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Title Section18 1949-09-14 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article397 1949-09-14 1 Rubber Tin Sales To Jump Official WASHINGTON, Tuesday. \f ORE Malayan rubber and tin will be sold in America and Canada as part of the plan to end Britain's critical shortage of U.S. dollars. This was announced last night by the Finance Ministers ofReuter; AP; UP - 397 words
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Article176 1949-09-14 1 Washington Cables News To S'pore TtiE U.<s. Consulate-General I in Singapore yesterday ivceivfd, from the State Department ir> Washington, a message telling of the modification in synthetic rubber regulations Before this, said a United States Information Service bulletin, the Consulate-Gene-ra: noted several favourable ftictor? affecting the outlook for natuia; rubber176 words
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Article280 1949-09-14 1 MARKET REACTION TO U.S. DECISION E>IRST reactions in r Singapore to the Washington proposals regarding tin and rubber are favourable, and rubber producers and dealers who are now studying the matter feel that something has been achieved but how much remains to be seen after more details are revealed, writes280 words
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Article80 1949-09-14 1 PUBBER shares were strong on the London Stock Exchange yesterday, says Rputtr. The Washington co.Timuntque revealing the Intention to increase Canadian stock- i piling, and that the United I States will review its programme for the same pur- pose brought in buyers Market men were ;xpressing disappointment80 words
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Article32 1949-09-14 1 WELLINGTON, Tues.— The Prime Minister, Mr. Peter Fraser, said today that the! New Zealand general elec- tions would be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30.— Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article, Illustration122 1949-09-14 1 NEW PLANES which have pat the British civil aircraft industry firmly back «n the map were demonstrated to the public and buyers from many foreign countries last week at the industry's annual air display at Farnborough, Hampshire. The mighty 130-ton Brabazon (above) which made itsReuter; AP - 122 words
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Article304 1949-09-14 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. SIX major military operations were going on north of Johore today as the Army's new drive against the bandits increased in intensity. Whole battalions are taking part in some of the operations. The troops are to stay out304 words
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Article309 1949-09-14 1 MANILA, Tuesday. npHE outlines of an alleged vast international smuggling ring in arms, gold and diamonds were given in newspapers here today. Manila was described "the world arms smugglers' base." Alleged master mind of the I ring, said the reports, was I George C. Murray,AP - 309 words
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Article100 1949-09-14 1 MANILA. Tues. rpHE George Murray murder case, in which his widow Mrs. Ester del Rosarlo Murray stands charged with parricide, took a new turn today when Murray's family chauffeur, Joee Tagle, considered one of the most Important witnesses, reportedly was kidnapped by men, who posed as agents ofUP - 100 words
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Article51 1949-09-14 1 'EXPERT GETS 2 YEARS' GAOL KARACHI, Tues. Adam Smith, a Scottish civil aviation expert, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and fined 4,000 rupees here today for fraud against the Pakistan Government. He plead/d not guilty to charges concerning the disposal of a Dakota aircraft and said he would appeal.Reuter - 51 words
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Article51 1949-09-14 1 H.M.S. Amethyst arrives In Singapore today and the public can see her if they stand opposite the Post Office or at Clifford Pier between 1.15 and 130 p.m. Ships in the harbour will be dressed and their sirens will wail a welcome. I [Details in Fkfe51 words
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Article170 1949-09-14 1 TOKYO, Tues. JAPAN'S hopes of relieving! the pressure of mounting unemployment by migration of workers are premature by many years, authoritative source said today. Several officials high in j SCAP'S organisation here, i asked to comment on the opening of the Asian Inter- nationalAP - 170 words
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Article83 1949-09-14 1 ftREAT interest was shown \J in Japan about the Malayan situation, said the Com-missioner-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, when he stepped from an R.A.F. Dakota last night at Tengah, back from his Tokyo trip. He said he had talked with General Mac Arthur and, In addition, had83 words
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Article159 1949-09-14 1 US Fact Finders Visiting S 'pore SIX members of the Far Eastern Survey Mission of the U.S. House of Representatives will visit Singapore this month for discussions with the U.S. Consulate staff, officials of the Commission-er-General's office, and Malayan leaders. The six men are: Mr. M. G. Burnside (Democrat), of159 words
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Article48 1949-09-14 1 BONN, (Germany). Tues.— Dr. Konrad Adenauer appeared today as the "strong man" of Western Germany's new Federal Republic The election yesterday of Professor Heuss as President assured Dr. Adenauer of the Chancellorship and demonstrated the power of the three-party coalitipn which he heads.— A.P.AP - 48 words
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Article39 1949-09-14 1 CANTON, Tues.— One person was killed and two seriously injured when an ammunition dump belonging to the Ministry of National Defence exploded in the vicinity of Tin Ho airfield approximately 10 miles from the city last night. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Advertisement32 1949-09-14 1 Elf CANT lEWBLLERY P. H. HENDRY JEWELLER with an Established Malaya-wide Reputation 78. North Bridge Rd. Spore. Three hard sets, win or losewhat matters? Relax with aPl.AY^jgEb Extra VlV^^P&^P Quality W^B Cigarettes32 words
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Advertisement30 1949-09-14 1 BUSH form? listening ..jHW^ CHRISTOPHER \ji 37 STONE Ag&fc SOLE AGENTS 1 BRIGHT RADIO C° Ml ORCHARD ROAD. SINCAPORI There's always TIME FOR A TIGER In pints off of qu*rH30 words
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255 1949-09-14 2 MINCING LANE ASKS: IS IT A SELL-OUT? From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Tuesday. THE possibility of the development of fullystandardised and modernised packing plants in Malaya, selling their rubber under recognised trade marks, to the obvious disadvantage of the native producer, is raised by the Financial Editor of the Daily255 words
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Article132 1949-09-14 2 Gun Threat To Israeli Premier TEL AVIV, Tues. AN orthodox Jewish youth burst Into the Israeli Parliament today and brandished a sten gun at the Prime Minister, Mr. David Ben Gurion, and other Cabinet ministers. Police pounced on him and overpowered him before he could do more than shout defianceReuter; UP - 132 words
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Article33 1949-09-14 2 BANGKOK, Tues. Nine Communist terrorists, including one woman, were captured following a two-hour clash with Siamese security police In the South Slam border province of Narathiwart.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article45 1949-09-14 2 HONG KONG, Tues.— Two British soJdiers arrested by Chinese guards 40 miles north of Hong Kong have been handed over to a British Army esccr... They were Gunner Raymond James Rose, Royal Artillery, and Private William Et'ward Rawlin, Army Cctering Corps —Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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307 1949-09-14 2 Cables Flashes Rubber Space Ships Safer Than Steel NEW YORK, Tuesday. RUBBER space ships instead of steel, and the queer things interplanetary flight will do to human nerves, were discussed at the U.S. Aero Medical Association annual meeting. Dr. Hanz Haber of the military aviation medical school In Texas saidAP - 307 words
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Article67 1949-09-14 2 LONDON, Tues. THE Bath City Council has asked people to five up bath>ng until it rains. The city's deputy water engineet said, "A bath in Bath right now is more a luxury than a necessity." ll<> suggested "one bath a week in notAP - 67 words
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Article66 1949-09-14 2 2, Dickson Road, off Jalan Brsar Enrolment now on for English Classes ranging from beginner* to pre Senior Class. Private students for School Certificate examination In 1950 are prepared in English for th» Government examination to to held in January. 1950. Former Teachers of Anglo-Chinese Evening School.66 words
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Advertisement420 1949-09-14 2 NOTICES S. S. GOVERNMENT 3* LOAN 1962/72 Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the abovementloned Loan will be closed from Ist to 15th October 1949 both days inclusive for the preparation of Interest Warrants. By Order The Chartered Bank of I. A. China, Singapore. (Jop> for Display420 words
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Advertisement779 1949-09-14 2 NOTICES NOTICE^ ffIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS' The Matriculation Examination ASSOCIATION, MALACCA of the University of London will be discontinued after June 1951. The requirements for Matriculation at Universities In the United A meeting of All Old Boys of the Kingdom are being modified for 1951 and have not yet all779 words
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Advertisement750 1949-09-14 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 3% DEBENTURE STOCK 1935/75-85 NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Stock will be closed from 17th September to Ist October 1949, both days Inclusive for the preparation of Interest Warrants In respect, of Interest due on tte above Stock for the current750 words
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Advertisement602 1949-09-14 2 NOTICES NOTICE THE MASTER CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA At the Annual General Meeting of the) Master Contractors Association of Malaya, the following elections were made for the ensuing year: President— Mr. J. B. Murray— Gammon (Malaya) Ltd. Hon. Secretary— Mr. V. W. Frampton Beacon, Ltd. Council British Construction Co. Ewart602 words
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Article, Illustration774 1949-09-14 3 Washington "Big Move In Campaign Against The Communists" ID POINTS TO HELP BEAT THE DOLLAR CRISIS WASHINGTON, Tuesday. THE United States, Britain and Canada yesterday announced a ten-point programme which the British Chancellor, Sir Stafford Cripps, said would bring; Britain's dollar crisis under control and pave the way for herReuter; AP; UP - 774 words
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Article236 1949-09-14 3 CRIPPS: NO IMPORT CUTS NOW WASHINGTON, Tues. QIR Stafford Cripps said at a Press conference yesterday that the dollar talks had brought Britain's reserve position into manageable condition. He said he was not contem- .plating any further cuts in Britain s Import programmes as a result of th« talks. SirReuter - 236 words
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Article55 1949-09-14 3 LONDON, Tues. British steel production In August reached a new record for the month the annual rate being 14,953,000 tons, compared with the previous best for August of 14,117,000 tons, attained last year. Plg-lron production was at an annual rate of 9,447,000, compared withReuter - 55 words
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Article97 1949-09-14 3 LONDON, Tuesday. BRITAIN'S nationalised coal mine* made a profit of €6,3': 6,883 in the second quarter of this year, it was announced last night. Total profits for the first half of the current year now stand at £13,649,868, giving the Board a net surplus —afterReuter - 97 words
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295 1949-09-14 3 BID TOENDMALA YAN DEPENDENCE ON RUBBER AND TIN LONDON, Tuesday. DRITAIN hopes to help Malaya diversify its economy so as to end its depen- dence on rubber and tin, British off. rials said in London yesterday. Under study are plans to multiply Malaya's farm areas, increase rice production and establishAP - 295 words
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Article71 1949-09-14 3 It Was All So Friendly WASHINGTON, Tues. THE Canadian Foreign Minister, Mr. Lester Pearson, said yesterday that the three-power dollar talks had been so friendly that the Canadian delegates had been unable to play their usual role of "mediators and interpreters" between Britain and the United States. He declined to71 words
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Article223 1949-09-14 3 48-NATION BANK IS OPTIMISTIC WASHINGTON, Tues. IN an annual report to the Governors of the 48nation World Bank, who met In Washington yesterday, the Bank's president, Mr. Eugene R. Black, said: "Experience to date indicates the Bank now has, or can readily acquire, sufficient resources to help finance all soundUP - 223 words
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Article28 1949-09-14 3 WASHINGTON, Tues. The Union of South Africa was expected to submit a plan to increase gold prices at the Monetary Conference in Washington today.— A.P.AP - 28 words
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Advertisement322 1949-09-14 3 Twit' /?t# aw 6 Make a short crunchy pastry with Blue Band Margarine. Fill a large pie-dish with Huoncry gooseberries, raspberries, loganberries or blackcurrants and cover them with pastry. Serve the pie cold, topped with Magnolia ice cream. HUONCRY FINEST TASMANIAN FRUIT In the big 30oz tin! SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE322 words
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Article, Illustration270 1949-09-14 4 200 Indonesians Break From Gaol In Sumatra BATAVIA, Tues. TWO hundred Indo1 nesians who made a mass gaol break from Siantar prison, Sumatra, on Monday night are still free. Only se^en have been recaptured. The Dutch say the escape had been well prepared. The Dutch Army is reported to haveReuter; UP; AP - 270 words
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Article101 1949-09-14 4 ROME, Tues.— A single la. Jection of a new kind of penicillin will be enough to cure syphilis, Dr. D. R. Kitchen of New York told the General As sembly of the International Union against Venereal Disease here yesterday. Dr. Kitchen, reporting on the experiences of101 words
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Article37 1949-09-14 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— Bail of $1,000 was offered to two Chinese, See Tho Fong and Tham Weng Sun, charged with having 47 packets of chandu at a house in Petaling Street.37 words
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Article172 1949-09-14 4 CANTON SHOOTING CANTON, Tuesday. rpHE second of the three men involved in a 1 shooting affray here on Sept. 8 died early today. He was Willard Freeman, a*ed 41 years, an American businessman in whose home the shooting took place. Shortly before Freeman's death, Canton172 words
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84 1949-09-14 4 THE HAGUE. Tues. MEMBERS of the world airline organisations [have been urged to fight strenuously against border red-tape. The International Air Transport Association a.A.T.Aj has asked for the full support of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (1.C.A.0.) In simplifying and standardising customs procedures. Representatives of84 words
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Article34 1949-09-14 4 Frotn Oar Own Correspondent MUAR. Tues. Twenty Chinese, charged with being members of an unlawful assembly with the object of assaulting Chua Yong Chlap at Jalan Salieh. were allowed $100 bail each34 words
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Article28 1949-09-14 4 From Oar Own Correspondent TAIPING. Tues.— Mr. Saw Chuoi Senjj. superintendent of postal services, Taiplng, is on leave Mr. K. K. Pillay is icting for him.28 words
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Article88 1949-09-14 4 Tokyo Rose Denies All Charges BAN FRANCISCO, Tuea IVA Daquirio, known as Tokyo Rose, accused of treason for her wartime propaganda broadcasts for Radio Tokyo, ended her testimo/iy at her trial by denying each point of th» Government's Indictment against her. The Government cnarges she adhered to enemies of theUP - 88 words
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Article132 1949-09-14 4 RANGOON, Tues. A PITCHED battle progressed yesterday along the rocky and precipitous 20-mlle stretch of road linking the town of Muse, In tRe Northern Shan State 100 miles north of Lashio, and Namkhan, south-west of Muse, the Burmese army announced today. Heavy Government guns poundedAP - 132 words
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Article162 1949-09-14 4 SENATE SETTLES CHINA AID DISPUTE WASHINGTON, Tues. A LAST minute compromise on possible arms aid to China took some of the controversy out of the U551,314.010,000 foreign armaments bill yesterday as two Committees voted to send it to the Senate floor. The Senate may open th« debate next week. AAP - 162 words
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81 1949-09-14 4 HONG KONG, Toes. /CHINESE Communists are \~> secretly issuing "victory bonds" in Hone Kong as a means of raisins money for their South China guerilla activities, a usually reliable source said here yesterday. The bonds bear the names of ten prominent South ChinaReuter - 81 words
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119 1949-09-14 4 HONG KONG, Tuesday. BRITISH naval headquarters flatly told Chinese Nationalists last night that Britain does not recognise any Chinese right to seize British ships either in or out of Chinese territorial waters. The British statement followed an announcement by Admiral Kwei Yung-chin^, Commander-in -ChiefReuter - 119 words
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Advertisement209 1949-09-14 4 ON SALE TO-DAY ■g.-racws-draTrig. The New BUKU MERAH More information than before but handier in size! Ovei 8.000 •nrriei covtring Commercial planting and Mining Companies. Alto complete Official Ihtt. Every Company. Partnership. Individual and i > Business Agency appears in a teparate alphabetical list containing over 20.000 < J enfrics.209 words
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Advertisement388 1949-09-14 4 BISCUITS from BRITAIN sCsiiisQjar^ I Jl V lr RKflll'K {Qs%gffl DIJVUIIJ ppciu MADE'BY CARR CO. LTOI CARLISLE ENGLAND BOLE AGENTS GUTHg|E c 6tP CEILING FANS MADE IN ENGLAND ADVT. OP THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD., OF ENGLAND SINGAPORE MALACCA KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANO Try this for your] m^^Bk *(a\* J[388 words
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Article, Illustration465 1949-09-14 5 LITTLE FIRMS ARE BIG PROBLEM 'Rela lives On ly Jobs Hindrance DELEGATES from the Federation, Singapore and Hong Kong told the ILO Conference in Singapore yesterday that the existence of many small industrial concerns, which often employed relatives only, was retarding the placing of Government technical trainees in industry. Mr.465 words
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167 1949-09-14 5 S'pore Plans AntiIlliteracy Drive rpHE Singapore Government is preparing plans for an anti-illiteracy campaign, Mr. A. W. Frisby, a Singapore delegate, told the International Labour Organisation conference yesterday. 1 Mr. Frisby, who is also Singapore's Director of Education, said that there must be some means of combining Singapore's illiterate population167 words
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Article67 1949-09-14 5 THE heat came in for some unfavourable com- ment from delegates at the ILO conference. "Your Singapore weather is hot and sticky," one de- legate said as he whipped off his coat and went to work in shirt-sleeves. During the afternoon session, the chairman, Mr. B.67 words
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Article42 1949-09-14 5 Detectives are still prowl- ing the corridors, the lounge and offices of the ILO delegates. "No business," they remarked yesterday, which was their way of saying that everything is still under control and nothing un- toward has happened. i42 words
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Article18 1949-09-14 5 Singapore Government will shortly enforce the registration of all workers and dealers In platinum, gold or silver.18 words
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Article, Illustration260 1949-09-14 5 /THERE cannot be many linguists in S ingapore who would compete success1 fully against 34-year-old Frank Jones, chief translator for the ILO conference, for number of languages spoken. Mr. Jones is fluent in six English, French, German, Spanish, Italian260 words
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182 1949-09-14 5 MRS. E. Webber, the Singa- the St. John Ambulance pore linguist and regts- Brigade, treated two cases trar at the United Nations up to yesterday afternoon. Information Desk in Vie- i One was a conference official toria Theatre, took 10 j with182 words
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Article108 1949-09-14 5 OFFICIALS of the United Nations whose Job it is to arrange entertainment and organise functions for the visiting delegates were faced yesterday with a problem. When the delegates and observers arrived in Singapore they were each issued with a temporary identity card made out for108 words
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Article28 1949-09-14 5 UNESCO. Is sending an observer to the ILO ralks in Singapore. He is Dr. Alexander Wolsky, who is expected to arrive soon from Bangkok.28 words
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Article25 1949-09-14 5 ILO delegates are taking time off from discussions today. This afternoon they will visit the Hiap Hoe Rubber Factory in Thomson Road.25 words
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Advertisement409 1949-09-14 5 YOUR PRODUCTION DEPENDS UPON STEEL BELT LACING "^Pp^MADE IN ENGLAND Obtainable From All Hardicare Engineering Stores. Sole Manufacturers: J. B. Stone Co.. Ltd.. New Bond St London W 1 TRADE ENQUIRIES to Sole Ag-nt.« UNIVERSAL MERCHANDISING CO. P O. BOX 1108 SINGAPORE NEW ARRIVALS PERSIAN BOKHARA CARPETS In different selections409 words
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Obituary61 1949-09-14 6 CHAN SWEE HONO passed awry peacefully oa 13.9.194* at 10 50 *.m. at hi* residence, 188, Telok Kurau Road, leaving behind tvs widow, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 1 nephew and 1 nelce and 16 grandchildren to mourn his loss. The cortege will leave his residence on Thursday 15.9.1949 at61 words
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Article30 1949-09-14 6 C.V.M.A., St. Teresa wish to lhank all those who have contributed towards the success of the Fun Fair held on 4th September In aid of the Carmelite Building Fund.30 words
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Article1034 1949-09-14 6 When Mr. Malcolm MacDonald left Japan last Sunday morning he was speeded on his way by news- agency cables reporting that his visit had been "a great success." Since Mr. Mac Donald is an ambas-sador-at-large for Malaya as well as Britain, this was gratifying, although not surprising1,034 words
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Article102 1949-09-14 6 AS one who crosses the Anderson Bridge not less than four times daily, I take this opportunity of I expressing appreciation i for the admirable way in j which the Municipal Engineer has discharged this new undertaking. Considering'the many factors that had to be contended with, it is102 words
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1562 1949-09-14 6 ALLINGTON KENNARD - FEWER TRIALS FOR THE NEW DOMINION ALLINGTON KENNARD Malayan Impressions Of Ceylon 1 COLOMBO, Sept. 3. INDEPENDENCE has brought Ceylon fewer trials than it has to either of her continental neighbours. The changes are less visible, the problems less violent, than those of India and Pakistan. But Ceylon yields to1,562 words
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379 1949-09-14 6 AMONGST recent correspondence on the subject of estate staffs was a letter from a correspondent suggesting that, in the coconut industry in particular, salaries and emoluments were still at a low level and Asian staffs have been penalised by the strengthening of Euro-379 words
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Article123 1949-09-14 6 WITH reference to Victim's letter (published on Sept. 3), it is true that there is a shortage of properly qualified local men for special technical posts, but it is also true that advantage is being taken of thla to put off the local men. At the123 words
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Article185 1949-09-14 6 TN reply to your corres- pondent Query (whose letter was published on Sept. 7) there is in existence an ESTATES SUBCOMMITTEE appointed by the Board of Trustees to deal with all matters arising from the allocation of Trust properties by the Estates Officer. The members of this185 words
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Article81 1949-09-14 6 T WAS surprised to read recently the story of 'persecution' related by Mr. S. S. Manyam, who on or about July 10, went to Ceylon "to hold talks with leading trade unionists" in that -jountry. I cannot understand why Mr. Manyam should have been treated so. I urge the81 words
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Advertisement32 1949-09-14 6 fedlgifee THE YOUNG PEOPLE FUSH CHAIRS. Model StS 120 Model SM SUNKAKB. Model M %U Model 42 MS/FOLDERS. Model 9M/Modd 780 1110Modd 529 $IM/T. M. A. LTD. 61 bS High Street, Singapore32 words
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Advertisement79 1949-09-14 6 FOR INSURANCE:THE COMMERCIAL UNION GROUPCOMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY, LTD. PALATINE INSURANCE CO., LTD. LIVERPOOL' VICTORIA INSURANCE CORP: BRITISH GENERAL INSURANCE CO.. LTD. BRANCH OFFICIS: SINGAPORE. IPOH. P.O. Box 107. T.I. 5077. P.O. Box 47. Tel. 574. Branch Manager: Local Managa: C. W. WARREN. B. REID. RESIDENT79 words
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Article, Illustration217 1949-09-14 7 CHINESE WEDDING TO JEW UPHELD INQUIRY ON SHIP CLOSES THE Inquiry Into the loss of the 611 -ton Singapore Chinese -owned motor vessel Kah Hock, which whs beached in the Sarawak River on July 4. was concluded in the Supreme Court yesterday and Mr Justice Brown said he would make217 words
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Article101 1949-09-14 7 SPECIAL attractions will mark the 19th anniversary Of the Great World amiisempnt park today. Nine music parties will perform in the park. Two mouth organ bands will be among them. In the area where the park now stands. large tidal swamps existed 20 years ago. A group101 words
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Article78 1949-09-14 7 $2,000, 000 Fish Plan From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Tues. A SITE near the Bayan Lepas aerodrome has been selected for a two million dollar Fish Training and Research Institute to be set up in Penang. This Institute is intended to serve the entire colonial empire, a Settlement Governinpnt statement78 words
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Article80 1949-09-14 7 40 TO WED ATONE CEREMONY TWENTY Chinese couples 1 will be married at the ninth mass wedding planned to take place in Singapore on Oct. 2. Organisers of mass weddings in Singapore are the Mayfair Musical and Dramatic Association. Most of the previous mass weddings had been held in the80 words
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Article124 1949-09-14 7 nONATIONS to the Univer- sity of Malaya Endowment fund actually received up to Sept. 10 totalled $880,093.93. Topping the latest list is $100,000 from the Government of Brunei, and $50,000 each from the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Mercantile Bank, and the Chartered Bank. Other124 words
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Article383 1949-09-14 7 A CHINESE mother of two children was yesterday recognised by tfie Singapore Supreme Court to be the widow of the Jewish millionaire, Abraham Penhas, with the right to administer his estate. She Is Madam Tan Sob Bng, who claimed to have been married to Mr.383 words
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Article69 1949-09-14 7 Two more, non-local shipping companies yesterday offered new rates of pay to 100 Singapore-based Malay sailors employed on five ships. They are the Bank Line and the Burns Philp Line, whose rates were the same as earlier offered by two other companies— the Silver Line69 words
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Article197 1949-09-14 7 A 21-YEAR-OLD student, Kang Chin Kan, was fined $250 and bound over to keep the peace for six months in one surety of $500 by the Singapore Second Police Magistrate yesterday on a charge of i criminal intimidation. Kang was alleged to have threatened to fetch197 words
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Article13 1949-09-14 7 It is officially announced that small-pox exists in both Bandoeng and Samarang.13 words
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Article, Illustration40 1949-09-14 7 THE COMMISSION EKGENERAL, Mr. Malcolm Mar Donald, at the airport on his return to Singapore yesterday from Japan. Mr. Mac Donald is carrying a box containing Chinese procelain ware which he bought in Japan. Straits Times picture.40 words
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Article92 1949-09-14 7 ■TUGHTY Chinese workers, who lost their jobs by the fire which destroyed Chua Guan Hong ruober factory at Jurong have been compensated. This was announced yesterday by the Singapore Acting Deputy Commissioner for Labour. Mr. C. W. Lyle. who acted as mediator between the labourers92 words
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Article32 1949-09-14 7 From Our SUIT Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. Dr. V. K. John. Medical Officer Johore Bahru. has left for India on retirement after 20 years' service with the Johore Medical Department.32 words
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Article207 1949-09-14 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. IT would take the united effort of all non-l'om-1 munists not only in South-East Asia bat also in Britain and America to halt Communism in Asia, declared an associate editor of the American magazines. Time and Life, Mr.207 words
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Article32 1949-09-14 7 The organising secretary of the ILO conference at Singapore. Mr. Q. C. Talt. will address the Singapore Rotary j Club on Vocational Training I at the Club's luncheon meetIng today.32 words
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Article80 1949-09-14 7 THE heat wave gave the Singapore Fire Brigade a busy day yesterday. They had to answer five lallang fire calls within three hours. The biggest fire was at Mount Faber at 10.56 a.m. where a grass fire threatened the Master-Attendant's house. The fire was soon brought80 words
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Article51 1949-09-14 7 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Tues. The wedding took place at the Church of St. Francis Xavler on Saturday of Miss Dorothy Gabriel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Dias, of Malacca, and Mr. Jerome Placldus. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Santa Maria, of51 words
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Article150 1949-09-14 7 me Deginning of this year, the Singapore Oov- i ernment has sold by tender approximately 226 tons of rice j which was either damaged I through transporting from ship In lighters to shore ori soiled through sweeping in rice godowns. The quantity of rice thus)150 words
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Article, Illustration417 1949-09-14 7 MILLION DOLLAR INQUIRY ON A LLEGED breach of Finance Regulations involving amounts totalling $872,038 (Malayan) and £97,100 (about $800,000) forms the basis of 16 tentative charges preferred against a businessman, E. H. Battat, of Robinson Road, in the Singapore Fourth Police Court. The preliminary inquiry into417 words
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Article84 1949-09-14 7 $5,000,000 Cargo For Russia A $5,000,000 worth Malayan cargo for Soviet Russia is to leave In the Nahodka which Is now loading in the Singapore Harbour and will complete loading in Penang. The cargo— 6.ooo tons rubber and 1.000 tons coconut oil —will be delivered to Russia via the Blaf.k84 words
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Article51 1949-09-14 7 The tlrst Singapore Company of the Boys Brigade will hold its 15th annual inspection and display at the Victoria School Hall on Friday at 7.15 p.m. The third company of the Brigade will hold its 13th annual inspection and display on Saturday at Raffles Institution Hall at 451 words
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Article112 1949-09-14 7 nETROL coupons for private cars, taxis and lorries are now ready for Issue. The ration, to be issued for the October/December period, will be equivalent to that issued during the current quarter, and the value of a petrol unit will remain at V/ 2 gallons. Motorists can112 words
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Article38 1949-09-14 7 The Ramakrishna Mission of Singapore has extended Invitations to the ILO conference delegates to attend a show of Indian dancing and International music to be held on Tuesday next at 8 p.m. at Raffles Institution.38 words
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Article34 1949-09-14 7 Mr. H. D. Collings of the taffies Museum will lalk on Indonesian Art" at the veekly meeting of he East ■Vest Society in the British Council Hall at 8.30 pjn. tomorrow.34 words
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Article282 1949-09-14 7 Amethyst Arrives In S'pore Today FiRESSED ships in the harbour and the wailing of sirens from vessels at the wharves and in the Roads, will greet the arrival of the sloop, H.M.S. Amethyst in Singapore this afternoon In addition, six R.A.F. Dakotas and three Mosquitoes will fly past over the282 words
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Article57 1949-09-14 7 COM PR ADORE DIES A respected member of the Straits-Chinese community in Singapore, Mr. Chan Swte Hong, died at his house In Telok Kurnu Road yesterday morning. Mr. Chan was formerly comprariore of the Banque de L'lndo-chine, and a director of Eastern Auto Co., Singapore. The funeral takes place today57 words
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Advertisement94 1949-09-14 7 FLY YOUR GOODS BY AIR CARGO TO tUROn —TO AUSTRALIA DIG loads are eaty I In pounds or in tons, 0 F A.-8.0.A C Air Cargo Service moves them cross tin globe speedily and smoothly and fffcitmtly in the shortest time in first class condition. Th« Kangaroo Route to London94 words
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Advertisement90 1949-09-14 7 \IM UnU n fit vJr- .pressure lookep This new pressure pan, made of gleaming Aluminium, light to handle, means that meals can be ready in a matter of minutes. When you buy your Prestige pressure cooker you will be given one of the new Prestige instruction books crammed with useful90 words
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Article, Illustration333 1949-09-14 8 Governor Tells Students: 'Be On Your Guard' OINOAPORE school children yesterday heard the Governor, Sir Franklin Oimson. telling them to be on their guard whenever they hear the words "liberation" and "democracy" used. Sir Franklin was broadcasting to schools on the occasion of the Colony's Liberation Day. The broadcast was333 words
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Article110 1949-09-14 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. THE case in which a 22-year-old European, M. F. E. MacGregor, was charged on three tentative counts of cheating two Chinese and an Indian of $4,500 between Aug. 13 and Aug. 30, was provisionally fixed for hearing on Sept.110 words
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Article93 1949-09-14 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. THE funeral of Mr. C. W. J Brlce and Mr. J. Murgatroyd, of Malayan Railways, who were killed at Kuala Krau by bandits on Sunday took place at the Cheras Road Cemetery In Kuala Lumpur today. At the grave93 words
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Article23 1949-09-14 8 A Singapore Malay newspaper reporter was detained under the Emergency Re- gulatlons yesterday for allegedly consorting with bandits' in the Federation.23 words
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Article177 1949-09-14 8 WHITE AUSTRALIA rpHE Australian wife of a Malay deported from AusA tralia, who is now living in Singapore, said yesterday she opposed the Singapore Progressive Party's retaliatory plan against the Australian immigration policy. She is Mrs. Phyllis Osman, who declared: "Although my husband and I177 words
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Article40 1949-09-14 8 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues^. Sharuddin, of Alor Star, was fined $200 for evading Customs duty of $27 on 30 pieces of cloth and some yards of "kain lepas." The goods were confiscated.40 words
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153 1949-09-14 8 Malay Paper Supports Party's Bill THE Singapore Malay news- paper, Utusan Melayu. in an editorial, welcomes the Progressive Party move to Introduce a bill in the Legislative Council designed to keep out of the Colony those whose countries do not accord reciprocal Immigration privileges to the people of Malaya. "The153 words
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Article39 1949-09-14 8 From Our Own Correspondent KLUANG, Tues.— An Indian, Anthony, aged 20, was acquitted and discharged by the Circuit Magistrate, Inche Azman bin Hajl Abdul Hamid, on a housebreaklng charge at the Consolidated Eastern Plantation's estate at Rengam.39 words
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Article110 1949-09-14 8 From Our Own Correspondent JO H ORE BAHRU, Tuesday. lIEW CHIN LOKE. charged in the Johore Bahru Ses- sions Court with being found in possession of 17 packets of chandu, told the Judge that even if his head were to be chopped off he110 words
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Article, Illustration34 1949-09-14 8 SIR ALEC NEWBOULT, Chief Secretary for the Federation, is seen here with Lady Newhoult buying flowers at the Welfare Ball at Kuala Lumpu' Town Hall last week— Wong Studio Picture34 words
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139 1949-09-14 8 From Our Staff Correspondent FUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. THE Malay newspaper, Utusan Melayu, reports L from Alor Star, Kedah, that a 30-year-old Indian Muslim there admits that he has been married 31 times during his eight years in Malaya. <T<_ „.1,,a0 hovo139 words
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Article157 1949-09-14 8 COLONY MOVE FOR CHEAPER FISH rpHE Singapore Government has announced the appointment of a nine-man committee to examine a draft scheme for co-operative fish marketing in the Colony. It will hold its first meeting today. Tne soheme was drawn up by the Director of Flsherler Singapore and Federation of Malaya.157 words
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Article82 1949-09-14 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— Kuala Lumpur police yesterday traced to Klang and recovered part of a $7,000 consignment of whisky and other spirits stolen from a godown in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. One man has been detained. The liquor was removed from the godown82 words
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Article46 1949-09-14 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Tues.— The Registrar of Societies, Mr. J. B. Prentis, expects 5,000 societies in the Federation to register this month under the new Societies' Ordinance. Up to last Saturday 1,500 societies of all kinds had applied for registration.46 words
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141 1949-09-14 8 immigration restriction bill which the Progressive Party president, Mr. C. C. Tan, will introduce at an early meeting of the Singapore Leeisla- tive Council, will not be retrospective. "Its object is to place this country on a footing of equality with other -ourjtries with regard141 words
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Article39 1949-09-14 8 From Oar Own Correspondent KLUANG, Tues.—lCandasamy alias Vengadasamy, aged 28, was fined $20 or one week's rigorous imprisonment by the Circuit Magistrate, Inche Azman bin Hajl Abdul Hamid, for driving his car so negligently that it overturned39 words
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Article113 1949-09-14 8 THE AMETHYST DUE TODAY, Keppel Harbour 1 p.m.— 1.15 p.m., Inner Roads 1.30 p.m., Dinner to Amethyst sailors at Union Jack Club, 7.80 p.m. SINGAPORE CHESS CLUB, 7.M.C.A., Orchard Road, 0 p.m. Y.W.C A., B Raffles Quay, Chinese Class 10.30 a.m., Katong Oroups 4 p.m. EDUCATIONAL FILM SHOW,113 words
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Advertisement297 1949-09-14 8 YOU WILL LOVt THIS EXCITING PICTURE! 7AVILIQKI last fchi shows PMONf bqo? 2 -4.15-6.30-9.30 p.m TOMORROW— If It's Laughter You're After, BOOK NOW For Th« Picture That's Full of Life's Spices! [S? -I MWWrLftLI PALMER I "LOUIS JOURMV V^ ENTERPRISE STUDIOS METRO-QOLDWYN-MAYER WING ALONE "r^f? IN SKYMASTEM €fi Si ml297 words
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Advertisement53 1949-09-14 8 Sole distributors for Automobile Bearings UNITED MOTOR WORKS LTD. Sole agents LIPTON'Stea SOLE IMPORTERS: HENRY WAUGH CO LTD SINGAPORE PENAN<;. KUALA LUMPUR IPOH j iiP WW /IB Pi KtzC* UTILITY /IBs (th) SERVICE AUTO/HATiC HEAT CONTROLLED WON AC. CtRO/tT ONLY FKO»t ALL OOO£> liO H J>£AL£ffS BORNEO M KsOmpanu o*.53 words
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Article, Illustration1500 1949-09-14 9 LONDON LETTER "HORRORS" OF MODERN ENGLAND From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sept. 5. YESTERDAY we spent the last day of our summer holiday anchored off the steep pebbly beach of a little island, only 250 acres altogether. Fifty yards from the beach, down a gravel road lined on either side1,500 words
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Article287 1949-09-14 9 i^OME other points in the week's news which viay interest Malayan laymen as well as doctors The Ministry of Health has ruled that doctors working in the National Health Service must not prescribe for themselves, which is hard on physicians working in isolated places. There is287 words
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Advertisement67 1949-09-14 9 RaaSas^Ss^^a^ #^a^H^ X I ill I 'Jk *m M -^m- mW li I *.Ma^B^B^Bas9l pMwKf JWJJBBj|b»^HMIjW^ 7*7 li yf The Department of Social Welfare, Singapore, now has a fleet of eleven Gommer's Two 3 ton trucks and nine 25 cwt. vans. ARE YOU JPy DISTRIBUTOR S A MEMBER? Jr Af&it&ftS'67 words
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Advertisement297 1949-09-14 9 Tonic Wine with the f vitalizes the system, lr»H Q renews the bright B^pNi'c wiNeJ| Phosfevine gS,, TONIC WINE aKnos§3&srSB«^3llß^P^^^^a^^H3r*A^a^'^V^^ I ~""^Vv?P^ ftfa^BKfiSwwp HrSaTS^B nVjjflaa^nSSc H K^\ -H^ V" "0 HAVfc, your var repainted with Inmm wnitu i> mcl by most car manufactureis. Uauo is now available in a range297 words
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Miscellaneous82 1949-09-14 9 SINCAFOR* 10.35 to 10.53 a.m. (appra.) Special Broadcast to School*; 10.00 New* from Kuala Lumpur; 10.09 Close; 10.15 For the Schools; .12.00 Programme* In Malay; 1.00 Dance music; 1.30 News (also at 7 9.30); 3.00 Close; 6.00 Programme Summary; 8.02 Children's Programme; 6.20 The Radio Orchestra; 7.10 Singapore Share Market82 words
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Miscellaneous101 1949-09-14 9 a. lompur 10.00 a.m. Mawa (also at 1-10, 7 I. SO); M. 00— 1.00 M*l*y Programma (As Singapore) 1.00 2.00 English Programme (At Spore); 2.00 Close; S.OO Station Opening; 6.03 The Chlldrens Corner; 6.30 The Radio Orchestra* 7.10 Share Market Report; 7.30 Sunny Side of the Beat; 8.00 Radio Play;101 words
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Miscellaneous99 1949-09-14 9 donesia; 7.13 News (French); 7.30 English; 8.00 Siamese; 8.18 Siamese; B. SO News; 8.49 Dutch; 9.00 Kuoyu; 9.30 Burmese; 945 ■nglish; 10.00 Radio News Reel; 10.15 *Band Call'; 10.45 'Something Always Happens on Holiday'; 11.00 Dance Music; 11.16 of Europe'; 11. SO News; 11.45 Lieht Music; 12.00 Close. AUSTRALIA 5.3099 words
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Article, Illustration252 1949-09-14 10 GINGAPORE taxis will no longer be allowed to cruise while looking for fares, under new rules which have been passed by a committee of Municipal Commissioners. These rules, the Municipal (Hackney Carriage) Bylaws, 1949, will be submitted for approval to a252 words
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Article157 1949-09-14 10 CHINESE SPECIAL WAS HERO Kuala Krau From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. A Chinese special constable while under fire took arms and ammunition from dead bandits to replenish the supply of the defenders of an armoured train at Kuala Krau during the bandit attack last Sunday. The Special, a157 words
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Article203 1949-09-14 10 from Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. A bandit was shot dead in Cameron Highlands and a rifle taken from him when a military party ran into him and another bandit during screening operations yesterday. Thirty-three Chinese, including two women, were identified as oandit203 words
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Article, Illustration118 1949-09-14 10 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tues. DENANG merchants will soon present a memorandum to Government on the Settlement's declining entrepot trade. The memorandum, the Straits Times understands, is at present being drafted by a four-man sub-committee appointed at a special meeting convened by the Penang Chamber of118 words
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Article60 1949-09-14 10 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE, BAHRU, Tues.— Lee Chai Sui, a fruit-dealer of Senai, who was charged with possession of two packets of chandu, pleaded guilty and was ordered to be released on entering into a bond in the sum of $150 with one surety. He was60 words
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Article56 1949-09-14 10 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.— Arrested at Johore Bahru on a warrant issued at Port Dickson, Samathram was charged in th« Police Court today with having enticed away a girl from the lawful custody of her guardians. The court ordered Him to be handed over to56 words
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Article59 1949-09-14 10 From Our Own Correspondent KEMAMAN, Tues. A TIGER dragged away a Chinese rubber Upper working with his wife in the early morning at Kemasek. The woman's screams brought other tappers who followed the blood trail to the man who had severe wounds on the59 words
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Article136 1949-09-14 10 AN board the Selandia which arrives at Singapore tomorrow will be a Dutch singer known throughout Europe as the "Dutch Caruso." He is Justus Bonn, a tenor, who has sung «irer Hilversum Radio and at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Mr. Bonn will give three136 words
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Article201 1949-09-14 10 Malay Regt. Gets Its Colours From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. THE High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, making his first public speech in Malay today said: "The danger facing Malaya today is militant Communism and nothing else." He had presented Regimental Colours to the Second Battalion the Malay Regiment201 words
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Article23 1949-09-14 10 KLUANG, Tues— Officers of the Government Workers' Unions at Kluang will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 21, to elect new officers.23 words
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155 1949-09-14 10 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Tuesday. OECAUSE of the High Commissioner's "surrender" call, Mr. Justice Pretheroe at the Malacca High Court today deferred sentence until the next Assizes when Ng Mow was unanimously found gnilty of consorting with people carrying firearms last June in155 words
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Article85 1949-09-14 10 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.— When Atim bin Osman, an 18-year-old special constable, was charged in the Johore Bahru Police Court today with the theft of two fowls belongI ing to a Chinese woman named Chan Ah Mah, of Jalan Dato Mahmud, Johore i Bahru, he85 words
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Article138 1949-09-14 10 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR Tues. T OCAL-born engineers and L army personnel are to be given a chance of becoming Kuala Lumpur's Municipal Engineer at a salary of $1,050 a month. The post is at present held Dy a Public Works Department138 words
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Article146 1949-09-14 10 TIN SALES From Our Staff Correspondent LONDON, Mon. F seems unlikely ttiat the tin price can remain at 103 cents (US) for long, says the Manchester Guardian, discussing the scheme announced last week by which member firms of the London Metal Exchange will act as selling agents146 words
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Article105 1949-09-14 10 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.— Five Chinese, two of them women, have been acquitted of a charge of importing two pounds of opium after the Customs Department had withdrawn the charge in the Johore Bahru Court. The four were Kwa Tai Chong, Chok105 words
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Article27 1949-09-14 10 SEGAMAT, Tuesday. The Segamat Circuit Magistrate, Inche Abdul Rauf, fined 12 Malays and a Chinese a total of $55 for Illegal occupation of State land27 words
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Advertisement103 1949-09-14 10 WELCOME H.M.S. AMETHYST HLAST 5 SHOWS 11-1.45. 4.00. 6.30 9.30 p.m Great Wall presents Miss PAI KWONG in A FORGOTTEN iumukkuW'.BOOK NOW! MEN FOUGHT LIKE THE DEVIL TO WIN HER...They'd go to the devil to keep her! £r Blazed Every Mile... r MR H on LIFTS HOW OPERATIMGJ^ Ot^tiS iOiiAY103 words
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Advertisement284 1949-09-14 10 14th 2nd 170 th1 70th SMASH I GREAT FULL 1 PERFORMANCE 91 1 DAY/ WEEK/ I FROM 11A.M. "The THREE I MUSKETEERS M.G.Ms Technicolor Champ! For ACTION, ADVENTURE, ROMANCE ...THERE CAN BE NO DUPLICATE/ DAILY 5 SHOWS at II a m., 1.45, 4.15, 6.45 9.30 p.m: pijpj^ J I L284 words
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836 1949-09-14 11 BIDS FROM LONDON FOR TIN SHARES BETTER From Our Market Correspondent I ONDON again bid better prices for Malayan tin shares, but conditions locally were very quiet, though steady, yesterday. Industrials were again harder. Prices quoted by the Malayan Bharebrokers' Association were: INDUSTRIALS Barer* getter* AtlM k» 18 BO 16.60836 words
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Article198 1949-09-14 11 RUBBER MARKET RECOVERS AFTER the slight setback over the week-end owing to nervousness and lack of support, the Singapore rubber market recovered appreciably yesterday. Holders were more confident with, moderate buying by both London and New York. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 36% cents, sellers 37198 words
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Article56 1949-09-14 11 SHIPS in port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yerterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Astyanax (31-32), Steel Traveller (33-34), Asphalion (36-37), Bencruachan Benreoch (40-41). West Wharf: Sangola (1-3), Malaya (6-7), Helnrlch Jessens (8-9), Katong (11), Relau (14). Empire Dock: Maxwell Brander i2l-22i. Nakodha (23-24). Myrmidon56 words
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Article50 1949-09-14 11 SYDNEY, Tues.— The Australian Government has set up a buying pool to encourage mining of uranium, Senator J. I. Armstrong, Minister for Bupply, said in a broadcast last night. The pool was based on purchasing schemes which had been announced by Britain, the United States and Canada.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article30 1949-09-14 11 The directors of Lambak Rubber have recommended a dividend of six per cent, less tax, payable on Oct. 16 In respect of the year ending March 31, 1949.30 words
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Article313 1949-09-14 11 LONDON, Tues. THE London Stock Exchange made a rather mixed showing yesterday. Domestic Issues were quietly firm but commodity shares and gold mining* were slightly easier. Following wen the closing middle prices of selected stocks as supplied to the Straits Times by special arrangement with the Financial Times.313 words
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Article22 1949-09-14 11 Sept. 11. Sept. 12. industrials 180.24 181.15 Railroads 45.59 45.80 1 Domestic Bonds 99.42 99.39 i Utilities 37.55 37.7522 words
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Advertisement1185 1949-09-14 11 MANSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Singapora) BLUB FUNNEL LIMB STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., Carrier's option te proceed via erher LTD. port to load and discharge eerge. wfsT COAST MALAYA SAILINGS FROM U.K. U.S.A. M^^ fii«W We*!? A«neas from UK /Cont Sept 21 Vessel for Port Oickaon Weekly Prometheus trom U.K1,185 words
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Advertisement346 1949-09-14 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS ro NEW YORK 4ND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA ECYPT AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS i'oote P. Sham Penang Pres. Van Burcn 17/20 Sept. 20/22 Sept. 23/24 Sept. Pros, lottcrson 28 Sept./4 Oct. 5/6 Oct. 7/10 Oct. w.liamett. Victory 12/18 Oct. 19/20 Oct. 21/24 Oct. Pres. Pom 28 Oct./S Nov.346 words
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Advertisement343 1949-09-14 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK./ SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT. SCANDINAVIA. M.s. "Sdandia" due abt. Sept. 14 for Saigon 6 Bangkok. Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham m.s "Kambodia due abt. Oct. 1 M for Bangkok, Manila. H'Kong, "Malaya Codowns 6/7 Kobe ft Yokohama &uSSST -Meen..- d-e abt. O«t 16 %£r%Jg^-JE&&343 words
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Advertisement1046 1949-09-14 11 McALISTER 6. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapora) Telephone No. 5906 SLLBRMAM djg BUCKNALL KLAVEMESS LINK iondon navbi luni/to. LOS ANCELES. SAN FRANCISCO, CITY Of EVANSVILU American Ports. 18 JeffcV "^W I**^1 28 > -i9ilp t Spo F ANC p $V L ha l m Penani CITY o°', POONA 30 Sept./41,046 words
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Article, Illustration430 1949-09-14 12 HOCKEY VETERANS PLAN TO FORM ASSN 'Not Content To Be On Sidelines' OINGAPORE hockey veterans who have given up playing for the Colony may yet be seen In action again if a suggestion put forward by the Legislative Councillor-sportsman, Mr. P. F. de Souza, materialises. Mr. Pat de Souza, who430 words
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353 1949-09-14 12 EPSOM JEEP - Harper Most Profitable On The Tote EPSOM JEEP By IPOH, Tues. T ANDING a couple of long- price winners on Ross Road and Scarlet Tiger n at the Gold Cup meeting at Bukit Timah, Ted Harper has become the most profitable Jockey to follow on the Malayan Turf. Ted has353 words
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Article23 1949-09-14 12 A hockey practice for members of the Girls Sports Club will be held at the S.R.C. Padang at 5 p.m. tomorrow.23 words
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Article134 1949-09-14 12 LONDON. Tues. DENIS Compton, England's great cricketer, seems certain to get at least 12,000 from his benefit. The organisers of the fund said yesterday they believe the final figure will be In excess of this amount. The full amount, however, will not be known until after theAP - 134 words
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Article71 1949-09-14 12 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.— The annual soccer match for the Tong Seng Cup between Malays and Chinese of Johore, always played on the occasion of the Ruler's, birthday, will take place on Saturday Istona padang, Johore Bahru. The Chinese who are present holders of this trophy71 words
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Article60 1949-09-14 12 The finals of two events in the Tanglin Club tennis tournament were played off yesterday with the following results:— H'cap mixed doubles: Capt. J. L. Whitmore and Miss Leslie Smith (-15.3) beat R. F Droogleever and Mrs. Nassim (-15.4) 6-3, 8-6. Open married couples doubles Maj. and Mrs.60 words
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Article21 1949-09-14 12 TODAY: 2.28 am. (Bft) and 2.13 p.m. (Bft. 7in). TOMORROW: 3.13 a.m. (7tt. 3in) and 2.45 p.m. (Bft. 41n).21 words
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Article, Illustration375 1949-09-14 12 Asl 200 trophy is being offered for the winner of the "Mr. Body Builder" title at the York Body Building contest'to be held in aid of Lady Gimson's Children's Social Centre Fund at the New World arena this Saturday at 7.30 p.m. The competition will375 words
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Article84 1949-09-14 12 WOLVERHAMPTON, Tues. GORDON Richards, champion jockey 21 times in the last 24 seasons, rode his 200 th winner on the British turf this season when successful on French Squadron in the two-mile Wulfruna Handicap here today. This is the ninth time Richards has ridden 200 winnersReuter - 84 words
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Article47 1949-09-14 12 TIONG BAHRU Rangers beat the Chartered Bank by five goals to ijil in a friendly soccer match played at Farrer Park yesterday. Chong Kum netted four goals I for Rangers, including a hat-trick, while the other goal was scored by Piang Se.47 words
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Article38 1949-09-14 12 NEW ORLEANS, Tues: Maxie Docusen. New Orleans lightweight, ■.von his 64th consecutive fight by -i unanimous decision last night when he trounced Joe Barnum of Chicago In a 10-round main bout at the Pelican Stadium.38 words
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Article312 1949-09-14 12 WITH a five-nil victory over the Indians at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday, Navy have moved into third place in the Singapore A.F.A. Community league with 13 points from 11 games. Ahead of them are Army with 18 points from ten games and I Eurasians with312 words
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Article58 1949-09-14 12 The following will represent S.C.C. Women's Hockey XI against the Changi WAAFS on the padang at 5.15 p.m. today: D. Canvllle, M. Holiday, E. Shedden, M. Farwell, Mrs. McMullan, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Roper, Mary Holiday, Mrs. Button, D. C-Caw. E. Landalt. Any player Is unable to58 words
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Article22 1949-09-14 12 SOCCER: Ceylonese v. Chinese (league), Jalan Besar. HOCKEY: S.C.C. women v. Changl WAAF, padang. SWIMMING: Inter- Services championships, S.S.C. pool.22 words
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Article344 1949-09-14 12 S.C.C. BEAT INDIANS FIVE-ONE CUPERIOR in all departa ments of play, the Singapore Cricket Club beat the Indian Association by five goals to one In a friendly game of hockey played on the Padang yesterday. S.C.C. scored four of their goals in the first half. S.C.C. attacked from the start344 words
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Article65 1949-09-14 12 The annual All-Malayan 100mile massed-start road race scheduled to have been held on Sunday, Sept. 11 will now be held on Sunday, October, a. It Is hoped to send a team of four to represent Singapore In that event. Colony cyclists intending to compete are requested to65 words
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51 1949-09-14 12 The Thomas Cup was exhibited to the boys of St. Andrew's School yesterday by the President of the Badminton Association of Malaya, Mr. LJm Cfauan Geok, who was non-playing captain of the victorious Malayan team. Mr. T.inji is an old boy of St. Andrew's51 words
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462 1949-09-14 12 S.T.C. Got s9,ooo In 'BrokenMoney 9 On Saturday LETTER TO SPORTS EDITOR IN the first race at Bukit Timah last Saturday the first two horses (in a four-horse field) only returned the backer's original $5 stake on the place tote. Eleven hundred and fourteen tickets were Invested on the place462 words
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Article254 1949-09-14 12 rIS letter raises several interesting and very important points. Firstly, as this correspondent states, an error obviously was made in calculating the place dividends on the first race, and It would appear that the error crept in through Including the tickets sold on Christmas in working254 words
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Article59 1949-09-14 12 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues: Those interested in the revival of the I Johore Rugby Football Union are I reminded of the meeting to be held at the Johore Civil Service Club on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. when if sufficient support is forthcoming; the Union59 words
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Article54 1949-09-14 12 F. N. SOCCER XI The -following will represent P. &N. Sports Club in a soccer I match against the S.C.C. at 5.15 p.m. on the padang today: Eng Hoe; Soon Son, Chin Lye; Awon* Chit, Hoon Leong, Talib; W. O. McKean, Samat, All D., Awang Gabos, Kirn San. Reserves: Aziz,54 words
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Advertisement804 1949-09-14 12 ii iiminiff ads. (Continued from page 8) SITUATIONS WANTED EXCELLENT WABH AMAH available mid-September. For particulars ring Henderson, 2838, by EXPERIENCED and efficient Bookkeeper- Cashier seeks position. Available Immediately. Box No. A7543. S.T. YOUNG European lady experienced shorthand-typist with good references wishes position. Reply Box No. A7537. S.T. ENGLISH COUPLE804 words
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