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Title Section18 1947-06-03 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845. TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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342 1947-06-03 1 TEXT OF NEW INDIA PLAN TO BE ISSUED TODAY Viceroy Sends For Gandhi After Talks With Leaders NEW DELHI, Monday. THE full text of the British Government's plan for transfer of power m India will be relayed over all wireless stations m India tomorrow immediately after a broadcast by theReuter - 342 words
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Article, Illustration36 1947-06-03 1 Passers-by Ignore a refugee sprawled out on a Shanghai pavement. The man was alive when the picture was taken. In the past three months 8,000 bodies of refugees have hern collected from the streets. A.P. photo.AP - 36 words
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Article307 1947-06-03 1 SHANGHAI, Monday. vi A YOK X C. Wl and the Shanghai Woosung Garrison, having thwarted the highly advertised "June 2 general uprising, against the Civil War", themselves staged a huge anti -Communist demonstration this afternoon. Police and gendarmes patrolled Shanghai's main streets with drawn pistols, successfully307 words
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Article685 1947-06-03 1 The Times Correspondent NEW DELHI, Monday. On the day of the Viceroy's fateful conference with Indian political leaders, Indian eyes are turned towards Delhi. Tne country 1§ tense with expectancy and the realisation that this m all probability is the parting of tne ways, not soThe Times - 685 words
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Article, Illustration80 1947-06-03 1 Capt. Helmut von Ruckteschcll. who was sentenced to 10 years' gaol by a British military court m Hamburg last month. Skipper of an armed German ship disguised as a merchant vessel which ranged the Atlantic tor two years during the war, he was found guilty of continuing to fire onAP - 80 words
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Article330 1947-06-03 1 CHIPPING companies m Singapore will soon have to engage ♦J local crew, through unions if a move by the six local legistered seamen's unions to abolish the contract system succeeds. The unions are the Malay Seamen's Union, the Chinese seamen's Union (Singapore Branch), the Singapore Sea-i330 words
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Article148 1947-06-03 1 DRUG TRAFFIC IN VIENNA VIENNA. Monday.— The British element of the Allied Control Commission m Austria reported yesterday that the illicit traffic of drugs had increased alarmingly m Vienna since the liberation and the city was m grave danger of becoming once again an international centre for dope peddling. TheReuter - 148 words
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Article147 1947-06-03 1 BATAVIA. Monday. INCREASED military activity 1 on the fronts of Java and Sumatra was reported by a Dutch Army communique today. Main fighting was reported at the Medan and Sourabaya perimeters. Twenty posts and patrols had been fired on last week round Sourabaya The communique chargedReuter; AP - 147 words
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Article39 1947-06-03 1 From Oar Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Monday— A search party and the police are scouring the countryside for a tiger cub, about five months old, which escaped from the Kamala Circus m the early hours of Saturday morning.39 words
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Article31 1947-06-03 1 BRISTOL, Monday.— Cricket result: Gloucestershire beat Yorkshire by 9 wickets. Yorkshire 128 and 119 (Goddam 6 Tor 35); Gloucestershire 176 Smailes C for 42) and 72 or 1. Seuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article156 1947-06-03 1 Smuggling Of Tin And Rubber From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Monday. A HUGE smuggling network is sending Siamese tin ar.d rubber to Penang and Kedah. Its existence is draining the southern Siamese provinces of tin and rubber and causing a loss of several million ticals to the Siamese Government, according156 words
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Advertisement109 1947-06-03 1 Mechanical ■JL. Eiectrlcml Engineering, Chrfl Urt from Engineering, PITM A N S. Mlninc, Parker St.. Balldinf, LONDON. Radio. W.C.Z. Printing, etc. SEACON LTD. Incorporated In Singapore) Civil Engineers Contractors Inquiries invited for all types of Civil Engineering and Building Construction, including Factories Estate Building etc. STEEL FRAMED GODOWNS with brick109 words
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Advertisement71 1947-06-03 1 IN OTHER PAGES The Pope's Warning: I U.S. Aid for Europe Unllltely 3 Ex-Malayan m Doable Tragedy 4 Women's Page 5 Editorial 6 Estate Owners Back Tapping Cats Plan 7 The Battle for Lejrte Golf 8 Gardening 9 Memories of Malayan Schools If Finance 11 Sport 12 CAMBORNEr.^ ENGLAND IOMOOM71 words
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Advertisement9 1947-06-03 1 B.P. de Suva Ltd. (mtciire**nt m ernmj S/M6APOMI PfA/Mfd9 words
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Article489 1947-06-03 2 "Revolutionaries Of Tomorrow" VATICAN CITY, Monday. THE Pope warned today that the "revolutionaries of tomorrow* will exploit despair and discouragement gripping Europe unless peacemakers quickly reestablish the continent's physical and moral well-being. TT>e Pontiff drew a grim picture of the disillusionment, ruined lives and bungledAP; UP - 489 words
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Article76 1947-06-03 2 The Singapore Co: oner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday postponed to June 9 the inquest on Francis Connelly, of the R.A.S.C., amd D. Hawkins, of H.M.S. Trafalgar, who were killed when the jeep m which they were travelling crashed into a tree at the 4>/ 276 words
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Article77 1947-06-03 2 COLOGNE. Monday B.itish special inv.stigators are tryh.g to trace events leading up to the mysterious death m the RhLno River on Pridav of Miss Primrose Lord, 25-year-old British canteen girl. Miss Lord, a canteen van driver for the Salvation Army, was stat'oned m Dueren. 20AP - 77 words
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Article57 1947-06-03 2 NEW YORK, Monday.— At least 49 persons died violently during America's first summer holiday week-end to commemorate Memorial Day. One hundred awl ninety persons were killed by miscellaneous causes, 95 of them m the nations two worst aeroplane crashes and at least 34 m tomadoas. TrafficReuter - 57 words
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Article218 1947-06-03 2 PARIS, Monday. SIX more persons were killed m three new plane crashes over Europe and Iceland today and yesterday. This brings the record death roll m 15 air clashes throughout the world since Thursday to 184. Three members of the crew of a FrenchAP - 218 words
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Article110 1947-06-03 2 BAGHDAD, Monday.— I. c Iraqi Defence Ministry day that Mullah Mus'af a Brazini, powerful chiefia:!i nt 15.000 Iraqi-Kurdish tribeoir.cr.. was fleeing thrr.ugh Turk'-v to Persian Azerbaijan wtb rrcrs than 1.000 armed followers. A Ministry spDfcesman said the Mullah's group was almost completely surrounded by Iraci Army110 words
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Article104 1947-06-03 2 NEW YORK. Monday. Mr. Bowman M. Mac Arthur, 39-year-old nephew of Gen. MacArthu/. and Miss Elena Gouchkovsky. 27. daughter of Mrs. Basil Victor Desouard of Shanghai, were married yesterday at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension. The bride is the daughter of the late AdmiralAP - 104 words
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219 1947-06-03 2 BOMBAY, Monday. VI AHATMA GANDHI told the United Press m reply to iTI questions submitted by telegram that he considered war between the United States and Russia "possible but highly improbable." Mr. Gandhi's replies to five other questions were as follows Q: Do you roitsse the219 words
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Article134 1947-06-03 2 GERMANY'S "MISUSE" BY ALLIES FRANK FURT, Monday. T<HE leader of Germany's 1 Social Democratic Party. Dr. Kurt Schumacher, has denounced "reckless world politicians" for "misusing" the German people m a post-war struggle for power. The one-armed, former concentration camp victim told 10,000 members of the party yesterday: "The world has134 words
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Advertisement1058 1947-06-03 2 NOTICES NOTICE THE HONGKONG A SHANGHAI T ANKING CORPORATION nave pleasure In announcing the opening ct a branch office at TAWAU. Briti*h North Borneo on Monday 2nd. June. 1947 All descriptions ot banking biiMnes* can be undertaken. STRAITS STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED. Official Notice. Proposal To Change Names Of Ships. I.1,058 words
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Advertisement183 1947-06-03 2 NOTICES ROAD NOTICE The bridge over the Sungel Sanglanc at the 48th. mile Pontian-Batu Pahat Road will be closed for repairs from 8 a.m. on June 7 to 8 a.m. on June 8. 1947. Senior Executive Engineer. Johore Bahru. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Lim Say Liang of No.183 words
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Advertisement209 1947-06-03 2 NOTICES FRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that a Second Interim Dividend of three cents per Ordinary Stock Unit has been declared by the Directors on account of the financial year ending 30th June. 1947. payable on 23rd June. 1947. to Members registered an that date, and that209 words
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Advertisement772 1947-06-03 2 NOTICES. SELANGOR TURF CLUB. NOTICE Through-number holders m the Cash Sweep are reminded that on Saturday the 7th and Saturday the 14th June, there will be 9 races. Should members wish to reserve the number or numbers already alloted to them on 8 races for the 9th race on these772 words
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Advertisement221 1947-06-03 2 TENDERS Tenders will De accepted by thi Mechanical Engineer. P.W.D. Factory Kuala Lumpur, for the purchase ol one lot of unserviceable tyres. The tyres ma/ be inspected at th« P.W.D factory during working hour! on application to the mechanics: engineer The tenders should be sealed and bear on back of221 words
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435 1947-06-03 3 U.S. AID UNLIKELY UNTIL TRADE IN EUROPE WASHINGTON, Monday. AMERICAN officials are seriously considering pro- posals to seek some kind of economic federation of Europe as part of the huge Foreign Financial Aid programme now being developed at the State Department Policy framers are convinced that, before Congress is askedAP - 435 words
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Article143 1947-06-03 3 ITALIAN PARTISANS REGROUP ROME, Sunday. ITALY'S new government, which excludes Communists and Socialist, was eworn m yesterday by President Enrico de Nicola while thousands of former partisans streamed back to the mountains m protest against the absence of Leftists from the cabinet. This exodus is reported to be taking placeUP - 143 words
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Article47 1947-06-03 3 A CHINESE river boatrrtan, Eng Kia Siak. aged 26. died of brrns sustained m a fire m the engine-room of a powered Junk In the Singapore River yesterday afternoon. Another Chinese, Tay Buck Koh. aged 29. was admitted to hospital sullering from burns.47 words
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Article90 1947-06-03 3 Mr. Tan Kah Kee, Chairman of the Singapore Chinese Federaticn for Peace and Democracy m China, today ihsueg a manifesto on the Students' Movement, which is now rasing m the major ctiies m China. The manifesto denounces the dictatorial rule of the Kuomintang Government, which90 words
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162 1947-06-03 3 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Monday. DOLICE of Malaya and Siam will this month strike together against bandit gangs now terrorising villages and towns along the Siam-Malaya border. Preliminary steps have already been taken. Forces of police have been established at strategic points to162 words
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Article103 1947-06-03 3 Stewart Garton, 21 -year old soldier attached to the R.A.S.C., pleaded guilty to a charge of committing theft of a jeep, before Mr. Justice Brown at the Fifth Singapore Assizes yesterday. It was stated that Garton stole the jeep, which was m charge of r. S.103 words
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Article383 1947-06-03 3 The following story of the coup which changed the government of Nicaragua overnight was written by an Associated Press correspondent, R. L. Wood, who returned to Mexico City to escape the censorship prevailing m Managua MEXICO CITY, Monday. The Nicaraguan coup d'etat <* the former President,383 words
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125 1947-06-03 3 NANKING, Monday. THE Peoples' Political Council took time out from the serious discussion of China's worsening inflation and peace problem today. They passed a resolution requesting the Government to enforce a ban on modern ballroom dancing. The motion was sponsored by Gen. Chan Shi125 words
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Article34 1947-06-03 3 LONDON, Monay. Seven delegates from the Egyptian Ministry of Finance arrived m London yesterday to take part m discussions concerning the readjustment n Egyptian and National Bank of Egypt sterling balances iteuter34 words
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Article90 1947-06-03 3 LONDON, Nnonday. After nearly a week oi sweltering weather, cloudless skies and a brilliant sun on Saturday drove tne mercury up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit m the shade m London. It was the highest London recording since 1944. Yesterday's top reading was 87. Weather bureau officials said thereUP - 90 words
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Article76 1947-06-03 3 FRANKFURT. Monday.— A plebiscite under international control m the Soviet aone of Germany to decide whether the inhabitants wanted to belong to the western or eastern zones was suggested by the Chairman of the German Social Democratic Party, Mr. Kurt Schumacher, m a speech here yesterday. "WeReuter - 76 words
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Article71 1947-06-03 3 SYDNEY, Monday. From ice cream, popcorn, confectionary, and ice blocks the *»stralian Government exacts £8.300.000 a year m sales tax. The Treasurer, Mr. Chiflay, revealed this m the House of Re-ores-3ntatives, m a written answer to Mr. Bowden (Country Party, Victoria!. Mr. Chifley said representations •or aReuter; AP - 71 words
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Article112 1947-06-03 3 MUNICH, Mor.day. Dismay was general m this one-time beer capital yesterday. It arose from the "tragic" news of r.o more beer for Bavaria till th-> food s tuition should get better. Some 'blamed (he Bavarian Government because It had fail'd to guarantee "freedom to drink be r" mUP - 112 words
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Article74 1947-06-03 3 MOSCOW, Monday. The Communist newspaper Pravda described as a "tribal balloon" Mr. Hoover's suggestion that the United States should consider negotiation of peace treaties with Japan and Germany without Soviet Russia. Pravda said the suggestion was offered "to test the nerve" of other peoples and was "doomed to74 words
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Article41 1947-06-03 3 Mcnciay. The Official Communist organ demanded yesteiaay on behalf <r Communist Party, that mer Chancellor Kurt Edler von tchussnig be brought to trial ne.e because "he was a traitor m the criminal and political sense of the word."— UP.UP - 41 words
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Article65 1947-06-03 3 MANILA, Monaay. Position paying from $1,1 *J to $3,600 a yea r are available to qualified Filipino rangers m North Born:o. the local Bureau of Forestry haannounced. H. G. Keith, Chief Forestor of North Borneo, has written the Director of Forestry m the Philippines requesting assisted 6 mReuter - 65 words
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Article33 1947-06-03 3 CATRO. Monday. The Egyotian Premier, Nokrashy Pasha told the Press last night that Egypt would submit her dispute with Britain to the Security Council m >,he middle of Octoher.— TT p.33 words
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Article36 1947-06-03 3 PINE BLUFF. Arkansas, Monday. At least 27 persons were killed and scores were injured u y a tornado which tore through the agricultural area a few miles south of here late on Sunday.— A. P.36 words
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Article32 1947-06-03 3 NEW YORK, Monday. Drew Pearson, American newspaper columnist, yesterday declared m a broadcast that the British Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Attlee, was expected to visit ashington soon ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article86 1947-06-03 3 LONDON, Monday. The Council of the World Federation of Trade Unions will meet m Prague from today until June 14, Prague Radio reported tonight The questions to be discussed will include stronger representation of the W.F.T.U. on the organisations of the United Nations, admission to membershipReuter - 86 words
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Advertisement152 1947-06-03 3 SHROFF'S CARPETS A WIDE RANGE of CARPETS are now on Display at 47/49, STAMFORD ROAD SINumFORE FOU GIFT PARCELS TO THE! U.K. PL.fc.ASE WRITE FOR PARTICULARS SHROFF'S CURIOS CARPETS, LTD. TOWER HOUSE. CHOWRINGHEE SQUARE, CALCUTTA BURMA OFFICE;- 7, MOGHUL STREET. RANGOON Agents: Mohan Singh and Jawala Singh Ban \/S. m\&152 words
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Article304 1947-06-03 4 LONDON, Monday. THE five Malayans who have been m Britain as guests of the British Council, have made good use of their time and are highly impressed by many aspects of the life they led here. Four of them, Mr. T. T. Abraham, headmaster304 words
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Article54 1947-06-03 4 Three Chinese, one armed with a pistol, held up another Chinese m Ban Street at 9 a.m. on Wednesciay and r:bbed him of $1,938 m cash. Earlier m the day four armed Indians entered a European residence m Coronation Street and took away a sewing54 words
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235 1947-06-03 4 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Monday. OOLICE doctors are examining the bodies of Dr. Robert George Clements, a former Malayan doctor, and his wife, main figures m a strange double tragedy which was the subject of a coroner's inquest at Southport on Saturday. Dr. Clements235 words
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Article115 1947-06-03 4 From Our Own Correspondent KUCHING. Monday.— The newly formed Sarawak Junior Civil Service Association marked the formal opening of their Association with an "At H:me" given at the headquarters of the Association, the Zaida. The Governor and Lady Arden Clarke were among the guests, which comprised115 words
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Article135 1947-06-03 4 The first annual conference of the Malayan Indian Congress will be held at Kuala Lumpur on June 7 and 8. when elected delegates from all over Malaya will attend. The delegates from Singapore are: Messrs. R. Jumabhoy, P. K. Basu. M. P. Ramakrishnan. K. M Rengaraju,135 words
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Article196 1947-06-03 4 Advisory Council For Radio From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. AN Advisory Council on Broadcasting has been appointed by the Governors of the Malayan Union and Singapore to advise the Department of Broadcasting and Government m all matters affecting broadcasting m the Malayan Union and Singapore. The council will196 words
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Article47 1947-06-03 4 The Singapore Section of the Joint Wages Commission will this week take evidence from the heads of Government and Municipal Departments. The Commission last week took evidence from the Food Controller, representatives of Army H.Q., and employers who suppiy loou to their employees.47 words
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Advertisement397 1947-06-03 4 DANCING MADE EASY! s\\ Quick successful '<J> <^ -s9 method* In teach■gflL^^' lDf Beginner*. to dance In '3 v»\ W hoars." Fee *20/y^. <A Lady Partner* M available tor praci\ \v\** Wee T m w: >• U\A— j *m 9 »«n. •^-L^^mt. Please caU at //■^k-J MODERN OANC//■L^ INO ACADEMY.397 words
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Advertisement357 1947-06-03 4 ONE WEEK IN THE ARMY AND HE'S DOING A JOB HE toon leirnt to use his hands with skill whether it was on a car enjine or a typewriter, because he is taught by skilled instructors and under healthy conditions, with no worries about food or clothing and m the357 words
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Miscellaneous565 1947-06-03 4 SINGAPORE TUESDAY 1 00 p.m. Radio Orchestra; 1.30 News; 1.40 Lucky Dip; 2.00 Cose down 8.15 p.m. News headlines and proi gramme summary; 8.20 At Your Request; 9.00 Serenade to the Stars9.15 Song Recital by Popular Stars; 19.30 News: 9.45 Talk; 10 00 Jusi William; 10.30 Dance Music relayed from565 words
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Miscellaneous445 1947-06-03 4 Keener analysis of the bidding would have told West In today's deal how to defeat the opponents' contract. East, dealer. Both sides <"ii n^-Tble. NORTH J 1 9 5 QJ9 A K5 A K 8 2 WEST EAST Q91 '< fK8 •AI0:62 QJ 1064 ♦98? 9 5 4 4.J10S SOUTH445 words
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Miscellaneous228 1947-06-03 4 West opened the diamond qoeen. Dummy's ace won; then declarer led the spade five to the ace, went back to dummy with the diamond and thei. let the spade jack ride. West, of course, took his queen, but then did nothing to save himself from th* doom that was so228 words
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Article260 1947-06-03 5 HER COOK WONT TAKE HIS LEAV E Planter's Wife Says CERVANTS Co not alway.0 get much time off the^ie with small staff. My old ccokie, although he is offered leave, rarely takes it. Al' hough I do pull my weight. 1 do not think he will ever get used to260 words
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Article, Illustration56 1947-06-03 5 SNAPPY. These two neat playsuits by Andre Ledonx feature the tight-fitting elbow-length sleeve. The model on the left with bodice and panties cut all m one is made of green woollen Jersey. The spotted linen on the rieht has a reTersed bolero buttoned at the back and a small skirt56 words
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Article546 1947-06-03 5 Fascinat ing Womanhood- J HTHE art of make-up dates 1 from prehistoric times and it would be absurd to call it e! f her right or wrong. "^ornen have always known how to enhance their beauty or modify their plainness as the ca^e may546 words
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Article105 1947-06-03 5 Today's Recipe (Sieam fish first and remove all skin and bones before flaking). One cap flaked cooked Hah, j cap white sauce, 2 tablespoons fine white brradornmbs. 1 hard-boiled egg, 1 tablespoon finely diced ce4ery, salt, aqneese lemon juice. Combine nsh and breadcrumbs. Add celery, chopped egg,105 words
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Article458 1947-06-03 5 Amelie Rose - Amelie Rose Paris Fashions By PARIS, (By Airmail). IT is pleasant, at times, to look at some pictures of past fashion prints of the last century, photographs taken by Octavius Hill, etc. In these pictures we notice the children represented like miniature grown-ups and wearing exactly458 words
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Article, Illustration29 1947-06-03 5 ELLGANT. A wide- brimmed hat In sold straw has an open crown outlined with full-blown white silk roses and green satin ribbon tied into a bit bow m front.29 words
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Article314 1947-06-03 5 nETROIT, Monday.— Beauty treatment is helping hundreds of women mental patienta back to health. Cosmetic, psychotherapy is the name of the treatment. It is a logical application of the basic desire of every woman to look her best. The theory is that when women look their best,314 words
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Advertisement297 1947-06-03 5 fjl Lasting $.^<jL AIDS TO \j BEAUTY rhe fragrant beauty preparations created Of Helena Rubinstein, and now obtainable m Malaya include Pasteurised Pace Cream: Water Lily Cleansing Cream; Grecian Anti-Wrinkle Cream; Skin Toning Lotion; Herbal Skin Tonic; Town and Country Foundation: Flower Petal Complexion Powder— and a full range of297 words
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Obituary18 1947-06-03 6 STEWART. Lan Mitchell Stewart. Rged two days, died on Sunday. June 1. ,'n Kandang Kerbau Hospital, Spore.18 words
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986 1947-06-03 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tuseday, June 3, 1947. The Planter As Landlord One of the subjects on the agenda at the round-table conference held m Kuala Lumpur last week between representatives of tlr; U.P.A.M. and the estate workers unions ir> Selangor was trespass on estates. The planters are emphatic m986 words
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Article112 1947-06-03 6 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday.—wasnington correspondents point out that wnile the United States Reconstruction Finance Corporation will probably try to obtain at least 23 cents for its stocks— the lowest price at which it can get its money back— it could nevertheless reduce112 words
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Article105 1947-06-03 6 SHANGHAI, Sunday.— Over 100 professors of the national universities of Futan and Chiatoung declared a strike today m protest against the mass arrest oi studer.ts, 26 of whom have been taken into custody by the Shanghai garrison authorities since the round-up of alleged Communists began yesterday.Reuter; UP - 105 words
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1219 1947-06-03 6 "Sambong Tuan Mack" -A Sarawak Reverie Kuching m the days of the Brooks was distinguished by one of the most charmingly intimate telephone systems m Asia. Instead of the cold impersonality of dialling a number, all you did was lift the receiver and ask for Tuan So-and-so ad the exchange1,219 words
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405 1947-06-03 6 WE have been ask^d to co-" operate with the Government m eradicating lawlessness, black-marketing and bribery. This exhortation is quite superfluous. There are thousands of publicspirited citizens who would wholeheartedly co-operate if the Government provided better conditions. The weak administration, which cannot protect life405 words
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Letter134 1947-06-03 6 AS a schoolboy, I read with I interest your report headed "ASTONISHING SUCCESS WITH RADIO." During the period January to April, many broadcasts for schools were made. Broadcasts on selected books for the higher forms were made on Fridays, at about 12 o'clock, with the result that Malay134 words
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Letter84 1947-06-03 6 I WOULD like to express the pleasure I have derived from reading Dato Roland Braddell's most interesting, series of articles under the above head, and my regret that they have come to an encL The illustrations were of great interest, and I only wish that more could be84 words
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Letter162 1947-06-03 6 ALL those who saw the recent M.G.M. film "Drunk ariving" will I'm sure remember the golden advice: "If you want to drink don't drive." A few civilian car drivers seem to think that they own the streets of Singapore, especially the owners of sports cars. The attitude these162 words
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Letter100 1947-06-03 6 CAN you, or any of your readers, inform me whether there is any legislation m existence m Malaya to deal with the granting of pensions or allowances to persons suffering incapacitation as a result of injuries received while serving m the Local Defence Service; during the recent war.100 words
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Advertisement734 1947-06-03 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. H. L. McCULLOCH Deceased If KATHLEEN MARIE HOOD will communicate with Messrs. Presgrave Matthews. 9 Beach Street, Penang, ahe will hear something to her advantMt. To Saraswathi, wife of Mr. S. K. Bundram of the Singapre Police, a eon. Indran on June 2. 1947. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED an734 words
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Advertisement55 1947-06-03 6 Scientific Glare Control American POLAROID DAY GLASSES FITS-ONS also available. rhe only type of glasses that really controls glare. During the war used by the American Army and Navy. Call for a demonstration to prove the differences from ordinary sun glasses Various New Types of Spectacle Frame 3 A Moun55 words
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286 1947-06-03 7 Council Delegate For Study Group From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE 20 per cent, cut m contract rates for tapping, smoking and curing, recommended to members of the United Planting Association, may also b? adopted by members of the Malayan Estate Owners286 words
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Article, Illustration54 1947-06-03 7 Three of the crew of the IS heavy cruiser Toledo prepare their white drill un forms for shore leave m Singapore. A Straits Times' photographer below decks on the Toledo photographed Machinist's Mate C. R. Whitmire ironing his jarket The other two machinist's mates are J. J. Sowisdral, left, and54 words
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Article423 1947-06-03 7 SINGAPORE IN THE COMMONS From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Monday. QINGAPORE trade union •J legislation, the Societies Ordinance and the Eanishment Ordnarca are the subjects of Housa of Commons questions tabled for June. 4. Mr. D. N. Pritt will asu the Secretary for Colonies: 1. Will he annul the Singapore423 words
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Article296 1947-06-03 7 A RECORD number of 26 students, of whom four are women, began studies yesterday m the first post-war course m pharmacy at the College of Medicine, Singapore. Of this number, 19 are from Singapore, including the four women. Four came from Penang and one each296 words
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Article208 1947-06-03 7 OFFICERS and men from the' U.S. 13,600-tons heavy cruiser Toledo are estimated to have spent between Straits $60,000 and $90,000 since they 1 came on shore m Singapore on Saturday. Many of the Toledo sailors rue reported to be spending US. money on shore after208 words
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Article249 1947-06-03 7 ANTI-T.B. MEETING TODAY A PUBLIC meet.ng is being held at the Adelphi Roof (jrarden at 5.15 this evening to iorm the Singapore Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. Tne meeting has been called by a small unofficial committea which, m the past few months, has been m touch with the249 words
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Article52 1947-06-03 7 A police report states that two Chinese detained m the Singapore Police Court lock-up yesterday robbed another detainee of a wrist watch and a gold ring. Police have reaovered the wrist watch but not the ring This is the second reported case of robbery within the Police52 words
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Article85 1947-06-03 7 The Y.W.C.A. Pioneer Clubs for girls of 18 years and under will meet as usual during June. The Katong Pioneer Club will meet at St. Hilda's School on Tuesday afternoons and their programme lor June will be: June 3 bock evening; 10th. dramatics; 17th visit to Botanical Gardens—85 words
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Article124 1947-06-03 7 KNOLLYS ARRIVES IN S'PORE THE Chairman of the British Overseas Airways Corpooration, Lord Knollys, i arrived m Singapore yesterday from Australia on a projected round-the-world llight of 33.000 miles m 30 days. Lord Kr.oll'-.s I* flying m the 8.0.A.C. Lancastrian airliner Newhaven. He Is accompanied by Mr. Whitney W. Straight124 words
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Article98 1947-06-03 7 An alleged dispute over a kite m Joo Chiat Lane on Sunday afternoon, which resulted m the death of an 18-year-old Indian, Ibrahim Shari'T, had a sequel i-n the Second Police Court yesterday. In the dock st:od Poh Ah Me-*. aged 18 years, on a charge98 words
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Article53 1947-06-03 7 Mr. S. Abdul Rahman, senior partner of Messrs. S. V. K. Patchy Brothers, of Perang, died at Emanespuram, Ramnad District, on May 28. He leaves a mother, wife and four children and a brother. H e was on> of the leading members of the53 words
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Article104 1947-06-03 7 IMMIGRATION Authorities 1 1 mi n Singapore are receiving about 30 applications each week from Anglo Indians whe wish to settle m Malaya. This is an increase of about .r>oo. r >00 per cent, on applications received 12 months ago. Doubt as to their standing m104 words
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Article113 1947-06-03 7 The Straits Chinese British Association of local-born Chinese, will hold Its annual general meeting at the Garden Club at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Questions concerning the consti1 tutional proposals for a federation of Malaya may be brought up at the meeting. The Association recently sub- mitted a memorandum113 words
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Article192 1947-06-03 7 IN order that a poor Chin1 ese girl who has been offered a $16,000 scholarship to America will not lose it because she cannot afford to pay her passage there, the president of the Singapore Clerical and Administrative Workers' Union. Mr. Lim Chuan Geok, is192 words
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345 1947-06-03 7 100 SINGAPORE UNIONS NOW REGISTERED (SINGAPORE trade unions have responded so well during the last two months to Government's order to comply with the law that only a few are waiting for their registration certificates. Registrations reached the hundred mark on May 31 Departmental bottlenecks are blamed for the delay345 words
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Article254 1947-06-03 7 A COMMITTEE of nine drawn from registered affiliated unions has been appointed to reorganise the Singapore Federation of Trade Unions m conformity with the Trade Unions Ordinance. About 50 union representatives discussed reorganising-the federation for four hours at the S.F.T.-J. premises m Short Street on254 words
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Advertisement59 1947-06-03 7 ORIENT TRADING CO. 78, Robinson Road, Singapore Phone 6145 BOAT- BUILDERS, SHIPCHANOLERS MOTOR LAUNCH ALL CHCNGHAI HULL COPPER BHEETCD DIMENSIONS: 2.V X 7' X 3' 8" with 16 H.P. Marine Diesel Engine. Delivery 6 To 7 Weeks LAUNCHES MOTOR BOATS YACHTS CONSTRUCTED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS MARINE DIESEL ENGINES FROM 659 words
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Advertisement60 1947-06-03 7 Quality GENUINE MIRZAPUR CARPETS SIZES Prices from V x 6' Fi I $55-oo to E: L $900 oo Now on Display wLf t/^\ I A1" is the accepted nigfteat /»TiJ 111 standard m most things trom It \*i Ships to Silver. (trf^jgwgj 'PHOENIX'- is -Al" ana oi the highest standard60 words
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Article, Illustration2506 1947-06-03 8 The Battle For Leyte Gulf— l Touch Go' In Philippines 'pODAY'S battle epic of the Pacific War is the story of the Battle jor Leyte Gulf (late October, 1944), which was not one but several major naval actions which culminated m the heroic, unequal battle2,506 words
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Advertisement142 1947-06-03 8 (*}S{ Blue i lliillette The keener, harder edge* H^^ of Blue Gillette Blades provide smoother and cleaner shaves. Their long life provides the extra •haves fhar save your money. tndi hiKiuiife* to: Simt, Darby A Co. Ltd. 5, Malacca Street, Singapore. HMRHEALTH jfp3| ha iron your comb or r dandruff142 words
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Advertisement83 1947-06-03 8 WHITEMETAL SMELTING CO. ENGLAND Makers of: NON FERROUS METAL ALLOYS SHIPMENT ARRIVING SHORTLY Resin Flux Cored Solder Wire Anti-friction metal ingots i High tin content) Phosphor Bronze Ingots Gunmetal Ingots SOLD ACCORDING TO GUARANTEED ANALYSfS Sole Agents: RAHAMIN PENHAS LIMITED 117/125, CECIL STREET SINGAPORE STANDARD AND PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS Sole Agents:83 words
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Article, Illustration1062 1947-06-03 9 R. E. HOLTTUM - R. E. HOLTTUM The Malayan Gardener By THE vvord Compost is used for a prepared mixture of rooted organic matter, ready to add to the soil. In recent years, much rerearch has been carried out m both temperate and tropicul countries, including Malaya,1,062 words
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Article508 1947-06-03 9 J.N. MILSUM; J.R.P. SOPER of the Department Agriculture, Malaya - J.N.MILSUM and J.R.P. SOPER of the Department Agriculture, Malaya GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES AF the vegetables be- longing to the family Cucurbitacea, i.e., gourds, pumpkins, cucumbers and marrows, the Chinese cucumber is one of the easiest to grow. Ridge cucumbers and other temperate varieties may508 words
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Advertisement26 1947-06-03 9 %tee 9 Bffi HH MB H H fIH HH H m Hkfli 50 ARTICLES OF POPULAR SHOES RE O U E O FROM 10 to 20%26 words
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2126 1947-06-03 10 H. R. Cheeseman - The Penang Free School and Raffles Institution in Straits History H. R. Cheeseman Memories of Malayan Schools and Schoolmasters By C.M.G., Director of Education, Malayan Union. (In an address In Kuala Lumpur.) F 1 was just over 30 years af'er Francis Light landed m Penang, namely, on Oct. 21, 1816,2,126 words
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Advertisement237 1947-06-03 10 First Quality Full Fashioned Guaranteed ALL NYLON 45 raufe 30 denier 911.75 per doMB 51 14. 5» ALL EATON 45 65 6.00 m m 51 n m 8.J5 m m TERMS: IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT. P. 0.8. NEW YORK We are al-o looking far a. reliable, established AGENT with good237 words
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Advertisement300 1947-06-03 10 Where Age Shows It it the skin, and only the skin, y that reveals the advancing yean. f/t And now it is easy to capture Jv£-3_Ns« \(fA and to keep a soft, smooth, ,"V^_Eb N. wrinkle- free skin by using Damaskin at night as a Skinfood, iJ^'^^^^r^vV 4 and as300 words
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Article340 1947-06-03 11 Produce Market By a Market Correspondent [■HERE was gome activity In white pepper yesterday, following enquiries made by European importers. These j lid not improve the tone of' Hie market, howtver, as very iltle white pepper is avail- able. Black pepper was totally neglected In the340 words
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Article261 1947-06-03 11 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Monday. FT additional to the usual Monday dullness, the local share market today showed a tendency to hesitate. In the Industrial section. Brick Prefs were wanted at $3.50 and Or As were offered at $3.45. Fraser and Neaves came to business at $3.75261 words
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Article78 1947-06-03 11 me Singapore Chamber ol Commerce Rubber Association 1 prices at noon yesterday were: Buyers 6euen Cta. Cta. oer tb. pet 1b No. 1 R.S.S. Snot looae 30% 31 No. 1 R. 8.8. fob m bales June 31% 32 No 2 R.S.B. tob m bales June 30% 31 No. 378 words
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Article61 1947-06-03 11 NEW YORK.— The Joint Distribution Committee said m its 1947 annual report that it had spent U5558,516,000 and aided almost 1.000.000 distressed Jews abroad. The report of the JD.C, a maior American ag r ncy aiding i Jewish survivors abroad, said the help was providedAP - 61 words
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Article191 1947-06-03 11 Company Meeting AT the first general meeting since the liberation of the Sepang Valley Estate, Ltd.. the chairman. Mr. L. H. Eastman, said that with replanting estimated to cost between $500 and $600 per lacre to maturity, the directors' caution before embarking on a planting programme would be191 words
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Article52 1947-06-03 11 I MANILA. Monday.—Spur|red by high base metals ■>rlces, mining showed a sharp upward spurt m the first three months of 1947. Chrome ere shipments from he Phllipnines reached 40.000 tons m the first quarter of this year, Associated Steamship Lines, composed of shipping c:mpanies operating *nto the52 words
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Advertisement427 1947-06-03 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE •Glenlffer- from OK. for Hong Kong G. 1 S^-ff^^-^i j.^ «ihl«L>CKirt.J«J«> J.». 13 sftlJrV?. SAILINGS* TO AND FROM AUSTRALIA "Aimhallon- ...dae from Penang Jone lv st-s-Tsa j--SBSf ■:::::::::S?& > sails for Fermantle un STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO-, LTD.427 words
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Advertisement329 1947-06-03 11 P&O and B I PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICE P. <Sc O. S. N. CO. s.s. TREVETHOB ...From U.K. /Genoa I" s.a. TREVAVLOR ...From I'.K Mid June a. a. TRF.WORLAS ..From U.K. /Genoa I**« a. a. SAMSOARING MarseJUes/LafMloa Jm»e 14 s.s. TREVELY \N F#r Genoa /London Jane M B. I. S. M.329 words
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Advertisement546 1947-06-03 11 EUERMAN 6UCKNAU S.S CO.. LTD. (lncorporateo m England) LONDON AND CONTINENT CITY OF CHESTER EARLY AUGUST KUVEMESS LIKE (Incorporate «llt) UmllW Liability <P Nora-Bv) LOS ANGELES. SAN FRANCISCO VANCOUVER "Granville" June 10 CalH P. Swettenhant McALISTER CO.. LTD. (lncorporateo m Singapore) PHONES 7237— 59 M. BOUSTEAD CO., LTD LLOYDS AGENTS546 words
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963 1947-06-03 12 FORM OF IMPORTATIONS-!. By Our Racing Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. ABOUT thirty-five new importations will be making their iirst appearances on a Malayan racecourse at the Kuala Lumpur three-day meeting, which lxv gins on Saturday. Several of them were winners m Australia,963 words
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Article171 1947-06-03 12 LONDON, Monday. The English team which will play South Africa m the First Test at Nottingham on June 7. 9, 10 and 11 will be selected from the following: N. W. D. Yardley (captain), Yorkshire; W. J. Edrlch. Middlesex; J. W. Martin, Kent; L. Hutton, Yorkshire; D.AP - 171 words
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Article108 1947-06-03 12 The Singapore Clarke Rangers defeated the Combined R.A.F. Chang! Second Eleven by 52 runs m a cricket match at Changi on Sunday. Ibrahim Isa, captain of the Rangers, gave a great bowling display, taking seven for 21. H. Shah batted well to score a bright 30. Oliver was108 words
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Article266 1947-06-03 12 NEW YORK, Monday. EORMER world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey has suggested a novel way of finding the most logical contender for Joe Louis' title defence next September. Dempsey believes that Louis should stage his own elimination "tournament" by boxing four rounds with each of the leadingUP - 266 words
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Article53 1947-06-03 12 fTUNG Khong one of the strong* X est Chinese basketball teams m Singapore, will play a team from the U.S. cruiser Toledo today at 8 p.m. at the Great World Stadium. This will be the first match between local players and a side from overseas53 words
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Article143 1947-06-03 12 In a one-sided game of football on the Padang yesterday, the R.A.F. M.T. Section (Changi) scored a six-nil win Lver the S.C.C. The R.A.F. was superior irom the start, and opened the scoring within 10 minutes of play through Bearsford who netted with an angular shot.143 words
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Article30 1947-06-03 12 Today: High water 1103 a.m., 8 tt. 4 m.; 10.23 p.m., 9 ft. Oin Tomorrow: High water 11.41 a.m., 8 ft. 3 m.; 10.55 p.m. 9 ft. lin.30 words
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Article238 1947-06-03 12 No Fast Work Done In K.L. From Our Racing Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. NO fast work took place on the Kuala Lumpur training track this morning. All the horses were confined to trots and canters on the inner grass and sand tracks. The condition of the track has improved over238 words
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493 1947-06-03 12 Cricket In a cricket match at Nee Soon on Saturday. No. 1 British Transit Camp defeated Singapore District Slgs. Regt. by 34 runs Scores were: NO. 1 BRITISH JKA.NMi CAMP Creeks ct Pugh, b Phillips 3; Irving st Alns worth b Thunder 13; PedU-y ct493 words
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131 1947-06-03 12 In what was a pitcher's battle, the U.S.S. Toledo beat the Chinese team by three runs to nil at baseball on the ThTfL^rortif/Wflected the Although the Chinese played a run of Slav during which Hl ml game than thfi y were cfl saUin-131 words
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Article306 1947-06-03 12 CRITICS SUPPORT TUDOR MINSTREL Heat Enhances CoWs Prospects LONDON, Monday. DACING correspondents are almost unanimous that Tudor Minstrel will win the Derby at Epsom on Saturday. Of ten Sunday newspapers, only one critic, Galliard, writing m the Sunday Chronicle, forecasts a defeat of the hot favourite. Galliard goes lor SayajiraoAP - 306 words
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Article, Illustration41 1947-06-03 12 "Broncho" Wilson, of Wembley, hits the cinders during: a broadside •m the recent National Speedway League match between Wembley and Harringay. Wembley won 46-34. Speedway racing has become popular m London, and crowds of up to 90,000 flock to the stadiums.41 words
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Article66 1947-06-03 12 The Amicable Athletic Association played the Dutch Army to a one-all draw In a friendly game on the Padang yesterday. Mid-way In the first session, the A.A.A. opened the scoring through Yew Tim. and were 1-0 m the lead when half time arrived. The Army made66 words
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Advertisement95 1947-06-03 12 TODAYS I ALL LESS 15% Huckabuck Towels each Linen Tea Towelling «p^.sO yard Plain and Printed Rayon ip^.OO yard Dainty Lace Dinner Sets $19-50 set. Pedal Motor Cars $75.00 each Strongly-made Scooters _.\J)0.75 each Boxing Gloves Set of 4 $25.00 set. HA 1 rkll/a V VI V I Iff 11195 words
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