The Straits Times, 20 December 1948
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Title Section18 1948-12-20 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED W45 TWELVE PAGES SlNGAPffcfe, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1948. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article896 1948-12-20 1 Parachute Blow In Air, Land And Sea Offensive BATAVIA, Sunday. THE Netherlands Army announced this evening that Jogjakarta, the capital of the Indonesian Republic, had fallen to Dutch parachutes at 3 p.m. (Java time) today. Airborne troops had captured Maguwo airfield, eight miles north of Jogjakarta,Reuter; AP; UP - 896 words
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Article121 1948-12-20 1 REVOLT FLARES IN BURMA RANGOON, Sim. i/RESH clashes were re- ported yesterday bet:i Government troops aad Karen insurgents in tl\t Karenni state, about 250 miles north-east of I? m^oon. spokesman at the Karentu Affairs Ministry said the were "creating widespread trouble." and the situation had "worsened." He added tnat theReuter - 121 words
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Article104 1948-12-20 1 fi.iii Oji Staff C*rrt-»p«»ii<l«'iit JOHORE BAHRli. Sun S iiior Inspector Hicham bin Niwawi, recently wounded by terrorists when making a raid in a Junsle area near Kulal, I i> received a letter from Mr. A. Creech Jones m which tti' Minister says: 1 send you my104 words
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Article50 1948-12-20 1 RIO DE JANEIRO. Sun.— Six hundred people lost their H s and thousands are h >:neless m rising floods m the F.irniaba river valley and Lopoldina district. 120 miles iMrth-east of here. The floods, the worst m Bi i/;ilian history, began a te>w days ago.- ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article46 1948-12-20 1 I RUN, Sun.— Senor Nicho- i s Franco, brother of Genei ilisslmo Franco and Spanish Ambassador m Lisbon, rross- >•>! Into France at the Spanish border town of Irun yester<i iv. He said he was travelling m a private capacity.— A P.46 words
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Article70 1948-12-20 1 The Dutch Army in Indo- nesia Is estimated to mini- ber 13O.OCC. Including 85.00* from the Netherlands. They have Sherman an 4 Stewart tanks, British Bren Carriers Mitchell bombers and Mustang fighters. Against the Dutch will be the regular, but badly armed, Indonesian Army estiI mated70 words
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Article90 1948-12-20 1 Searching For Pridi Abroad BANGKOK, Sun. SIAMESE police art In collie tact with various foreign police headquarters trying to And the whereabouts of ex-Premier Pridi Panomyong and his secretary. lieut. Vajarachai. wanted In connection with the regicide trial nt present under way here. The Director-General ot Fublic Prosecutions, who tevealedReuter - 90 words
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Article41 1948-12-20 1 BOMBAY. Sun: Police last night arrested 11 Rashtrlya Swayam Sevaksangh members attempting to hold a public meeting. The total of RSS arrests since the Hindu body began its civil disobedience last week exceeded 1.000 m the city. A.P.AP - 41 words
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Article15 1948-12-20 1 MOSCOW. Sun. All rationing will end In Poland n Jan. I— Reuter.Reuter - 15 words
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Article, Illustration128 1948-12-20 1 From Oar SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. A BRITISH police sergeant, Charles James Plumb, Was produced before the Tai.ijng Malim magistrate (Mr. G. C. Dodwellt yesterday on a tentative charge of murder He ii alleged to have shot aead a Malay police sergeant, Syed Mahayudin, In128 words
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Article, Illustration37 1948-12-20 1 ARMS RUNNING TRIAL: T bxee Americans accused m the Tan Jong Pinanx court from le«t: Albert OnstoU, Connie Seigrist, William Hal lam. At the end of the table is the interpreter. (Story, Page Seren).— Straits Time*, picture.37 words
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Article231 1948-12-20 1 From Our Staff Correspondent SUNGEI PATANI, Sunday. A COURAGEOUS lone battle fought between a detective and four armed Chinese resulted m the detective beating the attackers off after his ammuni- tion was expended. f The gun fight took place at the 36th milestone Bukit Selanbau Road231 words
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Article306 1948-12-20 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. rO police constables of Rawang Police Station have been suspended from duty following investigations into the report of the bandit attack on Rawang town last Saturday week. The body of a Chinese, who was found shot dead on the street306 words
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Article162 1948-12-20 1 VIENNA, Sun. r pHE Ru&sian news agency, Tass. said yesteray that the 8ovlet Union was willing to reopen negotiation* on the Austrian independence treaty. Tass said that a note to that effect had been given to the Austrian political representative in Moscow. The United States, GreatReuter; AP - 162 words
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Article282 1948-12-20 1 Sun Fo's 'I Have Failed NANKING. Sunday. DR. Sun Fo tonight olfl-« cially notified PresU dent Chiang Kai-shek he could not accept the no* mination as Premier because his efforts to form a strong cabinet had been unsuccessful. This information was given to Reuter tonight by Dr. Sud Fo's son,Reuter - 282 words
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Advertisement29 1948-12-20 1 Wines for the Christmas Table Select your Table Wines and Liqueurs from the wide range at your h*a! SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD "Have you ordered your X'mas Turkey29 words
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Advertisement45 1948-12-20 1 HIGH CLASS JEWZILERY Superb-Craftsmanship H. SKNA LTD. BANGKOK PKNANO A SINOAPORE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY Saturday 25th December and BOXING DAY Monday 27th December The Factory and Offices of FRASER NEAVE LTD AND MALAYAN BREWERIES LTD. Will be closed Open as usual on Tues .28th December45 words
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Advertisement514 1948-12-20 2 NOTICES Re MACK CAR APIT JOHANNES Deceased All persons having any claim* against the estate of the abovenamed deceased, late of Tanaa Merah. Singapore, who dted on the 11th day of October. 1943 are required to send particulars of their claims ln wrltuic to the Public Trustee, who '<» the514 words
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Advertisement393 1948-12-20 2 NOTICES WE\RNE BROTHERS LTD. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Register will be closed from Wednesday 22nd to Wednesday 29th, Dec.. 1948. both days Inclusive. By Order of the Board. P. P. WEARNE. Secretary. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT Holidays— Christmas Day, Saturday, 25th Dec. 1948. New Year's393 words
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Advertisement320 1948-12-20 2 NOTICES Government of the Colony of Siafapore 3' b 1946 Rehabilitation Loan (1962-1970) Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Register of the above loan will be closed from 31st December, 1948, to 14th January, j 1949, both days inclusive, for the preparation of Interest Warrants. Hongkong Sc Shanghai Banking320 words
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Advertisement102 1948-12-20 2 Modern Homes Demand INSULATING BOARD. Your protection against Heat, Cold, Noise, Termites. CANEC is made m standard board sizes and If easily cut to any shape or size, thus making possible a variety of decorative effects. Its super smooth finish and light colour provide maximum light reflection; discoloured and cracked102 words
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283 1948-12-20 3 Congress Votes To Retain Link With The Commonwealth NEW DELHI, Sunday. THE Indian National Congress Party yesterday approved the principle of India keeping its link with the British Commonwealth but as an "independent sovereign State." A foreign policy resolution adopted by the Party approved the association with the Commonwealth withoutReuter; UP - 283 words
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Article89 1948-12-20 3 NEW DELHI, Mon rriHE Prime Minister (Pan1 dit Nehru) said on Saturday that India had "no intentions of invading Pakistan." Pandit Nehru, who was speaking at the meeting of the National Congress, said that Pakistan's fears of an invasion were "unfounded and uncalled for." He added:Reuter - 89 words
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Article194 1948-12-20 3 BACK WITH R.N. AGAIN MALTA, Sun. REAR-ADMIRAL Earl Mountbatten of Burma i* happily back with hi* first love the Royal Navy. The man who won fame first as Commander-in-Chlef ol Combined Operations, then as Supreme Commander in South-East Asia, and finally a* the last Viceroy of India and the firstUP - 194 words
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Article59 1948-12-20 3 HAMBURG. Sun.— A 1.000- lb. bomb exploded under the main road at Nlendorf, killing one man, seriously wounding 15 people and slightly wounding 30 others. Three houses were totally destroyed and 15 damaged. The bomb was thought to have been dropped by the British during the war andReuter - 59 words
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Article24 1948-12-20 3 VATICAN CITY, Sun.— The Pope has granted a private audience to the Prime Minister of the Lebanon (Rlad U Solh) —Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article, Illustration46 1948-12-20 3 REGISTRY WEDDING: Mr, Yeo Theng Suang, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Yeo Aik Chay, Johore Bahru, with his bride, formerly Miss Sylvia Kho Siok Hiang youngest daughter of Mrs. Kho Buck Chua and the late Mr. Kho of Singapore. She teaches hi Monk's Hill School.46 words
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Article172 1948-12-20 3 ROYAL TREASURE TRIAL MILAN, Sun. ONE of the strangest trials in recent Italian history will open soon. The State will take action against four defendant* charged with Illegal alienation of the personal property of the House of Savoy, now claimed by the Italian Republic. Precious objects, household furniture, paintings, pottery,172 words
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Article24 1948-12-20 3 BUIENOS AIRES, Bun.— Final results of the Argentine general elections showed a decisive victory for the President (Oen Juan Domingo Feron).— Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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148 1948-12-20 3 Head-Hunter Taught By Films Comics MANILA, Sunday. OAGUIO'S most notorious hold-up "artist", a head0 hunter belonging to the Sagada tribe, learned his trade by reading American comics and seeing Holly- wood films. Jt took police officials a long tlime before they caught up with Layogan Boteng, alias Plo Boteng. aged148 words
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Article48 1948-12-20 3 LONDON. Sun.— The Queen and Princes* Elizabeth distributed Christmas present* v the staff at Windsor Castle yesterday. From a large Windsor forest Christmas tree, emolovees received national savmss certificates which nad been done up m parcels rod taken from trie tree by rhe Queen. -Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article35 1948-12-20 3 MANILA. Sun.— Several m- fluentlal Chinese at Manila were willing to testify before the Government special Immigration quota racket proDe If they could be guaranteed Immunity from possible r<»ra- nation.— Reuter. IReuter - 35 words
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Article35 1948-12-20 3 LONDON, Bun.—The British Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Tom Williams) said yesterday that world food production was not keeping pace with world population which was rising by some 20.000.000 to 25.000.000 a year.—Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article27 1948-12-20 3 BRUSSELS, Sun.—Work on a military base near Ellzabethville, In the Belgian Congo, will start next year and will be finished m about four years. —AJ.27 words
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Article39 1948-12-20 3 LONDON. Sun. Members vi Juries are to receive maximum payments of 10s. '.at less than four hours' loss of earnings and £1 for more than four hours, states the text of the Juries Bill.— Rev iter39 words
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Advertisement237 1948-12-20 3 \M jffEt "by Near and Fa* mw£==> the est lone fwhty T*'" v^m^k P^s^T y et ac^^ evet^ home Bush radio Bush Bi-focal tone is equal to having two receivers—* one focussed speciaily for high-quality reception of nearby stations the other for clear reception of distant onea. It's all done237 words
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288 1948-12-20 4 CAIRO, Sunday. I EADERS of the Arab League may meet in Cairo soon to discuss the crisis created by Transjordan's plan to incorporate the Arab area of Palestine under King Abdullah, it was reported today. The report said that high Arab quarters consideredReuter; AP; UP - 288 words
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Article379 1948-12-20 4 Indonesia -3 Years Of Strife PEACE In Indonesia since the Japanese surrendered In August, 1945, has been on an uncertain foundation. With the end of Japanese occupation a strong Indonesian Nationalist movement developed. Fighting between the Republican nationalists and Anglo-Dutch occupation forces broke out In October, 1945. The Netherlands GovernmentAP - 379 words
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Article75 1948-12-20 4 ROMt, Sun.— The Italian Government last night denounced tomorrow's threatened strike of State employees as "anti-democratic," and guaranteed protection to strike-breakers. The Cabinet appealed o »orker 6 to accept the >ay lates given by the Government, pointing out that they would cost 41,000,000,000 lire and that theUP - 75 words
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Article, Illustration36 1948-12-20 4 CHRISTMAS FARE m the Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, on Saturday night. Otto Foorman is seen playing the piano accordion. Radio Malaya will include its recording of this item m its aproaching Christmas broadcasts. Straits Times picture.36 words
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Article143 1948-12-20 4 Ceylon 's Reply To Reds: Industry COLOMBO, Sunday. CEYLON'S answer to the Red menace will have to be a progressive scheme of industrialisation, with a general rise m the standard of living, according to the Dominion's Minister o* Industries and Fisheries. I The Minister (Mr. Q. G. Ponnambalam) has returnedUP - 143 words
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Article55 1948-12-20 4 CARTHAGE (Missouri), Sun. Jean Wilson, 31, won a parole from the county gaol after her conviction on a theft charge. As she walked through the gaol door toward freedom, a sharp-eyed officer stopped her. She was wearing a fashionable coat she had stolen from a hook inUP - 55 words
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Article21 1948-12-20 4 BRUSSELS. Sun.— A census leveals that the population ot Belgium has risen to 8.512,195 from 8.092.004 m 1930.— U.P.UP - 21 words
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Article125 1948-12-20 4 Hong Kong "Oasis Of Security" LONDON, Sunday. THE Sunday Express commented today on reasons 1 for Hong Kong's status as a "British-adminis-tered oasis of security m the war-ravaged East and the richest city of the Orient, perhaps even of the world." "The lesson of Hong Kong, according to the Express,Reuter - 125 words
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Article47 1948-12-20 4 WASHINGTON. Sun. United States Adr Force are still marooned on a Greenland ice cap. after an successful rescue attempt! with a glider. The gilder bogged In deep enow, and the next rescue attempt may make use of a plywood runway.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article46 1948-12-20 4 NEW YORK. Sun.— Ruby Roxas. daughter of the for mer President of the Philip- 1 pines, and Vicente A. Roxa< I a Manila businessman, were married here m a quiet, cero mony yesterday Only a few personal friend* i witnessed the wedding.— U.PUP - 46 words
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Article65 1948-12-20 4 CAPETOWN. Sun. EVERY speaker at the joint session of the African National Congress and the All-African Convention said that nonEuropeans m South Africa would not collaborate with the European population under any circumstances. Delegates said that Africans did not want White representatives m Parliament and did notReuter - 65 words
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Article104 1948-12-20 4 WASHINGTON, Bun. A FRIGHTENED ex-Commu-nlst h&s offered to inform on Kussia's American spies if the Federal Bureau of Investigation will protect him against their vengeance. The House Committee on Un-American Activities plans to hear his story in a secret session. The informer is GeorgeUP - 104 words
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Article109 1948-12-20 4 LONDON, 3un. British landlords who have demanded premiums and let furnished house.; and flats at" extortionate rents will be badly hit by the new Landlord and Tenant Rent Control Bill, just published Tenants of flats or houses let since the end of the war will beReuter - 109 words
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Article67 1948-12-20 4 PRAGUE. Sun.— Greek Orthodox Abbot Sebastian Sabola, Jan Zlllnsky and Rehor Buranic were yesterday sentenced to life lmplrsonment. Orthodox priest Father Pavel Hucko was sentenced to 15 years, and four others to between six months and five years. The charges were aiding anti-Government guerillas and betrayal ofReuter; UP - 67 words
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Article23 1948-12-20 4 LONDON, Sun.— Tiie Bishop of Salisbury (Dr. Geoffrey Lunt) collapsed and died last night at the age of 63 Jleuter23 words
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Article163 1948-12-20 4 NeW ORLEANS. Sun. DAVIS Knight, 32-year-old great-grandson of a famous American Civil War veteran, was ruled part-Negro by a Mississippi jury yesterday and sentenced to five years m the State Penitentiary for marry- '< ing a white woman. The defence lawyer said this was the first time163 words
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Advertisement283 1948-12-20 4 WORLD FAMOUS OVER 100 YEARS 1848 1948 Obtainable Everywhere From All Liquor Dealer*. AN IDEAL TONIC Hss been awarded 24 Gold and Silver Medab SERRAVALLOS TONIC (CINCHONA and IRON WINE) STIMULATES THE APPETITE STRENGTHENS THE NERVES REGENERATES THE BLOOD of^rin V h ALL S TONIC is a moBt Palatable mixture283 words
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Advertisement251 1948-12-20 4 19 1 «*3r N *^SF' Pi %t^*^ HERE is where trouble lurks. Dental trouble m many cases is due entirely to personal neglect. The "Gum-line" the junction of teeth and gums is particularly vulnerable Infection, once established can only be treated by your dentist Daily Dental Care <\/^\ with Ipana251 words
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Article, Illustration366 1948-12-20 5 Two Young Soldiers Defy Death -Destroy Dumps Of Dynamite TWO young British soldiers, Corporal M. Webb 1 and Private A. Johns of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, have volunteered for the most risky job now being done in Singapore. They are helping to destroy stocks of unfit dynamite at the366 words
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Article, Illustration326 1948-12-20 5 ..SINGAPORE'S trade unions "must learn to walk *3 before they can run," the Singapore Assistant Trade Tnion Adviser (Mr. Alex Simpson) told the Straits Times yesterday. Mr. Simpson, who was giv- Ing a review of hLs first five x months' work In the Colony, c326 words
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Article94 1948-12-20 5 $1,000,000 In Toys For Christmas AN estimated $1,000,000worth of toy* was lmport*ed Into Malaya last month and In the first two weeks of thU month for sale before Christinas. Actual figures are not y*t available. In October, imports of to/s amounted to about $230,000 The total Imported for the 1094 words
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Article80 1948-12-20 5 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Sun. The Negri Sembilan Services Club, Seremban, is opening a drive for new members. The Club has recently been rehabilitated. The following officers were elected at the last general meeting of the club: President Dr. A. Bearlock; Vice President— Dr.80 words
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Article46 1948-12-20 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Sun. A wedding took place yesterday I before the Registrar of Marriages (Mr. R. N. Broome) between Mr. Wong Foo Wan, son of Madam Chan Swee Yin, and Miss Ng Yuet Kuen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ng Kan>46 words
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Article54 1948-12-20 5 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Sun.— A kampong competition organised m Seremban by the District Officer (Inche Rahman bin Samsudln) has resulted In many Malays having their own flourishing vegetable gardens. In Jelebu district the Judging of sawah competition has been completed. In other districts judging54 words
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Article37 1948-12-20 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sun.— A Christmas party for children of members and their friends of the Johore Civil Service Clubs is being organised for Dec. 27 by Mrs. L. V. J. Lavllle.37 words
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131 1948-12-20 5 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Sunday. THE first conference of teachers from Perak Indian schools is being attended by about 300 at St. Michael's Institution, Ipoh. The three-day programme has been organised by the Indian Teachers' Association and the E<J«*Mon Depart- ment. The Senior131 words
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Article75 1948-12-20 5 From Our Staff Corresponds i MALACCA, Sun. SPECIAL concession rates for haircutting and permanent waving will now be available to members of Malacca Clerical Union, it was announced at the union's meeting yesterday. Instead of agitating for a higher cost of living allowance from employers, the75 words
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Article193 1948-12-20 5 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Sun. A PLEA to Indians m Malacca to take a keen Interest m local politics was made last night by Mr S. Shunmugam (President of the Indian Association) at a meeting In Malacca. "In matters concerning trade, education and political193 words
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241 1948-12-20 5 Malay News 50 Explain: Why We Were Sacked From Our Malay Correspondent FIFTY Malay students of the Muar Government English School have given written statements to the UMNO branch there explaining why they were dismissed by their school. The boys are a section of the 200 pupils who were sent241 words
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Advertisement249 1948-12-20 5 XMAS xXi/ SUGGESTIONS FOR THAT ATTRACTIVE BUT INEXPENSIVE GIFT FOR TUB LADIES: PERFUMES BY: Yardiey Millot Worth Caron Houbigant Innoxa 3 00 to $72 70 Lucien belong Coty Chanel Lentherlc Oova EAU DE COLOGNE BY: Millot (crepe de China) Lucien Lelona Lentberlc I 2 SO to $10 00 4711 >249 words
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Article29 1948-12-20 6 Mr. Mrs. Yeo Theng Suang •wbh to convey their sincere thanks to their relatives and friends who attended their wedding and for thrlr good wishes and valuable prr.sents.29 words
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655 1948-12-20 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., Dec. 20, 1948. THE DUTCH MOVE IN JAVA Censorship prevents the drawing of a clear picture of what is happening m Java, but the broad outline of Dutch action against the Republic is not m any doubt. Dutch forces went into action at midnight on655 words
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Article476 1948-12-20 6 The progress of the campaign against the terrorists, as reviewed by Major General Boucher and Major General Dunlop in statements to the press, was as much a catalogue of continuing difficulties as it was a record of success. In Ulu Selangor, north of Kuala Lumpur, the security476 words
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1156 1948-12-20 6 SIR HARRY LINDSAY - Cultural Ties Which Bind The Commonwealth SIR HARRY LINDSAY BY THE present worldA order is in crisis. The world powers watch each other suspiciously. All lies in dispute. In this crisis Britain faces two ways, both towards, its friends in western Europe and towards, the Commonwealth lucky, also, to find1,156 words
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Article916 1948-12-20 6 SYDNEY CLARK - SYDNEY CLARK By IN the early months of 1948, Albin Johansson, head of the retail co-operative movement in Sweden, hatched a new idea. It needed a warm nursery and he turned to the University of Uppsala, which has been incubating and nursing new ideas since Columbus916 words
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Letter275 1948-12-20 6 I ADMIRE the judicious way in which Mr. C. C. Tan, in his article "A SOLUTION FOR THE SETTLEMENTS", gives the case for the secession of Penang and Malacca. The comments of the Malay vernacular newspaper, Utusari Melayu, on the secession question are not likely, as275 words
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Advertisement810 1948-12-20 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. MADBLJN— To Eileen Mary (nee Klrby) at Bungsar Hospital, K.L., on 14th. D cember— son. YAP-YEO. The engagement took place on lft. 12. 48 b tween Yap Seng Kirn, eldest son of Madam Yeo Kirn Neo St the late Mr. Yap Glm Checng and M.ss Yeo Peek N810 words
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Advertisement61 1948-12-20 6 Is SERVICE so important? You may well ask why we make such a fuss about service after .sale. Well might this service be likened to the excellent service now given for all good makes of cars. Who else but a qualified expert could keep an Intricate, very precise piece of61 words
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610 1948-12-20 7 Hire To Appear In Three Weeks From Our Special Staff Correspondent TANJONG PINANG, Sunday. A SINGAPORE ship broker, 34-year-old-Carlton A. Hire, will be tried at Tanjong Pinang on Jan. 7, accused of importing arms into Indonesia without authority. He appeared before a Dutch "Judge610 words
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Article, Illustration200 1948-12-20 7 frHE F;rst Singapore Indian ■I Scout Group was formed yesterday when 10 Scouts and 12 Cubs took their oath at an Investiture ceremony at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Scouts were sworn in, by the Acting Scout Commissioner. Singapore (Mr. Sandy O Pillay)200 words
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Article60 1948-12-20 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun.— erosion in most of Malawi's rivers has become so is owing to neglect durhe Japanese occupation that it will take many yearo and costly expenditure before pre-war conditions of river conservancy are reached. This warning Is contained in the 11M7 report of the Dirt60 words
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Article328 1948-12-20 7 THE United States 27,000-ton aircraft carrier A Tarawa, escorted by the destroyers Buckley and Hawkins, arrived m Singapore yesterday on a goodwill visit. Their arrival was heralded with a salute of 21 guns. Courtesy calls were paid by the commanding officer of the Tarawa, Capt. H.328 words
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Article75 1948-12-20 7 TRISHA W OWNERS APPEAL THE Singapore Trishaw Owners' Association will today ask Municipal authorities to modify the proposed increase of trishaw tax from $24 to $48 a year. The Association represents 900 Colony trishaw owners, who own about 4,000 vehicles. The Secretary of the Association (Mr. Lim Teck Tong) told75 words
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Article82 1948-12-20 7 The Rev. Kinross Niches will leave Singapore on Wednesday to take charge of the Anglican parish of Negrl Sembilan, the parish church jf which is St. Mack's. Seremban. Mr. Nicholson, who first came out to Malaya after ih* liberation, was priest .n charge of St. Andrew's Cathedral82 words
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Article92 1948-12-20 7 TODAY 1VT Monday morning market, Presbyterian Church Hall. Orchard Road, 8.30 a.m. to noon. Y.W.C.A., international Fortnightly Club. Christmas party, 5, R tffles Quay, 10 a.m. Eurasian Association. an.iual nesting, S.R.C.. 5.30 p.m. TntPrHa'lonal Artists ARSociitian. Ufa class. College of Medici'ie 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. TOMORROW Legislative92 words
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Article71 1948-12-20 7 DutchWantTo Hear Mr.Minns TANJONG PINANG, Sun. A TTEMPTS to telegraph A Assistant Superintendant of Police Mr. F G. Minns inviting him to attend the court here on Monday failed A letter was eventually sent off in Chinese boat. The invitation to Mr. Minns has been approved by the Dutch Judge71 words
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Article225 1948-12-20 7 From Our Special Staff Correspondent TANJONO PINANG. Sun. i^OMPLAINT that while lmVj prisoned by the Dutch he had been treated like an animal was made to the court, by one of the three American pilots Connie W. Seigrist— facing trial at Tanjong Pinang for importing arms225 words
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Article, Illustration48 1948-12-20 7 BCOF KfcLNION Di.iS^ti of 74 former members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force m Japan was held at the Shackle Club, Singapore, last week. It was organised by Miss Grace Campbell and Miss Minto Davidson of the W.V.S. who had been at Miho and Kochi.— H.C. Lew picture.48 words
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Article262 1948-12-20 7 ALL flying club committees m Malaya are today facing the problem of raising additional revenue to make it possible financially for more people to take to civil aviation. i This statement was made tu the Straits Times yesterday by Mr A. F. W. Andren, a member262 words
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Article34 1948-12-20 7 Ungku Abdullah bin Omar of Johore Bahru has been advised that Maulana M. Abdul Alim Slddiqul of India, a prominent Islamic figure, is arriving In Singapore by air from Colombo on Tuesday.34 words
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Article, Illustration129 1948-12-20 7 EMKST locally-born man appointed assistant architect and town planner of the Singapore Improvement Trust is Mr. Robert F. N. Kan. An Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects and a graduate of the Bartlett School of Architecture of the Unlversty of London, Mr Kan129 words
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Article31 1948-12-20 7 Mrs. Tay Chin Lye (Education Dept) has been selected for a study course In Britain, her name m an earlier report was Incorrectly given as Mrs. Tan Chin Lye.31 words
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Article205 1948-12-20 7 FINAL arrangements have now been completed lor the Singapore Anglican Diocese Synodical Conference to meet in the Presbyterian Church Hall Singapore on January 15. The Conference originally planned to take place seven years ago, but delayed by the Japanese occupation will di»cuss a project for a greater205 words
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Article85 1948-12-20 7 'THE first ordinations that the Anglican Church in Singapore has held since che time of the Japanese occupation will be held in St. Andrew's Cathedral, on Sunday, January 16, by the Bishop tf Singapore (the Right Rev. J L. Wilson). On that day the ULjhop will ordain as85 words
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Article130 1948-12-20 7 THE decision whether Singa1 pore will become the temporary headquarters of thQ Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East rest* with the Secretary-General of the organisation, Dr. K. 8. Lokhanathan. Mr. Andrew Gilmour, Secretary for Economic Affairs, Singapore j told the Straits Times last night. Singapore130 words
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Advertisement65 1948-12-20 7 I txTetuuHf I i) and a fucceaa/tU lj 4* fj V Mm 5 ttied/c cUetifc /fame tie rs^~^ CHIN HO CO. You definitely )CIV6 w Shopping NORTH BRIDGE ROAD Where you always get the LATEST VARIETIES IN LADIES' AND GENTS' MATERIALS Make it a point to call at J. T.65 words
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Advertisement115 1948-12-20 7 ROUALLE— At Kandani? Kerbau. Singapore on 1 9th December 1 948 to Frances Mary wife of J. P. M Roualle. Malayan Customs Service a daughter. GIFTS THAT PLEASE SHELLEY t V I THE NAME FOR f BONE CHINA OF DISTINCTIVE DESIGN AND QUALITY MORNING SETS $22.50 COFFEE SETS $29.50 TEA115 words
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122 1948-12-20 8 60 HAD NO IDENTITY CARDS IN 3-HOUR CHECK OIXTY to 70 men and women had no identity cards with them when Singapore Police made the first full-scale city security check in the Kallang Road-Crawford Street area yesterday morning. The cardless people were carried in three lorries to Rochore Road and122 words
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Article, Illustration53 1948-12-20 8 THE FANNY OCTUPLETS: The proud mother above, a prize Dalmatian, Madam Fanny, owned by Mr. A. E. Delikan gave birth to eight puppies recently m the Singapore Animal Infirmary m Kampong Java Road. Many Singapore dog lovers are now 'hospital conscious' and send their pets to the infirmary for confinement.53 words
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1342 1948-12-20 8 By Our Woman Correspondent ("•HRISTMAS is m! There may not be frost on the windows or Yule logs burning m the grate, but there is no mistaking the season. In Singapore it is the shops and stores that are heralding Christmastide. I Their showcases1,342 words
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Advertisement238 1948-12-20 8 I Floor*!' 1 161-163 Cecil St. Sport: |^edJiU,rfa<^|^| K. Lumpur ft Penang PROGRAMME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON ADELPHI HOTEL Root Garden) XMAS EVE Xci Garden) Special Xmu Dinner Dance Novelties Dinner 95. Non -diners it-. Extension to 1 ft. la. Music by P'Souz* Brothers' Band. NEW YEAR'S Specia» Dinner A238 words
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Advertisement161 1948-12-20 8 This famous American shirt brings you style at its best through finest selected fabrics ...unsurpassed comfort m a garment hand-knife cut along gerferous, perfect-fitting lines. Trubenized collar originated by the makers of Essley... stays fresh, launders easily, can't crumple, won't wilt, needs no starch. Sole Agents EXCELSIOR LTD. 66, HIGH161 words
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Article227 1948-12-20 9 Prom Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. SHOWER baths, electric lighting and a canteen are among the amenities at the new detainees' camp in State-owned Majedle Estate, four mi) os from Johore Bahru on the Kota Tinggi Road. The cpmp occupies 30 acres and will227 words
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Article36 1948-12-20 9 Tie Gerakan Angkatan Malaya (OERAM) of 4 \n-;apore has now officially n lslanded after a letter from the Colonial Secretary statins that the Governor-ln-Coun-c:l would not make an order declaring It a political association.36 words
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Article, Illustration214 1948-12-20 9 SIXTY-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Mr. Beng Boon Kee, who finished 50 years' service with McAlister and Company last Wednesday, says he will carry on working. "I am fit and well," he told the Straits Times. "I shall -(o on working as long as I can.' Mr. Beng and two of214 words
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Article100 1948-12-20 9 The happiest man on board the P O's new 9.000-ton ship Surat which arrived in Singapore on Saturday was the ship's medical oSteer, Dr. Frank Sykes. He learned on arrival that his son Surg. Lieut George Sykes, R.N., of H.M.S. Alert Is also In Singapore.100 words
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Article14 1948-12-20 9 Inche Ayab bin Abdullah. Unofficial Member, has resigned from the Kedah State CouncU.14 words
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Article215 1948-12-20 9 Fruit Sale By Licence Scheme A licensing system for the sale of fruit and vegetables in Singapore's markets will probably be introduced if retailers do not "toe the line" and sell their produce at prices which the authorities consider reasonable. Under this licensing system, which would be enacted by legislation,215 words
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152 1948-12-20 9 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Sun. A GIRL who was chained up by her so-called guardian was found by the Negri Sembllan State Welfare Department, said the Social Welfare Officer, (Mr. D. J. Shearer), Action was being taken, he added. Mr. Shearer, speaking152 words
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Article, Illustration545 1948-12-20 9 JULIE PRITCHARD - JULIE PRITCHARD Reviewed by I REMEMBER as a child my father reading "Oliver Twist" aloud to my brothers and me on winter evenings I remember shivering close to a glowing log fire. Ciueguild's film version would appeal to lovers of the Dickens story. That545 words
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Advertisement23 1948-12-20 9 sEtX %fev^i^. >3^^ '^k.» Jl chilis w^^^^^ <«l wK^ /f'~ gst?^~ >^p FITZPATRICK'S FOOD SUPPLIES 60-66, ORCHARD ROAD TELS. 5039 5281 ORDER DEPARTMENT23 words
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969 1948-12-20 10 INDUSTRIALS SHOWED BEST IN AN UNFESTIVE SHARE MARKET From A Market Correspondent rtESPITE the season there was little m last week's Malayan share market to induce a festive feeling. Business was probably at its lowest level for the year. Most trading was m the Industrial section, where there was a969 words
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Article145 1948-12-20 10 WEEK-END rubber com- modity prices Included the following: The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's noon prices on Saturday (December 18), fa cents per lb.: London Rubber No. 1 R.S.S. c.l.f. European bad* ports. In pence, closing: New York Rubber In U.S. cents, closing, nominal: Deo. 16. Dec.145 words
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Article156 1948-12-20 10 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sun. THE recent change of sentiment to the rubber market is attri- butable to two main factors, ac- cordmg to Lewis 8t Peat. One is the resumption of Rus- slan buying. This surprised the market, as it had been generally concluded156 words
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Article90 1948-12-20 10 From A Market Correspondent rS upward trend to Singapore pepper prices continued on the Saturday produce markets Uncertainty to the supply position created by the gloomy outlooK to Indonesia obviously caused this optimism Except for some business to Lingga sago flour, however, the produce markets were generally I90 words
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Article133 1948-12-20 10 'THE British India Steam Navigation Company's Pultala, a i steamer of the shelter-deck type, i has recently undergone successful (trials on the Clyde after completion by Denny and Bros, of I Dumbarton i Intended for general cargo ser- I vice throughout the East,133 words
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Article195 1948-12-20 10 LONDON, Sun. A CERTAIN hesitancy still underlay the firmness in the London Stock Exchange on Friday. Reinvestment of Argentine Rail money, however, did provide firmness, says Reuter's financial correspondent. British Government securities recovered after early dullness and showed small gains. Rubbers were unchanged, Tins Irregular. Industrials took the195 words
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Article220 1948-12-20 10 U. S. Business TURN FOR THE GOOD NEW YORK, Sun. BUSINESS conditions to the United States turned slightly ror the better last week. Retail sales improved, factory lay-offs from slow business decreased, labour troubles were almost absent and industrial production reached a high level. Throughout the war years and during220 words
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Advertisement1252 1948-12-20 10 MANSFIELD «c CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) BLUB FUNNEL LINK STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. Carrier's option to proceed via other LTD ports to load and discharge argo. SAILINCS FROM U.K. b U.S.A WUI Co MALATA "Agapenor" from UK C 11, i 4 M for Malacca Doc. 20 "Aeneas" due from U.K.1,252 words
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Advertisement479 1948-12-20 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS EAST ASIATIC LINE TO NfW yORK AND BOSTON VI A CEYLON, INOJA. ECYPT AND SAILINGS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK. 11 1 MEDITERRANEAN PORTS CONTINENT. Loading at Singapore Port Swettenham Singapore P Sham Penang r, p mr artß Pros. Polk Feb. 16/21 Feb. 22/21 Fob 24/26 AnVwerb Ro?rerdlm hS?J t479 words
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Advertisement911 1948-12-20 10 McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) KU-ERMAM BUCK* Ml KLAVENES& UMI u»y^;o« ONOOMl "OIltKOAM. C.S CANAOIAN PACIFIC fORTS. HAMBURG MIOOLESBROUCH. Accepting car to »o» UA Nortn Atlantic Acceoflng cargo fo« Centra Sooth Port. 6 Cane* via Col=mbo Ame-near, Port, CITT Of LUCK NOW Due Singauoie' r*. A"?* f. TT 1911 words
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Article1025 1948-12-20 11 LONDON, Sunday. A CHANGE of leadership in Division One of the Football League occurred yesterday when Derby County, unbeaten in ten previous home games, crashed against Manchester United, the Cup holders. Newcastle, meanwhile, won and so took over the leadership while Portsmouth also rose aboveReuter - 1,025 words
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Article, Illustration27 1948-12-20 11 A phase of play m Saturday's rugger match on the padang m which the Nee Soon R.F.C. beat a Singapore Cricket Club XV six-nil Struts Times picture.27 words
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Article55 1948-12-20 11 SYDNEY, Sun. Overtures are being made to get Bos Murphy from New Zealand to fight Australian triple champion Dave Sands m Sydney In January. Murphy, however, U reluctant because he has not had a fight slcce he lost his briefly-held British Empire middleweight title toReuter; Reuter-AAP - 55 words
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434 1948-12-20 11 LONDON, Sunday. ■THE final Rugby League Test between Britain and J Australia, which was to have been played at Bradford yesterday, was postponed owing to fog. The decision was reached shortly before the scheduled time for starting, when the visibility was not more than 30Reuter - 434 words
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Article1073 1948-12-20 11 LATEST UJC. Football League tables are: DIVISION ONE P W D L F A pU Newcastle 22 12 7 3 45 29 31 Portsmouth 22 11 8 3 38 18 30 Derby County 22 12 6 4 36 25 30 Manchester U 22 10 7 51,073 words
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Article111 1948-12-20 11 NEW YORK, Sun. MRS. Margaret Osborne Dupont, American singles I champion, displaces the Wimbledon winner, Miss Louise Brough, at the head of the American women's rankings for 1948. The leading rankings are: 1. Mrs. Margaret Osborne Dupont; 2. Miss Louise Brough; 3. Miss Doris Hart; 4.Reuter - 111 words
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Advertisement174 1948-12-20 11 LAST 4 SHOWS! it i« loooeio V iUNt >iri* |bt tfLAUnOHAWfORO'B Ppatricia MARSHALL 0 *n McCRACKEN F* L -T^^- ray McDonald mcl tonne ..JSL I REMINDER FOR THIS EVENING'S 9.15 PREVIEW AT THE COLUMBIA PICTURES presents RITA HAYWORTH* GLENN FORD 7^ (oVes cfQtmen WIDE OPEN AND WILD! THE WORST OF174 words
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Miscellaneous294 1948-12-20 11 ington Ke.ieard: 10.00 Ildefonso News; 7.00 Music to Charm: 7.30 RADIO MALAYA anc j his Caballeros; 10.30 Much The Australian Story; 8.00 Singers Binding in the Marsh: 11.00 New* and Their Songs; 8.30 News; 8.00 SIMCAPORE Close. Pacific Mall Bag; 9.30 Everyman'* Music; 10.00 Australian News: 1.00 Radio Orchestra; 1.30294 words
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Article650 1948-12-20 12 SINGAPORE BEATEN 3—0 AT SEREMBAN Negri Success Well Deserved By RALPH MODDER THE brilliance of B. Manuel m goal, coupled with accurate and fast passing, gave Negri Sembflan a three-nil victory over Singapore at Seremban yesterday. This was Singapore's first defeat m interState hockey so far this season. Negri Sembilan650 words
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Article134 1948-12-20 12 POONA, Sun. A WORLD record second wicket partnership of 433 runs was established here yesterday by B. Nlmhalkar and K. V. Bhandarkar, playing for Maharashtra against Western India States in a Ranji Trophy championship match. The previous record was 451, set up by D. G. BradmanReuter - 134 words
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Article216 1948-12-20 12 By WINGER SELANGORS 19-6 victory over Singapore in the All Blues' match on Saturday was fully deserved, but it was a margin of victory which few of those concerned with the team ever expected. Expectations fell even lower when, immediately the match started, it216 words
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Article52 1948-12-20 12 THE Victoria School will play the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank S.C. at hockey today at 5.19 p.m. on the School ground. The Victoria School team will be: Suan Tim; Amin, Ravilal; Harold Tan, Bala. Zainal; Kwarrg Joo, George Chia. Chin Htn. Chek Kang, Soorr Lok. Reserve:52 words
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Article377 1948-12-20 12 DROVING that experience can master youth, the 1 Malaya Cup Veterans defeated the Commercial High School m a grand game of football at Geylang Stadium yesterday by one goal to nil. Tricky play and pretty passing on the part of the Veterans more than offset377 words
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Article30 1948-12-20 12 MC. V. Martia beat Chua Boon Tew four and three m the final of the Eu Tons Sen Cup golf competition at the Island Club yesterday.30 words
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Article108 1948-12-20 12 UNBEATEN SIDE LOSE RECORD r rHE hitherto unbeaten R.E. M.E. hockey team suffered their first defeat by four I goals to two at the hands of i Selerang Barracks at Selerang yesterday. The game produced a very high standard of play and for the most part was confined to i108 words
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Article112 1948-12-20 12 LONDON, Sunday. ENGLAND is to have one of the best tracks m the world. That is the aim of the Amatiur Athletic Association who, having seen the great success of the Olympic track at Wembley Stadium, have decided to put down a similar type112 words
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232 1948-12-20 12 Disappointment Will Act As Spur To Malays THE Malay community is disappointed that they have no representative in the Malayan I Thomas Cup team, but 1 i they fully realise that no Malay player has reached the high standard required for selection, the secretary of the Singapore Malays Badminton Association232 words
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Article, Illustration52 1948-12-20 12 DAVE Freeman, ten times national champion of the United States, and captain of the U.S. Thomas Cup team that will meet Malaya on Feb. 21-22 m London, uses his Ion; reach to get to a well-placed return. Note his perfect balance as he sets well under the shuttle to make52 words
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Article, Illustration339 1948-12-20 12 16- Year-Old Patricia Is 'Miss Singapore' EMVE thousand people defied the rain last night to see pretty 16-year-old Patricia Ho Lye Ying and husky Harold de Castro elected "Miss Singapore" and "Mr. Singapore" m the finals of the Singapore Amateur Weightlifting Federation's annual bodybeautiful and weightlifting championships at the New339 words
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Article107 1948-12-20 12 Queensland In Strong Position PERTH, Sunday. MICK Raymer, Queensland left-arm spin bowler, took five wickets for 14 runs In 8 5 overs against Western Australia In the Sheffield Shield match here yesterday. Queensland carried their overnight score of 242 for eight to 276 and then dismissed Western Australia for 148.107 words
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Article133 1948-12-20 12 with 42, while F. Buttswonh got 35. Charlie Puckett, right-arm medium pace bowler, took five for 71 for Western Australia. In reply to the New South Wales first innings total of 243. South Australia were all out for 196 at Adelaide yesterday, tha second dayReuter - 133 words
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Article49 1948-12-20 12 Tarawa Team To Meet Singapore A TEAM from the U.S. aircraft carrier Tarawa will meet a Singapore side at basket ball at the Happy World tonight. The match starts at eight o'clock. Proceeds will go to the Singapore Handicapped Children Fund of which Lady Gimson i& the president. p49 words
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Article26 1948-12-20 12 HOCKEY: Khalsa Assn. H. S. Bank. St. George's Road; S.R.C. "A" t. Cable and Wireless. SRC. BASKETBALL: Tarawa T. Singapore, Happy World, 8 p.m.26 words
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Advertisement741 1948-12-20 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 6) VEHICLES FOR SALE IW7 Lincoln Saloon 16.000 n.lles an owner driven. Excellent i mil Box No. A4926, S.T. rORD PREFECT 10 HP. May 1 mileage 5.000 as new used on l'ne only. What offers? Box No. Ati'i. S.T. HILLMAN MINX Saloon 9 8 l>741 words
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Advertisement161 1948-12-20 12 ON TIME ALL THE TIME CYMA LOSES ONLY 11 SECONDS IN A MONTH! Cyma Chronometer No. 1905 obtained the record of timing with a mean daily rate of plus or minus 0 second 05 at the last International Timing Test at Neuchatel, Switzerland. when Cyma also obtained the serial prize161 words
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Miscellaneous24 1948-12-20 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High Water 1.35 a.ir, (Bft. 7in), 12.34 p.m. (10ft. lin). TOMORROW: High Water 2.10 am. (Bft. sin). 1.23 p.m. Oft. Bin).24 words
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