The Straits Times, 24 December 1948
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Title Section18 1948-12-24 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: .ESTABLISHED 1X45 TWELVE PACiES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article577 1948-12-24 1 Violation Of Charter, Says Australia PARIS, Thursday. AUSfRALIA demanded today that Holland he expelled from the United Nations unless she halts the attack on the Indonesian Republic. Colonel W. R. Hodgson of Australia told the United Nations Security Council here today that the Dutch assault onAP - 577 words
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Article45 1948-12-24 1 THERE will In- m ii-fer- niptiun m tbc publi vition of lh« Straits i TtSMI or the Sunday Times over the Christmas or New Y»»ar holiday periods. The Free Pr<«\s will not be published o.i rithrr Christmas ih.v or New Year's Day.45 words
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Article158 1948-12-24 1 BAN HITS BRITISH SHIPS MELBOURNE. Thurs. BRITISH ships, a* well a.s Dutch ships. will be ted by the Australian Waterside Workers' Federation n m on shipments to indone- hich was re-imposed tod iy. This w; .s explained by the wharf labourers' spokesman who said British ships had been carrying cargoes158 words
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Article32 1948-12-24 1 CEYL ON TELLS DUTCH LONDON. Thurs. Ceylon today officially informed HolImd of her ban imposed j ■-.terday— on handling ships nnd planes carrying men or aims for use against the Inian Republic.32 words
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Article51 1948-12-24 1 RANGOON. Tluirs. AntiDtitch demonstrations broke :n Rangoon today and al police precautions were immediately invoked. There w no attempt al violence. S'udent.s lolned the towns- ilk m surrounding ihe Netherlands Legation. I, liter the demonstrators khqutlng a variety of slogans i irew tomatoes at Dutch bug offices.UP - 51 words
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Article197 1948-12-24 1 BATAVIA. Thurs. DUTCH forces claim widespread successes In Central Java, including the capture ol the Indonesian Republic's second city. Surakarta and a link up between paratroops and the main land forces rf the capital of Jogjakarta. A Netherlands Army spokesman here said columns advancing southwards hadReuter - 197 words
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Article, Illustration66 1948-12-24 1 OR. SOEKARNO, President of the Indonesian Republic, shortly after his capture in Jogjakarta by Dutch military forces. He was being driven In a jeep by a Dutch Army driver from the presidential palace to be questioned by Dutch Major-General Meyer when this picture was taken. Dr. Soekarno and other top66 words
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Article155 1948-12-24 1 CABIN BOY (13)FOUGHT SHARKS WASHINGTON, Thurs. A thirteen-year-old cabin boy Russell Anthony Lattona spent 40 hours m the shark-Infested Caribbean m a vain attempt to save the life of a Danish friend, the U.S. Navy reported today. The boys were shipmates aboard the Danish merchantman Greta Maersk. Russell saw hisUP - 155 words
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Article21 1948-12-24 1 Twenty Pakistan Boy Scods arrived at Kallang airDT.t :*.st night on their way to >c Jamboree at Melbourne.21 words
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Article87 1948-12-24 1 7 Killed In Shanghai 'Gold Rush' SHANGHAI. Thurs. AT least seven persons were trampled to death and 100 others injured here today when a crowd estimated at 100.000 itormed the -Central Bank of China and adjoining banks to buy cheap national gold. Today's stampede is partially a result of the87 words
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Article, Illustration32 1948-12-24 1 THE CHIEF SC'll T (Lord Rowallan* talk m 5 to Mr. F. C. Sands, retirin/r Scout Commissioner for .Malaya t yesterday's rally. Story and another picture m Page 7. ■•traits Times jticlme.32 words
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Article224 1948-12-24 1 NANKING. Thursday. CHINAS new Government, headed by Dr. Sun Fo, Is looking t\7 either »he United States, Russia, or Br tain, to open the way for pears- talks with the CoramunU'- This was stated today by a member of the new Cabinet. He said thatReuter; AP; UP - 224 words
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Article92 1948-12-24 1 LONDON, Thurs iIDNEY Stanley, key wit- ness m the tribunal which has been probing alleged corruption m Brit U.i public life, has asked the Home Secretary to cancel a deportation order made against him m 1933. No decision is expected until after Christmas. The application, made lastReuter - 92 words
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Article108 1948-12-24 1 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Thurs. THREE hundred and seven- ty Chinese squatters from r-erak. Including men, women and children, will arrive here tonight by train on the first leg of their Journey to China on voluntary repatriation. This constitutes the biggest number yet toDomei - 108 words
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167 1948-12-24 1 THREE Chinese men were killed, one died m hospital and two were gravely injured when shells dumped m the grass near the 12 milestone. Sembawang Road exploded yesterday evening. Police found the six men lying m a clearing about eight p.m. after being told of167 words
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Article80 1948-12-24 1 S. Siam SelfRule Move From Our Staff Correspondent BANGKOK, Thurs. AMOVE to give autonomy to the four South Slam proi vinces of Pattani, Yala, Nai rathiwart and Setun is being I Initiated by four assemblymen from the southern constituencies. They will propose that a committee of 60 Southern Muslims be80 words
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Article54 1948-12-24 1 HONO KONG. Thurs Formation of a Family Welfare Association has been approved by the Hong Kong Association Welfare Council. Comparing conditions m Malaya and Hong Kong, Mr. D. W. Macintosh said that living conditions m Hong Kong were the more difficult because of housing shortageAP - 54 words
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Article99 1948-12-24 1 $25,000 Ganja Stock Seized SINGAPORE police y st-r-day policf .s<-i7td of ganja I [nJ! i hirup valued at $'25,0. -J, from house m Cecil The stock, v;' L:iu d\>i proximately 500 Ib.v. was th* largest seizure !*t years, according the police. The hemp w.is found packed m brown paper and99 words
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Article45 1948-12-24 1 HONG KONG. Thins I was blamed today tr;i crash yesterday of a Chi1 nese airliner with the ioss of 35 lives. The plane, a Skymaster, crashe B alt Island. A r the b Presi velt. !of the plane A p45 words
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Article55 1948-12-24 1 LONDON. Thurs. MUs Helen Rowe. the state registered nurse who has looked after Prince Charles of Edinburgh since his birth >n November 14 has now lef Buckingham Palace. Miss Lightbody, formerly a nui.--tc the children of Duke ani Duchess of Gloucester las taken over the duty with fReuter - 55 words
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135 1948-12-24 2 Two-C amera Technique Gives Films Depth THE HAGUE, Thursday. |)K. F. H. Reynders, Dutch scientist from Delft, claims to have produced stereoscopic cinematograph films which give a true-to-lffe impression of depth while remaining m focus at any distance. Dr. Reynders' method, the result of 20 years' research, is to useReuter - 135 words
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Article51 1948-12-24 2 ROME, Thurs. Tibet's first trade mission to the Western world is flying back to Calcutta after talks In London, Rone, other European capitals and the United States. From Calcutta the mission will travel hundreds of miles by mule to Lhasa, "the forbidden city" of the Dalai Lama.—Reuter - 51 words
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Article99 1948-12-24 2 ATHENS, Thurs.— The War Minister has called up 10.000 youths for army service. The armed forces' strength on Feb. 1 will be 289,000 with 6.200 m the Air Force, 13,000 In the Navy, 34,000 m the 1 Gendarmes and 23,000 m the Home Guard. U.P. Shocking Fish LONDON,Reuter - 99 words
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Article56 1948-12-24 2 CANBERRA, Thurs. "I wondered why all the flies were following me," said the Governor-General of New Zealand (Sir Bernard Freyberg) to graduating cadets at the Royal Military College, Duntroon. Cadets had sprayed each other with DDT before the parade, but hundreds of visitors had continually to brushReuter - 56 words
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Article45 1948-12-24 2 4tf*EW YORK, Thurs.— Mr. Rathan Kumar Nehru, former Indian Minister to the United States, is going to Stockholm to head the Dominion's legation there. Mr. N. Raghavan, Indian Ambassador to Czechoslovakia, yesterday called on the Czech Foreign Minister and the Prime Minister.— Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article29 1948-12-24 2 t3AN FRANCISCO. Thurs.— A San Francisco seaman has been arrested on suspicion of having smuggled m US$l,OOO,000 worth of heroin (104 ounces) presumably from Hong Kong.— A.P.AP - 29 words
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Article55 1948-12-24 2 LONDON, Thurs. TMIIEVES entered the bead1 quarters of the British Broadcasting Corporation yesterday and attempted to open a safe containing hundreds of pay packets. A fireman disturbed the intruders why fled, but the -pxpli'-.ive charge damaged the safe lock so badly that an expert had to beReuter - 55 words
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Article58 1948-12-24 2 LONDON, Thurs.— Mr. E. V. Knox. editor for 16 years of Punch, will be succeeded by Mr. Cyril Kenneth Bird ("Fougasse"), who has been art editor for more than 11 years. Mr. Bird learned to draw after the First World War while spending four years m bedReuter - 58 words
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Article40 1948-12-24 2 HONG KONG, Thurs.— A Chinese products exhibition has begun here m 200 stalls on the fair ground m Kow- j 1 loon suburb of Hong Kong and 170 local factories have their wares on show. A P.40 words
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Article39 1948-12-24 2 BERLIN, Thurs.— Four German war criminals were sentenced to death and 20 others i to prison terms by a Soviet war crimes tribunal at Leip- zlr. They were convicted of maltreating Jewish and Polish slave laDourers. U.PUP - 39 words
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Article26 1948-12-24 2 PARIS, Thurs. Marcel i Peyrouton, Secretary-General of the interior m the Vichy Government of Marshal Petain, was yesterday acquitted of charges of treason. UP.UP - 26 words
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Article33 1948-12-24 2 WASHINGTON, Tues—American production, national income and profits broke all previous records this year. The production of goods and services reached approxima- tely $253,000,000,000 while national income was estimated at $224,000,000.000.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Advertisement856 1948-12-24 2 NOTICES CAMERON HIGHLANDS HOTEL CO.. LTD. Patrons of the Hotel are notlStd that a system of Military Convoys between Tapah and Cameron Highlands has been arranged and further particulars e*n be obtained on application to th« Manager of the Hotel. It la, of course, undesirable to give detail* of the856 words
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Advertisement369 1948-12-24 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY WATER DEPARTMENT VACANCIES exist on the Permanent Establishment for One Clerk, Grade IV (t9O-A»10-$110 at Pontlan Pumping Station and Three Apprentice Clerk.? $50/- per month plus current O.L.A Senior Cambridge Certificate and /or some office experience. 6 months' probation before confirmation. Apply Municipal Secretary by PYlday, 7369 words
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Advertisement528 1948-12-24 2 NOTICES i GOVERNMENT OF THE COLONY OF SINGAPORE AND SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY The Public Is hereby notified that the private streets (1) between the Supreme Court and the Municipal Office (off St. Andrew's Road) (il) at the rear of the Supreme Court and the Municipal Office (from High Street to Coleman528 words
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Advertisement13 1948-12-24 2 TOMORROW'S X'MAS M'NITE! V\\u\\\ \\A* »v\r\l LU l\\i v t%l\ n|\\\l ISHf-MW ALHAMBRA13 words
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Advertisement384 1948-12-24 2 PAR /PAINTS iNMDusmyX i i B TECHNICAL^ \\l/f**^ C) T advice \y//j— -^^ll ITr GIVEN a~~-. 1 IMPERIAL 111 I ffj J t DA Q PUUWL ANTI CORKOSIM. li^Vf% I'AINTS STRIXTI'RAL JSS^^M STEEL PAINTS All M INIUM and MARINE PAINTS wunntto nut maw S<fLß AGENTS I MANUFACTURERS PAR MALAYAN PAINT384 words
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Article357 1948-12-24 3 Guerillas Cross Into Burma RANGOON, Thursday. fJNIFORMED Muslim guerillas, carrying the u flag of Pakistan, have crossed the Naaf River, dividing Burma from eastern Pakistan, according to neutral reports received Here. Terrified Burmese villagers are fleeing before the invaders against whom the Burmese Govern- merit has* sentReuter; AP - 357 words
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Article204 1948-12-24 3 NEW YORK, Thurs 'THE value of American rubA ber production m 1948 climbed to $3,500,000,000. As the year drew to an end the Industry prepared for an extended term of heavy consumption. In using about 1,075.000 long tons of rubber, manufacturers turned out finished products valuedAP - 204 words
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Article235 1948-12-24 3 War Lords' Ashes Scattered TOKYO. Thurs. AMERICAN army authorlJ\ ties today scattered ashes of Hldeki Tojo and six fellow war lords, ending the final chapter In the history of Japan's war of aggression. Within 12 hours of their march to the gallows at Sugamo Prison, bodies of the executed menReuter; Reuter-AAP - 235 words
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Article103 1948-12-24 3 HONG KONG, Thurs. PROFIT margins of up to 200 per cent, are being made in barter trading with Com-munist-controlled North Korea, says the Far Eastern Economic Review. Severe competition among shipping companies to get in on the lucrative trade has brought shipping costs down, andAP - 103 words
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Article58 1948-12-24 3 LONDON, Thurs.— Leading English Sunday newspapers will not be published this week-end because of a dispute between proprietors and printers. Readers will be without newspapers for three days as it had already been agreed that none should appear on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.Reuter - 58 words
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Article, Illustration27 1948-12-24 3 DAPHNE GOUGH makes a fuss of her father's bulldog, Lylburr's Boy, at the Airedale, bulldog and fox terrier exhibition at the Labour Hall, East Ham, London. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article173 1948-12-24 3 Palestine Peace Hones Fade Mr LONDON, Thursday. OEFORE entering into talks with Israel, Egypt! i r> wants her troops trapped in the Faluja pocket in j southern Palestine to be allowed to return to the Egyptian base at Gaza, an Israeli Foreign Office official said yesterday. However, reliable sources sayReuter; AP; UP - 173 words
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Article59 1948-12-24 3 LONDON, Thurs.— Mr. Clement Attlee will finally decide on his contemplated Government reshuffle at Christmas. The reshuffle may Involve 10 junior and senior members of the total Government of about 80. The only appointment actually forced upon the Premier Is that of a new Parliamentary Secretary to theReuter - 59 words
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Article22 1948-12-24 3 TOKYO, Thurs.—Dissolution of the Diet is expected tonight and the election probably will be held about Jan. 23. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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218 1948-12-24 3 LONDON, Thursday. THE Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Stafford Cripps) said last night that visible exports for the year were likely to be about 36 per cent, above the 1938 figure, but the dollar problem remained the crux of the whole European situation, iustReuter - 218 words
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Article34 1948-12-24 3 LONDON, Thurs. THE Government has announced that people may take a bath "at any time, day or night" during the Christmas holidays and heat their bedrooms to their hearts' desire. U.P.UP - 34 words
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Article142 1948-12-24 3 L.UNDUN. 'in urn A SUMMONS has been issued against the Aeronautical and Industrial Research Corporation Ltd. of London, under an Air Navigation Order prohibiting aircraft en- gaged m International navigation from carrying explosives, arms or munitions of war. Mr. Sydney Cotton, aged 54, who isReuter - 142 words
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Advertisement185 1948-12-24 3 &em meat it healthier -with MAhHMf AS WELL AS A J FLAVOURING MARMITE is a food— a yeas* extract rich m tb« Vitamin _2 that your body needs for resisting illness and keeping fit And it is so tasty either as a tempting sandwich spread or as a flavouring for185 words
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Advertisement166 1948-12-24 3 MICROPHONES (M t SSr TRANSVERSE K_T CURRENT i OOO0 0"^0 •y' 1^ 1 _tf mk. _r» rt L If* I MI J M ___T" v Tyf i feSßt&?__ rtm Quality SOUND EQUIPMENT fOR PRICES PARTICULARS CONSULT SOLE AGENTS 12. ORCHARD RO. SINGAPORE PHONE 6322 j roiisoh w^^i i^^ Christmas gifts166 words
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Article291 1948-12-24 4 PROMOTION FOR MORE LOCAL POLICE THE number of locally-doml-1 died officers of Assistant Superintendent rank In Singapore Is now nine. Two other local officers i have Just been recommended for promotion by a Selection Board whose recommendations are under consideration. Vacancies in Assistant Superintendent post* are being filled either by291 words
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Article71 1948-12-24 4 From Our Own Correspondent BATU PAH AT, Thurs.--Batu Pahat will within the next four years have bullock carts "with pneumatic tyres It was decided at the last meeting of the Town Board that this change was necessary to save roads and reduce noice to a71 words
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Article50 1948-12-24 4 The United Spates aircraft carrier Tarawa and the two escorting destroyers. Buckley and Hawkins, left Singapore yesterday for Colombo after a four-day visit. A Krone of seamen on shore leave vesterdav told the Straits Times: "We had the time 3f our lives in SinKaoore."50 words
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Article34 1948-12-24 4 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, ThursAbout 7.30 am. yesterday, at Bakri Village, Muar, three armed Chinese entered a Chinese provision shop, fired and ran away. No-onr vr's inlured.34 words
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Article49 1948-12-24 4 From Our Own Correspondent BUTTERWORTH. Wed. Butterworth is to have its second bank early next year. The Chartered Bank has secured a temporary building m Pantei Road for Its branch here. Last May the Eastern Bank started a branch m the Khoo Sian Ewe Building.49 words
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Article21 1948-12-24 4 j An Assize session will be held m the Singapore Supreme Court on Monday, Jan. 110 at 10.15 a.m.21 words
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Article, Illustration36 1948-12-24 4 SET FOR RAID. A convoy of the 4th Huss-.irs halts at a police station m Federation town while the officer is briefed 'or n raid on a bandit hide-out. Straits Times picture.36 words
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200 1948-12-24 4 BETTER wages are indirectly blamed for an increase m the proportion of Singapore families subsisting on unsatisfactory diets. The Colony's diet expert, Dr. C. J. Oliveiro, In the annual report of the Medicai Department, says that because of higher wages m the lower income200 words
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Article103 1948-12-24 4 NEW POST FOR M.C.S.MAN MR. W. J. Peel, M.C.S.. of the Singapore Secretariat, will be leaving Singapore Tor the Gilbert and Ellice Islands In the South-West Pacific towards the middle of January to become Resident Commissioner there Mr Peel, who is the son it a former Chief Secretary to the103 words
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Article136 1948-12-24 4 Following are further donations ($1,225.37 already acknowledged) to the Johore Association for the Prevention of T.B. Fund: Dr. S. Appudural. $11: ion re Bahru Lands <fe Mines Office Staff. $6; Johore Bahru Road Transport Staff, $15; The HonTjle Dato Wan Idrls bin Ibrahim. $50; Johere Bahru Customs136 words
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Article74 1948-12-24 4 The combined mo-nincj and evening choirs of Wesley Methodist Church, Fort Canning Road, Singapore, gave a programme of Christmas music before a large gathering' m the church nn ">dnesday night. Sixty voices including those of children— were under the direction of Mr. Paul E. Thomas and74 words
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Article64 1948-12-24 4 Prom Our Staff Correspondent 6EREMBAN, Thurs. The Town Board, meeting for the last time this year, yesterday considered a request from the Shell Cumpany to erect a modern service station m Birch Road. It was stated that this would be the first of its type m64 words
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Article37 1948-12-24 4 Straits Times Pictures, 1948 A LIMITED second edition of Straits Times Pictures 1948 has been printed and will be on sale from today. Get your copies NOW from your newsagent or The Straits j limes Press Ltd.37 words
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Article94 1948-12-24 4 From Our Staff Correspondent ftUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. CHINESE miners In Selangor, commenting on the action of Perak miners m announcing their intention tc stop further payments of extortion money to bandits, said today that the Government should adopt m Selangor security measures similar tc those operating m94 words
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Article154 1948-12-24 4 EMPLOYING an expert staff 1 and about 200 workers, a new Singapore factory Is expected to make Malaya selfsufficient m aluminium household goods. When the factory starts production next March it will be the largest of its kind m this part of the world.154 words
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Article42 1948-12-24 4 Abdul Kadir bin Wadiman, an Indian, had just drawn his pay and was going home along Paya Lebar Road, Singapore, on Wednesday night, when two Chinese robbed him of the money ($7O). The robbers tore up his identity card.42 words
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Article46 1948-12-24 4 From Our Staff Correspondent 6EREMBAN, Thurs.—Security registration In Negrl Sembilan Is progressing according to schedule, the Registration Officer (Mr. J. D. G. Morice) said this morning. Up to date, approximately 152,000 people have registered, and over 20.000 Identity cards have been issued.46 words
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Article31 1948-12-24 4 A Malay-speaking Chinese held a knife at the breast of a Chinese woman and robbed her of $152 m cash and jewellery m Aljunied Road, Singannro nn WorlnntHav nit/Vit'.31 words
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133 1948-12-24 4 Two Singapore detectives chased and arrested one of two Chinese who attempted a hold-up at the junction of Loke Yew and Armenian Streets on Wednesday night The two Chinese had just held up a trisha. One man assaulted the trisha-ridpr while the other took $4 50133 words
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Advertisement315 1948-12-24 4 How lo «Jedl with BITES STINGS 4 fcJ9> "*-'-3| Oj» »i TCP. thßTOHthlv, at mm at pomUt I For tnflamid bitn or itin/i, apply ccticn, I *..<•/ waked m tlit htly diluudt.CP r^^^ APPLY TCP. quickly /^NIB enough ifter you have *j>» tf bc»n bitten or ttung, md L B315 words
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Article, Illustration291 1948-12-24 5 FILIPINO TAKEN AT AIRABU GOES HOME A LONELY MAN DRIMITIVO H. Masil, 35-year-old Filipino 1 flight engineer, was the loneliest man in Singapore last night. Released by the Dutch, he is on his way home from Tanjong Pinsng. Masil has been wearing the same clothes since Sept. 13, when he291 words
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148 1948-12-24 5 h mm Our Own Correspondent KLUANG, Thurs. BRAWL m a train at Kulal railway station involving two soldiers and a third person resulted :n Haron bin Arlf and Fang Wong Loi. of the R.A.S.C.. Singapore, being fined $75 each or six weeks' imprisonment148 words
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Article113 1948-12-24 5 r*OR the children of the r Royal Air Force, Changi, Christmas began on Wednesday They were given a party m the married quarters, with a cinema show, a Christmas tree and a visit by Father Christmas. The R.A.F. will celebrate Christmas m the traditional way at113 words
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Article57 1948-12-24 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs rhe Kaum Prempua i ol me Muar branch af U.M.N.O. are i giving a concert at the A^iutic Hall, Mujir. on Jun. 6 arc! 7 to provide relief for families of special rnnstaoies killed on duty. There wri be a matin57 words
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Article36 1948-12-24 5 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Thiuvs- Funeral of the deputy Registrar Df Births and Deaths (Mr. B. W. Cornelius) took place this evening a' Maiacca after a service at Bt Peter's Catholic Church.36 words
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Article83 1948-12-24 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. A SMALL boy was seriously wounded m a shooting accident at Muar yesterday. The boy, aged six, son of a police constable was playing with the son of the O.C.P.D. When the gun was m the hands of the O.C.P.D.'s83 words
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Article38 1948-12-24 5 In accordance with the decision reached, at a meeting of the committee of the Oversea Pakistan League, the first annual general meeting of the members will take place at Shlrln cinema theatre (New World), on Sunday.38 words
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Article, Illustration41 1948-12-24 5 FOOD FROM THE SKIES: Supply droppers preparing to release food packs from a Dakota on an area "somewhere m the Perak Jungle," where a Malay Regiment force is operating against bandits. The food drop was made last Monday. Straits Times picture41 words
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Article228 1948-12-24 5 By Our Woman Correspondent (CHRISTMAS and New Year greetings by telegram are coming into the Cable and Wireless office at the rate of about 5,000 a day, Mr. Lim Quee Kay, Traffic representative, told me yesterday. me peas period ivr overseas telegrams, which are being228 words
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209 1948-12-24 5 /CLAIMS amounting to Department liabilities Federation left outstandir >ver $18,000,000 for War m Singapore and the r at the capitulation have now been settled. Still to be settled are r-laims amounting to about $7,000,000. "These." said a FARELF :ommunique issued last night, "are209 words
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Article60 1948-12-24 5 JOIiOKK BAHRI. Thurs. AFTER be was sentenced to death under the Emergency Regulations today for being m unlawful possession of a hand grenade at Tenang on Nov. 7, 35-year-old Lee Hoong asked Mr. Justice I.avillr "Couldn't I be sentenced to life imprisonment instead? In all my60 words
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80 1948-12-24 5 From Our Staif Correspondent SEGAMAT, Thurs.—At the inquest on 32-year-old Ahmad bin Samsudin, a member of the vigilante force on Pogoh Estate, the Segamat coroner (Inche Bidin bin Login) returned a verdict of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. He blamed Sahi bin Jantan,80 words
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Article97 1948-12-24 5 from Our btaii correspondent MALACCA, Thurs. A BRIGHT future for Malay letters was forecast by Inche M SufTain when addressing MaEcca RotaVians last nigh; on contemporary developments m Malay literature. Receptive of new words and ldeas andecay to •earn, the L a rr g tni^°"ld. £?"!J|97 words
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Article132 1948-12-24 5 3 Students For Higher Studies From Our Malay 1 Correspondent *HREE Kelantan students have been selected to continue their studies at the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar. They are Sallm bin All. Nik Zalnal bin Nik Ibrahim and Yusuf bin Muhammad. The selection committee consisted of the Superintendent of Education. Kelantan,132 words
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Article78 1948-12-24 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— A saving in the expense incurr-d by applicants for permits to use vehicles on public roads for commercial purposes will be effected by an amendment to the Motor Vehicles Commercial Use (amendments Regulations. It has been found, says an official78 words
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Article61 1948-12-24 5 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Thurs. Five hundred babies with their mothers crowded the Infant Welfare Clinic here today, when each child received a towel, blanket, baju and orange. The occasion was the last of the Christmas parties carried out in 11 clinics throughout Malacca Settlement61 words
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Advertisement32 1948-12-24 5 'BUKU MERAH' REMINDER Have you returned the form giving details of your business to the Straits Times for inclusion m the Singapore and Malayan Directory 1949? These Are Urgently Required MALAY NEWS32 words
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Obituary119 1948-12-24 6 Andrew Errol Lim Juay Kiu, 0M d 6 years* son of Mr. Mm. Ailhur Lim Yang Guan, of No. 153. Pasli Panjang Rd. died at tip C!enc-:al Hospital, at 3 a.m. en 23. 12. 48. The cortege will be 1 aving the house at 4 p.m. to day. CHIA119 words
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255 1948-12-24 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Fri., Dec. 24, 1948. BATANG KALI SHOOTING We had hoped today to be able to publish an official statement by the military authorities on the attitude they are taking regarding the Batang Kali incident, in which 24 Chinese, suspected of complicity with the bandits, were shot255 words
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Article763 1948-12-24 6 We may not altogether ignore the possibility that perhaps responsibility for the war did not lie with the defeated leaders alone, remarked a member of the international War Crimes Tribunal, in a dissenting judgment at the end of the trial of Japan's war lords. There have been763 words
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Article121 1948-12-24 6 From the Straits Times of Dec. 24, 1898 The Malaya Mall discusses the question at what age and on what Income Is a man In Selangor justified in marry- Ing. Its own opinion is that men In the Service on the fixed establishment may safely embark on121 words
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1386 1948-12-24 6 TIBET: REMOTEST STATE IN THE WORLD From The Times Correspondent In Kumbun J^ KEY figure in the relations between China and Tibet is an 11-year-old boy who is the spiritual leader of a people variously estimated to number between 2,000,000 and 9.000,000 inhabiting the highest, coldest, and remotest region inThe Times - 1,386 words
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490 1948-12-24 6 lljß. Mitra, the Presi-j dent of the Singapore Regional Indian Con- gress, considers that if: I were a true democrat I should have no cause for, anxiety even if the Congress try to get, and sue- j ceed m getting, 18 Indian Congress representatives490 words
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Letter226 1948-12-24 6 /^AN the authorities j please let us know what has happened to the Volunteer Tribunal?; Many of our applications! to the Civil Liability Tribunal were not entertained and were turned down without our being interviewed. In some cases we were told that our applications have been226 words
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Letter200 1948-12-24 6 THE congestion in the x parking space in Raffles Place gets daily I greater. One cause is the increasing number of cars, with long wheelbases, two of which on 1 each side of the park, as constantly happens, will reduce the central area to such200 words
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Letter132 1948-12-24 6 VVE read that at Butter- worth 73 summonses against a well known transport company of Province Wellesley were withdrawn by the prosecution. Does not this sort of thing bring the law Into contempt? Surely the Inspector and Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Penang, at whose instigation these prosecutions were132 words
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Advertisement771 1948-12-24 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. At St. Marys Church, K.L., on Dec 23rd.. 1948. J. M. Gladwell, A.S P., only son of Mr. Mrs. I. T. A. Oladwell, of Bouth-r'ld-on-Sea, Essex, to Slow Tal, i!)lrd dnughter of Mr. Mrs. Blow Yin. Of Seremban. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED lady tppiata deI :lv with 'estlBeielttM 27771 words
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Advertisement36 1948-12-24 6 TO ALL OUR PATRONS, We Wish You A Bri&kt Merry Christmas and A Happy Prosperous New Year We open till 7 p.m. Today. We Close tomorrow— CHRISTMA9 DAT. T. Iff. A. LTD., 61/63 Hlrn Street, Singapore.36 words
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Advertisement78 1948-12-24 6 WITH LUCK (we keep our fingers crossed) our expected consignment of LADIES X'MAS STRAW HATS MAY arrive this afternoon. We are hoping HARVEY 6c CO. 3, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE ||l*^ OPTICIBH Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng) Fellow Worshipful Co. of Spectacle-Makers (Eng) Freeman of the City of London Bt Appointment78 words
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Article375 1948-12-24 7 Estate Output More In 11 Months Than In 1947 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. CSTATE rubber production during November L totalled 34,149 tons, the third highest monthly total this year. It was 120 tons more than for October and only 1,044 tons short375 words
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Article62 1948-12-24 7 From Our Stan* Correspondent SINGEI PATANI, Thurs. A POLICE patrol m the Tassek Kroh are. of Kedah made a surprise find m a cave yesterday evening of one iron case containing Bren Run, magazines and IVO rounds of ammunition. Meanwhile a gardener, while working m the62 words
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Article239 1948-12-24 7 I/ASMORI bin Kosnan, 26-year-old Javanese, who threw a hand grenade into a coffee shop at Tanjong Pagar, on the night of April 27, was sentenced to death by Mr. Justice Jobling in the Singapore Assize Court yesterday. Twelve persons were Injured when the grenade exploded, four239 words
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Article94 1948-12-24 7 Honour For Pahang Penghulu From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. FE King has awarded the Imperial Service Medal to Dato Mucla Awang Kechlk bin Chik, late Penghulu, Mukim of Endau, Pahang. Dato Muda Awang Kechik bin Chik has had long service in the Government, marked, says the citation, by94 words
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Article32 1948-12-24 7 The Song Of Bernadette is to be screened at the Empire Theatre, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, on Dec. 27 m aid of the St. Joseph's Church Building Fund.32 words
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Article46 1948-12-24 7 The Catholic Young Men"s Christian Association will hold a Chrlsmas feast for children of the parish at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Queen Street, on Christmas Day. This will be followed by a cinema show at St. Joseph's Institution at 8 p.m.46 words
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Article81 1948-12-24 7 MALACCA, Thurs.— An ordinance is expected to become law early next year regularising the demand for deposits before electricity is supplied, the acting superintending electrical engineer (Mr. J. Sharplesj has replied to Mr Ee Yew Kim. Federal Councillor. Meantime the electrical department Is in the same position81 words
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Article98 1948-12-24 7 About 600 patients of the Tan Tock Seng Hospital will be guests at a New Year party organised by the Rev. C. A. Davidson, independent missionary, of the Independent Missionary movement, 29 Joon Hiang Road, Singapore. The treat takes place at about 4 p.m. on Jan. 1.98 words
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Article, Illustration438 1948-12-24 7 PUSHED around m a trishaw because of a bad foot, the Chief Scout for the Commonwealth and the British Empire, (Lord Rowallan) met over 2,000 Singapore Scouts, Rovers and Cubs at a rally held m his honour on the Victoria School ground at Jalan438 words
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Article19 1948-12-24 7 Haji Ali bin Haji Mohamed Said Salleh has been appointed a Justice of the Peace for Singapore.19 words
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Article20 1948-12-24 7 Mr. Thomas Wilkinson Burdon has been appointed Fisheries Officer, Federation of Malaya and Singapore. Mr. Burdon arrived on Oct. 17.20 words
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Article61 1948-12-24 7 THE Governor, Sir Frank1 lin Gimson, was out early yesterday to see how the police conduct their roadblock checks and searches for arms. He spent an hour, from 6.30 to 7.30, with Mr. G. R. I.ivett, Deputy Commissioner of Police, visiting: roadblocks at Paya lebar, Tampenis Road61 words
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Article166 1948-12-24 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thurs. U7HEN Miss Joyce Scharen- guivel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Scharenguivel, of Devonshire Road, Singapore, made her debut as a pianist at the Wigmore Hall, London, last night, she received an enthusiastic reception. Her performance was notable for its166 words
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Article79 1948-12-24 7 The Young Men's Muslim Association Assembly Hall tit Kebun Ubl, Oeylang, will be officially opened on Sunday at 4.30 p.m. by the Association president (Mr. Ahmad Ibrahim). The Hall cost more thin $2,000 and was built by members' subscriptions. The Y.M.M.A., which was founded more than 2079 words
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Article125 1948-12-24 7 From Our Staff Correspondent SUNGEI BULOH, Thurs. A SEWING machine an olectrie iron, clothes and shoes were among the gifts that Kuala Lumpur Rotarians gave to children of the Sungei Buloh Lpper Settle- ment yesterday. The Rotarians travelled to Sungei Buloh accompanied! by a police escort125 words
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Article399 1948-12-24 7 THE Singapore Methox dist Youth Fellowship will hold its annual c a r o 1 l'i n g carnival in the Presbyterian Church grounds in Orchard Road tonight. Mr. Eric Wee, President of the Paya Lebar Chapter of the M'.Y.F., will l»ad the singing,399 words
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Article81 1948-12-24 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. Baba bin Arshad and Ismail bin Abdul Raof. two special constables, were today charged with stealing $100 In cash from Tay Al. The case was postponed for hearing and accused were allowed bail $50. At the same time. Ahmad tin81 words
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563 1948-12-24 7 Malay Kills Red But Is Murdered By Rest Of Gang From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Wednesday. A MALAY youth, abducted by bandits from his home m the Paku area of Paku Tapah, killed the leader of a bandit killer squad before he was murdered. This was revealed by the police563 words
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Article27 1948-12-24 7 Invitations have been issued for a Christmas dance at the Nurses Hostel, Johore Bahru. on Dec. 27. Tickets are now being sold. X-LTS w u27 words
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Advertisement79 1948-12-24 7 AN INVALUABLE AID TO MUSICAL EDUCATION! raHHwPiS REPRODUCER-51 ,850.00 «jjg||jjp§3P RADIO-GRAM- $2,150.00 EASY PAYMENTS ARRANGED DISTRIBUTORS •y IW-lOS SilHlt ROAD SINUPOW ross binoculars FOR THE RACES m^ GET A PAIR NOW C- i avoid disappointment gSJKS 33 Sidl Also~available RE-CONDITIONED SECOND-HAND JMB BINOUI AKS FROM $1 398 $35/- IPVVAKUS and79 words
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Advertisement60 1948-12-24 7 For Glamour. GIVE Burlington :24 hrs. "fa I until I rrr W -i m-> <% Lull %< r M I THAT GIFT iff TO-DAY Sheer Christmas joy... Lovely Burlington nylon stockings... a gi*t every woman will welcome. In three lovely shades of Pastel Nude, Clace Mocha and Morning Mist. Sizes60 words
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Article, Illustration279 1948-12-24 8 CIAM has today almost three times more land under irrigation for rice growing than before the war, said the Philippines Consul-Gene-ral to Australia and New Zealand (Mr. Manuel A. Alzate) in Singapore yesterday. Mr. Alzate, in his capacity as chairman of the FoodReuter - 279 words
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99 1948-12-24 8 FIFTEEN YEAR OLD G. Gopal of Kuala Lumpur quarrelled with his father and left for Singapore. The Singapore hawker with whom he sought a job asked for his identity card. He did not have one and was arrested. Gopal pleaded guilty before99 words
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Article137 1948-12-24 8 I The sub-warders of Outram Road and Changi jails have formed I an association called The Prison Sub-Warders Association of Singapore. Their club-house is situated at No. 20, Pearl's Hill Terrace. The officers ar« as follows: President, Mr. Thakur Ral; vicepresident, Mr. Mohamad H. Yaacob: hon. secretary.137 words
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Article, Illustration39 1948-12-24 8 TO COMMEMORATE HIS VISIT to Malaya, the Commonwealth and Empire Chief Scout (Lord Rowallan) plants a tree at the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday, the day of the big rally of Boy Scouts from all over the Federation.39 words
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Article319 1948-12-24 8 IPOH, Thursday. |N SPITE of the fact that there will be no "let up" m the relentless drive against the bandits, it is expected that troops m the Ipoh area will still be able to observe Christmas m the traditional manner. This is how319 words
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Article33 1948-12-24 8 The film "Big Heart," formI erly called "Miracle of 34th. I Street," will be screened free j for Singapore V.M.C.A. members tonight. Carols will I be sung before the film.33 words
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Article236 1948-12-24 8 OINGAPORE'S market retailers have been given another month m which to bring the prices of their produce down to a reasonable level. "D-Day" will be January 25. Twenty representatives from the market met the Food Control Officer (Mr. <* Butler Madden) yesterday afternoon. Mr. Butler236 words
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Article73 1948-12-24 8 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Thurs. A TIGER was shot last evening by the Officer Commanding Police District Jasln (Inche Basha bin Talip). The tiger had caught its leg m a wild boar trap, but escaped with the v noose. Inche Basha, with the District Officer (Mr. F.73 words
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Article113 1948-12-24 8 MATCHES IN SAMPAN CHARGE From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. WHEN a sampan reached the mouth of the Sungei Dangar near Johore Bahru on the night of Dec. 18, a special constable found that it was loaded with matches. Today Lai Sir Kiong was brought before the magistrate charged113 words
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Article87 1948-12-24 8 More than 500 Muslims of all nationalities were present at a meeting at Aljunld School yesterday to welcome Maul ana Abdul Allm Siddiqui. the founder of the All-Malaya Muslim Missionary Society. The Muslim divine from Pakistan arrived in Singapore last Tuesday on a routine visit. Flags87 words
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Article29 1948-12-24 8 Superintendent, Malayan Police Service, has been appointed a Superintendent. Chief Inspectors -V. C. Seedwell, N. B. Thomas and A. J. A. Blake have been promoted Assistant Superintendents.29 words
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Article48 1948-12-24 8 TODAY Ceylon Tamils" Association, X'inas celebration. 11, Handy Road. 6.30 p.m. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, X'mas evo social, 8 p.m. X'mas eve carolling carnival. Presbyterian Church. Orchard Rd.. 11 p.m. All denominations are Invited. TOMORROW Mr. M. A. Jirmah's blrhday anniversary meeting, Jalan Besar Stadium, 4.30 p.m.48 words
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Article194 1948-12-24 8 THE fall of large albizzia trees caused at least two j serious accidents m Singapore during the past two years and there are still old trees dangerously near roads and buildings. Mr. R. E. Holttum, Director of the Botanic Gardens, said this m an interview with the194 words
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Advertisement311 1948-12-24 8 Cutting From Straits Times 17th Dec. A BROOK MOTOR HAS NOW BEEN SUPPLIED TO REPLACE THE ABOVE MOTORS AVAILABLE FROM VARIOUS SIZES UP TO 120 H.P. REPRESENTATIVES IN MALAYA R. E. MORRIS CO. LTD. 80, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. DIAMOND DRAGON DANCE PALACE) SPECIAL X'MAS CELEBRATION TONIGHT EXTENSION TO 2 A.M.311 words
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Advertisement230 1948-12-24 8 «PR At *^^^^L Rich, fine yM wm *obuc*eo amithe cork-tip f° r cleaner IMPORTEO FRfr^TIQNDON, ENPLAND: Corrtras. London. ISO Itcrt ki- ttion for Qjc'.-. NATURAL RESISTANCE against illness You stand a much better chance of being free from illness if your diet contains vitamins which build up your natural resistance.230 words
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Article, Illustration985 1948-12-24 9 "FEMINA" WRITES 0N.... FUALA LUMPUR, Thursday.— Since its inception after the occupation, people have been arguing for and against the Social Welfare Department, which, more than any other department, has its partisans and its opponents. There are those who would have it dissolved entirely, but it985 words
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Advertisement215 1948-12-24 9 CROMPTON f LAMPS MAD i^Xo BRITISH SPECIFICATION? Sole Agenrs: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS FRIENDS A Merry Christmas and A Very Happy and Bright New Year No 2 ORCHARD ROAD.; SINGAPORE. Branch: 203, Batu Road, Kuala Lumpur, P.O. Box 123. For All Dejects of Vision Consult: M. EZEKIEL215 words
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Advertisement241 1948-12-24 9 /~\NE of Britain's fine cars now made finer. In the new programme the Rover Company concentrate a number of important mechanical advantages m a simplified range of high quality models, including completely new design engine and chassis and independent front wheel suspension. Two engine sizes are available, 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder,241 words
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Miscellaneous698 1948-12-24 9 Too many players base their his hand as a whole was strxig discards on a bid made by an enough to take care of any i,um- j opponent, instead of trusting more ber of heart raises that North reliable evidence. Consider this might make. i.e.. South could typical case: always698 words
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806 1948-12-24 10 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday. MR. Eric Miller, chairman of Harrisons, Crosfield and Company, told the annual meeting yesterday that, with minor fluctuations, the rubber industry's record was one of steady, almost phenomenal, expansion. "I refuse to take a pessimistic view806 words
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201 1948-12-24 10 OUTPUT PROSPECTS FOR TIN RUBBER From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday DRITISH Government four-year plans for tin and r t be l a f me !n! n Increa se m rubber output from the 400,000 tons of 1936 to 830,000 m 1952-53 In 1936, an international rubber restriction scheme operated.201 words
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Article112 1948-12-24 10 gHIPS m port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns m srackets) were: Main Wharf: Telemachus '31-32), Sumatra <33-34), Benlomond (36-37), Empire Halladale 38-39). Kampar (40), Merllmau (41), Surat (42-43). West Wharf: Willem Ruys (1,2.3). Trevean (6-7), City of Lucknow (8-9), Mentakab (10). Aeneas (11-12>, Oorgon (15-16).112 words
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Article145 1948-12-24 10 LONDON, Thurs. rxCEPTINQ collieries, which were lit keen demand, all sections of the London Stock Exchange were Idle but firm yesterday, with very little alteration In price levels, says Reuter's financla 1 correspondent. Rubbers were unchanged. Some Tins advanced. Closlirg middle prices Included: Consols 2H% 79% +1/16145 words
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Article205 1948-12-24 10 Singapore Rubber MALAYA produced 61.911 tons of rubber in November, an Increase of 11,604 tons over the October production. Despite the large figure the Singapore market, after opening quiet yesterday morning, steadied up. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 36*4 cents, sellers 36 V4 cents; spot loose*205 words
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Article40 1948-12-24 10 From A Market Correspondent BLACK pepper again dropped ta price m the Singapore produce market yesterday. Yesterday's changes were: Pepper: Mtfntok white $210; Sarawak white $209; Lampong I black $197. Sago flour: Lingga $18, Sarawak $14; Siak $14%.40 words
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Article126 1948-12-24 10 From Our Market Correspondent SINOAPORE. Thurs. 'THE Malayan share market closed I 1 steady and quiet in all sections today, with dealings very restricted. The market will be closed officially from 1 p.m. tomorrow until Tuesday morning. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association today126 words
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Advertisement1230 1948-12-24 10 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m yrgapotei BLUB FUNNEL LINB STRAIT: >TEAMSHIP CO., Carrier* option to proceed via other LTD. flrt* te lead and discharge carge. WUT COAST MALAYA SAILINGS FROM U.K. b USA Segamat" tor P. Sham. I. Anson. Penang Dec. 26 ftebVz.K£ u.k/:. v*/ fof dm «lCeMi7' due from1,230 words
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Advertisement257 1948-12-24 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA, ECYPT AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. Singapore P. Sham Penang Willamette Victory Cdn. 44/45 D.c. 31/3 |an. Oec. 27/30 Pr.». lefferson |an. 10/16 |an. 17/18 |an. 19/21 Marina Snapper F.b. 9/15 Feb. 16/17 Feb. 18/20 Pr.s. Polk Feb. 16/21 F.b. 22/23257 words
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Advertisement251 1948-12-24 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE JAILING* FROM SCANDINAVIA/O X *A«.l rg CONT MKMTy rnuriMCHT SCANDINAVIA. continini Load.na «t Singaoor*. Port Swettenham Penang m Malacca" due abt. Dec. 28 »•> ierampore" due abt. D«c 30 Cenoa Marseilles. Antwerp, mi Fioma due abt Dec 29 Rotterdam. Hamburg, Osk. tor Bangkok Cothenburg, Copenhagen Karlshamn Crtvnia251 words
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Advertisement914 1948-12-24 10 McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) BLLKRMAN 6c BUCKN4LL KLAVENESS LINB HAVRI, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, US fr CANADIAN PACIFIC PORTS. HAMBUtC b MIDDLESBROUCH. Accepting cargo tor U.b North Atlantic Accepting cargo for Central b South Ports 6 Canada via Colombo American Ports. CITY OF LUCKNOW Do Singapore: S pore). P Sham914 words
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Article936 1948-12-24 11 Final Gallops In Penang By EPSOM JEEP PENANG, Thursday. DERM IT A Dormez ran his best trial yet when he galloped three in 38 seconds dead on the outer strip of the course proper in Penang this morning. With Jack Brosnan astride, the Coronation Day936 words
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Article119 1948-12-24 11 THE Chinese V.M.C.A. table tennis team beat the Medical College Union by four games to three at the M.C.U. on Wednesday. Both teams were -:ot at full strength. Result* were (Chine c V M.C A. players mentioned first): Singles: Kwan Sung Ho beat Lee Elt Chong 3—l; Lee119 words
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Article38 1948-12-24 11 SYDNEY. Thursday. I^OMMY BURNS, Australian welterweight tltleholder. has been offered a screen test In the United States by Paramount Pictures. Burrifi hopes to visit the States early In the New Year for the tests.38 words
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Article, Illustration59 1948-12-24 11 JUDO WRESTLING— Japanese science of self defence— I is becoming: a popular hobby among women and business girls m Britain. Newcomers to Judo wear white belts during instruction. Picture shows novice Iris Dehnel (of Wood Green, London) getting: to crips with expert Mary Smith (right) who sports the coveted black59 words
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770 1948-12-24 11 SYDNEY, Thursday. THE following are the scoreboards of the Sheffield Shield matches played on Dec. 10 to Dec. 14: N.S.W. v. W.A. N.S.W. won by an inninjrs and 19 runs. N.S.W.—lst tans. A. R. Morris b Lanrdon 163 R. Moss c Carmody b Fuckett 19770 words
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Article69 1948-12-24 11 SYDNEY, Thurs. IF the U.S. Army will grant him leave, Dr. Sammy Lee, Olympic hign-dlvlng champion and third In the Games springboard championship, willing to tour Australia. Dr. Lee said this In a recent cable to the Australian Swimming Union. Dr. Lee would probably reach Australia69 words
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Article15 1948-12-24 11 TODAY'S hockey fixture between the S.C.R.O. arrd Teachers' Union has been cancelled.15 words
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Advertisement272 1948-12-24 11 O 47 V DAILY ICC A 5 TIMES! Phone 4042 II A.M.. 1.45. 4.00, 6.30 9.15 P.M. ecos f Great Songs BILL" Suna and Ployed ky "LlTTll WY ROGERS I toot DENNIS DAY johnny THE ANDREWS SISTERS f APPLESEIO' I FRANCES UN6FORO I ondohou i FREDDY MARTIN f of new272 words
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Advertisement180 1948-12-24 11 Jr- 9 OWING TO FILM'S LENGTH, NOTE TIMES f* 1 1 A.M., 1.45. 4.15. 6.45 AND 9.20 P.M )i BOOK NOW AND i W 'VOID THF RUSH! W JEAN P£T£RS J3L CESAR ROMERO PKcr«SD9^r AIR-CONDiTIONED T79HHHk whole ■TlTniFrWfill SERIAL! WmtimmmMmlmMm I mnite P TOMORROW HERE'S YOUR X'MAS FARE! ITS GOT180 words
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Miscellaneous288 1948-12-24 11 RADIO Mr. YA PBNAMG RADIO AUSTRALIA SINGAPORE i oo Joe Loss: 1.30 News; l£ JZ wSdVws* 13 1.00 lotdlo Orchestra; 1.30 2£* *t »»Pl* n «l Sport; 7.30 p.m. SSSvsSSS anTcon^. ss^xk as a Urlud? 8 30 Uve Variety- 9 30 chestr 9 Waltztime; 9.30 r^^,, in u^. l0M Austrft288 words
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Article, Illustration347 1948-12-24 12 "GIVE OPEN-DOOR POLICY 3 YEARS" Retiring S.A.F.A President's Views THE Singapore Amateur Football Association's open-door policy, which came into existence at the beginning of the 1948 season, would have to be tried out for at least three years before it could be determined good or bad for soccer. This was347 words
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Article133 1948-12-24 12 KEN JALLEH - Badminton Service Commended KEN JALLEH By rOMMENDING the Straits Times Press for its excellent coverage of badminton news Inside and outside Malaya, the Malayan Thomas Cup captain and manager (Mr. Lim Chuan Geok said that it had acted as a kind of "unofficial badminton organ of Malaya" In the past133 words
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Article278 1948-12-24 12 SAFA HA VE PAID POLICE $17 ,000 PHE Working Account of the Singapore Amatem 1 Football Association which was tabled at yester lay's annual general meeting showed that payment; o the Police alone for the 15-month period fron* fuly 1947 to October 1948 had amounted to $17,022.00 The retiring President278 words
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Article196 1948-12-24 12 Selangor Eurasians Win 5-0 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. SPLENDID goalkeeplng by Akhurst of the Selangor Club was a feature of the hockey match played on the padang this evening between the Club and the S^lan^or Eurasian Association. The Eurasians won by five goals to nil after leading196 words
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Article143 1948-12-24 12 MCFA Cup Football Teams •'THE following have been in- vited to play m the M.C. F.A. "North" versus "South' match for the challenge trophy presented by Mrs. Tay Llan Teck. to pepetuate the memory of her husband, to be played at Jalan Besar stadium on Sunday. NORTH Penang— Lee Tiang143 words
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Article32 1948-12-24 12 Kuala Lumpur, Thurs. THE Selangor Indian Association hockey team will be touring < P 'iiang during the forthcoming Ctir simas holidays to play a ries of hockey matches.32 words
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Article135 1948-12-24 12 Cycling Gala On New Year's Day IN view of the large number of requests received from cycling enthusiasts for another cycling meet, the Cosot all the cycle races held m mopolitan Club, organisers the Colony thia year, will holding a New Year's cycling gala on January 1. The programme is135 words
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Article, Illustration63 1948-12-24 12 A none those who attended the annual general meetin of the S.A.F.A. yesterday were (from left to right) Mr. A. Watt (new president). Mr. G. Verral. A.S.P. Mr. M. Boyle, Mr T W Ong and Dr. S. H. Al-junied. Others in the picture are Messrs. E. Strickland, K. C. Gillett.63 words
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Article314 1948-12-24 12 FA Examines Div. 1Club' s Books LONDON. Thurs. ALLEGATIONS that illegal A payments had been made c soccer players have been ollowed up and the Football .eague announce that a first llvision clubs accounts books iave been called for examlnalon. Following the announcenent. the directors of Derby bounty held aReuter - 314 words
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Article564 1948-12-24 12 THE Penang Chinese Football Association, Penang champions and winners of the Malayan Chinese F.A. first annual cup competition this year, will arrive by plane m Singapore shortly after one o'clock this afternoon. The visitors will play two games here, against the Singapore Chinese F.A. at564 words
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Article72 1948-12-24 12 NAIROBI, Thurs. rwas announced this morning that J. F. Crapp, the Gloucestershire batsman, will take the place of R. T. Simpson, the Nottinghamshire amateur, m the England team which meet South Africa m the second Test starting on Monday, Dec. 27. This is the onlyReuter - 72 words
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79 1948-12-24 12 THE Selangor Malay Hockey Association will play two matches In Singapore during the Christmas holidays. The first match will be against the Ceylonese Spoits Club on Christmas Day and the other against the Singapore Malays on Boxing Day. On their way to Singapore the79 words
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Article49 1948-12-24 12 TODAY HOCKEY: 8.0.D.C.A. v. Khatsa Assn. 8.0.D.C.A. ground, St. George's Rd. SOCCER: P.C.F.A. v. S.C.F.A.— Jalan Besar stadium; Spitfires v. Standard Vacuum Oil Co. Farrer Park. TOMORROW HOCKEY: Johore C.C. v. Spore Colts J. Bahrn: Khalsa Assn. v. Selangor V.M.C.A. St. George* Rd.; Selangor Malays v. C.S.C.49 words
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Article345 1948-12-24 12 DE SOUZA - DE SOUZA Track Notes In Page Eleven TWO points of major importance m Singapore x soccer, shamateurism, and a stadium, were touched on by Mr. P. F. de Souza, a retiring rlrepresident, at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Amateur Football Association jesterdaj. Speaking on shamateurism Mr.345 words
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Article55 1948-12-24 12 THE following have bee»i to represent the Si: KhaLsa Association m bockey match against the Selangor Your i Men's Sikh Association on :tv Khalsa ground, at 5 p.m. tomornm-: Anthony; Seva Singh, Cbaranjtl Singh; Mahinder Singh. Terlok Singh, Brig (capt.); Bassnii Slnnh. Kuldip Singh, Cirpal Singh.55 words
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Advertisement530 1948-12-24 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued Irora owe 6) A< T OMMODATION WANTED ULE ROOM and board required. In European house feetWMfl R.ikit Timah and city. Reply NO. A4960, S.T. I OK SALE AVAILABLE commercial lump ii- m bag. (heap at M."O p-r plcul. Contact 80 Walllch S' mi Tanjong Pa«ar. Phon.' 7375.530 words
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Advertisement142 1948-12-24 12 ON TIME ALL THE TIME CYMA LOSES ONLY 1 SECONDS IN A MONTH/ Cyma Chronometer No. 1905 obtained the record of timing with a mean daily rate of plus or minus 0 second 05 at the last International Timing Test at Neuchatel, Switzerland, when Cyma also obtained the serial prize142 words
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Miscellaneous24 1948-12-24 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High Water. 4.56 a.m. lift, lint. 4.49 ptn. 18ft. 3im. TOMORROW: High Water. 6.54 in. (8ft. lir). 6.24 p.m. (8ft. llni24 words
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