The Singapore Free Press, 24 September 1946
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Title Section20 1946-09-24 1 The Singapore Free Press LARGEST AFTERNOON SALE IN MALAYA i SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1946. EIGHT PAGES PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article427 1946-09-24 1 RICE: WHITEHALL CABLES SINGAPORE Free Press Reporter IN answer to a telegram from The Singapore Free Press to the Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Attlee, at No. 10 Downing Street, on the seriousness of the rice situation in Singapore and the Malayan Union, Mr. Attlee's Government has cabled a reply giving427 words
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Article210 1946-09-24 1 RUSSIA HITS AT TROOPS IN JAVA NEW YORK, Monday DUSSIA today formally charged that the presence of Unned States marines m China constituted "a situation which might lead to international friction. In thinly-veiled terms Ardrei Gromyko, Russian delegate to the United Nations Security Council accused the American forces of interfering210 words
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Article33 1946-09-24 1 Many of the sirens that gave Britons warning of air-raids have been sold as fire brigade alarms and factory sirens. Some people have bought them m order to use the motor.33 words
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Article, Illustration98 1946-09-24 1 I famous n And fast tour of Ticket team Singapore ■vzh Sm;o. is now m Isb team -:ame. proIt is are I mantle this B I Australia. there during the Douglas Jarwhich beat tour cf the ranee for rth and fifth m98 words
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Article16 1946-09-24 1 strike I d con- jv: fro 17-day nan ■■■z khs i and i16 words
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93 1946-09-24 1 LONDON, Mem. lADY Elizabeth White, 28-year-*4 old sister of the Marquis of Townshend, was remanded on bail for 14 days at Marlborough Street today with Paul Anthony Walsh, aged 40, on charges preferred by her mother, the Dowager Marchioness of Townshcnd. The charges allegedReuter - 93 words
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Article158 1946-09-24 1 PARIS, Mon. THE Eritish Foreign Minister, Mr. Ernest Bevin, conferred privatoly with the Soviet Foreign Minister, Molotov. today for the first time m eight weeks of the Paris Peace Confer:nc?. Mr. Bevin, talked over questions relating to the peace conleiencc m his half-hour meeting v/ithU.P.; A.P. - 158 words
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Article, Illustration57 1946-09-24 1 WINGS OVER LONDON Three hundred aircraft roared over London on Sept. 14 m a mass fly-past to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the Battle of Britain In the flypast uere 38 RAF squadrons, a Fleet Air Arm sqradron, anil three US. fighter squadrons from Germany. Photo shews RAF Lancaster bombers57 words
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Article263 1946-09-24 1 Free Press Correspondent LONDON, Monaay THE rubber situation is causing the gravest concern m London producing circles, which emphasize that while (as the Financial Times declares today) the re-opening of the free market is important, what is more vital for the time being is that263 words
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Article231 1946-09-24 1 Union Govt agrees to back pay Free Press Reporter pOVERNMENT employees m Singapore are not m favour, on the question of back pay, of a compromise with the authorities on the terms offered by the Government of the Malayan Union. The scheme placed before employees of the Union Government involves231 words
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69 1946-09-24 1 CALCUTTA, Tues. THERE were fresh outbreaks ot stabbing and small-scale rioting m Calcutta all day yesterday and throughout the night. According to the latest figures there were 40 cases of stabbing m the last 24 hours, most of tiicin m central Calcutta, m Harrison RoadReuter - 69 words
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Article51 1946-09-24 1 For all practical purposes Bi gapore's lorry drivers' strike m over, General Labour Unio:* officials said this morning. Settlements between driver^ and emnloyers were reached lndividually and approximately 1.700 drivers were bac at wor this morning, leaving fewer t 300 still to reach Mtttemeni i with51 words
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Article29 1946-09-24 1 TRAIN BLOW N UP Terrorists blew up an oil iram between Tel Aviv and Haifa yesterday m retaliation against th* deportation to Cyprus of ille?o: Jewish immigrants, says U.P.U.P. - 29 words
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Advertisement6 1946-09-24 1 10 .^,fuH* *<*»» lllMied p. H. HENDRY6 words
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Advertisement10 1946-09-24 1 fggffgg Remember Palm Tree Soap HO HONG SOAP FACTORY LTD.10 words
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Article226 1946-09-24 3 Tuv piti'irisque Suffolk seaside village of Shingle Street, Jlv live bombing target of the RAF m all Britain, is it> third martyrdom from "souvenir hunters." Street m 1939 was a prosperous village with industry and a flourishing sideline m catern who lounged on its beaches,226 words
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Article61 1946-09-24 3 nlNl i: n at a Belfast M ht.>! "W through the tti t: At deaf and dumb I:li the deaf andthrough the ears If (fct Mind-w.uidt-r is performed by a linger— language ih ith the ihi'dren pick up «n the playground. The children*' tawrSc61 words
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132 1946-09-24 3 o; AM is to have ift own I rth Village Settle's third village I tuberculosis .nd^pendent work■■mtttce of local beer, set up to I: win he'.p :emen and least likely to the Government's -Tries, taking: in n from the Mid■onpletc village for rers, 12132 words
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Article, Illustration115 1946-09-24 3 'TO save and prolong her life," Mr. Ivan Snell, the Marylebone magistrate, sentenced Amy Laura Wernher. aged 35. married, of Shore-road, Sandbanks. Dorset, to six months' imprisonment. Wernher, who was alleged to have become a drug addict, through trying to obtain relief f or asthma115 words
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Article39 1946-09-24 3 S rAR-OLD Jill Norof Sellidge, Keni. Ed to drive a £1.000 arvester only 30 -ore. saved it from Aldwyton, Kent, a 20-acre barley -h started m a irda the harvester. to the driving-seat out of danger39 words
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Article27 1946-09-24 3 '■fs examination of Holm, former prin- m Natal, on a troadc Propaganda Jrom Germany during They 'ntir.ued yesterday. adjourned till I Neuter from Pre-27 words
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Article259 1946-09-24 3 ROMANCE m a revolution? "Why not?" retort a handful of American and Australian girls war brides of Dutch servicemen whose new lives are beginning m the setting of the Netherlands East Indies. Sky-high prices, crowded living conditions and the occasional whine of small-arms are notA.P. - 259 words
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Article82 1946-09-24 3 urgent telephone call from Inverness was received m the offices of Air Taxis at Croydon recently. Within an hour an air-taxi was speeding from London on its 460-mile journey to Inverness to pick up Mr. Wylie McKissock, th? Harley-street neuroligical specialist, and fly him back82 words
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Article128 1946-09-24 3 ALLIED occupation mark noies rt are likely to be withdrawn m the British and American zones of Germany before the end of the year. Inflation and black marketeermg have made it imperative to eliminate Allied marks, especially as there is no check on the issue128 words
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Article58 1946-09-24 3 DISABLED MEN QUOTA RAISED The quota under the Disabled Persons (Employments) Act, of 1944, has been raised from 2 per rent to 3 per cent m Britain An employer of 20 or mere perrons who do:s not already emnloy a 3 per cent quota of re- stered disabled persons will58 words
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Article, Illustration93 1946-09-24 3 'i >ie famous stage and screen c omedian, George Formby, was one of the judges at the recent British Bathing Beauty Queen. He is seen with Miss Jean Lunster (2nd) who is on his right, Miss June Rivers (Ist) who is the central figure m93 words
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Article63 1946-09-24 3 MR. LEWIS SILKIN, Minister ol Town and Country Planning. said at Leeds that there would 'oe control of weel;-end bun-'alcvs and caravans, particularly on the coast. He also promised th^ end of outdoor advertising m the country and m towns of special character and said that63 words
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Article152 1946-09-24 3 rrHE London Regional Dental 1 Committee has anncftiucc-i that dentists m Stepney Pj^lar, Finchley, and Chingford will refuse to accept any further National Health Insurance patients. Their decision n;ay be followed by all London dUnttft* "But," the committee states, "this is not a strike. Free treatment152 words
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Article331 1946-09-24 3 A TELEPHONE call from financial experts at the Treasury to the Bank of England, sent help and comfort winging across the Atlantic to Mrs. Bridget Waters, the G.I. wife accused of murdering her husband, Frank Waters, m America. Her defence is paid for, and that331 words
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Article103 1946-09-24 3 MR. Gilbert Hall of Sheffield who died at the a?e of X and who never earned mo.' than £3 a week, has Icit a fortune of £40,777 Every Sunday morning «u.rt evening for over 80 years went to Talbot St. Methodist Chapel but all the103 words
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Article165 1946-09-24 3 I ESS than a year ago—on Oc' 2. 1945— 20-yenr-old P .1 Maher was discharged frcm t! Army as unfit Now he has been called up, passed grade one for the Royal Air Force, and is expecting to become a flier m a fortnight time165 words
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Article116 1946-09-24 3 THE 57.000 policemen o* England and Wales are over-worked and more are urgently needec. says a report by H M Inspector: of Constabulary. The inspectors have high praise for the way the crime wave is being dealt with— by too few mci, In keenness, technique and :n116 words
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Article221 1946-09-24 3 UIDE-OUT of some of the British deserters on the run m Europe is the French For^isn Legion. British Field Security l^lice. searching Europe for m?B *vho vanished daring the Noimandy battles and the advance to the Rhine, know that many have found their way to the221 words
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273 1946-09-24 5 DONESIANS UNDERTAKE TO PROTECT CHINESE THE "Republic of Indonesia" committed itself to a conipre--1 hensive series of guarantees of Chinese interests m a two-day Sino-Indonesian Conference which has just ended at Jogjakarta. The conference, which was attended by more than 500 persons, including two Chinese representatives from each of Java'sA.P. - 273 words
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Article252 1946-09-24 5 npt>re Juum (»»;irt has moved into its new kn '.he IH narimtnt of Social Welfare, behind Wwwial Hal. It i> presided over by Mr. B. L. i ain.r^ v ork of this nature m U.K. ■her? informal and the layout pleasant the Ironment (or sack a Court. s still252 words
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Article79 1946-09-24 5 200-foot Japanese monument of reinforced concrete ■h. m its present state, is only •ird completed, is to be I down, on the reccommen- ition of a special committee se r to deal with the disposal of Japanese memorials m Hon? The monument, which stan:^ oneReuter - 79 words
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Article147 1946-09-24 5 THE Republic of Indonesia will 1 give full and equal rights 10 Chinese who adopt Indonesian citizenship and will be a "perfect host" to overseas Chinees who remain Chinese citizens. Vice. President Mohammed Hatta toid 'he opening session of the SineIndonesian conference at Jogjakarta recently. HattaA.P. - 147 words
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Article, Illustration36 1946-09-24 5 ft:Otj;> m •>-! rims who left S-^rrpprrc a few days ago on the first post-war trip to Mecca. This year, not many are making the nilsrrimasre, owin? to the high cost of passage and heavy incidential expenses.36 words
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Article, Illustration31 1946-09-24 5 fess pictun «iN t.i nat the onenin? yesterday of trjorp Javenil.- -art. From left to risrht, the ofliWuinwright of the Salvation ■< Mr B. I Clma, -tnd Mrs lim Boon Ken?.31 words
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166 1946-09-24 5 REPAIR work on the $70,000,000 Socony Vacuum and the Royal Dutch Shell oil installations at Palembang is underway as a result of a direct agreement between workmen and the oil companies, according to oil sources m Batavia. It is emphaised the agreement purely concernsA.P. - 166 words
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Article, Illustration23 1946-09-24 5 i».o ...-alay children taking a keen interest at some of the exhibits at the Grow More Food Exhibition at the Happy Wcvld,* Singapore.23 words
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Article87 1946-09-24 5 THE police raid on a house m 1 Lorong 27-A, Geyhmg, m the cany hours of July 20, m which two pistols, two rifles, 123 rounds of ammunition were found, had a sequel m the First District Coun yesterday. Mr. Paul Storr sentenced Ong Hui Chheng and87 words
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Article459 1946-09-24 5 "THERE is no harm m eating tapioca as our basic starchy food if we also eat green vegetables, beans, taugeh, (bean sprouts), fish, eggs and other things; tapioca is the staple food of the stalwart races of West Africa," said Mr. R. E. Holttum, Director459 words
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Article50 1946-09-24 5 Locally produced margarine may soon be available m the NEI as the first shipment of 250 tons of copra have left Negara, Bali island, for a Sourabaya manufacturing concern. Fifteen hundred tons await shipment, which is expected to be at the rate of 1,000 tons monthly.— ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article99 1946-09-24 5 Import licences Hill now be considered for cotton piecegoods from both Spain and Switzerland against firm offers which confirm availability of goods ordered, stating quantities. Applications shouli be submitted to Registrar of Imports and Exports, Singapore. Meanwhile, an official statement says that no further applications for textiles99 words
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Article152 1946-09-24 5 TO replace the huge fleet o x prahus boats which before the war served the interisland trade, the NEI government have decided to give financial support to local boat-buil-ders. It is estimated th-*t about 90 per cent of the 12,000 prahus were destroyed duiing theReuter - 152 words
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Article67 1946-09-24 5 THREE men claimed trial to a 1 charge of impersonating police officers yesterday m the Third Police Court. They were X Narayan. W. Bah Chi, and Liong Kirn Tian. who were alleged to have posed as police officer*, and stopped a Naafi lorry for examination on Sept. 20.67 words
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Article102 1946-09-24 5 S'PORE GIRLS BECOME AIR RANGERS Free Press Reporter TWENTY-FOUR air-minded 1 Singapore girls have joined the Air Scout movement as Air Rangers. More are joining up and the organisers anticipate a full lis^. soon. Air Vice Marshall Sir George Piiie has agreed to be patron of the movement which has102 words
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Article43 1946-09-24 5 For the possession of 30 gallons of dutiable samsu found m a taxi at the junction of Thomson and Braddell Roads, a Chinese, Tor Tang, was fined $2,000 or m default 12 months' rigorous imprisonment, m the Third Police Court 'yesterday.43 words
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Article54 1946-09-24 5 The V's Men's Club will hoid a social, dinner and dance at Cecil's Restaurant, Finlayson Green on Saturday, Sept. 28, starting at 8 p.m. for their wives and friends. Members are requested to send their names to Mr. Lim Chong Mm, 14, Cairnhill Circle not later than54 words
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Article123 1946-09-24 5 IN a communique the Office ol the Controller of Rubber, Malayan Union, declares that no policy will be adopted about new planting of rubber until the industry has been consulted through a Representative Committee. New planting, at present is prohibited under the Rubber Regulation legislation. Replanting of123 words
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Article21 1946-09-24 5 Indonesian Republican authorities announced a secondary school for Catholics has been opened m Malang. Java, with 150 pupils.— A.P.A.P. - 21 words
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Article, Illustration585 1946-09-24 7 From Cpl. CIRKETT. R.A.F. Seletar 4. R.A.F. Tengah 3. IN a game of soccer played at Seletar, which for thrills eclipsed anything that has been seen at the airbase m recent weeks, the Seletar Airmen beat the Tengah Airmen by the odd goal m seven. Both teams gave a585 words
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Article36 1946-09-24 7 ACCORDING to Australian H sources the English Test cricketers were due to arrive m Fremantie early this morning. They were entertained at dinner by the Captain of the Stirling Castle last evening.36 words
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Article, Illustration143 1946-09-24 7 MARCEL Le Barons three-year-old filly Pirette, by Deiri out of Pimpette, today, won the 600,000 francs Prix Vcrmeille for fillies over about a mile and a half at Longchamp. Second a neck behind was James Hennessys Pastourelle with Marcel Bou&sac's Alborada another length and a half away143 words
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Article125 1946-09-24 7 AVENGING their defeat m their first encounter the Maxfli Badminton Party scored a narrow victory over the Steadfast Badminton Party m a friendly return badminton match by lour games to three on Sunday. Results: iMaxfli's players mentioned first*. M'n's Singles: Ng Cheng Hua lost to Seah125 words
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Article21 1946-09-24 7 Singapore Cricket Club will hold a second rugby trial for all interested playing members on the padan^ this afternoon21 words
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Article219 1946-09-24 7 SYDNEY (By Air Mail). MRS. Don Bradman denied that I"■ she had made any statements regarding her husband and play m Test matches, as was recently reported. Mrs. Bradman stated that h?r husband, himself, did not know what his position with regard to playing cricket would219 words
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Article, Illustration17 1946-09-24 7 Sanderi.cn S.K.C.'s harrtuorktn ftSlljajk stems a dangerous Chinese attack m Sunday's sta dium soccer.17 words
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Article445 1946-09-24 7 The Singapore Rugby Season ASIATIC rugby fans, with hopes of a good season ahead, are looking for leadership and, as the set up is at present, it looks as if St. Andrew's Old Boys will have to provide that leadership. The Recs, keen to get rugby445 words
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Army Elimination Soccer
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Article280 1946-09-24 7 Alfsea 3, Petrol Units fl. COR five minues at Jalan Besar r Stacium yesterday Jack was as good as his master, but thereafter Alfsea comletely dominated 16 CRASC Petrol Units to beat them by three goals to nil and enter the fourth round of the Army elimination280 words
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Article37 1946-09-24 7 LONDON. Men. rpo-DAY'S football r3sul Ts wereENGLISH LEAGUE First Division Blackpool 4 Portsmouth 3 Wolves 2 Ti-lmsby T. 0 THIRD DIVISION (South) Cardiff C. 5 Swindon T. 0 Port Vale 4 Note C. 1 ReuterReuter - 37 words
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