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Title Section18 1949-11-04 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration360 1949-11-04 1 Laburnum To Refit As H.Q. Vessel THE Singapore Government has voted $308,000 to refit H.M.S. Laburnum of the Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve as a headquarters vessel. The officer commanding the M.R.N.V.R., Commander F. E. W. Lammert, D.S.C., told the Straits Times that after refitting the360 words
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Article163 1949-11-04 1 TIN AGREEMENT DRAFT DRA WN UP LONDON, Thursday. THE Working Party of the Tin Study Group concluded its meeting here yesterday after drawing up a draft tin control agreement and a statement on the position and prospects of the tin industry. The statement Is to serve as the basis forReuter - 163 words
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Article105 1949-11-04 1 KING OF SIAM TO GO HOME BANGKOK, Thurs.— Siam's 21 -year-old King, Phumipol Aduldej, will return to Bangkok from Lausanne at the end of next month for* his coronation, a senior Thai cabinei source said today. King Phumipol also has instructed the Government build an ancient style Buddhist ceremonial funeralReuter - 105 words
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Article49 1949-11-04 1 CAIRO, Thurs.— The Premier, Hussein Sirry Pasha, and his coalition Government, resigned today over proposed changes in Egypt's electoral system. The Government controlled radio said King Farouk had accepted the reslftnatlons and ordered Sirry Pasha to form new cabinet composed entirely of Independents.— U.P.UP - 49 words
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Article40 1949-11-04 1 NEW YORK, Thurs— The New York Herald Tribune's Washington correspondent said today that the United States and Britain had agreed to control the sale of aviation oils and high grade petrol to Communist China.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article24 1949-11-04 1 TOKYO, Thurs. Thirty houses in downtown Nagasaki were destroyed last night by a flre which caused damage estimated at 60.onn.non yen.— Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article102 1949-11-04 1 rDAY is Poppy Day. and about 300 Singapore women will be out this morning selling the emblems in various parts of Singapore and districts. Crosses may be bought at the Cenotaph for the Garden of Remembrance where the wife of the Bishop. Mrs. Baines. will be in102 words
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Article138 1949-11-04 1 THE Singapore Government has asked the War Office to provide the equipment (or the proposed heavy anti-air-craft battery of the Singapore Volunteer Corps (Liaison), and It is hoped that this will be made available in the near future. Under the five-year plan for the138 words
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Article69 1949-11-04 1 "JAPS WILL FIGHT FOR U.S." CLEVELAND, Thurs. Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, Occupation Force Command-, er In Japan, said today that 85,000,000 Japanese would be on our side" in the event of an American war with the Soviet Union. "The Japanese soldiers would be a commander's dream. They are theReuter - 69 words
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Article17 1949-11-04 1 AMSTERDAM, Thurs. Queen Juliana today received the Indonesian Republican Premier, Dr. Mohammed Hatta— U.P.UP - 17 words
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130 1949-11-04 1 SALES of tickets for the Singapore Festival of Music, sponsored by the Straits Times and Music Circle in association with Radio Malaya, are approaching the $19,000mark, and the steady demand continued yesterday. There are, however, plenty ol seats still available for thf gala concert on130 words
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Article67 1949-11-04 1 QUEBEC. Thurs. Economic uplift of the world Is the answer to Communism and to the threat of a third world war. Mr. PhlliD Noel-Baker. British Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, told a Canadian audience. A breeding ground of Communism existed among 1,000,000,000 people who suffered fromReuter - 67 words
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159 1949-11-04 1 AUSTRALIANS resident in Malaya will be able to vote at the elections which will be held in Australia in the first half of next month. Radio Australia announced on Wednesday night that overseas Australians could apply to their Government representatives for voting forms.159 words
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Article74 1949-11-04 1 the Tree Press will herald next week's Singapore Festival of Music with a five-pare supplement filled with musical items and articles. They include newt on all the major works to be played by the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, short biographies of the orchestra's conductor, Yvon Baarspul, its74 words
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Article35 1949-11-04 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Thurs.— Good investment demand for Colonial Government stocks yesterday caused a general advance of quarter to one. Larger movement occurred in Malayan three per cents to 89.35 words
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Article838 1949-11-04 1 SINGAPORE LIBEL SUIT APPLICATION >i DGMENT was reserved by the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Murray-Aynsley, in the Singapore Supreme Court yesterday in the interlocutory application in which Sir Roland Braddell, counsel for the London Daily Mail, asked for an order to stay an action for libel Instituted838 words
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Article, Illustration302 1949-11-04 1 CHUNGKING, Thursday. areas controlled by the Chinese Nationalists were today proclaimed war zones and placed under martial law. This sweeping action, was proclaimed by the Executive Yuan (Cabinet). It came as Chinese Communist troops drove deeper into Kwangsi province. Gen. Lin Piao withReuter; AP - 302 words
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Article75 1949-11-04 1 COL<jm3O. Thurs.— A Lon-don-S igapore once-a-week service which will take just over 49 hours Is expected to start on Nov. 16. The planes will be Argonauts. The British Overseas Airways Corporation plan to run the service by which passengers leaving London at 8 am. on Wednesdays wouldReuter - 75 words
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166 1949-11-04 1 LONDON. Thurs. A FOREIGN OJice spokesman says that Britain "has not seriously c ■•>s;<irred" recognising the regime of Emperor Bao Dal in IndoChtna. Britain so far has not received a formal request for recognition, and is unlikely to get one until the French ParliamentReuter - 166 words
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Article17 1949-11-04 1 WASHINGTON, Thurs. Mr. Solomon R. Guggenheim, multi-millionaire mining magnate, died here last night, aged 88.— Reuter.Reuter - 17 words
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163 1949-11-04 2 LONDON, Thursday. "J.\ the most emphatic and unequivocal terms, the Lord Chancellor on Tuesday reaffirmed that the judiciary in the British Colonies are in every respect as independent of the executive as they are in this country,*' states the Daily Telegraph, inAP - 163 words
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Article102 1949-11-04 2 CHESTER, Thurs. A BRITISH bishop says girls should tell sex temptations to "go to hell." The Rt. Rev. Walter Carey, preaching to women's moral welfare workers in Chester Cathedral said: "We seem to have talked about sex until it has become a common andAP - 102 words
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Article33 1949-11-04 2 HONG KONG, Thurs. Mr. W. V. Pennell. editor of the Peking and Tientsin Times until the Japanese took over in 1941, has been appointed managing editor of the Chin? MaiL— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article, Illustration27 1949-11-04 2 A STRAPLESS gown in turquois brocade covered in black Venetian lace, suitable for cocktj.il or evening wear. It is railed. "Remembrance of Venice." A P. picture27 words
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Article106 1949-11-04 2 FAO VOTE FOR ASIA CO-OPS NEW DELHI, Thiirs. JHE Food and Agriculture Organisation conf ore ict at Lucknow has closed after the almost unanimous adoption of resolutions designed to speed the growth of coc rativ( i throughout Asia. Mr. R. B. Surrldge for the United Kingdom abstained on four of106 words
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46 1949-11-04 2 CONSCRIPTION— OF EDUCATED— IN INDIA MADRAS. Thursday. INDIA plans to conscript all educated persons for a 1 perid of six months to be served in teaching the illiterate to read. India's Education Minister. Maiilana Ahul Kalam Azad. told UNESCO's session on Rural M"H Muration yesterday A.P.AP - 46 words
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269 1949-11-04 2 COPENHAGEN, Thursday. A DANISH expedition is expected to set out next year on a two-year world cruise to probe hitherto unexplored ocean depths in a search for sea monsters and other creatures unknown to man. It will employ special fish hi apparatus going down to269 words
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Advertisement427 1949-11-04 2 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY TENDERS (tor particulars tee Tender Room, Ground Floor, Municipal Office) HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Supply of <a) AnU-Malarlal Mixture and (b) Sub-Soil Pipes foi 19S0 Particulars from Municipal H.'.'lth Office: Tenders In sealed covers marked as in (a) and <b> and addressed to the Municipal Secretary, should be deposited in427 words
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Advertisement936 1949-11-04 2 LONDON TIN CORPORATION LIMITED CHAIKM A VS SPEECH The Twenty-third Annual General Meeting of London Tin Corporation. Ltd., was held on October 31, at Hie Chartered Insurance Institute, Aldermanbury, London. E.C.3. MR. J. IVAN SPENS. Chairman of the corporation, who presided, said: The accounts for the year ended April SO.936 words
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Advertisement858 1949-11-04 2 NOTICES HAULAGE PERMIT WE, L. I. TKLB CO. '8 TRADING SOCIETY, Importers and General Merchants of 162/4 Cecil Street, Singapore, being holders of Haulage Permit 1S61C, I give notice of Intention to apply for a variation of the above by adding thereto permission to for a variation of the above858 words
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Advertisement126 1949-11-04 2 HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE S.S. "MOLENKERK" due Singapore about 18tfc Nov., 1949. loading alongside S.H.B. Wharves for: Colombo Aden Port Said Alexandria f Genoa Marseilles Antwerp Rotterdam Amsterdam Hamburg and further Continental Ports if sufficient Inducement offers. For cargo and particulars please apply to: NEDERLANI) LINK ROYAL I>V TCH MAIL126 words
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Advertisement53 1949-11-04 2 FOR EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL SPECIFY AND USE I WESTINGHOUSE EQUIPMENT AIR-CONDITIONING and VENTILATION I Lighting and supply products ELECTRON! PRODUCTS and AVIATION LIGHTING I Industrial apparatus I POWER STATION and TRANSMISSION APPARATUS TRACTION APPARATUS j WESTINGHOUSE THE NAME THAT MEANS EVERYTHING IN ELECTRICITY liINCAPORI. PORT SWETTENHAM, MALACCA, SEREMBAN, KUALA LUMPUR. IP"53 words
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Article778 1949-11-04 3 Dutch Minister Says: "A Beautiful Future For Two People*" No Doubt About Ratification BATAVIA, Thursday. ENTHUSIASM tempered with caution was Republican reaction today to the agreement reached yesterday at The Hague round-table conference for a new sovereign United States of Indonesia. Indonesian Republican circles were enthu-'Reuter - 778 words
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Article93 1949-11-04 3 BATAVIA, Than. CILENT group* last night fathered around radios in every club, cafe and hotel in Batavia listening to The Hague broadcast on Indonesia's independence. In a few kerbside cafes in the working class quarters, small groups of students sang the Indonesian national anthem and shoutedReuter - 93 words
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Article133 1949-11-04 3 New Plans For Europe Discussed PARIS, Thurs. /■'RITICAL issues upon which the whole conception of United Europe may depend. nrp due to come up for decision when the Council of E'uroi>e's Committee of Ministers meets The most Important outstanding question is that of Western Germany's admisBlon to the Council ofReuter - 133 words
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Article, Illustration43 1949-11-04 3 RUNAWAY: This electric train ran up a short flight of steps In Brussels' Qnartier Leopold station after hitting the buffers and knocking over a high tension pylon. Ten people were injured and the station was badly damaged. A.P. picture.UP; AP - 43 words
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Article208 1949-11-04 3 MANILA, Thursday. THE toll of known dead in the All Saints Day typhoon hi the Central Philippines mounted to 57 tonight. The previous death toll was 26, of whom 10 were on the western portion of Negros Island and 15 on Cebu. Charges have been208 words
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Article106 1949-11-04 3 Dr. LAUREL SAYS HE NEEDS GUN MANILA. Thurs. REPORTS from Bagulo today said Dr. Jose P. Laurel has refused to surrender to Constabulary officers a Thompson sub-machine gun he is said to be carrying on his campaign tour. Dr. Laurel was asked to surrender the weapon In accordance with President106 words
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Article55 1949-11-04 3 WASHINGTON, Thurs. fhe Civil Aeronatlcs Board has appointed a panel of aviation experts to fix the blame for the worst airliner crash In history. Eric Rios Bidoux. Bolivian pilot involved in the crash, suffered a serious setback about 10 p-m. last night and for a time doctorsUP - 55 words
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Article, Illustration54 1949-11-04 3 VIOLINIST GINKTTK NEV EU (left), her brother J. P.' Nerem, and Marcel Cerdan seen In the Orly Airfield bar hi Paris, before the three boarded an Air France airliner which crashed a few hours later while preparing to i»i»d hi the Axores. All three were amonjr the 48 ptmtnttn andAP - 54 words
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Article244 1949-11-04 3 UNDERSTANDING TO END GAP From Oar On Cm imp ■■<>■! LONDON, Thurs. THE Financial Times today comments on the speech by Sir John Hay In which he pointed out that whereas before the wai 90,000 tons of rubber were exchanged for *****0 bales of American cotton, now the same quantity244 words
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176 1949-11-04 3 Mao Reds May Join Jap Peace Talks LONDON, Thurs. BRITAIN favours inviting the Soviet Union and the new Chinese Communist Government —when it is recognised— to participate in writing a peace treaty for Japan, British Informants said yesterday. However, Britain Is ready to go on with a peace conference withoutAP - 176 words
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Article59 1949-11-04 3 NEW DELHI, Thurs. The Indian Parliament will consider, at its winter session this month, a bill to permit redistribution of the Invest- ments of insurance companies on a "more liberal basis." To safeguard the Interests of policy holders, however, the scope of Investment out- 1 sideReuter - 59 words
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Article66 1949-11-04 3 TOKYO, Thurs. The proceeds from a book written by children who survived the atom bomb explosion at Nagasaki have been used to erect a monument to children who were victims of the atom bomb at Nagasaki. The unveiling ceremony was held this morning. The book.Reuter - 66 words
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107 1949-11-04 3 LONDON, Thursday. 'THE sterling area and Japan are near agreement 1 on terms of a one-year trade pact worth about £35,000,000. Official sources said last night that they expect signature of the agreement "within days."One of Its most important provisions was said to be the eliminationAP - 107 words
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Article144 1949-11-04 3 LONDON. Than. AaUtansnt on whether Malaya la to have lte own representative on the International Robber Study Group la to be made in the Federal Legislate Council on Nov. 15, Mr. Arthur Creech Jones told Parliament. Mr. Kenneth Plckthorn, Conservative, had asked the Secretary of StateReuter - 144 words
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Article42 1949-11-04 3 VATICAN CIT? ThUTS. Cardinal Pranoesco Marniaggj, 73-year-old Prefect of the Congregational Council, died today reducing ttie number of cardinals to 54. The Pope Is aipected next month to restore the College of Cardinals to its full strength or 70. R«uter.Reuter - 42 words
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Advertisement205 1949-11-04 3 GAME NEWS FOR GOURMETS t Wild Duck Teal Grouse NOW IN STOCK AT SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. For quick j^^y recovery after MALARIA |jpH*V; When fever leaves von to weak and depressed a coune or Angler's teems 'poll raa 0»0 «n life. This palatable emulsion has anl^l»i^ ftf4 conic205 words
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275 1949-11-04 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. OEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Syed Adam E. Hogan-Shaidali, son of Syed and Mrs. Shaidali of Ipoh, has been selected as Malaya's student "ambassador" to the New York Herald-Tribune Forum due to be held in the United States275 words
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Article75 1949-11-04 4 From Our Malay Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. THE management of a Joget modern company in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang Park has banned children below 11 years of ace from dancing nche Maidin Shah, the in inager. said that in view of the popularity of Joget75 words
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Article136 1949-11-04 4 I 10m Our Malay Correspondent PARENTS who cannot provide a living allowance of at least $70 a montn should not consider sending their sons to Egypt to study Raja Haji Nordin, Negri Sembilan Inspector of Malay Schools, told Utusan Melayu. He has just returned from a136 words
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Article51 1949-11-04 4 The Eighth Police Magistrate. Mr. P. Claque, yesterday fined Teo Kirn Hlong. a trisha rider, $15 for riding his trisha In a disorderly and careless manner. The prosecution said that Teo Just missed the tall of a car and swerved Into a motor cyclist behind the51 words
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Article74 1949-11-04 4 SUPERSTITIOUS fear that bead-hunters are stalking O their prey in Singapore is keeping many Malay women indoors, says the newspaper. Utusan Melayn. Existence of the rumour Is confirmed by the C.I.D. Deputy -Commissioner, Mr. D. K. Broadhurst. The innocent exp' nation of the grisly rumour is to74 words
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Article181 1949-11-04 4 JHE kampong folk In Kelantan who are contributing their few odd cents to the University of Malaya Endowment Fund "look on the Univer?L y t s a/\a ln surance *°r their own children," said the Mentri Besar, Dato Nik Ahmad Kamil, in an interview over Radio181 words
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Article19 1949-11-04 4 RAUB, Thurs.— Mr. Khoo Kirn Pak, Raub Assistant Inspector of Chinese Schools, has been transferred to Kuan tan.19 words
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Article147 1949-11-04 4 From Oar Staff Correspondent PENANO, Thurs. INDIAN leaders are as sound as any leading statesmen In the world and Indians In Malaya should have "all confidence In them," the Executive Secretary of the ECAFE. Dr. P. S. Lokanathan, told members of the Indian Association m Penang last147 words
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Article77 1949-11-04 4 SIX Royal Air Force Lancaster bombers of No. 210 Squadron are due In Singapore tomorrow afternoon. They are on a trainIng flight, which will take six weeks and will cover a total of 15,000 miles. It Is the squadron's first overseas exercise and the longest undertaken77 words
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Article66 1949-11-04 4 Motor traffic along Connaught Drive was held up for about 15 minutes yesterday morning because of a rehearsal for Sunday's Remembrance Day service at the Singapore Cenotaph. As the rehearsal was only to last for 15 minutes the Police did not consider it necessary to notify66 words
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Article, Illustration203 1949-11-04 4 'Honesty Is NOT The Best Policy' SEAH Yee Cheng looked at the time, and Lily Tan rang the bell— so many times that many an impassioned and eloquent speech by their schoolmates los* the sting of their arguments in the annual debate of Si Andrew's School and St. Margaret's (C.203 words
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Article65 1949-11-04 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.For driving a car without a licence and without a certificate of insurance. 31-year-old Low Kok Tal was today fined $100 or six weeks" Imprisonment In the Kuala Lumpur Second Magistrate's Court. He was also disqualified from driving for one year.65 words
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Article32 1949-11-04 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KOTA BAHRU. Thurs.— A dance at the Residency in aid or university funds was attended by the Sultan, the Tungku Mahkota, and other State officials.32 words
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Article147 1949-11-04 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday TiHE 52 families of Chinese squatters who are to be resettled in an area on the outskirts of Seremban executed bonds in Kluang detention camp today. The families are among those who were detained after security forces had147 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-11-04 4 MR L. V. D'SOUZA, of the District Commandant, Royal Engineers Office. Ipoh, and Miss Zoe Elizabeth Merrells, who were married at St. John's Church, in Ipoh last Saturday. Modern Day picture.33 words
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Article52 1949-11-04 4 Twenty-year-old Arumugam Selvaganapathv a peon employed at the Singapore General Hospital was yesterday sentenced In the Third Police Court to thrve months' rigorous Imprisonment for theft of $90. The money was stolen from a safe In the nurses' quarters, on Oct. 24. Selvaganapathy admitted one52 words
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Advertisement74 1949-11-04 4 JL STORY BEHIND 0 THE STOP-ME-AND-BUY-ONE BOYS She creaks a bit and hai just had fe **£SK?S^^^J&£i. Jr J^BSjEI '&> has filled millions of ice cream |«^KBjß|B^^P^R^sSoP^f^Mg%g M When circumstances allow, _^^w& Martha is to have a younger but '<tijißjßfl IFy BP^Jf bigger sister to help her. mP| W&&Z^^^^r .jssfy.*:74 words
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Advertisement200 1949-11-04 4 Varieties of Toys and X MAS DECORATIONS Games, Dolls, Teddy Christmas Trees, Santa Bears, Toy Stoves, Clau Electric Liglit Nursery Furniture, Silver Tinsels, Juvenile Cycles, Stars, Icicles, Frosts. Tricyles. Motor Car, Candles, Clips. Jeeps. Pedalkars, Sparklers, Stockings Chariots. Perambula- Crackers. Paper tors, Swings, Baby Cots Garlands, Carnival and 1001 Other200 words
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Article, Illustration173 1949-11-04 5 As the troopship Orduna sailed into Singapore harbour yesterday, four young and excited girls leaned on the rails, eagerly looking at the green Island which will b€ their home for the next two yean or so. None of them had visited Singapore before. They had come173 words
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Article170 1949-11-04 5 Egg Whites To Plaster Cathedral TAKe whites of an unlimited quantity of eggs, coarse sugar, and shell lime, -nix with water in which has brcn steeped husks of coconuts. Bp jfi the mixture on the inside walls and pillars of a tropical cathedral. After 90 years the plaster will still170 words
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263 1949-11-04 5 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Thursday. A CHINESE engine driver on a mine was cycling In rx the village of Ampang on the outskirts of Ipoh \rsterday evening, when he met two Chinese in khaki. One of the men pulled out a revolver263 words
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Article126 1949-11-04 5 MISSING SPECIALS FOUND cycle and ran without be From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. THREE special constables missing after Tuesday's ambush of special constables end labourers on their way to Chong Heng tin mine in the Bentong area of Pahang, have now turned up. One was found without his126 words
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Article86 1949-11-04 5 Among the passengers who sailed for the United Kingdom In the liner Carthage yesterday la Mr. Andrew Gllmour, Singapore's Secretary for Economic Affairs. Mr. Ollmour Is going on six months' overseas leave, which he intends to spend In England. He will Join Mrs. OUmour, who is86 words
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Article47 1949-11-04 5 Fran Our StaJf orrcsponAent 1POH. Thurs.— The Sultar. of Perak, attended by his ADO, Raja Amtr, today jtelU rd H.M.S. Xlert at Lumtit and had lunch" with the Flag OfF.eer, Malw»» Bear. Admlz&i C. Caalon. A salute of 17 gun* wai flrod by Alort47 words
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Article37 1949-11-04 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs For evading customs duty on 21 wrist watches amounting to $94.50. Ouan Ah Sum was fined $700 today in the Police Court. The watches, valued at $630, were ordered to be confiscated37 words
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188 1949-11-04 5 APPOINTMENT OF CEYLON AGENT BEING INVESTIGATED QUESTIONS concerning the establishment in Malaya of an official Ceylon Agent, and other matters relating to the citizenship rights of Ceylonese, have been investigated here by Mr. N. L. Jansz, Assistant-Secretary of the Ceylon Ministry of Defence and External Affairs during a two-day visit188 words
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Article52 1949-11-04 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. rV bandits ambushed five police constables who were on their way to inspect the reservoir at the 32nd mile, SegamaUMnar Road, Johorc, on Wednesday. One police constable was seriously injured. Eight suspects have been arrested by security forces In52 words
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Article23 1949-11-04 5 KLUANQ. Thurs.— A cyclist. Chew Pun Xl was fined $3 In the Kluang Court for enterIng a street marked "No Entry*23 words
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Article95 1949-11-04 5 T.W.C.A., 5. Raffle* Quay. Mabxy class for beginners, 9.15 ajn. and 5.15 pm* embroidery class. 3 p.m. OVERSEAS LEAGUE (Par East Branch), extraordinary general meeting, Adelphl Roof Garden. 5.15 p.m. GRAMOPHONE RECITAL, British Council gall, Stamford Road, 5.30 p.m. The programme will include Bach's Brandenbury Concertos, Vaughan Williams'95 words
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Article96 1949-11-04 5 "1 MAN who treats bis employees like that b simply asking for trouble," said the Singapore Fourth Police Codfc magistrate, Mr. D. A. Fyfe, when he sentenced Ho Ah Chin to two weeks' imprisonment yesterday for criminal breach of trust involving 20 cups and 8 cans of96 words
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Article128 1949-11-04 5 FISHERMEN BUILD 3MILE ROAD From Ov Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. piSHERMEN of three KeF lantan kampongs have built a road so that they can get their catches to market at Kota Bahru In 30 minutes Instead of three hours. The new road and a pontoon bridge acruss a river128 words
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Article63 1949-11-04 5 From Our Staff Correspond.. lit KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Malayan-Chinese artist Mr. Mun Sen is to exhibit 100 paintings of Malayan scenes at an exhibition to be held in the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday and Tuesday next. This will be the third of a63 words
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Article, Illustration63 1949-11-04 5 DOLLS dressed In different M alay costumes are on exhfbln»t.)he 2 1 CoancU building Lumpur, where Siw e it are Ex u °P »*ta 8 held. The dolls were dressed th^?!t r t S de .2:J ri c of th General Manager of the Malayan Railway,63 words
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Obituary22 1949-11-04 6 FFRENCH BEYTAUti: »uadenly on 26th October, in Dublin, Lionel Arthur late Commodore. 8.1.5. N. Co. LTD.. recently of Bombay ariJ Singapore.22 words
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Article61 1949-11-04 6 THE WIDOW AND FAMILY cf the late Mr. Walter Felix de Souza of M. S. Ally Co., thank all those who attended his funeral and sent wreaths. Federation papers please copy. MR MRS. Chew Chin Hong thank all relatives, friends and well wishers for mesrages, valuable presents, assistance, and61 words
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901 1949-11-04 6 Singapore, Fri., Nov. 4, 1949. Mr. Nehru In America Not only the Indian com- j munity but all sections of the c Malayan newspaper public have been following Mr. f Nehru's visit to the United f States with keen interest. M c is indeed an event which has t great901 words
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Article273 1949-11-04 6 Under the heading 'The Rift In The Lute" our contemporary the Malaya Tribune yesterday published a leading article of unusual length, concocted according to a very simple recipe. A number of extracts from leading articles of the Straits Times and the Singapore Free Press were273 words
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Article, Illustration1193 1949-11-04 6 RICHARD DENMAN - RICHARD DENMAN By of The Economist* LONDON, Oct. 25. QNE striking commentary on the "consequential measures" by Mr. Attlee to under-pin the devaluation of sterling is that they were preceded by a spending spree and followed by a Stock Exchange boom. In anticipation and Immediate1,193 words
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Article98 1949-11-04 6 DATO Nanlng Abdullah, the Malay chief of Taboh Nanlng, In Malacca, was kidnapped by bandits on June 28. The Federation Police are offerine; a reward of $5,000 for information which might lead to the arrest of the caDtors. but this reward Is still unpaid up to now. The98 words
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685 1949-11-04 6 A JUNIOR CLERK IT is gratifying to note that Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, our Colonial Secretary, is of the opinion that "every wageearner should be enabled to take a few days off each year and "spend them in Malayan hill resorts," and that "he685 words
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Advertisement685 1949-11-04 6 0*1 ««|H«1— «*t»l W. HM HI Hw »«MHW <-«W t»<H«|. OrcMte •<!• -»«*v» •tf*«rtNrmrft< b*t»««i> ■> ■Ml 1* CLASSIFIED ADS. LLOYD: To Ersylla, wife of Rev R. J. Lloyd, Port Chaplain, a son Michael William Hugh, on Nov. 2nd, 1949. REUNION HAILEYBURY. Will O.H's please contact me with view to685 words
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Advertisement55 1949-11-04 6 $125.00 EACH GAMK^RD "RC. 65" MIXER. suits any Radio Set: Just plug It Id to your Radio and It plays Eight Records of 10". IS" or wiled In any order. For A.C. Mains only. $725.00 EACH Each machine sold by us Is Guaranteed for Six Months. T. M. A. LTD.,55 words
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Advertisement83 1949-11-04 6 |fl*^l OPTICIRN Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng.) Fellow Worshipful Co of Spectacle-Makers (Eng Freeman of the City of London By Appointment to H. M. Forces, South East Asia. 6, Raffles Place Singapore Phone ***** New and Renewal SUBSCRIPTIONS to Tut Reader's Digest LIFE TIME FORTUNE COLLIER'S SATURDAY EVENING POST and83 words
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Article202 1949-11-04 7 Revenue: $36,951,000— Expenditure: $38,890,000 Commissioners To Hold Special Session Today A SPECIAL meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners to consider the budget for 1950 will be held this afternoon. The draft estimates give expenditure as $38,890,000 and revenue as $36,951,000— a deficit of $1,939,000. In the202 words
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Article185 1949-11-04 7 DEATH FALL IN POLICE RAID A CHINESE fell to his death from the top floor .if a Pagoda Street house late last night while a police party was making a gambling raid. Twenty-six people, including seven women and a former police Inspector, were arrested by the police in the raid.185 words
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Article105 1949-11-04 7 A $144,000 extension of water mains within the Singapore Rural Board area will be carried out In Jurong Road, Boon Lay Road. Buona Vista Road, Paya Lebar Crescent and Chua Chu Kang Road. The work has been approved by the Municipal Commissioners, subject to the Rural Board105 words
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Article23 1949-11-04 7 The Director of Audit, Malaya has been appointed to audit the accounts of the Trustees of the Silver Jubilee Fund. Singapore.23 words
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Article67 1949-11-04 7 Expenditure Salaries and wages M.MC.2M Cost of liTlng allowances $2,556,458 Expatriation allowances f *****39 Annual recurrent expenditure $*****,009 Special services $6,156,720 Special senlceis rrhabiHUUon 289.097 $38,890,377 Revenue From water, electricity and gas $19,552,000 From rates, taxes, fees. etc. $17,399,000 $36,951,000 The expenditure of $6,156,720 on67 words
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Article114 1949-11-04 7 MALAYAN PINES FOR CANADA CANADA has agreed to allow the import of Malayan pineapples packed in slices In 16 ounce tins, thus opening an "Inexhaustible market" to the Malayan pineapple industry. Mr. Yap Pheng Oeck, chairman of the Malayan Pineapple Packers' Board, told the Straits Times yesterday that the Canadian114 words
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Article54 1949-11-04 7 A 43-year-old Tamil, Sickander, pleaded guilty yesterday to a charge of disorderly conduct, and was fined $1 for sleeping on the road at the junction of Scotts Road and Newton Circle. "I lost my way and feeling tired I just sat down and went to sleep,"54 words
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Article21 1949-11-04 7 The Singapore Court of Criminal Appeal will sit in the Supreme Court Building at 10-30 a.m. on Nov. 17.21 words
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Article272 1949-11-04 7 PVIDENCE on the character of 41 -year-old Bulchand Duhllanomal Vaswanl of Colombo Court, who is charged In the Second District Court with possession or alternatively, with Importing 15 pounds 91 opium, was yesterday given by Mr. Dwarkadas Topandas Assomull, president of the Singapore Sindhi Merchants272 words
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Article51 1949-11-04 7 Three candidates have passed in the final examinations of the University of London held in Singapore in June this year. They are- N A. Vanniaslngam, B.A. Honours in English (third class)Hon Yung Sen, B.Sc. Special in Physics (second class); and Llm Chin Kuan, B.Sc. Special in Chemistry (second51 words
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Article200 1949-11-04 7 DOWERS of search, seizure and destruction of 1 subversive documents are given to police officers above the rank of sub-inspectors by an amendment to the Emergency Regulations published by the Singapore Government yesterday. Under the amendment, any police officer of or above the rank of200 words
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Article60 1949-11-04 7 FT was a ghost who drove 1 me," a 27-year-old woman. Chan Hen; Wan of Beach Road, told the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday, in pleading not guilty to a charge of attempted suicide. It was stated that Chan took eight tablets of morphia. Bail was60 words
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Article63 1949-11-04 7 THE Australian and New Zealand Association In Singapore will send a Singapore Malay to Australia for three or four months on a vocational training course next year. Canon R. K. S. Adams, president of the association, said yesterday, "We have a definite man in view but details63 words
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Article66 1949-11-04 7 The full moon day celebration will be held at the Sinhala Buddhist Temple. 263, Outram Road, Singapore on Saturday by Mr. Gilbert Alwls In memory of Mr. Jeeris Alwls. All are Invited. 6 a.m. Holfctlng the Buddhist Flag; 6.30 Observing the Eight Precepts 7 Buddha Puja; 1166 words
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Article33 1949-11-04 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— Convicted on a charge of dealing In second-hand gunny sacks without a licence, Tan Lian, of Kulal, was today fined $70 in the Police Court.33 words
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Article18 1949-11-04 7 Family remittances to China in October were $47,223.43 from Singapore and $73,331.49 from the Federation.18 words
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Article197 1949-11-04 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. T\ATO Onn bin Ja'afar today confirmed his decision to resign from his post as Mentrl Besar and devote his tlm« to the United Malays National Organisation. Dato Onn was speaking at a rally at the Pontlan branch ■f UMNO,197 words
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Article, Illustration370 1949-11-04 7 UNREASONABLENESS TOPS THE LIST THE faults and failings of men "unreasonableness" is at the top of the list were the subject of a sparkling 20-minute talk by Mrs. H. B. Amstutz at an Inner Wheel luncheon in Singapore yesterday. Mrs. Amstutz370 words
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Article79 1949-11-04 7 HPHERE are fewer people X seeking jobs through the Singapore Labour Department's Employment Exchange now than there were in August or September. From August when 1.661 men. women and children registered for work, the total has dropped to 1,555 in September and to 1,332 last month.79 words
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Article41 1949-11-04 7 The second formation of Tempests of the No. 33 Squadron, which left Changl yesterday morning on a training flight to Hong Kong, arrived at Saigon at 3 p.m. local time yesterday after a break at Butterworth for refuelling.41 words
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Article37 1949-11-04 7 A man who allegedly stole two bicycles valued at $205 from the compound of the V.M.C.A. In 1947 was charged with theft In the Third Police Court yesterday. The case was postponed to Nov. 23.37 words
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Article35 1949-11-04 7 A Chinese Communist was detained In SingaDore last night under the Emergency Regulations. He had about 600 copies of Commun'st Damphlets in his possess/ p when he was taken In by the police.35 words
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Article28 1949-11-04 7 Dato Onn bin Ja'afar will broadcast the second of his two talks on "How the Ped'-ral Constitution Works," from Radio Malaya at 8 p.m. to night.28 words
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Article, Illustration51 1949-11-04 7 fONTINGENTS of the v R.A.F., the Royal Navy and the W.R.A.C. (Women's Royal Army Corps) arrived in Singapore yesterday from England, aboard the troooship. Orunda. Also aboard the ship were a handful of civilians, wives and children of Service personnel. Picture shows some of the W.R.A.C.'s on their arrival.—Straits Times51 words
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Article80 1949-11-04 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. DEFORE Ungku Ismail in the Police Court today, Nasir bin Hajl Abubakar was charged that he, "being a public servant, namely, magistrate. Johore Bahru," acceDted a bribe of $50. On claiming trial, Naslr was allowed bail in $1,000 pending trial. Later,80 words
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Article244 1949-11-04 7 Poppies On The Streets Today ABOUT 300 women were due to leave their homes early this morning to sell poppies in aid of the Earl Haig Fund. This voluntary work will take them to all districts of Singapore. Voluntary workers will be busy all day today and again tomorrow morning244 words
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Article53 1949-11-04 7 A POSTPONEMENT— IF IT POURS REMEMBRANCE Day Service at the Cenotaph on IV Sunday morning may be postponed a week if heavy rain falls, it was officially announced yesterday. The ceremony is scheduled to be held at 7.30 a.m. on Sunday. It will not be postponed if there is only53 words
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Advertisement109 1949-11-04 7 ■P^CmarconipHonel L^V A MCKI7IO7 I}lkm jfl./ a jJc/lajJ YOUR 1950 MODEL MAKCOMPHONE RADIO HAS ARRIVED TO GREET YOL MERRIER CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR. MARC'ONIPHONE IS WELL-KNOWN IN EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING RADIO THE WORLD OVER AND THIS IS IHI RADIO YOU WILL RK PROI'D TO OWN. THF. GREATEST NAME IN RADIO Model109 words
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Advertisement122 1949-11-04 7 WfMrc kjlf J DRY FLY Pale Amber in colour; possesses the bouquet of a true fino. $9.00 bot. DRY CLUB An exceedingly pleasant wine, on the dry side, which will be appreciated either as an aperitif or at dinner. $g 5() OLD FASHION BROWN A delightful wine. OLD MORENO BROWN122 words
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246 1949-11-04 8 EIGHTEEN polling booths have been set up ready for the elections to the six Singapore Municipal seats due to fall vacant next month. The Public Relations Department has designed 24 new voting symbols. Some of these are: A lion, a teapot, a radio246 words
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Article348 1949-11-04 8 VARSITY SCHOLARS NAMED Fionr, Out Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thur*. riERAL Scholarship holdera for Raffles College (University of Malaya) and Bursary holders for the King Edward VII College of Medicine have been announced in Kuala Lumpur. Federal scholarships have been awarded to the following: I P. Subramaniam, Ipob A114I0Chinese School348 words
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Article22 1949-11-04 8 From Our Own Correspondent RAUB, Thurs.— The next Pahang Supreme Court Assizes will be held in Rcub on Nov. 14.22 words
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Article35 1949-11-04 8 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Thurs.— A middle-aged Chinese woman cyclist was knocked down in Batak Rablt Road, hi a collision with a Town Board lorry She died later In the hospital.35 words
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Article246 1949-11-04 8 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Thursday. SEVERAL hundred members of the Negri Sembllan Plantation Workers' Union have complained that their rates per pound of latex brought In have been reduced since May this year and have not been restored. This, they say, is despite the246 words
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Article103 1949-11-04 8 rpHE last two parts of the 1 Royal Asiatic Society Journal for 1949 are now being distributed. Part Three Ls devoted to Trengganu and Includes a history of the State by Mr. M- C. ff Sheppard. an account of the weaving Industry by Mr. A. H. Hill,103 words
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Article, Illustration51 1949-11-04 8 P AN- AMERICAN Airways rtrea cocktail party hi Singapore, on Wednesday night to mark the re-entry Into the Colony of a reralar F.A.A. service. Seen here are American air hostess Miss Peggy Gillespie and Mr. Joe Salerno, a flight engineer member of the DC/4 "Clipper" crew. —Straits Times51 words
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Article141 1949-11-04 8 npHE Singapore Municipal Services Union has pro1 posed to the Municipal Commissioners that in staff examinations, length of service should be considered. I The union asks that "due consideration" should be given to officers aged 35 and over and who were in Municipal service before141 words
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Article197 1949-11-04 8 U.N.O. 's 'VITAL STAKE' mm Oar Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Thuw. THE United Nations hu a vital stake in the perpetuation of democracy because a government based on the will of the people will find it difficult to go to war, Mr. Tan Slew Sin, Publicity Chief of the Malayan Chinese197 words
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221 1949-11-04 8 Rice Prospects Good, If Weather Holds From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR Thurs. pAUTIOUSLY optimistic reports on Malaya's rice crop are made by Federal Agricultural Department field officers who add, however, that the promising results indicated can only be obtained with continued good weather. Last year drought* in the main221 words
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Article71 1949-11-04 8 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Thurs. Partial figures for the Lower Perak University Week collections have Just been released. Sales of Brier Coupons through the Lady Superior of the Teluk Anson Convent School brought in ttie .sum of $372. The other figures Included: Fancy Dress Hockey71 words
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61 1949-11-04 8 A RECORD shipment of 20,000 parcels In 3,485 bags left Singapore yesterday for the United Kingdom on the Carthage. This brings the total num- her of Christmas bags dispatched to Britain In the past fortnight to 4.485 Last year's total was 3,00061 words
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Article51 1949-11-04 8 From Oar Owk Correspondent SEGAMAT, Thurs.— For an offence alleged to have been committed over four months ago, car driver Tan Ng Neong was summoned before the Segamat Magistrate yesterday on a charge of having used his private car as a taxL Hearing was adjourned for two51 words
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Article34 1949-11-04 8 From Oar Own CtT«a«a<eßt MALACCA, Thurs.— Mr. J. L. Chambers Is now chairman of the Malacca Central District Boy Scouts' Association In place of Mr. R. Gibson, who has left on transfer.34 words
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Article64 1949-11-04 8 From Our SUIT Carretpondemt PENANG. Than. r control large crowds, Sw. en ham Pier police were on guard in the Penan? harbour area today when the Rajula arrived with 1,604 passengers from India. A total of 1,25* disembarked In Penan*, while the others are bound for64 words
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Article31 1949-11-04 8 From Oar Own Correspondent 8EGAMAT, Thurs.— Caught selling ice-cream at Labis without a Town Board licence, 46-year-old Tan Moh Gee was fined $8 by the Segamat Circuit Magistrate.31 words
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Advertisement366 1949-11-04 8 By Popular Bcqnwt! FOX TO-DAY ONLY! S Show*— J, 1.15 9.18 am 20th Century-Pox's "CAPTAIN FROM CASTILLE" In Teehaicolor Opening To-morrow Paramount 's "A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KINO ARTHUR'S COURT" I* Technicolor— To-morrow At Mii-niU 30th Century-Fox's "THE STREET WITH NO NAME" "■■■■■■■■■■at CARLTON NIGHT CLUB 2SA. CAVENAOH ROAD. TEL.366 words
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Advertisement189 1949-11-04 8 GlAMORIZt J^ THEM WITH Ml Sweeten your smile give your lips alluring II color with Tangee's famous Petal Finish Ifr Thanks to its own secret formula, Tangee goes pa smoother stays on longer. Seven Fashion Jj Shades to soil your individual charm. You 11 b« proud to display the handsome189 words
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Miscellaneous94 1949-11-04 8 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD ijmKmt? CROSSWORD No. 229 m tte tvuk a w§! 'miwi** n n n 9 r 20. Kli«««totk«l iteipt CD. I K*^?* •*JJ^3.*^» B8I M BS '^1 Ji Sway wliAabOttCth. t«it t Bub«5rpS3it«d tt» on. ol ffl^LJ W BB LJ 1 LJ mtm^« J» mm**'*^ «t lugjitocj or«»tuf«94 words
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Article, Illustration881 1949-11-04 9 HUGH LAMING - HUGH LAMING Here are some remarkable facts from a Reuter correspondent in Batavia on how ancient beliefs and fears are preventing women from winning their rightful places in the world. By BATAVIA, (By Air Mail). chant occult incantations to weaken women's education and emancipationReuter; AP - 881 words
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Article756 1949-11-04 9 J.K. GWINNELL, president of the Ex-Service Association - By J.K. GWINNELL, president of the Ex-Service Association, ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep though poppies grow In Flanders' fields." npHAT was the origin of the first Poppy Day, which was held on November 11, 1921, and rafsed £106,000. The late Field-Marshal756 words
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Article365 1949-11-04 9 South "bid his head off" In today's d al, but the opponents were very kind to him I West dealer. Both sides vulnerable. HORTH tin f w», *"s" s *ffr »<JIO 111 a 3 CUIt •A• 1 9 tit ti East-West 60 on score. The bidding: W«t365 words
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Advertisement151 1949-11-04 9 (jg WJfm aL~sZffs?~ a iti <am\ ZLVL^LWH^^mM lil^BA.9" M f\ 1 :^m£s£v^ mvrtto Wf^^ I 111 r^A^K^v Mr i xP^^JjP*^ I""* I *m 0* l>f r awks- BMk. '1*& ATS A/ 'Am g|K iaW Hkabi^ ll JS9 B ««L-^ B»>^? I• *^^^il '&^r£-£?&a! M^*mmmm\ a iTh HSlifl^i +jB m l&jjjt151 words
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Advertisement258 1949-11-04 9 HARRISONS 6t CROSFIELD (MALAYA) LTD. > CEMENT "LONDON" BRAND AND ALL CLASSES OF BUILDING MATERIALS SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG, IPOH, TAIPING. TELOK ANSON, KUALA KANGSAR. EUROPE tod the M.S.A within* TEW PAYS of your doorstep! This is the tra of air (ravel. V iur recreational centres m both the chance258 words
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Article303 1949-11-04 10 Joe Young —by The Times MR. Joseph Young of Africa, whose green eyes winked a u Singapore only a few weeks ago, has now arrived in London's West End and has changed his description en route. For Singapore his name and address alone sufficed. Londoners are being Invited to see303 words
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Article123 1949-11-04 10 Hollywood, (By Air Mail) ACTING in cowboy parts In n rugged desert and mountain locations is Just about the most hazardous role a cinema player can undertake. They often suffer broken bones, and occasionally a life is lost. Here is an example: Houseley Stevenson wasAP - 123 words
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Article393 1949-11-04 10 I WAS sitting entranced by "La Traviata" the other day when, to my horror, a man in front began whistling the tune being sung on the screen. His girl friend was obviously terribly impressed that he knew some opera, and even more impressed when I told him to393 words
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Article, Illustration695 1949-11-04 10 HERE'S a mystery for you. The mystery of a film hailed in other parts of the world as a Walt Disney masterpiece, and yet which lasted in Singapore for precisely two days. So Dear To My Heart, described as lovely, enduring, and even great by695 words
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Article263 1949-11-04 10 Fox hunters hold up new film LONDON, Thurs. qtwo film producers A charged this week that British fox hunters will not let them complete a fox hunting picture because they think it is anti-fox hunting. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, leading British film producers, said they were unable to rent,263 words
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Advertisement165 1949-11-04 10 NOW SHOWING! u £i, 1&™1 V^^^^^A a^LßkaVV^B^r 1 L»^LJ W M^LV J^ it^L J Tomorrow at Midnight! fjf^rf j«>w /y> i (AD£f& .■PH^B^HHa* n*Jf ~^^T B^B It L I k. em I I r^^THt "CLASS" OF '49 JOHN FQRO ii. MIAN C. COOPER 1 3 WWfITHERS 1 JOHN INK; PEDRO165 words
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Miscellaneous88 1949-11-04 10 SINGAPORE 10.00 News from Kuala Lumpur; 10.05 Close; 11 JO Radio Orchestra; 12.00 Programmes In Malay; 1.00 Half hour of music; 1.30 Time Signal News (also at 7 9.30); 2.00 Close; 8.00 Programme Summary; 0.02 Light music; 6.40 New Dance Music Recordings; 7.10 Singapore Share Market Report: 7.30 Round-up on88 words
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Miscellaneous100 1949-11-04 10 English Programme (As S'pore); 2.00 Close 6.00 Station Opening; 6.02 The Radio Orchestra; 0.40 Dance "Music; 7.10 Colonial Secretary, Singapore talks on the Music Festival; 7.15 Share Market Report; 7.17 Tempo Time; Report; 7.30 The Music of Percy Faith: 8.00 How the Constitution Works; 8.30 The Malayan Police Band; 9.00100 words
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Miscellaneous93 1949-11-04 10 Lignt Music; 8.15 Thai; 8.45 Dutch; 9.00 Kuoyu; 9 JO Burmese: t.45 English; 9.50 Mttsic; 10.00 Radio News Reel; 10.15 "London Dances to...."; 10.45 "Timer"' by Jolin Galsworthy; 11.10 Music; 11.15 "World Affairs"; 11.30 Ne*s; 11.45 Light Music; 12.00 Close. AUSTRALIA 6.00 BBC Light Entertainment Show; 6.30 Australian Overseas News93 words
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Article178 1949-11-04 11 Currency Rates In Force /CURRENCY rates now In 1/ force are as follows: Fre« market: currencies: Best TT/OX>. telling rates quoted by members of tbe M*Uy*n Kxch ange Banks Aasn. are: liondoo a/3, 7/8, IndJa. Ceylon and Burma 154%; Pakistan 107 H: Hong Kong. S4; Australia. 2/WK; New Zealand. Belt178 words
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Article68 1949-11-04 11 BANGKOK, Thurs. The Siamese Premier. Field Marshal Phitaun Songkhram told the Siamese Senate yesterday that Britain would not be prepared to grant a loan to Slam until 1951. He added that the exFinance Minister, Prince Vivadhanachaiyan, when in Washington recently, found the World Bank68 words
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Article19 1949-11-04 11 T^HE tin ore output of Kinta x Kellas Tin Dredging Co. Ltd. for October was 250.74 plculs.19 words
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Article127 1949-11-04 11 By A Market Correspondent THE share market yesterday saw an easing up in the industrials section. The tin share market, though dull, was a little steadier in spots. INDUSTRIALS Bayer* geileri Fraser Neeve Ord. 3.45 3.52' 2 Gammon 3 40 2 45 W. Hammer 37.50 38.00127 words
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Article121 1949-11-04 11 NEW YORK, Thurs. THE New York stock market found new strenK'h yesterday as optimism continued to be expressed over the chances of an early peace un the labour front. Prices went to liberally distributed Rains ranging to a dollar or so during the morning, with activity onReuter - 121 words
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Article208 1949-11-04 11 WASHINGTON, Thurs. UNITED States manufacturers used 75,503 long tons of new rubber In September compared with 79,716 tons In August, according to a preliminary report by the Commerce Department. The September total was 18.9 percent below the 90,842 tons consumed in September 1948. The drop208 words
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Article80 1949-11-04 11 THE Rubber Study Group's advance information discloses tbe September world produr tion of natural rubber at 130,000 long tons, compared with 130,0<M in August, consumption was 115,000 compared with 110,000. Stocks at the end of September were 740,006, compared with 710,000 in August comprising producing areas 220,000,Reuter - 80 words
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Article201 1949-11-04 11 THE rubber market was again steady yesterday, with prices showing slight advances on those prevailing the previous day. Gains were noticeable in the lower divisions. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 44% cents, sellers 45 cents; spot loose, buyers 44% cents, sellers 45 cents201 words
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Article324 1949-11-04 11 LONDON, Thins. A scattered firmness marked the start of the new account In the London Stock Exchange yesterday. Small buying of British Government stocks produced gains of up to three-eighths per cent. Following were the closing middle prices of selected stocks supplied to the Straits Tunes by special324 words
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Advertisement1359 1949-11-04 11 MANSFIELD <3c CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Sinfaooro) ■LOB rUNMBI LIMB Cantor option to oroceed >la otho> port to bta«! and evKharge cargo SAILINCS le LIVtRPOOL. CLASCOW CONTINtNTAI PORTS. Due Sa<lt P Sham Penang **iT v eipoo| U^ >O Cia»g^*""*C 11/ 14 Nov. Nov. 5/« Nev. I Potyokotnat tor Holland, L1,359 words
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Advertisement333 1949-11-04 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS 10 NCW TORK ANO BOSTON VIA CEYLON INDIA ECYPI ANO MEDITERRANEAN PORTS i>ei» P vnam Penang Prcs. PosY 4/5 Nov 6/7 Nov Mount Oavis 13/16 Nov. 17/18 Nov. 19/21 Nov. Mount Manshcld 13/29 Nov 10 Nov./ 1 Dee 2/5 Dec Pres Monro* 10/14 Oec 15/16 Oec. 17/19333 words
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Advertisement403 1949-11-04 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCANOINAV.A/U X SAILIN KANDfNAVIA"" NT/ CONTINENT Loading at Singapore. Port Swetienham v Pena/.e "*W -..bt.Nev.n 19 for Bangkok. Manila HKong Cenoa LONDON tPassengera Kobe Yokohama only) Antwerp ftotterdam, Hamburg. Oslo, tx>ttTer->h.ir« "Lalandl. due abt No. 21 m o«. .of Nov 28 for Saigon Bangkok. tor403 words
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Advertisement1002 1949-11-04 11 p^m^i McAUSTER <Sc CO., LTD. I Incorporated in Singapore) rfW^ Telephone) Mo. 5906 BLURMAN efc KLAVENESS LINK BUCKNALL LOS ANCELES, SAN FRANCISCO LONDON HAVRE PORTLAND SEATTLf fr VANCOUVER* 1 ROTTERDAM Acceoting cargo for Central 6 South J'IJTI'hU HAMBURC American Ports CITY OF CHESTER CASTLEVILH Vpora P V+mn. Penana c v1,002 words
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Article, Illustration558 1949-11-04 12 DAVE SANDS MAY FIGHT HERE IN FEB. Last Night's Spore Talks Favourable Straits Times Staff Reporter jQAVE Sands, newly-crowned middleweight champion of the British Empire will be available for a fight in Singapore next February, against the triple champion of the Orient, Boy Brooks. Sands won the title after knocking558 words
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187 1949-11-04 12 Singapore Teams To Meet The Tourists CINGAPORE Civilians have two soccer engagements for the week-end— which may well be their last important fixtures of the season. Tomorrow they oppose the touring Indian team at Jalan Besar. and on the following day they will meet Singapore's Combined Services In a match187 words
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Article84 1949-11-04 12 In a friendly soccer natch between two Norwegian ships, the MS Castervill teat S S Hopevllle by cevrn goaU to one at Oeylang Stad'um on Wednesday. The winners' goals were srored by K. K. Sanne (2), D. Dniesen (2), Molan, Knut Hansen, and Berg. Yesterday at Parrer84 words
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Article67 1949-11-04 12 NEW DELHI. Thurs: Twelve hockey players will -arrive by parachute" to commence a festival match, organised for the Intercommand sports Meet In New Delhi. Commencing Nov. 18, the 10-day meet will Include an elaborate programme of sports and athletic events, a RIAF Dakota will dropReuter - 67 words
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Article, Illustration26 1949-11-04 12 GAMMEL, the Combined Team's goalkeeper, safely fields a high attempt by a Tourist forward in yesterday's match at Jalan Besar (see report below) Straits Times picture.26 words
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209 1949-11-04 12 IPOH, Thurs. IN preparation for the selection of a Malayan weightllftlng team to participate In the Empire Games at New Zealand in February next year, a Pan-Malayan Trial will be held In Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, November 19. Entries are invited from all amateur athletes209 words
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Article462 1949-11-04 12 i^Jian jurists 3; Combined XI 1 JHE Indian football tourists, excusably, took time on* from serious soccer when they met a Combined European Eurasian and Indian team of Singapore at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday and won by three goals to one. The Combined Singapore462 words
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Article56 1949-11-04 12 ALEXANDRA Officers' TenaU Club will play Royal Army Education Corps at tennis tomorrow (Saturday) at 4.30 p.m Teams will be: Alexandra Tennis Club: Lt.Col. Pryce, Majors Greenwood, Rogers. Arnold and Howard, Captains Russell Smith, Prior and Lt. Colin g H.A.E.C.: Maj. Williams, Maj. Swell. Captains Roscoe, Matthias and56 words
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Article21 1949-11-04 12 TODAY: 10.00 a.m. (Bft. 7im and 10.32 p.m. (Bft. 91n). TOMORROW: 10.25 a.m. (9ft) and 11.05 pjn. (Bft. 9in).21 words
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Article, Illustration58 1949-11-04 12 \V. SPOWART, 20-year-old West Australian jockey, who arrived m Singapore recently. Spowart is attached to trainer Jack Spencer's stable and will ride at the Singapore winter meeting which starts on Saturday, Not. 12. Among his many riding successes, Spowart's most recent was m the Champion Filly Stakes m Perth. Spowart's58 words
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Article50 1949-11-04 12 Singapore Police proved far too good for the 8.0.D. Civilian Association in their friendly hockey match played at Thomson Road yesterday, swamping their opponents by 10 goals without reply. Three of the Police players, S. K. Sundram. Bovells and Hickman each scored three goals. Meta scored one.50 words
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Article33 1949-11-04 12 LONDON, Thurs.— The Indian middleweight Mac Joachim scored a second-round knockout victory over Johnny Morgan of Wales in an eight-round bout at Caledonian Road Baths Hall, London last night.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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235 1949-11-04 12 WEST INDIAN STARS AND EMPIRE GAMES NEW ZEALAND, ThUTS. THE Empire Games organising committee is Investigating the possibility of bringing the brilliant West Indies athletes, Arthur Wint, Herb McKinley, Lps Laing and E. MacDonald Bailey to the Games here next February. The countries of these ath letes will not beReuter - 235 words
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Article464 1949-11-04 12 University 11; Asians "A" a CjHOWING more initiative amongst the threw and a better combination in the pack than in their last outing against St. Andrews, the University Rugby side deserved their 11—3 victory over Singapore Asians when they met at the Bukit Timah ground yesterday.464 words
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Article678 1949-11-04 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By DA-LI and Game Law, two Class One "cracks" who have been out of the winning lists for some time, showed up very well in pace work at Bukit Timah yesterday morning when several of the 87 horses entered from Singapore stables678 words
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Article465 1949-11-04 12 JE College Win A Hard Tussle SCHOOL RUGGER l OHORE English College J and St. Andrews School, Singapore, two of the strongest schoolboy rugger teams in the country, met at Woodsville yesterday. The Johore boys avenged their defeat last season, winning by six points (a try and a penalty) to465 words
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Article78 1949-11-04 12 SOCCER: Navy y. K.IK Chang! (SAFA Cup 2nd round), J. Besar; T. Bahru Rangers y. RAF (Sel) Sgts.. Geylang Stadium; Indian R.C. v. P. PanJang Ltd.. Farrer Park. HOCKEY: S.C.C. 'A' v. REME Base Vi shops, padang; S.R.C. t. St. Andrew's School, padang: V.M.C.A. v. RAF SeleUr, YMCA78 words
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