-wealth-Japanese trade deal. A Board of Trade spokesman said the discussions, which will involve most of the Commonwealth countries, are designed to lead to the 'liberation" of trade betweenAP - 281 words
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Advertisement57 1949-07-22 1 A Ur r Krtoetlon M niMlnrllvr SILVER E.P.N.S, PRESENTATION CUPS In all vire«. .u r avallahlr now fi. C. de SUVA BROS. 3. Raffles Plao\ Spore Pbonc SIUS Drink RURROUGHS^^ ...its triple distilled /ri Enjoyed since 1820 fjkJi^B^S tpccMed In the cockutl which won the British Isies Competition McALISTER CO.,57 words
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Advertisement29 1949-07-22 1 w» "Ct riT^TTTiJ^^i -Aretfcu Mr //j^ that beer Is b«st N -i^HWL when fresh OniJ locally If yjbrewed beer oan reach Z^~^--^""' y° u "ithin a f«* days of29 words
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191 1949-07-22 2 Syrian-Israeli Armistice Signed In Tent: 'Step To Peace' SYRIO-ISRAELI BORDER, Thursday. rpHE Syrian-Israeli armistice, which has been under 1 negotiation since April was signed yesterday in a tent in "no-man's-land" in northern Galilee. The signing took place in a short ceremony at which both countries were represented by their delegations.Reuter; AP - 191 words
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Article54 1949-07-22 2 NEW YORK, Thurs.— Poon Llm, who wrote a new chapter In the history of human endurance by spending 133 days adrift after his "tim had been torpedoed, has been given permission by Congress to spend the rest of nl3 life In the United States although the Chinese ImmigrationReuter - 54 words
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Article137 1949-07-22 2 CANTON, Thura. rE Nationalist Government today ordered civilians In Canton to prepare to evacuate as Nationalist troops began building earthwork defences on the outskirts of the town. In the midst of these preparations, Oenerallssino Chiang Kaishek left for Taiwan by plane this morning after a weeks's visit.137 words
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Article118 1949-07-22 2 PRAGUE. Thurs. A FTER three of their sports stars the tennis players Jaroslav Drobny and Vladmlr Cernlk, and the motorcycle racer, Pratlsek Juhan— had renounced their citizenship in one week, Czechoslovakian Communists have decided that what their country needs Is athletes who are not only proficientAP - 118 words
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Article57 1949-07-22 2 LONDON, Thurs.— Mr. Williar. Thomas Champman. forme Secretary for Chinese Affairs In the- Federated Malay States, who died last March, has asked that his ashes and those of hl« late wife, after cremation, be thrown Into the sea at the entrance to Penang harbour The requestReuter - 57 words
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Article47 1949-07-22 2 LONDON, Thurs. The House of Lords has passed the Bill to nationalise Britain's Iron and steel Industry. One important change would postpone nationalisation until after next year's general election to give the country second thoughts on It. The Government Is expected to reject this.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article45 1949-07-22 2 TOKIO, Thurs. About 20,000,000 tons of coal will be dumped into the ««a off South Japan In shallow water from which It can be regained. It will be "stored" under water to yrevent spontaneous combustion In stockpiles now totalling 3,740.000 metric tons.— Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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162 1949-07-22 2 MELBOURNE, Thursday. 4 MMUNITION and weapons stolen from Australian military stores are believed by security officers to have been smuggled into Malaya and Indonesia. Intelligence and security officers have intensified security precautions on military weapons and ammunition stores, following the theft of largeReuter - 162 words
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Article74 1949-07-22 2 The Singapore Legislative Council is to be asked to consider the naming of Sept. 5 as Malayan Remembrance Day. The proposal Is to be put befort the Council in a question to be tabled by Mr. Thio Chan Bee at Its next meeting on July 28. V,74 words
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Article44 1949-07-22 2 GUATEMALA, Thurs.— President Juan Jose Arevalo of Guatemala remains in absolute control in the capital after the first revolt against his regime to materialise out of 20 plots since 194f Police estimate that 40 were killed in the uprising. A.P.AP - 44 words
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Advertisement720 1949-07-22 2 NOTICES MALAYAN EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION All members of the above As•cclation In the Colony of Singapore will be closed for business •n Wednesday, 27th July. 1949, feeing Hart Ray a Puasm' Holiday. THE PENANG TURF CLUB Will ticket holders in the Special Sweep In aid of the AntiTuberculosis Fund please720 words
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Advertisement661 1949-07-22 2 NOTICES notice" RE ESTATE OF J. DUNCAN ROBERTS (DECEASED) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT J. Duncan Roberts of Duncan Roberts Ltd.. N«. 18 Battery Road, Singapore, died on 14th April. 1949. All debts and assets East of Sues due and payable to the said Estate should be paid over to661 words
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Advertisement674 1949-07-22 2 NOTICES NASSIM CO., UMIT£D will sell by Public Auction In their Sale-Ronms Nos. 4 it 4-1. CoUyar Quay, on SAT., 23RD JULY, 1949, commencing at 10 a.m. •'Moutrie" Upright Piano (In very good condition); "Marmet" Pram; "Kardex" 12-draw Steel Cabinets; Steel Cupboards; "Gerald" Electric Gramophone with "8.V.E." 7-Watt Amplifier 25674 words
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Advertisement103 1949-07-22 2 GREAT WO. LD Atlantic 7— 9. 1S "A DATE WITH JUDY" in Technicolor NEW WORLD Lido 7—9.15 "ATLANTIS, THE LOST CONTINENT" Hoyal 3—7.30 1 VELAIKARI" (Tamil) SOOTHE BRONCHIAL IRRITATIONS Don't let that irritating cough make you feel wretched but let DOAN'S LONO TONIC give you the happy relief you to103 words
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Advertisement230 1949-07-22 2 healthy, cleansing* freshening fg^^^^f Kol/nos Is perfect for children. At a touch of th« toothbrush the frtsh, ctanslng foam frisks right round their taeth. It's such fua to do It j such frtsh. htahhy wouth iti'~¥"^. whtn k's don*. Kolynos foam >*^ SUCH vanishes whb tht tooth-flass J tITTL wtttr—230 words
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Article379 1949-07-22 3 Conference In Jogja Opens JOGJAKARTA, Thursday. THE All-Indonesian Conference, attended by 20 delegates from the Republic and 70 from non- Republican areas opened yesterday in the flag-bedecked Army House in Jogjakarta. Dr. Mohammed Hatta, for the Republican delegation, said: "We must implement our desire to work379 words
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Article245 1949-07-22 3 SARAWAK GOVERNOR PLEDGE LONDON, Thurs. fHE Colonial Secretary, Mr. Arthur Creech Jones, told Parliament yesterday that the principle of continuity would be kept In mind in appointing a new Governor of Sarawak. Mr. William Teeling (Conservative) had asked why the Governor of Sarawak, Sir Charles Arden Clarke, had been transferredReuter - 245 words
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Article109 1949-07-22 3 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Broadcasting would not be a social asset If It produced only a nation of radio listeners, said Mr. O. L. Morrison of the Department of Broadcasting in a talk at a luncheon meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club.109 words
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Article52 1949-07-22 3 BENTONO. Thurs. New officers ol the Medical Health Services Club, Bentong, are: President, Dr. V. M.B. Panikker; vice-president, Mr. Tai Yen Hooi; secretary it treasurer. Mr. Lool Choong Foon: committee. Mrs. Lee Ah Choon, Mr. Kong Tham Fatt. Mr. S. N. Slnho, Mr. Kok Tham Chye, and Mr.52 words
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Article25 1949-07-22 3 St. Joseph's Institution Club will give a variety entertainment on Aug. 8 in the school hall, in aid of the school rehabilitation fund.25 words
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Article23 1949-07-22 3 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— All Malay Schools in the State which are now closed for the Puasa will reopen on August 7.23 words
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86 1949-07-22 3 LONDON, Thursday. BRITAIN has given or promised £160,500.000 to the British colonies since Jan. 1, 1944, the Colonial Secretary. Mr. Creech Jones, said in a Parliamentary reply yesterday. This included 120,000,000 under the Colonial Development and Welfare Act of 1945; £15,544,000 grant-ma-id of administration £8,918,000Reuter - 86 words
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Article174 1949-07-22 3 WASHINGTON, Thursday. rpHE former C.S. Secretary of State, Mr. George C. 1 Marshall, said today that the North Atlantic Pact would contribute to world peace by making clear to any would-be aggressors that they "cannot win" a third world war. The U.S. Senate will vote onUP - 174 words
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Article, Illustration46 1949-07-22 3 ONE MAN against the Czech Communists, Mr. Tom Bata, Canadian son of the founder of the world-wide shoe business. He is engaged in a legal battle with the Czech Government for his £40,000,000 confiscated property. With him hi London are his wife and son Renter picture.Reuter - 46 words
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Article46 1949-07-22 3 MALACCA. Thurs. The High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, is expected here for an investiture ceremony on Saturday. Before presentIng the awards, which will take place at the Malacca Club padang. the High Commissioner will inspect a Police guard of honour.46 words
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Article126 1949-07-22 3 From onr staff correspondent BANGKOK. Thurs. IF Slam stopped rice deliveries to Communist doralnated areas, such a huge economic probl'-m would be created as to prevent Communism from expanding. Mr. Jose Alejandrlno, Philippine Charge de Affaires at BangJo*, said in an interview tosia vhou'd send rice126 words
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Article212 1949-07-22 3 A SINGAPORE Housing Board which will plan and execute all public building in the colony is proposed in a Bill which will be tabled at the Legislative Council meeting next Thursday. If th- Bill is passed, the, Housing Board will take over all land and212 words
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Article42 1949-07-22 3 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— Ong Kee was fined $75 In the Police Court. Kota Tlnggl, for permitting a building to be used for the purpose of a human dwelling, such building being originally constructed for use as a rubber store house.42 words
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Article97 1949-07-22 3 GREEN HOWARDS ARRIVE THE advance party— an officer and 22 men of the First Battalion, the Green Howards, arrived in Singapore yesterday by the trooper Empire Windrusa. The regiment is to be stationed In Malaya. The main body of the regiment will leave Egypt for Singapore at the end of97 words
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Article47 1949-07-22 3 LIVERPOOL, Thurs.— The First Battalion of the King's Own Scottish Borderers embarked yesterday for Hong Kong. With them were the headquarters unit of the 28th Infantry Brigade bound for Hong Kong, and the First Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment, for Port Said. AJP.47 words
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Article78 1949-07-22 3 MOSCOW, Thurs. The Soviet news agency, Tass, reported today that the head of the Russian Orthodox mission in Seoul, Southern Korea, had arrived at Pnyeng-yang, North Korea, claiming he had been exr a lled aftc arrest and tortur L a Seoul prison. Tass said that ArchimandriteReuter - 78 words
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Article, Illustration39 1949-07-22 3 THE HIGH COMMISSIONER. Sir Henry Gurney, presented honours and decorations from the King to six people in a ceremony at the Residency in Penang on Tuesday. Picture shows, Sir Henry Gurney presenting the B.E.M. to Miss M. E. Faiers.39 words
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Advertisement196 1949-07-22 3 ALHAMBRA d Air-Conditioned Tele. «909 H 1.45. 4.15, I. and Tf^ O A V" 9.30 p.m. \mmJf\ W \s 4J/rl danWkaye rr mn Virginia mayo vVY^. «J A Song Is 'Born' \\^fflf\^^&fy colo* by TECHNICOLOR P i«NNV GOODMAN TOMMY DO«SEt O.'.ct«> b, IOUB A.MSTBONG CHAMf 6a«NO HOWARD HAWKS UONEI HAMPTON196 words
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Advertisement336 1949-07-22 3 YOU need vitamin B Everyone needs Vitamin B Complex It's a group of vitamins which promotes healthy growth, protects nerve and brain tissue, aids the action of stomach and intestines and creates an appetite. and you need it every day The human body cannot store Vitamin B, so you must336 words
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Article86 1949-07-22 4 MRS. P. A. FBRNANDE?,, wtahm to tender her grateful thanks to relatives and friends* wto sent, wreaths, messages of condolence, rendered assistance and attended the funeral of her late husband at Kuala Trengganu en 16th June, 1949. THI X.L.M. -ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES, wish to thank all thone who have86 words
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Article15 1949-07-22 4 TJHLL Mr. Andrew Bennett please communicate or contactwlth Fd<?ar of 13 Buklt Pasoh Road.15 words
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1122 1949-07-22 4 There have been several reminders from Penang lately of a problem in the entrepot trade of that Settlement which is causing relatively greater losses, and is even more difficult to settle, than the Dutch controls in Singapore's trade with1,122 words
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Article30 1949-07-22 4 MADRAS, Thurs.— Com-munist-led press workers in Madras observed a one-day token strike demanding Increased wages, and the release of people detained under the Public Order Act. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article1118 1949-07-22 4 SCRUTATOR - SCRUTATOR By Published by special arrangement with the Sunday Times, London LONDON, July 17. LIMITED as the news is which comes through to us from behind the Iron Curtain, we can see that Russia is having serious difficulties with the belt of countries which she has quasi-annexed.1,118 words
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286 1949-07-22 4 WAS rather surprised to read in the Straits Times Mhat a Singapore woman constable, after being punched, was dragged up the stairs to the first floor by a woman vegetable seller named Nam Choon. I Is a woman constable so weak as to286 words
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Letter140 1949-07-22 4 VOUR Teluk Anson correpondenfs assumption i s wronK when he says that what will probably be the first floating dispensary in Malaya will be a launch nearing completion for the Medical Department of Perak, for, in fact, such a service existed in Malaya before the present140 words
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318 1949-07-22 4 Municipal robots can make mistakes I AM sure the Singapore Municipal Commissioners are not fully aware that thousands of dollars are being unnecessarily spent avery month as an outcome of the previou* Municipal Treasurer's suggestion to Introduce mechanised accounting in the Municipal Treasury. There is no advantage that I can318 words
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Advertisement710 1949-07-22 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. BORRIE: At Bungsar on July |1, to Patricia (nee Dowse), wife if D A. Borrie, a son. SITUATIONS V4CANI PIANIST wanted, few afternoons a week for dancing classes. Apply Box A7052, S.T. REQUIRED experienced European assistant for Rubber Estate In M:i!.icra. Salary $500/*****0 plus allowances. Reply Box No.710 words
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Advertisement97 1949-07-22 4 SITUATION WANTED. The World's finest Floor Polisher seeks situation as SLAV* I TM|» 0 VachuA noo* Jf *oum*u y Quick worker, capable of Imparting superb gloss to parquet, board, linoleum and tiled floors, using no energy, very little polish and a negligible amount of current. Three brushes are operated simultaneously97 words
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Advertisement132 1949-07-22 4 Don't Pay More! RETAIL PRICES IN SINGAPORE FOR A FEW AMERICAN MAGAZINES Reader's Digest 0.90 Popular Photography 0.85 Mr Call's magazine 1.00 Good Housekeeping 1.20 Popular Science 1.00 Popular Mechanics 1.25 Flying 0.85 National Geographic 1.95 Harper's Bazaar 1.90 Radio Tele v' lon News I 15 Write or phone for132 words
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Article230 1949-07-22 5 Clearing Up Remnants Of Kapayang Gang .From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Thursday. RESIGNED to clear up the remnants of the notorious Kapayang gang, the police here today staged one of the biggest-ever screening operations. Nine of the surviving members of the gang were caught in230 words
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Article285 1949-07-22 5 FUND guilty of having accepted a bribe of $1, a police corporal was yesterday in the Fourth Police Court sentenced to two months' rigorous imprisonment. He was Johan bin Salim, attached to the police courts. He accepted the money on May 13 from a285 words
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Article132 1949-07-22 5 r young Bcbby Drlscoll must go full marks for his outstanding performance In The Window, now showing at the Pavilion. Bobby, only son of a young couple living in New York's slum quarter, unable to sleep on a hot night univitingly peeps into the aperture between132 words
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Article28 1949-07-22 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— Che Habibah binte Mohamed has been selected by the Education Department to go to the Malay Girls College, Kuala Lumpur28 words
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Article94 1949-07-22 5 COMMUNITY HALLS FOR RURAL S'PORE THE Singapore Rural Board has included 5..0.000 in its Estimates for next year, to provide for the building of community halls which will be run by the rural district committees. At a meeting of the Board yesterday, the chairman, Mr. J. A. Harvey, showed members94 words
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Article62 1949-07-22 5 There have been four cases j of polio among the younger children at Dean's School, Singapore, and as a result the principal, Mrs. E. Riches, ci the primary school on Wednesday. Tlv.s disrupted the work of the senior school and yesterday it was decided to62 words
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Article16 1949-07-22 5 Seletar Naval Base Local Indian Congress will celebrate Indian independence day on Aug. 15.16 words
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Article60 1949-07-22 5 The Secretary for Social Welfare has received from th» publishers of the Readers' Digest, through their local representatives, copies of the Braille edition of the Readers' Digest. Blind persons in Singapore who are able to read Braille and wish to borrow these books should communicate60 words
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Article, Illustration38 1949-07-22 5 MEN OF THE advance party of the First Battalion, tht Green Howards, seen at the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday soon after disembarking from the troopship Empire Windrush. The regiment will be stationed in Malaya. Straits Times picture.38 words
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Article212 1949-07-22 5 INDIAN exports of gunny bags, twine and other jute manufactures, to Malaya are expected to resume shortly. A shortage of new gunny I bags has developed in Maiaya following suspension by the Government of India of the export quota for Malaya in order to prevent212 words
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Article25 1949-07-22 5 Lee Yee Thim, 24, was yesterday acquitted on charges of fraudulent possession of rice and attempted bribery. Mr. F. B. Oehlers appeared for Lee.25 words
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Article35 1949-07-22 5 Forty-two-years-old Goh Soon Kirn. of Johore Bahru, was sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment, in the Second Police Court yesterday for trespassing Into H. M. Dockyard on July 14. He had one previous conviction.35 words
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Article, Illustration39 1949-07-22 5 MISS ALICE ANG receiving her certificate from Mrs. R. Lyne at the V.M.C.A. Com mercial Classes Certificates distribution on Tuesday. Mr. C. G. Menon, principal of the Commercial classes, is standing next to Mrs. Lyne. H. C. Lew picture.39 words
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288 1949-07-22 5 EIGHTY Singapore families are living in 17 disused Dutch military huts in Tanjong Katong, for which they pay a total rent of $1,300, it was stated in the Suoreme Court yesterday. The court was hearing a case In which Mr. Wee Thiam Hock,288 words
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Article114 1949-07-22 5 BIG DROP IN BLOOD DONORS AFTER a steady increase over the last six months, blood donations showed a sharp drop in July, said Singapore's Blood Transfusion Oincer, Dr. M. G. McLaren, yesterday. The reluctance of some Chinese to give their blood even to their nearest relatives was illustrated recently, she114 words
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Article23 1949-07-22 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— The Religious Affairs Department, Johore. has announced that It is not yet definitely known when Harl Raya falls.23 words
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Article70 1949-07-22 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— Found sleeping on a five-foot way a Malay boy was today charged with vagrancy, and on conviction, was sentenced to four strokes of a light cane. The boy had been In the Welfare Home but had run away, because, he70 words
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Article126 1949-07-22 5 IN TOWN TONIGHT BLONDE 21-year-old Mary Woodward Miss. New Zealand, 1949 arrived In Singapore last night on a round-the-world free trip. She is flying to England by B O.A.C. Qantas Constellation and from England will take a sea trip home via Panama. Daughter of126 words
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Article113 1949-07-22 5 ON a study tour of the Far East "because I knew so little of Asia"— is Westernbred Miss Shantha Rama Rau daughter of Sir B. Rama Rau, a former Indian Ambassador to the United States. Miss Rama Rau arrived in Singapore yesterday from Batavia. on113 words
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Article40 1949-07-22 5 Mr. K. C. Koruthu has been appointed Assistant Meteorological Officer, Singapore. He is the first local man to hold the post. Mr. Koruthu joined the Survey Department in 1928 and was a Meteorological Assistant before his promotion.40 words
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Article26 1949-07-22 5 The period of Emergency in Singapore was extended by a further term of three months from today by a proclamation Issued by the Governor yesterday.26 words
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Article57 1949-07-22 5 Dr. and Mrs. Lim Boon Keng last night gave a vegetarian dinner at the Happy World in honour of their eldest son. Dr. Robert K. S. Llm and Mrs. Llm, on the eve of their departure for the United States, where Dr. Robert will be a visiting Professor57 words
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Article14 1949-07-22 5 Mr. Mohamed bin Mohamcd Salleh, has been appointed Assistant Immigration Officer, Singapore.14 words
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Article133 1949-07-22 5 From Our Staff Corri-spondent PENANG, Thurs. /\NE lesson which Malaya had learnt from the Japanese occupation, said Mr. M. i Sarnvanamuttu. former editor of the Straits Echo, was that "we cannot tolerate any i form of totalitarian govern- j ment." In a talk last night133 words
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Article, Illustration329 1949-07-22 5 ]y|ALAYAN vegetarians want the Singapore and Federation Governments to exercise stricter control on the country's wild animal trade, if not to ban it altogether. Wild animals belong to the State, and the State should protect them, the president of the Malayan Vegetarian Society,329 words
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Article108 1949-07-22 5 Query On S'pore Sea Pavilions A MEMBER of the Singapore Rural Board yesterday asked for a definite policy on whether sea pavilions destroyed during the war could now be rebuilt. He was Mr. Chin Chye Fong who at the meeting of the Board, said that it was now "good time"108 words
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Article40 1949-07-22 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— Mohd. Yusof bin Wok, a Special Constable, employed by the Overseas Chinese Bank, Johore Bahru, was today charged in the Sessions Court with theft of four blank bank drafts forms. He was remanded.40 words
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Article343 1949-07-22 6 6 All Funds For Planning Bodies THE Labour Party of Singapore, in a memorandum on the war damage compensation scheme to the Colonial Secretary, opposes any direct payments of claims to individuals or firms. It recommends that all compensation funds should be administered under a scheme343 words
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Article, Illustration46 1949-07-22 6 MR. AND MRS. R. A. COLES at the opening of the Rex Theatre in Johore Bahru on Wednesday night, when the film. Laughing Lady, was screened in aid of the Johore Social Welfare Fund. Mr. Coles is manager of an estate in Masai. Straits Times picture.46 words
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Article186 1949-07-22 6 Councillor Urges DIVERSION of 10 per cent of war damage compensation payments to social relief and welfare of people suffering as a result of th*» var is to be proposed In the Singapore Legislative Council by Mr Thio Chan Bee. a nominated councillor This 10186 words
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176 1949-07-22 6 From Our Staff Correspondent Xl ALA LUMPUR, Thursday. rpHE bandits lost ten men for every member of the A Security Forces killed last month. The bandits have had almost 1,500 casualties so far. This was revealed in figures released today. Last month, 51 bandits were176 words
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Article24 1949-07-22 6 From Our Own Correspondent KLUANO, Thurs.— Charged with carrying goods without a licence, Kunya Ahmad, was a "owed bail of $100.24 words
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Article78 1949-07-22 6 3 Camps In N.S. Found From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. OPERATING in thC Port Dickson and Sepang areas of Negri Sembilan, jungle patrols have found three bandit camps. A duplicating machine, a telephone handset and some medicine were found in one of the camps. Near Seremban police found78 words
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Article56 1949-07-22 6 M.B.A. Films Exhibition, "Torch bearers", 30 Oxley Road, 8 p.m. FOOBMAH'S MUSIC STUDIO fortnightly piano recital by Otto Foorman. Admission free against invitation only 9 p.m. WESLEY METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP, W. I. Fund Concert, 4 Fort Canning Road, 8 p.m. Y.W.C.A. 5. Raffles Quay, Malay Lessons Beginners 9.1556 words
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Advertisement182 1949-07-22 6 IN TOP FORM! Humphrey WSftr AT HIS TOUGHEST in Columbia's .ith ti7AßEtw SCOTT OUT TO AVENGE THE DEATH OF HIS WARTIME PAL, BOGEY FALLS INTO A TRAP SKILFULLY LAID BY A RAVISHING BEAUTY BUT ON THE DAY OF RECKONING BOGART TURNS THE TABLE, REACHING AN UNEXPECTED CLIMAX! GafxtU %edtne 11a.m..182 words
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Advertisement287 1949-07-22 6 IT'S LETTER PERFECT ENTERTAINMENT ttH^t TODAY/ 11-1 45-4.00-6.30-9.30 Phone 4042J BAFBARA LAWRENCt IEFRfV IYKH W^" PROMISE You won't peek -and -tell... the ending/ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A PIECE OF SUSPENSE EXCITEMENT SELDOM EQUALLED. YOU WILL AGREE WHEN YOU SEE. TODAY FOUR SHOWS DJ^ILIOII 2 4.15 6.30 9.30 p.m. BAIR CONDITIONEDIJiB PHONE287 words
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Miscellaneous249 1949-07-22 6 fllNOAPOM 2 -°0 English Programme (As Sin- News; 8.45 Dutch; 9.00 Kuoyu; Kapore); 2.00 Close; 6.00 Pro- 9.30 Burmese; 9.45 English; 10.00 News from Kuala Lumpur; gramme Summary; 6.03 Radio 10.00 Radio News Reel; 10.15 10.05 (approx.) Close; 1.00 Half Orchestra; 6.40 Dance Music; Light Music; 10.45 'A Philosohour of249 words
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Article90 1949-07-22 7 NEW PLASTIC PROCESS FROM RUBBER A NEW plastics industry is being established in Holland, based on natural rubber and hydrochloric acid. The Rubber-Stichtlng, Delft (Rubber Foundation), which is associated through the International Rubber Development Committee with similar organisations in Great Britain and France, has developed the new material and has90 words
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Article210 1949-07-22 7 APPARENTLY on the prospects of further rubber buying by the Economic Cooperation Administration et the end of this week, London showed an improvement on Wednesday. This factor advanced prices in the Singapore rubber market and a fair amount of business was transacted yesterday. Closing prices yesterday were: No.210 words
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Article123 1949-07-22 7 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Thurs. DUYINO orders for Malayan tin shares from London showed an improvement today but they failed to attract sellers locally. Industrials were quiet and steady with practically no price changes. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were: INDUSTRIAL Buyer Seller B.B.123 words
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Article47 1949-07-22 7 Puket Tin Dredging Ltd. have declared an Interim dividend of 3d. per share, less Income tax, in respect of the year to Dec. 31, 1949. This dividend is equivalent to approximately 3.2/3 per cent, on the capital invested in the business, including profits ploughed back.47 words
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Article59 1949-07-22 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. JW. figures of production of tin concetrates in Malaya during the month of June are: rikal*. Long tons. Perak 71.199 4,238 Selangor 37,028 3,204 Negri Sembilan 2,658 158 Pahang 6,174 367 Johore 2,038 121 Trengganu 676 40 Kedah 909 5459 words
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Article61 1949-07-22 7 The 64 mills in the Federa- tlon of Malaya treated 10,199 tons of copra in June and mpnufactured 5,607 tons of oil and 3,756 tons of coconut cake. The cumulative figures for the first six months of the year with 1948 figures in brackets are: Copra61 words
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Article80 1949-07-22 7 From A Market Correspondent AN easier tendency lor copra developed in the Singapore produce markets yesterday. The supply position wa* satisfactory. In the absenoe of large sales of coconut oil, the copra market was maln'y concerned with day to day spot demand for shipment abroad. Pepper prices rose.80 words
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Article30 1949-07-22 7 The Federation of Malaya pro* duced 4.321 2 tons of palm oil in June. The cumulative total for the first six months of the year was 24,297.3 tons.30 words
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Article356 1949-07-22 7 LONDON, Thurs. BOARD of Trade returns for June showing details of the fall in United Kingdom exports to the dollar areas brought some dullness to the' London Stock Exchange yesterday, states Reuter's financial correspondent. Small declines were fairly widespread among Industrials but breweries and electrical equipment shares were356 words
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Article20 1949-07-22 7 Industrials Railroads Domestic Bonds Utilities July 19. July 30. 175.31 175.60 44.85 45.17 08.51 98.61 35.50 35.6720 words
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Article99 1949-07-22 7 SHIPS in port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Bantam (31-32), Benvorlich (36-37), Mount Manstteld (38-39), Somali 1 42-43). West Wharf: Garoet (4-5), Malacca (6-7), Glaucus (8-9), Euryplus (13-14), Shlrala (15-16). Empire Dock: Fernslde (17-18), Gorgon (19-20), Prederick Clover < 21-22>,99 words
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Article, Illustration51 1949-07-22 7 THE 43.450-TON GIANT French liner. He de France, the fourth largest liner in the world, which sailed on her maiden post-war voyage from Le Havre to New York, via Southampton, yesterday, lie de France was converted into a troopship at the Singapore dockyards during the early part of the last51 words
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Advertisement1269 1949-07-22 7 MANSFIELD «Jc CO., LTD. (incorporated In Singapore) STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. WEST COAST MALAYA Merlimau for Muai luly 23 Vessel for Malacca inly 25 Vessel for Port Dickson |uly 28 Tung Song tor Malacca. P Oickson P Sham lulv it Secamat tor T Anson Penana lei* 22 Scudai for T.1,269 words
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Advertisement307 1949-07-22 7 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA. ECYPT AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. Spore P Sham Penang Mount Mansfield Codown 38 luly 24/25 luly 26/29 Sails |uly 23 Pres. Monroe Aug. 5/11 Omit. Aug. 12/15 Pres. Buchanan Aug. 18/23 Aug. 24/25 Aug 26/29 Pres. Harding Aug 31 Sept.307 words
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Advertisement350 1949-07-22 7 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANOINAVIA/U.K./ SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT SCANDINAVIA. Loading at Singapore, Port Swettenham s.s. "Tranquebar" due abt. |uly 24 <j Penang for Saigon Bangkok m.s "Malacca Codowns 6/7 MKama. X^"' m.i "Blankvann due abt July 29 mi. "Manchuria" due abt. Aug. 21 tor Colombo, Aden. Port Sard,350 words
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Advertisement958 1949-07-22 7 McALISTER CO., LTD. incorporated m Singapore) ELLERMAM 4. BUCKNALL KLAVKNESS LIMB LONDON NAVRI ANTWERP LOS ANCSLU, SAM FRAMCISCO. l "AVRI. ANTWIRP. PORTLAND SEATTLE b VANCOUvk*. ROTTERDAM •> HAMBURG. Acceotmg cargo toi Central e> South American Port* CITY OF LIVERPOOL BOUCAINyIILI j Pore r> i nem Penana Spore P. > h*m958 words
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Article455 1949-07-22 8 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By Beat Couplan In England PENANG, Thursday. WITH the present batch of Class 1 horses beginning; to feel the effect of constant racing, French Custom, a five-year-old bay gelding by Legend of France, who will be having his first runs at the forthcoming455 words
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Article, Illustration93 1949-07-22 8 i .ibers of the Indonesia Football Team who will arrive in Singapore today to play a series of matches here. Their first match will be against the Singapore Chinese Foothall Association at Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow. Top row (left to right)- Manuputty (outside-left). Tee San Lion* (inside-left), Bhe Ing Hien93 words
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Article61 1949-07-22 8 rE Lawn Tennis Association of Malaya is calling for volunteers to assist in umpiring and to act as linesmen in the Malayan Lawn Tennis championships to be held during the August holidays on the padang. Free passes will be given to volunteers and a prize will be awarded61 words
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Article34 1949-07-22 8 MUIRFTELD, W. J. Gibb of Selangor, was today eliminated In the third round of the Scottish amateur golf championship here, losing five and four to 3. R. Harris of Bothwell Castle.— Renter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article30 1949-07-22 8 Two friendly soccer matches will be played at Farrer Park today. Guthrie S.C. meet the standard Vacum Oil Co. and the Tlcng Bahru Rangers play against Islay Kerr.30 words
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Article34 1949-07-22 8 BELFAST, Thurs.— Rlnty Monaghan, world flyweight champion. Is to meet Otellt Belardlnelll, Italian flyweight champion, in a non-title fight over ten rounds at Bst. 41b. on Aug. 8 In Belfast A. P.34 words
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Article22 1949-07-22 8 TODAY: H.W., 8.45 am. (7ft. Oin), 7.40 p.m. (Bft. Sin). TOMORROW: HW., ».M a.m. (7ft. 4to). 8.35 p.m. (Btt. 71n).22 words
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Article372 1949-07-22 8 SPOTTING THE WINNERS «»> i.rSli.M .>».!.»- PENANG, Thurs. rELVE horses worth keeping an eye on at the Penang T.C. August meeting are given below: Princess GulnfTere: At her pak. Scored a smashing win last time out at Buklt Tlnteh in Mar when she ouisprinted Kinder Oold and a pretty smart372 words
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275 1949-07-22 8 LONDON. Thurs. BRIAN Close, Yorkshire's 18 yearo!d all- rounder. Is certainly having an opening season to fire the imagination of any youngster with cricket ambitions. Within a month of his entry into first class cricket he gained selection for the Players against theReuter - 275 words
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Article27 1949-07-22 8 All athletes taking part in the Singapore Recreation Club sports on Aug. 1. are asked to attend training on the padang as from next Monday.27 words
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Article1223 1949-07-22 8 A PPROXIMATELY 200 entries have been received -t* for the Singapore A.A.A. championship meeting which will be held at Jalan Besar Stadium at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. Included in the list of events for the1,223 words
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Article165 1949-07-22 8 ONG Chew Bee and Lim Hee; Chin entered the final of the Open Doubles yesterday wr.en further ties in the V.M.C.A. tennis tournaments were played off. Results: Open Singles: A. G. B. Paklr beat Tan Joo Llm 8-1, 6-3. Open Doubles: Cmg Chew Bee165 words
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90 1949-07-22 8 I. INGLETON has withdrawn from the South cricket team to meet North in Penang over the August Bank Holidays. The selectors last night had chosen no one to replace him. They will decide this morning. Ingleton has been the third player t« drop90 words
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235 1949-07-22 8 rE Indonesian soccer players, who arrive in Singapore thia morning for five matches against local sides, are reputed to be a strong combination. Manuputty (Rlght-wing-26 years): Voted the best player during the Java State Soccer Competition. Played in Batavla (June 1949) Sourabaya. Tee San Liong235 words
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Article442 1949-07-22 8 Navy 5; R.A.F 2. AFTER being down two-nil. Navy played like 1 champions to beat the K.A.F. by five goals to two in a Singapore A.F.A. inter-Comtnunity League match at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Setting the pace from the kick-off. Airmen missed a442 words
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Obituary69 1949-07-22 8 MRS. CHIA HOOD THE>4>.. ne« Yeo Lan Neo, aged 88, passed away on 21st Inst., at 5 p.m. at 148, KilUney Road. Sht leaves behind four sons. Messrs. Chla Keng Tye, Keng Chin, Dr. KuTg Hoe, and Keng Boon, four daughters, four sons-in-law, and aua.er> ous grandchildren and great-grand-children,69 words
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Advertisement470 1949-07-22 8 <l \SSIKII.D Al>S. 4) run bam INKIMHIAI OOUOLfcS: an'l-fian M Earkiel uicrs Bif-M,-ni Phone 7r3l <)NK BRAND new ijeica 111 leathrr case. laU>H model. BummPer. blue lens, P-5 cm., l moderate price. Phone 3470. KF. HFDIOREE win hatred f trrnrr puppies (males) 10 old. Imported e.r-U.K $ISO each Apply ParfHt,470 words
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Advertisement130 1949-07-22 8 '//mi v/nv '//n* 1 'tfffl 1 //w v /mn« y^^^E^^W JT G DANC& CATHAY *\\tn. *\ij;/> vii/> {iM*^}*^}''!. Jjr* I told yon \PROXSONOL would put it right! Ronaoool v the pertect ughtci fuel f? it puU new life into owy typ« of lighter. V^a^(a^9 You get instant flask, a tUong,130 words
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