The Straits Times, 12 November 1947
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Title Section19 1947-11-12 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 184 b EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article119 1947-11-12 1 JAPANESE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. YAMADA KAZO, a Japanese civilian facing trial at the War Crimes Court m Kuala Lumpur m connection With the beheading of a Malay Haji during the occupation, attempted to commit suicide m Pudu Gaol on Sunday. A European prison officer119 words
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Article108 1947-11-12 1 PORTUGAL sent to London yesterday her wedding gift to the Princess a handworked hammered silver urn. Athens is Riving a statuette and two caskets dating from the fourth century B.C. B Men and women detectives have already been assigned by Scotland yard to mingle with London108 words
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256 1947-11-12 1 Army Says It Can Crush Uprising BANGKOK, Tuesday. THE Siamese military command admitted today that armed resistance to the new Songkram regime had broken out. The strength and whereabouts of the resisting forces were not disclosed. The Deputy Commander of the Siamese forces Lieut-Gen.Reuter; AP - 256 words
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Article, Illustration362 1947-11-12 1 SINGAPORE yesterday honoured her war dead and the O Empire dead of two world wars m a simple Remembrance Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Singapore Cenotaph. The ceremony was austere and non-religious. Guards of honour flanked a square m which Government, Service. Ex-Service and civilian362 words
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Article, Illustration52 1947-11-12 1 The Earl and Countess of Incbcape, passengers on the P and O liner Canton which arrived m Singapore yesterday on her first post war voyage as a "civilian" shin. Lord Inchcape is a senior partner of MacKinnon MacKenzie, agents for 8.1. vessels. He is on a business trip to the52 words
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Article297 1947-11-12 1 London On Rubber Price Rise From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Tuesday. THE Financial Times, dis1 cussing United States stockpile purchases of commodities, including tin and rubber, today points out that "there is, therefore, definite support behind the market, which is a potent factor when considering prospects for the next two297 words
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Article, Illustration248 1947-11-12 1 niRECTOR of Medical Services, Singapore, Dr. W. J. Vickers, 1/ said that he was convinced that Singapore should spend $100,000,000 m a five to 10 year plan for the modernisation of Singapore's hospital and public services Dr. Vickers returned to Singapore yesterday on the P248 words
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Article61 1947-11-12 1 LONDON, Tuesday.— Between 1935 and 1945. the Imperial War Graves Commission has had nearly 100,000 graves added to its task m the United Kingdom alone, according to Sir Fabian Ware, the Commission's Vice-chairman and founder. There was hardly a country m the world. Sir FabianReuter - 61 words
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Article33 1947-11-12 1 TOKIO, Tuesday.— Sir William Webb, President of the International Military Tribunal, left yesterday by an Australian Liberator for Australia, wnere he will participate m the Supreme Court Session.— A.P.AP - 33 words
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Article76 1947-11-12 1 LONDON, Tuesday. THE Exchange Telegraph today reported that the Paris newspaper L'lntranslgent published a report from Its Moscow correspondent that the Russians dropped their first experimental atomic bomb at 10 a.m. on June 15 near Irkutsk m Siberia. The bomb reportedly weighed 13 pounds and the explosionUP - 76 words
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Article361 1947-11-12 2 U.S. CHINA AID PLAN READY SOON 'Deep Concern 9 At Power Of Reds WASHINGTON, Tuesday. THE United States Secretary of State, Mr. George Marshall, yesterday told a joint meeting of the Senate and House, Foreign Committees that the situation m China continued to cause "deep concern." He said a definiteReuter; AP; UP - 361 words
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Article173 1947-11-12 2 China Reds Taxed With Atrocities NANKING, Tuesday. GENERALISSIMO Chiang U Kai-shek yesterday accused Chinese Communists of atrocities and causing privations to the people m Com-munist-held areas "which could not be imagined by us living securely m the rear." Exhorting the Kuomintang party members to devote themselves wholeheartedly to suppression ofAP - 173 words
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Article37 1947-11-12 2 BUCHAREST. Tuesday. General Constantin Sana.escu, a former Premier, has died of cancer. He headed the first cabinet which followed the coup d'etat that took Rumania out of the Axis camp m 1944.— A.P.AP - 37 words
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Article67 1947-11-12 2 NEW YORK, Tuesday.— A new rubber compound for sealing concrete highways and airfield runways has been developed by the United States Rubber Company, it was announced yesterday. Highway jouits filled five years ago for test purposes witn tine new material show that the compound still sealed theAP - 67 words
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Article64 1947-11-12 2 BOMBAY, Tuesday. rpWELVE spectators were injured by a cat burglar who 1 hurled bricks at the curious while a policeman chased him over the roof of a five-storey building. The burgjar and policeman finally grappled. Both fell the five storeys to the ground-. TheUP - 64 words
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Article101 1947-11-12 2 MANCHESTER, Tuesday. Three-quarters of an inch of week-end rain on the Longdendale reservoir, 15 miles east of Manchester, has temporarily saved the city's water supply. Today was the date for cutting off water supplies and instituting an emergency scheme of distribution throughout the city whereby residents would haveAP - 101 words
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Article54 1947-11-12 2 VALETTA, Malta. Tuesday— The Duke of Gloucester ODened Malta's new self-governine Legislature m the historic hall of St. Michael and St. George here yesterday. He and the Duchess drove to the hall to- the cheers of the biggest crowds Valetta has seen since the King visited the island54 words
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Article45 1947-11-12 2 SAN FRANCISCO. Tuesday The United States Coast Guard announced yesterday that a Japanese mine had been sighted 200 miles off the coast from San Francisco. Floating mines m increasine numbers have begun to appear off lone stretches of the Northern Pacific Coast.— A.P.AP - 45 words
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Article75 1947-11-12 2 SHANGHAI. Tuesday.—Shanghai's semi-demolished cenotaph minus its angel and roll of honour was the scene of a wreath-lay-ing ceremony this morning as representatives of Allied Ex-Service Associations, patriotic societies and consulates gathered to pay homage to the memory of the AU L ed dead of two worldReuter - 75 words
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Article75 1947-11-12 2 PRETORIA, Tuesday. FieldMarshal Viscount Montgomery will stay at Libertas, official residence of the South African Premier, Field-Marshal Smuts, during his forthcoming visit to the Dominion, it was announced m Pretoria last night. On Nov. 21, he will drive through the streets of Pretoria preceded by an escortAP - 75 words
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Article90 1947-11-12 2 LONDON, Tuesday. Arrested on landing at Northolt from Zurich, an Australian restaurant keeper Ernest Georgre Sharp. 54, whoie address was given as Dorchester Hotel, London, was at Exbridge fined £400, for attempted evasion of customs duties on 15 watctoes and other goods. When Sharp was searched, fiveReuter - 90 words
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Article19 1947-11-12 2 LOS AKGELES, Tuesday.— Rita Hayworth, the Hollywood screen star, was yesterday granted a divorce from Orson Welles —Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Article40 1947-11-12 2 LONDON, Tuesday. The introduction of potato rationing In Britain has led to increased demands for other root vegetables to etoe out the allowance of three pounds for each adult. Parsnips, swedes, turnips and artichokes are m demand. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article41 1947-11-12 2 GATESHEAD, Tuesday. Two men were killed and a third injured at Gateshead wtoein three steel panels crashed among them. It is believed the wind blew the steel from the roof of -j. building 93 feet above them ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article79 1947-11-12 2 STOCKHOLM. Sweden, Tuesday. The Brazilian Ambassador 10 Russia, Mr. Brandao, said last night that Stalin's health was causing concern to his doctors. Mr. Brandao said doctors had advised Stalin to "take it easy and be careful" because his health was "not of the best." The Brazilian AmbassadorAP - 79 words
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Advertisement561 1947-11-12 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are invited for the occunaUon and servicing of Kedals at Gunone Pulai and Pontlan Kechll. Johore. Tender Forms from Municipal Secretariat. Tenders close at 12 noon on Mondav. 1 December 1947. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are invited for the Durchase of Surplus Coal Tar for period 1561 words
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Article370 1947-11-12 3 Answer To Russia 9s9 s Accusation LONDON, Tuesday. A PROTEST against Russia's "constant stream of abuse" of the British people and Government "as imperialists and even warmongers and traitors" was made by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee, when he spoke last night at theReuter - 370 words
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Article, Illustration75 1947-11-12 3 Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Campbell after their wedding at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Monday morning. The bride was formerly Miss Iris Kathleen Cardoza, daifehter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert P. Cardota of Singapore. The bridegroom is Mr. Eric Elmore Campbell, stock foreman of the Ford Motor75 words
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Article164 1947-11-12 3 ABOLITION OF LORDS DEMANDED LONDON, Tuesday. ELEVEN Labour members m the House of Commons yesterday demanded the abolition of the predominantly Conservative House of Lords. This move took the form of an amendment to the Government's new Reform Bill which aims at halving the House of Lords' twoyear veto powerReuter - 164 words
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Article67 1947-11-12 3 Mr 6. iviai^., Mtay wvtju, wife of Mr. C. B. Webb of the Singapore Casket Co., whose death occurred on Monday, was buried m Bidadari Cemetery yesterday morning. The funeral, which was preceded by a choral service at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, was67 words
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Article247 1947-11-12 3 LONDON, Tuesday. IfJSWERING a number of A questions about the delay m supplying Malayan tin producers with new machinery, the Minister of Supply, Mr. George Strauss, said m the House of Commons yesterday: "Orders for tin mining equipment are placed by companies direct with manufacturers andReuter - 247 words
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Article52 1947-11-12 3 The donation of $25,000 from the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, mentioned m our leading article yesterday, was made to the Singapore AntiTuberculosis Association and not to the Tuberculosis Clinic Fund of the Rotary Club, as stated m our article. There are two separate funds maintained by52 words
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Article191 1947-11-12 3 TODAY Y.W.CA. special service of prayer St. Hilda's Church, Ceylon Road. 5 pjn., 8, Fort Canning Road. 7.45 p.m., Malay Class, 11. Leonie Hill Road, 5.30 p.m. Singapore Chess Club, 5 pjn., World Fellowship meeting, c 30 p.m.. i.M.C.A Orchard Road. Dinner, Medical College AJui nl Association, Adelphi,191 words
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Article228 1947-11-12 3 Selangor Body's Resolution Malay News From Abdul Aziz bin Ishak AT a special committee meeting of the Persatuan Meiayu Bersatu, or United Malay Association, Selangor, held at Kuala Lumpur recently, the question of the Selangor State Constitution was debated. The members agreed that the framing of the constitution was not228 words
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137 1947-11-12 3 From Our stall" Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. The Sultan of Johore, who arrived m Kuala Lumpur today, will be welcomed by the Governor, Sir Edward Gent, and other Malay rulers when he attends tomorrow for the first time a plenary conference on the new137 words
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Article150 1947-11-12 3 TTWO Russian propaganda films are drawing big Chinese audiences at the Jubilee Theatre, Singapore. Both films are technicolor documentaries produced m Moscow. The first, which has a Chinese commentary, shows the May Day' celebrations m Moscow, and includes an impressive, military dis- play In the Red Square.150 words
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Advertisement245 1947-11-12 3 The 'TURNER' Paper Crimper (All-British) For Binding Papers together. A First-class Engineering Job. No Pins. Staoles or Clips. Obtainable from most Stationers and first-class shoos. A few Stockists still required. Apply t. Sole Distributors: DUNCAN ROBERTS, LTD. 18, Battery Road, Singapore. SPORTS JUST ARRIVED SYKE'S BADMINTONS SYKE'S HOCKEY STICKS SYKE'S245 words
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Advertisement348 1947-11-12 3 U>t 3 Shows 3. 6.15 9.15 p.m. A might? adventure story! "THE MICHIGAN KID" Starring Jon Hall In Cinrcolor— Opening To-morrow— "THE BATMAN" Chapters 1 to 7 QUEENS THEATRE To-day: 3.00. 6.30 9.15 p.m. Margaret Lor k wood. Rex Harrison— Paul Hcndreid in "NIGHT TRAIN" —Next Change— "KING of CHINATOWN"348 words
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1159 1947-11-12 4 Singapore, Wed., Nov. 12, 1947. IMPROVING UPON MR. HEASMAN The Malayan public has some heavy reading ahead of it, if it is to digest all the new material that will be laid before it m •ition for the debates on income tax that are to be held simultaneously m the1,159 words
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Article100 1947-11-12 4 ASMARA, Eritrea, Tuesday. The majority of Eritreans showed little sign of Interest m the fourpower commission investigating the future of the former Italian colonies m Africa, which arrived here today from London. Politically-minded sections of the population leaders of the three main parties and Italian propagandistsReuter - 100 words
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Article1198 1947-11-12 4 Dr. N.K. MENON - THE CINDERELLA OF MALA YA Dr. N.K. MENON REPORT ON TAMIL EDUCATION By Dr. Menon, a member of the Working Committee of the Malayan Indian Congress, started a heated controversy among his community m Penang recently by his criticism of Tamil schools m Malaya which, he said, "did nobody any1,198 words
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444 1947-11-12 4 IT does not require any special talent for observation to note the deceptive nature of the remarks made by Mr. Eu Chooi Yip, Secretary of the Malayan Democratic Union, by way of reply —on behalf of Mr. Tan Cheng Lock— 1444 words
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115 1947-11-12 4 AS a witness of the wedding ceremony of the Sultan of Kelantan's daughter recently at the Istana Balai Besar, I was greatly impressed and felt a certain amount of joy at seeing the members of the Malay community presenting themselves m their complete national115 words
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Letter177 1947-11-12 4 I DO not agree with the Straits Times editorial headed "Pulau Brani and Texas." I concede that you have stated your case admirably, underlining, especially, the advantage to the local miners m the way of cash advances against ore delivery. I cannot believe, however, that it177 words
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77 1947-11-12 4 I WISH to point out to "Mere Male" that he is talking through the back of his neck. If a girl m Singapore happens to 'smile at a stranger h no macter what the nationality, is bound to take it amiss; the result is77 words
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Advertisement929 1947-11-12 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. OBREE—at Bunsrsar HobdlUl— Kuala Lumpur on 9th Nov 1947. to Rosemary Ann free Churcher) wife of C. P. OBrce 3rd Bn. 4th P WO Gurkha Rif>s—a ?on. Brian Michael. The engttemcoi b anmunred betwic Kelson Teo Oheow Pens:, third son of the la'e Mr Mrs. Teo Ah Kv.an*929 words
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Article, Illustration328 1947-11-12 5 INDONESIAN VICE-PREMIER IN SINGAPORE "Republic Needs Foreign Capital" THE Indonesian Vice-Premier and Minister for Economic Affairs, Dr. A. K. Gani, arrived from i Sat a via at Kallang Airport, Singapore, yesterday morning on his way to introduce the Republic of Indonesia to the International Trade Conference at Havana on Nov.328 words
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Article269 1947-11-12 5 G.O.C. On Defence Of Malaya From Our Stall Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. THE main tasks of the Army m Muiaya today were to build up a garrison for the defence of th c country and providr a nucleus of troops, trained to fight m jungles, hills, plantations and padi fields269 words
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Article118 1947-11-12 5 'Satisfactory" general principles nave been established with regard to the relationship between the Special Commissioner for Southeast Asia's office and UNO's Economic Commission for Asia a..d the Far East. This was stated yesterday by the Executive Secretary oi ECAFE, Mr. P. S. Lokanathan. on the eve of118 words
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Article269 1947-11-12 5 Toc H's Memento For Mother BECAUSE of the remembrance of Toe H representatives In Singapore, an English mother will soo n receiv c a picture of a wreath of flowers and a small cross which two Toe H men yesterday placed on an unmarked communal grave m which the Japanese269 words
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Article283 1947-11-12 5 From Our Staff Correspondent Drmc ,n PENANG, Tuesday. KL VISED budget which proposed "a complete overhaul of the municipal finances" was presented by the Municipal President, Mr. W. C. Taylor, at a special meeting of the commissioners yesterday This overhaul was necessary, said Mr. Taylor,283 words
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Article87 1947-11-12 5 Singapore Observes Deepavali UORE than 50,000 Hindus J* 1 m Singapore celebrated Deepavali, their festival of lights, yesterday. The celebration was ushered m early m the morning wi.h the firing of crackers. Hindus spent the day visiting mends and relatives or entertaining them m their homes. During the night, Hindu87 words
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Malayan Round-up
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166 1947-11-12 5 I ABOUR conditions m Malaya are bet ter than m most other countries m Asia,' the Malayan Union Commissioner of Labour, Mr. R. G. Houghton, said ia Singapore yesterday. Mr. Houghton had returned from New Delhi with the Singapore Commissioner of Labour, Mr.166 words
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Article39 1947-11-12 5 THE Chinese national flag flies over most houses In Singapore today to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Sun Vat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China. All Chinese businesses, schools and public organisations will observe a holiday.39 words
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Article44 1947-11-12 5 TOHORE BAHRU. Tuesday.— Tha Bergetrakan Melayu Senvenanjong, Jolhore. had collected up to Nov. 1 a total of $8,154 98 for the Indonesian Relief Fund, the treasurer, Ibrahim bin Abu Bakar, Minounced yesterday. The money has been dispatched to tiie International Red Cross.44 words
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Article54 1947-11-12 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday.— Mr. A. T. Newboult has resumed bhe Chief Secretaryship of the Malayan Union. Mr. J. Innes Miller, deputyChief Secretary, who has been acting for him, has left for a holiday at Fraser's Hill bet ore taking up next month his new appointment as Resident54 words
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Article32 1947-11-12 5 NEW moon day today will be celebrated at the Sinhalese Buddhist Temple 96. Outram Road Singapore. All are invited. 6 p.m. Illumination; 7 p.m. Buddha puja: 7.30 p.m. sermon.32 words
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Article89 1947-11-12 5 |OHORE BAHRU, Tuesday.— Corporal K. Grant, of 25 Brigade HQ at Kluang, was acquitted and discharged by the District Judge, on a charge of causing the death of a Chinese woman by driving an army truck rashly. Grant said he had been given a signal to pass a89 words
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Article55 1947-11-12 5 TAIPING, Tuesday, -s. Convicted ol extortion, Ong Bah Kirn, was yesterday sentenced by the District Judge, Mr. C. P. Newton, to 12 months' rigorous imprisonment and 12 strokes of the rotan. His accomplice, Ng Poh Heng, 14, was bound over m a sum of $1,000 and was given55 words
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Article, Illustration48 1947-11-12 5 Twenty-two Javanese residents of Malaya preparing to leave Singapore yesterday morning m a prahu for Bawean. an island off Java. Most of these Javanese who are drivers have been living m Malaya for the past 10 to 15 years. Cost of the trip was Sr>n each including food.48 words
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352 1947-11-12 5 $1 Million A Month From Army Disposals rE British Stores Disposal Board, which has a staff of 19 m Singapore's Cathay Building is netting $1,000,000 a month to relieve the over- burdened British taxpayer. < The chairman of ttie Board, Mr. H. Martin Smith, a British- civil servant from the352 words
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Advertisement117 1947-11-12 5 mji&k Why men WH Bt Men want comfort and wj^fl mm durability. That's why so many men buy Ks. Crafts- jw man made from the best Aa V I A^^f available material and HT designed through the X Plus W HP^PIj fi ttin S to fa properly, Ks are MO/Km117 words
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Article, Illustration364 1947-11-12 6 Had Discussions With Whitehall Feom Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tuesday. A LTHOUGH Jan. 1, 1948, had been set as the date for the inauguration of the Malayan Federation, he could not say whether this schedule would be possible to follow, said the Chief Secretary of the Malayan364 words
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Article106 1947-11-12 6 RADIO TIME BROADCAST HOURLY Time announcements were not made too frequently over Radio Malaya's broadcasting stations the Director of Broadcasting, Mr. J S. Dumeresque said last night They were broadcast once every hour, or sometimes once every three-quarters of an hour when there was a change In the programme. Mr.106 words
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Article29 1947-11-12 6 TOKIO, Tuesday.— The Emperor and Empress of Japan today gave an audience to 13 delegates who are returning home from a recent conference at Hangchow. A .P.29 words
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Article203 1947-11-12 6 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tuesday. THREE Malays who were 1 sentenced to death for the murder of a Chinese whom they robbed, killed and then buried, had their sentences upheld by the Court of Appeal yesterday. The Acting Chief Justice, Malayan Union. Mr. Justice203 words
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Article217 1947-11-12 6 Relief Fund For India Appeal From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. rpHE president of the Malayan Indian Congress, Sardar Budh Singh, yesterday issued an appeal to all Indians m Malaya to support a relief drive for the victims of the fighting and rioting m India. Mr. Singh announced that217 words
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Article80 1947-11-12 6 The Silat Funeral Association (Soon Peng Kok) is celebrating its 22nd anniversary at the club premises on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16. A Chinese wayang will be m attendance on both days. The programme will be: Saturday, formal ceremony 10.00 a.m. meeting 1.30 p.m. group80 words
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Article120 1947-11-12 6 2 Chinese Shoot At Teacher From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. •T*WO armed Chinese shot a 1 Malay school teacher last night and then rode away on his bicycle. The injured man whose name is given as Mukhtar Bin Abdul Manap, received four bullet wounds, two m his arm,120 words
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Article104 1947-11-12 6 CHANGES IN UMNO EXECUTIVE Re-organisation of the executive Committee of UMNO was put into effect at the Committee's meeting at Ipoh. The Executive Committee is now divided into four Inner Executive Committees headed and grouped as follows: 1. The President, (a) Department of Political Affairs, (b) Department of Publicity Affair*,104 words
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Article103 1947-11-12 6 LONDON, Tuesday. Britain began the rationing of potatoes yesterday for the first time m her history limiting each ration bookholder to three pounds a week. Grocers said that meant about seven average-sized potatoes. There were immediate protests from London housewives. A nutritionist's published statement that theAP - 103 words
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Advertisement294 1947-11-12 6 AMERICAN MAIL LINE BE-OPKNING FAST STRAITS/PACIFIC SERVICE witb U, OREGON MAIL Loading Singapore mid December. for Los Angeles. San Francisco. Portland. Seattle. Taooma Vanrouver. EVERETT ORIENT LINE Due Singapore For MADRAS B'BUNDER, BOMBAY m/s Turks Head 13 Nov. For PENANO, R'GOON, CALCUTTA ..m/i Hawser Bend 11 Nov. Fox PENANG, R'GOON,294 words
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Miscellaneous114 1947-11-12 6 RADIO MALAYA (S'PORE) 1 p.m. Viva America; 1.40 Strictly Instrumental. 8.20 Light Classical; 9.00 Best Sellers of Stage, Screen Radio; 9.45 How's Your Spelling; 10.00 Julien Poorman Orch.; 10.30 Count of Monte Cristo. RADIO MALAYA (K.L.) 1 p.m. See Spore. 8.35 Radio Players: "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe;114 words
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Miscellaneous128 1947-11-12 6 10.30 Fred Hartley Interlude; 10.45 "Britain and Indonesia 11.00 Music in Miniature; 11.30 News: Prom Today's Papers; Feature Programme "Tlie Discovery of Chloroform RADIO SEAC 8 a.m. Music; 8.45 Morning Star; ff.00 Light Orchestral; 9.49 Dance Band Production; 10.45 Spotlight on the Stars; 11.00 Forces' Educational Broadcast; 11.30 In Lighter128 words
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Miscellaneous130 1947-11-12 6 RADIO AUSTRALIA Two Stations 10.40 Requests; 11.00 Musical Comedy Gems; 11.15 Two Piano Recital; 11.30 Close Down. 4 p.m. Music; 4.40 Master Pianists Dame Myra Hess; 4.42 Light Ensemble; 4.45 Radio Australia Hit Parade; 5.00 Familiar Music; 5.15 Sporting Diary; 5.30 Forces' Requests; 5.30 Giovanni Martinelli, Richard Tauber. John McCormack;130 words
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Article446 1947-11-12 7 LONDON, Tuesday. rpilE nearness of a budget which will be presented on Wednesday made for extremely idle conditions m today's stock markets. Giltedgeds were inclined to sag during the early part of the session, but later recovered and showed little change on the day. Industrials, where mentioned, moved446 words
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315 1947-11-12 7 Produce Market From A Market Correspondent TRACED with a slack sugar market, sellers have decided to r scale down prices. Phi lippine brown has dropped m price alonK with the other varieties Lampong black pepper made a substantial gain when local dealers bought heavily315 words
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Article95 1947-11-12 7 $800,000 LOAN Kedah Rubber THE Kedah Rubber Company has raised a loan of 5800,000 from the Industrial Rehabilitation Finance Board to meet rehabilitation expenditure. This was announced' at the annual meeting held In Penang after an extraordinary general meeting of the company had riven the directors power to raise the95 words
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Article103 1947-11-12 7 NEW YORK, Tuesday.— The market made little progress In ihe afternoon .esterday to show fairly widespread gains covering jne point, aided by lightness of pressure rather than increased buying. Steels were a trifle higher on news that Ingot operations this week were scheduled at 86.9 per «nt103 words
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Article83 1947-11-12 7 A profit of £68 was made on the year up to Dec. 31 last year by Dindings Rubber Estates, after charging rehabilitation expenditure and deducting recoveries of assets previously written off. This was shown m the accounts of the company, which were approved at the annual meeting held83 words
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Article79 1947-11-12 7 A ioss of $4,210 on the year's working Is shown m the accounts of Lukut Tin Dredging Ltd., which will be submitted to the annual meeting m Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 21. A balance of $11,799, resulting from the deduction of the loss from last year's balance79 words
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Article239 1947-11-12 7 Nyalas Rubber DEVIEWING the year's working of the Nyalas Rubber Estates Limited, at the annual meeting m Singapore last Saturday, the chairman, Mr. Lee Chin Tuan, said the results for the year had been disappointing. The principal adverse factor was high labour costs. Of the all-in cost of239 words
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Article329 1947-11-12 7 A LONDON meeting of the companies involved approved the merging of the L anadron Rubber Estates, the Cluny Rubber Estates, the Ledbury Rubber Estates and the Rubber Estates of Johore, wi th all four companies' undertakings. The directors of each company considered that In addition to329 words
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Article66 1947-11-12 7 A balance of £362,189 was shown m the annual accounts of the New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd. The annual meeting agieed to pay a dividend of 2s. 6d. per j share for the year (less Is. per share interim dividend paid m February) absorbing £112,500. A balance66 words
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Article91 1947-11-12 7 In the report ioi the year to March 31 1947 issued on Nov. 3. the directors of Kramat Pulai, Ltd. recommend the payment of a dividend of 3d per share, less tax at 9s m the The excess of income over expenditure for the year is £552 before91 words
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Advertisement83 1947-11-12 7 Shippers and other Interested m Shlpyin- Intelligence are referred to advertisements In Col. 6 and 7 appslte pace and to Shipplnz Notices on Pace B. I. S. N. Co. Ltd. M V. CHUPRA FOB BRISBANE SYDNEY NEWCASTLE LOADS AT PENANG about Dec. 4th SINGAPORE about Dec. Oth ISLAY KERR 6c83 words
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Advertisement609 1947-11-12 7 E HERMAN KUVENESS UNS D II f If U A I I (IncorDoratPo wirr \JUUtOt DulnNAiL Liability m n.vw<»( S( ff\ I Tf> From Lo» Ancelev •J. W., LIU* San NlHwi m Vancouvei L^So^^t'teKm 0 I ITT^"" C .TY NT O? RP OAKL.SL,> D SChaP r Due Pt. Sham 12609 words
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Article, Illustration693 1947-11-12 8 EPSOM JEEP - LIBERTY MAN DOES THE BEST G ALLOP EPSOM JEEP By Hints From Bukit Timah Track Work THE Remembrance Cup candidate, Liberty Man (J. 1 Donnelly), did a splendid gallop at Bukit Timah yesterday mornfng, when he beat King Arthur (E. Donnelly) by a neck over three furlongs m 37 seconds.693 words
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Article76 1947-11-12 8 LEICESTER, Tuesday. CHAMPION jockey Gordon v» Richards yesterday rode his 260 th winner of the season to break his own record ol 259 when he won the last race of the day here on the Irishbred Twenty, which started 2—l2 1 favourite, to the accompanimentReuter - 76 words
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Article160 1947-11-12 8 r)LLOVVING are the ties for this weekend m the Singapore open badminton championships at the Clerical Union hall: SATURDAY, 2. 1S p.m. Men's Singles: Ismail bin Matjan (Devonshire) vs. Cheong Hock Leng (Eclipse); Tan Chong Tee (Marigold) vs. Low Seah Chuan (MayflOWil 1 Mixed Doublet.: S. A. Matta160 words
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Article61 1947-11-12 8 The following will represent the Ceylon Sports Club against the Singapore Cricket Club at hockey today at 5.15 p.m. on the S.C.C ground: V. N. Pillay; K. Muthucumaru, A. Ponnampalam; S. Ramalingam, E. Doraisamy. A. C. Shegarah; Vijesingam; S. K. Sundram, S. Kulasingam; W. Ponniah, C. Thuraisingam. Reserves:61 words
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Article52 1947-11-12 8 JNtENDING competitors of the forthcoming open Singapore amateur weight-lifting and bodybeautiful contests are reminded that entries close on Saturday. The competitions will take place at the New World on Nov. 29 and 30. Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, 31, Winchester House. Photographs are optional for the52 words
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Article57 1947-11-12 8 A meeting of the committee of management of the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council will be held at the YM.C.A. tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. Vacancies lor the posts of president, vice-president and secretary will be filled. The meeting will consider the recommendations of the Board of Control (games)57 words
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Article44 1947-11-12 8 HOCKEY: S.C.C. vs. Ceylon Sports Club, padang, 5.15 p.m.; Medical College Union vs. RAF. Seletar, at Seletar, 5.. 15 p.m. ATHLETICS: Bth Annual Singapore Chinese championship meeting, Jalan Besar Stadium, 9 a.m. RIGHT: S.C.C. vs. 711 Army Troops Squadron, padang, 5.15 p.m.44 words
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Article83 1947-11-12 8 THE second annual Singapore Muslim New Year sports will be held next Sunday at the Jalan Besar stadium. Before the war the sports were sponsored by other Muslim bodies, but this year they are being held under the auspices of th« Young Men's Muslim Association. The83 words
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Article58 1947-11-12 8 PORT OF SPAIN Tuesday. GENE TUNNEY, former world heavyweight boxing champion, believes that British heavyweight boxing champion Bruce Woodcock is finished. Tunney told reporters: "Woodcock did not have enough experience and tihey tried to get him to the top too fast. It will take a coupleAP - 58 words
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Article48 1947-11-12 8 The Singapore Cricket Club 2nd XV will play the 711 Army Troop Squadron at rugger on the padang today at 5.15 p.m. The following will represent the S.C.C: Bainbridge; Nelson, Roderick, Milton (captain), Oates; Redman, Wilson; North, Slade, Hutchinson, Willis. Quayle, Mack, Stutchbury, de Franck.48 words
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Article38 1947-11-12 8 HONOLULU, Tuesday. Two British Ryder Cup members, Max Faulkner and Dai Rees, tied with E. J. Harrison of the United States for the first place m the opening round of the £2,500 Hawaiian open golf tournament.—A.P.AP - 38 words
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509 1947-11-12 8 CLOSE finishes were seen at the opening day of the Singapore Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation championship meeting at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Although no records were broken, competition was keen throughout among the 150 competitors Highlight of. the meet was the mass drill by509 words
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Article355 1947-11-12 8 TTrIE Combined Services 1 earned a meritorious victory by two goals to one m a hockey match against the Singapore Civilians on the S.R.C. ground yesterday. One of the Services goals was scored off a penalty bully, and the second was deflected of! the stick of355 words
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Article182 1947-11-12 8 THE Singapore Chinese Recreation Club defeated the Royal Naval Police by two goals to one m a game of hockey played at Hong Lim Green yesterday. The Chinese opened up play In impressive style and were the more thrustful team. The Chinese defence played a solid182 words
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Article202 1947-11-12 8 SYDNEY, Tuesday. AS anticipated, the Indian cricket tourists lost to New South Wales, by a n innings and 48 runs, m their cricket match here today. This is the first defeat sustained by the Indians, who greatly missed their skipper, Amarnath, who was unable to resumeReuter; Reuter-AAP - 202 words
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Article70 1947-11-12 8 The Tamil Brotherhood Association, Singapore, defeated the District Dawn XI 3—2 m a friendly game of soccer played at Fort Canning. The scorers for the Tamils were Murugesu (2) and Ghani and for the District Dawn XI Yap and Harrington. OSLO, Tuesday. In snowy weather70 words
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Article110 1947-11-12 8 NEW SOUTH WALES— Ist Innings 561 for 8 dccl. INDIA Ist Innings 298. INDIA— 2nd Inninrs Mankad b Lindwall £Z Ravirslnh ji c and b Toshack 27 Phadkar c Sajrirers b Johnston 20 Hazare c and s Johnston 2 Rangnekar c Lukeman b Torh&rk 18 Adikhari c Alley ToshackReuter; Reuter-AAP - 110 words
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Article54 1947-11-12 8 COPENHAGEN, Tuesday. TAGE MADSEN, former holder of the all-Etagland badminton championship, Miss Tonny Ahra and Poll Holm have been selected to represent Denmark m the open Indian championships. Madsen was beaten m the first round of the all-England championships m London earlier thii year by PrakeshReuter - 54 words
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Miscellaneous24 1947-11-12 8 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water. 10.14 a.m. (9.2 ft.), 10.57 p.m. (9.6 ft.). Tomorrow: Hight water. 10.40 a.m. (9.4 ft.), 11.36 p.m. (9.5 ft.).24 words
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