Malaya Tribune, 31 March 1949
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Title Section65 1949-03-31 1 MALAYA Tribune By THE^ PEOPLE F OR THE Larger Sales Than Any Afternoon Paoer In Malaya Phone: 5811 I Nine Lint WnbUwhei simultaneously at Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, and Pennim. EIGHT PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1949 PRICE 10 CENTS. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE LOS DOS' REPRESENT A.l IV R: E.65 words
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368 1949-03-31 1 linisters A wive To Sign Pact U.P. YOI K Wednesday.—Ernest Bevin and live other foreign isters arrived here today to sign the North Atlantic Pact i i W a A C ta r et f a tomat hurled from a group of jeering tsU.P. - 368 words
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Article108 1949-03-31 1 A.P. MEY, Wed. Ismail a 28-year-old Malay was charged before a leral court on Wcdwrith being a prohibited inmigrant, He was remanded until May n oi. bait If cenvieted he is liable to be ksorted married to a 23--year-old Australian girl and has! II i hildrcn.A.P. - 108 words
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Article26 1949-03-31 1 A.P. LISBON, Wed.—Portugal detoday to join the Atlantic Pact ;md the Foreign Minister. Professor Caeiro da Hatta, is for Washington by U tomorrow. -A.P.A.P. - 26 words
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Article38 1949-03-31 1 A.P. REYKJAVIK, Wed. —Th r die parliament today apleeland's adherence to Ihe Atlantic pact by 37 votes to la. While the debate was m i mob. described st, smashed tne win--4 the parliament bulbing, a.p.A.P. - 38 words
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132 1949-03-31 1 U.P. WASHINGTON. Wed.-Sec-retary of State Dean Achescu today announced plans for a week of consultations with Western Europeah foreign ministers, which he said, will cover the peace of the world. The discussions specifically; will be on the North Atlantic treaty and Euiopean recovery.U.P. - 132 words
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Article144 1949-03-31 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thuis. It was orlicially stated in the Federal Legislative Council a sum of money has been made available from the General Colonial Development and WclMrC Fund to render the broadcasting service of the Federation and Singapore mort; attracive. The broadcasting Advisory Council has been asked144 words
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Article65 1949-03-31 1 A Chinese clerk was yesterday robbed of $35 cash, two gold rings worth $40. and one wrist watch valued at $40 by robbers at Everit Road. He said that one of the robbers stuck a pistol in hi« stomach. He was on his way from the Roxy65 words
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Article102 1949-03-31 1 LOS ANGELES. Wed. Robert Mitchum, the him star who vvas sent to jail alter being convicted of conspiracy to possess marijuana, conns out of prison today. Mitch 'ii, looks sunburned) and he is five pounds lighter than when he entered jail. He said he feels102 words
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Article63 1949-03-31 1 A.P. NEW DELHI, Wed. Vallabhai Patel, Home Minister of the Indian government and acting Premier in Jaipur, toaay inaugurated the Greater Rajasthan Union of 14 princely states. The union is the greatest IB India with 120.000 square miles. 12.000,000 people and an annual revenue of 114,000.000A.P. - 63 words
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Article57 1949-03-31 1 A.P. ROME, Wed.- A sudden war rumour caused a market place riot in Ban, south Italy, today and had to be Quelled by police. Housewives cut then purchases short and ran for home, weeping, while prices soared. By afternoon the tension was such that a fistA.P. - 57 words
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Article84 1949-03-31 1 A.P. SYDNEY. Wed.- Tho Pre-1 aident of the Australian R'ee 1 Growers Association. Mr. A I). Mackellar. urged en Wednesday that Austi a'ia continue I to till the rice bowls of the j East "in the interest of Im inanity." He estimated this season* crop atA.P. - 84 words
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Article75 1949-03-31 1 U.P. WASHINGTON. Wed Representatives of eighteen na tions will meet in New Orleans on April 10 -the 13th to de tide whether international con- j trots on rice should continue I beyond June 30. The meeting will bring to- gether the members of the I International EmergencyU.P. - 75 words
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77 1949-03-31 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurx. A white paper embodying I proposals for a unified Mala- I ■an health service is to be published in May. This disekjaurc was made in an mm ,d reply to a question by Hon. Mr. Tan Siew Sin in trie federal77 words
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Article142 1949-03-31 1 A.P. AMMAN, Wed. Colonel Hoshi Zaim, Syrian army commander, announcing over Damascus Radio that the army had overthrown the Syrian Government in a bloodless revolution, promised early elections to determine a new regime. Tho broadcast announced; that a new 'government under j foimer Premier FarisA.P. - 142 words
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Article48 1949-03-31 1 A.P. BLACKWELL, Oklahoma. Wed. Tornadoes hit Northern Oklahoma early today killing tnre<? persons and causing heavy property damage in the towns of Canton, Longdate and BlacKwell. A policeman reported from Canton: 'This town looks as though it has been ground through a sieve." —A.P.A.P. - 48 words
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Article17 1949-03-31 1 Reuter. OTTAWA, Wed. Mr War-wick Fielding Chipman has been appointed Canada's High Commissioner- in India. Reuter.Reuter. - 17 words
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Article187 1949-03-31 1 A.P. LONDON. Wed.—Two hundred Members of Parliament of all parties urged the British Government to-night to take the lead in reviving the long dreamed of plan for a tunnel under the English Channel between England and France. They tabled a resolution asking the Government to 4A.P. - 187 words
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379 1949-03-31 1 Gammans - Gammans Reuter. LONDON, Wednesday.—Opposition members of the British Parliament today questioned Mr. David Rees Williams, Colonial Under-Secre-tary, about the different attitude adopted by the authorities in Ilonp;--kong towards war damage compensation compar .\i with that in Ivlalaya and Borneo. Replying to Mr. Leonard Gammans,Reuter. - 379 words
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Article61 1949-03-31 1 A.P. RANGOON, Wed. Police hurled tear gas bombs today to disperse crowds of striking government employees who attempted to picket the offices of the Controller of Posts and Telegraphs in Rangoon. Some of the strikers were arrested. Later Indians, catrying a flag bearing a hammer andA.P. - 61 words
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Article28 1949-03-31 1 A.P. LONDON, Wed. A Ceylon j student fell in front of a tube train in London's West Hamp- stead station on Wednesday and was killed. —A.P.A.P. - 28 words
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Article42 1949-03-31 1 STOP PRESS MUAR, Today.—A patrol of the Singapore Royal Artillery shot dead a woman terrorist and captured a male Chinese bandit while operating at Bukit Bindings yesterday afternoon. Three Chinese suspects were also captured in »he same area.42 words
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Article26 1949-03-31 1 (From ALLAN LEWIS I KUALA LUMPUR, Today, Valiant Prince, Werriston <ju.mii and Maryland are doubtful starters lor today. The going is fairly good.26 words
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Article144 1949-03-31 1 U.P. BATAVIA. Wed. The Dutch have agreed to meet Indonesian Republicans her o in preliminary talks aimed at ending the fightI ing in Indonesia, it was officially i announced tcday. At the same time, the Dutch sponsored Federal Government of Indonesia announced plans tor the speedy establishmentU.P. - 144 words
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Article38 1949-03-31 1 A.P. WASHINGTON. Wed. President Truman today signed a bill providing for the construction of a radar network across the U.S. strategic air passages in co-operation with a similar network being built by the Canadian government.- A.P.A.P. - 38 words
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205 1949-03-31 2 Tribune Staff Reporter £N auditor who travels 25,000 miles to < heck the books of his firm in 27 different countries in four months is in Singapore today. He is Mr. Frank Pokorny, Resident Internal Auditor of Pan American Airways Inc. whose work takes205 words
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Article43 1949-03-31 2 KLUANG, Wed. Yusof bin/ Salim, the Assistant District' I Officei Kluang, has been trans-! feted to Mersing. He was eiinquished of his duti.-s M Secretary of the International Club Sports Sections and also the Officei -in-Charge of the I Kampong Guard.43 words
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242 1949-03-31 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. The Federation Government has a plan to revive the Malayan canned pineapple industry to increase to two million cases a year by 1952 or 1953. This is the opinion of Mr.C. E. Courtenay, Adviser on Malayan pineapple industry expressed in a report242 words
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Article132 1949-03-31 2 JOHORE MAURI Wed— Two Jchore bandits were hanged at the State Prison this morning. They were Pek Lam Seng and Ma Chin Kaw alias Ma Yaw. Pek Lam Seng was wounded and caught by security forces at Bukit Tiga in the Kota Tinggi area on on December132 words
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Article20 1949-03-31 2 There will be a musical piogramme at the Ceylon Tamil s Association. Handy Road, tomorrow evening at 6.30.20 words
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Article126 1949-03-31 2 PETROL INCREASE ALL day yesterday. Major G. A. H. Gauntlett. Singapore's Petrol Rationing Officer was besieged with telephone calls, from motorists who asked "Where and when do we apply for our extra petrol ration." The petrol ration for the Colony has been increased by 50126 words
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Article72 1949-03-31 2 Singapore's film industry personalities gathered at the cccktai! lounge of Raffles Hotel last night to bid farewell to Mr. Jack Evans, Official Film Censor on the eve of his departure on leave. The party was given by the Kincmatograph Renters Socio- I ty on behalf of its72 words
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Article69 1949-03-31 2 MALACCA. Wed. Tho Women's Service League with the Ma'acca Boy Scouts Settlement Association wish to collect magazines and papers for the use of troops in Malaya. Boy Scouts will call on householders in Malacca town for English and Malay magazines and papers on April 9 for their69 words
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Advertisement77 1949-03-31 2 Jall shows again packed OUT if PHONE 4042 DAILY :j SHOWS! PLEASE NOTE TIMES: 11.30-4.00-8.30 DICK TRACY VS. I CRIME INC. i I A REPUBLIC SERIAL IN IS CHAPTER! 4 I I 3f HOURS OF BREATH- TAKING, I I HAIR-RAISING THRILLS FOR I I ONLY ONE PAYMENT! I —Opens Tomorrow*—77 words
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Advertisement136 1949-03-31 2 Last 3 Shows: S. G. 15, 9.15 p.m J. Arthur Rank presents "MIRANDA" supported by THE ALL ENGLAND BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS OPENING TOMORROW' Columbia's "The Gallant Blade" IN CINEt OLOR SUN. Apr. 3rd at 11 a.m. "THE BLACK BART" IN TECHNICOLOR •*m~*mmm > jt nrwiinn» TODAY: 3.15 >, k Ashok K.,m136 words
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Miscellaneous347 1949-03-31 2 On Your Radio Today BLI'E NETWORK "»th si«. te i.n Vttittti ••d music; 1.20 N.w*; 1.31» ENGLISH PROGRAMMES Tolugu tilt» s..nr»; 1.45 'IH57' Hint hit»; 1.5ft Closing Ann. i 10.55 a.m. to iv u.i w n with sig. Tune; 2.00 Om— school* Ur-.i.i. .„i Down. i J.;^ 1 m ft?"J^347 words
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234 1949-03-31 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THL SHH) million loan, the raising of which, the Federal Legislative Council i is expectedto approve today, is to be spent on a number of development schemes including 34 drainage and irrigation projects, a giant steam generating scheme for Selangor and234 words
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Article69 1949-03-31 3 Trains will service the Kedan, Kelantan and Port Swettenham Branch Lines as from Monday. April 4. Service on the Port Swettenham Branch has been accelerated and 9 trains now run in each direction. The through twice-weekly mixed train service between Penang and Tumpat via Siam69 words
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Article43 1949-03-31 3 KLUANG. Wed. Teng Yong j Chinese (35) pleaded guilty be- fore the Circuit Magistrate. I Inche Azman bin Haji Abdul i Hamid. from Batu Pahat today for selling pork in the Town I Board area without licence. He was fined $2043 words
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142 1949-03-31 3 AUSTRALIANS were showing great sympathy with the hardships endured by Malayns said Lord Listowel, Minister of State for Coloian Affairs on his arrival in Singapore from Sydney yesterday. They also sympathized with the Malayans efforts to end the trouble in the country soon, he said.142 words
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234 1949-03-31 3 that the two occupants of his house iX Jervoise Road are trespassers, a Chinese hmdlord brought an action in the Singapore High Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Taylor to get possession of the premises. The landlord, Mr. Soon Cheong Poh, managing director of Spot234 words
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Article84 1949-03-31 3 Lovers of Chinese Historical Dramas (Gua Kapg) will welcome a three-night performance of several plays on May 27.. 28.. and 29 by members of the Lak Aik Amateur Musical and Dramatical Association. It was decided at a Special General Meeting held recently, to stage these plays84 words
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Article72 1949-03-31 3 10,000 BAIL Lim Kwong Seng, a 50-year-old Chinese pleaded not guilty to a charge of importing 330 lbs of opium on March 28 last' into the Colony at the Second District Court yesteiday. He was charged alternatively with failure to ieport to the mastei of the vessel. Chong Tong, the72 words
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Article, Illustration104 1949-03-31 3 Mis. Mary Richardson win give a pianoforte recital at the British Council Hall. Stamford Road, tonight at 8.30 p.m. The first part of the reoto: will be recorded for broadcast over the Blue Network of Radio Malaya. Mrs. Robinson who come.-! from Jersey in the Channel Islands104 words
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Article127 1949-03-31 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Perak Police trapped a bandit recruiting officer at Bruseh Estate in the Tapah area yesterday. It was one of the three important arrests effected by the Federation Police. The others were a bandit agent and messenger who wa«j caught when the Police carried127 words
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Article68 1949-03-31 3 Security forces located a large bandit camp south of Kampong Lakai in the Jclebu area of Negri Sembilan. The camp had accommodation for about 200 persons. A large quantity of food, stationery, uniform, and other equipment were recovered. The camp had an elaborate system of earthwork defences and68 words
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Advertisement184 1949-03-31 3 I gkz VIGOR, f I Vsqettinq Js%& l I f says ELSIE the BORDEN cow J I It's not surprising how much energy youngsters can gain from g I drinking KLIM miik every day. Every glassful brims with I wholesome nourishment so necessary for growing children. You I I can184 words
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Advertisement441 1949-03-31 3 VEHS: FOR SALE I FOR SALE: Citroen F.lack Sports Saloon, n excellent condition. $1.650/- only, owner buying new car. Ring 7062 or view at 46, Orchard Road office hours. |W. 75) EUROPEAN owned M.G first registered 15th April 1948. Coachwork finished in out- standing colours and unmarked inside or out.441 words
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Advertisement338 1949-03-31 3 mwfflssffl£0g^2i msa P~E US ON A L MM SN feS H&I will help you to attain Mental and Psychological Powers. Particulars from Psychology Research Foundation c/o G.P.O. Box No. ft, Singapore. (X92> COIFFURE STYLE YOUR HAIR at MalaorModern* Ladles Hau Dressing Salon Vm\ Orchard Pd. Phone *****. *U.f3> ACCOMMODATION BACHELOR338 words
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Advertisement420 1949-03-31 3 PETS j FOR SALE Quality Chicks and Hatching Eggs A ustralorps, R.1.R., Sussex and Crosses Pedigreed Roosters. Chan Keng Seng. 25, Bunga Raya, Malacca. (T. 56) MEDICAL GO'J'J WIiWS For The Sick: Siow *».eng Ngoh specialised in acupuncture and cauterization (old Chinese art of healing diseases without using medicine). 545,420 words
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Advertisement152 1949-03-31 3 BUSSINESS OPPTY. FULLY FURNISHE D Permanent Waving Business For Quick Sale. In New Building together with Goodwill, only Principals need apply to Bo;. A 2201, Malaya Tribune. Singapore. Owner Leaving. (W.*<6) SIT: VACANT WANTED URGENTLY one radio operator capable ol taking high speed morse. Belary $275/- per month. Box A152 words
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Advertisement175 1949-03-31 3 SIT: WANTED EUROPEAN 35 AVAILAULE end May seeks .tuation anywhere East. Experienced shipping, storekeeping, transportlabour supervision, hard-work-ing, adaptable.. Willing to iry anything. Please apply r £x A 2*209 M.T., Spore. t X.97 > CHINESE, AGE 2S: with knowledge of <;hine.se reeks .position as part-time typ-st. Apply Box A 2203 M175 words
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Advertisement394 1949-03-31 3 FOR SALE RADIOGRAM 'atest H.M.V. Set with Garrard. Auto-chan-ger in specially deigned Teak Cabinet. As new, $900/- or offer. Box A 2212 Malaya Tribune, Singapore. (X10J) FOR SALE one spacious bungalow in Chancery Lane, vacant possession, with space for tennis court Modern sanitation will be installed. Apply Box A 2210394 words
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Article480 1949-03-31 4 -BUT "MOLDY ROT" IS AN OBSTACLE U.P. Scientific co operation between the United states and Mexico to promote the growth of Hevea rubber trees in southern Mexico is reported in a new technical bulletin of the United States department of Agriculture. Mexico has longU.P. - 480 words
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39 1949-03-31 4 f* in, A,|, ni!f |-v,!)lv bio» Ri. m,c 1 known as V'^bcTje,, ■W "'I ul Spllzbcru, n )nd Nor*..y\ woul-Jb. i vii.,1 i,„i a Allure war. This map shows some of the strategic ix>len. lioiihes it (he Spirzbe; group.39 words
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Article592 1949-03-31 4 MALAYA'S memorandum to the Rubber ifl Study Group is reminiscent of a line from a ribald bill nevertheless pertinent jingle: "As cold as charity, and that's pretty chilly It would seem that the future of the rubber industry, so vital to our livelihood, largely592 words
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Article757 1949-03-31 4 R. Satakopan - By R. Satakopan A.P. THE 150 million Hindu women of India may receive personal and piivate rights their western sister* liave long taken for granted. Their tights would bo bestowed through a tevision of the Hindu code, now before the Legislative Assembly. LawA.P. - 757 words
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Article310 1949-03-31 4 A.P. A SMALL but vocal organi- zation operating mainly from outside Nepal is d.-mand-ing sweeping reforms in that isolated and independent kingdom in the Himalayas. The organization is the Nepali National Congress, most of whose members are Indians. Their organization has been banned in Nepal and manyA.P. - 310 words
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Article94 1949-03-31 4 PENSIONS A MOTHER. Sir. I mderstand that tin Government w p.i>ingr a coit of living --.ilowum.c to th«Pensioners, rettospeottve from I 1'.U.l 1 am a .'ldow drawing a pension of $ia r rr montn fioni the -hnrjapoi,' Volunteei Record oil..- on tnv son, u member Uu s, nßanorr VolunteerA MOTHER. - 94 words
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Article146 1949-03-31 4 UP. sdministrators in Manchuria have begun an allout drive to btcn aa political indoctrination and laise the technical stand ards of industrial woikers. the Communist New China News Agency repoited from Mukden. Under a directive issued by the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, the tminingUP. - 146 words
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Advertisement96 1949-03-31 4 In Stock: Wren's English Oxford English Course. New Method Malayan Readers, Steps to Reading, all numbers, also Ciuunbers Pwentieth Century Highroads, Collins, N.-w Method Dictionaries, and all other kinds of Readers, Literature, Mathematics, English, Geography and History Texts. Obtainable at PETF.R CHONG'*. the Educational Suppliers, Printers, etc. Singapore, Malacca, Seremban,96 words
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Article151 1949-03-31 5 U.P. NEW ORLEANS, Wed. A ordered the city of New today to correct its records to show that the three boxing brothers, Bernard, Maxie and Reina were Caucasians and have no Neirra bjood Because a registrar in the ol Vital Statistics bethat Filipinos should be I asU.P. - 151 words
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336 1949-03-31 5 This Kitchen Science IX>NDON, Wednesday. Botanein-P, the new food for humans arid cattle, which resembles coarse amber-coloured breadcrumbs and is made from wool waste from homes and factories—old clothes, blankets and the like—lfl soon to go into quantity production in America, where336 words
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Article72 1949-03-31 5 Reuter. LOS ANGLES. Wed. The King has appointed Douglas Fairbanks. Junior, the film actor, an Honor ny Knight Commander of the British Empire (K.B.E the British Consulate here announced last night. The Consulate statement said "This award is understood to be In recognition of his untiring workReuter. - 72 words
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Article, Illustration176 1949-03-31 5 Feather And Fur U.P. PARIS. Wed. A New York i furrier today told how he ne- gotiated a contract for one j third of Russia's squirrel skin exports. He said he gave the Soviets his formula for making Bar-gain-basement squirrel coats look like mink.U.P. - 176 words
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Article87 1949-03-31 5 Every Saturday night it j happens—a knock on the door of the Lochgelly Scottish minister's manse door and there in the porch, with no 1 sign of a caller, is a parcel. Sometimes the gilt is a few eggs; sometimes cakes. At Christmas it was a few cigars87 words
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Article93 1949-03-31 5 U.P. MINNEAPOLIS. Wed. An eight-yeai-old Korean boy arrived heie today with his Bister, bound tor Detroit to see his father for the flrst time. Insoo Joh. who Is bow eight, was horn after his father left Korea fleeing Japanese persecution. His sister Gwinn Joh.U.P. - 93 words
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225 1949-03-31 5 LONDON. Wednesday.—A widow who could have lived comfortably on £400 a year, hot ''stripped herself of everything to help her son in the hone that he would make good," was granted her discharge in bankruptcy at the London Bankruptcy Court.225 words
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Article39 1949-03-31 5 Reuter. MANILA, Wed. Philippines Government office hours during the "hot season," April 1 to 15, 1949, have been reduced to five continuous hourfrom 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. by an Executive Order signed by President Quirino. Reuter.Reuter. - 39 words
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175 1949-03-31 5 LONDON. Wed. —VlctOl Atcxa nder Palmer-Hayden, sged 56, described as a Clerk in' Holy Orders, whu wis alleged to have used notepaper on which hht name appeared as "the Most Rev. .A.P. Mannar). DD, Primate and Archbishop of Waltham. London." was at Tottenham Magistrates Court175 words
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215 1949-03-31 5 U.P. WASHINGTON, Wednesday. The armed forces have developed an anti-aircraft and anti-tank gun with an electronic "brain" which prevents it from firing on friendly planes and tanks by mistake. The existence of the newweapon was verified after an official national securityU.P. - 215 words
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Article46 1949-03-31 5 U.P. VIENNA. Wed. The telephone company in this traditional city of the waltz today informed musicians that they could tune their instruments by dialing a certain number and listening to a basic musical "A", transmitted ftom the Vienna Bureau of Weights and Measures.—U.P.U.P. - 46 words
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Advertisement97 1949-03-31 5 How To Drown A Duck —Take One Waterfall NIAGARA KAIM Wed. grease. The buds, am. n ~,r,;,ls hay rently resting on Ue water /v nftor lengthy ihght cc- )ii/irl\' r;imo in w d awi V s.udge on the industrialized upper river. Ptl sorrowfully that ntir( flight of 2f>o fiv.ckn In97 words
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Advertisement163 1949-03-31 5 Approximately 170 passengers per <l»y are carried l>y MALAYAN AIRiVAVS. These passengers are carried with speed and safety and In comfort to their destinations. Valuable freight and mail Is dally delivered. In addition to the Malayan i.nd external services. MALAYAN AIRWAYS run help >ou to reach mag part of the163 words
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Miscellaneous97 1949-03-31 5 II I ABXER "y 11 a|>l> p— tuf pork I I llf r A SHMOO f. r S THE DESTRUCTION Of I > THE <J I SAW A SHMOO/? PROFITS HAVE MULTIPLIED —AND SO HE S RELAXING I MATTER V~ A UVE T ESS _y HI HMTIMG B»G IM THE97 words
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Article353 1949-03-31 6 "THERE is reason to believe that an international conference will be staged shortly to work out a full-dress tin regulation scheme," says the March issue of the Crown Colonist. It adds: "Under strong pressure from the hi/jhcost producers, the revival of some such arrangement received the353 words
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Article57 1949-03-31 6 U.P. LONDON. Wed. The -stock market here has been struck by persistent American buying of Palestine Potash £1 "A" shares. It is estimated that they have picked up close to 30,000 shares, approaching 10 per cent of the 350,333 shares outstanding. The price is now 20 shillings, comparedU.P. - 57 words
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Article65 1949-03-31 6 Wholesale prices in India, as measured by the Economic Advisers Index, disclosed a further decline of 0.2 per cent, during the week ended February 19. 1949, and the index which stood at 371.5 (Base: Year ended August 1939—100» was 1.1. per cent, lower than that of a month65 words
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Article53 1949-03-31 6 The President Monroe, round- the-world American President I Line's liner, which was origin- ally scheduled to arrive in i Singapore yesierday. is expectj cd to come in tonight. The ship is carrying 13 passengers for Singapore and has 60 others in transit. She will come alongside the53 words
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Article, Illustration50 1949-03-31 6 Empire HambJe (Sheer* Wharf); Oranje (42/43); St Jan (4041); Boissevain (38/39); Segamat (37)Sftt. (33): Silverbriar Hae Sh Silverspray o Hoegh Silverbeam u>v Soestd »jk (25/26); Bah (27/2»); Kustbris (30)--rSflSTi 5/16): El P™°r /i? Presiden t Monroe (11 12); Rijnkerk (S9)CuTof L 6/7>: Rent ng or Swansea (1/2),50 words
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Article72 1949-03-31 6 A.P. OAN FRANCISCO, Wed. A M world shortage of tin until at least 1950 is foreseen by Walton S. Smith, vice pres'dent of the Metal and Thermic Corporation. New Vr-k. He told a group meeting nl the American Society last night that production this year i. e> pectedA.P. - 72 words
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Article44 1949-03-31 6 Another Russian ship, the Pavlovsk. is expected to arrive in Singapore from Russian ports on April 3. The Pavlovsk, which has called at Port Said. Aden and at Colombo, is stopping here for bunkers and water. She is bound for Vladivostock.44 words
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Article29 1949-03-31 6 Brunswick, Germany, Wed. —Production of Volkswagens, the people's cars, at the factory near here, reached the record figure of 2,600 in February, the British military government announced.29 words
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Article13 1949-03-31 6 The share market was quirt and steady with small business passing.13 words
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87 1949-03-31 6 A.P. WASHINGTON, Wed.— The Economic Cooperation Administration said yesterday that the Repuh'te ot South Korea would use a new gr.-snf of U559.999.000 to purchase US$l, 171,000 worth of chemica's and misee"a!ie:>iis goods from Ma'aya. Korea wiM a'so ;.»«> US $223,000 in (umber andA.P. - 87 words
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Article97 1949-03-31 6 THE rubber commodity market opened steady yesterday with a fair volume of inquiries. The market later developed un- certain tendencies and inclined jto ea.se towards the close. Closing prices were Buyers. Sellers. No. 1 April RSS 36 7 37 No. 2 April RSS 34". No. 3 April RSS97 words
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Article95 1949-03-31 6 T HL pepper maiket was again 1 easier yesterday with buyer: hesitant. There was no business done. London and New York were also easier. Yesterday's prices were »iven SAGO FLOUR. Lingga $13', Sarawak $10. Siak $10 SAGO SEED $16 TAPIOCA FLOUR: Fair $22. FLAKE TAPIOCA 136 MEDIUM PEARL.95 words
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Article140 1949-03-31 6 U.P. CHICAGO. Wed. Manufacf turers slashed prices on a variety of consumer goods I automobiles to waft!., irona, n what some economic experts I ejeved to be symptom of ucn a tion. Price slashes included some makes of radios, refrigerators gas ranges, storage battened toasters, men shirts,U.P. - 140 words
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Article860 1949-03-31 6 SINGAPORE, Wed. Buyers Sellers Atlas lice 15.50 16.50 tlex. Brie* Pref. 2.77% 2.85 Ords. 1.97 1 2 2.02 V. 8.8. Petrol 39/ 40/B. M. Trustee 7.50 8.50 Cons. Tin Ord. 16/8 18/--do. (V) 23/6 24/6 B. Utd. Assur. 40.75 41.75 Estate Truat 7.00 8.00 Federal Dispensary 5.90860 words
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Obituary78 1949-03-31 6 With deep so rrojy an our relatives n T e JJ a t Mr. fr Mcnon, Dispensary of th 0 r f lhe ing Works. p u au pi U M( >- Pore and the dir* t j?' n Mr. U. r. Menon Power 3tat.on the afternoon March. 1078 words
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Advertisement641 1949-03-31 6 MANSFIELD CO. LTD. (Incorporated In Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE Carrier/i option to proceed via otw oorta te load aad discharge cargo. SAILINGS FROM U.K. U.S.A. I "Stentor" due from U.K Apr. 4 j "Calchas" due from U.K Apr. (j ltt|l "Anterior" due from U.K Apr. 11 mm "Adrastus" due from641 words
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Advertisement487 1949-03-31 6 FLOWER LOVERS COME TO THE FIRST POST \X\li FLOWER SHOW Sponsored by (he Singapore Gardening Society at the HAPPY WORLD STADd'M April Ist, 2nd, 'rd. Ollieia! Openinf oaf rhJay, Ist at (i p.m. By H. E. THE GOVERNOR. ACCOMMODATION hostel 13, Queen Street Accommodation available f monthly boarders, st u487 words
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Article854 1949-03-31 7 ALLAN LEWIS - Winners Not Easy To Spot From ALLAN LEWIS KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. n r ITH the &oing likely to be heavy and Mr. J. Kenny doing a good job of handicapping, winners will not be easy to pick at tomorrow's races, the third day of the854 words
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Article52 1949-03-31 7 RACE I—AiXsM BOY Wirra Graceful Spear RACE Z —LENA DEAR Golden Gat«I nit, d Pisces RACE 3—WADDLE Karham Hawaii RACE 4 —RED PLANE Young Zulu Colorado RACE S—ROYAL EAGLE PrattlinVirtuoso RUE 6—STAR RA.iGi: Jade Print'ess Te Taki Outsider: Lady Ruth RACE 7—BELGIUM •lack Druce 11 Ixtsan .naid RACE B—TOBOGGAN52 words
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Article526 1949-03-31 7 RACE ONE 2.30 P.M. Horses, Class 4, Div. 6— 5i Furlongs. Coldstream 9.00 Healey (Davies* Wirra 9.00 (Yong' Graceful Spear 8.10 Mawi (Su'livan) Atom Boy 8.09 Glennon (Martin) Miss Linor 8.08 Tait (Sullivan* Bitter Sweet 8.04 Ellery (Hobbs* Peggy's Choice 8.04 Charles (Hobbs) Flying Capricorn 8.00 Lansdown (Kirwan526 words
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Article327 1949-03-31 7 The following are the weights for the Selangor Turf Club's March—April meeting tomorrow: Horses. CI. 3, Div. 1, 6 Furs Kimbolton 9.00 Trufine 8.11 Kentucky Derby B.IC i Hariman 8.09 I Amusement 8.09 Malt Loch 8.04 I Kirra 8.04 Whispering Hope 8.02 Free Frenchman 8.00 Port Star 7.12327 words
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Article29 1949-03-31 7 The Merry Union B.P. defeated the Evcrglow B.l', by six games to one in a friendly match at the Happy World Stadium on Mon da v29 words
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Article178 1949-03-31 7 ROVERS scored yet one more victory in the S.A.F.A. Senior League when they beat Chinese Casuals by three goals to one at Jalan Besar, yesterday. It was a dull game. Rovers forwards appeared contented with a two-goal lead in the first half and their third goal came178 words
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Advertisement246 1949-03-31 7 NOTICE The owners of the undermentioned vehicles .'ire hereby informed that fees for these vehicles have not been paid as required under Section 8(7) of the Road Traffic Ordinance. 1941. an I th«t warrants for the recovery have been issued under Section 8(8) of the said Ordinance: Lying in R246 words
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Advertisement41 1949-03-31 7 Morning Coughs Don t let morning and night coughattacks oJ Bronchitis or Asthma S S and «*g without trying ME>DACO This great U.uWl medicine work, thru the hioodT thus reaching tho broaebtal tuoei'and tangs. Starts helping nature Immediately to remove thick.41 words
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Advertisement211 1949-03-31 7 a NQN~STO? TO 6t(tke "eusiNtss man's special" EVERY MONDAY AT 12.30 P.M. (Normal Thursday service at 0880 hrs. as usual) BY SKVMASTKK OR DAKOTA $100 With through connections to Hong Kong Manila and Shanghai by Fan American World Airways. OVERSEAS AIRtHi£S{S<AM)tTD y? Cricbton r ceo T 7,2 14A Robinson Road211 words
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Miscellaneous42 1949-03-31 7 j PLAN TO K.O. £?r? uc N c P I'M FROM WELL- I TELL FpvnAMi t W WOW y TmOIPH EH. MARTY f CHANCE r— -^Tup 3r 4 PAPER IT Tf lS WAV <C JOE MAKING A\ A REAL j LEMME aTOe42 words
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Article572 1949-03-31 8 Reuter. LONDON, Wednesday. The British Government will ask Parliament to provide £6,000,000 to meet the internal security and defence expenses of Malaya, Use Colonial Under-Secretary. Mr David Rees Williams told Uie House of Commons today. Mr. Rees Williams said* "His Majesty's Government have considered the financialReuter. - 572 words
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Article46 1949-03-31 8 The Detailed Results of the Cambridge School Certificate Examination December, 1948, for Singapore Centre have now arrived. Private candidates may call at the office of the Examinations Secretary to copy them and candidates from Government and Government-Aided Schools may obtain them from their schools.46 words
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Article44 1949-03-31 8 HONOLULU. Wed.—Henry Davis, former Detroit Negro, won a unanimous decision over bantamweight champion Manuel Ortiz in an overweight bout on Tuesday night. Davis wegihed 1252 lbs. Ortiz 124} lbs. Oritz, from El Centre California, won a disputed deciaion over Davis last May.44 words
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Article157 1949-03-31 8 Dr. Andrew Monand, T.B Specialist to the University College Hospital, London, in a broadcast over Radio Malaya yesterday asked why "we were making all this fuss about tuberculosis." Dr. Morland said that we are not even certain that it has increased in Malaya in the157 words
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Article60 1949-03-31 8 Mr. Walter Fletcher, rubber merchant and Conservative Member of Parliament will broadcast over the Blue Network of Radio Malaya tonirht at 7.10 p.m. after the 7 o'clock news. It is two years since Mi. Fletcher was last In Malaya and during this present tour In has observed60 words
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Article45 1949-03-31 8 The Passing Out Parade of No. 94 Squadron R.A.F. Regiment. Malaya, will be held at R.A.F Station. Sambawang, tomorrow at 9.30 a.m.. Air Commodore H. J. G. E. Proud, All Officer Commanding R.A.F. Maintenance Base, Far East. Se'etar, will be taking the Salute.45 words
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Article229 1949-03-31 8 Thirteen passengers, three of whom were women, from the Singapore-bound BOAC flying boat which made a forced landing near Saigon on Monday because one of the engines caught fire, found themselves in bandit territory. They said this on their arrival here yesterday by special Malayan229 words
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Article201 1949-03-31 8 Reuter. LONDON, Wed.—A fairly general buying movement gave most sections on the London Stock Exchange a very firm appearance at the start of the i new account today. This aci count will include the Budget land Easter holiday and will bc'\ !of three weeks duration. 1 jReuter. - 201 words
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Article87 1949-03-31 8 Y M,i'. Miss K Palmer <«n "The Responsibility of Voluntary Worker Chairman; l«ady Gimson, 8 Fort Canrttng Koad, 5 p in., public wolcomed. General Committee and Staff Dlnnoi Chlm-M- Swimmm#? Club. Chairman, Mr j*. L<oh Pooti Lip; Speaker. Mis*» Palmer. V.M.C.A. Cricket Net Prac tice, renins 087 words
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Article164 1949-03-31 8 CAPITOL: "W hisperlng SmitJi" starring Alan Ladd, Robert Preston and Hronda Marshall —11a.m. 1.45, 1.00, 6.30 1 and 9.30 p.m. CATHAY: "Johnny Belinda" starring Jane Wyman and Lew I Ayres.—11 a.m., 1.15, 4.15, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. KEX: "I)ick Tracy Vs. Crime I Inc." Repulic Serial 15 Chapters —11.30164 words
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Article50 1949-03-31 8 LEAGUE SOCCER: Snr. Div Tamil B.A. v. R.A.F. Selctar J. j Besar; Jnr. A. Grp. 1, 799 GT Coy. K.A.S.C. v. Chinese S.A.— I B.O.D.C.A. grnd. St. George's Rd.; Jnr. B. Grp. 1 P. Lebar Bus S.C v. Social A.P.—Geylang. FRIENDLY SOCCER: Victoria Inst. v. Johore Eng. College—V.I. grnd.50 words
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Article, Illustration51 1949-03-31 8 The Duchess of Kent takes the salute of members of the Women's Royal Naval Service at His Majesty's Training Eslah'ishment "Dauntless" near Reading. During her visit to Ihe establishment the Duchess met some girls who had just joined Ihe tei 1 Vine and were taking their preliminary51 words
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241 1949-03-31 8 The Committee ooiiauKed 0 Id Mis. F. S. McFadzean. A. C. Join,m,a. v. M. N. Menon, C. H Whitton. Khoo Teik and Dr. Ong Chong Keng. All members of the Committee except Mr. Khoo Teik Ec agree tnat such a levy M not only241 words
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Article94 1949-03-31 8 The Police S.A. scoied an easy scven-iwo victory over the Aston Athletic Club in a Junior B. Group 2 soccer fixture at Thompson Road yesterday. Five minutes after the start Arthur Lim scored foi the Aston. Police equalised through Montiio and Sinot followed up with94 words
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Article47 1949-03-31 8 Tho Singapore District Methodist Youth Fellowship will hold a leaders' Ketreat on Saturday, April 2. at 309, j East Coast Road, Siglap. The programme is sche- duled to begin at 2.30 p.m. till 10 p.m. and transport will be provided for those who had registered.47 words
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Article103 1949-03-31 8 THE S.A.F.A. Junior B Group 2 fixture between the Haiktncpu SC. and tht lnd<»i< s«in< XI at the St. George's Bead ground yea terdiy ua.s abandoned }nst on the n sumption of the second half of tin (/tune n.s i renuU of an ufihf103 words
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Article45 1949-03-31 8 The members of Radio Malaya's "Forum of the Air" at 8 p.m. tonight, will bo Lady Hone,, Mr. Justice Taylor audi Mi. Allington Kennard. The I guest member this evening will be the Air Commander-in-Chief j Far East, Air Marshal Sir Hugh Lloyd.45 words
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Article72 1949-03-31 8 rpilK Left 1 Uonaliat Parb TL* strength cveryiw?* spite the E,... J" 11 te- Taha Kalu.th! President, who I turned to Singapo^Sj l 1 month-tou. of told the T: .c ytt^* 1 i;»>ty', has registered a 2<i r »■>«" S«Ja2*tj blanches and mil i havesp.un, Jjg;72 words
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Advertisement625 1949-03-31 8 NOTICE TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ORDINANCE No. 22 of 1939 CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY PROCLAMATION No. 14 of 1945 SALE BY TEN PER The Custodian of Property. Singapore, Invites v nderj for the purchase of the foilowin;; vessels: M.T.S. No. 2 Built hi Ame rica), Cross Tonnage 20 m 85 tons,625 words
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Advertisement410 1949-03-31 8 NO IK L NEDERLAND Ii F ROYAL IM NUn S.S. "VAN DER WAAL? doe Singapore Mtns lltli April UM9. Loading cargo akingVidi S.H.B. arharv< f,, Port said Betteideai Amsterdam I P«f cargo ai please apply to NEDERLAND LINK ROYAL Dl TCH MAIL 41, Robinson Umi Tel: 'Mi 7.;S HOLLAND LAST410 words
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Miscellaneous8 1949-03-31 8 Tide HIGH WATEJR 12.05 a.m. (8ft. 8 in).8 words
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