The Straits Times, 18 December 1956
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Title Section21 1956-12-18 1 >I>Att PAH.T CEBTIFIEn (Alt EXCEEDS 75. 0«0 The Straits Times Sew*** 1 Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1956 15 CENTS21 words
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Article301 1956-12-18 1 GAITSKELL QUIP HAS OPPOSITION ROARING PoUtical pundits say: The Premier's prestige in the balance Tory rebels sit in icy silence LONDON, Monday. K Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden, got a reception when he made his first appearii (ho House of Commons today after his seeks' restReuter - 301 words
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Article96 1956-12-18 1 AMMAN (Jordan). Mon A general strike was observed in Amman today in protest against the Government of Iraqi Premier, General Nuri Said ana its determination to remain in the pro-West-ern Baghdad Pact. The strike in Jordan, which involved Government and private schools, is part of aAP - 96 words
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Article19 1956-12-18 1 TOKYO, Mon. The city's population reached 8,274,658 in October, an increase of 9,144 over the previous month.19 words
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199 1956-12-18 1 ?fUALA LUMPUR, Mon.— The Ministry for Commerce and Industry is compiling a price list for 14 essential commidities which is to be published for the guidance of the public. Announcing this today the acting Minister, Inche Mohamed Khir bin Johari, said the commodities199 words
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349 1956-12-18 1 16 BOSSES DO the JOB of 500 MINERS Workers down tools at Raub but the quest for gold continues Helped by 4 wives, they carry on after strike RAUB, Monday. gIXTEEN weary but cheerful Europeans plus four wives today ran the Bukit Roman gold mine two miles from here for349 words
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Article, Illustration66 1956-12-18 1 THE BUKIT ROMAN cold mine at Raub is being run by its European staff in the absence of its striking labour force Straits Times picture shows Mrs. G. Doyle (right), wife of the mine's security officer, bandaging the injured hand of an engineer, Mr. N.66 words
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Article42 1956-12-18 1 MOSCOW, Mon— A new type of gas turbine railway locomotive has been develop- ed at a Soviet research institute, Tass reported today. Its 3,000 h.p. engine consumes about half as much fuel a s conventional locomotives. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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196 1956-12-18 1 No hitch is expected in talks LONDON, Monday. BRITAIN and Malaya are likely to reach agreement by Friday on the Defence and Mutual Assistance Treaty, according to an authoritative source here today. I The treaty, drafted by a working party of British and FederationReuter - 196 words
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Article53 1956-12-18 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. The Postal Service jays that the final date on which Christmas cards must be posted for guaranteed delivery to any part of Malaya before Christmas Day is Dec. 20. To facilitate prompt delivery, addresses should be clear with the town and state or settlement53 words
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Article34 1956-12-18 1 WASHINGTON, Mon. Natural rubber consumption in 1957 will equal this year's despite the fierce competition of the synthetic industry, said Mr. H. C. Bugbee. president of the Natural Rubber Bureau, today. U.P.UP - 34 words
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129 1956-12-18 1 LONDON, Mon. A Singaporean might well be the Colony's Gov-ernor-General when the island gets self-rule, a well-informed source said here today. But the source emphasised that the question of creating the GovernorGeneral's post and the ap- pointment of a Singapore citizen to suchReuter - 129 words
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Article34 1956-12-18 1 PHOENIX, Arizona. Mon.— The crack Southern Pacific Railroad's Golden State Limited collided with a car full of passengers near here today and police said 11 were I beUeved killed.— A.P.AP - 34 words
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Article76 1956-12-18 1 Import ban to save U.S. dollars ]ifALAYA is curtailing ex--ITX penditure of U.S. dollars used for direct imports from America. In view of the big development plans now being undertaken in the two territories, imports of nonessential goods have been prohibited so that the money may be spent on such76 words
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Article39 1956-12-18 1 WELLINGTON, Mon.— Mr. Keith Holyoake, the deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, announced today that the Cabinet was studying the threat of a shortage of shipping to carry the country's exports from February.39 words
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Article23 1956-12-18 1 LONDON, Mon. The Far Eastern Passenger Conference today warned of an imminent inci-ease in passenger fares to the Far East.23 words
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Article21 1956-12-18 1 MOSCOW, Mon. Russian astronomers claimed today that new equipment confirmed large quantities of water 0:1 the planet Venus.— Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article75 1956-12-18 1 Petrol rationed— One h.p. LONDON. Mon. Col. Eric Trevor, in riding breeches and a black bowler hat. saddled his faithful old mare Dawn and cantered to work today. It was the first day of petrol rationing in Britain. As thr London rush hour began today bus queues were longer, trainsReuter - 75 words
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Article165 1956-12-18 1 Suez: The final chapter DORT SAID. Mon. 1 The last British and French troops patrolling this beleaguered city today withdrew behind an iron curtain of tanks, barbed wire and machine guns surrounding the entire waterfront area. Tonight the six-week An-glo-French occupation was unofficially ever. Naval transports and art aircraft carrierReuter - 165 words
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Article33 1956-12-18 1 BOMB THRKAT AT I'.ARM.VtfKNT LONDON. Mm.—Scotl.iin. Yard <>ili< i ils tixl.i. rushed to Parliatnriit and Nn iii Downing Street aft«-r m-eivini; threats In liomh Commons. It ni false alarm— A P.33 words
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Advertisement19 1956-12-18 1 Sole Agents: Scott English (S.E.A.) Ltd. Singapore b Kuala Lumpur Ihe dmerence f JUerson- II SLIDING DOOR <^a^> 6EAR19 words
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Article, Illustration307 1956-12-18 2 ATOMS WILL BE USED IF RUSSIANS L ATTACK No agreement with Kremlin on nuclear ban in sudden tear of defence WASHINGTON, Monday. QENERAL Alfred Gruenther suggested today that a Russian military move into Western Europe should be met with nuclear weapons, regardless of whether the Russians used them. General Gruenther,Reuter - 307 words
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Article, Illustration123 1956-12-18 2 TWO-YEAR-OLD Tatania, who has been returned to her mother's keeping after an attempt by her father to take her to Russia. will be home in Detroit, Michigan, for Christmas. Tatania's mother won custody of the little girlAP - 123 words
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Article47 1956-12-18 2 MOSCOW. Mon— The Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party was due to meet here today to discuss vital policy questions. It is believed that one of the major items to be discussed will be economic changes to boost consumer goods production and housing—Reuter.47 words
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Article23 1956-12-18 2 MOSCOW. Mon. Mr. Dimitri Shepilov. the Soviet Foreign Minister, and Marshal Georgi Zhukov, the Defence Minister, left today for Warsaw.— Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article168 1956-12-18 2 Murder house hid a fortune in diamonds and cash MELBOURNE. Mon.— Detectives searchine the house in suburban North Fitzroy, where an elderly bedridden widow and her daughter were murdered late last week, found a fortune in Jewellery and cash, including a 1 diamond as big as a IReuter - 168 words
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Article104 1956-12-18 2 DARWIN. MON. DEEP concern is felt on the northern coast of Australia at trie growing Japanese practice of pirating pearlshell beds, which could result in the beds being cleaned out. Local pearlers have asked the Government to limit the operations of the Japanese fleet next104 words
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227 1956-12-18 2 Lit. A. checked as police get ready for swoop BELFAST, Monday. ACTION by both Irish governments appeared last night to have checked, at least temporarily, the new wave of attacks by members of the outlawed Irish Republican Army. South of the border, Irish Republican police and troops arrested 13 youngReuter - 227 words
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Article93 1956-12-18 2 GERMANY BETTER OFF THAN BRITAIN BERLIN, Mon. Herr Frlti Schaeffer, the West German Finance Minister, said in Passau yesterday that the "Victor Powers," Britain and France, now had greater tax burdens than defeated West Germany. In Britain and France, taxes were raised considerably last year, while in Germany taxes hadReuter - 93 words
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Article38 1956-12-18 2 BUENOS AIRES, Mon.— Sixty alleged supporters of former dictator Juan D. Peron were arrested yesterday in a continuing campaign against opponents of Argentina's provisional government. Machine guns, pistols and grenades were seized in one raid.— A.P.AP - 38 words
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Article114 1956-12-18 2 'INDIA-A BRIDGE TO ALLAY FEAR' K 1 Minister, said last was again pound Hup,. come her, Pro..: He talk:, wil hower v Ing mind give him cli Bpeakin membd. munity 0 ter his an;. India was a bride- and West In ord< fear jealo in the world. Oftrp toiericta pew114 words
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Article24 1956-12-18 2 TEL AVIV. Moo I raeli Governrr.mt f I ned import.': of b I papers and other f from the Sovkt f24 words
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Article135 1956-12-18 2 Reds vetoed wedding he quit SAIGON, Mon.— A North Vietnam army major says he deserted to the South because the Communists classified his fiancee as a bourgeolse and thus unsuited for marriage. Maj. Nguyen Thanh Blnh, 28, told officials in South Vietnam that he slipped across the 17th parallel last135 words
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Advertisement113 1956-12-18 2 $i§^ no finer gift «t?n for Christmas..^ |Wkl 6 j \u// m&h (^ROLEX^) Choose from this magnificent range of ROLEX 4^^ Whe y° u are lvln a watch as a prcsi watchrs— in stainless steel, white or yellow gold or v "N f your present won't become an emln platinum113 words
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171 1956-12-18 3 Cable flashes VETERAN: POLICE TOLD ME TO KILL Mon.— A 28--riorean war n charged with td assassiof Vice-Presi-hn Chang in today said ted "under trcm the in police." n Sergeant made the oath. the judere adjournment I r ar. indefinite uter. II KDAM: The 24.--linor "Sta>l pride of hant mat171 words
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Article205 1956-12-18 3 BUDAPEST, Mon.— As strikers went back to work in Hungary today, two men were sentenced to deaih by a military i ourt here for using i arms near a factory in the city on Thursday. The men, Istvan Pap and Rudolf Nausch. have appealedReuter - 205 words
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Article460 1956-12-18 3 rem er: We Bta y in Baghdad Pact as defence against Communism 'REDS WANT TO CONTROL ALL MIDDLE EAST' BAGHDAD, Monday. QENERAL Nun Al-Said, the Iraqi Premier, last night attacked Communism and urged his countrymen "to resist Russian Communist propaganda spread by Shepilov, Malenkov and Khrushchev,Reuter; AP - 460 words
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Article, Illustration35 1956-12-18 3 RED China Premier. Mr. Chou En-lai. stoops as a little Kirl marks his forehead with sandal paste in the traditional Indian way during his visit to Calcutta. A.P. picture.AP - 35 words
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Article113 1956-12-18 3 Round-up in Cairo, says radio BAGHDAD Mon. Baghdad Radio today quoted "authoritative reports from Cairo." that the Egyptian Government had carried out "waves of arrests including army officers and politicians Among; the soldiers were 45 officers who returned from Port Said soon after tbe port was occupied by Anclo-French forcesReuter - 113 words
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Article30 1956-12-18 3 WELLINGTON, Mon.— The Duke of Edinburgh arrived back In New Zealand today after a brief visit to Norfolk Island, a former British convict settlement in the Pacific—Reuter.30 words
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Article194 1956-12-18 3 'U.S. JETS OVER RUSSIA' CHARGE I ONDON. Mon.—Ru- ssia yesterday protested to the United States against the "violation of Soviet air space" over the Vladivostok naval base by three American jet planes on Dec. 11. A note delivered to the State Department by the Soviet Charge d 'Affaires in Washin&tonReuter - 194 words
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Article181 1956-12-18 3 'NEW DEAL? FIRST END TERROR ISTANBUL, Mon.— Mr. Alan Lennox Boyd, British Colonial Secretary, yesterday had talks lasting two hours with Mr. Adnan Menderes, the Turkish Prime Minister, on the Cyprus question. Mr. Lennox Boyd said after the meeting that the Turkish leader had insistedReuter - 181 words
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Article23 1956-12-18 3 MELBOURNE. Mon. The chairman and managing director of Australia's largest department store. Sir Norman Myer. died today aged 59— Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article42 1956-12-18 3 CAIRO, Mon. Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia are ready t 0 (five Jordan enough economic aid to enable her to terminate the Anglo-Jordanian Treaty, under which it receives an annual (rant from Britain, Cairo Radio reported. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article295 1956-12-18 3 LONDON. Mon. Closing middle prices oi selected stocks not including stamp duty were: LOANS ConsoU £50 9,16 —1/16 Funding t% £86S +H War 34% £69 —1/16 BANKS MercanUe (£5) £3 15/16 Eastern (£S) £6 13/16 Chartered i£i> 33 M Hongkong ($125) £914 INSURANCE Com. Un. (ut«.) 84/- Royal295 words
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Advertisement147 1956-12-18 3 ASPIRIIS f BAYER) COLDS HEADACHES FLU RHEUMATISM 6EKN, MEYER CO. LTD., P. 0. Box 2000, Singapore. PATERSON. SIMONS CO. LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Penang. PURE COFFEE mj A Vi'^l 9 rrmmrh fOTFEE nJj""jW AdEMS JACKSON C.r LTD IM> VOI \V\\T A PROFITABLE I ASY-TO- >l \<.E BVSIBTBSS that requires only ope147 words
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Article47 1956-12-18 4 The Singapore Government yesterday dissolved the Nan Chlau Girls' High Bchool Alumni Association. Notice of the dissolution order, in the Government Gazette, said it was made because the association was being used for purposes incompatible with the peace and good order of the Colony.47 words
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Article, Illustration277 1956-12-18 4 POH BEE DID NOT GO TO CHINA: SO WHERE IS SHE? Uncle searches Singapore for runaway girl A PRETTY 18-year-old schoolgirl, Tan Poh Bee, who left her home in Sitiawan, Perak, last Thursday for Singapore, is missing. Her uncle, Mr. Tan say Teng, a Colony merchant, told the Straits Times277 words
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Article, Illustration110 1956-12-18 4 ONE thing distinguishes Annarosa Taddei (above) from other famous pianists who have visited Singapore: She doesn't mind the piano at the Victoria Memorial Hall. After testing the notorious instrument, the young Italian artiste said: "It's heavy to the touch, but I like it. I've110 words
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Article33 1956-12-18 4 The All Malaya amateur ball-room dancing championship which was to be held at Raffles Hotel, will now take place at the Sea View Hotel. Singapore, on Friday at 8.30 p.m.33 words
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227 1956-12-18 4 Stay -put corporal drowned sorrows KUALA LUMPJR, Mon. A soldier described as having "plenty of initiative" and a high sense of duty, became despondent when a Junior was promoted over him. He left barracks one night without leave "to drown his sorrows." Today, Cpl. David George James 28, of 27227 words
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Article205 1956-12-18 4 Mr. Braga says they may stay FIFTY Malay families living in Kampong Amber, Katong, Singapore are about the happiest people In the Colony today. I i The reason: Their Assemblyman. Mr. A. J. Braga, who is also Minister for Health has assured them they hay* a205 words
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Article36 1956-12-18 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. Lim Yean Kee, who gave a bribe of $2 to a constable, and Tan Hiong, of Singapore, who abetted Lim, were each fined $100 in the Johore Bahru Sessions Court.36 words
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Article22 1956-12-18 4 Mr. A.A. Williams will be Singapore's acting Chief Secretary, until Dec. 27. while Mr. W.A.C. Goode Is away on leave.22 words
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60 1956-12-18 4 TWO WOULD-BE BURGLARS GET SURPRISE A POLICE constable on bicycle patrol i n Sims Avenue, Singapore, at about 3.30 a.m. yesterday surprised two men who were about to break into a house. One was half-way op a ladder and the other was holding it. The man on the ladder was60 words
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Article27 1956-12-18 4 The Governor of Singapore, Sir Robert Black, will attend the passing out parade at the Army Boys Trade School, Nee Soon, at 10 a.m. tomorrow.27 words
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Article25 1956-12-18 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. At tomorrow's meeting of the Johore Bahru Rotary Club, Rotarian L. F. Hamley win conduct a forum on vocational service.25 words
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Article86 1956-12-18 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. The Johore Council of State i s to be asked tomorrow to approve a maintenance allowance of $500 a month to Ungku Fatlmah binte Mohamed, widow of Tengku Abubakar, a son of the Sultan of Johore. When the Tengku died In London86 words
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Miscellaneous87 1956-12-18 4 RADIO MALAYA *Fn>f rammn thu» marked can be received by listeners In Malacca Short wave 49 41m. Medium wave 416 m., 343 m. 366 m. and S7»m. P.M. MOO Makan Angin; ♦I.SO News; 1.45— 2.00 Rhythm Session; 6.00 Programme Summary; 6.02 6.55 Happy Anniversary; »6.55 Singapore Share Market Report •7.0087 words
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Miscellaneous57 1956-12-18 4 Regional SINGAPORE Short wava 41m. Medium wave 476 m. A.M. 7 15 Time Signal and Opening Announcement; 7.16 Morning Serenade; 7.30 News; 735 A Date With Music: 800 New.* Headline: 8 02—8.30 A Date With Music. P.M. 5.00 Light Music; 5.30—6 00 Calling Children 6.55—6.56 Regional Announcements. MALACCA Medium wave57 words
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Article, Illustration196 1956-12-18 5 15-MONTH CYCLE TOUR TO SPREAD HIS FAITH 4 MALAY farmer, who found life too dull on his padi field in Perak, has arrived in Singapore after a 15-month tour of Indonesia on a bicycle. He described his trip yesterday as an "adventure in religion." Carrying the Koran and some other196 words
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59 1956-12-18 5 Mr. Bruce J. Amstutz, 28. Singapore-born son of Malaya's new Methodist Bishop, will return to the Colony shortly as a Vice-Consul of the United States. He has been appointed a Foreign Service officer by President Eisenhower. Before joining the State Department this year. Mr. Amstutz worked59 words
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Article50 1956-12-18 5 Nine military bands will take part in a ceremonial parade on the Singapore padang at 6 p.m. on Thursday in aid of the Poppy Fund. The programme will include displays by Army guard dogs, fencing by children of British Army schools, and a jeep assembly show.50 words
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203 1956-12-18 5 Untrained teachers must give way official SINGAPORE'S Director of Education. Mr. D. McLellan. said yesterday that temporary and untrained teachers would normally be I expected to give way to trained teachers. He was commenting on a resolution by the Singapore Alliance of Teachers calling on the Government to retain all203 words
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Article81 1956-12-18 5 The Singapore Bank Employees' Union yesterday asked its 1.000 members employed in the Colony's 10 big banks to attend a strike ballot meeting at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Thursday. The union secretary. Mr. K. C. Thomas, in a circular to members, said: "It is essential81 words
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228 1956-12-18 5 MOTHER; I AM SURE SHE^S DEAD* THIRTY weeping cabaret girls and scores of friends last night crowded into a death house in Sago Lane, Singapore, to offer special prayers for 1 9-year-old Lily Chan, who has been missing for three weeks. Miss Chan, a228 words
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Article51 1956-12-18 5 Mr. Joe E. Scott, managing director of International Air Conditioning Co., and former branch manager of Carrier International in Singapore, has died while on leave In Dallas. Mr. Scott left Singapore on Aug. 13. The Singapore branch of International Air Conditioning Co., will be closed this51 words
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Article47 1956-12-18 5 Trinity Theological College, Singapore, will hold a combined Methodist, Anglican and Presbyterian communion service at Foochow Methodist Church. Race Course Road, at 8 a.m. tomorrow to mark thend of its academic term. Bishop Hobart B Amstutz of the Methodist Church will give the message.47 words
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129 1956-12-18 5 rr\N.S will not only be able -T to hear Benny Goodman in Singapore next week but will also have the chance to dance to his famous swing band. Goodman has aereed to his two appearances in the Colony at the129 words
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127 1956-12-18 5 TPHE acting Chief Minister, Inche Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat, said yesterday that there was no need for other political parties to be consulted on the merdeka talks now being held in London. Inche Jumat was commenting on the People's Action Party's criticism of the127 words
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Article36 1956-12-18 5 Six hundred students of the Nanyang University, Singapore, yesterday began their final examinations, which will last for a week. A three-month holiday will start on Monday. The university will open again in March.36 words
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Article31 1956-12-18 5 Bookings for the Singapore Musical Society's "Evening of Ballet" on Friday may be made at Elgin Piano Company, 77 East Coast Road from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.31 words
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Advertisement205 1956-12-18 5 I'M i \V >^y Warn it's made with STORK! vu m *m U a treat when you bake with Stork It makes and cakes as light as a dream you'll find it r.ard to stop the family eating the lot all at one go! But it doesn't really matter. Stork205 words
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Advertisement99 1956-12-18 5 FOR REALLY RAPID RELIEF i FROM ACIDITY AND HEARTBURN I ALWAYS TAKE PHILLIPS MILK OF MAGNESIA TABLETS THEY TASTE I:_ Vfl LIKE CANDY \Z*^ Kfl THEY'LL MAKE YOU ETs MM FEEL DANDY! SO KEEP m^V^iirf I THEM HANDY! ♦7A DIAMOND Today 2 Shows: 3 7.30 p.m MOONRI PENNGAL or THREE99 words
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Miscellaneous150 1956-12-18 5 PIANOFORTE RECITAL: Gob. Soon Tioe presents Miss Annarosa Taddel at Victoria Memorial Hall 8 SINGAPORE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Christmas concert for students and children, St. Andrew's C8 T R fN. a TV 5 T 3 £E?»LOGKALCOLLEGE- "The Christmas Story- in music 7. Mount Sophia. 8 p.m SHELL THEATRETTE: Free fllm show.150 words
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Miscellaneous96 1956-12-18 5 nlco-pathological meeting, pathology laboratory. Faculty of Medicine. 8.15 pjn. Chairman: Dr. T. J. DenaraJ. RAi-FLES MISEI'M: Special exhibition of •Photographs of Sarawak" by Hedda Morrison. Stamford Road. 9 am. to 5.30 p.m. FEDERATION OF BOYS' CLUBS: Club leaders training course at Queen Street Boys' Hostel lectures on "Group Work" by96 words
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Article93 1956-12-18 6 $270 more: Padyachi 'fund' leaps ANOTHER $270.50 was sent to the Straits Times yesterday for Padyachi Ratanam, the Singapore widow with eight children. This brings the total she has received to $605.50. Padyachi. whose husband was killed in a car accident, failed to recover damages of $20,500 as the driver93 words
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451 1956-12-18 6 COURT 'STORMED* AS M YOUTHS ARE CHARGED THE Fourth District .Judge, Mr. J. B. Jegaretnam, yev ter d a y adjourned hearing of a case noonected with the recent riots to visit the 'branch premises of the Singapore451 words
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Article, Illustration165 1956-12-18 6 Three schoolboy cyclists tour Colony— by bus THREE schoolboys, who cycled all the way from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore for their holidays shivered on their arrival in the Lion City. The reason: The endless stream of cars, lorries and buses that make up the Colony's165 words
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Article258 1956-12-18 6 Inquest on Naval Base worker TWO police officers fought for their lives while A their men cleared away a 150-foot barricade in Sembawang Road, Singapore, during the riots on Oct. 26. This was stated in a Singapore coroner's court yesterday when an inquiry was held into258 words
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Article86 1956-12-18 6 Flash— Now quicker by a quarter TIME taken to send messages between Singapore and the principal cities of the world will be cut by a quarter by improved methods introduced yesterday by Cable and Wireless. The new system, inaugurated by the company's chairman. Sir Godfrey Ince. will save about 2i86 words
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Article32 1956-12-18 6 IPOH, Mon. The PanMalayan Building Workers' Association will send a memorandum to the Employees Provident Fund Board, asking exemption from contribution for members who earn less than $200 a month.32 words
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Article33 1956-12-18 6 RAWANO, Mon. The body of Chen Yoon. 22, a girl reported missing on Saturday morning, was found floating in a disused mining pool at Batu Arang by the police yesterday.33 words
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Article, Illustration57 1956-12-18 6 NEW MEXICO BEAUTY DANCED FOR FAROUK MISS LALIAN FRANCIS (above) New Mexico's exotic fan dancer arrived In Singapore from Saigon by Pan-American Airways yesterday. Lallan, who was once a dancer at the court of Kintc Farouk, will be in the Colony for three days. She plans to tour India, the57 words
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Article25 1956-12-18 6 The Singapore Apex Club will give a Christmas party for 1,500 under-privileged Singapore children, at the Odeon Theatre, tomorrow, at 8.30 a.m.25 words
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Article67 1956-12-18 6 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. The following have been appointed unofficial members of the J hore Executive Council for the period ending Nov. 7. 1957; Inche Mohamed Yassim bin Abdul Rahman, Mr. Chua Song Lim, Mr. R. A. Coles, Dato Sheikh Abu Bakar bin Yahaya. Dato Syed Hajl Abdul Kadir bin67 words
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Article143 1956-12-18 6 Western way the surest safeguard rE Canadian Minister for Health and Welfare. Mr. Paul Martin, said yesterday that Singapore's devotion to parliamentary government would prove her surest safeguard of freedom. Mr. Martin now on a short visit to the Colony, said that Canada as a Colombo Plan member had great143 words
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Article49 1956-12-18 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon.— A British Conservative Member of Parliament, Sir Spencer Summers, has arrived here on a short visit to the Federation. Sir Spencer, who is also chairman of the Outward Bound Trust of England, came from Australia where he opened an Outward Bound school.49 words
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259 1956-12-18 7 MURDERED BECAUSE HE CAUGHT ROBBERS? X COWHERD, Dir Dali, 33, was found murdered near Lorong 3, Geylang Road, Singapore at 1.40 a.m. yesterday. His body, with more than 20 stab wounds, was recovered from the Kallang River about 50 yards from his hut, and near the Lee Rubber Co., factory259 words
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73 1956-12-18 7 1 PENANG, Mon.— A magistrate. Mr. E.A. Long, helped to revive a fainting policeman In his chambers today. Police Corporal Sulaiman was Riving evidence against a youth charged with selling back market cinema tickets 1 when he fainted. Mr. Long adjourned the ease and ordered73 words
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Article77 1956-12-18 7 PENANG. Mon.— A muklm councillor, Inche W. A. Bahaudin, today complained that the council had "received a slap in the face" during the visit to Penang last week of the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Inche Suleiman bin Dato Abdul Rahman. "Why were77 words
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128 1956-12-18 7 The nude terror pays call at 4 a.m. PENANG, Mon.— Jltra's nude terror— an "oran B lichin" ("The slippery one") has reappeared in the North Kedah village. The prowler confronted two sisters at 4 a.m. yesterday in their home opposite the house where he was reported to have been seen128 words
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Article43 1956-12-18 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon.— At a special session of the johore Executive Council on Saturday about 15 applicants for an area of mining land In Kota Tinggi district were Interviewed. The land Is said to contain valuable iron ore deposits.43 words
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Article56 1956-12-18 7 MALACCA, Mon. A sum of $834 has been raised for the Malacca Babies Home from a variety concert held in Malacca by pupils of Mrs. jean Pierces School of Ballet, and other local artists. The home which has 28 Inmates is situated by the sea56 words
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Article, Illustration149 1956-12-18 7 THE PRIZE OF A LIFE-TIME -IT COULD BE YOURS F'S easy to see this is a charming girl and it could be just as easy to win a fortune. All you have to do is list 10 film actresses in what you consider their order of charm, complete149 words
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Article151 1956-12-18 7 after a narrow escape from death 4 LOR STAR, Mon.— A Rose Chan, the Malayan striptease "queen," promised the Kedah police today that she would give up wrestling pythons. The police called her up after learning that a 21-ft. monster had nearly crushed her to151 words
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Article33 1956-12-18 7 The president of the Singapore Labour Front, Mr. David Marshall, will give an address at the annual meeting of the Serangoon branch at 22. Hillside Drive, at 5 p.m. on Saturday.33 words
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Article66 1956-12-18 7 rE master of the 3.370--ton Blissful sent a radio message to Singapore yesterday reporting the loss of one of the passengers, Tham Sap. aged 56. a Singapore man who was going to Canton. The Blissful, which left Singapore on Saturday for Hong Kong and Canton, embarked 5066 words
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Advertisement302 1956-12-18 7 Created by tV^— <>«lUm*n whoae I m *^r lo c 'or flq^^w ,^o^^^ instrument. only truly automatic and foolproof changer p tented i. playing 10 intermixed records, without pn-icttin?. in any odd site between 6" tr 12" 'rcision built: free from rumble and acoustic iback AuMtiatic muting switch Automatic shut-off.302 words
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Advertisement182 1956-12-18 7 you cannot i breast-feed <# 0m trust to— "4C PRKPARKD W^M FOU Malhew Thomas. infamt i.-n--m\c |sl Prize Winner in 6 12 months age group. INFANT FtEPIIVG Baby Show Muar iT^^^^^BPl\ LACTOGEN is a correctly-balanced infant \V^^it*OiSA\ foOci enriclu (J tlic addition of Vitamin A, \lfc3iP^^^\ Vitamin D and Organic182 words
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Obituary20 1956-12-18 8 10 Words HO (minimum). SCOTT: Joe E. Passed away while on leave in Dallas, Texas, on December 16th. '56.20 words
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Article227 1956-12-18 8 2« Word* HO (minimum). VISIT OUR RECORD Rendesvous for the latest Standard and Long Playing Discs. Robinsons, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. WE HAVE ONLY fifty prints left. Must be cleared before Christmas cost. Call at Donald Moore, MacL-onald House spore. SHORT EVENING Cocktail gowns in latest styles. Town Country227 words
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Article172 1956-12-18 8 20 Wordt $10 (minimum). MR/MRS. CHOO WENG ONN Thank Friends, Relatives for their Best Wishes and Valuable Presents on their recent Marrlape 14.12.56. MR. MRS. E O. THOMPSON thank friends and relatives for their kind attendance, good wishes and valuable presents on the occasion of their marriage on the172 words
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638 1956-12-18 8 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues. Dec. 18, 1956. The Case For A Loan The Federation mission now in London begins its detailed talks with the Colonial Office this morning. Tengku Abdul Rahman and his Finance Minister, Mr. H. S. Lee, probably have some notion already of the prospects of a638 words
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Article334 1956-12-18 8 When the Singapore Assembly meets on January 9, the Government is to be asked if it will introduce a Bill making "radical amendments" to the Banishment Ordinance. Mr. Marshall does not say what changes he wants- the Government to bring about assuming that Mr. Lim Yew Hock's six-month-old334 words
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Article188 1956-12-18 8 Now that the Cambridge School Certificate examinations are over the thoughts of thousands of young people turn to the problem of finding employment. A few will take up higher studies but for the vast majority the business of earning a livelihood begins. Employers are no longer ready to188 words
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Article, Illustration861 1956-12-18 8 —this must be c/ong without delay TTHERE is plenty cf interest In raising the fifty ships Nasser has sunk in the Suez Canal for there is scarcely a country in Asia, Europe or Africa whicn does not suffer from the fact that no cargoes pass between Suez861 words
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156 1956-12-18 8 IS THROWING out the N.U.T.'s claim for Division II status for Normaltrained teachers, the spokesman of the Federal Establishment Office has thrown a challenge to the teachers and a plum to the clerks. His contention that government clerks can make the same156 words
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Letter187 1956-12-18 8 Let Ministers give a lead I fully support Charley Choy's suggestion that the speech by the Minister for Agriculture calling upon the people to make sacrifices for the sake of Ma- laya would have been more impressive had he coupled this with an appeal for the reduction in the salaries187 words
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Letter77 1956-12-18 8 AMR. R. K. HARDWICK •i»A must be a very impatient man. His harsh criticism of Radio Malaya seems to stem from the fact that he is Interested only in race results. Just because the request programmes precede the announcement of race results he is fed77 words
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Letter18 1956-12-18 8 MR. Yap Pheng Oeck says that moat married women In Red China live18 words
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Letter74 1956-12-18 8 EARLY this year the Temporary Officers' Union approached the Government for a revision of salaries. The request was for adjustments of salary along lines granted to permanent offlceri in 1952. But the request of the Temporary Officers' Union has met with silence on the part of74 words
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Letter89 1956-12-18 8 fTHE horrible stretch of i. rugged path from the main road to the Outward Bound School in Telok Muroh, Lumut, does not add to the dignity of the Outward Bound School. The Government should allot a sum to make a proper road. At present only those who89 words
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Letter101 1956-12-18 8 r\N DECEMBER 13 I send a bundle of papers weighing 20 ozs. from a post office In Singapore to an address In Singapore some three miles away. The postage on It was 40 cents. On the sam> day I received a periodical from England. The packet101 words
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Advertisement434 1956-12-18 8 Straits Times k Free Press i Far the conva«jlawa» aa>ar> titan our laaiManWlva «f lit floor, SINGAPORE COLO STOB- ACE, ORCHARD ROAD, writ i r»c«ivt small advafthttmentt and i oni»tn to bax namkars. j Claitlfiad aaVarttaamairH may alto be honaaa fa: CITY BOOK STORt LTD., WiiMtMeter Home, Collyer Quay, Singapore.434 words
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Advertisement39 1956-12-18 8 GarrarD The World's Finest 3 -SPEED AUTOMATIC RECORD CHANGER Suits any Radio ■■■3 m If you must have a Record Changer, you might as well have the best. INSIST ON "CARRARDS" AND ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES. FROM ALL RADIO DEALIRS39 words
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Advertisement94 1956-12-18 8 jet jfortdatd and -&mg p^uf^S cc{i Highly Sensitive Continuously Variable Bas, and .reblc Tone .n True-to-life Tone Qual.fy From Two H.«MI, Speaker, in Acoustically Designed Cabinet Price: Singapore $390/- Fcdcrat.on 1 Less 10' "h for Factory Representatives: T. V. MITCHELL CO. (FAR EAST) ai SINCAPORE KUALA LUMPUR Sole Distributors lor94 words
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309 1956-12-18 9 OFFICER TOOK $3,500 IN BRIBES— D.P.P Man who "ourt told of 'pretty water-tight system 9 i I MOR civilian- staff officer with the Irtish Army in Singapore was alleged rdty to have received $3,503 corruptly ec Sawmills to show favour to the impany in awarding tenders. c prosecution said in309 words
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Article50 1956-12-18 9 Fifty Indian primary school students in Singapore have applied for scholarships offered by the Indian Government t 0 help them pay for a secondary education. Applications closed last Friday. Final selection will be made by a committee appointed by the Commissioner for India in Malaya.50 words
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Article, Illustration134 1956-12-18 9 SANTA WAS INI HIGH HEELS! ABOUT 230 under-privi-leged Singapore children at a Christmas party held at Joo Chi at community centre yesterday shouted joyfully when Father Christinas arrived. But none noticed that Santa was wearing high- heeled shoes or guessed that the whiskers and red robes concealed their attractive art134 words
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221 1956-12-18 9 THE management of Ford Motor Co., of Malaya in 1 Buklt Timah Road, Singapore, yesterday blamed its employees' union for the failure of negotiations on the workers' wage claims. A spokesman for the management told the Straits Times: "Although wages were one of221 words
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153 1956-12-18 9 'NO HALF MEASURES ON OUR FREEDOM' THE Federation's indepenm dc u nce> wnen v comes, win be no less sovereign than that enjoyed by all pther free countries in the world, said the secretary general of the Federation UMNO Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, In Singapore yesterday At an UMNO153 words
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Article40 1956-12-18 9 More than 1,000 young people representing 13 organisations will take part in the annual Singapore Christian Youth Council carol rally at the Presbyterian Church ground. Orchard Road, from 11.30 p.m. on Christmas Eve to 12.20 a.m.40 words
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Article24 1956-12-18 9 Herr H. Allardt. the German Ambassador to Indonesia, passed through Singapore by KLM yesterday to spend his Christmas holidays in Bangkok.24 words
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Article158 1956-12-18 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. —Department stores and shop* here report that the Christmas trade is now picking up. Last week they complained that shoppers were not spending as freely as In previous year*. A Cold Btorage spokesman said: "We have sold more turkeys in the last158 words
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Article112 1956-12-18 9 A HOUSEWIFE admitted in a Singapore court yes- terday that she tried to end her life after her husband caned her. Pleading guilty to a charge of attempted suicide, Lee Kah Heng, 32, said her husband beat her when she asked lor money. She was112 words
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Article41 1956-12-18 9 A police patrol checking on gangster suspects In Tr a s Street, Singapore, on Sunday night searched an Indian near the junction of Enggor Street and found him in possession of a five-inch long dagger. The man was held.41 words
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Article38 1956-12-18 9 The Labour Front General Council yesterday sent a cable to the Chief Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, promising him full support for "your efforts on behalf of the people of Singapore to end colonial rule."38 words
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Article31 1956-12-18 9 Santa Claus (Chief Technician John P. Hamill) arrived in a helicopter at No. 1 Sergeant's Mess. R.A.F. Seletar In Singapore last night and distributed gifts to about 600 children.31 words
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Article89 1956-12-18 9 Santa meets the kiddies /CHILDREN thronged Vy eagerly round Father Christmas at the Singapore Cold Storage, Orchard Road yesterday morning. Solemnly they each told him what they wanted for Christmas, and he noted down every request but added the warning that unless they behaved themselve s there would be no89 words
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Article67 1956-12-18 9 Singapore's acting Chief Minister, Inche Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat, yesterday told 85 students of the junior technical school in Kuala Lumpur: Don't indulge in politics while you are still studying. The time for politics Is after you have passed." The students, who w «e on67 words
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Article49 1956-12-18 9 The 4.953-ton Swedish freighter Halland, which had a 38-foot gash in her starboard side when she arrived in Singapore early in October came out of dry dock yesterday repaired and ready for service again. The vessel struck a submerged object, in darkness near Horsburgh Lighthouse.49 words
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180 1956-12-18 9 Weekly pay? We don't want it,' say workers KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. rrHE LABOUR Advisory Board told the Government A today that workers in the Federation do not want weekly wages. The board, wnose president is the Minister for Labour, Mr. V. T. Sambanthan. said that labourers prefered the present system180 words
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Article308 1956-12-18 9 And delights gunboat skipper rrHE Burmese Consul in Singapore, U. Kyaw, last J- night visited the British Military Hospital to distribute books and magazines to the 10 survivors of the ill-fated Burmese Navy gunboat, who were put ashore in Singapore on Sunday A delighted Lieut. Ba Thaw,308 words
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Article74 1956-12-18 9 The recent Colombo Plat. conference at Wellington will spread more goodwill and understanding throughout South-East Asia, said Dr. H. Sinaga, the Indonesian Health Minister, on his arrival in Singapore by PAA yesterday. Dr. Sinaga, who is returnIng home after representing Indonesia at the conference, added: "I am74 words
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Article41 1956-12-18 9 The Shipping and Port Clearance Office, the Seamen's Registration Bureau and the Imports and Exports Office will be closed on Christmas Day, but will open (or one hour from 10 a.m. to v a.m. on Boxing Day (Dec. 20k41 words
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Article46 1956-12-18 9 Successful applicants for the Army Boys Trade School have been asked by the military authorities to be present In Singapore on Jan. 2. Transport will bo waiting for them at the railway station or at the Recruiting Offices in Bras Ba-sah Road.46 words
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Article141 1956-12-18 9 SIX MORE 'BAD' PUPILS EXPELLED ANOTHER Six pupiLs have been expelled for bad conduct from a Singapore Chinese school. They are from the Tuan Mons: Middle School in Tank Road. The management Informed the parents that the boys had been misbehaving and so must leave. The parents have several times141 words
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Article16 1956-12-18 9 The Singapore Traction Company Employees' Union, will resume wage negotiations with the management today.16 words
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Article40 1956-12-18 9 Madam Leong Ah Hlong and family thank all relatives and friends for their attendance at the funeral of her beloved son. Jackie Ku Fook Im of Central Medical Hall. Muar and those who sent wreaths, condolences, lent cars rtc.40 words
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Advertisement123 1956-12-18 9 >^ that cut *S*^ with Elastoplast FIRST AID DRESSINGS Cuts and grazes need immediate protection with last. A neat Elastoplast adhesive dressing will f wound free from infection until it is healed. essing is elastic and stretches with the skin moveBeing adhesive, Elastoplast really does stay on. £f ]y^L IN123 words
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Advertisement51 1956-12-18 9 I WS SINCAPORE $2.40 per tin of 50 I FEDERATION— S2.7S per tin of 50 tarn finest service «n /T7\, Air Bookin 9yy Tit* luxury of travel with ev«ry detail arranged beforehand. All lervice and eipert advice absolutely FREE ANGLO FfIEHCHTRADING CO LTD 112 1)4 P.obmion Koid Smfipor* I. Ttl.51 words
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Article, Illustration353 1956-12-18 10 SUSAN BARRIE' S - Feminine Forum RED CROSS BALL WAS COLOURFUL SUSAN BARRIE'S CHRISTMAS ATMOSPHERE^. CHRISTMAS CAROLS, Filipino folk dances and brightly lighced Christmas t» trees all contributed to the festive atmosphere at the Red Cross Spirit of Christmas Ball on Saturday. It was also notable for a big roll-up of distinguished guests and353 words
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Advertisement230 1956-12-18 10 One of many hundreds of housewives who have received $5/JUST FOR USING TIDE Here's ene lucky TIDE uw. Here is a list of some more lucky housewives:~ Mn. Lee Wee Lon 21-4 Highland Read. m,i Houqhfon 10-D Flower Reed. Mn. Mary Lee 16 A, Braddelt HIM. Mn. Leke Mun Chona230 words
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Advertisement240 1956-12-18 10 CHIVERS Jellies -for the best tables You will enjoy UK^ >BKw^r delicious Chivers Jellies— with their Bh?^3^^^^l flavours of the f»il7ov^^ finest fruit. UV^ *V M,ty I ChivCTS-thc name for PHIVLCDQ ddkta U II I 1 C If O English Marmalade, tool CHIVERS SONS LTD MSTON CAMBRIDGE ENGLAND secret! V240 words
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Miscellaneous281 1956-12-18 10 Straits Times Crossword Ib 17 Ji' 8 N ,_^_L.!l i 2O Z d n y §j y y ACBOSS tween famous villa and hut SSflf" A** Bb Ut to 1 nSii the editor Uke great t.u 2 ams with thl column? (5). 9 Uke to autograph present (6). 13 Beginner281 words
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Article, Illustration1280 1956-12-18 11 STRAITS TIMES SPECIAL FEATURE prospector's tin cans held fortunes in gold wrested from a desert Unscrupulous promoters 1 seized their opportunity SHINI black limu'lided up bank in Alice spring t u> l>entrt> Mralia, one in 1950. A stock) 76-year-fl ld man hopped out nude in. Officials j,,.tk<] to attend toDaily Mirror - 1,280 words
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Advertisement234 1956-12-18 11 BIRDS EYE Qufck-ffawi Fish Fingers! Sea-Fresh Fish, ready-cooked in easy-to-serve fingers No bones, no skin. All delicious fish, its sea-fresh flavour capture by quick- m^ freezing. ~~****n*T Ready-cooked, shaped Into convenient i^^^^^^^BW^/ fingers and crumbed. Just heat and serve! VW Ready in minutes for breakfast, lunch, tea W *~a*^9^| or234 words
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Miscellaneous153 1956-12-18 11 #f*>.v Morgan* MM. Reincarnation /AN EXCELLENT IDEA. "\1 TtELL ME. DOCTOR.. 1 TJ^HARDLvT^^B YIT WOULD SURPRISE YOU. THEN —iP »y LOU' THE DOCTOR AND DO YOU BELIEVE IN R WINSLADE .'^B 1 "HXD YOU THAT I HAVE DCFiNITE, SCIENTIFIC COME ON DB MOedAN/ \I MI6HT EVEN SET INTO REINCARNATION >^~-_^^^H153 words
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505 1956-12-18 12 TIGHT 'SQUEEZE' FOR SPOT RUBBER ON SINGAPORE MARKET By Our Market Correspondent THE feature of a quiet Singapore Rubber Market yesterday was the big premium which developed on spot rubber with operators attempting to cover in time for current shipment. At the close spot rubber was quoted at $1.17] per505 words
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Article464 1956-12-18 12 The Malayan Share Brokers Association reported: 'The local share market was quietly steady in all sections." Singapore and Federation brokers reported the following business done yesterday: —Alex. Bricks pref. $1.60 (overnight); B. B. Petrol 495. 9d.; Praser Neave ords $2.25: O' town Disp. $2.20; W. Hammer 91J9H; Malayan464 words
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Article146 1956-12-18 12 January first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed in Singapore yesterday at $1.12* per lb., up 1?« cent-s on Friday's closing price. The closing tone was quiet. Closing prices in cents per lb. yesterday were: OFFICIAL: No. 1 R.S.S. Spot f.o.b. buyers 117 >;, sellers 118 V No. 1.146 words
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Article157 1956-12-18 12 The Malayan Exchange Banks Association made the foilowniK changes in its rates to merchants yesterday (all rates to $100): New York: buying airmail: T.T. 32 11/16 O.D- 32 13 16, 90 d st 33 1,16 credit bills 33 1/8 trade bills. Canada: buying airmail: T.T. 31 7/16, O.D.157 words
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Article64 1956-12-18 12 TNVE a i Mining with a but pr: re Loans u«». ift "BSS, 1 Con. Zinc. Bank oi .v,.. 1 Mount Lyel N. Broken Hlii Hill 50 Mount Peko W^tmi Mil..: Ampol E>: i On Bean i. Aust. Congo! [i A.P.M. m ew, Bradfa B. Hill pro] Courtauld64 words
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Article58 1956-12-18 12 Singapore hines, Pro<|u change; yesterday were-. Copra: buyers. $28 1 4 quiet; bulk Ift 1 drum $40 quiet; Muntok white liiiT? wak 1120, SB4 lull Ul| I I Dec. (Nominal i $28 j nah $28 1 4. rone'i Singapore CwtUl M v AsMdattea drurn^ $4H selli H.C.B. Ltd.58 words
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Article62 1956-12-18 12 Ships lvine absfa 1 1 pore Harbour Bm i expected today an !1 2 Presider/ Mail CP i Maru 89, D> 13 14. Autolycu.s 18, Esau Maru j N. Wall 6 Sungei r>k Sungei Pa n.i i N V. baur 21 22, Halhnd ville 25 2(i. Norevert! ing62 words
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Advertisement451 1956-12-18 12 iiii^niwiiiii ii^ v/Sy A little mustard f>Q£SC*VC I j£&' j9JF 3^ FULt FLAVOUR J of fresh m-^ja^y Mangoes j waßie^^ N AfailtbU at all lending Stem IP^» 1 c\^»» M/s. EXCELSIOR TRADING CO., HL, V vv ,v *rJj^M 26, St. MichocK Rd., Spore, 12. 44^| An ideal X'MAS Gift will451 words
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Advertisement556 1956-12-18 12 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS APPLICATIONS are Invited for appointment as Stewards in Ipoh, Tanjong Malim and Malacca for duty in Residential Secondary Schools for Malays on the salary scale $296 x 14 $422 p.m. plus COLA, at current rates. Candidates must be Federal Citizens not less than 35 years of age on556 words
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Advertisement723 1956-12-18 12 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PAHANG. APPLICATIONS are Invited for the post of temporary teachers. English Schools, Pahang. Candidates must: (a) have attained their 17th but not their 23rd birthday; (b) furnish proof of Federal Citizenship; (c) have passed the School i Certificate Examination, or i Dave sat the School723 words
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Advertisement631 1956-12-18 12 NOTICES KEW ESTATE, UNITED (Incorporated In Singapore). NOTICE IS HH«BT GIVEN that at the 31th Ordinary O«ner»i Meeting of the Company to be held at the registered office. 41 Bank of China Building. Singapore on Monday, 31st December 1956! at noon, the Directors will recommend the payment of a Final631 words
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Advertisement337 1956-12-18 12 Kgg?« < 'Mr •■■■-> p< r P""i KNUTSEN LINE orient service FROM CANADA/U.S. PACIFIC PORTS— 30 DAYS X Sailing San Vancouver Francisco Spore P Swet. Pcrunz Cjcrtrud B.,kke 18 Dec 19 Dec 29 Ellen Bakke 9/10 |an 11 |.in 13 Kristin Bakkt 15 Dec 29 Dec 28/30 |an 31 |an337 words
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Advertisement1140 1956-12-18 13 MANSFIELD tit CO,, LTD. t«i,i 411 hurt poro'ed m SingopO'< THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE T ™~*> Mr t* proceed vie othar ports to lood ond Oischorge o^^ tKjm m «> LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW, LONDON ft CONTINENTAL PORTS Singapore £>"• Sa.ls P. Shorn Penong In Port D t, Cl 4 Dm 201,140 words
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Advertisement1209 1956-12-18 13 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. TEL.: No: ***** BLI.BBWAJI BDCKNALL KLAVEMBtt LIMB LONDON, HAVRE. ROTTERDAM, LOS ANCELES, SAh FRANCISCO HAMBURG SEATTLE, VANCOUVER L PORTLAND and for USA., North Atlontie Porti Acc.otmg cerao for Central ft South ond Conodo via Colombo America CITY OF MANCHESTER SUNNYVILIE Spore P. Shorn Pc^ong „j,r,, r1,209 words
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Article, Illustration321 1956-12-18 14 Siam hopes to sen Malaya more cement GIAM is seeking a market in Malaya for her cement of which she will have an estimated surplus of 10,000 tons for export to South-East Asian countries by next year. Three executives of The Siam Cement Co. Ltd., Bangkok, the only Siamese factory321 words
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Article, Illustration171 1956-12-18 14 NEW OIL SYSTEM FOR SWISS WATCHES npHE managing director of th.c Enicar Watch Factory. Switzerland, Mr. A. Racine, is now in Singapore to observe the progress of his company's sales in this country. Mr. Racine said his factory had made rapid strides in the past 10 years and new Inventions171 words
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Article, Illustration298 1956-12-18 14 QNE of the latest manufactured goods to be exported from Italy to Malaya will be an auto-cycle with new features, and the first models are scheduled to arrive at the end of the month. Known as Ducati. the auto-cycle Is a product of Ducati298 words
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321 1956-12-18 14 ALTHOUGH the South, ■fi Perak Rubber Syndicate is selling the whole of its Sungei Sungkai estate ml Perak, and wMI no longer! grow rubber, it proposes to increase its capital by £100,- 1 000. The explanation is contained in the directors' annual report321 words
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Article194 1956-12-18 14 JAPAN STEPS UP CAR EXPORTS JAPAN is expanding its automobile industry with a view to exporting more vehicles to SouthEast Asian countries although so far no Japanese manufactured vehicle has been marketed in Malaya. Mr. Y. Nomura, the Japanese Vice-Consul In Singapore, said yesterday that the Industry had shown remarkable194 words
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Article155 1956-12-18 14 Bank to open in rural areas rE Chung Khiaw Bank, Ltd. ("The Small Man's Bank") plans to open subbranches in the Singapore rural and residential -reas, Mr. Lee Chee Shan, the managing director has announced. "The purpose of establishing sub-branches is to bring the bank's service to the doorsteps of155 words
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Advertisement211 1956-12-18 14 57S 1 MANILA I GENERAL AGENTS MALAYA MANSFIELD C0..1Z2 SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG Become a tower of strength! One extra strong VITAPERL Au^ «M k capsule taken everyday will f*A develop M.ot keen health *'ST«w*W* on^ anergy required to *V fxST^kSkv vifomins AI D VITAPERL X^W > b«IW up that211 words
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Advertisement37 1956-12-18 14 Let your Christmas Cift to the sick and suffering be a Blood Donation at the Singapore Blood Bank THE MOST ECONOMIC CALCULATING MACHINERY YOU CAN BUY. WILL PAY FOR ITSELF WITHIN A YEAR IF USED ONLY TEN37 words
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Advertisement251 1956-12-18 14 DRIWAL WlT H P6 KEEPS WALLS DRY. FUNGUS FRu AND BEAUTIFUL... PRESERVES PAINTWORK DRIWAL with*P6i!, a new fungicdal Mho repellent preserver for the protection and of painted exterior walls. Invis.ble and nt repellent .t needs only one apphcatioa over similar type paints and masonry W eludes moisture and stops thr251 words
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Advertisement193 1956-12-18 15 MARTELL BRANDY J The Best Present of Them All SOLE AGENTS:— TEROAM TRADING CO., (M) LTD. 1 I .^< I v(»vj>vnx*ivi>x«fv<fF^J»v<t* T <iv<^<fvifv<iv<r*S i llllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllL V'll AC fAI rl New Arrival of Peking Jewellery, Jade Screens, Old Porcelain ware cc I SILK ROSES. NOW ON DISPLAY jL^ 1 REDUCED PRICF.S193 words
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Advertisement765 1956-12-18 15 ACCOMMODATION VACANT *°rd. tS (Min.)-Box it ct.. txtro &emi-detached 3 bedroomed SemeS 8 f G ,H rden auu^dudtag hheart r »nd fans! i M/S. Apply Box A 6357 S.T Thr« NG^? W TELOK KUHAU Bedrooms, M/Sanltatloa, LonKbath, w/Heater, E/Cooier Lft^L"! Oara c Phone «41«2 "M pm. Box A 6353 S.T.765 words
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Advertisement883 1956-12-18 15 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES W Word, ti (Mln.)— Box it ct.. txtra. WANTED SUB-DISTRIBUTORS for NBU motor/auto cycles ln North Malaya. Contact General Agencies Limited. 123 Penang Street, Penan* Phone ***** SEEKING BUSINESS Connections to Sell Good Sewing Machines on attractive terms ln Sln|apore/ Johore. Apply Box A 6365 HOUSES LAND WANTED883 words
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Advertisement315 1956-12-18 15 $100,000/Charm Contest $1/- Entry coupons for this easy Charm Competition can now be obtained frorr the following Agents in Singapore:1. AHiambra Theatre, Beach Road, Smgapore-7 2. Camay Cinema, Dhoby Chaut, Singapore-7 3. Chinese Swimming Club, 21 Amber Rd.. Singapore- 15 4. Cheng Trading Co.. 49/51 North Bridge Rd Spore-6 5.315 words
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Article324 1956-12-18 16 NO ONE KNOWS WHERE HE IS T^HE return of the FedA eration's Olympic Games contingent from Melbourne was completed yesterday with the exception of the most important person Chef de Mission Herman de Souza. No returning Federation official or athlete is certain where Mr. de324 words
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264 1956-12-18 16 Worst hockey final for 20 years Ufford T»HE hockey final between India and Pakistan at x the Melbourne Olympic Games was the worst seen in the past 20 years. This was the opinion of Mr. L. J. Quarles Van Ufford, president of the World Hockey Federation who arrived in Singapore264 words
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Article85 1956-12-18 16 NEW DELHI, Mon. T. N. SETH, of Uttar Pradesh, retained the men's singles title in the Indian national badminton championships, beating Nandu Natekar. of Bombay, 17-15, 15-11. 18-14 in a grim 85-minute final here yesterday. Natekar won the title in 1953 and 1954 but didReuter - 85 words
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Article31 1956-12-18 16 SEREMBAN, Mon. The University of Malaya's hockey team today lost the opening match of their tour. They were beaten 2-1 by Negrl Sembilan on the club padang here.31 words
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Article128 1956-12-18 16 fTTHE Merchant Navy, comprising x of men from the Charon and Gordon, beat Royal Engineers by six points (two tries) to nil In a rugger match at Alexandra Roed yesterday. Both sides were evenly matched, and play was last and open. Heath Oarthwatthe and O'Keefe128 words
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Article440 1956-12-18 16 THEY WIIX AHSWBB SKIP WOLTERS' CHARGES BEFORE SASa PLAYERS SAY ITS CASE OF 'FRUSTRATION' By MOK SIN PIN THE manager of Singapore's Olympic water polo team, Mr. Tan Wee Chwee, and the coach Mr. Kee Soon Bee, have asked for an emergency meeting of the Singapore440 words
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107 1956-12-18 16 A RRANGEMENTS are now ii being made to invite the All-India Olympic soccer team to play in Malaya early next year, said Mr. S.R.P. Naidu, vice-president of the Malayan Indian Sports Association, yesterday. "The manager of the AllIndian Olympic team Is quite prepared to107 words
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Article36 1956-12-18 16 Singapore Recreation Club edged R.A.F. Singapore 2-1 in a friendly hockey match on the padang yesterday. Half time score was 1-1. Osbert Rozario and P. Martens scored for S.R.C., and Mclntyre for R.A.F.36 words
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173 1956-12-18 16 PENANG B.A. RETAIN FOONG SEONG CUP PENANG, Mon. BADMINTON at its best was seen at the Han Chiang High School here last night when Penang beat Perak 8-1 to retain the Foong Seong Cup for another year. Needing only one point last night for a winning margin, i Penang got173 words
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Article57 1956-12-18 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. The Indian Über Cup badminton team arrived here today for their match against Malaya this week. They were met at the airport by a large crowd, including Mr. Heah Joo Seang. president of the Badminton Association of Malaya. Members of the Malayan57 words
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Article66 1956-12-18 16 Mr. A. D. Munrow, Director of Physical Education at the Birmingham University, was entertained by the Singapore Youth Sports Centre at the Hollywood Room, Odeon Theatre, last night. More than 100 people attended the reception. Mr. Munrow who is on his way back from the Olympics,66 words
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Article62 1956-12-18 16 AFRICA'S TEST TEAM' DURBAN, Mon. South Africa's team for the first Test against England, beginning at Johannesburg on Dec. 24, will be: D. J. McGlew (capt), T. L. Goddard, W R. Endean. H. J. Keith, C. Van Ryneveld, A. Taylor, J. H. B. Waite, R A. McLean, H. J. Tayfield,Reuter - 62 words
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Article51 1956-12-18 16 DURBAN, Mon. The MCC lead Natal by 153 runs with seven wickets in ha;.d at close on the third day of their cricket match here. Natal, in reply to M.C.C.'s first innings of 307, were all out 209. M.C.C. lost three for 55 in their second innings.Reuter - 51 words
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Article34 1956-12-18 16 SEREMBAN Mon. The Blacks Rugby Club of Singapore held Negri All Blues to 11-11 In the opening gam c of their Federation tour here today. Each scored a goal try and penalty.34 words
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Article, Illustration108 1956-12-18 16 TT*HE Bintang Terang ("Bright Star"), above, a 62-foot auxiliary ketch noio anchored at Port Swettenham, will leave for Australia next year to take part in the SydneyHobart race organised by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. The owners, Capt. C H. HillWillis, Harbour Master108 words
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Article351 1956-12-18 16 T»HE "one big happy family" illusion has now been shattered for Singapore as well. The Federation of Malaya's hockey squabble, when the sequel to the omission of skipper Selvanayagam and vice-captain Vias from their first Olympic match led to the charge that chef-de-mission Herman de Souza351 words
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231 1956-12-18 16 'We did best of Asian nations' —Pakistan chief fFHE Chef de Mission of Pakistan's Olympic con- tingent, Mr. M. Anwerali, said at the Singapore airport yesterday on his wa> .^ome from Melbourne that he was well satisfied with tiic performances of his country at the Games. He told reporters at231 words
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Article86 1956-12-18 16 MELBOURNE, Mon. Ken RosewaU made a fighting recovery to win the Victorian singles tennis title from Lew Hoad at the Kooyong courts today. When bad light stopped play on Saturday, Hoad held the advantage by two sets to one. But this afternoon Rosewall played splftndidReuter - 86 words
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Article159 1956-12-18 16 'Follow Bagby' a good policy r&? Meeting. Th's stable ha.s fa x on top on ground. The B remarkably vantage o terday. the I sent out hi Hme-makin F Pal.o IM Hopes pn.v ning wide out on track they gether ove r 3r. in 38 J5 good workout. Retaining form159 words
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Article32 1956-12-18 16 Royal Air For- H Queen's Royal Regli K the first floodlit W H played at Seletar jre 1 Ward xave the sold:r but Coburn and scored In turn for I32 words
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