Malaya Tribune, 1 April 1947
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Title Section53 1947-04-01 1 The Malaya Tribune y TH E PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE THE ONLY NATIONAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA Now printed simultaneously in SingaporeKuala Lumpur, Ipoh Penang. Thone Numbers: Editor *JL\* > Editorial 5811 4 Advertising 5812 Circulation Accounts 5815 Kj»< c SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1947 r+RICE IEN CENTS. The Malaya Tribune53 words
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254 1947-04-01 1 Loading Into Soviet Ship Now In Progress Tribune Stiff Kcpor"»r) NEW $2-MILLION DEAL IN SINGAPORE A further quantity of 2,000 tons of Malayan rubber, representing the second consignment to be purchased by the Soviet Union since the liberation, is now in course of254 words
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Article45 1947-04-01 1 T c Colon*] Secretary. Mr P. A. B. McKerron yesterday re-i crated Government's promse of assistance to all legal aid properly organised trade unions. He sad that Government would warn to see oroperlyj lOns.ituteu un ois operated on oemccratic lines.45 words
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Article118 1947-04-01 1 Reuter. 31. Madrid radio to-night broadFranco in which he announced ►claimed a monarchy, to te the head ol state, and a regency a monarchy in 1931.- On April 14, councils of larger cities of Spain > public, and Senor Alcala Zamora a pp led to ConservativeReuter. - 118 words
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213 1947-04-01 1 Immigrants And Terrorists Again 31. British troops used teargas and v to quell 900 resisting illegal Jewish "hellship" Molodeth while firemen on ;ht a £1,000,000 blaze started by terrorist c Haifa's oil storage tanks. stimate of £4.000.000 damage in the blaze rted213 words
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Article33 1947-04-01 1 31.-Ten j wer r •ed and 74 inI dial urban- I 'i Howran I announ- killed and mmunal riot- 11 1 uses oi loot- a place dred and nested.33 words
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139 1947-04-01 1 Reuter. LONDON. Mar. 31—Legal and social complications arising from A.I.D. (artificial insemination by donor) were discussed by H-nry Willink. X.C Minister oi Health from 1943-45. writing in today's Brit'sh medical weekly "The Practitioner.'" Even with the consent of the husband, artificial insemination ofReuter. - 139 words
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338 1947-04-01 1 LONDON, Mar. 31.- The House of Lords ruled to-day that a Wife's refusal to live a "normal married life" did not constitute sufficient grounds for her husband to obtain a divorce. Their Lordships Britain's highest court ol appeal -rejected the suit brought338 words
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Article677 1947-04-01 1 Conscription Debate Reuter. LONDON, Mar. 31.—George Isaacs, Minister of Labour, moving the second reading of the National Service Bill in the House of Commons said the reason for the Bill was that regular components of the British forces were seriously run down. In the Army there wereReuter. - 677 words
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134 1947-04-01 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) To-day sees the re-functioning of the Registration of Trade Marks. Singapore, on the third floor of the Supreme Court buildm The office has been closed since the war. Mr A. H. Harrison, who is the head of the department, returned to134 words
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155 1947-04-01 1 (tribune Staff Reporter) As a result of the disclosure made recently irl the Tribune regarding leakage of trade secrets m Sing,pore the Financial Secretary, it is understood, has taken Steps to ensure that such lapses do not occur again. A rcw system has,155 words
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Article41 1947-04-01 1 A party of one Chinese and two Indians armed with a pistol and knives entered a house in Serangoon Road at I a.m. and robbed an Indian of $2,845 which had been deposited with him by a fri nd.41 words
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Article35 1947-04-01 1 There will be a meeting of the Singapore Government Servants' Bacc Pay Council at 331. North Bridge Road, tomorrow at five o'clock to discuss further action on the subject of back pay.35 words
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66 1947-04-01 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) A-number of local men have applied to be included among the first selections for the special auxiliary police force being formed for duties in the Singapore Harbour Board area, today The members of this auxiliary force are being engaged66 words
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Article65 1947-04-01 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Parts of Singapore island had almost abnormal rainfall yesterday, the climax to a month ot unusually wet weather. At Changi yesterday, 70.5 mil (about 2.7") of rain fell in the past 24 hours, but at the Singapore Botanical Gardens only .49 of an inch was65 words
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Advertisement76 1947-04-01 1 f N ational Employers' j Muto al General MOTOR oft IPENSATION, AS ..,,5 Kntfland) K.,flc Place. B1 r jj b WISE Armful**'**,? FOR HIM! something... hOR HER! nv,M !i will you find such a wide selection of t«, suit evi-rybody's tastes; nowhere else such values for what you buy. uWe76 words
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120 1947-04-01 2 U.P. PEIPING, Mar. 31.—Gen. Sun Lien-chung. the commander of Hopeh. arriving in Reining for a military conference told Chinese newsmen that China's destiny will be decided at the forthcoming battles of Manchuria. The General predicted gradual Nationalists military successes in northern China. For example, heU.P. - 120 words
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Article124 1947-04-01 2 Reuter. HAMBURG. Mar. 31.—One of 23 German concentration camp doctors and scientists on trial at Nuremberg for experiments oi haman beings today described the shooting of five internees it Bucherrwald camp with poisoned bullets as the "most horrible experience of his life," according to the BritishReuter. - 124 words
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Article59 1947-04-01 2 Reuter. VATICAN CITY. Mar. 31.--The Pope who was to have gone to Castel Gandolfo near Rome to rest there during Easter week is to remain in the Vitican on the doctor's advice because of the poor weather, it was learned tonight. The Pope is 71Reuter. - 59 words
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Advertisement632 1947-04-01 2 SITUATIONS VACANT MALAYAN RAILWAY. Civ-il Engineering Appointments in the Way and Works Department. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for posts as CIVIL ENGINEERS (Open Lines, n khe Way and Works Departi f lie Malayan Railway. Applicants should be not less bSI 25 and not more than 40 years of632 words
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Advertisement697 1947-04-01 2 NOTICES. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are invited for tne supply cf Boots anc. Shoes for the remainder of the year ending 31 December 1947, as follows:— (a > Boots—leather tops, leather soles and rubber heels. (by Shoes—leather tops, leather soles and rubber heels, (c) Boots—canvas tops, leather soles and rubber heels.697 words
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Advertisement206 1947-04-01 2 NOTICE. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are invited for the purchase and removal cf the following:— 1 Lot Scrap tapprox: 10 tons) at Mancai Quarry. 1 Lot Mild Steel Plates (scrap approx: 150 tons) also a quantity of angle iron pickets at Municipal Stores, River Valley Road. 1 Lot of Scrap Metal206 words
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Advertisement420 1947-04-01 2 SHIPPING Silver Line 11 i KERR STEAMSHIP CO. INC. NEW YORK. GENERAL AGENTS BAILINGS To: HALIFAX AND NEW YORK M.V. "HOPE PEAK" In Port Agents:— HADOEN COMPANY, LIMITED. Chartered Bank Chamber! Phone Nos. are:— 7092, 6803 SAILINGS FROM SCANDINAVIA /U.K./CONTINENT ms "KINA". In port enroute for Manila, Hongkong Shanghai. M.s.420 words
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Advertisement461 1947-04-01 2 > SHIPP| Nq Agents For Malajaa AND FOB LONDON. ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM CHINA AND JAPAN pTJKE OF ATHENS from TJ X iSAMPORTH from Ul" GI5 H SAMSF/ITE for U X 017 GLENARTNEY loads for U X Apn! 5 Mid-Ana INDO-CHINA S. X. j SAILINGS „OX«. «J iMAUSANG from H'Kong m Proceeds461 words
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2291 1947-04-01 3 Malayan Chinese write to Premier ry point ol view, the representation proposed for the Chinese com- Federal Legislative Council is woefully deficient and diametrically principle of justice and fair play and democracy. lasI as they now bland, there seems diSthe CHineSe and other non-Malay2,291 words
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67 1947-04-01 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) There is no truth whatever in the rrport thai Food Control Officers have asked for arms, said Mr. T. W. Roberts who is hi charge of the Food Control Inspectorate when interviewed by a Tribune reporter. I furthc, learn that67 words
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Article197 1947-04-01 3 Under the ausp cics of the Regional Congress cf Si iganore. Indian ladies met at No. 6 Race Course Lane and elecied the committee Tor an organized en- I rolment Campaign. Mrs. M. Logo nresit ed and welcoming the members' stressed the necessity for the Ladies" Sec:197 words
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Article230 1947-04-01 3 'l he Malayan Union and Singapore Government Gazettes oi March 28. contain a full schedule of charges for air mail corre i/ nden *c whjteh become ftc. ive en and trom the l~t April. Jhe Postal Services Department states thai these fees have been230 words
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Article139 1947-04-01 3 A twelve-year-old Chinese boy. displaying gold teeth m his j upper jaw. said: "It is not so. wb n a charge of robbery was preferred again t him before Fir-t District Judge Paul Storr. ye terda.v. Tlie voutli wa> alleged to have taken $30.139 words
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Advertisement123 1947-04-01 3 I XFVV SHIPMENT I Jl ST AKRTVKD I Chi-.- D nd-mads ■EBbi le Cloths. I Underwear Outi rgarment. I At Reasonable Prices. I Peking Lace Co., I t: N h Bridge Road. Tel. 3380. k Madam Florence^ I youi iuture by power of intui- consulting her. m opportunity. B relephone123 words
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Advertisement491 1947-04-01 3 Tlje Leading Circus Of The East Visits Singapore For The First Time. Acclaimed unanimously by the Press and the Public as the greatest and the cleverest Circus of the East AT FARRER PARK RACE COURSE ROAD. SINGAPORE. Opening at 9 n.m. on Wednesday 2nd April 1947. DAILY 3 shows at491 words
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Article590 1947-04-01 4 It is abundantly clear that the commercial communities of Singapore do not look with favour on the continued cleavage of the Colony from the Mainland. Mr. E. M. F. FergUSSon, pi esiding at the annual meeting of Singapore Chamber Of Commerce, explained the views of his organisation.590 words
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Article1602 1947-04-01 4 "ISLAMICA - By "ISLAMICA" For years the Federated Malay States of Perak Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang and the Unfederated Malay States of Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Trengganu and Perlis were known as Muslim countries and were so called by the British Government, and the Malays of1,602 words
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391 1947-04-01 4 L'etterT To The. Ed .to? Sir.—lt is commerce that leads a nation to power and prosperity, hence we find that nation that controls the great;st amount of commerce of the world is the most powerful and prosperous nation in the world. To be a391 words
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Article290 1947-04-01 4 Sir, —It has been over-stress-ed, I f.?ar, that an University College is a necessary stepping stone to a University and that all universities have evolved from university colleges. May I ask I in this connection a few pertinent questions? Did Hongkong University have to begin with an University290 words
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Article80 1947-04-01 4 Sir,—The private bases rtidi have considerably transport situation la STC strike, haw il approval of the pro. I conductor-' courtesy, p. am and honesty, It would be vel DM private buses were ill continue their ervic same rout s after the strike With this kind ol all buses80 words
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Advertisement58 1947-04-01 4 You'll nov havi another pair oi' e>es! .gfr c WW Your one and only pair of eyes Irreparable, invaluable! Guard them carefully, Have your eyes examined regularly? If not, don't forget to consult us and get a pair or Modern, Smart eye-glasses. Free service for eyesight testing! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Pin58 words
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Advertisement21 1947-04-01 4 ENAMEL 1 I SHALLOW BASINS 11" Diameter SI 12" SI SI 13" SI TO 14" $2 15" $2 M 1 S21 words
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Miscellaneous22 1947-04-01 4 *****6789 Mk -ff/zne/c NUME&flLS THAT WE US'- %> A2/^ /Wf* C«c U*<IW >«!'.«• /k v'' I» U. f«» C* —AH '.«M. mwW «I w >22 words
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Article, Illustration352 1947-04-01 5 Anti-Social, Subversive Elements Warned (Tribune Staff Reporter) Singapore's Colonial Secretary, Mr P A B McKerron yesterday fired a broadside at the' city's blackmarketeers and other undesirables. At a press conference, during which he made a reV k V t?/-, c P352 words
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Article62 1947-04-01 5 j jf ilonial Secretary, .v. p r. McKerron mnentcd on I he weather rrsti rdaj dnrinf a re- r jfn 0I the tirst year's j.as ol civil ;n!j»iinis--1,11 sini <• the liheras 1)1, vcather has j \r.-\ freakish.... hut I ternmenf in m»t res- I p risible62 words
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Article51 1947-04-01 5 (21 >, a detecon tt-ntatiev and ceiiup(i Magistrate the charges lt I W( ng iurged a alei s licence at n Kallang Road in 1946 c n iptly ubX Moh Poh nd d( i- r. for P tstponed for 3 for transfer Si nth Pi lice51 words
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242 1947-04-01 5 (Tribune StafT Reporter) Company strike leader, and the busot Mr. R. K. Samy, will give evidinto the Traction Company dispute "Cc Jobling on Thursday. n will be for usuce Jobiing, as President tfie Inquiry Commission, to ;i him first, having gaps, >■242 words
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223 1947-04-01 5 Capt. Brekke. Norwegian sKlpDer oi s.s. "Prosper" was charsfJd yesterday before the Fourth j Police Magistrate with having I ,jl Persons on board, jn excess I°i the number given on the j Passenger list" I«1 ?fn W Jfn convict ed and fined i 51.550-223 words
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Article54 1947-04-01 5 On Saturday at the Roman Catholic Chapel. R.A.F. Station. Changi," A. C. W. Helaine Therese Wilson, of 37 Garnet Street, Glasgow, was married to- Flying Officer Alan Cook of j Coombe Cottage, Sanderstead, Surrey, England. Group Captain J. E. W. Connolly. Assistant Principal R. C. Chaplain for Air54 words
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Article64 1947-04-01 5 Poh Kirn Chuan (32), who was convicted on a charge of misappropriating cash and jewellery worth $800 which had been entrusted to his wife by another woman named Goh Ah Lek, was sentenced to ten weeks' rigorous imprisonment by Second Magistrate L. C. Goh, yesterday. The offence64 words
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Article28 1947-04-01 5 The Salvation Army is making its annual appeal for funds to assist in the rehabilitation and extension of its work in Singapore and the Malayan Union.28 words
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Article83 1947-04-01 5 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Mr. C. J. Pyke. Economic Adviser to the Malayan Union, is one of the three Colonial Representatives selected to attend the 2nd session of the preparatory committee on trade and employment at Geneva on April 10. The other two representatives are Sir Charles83 words
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Article22 1947-04-01 5 Mother of 19 children—six survive today Mrs. Esther Broomfield. aged 82 of Stanleyavenue. Dagenham. has 31 grandchildren. 49 great-grand-children and three great-great-grandchildren.22 words
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262 1947-04-01 5 Plea For Austerity (Tribune Staff Reporter) The Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, at a press conference yesterday condemned excessive spending and lavish entertainment in Singapore. "There is far too much excessive entertainment both in restaurants and at home. Orders restricting prices262 words
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Article52 1947-04-01 5 Bail was opposed when Lei Kin. a Chinese, claimed trial to a charge of assisting in the management of the Khwan Vi Lo Kuan, an unlawful society, before Fir<t District Judge Paul Storr, yesterday. Th? case was postponed for mention on Apr. 8. and Lei was ordered to be held52 words
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175 1947-04-01 5 Reuter. Lone on. Mar. 31.—Sir Arnold Percy Robinson, of Dens House, Bindley, near Andover, retired solicitor, formerly of Singapore, fid not procead with his petition in the divorce court today after he and his wife Lady (Eversley Chaning) Robinson, of King's Court, Chelsea, ha givenReuter. - 175 words
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Article18 1947-04-01 5 Parents gave up 50 clothing coupons to provide jerseys for the Sutton East County Secondary School football team.18 words
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674 1947-04-01 5 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Trade and economic progress in Singapore in a year since the city came under civil administration after a period of British Military Administration was described by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron as "astonishing." The city has also made considerable674 words
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Article99 1947-04-01 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 31.— Mr. Tan Eng Chye, Malacca representative on the Union Advisory Council, today tendered his rPSignatiorj which the Governor accepted. Mr. fan Eng Chye is resigning on grounds of health. The Governor accepted his resignation with regret and thanked him for his99 words
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Article122 1947-04-01 5 Loh Ah Ming, proprietor of an eat] robinson Road, guilty to a sumn corruptly offering a I rol Inspector $20. was sentence to serve a term of two months' rigorous imprisonment by Second District Judge T. T. Russell, yesterday. The incident was said to have occurred122 words
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Article56 1947-04-01 5 A verdict of death by misadventure was returned by Singapore's Coroner. Mr. G. W. Porter, at the conclusion of an inquiry into the death of Lim Mvi HuaK.. a six-year-old boy who died as a result of being knocked down by a lorry at56 words
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Advertisement91 1947-04-01 5 "EVEREST" INKS CUAA MUCILAGE r quart $2.00 per 28 oz. Pint 1.35 14 oz. V .40 2 oz. with brush. Famous since 1929. snl Offices in pre-war years as well as after Also used in H.M. Government Offices. EVEREST INK MANUFACTURING CO. 118 CROSS STREET, SINGAPORE. Phone: *****. J /7/91 words
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Advertisement148 1947-04-01 5 AVAILABLE NOW (6 valve Ba; Bp id 310 AVAILABLE SOON 5 w,.ve Eanc'sprea- Same Prices throug Guaranteed, free service ai.d m 'is. Authorised Sales-.. SINGAPORE: Scow Kuan Co.. 4, Dhob- G aio <■ .Sound Service, 135, Selegie Road; Nam Kwan 24 *tb Br dge Road; Teck Seng Batteiy Service 134148 words
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96 1947-04-01 6 U.P. TOKIO Mar. 31. The civil Property Custodian Allien Headquarters announced today that liquid raw rubber has been m.;de available to Japanese rubber producers through an Allied directive to the Japanese government. The announcement said that 312 barrels which were reported as stolen propertyU.P. - 96 words
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Article134 1947-04-01 6 The rubber commodity mar- feet cpeneH slightW e>«ler jres- rdav mornins wfth sellers pie ConsJ ierable quantities o: wer grade rubber changd hands at a quarter to half a cen: balow Saturday's closing prices. No. 1 R.S.S. is still fairly well held and the market for th134 words
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Article97 1947-04-01 6 SyxU-i n thefts committed by (Jjndian, Chinese and Malay j from godowns in th? docks and detected durie.;; the week-end. were dealt with hi a Singapore Police Ourt yesterday. About $747 worth of goods— i," m foodstuffs and brandy to jib ilcs of cloth were stated97 words
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761 1947-04-01 6 New Homes For 2,500 (Tribune Stall Reporter) The Singapore Improvement Trust will this year erect a number of buildings which will provide accommodation for 2,3U0 people in all ana help relieve the acute housing shortage. Mr. J. M. Fraser. manager of the Trust, at a761 words
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Article353 1947-04-01 6 Prices quoted below are per picul weight except where otherwise stated. Foodstuffs: -Yesterday's quotatioru were "Meehoon": Kedah $70: Siam No. 1 $85: Indo-China $68. Rice: Siam No 1 $90: No. 2 $85: Rangoon $60. Glutinuous rice: Slam No. i S7i). Rangoon $50. "Gula" Malacca: —Superior quality353 words
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Article46 1947-04-01 6 Thirty-year-old Tanaka Kunikachi, a J.S.P.. who was arrested by a policeman on Road and found to be in fraudulent possession of amaput concealed in a Canvas bag. was sentenced by Magistrate Ahmad bin Ibrahim yesterday to six weeks rigorous imprisonment.46 words
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282 1947-04-01 6 (Tribune Financial Corrs.) There was considerable acti vity in the tin section of the share market yesterday with th recent announcement of the Jncre?se in the price for the commodity, and shares ttfftfe car a I up in nric to higher levelr ■>'.282 words
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Advertisement126 1947-04-01 6 THE HALL FOR QTV d VM.i PROJECTION l™in*i hc LADD SS LADY 100% THRILLING ACTION! f Souven'r of the < ays when none but the brave! deserve the fair! BANDIT RANGER Guns tostifv faster than words! TIM HOLT, CLIFF EDWARDS JOAN J?.ARCLAt Jjßii. COMING! The ***** ro?^al j T| Stupendous126 words
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Advertisement300 1947-04-01 6 For YOUR Easter ENfO KAfS The HAPPY WORLD CABARET Presents 3 .Extension Nights Plus 3 Special Floor Shows! Programme as follows: j v riday 4th Apr.: Extens'oi to l a.m. QUIC'K'SIFd i ANGO DANCE 1 a: c Demons rat ons by J mea Yn c i q a and Miss300 words
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Advertisement85 1947-04-01 6 GEY LANG PHONt S^J'U^ OPENING TODAY shows 3 50. 6 SO. 1.15 P m Stars of caravan Tor* 8 Again' i i EWA n r GF fiFr KENT in "Madonna Of The Seven Moons" The Amazi c Onf* k Woman's Dual Pcrswfcl y one of the Setter. M y Kir85 words
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545 1947-04-01 7 ARCHIE QUICK - "We Didn't Want Cup Success Said Manager (By T ARCHIE QUICK ins 2}-— T °mmy Lawton has been talkn?°? aH-year-round-football that has been orced on professionals by bad weather next seatnn er H ralSed P 0mt of is going to happen545 words
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176 1947-04-01 7 k ol 40 runs by which included Ive lours, followtowling by A. Janseventeen) enSingapore Clarke Ii leal the 61 Coy. Xt t by four runs. wled well for tour lor fifteen). COY. R.A.S.C. b M Shah 9 rv de Silva Rodriguea 2 RodiigMa176 words
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Article60 1947-04-01 7 «arch Medal Competin Sunday the 30th ted in a win for with a net score of lowing are some of •rcis returned:— a v raylor 94 —24: 70 S Murray 82 —10 72 D a Ferrier-Smith 96 24 72 j *j -Smith 87 —12: 75 Lia60 words
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Article74 1947-04-01 7 Cr, Mar. 31.—The Enforcement As so- ed of the Kuo- m x-ratic Socialists na Party, passed 11 today to ask the w investigate the and mass round- Pension of publica--1 proceedings the constitutee ol freedom Won i s one of the i creatGovernment to pave74 words
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Article60 1947-04-01 7 Reuter. HICAGO Mar 31—Richard Miles won the men's singles title in the United States national table tennis championships here for the third consecutive time. In the final he beat Sol SchlrT in three straight games. In the women's singles final, the defending champion, Bernice Chotras, was beatenReuter. - 60 words
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Article69 1947-04-01 7 The C.YMJi. beat the Singapore Tailors' Association by three games to two in a tabletennis match at the C.V.M.A premises on Sunday. (C.YMA players mentioned first):— Tan Teng Siang beat Mvi Teng Siong 3—2; An g Yong Boon beat Mak Poh Choy 3—oAng Yong Mvi beat Chan69 words
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Article41 1947-04-01 7 Reuter. LONDON. Mar. 31.-The Rugby League Council decided today to extend the season to at least June 14 in order to complete the fixture list. Altogether 174 games have to be played before the end of the season.—Reuter.Reuter. - 41 words
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Article30 1947-04-01 7 Radio Malaya will broadcast a talk on "Universities in the Colonies'' by Sir Alexander CarrSaunders at 4.45 p.m. next Monday. This feature will replace \the usual talk on "World Affairs."30 words
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Article74 1947-04-01 7 Easter Cricket The following will represent the Singapore Cricket XI against Selangor in the twoday Easter match on the S.CC. padang on Saturday and Sunday:— A. C Growder (capt.), H. B. Noon, Cheong Thiam Siew. D. B» Carr, J. P. Pearson, W. M. Elderton, N.74 words
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Article107 1947-04-01 7 U.P. 1 Chicago, Mar. 30 —Gil Dodds, flying parson, won his 23rcl consecutive mile run in the Chicago otadium, recording a time of minutes 06 8 sees, the fastest of the season. Dodds' triumph was the third in Chicaog relays, and he won permenant possession of the MelvinaU.P. - 107 words
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Article123 1947-04-01 7 F. N. WIN BY TWO GAMES Playing on their home court, the Fraser Neave Sports Club defeated the Firefly Badminton Party by 5 games to 3 on Sunday afternoon. The following are the results —P. <fe N> players mentioned first: Yeo Hong Chuan beat Goh Tian Chve 15:5; 15:8; Poh123 words
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534 1947-04-01 7 (Tribune Courts Reporter) Two prisoners—a Chinese and an Indonesian—who had been convicted under the Arms and Ammunition Ordinance for unlawful possession of firearms, had an unpleasant surprise at the Full Court of Appeal yesterday when they had their sentences enhanced. The prisoners were Chau Sow534 words
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Article54 1947-04-01 7 The Annual General Meeting of St. Andrew's Old Boys' Association will be held at St Andrew's School Hall. Woodsville on Saturday, April 12, at 3.3Q to be followed by an "At Home" in honour of The Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Singapore J. L. Wilson,54 words
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382 1947-04-01 7 tfaY^ n do T n Mar. 30.—I've just seen Bruce Woodcock in Und Jt rather unne rvmg, cables Bob Meyer, trom Britah? W ter in hiS W€ ly SP rtS roUndu P Not only Woodcock, but Tommy Farr Joe Louis Don Budge, Helen382 words
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104 1947-04-01 7 Reuter. GLENFTELD, Mar. 31.—A lovely country mansion called Bech Hurst, which belonged to the W J Yap P- wh made £4,500,000 out of tobacco, is to be given to the people of Cuckfield. if Urban Council plans are acceptable to the executors under the termsReuter. - 104 words
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Article137 1947-04-01 7 The first Indian circus to visit Singapore since the liberation has pitched its tent at Farrer Park. Race Course Road, and will open tomorrow night. Owned by Mr. K. Dhamoderam of South India, and represented here by Mr. K. K. Balan, Organiser for South East Asia,137 words
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Article143 1947-04-01 7 The Singapore Cricket club defeated the Netherlands Indies Commercial Bank by three goals to one in a friendly game of soccer on the padang yesterday. Fast exchanges were seen in the first half, bu* ball control was extremely cifficult due to ihe sodden grounds and143 words
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Article108 1947-04-01 7 Trie Singapore Chess Club beat the Chinese Swimming Club by 5 1 2 ponits to 4V 2 in a friendly match played on" Saturday. Results: (Chess Club players mentioned first). Dr. Yeoh lost to Kiong Chin Eng: F/Lt. Marriot lost to Lee Chim Quan; Dr.108 words
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Article43 1947-04-01 7 Reuter. London, Mar. 31.-The following is the draw for .the Rugby League Cup semi-finals, to be played on April 19: Wakefield Trinity versus Leeds in Yorkshire; Warrington versus Bradford Northern in Lancashire Venues are to be announced later.—ReuterReuter. - 43 words
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Article44 1947-04-01 7 Mr. R. D. B. Mitchell. Australian Information Officer, will address the East-West Society on Thursday, at 8.30 at the V.M.C.A.. Orchard Road- The title of his talk will be "Australia leads the way to a new world in the Paci fie."44 words
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Advertisement95 1947-04-01 7 Foot Itch Healed in 3 Days h, smart and burn irly drive you Wn (Tack, peel or tic of these skin that has spread world, and is called n as Athlete's Foot, ''V Itch. You can t >übw until you re- '--nise. a new dlarj'*oderm, stops tho !kills the germs95 words
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Advertisement198 1947-04-01 7 Another British Production! Opens Today 4 Shows 1.30—1—6.30—9.30 p.m. COMING A. J. CRONIN S MASTERPIECE! "THE GREEN YEARS" A Wonderful Motion Picture ...Time MARLBOROUGH Last 3 Shows: 3 30, 6.30, 9.15 Is your last chance to see your favourite ASH OK KUMAR and Lovely I.EELA CHITNIS in a Grand Social198 words
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Article51 1947-04-01 8 Reuter. HAMBURG. Mar. 31. The Bavaii;tn denazification Minister Aiirea Loritz. today appealed .igainst the sentence passed by the Munich denazification court on Professor Richard Klein, designer of the naz: badge, on the ground it was i much too mild, the British news service in Germany reported tonight.Reuter. - 51 words
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Article20 1947-04-01 8 Reuter. LONDON. Mar. 31—People In Britain can phone to Germany j —at ten shillings for three mmutes—from Tuesday.—Rev- ter. IReuter. - 20 words
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Article174 1947-04-01 8 Reuter. LONDON. Mar. 31—The British Prime Minister. Mr. Clement Attlee. said in the House of Commons this afternoon that the Government had learned with satisfaction of the signature of the Dutch and Indonesian agreement of Mar. 25. It was to be hoped, he idded. thatReuter. - 174 words
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86 1947-04-01 8 Reuter. LONDON. Mar. 31—The British Government today published 73 documents on atomic energy, which up to now had been 'top secrets/ Th?y are of intercut in applying atomic energy to industry and to basic scientific research, but do not make any disclosure- about the atomReuter. - 86 words
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227 1947-04-01 8 British Indonesian Trade Resumption Reuter. LONDON, Mar. 31.—The British Minister of Food, Mr. John Strachey. said in the House of Commons this afternoon that a "particularly welcome step" of the agreement between the Dutch and Indonesian authorities Should provide a basis for the early resumption of food f rade relationsReuter. - 227 words
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78 1947-04-01 8 Reuter. RANGOON. Mar. 31—Dr. Sutan Sharir. Indonesian Premier, nassed through Rangoon this afternoon en route to New Delhi At Mingledon airdrome, where the special plane carrying Sharir and his party made a brief halt for refuelling, the Indonesian Premier was greeted by prominent BurmeseReuter. - 78 words
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112 1947-04-01 8 Reuter. WASHINGTON, Mar. 31.— The Republican Congressman Fred Crawford of Michigan told the House of KepresentaI tives Foreign Affairs Committee on Greek aid bill today he believed the United States should tell the Russians they must disarm or the United statesReuter. - 112 words
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480 1947-04-01 8 Govt. Stands Firm Labour Split On Conscription Reuter. LONDON, Mar. 31.—The greatest risk threatening; the British Labour Government in the revolt of some of its supporters over peacetime conscription and service conditions, according to some political quarters, is that a considerable number of membersReuter. - 480 words
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Article126 1947-04-01 8 U.P. New York, Mar. 30.—1t was announced that a converted A-26 Douglas attack oomber will attempt to break Howard Hughes' round-the-world speed record of 91 hours 8 minutes, next week. Mihon Reynolds, Ch cago businessman is sponsoring the atempt wh eh is scheduled to beginU.P. - 126 words
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367 1947-04-01 8 No Exit Permits U.P. LONDON, Mar. 31.—The question of Soviet exit permits for Russian wives of British soldiers was taken up by British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, in his talk with Stalin, but "no progress was achieved on the matter." a Foreign Office spokesmanU.P. - 367 words
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Article44 1947-04-01 8 Reuter NEW YORK. Mar. 31Messages from India on the Hindu-Moslem riots were given front-page prominence in most American newspapers today. Bold headings carried the death tolls varying from 42 to 99 above vivid accounts of the violence and fighting.—ReuterReuter - 44 words
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585 1947-04-01 8 'From Our Own Repor-er) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 31.The extension of the life Of the Union Advisory Council for a further period of six months was announced this morning by the Governor at the Council Meeting. A proclamation to this effect was made today.585 words
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135 1947-04-01 8 Reuter PORT TALBOT, Glamorgan, Mar 31.—More than 200 people ranging in age from 84 to three assembled at Grand Hotel, Port Talbot, to stake their claims in the 200.000,000 Robert Edwards fortune. Mr. Edwards emigrated to America in the eighteenth century and boughtReuter - 135 words
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168 1947-04-01 8 Reuter. BELGRADE, Mar. 31.—Marshal Tito told lh< Vug Slav Parliament to-day that as a result of A: vention Greece had "become the base for plans" which.might threaten world peace. He said the world was divided into two blocs —new democratic countries in eastern Europe andReuter. - 168 words
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188 1947-04-01 8 Reuter. Moscow. Mar. 31-—Discus of the location and value ol Germany's gold took up m to-day's meeting ol the Big F Foreign Ministers' deputies for Germany who heard a from Jacques Rueff. head of the Inter-Allied Reparation. Agencj M. Rueff said that onReuter. - 188 words
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Article27 1947-04-01 8 Reuter. KARACHI. Mar 31 -Enule Bollaert who succeeds Admira. Thierry D*Argenueu An High Commissioner to china passed thr »ugl X today on his tray 1 Saigon RenterReuter. - 27 words
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Miscellaneous103 1947-04-01 8 TODAY'S WEATHER REPORT r N^C hair <^\%k S'poic Singapore w< ather forecast for 24 hour> lrom noon today, compiled by the R.A.F. Central Forecasting Station, Air Command, Far East: Fair in Singapore this afternoon, with long bright period-. Occasional heavy showers will affect north of Singapore island. Fine tonight and103 words
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