Malaya Tribune, 19 February 1949
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Title Section64 1949-02-19 1 MALAYA Tribune BY THB PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE Tel: "Tribune, Spore." Larger Rales Than Any Afternoon Taper In Malaya I'hone: 6811/3 Nine Lines Published simultaneously at Si ngapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1949 PRICE TEN CENTS. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE LONDON REPRESENTATIVE: E. Maurice64 words
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Article, Illustration47 1949-02-19 1 Lim Kee Fong and Chan Ron Leung are asked for autographs hy t .o women from Cornwall, Mrs. A. Staden and Mrs. E. Sampson, after their triumph over England at Torquay With them were Ong Poh Elm, Rhoo 800 R» ng and Eaw Mk Hock.47 words
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Article178 1949-02-19 1 Stan Swinton - Rees-Williams Reveals Plans By is in Stan Swinton (A.P. Correspondent) A.P. LONDON, Friday.—A new British Dominion ;n the process of being formed in South East Asia Colonial Under-Secretary Mr. David ReesWilliams indicated this in a special interview. It would take a long time, he declared,A.P. - 178 words
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Article39 1949-02-19 1 A.P. ATHENS. Fri.—The battle of Fiorina, biggest single action of the Greek civil war, has ended in a complete government triumph, an official account said on Thursday. The battle lasted from Feb. 12 to 15.—A.P.A.P. - 39 words
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Article50 1949-02-19 1 DURBAN, Fri.—Non-Euro-peans today exercised a virtual boycott of the Commission here investigating South Africa's race riots. The South African Indian Congress, the African National Congress and the Combined Locations Board, a statutory body, announced their withdrawal from the Inquiry following the chairman's ruling disallowing cross examination50 words
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Article60 1949-02-19 1 A.P. KARACHI. Fri.—Pakistan s Minister of Education and Commerce, F. Rahman. told the opening session of the tirst world Moslem Congress here tonight that Pakistan is pulI sating with the spirit of Isla- mis rennaissance." The Minister. who was speaking in his private capacity said Moslem countries cou'dA.P. - 60 words
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Article100 1949-02-19 1 STOP PRESS U tJUJN, 1 ri. Gunfire rraokled <>n Berlin's tense dividing line todaj as triggerhappy German pottee in the BwM lector wounded two nmr a ten hours after it; mi billing a drunken ■otfbt. AH victims MM uermans. The xame ci plot force also engagedU - 100 words
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Article43 1949-02-19 1 BATI PAH AT, Today.— Forty atrial bombs, 427 'apanfv cannon shells, seven Japam-sr hand grenades and a quantity of machine-gun ammunition were (Uncovered h > the Police in a secret amis dump, belonging to ban»t I in Heart yesterday alWrnmw.43 words
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Article50 1949-02-19 1 U.P. °>>DON\ Fn. Winston that the j-jwur government is living ■7*c*use of •gifts from free nse, capitalist America. t jost economic system they deUtt nd revile •in a le tter to Anthony Fell. Conservative St ate at the in J™» Hammersmith District. MUM, next Thursday. -U.P.U.P. - 50 words
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Article37 1949-02-19 1 Reuter. &LCCESS. Fri. has Inrormed the Unit- jv.ons Commission Tor ln--ffthat it will "make SSniT lur satisfactory f o i;? s in negotiations for the n n T°f an ,nterim governHfcjfc Indonesia by March LReuter. - 37 words
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Article628 1949-02-19 1 U.P. ■Percival LONDON, Friday —-Lieutenant General A. E. Percival, former Malaya commander, said that only direct action by Britain and the United States could halt the spread of communism in Asia. In an exclusive interview with Harold Guard of th? United Press, Percival saidU.P. - 628 words
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Article79 1949-02-19 1 From ALLAN LEWIS IPOH, Today. I expert three horses to complete doubles for the meet at today's Ipoh races. They are Kentucky Derby, Unicorn and Captain Yule. C'ameila siiouiu open her winning account and one of the best bets of the day should be Stymie. Two good79 words
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Article61 1949-02-19 1 The Commander in Chief Far East Land Forces, General Sir Neil Ritchie, will unveil at the Presbyterian Church Singapore, on Sunday 20th February. 1949 plaques dedicated to the officers and men of the Gordon Highlanders and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who lost their lives in the defence of61 words
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Article65 1949-02-19 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. At about 2.25 a.m. on February 18. about 12 bandits armed with rifies opened fire at a number of Chinese at Pekan Karagan One Chinese woman was killed and a male Chinese wounded. The woman was the daughter of the late towkay of Chong Seng65 words
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Article187 1949-02-19 1 Rumours that fishing by Singapore inhabitants in the waters of the Rhio ArchipeSota forbidden, is not SS «ays a Netherlands Counsulate Press Release The true position is that fishing by foreigners in the Rhio Maritime Circle has always been forbidden. This Maritime Circle is a small187 words
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Article48 1949-02-19 1 SHANGHAI, Frl.-The American President Line ship President Filmore left Fusan. Korea today for Taku Bar. where she is expected on Saturday. The President Fillmore is the first foreign vessel to call at the port, 30 miles from Tientsin, since the Chinese communist occupation.48 words
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Article218 1949-02-19 1 U.P. LONDON drive A-a. the report was "disturoing because British forces in Malaya are "working in close co operation with the Siamese." Siam has long been regaided as the key to communist aegression in South East She has common frontiers' with Burma. French Indo-China and Malaya.U.P. - 218 words
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Article60 1949-02-19 1 U.P. BRUSSELS Fri.—The Belgian Government is seeking assurances from Russia and its satellites that they will not interfere with the balloons that will be entered in the Gordon Bennett Race here on Sept. 11. 1949. Balloons of at least five nations will ascend and drift in an endurance test.U.P. - 60 words
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Article31 1949-02-19 1 Sir James Sleeman. Oversea,, Commissioner of the St. John Ambulance Association, will give a Press Conference at JU noon today in the office of the Director of Medical Services.31 words
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Article31 1949-02-19 1 On March 11 the Parliamentary Under Secretary for the Colonies, Mr. David ReesWilliams. is giving an informal reception at the Colonial Office. Church House for the Malayan Badminton Team.31 words
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Article265 1949-02-19 1 U.P., Reuter HONGKONG, Friday.—An English language newspaper in a dispatch from Canton reported the gist of the seven Nationalist Government peace proposals made to Communist leaders in Peiping by the peace delegation of Nanking professors. The proposals as reported in the dispatch aic L ImmediateU.P., Reuter - 265 words
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Article113 1949-02-19 1 THE number of troops in the Federation fighting the bandits will be swelled soon by 2.000 Gurkha recruits. This was stated by the G.O.C. Singapore District. MajorGeneral D. Dunlop. at a pre?* conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. General Dunlop said that this addition to the113 words
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Article119 1949-02-19 1 A.P. RANGOON.,Fri. Armoured cars are being used by unidentified rebels in the Central Burma district of Yamethin. where fighting has flared up around three major towns. A six-hour attack on the railway town of Lewe was repulsed. The communique added that government reinforcements have beenA.P. - 119 words
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Article55 1949-02-19 1 Reuter. BOMBAY, Fri. The Government of Bombay today declared illegal the strike of 3,000 Air India workers which began last night. Foreign services of ihc com- pany were being maintained today. The Government said that Air India Services and the strikers had not given the requisiteReuter. - 55 words
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Article22 1949-02-19 1 U.P. TOKIO. Fri. A Japanese crossword puzzle contained the following "A modern instrument which often does not work." Answer: "Telephone."—U.P.U.P. - 22 words
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Article23 1949-02-19 1 LONDON, Fri. British shipping companies will abolish the extraordinary surcharge for cargoes shipped from Britain to Israel as of March 1.23 words
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Advertisement25 1949-02-19 1 The Old Capital Stafford Singapore. "Kick off with Shotspur^s FOOTBALL BOOTS NOW ONLY $15.00 PER PAIR! SIZES 5, 5M>, 6, 6M» Infield football boots KHIf25 words
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Advertisement132 1949-02-19 1 RIGHT ON TIME! with a watch or clock serviced by YICK WOH HING 42*>, North Bridge Road, Singapore. Phone SWING at its best on PARLOPHONE RECORDS FREEZE AN' MELT. Eddie Lang's Orchrstra. WEST END BLUES. 14§ Louis Armstrong's Hot Fivr. CURSTONE SCUFFLE Sonny Berman's Big Eight. UP IN DODO'S ROOM.132 words
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Article, Illustration856 1949-02-19 2 1» makln* Ms recommendations lor an all-round re i !^L Sa, into of Municipal employee, the M.inicipol Salaries Revision Wjw-j ««sidern ion Ihe fact that most Municlpnl oir.eers were l h a T rowrapidly drpleling what UHle funds thy had to b„l,„oe the der..'.enc>856 words
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Article98 1949-02-19 2 The two Malayan nurses chosen for a two-year study course under the A.I.F Memorial Nursing Scholarship scheme wept silently yesterday before their departure from Singapore by the Charon. The nurses were given their last handshakes by the Australian Commissioner for Malaya, Mr. Claude Massey, just before the98 words
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Article104 1949-02-19 2 Lav Chin Hwan pleaded guilty in the Fourth Police CJourt yesterday to possession 3f chap ji ki slips on January 26, at Carver Street, but denied having given the detective who arrested him $100 to let him go free. The $100 which was found on him was for104 words
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Article94 1949-02-19 2 Tec Chin Siong, 35, pleaded guilty and was fined $100 ot erne month's rigorous impvswment in the Fourth Police Court yesterday for causing hurt tc Low Huat Neo with a pair cf scissors at Kallang Road. The Prosecution said that on Feb. 2, Low called on Tee94 words
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Article47 1949-02-19 2 The first list of appointments to the Malayan Navy was gazetted yesterday. The first ship will be called the "Pelandok." This is the Malay word for "mousedeer" and has been adopted because it was the lame of the first pie-war ship of the Malayan Navy.47 words
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171 1949-02-19 2 John Clark Wright Bolam (24) Radio Operator of the Empire Farrar who pleaded guilty to being concerned in the importation of opium was sentenced to four months rigorous imprisonment and $2,000 fine or six weeks rigorous imprisonment at the First District Court yesterday. Wilfred Aloysius171 words
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Article85 1949-02-19 2 "It is generally accept- od that the .stand ird of livhu) cannot for many years to come revert to pre-war levels," the re- 1 I port satd. "Our eon* I ((m was not to i compare the standard I of hvtny and expenditure i of officers prior to85 words
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173 1949-02-19 2 The Third Police Court Magistrate yesterday dismissed a private summons case in winch a woman who claimed to be the wife of Dr. A. J. Thambu asked for maintenance. Mr. Mender, who appeared for the defendant submitted to the court that there was173 words
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Article28 1949-02-19 2 The Singapore Improvement Tiust Spotts Club are holding a social and dance at the Gan Kng Seng School riaii, 150, Waterloo Street, today at 8.30 p.m.28 words
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Article22 1949-02-19 2 The date fixed for the Police Band performance at Katong Park has been altered from 24th to 23rd February. 1949.22 words
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Advertisement59 1949-02-19 2 "RELIEVE ME NEVER HAVE I SEEN A PICTURE SO DEEPLY STIRRING GOOD SEARCHING FOR ALL AT THE CATHAY" Letter received 17/2/49 from a patron, Miss S. Coleman. ALSO GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS showing the Malayan Thomas Cup Team in action at Wimbledon. TODAY 11 a.nL; 1.45 p.m.; 4.15; 6.45 9.30 p.m.59 words
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Advertisement172 1949-02-19 2 Last I Shows: 3, 6.15, 9.15 p.m. Romance! Actions! Thrills! GEORGE RAFT in United Artists 10-Nite at Mid-Nite 201 h Century-Fox's "YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME" OPENING TOMORROW SuMG ir'liffi SOUTH IN TECHNICOLOR nlwlappy theatre TODAY LAST 3 SHOWS! U5; 7.00 A 9.15 P.M. "MASTER KEY" Complete Serial For One172 words
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Advertisement108 1949-02-19 2 DIAMOND Si DAILY THREE 3.£6; LIS; JjJ s "SHAM SAVERA" in (Wlauubmi i Swarna'ath::, Stiloc&aßa terji, Wanti, and man-. Opening Tomorrow rs "JUG NIT Rat. Mitliii«;ht l*r. M r "ITI MZWTV r l •is n TRi i (in Tatii' ITTWT i i—m Q I EE\s TODAY: 2.00 Ruy "CRASH" (urri..108 words
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Article160 1949-02-19 3 THE Committee of the Malayan Kennel Association has had an idea that should prove very helpful to Malaya's dog-lovers. When Mr. Leo C. Wilson, F.R.Z.S. has finished the judging at the Association's dog show on March 26, he will answer any questions of a general interest that160 words
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146 1949-02-19 3 The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Murray-Aynsley, granted a decree nisi to Mrs. Marie Louise Roche in the High Court yesterday dissolving her marriage to Jack Harfield Rache, on grounds of cruelty. The decree nisi is to be. made absolute in six weeks. The parties146 words
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Article23 1949-02-19 3 Mr. Lee Siow Mong has been appointed to act as Deputy Commissioner of Estates, Duties and Deputy Commissioner of Stamps, Singapore.23 words
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Article24 1949-02-19 3 Mi. G. D. A. Fox, Assistant Controller of Immigration has I been appointed Assistant Immigration Officer for the Colony ct Singapore.24 words
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Article55 1949-02-19 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. j —The Federal Legis!a- i live Council voted $15,- J4)O for payment to the tioveranient of Kedah in.| of Penang and Province Weliesley for i the period troin July, 1848 to I>ec. 1949. The payment is for British occupation of Penang ami Province Weliesley55 words
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Article176 1949-02-19 3 Singapore fish dealers who go to the Rhio Archipelago to buy fish must now have a permit from the Netherlands Consulate General if they want to enter the areas designated as the "Rhio Maritime Circle." The Consulate General, announcing this, denied a rumour in Singapore176 words
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Article51 1949-02-19 3 Mr. G. C. O'Farrell, Controller of Telecommunications has [been appointed to act as Director of Telecommunications, Singapore, in place of Mr. R. Gibson. Mr. R. J. Boast As sistant Contioiler of Telecommunications, has been appointed to act as Controller of Telecommunications, Singapore, in place of Mi. G. C.51 words
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320 1949-02-19 3 The persons detained are entitled to visits from relations, friends and legal advisers and to the despatch and receipt of letters. They can have books and papers and food from outside whenever possible. Canteens for the purchase of essential articles are being provided in320 words
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Article29 1949-02-19 3 Mr. C. C. Renwick, Veterinary Officer, Malayan Veterinary Service, has been appointed to act as Chief Veterinary Officer, Singapore in place of Captain D. P. White.29 words
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127 1949-02-19 3 THE Seamen's Registration Bureau Singapore may stop registering aspiring seamen who have not yet been to sea. unemployment situation in the Colony the Government by a proposal discussed by the Seafaierr.' Administration Board at their second meeting held at the Labour Department yesterday. If the127 words
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Article33 1949-02-19 3 Mr. J. L. M. Gorrie. Cadet, M. C. S. has been appointed to •act as AssistJknt Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office, Singapore, in place of Mr. J. H. Loch, M. C. S.33 words
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128 1949-02-19 3 COMMITTEES of eight Chinese middle schools of Singapore, at a meeting held at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce yesterday, unanimously turned down a Government offer in the form of a grant in order to reduce the school fees to four dollars. Earlier in the day,128 words
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Advertisement323 1949-02-19 3 ACCOMMODATION CHINESE FAMILY requires to vnt house near town. Apply Box A 2085 M.T., Singapore. (P. 761) EUROPEAN COUPLE urgenty require two unfurnished ooms. small bungalow or flat. Vrite Box A 2079, Malaya Triune, Singapore. (N. 753) J>UTCH BACHELOR requires .ccommodation; preferably private family. Please write Box A2OBO, Malaya Tribune,323 words
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Advertisement272 1949-02-19 3 mcws/mm* MISC. JOIN THE World-Wide PenFriends and exchange club, P.O. Box 20, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand. State Hobbies etc. (Airmail). Free quarterly magazine. (P. 760) WANTED WANTED rO PURCHASE Modern Tin Making Machineries by Alexandra Road Manufacturer. Particulars Kox A 2071, Malaya Tribune, Singapore. (L.735) REQUIRED Immediately two second hand272 words
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Advertisement369 1949-02-19 3 BRITISH COMPANY requires qualified European Secretary/ Accountant to take complete charge of accounts, collections, etc. Permanent position with active progressive company. Full details experience, availability, salary etc. to Box A 2074, Malaya Tribune, Singapore. (M.740) ACCOUNTANT: LargL> British 'ompany has vacancy for local born chief accountant. Appointments in the first369 words
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Advertisement155 1949-02-19 3 VEHS. FOR SALE FOR SALE. 1938 Fiat Victoria Saloon, new battery, tax, insurance paid. Tiptop condition, car won hill climb. $1,200. Box A2OBl M.T., Spore. (N. 756) FORD VB, 1938 2 Door DeLuxe Sedan. Was in Australia until Nov. 1947. One owner since new. Excellent condition. 20 m.p.g. Offers invited.155 words
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Advertisement143 1949-02-19 3 PHILATELY aj AMPS: "One-Country packet collections. All differon 100 Argentina, Finland, Greece, Holland, Poland, Portu?a\ Switzerland, $2 each. 100 Bulgaria, Japan, Norway, $3 )a:h. 200 Belgium, China, France, Italy, $3 each. 200 :zcchos!ovakia $5. 100 Slova:ia. Paraguay, $5 each. 100 Gt. Britain $6. 200 Greece, Spain, 7 each. 200 Denmark,143 words
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Advertisement386 1949-02-19 3 FOR SALE LATEST MODEL LEICA F3.5 Elmar lens speed up to l/1000th second. Brand new $750/-. Apply M. W. Hill, Raffles Hotel. (P. 763) FOR SALE running boarding house, fuliy t urniahed,: all rooms occupied, nice grounds. Owner leaving Colony. For details ap- ply Box E. 568. Tribune. Singapore. (X.731386 words
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Article259 1949-02-19 4 POLITICAL advance- merit will mean greater taxation, said Sir Franklin Gimson in his address to the Singapore Legislative Council. This is a timely reminder to those people who think that political progress can be achieved on the cheap. We need only examine the budgets of the most259 words
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Article, Illustration1217 1949-02-19 4 PETER WARING - by PETER WARING Reuter. BACK in the high summer of the year 1921, the whole world argued about just one thing—could a man named Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion of the world, fight well enough to retain his title against one Georges Carpentiers, aReuter. - 1,217 words
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Article409 1949-02-19 4 Reuter A l2-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl's refusal to Cat an egg launched the mothers of Britain into what threatened to become the biggest battle yet over sex education. The girl told her mother that she could not eat the egg "because I know how it was madeReuter - 409 words
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Article693 1949-02-19 4 U.P. 1 MERICAN men cook, A wash dishes and dust for their wives. It's downright degrading." Though in this country only since December 27, that was the opening shot tired at an interview by twenty-year-old Lucie Spaak, niece of Belgian Prime Minister PaulHenri Spaak. BusyU.P. - 693 words
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Article792 1949-02-19 4 AT a recent conference of the World Organisation of the Teaching Profession held in London, attention was focussed once more upon that old and vexatious problem an international language. In 1921 the British Association for the Advancement of Science, in pursuit of a common language for all792 words
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Article139 1949-02-19 4 U.P. IN a bid to regain her lost 1 glory as a maritime nation, Spain has built her merchant fleet up to sixth Place in the world, the subsecretariat of the Merchant Marine announced recently. The Departmet reports that 1250 ships of more than 100 gross tons wereU.P. - 139 words
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Advertisement55 1949-02-19 4 »IiSBBB 50 Years of Integrity —Drink Gold Leaf and be sure of consistent quality The quality of Gold Leaf ranks highest among Teas of Topmost Choice. JOHN TANN DELIVERY FROM STOCK BtMV-P B_| 104 ROBINSON ROAD, gjWfl SING*PORI BisS ML. 6480. ALSO AT KUALA LUMPUR I PENANG (ESTABLISHED 40 TEARS55 words
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Article72 1949-02-19 5 A.P. Fri. Four cxet the swift crackmilitary against nrest officially imunist agents." En-po, Shanghai-Nan-a garrison forralsed the ten his own military ..posed on throe He decreed death shot at sundown the evening his :utcd a soldier when some 200 foußd trying to nese theatre free personally InterrailwayA.P. - 72 words
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Article56 1949-02-19 5 A.P. S'/i.ur.-. Hie r Si3tc r Mi. ..r,.,i em.«dncdny that tow*-»! too i Ulnntic S.'Ui:iimgcd. Bng'id comKurope and ropagunda claims 'ill states was intention to •i >cttv»? defence Ml ICtnopean t i tin- n.'Jiu'intois .1 one of the >lv. Th» ly propna.'.J ir- The h i< arguedA.P. - 56 words
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Article64 1949-02-19 5 st babies were born Ui Colony this week, the deaths recorded same period was 158. cause of mortatuherculosis which, st week, took a toll of 33 livi Pneumonia come c second with a claim on 25 Though less Chinese died k their total a ago was 171—they64 words
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Article37 1949-02-19 5 KEDAH, Fri The daughtfi the late towkay of Mine was killed about 12 armed 1 Are at a num- at Pekan Karabn *her was WOUndCii. Their father was a -bandit ricthn on Krhiuary 3.37 words
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Article68 1949-02-19 5 A.P. WASHINGTON, Fri. president Truman declaied on Thursday that what he said about the objectives of the North Atlantic alliance in hiiinaugu ration address still stanas. In that speech on Jan. 20 Truman said, "If we can make it sufficiently cleat in advance that any armed attackA.P. - 68 words
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Article145 1949-02-19 5 Sir Franklin Gimson, Governor of Singapore will lay the foundation stone of the Sri Lankaramaya (Buddhist Temple) at St. Michael's Road. Singapore on Thursday at 5.15 p.m. An elaborate programme has been drawn up by the Singapore Buddhist Association to mark the event whlcn145 words
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Article98 1949-02-19 5 Tribune Staff Reporter) THE Oxford and Cambridge Society. Singapore, decided at their annual general meeting held at the Adelphi Hotel recently, to drop the old custom of barring guests from their annual "B6at Race Dinner and Dance." practiced in the past years. Yesterday, it" was unanimously agreed98 words
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Article55 1949-02-19 5 Tuan Sheikh Muhammad Tahir Jalaludin of Kuala Kangsar Perak. noted Malay astronnur and theologian, left Singapore by air on Feb. 16 for Karachi to attend the Wor d Islamic Congress chedulcd for Feb. 18 and 19. He is attending the Cong'ess at the invitation of the55 words
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Article160 1949-02-19 5 U.P. BERLIN, Friday.—General Lucius Clay, American commander in Germany, made it plain today that the Soviet blockade of Berlin is a failure. He said in an interview: "It has become crystal clear that the blockade is a failure and so does not forfn a successfulU.P. - 160 words
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Article72 1949-02-19 5 The following Singapore candidate* who entered for the recent Oral English Test, and were successful in that examination, may obtain th<-ir certificates <>n application to the Department of Education. stn Floor. Fullerton Building. Singapore Chin Soon Seng, Wong C bee Hwa P. B. Raman, Philip Choc A.72 words
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48 1949-02-19 5 Reuter. LONDON. Fri.—Lady Soton, Inspector ot the Women's Royal Air Force, will leave London airport today tor an inspection tour of WRAF units in the Middle East and Far East. Lady Seton will call at Aden on her way to Singapore.— Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article182 1949-02-19 5 Reuter. LONDON, Friday.—Capt. L. D. Gammans, Conservative MP, who returned recently from a flying tour of the Far East, told the Overseas League in London tonight that he will ask questions in Parliament about the British military mission to Burma. Capt. Gammans said theReuter. - 182 words
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Article32 1949-02-19 5 A.P. HOLLYWOOD, Thuis. The Queen has sent Jane Wyman an expression of gratitude for the rilm star's gift of £1,000 to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.- A.P.A.P. - 32 words
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Article25 1949-02-19 5 A.P BELFAST. Fri.—Prime Minister Sir Basil Brookes called on Britain on Thursday to warn Eire against turther interference in Northern Ireland affairs. —A.P.A.P - 25 words
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Article, Illustration50 1949-02-19 5 Berlin Western Sector police hilt for inspection traffic about to enter the Russian sector. Thtff ore seeking to stop the Icakago of machinery awt vital tn-tnufactinrd pnxhicts inf* Soviet controlled territory. Tlw operation is a counter HtflOJMtre aan'nst Soviet sector border controls flimed at UN vfern Berlin.—A.P.Photo. A.P.Photo.A.P.Photo. - 50 words
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208 1949-02-19 5 ADMISSION TO LONDON SCHOOL OF E. P. S. Students in Singapore wishing to be admitted to the London School of Economics and political Science in October. 1949, to read for any first degree, diploma or certificate course, with the exception of the special Colonial Social Science course, must sit for208 words
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Article49 1949-02-19 5 Chan Fook of Teck Lim Street said in the First District Court yesterday that he had never read a newspaper and that he did not know it was necessary to obtain an Identity Card. The Judge sentenced him to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment for having no card.49 words
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Advertisement211 1949-02-19 5 MALAYAN AjRWAY^LttUTED AIR CARGO TO Me laya and Overseas In Regular Services or Charters MANAGERS: MANSFIELD CO.. LTD. OCEAN BUILDING SINGAPORE. VVVVWWAVWWViMryWi For any SCHOOL BOOKfi STATIONERY and SCHOOI SUPPLIES from Primary t Cambridge or Commercla Class™, Matriculation an* Higher Studies. Go to PETEI CHONG COMPANY. Th j largest Educational211 words
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Miscellaneous32 1949-02-19 5 By AI Cnpp LTL \»m;k 5 C *039r\l ?ME USE OF HAVING t*£%% NEEDS TOVS-VJITKI\ b7 T. Hamlin ALLEY OOP U p^i^^r r--____ rz IHI f BUT I'M nOP REPORT THIS OJTeASE32 words
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Article833 1949-02-19 6 Singapore, Feb. 18. A revival of interest in tins and industrials created a firmer tendency in both these sections. Lo n don advised a steadier tin share market. Singapore share quotations today as given by the Malayan Shareholders* Association were as follows: Buyers Sellers Atlas Ice 14.00833 words
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223 1949-02-19 6 PEPPER prices made a further jump yesterday flWW>> ing the Indonesian Government announcement that barter trade with three Sumatran ports, incliwung leum Betong, will cease as from Mar. 1. Prices have jumped about $10 a picul since Monday. Lampong black pepper row by $3223 words
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Article28 1949-02-19 6 The Government of India may appoint a trade commissioner in Malaya as soon as the necessary formalities are completed, the Indian Information Services here announced yesterday.28 words
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Article64 1949-02-19 6 TIN production in Banka and Biirrton for 1948 stalled 31,100 tons (metal tin). This Is a big increase compared with 1947 when the total was 16.200 tons. Exports of tin ore in 1948 totalled 46,000 tons are compared with 22,000 tons in 1947. A total64 words
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Article173 1949-02-19 6 T HE sagging tendency in the rubber «>nUih,ed 1 until Thursday when brighter news from the U.S.A. caused a change of sentiment here, and, ST prices showed a marked recovery, f *J*J weekly rubber market report Issued yesterday by Lewis Feat (Singapore) Ltd. Malayan stocks at the main173 words
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Advertisement696 1949-02-19 6 SHIPPING Jf^■■■■■■■»■■■n■■M■■»•^«■«■■■•■■*■••*■■ MANSFIELD CO. LTD. (Incorporated In Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE a Carrier* option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo. SAILINGS FROM U.K. U.S.A. "Talthybius" from U.K r ,o m •■Kastwater;;- from U.S.A "Myrmidon" from l. T .K "Maron" from U.S.A. Feb. 28 > "ElDenor" from696 words
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Advertisement475 1949-02-19 6 HMLVGi: PERMIT I phun Tuh of No 81. Jalan j Haji Abu, Muar, Johore. hereby i give notice of intention to apply tor Haulag.- Permit to operate Two IS) Roods' YeiueJw with a Load capacity oi HO cwt* each, which wtll be ♦iAse.1 at Muar to opt 'at. in the475 words
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Advertisement203 1949-02-19 6 HAULAGE PERMIT l Loh Yung Boo. T/A Chop JLian Hup, No. 114, Utfl Choh, 1 Jobore being hoUVr of Haulage Permit* Nov Z013 A gyer» give notio of Intention to apply Tor a variation of Haulage Permit No 6»u6 and Vehicle No. 8JU0 for replacement with another truck load »af..idty203 words
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Advertisement673 1949-02-19 6 I.P.M. LINE I REGULAR PASSENGER I FREIGHT SERVICES I BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND Tg Piaswg, Dabo, Blinjoe, P. Pfciang, Tg. Randan, Maauk, Batavia, Cheribon, Semamng, Sonrahaia, Fast tava i rtv Benoa, Padangbaai, Boeleleng, Tambelan, Pemaagkat, Sambas, Pontianak, Koemai, Sampit, Baarij Belawan-Deli and Penang. ••Ratoebahra" ior Tg. Pinang, Dabo, Bl in j...673 words
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Article80 1949-02-19 7 Reuter DUNFERMLINE, Scotland. Fri.—The United States Thomas Cup badminton team won all four matches, two singles and two doubles, against a Scottish international aide here last night. Malayan journalists attending the match predicted that their team would gain a comfortable victory against the United StatesReuter - 80 words
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Article76 1949-02-19 7 Race I—YOUNG LUCIUS Star Range Silver Star Outsider: Blemish Race 2—( AMELIA Demaratus Chita Outsider: Alabama Rac*> 3—GAI!( HO Jack Bruce II My Bachelor Outsider: Toboggan R ace 4_iMCORN Dalcross Selopian Race S—AZAD Laurie Nachtegaa' Outsider: Zargun Race 6—KENTUCKY DERB\ Golden News Amusement Race 7—LINKSHIR Bright Mengseng76 words
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Article473 1949-02-19 7 SINGAPORE'S 1949 soccer season, for which a rea cord number of entries of 70 teams have been received, wUI open in the first week of next month. This was disclosed at a meeting of the League Committee of the Singapore Amateur Football Association held, yesterday.473 words
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Article120 1949-02-19 7 THE Hongkong contingent of finalists for the 1949 Far East Land Force Boxing Championships ate already undergoing. intensive training in Singapore. The four representatives are Pte. Barrage 1 Buf f s (Middleweight); Pte. Vigus: 1 Buffs (Welter wei eht I: Gunner Gandy, 25 Field Hegt.120 words
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Article749 1949-02-19 7 TUB following a« 1h<> aoc.'ptnr* and ><™-«™P'.; ors weiehls and probahlc jockeys fortod a > 9 IhTlaMt day of ft fe* T,.r. Si Fcbru-n Meeting. RACE ONE 1,,,-se,. C1ASS 4 Dlv 2 f. iruftejgs Straight. eiSS banner, ■>J*< J 0 0 Karman 8 08 seexnon M«749 words
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Advertisement495 1949-02-19 7 "vehicle roR_&M£L 19 36 Model. Requires going cnea P I" overhaul A 2082 M.T., Replies t0 Notices WITH THE ri STODIAN OF PROPERTY PROCLAMATION 14 of 1945 SALE BY TKNDKR No. 102 iv of Property, c brvites tenders for »t of the following- 4" Pipe Joints, f T«.fc IVarious £PU495 words
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Advertisement298 1949-02-19 7 NEDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIL S.S. "ROTTI" due Singapore about the 20th February, 1949. Loading cargo alongside S.H.B. wharves for: Port Said/Rotterdam/ Amsterdam For cargo and particulars please apply to- NEDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIL 41, Robinson Road. Tel: 3443/7128. NEDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIL NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, ss. "ARGOBEC"298 words
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Advertisement270 1949-02-19 7 TONIGHT AT RAFFLES HOTEL THE COCKTAIL HOUR with Frank Piekfonl at the Piano 7 to 8 p.m. DANCE (Evening Dress Optional) 9 p.m. to midnight FLOOR SHOW ATTRACTION THE POPt'LAR VIRGINIA CLAY LEE SULLIVAN IN A NEW PROGRAMME also FRANK PICKFORD MS ORCHESTRA NO ADMISSION CHARGE COME LISTEN TO THE270 words
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Miscellaneous68 1949-02-19 7 mAU S H\ v WHY DiDN'T I THINK *FHI MAR6O! ME fCR Afl UNDERSTAND I f S:T DOWN N'.s I wsnt/oaj pi coaw 4f| I 5 "vpsT you were rightJMaking an error dose pings do f FRIEND I WILL m 3 AGAIN... ODILYy ABOUT THE ROUND J HAPPEN, MARGOJjHEIP YOU...68 words
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Article91 1949-02-19 8 Y.W.C.A., 8. Fort Canniny Road: .Jumble Sale—3 p.m STRAITS CHINESE METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP: Outing to Johore Bahru Botanic Gardens from Kampon", Kapor Road—2 pm. SINGAPORE CHESS CLUB: Chess Tournament —2.30 p.m. Annual General Meeting—3 30 p m V.M.C.A., Orchard Road. ROYAL SINGAPORE Fl V ING CU91 words
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Article271 1949-02-19 8 CATHAY: "The Search," with Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon and Jarmila Novotna —11 a.m., 1.45, 4 15, 6.45 and 9.30 p.m. "Son of Zorro" (Full Serial)—midnight. ALHAM B R A "Summer Lightning" (in technicolour) with June Haver —1.45, 4.15, 6.45 and 9.30 p.m. REX: "Beyond Glory." with Alan271 words
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Article42 1949-02-19 8 HOCKEY: North v. SouthKuala Lumpur; LA. v. C.S.C.— I.A. SOCCER: R.A S.C. Pulail Brani v. R.A.F. Changi—Changi; Johore Bahru Garrison Comb. v. C.A.—J. Bahru. ATHLETICS: M.C.U. InterCollege meet—Victoria School ground—2.ls p.m. CRICKET: R.A.F. Sembav/ang v. C.S.C.—Sembawang— 2 p.m. RUGBY: S.C.C. Seven-a-side.42 words
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Article421 1949-02-19 8 Dr. Palar Tells Security Council Reuter. NEW YORK, Friday .-Dutch troops in Indonesia Co ™£*™l on the defensive as a result of action by the rilla tactics by the civilian population, Dr. L N. Palar chief Indnonestan Republican delegate to the Security Council, said today.Reuter. - 421 words
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Article148 1949-02-19 8 THE S.C.R.C. paid the penalty for playing with nine men I when they met the 223 8.0.D. and lost I—s1 —5 in a fast hockey game at St. George's Road yesterday. Gupta opened the sco .ng for the 8.0.D. with a powerful flick. Ten minutes later Kirpal148 words
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Article27 1949-02-19 8 THE Singapore Cots Hockey Club beat the Si igapore Recreation Club by o: nc goal to nil at hockey on tl ie Padang. yesterday.27 words
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Article133 1949-02-19 8 ON the eve Of the first Thomas (up tie in j Glasgow, the Tribune Thomas Cup Fund H*i night received donations totalling $330. One hundred dollars each came from the .'ohore Badminton Association and Che Ahmad b Perang of Johore. Ommw the gut conditions, either133 words
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Article176 1949-02-19 8 Joseph Anthony Pang, sok pvopreitor 01 Emerson E hott S Co whose liabilities amounted to Justice Murray-Aynsley 111 the Singapore Bankruptcy Co art yesterday that he was an undischarged wageeainer since 1941. Questioned by Mr. Champ mi Assistant Official Assignee. Pang said that he176 words
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Article21 1949-02-19 8 The Indonesian 2nd XI ticunccd the Malaya Tribune soccer team by 6 goals to one at Farrc: Park yesterday.21 words
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Article385 1949-02-19 8 THE opening round ties of the Singapore Malay Badminton Championships played last Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights, at the Clerical and Administrative Workers Union hall, revealed the standard of Malay badminton has improved tremendously since last year. The competition attracted record entries. Entries are now called385 words
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Article73 1949-02-19 8 Reuter. BRISBANE. Fri. South Australia were dismissed for 177 on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland here today At the close of play Queensland were 59 for no wicket. Only P. Ridings who made 53 could stand up to the accurate Queensland attack.Reuter. - 73 words
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Article59 1949-02-19 8 The following will turn up for Tekuron ans XI against r*ase Accounts. Changi. at soccer at Changi, today. Transport will leave 304 Telok Kurau Road at 415 pm. Murphy Gammel, Joe Ferroa. Philip Ferroa. John Prout.M. Chandra. Wmcent Garnell. David Rozario Tony Conceiieao. Choon Thlam. Charlie Tay. Bob59 words
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Article173 1949-02-19 8 (Tribune Staff Reporter) The time has come for powers given to Exe. cutive Officers of Government under British Military Administration Proclamations to be no longer exercised without the confirmation 0 f the Singapore Legislative Council. This is the recommendation of a Select Committee appointed173 words
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Article38 1949-02-19 8 THE 12th Annual intra College ath etics of the Medical College Union will be held today on the Victoria School ground, Jalan Besar, at 2.15 p.m. All graduates and friends of the Medical College are invited.38 words
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104 1949-02-19 8 THE HAGUE. Fn. Dutch will "very <r the release of Indonesian republican leaders c; last year's "police action" Java and Sumatra it learned here today on very authority. The Republicans will given absolute freedom to travel or live wherever they wish, but may104 words
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Advertisement105 1949-02-19 8 MURAL DITTIES and Sime Road Soliloquies By C. C. Brown Price $3.50 Illustrated by K. W. E. HARPER I Foreword by N. R. JARRETT Published by KELLY WALSH, LTD. Booksellers Stationers, Singapore. ARRIVED J%> THE FAMOUS FRENCH SMIA assorted with full mY-nn ra-Vm chrome bezel available. m HO A. WS105 words
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Miscellaneous9 1949-02-19 8 Tide I H1«H VVATF.R: ».0p( p.i» ft. 7 in.»9 words
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