Malaya Tribune, 30 December 1948
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Title Section61 1948-12-30 1 The Malaya Tribune BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE Larger Sales Than Any Afternoon Paper in Malaya. Printing Simultaneously Kuoko Lumpur, Ipoh <fi Penan§ Ttltgrama: "Tribune B'pore" Telephone: 6811 (9 lines J EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1948 PRICE TEN CENTS THE MALAYA TRIBUNE London, Agents—Messrs. Cotin Turner Ltd.,61 words
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472 1948-12-30 1 Dutch Pledge To Stop War Tomorrow A.P. Reuter U.P. PARIS, Wed. DITTER attacks were levelled at trie Dutch during yesterday's Security Council session hen the Dutch pledged to stop tight)-. 1? in Java at midnight on Dec. 31. India, China, Australia, RussiaA.P. Reuter & U.P. - 472 words
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Article73 1948-12-30 1 Between 6.30 p.m. and midnight yesterday, 187 people registered as Municipal voters at the special registration centre set up in the porch of the Municipal Building. This total includes Indians. Europeans, Malays and Chinese. The total number of Municipal voters todate is 5,200. Today is the73 words
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Article51 1948-12-30 1 A Chinese suspected of being connected with the China Communist Party was arrested under the Emergency Regulations last night. The C.I.D. arrested three Chinese secret society members in a security check up early this morning in the Upper Serangoon District when 1,021 persons were interrogated. All had security51 words
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Article, Illustration134 1948-12-30 1 Mr L. Rayman. the President of the Singapore Municipa' Commissioners, died on Tuesday in a Manchester nursing home. "Mr. Royman had been sick in the nursing home for about two and a half months." Mr Max Lewis, a close friend ol Mr. Rayman's, said this134 words
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Article80 1948-12-30 1 Reuter. CATT BRICK, Wed. The Secretary for War, Mr. Emmanuel Shinwell in his New Year's message in the Army newspaper "Catterick Express appeals to those in the army to make newcomers "feel at home as much as possible. The army as well as offering them goodReuter. - 80 words
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179 1948-12-30 1 A.P. PARIS, Wed.—The latest of the series of Security Council cease-fire orders for Palestine I was given eight of a nossible eleven favourable votes. Russia, the Ukraine and the United States abstained. r j The resolution was adopted after British delegate, Harold Beeley, toldA.P. - 179 words
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Article76 1948-12-30 1 COLOMBO, Wed —A mass meeting her e today called on the Ceylon Government to break off trade and diplomatic relations with the Dutch Government immediately and to propose to other Eastern countries a concerted and effective economic boycott oi the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies.76 words
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Article26 1948-12-30 1 SEGAMAT, Today —Mr. Vaithtllingam, an estate clerk on the Segamat estate was shot dead by bandits at the 10th mile Muar/Segamat Road, yesterday evening.26 words
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Article141 1948-12-30 1 Montor Ltd. was found guilty in the Ist District Court this morning on the charge of making a payment of $190 (US) to Raffles Hotel on behalf of an American firm in U.S.A They were found not guilty on the other two charges. Commenting on the charges,141 words
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57 1948-12-30 1 Police and rescue workers were still busy this morning n moving the debris and fallen timber on the partly collapsed house at Upper Chin Chew Street, seen above. An elderly Chinese woman and her 10 months old grand child are still missing. Work Is slow because it is feared that57 words
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Article280 1948-12-30 1 RED DEAN STATES CANTERBURY. Wed.— President Truman's cryptic statement that the West has friends in the Kremlin is no enigma to the "lied Dean" of Canterbury who personally knows all members of the ruling Soviet Politburo. He told the United Press in an interview,280 words
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Article103 1948-12-30 1 Reuter. LONDON, Wednesday.— Lord Layton told an audience of 2.700 young people at the Central Hall, Westminister, today that the proposed council of Western Europe would be the first step towards a Parliament of Europe. "If I am right 1949 may prove to be theReuter. - 103 words
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Article243 1948-12-30 1 U.P. WASHINGTON, Wed.—Acting Secretary ol State Robert Lovett said the attempt by the Chinese Communists to label Chinese Nationalist leaders as war criminals is a mac t of great concern to the United States government. Mr. Lovett also disclosed at j a news conferenceU.P. - 243 words
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Article129 1948-12-30 1 Reuter. LONDON. Wed. Israeli troops who have penetrated Egyptian territory aie about 170 kilometres from the Suez Canal zone, where British forces are still stationed under the 1936 Anglo-Egyptian treaty, lccordlng to reports reaching the British Foreign Office today. The Jewish forces are estimated to be aboutReuter. - 129 words
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Article38 1948-12-30 1 PARIS. Wed. The Egyptian Embassy here said tonight they had no news yet of Jewish forces entering Egyptian teritory, as stated by the British delegate, Harold Beeley in today's session of the United Nations Security Council.38 words
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Advertisement156 1948-12-30 1 ASIATfllLDRlHG[0| NEW RECORDS FOR T j THE NEW YEAR j I I'M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT i THAT'S THE WAY IT IS l>H j The Ink Spots with Ella Fitzgerald 501 «7 COW-COW BOOGIE I The Ink Spots Ella Fitzgerald i DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU DREAM (From film: "Around156 words
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Article374 1948-12-30 2 American Experts Touring Country Reuter. TEHERAN, Wed.—The six American experts of "Overseas Consultants Inc." who are in Persia to study the government's proposed 7-year plan are now touring the country to study on the spot schemes for the development of agriculture, industry and communications. They areReuter. - 374 words
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Article73 1948-12-30 2 CALCUTTA. Wed. The fundamental unity of thought in the Asian countries was stressed by the West Bengal Governor. Dr. K. N. Katju. addressing the Convocation of Visvabharati (Tagore's International University) at Santiniketan last week. Dr. Katju said "Asia is on the march and is coming into73 words
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Article49 1948-12-30 2 A.P. NEW YORK. Wed.—Duu and Bradstreet reported Tuesday that business failures rose sharply to 116 in the week ended December 23 from 96 the previous week. This compares with 38 failures in the corresponding week a year ago and 190 in the corresponding week of 1939.—A.P.A.P. - 49 words
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Article360 1948-12-30 2 A.P. LONDON, Wed.—The question df remarriage in church of divorced persons has stirred up a controversy among British churchmen. Divorced persons may remarry in the church of England only with the permission of the bishop of their diocese. High churchmen, who grant such permission, sparingly, lookA.P. - 360 words
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Article37 1948-12-30 2 A.P. Rio De Janeiro. Tuesday. Brazil will reduce her armed forces and limit strictly all unproductive activities in civil administration in an attempt to overcome an estimated budget deficit of 1.300,000,000 cruzieros (about U5565,000,--000). A.P.A.P. - 37 words
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Article54 1948-12-30 2 LONDON. Wed. Fancy waistcoats, so popular with the i beaux of Queen Victoria's reign, have made a colourful comeback in Britain's Austerity Age. Tailors say that men are buying them for wear with sports coats. Costing something over £4 sterling each, they may oust the pullover because the extra54 words
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Article99 1948-12-30 2 Reuter. MANILA. Wed.—A scheduled service of flying boats by Hongkong Airways Limited and the British Overseas Airways Corporation wa s sanctioned President EJpidio Quirino recentlyThe President agreed to the flying boats landing in Manila Bay and to the use of the facilities of the PhilippineReuter. - 99 words
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Advertisement113 1948-12-30 2 Today by Popular Time: 3.15. f, Surr v, ft X "N A T A X i QUEENs LAST DAY: U n». :i ••STAI.UON RoaF^ TOMORRi i v SATIRIC "DR. «w,,,,.^'»' Cn Trc)ini(;f,i or NEW STAR CiZ 5 1/2 Milestone -IV t U<l Tonight Last Tit., Bfc^ Ui p.m. A 9.!:,113 words
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Article469 1948-12-30 3 Indians Express Grave Concern Reuter. RANGOON, Wed—The Burma Land Nationalisation Bill which was passed by Ufc3 Union Parliament on Oct. 11, remains a subject of controversy in this country. J Under the Act, the Burmese Government is empowered to take over all arable lands in theReuter. - 469 words
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Article37 1948-12-30 3 U.P. LONDON. Wednesday. The foreign Office announced that -titain had agreed to tbe Amcican suggestion that the de"ities of the Big Four Foreign Ministers resume- work on tne Austrian peace-treaty hereon February 7. -U.P.U.P. - 37 words
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350 1948-12-30 3 U.P. SHANGHAI, Wed.—CWinese in Shanghai are wondering why the Americans are Leavina so hurriedly in the face of rising Communist trueat to this part of the country. They are surprised and disappointed. Thousands are sorry to see them go. Other thousands don't care much oneU.P. - 350 words
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Article55 1948-12-30 3 Reuter. MANCHESTER, Wed. —Post-mortem examination of an ostrich in a zoo here convincingly disproved Ihe th"ory that these bir's can dig -st anything. Among visitors' offerings which were found in the ostrich's stomach after Its sudden death were: copper coins, a tin-opener, a meatskewer, a tea-spoon, screws, 47Reuter. - 55 words
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Article27 1948-12-30 3 A.P. NEW YORK, Wednesday. Fifty U.S. manufacturers arc legotiating with the British Government to establish factories in Britain, according to \meiican Machinist, a trade >üb)ication.--A.P.A.P. - 27 words
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293 1948-12-30 3 U.P. SHANGHAI, Wed.—Another son of issimo Chiang Kai-shek is presently tryuig to do his part in preventing the toppling of his father's administration. He is Col. Chiang Weikuo commander of an elite mechanized corps built around American tanks and equipment, on the HsuchowU.P. - 293 words
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Article44 1948-12-30 3 U.P. BUDAPEST. Wed. An experimental station for quick freezing of Hungarian fruits and vegetables is being built in Budapest, announces the Hungarian bulletin. New type equipment will be used in experiments to find the best methods for preserving fruits and vegetables. U.P.U.P. - 44 words
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Article32 1948-12-30 3 A.P. MUNICH. Thursday. Fritz Kurn. former head of the German American Bund was granted a new trial on Wednesday following his appeal against its conviction as an active Nazi. —A.P.A.P. - 32 words
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Article190 1948-12-30 3 MELBOURNE, Wed.—Officials of the Australian Department of Supply and Development have the opinion that a number of people may be suppressing important information about possible uranium deposits because of a misapprehension on how the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act apply. Details of a year-old discovery of190 words
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Article88 1948-12-30 3 NEW DELHI-The Government of India Is to spend ts.lo2d million on their de/elcpment plans during th urrr it financial year and he year following. This has been decided by lie Priorities Committee reently set up by the Govern nent to effect reduction lr: expenditure on Central Gov88 words
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Article104 1948-12-30 3 NEW DELHI, Wed.—lt has been estimated that the ma jor hydro-electn. projects now actually under execu tion or in advanced stages of planning in India will when completed, add mor? than 14 million k.w. of power to the present supply. The total installed capacity of hydro-electric104 words
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Article242 1948-12-30 3 U.P. WASHINGTON, Wed.—The Civil Rig.iis dispute lies like a time bomb today withi-i tie structure of the Democratic i»arty. The dispute is moving toward a showdown in the 81st congress, that could rock try; administration to its foundations. The vital decision whether the battle shallU.P. - 242 words
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Article97 1948-12-30 3 ALLAHABAD. Wed. A conference of intellectual will be held here on January 4* 1949. The conference will be presided over by Dr. Megh Nath Saha, the well-known scientist. Among others who are expected to attend are Dr. Radhakrishnan, Dr. Amarnath Jha, and Sir Jadu Nath Sarkar. The object97 words
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Article55 1948-12-30 3 U.P. Washington, Wed. Famous Alcatraz federal prison in San Francisco Bay, familiarly known as "THE ROCK" may become only a landmark. Chairman Alexander Wiley, R., Wis., of the Senate Judiciary committee said he has been informed that federal authorities are considering setting up an island prison to takeU.P. - 55 words
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Advertisement110 1948-12-30 3 Is a tJwigerous ano Painful disease. Early treat went always is advisable. Mr L AU KIM PTNG has spent many yea rs in very careful «tiidy of this disease. He discovered an effective re »>edy for it. No operation Is necessary. Certain cure can r* expected within a prescribed Period.110 words
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Advertisement312 1948-12-30 3 wm W w^muw*mm m s fti VEHS. PQ3 SALE 194 C FORD V 8 de Luxe Saloon. Price $3.100 or offers to Rule, j/o Police Courts, Tel. 6G14 oi 12. Dalvey Estate *****. (5.361) (1) FORD VB—22 HP. 1941 model in excellent condition, $1,400. Will consider exchange smaller car. Payment312 words
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Advertisement342 1948-12-30 3 SIT. WANTED 1 iELIABLE INDIAN exp. clerk/storekeeper seeks full i time work us cashier. Willing Itc pay security. Box No. I A 1914* M.T. Spore (T. 369) I MIDDLE AGED Eurasian Lady i seeks position as House/Keeper or Companion. Apply Box A 1902. M.T., Singapore. (N. 331) YOUNG EXSERVICEMAN seeks342 words
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Advertisement385 1948-12-30 3 GREETINGS Mr. ft Mrs. Lee Ong Choon wish Ineir relati"es and friends A Happy and Prosperous New Year. PETS FOR SALE. Pedigree Alsatian Puppies, 5 weeks old. Phon< *****, 4 to 7 p.m. (Q. 347) SOR SAJ-E: Ist Class Pedigree Alsatian Puppies, 9 weks old. Descendants of infamous Champions. Apply:385 words
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Advertisement151 1948-12-30 3 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED A TEACHER with Senior or necessary qualification to enabic to be registered m time. Apply to the Principal, Public English School, Johore Bahru. (T. 360) FEMALE Typist invoice clerk required by European concern, knowledge Shorthand Bookkeeping desirable, immediately available essential, applications with copie.j testimonials to P.O. Cox151 words
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Advertisement178 1948-12-30 3 runnHi THE CHINESE NATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL. 3. Kar.ipong Kapor Road. Registration for various classes for 1940 commences sth: January, between 3.00/6.00 p.m. Senior Cambridge candidates taking the Language should enrol early. Special classes open for (1) London Matriculation; (2) Morning classes for afternoon school students. R. T. LIN, PRINCIPAL (T.178 words
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Miscellaneous275 1948-12-30 3 On You r Radio Today BLUE NETWORK RED NET WO UK 1.00 p.m. Viva America 12.00 p.m. Signature Tune, Bringing you the music Cl Opening Announcement and South American: 1.30 Programme Summary .in 1.45 Dance music by Charlie Mandarin; 12.03 TeochM\» Barnet 2.00 Close down; «.l f > Guakang Programme;275 words
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Article537 1948-12-30 4 THE CHALLENGE OF RUSSIA 2 THE fundamental defect in the policy of the 1 Western Powers in Asia is their tendency to regard Communism as primarily a military problem. Yet a deeper analysis of the Communist problem in Asia will show that police and troops can only keep Communism under537 words
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570 1948-12-30 4 J.W. Taylor - By J.W. Taylor WHAT sort of a fellow Is the Japanese soldier? The question is dealt with by Mr. Colin Sleeman, the Bristol barrister and wartime Assistant Judge Advocate General in S.E.A.C., who was one of the defending counsel at the570 words
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1251 1948-12-30 4 POSTBAC Sir, It Is with mounting disgust that I have read both your daily and Sunday papers for the past few months. The views expressed by you, claimed to represent those of the people, are not far short of a deliberate baiting calculated1,251 words
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Advertisement173 1948-12-30 4 l THE PARTNERS OF THE mitre hotel J J Send Their Greetings to Their I Patrons and Wish Them I jA VERY HAPPY PROSPEROUS j NEW YEAR. j HELVETIA JW Waterproof Jj^^^K High Class Gents and l^^^jlp Ladies lever movement v*. v wrist watch 1948 new model rolled gold at173 words
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Advertisement185 1948-12-30 4 Asthma Cause Killed in24Hours Thanks to the discovery of an American physician. It now Is gOMjM* tf.ffl rid of those terrible spells of choking, gasping, coughing and wheexing Asthma by killing the true cause which is Gerrri in th? blood. No more burn ng of powders, no more hypodermic Injections.185 words
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Advertisement152 1948-12-30 4 Introducing m« 9 NEW RADIOGRAM with the valve SUPERHET RECEIVER Incorporated in a polished teak wood cabinet finished in high glee* mahogany here is a top value combination console. Ihe 'amous Cossor 7 Valve Supernel Receiver with band spread tuning on short-waves and latest magic eye for ao urat tuning.152 words
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132 1948-12-30 5 AP IN, Wed.—The AllieC blockade against occupied Eastern has caused the sts to Institute tal conecttorj drive.* •••nt Ol wartime, blockade, imposed ir [ol the Soviet cut- o] B'-ilin. deprived isian aone of vital oi Iron, steel and the Western Ruhr. Russians have public[noarledgedAP - 132 words
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98 1948-12-30 5 Reuter. Reuter. G KOK, Wed. —About bouses in the slum area heart of Bangkok were by tire today. than 10,000 people, tly Chinese, were rendered less and the damage waf ted at 10.000,000 ticals. Siamese police today re iletl they had foiled an atReuter. - 98 words
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Article83 1948-12-30 5 UP. COLOMBO, Wed. The In I.lnational Emergency Fooe Committee's allocation of 236. IMM tons of lice for Ceylon for th( tust half of next year, falb am Ceylon's expectations by 000 tons. U vloii's food authorities had requested the International Emgency Fockl Council for an aliiUP. - 83 words
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37 1948-12-30 5 Some were a little scared, others were not too sure, but some thought he was a good dragon sine*- he gave them sleigh rides at the "At Home" of the tl nul. Workshops, X.X.M.X., Warminster near Salisbury.37 words
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Article371 1948-12-30 5 A.P. WASHINGTON, Wed.—Unconfirmed rumours of a "black-market" in streptomycin have come to the attention of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, said Dr. Henry Welch, chief of FDA's Penicillin and Streptomycin Control Division. Welch said the rumours to the effect that some cersons in theA.P. - 371 words
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Article650 1948-12-30 5 RICE RATIONING IS THEIR JOB A.P. CANTON, Wed.—This sultry southern city of 1,300,000 people is a prime example of what you can do in China with rice. Metropolitan Canton Is regarded as projably the most stable area in China, today. Main reason, say both ChineseA.P. - 650 words
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Article70 1948-12-30 5 Reuter. HERTFORD, Wed.— Seven Hertfordshire coeducational schools are to teach their pupil» how to become "model" husbands and wives. A furnished flat—bedroom, living-room and kitchen—-will be Atted In each school for lessons on the practical problems of married life. The boys and girls will throw parties inReuter. - 70 words
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Article97 1948-12-30 5 UP. HYDERABAD CITY Th* private wealth of the Nizam of Hyderabad, often called "the richest man In the world," recently wa.s estimat ed at "around $235,030,000." The ligure wou published by an Indian press agency which claimed it had received "accurate information frOBT sourcesUP. - 97 words
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Article40 1948-12-30 5 Reuter. MIAMI. Florida, Wednesday. —A United States charter airliner with 30 people aboard, including two babies, was still missing today, 24 hours after it was reported lost on a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Miami. —Reuter.Reuter. - 40 words
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143 1948-12-30 5 Reuter-AAP DARWIN, Wed. Sixty naked Myall blacks, men, women and children, arrived in Darwin in December from Liverpool, central Arnhem Land, in a 300-mile trek for tobacco supplies. They were accompanka by hundreds of dogs. Officer*, of the Native! \ffairs branch tookReuter-AAP - 143 words
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Article91 1948-12-30 5 NEW DELHI, Wed. A resolution asking the Government of India to approach Hi>> Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom to return to India all ancient books and document relating to Indian history, which are at present in Britain, was passed by the Indian Historical Records Commission91 words
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284 1948-12-30 5 A.P. ST. LOUIS, Wed.—A new plastic nose that does your breathing for you, was shown to the American Medical Association. This nose replaces the iron lung and often does the same life saving job. It is a small gadget, making an airtight fit overA.P. - 284 words
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Article46 1948-12-30 5 Reuter AAP. CANBERRA. discussing Australia's shortage of labour, the Minister for Labour <Mr. John Holloway) said recently: 'The Com monwealth Employment Ser vice at the end °f November held 71.000 unfilled jobs to. males and 42.300 for females, a total of 113.300."—Reuter AAPReuter AAP. - 46 words
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Article64 1948-12-30 5 Reuter. LONDON Commemoru ing the death of Dr. Samuel Johnson, in 1784, the Boswell Club of Chicago exchanged greetings by telephone with the Johnson Society in London on December 13. Speeches made at a commemoration service at Westminister Abbfy were repeated over the "phone and amplified throughReuter. - 64 words
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Article164 1948-12-30 5 Reuter. The assistant District Engineer of Bataan was shot and was hovering between MANILA, Wed. By simply ferrying several men across Manila Bay to Samal, Bataan, the Philippine Naval Patrol helped in saving a life. life and death. To save h > life, an emergency operaticReuter. - 164 words
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Article48 1948-12-30 5 PRE HISTORIC COMMUNITY UP. Ventiniglia. Wed. Archeologists here recttly discovered a pre-hLstoric community on the right bank ol the Nervia river, which STSS known to Roman historian.s as Almium Intermelium. Pre-Roman ceramics, and Other relics were found. There were coins of the 4th and :ird Centuries B C.—UP.UP. - 48 words
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Advertisement248 1948-12-30 5 YOUR WASH'PAY A WMY ELECTRO STEAM tAUNDRV Eciema Itch Killed in 7 Minutes Tour skin has nearly 50 million tiny Mams and pores where germs hide and cause terrible Itching. Cracking. Eczema, Peeling:. Burning. Acne, Ringworm, Psoriasis. Blackheads. Pimples, Foot Itch and other blemishes. Ordinary treatments give only temporary relief248 words
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Miscellaneous32 1948-12-30 5 VII' FLIXT By Michael OHlalley and Ralph Lane L l 'o-0-0-oe....TtOOK,COCCM/ B YES, MAYBE MO. HEART' )THE aD DUCK'S M GET THE RATTLESNAKE OUT j CUT TATFY. l ALLEY OOP- V T32 words
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Article53 1948-12-30 6 The 'world's fastest woman' Mrs. Fanny Rlankers Koen, Dutch and Olympic woman athlete champion will be in Singapore shortly. Mrs. Kuril is going to Australia at the invitation of the New South Wales Athletic Union to participate in athletic competitions. She wiU fly with her husband and53 words
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Article95 1948-12-30 6 A.P. LONDON, Dec.—3o.—Fighter Thompson, European lightweight boxing champion, will start training on Monday at Windsor for his 10-round fight, on Jan. 17 in Birmingham with Josef Areys of Belgium. The ex-miner was decided to try training in the country to stop his streak of ill-luck thatA.P. - 95 words
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Article28 1948-12-30 6 The Police beat a R.E.M.E. XV by five points (a goal) to three (a try) in a rugger match at the Thompson Road Depot ground yesterday.28 words
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Article21 1948-12-30 6 The Y"s Men's CLib will be holding their annua! genera! meeting today at 515 p.m. at the V.M.C.A.21 words
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Article174 1948-12-30 6 A.P. LONDON —Forty-five old time English footballers are today working as foreign coaches, the English Football Association reported. The F.A., which is stili receiving requests from foreign countries for coaches, name a the following as the most important jobs tetfl by ex-English footballers: Czechoslovakia—Tom Sneddon (S.K.A.P. - 174 words
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102 1948-12-30 6 Reuter. PARIS. Wed.—A French tribunal in Saigon today sentenced to four years' imprisonment two men who in 1946 tried to blow up a plane carrying the late Gen. Philippe LeClerc. !il>erator of Paris and a former French Commander.in-Chief in Indo-China. Th<* French Press Agency, reportingReuter. - 102 words
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Article379 1948-12-30 6 VERNON MORGAN - By VERNON MORGAN Reuter. LONDON —Thoii? countess thousands the world over who treasure visits to Ascot'j lovely Royal racecourse and its luscious green track on a sweltering summer's day would be horrified »f they paid a visit today. Under dull wintry skies heavy bulldozers andReuter. - 379 words
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Article145 1948-12-30 6 Reuter. WASHINGTON. Wed.—The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced today plans to prosecute the proprietor of a cafe at Washington airport for refusing to serve Negroes. Two days ago it ordered that all segregation of Negroes at the National airport should be stopped. Yesterday six Negroes walked intoReuter. - 145 words
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145 1948-12-30 6 A.P. LONDON —The British Amateur Atretic Board has approved plans for a "nltuititra Olympics" here on June 4. The plans CiM *or teams of eight from the United States, Sweden. France, Belgium and Holland to compete in a international match at the British games. BelgiumA.P. - 145 words
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Article157 1948-12-30 6 Reuter-AAP. MELBOURNE, Wed.—Australian Tesn cricketers cannot join Melbourne's Amateur Sports Club and many amateur sportsmen dislike being bracketed as amateurs with Test cricketers. This is quoted by Harry Hopman in his Melbourne "Herald" sports column in a query on cricket amateurism. The difference between Test playersReuter-AAP. - 157 words
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Article203 1948-12-30 6 Reuter. LONDON, Wed.—Not for many years have the Scots done so well in international soccer as this seaaon. They have already beaten Ireland and Wales as also have England and they are keen to beat England at Wembley on April 9 and so complete a' roundReuter. - 203 words
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Article130 1948-12-30 6 rE Great World Arena opens its 1949 season with a strong wrestling programme on Saturday, Jan. 1. For the second time popular George Pencheff meets Tiger Joginder, an opponent whom he defeated in the third round of their first meeting. The Tiger, who had been roaring'130 words
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Article51 1948-12-30 6 Reuter-AAP. MELBOURNE—John Mai shall. Olympic swimming representative, shattered th. 1 440 yards Australian free style record in an exhibition at Richmond baths, Melbourne. Hir. time was 4.48.G—9 seconds slower than he swam to fill third place at thj Olympic Games. However, ht s*am unpaced at the Rich mondReuter-AAP. - 51 words
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Article38 1948-12-30 6 The Jollilads Sporting Asso- ciation. which has just been re- suscitated. will be holding a Reunion and Housewarming celebration at the Association's premises, 14-E, Keong Saik Road, at 8.00 p.m. tomorrow. Ronggeng will be in attendance.38 words
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Obituary19 1948-12-30 6 «sr sp g*»» SUTVZt* funeral of the Keng Kang, an(1 sent wreaths, scorlh wh sages of condole ncc.19 words
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Advertisement232 1948-12-30 6 SITUATIONS VACANT SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Water Department Vacancies exist for 3 Shift Engineers at Singapore or Johore Works in the following Grades:— One Special Grade $240 Aslo $300 One Grade I $190 Aslo $230 One Grade II $160 Aslo $180 Current rate of C.L.A. and free quarters in addition to Basic232 words
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Advertisement478 1948-12-30 6 gNGAGEMEV! iSO—CHONG .took placo on 26th I between Will.am H I second son of Mr v William So. and fl< the eldest daughw' JS. Mrs. Peter Chong. Mr "ANTI- -MOS~~* 5 STARS BRAND The latest X* to** Mosquitoes Moths r^, ANTI-MOS i, the h, ay newest method that superseding all478 words
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Article, Illustration51 1948-12-30 7 JIMMY BIRD who is cnrnnte to Singapore from Bangkok to fight Jimmy NeWell at the Happy World Covered Stadium on Jan. 14. I'r..mot; r T.R. Lim feels that NowoM is not quite "ripe" for a ernek a! Som Pong. He considers Bird a morn suitable opponent at the51 words
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Article140 1948-12-30 7 A well known Singapore sportsman, who wishes to remain anonymous, has given the Tribune Thomas Cup Fund a surprise Chiistmas package a case containing twelve bottles of "Challenge" Scotch Whisky, valued at $il'.*> A bottle will go to everyone who gives $50 or more to the140 words
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Article95 1948-12-30 7 Reuter and AAP. TOKYO. Wed. Japan, in preparation for her eventual i e-entry into international sport, is to form a National Olympic Committee in the near future. This Is inspite of opinion expressed by the Australian Olympic Committee against Japan's rebirth as a participant in world sport.Reuter and AAP. - 95 words
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Article49 1948-12-30 7 The following will represent the Victoria School at hockey against the Federation Customs at the school ground at 5 p.m. today:— Swan Tim. Amin. Ravilal, Zamal. Bala, Kwang Joo, G. Chia, Soon Chin Hin, Cheh Tang, H. Singh, Reserves: 1 Tan, Eng Bock. Umpire: Muhadeva.49 words
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Article92 1948-12-30 7 ALLAN LEWIS - MINERVA PAYS SI2 7 DIVIDEND (from ALLAN LEWIS PENANG, Wednesday JHREE horses, Star Range, Madam; and Peter Con scored doubles at today's races, the third day of the Penang Turf Club s Christmas New Year Meeting. Minerva (Jones) caused the biggest upset to return backers a92 words
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Article604 1948-12-30 7 RACE ONE Horses CI 4 Div. 3. 51 Furs 238 STAR RANGE 10.03 Gentles 1 1 95 Alpha 7.13 (12) Charles 2 57 Catherine 9.01 (10) Bagby 3 19 Baroness 8.08 (7i Tankard 4 Winner trained by R(xtfjer.s) Won by: 2; 1; nk. Time: 1 mm. 12-1/5 sees.604 words
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Article45 1948-12-30 7 Total Pool $206,500 First Prize No. *****9 ($58,690) Second Prize No. *****6 ($26,845) Third Prize No. 202t»59 ($13,422) Starters: ($3,355) each. 25J2*4, *****4, *****8, *****0, *****7, *****8, *****7, 1035?!. Consolation Prizes: ($1,342 each). *****8, *****0, *****2, *****3, »*****, *****7, *****3, *****1, *****7, *****8.45 words
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Article130 1948-12-30 7 THE REME XI held a Singapore Recreation Club team to a three-all draw in a hockey match at the Padang yesterday. The Recs initiated the attack and within a few minutes of the start, Scully notched the first goal. REME soon equalised through Habib, centre forward,130 words
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Article367 1948-12-30 7 MR. Chong Kow Thye. M.8.E.. the non-playing captain of the Singapore table tennis team which toured Hong Kong arrived here by plane yesterday. The rest of the team will arrive here tomorrow morning by the s.s. "Tjitjalengka." The team has played 10 matches, won 4 and lost367 words
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Article, Illustration42 1948-12-30 7 CONNV -IEPSON (Sweden*, 1047 All-England singles chc "npinn. JeuntlU was eliminated in the semi-final this year by Denmark's loern Skaruup 15-10, 15-7. lefMMMi I", a Dane residing in Sweden ami pays fur Hie la*<er in (he Thomas Cup tournament.42 words
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172 1948-12-30 7 JOHANNESBURG, Wed.—South Africa a:e in danger of suffering their second defeat in the 'lest series against England. They were »i'smissed here today in the second Test tor :U5 in reply to England's first innings total of "03. South Africa followed on and were 28 for172 words
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Advertisement224 1948-12-30 7 What a SCANDAL! LEO, mW INFORM YOU Tit AT at M'NITE TOMORROW (NEW YEAR'S EVE) at the What a Start to the Xi:W YEAH So Book Now and Join GREER GARSON WALTER PIDGEON in M-G-M's comedy hi* of the year!... Julia Misbehaves PETER LAWFORD ELIZABETH TAYLOR CESAR ROMERO %onnos A224 words
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Miscellaneous24 1948-12-30 7 Px YE A COMPLETE TRAINING R WAT HV COWTKV C. !£j E üBERT M ST BE ABLE Tol li h*E me 1 l-STEN S"I24 words
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Article158 1948-12-30 8 (THbmtft Stuff Reporter) There no intention on the part of the Singapore Traction Company to raise its fares, at present said Mr. A.A. Ewing. General Manager this morning. Mr. Ewing was commenting on the amendment Bill to the Singapore Traction Ordinance which has had its158 words
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323 1948-12-30 8 Young Wage-Earner Victims Will Be Assisted Two hundred and forty thousand dollars will be spent next year on the follow up and home treatment of tuberculosis victims in Singapore. To handle this money the Singapore Social Welfare Department will set up a Committee that323 words
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Article43 1948-12-30 8 Miss Addie Yang, an il year old Hockchew girl is reported missing from her home, 55-A, Chin (Juan Street, nee December 28. She is 3 teet 6 inches tall, has a round face, bobbednair, thin body and an "itam mania" olive, complexion.43 words
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Article19 1948-12-30 8 Up till ten o clock last night the number of identity cards i reported lost was 1029.19 words
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Article78 1948-12-30 8 The Colonial Secretary. Mr P. A. B. McKerron. has promised to recommend to Government an increase in the salaries of Singapore Penghulus. The promise came as a result of representations by a six-man delegation, headed by Inche Hassan Maskam, who saw him personally on Christmas Day.78 words
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Article21 1948-12-30 8 A fifty dollar reward is being offered for the recovery of a diamond pin valued at $175. lost in Changi.21 words
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Article117 1948-12-30 8 MANY Chinese in Singapore have been victim* of a racket started by unscrupulous compatriots who have issued bogus oversea Chinere registration cards. The Singapore Chinese Consulate-General has received information that unauthorised persons have been issuing forged cards to local Chinese. Racketeers falsely represent themselves as117 words
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Article, Illustration236 1948-12-30 8 A handsome and artistically work;d out root A print of Lord Buddha, costing 35,000 bian so ticals. is now on view at the Bu-dha Ga/a Temple, 366, Race Course Road, Singap'ue The carving which bt-ars 108 symbols such as heaven, the mountain (Himalaya) and236 words
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Article64 1948-12-30 8 CANBERRA,. Wed.—Nylon »t tickings soon will be made •n Australia from British >am. At present nylon i s beine made in quantity only in the United State? and no dollars are available for imports to Australia. But production of nylon yarn is beginning in Britain, and64 words
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300 1948-12-30 8 To be a Supervisor of the Citizens' Advice Bureau needs a running knowledge of the Law. Mi. B. L. Dunsford. the Supervisor, has many visitors mainly form the poorer classes. A Man at his wit's end may come to him for advice. His landlord300 words
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Article235 1948-12-30 8 NANKING, Wed.—A stubborn Nat oraii/t general who has $een cornered by the O/unvinisU for three months in a pocket 1,000 miles from the nearest government supply Mttti srd he would not surrender even if ordered to d'J °»o. Gen. Yen Shi-shan. amazing defender of beseiged Taiyuan235 words
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Article20 1948-12-30 8 Singapore chess champion Dr. Lim Kow Aun proposed visit to Kuala has been cancelled because of transport difficulties.20 words
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Article82 1948-12-30 8 A.P. HONOLULU, Wed. Ten war brides from China and the Philippines got as far as Honolulu Wednesday in their race against time. They will be detained here until Washington decides whether or not to let them go on to the mainland. L. H. Haus of the Immigration ServiceA.P. - 82 words
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Article37 1948-12-30 8 U.P. PARIS, Wednesday. Premier Henri Queuille was suddenly stricken ill this afternoon after explaining the 1949 budget to the Council of the Re--mhlie. He was rushed to his doctors immediate.lv after he had finished speaking.—U.P.U.P. - 37 words
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Article33 1948-12-30 8 MUAR, Today.—One of the two labourers who was wounded by bandits in an attack on the Lim T.nan SoDn estate has led since, bringing the total to dead and 1 wounded.33 words
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Article23 1948-12-30 8 Pretoria, Wed. Seven million new coins minted without the King's former title "Emperor of India" are in circulation in Soutn, Africa.23 words
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Article260 1948-12-30 8 (Tribune Staff Reporter) AT tomorrow's meeting of the Municipal ComMr. D. Robertson will suggest the appointment of a Sub-committee to examine Municipal rates and assessments and their effect on Municipal revenue. He will also ask that such a Sub-committee, if appointed, be empowered to make "recommendations260 words
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Article44 1948-12-30 8 JOHORE BAHRU. Today. A large quantity of radio and electrical equipment, medical supplies, one Dutch rifle, one Jap pistol, and over sixty rounds of ammunition were recovered by a police party during a raid on a hut in the Geylang Patah area.44 words
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Article30 1948-12-30 8 One hundred and eighty fuel injectors were stolen from the Dockyard of the* Naval Base. They have been missing since December 6. The police were notified yesterday.30 words
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Article44 1948-12-30 8 A decree nisi granted to M. E. G. Wheatley on June 17 last dissolving his marriage on the ground of his wife's adultery with a n Army offictr. was made absolute by Mr. Justice Taylor in the Singapore High Court yesterday.44 words
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Article50 1948-12-30 8 FILIPINO ASS(>( UTIOV Luncheon party m honour j Rizal Day, Prince's, 280 r£ chard Road—l2.3o p m Y'S MEN'S CLUB: a General Meetmg. V.M C < chard Road—s p.m YOUNG PEOPLE'S MET. ING: Bethesda. Bras Road—6 p.m. CHRISTMAS \ftii T CONCERT: British M Hall, Stamford Road50 words
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Article213 1948-12-30 8 CATHAY: "Luxurv Liner (in technicoloun with Brent, Jane Powell, Launtz Melchoir and Xavier 1.45, 4.15, 6.45 and 9.30 n m ALHAMBRA: "The Private Affairs Of Bel Ami." with George Sanders, Angela Unsbury, and Ann Dvorak—145 4.15, 6.45 and 9 30 p.m. REX: "The Masked MarvH (Full Serial)—2.30, <; and213 words
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Article15 1948-12-30 8 HOCKEY: G.H.Q. Sig. Regt. v. Admiralty Civilians—Tanglin. RUGBY: Customs v. S H.li R.F.C.—Raeburn Park.15 words
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Article27 1948-12-30 8 Thieves broke into I BOB* in Caldecott Hill, and got away with $1.420 worth of Jeweatry including several emerald diamond ring.-; and oar riagi yesterday.27 words
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Advertisement289 1948-12-30 8 SIT. VACANT. WANTED Chinese Carpenter for building and repairing Tongkangs and Twakows. Apply General Lighterage Transport Co., "COURVOISIER" COGNAC THE BRANDY OF NAPOLEON (Produce of France) Their Reputation is Universally Recognised Throughout The World 5 STANDARD QUALITIES (1) COURVOISIER FINE CHAMPAGNE. NAPOLEON BRANDY, Lt\c Oldest Cognac Liqueur) (2) COl RVOISIER289 words
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Advertisement52 1948-12-30 8 THE WIDE-OPEN PANHANDLE! SAT. .AT MIDNIGHT j THE TAV li Kg. NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES j New Year', Eve > Special Dta»« <y > Novelties. Noisemam i loons Etc Wnnei Extension till am. New War', HUM I ,r Novt't' NoisemaKers, i loons etc. Dinner Till midnight. HOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.52 words
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Miscellaneous8 1948-12-30 8 Tide HIGH WATER: LL51 (9 ft. O in).8 words
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