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Title Section18 1949-03-09 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 184S TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1949. t'KK 1 TEN IMS.18 words
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Article306 1949-03-09 1 Yuan Cheers Sun Fo 9 s Resignation NANKING, Tuesday. THE Legislaive Yuan today passed a bill order- ing the "refugee" Executive Yuan to return to Nanking from Canton. At the same time, the acting President, Li Tsung-jen, tepan his search for a successor to Dr. -Sun306 words
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Article, Illustration23 1949-03-09 1 tiloKl SKMKITY OFFICER screens a squatter family r Minded up during yesterday's evacuation near Bekok. Nanyang Siang Pau picture. Story m Page Seven.23 words
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Article190 1949-03-09 1 BANGKOK, Tuesday. I (MIS Panomyong, brother of the fugitive Siamese lj statesman. Pridi Panomyong, surrendered himself to the Bangkok police today m the last few arrests of members of the wartime "Free Thai" underground movement allegedly involved m the plot to overthrow th e Phibun Songgram government.Reuter - 190 words
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Article59 1949-03-09 1 LONDON, Tues.. British Civilians employed by the Control Commission In Germ:ir> aTe being formed into 'violence units." the British M:"ister of State. Mr. Hector i McNeil, told the House of Commons yesterday. I iio purpose of the units, hr said, is for the protection j of British llveAP - 59 words
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Article102 1949-03-09 1 PARIS. Tues. THE French President. 1 M. Vincent Aurlol and the Ex-Emperor Bao Dal today signed the new agreement between France and Indo-Chlna announced after recent negotiations. The agreement proclaimed the unity and independence of Vietnam In the framework of the French Union. Bao Dal announcedReuter - 102 words
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249 1949-03-09 1 LONDON, Tuesday. rpHE British Ambassador to Burma, Mr. R. J. Bowker, is discussing with the Burmese Government the possibility of ending th e civil war there, following the Burmese Government's rejection of: conciliation proposals made by the recent conference m New Delhi ofReuter - 249 words
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Article16 1949-03-09 1 Lieut. E. O. WaketteldGush. Malaya.n Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve has been promoted Lieutenant -Commander, M.R.N.V.R.16 words
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Article163 1949-03-09 1 BANDITS KILL ARMY CAPTAIN From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. TEN bandits ambushed a Jeep on the main trunk road a mile south of Kajang (Selangor) this morning and fatally wounded a British R.A.S.C. captain. Although wounded, the Malay driver drove on to Kajang where the captain died on163 words
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Article55 1949-03-09 1 From l.Kfc SIEW YEE LONDON, Tues. FIFTEEN copies of the Thomas Cup Aim will be flown by the Colonial Office to Malaya tomorrow. Forty more copies will follow later lor screening: in the smaller towns and kam pongs. I saw the film today. It is a55 words
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110 1949-03-09 1 BOMBAY, Tuesday. rpROOPS and police are guarding key points on the 1 Indian railways following a threat by Communistdominated sectional railway unions to strike tomorrow. They have been ordered to shoot on sight anyone found tampering with track or installations. Guards were particularly activeReuter; AP - 110 words
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Article50 1949-03-09 1 WASHINGTON. Tues. South Africa's rapidly expanding fishing Industry has just shipped 2,000 cases of tinned sardines to Singapore. Officials of the U.S. Fish and Wild Life Service said today that South Africa's fish production constituted a threat to U.S. export markets In Asia and the South Pacific—A.P.50 words
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Article, Illustration263 1949-03-09 1 A BID to fly to the side of her husband lying ill m A a London hospital i s being made by Mrs. Lim Chuan Geok, wife of the Malayan Thomas Cup captain and manager. As soon as news of Mr. Chuan Geok's illness was263 words
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142 1949-03-09 1 BATAVIA. Tues. INDONESIAN officials of the West Java federal state of Pasundan have contacted Republican guerilla grouus in an effort to persuade them to cease hostilities against, the Dutch, tile Dutch Commander tn West Java said today. The statement, said they took this actionReuter - 142 words
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Article45 1949-03-09 1 SOFIA, Tues. rriHE four chief accused In the JL Bulgarian pastors trial were today sentenced to life imprisonment, and a fine of 1,000,000 leva. They were convicted of having collected and given military and economic information to a foreign power. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article127 1949-03-09 1 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. INOTHER big anti-bandit sweep has started m North Kedah. Early yesterday morning, British and Gurkha infantry, i a large force of police and detachments of the Fourth Hussars launched the operation m difficult mountainous country. Latest reports state127 words
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217 1949-03-09 1 WASHINGTON, Tuesday. rpHE eight nations working on the North Atlantic Security Pact* have reached an agreement on a draft treaty which provides for the use of armed force to repel aggression, diplomatic quarters disclosed here today. These quarters emphasised that the agreement is not217 words
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Article29 1949-03-09 1 TOKYO, Tues. Eight Japanese were killed and several others injured this morning during the rush hour at Matsuzaka city when an electric train caught fire. —Reuter, A.A.P.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 29 words
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Article38 1949-03-09 1 TOKYO, Tues— Two Korean officials of the Korean Students League m Tokyo have been sentenced to three years' hard labour each for displaying the North Korean flag m violation of Americln Eighth Army regulations.— Reuter, A.A.P.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 38 words
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Article143 1949-03-09 1 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK. Tue.s. SIAMESE rice supplies con»5 tdnue to be vital because i the world's exportable rice this year is still less than half i of the average before the war, said Mr. Norris Dodd, the Director General of the Food143 words
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Article51 1949-03-09 1 "Free rice" has decreased substantially m price since the beginning of the year, I said a Singapore Government l statement last night. Best quality "free" rice can now be bought retail from between 40 to 50 cents a katty—ls cents cheaper than it was m December last51 words
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Article477 1949-03-09 2 GENEVA, Tuesday. 4 CONTINGENT of 18 specially recruited French A and Belgian guards for the United Nations Conciliation Commission for Palestine was relieved of its arms when it crossed the Swiss frontier yesterday. The guards are assembling here before leaving by plane for Jerusalem. The477 words
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Article, Illustration29 1949-03-09 2 MISS ADA FISH Hi KN, who works m a British factory, is exchanging jobs with a girl m America. She waves goodbye to Britain aboard the Queen Elizabeth.—Reuter picture.Reuter - 29 words
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Article133 1949-03-09 2 "URGENT" TALKS PROPOSED LONDON. Tues. BRITAIN has proposed holdIng an "urgent" Commonwealth Conference In London or Ottawa to discuss Joint defence plans and the spread of Communism In the Far East. A British Government Informant who reported this yesterday said that "urgent consultations" with the Governments of Australia. New Zealand.AP - 133 words
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Article44 1949-03-09 2 SAN FRANCISCO. Tuei. Capt. Bill Odom, who is making a second attempt to fly non-stop to New York from Honolulu, yesterday passed over Williams, California. He radioed he was "very, very tired," but that the flight was going perfectly.AP., Reuter.Reuter; AP - 44 words
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Article49 1949-03-09 2 WASHINGTON, Tues. Mr. Kenneth Royall, U.S. Army Secretary, will resign soon, sources close to the President disclosed yesterday. His successor has not been chosen. Mr. Royal] was the central figure last month in a controversy arising out of differing interpretations of an interview in Tokyo.— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article42 1949-03-09 2 LONDON, Tues.— Britain's Ministry of Civil Aviation has been selling or leasing planes to civil airlines for less than cost, the Comptroller and Auditor-General Sir Frank Trite -'said yesterday. Some foreign as well as British operators received the plane*—A.P.42 words
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Article21 1949-03-09 2 LONDON, Tues.— U.S. bombers flew as the "enemy" la a mock war test of Britain* lorthern air defences yester.ay.—AJP.21 words
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Advertisement1248 1949-03-09 2 NOTICES NOTICE HEALTH ft STRENGTH RESULTS OF MEMBER'S $1/- CA8H SWEEP OF THE 81LANCOR HEALTH 4c STRENOTH ASSOCIATION. KUALA LUMPUR. WHICH WAS HELD ON 5-3- 1949 ARE AS FOLLOWS:— TOTAL OF TICKETS IN THE POOL *****. 1st. No. *****8. 2nd. No. *****6. 3rd. No. *****3. STARTERS (7) Nos. *****7. *****7.1,248 words
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Advertisement746 1949-03-09 2 NOTICE* ■STATE OF LOOK VAN KIT. DECEASED AUCTION SALE OF Valuable freehold land and houses Noe. 156. 168, 160, 162 and dte of No. 164 Tanjong Pagar Road and No. 1 Narcls Street, Slnga- pore, area 8,397 sq.ft. Total monthly rents IMS 70. To be held at The saleroom of746 words
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Advertisement308 1949-03-09 2 NOTICES notice" GETZ BROS., ft COMPANY of Singapore Have pleasure 1b announcing that their Tokio Office re-opened on December 31st, 1848. RE ESTATE OF ABDUL GHANI BIN KHAMIS DECEASED ALL PERSONS having any claims against the Estate of the abovenamed deceased, late of Kampong Serkat, Pontlan, Johf>T, who died on308 words
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Advertisement565 1949-03-09 2 NOTICES NOTICE Lost between Eastern Anchorage Singapore and neighbourIng Islands between 38th Feb..3rd March, 1949. Appx. 1,000 pieces sawn planks Seraya Timber 8' to 6' lengths marked U.L.T.C. Rewards offered: 1. For Information leading to recovery $20 per ton. t. Salvage and delivery to Seng Hua Saw Mill Singapore $30565 words
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Advertisement116 1949-03-09 2 *y Ml'M 1 f g m* I if m. I |i mjs J JL^^ •LOWER OPERATING /J SfckTNT^vX INCREASED DELIVERIES •NO LOADING DELAYS C**^p •NO IDLE TRACTORS (Sml H^^^^^lg^ Scammell goods vehicles are arti- "Mechanical Horse" for short hauls m ciliated. They consist of a power unit built-up areas, and116 words
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Article363 1949-03-09 3 Lord Lis towel Challenged From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Tuesday. DEHIND the rather unconvincing figures recently quoted by Lord Listowel lies an appalling picture, says the Daily Telegraph, which, with the Manchester Guardian, today discusses the Malayan situation, with particular reference to the country's dollar earnings. The363 words
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Article204 1949-03-09 3 RUSSIA TO HAVE OWN AIRLIFT FRANKFURT. Tues. THE American Zone newspaper Abendpost said last night that the Russians were organising their own airlift to beat a Tito blockade of Albania. The newspaper said fourenglned bombers would fly the 490-mile route over Yugoslavia from Budapest, Hungary, to Tirana, and the Albanian204 words
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Article69 1949-03-09 3 WASHINGTON. Tues.—Mildred ("Axis Sally") Gillars yesterday heard herself described at her treason trial as j a woman of "rotten con- j science" who enjoyed a well- Daid part m the German war effort. Her counsel pictured her as l "love slave" and asked the Jury to considerUP - 69 words
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Article20 1949-03-09 3 LONDON. Tups. Bri tain's steel industry due for nationalisation claims that its February production broke all records. A.P.AP - 20 words
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Article40 1949-03-09 3 KARACHI, Tues. Capt. i Gregory Thomas, 35-year-old United States pilot of Pakis- tan Airways, has been arrest- Ed m Karachi on a charge of attempted culpable homicide iby shooting Capt. Raymond Gi fiord, a pilot from Sydney —Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article, Illustration37 1949-03-09 3 YOUNG NAVAL HERO, 17-year-old Alfred Lowe, showing his sister the Albert Medal he received from the King for his rescue work when a liberty boat sank m Portland Harbour with the loss of 29 lives.— Reuter picture.Reuter - 37 words
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Article231 1949-03-09 3 WASHINGTON, Tuesday. AN authoritative source estimated yesterday that Anglo-Japanese discussions m Tokyo for a reported U*****,000,000 trade agreement were "likely to involve U*****,000,000 worth of Japanese textiles going into sterling areas." He made this comment after Tokyo reports that SCAP was expecting increased opposition from231 words
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Article38 1949-03-09 3 BERLIN. Tups. Gen. Lucius D. Clay. United States Occupation Commander, has confirmed the death sentences of 13 high officers of the German race extermination sauads who killed more than 1.000.000 Jews Gypsies ano others— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article148 1949-03-09 3 WASHINGTON, Tuesday. T*HE Senate Foreign Relations Committee yesterday 1 unanimously approved a 15-month extension of the Marshall European Recovery Plan at the authorised cost of $5,580,000,000. Without a dissenting vote the 13-man committee acceded to ECA administrator Mr. Hoffman's insistence that "now is the timeUP - 148 words
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Article65 1949-03-09 3 CANBERRA, Tues. A I statement attributed to Mr. L. Sharkey, secretary of the I Australian Communist Par- ty, is to be examined "to see if it is of a seditious I character." the Prime Minister, Mr. J. B. Chifley, said today. Mr. Sharkey said that ifReuter - 65 words
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Article22 1949-03-09 3 LONDON, Tues.—A British Cabinet meeting today was understood to have decided to end clothes rationing within "the next week or two."—Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article145 1949-03-09 3 MINISTER QUITS IN RIOT CITY DAMASCUS (Syria), Tues. AS students clashed with police for tl\e second day running, the Minister of the Interior. Adel ela Ameh, resigned without any explanation. Helmeted police used clubs to quieten the stone-throwing students, who were denouncing the trans-Arabia pipeline proposal. A number of studentsReuter; UP - 145 words
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Article79 1949-03-09 3 CAIRO, Tues. The Egyptian Government be comes a 'privileged partner" j m the Suez Canal Company as a result of the new agreement I which the Egyptian Government signed yesterday. The agreement provides that Egypt will receive seven I per cent of the Company's gross profits.Reuter - 79 words
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Article54 1949-03-09 3 "WELCOME REDS" IN EUROPE BRUSSELS. Tues.— M. Edward Lalmand. Secretary General of the Belgian Com munlst Party has Joined Communist, leaders m other Western European countries m stating that the workers would welcome the Soviot Army In its pursuit of "a*"gressors" Mr. Paul de Croot, secretary of ihe Dutch CommunistReuter - 54 words
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Article132 1949-03-09 3 r ADEN. rues. eluding armoured cars, vas the Aden Protectorate can be xE Yemen has asked Bri- requested. discussed amicably." tain for "certain specific Commenting on rumours It was also understood that items of equipment" and for that the British Government Britain might appoint her doctors,132 words
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Advertisement201 1949-03-09 3 Every item mentioned ia available For Surveyors Contractors Theodolites Levels Steel Tapes Land Chains Surveying Staves Clinomerers. etc. For Architects Draughtsmen Drawing Instruments Drawing Boards Tee Squares Tracing Paper Plammeters Pantographs, etc. For Factories. Estates Mines Laboratory Apparatus Chemical Balance* Microscopes Rain Gauges Latexometers Thermometer! For The Medical Profession Diagnostic201 words
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Advertisement116 1949-03-09 3 NEW SHIPMENT OF The Popular Richer and Creamier! Now available AT YOUR LOCAL SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. SoX THE FINEST THING ON TWO FEET They $lup1 up 5 w ard pr IA/ear!! at W assiamiilVs Gents' Dept. Hj hst t Phone ***** Nlgn c Through the centuries they have116 words
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Article81 1949-03-09 4 ALL the uniformed staff of the Singapore Municipality, numbering about 1.000. are to be issued with leather shoes and boots m place of canvas shoes. The Municipal Secretary, Mr. W. W. Duncan, said that it was decided to supply leather footwear because "it looks81 words
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Article82 1949-03-09 4 A Department of Broadcasting official stated yesterday that recent revisions m the broadcast hours of the Chinese programme had been approved by the advisory councils on broadcasting. He was answering complaints that the revisions are unsuitable because the listening hour coincides with that at which most Chinese retire82 words
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Article, Illustration56 1949-03-09 4 PAHANG WAR AWARDS: Osman bin Chn receiving a war award from Dato Ma h mud bin Mat, Mentri Besar of Pahang, at a Raub ceremony. Seated (left to right): the District Officer, Raub. Mr. E. O. Laird, the British Adviser. Pahang, Mr. W. C. S. Corry and the O.C. "C56 words
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Article382 1949-03-09 4 MR. C. C. Tan (Municipal South-West) will ask at the next meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council whether the Government intends to accept the recommendation of the Commissioners that the Municipal Ordinance be amended so that the powers of appointing and removing officers will rest382 words
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Article72 1949-03-09 4 PENANG, Tues.— The Municipal Commissioners today decided to revert to their previous arrangement and re- I tain the services of a legal firm. At a meeting m committee, the new President, Mr. A. Hyde, stated that although he was a barrister, he was not a practising72 words
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Article152 1949-03-09 4 lODAl: •Britain m Pictures," an exhibition, British Council Hall, Stamford Road, 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Y.W.C.A., Katong Groups' meeting, St. Hilda's School, 4 p.m. V.M.C. A., Orchard Road, Singapore chess club, 5 p.m., art club, 6 p.m Trinity College, 7, Mount Sophia, Mr. T. Eames Hughes will152 words
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Article514 1949-03-09 4 NEW BID TO END SEAMEN'S DISPUTE "Racial Bias" Is Denied THE Singapore Asian Seafarers' Federation hopes to meet Shipowners' and Government representatives to-day m a move to settle amicably the dispute which resulted m a walkout of its representatives on the Seafarers' Administration Board. Mr. George Reed, the President told514 words
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235 1949-03-09 4 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Tuesday. oEOPENING of Tampin to Malacca railway and restoration of the free port are urged by the Malacca Chettiar and Indian Chambers of Commerce on resolutions sent to Mr. S. O. X._ Übaidulla, Federal Legislative Councillor. DENIES THEFT Ball235 words
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Article133 1949-03-09 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. SEVERAL interesting "finds" were made last year but lack of funds hampered work states *he annual report of the Federation Museums' Department for 1948 The Swettenham collection of objets dart and manuscripts arrived here late m 1948133 words
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Article120 1949-03-09 4 Infant Mortality Drops fFHE infant mortality rate X in Singapore decreased lrom 142.59 per 1,000 In 1940 to 80.79 per 1.000 last year. The highest recorded rate in the past 10. years wag in 1944 when 284.95 deaths per 1.000 were recorded. The total number of infants born last year120 words
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Article84 1949-03-09 4 Johore's Fight Again. c T.B. Ftol. I r SUI! Correspondent JOHOHh BAHRU, Tues. AJOHORE Bahru district association for the prevention of tuberculosis has been formed, with Dr Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahaman, member of the State Council, as the President. Elected to serve on the Committee are Mr. P. V.84 words
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Article37 1949-03-09 4 At the request of the family of the late Mr. Cheong Hock Chye many people, instead of sending wreaths, senglays and scrolls for the funeral, contributed to the Anglo-Chinese School building fund which received $555.37 words
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Article34 1949-03-09 4 A decree nisi, to be made absolute In three months, was granted yesterday m the Singapore High Court to Mrs. Blanche Krygsman against her husband, Mr. Charles Krygsman, of Kirn Seng Road.34 words
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Article15 1949-03-09 4 Mr. B. C. J. Buckerdige has been appointed a Deputy Registrar of Vehicles, Singapore.15 words
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Advertisement234 1949-03-09 4 i c isM\ PASTiy* fcr^ B '-AtK^ FOR YOUR THROAT ITS AN UfJtl~U*y PRODUCT M.dt m Enfltntf If Adt* i Hankurrt Lid *fn* Mchra B»no- Co. Lt«.. Ot.ifi Buildmf SINCAPOM H.M.deSOUZASr.&Son GROUND CONTRACTORS Offlc* A Residence 11. Barker Road S vwe. Tel *****. DIABETES, WHY WORRY? When D. T. Lim's234 words
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Advertisement327 1949-03-09 4 A I I. 1^ __ii^iis^s^ A^ 1 T^ M Senedictine sfMh* IgoSyg) Bole Agents: The Eastern Agencies (1946) Ltd. DOM-l A BUSY MORNING? RELAX FOR LUNCH AT THE CATHAY COOL AND QUIET and with INTERESTING FOOD MUSIC ON SATURDAY CATHAY RESTAURANT Kvvita is a waterless Af lifitjtfi whole-meal bread that327 words
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253 1949-03-09 5 S'pore Women Give Scholarships To Two Children From Our Woman Correspondent rpHE Singapore Wesley Women's Society of Christian Service has awarded two scholarships, each worth $100, to a boy and a girl from Social Welfare's feeding and club centres, Mrs. Goh Kok Kee herself a member of the Society and253 words
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Article51 1949-03-09 5 The Trinity College, the > Union Theological School of the Anglicans, Presbyterians and Methodists, proposes to start kindergarten classes from April to give the students of the College an opportunity to do first-hand kindergarten work. The classes will be housed at the Straits Chinese Presbyterian Church- at 7751 words
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Article, Illustration71 1949-03-09 5 THE RACE OF THE PANCAKES: With frying: pans to the fore, the housewives of Olney (Buckinghamshire) run through the village with their freshly -made pancakes m a race to be first at the local church to receive the "Kiss of Peace" (from the Verger) and the blessing (from the Vicar).Reuter - 71 words
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Article257 1949-03-09 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. OVER 2,000 Government officers in Kuala Lumpur are waiting for quarters. Of them, 208 are senior officers while the rest are junior and sub-ordinate officers. Houses for 22 of them will be ready by the end of May.257 words
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Article129 1949-03-09 5 5-Religion Meeting In Colony THE Commissioner-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, will preside over the first public meeting called by the newly formed Inter-Religious Organisation of Singapore and Johore Bahru, on March 18 at the Victoria Memorial Hall, at which a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Hindu, a Sikh and a Christian129 words
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256 1949-03-09 5 Curfew After Seremban Electricity Sa botage From Our Staff Correspondent 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. SEREMBAN Police have imposed a curfew within the Town Board Limits bcause bandits have sabotaged th e main electricity supply. The curfew will be lifted as soon as possible, but it was essential at present for256 words
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Article45 1949-03-09 5 A well-known passenger vessel on the Sumatra-Singa-pore-China ports service, the Dutch ship Van Heutsz returned to Singap r < yesterday from Hong Kor fter a four months rent r Knwloon Dockyards. A hospital with men's and women's wards and a dispensary has been fitted.45 words
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Article, Illustration214 1949-03-09 5 BECAUSE thousands of Singapore's motorists prefer to have their tyres retreaded rather than buy new ones. Chinese tyre-retreading nrm s are doing a good buslr\6£S Motorists say that they can retread all their four tyres for the price of single new lyre, and the retreaded214 words
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174 1949-03-09 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tues. NEARLY 1,000 Municipal clerks and other monthlypaid employees will have their salaries revised, together with arrears due, with effect from August 1947, and not from January 1948, as originally proposed This decision in committee, approved by a majority of174 words
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Article230 1949-03-09 5 JOCKEY BROS. HURT IN SMASH WERE lucky to be- back," was the comment of Donnelly brothers, Mickey and Porky, well-known Malayan jockeys who were involved m a motor-car accident at the 44th milestone along the Johore Bahru-Batu Pahat Road on Monday morning. The Donnellys left Singapore early on Monday with230 words
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Article62 1949-03-09 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LL'MPUK. lues. CWEET potatoes formed the greatest part of the Federation's agricultural crop last year, after rice. Of a total of 111,669 acres under cultivation, sweet potatoes occupied 45,211 acres, market 7egetables 38,149 acres, groundnuts 7,778 acres, maize 11,674 acres, ragi 89162 words
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Advertisement169 1949-03-09 5 Imw* w^?^^B Btf I a^*^wJ mY^^^^ I M Sportsmanship and good whisky naturally go together CORIO Special one of the world's good whiskies More than twice the age prescribed by Commonwealth Lmw. Bole Agents: (aid berk MacGrefor Co., Ltd. Inc undrr thr otn panics Ordinance of Hongkong Coughing -Full 8l«p169 words
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Advertisement414 1949-03-09 5 SELANGOR CLUB THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be hold m The Card Room on Wednesday, 6th April 19J«> iit 7.00 P.M. THE MALAYAN INFORMATION AGENCY MALAYA HOUSE 57.TRAFAL0AR SQUARE. LONDON. W.C 2 welcomesTßADEenquiries from malayan exporters (CABLES MMAWAKIL.LONOONf MA6EOTMrW.AWARDcm.gm^ IS ALWAYS PLEASED TO SEE AND ASSIST VISITORS FROM MAL&YA STOMACH414 words
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Obituary100 1949-03-09 6 CAPTAIN A. I. KASTCOTT, late Devonshire Regiment, died tn Ki.no Hospital, Nigeria, 21st February 1949. In his 23rd year. His death wag the result of a most tragic climbing accident and all who knew and loved him In Malaya will mourn his passing. LAU-Mr. Lav Cheng Poh, age •7100 words
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758 1949-03-09 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Mar. 9, 1949. WIRES WITHIN WIRES An innocuous provision m a new bill to amend the Telegraph Ordinance will give the Singapore Legislative Council at its meeting next week an opportunity, if it cares to, to discuss radio- diffusion. The bill is for the "protection758 words
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Article374 1949-03-09 6 Some remarkable figures of Hong Kong's trade boom were given by Mr. A. Morse, chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, m his statement to the annual meeting of shareholders. In 1946, the Clearing House figures totalled H.K. $3,000 million, m 1947 they had risen to374 words
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Article, Illustration1117 1949-03-09 6 SCRUTATOR - SCRUTATOR By VERY little has been given out to the public regarding the visits paid to Mr. Bcvin in quick succession by the Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Greece. Asked what he would talk about, Mr. Tsaldaris, the Greek Foreign Minister, said "general subjects," but added that1,117 words
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Article947 1949-03-09 6 SIR CHARLES MORGAN - SIR CHARLES MORGAN -By IN the next war, though we may have at our command the most deadly atomic bomb or the most accurate rocket, our success will not depend on these moderr- methods of destruction alone. il will depend, as m the past, on Sea947 words
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Letter247 1949-03-09 6 THE Colonial Secretary,] Mr. McKerron, re- 1 cently stated that there la an acute shortage of technical staff m Government departments m Singapore and the Federation. He added that the governments were drawing up a scheme whereby locally domiciled people^ with suitable qualiflcations could get opportunities247 words
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Advertisement699 1949-03-09 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. ON 7TH MARCH 1948 Urn Pang Peng (Charlie) eldest son of Mr. ft Mrs Henry Llm to Wee Toh Neo (Lucy) eldest daughter of Mr. A Mrs. Wee Whl Hock and grand-daughter of Mr. St Mrs. Wee Lip Hean. Upcountry papers plfose copy. •'OOH-FOO: The engagement took place699 words
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Advertisement127 1949-03-09 6 "SUPRAPHON" presents Violin Solos by GEORGE KI'LENKAMPFF. ***** ADAGIO (from Bach Violin Concerto In E minor, with Berlin Philharmonic Orch., cond. Paul Kletzki. $2.75 ***** ROMANCE In F major (Beethoven), with Berlin Phil. Orch.. Cond. Paul KleUki. ft.75 ***** 60 BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO In D major, op. 77, with Berlin127 words
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Article, Illustration474 1949-03-09 7 Police Burn Down Huts, Lean-to Sheds From A Special Staff Correspondent KLUANG, Tuesday. CECURITY forces today rounded up 273 squat- ters (132 men, 54 women and 87 children) in the Johore squatter areas of Bantang and Temelan, in the Kluang district, described by the police as474 words
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Article, Illustration16 1949-03-09 7 DENG KIN, alias Then? Rien, a gunman who was hanged m Johore Bahru prison. P.R. picture.16 words
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Article159 1949-03-09 7 PRETTY GIRLS AID BANDITS Prom Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tues. INCREASING instances where young women and girls »ere found to be assisting bandits were referred to by Mr. M. G. Neal, Federal Counsel, Perak, m the Assizes today. Two young, attractive Chinese women, Chang Keow, 20. and Yong Fan, aged159 words
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Article121 1949-03-09 7 Family Of 3 Drowned From Uu; Own Correspondent BUTTERWORTH, Tues. A TRIPLE drowning tragedy has been reported from a small fishing village on the banks of the Muda River, involving a 36-year-old Chinese woman and her son and daughter. The son, Cheah Ah Chong, it is stated, was bathing m121 words
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Article135 1949-03-09 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. JHE Dyak trackers who left Malaya for leave in Sarawak yesterday will return to Malaya for duty with the Security forces next month. The strength of the group will be raised to 40. The Government of Sarawak has announced135 words
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Article110 1949-03-09 7 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH. Tues. THE second abduction case 1 within a week occurred m Tronoh yesterday mornaig when a Chinese mininn contractor, his clerk and tne driver of the car m which they were travelling were abducted by four armed bandits. It appears that110 words
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Article38 1949-03-09 7 A Chinese former member of the Gee Liong Tuan secret society who is wanted on a banishment order, i,hree other Chinese suspected of secret society activities and two suspected Commuj.ists have been arrested m Singa- pore.38 words
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Article58 1949-03-09 7 TIN metal exports ot 7,23a tons from the Federation and Singapore m February were an increase of nearly 1,400 tons over January. This is a post-war record A total of 6,350 tons of the February shipment went to the United States. European countries took 590 tons. British58 words
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Article34 1949-03-09 7 Mr. Lan Morrison, SouthEast Asia correspondent of The Times, London, will talk about his recent trip to Sarawak and North Borneo over the Blue Network of Radio Malaya at 7.10 pan. today34 words
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Article143 1949-03-09 7 rpHE Council of the Singapore X Anti-Tuberculosis Association will decide at a meeting 1 tomorrow whether a Singa- pore representative will attend the second Common- wealth and Empire Health and Tuberculosis Conference which takes place in London early in July. Mr. C. L. Edwards, chairman143 words
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Article181 1949-03-09 7 WITH the idea of promoting a smoother flow of traffic In Singapore, traffic police are studying the question of vmether vehicles should be rllowed to make a right-hand turii at certain major Junctions. TheiT report will be submitted to the Traffic Advisory Committee. A recent three-day181 words
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Article88 1949-03-09 7 The following is a further list of candidates successful In the London Chamber of Commerce 1948 Examinat.on: H. Tan Accountancy School Higher Stage: Economic: Chan Ylk Chin; Commercial Law: Chan Ylk Chin; Lee Tsun Fatt; Percy Ollmore Pereira; Seet Hong Choong. Private Candidates:— Higher Stage: Economics: Goh Keng88 words
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Article188 1949-03-09 7 I, MUDDHISTS throughout I D Malaya are taking action to get the Governments of the Colony and the Federation to 1 declare a public holiday at Wesak—birthday of the Guatama. The day is significant because it is also the day m which the Buddha received enlightenment while188 words
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Article106 1949-03-09 7 "You knew perfectly well you were sworn to tell the truth and you deliberately told a lie," said the First District Judge, Mr. E. F. Shanks, sentencing Ang Chuan. a labourer, to three months' rigorous imprisonment. Ang had told the Coroner that an accident occurred106 words
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Article198 1949-03-09 7 MOREM 0RE women rubber packers went on strike m x Singapore yesterday. In sympathy with 600 workers of the Malayan Rubber Trading 1 Company and the Chua Guan Hong Company who J struck on March 1, 310 women employees of William Jacks and Co., Guntzel198 words
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Article113 1949-03-09 7 SEAH JOO HENG, rubber worker of the Aik Ho Rubber Factory, Paya Lebar, was acquitted yesterday m the Assize Court of the muTder of an engineering worker of the factory. It was said that the man, Goh Slow Yong, had died during an attack by a crowd113 words
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Article37 1949-03-09 7 Singapore Fire Brigade yesterday received 11 callsnine of them to lallang flres. The other two calls were to a car on flre in Bras Basah Road and a rubbish flre In Mountbatten Road.37 words
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137 1949-03-09 7 r\YER 100 Singapore Improvement Trust houses off Lavender Street will be completely renovated i>y the end of next month. The houses were built by the Improvement Trust 20 years ago, and are located In Idris Road, Kempas Road and Tronoh Road. The Secretary of the137 words
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Article103 1949-03-09 7 pUSSIA has placed an order of 10,000 tons of Malayan rubbei Tor shipment later thl« month. Thla will place Malayan rubber shipments to Russix this yeai to about 45.000 ton*. befor< April orders are received The Baku which has completed loading 9.250 tons of Malayan rubber,103 words
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422 1949-03-09 7 City Elections: Campaign Now In Full Swing rpHE Colony's first Municipal election campaign is x now m full swing. Twenty -four hours after nominations closed on Monday, the Progressive Party announced that it would hold an election meeting this week at th c Cieylan«< English School Simultaneously, the otner political422 words
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Article54 1949-03-09 7 MR. J. K. Khan, who was to have jontested the South Ward on Labour ticket but did not turn up on nomination da.v. 'old the Straits Times yrsterdav that he could not present the papers m mc because he was too sick to set iri from his54 words
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Article128 1949-03-09 7 iho;: ues NEARLY 600 oeuple Wi re made homelcis as a re^. .t of a fire at the little villr v of Ayer Paran. Tanjons Tuallang, yesterday morning. About 85 attap houses wt re completely gutted The fire is believed to nave begun m the kitchen of128 words
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Article41 1949-03-09 7 A large congregation attended a thanksgiving service at St. Hilda's Church, Katong, yesterday evening m celebiation of the 250 th anniversary of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. The preacher was the Archdeacon of Singapore, the Yen. Max Gregory.41 words
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Advertisement65 1949-03-09 7 Can a can keep beer? [$j| VX'hen you open a can of Barclay's you have /WS3I lager m the cream of condition. The can protects it from light, and has a special lining to preserve the fine full flavour of the beer You get Barclay's at its best— in cans.65 words
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Advertisement60 1949-03-09 7 W£[MA*G*iN^ifor SPECIAL OFFER OF GENUINE TAN SAD BABY mm^^ CARRIAGES Model No. 321 Cotkar Detachable Coachbuilt Body, 36" Overall. Three position Drop Foot usually 145/00 Now 97/50 Model No. 555 Folding Pram 34" Bed usually 115/00 Now 87/50, Model No. 48 Folding Pram 32" Bed usually 95/00 Now 75/00 Model60 words
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Article, Illustration1156 1949-03-09 8 Morse Discusses World Trends BRITAIN, Hong Kong and Singapore were economically among the brightest spots touched on m a review of world and Eastern trade made by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation chairman, Mr. A. Morse, on Saturday. He was addressing the annual meeting of1,156 words
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Article120 1949-03-09 8 K.L. DRIVER IS FINED $3,600 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues U7RIST watches valued at $3,870 were ordered to be confiscated today, when Chan Foo Chong, of Kuala Lumpur, was convicted on a charge of conveying uncustomed goods and fined $3,600 or four months' Imprisonment. Chan arrived in a120 words
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Article54 1949-03-09 8 Singapore Christian Youth Council hopes, through the Malayan Christian Council, to have the next year's conference of Christian youth leaders in Asia held in Singapore. An invitation is being sent to headquarters in Geneva. This conference Is prepatory to the World Christian Youth Conference which will be held54 words
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Article54 1949-03-09 8 From Our Staff Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Tues. The following havs be»n appointed members of the Penghulu's Committee for 1949 in .-he State of Perak: Yang Teramat Mulia Raja Muda. chairman; Yang Aniat Mulia Raja di-Hilir; the Assistant St»te Scretary, Perak; Orang Kaya Kaya Mahakurnia Indra dl-Raja; and Inche54 words
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112 1949-03-09 8 STUDENTS' UNION IS YOUNG BUT STRIVING From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. OUR union Is a young body but young as we are, we are striving to gain recognition in the eyes of the public as an efficient and modern students' union," said the president of the Technical College112 words
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Article166 1949-03-09 8 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tues. THE Settlement will receive a record shipment of rice from Egypt and Burma this month. Some 19,950 tons are due to arrive here in nine ships The first consignment, 150 tons of Egyptian rice, was unloaded yesterday from166 words
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Article, Illustration75 1949-03-09 8 PKNANG UNION: Clerical and Administrative Staff Union official opening at the week-end. The picture shows, at. the main table left to right: Lady Abdulcader, Mr. Nr Sul Cam, Mrs. Macbride, Mr. Wilkinson, Mrs. Lee Tiang Krng. Mr. Hyde; (back to camera), Mr. Heah Joo Scan*, Mr. D. A. Mackay, Mr.75 words
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Article515 1949-03-09 8 MR. A. Morse, addressing the annual meeting of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, said that while the terrorists In Malaya had failed to achieve their object the fall m the rubber prices was a serious matter. Federation finances were not m a happy state. "Malaya,"515 words
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Advertisement213 1949-03-09 8 MALAYAN KENNEL ASSOCIATION'S SINGAPORE DOG SHOW AFFILIATED TO THE KENNEL CLUB, LONDON TO BE HELD AT THE HAPPY WORLD STADIUM SATURDAY, 26th MARCH, AT 4.30 p.m. Judge; Mr LEO C WILSON, F.Z S. PRE-EMINENT ENGLISH JUDGE AND CHIEF CORRESPONDENT TO "OUR DOCS" OVER 120 PEDIGREED DOGS ON SHOW ALL MALAYAN213 words
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Advertisement334 1949-03-09 8 tiALL'S HJTSTtMPfIT OIL- BOUND WATER PAINT &L^^B J ft W^M For inside or outside use. d^^^^^tefc^ Provides a fast hard wearing Iv 4 SL and washable finish. W* 41 ai 1 1| ii > I I ERADICATION OF MICE and RATS SUPPLIES OF ZINC PHOSPHIDE AND CYANOGAS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE334 words
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Article, Illustration1967 1949-03-09 9 Rt. Hon. WINSTON S. CHURCHILL - How The People Reacted To The Bombing Rt. Hon. WINSTON S. CHURCHILL 1*1 1 **J ill 1 i i r^L hi k f i A i I By The QNK cliiy after luncheon the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kingsley Wood, came to see me on business at No. 10, and1,967 words
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Advertisement63 1949-03-09 9 $3,135 _i_^^___^3B£lSii>iSiSisSisHßisi^i^Biy^^il Rot J^& J 10h.p.Car-Bh.p.Pricf Yes! The new "Anglia" for 1949 is powered by the famous Ford 10 H.P. Engine. It gives you that added acceleration yet economy of operation that gives you value "Second to None." A full sise 10 H.P. Car at the price of an 863 words
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Advertisement100 1949-03-09 9 MALAYAN WORLD CHAMPIONS In their semi-final against U.S.A. and their winning Final against Denmark 50% of the Malayan Thomas Cup Badminton Team used SYKES Flfcht Commander MDMINTOH RACKETS Resident Agents: BARLOW Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE K. LUMPUR, IPOH, PEN ANG MALACCA ATTENTION TRAVELLERS 1 1 FOR YOUR ENTIRE COMFORT, STAY AT100 words
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Miscellaneous572 1949-03-09 9 East's excellent defence In to- At this point East settLU down day's d"al was ba. ed on what to some intensive thinking. Smith's might b? callod "negative reason- opining bid, In the light of the ing." cards already played and In sight, South, dealer. clearly marked him with the^liaBoth sides572 words
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Article1266 1949-03-09 10 RICHARD DEN MAN - RICHARD DEN MAN ifl5H^^^^^^H By of The Economist I 1 UK experts are divided in their views on the prospects tor cereal supplies. Prom the Food and Agriculture Organisation there still come warnings that the world is rushing headlong into a cycle in which the growth of1,266 words
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Article421 1949-03-09 10 LESLIE C. SMITH - LESLIE C. SMITH By rpHE Shanghai River Pilots Association, is a unique maritime body. Founded privately m 1848, its members have always regarded themselves rightly as being among the elite of the seafaring fraternity. They owned their own pilot vessels, made their own pilotage laws421 words
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Advertisement193 1949-03-09 10 starfs STo^iry 3 Phon A^ o4! TODAY! VHS **^±J 5 SHOWS: 11-1.45. 4.00 Ul 9.30 p.m. IS THERE REALLY SUCH A THING AS PRE-VISION? IF NOT HOW DID THIS MAN PREDICT SO MANY THINGS THAT v l AND DID HAPPEN? a^B^B^B^BT jhß^bl^^^^ m ■MbVUlb^Hb^HbHbl P^Mt. ilfihW i a^H af^B^Bß •^^^^B^B^bMbW-.193 words
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Advertisement361 1949-03-09 10 Phone "mil IJ^yi Alr 5 59 Conditioned STARTS TODAY! 1 l_l .45—4.00—6.30— 9.30 yHpVjf UNIVERSAUNTERNAMNAUresents I -tif^A^S O'W<*l StrMiiplfly by ROBERT UfS 'it^Bf'^ZJjSy^ frodiKtd by »0B«I AlThui GALA FAR EAST PREMIERE OPENING TODAY "A STAGGERING PERFORMANCE" (LIFE 8/1/49) "THE BEST YET" DAVID SELZENiCK WINNER of "DAILY EXPRESS" AS 1948'S BEST361 words
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Miscellaneous262 1949-03-09 10 News; 9.45 Persons iiiv Parade; u 7.45 Siamese; 8.30 English; SINGAPORE l 0 00 PUm Album; 10.30 Dance 8.45 Dutch; 9.00 Kuoyu; 9.30 10.55 Schools' Broadcast- 12.00 Muslc no clo6e Burmese; 9.45 News and Rubber Close; 1.00 Dance Music; 1.S0 Prices: 10.00 The Brains Trust; News! 1.45 Walti Time; 2.00262 words
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Article357 1949-03-09 11 LONDON. Tues. rvEALERS m the London MJ Stock Exchange yesterday were kept busy marking prices lower, says Reuters financial correspondent. Small, persistent selling depressed values In nearly all sections, with Breweries and Motors the chief sufferers. Shipping and Bank shares joined the downward movement. Tnere were many falls357 words
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Article136 1949-03-09 11 From A Market Correspondent T ITTLE business was recorded In the Singapore produce markets yesterday. The majority of sections were dull. Prices, however, remained unchanged. Yesterday's price* were: Rice: No. 1, $45; 2, $43.50; I, 989.50; 4 $29; 5. $38 50; glutinous $28. Coffee: Bali old quality136 words
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Article838 1949-03-09 11 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Tuesday. f ONDON again offered Tin shares at lower rates lj today. There had been moderate absorption locally but the weakness appeared to be m overseas markets, notably London. Prices quoted by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Assoclatlon today were: INDUSTRIALS838 words
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Article191 1949-03-09 11 AFTER opening at nearly half a cent below Monday's closing levels, the Singapore rubber market steadied towards midday yesterday. In the early afternoon small sellers were in evidence and prices again eased slightly. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 36% cents, sellers 37 cents; spot191 words
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Article102 1949-03-09 11 SHIPS m port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Ternate (33-34>, Marken (36-37), Baku (40-41). West Wharf: Clytoneus (11-12). Trevelyan (15-16). Empire Dock: Bust (19-20), Maxwell Brander (21-22), Islander (25-26) Landbrls (29-30). Sheers Wharf: Empire Hamble. Today's Wharf Arrivals: Rengam102 words
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Article83 1949-03-09 11 BATAVIA, Tues. AN official survey shows that la*t year Indonesia exported 440,000 tons of rubber. Of this, U la stated, 100,000 tons was smuggled to Malaya or exported by non-Federal territories. Most of the rubber export last year was native rubber. Only 100,000 tons was estate-produced. The total83 words
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Article21 1949-03-09 11 rITA Rubber Estates' dividend for last year is Shi per cent, and not 3*A per cent, as stated yesterday.21 words
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Article13 1949-03-09 11 ITUCHAI Tin In February pro- duccd 350 plculs of tin-ore.13 words
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Advertisement1173 1949-03-09 11 MANSFIELD <Sc CO., LTD. (Incorpoiated m Singapore I BLUB FUNNEL LIA. STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., C imtr < epti»n te preeeeel vie et*er ,*n porti to Utd m* <imili|i cerge SAILINCS FROM U.K. UJ-A WEST COAST MALATA C rmntiii" trom UK C. 11/12 "Merfaman" for Muar Mm. II "Tilan" trom U.K1,173 words
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Advertisement1257 1949-03-09 11 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. (Incoipoiated m Singapore) L.LERNAM BOCKNALL LONDON, HAVRt. HO TURD AM etLAVBMB«« LIMB cm"!f M oo*«HAM CANAOUN fAcmc i< fFE? ./.J'**™ Penang Accepting cargo tor central to South 16 21 Mar. 14-15 Mat. 23 Mar American Port*. 11 Mat 24 Mm. •Abo c.IW Cadi* •OUCAINVIUI CITY Of1,257 words
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Article, Illustration637 1949-03-09 12 HERO OF GAME CARRIED OFF THE FIELD Three Casuals Warned Seletar 3; Casuals l. IJERO of the Seletar Airmen's team, centre- forward Durden wa s carried off the field after scoring his third goal at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. 'Hie Airmen, meeting the Casuals m a S.A.F.A. Senior Division fixture,637 words
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Article82 1949-03-09 12 Prize Will Replace 'Penalty' KUALA LUMPUR, Tue*. THE frequency of "holes m one" on the Selangoi Golf Club links is so low thai Tom Verity, the professional is offering encouragement tc offset the "penalty" of having to stand the customary round of drinks. Verity will present a box of new82 words
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Article196 1949-03-09 12 ROYAL Singapore Golf Club competition I SUblef ord i played at Buklt Timah on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, resulted in a win for H. B. Noon in "A" Division with a score of 36 and for W. E Coatee In "B" Division with a icorr of196 words
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Article108 1949-03-09 12 »p H B draw and starting times for the Island Club golf championship <2nd round > and Duffers' Cup on Saturday are an follows: CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 3 p.m.. D. A. W. Lockhead v. F Jones. 3 05 p.m.. W. T. Mavor v. W. McMullan DUFFERS' (IP 3108 words
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Article24 1949-03-09 12 OSLO, Tues. It w reported from Arendal yesterday that the Norwegian speed skater Lundberg has^ccepted an offer to ylait Korea next season.24 words
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Article66 1949-03-09 12 SOCCER: S.A.F.A. Snr. Div.. S.K.C. v. G.H.Q. Sin— i. Besar: Jnr. A. Grp.r 67 Coy. K.4.P.C. >. Indonesia Lag*. B. Geylang, Naval Stores v. S.ll B. Aux. Foli. r Naval .Bate; .Jnr. B. Grp. 2, Police S.A. v. Banka BiUiton S. S. Police Depot; Changl Prison o.c. v.66 words
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Article267 1949-03-09 12 I nAFFLES Institution gave a fine exhibition of football against St. Joseph's Institution on the S.J.I, ground yesterday but lost by the odd goal in three. In the second team match honour s were even, each side scoring once. Although R.I. gave their ODDonents267 words
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Article302 1949-03-09 12 EPSOM JEEP - MANDAL AY DOES BEST GALLOP EPSOM JEEP By PENANG, Tuesday. A FTER the hectic programme at Ipoh and three A days of thrills and excitement at Bukit Timah, we should have some quiet racing at Penang. It has been a long, long time since we have had six races on302 words
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Article81 1949-03-09 12 EAR BITTEN OFF DURING MATCH TOULOSE, Tues. FRENCH police in Toulose were trying yesterday I to find out who bit ofj Fir- min Seilman's ear during a football match on Sun- i day. Seilman was playing for the Samatan team against Toulose, when the accident occurred during a heated scrimmage.81 words
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Article173 1949-03-09 12 A penalty awarded the P T when Ramley, the Customs' goalkeeper, infringed, enabled the P 4 T w draw one-all with the Customs In a S.A.F.A. junior A. Group 2, match played at Geylang stadium yesterday. In the opening minutes, the 1 P T right173 words
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Article23 1949-03-09 12 THE Chinese Hurricanes beat the Serangoort Association threeone in a Junior B. Group-!!. league soccer fixtures at St. George'u Road yesterday.23 words
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Article56 1949-03-09 12 IPOH. Tups.— As the installation reremony of the Sultan of Perak will be held on Saturday, Apr. 18, the committee of the Perak Turf Club ha* decided to alter the date of the second day's racing in the Easter meeting to Wednesday, Apr. 13. Instead of56 words
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Article32 1949-03-09 12 TO-DAY: High Water. 3.45 a.m. (7 ft. 6 In.), 7.00 p.m. (5 ft. 7 m.). TO-MORROW: High Water. 4.54 a.m. (7 ft. t in), 9.28 p.m. (6 ft. 4 In.).32 words
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Article573 1949-03-09 12 OOYAL Singapore Golf Miller (10) v. R. J. Pennie (7) (14) R. p Mollard (17)- 8 50 Wfll play a match On O. T. Moffett (8) D. A. Blunt H. Daly (14)- 8 50 Urn Slew Jin Sunday on the R.S.G.C. (8 825 J w573 words
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Article178 1949-03-09 12 AT the annual general meeting of the Malay Football Association, the following were elected, office-bearers for the ensuing year. President, Mr. 8. A. Dawood); vice-presidents, Dato Dr. S. M. Alsagoff, Dr. H. Aljunied, J.P., Mr. M. Sidik Abdul Hamid J.P., Tengku Hussein, Mr. Mohamed Amin. Mr.178 words
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212 1949-03-09 12 NEW JERSEY, Tuesday. THE National Boxing Commission has agreed to recognise the winner of a heavyweight fight promoted by Joe Louis as the world's champion to avojd "an useless and pointless scramble." This was announced last night by Commissioner Abe J. Greene who said212 words
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457 1949-03-09 12 PORT ELIZABETH, Tuesday. t 1 G. Mann, the England captain, playing one of the best innings of his career, made 131 not out and helped England to gain a 11-run lead with one wicket to fall over South Africa in th fifth Test here457 words
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Article132 1949-03-09 12 S. AFRICA—Ist Inns: 379 ENGLAND—Ist Inn* 1.. Mutton r Dawson b A. Rowan 14 Washbrook Dawgon b Rowan J. rapp b McCarthy I D. Compton Wade b Mann 19 A. Watkins c A. Rowan b Mann 14 F. G. Mann not out Ml R. Jenkins lbw Mann M A.Reuter - 132 words
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Article79 1949-03-09 12 ADELAIDE. Tues. VICTORIA won the final Sheffield Shield match of the Australian season, beating South Australia here by 271 runs. South Australia, without the second Innings services of Sir Don Bradman, who was making his farewell appearance In first-class cricket and was Injured on Saturday,Reuter-AAP - 79 words
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Article50 1949-03-09 12 ADELAIDE. Tues.— Arthur Moi rig, captain of the New South Wales team which won tinSheffield Shield competition this season was today chosen as vicectiptaln of the Australian team to tour South Africa later this year. 11>e appointment of Lindsay Hassett as captain wa.s announced yesterday.— Reuter. AAP.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 50 words
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Article66 1949-03-09 12 THE team to represent tlie Cheerful Lads m a soccer mauli against Singapore District at Port I Canning tomorrow, will be selected from: Seah Ah Bah. Tony Adalia. S"ah Teo Kirn. Wee Hoon Kiat. Tan Kng Chia. Chee Kirn Cheng. Ong Cliooit Thtam, Tar? Quee Choon, Chua Hock.66 words
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Article22 1949-03-09 12 SI Patrick's School and H.A.F. Sembawang drew oneall In a frienblv soccer match on the School ground on Monday evening.22 words
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