The Straits Times, 17 May 1947
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Title Section18 1947-05-17 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED IS4S, TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1847. PRICE TEN CENT18 words
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Article614 1947-05-17 1 Bevin Is Told 'Don't Sit On Sidelines' LONDON, Friday. THE second and final day of the House of Common V debate on foreign affairs began today with a speech about Britain's position m the Far East by a Conservative member, Mr. Walter Fletcher. HeReuter - 614 words
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Article, Illustration32 1947-05-17 1 The Sultan of Selangor replying to congratulatory add-esses during t'.if celebrations m honour of his 49th birthday at Kuala Lumpur. Right: A youthful subject reads an address to the Sultan— P.R. photo.32 words
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Article64 1947-05-17 1 WINDING up the Foreign Affairs debate Mr. Ernest Bevin, Foreign Secretary, said without Lord Killearn s organisation m Singapore, whole areas might have been affected by starvationBeiause famine did not occur, nobody noticed it. He invited attention to th~ work done by the British administration from Singapore,64 words
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Article121 1947-05-17 1 NEW YORK, Friday. THE United Nations Assembly has adjourned after creating a "small nation" neutral commission to make an unrestricted inquiry into the CDmphx problems of Palestine, and report recommendations f.r a solution to the Assembly m September. United Nations officials immediately announced thatAP - 121 words
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Article30 1947-05-17 1 JERUSALEM, Fadiy. One British policeman was killed and two others injured when their car was blown up by an electrically detonated mine m Haifa today.— Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article93 1947-05-17 1 LONDON, Frichy. The Yorkshire Post today mentions the possibility of Princess Elizabeth's engagement to Lieut. Philip Mountbatten being announced on Sunday, which is being observed as Empire Youth Sunday with a big service at Westminster Abbey The paper adds: "Gossip m town has run on the linesReuter - 93 words
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Article92 1947-05-17 1 LONDON, Friday— Tne Football Association today says the Government ban on mid-week matches will be lifted following consultations witlJ the Home Secretary. Mid-week matches wiin evening kick-off will be permitted at ths beginning and end of the n«xt season, and also on rrt'cnal and localReuter - 92 words
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Article48 1947-05-17 1 LONDON, Friday.— Malaya, India S:uth Africa and the West Indies will be represented at the Conference of Human Rights wh'oh meets on Jure 13. The Conference will discuss discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, nationality, language Anti-Semitism and the freedom of the Press.— Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article165 1947-05-17 1 SHANGHAI, Friday. THE Shanghai City Council today discussed methods of computing a monthly cost-of-living index which, it is reported, is to be based on prices of 52 commodities, checked twice a week. As a guide to employers, the April index was computed at 14,800, representing almostUP - 165 words
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Article99 1947-05-17 1 TOKIO, Friday. THE defence attorney, Mr. A. Lazaru;, yesterday claim, ed that it was Russia, and not Japan, which violated the Russo-Japanese neutrality pac. and suddenly attacked Japan at the request of America and Br'tan. The address opened ihe Russian phase of the war crimesUP - 99 words
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Article128 1947-05-17 1 The Kesatuan Melaya Johore. a founder member of the United Malays National Organization, has withdrawn from the organisation A statement issued by tne U.M.N.O. publicity department says that withdrawal came at the general assembly of U. M. N. Oheld at Kota Bahru. The representative of the Kesatuan128 words
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Article167 1947-05-17 1 LAHORE, Friday. TIGHT people were killed and 23 injured wh n poiic opened fin on rioters here today. The disturbances broke out during a period of curfew ieiaxaticn and are officially described as "serious." As communcal rioting entered its third day, troops were called out,167 words
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212 1947-05-17 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. THE possibility of innoculating people m Malaya against tuberculosis is now much nearer, declared Dr. R. R. MacGregor, Director of Mediral Services, Malayan Union, presiding at the first meeting of the Tuberculosis Advisory Board tod?y. Dr. MacGregor212 words
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Article65 1947-05-17 1 BATAVIA, Friday. INDONESIAN extremists land- Ed m Bali yesterday under cover of fire from lirtonesiaa shore batteries, says a Dutch naval communique. The communique says a Republican shore battery on Wednesday tried to drive off a Hutch naval sloop pa'rrll n; the Bali Straits. TheReuter - 65 words
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Article36 1947-05-17 1 DAVIS CUP, Ist. ROUND Senecki (Poland) beat Barton (Great Britain), 13-11, 6-3, 7-5. CRICKET Cambridge drew with Yorkshire. Yorkshire, second innings. 196 for two. Oxford University drew w.Vi Lancashire. Oxford 2nd innings, 290 for eight.36 words
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Article51 1947-05-17 1 BATAVIA, Friday. For the first time since the Indonesian Republic was proclaimed m 1945, a United States official entered Republican territory today. He was Lieut-Col. Oliver Dixon, a U.S. War Department observer from Washington. He will visit the Republican capital, Jogjakarta, then tour the interior ofAP - 51 words
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Article39 1947-05-17 1 BATAVIA, Friday.— The Nether. lands Navy announced today trrU a Firefly reconnaissance plane, carrying a crew of two, had failed to return from a routine fight from Sourabaya on Wednesday and was now presumed lost A.P.AP - 39 words
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Advertisement81 1947-05-17 1 icKßiirie i earn rau arrtvrd Soh Lite, rone- Ray, k Crooke* Al. A2, A3. r Absorb* Heal Rays) Oriental Optical Co.. (Tel:— JM2 *****) Head Office: lCt. Sontb Bridge tCoad. Branch: SM. North Bridge Road SINGAPORE MIRZAPUR KM BOSSED PLAIN CARPETS m CREAM IMNK GREEN BLUE CAMEL I Unique Selection81 words
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Advertisement144 1947-05-17 1 iA»trscro*t»r S|iF \^M QaMQfuM H\J U JSsilirASK FIFTY JfE/iKs AGO. HMNtti .n IHIIS' ll n l 'iHiH 'iXataJ:-—^ r''-er ''-e Dominions and Colonies weie IN" Hi V j /^ifflfflffWl^ already beginning to send ordeis H I iH\lt' i &p*KwBylrTrVfy t0 Louls Rothman's exclusive little II Im\ >f fit wm \Ws\i%lJx&144 words
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Advertisement647 1947-05-17 2 NOTICES M. D. U. There will be an Extraordinary General Meeting on Saturday. 17th May. 1947 at S p.m. m 6» MDU HalL Agenda: (1) Position of MDU In regard to thr. Societies' Ordinance. Any other matters. FRUIT TREES The following Marcots and cuttings from selected high quality trees are647 words
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Advertisement757 1947-05-17 2 NOTICES NOTICE OF REMOVAL Messrs. SONG HENG A CO., at present of No. 25, Circular Road, Singapore, will be removing to more commodious premises it:— No. 74. Robinson Road. (2nd. floor.) Singapore. on and from Sunday, 18th. May, 1947. SONG HENG CO. THE SINGAPORE AUCTIONEERS BY AUTHORITY OP THE DIRECTOR757 words
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Advertisement652 1947-05-17 2 NOTICES A.C.S. Ol.D BOYS Old Boy* of the Arglo-Chlnese School are Informed that enrolment for First Year Primary 1948 will open -on Monday, 19th May. 1947 and close on Friday. 30 th May. 1947. Application Forms may be obtained from the Headmistress. Coleman Stre?t. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY l*or the construction at652 words
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Advertisement870 1947-05-17 2 TENDERS BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD SINGAPORE TENDER NOTICE BY ORDER OP THE DIRECTOR OP DISPOSALS, PAR EASTERN AREA (M.OJS.) 1. The British Stores Disposal Board, Singapore, is authorised to receive tenders for the following items: Located at No. 1 Store, H.M. Dockyard. Lot No. I.— Kilderkins Q: 162 tt Hogsheads870 words
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Advertisement797 1947-05-17 2 TENDERS TRADING WITS THE ENEMY ORDINANCE No 22 of 1939 CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY PROCLAMATION No. 14 of 1945 SALE BY TENDER NO. 22 The Custodian of Property, Singapore, invites tenders for the purchase of the following: 1 Chevrolet 3-Ton Truck 1939 Engine No. TR. *****59 Approx. SO Cars Vans. 25797 words
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Advertisement652 1947-05-17 2 TENDERS SALE BY TENDER 1. The Custodian of Enemy Property. Malayan Union will dispose of the plant and material etc. specified m the schedule hereunder by public tender. 2. Permits to view and official tender forms giving particulars of the property and conditions of sale may be obtained on application652 words
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Advertisement873 1947-05-17 2 TENDERS BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD SINGAPORE TENDER NOTICE BT ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF, DISPOSALS, FAR EASTERN AREA (M.0.5.) 1. The British Stores Disposal Board, Singapore. Is authorised to receive tenders for the following items: Located at 3 Sab Depot, 2X3 8.0.D. Alexandra. Lot No. I— Scratch Blocks Wood Q:873 words
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Article234 1947-05-17 3 PROFESSOR WARNS MALA YA LONDON, Friday. JN Malaya, one large tin dredger could recover m one day more tin stone than would be accumutted throughout the whole Malayan peninsula by natural weathering processes during a generation, said Professor W. R. Jones m his presidential addressReuter - 234 words
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Article, Illustration35 1947-05-17 3 A Sicilian at Palermo docks loads sand into his elaborately decorated cart. The painting on the left shows the beginning of a card game, and that on the right the game ending m a brawl-35 words
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Article71 1947-05-17 3 By Our Market Correspondent SINCE Indian pepper has captured the American markets for local pepper, thousands of tons of stock m Singapore have been totally neglected, and the attempt to secure European Markets for local pepper has not so far achieved any result. In thj first business transacted71 words
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Article137 1947-05-17 3 Buyers Are Better Organised By Our London Correspondent LONDON, Friday. •THE Financial Times con1 siders that one of the main reasons for the continued weakness of rubber is that buyers m the East, "which is still the world's main market," continue to b 1 better o. ganged than sellers "and137 words
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Article142 1947-05-17 3 A large number of over-aged Singapore boys and girls who failed to gain admittance t:> Governmc t schools are now completing their studies m private English schools, the Singapore Supervisor of Private Schools, Mr. G. G. McLeod, told the Straits Times yesterday. Mr. McLeod said private schools142 words
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Article81 1947-05-17 3 At the annual general meeting of the Singapore Rotary Club, held at the Adelphi Hotel en Wednesday, the following members were elected office bearers for the Rotary Year beginning July Ist: President, Mr. S. S. Franklin; Vioe-P-esidents. Mr. L. Cresson and Professor T. H. Sllcock: Hon. Secretary,81 words
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Article145 1947-05-17 3 The lndo-Malayan Association, Singapore, representing th e localborn element of th e Indian Community of Malaya has forwarded to the Chairman of th e London Committee on Higher Education the Association's recommendations on higher education m Malaya. It is recommended tit t Malaya have a University-college145 words
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160 1947-05-17 3 NANKING, Friday. GOVERNMENT forces threw O tanks and other mobil? units into action in Shantung yesterday in an attempt to annihilate a force of over 30,000 Communsts east of the highway 'inking Mengyin with Linyi, former Communist regional capital, Nationalist dispatches state. The new battle160 words
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Article, Illustration418 1947-05-17 3 LONDON, Friday. DRINCE JUAN is willing to work with General Franco if that was only to introduce constiiut.onal monarchy m Spain, according to the British Labour member of Parliament, Dr. Mont Follick who had an interview with him m Portugal this week. Mr. Follick, whoUP - 418 words
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Article58 1947-05-17 3 From Our Own corrt^o.-.dent PENANG, Friday.— The ft-st pilgr m ship of the year, the Lycaon, is expected to leave Penang for Jeddah seme time next month, with 500 Malay passengers bound for Meco i It is estimated that about 1 000 will make the pilgrimage from North58 words
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Article21 1947-05-17 3 Mr. L. Cresson has been appointed a Municipal Commission jt m place of Mr D. K. Walters, who has recently resigned.21 words
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Article344 1947-05-17 3 RUBBER pnees by Wednea day had shown a furthe* decline of over five cents, saya Lewis and Peat's weekly mar« ket report issued yesterday. The weakness was accentuated by dealers throunihou* he countrj liquidating their stoy.s at any price, being frightened by the apparent lack of support344 words
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Article158 1947-05-17 3 A German subject, P. Schnee-* wind, left Singapore early thi4" month without permission, ami is now reported to be m an Indonesian controlled port l«i Sumatra. The Immigration Department has not yet decided the fate of his $5,000 bond, but the Stxaiis Times was informed yesterday158 words
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Article434 1947-05-17 3 OUIETER conditions prevailed m all sections of the shara market. Rubber shares 1 were entirely neglected without even bargain hunters to give some support. Tn shares wer^ strpng and there was a c n'inued demand for sterlings from London. Alexandra Bricks ords. and, pref. and Smelter ords.434 words
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Advertisement1717 1947-05-17 3 KESANG TIN, LIMITED. Incorporated on the 15th April. 1947. Nominal Capital $250,000 Divided into 250,000 shares of 91 each. Iwiied Capital $200,000 whereof 70.000 shares, credited as fully paid up, have been allotted to the Vendors, and 130,000 shares have been subscribed for In cash and are fully paid up.1,717 words
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Advertisement103 1947-05-17 3 (Continued from Col. l 1) persons Interested at the ofllce of the Company during usual ofllce Hours (or two months from this date. The Directors of the Company are:— Chirles Valentine Miles of Chartered Eank Chambers. Singapore. Solicitor, Charles Martin Robertson of Chartered Bank Chambers. Singapore. Broker. Heath Roydon Hose.103 words
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188 1947-05-17 4 Miners Complaint 6 'Exaggerated By Straits Times Staff Reporter JS imported tin mining equipment, urgently needed on Malayan mines, allowed to lie for months at the Singapore Harbour Board wharves? The Chairman of the Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging Company alleged, at the annual meeting188 words
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Article50 1947-05-17 4 LONDON. Friday.— Mr Will Lawther. President of the National Union of Minewcrkers, announced last night the extension of the five-day week to surface workers now holding six-day contracts. In 18 weeks, ending May 3, the coal industry had a net gain of 20,208 workers, he said.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article179 1947-05-17 4 AMASS meeting of government servants from the various departments gathered at Tanjong Malim Court Hou?e on Thursday with the object of approving the proposed back pay memorial prepared by the Counc 1 of Manag3iri£nt f Junior Services Asrotation, Malayan Union, and the Singapore Back-Pay Council. The179 words
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Article56 1947-05-17 4 WASHINGTON, Friday. The United States Congress sent to White House last night for presidential approval the bill authorising $400,000,000 programme of financial and limited military aid to Greece and Turkey. Both the House of Representatives and later the Senate quickly approved the compromise bill, includingReuter - 56 words
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Article217 1947-05-17 4 Frcm Our Own Correspondent KLANG, Friday. KLANG, the seat of the Sultan ot Selangor, is to be provided with an up-to-dato market and a modern cinema hall. This was revealed at the monthly meeting of the Town Board held on Wednesday, at which Mr. A. B.217 words
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Advertisement257 1947-05-17 4 lOR PROFIT OR PLEASURE DRESSMAKING IS A WOMAN'S BESI HOBBY MRS. K. Y. LEE'S (Dutch Diploma) DRESSMAKING INSTITUTE. 318-A River Valley Read 683 Geylang Road Hif^fcJi RECONOITIOHED gjEB pianos available at (f A New Kind of H q) Motion Picture 1 L J A New Miracle of Q IJECHHICOLOR!^) ATMOSPHERE257 words
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Advertisement170 1947-05-17 4 Thrilling Adventure Drama! 'TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST' starring: Alan Ladd Brian Dcnlery Drama of the Seaa! 'REAP THE WILD WIND' (m Technicolor) starring: Bay Milhuid John Wayne "SOULS AT SEA" Openlug To-morrow "CRY OF THE WEREWOW MiIJPPWWi 3, 7, 9.15 pjh KID FROM BROOKLYN* Opening To-morrow "THE FOREST RANGERS"170 words
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Advertisement459 1947-05-17 4 COMING SHORTLY, This Singapore Our City of Dreadful Night*. The Most Outspoken Book Yet Written on The Fall or Singapore by N. I. Low Se H. M. Cheng. WATCH FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT. CITY BOOK STORE, COLLYER QUAY, SINGAPORE WE SPECIALISE IN FULL CIRCLE RETREADING TYRES AND RATTERY'S SERVICE AND DEALERS459 words
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Miscellaneous467 1947-05-17 4 SINGAPORE SATURDAY 1.00 p.m. Radio Orchestra; 1.S0 News; 1.40 Share Market Report; 150 Military Band Music; 2.00 Close down. 8.15 p.m. News headlines and programme summary; 8.20 Sports roundup by Kingsley Morrando; 8.30 Forces Variety Quiz: 9.30 News 9.45 Radio Gazette; 10.00 Band Call: 10.30 Rhythm on records: 11. 30467 words
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Miscellaneous776 1947-05-17 4 No one can play an expert game of heart. Dummy's ace was played, and bridge unless he carefully observes -he declarer Immediately took the precaufall of the Intermediate cards. 6uch tion of ruffing the heart queen, thereas nines and eights, and takes the by eliminating that suit as a possible776 words
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Article305 1947-05-17 5 Urgent Need For Early Decisions LONDON, Friday. The Times Parliamentary Correspondent THE visit of Viscount Mountbatten to London indi- cates that after General Lord Ismay's further meeting with Ministers on Wednesday it was decided that it would be advisable to have direct discussions with theThe Times - 305 words
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Article, Illustration67 1947-05-17 5 A "robot valet," invented by Mr. A. D. Granger, of London, and seen at a London exhibition. The robot, taking the place of a bedside table, switches on at a predetermined time, then heats water m a c ntaiirr, and boiling water is automatically siphoned into the teapot. When the67 words
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Article117 1947-05-17 5 An action for the return of a car sold by the Custodian of Enemy Property was dismissed by Mr. Justice Brown m the Supreme Court yesterday. The action was brought by Mr. R. J. Sneddon, former owner of a Chrysler saloon car which was taken117 words
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Article78 1947-05-17 5 A York aircraft on a passenger and freight flight from Britain to Singapore yesterday broke the Transport Command record for the run from Negombo (Ceylon) to Changi, by 16 minutes. Captained by F/O T. W. Good, who was on his seoond trip to Singapore and on his first78 words
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Article261 1947-05-17 5 Eden Urges China Trade Treaty LONDON, Friday. THE conclusion of a trade 1 treaty with China was urged by the former Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, during the course of the foreign affairs debate m the House of Commons yesterday. Unhappily, he said, tl<e hopes that had been expressed mReuter - 261 words
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Article26 1947-05-17 5 These has been an encouraging response to the recommendation of the Singapore Labour Advisory Board that Works Committees be formed m factories, says an official statement.26 words
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Article154 1947-05-17 5 $130,000 CLAIM ON DUTCH From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Friday.— The Chinese Consul has filed, with the Dutch Consul here, a total claim for $130,000 m respect of goods reported to have been seized from seven Penang Junks m March and April this y;rr The claim is being lodged on154 words
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Article106 1947-05-17 5 The free issue of cigarettes is to cease for British troops m all commands with the exception of Burma, Japan and part of the Middle East, West Africa and Italy, states a S.E.A.L.F. release. The order takes effect from the end of this month and will106 words
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Article68 1947-05-17 5 Mr. S.K. Chettur, Representative of the Government of India m Malaya, has now been iormally accredited as India's representative to the governments of Hong Kong, North Borneo. Sarawak and Brunei Mr. Chettur will establish close liaison with these governments m matters affecting Indian interests. Mr. Chettur will68 words
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Article130 1947-05-17 5 LONDON, Friday. KING GEORGE VI yesterday summed up his impressions of the South African tour and reaffirmed his faith m Britain as a great power. In a prepared speech to a Mayoral luncheon welcoming the Royal Family home, he said that his South African experiences had130 words
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Article143 1947-05-17 5 A Singapore lawyer, Mr. Philip Hoalkn, threatened to withdraw from the court yesterday when the Fourth Police Magistrate, Mr. H. W. Nightingale, objected to his cross-examination of a witness. Mr. Hoalim, was appearing for seven Indian employees of the Hume Pipe Company (Far East) Ltd. who143 words
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Article320 1947-05-17 5 TO-MORROW'b services m Singapore I churches are as follows:— St. Mark's Church. Seremban: 9 (Tamil). 5 p.m. 6. Church of England: St. Andrew's 6, 7, 8. 10.30. 11.15, 5.30 p.m. St. Georges Garrison Church (Tanglln); 7.15, 9.45 6.30; Cnrlst Church; 8, 10 30, 5, 6.30 St. Hilda's; 8.320 words
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Article250 1947-05-17 5 BERLIN, Friday. BRITISH officials said yesterday that a fleet of almost 50 ships would be pressed into service until the end of the month to speed 392,000 tons of foodstuffs from America to Germany's hungry millions. They said the ships would pour wheat, barley, flour, oats andReuter - 250 words
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Advertisement265 1947-05-17 5 1- Minute Mask :p to give V H& your skin V ''^■^H look' I POND'S i ls«ijk £%cfi~ WKHKBSrZdm wm Lv -^Jliß I TIIE PROCESS CL'Y DE POLICNAC b devoted B^^k^m I lo lhe 1-Minutc Mask of Pond's Vanishing Craun. I "It makes my »kin look lighter, fresher!** she says<265 words
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Advertisement86 1947-05-17 5 f Morning tea- j I >^>j and a f dyLa OARRICK J There's real pleasure ,^^^S^~Sk~ In CARRICK COODMESS/ f>^3PL^ -V CORK TIPPED UAL I Supplies are obtainable from GlITHRHg€fe tMNCHfi AT SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG MALACCA IPOH timl It mad. by NEWTON CHAMBERS ft CO.. LTD.. '•WOBNiri IFFC. SUFFFIPI86 words
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Obituary90 1947-05-17 6 PHILLIPS Rex B. of Shanghai Sungel Patanl A Singapore At Jonanniaourg on 13th May, 1947. Mourned by his loving wife Madge and their many friends. MADAM Llm Ang Si, wife of the late Mr. Llm Kirn Hock passed away peacefully at 857 Upper Serangoon Road oo 16th May leaving90 words
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Article39 1947-05-17 6 Mr. Tham Urn Pong and family wish to thank all friends and relatives who sent wrea-hs, letters of condolence; loan of cars, etc. and their kind attendance at the funeral of his late wife on the 15 inst:39 words
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924 1947-05-17 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Saturday, May 17, 1947. Downing Street Overlords A book of special Interest to Malayan readers which has been published recently is "The Colonial Office From Within," by Sir Cosmo Parkinson. No doubt it is not every Malayan reader who is interested m what goes on m924 words
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Article257 1947-05-17 6 BORDEAUX, Thursday. GENERAL Charles de Gaulle to*J day called on France to reassert, her authority and power throughout th e French Empire and warned that the loss of her colonial possessions might mean the end of her own independex~.ee. He was speaking at a ceremony m Bordeaux257 words
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Article, Illustration9 1947-05-17 6 DYAK, CLU KAPIT, Sarawak. (Photo bj K. F. Wong)9 words
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Article1126 1947-05-17 6 A Malayan Countryman 's Diary THE dusun is infested with fire ants the worst kind. I know of another species which is not so vicious as ours. In the days when I used to be cut at nights shooting musangs, I often trcd on a marching1,126 words
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Man In The Street
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316 1947-05-17 6 IN your editorial on Thursday you spoke of the representation of the Singapore Bar on the council of the colony and it 3 claim to be nominated, as before, m the new order of things. I think you are :n error. I have never seen316 words
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Letter71 1947-05-17 6 NEARLY two years have pas* sed since the liberation of Malaya, but the postal autho rites have not yet issued the cheap and convenient Post Card. This is rather strange since post cards were available at any port office even during the occupation We want post cards71 words
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Letter92 1947-05-17 6 •THE suggestion put forward 1 by Mr. Lee Kong Chian to convert old and disused burial grounds for buildings is very constructive. Let me cite a couple of cases in which disused burial grounds have been converted to use r ul purposes. They are the Tiang Bahru Burial92 words
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Letter312 1947-05-17 6 "IVS.M.," has suggested two 1/ "simple" alternatives tc income tax: (1) imposition of duty on all military liquor and to bacco; (2) all moneys sent out of the Colony otherwise than for services rendered or for goods delivered should be subject to a small tax. With regard312 words
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Advertisement791 1947-05-17 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. SITUATIONS VACANT MUAP) RIVER Estate Clerk. Applicants thanked. Situation filled. WANTED Lady Shorthand Typist, apply IMPANEX, 51, Market Street. HEQUERED experienced correspondence filing clerk, male or female. Manager. Whiteaways, Singapore. SHORTHAND TYPIST and general omce routine, full or part time. Apply Lt. -Colonel J. Wainwright, 30 Oxley Road,791 words
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Advertisement26 1947-05-17 6 BAUSCH LOMB T^ I GLASSES Absorb all Harmful (ultra-violet infra-red) Rays. Non-habit forming No colour Distortion. Produced specially for U.S. aviator* during the War. QUALIFIED OPTICIANS26 words
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Advertisement29 1947-05-17 6 TIGER BALM REMINGTON RAND INC. (Incorporated m U.S.A. with limited liability) Have Pleasure m Announcing THE OPENING OF THEIR OFFICE at No. 6, Laidlaw Building, SINGAPORE. TELEPHONE No. *****.29 words
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Article870 1947-05-17 7 BIG DROP IN ROAD ACCIDENTS Trust Manager On Safety Planning ACCIDENT figures for tbe fourth day of Safety Week, up to the twenty-four hours ending 6 a.m. yesterday showed a welcome drop to 13, and were the lowest on any day of the campaign. Another feature was that no taxis870 words
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Article312 1947-05-17 7 Data Pours To Wages Board FHE large volume of memo1 randa received by the Salaries Commission has been more than encouraging, the Joint Secretary of the Commission, Mr, A. Ing is, told the Straits Times yesterday. He said the Commission had so far received about 40 memoranda from departments, associations312 words
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Article74 1947-05-17 7 In the last 24 hrs. Singapore C I D. men have seized a Japanese automatic pistel and two lully loaded revolvers. The automatic was found m a house m Pickering Street. One revolver was fsund m possession of a Chinese near the 9th milestone, Changi, and the74 words
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Article, Illustration64 1947-05-17 7 The driver m the top picture is going to stop. Bis signal clearly says so. Bat the gentleman m the lower picture? He may be going to stop, he may he going to turn right, he may be going to wave someone on. Signals must64 words
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Article318 1947-05-17 7 TTiE War Prisoners (Singapore) Association is to put up a 1 memorandum on the subject of civil liability payments to members of the Essential Services who were not allowed to join the Volunteers or the Civil Defence Services and by the nature of their work were318 words
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Article103 1947-05-17 7 The Junior Civil Service Ats3ciatton, representing all nanEuropean Government empl:yte m Singapore, is proposing cbc principle cf unification sert.as where Asiatic Officers with or >- fessional qualifications are performing duties equal m importance and resporsibili'.y to tho.se performed by European officers. This proposal is being submitted103 words
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Article74 1947-05-17 7 PENANG, Friday.— Already held m custody for 15 mont'is. Yuei Chee Wan, -a Chinese school mistress, was remanded v June 10 by the District Judg?, Mr. B. J. Jennings, on twj charges of abetting the offence of voluntarily causing hurt and grevious hurt. Claiming trial, she74 words
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Article436 1947-05-17 7 THE Registrar of Trade Unions has now adviseq the Singapore Federat r on of Trade Unions how to re-or-ganise constitutionally, and has sent the Vice-President of the S.F.T.U. an application form for registration under the Trade Unions Ordinance. Eirly this month the Colon'al Secretary," m reply436 words
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Article, Illustration415 1947-05-17 7 SCHOLARSHIPS which will D enable a graduate of the Singapore King Edward VII College of Medicine each year to have six months' free residence and tuiiion m midwifery and gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin has been awardrd jo ntly by the Board of the Rotunda Hospital415 words
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Article193 1947-05-17 7 THE Singapore Co operative Stcrcs Soc ety, Ltd., la pr.par.d to lak2 over all Government slocks of tinned butter to be rationed to the pubLc, ths sec re ary of the Society, Mr. Lim Kean Chye, tcld tho Straits Time; yesterdaj'. He said that, if the re'ailers193 words
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Advertisement93 1947-05-17 7 NANG HENG CO. have great pleasure to announce a large shipment of FULLY TROPIC ALISED JE (Made m England) Displaying simultaneously ar SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG. RW| piano has already been booked. The purpose of this advertisement Js to invite those who are interested m Quality Pianos to Tost and93 words
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Advertisement138 1947-05-17 7 COINTREAU EVflfl BY Ik <^L^9 X COINTREAU Sole Agents for Malaya OPTORG C 0. v mum LTD. 124, ROBINSON ROAD SINGAPORE. Camel Hair Bt-ltir.g Shackles Thimble' Coal Tar Metrolacs Knapsack Sprayer Aftrlsol Disinfectant Wood Preservative 6ollKnum Oalv. Wire Fire Extinguishers Acetic Acid Sailing Twin* Refills Sulphuric Acid Jute Twine Latex138 words
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Article, Illustration1930 1947-05-17 8 Memories of Old Singapore Disguised as Chinese, a European attended secret society meetings DERHAPS the most striking difference between the old Singapore and those of today and between wars was to be found m Asiatic life. The women were m purdah for the most part and the amusements of the1,930 words
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Advertisement210 1947-05-17 8 Protect tf our Chest and Resist Disease Wltnout jutficient body-reserves to resist disease, ordinary chest affections can develop into more serious lung trouble. To guard against such a possibility, build up your resistance with adequate nutrition by talcing Hypol'regularly. HYPO L" Contains 100% Cod Liver Oil Hypol contains 100% pure210 words
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Advertisement64 1947-05-17 8 REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF CHEVROLET TRUCKS Arriving JUNE onwards Orders may be booked direct at any Oj our Branches BORNEO MOTORS LIMITED Singapore. Malacca, Seremban. K. Lumpur, Ipob Pen? 113 CHEMARA. PLANTATIONS LTD. THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION AT LAYANG LAYANG HAS BEEN REHABILITATED AND CLONAL SEED AND BUDWOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR64 words
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Article, Illustration367 1947-05-17 9 PR the first time m nearly seven years, a circus has come to town. Kamala Circus, reputed to be the largest travelling show m the Far East, today, has certainly captured the hearts of Singapore audiences. Children have constituted the greater proportion of the crowds. Most367 words
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Advertisement123 1947-05-17 9 just right! yv' i \\|.V//a^B eft jam d£ fl fa T.ade Representative MH J E TAN, Lewis Banks A Co., Ltd., 38 -B Hoii< kon« Street, Singapore •IF YOU ARC NOT SATISFIED WITH YOt'R PRESENT ACCOMMODATION, TRY "THE TAVERN" The Newest Ennpnn Re?id?ntUl H»M m the Coolest Healthiest p*rl of123 words
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Advertisement171 1947-05-17 9 This new ma/->itn» incorporates experience grained from the well-known paratroop motor cycle, dropped from aircraft during the war. Improved folding handlebars and seat. Excelsior SPRITE 100 cc. two-stroks engine. Hand cluth. Foot rests. Two wheel foot-brakes. Electric light. •TORT«€€STAT€ p5 *?ORT«€AIRMRT]^C Ike most Cbwekiextlf) Pun-about iritli&worldi Ayi) World's cheapest transport.171 words
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Article733 1947-05-17 10 SINGAPORE, May 16. SINGAPORE 8 hare quotations to day, as given by the Malayan Shareholders' Association, were as follows: Bayer Seller Alex. Brirk (O) 2.25 2.35 Alex. Brick (P) 3.40 3.60 B M Trustee 8 25 9.00 Consolidated Tin Smelters (O) 2//- 23/do <P) 26/0 28/Eastern United Assurance733 words
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Article383 1947-05-17 10 LONDON, Thursday. There was nothing very speial m today's markets, which )n the whole, proved disappointing so far as actual radlng was concerned, but the undertone remained generally firm, says Reuter's •inancial correspondent. British Funds showed minor improvement, allhough only small business was conducted. Less interest was displayed383 words
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Article57 1947-05-17 10 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Cts. Sts. per lb. per lb. No. 1 R.S.S. Spot •onse 34{ 35g No. I R.S.S. fob m bales May 351 36} No. 2 R.S.S. fob L bales May 34} 354 No. 3 R.S.S. fob m bales May,57 words
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Advertisement628 1947-05-17 10 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. ilnrorporateo m Sni|jpurei BLUE FUNNEL LINE "PolTPnemoa" sails for L'pool R'dam May 19 ••Calchas" sails for Liverpool Ma; 20 "Glenaffarlo" doe trom U X May 21 "Memnon" doe from U.K May 22 -Glenlffer" doe from UK May 2J •Kamerlingh Onnes" dae from U.S. A M*T "Glengarry" due628 words
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Advertisement281 1947-05-17 10 PRESIDENT LINE BAILINGS TO NEW^ YORK AND BOSTON VIA INDIjf EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS MARINE LEOPARD SINGAPORE GD. 4/5 PT SWETTENHAM MAT U PENANG MAY 25 PRES. MONROE SINGAPORE MAY 8S PENANG MAY 18 PSFS POLK SINGAPORE JUNE 4 PENANG JUNE 9 VIA PHILIPPINES, H'KONG, SAN FRAN.. LOS ANGELES I.ANE VICTORY281 words
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Advertisement381 1947-05-17 10 P&O and II I PASSENGER A FREIGHT SERVICE 9. «c O. S. 21. CO. «.a. SAM TORK f1 o m Bom bay /Karachi/ Beypore <«» Port a. a. TRtVELYAN From U.K. /Genoa In Port t.a. TREVETHOE ...From U.K. /Genoa Late May t.a. TREVAYLOR ...From U.K <<">e s.s. TREWORLAS rom U.K.381 words
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Advertisement570 1947-05-17 10 HERMAN KLAVENESS LINE BUCKNALL dncorporatec *ur .iim.ta Llabllltv m Norwavt 5.5 CO.. LTD. LOS AN(iELES (Incoroorateo m Bngiand) o«^ iD.i/tc./. for London, Antwerp SAN FRANCISCO CITY OF POONA VANCOUVER AT GOD. 4/5 "Granville' June 10 SAILS MAY 20 Calh r. Swettenham McALISTER CO.. LTD. (Incorporated id Singapore) PHONES 7237— 59**570 words
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1112 1947-05-17 11 Horse-racing 'America 's Greatest Racket Since Prohibition UORSE-RACING, as now conducted m America, is the greatest racket since Prohibition, says thejmagazine Life m an illustrated article spread over nine pages. It has become a 6,300,000,000- U.S.-dollar-a-year industry and a crooked one. "Last year the nations race-courses played host to 26,000,0001,112 words
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Article, Illustration320 1947-05-17 11 JACK POLLARD - JACK POLLARD, By sports editor of the Japanese occupation force newspaper BCON. OSAKA, Friday. At race meetings m Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, some punters cannot lose. By following selections given by a guide outside the tote-betting booths occupation troops won heavily at the KyotoKyodo - 320 words
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Advertisement204 1947-05-17 11 TODAY AND TOMORROW B^^^^TSjD At 11 a.m. E^sSsisroF"^ SPECIAL CHILDREN'S MATINEE Cartoons And Shorts Updain.-.. $100 Downstairs -75 Bring Or Send The Kiddies Along. The ONLY Comedy In Town! *7± I U II MkRfr LAST FOUR shows JB-^A//^ 690 f 3tl 1.30 -4- 6.30 9.30 p. m. f'Mp^tJSt MARION HUTTON204 words
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Advertisement292 1947-05-17 11 631 p.m.— 9.15 p.m.. TELi 4-042 fMi^ h tmU PBRFECT GIRL TO TO-M^^ 'OW I*CAV A CAL UE£ SAL! TMr^HeT^ ZjrlrV'*' A FLEET 0F FUN FOR EVERYONE! "YOU'RE LUCKY J| TO BE ALIVK HtRSCKT ANDCRSON JACK CAftSON JACKir C GlfASOtf •M IM t0.1.1d -IM t*m S«Ktu 1 >, LLOTP B»COIf292 words
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292 1947-05-17 12 Same Footballers Play In Different Jerseys Sport In K.L. From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. THERE have been indications during the past fort* night that something is wrong with Selangor's three-division Soccer League. Actually there are three faults not enough playing fields, not enough time and not enough players.292 words
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Article174 1947-05-17 12 LONDON. Friday. Following are the results of yesterday's County cricket matches:— At Lord's, Middksex beat Gloucestershire by an innings and 178 runs Gloucestershire 122 and 88 (Edrich. 6 for 28). Middlesex 388 (Robertson 128. Thcmpson 53. Mann 88) At Taunton, Somerset vs. Warwickshire. Warwickshire 266 SomersetReuter - 174 words
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845 1947-05-17 12 S 1 v k-? Cricket Club teams for the .ci-end are: Against the Police on the Padang today at 2 p.m.: A. C. Growder (Capt.K J.W. Ewart, O.K. Stein, E.B. NDon. P.W. Holt. P.G.G. Rapsxv. R.J. Masters. S.R. Morris. J. V. Geek. C G. Jenner.845 words
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Article605 1947-05-17 12 MAY SADDLE Oth WINNER OF MEETING Vanßreukelen 's Good Prospects From Our Racing Correspondent PENANG, Friday. TRAINER Van Breukelen is likely tomorrow to bring his total number of winners for the Penang Turf Club May Meeting to 10. Last Saturday the first day of the meeting Van Breukelen saddled five605 words
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Article37 1947-05-17 12 Race 1: PAGEANT, BITIER SWEET. Race 2: WYNMALEN. REN- Race 3: COOL PLAY, COURTESAN. Race 4: GAY PRATTLE, CAMPANILE. Race 5: CORAL SEA, RAMU. Race 6: KING ARTHUrt. DOUBLE NlNfe, Race 7: FLEfcTING MEMORY. ANTANA.37 words
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Article804 1947-05-17 12 1 A CCEPTANCES for today's race meeting at Penang are as follows. Doubles will be held on races three and four, and five and seven. Big sweeps will be held on races live and seven. Race One, 2.45, Horses, Clasi 3 4C0m..Div.2, 6 Furs. 00 3804 words
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Article55 1947-05-17 12 Invitations to a meeun? of representatives of all sports organisations m Singapore have been sent out by the Public Relations Department. The meeting will h»e held m the council Chamber, the Secretariat, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday May 20. It will be addressed oy Mr. P55 words
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Article97 1947-05-17 12 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. OELANGOR Eurasans gava O one of their best exhibitions m the First Division of the Soccer League when they drew one all with 'he Police at Tav'or Road today. The Eurasian 3 scored two goalst but the second97 words
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94 1947-05-17 12 KAA3EL Friday. PRTY-one-year-old Max Schmeling, fo/mcr heavyweight champion of the world, began training for a come-back today. Making his ttrst public ring appearance m eight; years, Sjbmcllng boxed four exhibition rounds. More than 12,000 Germans watched. Schmeling looked rather slow. His left was rather erratic,UP - 94 words
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Advertisement613 1947-05-17 12 LLASSIMtU ADS. (Continued from Page 6) 1 c VEHICLE* rUH BALI c Skoda 12 h.p. m perfect condition, j Good tyres and new paint. Box No. s A965. S.T. < POH SALE 1940 Standard Mechani- jcally sound. Tuesday morning 20th. 1 41 Orange Rd. eiMtU <J 1941/1942 model. 22 h.p.613 words
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Advertisement268 1947-05-17 12 JUNIOR PROMOTION PROGRAMME Rn alN(i happy world stadium ■*W#%li^^l TONMIir AT 9.15 pm. Veai Lightwt. Bou( 6-3 mins o? PM Action JEFF HOLMES vs WM. SMITH i.Navy European, P Brani ißou«hhoust Eurasian A crowd pleaser) of Haikowru fame) *T>-'her rreat l.t*htwt Sin? feast P-3 mins J JABBAR vs O HOCK268 words
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Miscellaneous32 1947-05-17 12 SINGAPORE TIDFS TODAY: Hicb water 8.05 a.m., 7 ft 2 in.; 8.52 p.m., 7 ft 6 in. TOMORROW: High water 9 01 a.m.. 7 ft 7in.; 9.21 p.m, 8 ft 1 in.32 words
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