Singapore Standard, 18 January 1956
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Title Section35 1956-01-18 1 Singapore Standard v^^j^S w f>yptt^,^ STANDARD ***** (5 lines) POLICE 2400 w r* 7 v*i S. FIRE BRIGADE 2811 CENERAL HOSPITAL 2414 Vol. VI. No. 195 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1956 14 PAGES 15 CENTS35 words
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Article420 1956-01-18 1 Nehru Broadcast On Bombay's Future Starts Riots One Killed, Scores Injured, 400 Held BOMBAY, Jan. 17 Bombay police opened fire five times yesterday and today on thousands of Indian demonstrators who thronged parts of the city carrying black flags with the inscription "Death to Nehru." RiotingA.P.; Reuter - 420 words
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Article363 1956-01-18 1 SEATO Plans To Hit Back MELBOURNE, Jan. 17,— Military advisers of the eight member nations of SEATO met here tori ay to discuss defensive and supporting courses oi action which might be taken m the event of aggression m South-east Asia An.r.ouncirtg this m his r li address of welcomeA.P.; U.P. - 363 words
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Article40 1956-01-18 1 ANDREW ROTH - ANDREW ROTH BY d LONDON, Jan. 17— Tunku m) dul Rahman, leader of c Federation's Merdeka 'minion was feverish today and retired early this afternoon to recover for tomorrow's opening talks with Colonial Office officials. (See Page 7).40 words
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Article152 1956-01-18 1 SECRECY CLOAKS BIG OPS IPOH. Tues. A veil of secrecy surrounds one of the biggest military operations now m progress against the terrorists m the Chemor area of Perak. The Standard learns that a 24-hour perimeter curfew has been clamped down on two new villages Kanthan Bharu and Tanah Hitam—152 words
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Article20 1956-01-18 1 THE average American man is getting bigger all the time, the International Association of Clothing Designers reports. A.P.A.P. - 20 words
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Article, Illustration171 1956-01-18 1 S 'pore Customs intensify Search Far 'Horror Toys' 'No Reds' SINGAPORE Customs are now carrying tmt intensified checks on all shipments of cargoes from Japan m a bid to prevent toy sand crackers being smuggled into the country. This vigorous action follows the arrest of two Japanese m Tokyo on171 words
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Article124 1956-01-18 1 All Set For Big Strike SYDNEY, Jan. 17 (UP) Dock workers m 53 ports called "stop work" meetings today m what might be the prelude to a nationwide walkout on Jan. 23. In Sydney. Australia's biggest port, dock union officials said tonight that a port meeting here tomorrow would adopt124 words
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Article293 1956-01-18 1 Marshall Denies PAP Merger SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall yesterday denied reports that there were moves behind the scene for a merger of the Labour Front and the People's Action Party. "So far as I am concerned there are no manoeuvres or moves behind the scene at all," he293 words
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Article43 1956-01-18 1 SINGAPORE Police are probing the mysterious disappearance of a manager of a Singapore theatre, missing since New Year's Eve. The owner of the theatre, who reported the matter to the Police confirmed that a day's collection amounting to $4,000 was missing.43 words
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Article30 1956-01-18 1 THE Egyptian freighter Star of Assuan has sailed from Halifax. Canada, with a cargo of military supplies which Canadian defence officials said were bound for Turkey. A.P.A.P. - 30 words
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Article128 1956-01-18 1 SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, was yesterday admitted to hospital "to ensure the rest necessary for his complete recovery" from an attack of influenza and a sinus infection. An official communique issued last night stressed that Mr. Marshall's condition has not worsened and that there128 words
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Article63 1956-01-18 1 BRISTOL. Jan. 17 (Reuter) Policemen who sang boisterous songs m a bar at their annual dance have been accused by their Chief Constable Mr. Norman Frost of "oafish and uncouth behaviour." In a general order to his 700 strong force Mr. Frost said the dance was marred by63 words
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Article40 1956-01-18 1 A FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Chinese boy got off with a caution m a Hongkong juvenile court yesterday on charges of not having enough money to pay a restaurant bill for a tea party he threw for his friends. U.P.U.P. - 40 words
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Article27 1956-01-18 1 TERRORISTS with Tommyguns killed the French director of a model farm, M. Champetier de Ribes, and his wife near Oujda, Eastern Morocco, last night. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article99 1956-01-18 1 Rubber Tin Drop Sharply RUBBER and tin prices in' Singapore dropped sharply, rubber by 4 1/8 cents to $I.IU per 1b for first grade February shipment and tin by $2 5/8 to $395 3/8 per picul. The drop m the London and New York overnight prices was largely responsible for99 words
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Article91 1956-01-18 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. The Federation Ministry of Agriculture may institute an inquiry into the existence of a "price ring" among wholesale produce merchants m Kuala Lumpur. Evidence of such a "ring' was given to the Minister for Agriculture, Inche Abdul Aziz bin Ishak, during his tour of91 words
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Article73 1956-01-18 1 JAKARTA. Jan. 17 (UP) Recall of the Indonesian delegation from the Geneva talks with the Netherlands only means a temporary postponement of the conference, an Indonesian government spokesman said this morning. First Vice-Premier Djaruisamadi, said the delegation had been recalled to give further explanations to73 words
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Article43 1956-01-18 1 WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Reuter) Mr. John Foster Dulles, U.S. Secretary of State, said at his press conference today that a recent "Life" magazine article on his conduct of the United States policy of deterring aggression contained "ambiguity, over-simplification, and overemphasis."43 words
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Article29 1956-01-18 1 INDIAN newspaper reporters m Agra, India, issued a joint statement, yesterday calling for an expert committee to investigate "the deteriorating condition" of the Taj MahaL ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article22 1956-01-18 1 RUSSIA and Japan resumed their private negotiations on a peace treaty m London, yesterday, after a four months' recess. ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Article46 1956-01-18 1 WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (UP) Ambassador V. K. Wellington Koo said yesterday that Red China's military build-up on the China coast indicates the Communists will attack Quemoy and Matsu Islands. Koo said the "steady buildup" has included improving airfields, roads and other transportation facilities.46 words
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Article30 1956-01-18 1 UNITED Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold suddenly revised his world tour schedule yesterday and flew from London to Jordan where anti-Western rioting raged during the last month A.P.A.P. - 30 words
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Article233 1956-01-18 1 LIVERPOOL, Jan. 17 (AP) The British Navy withdrew the rear end of a cow on Tuesday from a land-sea exercise because she (tne rear end) is a lady. The lady is, m fact, a naval lady named Cassandra Cornelius, a Third Officer m233 words
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Article23 1956-01-18 1 THE 100.000 shares of Ford Motor Company stock are on offer to the public today at U5564.50 a share. ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Article64 1956-01-18 1 QUEBEC CITY, Jan 17 (UP) A twin-engined airliner bound from Knob Lake to Seven Islands crashed m flames m the Quebec wilderness early today, killing two of the 14 persons aboard. A spokesman for Quebecalr, a small airline that operates between Quebec City and points64 words
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Article48 1956-01-18 1 KARACHI. Jan. 17 (Reuter) Pakistan is expected to make a declaration reaffirming her membership of the Commonwealth after proclaiming herself an Islamic republic, a high level source said here today. Delegates to a constituent assembly are now debating a draft constitution establishing Pakistan as a republic.48 words
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192 1956-01-18 2 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. Firemen and helpers succeeded m saving a whole kampong of 500 families here from complete destruction last night when fire broke out m one of the houses. They fought feverishly to prevent the fire from spreading to an adjoining hut192 words
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Article151 1956-01-18 2 'Big Ben' Is Laid To Rest OLD 814 Ben" which has chimed away the hours atop a tower m the Singapore Central Puiice Station, for 114 years was yesterday dismantled It will be kept at Raffles Museum as a specimen of interest and value. Police Secretary. Mr. Peter Claque said151 words
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Article66 1956-01-18 2 BAIL of $10.1)00 was granted to a 26-year-old woman yesternay m the Singapore Seventh Magistrate's Court when she claimed trial to a charge of dishonestly retaining certain property believed to be stolen. Mak Sim Kwai was alleged to have retained a jade ring and three stone66 words
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Article62 1956-01-18 2 A SINGAPORE secret society gangster, Kumg New Toh. was yesterday jailed for a year by the Third District Judge. Mr. Eu Cheow Chye, for extorting $10.80 from a man at Brickworks Estate on July 7 last year. Kumg was also sentenced to a further six62 words
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118 1956-01-18 2 INMATES of the crippled children's hospital m Tanah Merah Besar, Singapore, are m for a pleasant New Year surprise a suprise from a ship and those who sail m her. Captain R. Todd, represen- tative of the Everett Steamship Corporation, walked into The Standard118 words
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Article, Illustration192 1956-01-18 2 Unique Seating Plans Far A Concert Centre Of Attraction THE problem of acoustics at Victoria Memorial Hall for its unique harpsichord recitals this month has been solved by Mr. G. Brigden, an architect on the Singapore Chamber Ensemble, which is presenting the celebrated American harpsichordist, Sylvia Marlowe, on Jan. 25192 words
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Article29 1956-01-18 2 A SINGAPORE labourer. Won* Ah Foo, 30, fell into a hatch while working on board a ship m the Singapore Harbour Board yesterday and was killed.29 words
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Article216 1956-01-18 2 DISTRIBUTE GOVT. POWERS -REPORT City Area May Be Reduced DECENTRALIZATION will be the key word of the report of the Committee on Local Government to be submitted next week, The Standard was reliably informed yesterday. The Committee, headed by Sir Percy McNeice. appointed by the Legislative Assembly m June, last216 words
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Article74 1956-01-18 2 MALACCA, Tues.— A dispute between the Trisha Owners' Association and the Malay Trisha Riders' Co-operative Society was settled last night. The dispute which arose as a result of the Malay Trisha Riders Co-operative Society's participation m the town trisha business ended after the UMNO/MCA/MIC intervened.74 words
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Article97 1956-01-18 2 THE Head of the Department of Tamil, Annamalai University Dr. A. C. Chettiar, will give a talk m English on "Traces of Tamil Culture m Malaya and Malaysia." at the University of Malaya's Oei Tiong Ham Hall, at 8.30 p.m. tonight. He will be followed by97 words
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Article139 1956-01-18 2 Murder Case 4th Arrest SINGAPORE Police nafafej a syce m Cecil Street yesterday m connection with th« murder of 19-year-oid Ja.-. yah binte Salleh m Al unfed Road on Jan. 4. He is the fourth mar. arrested m the last few lan Three others were charge! m court on Monday.139 words
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151 1956-01-18 2 MORE than 800 workers of the Navy, Army. Air Force Institutions (NAAFI) m Singapore want increased wages and better conditions of service. The Clerical and Industrial Workers' Union, on their behalf, submitted a 16-point demand to the NAAFI Supervisor m the Colony. Mr. R.151 words
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242 1956-01-18 3 MCA Okays Ong's Semenyih Report KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The Selangor State Alliance is to consider calling upon Government to institute an independent inquiry into the "mass strip-tease" at Semenyih food check points. This was one of the two resolutions adopted unanimously by the242 words
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Article, Illustration200 1956-01-18 3 NEGROES ARE WELL TREATED IN THE U.S.BILLY BANKS AMERICAN ARTIST EDUCATION and Christianity have practically eradicated the old bitterness and racial prejudice m America. Mr. Billy Banks, American negro entertainer who is singing, his way round the world, said yesterday. Mr. Banks was speaking on "The American way of life200 words
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150 1956-01-18 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Tugs. A public enquiry may soon be held into the charges by Semenyih New Villagers that they had been subjected to daily indignities during food checks by Security Forces. Some members of the Selangor War Executive Committee, The Standard was told,150 words
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Article61 1956-01-18 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues.— The Selangor Division of the Labour Party today cabled Labour Member of Parliament. Mr. Stan Awbery, to raise m Commons the "shameful state ot affairs m Semenyih" and seek the British Government's assurance against their recurrence. Mr. Tan told The Standard that his61 words
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Article85 1956-01-18 3 THE Singapore Branch of the MCA, at its meeting yesterday decided that branches should be set up m all 25 electoral ward? on the island as a first step towards boosting its membership. Ii appointed a 0-man committee to organize the branches The committee is headed by85 words
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Article39 1956-01-18 3 Peter James Donohoe, a private of the Royal Australian Regiment was fined $75 on three traffic offences to which he pleaded guilty. He was also disquajified from driving for twelve months m the Penang Magistrate's Court, yesterday.39 words
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Article56 1956-01-18 3 SINGAPORE Government has started another islandwide anti-diphtheria campaign. The drive began on Monday when a Health Education doctor and a sister explained the causes and prevention of the disease to 100 villagers of Kampong Chai Chee. Visits to villages will be made on Mondays, Wednesdays and56 words
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102 1956-01-18 3 'Hurt' Case Complainant Is A Boxer KUALA LUMPUR. Tues.— A Municipal labourer. G. Muthusamy. who styles himself as professional boxer "G. Muthu," told the Sessions Court here today that he received a head injury and three stab wounds when he was assaulted by another Municipal labourer. K. Daruman. 51 and102 words
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Article56 1956-01-18 3 ALOR STAR Tues.— Home Guard Akob bi n Mat. 25. of Gua Musang (Perlis), who failed to return home after shopping last night, was later found dead with a slashed neck and head. His nephew who searched for him late last night found Akob dead beside56 words
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185 1956-01-18 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The Federation Government is using Chinese mythology to appeal to Communist terrorists to leave the jungle before the end of the Amnesty on Feb. 8. Besides the ram and the monkey (symbols for Chinese calendar years), psychological warfare experts also185 words
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Article77 1956-01-18 3 PENANG. Tues.— While returning from a cinema show at Kampong Simpah last night, Saw Ah Loong. 57, was attacked by three men armed with knives and robbed of $195. Saw said he h?.d been stabbed After reporting to the police, he went to the77 words
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Article36 1956-01-18 3 HONGKONG. Jan. 17 Special Standard Service: Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange were: $15.67 to £1 Sterling; $5.8575 to USSI: $1,836 to Malayan $1; $0,151 to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $254,625 to a tael.36 words
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Article188 1956-01-18 3 CHIANG GIVES AID TO FIRE VICTIMS KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The Chinese Nationalist Government m Taiwan today donated $1,000 to the Batu Road fire relief fund and asked for a "full report of the fire." Acting on instructions from Taiwan, local millionaire contractor Mr Low Vat, this afternoon handed a cheque188 words
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Article306 1956-01-18 3 CJ's Tribute To Justice Abbott KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The late Mr. Justice Abbott, of Negri Sembilan was a man who was interested more m people than m affairs, Sir Charles Mathew, the Federation's Chief Justice, said today. Sir Charles was paying tribute to the memory306 words
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Article132 1956-01-18 3 Immoral Earnings: 3 Charged TWO women and a man appeared m the Singapore Sixth Court yesterday to answer to a charge preferred against them tor living on the earnings of a prostitute. Tan Teck Seng, the man. and one of the women. Ho Kirn Keow, were jointly charged with living132 words
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81 1956-01-18 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. The Administrators of the Federation's rubber planting scheme announced today that no restriction would be imposr this year on either the amount of replanting or newplanting which may be carried out under the scheme. This condition only applies however to estate^ (10081 words
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Article83 1956-01-18 3 PENANG. Tues. The Sungei Layar branch of the Central Kedah division of UMNO will urge its parent body to order all future UMNO candidates for the Sungei Patani Town Council elections to take an oath of loyalty to UMNO before they are allowed to contest the83 words
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Miscellaneous67 1956-01-18 3 Weather Report MINIMUM Temperature: From 7.30 p.m. Jan. 16 to 7.30 a.in Jan. 17 Singapore (72F>, Penang (72F). Kota Bahru (73F). Kuala Lumpur (71F>, looh (69F>, Kuanlan (67F>. Maximum Temperature: From 7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Jan. 17 Singapore (BfiF>. Penang <86F\ Kota Bahru <83F>, Kuala Lumpur (87F), Ipoh (86F).67 words
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Article117 1956-01-18 4 PENANd, Tues.— The Hindu God of Love. Sri Subramaniam. will ride m a silver chariot drawn by four white horses from his shrine at the Penang Street Chettiar Temple to meet his mate at the Waterfall Hill Temple on Jan 26. The silver chariot117 words
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Article280 1956-01-18 4 PETER KUM - PETER KUM By Series Of Fires In XL Raise A Question Mark THREE OUTBREAKS IN THREE DAYS Standard Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. —A firebug seems to be at large m Kuala Lumpur. Officials studying three mysterious fires m the capital this week suspect arson. Surprisingly enough, all280 words
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Article281 1956-01-18 4 A SOAP factory foreman, Chua Hai Lye, was charged m the Singapore High Court yesterday with killing his foster-brother. Chua claimed trial before Chief Justice Mr. John Whyatt to a charge of having murdered Sim Tian Guan at Ulu Pandan Road on July 25. last year.281 words
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Article66 1956-01-18 4 A Singapore postman dropped letters m the bushes instead of delivering them, Inspector Elam Din told the Second District Court yesterday. He said this after Hassan bin Awang, 20, pleaded guilty to a charge of throwing away letters instead of posting them, on Jan. 15,66 words
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Article52 1956-01-18 4 PENANG, Tues. The law students of Delhi University, after their two-week stay m the Federation of Malaya and Singapore, left here for Rangoon today. A spokesman of the students said they were grateful to various Government departments and individuals for the assistance given them during52 words
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Article157 1956-01-18 4 IPOH, Tues.— Terrorists m the Tapah district of Perak planted a handgrenade on a railway track last night but, although it exploded underneath an armoured Wiekham trolley which was passing through, no one was seriously injured, i Damage was reported to be negligible. Trains157 words
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Article389 1956-01-18 4 WHO killed nine-year-old Lim Swee Gek, found dead with her. face plastered with mud, behind her home m Nee Soon Village m Singapore on the morning of Nov. 9 last year? At an inquest into the death yesterday, Singapore Coroner K. T. Alexander recorded different389 words
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Article26 1956-01-18 4 AN unknown middle-aged Chinese woman was knocked down by a lorry m Chulia Street yesterday and died on admission to the Singapore General Hospital.26 words
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Article156 1956-01-18 4 COMMODITY PRICES CLOSING rubber prices (cents per !b io Singapore yesterday were: Bayers Sellers Spot f.o.b. 11H 1112 No. 1 R.S.S. JaD 111 V Hi} No 2 Jan. 110 i 111 No 3 Jan. 110 1114 I Tone: Uncertain. TIN PKlCfc s The price of tin yesterday was ***** per156 words
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Article64 1956-01-18 4 SINGAPORE'S seamen will now have an official council to represent them on Government's committees and boards. At a meeting m Singapore yesterday, delegates from nine of the Colony's seamen unions passed a resolution supporting the formation of such a council under the Trades Union Congress. A further meeting64 words
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Article51 1956-01-18 4 A NEW group of 200 National Service men the fourth intake will begin six months' basic training with the Singapore Military Forces m the middle of next month. One hundred of them will report for documentation on Jan. 30. A further hundred will report the following51 words
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548 1956-01-18 4 STC Should Pay Higher Wages, Says Lee THE whole case presented by the Singapore Traction Company Employees' Union at the Court of Inquiry on the S.T.C. dispute "rests or falls" on comparative wages paid by other bus companies. Thi s submission was made by Mr Lee Kuan Yew, counsel foi548 words
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Article71 1956-01-18 5 THREE armed robbers have inflated a housewife's dream of enjoying her holiday m India. They raided her home m Lorong 105. Changi Road, on Monday and escaped with $3,700 m cash and jewellery. The woman had just drawn the money from a bank for her trip71 words
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Article42 1956-01-18 5 A Volunteer Special Constable, Michael Thomas, was tentatively charged m the Singapore Seventh Court yesterday with wrongfully confining Lily Tan at 395 Tiong Bahru Road between Jan. 1 and 2. Thomas claimed trial and was allowed $300 bail.42 words
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Article325 1956-01-18 5 EX-EMPLOYEES LOSE QUARTERS So Dockyard Men Continue Strike THE protest strike by 9 ooo industrial workers of the Singapore Naval Base will continue indefinitely. The 82-man representative council the supreme policy-making body of the Naval Base Labour Union last night decided not to call off the strike unless the Admiralty325 words
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Article101 1956-01-18 5 Court Hears About A 'Flashback' A MAN m the dock had jumped bail rjine years ago when he was charged with extortion. the Singapore Fourth Magistrate, Mr. J. M. Devereux-Colebourn, was told yesterday. Mohamed bin Haji Majid faced three charges of attempted extortion, impersonation, and attempted escape Court Inspector T.101 words
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Article422 1956-01-18 5 'Pirate Taxi Drivers Are We' ADMITTING m court that they were "pirate taxi drivers" two secret society men were sentenced twice by the Singapore Fourth Magistrate, Mr. J.M. Devereux-Colebourn, yesterday. Lim Ah Seng and Tan Peng Kwang, members of a secret society, previously declined to422 words
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Article87 1956-01-18 5 Measures For New Year Crime TO check crime during the Chinese New Year. Singapore Police will have additional patrols m densely-populat-ed areas m the Colony. This operation is m the nature of an experiment, said the Police Secretary Mr. Peter Claque yesterday. It will be concentrated m "G" Division Joo87 words
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Article71 1956-01-18 5 A SINGAPORE Legislative Assemblyman has begun investigations into conditions m local prisons. The Assemblyman, Mr. William Tan (Democrat Tiong Bahru) m a question to the Chief Secretary, asked if he could be supplied with details of what food is supplied m the prisons to European71 words
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Article97 1956-01-18 5 A MOTHER of two children, Sim Ah Nia, 20. yesterday pleaded guilty m the Singapore Eighth Magistrate's Court to a charge of attempted suicide by drinking a solution of caustic soda m her house m Serangoon Road, on the morning of Jan. 2. Sim said she97 words
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180 1956-01-18 5 A SINGAPORE schoolgirl, Ho Li Lian, 20, who attempted to end her life with caustic soda after an argument with her stepmother on Oct. 23, 1954, died from the effects of her action m hospital a year later. The stepmother, Liew Ah Chee.180 words
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Miscellaneous803 1956-01-18 5 c&lmanac Information at a Glance M— 11 1 1 mum Summary (XL) 6.02 Rhythm Ses- Sporting Highlights ri6 82m^: 415 If I|| a WvlA'r son <KD- 6.30 LP. Review iS); Melody on the Move 'lbSJm), Variety Parade (Si: 8p m. Time (16.82 m): 0.4a Screen Serenade AT A*fYjWm/\ »r Music803 words
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Article507 1956-01-18 6 THERE existed m India until November last year a patriotic organization known as "The Society for the Defence of Freedom m Asia" a title which underlined genuine freedom and not any form of fraudulent democracy. This Society no longer exists —its headquarters m Calcutta were closed down by507 words
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Article413 1956-01-18 6 "pVEN the most sedate and solemn-faced citizens of Singapore must be splitting their sides with laughter at the antics of our 4 mad-erka' politicians and the ludicrous figures they are cutting m the leading roles of the self-rule and independence comedies that are being staged for the edification413 words
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Article265 1956-01-18 6 Shorts from the Talks LIP SERVICE "There are, literally, dozens and dozens of special periodicals for women in Britain, and they have huge circulations Some of them are old-established, and these have certainly travelled a long way in the past seventy years or so. Timidly they mentioned to their earliest265 words
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Article, Illustration15 1956-01-18 6 "So a little birdie told her what time I got home last night did it?"15 words
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Article, Illustration1088 1956-01-18 6 -BY THE LONDON OBSERVER'S SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT SINGAPORE THERE is nothing shrewd, studious or electric about Tunku Abdul Rahman, the Chief Minister of the Federation, who is now m Britain to begin talks today on a date for Malaya's independence. This dreamy-looking brother of the Sultan of1,088 words
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Article875 1956-01-18 6 ASTER GUNASEKERA - THE NEWS AS IT STRIKES ME ASTER GUNASEKERA by rpHE burning topic of conA versation yesterday at street corners, coffee shops and other places where people congregate to while away their time was •"Whither Singapore." This was the result of two announcements m the local Press dealing with the real875 words
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Article, Illustration9 1956-01-18 6 "Can't you find somewhere else to develop your snapshots9 words
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Letter389 1956-01-18 6 Sir: I was very pleased to note that Aster Gunasekera m his article (Jan, 13). said: "As he intends to make a statement it is to be hoped that he (Mr. David Marshall) would take the opportunity of telling us and all others whether or not he389 words
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123 1956-01-18 6 Sir: It's that man again! "He flies through the air with the greatest of ease, that marveilous man on the flying trapeze." I note that the latest swing of the trapeze is to fob off Singapore to the Federation as a poor relation. Does123 words
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Advertisement60 1956-01-18 6 I CHINESE NEW YEAR '^£>* I is just around the corner. >w So, set into Chinese New Year imKMm^w] "<■ I Br^^B^ j<* Z Do not vait till the lasl jtiflKp- J&£sfl moment and avoid m!B Ki^RBT f MA6ANIAI S IMUQIfkJ Where you get up-to-date^^»E|if^£y[ TEXTILES to your Taste j60 words
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Advertisement25 1956-01-18 6 MALAYAN RAILWAY Travel m Safety and Comfort AIR-CONDITIONED COACHES ON ALL MAIL TRAINS Foam Latex Mattresses provided m all First and Second Class Sleeping Coaches.25 words
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Article162 1956-01-18 7 6-Year ItchThe Big Hazard LONDON. Jan. 17, (AP)— A matrimonial expert reported today the big hazard to marriage m Britain is the six-year itcn, John Wallis. a member of the British Marriage Guidance Council, said the sixth year is the time v.nen the other man or other woman is most162 words
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Article92 1956-01-18 7 CAIRO. Jan. 17 (UP) Peaceful demonstrations broke out m various parts of the r.v today as huge crowds acc'.^med Egypt's new constitutor. The demonstrators were r >i.v workers One demonstration, composed of 21 trucks. toured the main streets m the centre of the city carrying banners proclaiming92 words
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Article77 1956-01-18 7 CAIRO. Jan. 17 (Reuter). —The new Egyptian Constitution, which gives women equal voting rights with men. is a triumph for the country's leading feminist. 37-year-old Mrs. Doria Shafik. The attractive founder and leader of the Egyptian suffragette movement has U campaigned for years for the emancipation77 words
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Article58 1956-01-18 7 TOKYO. Jan. 17 (UP^ The long arm of Communist revenge was revealed today when the Reds announced the seizure m Manchuria of a Chinese police officer who •nested a founder of the tnese Communist Party ft -iriy 30 years ago. The Red leader. Li Ta58 words
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Article, Illustration64 1956-01-18 7 CHAMPION NOODLE CARRIER photo. SENICHI Okashita, 22, who is nicknamed "Senchan". carries a pile of noodle-bowls on his shoulder to deliver them to his customers through car-jammed Tokyo streets. Whatever the weather "Senchan" delivers over 300 bowls of noodles everyday, carrying about 400 bowls (about 56 pounds) at one time.U.P. - 64 words
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175 1956-01-18 7 THAIS WANT MORE 'TEETH' PUT INTO SEATO DEFENCE WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (AP)— An Asian diplomatic source said yesterday Thailand is expected to urge the South-east Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) Council of Ministers to appoint a permanent general staff to bolster the military structure of the anti-Com-munist defence pact. The proposal175 words
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Article47 1956-01-18 7 HAIFA. Jan. 17, (Reuter) One thousand immigrants from Eastern Europe. North Africa. South America, Britain, Austria and Germany arrived m Haifa on Sunday and were sent directly to "development areas" m Negev, where 11 new settlements will be established under the new Israeli security scheme.47 words
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Article42 1956-01-18 7 DURANGO, Mexico. Jan. 17. (AP> Eleven persons were killed when a bus tumbled down a 1,500-foot incline near here Sunday The only survivor said the driver* lost contro' on a stretch of road known as "the devil's spine"42 words
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Article33 1956-01-18 7 LONDON. Jan 17, (AP) The Council of Western European Union (WEU) served notice yesterday it intends setting up a tribunal m the Saarland to settle disputes between French and German interests.33 words
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Article35 1956-01-18 7 GROTON, Connecticut Jan 17. (AP) The Nautilus, worlds first atomic submarine averaged a dive a day during her first year of operation, the U S Navy said yesterday m a report,35 words
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Article28 1956-01-18 7 RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 17. (UP) Antonio Sardinha Gomes, farm worker of the nearby city of Campos died yesterday at the reputed age of 12828 words
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Article28 1956-01-18 7 FOUR cities m northwestern Venezuela were officially reported yesterday to have been inundated and isolated by flood waters after a week of torrential unseasonable rains. U.P.U.P. - 28 words
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Article24 1956-01-18 7 ROME, Jan. 17. (AP) The Foreign Ministry announced yesterday that it has raised Italian legations m Syria and Israei to full embassies.24 words
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Article23 1956-01-18 7 LONDON, Jan 17, (AP) A Soviet Government delegation returned yesterday from a I wo- week visit to Liberia, Moscow Radio said.23 words
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185 1956-01-18 7 PARIS, Jan. 17 (UP)— A former French Vice-Con-sul m Cairo will appear before an investigating judge this week to answer charges of embezzling state funds totalling 17,000,000 francs while he was m the Egyptian capital. Rene Blaviel. 52, was arrested by police on his185 words
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413 1956-01-18 7 Big* Day For Tunku sMission LONDON, Jan. 17, (Reuter) Lancaster House, where tomorrow's conference on Malaya's political future is being held, is a ducal palace containing some of the most magnificent roofs m London. It is a centre for government hospitality and only413 words
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85 1956-01-18 7 Woman Shot In Cinema: 2 Boys Held GLASGOW, Scotland. Jan. 17 (Reuter). young woman was shot m the back while sitting m a newsreel cinema here last night. Cinema attendants rushed to her side as she slumped m her seat and an ambulance took her to hospital, where she was85 words
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Article29 1956-01-18 7 THE Soviet Ministry of Defence arranged an unprecedented elk hunting trip for foreign service attaches during the weekend and British Commonwealth representatives took the top honours. ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article138 1956-01-18 7 NEW YORK. Jan. 17 (AP)— "Ah," the Prince aged 60 mused. "If I were a young man again and m a position to get engaged." Prince Pierre of Monaco said this m talking about the romance of his son. Rainier 111 and the American Actress138 words
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274 1956-01-18 7 She Sets A Faster Pace Than Margaret become the new reign- LONDON, Jan. 17, (AP) "Alex" has ing glamour girl of London. Princess Alexandra has taken over as leader of the gayest young crowd m the fashionable night life274 words
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Article, Illustration28 1956-01-18 7 MISS EDITH NAKPIL, "Miss Philippines" of the Boys' Town Fair, is shown being crowned at the fair auditorium by Miss Bessie Ocampo, Miss Philippines 1953. UPUP - 28 words
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Article118 1956-01-18 7 Britain Protests At Broadcast ATHENS. Greece, Jan 17 (UP)— British Ambassador Sir Charles Peake yesterday protested to the Greek Government against anti-British broadcasts beamed to Cyprus by Athens Radio. The protest was delivered to Greek Foreign Minister Spyros Theotokis. It particularly cited a charge by Athens Radio last week that118 words
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Article50 1956-01-18 7 DARWIN. Jan. 17 (Reuter) —An Australian launch today rescued seven people, including two children from a 20--foot Indonesian craft found drifting without sails near Melville Island. 230 miles from the nearest Indonesian territory. Police and other officials are investigating the vessel's presence m Australian waters.50 words
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Article20 1956-01-18 7 THE remains of two Roman watch-towers have been discovered m Hungary, according to the Budapest newspaper Nepszava. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article113 1956-01-18 7 LONDON. Jan 17 (Reuter) —The Royal Navy's 2,900--ton mine layer Protector, is steaming to the aid of the British Antarctic expedition ship Theron m the Weddell Sea ice-pack, and is expected to reach her m about three or four days' time, an Admiralty spokesman said here today. The113 words
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Advertisement19 1956-01-18 7 Better typing! Easier typing! BEHN, MEYER CO. LTD., P.O. Box 2000, Singapore: PATERSON, SIMONS CO. LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Penang.19 words
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Advertisement120 1956-01-18 7 ySy ENJOY CYCLING ON iWA RALEIGH VCr cJLHE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE j pi The unique design incorporates a special oil- retaining cup and cone bearing with 5/32" L^o^^^^^ balls and is a particular feature of Rajeigh m construction. LSm. The famous Raleigh tubular fork crown It IM is an excellent example120 words
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236 1956-01-18 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— Singapore's Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, told Malayan youth today that he did not fear their mistakes and exuberance but wanted to make them "a partner m our battle against poverty." '"In my view, our youth have displayed an236 words
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153 1956-01-18 8 VERY FEW MALAYANS TRY FOR MCS JOBS KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Only three Malayans have applied for 30 M.C.S. jobs the Federation Government have been advertising for over a month. The Standard learnt today. The advertisement followed the recommendations of the Alliance Cabinet's Malayanization committee to provide more opportunities to local153 words
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Article45 1956-01-18 8 A FIGHT between four men m a Singapore coffee shop m Kampona Bahru yesterday developed into a secret society gang clash with bottles being thrown around. Two men were injured and removed to the Genera' Hospital. Police have detained four men.45 words
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113 1956-01-18 8 Payment In Full After Temple Oath TELOK ANSON, Tucs.— ln the presence of a court official, a man and woman took an oath m a Hindu Temple here last Friday. It all started when the woman, Ponnamah. challenged the man, M. Mariapillai, to swear m the temple because she said113 words
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Article, Illustration72 1956-01-18 8 Standard photo by KLANG'S Fire Chief. Mr. J.F. Nicholas, sets fire to a specially constructed wooden hut painted with a fire proofing preparation during a fire test demonstration on the Meru Road Padang, recently. Mr. Thong Kong Fye, director of Modern Industry Co. Ltd. who are marketing theChing Seng Poh - 72 words
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125 1956-01-18 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The Union of International Associations today invited Malayans to compete for the 'Henri La Fontaine Prize' of $1,000 (US) through a treatise on International Nongovernmental co-operation. In a despatch addressed to the High Commissioner, the union said the treatise125 words
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Article59 1956-01-18 8 PARIS, Jan. 17 (Reuter) El Glaoui, former Pasha of Marrakcsh, who is seriously ill, is being fed with difficulty, according to a report received here last night from Marrakesh. The Pasha, who is being nursed m his Marrakesh Palace, was operated on for a stomach ailment59 words
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Article39 1956-01-18 8 THE first two public lectures sponsored by the University of Malaya will begin today. They are "How an Airplane Flies" by Professor J.C. Cooke and "Animals and Man m Malaya" by Dr. D. S. Johnson.39 words
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152 1956-01-18 8 WHY has Singapore Gov- ernment issued a Bill relating to Muslim marriages and divorces m the English language only? This question was posed by the Religious Officer. UMNO Singapore Division. Inche Syed Ali Redha Alsagoff. yesterday. Inche Alsagoff said that as the152 words
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Article92 1956-01-18 8 New Flag Officer, Malayan Area Standard Shipping Reporter REAR Admiral G. A Thring, formerly Deputy Chief of Staff to the Com-mander-in-Chief at Portsmouth, has been appointed Flag Officer, Malayan Area according to an Admiraltj announcement made yesterday. A Reuter message revealed that Rear Admiral Thring who is 52 will arrive92 words
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251 1956-01-18 8 Private Enterprise Has Part In Plan Must Also Cater For The Rich Komlosy PRIVATE and public enterprise must play a vital part m the future development of Singapore once the Master Plan is implemented, the Planning Adviser to the Colony's Improvebent Trust, Mr. D H. Komlosy. declared yesterday. Emphasizing the251 words
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81 1956-01-18 8 THE Singapore Films Appeal Committee will see the Malayan film "Menyerah" (Surrender) this afternoon, to judge whether it should uphold the ban placed on it late last year by the Board of Film Censors. Chairman of the Board, Mrs. Cynthia Koek, said the81 words
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Article84 1956-01-18 8 SINGAPORE City Health Officer, Dr. H. R. Morrison, will head a four-man working party to recommend wwa s of implementing the two-year-old suggestion that hawkers and markets m the city should be controlled by a separate department. Hawkers and markets, originally controlled by the Health84 words
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187 1956-01-18 8 LONDON, Jan. 17 (Reuter)— A second romance between a grandson ol the Sultan of Johore and an English girJ was disclosed here last night. The parents of Tengku Osman, 23-year-old student of agricultural engineering and 17-year-old secretary, Sandra Estate Redman, confirmed that they187 words
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95 1956-01-18 8 PHILLIPS Cycles Ltd.. one of Britain's top manufacturers, is giving away one of their Lion bicycles to the winner of a slogan competition organized by the Youth World. The Youth World the official publication of the Singapore Youth Council. Each contestant must submit two short95 words
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Article64 1956-01-18 8 RESIDENTS of Upper Scrangoon Road m Singapore la?t night threw a cocktail party to honour Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mr. Ahmad Khan, who has been transferred as Officer Commanding Paya Lebar. Police Station to the post of Deputy Superintendent Crimes Area 4. The party was also64 words
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Advertisement84 1956-01-18 8 jf^ **< 3f 'M~ L* I C- 1 111 CT W 111 V^> II II 1 Vrf/ vJ Vh> 111 II I II I \^\J o Cl I I i,^* 11 1 I C I l^.J #Atf9^^k /tjft/f/i ft ft 'fJAiAj fijA 'iiti* >p I I[^ Lw l*> i1 184 words
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Article, Illustration881 1956-01-18 9 Belly Smith - Domestic Bliss in the Garden of Alla Belly Smith SCANDAL TOWN Divorces, carousals, sensations, dope Hollywood accepted them all. But the behaviour of lovely Nazimova and her lover was a scandal m Scandal I Town. by TX the heart of Hollywood stands the Garden of Alia. Its the hotel of881 words
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Article, Illustration735 1956-01-18 9 BERNARD MacELWAINE - What about the British Stars BERNARD MacELWAINE -by BEDTIME WITH SINATRA t But it's not lullaby time. Frank is yelling his heart S out for dope "got a monkey on my back and I 2 need a fix," he screams, m addict's jargon. .V\V\VV\VVVV\\\VV\V\\V\\\V\\\V\V\\VVW\\\W\\VW\\VWVVWVV\\WVVWV\.\\'V\V LONDON. BRITISH stars are too dim!735 words
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Article222 1956-01-18 9 BY OUR HOLLYWOOD REPORTER HERB SHRINER says: "One of the main things I remember about the Army is that it had pretty tasty food. I got out m 1945 and I can still taste it." A bandleader who discovered BETTY HUTTON recalls that the first day she went222 words
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172 1956-01-18 9 RANK Films in American Television huge film deal between the Rank Organization and American television interests, has been confirmed m London recently. The deal, negotiated by Mr. John Davis with the American Broadcasting Company during his recent trip to the United States, involves at least 100 British films. "I can172 words
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Advertisement139 1956-01-18 9 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products CHINKAWHITE This invaluable Wind Mixture is an excellent remedy for Stomach Pains, Constipation, Indigestion, Acidity, Heartburn, Loss of Appetite. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL I TIE LOVERS! I A iton tian Ptease 11 1 We have the answer for your139 words
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Miscellaneous250 1956-01-18 9 CLUES 2L A l3l 11 1 (5) LjLl t c 22. Wheelwright? (9) I A lofal £fSS for Fridays 24 f g eact late but dis P ute hotly 5 d"'V 9 f oi v 25 Tree for Miss OGrady? EfiS- f 4 a mar S inal ox Weeping (5)250 words
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Article344 1956-01-18 10 Move Gets Support From Govt. And RPC Standard Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Smallholders' representatives from Johore, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Pahang and Perak today launched a "Council of Malayan Smallholders' Associations as the national body to promote their interests. The founder-members of this body will also344 words
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218 1956-01-18 10 RUBBER DROPS 4⅛ c ON LOWER UK, NY PRICES SINGAPORE rubber prices yesterday recorded a sharp drop of 4£ cents to $1.11 per lb. for first grade rubber for February shipment, on an uncertain market. The market opened easier at 1.12|. a drop of three cents on Monday. The lower218 words
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Article120 1956-01-18 10 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon closing prices per picul yesterday were: Copra Jan. $27 buyers, $272 sellers, Feb. $27£ buyers, $27| sellers; coconut oil (bulk) $39? sellers, coconut oil (drums) $423 sellers; Muntok white pepper $138 sellers, Sarawak white $137 sellers, Sarawak black $98 sellers. Singapore Copra Association120 words
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Article45 1956-01-18 10 COMPANIES for which Turquand Youngs Co. act as secretaries report the following rubber crop figures for December: Ayer Ranas 90.000 lb.. Glenealy Plantations 88,700 lb.. Kluang Rubber 63,500 lb., Pajam 118.500 lb.. Talisman 31.800 lb., Teluk Anson 57,842 lb. Ulu Benut 48,575 lb45 words
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270 1956-01-18 10 GM Chief Predicts High Level Prosperity ANOTHER year of high level prosperity lies ahead of industry generally and the automotive industry particularly, Mr. Harlow H. Curtice, General Motors president, said m New York. General Motors top executive made his prediction m a luncheon address preliminary to the opening of GM'sAP - 270 words
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Article30 1956-01-18 10 A 24-MAX economic mission has left Paris for Peking by way of Honqkong. The group will snend a monih m China m a bid to improve trade contacts.30 words
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Article, Illustration76 1956-01-18 10 THE managing director of Drug House of Australia Export Limited, Mr. F. R. Wallis (above) arrived m Singapore by Qantas/BOAC on Monday en route to Australia and New Zealand m the course of a two-month goodwill trip. The Drug House of Australia Export Ltd. is a subbranch76 words
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Article156 1956-01-18 10 SUCCESSFUL tests have been madr at the UK Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, with a new type of atomic Reactor, designed to create more fissile material than jt consumes. It is of the same type as the one to be used m the experimental power station156 words
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Article144 1956-01-18 10 MALAYAN sharebrokers yesterday reported the following business done: F N ords. $1.31: Gammon $2.60: Hammer $2.85; $2.32> overnight; M. Cempnt $1.67 i. SI.HS: M. Cement SI; OC. Bank $37; Robinson Ords $2 50: Sime Darby SI. 62. $1.63; Straits Steamships 512.87J: Straits Traders $27: U.E. ords. $9:144 words
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Article54 1956-01-18 10 INDUSTRIAL and financial experts from Canada and the United Kingdom meet m Toronto tomorrow to discuss ways of stimulating two-way trade between the two countries. It will be the first full-scale joint meeting m Canada of the dollar export council of England and the dollar-sterling tradeAP - 54 words
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Article93 1956-01-18 10 ALL sections of the Malayan share market were quiet and hesitant yesterday, according to the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Price s tended to ease and only fair business was reported. Price changes announced yesterday were: INDUSTRIALS Buyers Sellers Hongkong Bank (H.K Reg.) 930.00 945.00 cd Metal Box 1.6393 words
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Article, Illustration369 1956-01-18 10 CIVIL VERSION OF PIONEER TO GIVE DISPLAY THE civil version of the Prestwick Pioneer has been flown to Singapore 'from Prestwick, the home of Scottish Aviation Ltd. It is on a sales demonstration tour The aircraft landed at Paya Lebar Airport, yesterday, piloted by Capt. Roy Smith. He was accomr369 words
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Article101 1956-01-18 10 Dec. Tin Movements 2nd Highest MOVEMENTS of tin -in. concentrates from the Federation mainland to Sincapore and Penang during, December amounted to 5425* tons, bringing the total for ihe whole of 1955 to ti1. 480 tons (1954— €0.924 tons). The December figure was the second highest goring the year, the101 words
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176 1956-01-18 10 A COMPANY has just oeen formed m Singapore to print bus tickets by the millions, by using automatic machines, a special stapling process and a fraud proof system of numbering. Mr. C. R. Dasaratha Raj, managing director of the Bus and Theatre Tickets176 words
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Article120 1956-01-18 10 Outer Roads Tfola. Jaguar Vaisuga. Lucky Carrier. Chong Hsing, Ka: 0, Benmardhui. Janssens, Ho kerk. Glenville. &iena, Unking, Kubishev, Warora. Trawl'Sandviken, Inchwell, Hornb kN er. Miniak. Silverstream, Raj Encho Maru. Inner Roads Caltex 93. Hero, Pooleng Salons. Tai Tiong. Kajang." A.X Leing, Ceiia, Matans. Banir. angi. Bariio.120 words
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Article17 1956-01-18 10 FIVE Colombo Plan trainers from Burma are to begjM courses m Britain this month.17 words
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Advertisement546 1956-01-18 10 NOTICES CITY COUNCIL OF SINGAPORE. TENDERS. ENGINEER'S DEPARTMENT m. Repairs, resurfacing j.nd maintenance of Reads during 1956. Details ano tender form? from City Engineer's Department (Room 218). CLOSE NOON— 23/1/56 CITY CLEANSING HAWKERS DEPARTMENT 1. For the supply of:— .(a) 2,000 Nigbisoi] pails and 1.000 Nightsoil pail ccvers without springs546 words
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Advertisement542 1956-01-18 10 In the matter of the Companies Ordinance 1940. HO HONG TRADING COMPANY LLMITED (Incorporated m Singapore). VOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN *hat the creditors of the above Company, which is being voluntarily wound up. are required, on or before the 20th February 1956. to send m their names and addresses, with542 words
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Advertisement235 1956-01-18 10 NOTICES CITY COUNCIL OF SINGAPORE TENDERS ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT Tenders for (a) supply of 2,000 pcs Galvanised Swan Neck Brackets 5/8" and 7.1/2" for Straight Line Insulators ?nd 2.000 pcs. Insulators Shack' 1 White Small Porcelain 2.1/2" width x 2" height x 1/2" air hole CLOSE NOON— 9/2/55., (b) supply of235 words
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Advertisement190 1956-01-18 10 YOUR VACATION IS OUR VOCATION May we plan your trip I anywhere m the World. Experienced world wide Travel Agents cordially yours AMERICAN LLOYD AGENCY LTD., 64, Robinson Road, Singapore 1. Cables: "Amerloyd"— Phones; *****/*****. YUGOSLAV LINE From Adriatic, N. East, India Rangoon to Djakarta Hongkong. Penong Port Swettenham Singapore190 words
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Advertisement820 1956-01-18 11 ANGLO-FRENCH TRADING CO., LTD. Ub *****/6, *****/4 132/6 Robinson Road. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE NORTH AMERICAN SERVICt To Halifax, Boston, Now York, Baltimore, Philadelphia 6- Cult Ports. S por. 9. S ham Penang PCLTDORUS 9/16 Fob 17 Fob IS Fob F-LYPHEMUS 19/25 Mm 26 Mar 27/28 Mar &HSSH option to820 words
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Advertisement1136 1956-01-18 11 Tel: 2405 MANSFIELD «c CO., LTD. Tel: 2412 (18 lines) (Incorporated In Singapore) (12 lines) dlpT' THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Oept. Carriers option to proceed via othet ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL, CLASCOW, LONDON CONTINENT Singapore D Ou« Sail* P.S'ham Penang Perseus for Liverpool 6 Glasgow1,136 words
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Advertisement821 1956-01-18 11 MITSUI |9jQ LINE S pore P. Sham Penang FOR JAPAN from India Bansei Moru for Kobe, Yokohama, Moji 22 Jan 19 Jan Azumasan Maru for Yokohama Kobe, Moji 26 Jan -i FOR JAPAN from Continent A k i b a s a n Maru for Yokohama, Kobe. Nagoya, via Hongkong821 words
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Advertisement672 1956-01-18 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA For Aden, Port Said, Genoa, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Oslo. Spore P- Sham Penang *xx) "KAMBODIA" In Port 20/20 Jon 21/22 Jon x) "LALANDIA" 8/8 Feb (Njt loading cargo) xx) "INDIA" 28Feb/2Mar x) SELANDIA" 4/6 Mar 7/7 Mar 8/9 Mar x) Cells672 words
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Article, Illustration243 1956-01-18 12 The New TRUNK Hair-Do ELEPHANT'S ]yjORE and more young men are having their hair cut with "plenty sticking out at the front," but this one was out to set a record. "As far as you can make it," he said to hairdresser Cyril, of Tottenham Court Rd, London. He was243 words
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Article224 1956-01-18 12 Elizabeth Toomey - NEW YORK FRENCH designer Christian Dior revealed to- day that his spring plans for American women m•- elude wider shoulders, slimmer skirts and waist- lines just about any place a woman wishes. ,The Parisian originator of drastic style changes, su~h as the first "new look"224 words
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Article, Illustration61 1956-01-18 12 One of the most en- chanting of Italian fash- ions is this cocktail dress of pure silk m hand warped print, worn by starlet Marissa Pa van. Scattered across a misty blue background are leafy puffs of pink and white flowers. The matching coat has deep cot armholes and top*61 words
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Article, Illustration390 1956-01-18 12 Brenda Howard - Brenda Howard by "XJUSBANDS who teach lJ their wives to drive are taking a short cut to the divorce court," says Mrs. Elwyn Reed, one oi the few .women driyin g-school owners m Britain. "A husband hasn't much patience when his wife crashes the sears or buckjumps390 words
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Article459 1956-01-18 12 SHE SAYS TN glorious Devon lives a 1 woman who P™*>ably knows more about bridal clothes than anyone else m the country. To start with, her house is opposite Exete* Cathedral, and from her window she can watch the processions. Even more important, Mrs Marcelle Hill459 words
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Article143 1956-01-18 12 Drinks For The Children THE children will expect something special to > drink as well. You cant do better than give them home-made ginger beer--three ounces of whole ginger; three lemons; two pounds loaf sugar; one ounce cream of tartar; one gallon boiling water; a piece of toast spread with143 words
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Advertisement106 1956-01-18 12 MAKE YOUR AMAH HAPPY GIVE HERA mORPHV RICHRRDS AUTOMATIC CONTROL IRON Sole Agenfi SANDILANDS BUTTERY CO. LTD: I^ :MB^Sg^^agi£yW^K For the widest range m SPORTS TROPHIES at competitive prices, pay us a visit. CUPS MEDALS TANKARDS SHIELDS SPOONS, etc. m Sterling Silver E.P.N.S. I SPECIAL CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE jTO SCHOOLS, CLUBS106 words
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Advertisement143 1956-01-18 12 Sunsilk YOU NEED ONLY ONE LATHER T v w .j^k s t j ic jj^gfc o f Sunsilk. Youf J9HBH9 fc^W® one at^ ier wiU make your hair w/^^f^^^^^^^^^^^Htm l**isx.J^v ''£239 /S^f J&f 1 11 J 1 Brighter, much more manageable hair. Sunsilk brings your hair new, undreamed of beauty.143 words
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Miscellaneous336 1956-01-18 12 b H RiTA DEM, MM TODAY'S QUOTATION: involving mutual money "If I have done any transactions that may require honourable exploit, that is youi attention today.' You can mv monument: but if 1 have gair. m this respect. (lone none, all jour statues < irpo *r> c ori t EsflA!£336 words
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Article47 1956-01-18 13 SINGAPORE Recreation Club beat Singapore Cricket Club 4 o m a friendly hockey match on the padang yesterday. Playing as centre forward. Combined School's Edwin Tessensohn showed good form scoring all the goals for the Recs. Recs led 2—o m the first half.47 words
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Article487 1956-01-18 13 JEFFERY JAMES Says If Government allows SOSC affiliates to run lotteries, its very reason for rejecting SOSC's application will become an utter farce! constitute? SdfSSSff^ 8 9°™°?*°™* Duties properly defines what WmnJ rSL^mS ld J^ s iatlon f Ws recent lottery statement, he may sSKtt^r^ l s?ajrm487 words
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Article61 1956-01-18 13 KLUANG. Tuesday.— The South Wales Borderers were no match for the 'flying Fijians* and this was proved by their 29-6 defeat m the final of the FARELF South Zone competition here today. The fifteen men from the Ist Battalion Fijian Infantry Regiment scored four goals, two tries and61 words
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Article357 1956-01-18 13 LONDON, Jan. 17, (Reuter) Len Hutton, the England and Yorkshire batsman, today announced his retirement from first-class cricket. Hulton one of the greatest batsmen m the history of English cricket. decided to retire after consultation with his medical adviser. He is 39. Trouble with his back357 words
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Article, Illustration19 1956-01-18 13 THE above pictures show how they finished at Ipoh on Saturday, first day of the Perak Turf Club Tseting.19 words
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Article22 1956-01-18 13 CHINESE Athletics will play their annual Marrieds versus Singles soccer match on the Clerical Union ground at 5.15 p.m. today.22 words
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Article65 1956-01-18 13 PENANG. Tues. The Penang Badminton Association has agreed to the proposal of the Singapore Badminton Association to play the challenge round of the Foong Seong Cup competition on Feb. 4 and 5 m Singapore. PBA secretary said that he received the letter from the Singapore BA today, suggesting65 words
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Miscellaneous185 1956-01-18 13 Today's Sport SOCCER FRIENDLY: Alexandra Football Team vs. R.N. Kranji at Farrer Park at 5.15 p.m.; C.A. Marriedsvs. C.A. Singles at Clerical Union at 5.15 p.m. RUGBY The Blacks vs. R.A.S.C. at Ayer Rajah Road; R.A.F., "Greyhounds" vs. RA.A.F./ R.N.Z.A.F. Combined at R.A.A.F.; Inter-Wing Seven-a-side Cup Competition at Seletar; Police185 words
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248 1956-01-18 14 MY NAP FOR TODAY STREAM SONG WINDSOR LAD This Mare Is In Great Form Says STREAM SONG is my nap for Race Five (Cl. 4, Div. 3 5 furlongs straight) at Ipoh this afternoon. This four-year-old mare by Closeburn is m great form and m a speed test like this,248 words
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625 1956-01-18 14 RACE ONE WITH very little form to go by I am giving Peasant Girl a chance to win Race One. Peasant Girl ha s freshened Up considerably after her trip to Cameron Highlands and may prove too good for this weak625 words
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Article24 1956-01-18 14 THERE has been no further rain since Monday morning: and the going for this afternoon's races should be good, reports Windsor Lad.24 words
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Article79 1956-01-18 14 STANDARD tipsters expect to follow up their first day's successes (Scrutineer tippec three winners; Windsor Lad, Trundle Hill and The Pilot had two winners each) and give you their best "doubles" today. WINDSOR LAD says: Nothing to beat STREAM SONG (Nap) and CHINA TOWN 11. SCRUTINEER recommends: BUITENZORG79 words
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Article722 1956-01-18 14 RACE THREE Flying Close is accepting and m view of his good dawn efforts I am giving him a chance to score his maiden win m Race Three. Making his fourth appearance at Penang last month Flying Close did well to finish behind722 words
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1162 1956-01-18 14 RACE 1: 2.15 p.m.— Horses Class 4, Div. 4—5 Furs. Str. 1. 286 Peasant Girl 6v 8.12 Mr. Kok Hoong Tjoa Smith 2. 0 Fortune's Wheel 4y 8.11 Mr. Jee Ah Chian Spencer Wilson 3. 9 Pepper Dealer 3y 8.10 Mr. Mrs. I. T.1,162 words
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Article196 1956-01-18 14 Windsor Lad The Pilot Trundle Hill Scrutineer PEASANT GIRL LIXGFIELD LIXGFIELD LINGFIELD 1 Sunflower Peasant Girl The Wizard The Wizard Fortunes Wheel The Wizard Sunflower Xellyne 2 HUNTER'S CALL II HUNTERS CALL II HUNTERS CALL II BUITENZORG Windy Corner Winter's Journey Lady Osprey Hunter's Call II Golden Gus Windy196 words
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