Malaya Tribune, 8 December 1945
1945-12-08
4/1
2/3
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/maltribune
Malaya Tribune
-
Title Section29 1945-12-08 4/1 The Malaya Tribune Telephone: 5811. THE NEWSPAPER OF THE PEOPLE OF MALAYA FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1945 PRICE 10 CENTS The Malaya Tribune Saturday, December S, 19429 words
-
288 1945-12-08 4/1 Bennett Inquiry Reuter. MELBOURNE, Dec- 7.—When the inquiry into the escape from Singapore of Lieut-Gen. Gordon Bennett, the former Commander of the Australian Forces in Malaya, resumed today, the Crown counsel, Mr. W. R. Dovey, read what he described as Gen. Bennett's last despatchReuter. - 288 words
-
92 1945-12-08 4/1 Reuter. MADRAS, Dec. 7.—The Australian Services touring side had made 315 for 7 wickets when stumps were drawn at the end of the first day's play in the third and last four-day test against India. The tourists started badly losing 5 wickets forReuter. - 92 words
-
Article57 1945-12-08 4/1 Reuter. LONDON. Dec. 6.—The British Lawn Tennis Association announces that Great Britain has challenged Australia, the holders for the Davis Cup. The Association also announces that as soon as a "challenge is received from the United States for the Wightman Women's Cup. it will be accepted. TheReuter. - 57 words
-
Article140 1945-12-08 4/1 In a brief report appearing in yesterday's issue of the Malaya Tribune under the heading "Speedy Repat of Malayans Urged", Mr. John Laycock was reported as having said at a meeting ot the Singapore Rotary Club on Wednesday last that the "B.M.A. had not conducted the business140 words
-
94 1945-12-08 4/1 Reuter. LONDON, Dec. 6 —The vital importance of the continuance of imperial preference Is stressed in a report just issued of the London conference of the Federation of Chambers ol Commerce of the British Empire which was held in October. The report hopes that byReuter. - 94 words
-
Article43 1945-12-08 4/1 The Army Fire Service has taken over the duties of the Singapore Fire Brigade, about 200 members of whom went on strike yesterday. The strike Involves firemen, drivers and clerks at both the Central Station in Hill Street and Oeylang.43 words
-
Article35 1945-12-08 4/1 WASHINGTON. Dec. 7.—(UP) General Arnold. U. S. army air force chief, in a speech yesterday mentioned the Philippines, Okinawa, Alaska, and Iceland as points where the United States should have military bases in the future.35 words
-
Article128 1945-12-08 4/1 HQ. SEAC. Dec. 7.—A British brigade major and an English girl serving with the Red Cross in Padang, Sumatra, are believed to have been kidnapped on Dec. 4. They left In a jeep to go swimming between 5.30 and 6. p.m., since when they have not been seen,128 words
-
Article80 1945-12-08 4/1 When King Ananda Mahidol. 20 year-old King of Siam. arrived at Don Maung airfield, Bangkok, on Dec. 5, Major General G. C. Evans, CBE, DSO, Commander, Allied Land Forces, Siam, was presented to him. General Evans then presented several allied officers and Mr. H. Bird, British Foreign80 words
-
1029 1945-12-08 4/1 Exports Inadequate Even To Service Loan" BRETTON WOODS PLAN Reuter and Associated Press. LONDON, Dec. 7.-Reuters City editor states that although the loan agreement will mean a shortterm relief to the present "austerity" in Britain, the burden on this and future generationsReuter and Associated Press. - 1,029 words
-
159 1945-12-08 4/1 Associated Press. LONDON, Dec. 7.—A British Foreign Office spokesman said today that Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin expected to make an announcement soon about a possible meeting of the foreign ministers of the United States, Britain, Russia, France and China. There have been reports thatAssociated Press. - 159 words
-
54 1945-12-08 4/1 Associated Press. London, Dec. 7. —British and Indian troops are being withdrawn from Indo-China. it was disclosed unofficially in Whitehall to-day. Sources acquainted with the operation said they were being replaced by French troops which now are reaching Indo-China in numbers sufficient to maintainAssociated Press. - 54 words
-
190 1945-12-08 4/1 MANILA, Dec. 7,-Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, the for m c r Japanese Com-maiuLr-in-Chief in tii c Philippines who was sentenced to death today for condoning war crimes, seems to have little hope that his appeal to the United States Supreme Court will be successful. Tonight190 words
-
486 1945-12-08 4/1 BATAVIA, Dec. 7.—lndonesian are reported to be closing in on Semarang airfield which was under mortar fire last night. This morning Indian troops were shelling a point a mile-and-a-half away from the airfield Six Thunderbolts today bombed and strafed Indonesian guns hidden in a thick486 words
-
Article180 1945-12-08 4/1 Associated Press. LONDON, Dec. 7.-Dr. Pedro Lopez of the Philippines delegation today introduced a proposal before the United Nations preparatory committee on trusteeship which would require holding of elections at least every three years in trusteeship territory. Invoking pledges of the United Nations Charter of freedomAssociated Press. - 180 words
-
Article65 1945-12-08 4/1 The political discussions that have been proceeding at Kandy with a Siamese delegation have been adjourned, and will be resumed at Singapore within a few days. An official note issued in Singapore last night says a statement will be issued at the conclusion of the talks. It adds:65 words
-
Article136 1945-12-08 4/1 Reuter. AMSTERDAM, Dec. 7,— The Dutch, are equipping four divisions with Canadian army equipment for immediate service in the East Indies, the Netherlands news agency reports. Canadian Army Headquarters at Speldoorn announced the sale of $11,000,000 worth of army equipment to European governments, the Dutch beingReuter. - 136 words
-
Article124 1945-12-08 4/1 Associated Press. CHUNGKING, Dec. 7.—Nationalist vanguards reached the outskirts of Mukden today and were expected to enter the city before Monday, Chinese dispatched reported. These dispatches said that in a sweep along the peiping-Mukden railroad from the Great Wall, the Nationalists encountered only negligible CommunistAssociated Press. - 124 words
-
Article101 1945-12-08 4/1 Reuter. NEW DELHI, Dec. 7.—The defence of the three Indian National Army officers charged with waging war against the King opened today with a long statement by each of the accused. Probably the most dramatic was that read by Capt. Shah Nawai Khan who related how on oneReuter. - 101 words
-
Article17 1945-12-08 4/1 TEHERAN, Dec. 6.—The Persian Prime Minister. Ibrahim Hakiml, today stated that he had no intention of resigning17 words
-
Page 4/1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement53 1945-12-08 4/1 Indispensable to Beauties OUR Is a Challenge to Imported Ones And a PRIDE of the Local Industries. Have a Trial and be Convinced. Obtainable (Wholesale Retail) tAMKIi;. 200. Middle Road, SINGAPORE. And at all High-class Retailers. CHRISTMAS SALE NOW ON SPECIAL DISCOUNT WATCHES JEWELLERY 10% SILVERWARE 25% H. SENA JEWELLER53 words
-
Advertisement105 1945-12-08 4/1 Arena Tea Garden (New World Amusement Park) First Class Band with First Class Singers THE BEST SPOT IN TOWN TO ENTERTAIN YOUR FRIENDS COOL COMFORT. ~Wbilee THEATRE 1, 3-30, 6-30 9 p.m. TO-DAY "Captain Blood" To-night at MIDNIGHT "FREEDOM RADIO" GREAT WORLD MON. DEC. 10th at 8.30 P.M. 20TH CENIURY105 words
-
Advertisement621 1945-12-08 4/1 CATHAY Where Everybody Goes j AVOID THE CRUSH j COME TO THE EARLY SHOWS 11 a.m. 2.00—4.15—6.30 9.30 Something Special For Your Week-end Entertainment So You MUST Book Early OPENING TO DAY R.K.O's Glorious Musical "No, No, Nanette" Starring .ANNA NEAGLE with RICHARD VICTOR ROLAND CARLSON MATURE YOUNG TO-NIGHT AT621 words
-
Advertisement15 1945-12-08 4/1 Xni a i Sale Now On H. SENA 44 High Street Branch At RAFFLES HOTEL15 words
-
Advertisement14 1945-12-08 4/1 Call At lor I Everything! Electrical 324, North I Bridge Rd. I Phone 231514 words
-
-
1013 1945-12-08 2/3 WHAT memories come crowding in on the fourth anniversary of the outbreak of hostilities in the Par East! More history \tfas rirade in these four years than in any one century in all recorded history. Many revolutions have taken place, but none more cataclysmic1,013 words
-
1118 1945-12-08 2/3 WHO STANDS FOR PEOPLECABINET OR TORIES? Reuter. LONDON, Dec. 6 -Mr. Clement Attlee, Priihe Mlnistr, amid loud ministerial cheers and counter cheers took the issue in the House, of Commons today with Mr. Winston Churchill on the charge that the Labour Party h dReuter. - 1,118 words
-
Article95 1945-12-08 2/3 Reuter. HONG KONG, Dec. 7. -Travellers today from Canton. the largest city in Sou:h China where martial law was declared on Tuesday, brought further uncontirmi d reports of Communist infiltrations into the city and of small raids on railway supply poim s. The 11.30 p.m. curfew is operatingReuter. - 95 words
-
Article18 1945-12-08 2/3 NEW YORK, Dec. 5—John D Rockefeller Jnr. has Riven $1,000,000 for Christian rehabilitation, reconstruction and education in Europe.18 words
-
186 1945-12-08 2/3 WASHING TON. Dec. 7.—(UP).— Patrick J. Hurley, former ambassador to China, yesterday charged before the Senate foreign relatium committee that American policy had been twisteu in Iran and elsewhere as well as in China. In discusbing what he termed the defeat of American186 words
-
239 1945-12-08 2/3 MANILA, Dec. 7 Lt. Gen, Yamashit?, one-time self-styled "Tiger of Malaya," was convicted to-day of condoning atrocities by his troops in Manila and tbe Philippines ant. was sentenced to death by banging. Maj. Gen. Russell B. Reynolds, president of the five-general military couri,239 words
-
114 1945-12-08 2/3 The regains of Col. Lim Bo Seng, originator oi the spy ring in Ipoh, Force 136, who was later captured, tortured and killed by the Japanese, were brought down by train yesterday morning. All Chinese liaison officers under him and his wife and114 words
-
Article35 1945-12-08 2/3 SEE —TEO The engagement took place on 6th December, 1945, between Mr. See Tiong Wan eldest son ofc Madam Chia Shen Yoke and Miss Teo Beng San, fifth sister of Mr. Teo Beng Poh.35 words
-
Article142 1945-12-08 2/3 At the conclusion of a flve-day Oil rder trial in the Superior Court yesterday, five Chinese, Ng Chew l :i. leo'x Seng, C.ian Pa<, n Kuui Sens and Scet Chwee Pao wer<* iound guilty of the murder li Lfc Ciieng Kiat on Sept. 21. They were142 words
-
161 1945-12-08 2/3 (From Our Own Correspondent) PENANG. Dec. 7.—Thirty-five warrant officers and NCO's of the Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps are at present undergoing a cadre course under the Royal Sussex Regiment in Butterworth. They are composed of Chinese, Eurasians and Malays. The cadre course161 words
-
91 1945-12-08 2/3 About 300 members of a Jap working party of 450 perished recently when the small coaster in which they were travelling from Batu Fahat to an island near Singapore, hit a mine and sank in three minutes, a few miles from shore. The91 words
-
Page 2/3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement48 1945-12-08 2/3 Green-Eyed Maltivaii w AS the first copies of yesterday s Malaya Tribune announcing the birth of the civil government in Hong Kong came flying off the presses, the following laconic letter was received at our office:"* ul Dear Mr. Editor Lucky Hong Kong! Congratulations!'^* Yours, etc. Envious Malayan48 words
-
Advertisement310 1945-12-08 2/3 NOTICES Those who were members of the Special Constabulary, S.S. on or before 15/2/42 are requested to register their names with the following persons not later than 14/ 12/45. Div. "A" 1. Lan Kirn Swee e/o NAAFI (N.C.S.) 2. Oh Teow Suan c/o Chinese Gospel Hall, Yeo Chu Kang. Div.310 words
-
Advertisement308 1945-12-08 2/3 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED—Book-keeper, able to keep both Chinese and English accounts. Apply to Box No. A4, stating salary required. WANTED—A smart lady typist with average speed. Any nationality, good salary offered. Apply 35, Medeiros Building (3rd Floor) Cecil Street, Singapore. notices" Will anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mr. Damodar Mavji308 words
-
Advertisement134 1945-12-08 2/3 Good News For The Sick! Slow Keng Ngoh, Chinese Acupuncture Cauterization Specialist, uses scien t i fl c methods to cure all sickness and diseases. Stubborn cases obtain almost miraculous results under his treatment. Charges moderate. Consultation hours: 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. 545. Serangoon Road, Singapore. Telephone 4306. CHINESE134 words
-
Advertisement139 1945-12-08 2/3 P Pianos Tuned Or 'PHONE 3358 KELLER PIANO CO. 2 ORCHARD ROAD, STORE NOW AT LAST!!! "THE ALLIED PICTORIAL." Get a copy before it is sold out. Contents Latest War Pictures, etc, with Chinese and English translation. Obtainable from all book sellers. Published by The Allied Publication Co.. 53. Robinson139 words
-
Advertisement111 1945-12-08 2/3 Catering tor 7ca oy Dinner Party Has been our specialised Job. Let us look after your next one. TA TONG RESTAURANT BAR 18, Chulia Street 'Phone 4303 RHEVMA TISM? Just try XI M XI M Powder Relief comes in a Jiffy! The Sauce that Does You Good AJM E R111 words
-