Malaya Tribune, 24 October 1947

Microfilm: NL2143
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Malaya Tribune
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    61 1 The Malaya Tribune 3 y THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE Larger Sales Thau Any Afternoon Paper In Malaya Now printed simultaneously In Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh Penang 'Phone 5811 (Three Lines) ,„,111 PAGES SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1947 fRICE TEN CENTS The Malaya Tribune London Agents: Mtssrs. Colin Turner Ltd.,
    61 words
  • Article
    MALAYAN AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY PLANNED
    241 1 Experts Coming Out (Tribune Staff Reporter) Singapore is soon to have a Malayan aircraft industry. was announced by a Malayan Airways Company official who told the Tribune today that the company was expecting important machinery -t 0 begin servicing their own aircraft, at present maintained by
    241 words
  • Article
    Cholera: Troops Blamed
    173 1 Reuter. London, Oct. 24,—The suggestion that the movement of troops from Ind: a was responsible Tor the outbreak oi cholera in Egypt is contained in a letter published in the current issue of the British medical journal, "The Lancet,'' Among the points in the letter published °*tr
    Reuter.  -  173 words
  • Article
    Burma-S'pore Air Link Cut
    84 1 Reuter. Rangoon. Oct. 23—A1l air services linking Rangoon with Calcutta and Singapore were suspended today owing to a cyclonic storm raging off the Burmese coast line, it was officially stated here today. Burmese jrtterpal airways planes were also grounded. The B.O.A.C. flying boat carrying Prime Minister
    Reuter.  -  84 words
  • Article
    Malayan Airways To Extend Services
    141 1 Staff Rt porttw) v >•;.; are about to r vnMtkMM proling their Orient < i a far ai Saigon. w being fought ia l lovernments M dayan Aiiwaya l m m ling facilities nbang, Batavia Lane 4 8.0.A.C told Ts thai though the Gov- Sing
    141 words
  • Article
    Nobel Prize Awards
    95 1 U P Stockholm, Oct. 23.—The Nobel prize fo r medicine and physio logy was awarded tonight in two parts—half to Professor Carl F Cory and Gerty T Cory of £t] Louis and half to Bernardo A, Houssay Of Bunos Aires. Professor Cory and wife were awarded hal
    U P  -  95 words
  • Article
    SPIRAL TAX ON MILLIONAIRES
    30 1 UP. PRAGUE. Oct. 23.—The government announced today a spiral tax on millionaires to provide subsidies o c almost 7 milliard crowns to drought stricken farmf rs.—U.P.
    UP.  -  30 words
  • Article
    CHINESE BAN ON FOREIGN SHIPPING
    45 1 NANKING, Oct. 2?. George Yeh Vice-Foreign Minister told a press conference toriav the ("hinese Government did not plan to lift the ban on foreign shipping to Chinese inland ports which he s"dd was designed to protect China's infant shipping industries.
    45 words
  • Article
    Perjury In Brutal Murder: Man Jailed
    220 1 F< p<-rter) rsday, Biah -aged Chinese. to a charge n produced beE O. Pre the* c was sentenced ttrst case of this Settlemerjg. N Kilner, D.P.P.. was the comcase !r which a bad been bruI to death in 1 Street in Jure. p d
    220 words
  • Article
    Taxi Driver Kicked Out
    107 1 fTribune Stuff Reporter) Shortly after 11 o'clock last night two Europeans and two Indians in c vilian clothes, but presumed to be soldi rs, engaged a taxi near the Rex Cinema and told tne driver to drive to Thomson Road. Ordering the driver to stop near
    107 words
  • Article
    Woman Executed
    49 1 UP Athens. Oct. IS. —Twenty-four members ot an anti government organisation, Elas. w re executed at Salomka today as reports reached Athen o c Greek air force activity against guerilias in the area cf Metsovon. Those executed, the Ministry of the Press announced, included one woman.— U.P.
    UP  -  49 words
  • Article
    Manila Company Buying Governor's Yacht Sea Belle
    149 1 (Trtbunc Sports Reporter) Negotiations for the sale of trie Governor's yacht, the s.s. Ben Belle, to a Philippines shipping company are almost completed. The yacht, which was de-re-quisitioned some months ago and for the use ->f which during the war years the Admiralty
    149 words
  • Article
    Musical Windfall For Singapore Children
    356 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) The sum of £40 and the fact that most of the Jap P.O.Ws. were already repatriated by July this year, have given the Singapore children's budding symphony orchestra, 19 musical instruments. They consist of seven violins. 1 i base dium, 3 side
    356 words
  • Article
    More Austerity In Britain
    501 1 Cripps Warns: "Still further cuts to come" Keuter LONDON, Oct. 22.—Sir Stafford Cripps. Britain's new economic "dictator", listed further austerity cuts tor Britain when making his first speech in Parliament today in his new post. The sugar ration would be reduced to eight ounces each person
    Keuter  -  501 words
  • Article
    16 DROWN
    40 1 -Reuter. RANGOON. Oct. 23.—Sixteen people were believed to have drowned when <a passenger launch collided with a paduV boat in Rangoon River today. Fourteen people were 'rescued. The majority of those reported drowned were women ard children.— Reuter.
    -Reuter.  -  40 words
  • Article
    ARMY BASE CLOSED
    55 1 -VP. MANILA. Oct. 23,— The U.S. Army announced today that the base "M" at San Fernando La Union, Luzon, which served as wartime supply base, later for the disposing of surplus property, will be closed on October 31st— three years after It. was first opened at Hollandia.
    -VP.  -  55 words
  • Article
    Iraq Threatens Invasion
    66 1 Reuter. BAGHDAD, Oct. 23. The Iraqi Army will march ard enter Palestine if the Urited Nations adopt th? partition. Sahh Jabur, Iraqi Prime Minister, declared today. He said he was not able to give the whereabouts of Iraqi forces at the present moment ard added: "But I
    Reuter.  -  66 words
  • Article
    Indonesian As Deputy Supremo
    96 1 Rc-iter 4 A..A,P. BATAVIA. Oct. 23. For the first time in the hirtory of the Netherland East Indies administration, an Indonesian, Raden Abdul Kadir, has been appointed to the second highest post in the Netherlands East Indies namely Deputy to the Lieutenant Gov-ernor-General. The appointment is
    Rc-iter 4 A..A,P.  -  96 words
  • Article
    Used Plane To Bomb Rival Gang
    98 1 U.P Fiarfield. (Illionois, Oct. 23.— Carl Shelton, leader of the notorious Shelton gang, which terrorized southern Illinois with their bootlegging activities in the 1920 s was ambushed and shot to death near his farm today. The Shelton gang for year-, fought an almost incredible
    U.P  -  98 words
  • Article
    £30,000 PER YEAR FOR ELIZABETH
    93 1 VP. LONDON, Oct. 93. A BeU < t Com mitt* c reprt M ntmg all major past es is considering today the amount to l>c recommended to Parliament for Princess BHzaJbt *h 'iftcr h> r marriage to Lieut. Philip Mountbatten. As an unmanied heiress to
    VP.  -  93 words
  • Article
    US SHIP IN YANGTSE
    54 1 Reuter SHANGHAI, Oct. 23- The 1 American steamer, Louis Sloss, sailed from here today up the I Yargtse River. Thi s is the first I commercial vessel flying a foreign flag to sail up the Yangtse sirce the introduction of the new navigation laws banning foreign
    Reuter  -  54 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      71 1 textiles General Merchandise sV '!rii:s of various descriptions inspection at K,H.Wu Trading Co. j sT \MFORD ROAD, I SINGAPORE. j MSRZAPORE CARPETS I that walking on air feeling" wn all over the world these carpets Hirned mai y a house into a h^me. 3' x 6' 31.50 4x7 49.00 6"
      71 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      96 1 Tha t Will < Charm You j £0 READY-MADE AND MADE TO ORDER "I enjoy them coolest smoke I know. There w y so much more in them," They're winners with me V 1 too, and it's all done by vjl.lj 1 the filter tip—it stops all the heat and
      96 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    Singapore War Prisoner Wed Niece, Bound Over
    536 2 LONDON. By Air Mail. —A 24-year-old gunner accused at Newcastle Quarter Sessions of breaking a ia\v passed under Henry VIII by marrying his niece declared that he fell in love with her when he returned after !>eing a prisoner of war for four
    536 words
  • Article
    "LITTLE MARSHALL PLAN"
    74 2 -U.P WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.— It was learned today that the Harriman committee on Foreign Aid is studying a -Little Marshall Plan" for the Mid-East. The source said that some members ot the group headed by Secre♦ary of Commerce Averil Harriman feel that the United States must take
    -U.P  -  74 words
  • Article
    CHINESE HARVEST
    40 2 U.P. NANKING, Oct. Information Director Hollingion K. Tendisclosed today that between now and the next harvest in Juiv 194 ii China will be short of 2.000. 950 metric tons ol wheat and 5.092.000 metric tons of re U.P.
    U.P.  -  40 words
  • Article
    CHEAPER FROM SOVIET
    36 2 -UP PEIPING. Oct. 23 -D. K. Bvkov. the Soviet trade representative in Tientsin, told Chinese reporters today China can import many products mor. cheaply from Russia than from the United States. —U P.
    -UP  -  36 words
  • Article
    PRISON RELEASE
    41 2 -Reuter RANGOON. Oct. 23.—Bandoola Sein, one lime Minister and i former associate of Dr. Ba Maw's Mahabana Party, today petitioned to the Government for his early release from prism. He wa> arrested by the Police following the July assassination.—Reuter.
    -Reuter  -  41 words
  • Article
    GOODWILL MISSION
    30 2 -Reuter. SHANGHAI. Oct. 23. The British Parliamentary goodwill mission held a roundtable conference today with the Chines? labour leaders during which views were exchanged on labour probiems. —Reuter.
    -Reuter.  -  30 words
  • Article
    MORE FIGHTING
    23 2 SAIGON. Oct. 23. More fighting between the French forces and Vietnam troops is reported in an official Frerch Army communique today,
    23 words
  • Article
    Royal Hairdresser's Professional Troubles
    66 2 U.P PARIS, Oct. 22 Antoine. who will dress Pi nee*4 Elizabeth's hair lor the Royal WedChrig, is having ptpfesncnai i;ouble. The lamed coiFcvr. who at tines claimed Waliis Warfield Simpson, paulette Goddard and Norma Shearer as clierts. was accused by his former employer —the original Antoine
    U.P  -  66 words
  • Article
    CHIANG INSTRUCTS S'HAI AUTHORITIES
    46 2 U.P. SHANGHAI, Oci. 23. -Chines authorities today lifted the news blackout on the 24 hour visit ot' Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek to Shanghai and revealed that the Generalissimo personally instructed Shanghai authorities about measures against the runaway market, speculators and hoarders. CP.
    U.P.  -  46 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      602 2 A«M*5iK l <»3* Hailwavs !AND GLEN ll\e FGR LONDON. ANTWERP. HAMBURG TVDfiUb ov< iJ from UJv. lor Straits, Houg Kong and China GLENGARRY G. 8, 9. Sails Oct. 26th. BRECONSHIRE <hie 7th November. DENBIGSHIRE due 24th December. im>o-< in v\ s. m. Co. SAILINGS TO SAIGON. HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, JAPAN CALCUTTA
      602 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      441 2 I ISTHMIAN S. S. CO. FAST DIRECT SERVICES FOR NEW YORK BOSTON BALTIMORE mIT MOBILE NEW ORLEANS STEEL ARCHITECT GODOWN 36 37 SAILS S PORE 3 NOV STEEL KINO DUE SPORE 10 NOV SAILS S PORE 16 NC)V FOR LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN DUE SPORE 30 OCT. j
      441 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      875 2 j < Situation.; Pee require* j ferabiv ii- school r diligent, gj i R h t person WANTED LtdTSlr^ iSt ML-irh NW S filing systems Ann' first *I*Z qualification Z I Singapore App;icm:oi iS are 'he of v Municipal ment.in Gl (i( .3 I ate Offier-iv c, plus cl a
      875 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    Increased Rents For untitled Village Areas
    150 3 (1 rom Our Own Reporter) 23. Rates should bo allowed to be cent, withm village limits and ron tiiowed to be increased in those a:-as ion arrived at today's meeting of Ui in the Land Office. The meeting er by fcfr. V. E. Dawson
    150 words
  • Article
    Python Fights Tiger
    65 3 Reporter) A strange. Kemaman. I pened tiie i v Puadok Lim- I k-masek last i-uunced up- 1 1 1 i this is the kind in that last three I t j i» sTeam mhat between maa stirtng rv i- "ii iii teh Llama- m x snot at
    65 words
  • Article
    Cyclist Dies In Accident: Motorist Jailed
    142 3 (From Our Own Rt porter) TAIPING. Oct. 23. As a scc;iu I to a mishap at the 3rd mile simpang Matang Road in June 13 last, resulting in the death oi a cyclist Lin; Chew Hock, a Chin ese lorry driver named Chuah Yew
    142 words
  • Article
    Denied He Had Butter: Fined
    159 3 (From Our Own Rcporttr) PENANG, Oct. 23. For denying that he had possession ol four case? and 82 tins of butter m his store. E.A.M. Abdul Hamiri of Barkath Store. No. 1 Union fc.re-.t. was lined $300 by Mr. A. M. I. Austin in the
    159 words
  • Article
    Cantonese-Speaking Rajput Hero Gets Medal He Lost Replaced
    344 3 (From Our Oirn Reporter) Ipoh, Oct. 23.—A ycry happy ana proud man yesterday was six-footer Rajput. Gulam Khan, a former Police Sergeant attached to the Hongkong naval base, now a business man owning an eating stall \n the Patrick Street Market. He
    344 words
  • Article, Illustration
    "STAR QUOTES" STERLING HAYDEN
    229 3 Anmsßa tbis QUBHTTQN: What are yam foeUnejt about your movie career and motion pictures in genera!? I never thought IV find Hollywood and the movies interesting a career to h. contract meant an easy ivay to buy a boat. Now i iiave completely changed my views,
    229 words
  • Article
    Ipoh Padre Points Out "Marks Of An Educated Man"
    563 3 (From Our Own Reporter) IPOH. Oct. 23. The- Rev. C. D. Ingerson M A. gave an interesting talk to the members ol the Literary Section ol the Perak Clerical Union on Friday evening at the Union premises in Station Road. The
    563 words
  • Article
    CHINA CABINET SHUFFLE LIKELY
    120 3 NANKING, Oct. 2V. The capital 1 with rumours of another early Cabinet reshuffle as Pivsictent Chiang K&t-shok resumed his government duties today after a week-long tour of North and Central China that too'c him to Tsintao. Chefoo, Peiping and Shanghai. At leas: two Cabinet ministers are
    120 words
  • Article
    STAMFORD CLUB
    43 3 Mcmb:rs of the Club 3re reminded o| the Tea-Party to be held at the Raffie CcUefe Union on Saturday the 25th instant at 4.30 p m. A S.T.C. bus will leave the Club premises. 331 North Bridge Road, at 4 p.m.
    43 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      245 3 Gland Discovery Restores Youth In 24 Hours <"■.'-■ is of vigour, arrv- Impure Mood v rv. and whr* are old 8"d time will be def a new frland dis- n n Doctor rj makea it pubs' restore and body, to treri£th*-»» on and fee» tike uily 8 days. In fart,
      245 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      1994 3 ar a» »«>» I I ok sale FOR SALE. English La Rome. (Wireless*. |xrmaM>l hair warms machine* A.C. D.C., complete with solutions, $450 each. BOLTER SIMON. No. 8. Winchester House. Phone 0522. (V.621 >. FOR SALE Qerrard single record player In cabinet, little used, going cheap. Apply 1«. Winchester Hons.
      1,994 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    Restraint And Tolerance
    1003 4 His Excellency the Gov-ernor-General, Mr. Malcolm MacDonad, is the possessor of a temper apparently incapable of being ruffled. Amid the crescendo of political party thunder and at a moment when Malayans of all shades of opinion gird their loins to join in or oppose the iirst nationwide
    1,003 words
  • Article
    Who Started It Anyway!
    74 4 SYDNEY. Who planted the flrat grape vines in South Aus- IRJl R J, s a which will probably never be decided. It is known, however, that 100 years ago there were established vineyards already poducing wine at Marion. Reynella, Magill and in Son»5 a A OSB
    74 words
  • Article
    MORE VIEWS On The HAR TAL The Press: Dangers Of Irresponsibility
    521 4 Sir. Comments and articles appearing in o'.ie ot \our contemporary newspapers on the subject of the Malayan Hartal read very strongly like Government prop?«?uiirtn trying to peve to the pi blic the folly of Hie movement and the futility
    521 words
  • Article
    EVEN GOVT. IS WRONG SOMETIMES
    309 4 Sr. lam a road, rof the four ."Dailies" published in Singapore i.e.: Malaya Tribune, the Morning Tribune, the Utusan Melaya and the Straits Times and. of course, all the Sunday Papers. I have been following all th reports of the v Hartal" prior to and
    309 words
  • Article, Illustration
    STRANGE AS IT SEEMS
    6 4  -  ERNEST HIX
    6 words
  • Article
    For The People, By The People
    168 4 Sir, —Since your contemporary was so misinformed concerning *he criminal intentions of supporters of the hartal, what reason is there to suppose that it is any better informed on other Asian controversial issues? We respect t£ie opinions of your contemporary on European and Australian
    168 words
  • Article
    Where are the Hooligans?
    176 4 Sir, The hartal i s over and I normalcy has returned to this city. But the violence and bloodshed winch opposers of the hartal predicted did not take, place Thi. morning a newspaper that someon t had been intimidated. This gentleman brok into a vitriolic outburst
    176 words
  • Article
    THE HARTAL BREAKERS
    148 4 Sir,—lt is only now I understand why a certain quarter furiously and viciously attacked the Hartal. Naturally being a European concern it must do its best to break the Hartal which certainly does appear to'be an Asian affair since it is the Asians who are saying that
    148 words
  • Article
    HARTAL or STRIKE
    374 4 Sir,—ln your leader of October 21 unutr the title of "Mr. Bevin s Hartal, you call the Geneiai StriK e in Britain in 192*> "the biggest Hartal in the history of the British Empire in furtherance of a political objective." You also say tnat tn. strike was
    374 words
  • Article
    Reply To "Neon"
    118 4 While it is permiss ble to sua> gest that the policy of the British Government may l ad to racial rivalries, or worse, it is not fanto make accusations of the nature of those in your letter However mistaken we may believe His Excellency the Governor-General to
    118 words
  • Article
    What's It All About?
    200 4 Sir -As an unbw* er this s my emeri**. ,Ji Hartal on M, '■< 90 per cent. 0 f the nub" Singapore who cfofj lC 2 business. d :d Dot p7to**i were prevented from continual with thPir norma] way "r did not know what the Km
    200 words
  • Article
    MR. untitled MR. untitled
    84 4 LONDON* Mi lowes. C.8.. a Clerk at th" 7r in th? House of Commons »r. visited Colombo not kag a: help in drafting the ratal cedure for the House of Repraa* athraa and the Senate lit I Ceylon shortly to ioj: i British Parliament an! Ml
    84 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      51 4 NOTHINC CAN TAKE THE most precious Rift of God. once ruined u> .ievere( overed. Eyesight Co: servatior. is b means of having you 4 eyes examir.ea oeriodically by v qua. lifted specialist. C. S. CHONG. O. D. EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL CO. 19, CHULIA STREET. SINGAPORE. TEL: 4435 FULLY EQUIPPED WITH LATEST
      51 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      54 4 5 Model AT746VV This new tropicalized supcrhet 7-valve rec< litest in modern radio technique. It's four v. BO degree of sensitivity and selectivity and provide from 10 to 545 metres. "TRUE TO LIFE" REPRODUCTION Main Distributors: M. E- NATHAN SINGAPORE (South EXPRESS RADIO ELECTRICAL SERVICE LIN RADIO CO. PENANG (North
      54 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    Perak Malays Name Mentri Besar For Sultan's Approval
    364 5 IPOH cJ*V?* < Ur wn Renorter) Melayu, Perak(Malay £S2*&J\ 2* Perlkatan on Sunday it was unanimn h J eld ln Kuala Kangsar to His the „f y p deC i d d l rec °<™end <he names of Datoh p2 m E"**
    364 words
  • Article
    CROWD AT FIRE-WALKING CEREMONY
    25 5 i,j>' Reporter) g< gatherEC n The alloted J. .ds had I' the sacred tongu-s A tew balls their 1 wit.l oaf-.
    25 words
  • Article
    U Governor Stresses Need For Science Teaching In Malaya
    157 5 ttei day for hen H Excellency, ;i >m the r wrote in was an r" supply ,f the s equipment and I not he long k is pleas- needed extension of science teaching throughout the country. Accompanying His Excellency were Mr.
    157 words
  • Article
    untitled Piles
    34 5 fTer from pn M rw n r l(l S> an I t 4 »tart» W«J not only r >nl th# n« md i ng »thrr MHcad- <»UU> ami Chmaroid 'Chin r h
    34 words
  • Article
    Mr. J.D.M Smith To Act As Col. Secy.
    77 5 His Excellency the Goverror has Keen pleased to appoint Mr. J. D. M. Smith. M.C.S.. to act temporarily as Coloi ial Secretary. with effect from the 22nd October, 1947, ii elusive, in addition to his duties as Acting Wnr at cial Secretary,
    77 words
  • Article
    Dalforce Requests To War Office
    113 5 The Singapore Overseas Chinese Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army (Daltoice) has submitted an application to the War Office In London regarding their back pay, compensation etc. The application listed the following requests: 1. Three and a half years back pay; 2. Special compensation to the family ot
    113 words
  • Article
    New Plan To Fight TB In Selangor
    501 5 A scheme for the care of tuberculosis patients in Kuala Lumpur, formulated by Dr. W. E. Holmes. Acting Mate Medical and Health Officer. Selangor. which has the approval of the Tuberculosis Advisory Board will provide for treatment in the patients' homes. It is
    501 words
  • Article
    "FAR EAST MATA HART' TO DIE
    115 5 Rrutn j SHANGHAI. Oct. 23. The Hopei High Court yesterday afterI nnon sentenced to death Ypshiko I Kawashima, as the "Mata Hari of the Par East", on a i charge of treason and espionage for Japan. She was allowed to appeal to the Nanking
    Rrutn  -  115 words
  • Article
    $200 FINE FOR POSSESSION OF DAGGER
    116 5 A Young Chinese labourer yesterday al the Second Magistrate's Court lined $200, in default three months rigorous imprisonment, for being in possession of a dagger without a permit on Oct. 21 at the Heap Hoc Rubber Factory coolie lines at Thompson Road, The Chinese,
    116 words
  • Article
    TIN PRODUCTION STATISTICS
    113 5 The Chief Inspector of Mines, Malayan Union, in his report on the production of tin-ore concentrates from the Malayan Urion for the month of September, states that the highest production of 37,920 piculs, the equivalent of 2.257 long tons was registered in Perak. Selangor b production was
    113 words
  • Article
    Nehru Replies To Peace Appeal By Muslim Assn.
    175 5 (Tribune Staff Reporter) The recent appeal made by the Iv.uslim Welfare Association to the Government of India to restore peace and amity has met wi'.h a reply, the Tribure learr.t yesterday. A message was received by Mr. M- A. Majid. President of
    175 words
  • Article
    Communist Reply To Governor-General
    868 5 What our Party advocates today is the realization oi elementary democracy and the establishment of selfgovernment' says a s'atement issued by Mr. Chan Ming Ching. representative of the Singapore Communist commenting on Sunday night's broadcast by the Governor-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, on the constitutional proposals
    868 words
  • Article
    VOCAL & ORGAN RECITAL AT ST. ANDREW'S
    126 5 VOCAL ORGAN RECITAL AT ST. ANDREW'S There will be a Recital of vocal and organ music, in St. Andrew's Cathedral immediately after Evensong on Sunday (Oct, 26). The programme will be: Air: "Why do the nations so furiously age together?" Messiah) Handel—Denis Kcmpston Baritone). Quartette: "Oh Come, every one that
    126 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      21 5 J. ——uMfi ~sm 1 OEN£p Al n D kV A r a CTRIC co LTD., OF ENGLAND U r LUMPUR PENANG.
      21 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      126 5 FOB BEST SJKtA/JTION OF MUSIC CALL AT PC. Cafe Restaurant ffl |R IN BOUNDS To |H FOR MEALS )W Popular ItentlexvoiM^ After The Midnight Show GOLD LEAF CEYLON TEA Awarded 10 Gold Medals WORLD'S BEST Sole Importers: F A. Bartholomeusz Ltd. j Singapore. 6 Vlllfill7 BRITAIN'S BEST rjlFl9 w¥ a
      126 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    HEROISM IN SPORE DEATH SEWER TOLD
    248 6 Tho story of 'he gallant attempts made to rescue workmen overcome by fumes in a gas-filled sewer at Tanjong Rhil was related at the Singapore Coroner's Court yesterday at the inquiry into the deaths of V. C. Edwards, a Eurasian sewerage overseer, and an
    248 words
  • Article
    2 S'pore Chinese Join CLS
    59 6 The Secretary of state for the j Colonies has approved the proi motions of Mr. Tan Thoon Lp, Ag. Registrar of Sipreme Court and Sher iff I t Singapore. and Mr. Tan Ah Tnh. Commissioner lof Estate Duties and of Stamps, I from the Straits
    59 words
  • Article
    Aged Womea In Alleged Brawl
    80 6 One of two old women charged at th* Second Singapore Police Couri yesterday with fighting in public early yesterday m i;. Ug at Jalan Besar was discharged. She was Oh Ah Leng, aged 57. who appeared with a bandaged head beside Teo Ah Moi. aged
    80 words
  • Article
    Malayan Students In U.K. Hold A Dinner
    124 6 Malaya's need of tho services of "all her sens and daughters*' in the -*reat tasks of reconstruction and rehabilitation left by the war and the period of Japane>e occupation, was str-ssed by Dr. E. S. Monteiro. of Singapore, in a speech at the
    124 words
  • Article
    S'pore Piracies
    169 6 (Tribune Staff Repoiten Three daring piracies occuired in the anchorage for small craft off Beach Road in thi early hours of Wednesday morning, involving the loss of about $2.000 in cash and goods. Groups of five, three and seven Chinese participated and. some were armed with pistols. Th
    169 words
  • Article
    OVERSEAS CHINESE & HOME ELECTIONS
    69 6 OVERSEAS CHINESE HOME ELECTIONS U.P NANKING. Oct. 23. Foreign Minister George Yeh announced on Wedcesday that as a result of protests r.eeived from several courtries. the Chinese government expects to ari nounce measures within a few days which would permit overseas Chinese to vote Uk the Chi- I uese Legislative
    U.P  -  69 words
  • Article
    Alleged Pickpockets
    91 6 When Tan Ah Kow and Tong Hong Meng, (17) accused of stealing a fountain pen and cash from the shirt pocket of rio Soh Hin, at Oeylang Road, on Wednesday, appeared at the Second Police Court yesterday, they denied the allegation. Tan faces a second charge >f being
    91 words
  • Article
    BROADCASTS TO SCHOOLS
    151 6 Yesterday morning at 11 o'clock children at St. Michael's School. Alor Star, were listening to their new school radio wher. they heard the arnourcer send them special greetings. St. Michaels is th? 100 th school listening to Radio Malaya's English Schools Broadcasts.. These 100 schools are in
    151 words
  • Article
    Proving Flight Plane Due Today
    137 6 (Tribune Staff Reporter). The first commercial air service to operate between Singapore and Ceylon will open at the end of this month with R.O.A.C. Avio-York aircraft. The service will take P' hours from Singapore lo Colombo anil connects with another York service from Ceylon to
    137 words
  • Article
    Hari Raya Special Cinema Shows
    122 6 The Diamond Theatre at North Bridge Road is showing today at midnight as a H..ri Raja special attraction a Hindustani comedy. "SanJog*. Comedian Charlie, who is not unknown to Hindustani film fans, is featured in the principal role and i.s supported by Mehtal> and Weste.
    122 words
  • Article
    TALK ON GG & THE CONSTITUTION
    41 6 TALK ON GG THE CONSTITUTION Mr. John Eber, Vice-Chair-man of the MDU. will sneak on "The Governor-General and The Coi stitution" at the MDU Hall. 331. North Bridge Road, at 5.15 p.m. or Thursday, Nov. 6. Members and guests are invited.
    41 words
  • Article
    ALLEGES ASSAULT BY DETECTIVE
    260 6 An allegation that he had bten assaulted by a detective, who tried to extract a confession of theft from him, was made before the Second Magistrate. Mr. L. C. Goh, yesterday, by a ycung trishawman. In the dock stood 23 y .ar-old Lee Kai Kuang, accused
    260 words
  • Article
    Eurasian & Two Indians On Loitering Charge
    105 6 Eurasian Two Indians On Loitering Charge In the dock at th Bee i Magistrate's Court yesterday stood 21-year-old Eurasian Terrj Yzleman, and two Indians. Peru, mal <18) and Velu Dyck (22 charged with lot ring in Tan Tye Alley early yesterday morning with intent, to commit the: In<pector Lai Behari
    105 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    39 6 v.p. CAIRO. Oct. 22. The high fata iity rat j in Egypt's cholera epidemic dropped sharply ir the past l' 4 hours with the number of deaths dipping to :il2 and the numbei i new cases to 7tj7. U.P.
    v.p.  -  39 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      157 6 CAPITOL 1 AIR- CON DIT lON E D PHONE .'ilS'J GALA OPENINC TO-DAY ii A M. 2, 4.15. 6.30 AND 9 15 P.M. k EUGENE PALLETTE £A» I CHARLOTTE GREENWOOD Jtfi^i^ nam ff edw. EVERETT HOR TON jkWhtiaN i I rosr Dl m«co j luctJ by WiLLtAM Lm BARON to
      157 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      66 6 Tc;-m,„. "AUKAR" r 1.30-4-6.30-9.30 p.m. Jj^j^jj B /jMfll out I Children's Matinees 11 A.M. I Tomorrow Sunday—Marl i Montez in "SIDAX B < (In Technicolour, I OPEMXG TODAY AT T'U iM.45 115 f 1 A T U A Yeovil 8450 30 Vftlll A I I SIX MEN NAILED TO II
      66 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    Sensational Fights In SABA Semi-Finals
    637 7 up. j Tow red over by tW O heavier and more powerful opponents. G I Prior <Aux.liary Police, was the most colour.ul lighter of thevening when he flattened both Oi th- m for the full C( uru enter the lightweight finals of tne S.A.B.A. Novices
    up.  -  637 words
  • Article
    PELANDOK WIN BY TWO GAMES
    137 7 Playing at i fir Happy World Stadium, the Peiandok Badminton Tram defected the Harrisons <Sj Crosheld Sportd Club by 5 games to 3. Results (Peiandok mentioned first): Singles: Howe 800 Beng lost to Michael Chang 5-15, 12-15: Howe 800 Te. k beat Kan Kwee Cle
    137 words
  • Article
    Today's Match In Sultan Gold Cup Competition
    134 7 'By "FULL BACK") The Johore Malays will make their first appearanc; in Singap re since thi liberation when they moot the Singapore Malays in the Sultan Gold Cup Soccer Competition at Jalan Besar Sta d.urn today. In view o. their ncent B—l victory
    134 words
  • Article
    "SEVEN-A-SIDE" SOCCER
    114 7 The Collowin R is the table of the .-a-sidc" Soccer League of the C rch oi tho Sa.red Heart:— P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. T. am "A" «J. Loh's; 4 2 1 1 6 6 I Ti am B" A. Choon?'*) 3 2 0 1 6
    114 words
  • Article
    HARLEQUINS HOCKEY
    50 7 The Harlequins Hockey XI to meet G.H.Q F.A.R.E.L.F. tomorrow on the S.R.C. Padang at 5 p.m. will be selected from the following:—R. Tv i io. R. Covdeiro. P. Neulcdounet. H. Holden. G. Clarke, N. Barker. LT. Vanderputt. R. Barker. A. Watts. C. Campbel, A. Clarke and E. Ebert
    50 words
  • Article
    Jimmy Bird To Fight In Australia
    286 7 '{Bu "X.0.") Jimmy Bird, 23-year-old Eurasian middleweight has been gven a thro,-- months' contract to tight In Australia Ho will leave Singapore b> the first available boat «imimy ana K:m Lin were -.bout to leave for Mr. Bertie Dunsford's training camp at York Kill
    286 words
  • Article
    3 CHANGES IN INDIAN TEAM
    81 7 Reuter- ADELAIDE, Oct. 23.—C. T. Sat watt famed the Irdian cric- ket team tonight and he will play against south Australia in the match beginning here tomorrow. Three charges are 'oeir.p; made from the side which played at Perth. Sarwate, Nayudu and Sen replacirg Rangnekar.
    Reuter-  -  81 words
  • Article
    Probable Runners, Jockeys For Cambridgeshire
    218 7 Reuter. LONDON. Oct. 23.—Following are probable runners and jockeys for the Cambridgeshire Handi cap to be run over one mile and one furlong at New Market next Wednesday. October 29: Vagabond the Second, W Johnston; Fairey Fulmer, T. Gosling; Claro. Gordon Rich aids: Royal Tara.
    Reuter.  -  218 words
  • Article
    TO-DAY'S SPORTS
    32 7 BOXING S.A.B.A. Novices Competifion. Finals, Happy World Covered Stadium. 8.30 p m HOCKEY S.C.C. vs. Combined Colleges S.C.C.; S.R.C. irs. B.C.R.C Hon X Lim Green. RR.C. Clarke Rangers S R.C.
    32 words
  • Article
    GSC Win At Net ball
    131 7 In a thrilling game of netball played yesterday evening at the S.R.C. ground, th" Girls Sports Club overwhelmed the Marrien Ladies of 223, BCD. (Crazy Gang) by 3G points to 11. The game was set at a fast pace from tho start and the losers,
    131 words
  • Article
    SCRC v. SRC TODAY
    78 7 Tiie Second teens of the SC.R.C. and the S.R.C. will meet this pvenir.g jn hockey same at Bang Lim Green M a.IS p.m. The foil***** will represent the Chinese team: Lee Ah Chio; Chan Chim Book. Lou Hack Yang: On.; Kirn Hoe. Chuan Boon Una. Oon
    78 words
  • Article
    St. Patrick's School Boxing Meet
    54 7 The finals of the boxing tourney organised by St. Patrick's School. Katong. will be held tomorrow 'Saturday* on the school grounds comnv ncing at 4 p.m. The Honorary Coach. Mr. P. I. iKidt Carson, has given much ol j his time and experience towards nsajting
    54 words
  • Article
    SCC HOCKEY
    41 7 The following have been selected to represent the s.cc. at hock y against the Combined Colleges at the Padang today -Bully off 5.15 p.m. —Barnes. Elliott. Reevi Guteridge, Sehe'tus. Armitsdead, .Saunders. Read Bushbr'dg Tabor, B dl. Stuart. Umpire: -Leigh-Grundy.
    41 words
  • Article
    Excellent Defence Features Hornets-BOD Hockey Match
    373 7  -  (By First Timer) Singapore Hornets 1 223 BOD 1 Excellent defence on the part of both teams was the feature of yesterday's hockey match between the Singapoie- Hornets ana 223 BOD played at The Hornets were the lirst to score, but a grand rally
    373 words
  • Article
    Bradman Rejects £1,000 Offer
    134 7 -Reuter-AAP. ADELAIDE, Oct. 23- Don Bradman has rejected an offer of £1,000 to write ior a London Sunday newspaper ard has publicly stated that "no sum will tempt io write provocative articles Bradmar made this anrouncernent in a letter to the press tonight m reply to
    -Reuter-AAP.  -  134 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      35 7 I Uh« v re is morrow I Sdred Pierce" SHOW? I H I"; T 3RLD I EARLY. I OTMENT 1 ckets in torn ;?i Phon e 6325. eties of ■S. iI »!B E R for
      35 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      183 7 r w ZTin sTStW HARJ RAYA lIAJI Tonigfct and Tomorrow Night *i»or DA.Xi; \h.mi SATURDAY EXTENTIOK TO 1 A.M 24th Friday Oct. l*cmon:;iraUon of Carioca Rhumba and Slow J ox Trot by Mr. G R. Collick a id Miss Jenny CJuek. > MM^*M M— "****»nimrj-—am I^y^r (Made m England) 328.
      183 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    OPENING DAY OF PENANG MEETING
    171 8  -  (By Our Racing Reporter) PENANG. Today.—Good lields will De facing the starter tomorrow, the opening day of the Penar.g Turf Club Autumn mee'zng, and keen racing is expected. The track is in excellent condition and the going is likely to be good. Tarabah and Counsel
    171 words
  • Article
    Boys describe massacre of two families
    903 8 (From Our Own Reporter) IPOH. Oct. 23.—A graphic eyewitness accotlll- <>f the abduction ol two Chinese families of Kuala Gula. Parit Buntar. in a sampan and their subsequent massacre in the swamps or Kayn Bakau was described in the Assize Court on Wednesday by
    903 words
  • Article
    untitled NURSES IN DP CAMPS
    59 8 u.r. GENEVA, Oft. 23—D-. ft. L. Coipny. of the Health Division ef th" IPO P'-nparatorv Commission, announced today to *h« fourth session th** rvirp than 2.000 nhysiclans and 3,000 nurses are in di«nlacp»l perrana eaiins Mf' thft the World T Or""nri''t i| vi 1. apnroaehing
    u.r.  -  59 words
  • Article
    SPECIAL REVIEW OF TOMORROWS RACING
    752 8 Horses Cass 1, Div. I, 7 furlongs. 0 4 2 D.R.B. 9.07 2 0 1 High Port 8.12 2 14 Mardi Gras 8.10 0 0 0 Matador B.o} 3 4 2 Double Five 8.02 0 0 0 Spring Fever 8.00 0 3 3 Run Rabbit
    752 words
  • Article
    "We're Consolidating Empire On New Basis Of Freedom:" Bevin
    185 8 LONDON, Oct. 23.—Foreign St m appeal for British national un "We must win our economic and Qrtai so that this country can make its con/rui ship of the world." Speaking to 8.000 El Alame n veterans at a celebration of the
    185 words
  • Article
    PETERDALE BP
    42 8 In a r turn m c übl i ton R ok-; B Iminto] j Sunday at the 1 ttte: 330 p.m. Playr. j kindly assi mb] eat Petp-dal BP Hua I Leng yeo 1 Teck. Kar.2 V ng H Tay
    42 words
  • Article
    CEYLONESE AT HOCKE
    48 8 Ihe H: i J to r. i: es m t) at hocke) h I yjird on Saturday i Transport rill i> i j piayers from t! tion ;.t 1 p m I thukumari. A John. E. 1 j S. Yogara \v P ifl S. X..
    48 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Fleet Street Training For Malayan Newsmen Planned
    780 8 (Tribune Btaff Reporter) The Colonial Office in London I* requesting the British CouncH to implement a scheme for the training of Colonial journalists by the' otter of scholarships. for training in ihe United Kingdom. Plans have not yet been completed but the scheme
    780 words
  • Article
    Warplanes Join In Defence Of Kirin
    86 8 NANKING. Oct. 23. Warplane* today joined in the <le fence of isolated Kirir, strategic city east of Chanschur, as Communists, under heavy artillery, repeatedly attempted to storm the western suburb cf the city, according to semi-official dispatches reaching Narking this aften oon. At the
    86 words
  • Article
    Medicals Retain Gater Rugger Trophy
    313 8 Captained by G. K. Paramathypathy, Medicals had little difficulty in retaining the Gator Cup yesterday when they brat the combined Dental and Pharmacy faculties by 17 points (a goal and four tries) to nothing, in the annual inter-college rugby match. Played on the Medical College
    313 words
  • Article
    CLARKE RANGERS HOCKEY
    139 8 The following w'i'l repre;c«t the Singapore Clarke Rangers at Hotkey Friday against S.R.C. Ist XI at the Padang J. de Silva, S. Singh, B. Kleinman. Lav Hock Chye. H. Rodrigues, A. Ahmed. M. S. Gill, Mohan Singh. Greg de Silva. If. Taha (Capt.) I. Isa. Reserves: H.
    139 words
  • Article
    "SOLDIERS & THE BIBLE"
    59 8 "SOLDIERS THE BIBLE" At the annual meeting of the British Foreign Bible Society to be held at Wesley Hall. Fort Canning Road. next Tuesday, at 5.30 p.m_ General Sir Neil Ritehle. C-in-C. SEALF. will give an address on "The soldiers «t The Bible." The Lord Bishop of Singapore. Rt. Rev.
    59 words
  • Article
    Badminton Win For City Bank Club
    117 8 Before a large gathering ot" supporters Of both Clubs, tho City Bank Club of the National City Bank of New York, defeated the Bttkom Sports Clul in a friendl) badmintor. match by four games to two. Results (City Bank Club pi Myers mentioned first^:—Ong
    117 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      48 8 FOR YOUR RELAXATION COME TO THE TAVERN (EUROPEAN RESIDENTIAL HOTEL) Our Bar Stocks only High Clas.*- Liauors NO OTHER WHISKY BUT SCOTCH. NO OTHER GIN BUT ENGLISH. CURRY RICE TIFFIN EVERY SUNDAY COOL AND OUIr/T LOCALITY "ur curry powder is raorciaUy prepared) Cable>: "TAVERN" I Telepho: c 4948.
      48 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      95 8 YES.... Yis\ IT'S TOPFEE 1.VBEETHflJ RADIOS —5 110 250V a r. c 200 250V. i. rop ii corporrting afeatures for high perfcrma_ V amazing TRlE tone. Limited number special i' 1 0 Price 5160-00 rotahy con^ D C. A C c Watts a nd Volts. Price 5185.00 SOLE A° E
      95 words
  • Page 8 Miscellaneous