The Straits Times, 13 September 1948
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Title Section18 1948-09-13 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1948. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration378 1948-09-13 1 World Tribu tes To Mohammed AH Jinnah KARACHI, Sunday. MOHAMMED Ali Jinnah, Governor-General of Pakistan who died last night a year and a few days after realising nis ambition to establish Pakistan as an independent state, was buried here today with military honours as world-wide expressions378 words
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Article160 1948-09-13 1 LONDON, Sunday. \|R. JINNAH'S death may create a complication m A the conference of Dominion Prime Ministers m London. Pakistan was to have been represented at the London conference by the Prime Minister Mr. Liaqat All Khan, who owing to the death of his leader mayReuter - 160 words
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Article96 1948-09-13 1 RANGOON, Sun. PRESIDENT Sao Shwe Thaike today announced the proclamation of martial law m five major districts of Burma. The districts are Pegu. 40, miles north of Rangoon. Toungoo. midway between Rangoon and Mandalay, Prom?, recently rccautured communication centre northwest of Rangoon: Thavetmvo: i and Minbu.Reuter - 96 words
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Article228 1948-09-13 1 Jinnah' s Successor KARACHI. Sunday. There was no indication m this sorrowing Pakistan capital tonight who will succeed the late Mohammed All Jinnah. The Nawab of Bbopal and Sir Francis Mudie Governor of the Punjab have both been mentioned for a long time as possihle successors to ttie ailing Mr.Reuter - 228 words
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Article, Illustration24 1948-09-13 1 Wives and sweethearts march with their menfolk m the Brigade of Guards on their way through London en route for Malaya.— P.A. Reuter picture.Reuter - 24 words
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Article245 1948-09-13 1 The following messages have been sent to the British High Commissioner m Pakistan From the Commissioner General (Mr. Malcolm Macdonaldi: I am deeply grieved to hear of he death of Mr. Jinnah. With single-minded devotion throughout his life, he chainpioned the cause of his people' and will be245 words
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Article171 1948-09-13 1 BATAVIA. Sun. A DUTCH Army spokesman j A said here today that "no general orders have been Usued yet" for military action with the expiry of the 48-hour ultimatum by Maj.-General, S Baay. Dutch Commander. I to the Republican commander! to cease hostilities hi Dutch•ccupiouReuter - 171 words
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Article403 1948-09-13 1 Bandit Special Die In Ambush From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. TERRORISTS last night ambushed a European tin miner and two special constables at Puchong, 10 miles south of Kuala Lumpur. The bandits shot dead a Sikh special constable and lost one of their own men killed. It was403 words
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Article, Illustration25 1948-09-13 1 MISS YANG THING KO&, a 21-year-old Singapore school teacher, who spoke on behalf of 30 brides at yesterday's mass wedding m Singapore. Straits Times picture.25 words
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Article18 1948-09-13 1 JERUSALEM. Sun.— Jewish and Arab artillery duelled m Jerusalem yesterday, according to an Israeli statement. A.P.AP - 18 words
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Article108 1948-09-13 1 LAKE SUCCESS, Sunday. TWE nations of the world are preparing for the A meeting of the United Nations General Assembly m Paris on Sept. 21. The Chinese Foreign Minister (Mr. Wang Shi Chieh) will fly from Nanking next Friday. Observers think he will dlsrussReuter; AP; UP - 108 words
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208 1948-09-13 1 Hyderabad: India Declares Emergency NEW DELHI, Sunday. INDIA tonight declared a state of emergency and troops were, standing by m Hyderabad after the princely state had rejected Indian demands to station dominion troops at Sernnderabad, near the state's capital, "or we March." An ordinance issued by Mr. Chakravarti Rajagopalacharl, India'sAP - 208 words
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Article141 1948-09-13 1 BERLIN, Sun. ARMOURED cars and military police patrolled Berlin's streets tonight on riot prevention duty as a Commun-ist-led mass meeting of about 120,000 Germans m the Russian sector of the city attacked American policies. Officially, the demonstration was to commemorate those who died In Hitler's141 words
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Article54 1948-09-13 1 NEW DELHI. Sun. Nearly 6.000 refugees from Western Pakistan are receiving training of various types m 110 centres m India. One of the centres, intended for women, is training nearly 300 people. Seventy-seven lawyers displaced trom Western Pakistan have been employed m eight ministries of theAP - 54 words
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63 1948-09-13 2 AMSTERDAM, Sunday. EUROPE'S biggest cold storage warehouse was destroyed yesterday m one of the worst fires m the City's history. One building collapsed when the cooling installations caught fire. Although the flic !n an outer building was ir.as'ered after many hours millions ol poundsReuter; AP - 63 words
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Article11 1948-09-13 2 ROME, Sun.—An earthquake was felt yesterday m Taranto. —A.P.AP - 11 words
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Article37 1948-09-13 2 BANGKOK, Sun— The New Indian Assurance Companyfirst Indian insurance concern to establish itself m Slam was opened yesterday by the Commerce Minister (Phya Sawan) m the presence of the Indian Minister, (Bhagwat Dayal).— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article36 1948-09-13 2 SYDNEY, Sun.— The Australian Government was discussing a plan to televise parliamentary sessions already broadcast to the nation Mr. Raymond Allsop, Australian consultant of a British radio and television firm said yesterday.— Reuter A.A.PReuter; Reuter-AAP - 36 words
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Article27 1948-09-13 2 LONDON, Sunday.—British Overseas Airways yesterday blamed the collapse of a wing float for the sinking of the flying-boat last Sunday five miles off Sourabaya.—A.P.AP - 27 words
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Article40 1948-09-13 2 PARIS, Sun.—A spokesman for the Lille City Administration said yesterday that Princess Margaret had been Invited to visit the Flanders city on Oct. 17 to take part In the 30th anniversary of its liberation by British troops.— A.P.AP - 40 words
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Article35 1948-09-13 2 BOSTON, Sun.— ln Filenes bargain basement women almost trampled one another to pay cash for models by London's Norman Hartnell. Royal Family dressmaker. They paid from U.S. $25 to 90 for 32 dresses.— A.P.AP - 35 words
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Article49 1948-09-13 2 LONDON, Sun.— The Health Minister (Mr. Bevan) said yesterday that he expected every London house destroyed In the war to be replaced by the end of the year. An estimated 100,000 dwellings m the London civil defence area were destroyed and about 1,750,000 damaged by German bombs.— A.P.AP - 49 words
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Article25 1948-09-13 2 GIBRALTAR, Sun. The Irish corvette Macha sailed num uiuiandi yesterday witn I the remains of the poet W. b I Yeats.— A.P.AP - 25 words
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Article43 1948-09-13 2 HONOLULU, Sun— The U.S. Army and Air Forces will shortly abandon Christmas Island as an economy measure. The Island, 1,400 miles south of Honolulu, has been garrisoned by a small American force since it was developed as a wartime ferry base AP.AP - 43 words
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Article103 1948-09-13 2 MOSCOW. Sun. Saying !l that the humorous I magazine Crocodile was not a fighting organ of Soviet satire and humour. the centra] committee of the Communist Party has released the editor. Mr. G. E. R.vklin. from his duties. The committee said the magazine's main task should beReuter - 103 words
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Article43 1948-09-13 2 PARIS, Sun. Mr. Garry Davis, who renounced his American citizenship to become a citizen of the world •aid last night he had been expelled by the French Government and was taking refuge m the U.N. Assembly. rk*»Weo Tiaa tiao expired. A.PAP - 43 words
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Article43 1948-09-13 2 MANCHESTER, Sun. A special delegate meeting of the National Union of Journalists today passed a resolution favouring the establishment of a Press Council 'to maintain and extend the freedom of the press and the exercise of Independent judgment by editors —Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Advertisement299 1948-09-13 2 NOTICES THE PENANG TURF CLUB NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given, m accordance with Rule 6 of the Club, that the Committee propose to instal Photo Finish Equipment at the Race Course m conjunction with all other Association Clubs. The cost to the Penang Turf Club Including share of equipment, royalty,299 words
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Advertisement467 1948-09-13 2 AUCTION SALE OF 1.000 pieces Flat and Corrugated Asbestos Cement Sneet, 65 piececast iron pipe connections, 8 drums grease, 4 drums Analine Dyes, 1 bale gunny bags, 10 wnlte glared fireclay sinks, 1 set 'ji^iard slates. 2 folding card tables. 50 gross hack saw blades. 2 rases Lever Arch Files.467 words
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Advertisement337 1948-09-13 2 P. W. D. TENDER NOTICE I Tenders will be received at the office of the Executive Engineer. Johore East. Kota Tinggl, up to noon on the 25th September, 1948 for the PURCHASE AND REMOVAL OF ALL BTEEL WORK OF THE OLD KOTA TTNGGI BRIDGE ABOVE LOW WATEH LEVEL. All particulars337 words
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Advertisement246 1948-09-13 2 NOTICE Notire is hereby given that Dr 1 Joseph Illovsky of 132 Middle Road, is applying to the Governor for naturalization, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to the Colonial Secreta-v Singapore.246 words
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Article282 1948-09-13 3 Trade Un ions Firm Stand LONDON, Sunday. DRITISH Labour has officially declared war on v the spread of Communism m Great Bri- lain. That is the clear-cut lesson of the five days of the Trades Union Congress meeting which has concluded at Margate, where the votes ofUP - 282 words
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Article116 1948-09-13 3 QUEUILLE FORMS CABINET PARIS, Sun. ■THE new French Premier (M. Henri Queuille) formed a coalition Cabinet last night. M. Queuille, a Radical Socialist (Conservative), will serve as Finance Minister as well as Premier. M. Robert Schuman, of the Catholic Popular Republican Movement, is Foreign Minister. The Socialists dominate the coalition116 words
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Article97 1948-09-13 3 SAN FRANCISCO, Sun. THE U.S. West Coast shipping industry refused yesterday to deal with striking longshoremen to break the holaup of military cargo m Pacific Coast ports. The shipowners and waterfront employers, m a joint rejection of proposals for liaudlins armj- supplies wllll union labour, said:AP - 97 words
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Article257 1948-09-13 3 MUSLIM NOTES From Our Muslim Correspondent THE Masjld Sultan m North 1 Bridge Road, Singapore, biggest mosque In Malaya, was recently renovated at cost of $8640. Donations ranging from $500 to $1 raised $8,818 are included: $500/- each. A. A. Valibhov and Co.. M. A. Fazal257 words
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Article, Illustration519 1948-09-13 3 From Our Woman Correspondent INHERE were four church weddings m Singapore on Saturday In the morning Miss Theodora Catherine Jacobs, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mr*. V. Jacobs of Singapore was married to IMr Roland Rodrigues. son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rodriguea. i519 words
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Article448 1948-09-13 3 MALAY NEWS 1 From Our Malay Correspondent THE Executive Committee of the United Malays Nai; tional Organisation has been under severe criticism during the past few weeks, even staunch supporters Joining m the wordy battle. The Kuala Lumpur newspaper Majlis, which Is wellknown for its pro-UMNO448 words
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Article82 1948-09-13 3 TODAY Mass memorial meeting for Mr. Mohammed All Jlnnah, Jalarf Besar 4.30 p.m. Inter-School Art Exhibition, to be opened by Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, British Council Hall, Stamford Road, 5 p.m. TOMORROW: Legislative Council Meeting, Victoria Memorial Hall, 10 a.m. Inter-School Art Exhibition. British Council Hall, Stamford Road, 982 words
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Article103 1948-09-13 3 WASHINGTON, Sun.— The Big Four Powers will discuss the fate of Italy's prewar colonies m Paris tomorrow although Russia insists that it will not be a "top level" review. The Russians took that position because the U.S Secretary of State (Mr. George Marshall) will not attend. TheyAP - 103 words
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Article, Illustration23 1948-09-13 3 FOR AUSTRALIA: Twenty-three-year-old John Lvi Ah Weng who leaves Singapore this week for medical studies at the de la Salle College, Sydney, Australia.23 words
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Article81 1948-09-13 3 VATICAN CITY, Sun.— The first new dogma of the Roman Catholic Church In nearly a century may be proclaimed by Pope Pius during the Holy Year of 1950. It is that of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin to Heaven. The last dogma proclaimed was thatUP - 81 words
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106 1948-09-13 3 PARIS Sun. 'rHE Council of the OrganiA sation for European Economic Co-operation last night announced a provisional list for direct aid to 16 Marshall Plan participants m the current year. Britain comes first with -m allocation of $1,263,000,000 (U.S.). I France l s nextReuter - 106 words
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Advertisement259 1948-09-13 3 THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE for FRESH AIR ENSURE THAT YOUR OFFICE HOME ARE EFFICIENTLY VENTILATED j VENT-AXIA UNITS j USED WHEREVER CLEAN, GOOD MR IS APPRECIATED Distributors:W. G. THURSTON CO., 60, The Arcade Singapore Tel 6548 A.C. 8c D.C. MODELS IN STOCK m^*^— M m- f m 1,, THE Reader's259 words
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Obituary20 1948-09-13 4 In loving memory of my dear tnund Campion Aeria L3th Srptember. 1943, p o \v Camp. Tanabaya. Burma.20 words
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Article19 1948-09-13 4 Mr. fc Mrs. S. G tnry.sapillai \\X\o i ulatory messages and occasion of their put, 1948. At Kuantan.19 words
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1170 1948-09-13 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., Sept. 13, 1948. BEACH ROAD BEACH Perhaps there is too much talk of planning m Singapore at this time, when nothing really matters m Malaya except the restoration of law and order. But perhaps, on the other hand, for the FederI ation as well as1,170 words
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Article, Illustration75 1948-09-13 4 This is the plan for the new layout of the Beach Road waterfront that is proposed m the report of a Singapore Government committee published a few day* ago. The map shows the proposed line of the new coastal highway to Katoug. The cost75 words
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308 1948-09-13 4 I AM grateful to Mr. A. W. Wallich for having taken notice of my letter and clarified his attitude m the matter. If you will permit me to say so, I am afraid your caption "AN ASIAN DEFENDS THE BRITISH TAXPAYER" put a complexion on308 words
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Letter437 1948-09-13 4 I SHOULD like to convey 1 my appreciation of Mr. Saravanamuttu's very apt and timely letter. He is, I feel sure, concerned not only with the pockets of the British taxpayer, though his sympathy m that direction is both real and deserved, but also, perhaps more deeply, concerned437 words
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Letter165 1948-09-13 4 T«HE inhabitants of SinA gapore pay their annual pilgrimage to the Datoh and Kramat at Kusu Island (Peak Island) on the ninth moon, which is next month. The pilgrims are mostiv Chinese and number not less than twenty thousand. Their mission is a sacred one but165 words
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Letter99 1948-09-13 4 WITH reference to the invitation m your issue of Sept. 4, from "Cassititirite" to Mr. Blackbone to spend a night at the bungalow of a mine manager m the Kinta District, I am sure Mr. Blackburne would accept were he still here. But your correspondent, I am99 words
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Letter530 1948-09-13 4 T^HE important things i x to get hold of m this question, ("DR. VICKERS and SATA") as indeed m any other, are the facts. In May, 1947, a number oi citizens of Singapore, led by Mr. S. H. Peek, then President of the Rotary Club,530 words
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Letter46 1948-09-13 4 1 NOTICE that Mr. An- thony Brooke, m his letter which you published on Wednesday, has followed your rather unusual spelling of DAYAK. Would your readers consider this as a precedent for referring to his mother as DYANG? K. L. V. WHALE. Singapore.46 words
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Article321 1948-09-13 4 dia and to have spent the first remembered years there Is a circumstance of capital Importance for a child of Impressionability. To have spent the years from 17 to 24 earning his living there, is for a very observant and precocious young man an important experience321 words
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Advertisement74 1948-09-13 4 EXQUISITE FRENCH LACES (|I*^OPTICIBM Fallow Institutt Ophthhalmic Opticians (Eng) Fellow Worshipful Co of Spectacle-Makers (Eng) Freeman of the City of London By Appointment to H M Forces South East Asia 6 Raffias Place Singapore Phone ***** Woff Precision Valve 'fc &^ul 5> REFACER Price $670.00 SSSS JB^ Singapore Agents: 4J74 words
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Article390 1948-09-13 5 Shock To All Communities THROUGHOUT Malaya the news of the death 1 of Mr. Mohammed Ali Jfnnah, GovernorGeneral of Pakistan, cams as a shock to ail communities. Pakistani homes and business houses flew the draped flag of the Dominion and by che early afternoon many people390 words
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Article171 1948-09-13 5 PLANFOR HIGHER PENSIONS SINGAPORE government pensioners yesterday decided to ask the Government for the cost of living allowance given to active employees. They had called a meeting to revive their association. The president (Dr. Lav Peck Hlong) said he hoped the new committee would take more Interest In the association.171 words
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Article152 1948-09-13 5 AEROPLANE joy rides over Singapore yesterday morning were so popular that many passengers suggested that flights should be arranged every Sunday. There wer c only 126 seats available, and they were sold out on Saturday. But many more people were at Kallang Airport early m the morning152 words
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Article58 1948-09-13 5 SEGAMAT, Sun.— Two Chinese were each sentenced to six months' hard labour In the Segamat District Court for violating the curfew at Bedok village. One was found In the heart of the village and was arrested by a military patrol following a chase The other was58 words
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Article337 1948-09-13 5 Peer Will Plead For Malaya TODAY, m the Willem A Ruys, an English peer Rails for Britain where he intends to appeal for more interest m Malaya and its problems. He is Lord Mancroft. Conservative peer and brother-in-law of Penang Puisne Judge. Mr A. J. Bostock Hill, and he told337 words
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Article, Illustration261 1948-09-13 5 Mass Wedding Not So Big POUR of 30 Chinese brides from the Federation m yesterday's Singapore mass wedding at the Victoria Memorial Hall were not deterred by terrorism from coming to the ceremony. 1 Twenty-one other Federation brides decided not to make the Journey. Their decision made yesterday's mass wedding261 words
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Article194 1948-09-13 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. THE Vicar of Selangor: x (Canon R. C. Moore) officiated at the funeral In Kuala Lumpur this! afternoon of Mr. George Wilson, assistant man- ager of Waterfall Estate,; Rawang, who was shot dead by bandits yesterday. He said:194 words
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Article142 1948-09-13 5 QUESTIONS on the unification of the medical services, alleged racial discrimination In Government posts, and War Risk Goods Insurance claims, will be asked by members of the Singapore Legislative Council at tomorrow's meeting. Inche Sardon bin Haji JubSr (Rural East) will ask if it Is the object of142 words
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Article34 1948-09-13 5 Since the revival of the Malayan Kennel Association last November Mrs. G. J. Scott has been and still is honorary secretary. The address of the association is Box 559. Kuala Lumpur.34 words
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Article188 1948-09-13 5 ELECTION FIGHT BEGINS MR. Maganlal Gangaram, Independent Candida^ m the by-election for the vacant Rural West seat on the Singapore Legislative Council, held the first meeting of the campaign at Seletar yesterday. Mr. Maganlal spoke to an open air gathering of over 60. His address was given m Hindustani and188 words
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Article64 1948-09-13 5 The Singapore Association will hold a dinner In honour of Sir Roland Braddell and Lady Braddell at Raffles Hotel on Friday, at 8 p.m. Among the guests will be the Commissioner-General and Mrs. Mac Donald, the Governor of Singapore and Lady Gimson. Air Marshal Lloyd and64 words
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100 1948-09-13 5 From Our Own Correspondent SUNGEI PATANI, Sunday. GO that he could get a job as a special constable Abdullah bin Ismail lodged a report stating that he had seen two armed men who fired at him with pistols. I Instead of impressing the police100 words
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Article70 1948-09-13 5 jyjALACCA, Sun.— lt was hoped that a bucket dredge w< aid arrive to clear the bar r» the mouth of the Malacca River dur- ing the first half of 1949. the Resident Commissioner (Mr. J. Falconer) told the Straits Times yesterday Mr. Falconer said it was also I70 words
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Article67 1948-09-13 5 «UNOEI PATANI, Si.n Watchman Man bin Zaid'a who took a Kilt of $G0 t 0 recover a stolrn b prison >erm of two yean Ml a, cheat n« chai Senior Inspector Nil: Vu .if who prosecuted told ih" District Judge (Inche A7mi Mohamcd) victions. When padi planter bin67 words
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Article75 1948-09-13 5 gUNGEI PATANI. Sun. Pot kidrapping t\vn young girls fmrn Buki Merak E tnti\ Gurun Mohamed Pitchny was sentence day to a years' hnrrl labour According to the pr Pitr'iny rind man nntrrd Ka&sim took ho two girls to Suncel Pntani. Pitcliay left the 11 -year-old Chllamah theiv white KarMm75 words
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Article33 1948-09-13 5 'pAIPING, Sun. The d< a h has occurred of Mr. Boey Qui Fook who retired from the Pest Office recently after 30 years service. He ma a popular clubman.33 words
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Article41 1948-09-13 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun.— Chin Ka. convicted of illegally tapping rubber on Tebrau Estate, was sentenced by the Magistrate yesterday to two month,' hard labour. A half pint of latex was ords red to be returned to the estate.41 words
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Article31 1948-09-13 5 pENANG. Sun.— Kedah Mr. F.L. M Call I newly arrived Scottish bririp Mss F. M. II Sa nt Marks Church, worth, ye tr-rday. Rev. E.H. Scott t choral ceremony31 words
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Article20 1948-09-13 5 j£UALA LUMPUR. Bun.— Gold prodw --.n m M 10*7 W3<: 5-Tl2 fin par with 44.") One i20 words
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Article113 1948-09-13 5 All candid c Trinity College riv ory Examination Juce 1948 the School Cp" .'re. Fnr Music School, Singapore, pps^ri m thrir wsweethw 1 tl-.vHi<-ri<:. The fallowing successful candidates are p::;)ils of Far Eastern Music School: Betty Qr.ah Jr:irr Voon. Tan Bmrt Sunn i Fir >t F113 words
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Article26 1948-09-13 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun.— Dr. J. M. Lowson. Principal Medical Officer, Johore, and Mrs. <D/.> Lowson are expected back from Australia on the 24th.26 words
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Article31 1948-09-13 5 QEMAS, Sun.— Mr. L. Beins. offlcer-in-charge of the Electricity Department, is shortly going on 'xarrsfer to Tanjong Malim. His successor will be 26-year-old Mr. Yam Chong Sin from Kampar.31 words
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Article51 1948-09-13 5 TELLK AXSON, Sunday 1 Ganggalu felt so ashamed because his brother intervened m a quarrel with his wife that lie tried to hang himself. His wife called the nei;)i!tnurs who cut Mm. down. In the Magistrate's Court yesterday Ganggalu was bound over for three months m51 words
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Article71 1948-09-13 5 jyjALACCA, Sun.— The Chir.ese Consulate at 81. Wolferstan Road, will be officially opened on I Tuesday at 10 a.m. Committee members of the Over- i seas Chinese Association helped m arrangements. Delegates i from Johore, government officials and^commur.ity leaders will atund the ceremony. A 'fa party will follow71 words
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Article12 1948-09-13 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday12 words
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Article82 1948-09-13 5 Mr. M. Abdul Hameed, 8.A., L.L.M., of Travancore, has arrived m Singapore on a holiday, and Is staying with his father-in-law, Mr. K. P. Mohamed Yusofl, J.P., Singapore Harbour Contractor, m Haig Road. An expert In income tax administration, 30-year-old Mr. Abdul Hameed is an officer82 words
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Article, Illustration61 1948-09-13 5 THE .stU! V-ELE( TED oliicers of the Singapore Government Pensioners Association. Front row (left to right): Secretary Or. F. C. Pereira), Vice President (Mr. Kiong Chin Eng), President (Dr. Lav Peck Hong), Treasurer (Mr. E. Fernandez), Auditor (Mr. E. H. Valberg). Back row: Committee— Messrs. Ong Kirn Tiang, A. M.61 words
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361 1948-09-13 6 Market Falls Flat After A Bright Start From A Market Correspondent. viALAYAN markets opened last week brightly but business did not live up to early expectations. Again under the baleful influence of Berlin incidents they ended m a state of utter flatness. Quotations m general were down slightly over the361 words
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Article, Illustration49 1948-09-13 6 BEES' KNEES, flies' noses, spiders' eyes and pollen grains are some of the diminutive objects which Margaret Huskinson. 18, mounts on glass slides. She works m the laboratory of Mr. W. J. G. Garnett, of Manchester. Mr. Garnett supplies specimens to students all over the world. Mirror Features picture.49 words
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Article390 1948-09-13 6 MALAYAN War Compeqsaiion has been the subject of much debate during the week, writes a market correspondent. A large body of local opinion has expressed thankfulness for a sincere effort hy the Government —however b* lated —to give relief. However much certain groups of tin mines complain390 words
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156 1948-09-13 6 SPOKESMEN for the Rubber Growers' Association, the Malayan Chamber of Mines and the Rubber Trade Association are among: a deputation to discuss with the British Colonial Office the insurance of property m Malaya during the present unrest. The question arises over what constitutes "riots and156 words
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Article69 1948-09-13 6 From Our Own Correspondent MELBOURNE. Sun Drilling for oil In New Guinea is showing promising results, according to the Prime Minister fMr. Chiflcy) In the Australian Parliament. He said three companies were now seeking oil m Australia and New Guinea. The Government was assisting the69 words
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Article, Illustration62 1948-09-13 6 CANADIAN OIL: Work at Leduc oiliield, m Albei i.\, was 1 :un two years ago. Now 100 wells are m operation; rt l mot? are plaivipd P. vo •'re estimated at between 190 and 200 million barrels. Ihis A. P. picture slm.s atr i i isf 4^i^t cars, Ailed with62 words
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Article349 1948-09-13 6 NEW YORK, Sun. A VARIETY of unfavourable operating conditions threw American business and industry off balance last week. Production fell to around the year's lowest m the motor industry. Labour trouble at Briggs Manufacturing, a large builder of bodies, was an important factor m a materials349 words
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143 1948-09-13 6 COAL MINE MA CHINERY WAS SENT BY AIR REPLACEMENT of Batu Arang machinery by air from Australia is described m a note from the Australian Commissioner's Office, Singapore. When Communists attacked Malaya's only coal mine m July, it says, they tried to put the machinery out of action by smashing143 words
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Article83 1948-09-13 6 The largest oil-producing unit m the British Commonwealth, the fields of Brunei and Sarawak m British Borneo, is now shipping 20.000 tons of oil a month to a refinery at Clyde, New South Wales. Mr. J. E. Brown, an executive of the Shell Company of Australia83 words
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172 1948-09-13 7 I IFTING of the ban on exports of tin-ore from lj Siam has opened the way for Russia to come m as a buyer for these ores. Russia, says the September issue of the magazine Tin, has never been a party to the172 words
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Article385 1948-09-13 7 PROCEEDS COSTS TanjongDredging From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sun. TANJONG Tin Dredging's 1 chairman (Mr R. C. Savory) says In his annual statement that the gross proceeds of ore (£53,900 for 152.95 tons) sold during the past year averaged £352 per ton. Working costs p««" ton amounteo td £123, taxation385 words
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Article57 1948-09-13 7 J)IRECTORS of the Eastern Bank have declared an interim dividend of 2s 6d per share, less income tax at 9s m the pound. The dividend will be payable on Oct. 4. Transfer books will be closed from Sept. 17 to Oct. 2, both days Inclusive. (Net British57 words
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Article234 1948-09-13 7 LONDON, Sun. k SLIGHTLY better feeling prevailed throughout most sections of Friday's London stock markets, says Reuter's financial correspondent. Rubbers and Tins were down. Transport issues were again active: Tilllngs were featured at 115s. 9d. but after some profit- taking closed 114s. Cable and Wireles3 shares were234 words
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171 1948-09-13 7 WITH the removal of the Malayan export tax m July, the possible addition of high-grade Malayan tin-ore to the Bolivian concentrates already treated at the Texas City smelter should give America an increased domestic output not subject to allocation by the Combined Tin Committee. Discussing171 words
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Article194 1948-09-13 7 I AMERICA'S programme for A the construction of 46 passenger-can-ying vessels at a cost of £150,000,000 will involve the use of a considfr- able tonnage of tin. Tin is used extensively m all phases of shipbuilding, particularly m the making of special alloys for bearings, and194 words
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Article190 1948-09-13 7 NANKING. Sun. A Ministry of Finance announcement yesterday said that person entering or leaving Chinese territory without a special certificate would be permitted to carry the maximum of 20 gold yuan with any excess liable for confiscation. The new ruling replaces all previous regulations governing cash transfersReuter - 190 words
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Article57 1948-09-13 7 From A Market Correspondent rPER quotations Improved at the week-end on sentiment. Little business was reported, however. Siak sago flour came In for fair demand. There were a number of 'xansactlons at higher prices. Saturday's Singapore produce market price changes included. Pepper: Muntok white $194; Sarawak white $193;57 words
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124 1948-09-13 7 LONDON, Sun. *pHE British Colonial Office disclosed yesterday that Singapore traders have been providing U.S. dollars for Dutch producers m the Netherlands East Indies through a simple trade agreement for the past six months. The agreement is known as the N.E.1. -Malayan. Agreed Minute.AP - 124 words
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Article, Illustration53 1948-09-13 8 THRU. LING FINISH: Pain Green (Jeffers up) and Skittals (Flannery) dead-heat for first place m the sixth race at Bukit Timah on Saturday. Hariman (Stirling) was third, a head away. Skystreak (Lawler), fifth m this picture, finished strongly to take fourth place, half a length bhind Hariman.53 words
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Article507 1948-09-13 8 LONDON, Sunday. THERE were several shocks m the First Division of the Football League yesterday. Derby County clung to their undefeated sequence with a goal two minutes from time, which gave them a draw after Sunderland had led 2—o soon after the interval. Derby areReuter - 507 words
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Article178 1948-09-13 8 LONDON, Sun. THE League cup oompex tltion m Scotland started off with a bang yesterday, and none did; better than th« holders, East Fife. They went to Dumfries and put more than a stop to Queen of the Souths g6al-»cormg feat. The verdict was 4-0 mReuter - 178 words
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Article77 1948-09-13 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday.— The 1948 All-Malayan 100 miles cycling championship will be held on Sunday, Oct. 10, at the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens circuit. i All cyclists intending to compete m the championship are requested to send In their j entries to77 words
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Article85 1948-09-13 8 piRST-ROUND fixtures m 'h< B.A.F.A. Cup competition are Sept. 23: Indians 2nd. XI v R.A.F. Sembawarrg, 8.0.D ground; Kota Raja v. Slngapor District Signals, Jalan Besar Sta dlum. Sept. 24: Malays v. C.A.. Jalai Besar. Sep. 27: Navy v. Chinese En gineering Assn., 8.0.D. ground S.R.C. v.85 words
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Article23 1948-09-13 8 LONDON, Sunday. Mortoi beat Third Lanark 2—l m tin "A" Division o.' the Scottisl League Cup soccer competltlo: vest«rdav. Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article423 1948-09-13 8 DONCASTER, Sunday. CAPT. Cecil Boyd Rochfort, trainer of yesterday's St. Leger winner, Black Tarquin, tipped the horse freely during the week somaii, who~was to have set fee However, few took him up because they doubted the horse's ability to stay the distance after he hadReuter - 423 words
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Article86 1948-09-13 8 LONDON, Sun. THE "old time" Arsenal, complete with Bryn Jones, Laurie Soott and Denis Compton, returned to the winning path yesterday, but were not at their best against Aston Villa, who lost 1-3. Scott, completely recovered from an operation for appendicitis, played m his best form, butReuter - 86 words
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Article240 1948-09-13 8 CT SGT. Silby, who 1 scored a bright 102 not DUt and took rive wickets for 32, helped the R.A.F. Seletar to beat the Indian Association 6y 111 runs m a cricket match at Seletar yesterday. The Airmen declared at 187 or nine wlcketa, then240 words
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Article475 1948-09-13 8 PEN ANG BEAT PER AK IN BADMINTON Teik Hock Taken To Three Sets From Our Staff Correspondent PENAN G, Sunday. THE Malayan champion, Ooi Teik Hock, made sure of a place for himself m the Thomas Cup team when he beat the Pcrak title-holder, Teoh Seng Khoon, 16-18, 15 i,475 words
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Article114 1948-09-13 8 THE Singapore Gun Club's competition on Thursday resulUd I as follows: 1. A. O. Boehm nnd A. Boehm tied with 85 points; A. Boehm takco the tankar A. O. Boehm electing to shoot for place only; 2. O. Clunies-Ross and Ho Sim Ouan tied with 75;114 words
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Article54 1948-09-13 8 TOKIO, Sunday.— Japans top, swimmer. Konoshin Furuhashi. yesterday broke his own unofficial i world record for the 800 metres free-style race, swimming the distance m 9 mm. 41 sec. at the inter-collegiate championships near Osaka. His earlier unofficial record was made m June m 9 mm.54 words
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Article74 1948-09-13 8 MERANO, Sun THE Pakistan Olympic hockey team defeated Italy here yesterday by two goals to nil. The game was ragged, with both aides marking poorly. Pakistan dominated the Play and Dara scored th« first goal for them after receiving a pass from Aziz The second goalReuter - 74 words
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Article51 1948-09-13 8 SHANGHAI, Sunday. The Club Lusitano lawn bowls team of shanghai defeated the Hong Kong inter-port team by 18 to 17 yesterday. Hong Kong hung on grimly and the issue was In doubt until the end. Lusitano gained a 6—o6 —0 lead, but Hong Kong drew level at *o—all.—AP - 51 words
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Article31 1948-09-13 8 LONDON, Sunday. rhe Australian cricket team made a gross profit of £83,000, twice a.s much as In previous tours. The figure represented the Australians' share of the gate receipts.—A.P.AP - 31 words
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Article, Illustration22 1948-09-13 8 Mrs. GL M. oleman leads m Brooking (Lansdown up), winner of the second race at Bukit Timah on Saturday.— Straits Times picture.22 words
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Article290 1948-09-13 8 ONDON, Sun. HOME sides did well m the Rutrbv TTntnn /.liiK ™*t*u*« „<,«f^ a CIUD matcnes yesterday, One Of the few away SUCcesses went to Pivmnnth C.? h,f n Plymouth AlDlOn, WnO SCOred a try m the last minute tO Will R fi nf Parnhnrno o batReuter - 290 words
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Article81 1948-09-13 8 PENANG, Sun.— The Penang Chinese beat the Europeans by 54 runs m the Inter-com-munity cricket final played here today. Scores: Chinese lo'l lor seven (Khoay Khoon Leong 34 not out, Wee Chong Ghee 24, Northcote -Green three fcr 40); Europeans 107; all out (Gardner 34, Wee Chong81 words
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Article33 1948-09-13 8 LONDON, Sunday.— John Horn of Essex won the boys' singles title yesterday m the British junior lawn tennis championships at Wimbledon. He defeated C.B. Baxter of Glasgow 6—3, 6— 2.— A.P.AP - 33 words
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Article272 1948-09-13 8 D_ LONDON, Sunday. v. Bradman, bowlers' enemy No. 1, said goodbye to big cricket m the same way as he said "hello" 21 years ago. In December 1927, as a 19-year-old boy from Cootamundra, a small upcountry township m New South Wales, he signalised hisReuter - 272 words
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Article36 1948-09-13 8 TODAY SOCCER: S.A.K.A. League Dlv. I— C.A. v. Malays, Jalan Besar stadium. 5.15 p.m.; Div. Ill: P. T. XI v. Mental Hospital F.T.. Geylang. 5.15 p.m.; C.V.M.A. v. Serangoon Assn., C.V.M.A. ground, 5.15 p.m.FT - 36 words
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314 1948-09-13 8 Last Year's Finalists To Meet Again THE 1947 finalists. Koli Kens Siang and Seah Eng Liat will again contest the Singapore veterans' singles badminton championship this year. They won the aeml-flnalfl played at the Clerical Union hall yesterday. Koh Kent; BUag eutly beat Joliore champion. N« Ntft'lbut Soah Ens Lmt314 words
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Article43 1948-09-13 8 London, Sunday Results of yesterday's Irish League City Cup soccer fixtures are: Ards 2 I.inflcld 3; Ballymena Utd 2, D^rry City 1: Belfast OKir 4. Porta- down 0: Coleraine 1, Cliftonville 0: Distillery 2. Glentoran 1; Glenavon 6, Bangor 2. R<uiter.43 words
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Article38 1948-09-13 8 OXFORD. Sunday Maureen Gardner, 19-year-old 1 record-breaking British woman hurdler and Oxford ballet teach<T, married her coach. Geoffrey Dv- < son. at Oxford yesterday. Several Olympic officials were present at the ceremony and reception.— I Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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