The Straits Times, 12 March 1949
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Title Section19 1949-03-12 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 184S XVVKIVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH I*, 1949. ft- PRICE TEN TENTS.19 words
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Article655 1949-03-12 1 U.K. Answers Gurney's Plea For More Aid From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. THE 2nd Brigade of Guards is staying in Malaya. This was announced at today's Press conference here. "There is no truth whatever in the report that they are leaving next month/655 words
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Article, Illustration181 1949-03-12 1 MOSCOW, Friday. fHE Finance Minister, Mr. A. G. Zverev, told the Supreme Soviet last night that Russia would spend 79,000.000.000 roubles— Straits §33,000,000,000 on her armed forces this year, compared with last year's 66,000.000,000 roubles Straits $27,000,000,000. This years budget, the largest in the Soviet Union'sAP - 181 words
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Article197 1949-03-12 1 WASHINGTON. Frl. I^HE U.S. Under-Secretary of the Army. Mr. Kenneth C. -11. today accused Russia t>i duplicity and falsification. H tailed her blockade of Berlin a "day to day threat to the p :aee of the world.' Mr. Royalls discussion of fdi'ign affairs was contained in hisAP - 197 words
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Article39 1949-03-12 1 LAKE SUCCESS, Fri— The 26-nation Board of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund has approved the recommendations of the Fund's Programme Committee to continue the 1940 global child aid programme to Europe.— r> liter.39 words
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Article28 1949-03-12 1 HOLLYWOOD, Fri. The dancer, Vickie Evans, was acquitted here of conspiracy to possess marijuana. She was the only one of four arrested to win an acquittal.28 words
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Article150 1949-03-12 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Frl. THE revival of a buying interest In rubber shares, which showed numerous gains ranging from 3d. to Is. was the outstanding feature of yesterdays stock exchange business. Dealers reported that the increase in public inquiry was chiefly in low priced Issues,150 words
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Article113 1949-03-12 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Fri. DRANDYWINE of Simara, a two year old Alsatian I worth £250, sailed for Milaya! today for use against the' bandit. For three months, Brandy- I wine and his trainer, William Simpson of Maghull, Lancashire, have been fired on with113 words
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Article71 1949-03-12 1 CHINESE PREMIER A LEFTIST NANKING, Fri. ptNERAL Ho Ylng-chin, kJ ormer Minister of Nationai Defence, has accepted L pomlnation as Nationalist China's new Premier succeeding Dr. Sun Fo. He served for a time at Lake Success as China's representative on the United Nations military committee. He Is known to favour71 words
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Article56 1949-03-12 1 BANGKOK, Fri.— The Siamese police-controlled Censorship Board this morning Imposed censorship on all news in the English-language dally. Bangkok Post. This follows a Bangkok Post editorial alleging that last weeks slaying of three former Siamese Cabinet Ministers. plus a former Member of Parliament, while in police custody,Reuter - 56 words
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Article, Illustration171 1949-03-12 1 YJAI.AYA'S interests at the forthcoming: talk s on 1 trade in Tokyo between the sterling areas of the British Commonwealth and Japan will be watched by the Singapore Secretary for Economic Affairs, Mr. Andrew Gilmour. Mr. Gilmour will fly to Tokyo next Tuesday as an171 words
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Article81 1949-03-12 1 Eden Held Up Again, Due Today DELAYED by aircraft trouble at Darwin for the second time, Britain's Deputy Leader of the Opposition. Mr. Anthony Eden, did not arrive in Singapore yesterday as expected. lit is scheduled to arrive at Tengah about noon today, accompanied by Commander A. •P. Tl Noble,81 words
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Article18 1949-03-12 1 LONDON, Fri.— Canon R. C. Moore. of Selangor, has been appointed vicar of St. Stephens. Guernsey.18 words
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Article, Illustration258 1949-03-12 1 AN amendment to th c Control of Rent Ordinance, A 1947, will be moved at next Tuesday's meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council to place within the protection of the Ordinance a large proportion of sub-tenants who share some rooms or accommodation either with their chief258 words
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Article96 1949-03-12 1 TOKYO, Fri— ln another of .a series of scandals discrediting members of the Japanese Diet, the Japanese Press today reported that Diet officials were perturbed over steps to be taken against members of the Upper House who In at least two cases were reported to have madeReuter-AAP - 96 words
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Article83 1949-03-12 1 THE FREE PRESS SATURDAY MAGAZINE —already an established favourite will publish today the first part of "UNDER THE BAMBOO ROD" by a victim of Japanese cruelty, and an article on a little-known aspect of the Singapore scene, "THE UNSEEN TRAVELLERS," by Alan Wolstenholme. There will also be83 words
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Article134 1949-03-12 1 BATAVIA. Fri. THE seven Indonesian Republican leaders taken by the Dutch to Banka Island Intend to remain there until the Dutch carry out the Security Council resolution requiring their reinstatement in their capital. Jogjakarta. An authoritative Dutch spokesman said today the seven leaders could not go toReuter - 134 words
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Article29 1949-03-12 1 LONDON, Fri— Mr. Leo WUson. well-known dog breeder and judge, leaves London next week by air to judge dog shows in Singapore and Australia.29 words
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Article255 1949-03-12 1 Israeli Gain Near Akaba TEL AVIV, Frl. ISRAELI forces this morning seized a fivemile coastal strip called Elath at the southernmost tip of Palestine after a clash with units of the Arab Legion of TransJordan, it was officially announced tonight. The captured area is about six miles from the BritishgarrisonedReuter - 255 words
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Article30 1949-03-12 1 There will be a broadcast by Radio Malaya's observer describing the ceremonies of the installation of the Rajah of Perllj immediately after the 9.30 news bulletin tonight.30 words
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Advertisement236 1949-03-12 2 OVERSEAS UNION BANK.U Incorporated in the Colony o f Singapore) RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Our WAREHOUSE facilities are now available to all Merchants and Trading Firms having transactions with our Loan Department. REMEMBER: Safety Convenience Reasonable Rates Prompt and Efficient Service Your enquiries will receive our best attention at all tlmtes236 words
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Advertisement732 1949-03-12 2 NOTICES ~«OTICE~ le— t Council. Federation of Malaya Branch of the Boy Scouta Aswdattra. The meeting of the scout council will be held on Saturday March 36th at 10.30 a.m. at the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur. I. M. F. PAYNE Chief Commissioner, Federation of Malaya. Boy Scouts Association. REPAIRS TO732 words
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Advertisement170 1949-03-12 2 NOTICES "notice Englishman with many years Managerial experience tn Shipping, Insurance, Imports and Exports in Hongkong and North China seeks new- appointment tn Singapore or Malaya. Available! at short notice. Reply to Box A5672. B.T. AVER HITAM TIN DREDGING LIMITED An Interim Dividend of 20 per cent less income tax170 words
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Advertisement682 1949-03-12 2 NOTICES VacMcy For Temporary Civil Engineering Auittaat, Malayan Railway, Cowtruction Dept, Applications are Invited from candidates for appointment to the above vacancy. The duties of the post are to supervise Railway reconstruction work including bridge steelwork erection. permanent [way. general building and wharf construction. 2. Applicants should be not less682 words
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Advertisement111 1949-03-12 2 Meet the Gal who invented Iove.... VENUS! (Aca Gardner) JUBILEE LAST DAY 2.00. 6.15 4 9.15 ALtXAMDM DUMAS "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" starring JOHN WAYNE Ha<A J SERIAL Action Mystery Romance TOMORROW: 5 SHOWS 11-1.30, 3.30 6.34 9.00 p.m. RAIHBONE-CUuOE RAIHS^ ACTION! ROMANCE! PRESTCOLD first English sealed-unit refrigerator with a five111 words
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Advertisement417 1949-03-12 2 |=ALHAMBRA== (Air-Condi tioned Phone 6909) TODAY 1.45, 4.15. 6 .45 and 930 o.m. UON HUH >rnll Mk TURHAN BkY i. LYNN BARI 3 CATHY O'DONNELL In "THE SPIRITUALIST S Phu a complete one-reeler of tJs« WOODCOCKSAVOLD" Fight Also Charlie Kuni No. 4. Special Morning Matinee Today and Tomorrow at 11417 words
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Article, Illustration350 1949-03-12 3 ARMY CONDITIONS BAD IN MALAYA Shin well Praises Troops Vigour LONDON, Friday. "L IVIN^ conditions for our troops in Malaya, even when not in action, are not as satisfactory as I should like although every attempt is being made to improve them," said the War Minister, Mr. Emanuel Shinwell, inReuter - 350 words
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Article167 1949-03-12 3 "Insults"— U.S. Delegate Quits LAKE SUCCESS, Friday. rpHE United States delegate to the Economic and A Social Council, Mr. L. Stinebower, walked out of the chamber yesterday when the Polish delegate referred to General Hodges as "gauleiter /or 'Korea." Interrupting the speech being made by M. Katzsuchy, of Poland, heUP - 167 words
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Article178 1949-03-12 3 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPtTR, Fri. A COMMITTEE of Malay Federal Councillor* has sent a memorandum to the Government concerning th« proposal to recruit from East Coast States labourers to be employed In West Coast areas. The committee has asked the Government for certain178 words
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Article62 1949-03-12 3 LONDON, Fri. Lady Mountbatten will probably have to spend between £400 :>v« £300 on the bill In Parliament to free herself from inheritance restrictions. This figure Is based on the assumption that the bill will be unopposed. Trustees of the £<5.000.00 c estate in which62 words
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Article58 1949-03-12 3 talk too long on the telephone were discussed in Commons recently by Mr. Wilson Har rls who wants phone-box calls limited to three minutes "Young men with a faraway look in their eyes, mdl- i eating something feminine at the other end of the line, are inReuter - 58 words
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Article25 1949-03-12 3 WASHINGTON. Fri. Mr. Samuel Wahrhaftig, $7,000-a-year political adviser to the U.S. Military Government In Germany, has been discharged "on disloyalty grounds"— U.P.UP - 25 words
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Article173 1949-03-12 3 From Our Staff Correspondent JCUALA LUMPUR, Fri. pOURT action will be taken against persons arrested under the Emergency Regulations for paying protection money to the bandits, it was announced at the Pie3s conference here today. "Where sufficient evidence <■?. lits persons will be prosecuted in173 words
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Article54 1949-03-12 3 JOHANNESBURG. Fri. The Nationalist Party of the Prime Minister, Dr. Malan. has won 86 seats to Gen. Smuts 's tmited Party's 78 in the South African Provincial Council elections. The Nationalist Party has a majority in the Transvaal. Cape Province, and the Orange Free State. The UnitedReuter - 54 words
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Article51 1949-03-12 3 LONDON, Fri.— The Stokes family In Lincoln (England) i i consists ot father, mother, three sons, 13 daughters and i four grandsons— a total of 22. I All but two live In one house. The father says they can never all stay at home at the same time.—AP - 51 words
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Article35 1949-03-12 3 LONDON, Fri.— King George has invested "Crawfie" as a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Mdss Crawfora was formerly Princess Elizabeth's governess and was married about the same time as Princess Elizabeth. A.P.AP - 35 words
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101 1949-03-12 3 LONDON Fri. lORD Mancroft, ConservaJ tive, said last night that Britain had "now suffered more losses than the terrorists" In Malaya. He was addressing the Students' Union of the London School of Economics. "The indifference displayed by the British public to the dangerous, and criticalReuter - 101 words
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Article75 1949-03-12 3 LONDo:-, M Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret visited the Old Bailey yesterday and heard evidence in a criminal trial. The Princesses were the first Royalty to set foot inside the court since their greatgrandfather, King Edward VII, opened the building 42 years ago. On trial were twoAP - 75 words
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Article21 1949-03-12 3 WASHINGTON, Fri.-Mll-dred Gillars ("Axis Sally") has been found guilty of treason by broadcasting for the Nazis. Sentence was postponed— A.P.AP - 21 words
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Article249 1949-03-12 3 BOSTON (U.S.), Friday. npHE Eire Consul, Mr. Joseph Shields, has requests permission from the owner s of the castle in Cor where the Blarney Stone is located to fly the famou stone here for St. Patrick's Day. Mr. Joseph Reerdon, marshal of the South Boston249 words
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Advertisement315 1949-03-12 3 Model 38 H Price $310.00 This mod.l it a fully TROPICALISED BANDSPREAD 6-vilv« Receiver, with pre-turned radio frequency stage, for operation on AC mains. Obtainable from PYE dealers throughout Malaya. Sttlc Distributors ANN PENG TRADERS LTD. "-SSSS."J, it t<»\ Representatives T. V. MITCHELL CO., LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur Penang TIIHIHt.II315 words
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Advertisement262 1949-03-12 3 YOU CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE! MARGARINE THE WORLD'S BEST BUTTER SUBSTITUTE IS AT YOUR LOCAL SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LTD. flllllA stilt ion iM»onTtßs: SIME, DARBY It CO.. LTD. J BUILDING SOCIETY OF MALAYA LIMITED Incorporated in Vy >i v| Secretary Ke«ister.'d Singapore in 1938. W Ottice (^^==^wm\ H. Tooke.262 words
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Article, Illustration266 1949-03-12 4 ABOUT 11,400 applications have been already sent in for the 1,300 flats and artisans' quarters that are being built for the Singapore Improvement Trust. The Trust Estates Officer Mr. H C. Tinsley told th« Straits Times yesterday that the flats and artisans' quarters would beReuter - 266 words
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Article123 1949-03-12 4 PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR S.V.F. EVERY male British subject and Federal citizen, every person born in Sarawak, Brunei and North Borneo is eligible for enrolment In the Singapore Volunteer Force. This is stated in the draft Volunteer Force (Amendment) Ordinance gazetted last night and to be introduced into the Singapore Legislative123 words
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Article90 1949-03-12 4 MR. LEE KONG CHIAN is to be nominated the Singa- pore Chinese Rubber Dealers' Association representative at the coming International Rubber Study Group meeting In London. He will accompany the Malayan party in the British Colonial delegation. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's nomination- of Mr. I.90 words
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Article61 1949-03-12 4 Eiizabeth Espinal (19), who appeared in the First District Court yesterday on a charge of having no identity card, was sentenced to three weeks' simple imprisonment. Mr. E. P. Shanks told Elizabeth, after she had stated she had nowhere to go, that she would be later61 words
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Article25 1949-03-12 4 The Kadayanallur Muslim League, of Singapore, has launched an appeal for $15,000 for a new building for the Umar pulavar Tamil BchooL25 words
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Article137 1949-03-12 4 From Oar Staff Correspondent PENANG. Friday. rpHE Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce was 1 originally of the opinion that it would be more advantageous for Singapore to join th e Federation than for Penang to leave it, states the Chamber's 1948 report to be presented at137 words
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Article80 1949-03-12 4 A goldsmith, Heng Ow Tee, employed by a firm of Jewellers in South Bridge Read, who had been entrusted with a quantity of gold to make solid ornaments was alleged by the prosecuting officer, Mr. T. H. Allen, AJS.P., in the First District Court yesterday, to80 words
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Article24 1949-03-12 4 Dr. Andrew J. Morland will talk on Tuberculosis in the Medical College Hall at 8.30 p.m. next Thursday. All interested are welcome.24 words
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Article63 1949-03-12 4 WITH an increase of two degrees over the average temperature for March, Singapore is experiencing a mild heat wave. Average temperature for this time of the year is In the region of 80 degrees, but the dry weather has resulted In an average of 82.6 degrees during63 words
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Article322 1949-03-12 4 W. Hammer: Dividend And Bonus U7 HAMMER Company. Singapore made a Droflt of $186,294 last year after providing for depreciation and taxation. The directors propose a final dividend of 75 cents a share and bonus of 50 cents a share, both less tax. These distributions woulrt absorb $78,300 and $52,200322 words
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Article321 1949-03-12 4 By Oar Woman Correspondent DANGEROUS gun-play v rather than revealing costumes or ■aggestive bedroom scenes come in most for the censor's scissors, Singapore's two assistant women censors Mrs. Cynthia Koek and Mrs. R. E. Lea— told me yesterday. Engaged early in February to help out the321 words
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Article81 1949-03-12 4 "You will get a clean start," Mr. Justice Taylor, told a young man, Lim Eng Hock, who had appealed In the Singapore High Court yesterday, against a magistrate's order for police supervision. As a police supervisee, Lim had failed to report and was sentenced to six81 words
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Article127 1949-03-12 4 TODAY: "Britain In Pictures," an exhibition, British Council Hall, Stamford Road, 9.30 a.m to 6.30 p.m. Y.W.C.A. Business and Profes* slonal Women's annual lunch, Capitol Restaurant, 1.30 p.m. Mum J. Proctor will speak on "The New Look on Life." Singapore Battalion of the Boys Brigade. NC.O.'s training class.127 words
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Article439 1949-03-12 4 Services In Singapore churches tomorrow are v follows: CHL'RCl 1 OF ENGLAND: 8t Andrew's Cathedral; 7 a.m H. 0.; t a.m. Choral Eucharist; 9.30 a.m. Sunday School; 10.30 a.m. Matins (Preacher: The Rev. W. B. Eales); 11.80 a.m. HO.; 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Preacher: The Archdeacon); St. George*439 words
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Advertisement499 1949-03-12 4 tRustim jUl^ earns dollars JP^fj|% for B r i t a i n! kk mm In 1948 the motor industry of Great Britain became the world's mSSOJmk.\^\ r/JKvvl largest exporter of cars, EXCEEDINC EVEN AMERICA, and the motor //R\\#H trade as a whole, including trucks, buses and agricultural tractors. #H499 words
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Article, Illustration310 1949-03-12 5 EXTRA POLICE MOVED TO PERLIS Installation Of Ruler Today From Our Special Correspondent ARAU, Friday. QPECIAL security precautions are being taken in this Royaltown of Arau in which the 30-year-old Raja of Perlis, Tuan Syed Putra bin Syed Hassan, will be formally installed as Ruler in a ceremony before aAP - 310 words
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Article108 1949-03-12 5 /^ROUP Officer Lady Seton, of the Women s Royal Air Force, arrived in Singapore yesterday by the trooper Empire Halladale on a 12-day visit of W.R.A.F. units in Singapore and leave centres In the Federation. Lady Seton, who Is the wife of Capt. Sir John108 words
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Article, Illustration254 1949-03-12 5 RESPITE poor response from J* Home and America, the local market has been very buoyant, says Lewis Peat's weekly rubber report, i Any slight setback in prices has immediately attracted substantial I buying power. Wintering throughout Malaya is reported to be particularly heavy this year and254 words
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Article395 1949-03-12 5 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Friday. VL T E have before us the task of making multi-racial Malaya fit to become a responsible democracy" said Mr. Tan Cheng Lock today when he proposed the formation of a Malacca branch of the Malayan Chinese Association. "Recent events,"395 words
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131 1949-03-12 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri. A FORMER Singapore As- sistant Commissioner for Labour, Major A. S. Roman, protested today against Government's proposed use of a pre-war labour fund for the recruitment of local labour and indicated he was prepared to take the issue131 words
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Advertisement200 1949-03-12 5 Today LUNCH IN THE BALLROOM 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. Orchestral Concert THE COCKTAIL HOUR with Frank Pickford at the Piano 7 to 8 p.m. DINNER DANCE (Evening: Dress Optional) and FAREWELL APPEARANCE of the Queens of Boloney VIRGINIA CLAY LEE SULLIVAN also FRANK PICKFORD HIS ORCHESTRA Tables in the Grill200 words
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Advertisement130 1949-03-12 5 Three hard sets, win or losewhat matters? Relax with aPLAYdggb Extra livan^V&^F Quality 6"^ Cigarettes Hkfc (MALAYA) c^Lu^ Meyer Chambers, Raffle* Place. Tel: 3689 Specialists in the supplying and laying of floors and facings in the following materials MOSAIC TERRACOTTA MARBLE STONEI \RE GLAZED TILES GRAM! E Enquiries Welcomed. "IWmtthebestTp130 words
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Article634 1949-03-12 6 The Singapore Legislative Council will have before it at its meeting on Tuesday a resolution on the Report of the Singapore Housing Committee which was set up in 1947 to prepare a preliminary plan to relieve the housing shortage, and to make a preliminary report on the634 words
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Article459 1949-03-12 6 "Abide with Me", sang Karen troops in their battle lines outside Rangoon when night descended on their bloody business. It was the hymn of th« desperately wounded, of the beaten who died in the strife. No music or verse is less martial than Henry Francis Lyte's459 words
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Article30 1949-03-12 6 BERLIN. Frl.— The Soviet Command in Berlin last night announced that severe penalties. Including death, would be Imposed on anyone found sabotaging the economy of Eastern Berlin. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article, Illustration13 1949-03-12 6 Federation Studies 24 Photograph by C. A. Gibson-Hill. THE JOHORE BAHRU-KOTA TINGGI ROAD.13 words
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Article1450 1949-03-12 6 TUAN DJEK - TUAN DJEK By SUNDAY, March 6.— We have not returned to the Dusun, being still in January. I have lately received a copy of "The Countryman Book" as a Christmas present. Such a book could not possibly be read in a mausoleum, and ,is being kept for1,450 words
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Letter143 1949-03-12 6 EAFLETS calling on terrorists to surrender have been dropped on terrorist areas. Does this mean that the Government has reversed its repeatedly declared intention aot to offer an amnesty? If it does not, then all that is being offered is a choice between being shot today or hanged143 words
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Article331 1949-03-12 6 VOW under con- struction at Seria, In Brunei, is anoil township of more than 700 houses to accommodate the stan* of the operating company in that area, reports the Crown Colonists. In addition, work is to begin soon on a 4,000 ft. concrete jetty, from331 words
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Advertisement797 1949-03-12 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. BOtTB ■UTTON:— To Mary, wife of Kir by. W. Button, at Kand&ng Karteu on March 11: a daughter. ACKNOWLEDGMENT MR. A MRS. TAN WAN HOEI tbaok %11 who attended the wedtflnf of their daughter on 6.3 9 A/or Mnt presents and congratulatory messages on the occasion, IN MEMOEIAM797 words
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Advertisement63 1949-03-12 6 "Vision is life's most precious gift." Only those without vision know to the uttermost the truth of these words, for only when a thing Is irremediably gone from us forever do we realize the magnitude of our loss So we shouldn't neglect the care of our eyes. Periodical scientific eye-examination63 words
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Advertisement26 1949-03-12 6 S^B WmJv^^\awl IV I ft Eftuftk 4 .JL^fe £2i£'%fßCiS {Bag! \tH£ £AMQJ/S /LQJLZLHOAD fl£M£l>Yy r c ~~sr r ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE t fit/nous fit p'/avou't,26 words
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214 1949-03-12 7 PLAN TO EXTEND SINGAPORE'S SOCIAL SERVICES Present System Not Adequate THE Singapore Social Welfare Department is investigating ways and means of extending the public assistance services now being rendered by it. The Deputy Secretary for Social Welfare, Mr. T. Eames Hughes, told the Straits Times yesterday that the present system214 words
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306 1949-03-12 7 'LAY YOUR CARDS...' MR KIAT IS TOLD A MUNICIPAL Commissioner, Mr. A. P. Rajah, speaking in support of the Progressive candidates in East Ward at an election meeting at Geylang English School last night, challenged Mr G. H. Kiat, the Independent candidate, to issue an electioii manifesto. Mr. Rajah referred306 words
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Article, Illustration299 1949-03-12 7 "I Wish I Were 01der..." MISS Amy Laycock, youngest candidate for the Singapore Municipal elections, made her first public speech last night before a 95 per cent, male audience at Geylang English School to accept the riiiii»ni7» nt a Ptiines* vr»ter among the listeners. Sustained applause299 words
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Article145 1949-03-12 7 PACKERS BACK AT WORK rpHE majority of striking X women rubber packers In five Singapore factories returned to work yesterday, when the employers temporarltly withdrew a wage cut proposal. The packers had struck when the employers proposed to cut wages from $2.60 to $2.40. and from $2.10 to $1.90. When145 words
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Article31 1949-03-12 7 A Chinese bandit. Xoo Thong, found in possession ot a loaded revolver and a hand grenade In Kuala Selangor on Jan. 19 this year was hajiged yesterday at Pudu Gaol.31 words
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Article65 1949-03-12 7 li/HILE Malayan Airways TT passengers within the Federation Increased during the past six months, there were slightly fewer on the external services. During the six months from last March to August inclusive, 5,207 passengers left Singapore for destinations In the Federation. From September to February passengers65 words
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Article, Illustration192 1949-03-12 7 A THREE-DAT South -East Asia Cultural Conven- tion may b e held In Singapore in July. It is being planned by Mr. T. K. Swaminathan, the organising secretary of the Indian Colonial Society. The object of the confer- i ence. according to Mr. Swam- inathan,192 words
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Article61 1949-03-12 7 A COUNTERFEIT of the 1948 10-cent coin has been detected. As with the 20-cent counterfeit, it can be detected by the ease with which the milled edge can be rubbed off. The public are warned, however, that genuine coins cease to be legal tender If the61 words
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Article149 1949-03-12 7 TROOPS POLICE IN CLASH From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. F clashes between men of the Malay Regiment and police at Kota Bahru lust night, three soldiers were wounded and a detective was stabbed. "All steps are being taken to prevent a recurrence of the trouble," said a Joint149 words
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Article135 1949-03-12 7 DECLARING that the District Judge had misdirected himself by considering that a negligent act aone in the course of duty was an act of abf tment, the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Murray Aynsley, in the Singapore High Court, siiowed the appeal of Wee Kang Ann. an army135 words
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Article102 1949-03-12 7 M. 8. »Majit, of Phoola Singh and Company, pleaded not guilty In the Second District Court yesterday when charged with having made two false import declarations to the Registrar of imports and Export* in December lose. Ma jit was alleged to have declared one consignment of 100102 words
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Article187 1949-03-12 7 npWO extensive libarles v talnlng valuable books on world history and culture, works of great Chinese authors, books and pamphlets on China, her history and ancient culture, are being planned for the Colony by the China Society of Singapore. The libraries will be opened i simultaneously187 words
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Article, Illustration46 1949-03-12 7 SIXTY SINGAPORE Asian seamen yesterday garlanded the special commissioner of the International Transport Workers' Federation, Mr. George Reed, when he left to visit India. With him are Mrs. Reed and the secretary of the Singapore Asian Seafarers' Federation, Mr. M. A. Ma jid— Straits limes picture.46 words
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Article286 1949-03-12 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. rTHREE bandits were believed to hate drowned yesterday when a Gurkha patrol ambushed and sank a boat on the Mengkibol River in the Kluang area of Johore. Nn bodies have yet been recovered. earner, the Ourkha patrol contacted286 words
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Article63 1949-03-12 7 The Singapore Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Murray Aynsley, yesterday reserved Judgment in the application made by eight shareholders of Chop Kwong Onn Co., Ltd., importers and exporters of South Bridge Road, to have the company wound up on the alleged ground, that the Managing Director, Mr. Chan Wah63 words
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Article26 1949-03-12 7 Dr. E. S. Monteiro has been appointed to act as Professor of Medicine, College of Medicine, Singapore, in place of Professor O. A. Ransome.26 words
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Article65 1949-03-12 7 JOUORE BAHRL, Fri. WHEELING a sharp bump as F he started his eight-ton lorry moving, a Chinese driver stopped his vehicle and jumped on to the road. Under his lorry he saw the body of his brother. The tragedy occurred at the Causeway today, shortly after the lorry65 words
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Article206 1949-03-12 7 Kajang Terror Hide-out Bom bed From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. T*HERE was considerable A activity by both banbits and security forces in the Kajang area, 14 miles south of Kuala; Lumpur, today. The R.A.F. bombed a suspected camp, while bandits murdered an estate contractor, tore up labourers identity;206 words
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Article54 1949-03-12 7 In one of the biggest series of security checks carried out from dawn Thursday to dawn yesterday morning. Slngagapore police screened a total of 3,456 people, all of whom had Identity cards. Checks were carried out at Jurong Road. Tanglin, Buklt Timah Road. Chua Chu Kanj54 words
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Advertisement103 1949-03-12 7 DERMATITIS Employers Employees Output suffers v soon as you have one severe case of dermatitis. Workers lose confidence and with reason. Don't wait until oils have started oil rash or other skin troubles among your operatives. Olve them the protection of Rozalex, the bar-rter-cream of proved efficiency. Roaatex U easy103 words
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Advertisement40 1949-03-12 7 |K MV09 PRESERVING STAIN and DESTROYER AVAILABLE in LIGHT BROWN IJSfJr MEDIUM BROWN DARK BROWN amd OIITRIIUTORi: 8 1MB, D A R BY fOL-M) M. FLINTER S. GRINBERG Diamonds and Jewellery TELEPHONE 7923 67, STAMFORD RD., <Ei Coart Bldg. SPORE40 words
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Article, Illustration503 1949-03-12 8 By HARRY MILLER TN North Malaya they speak of an 1 encouraging social development among the Malay women in the tiny State of Perlis. Behind this activity is the slightlybuilt figure of the Tengku Permaisuri, Consort of His Highness the Raja of Perlis— a lively503 words
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Article183 1949-03-12 8 ROYAL GIRL GUIDE T»HE Tengku Permai- suri, Consort of the Raja of Perils, is one of the keenest Girl Guides In the country. She became a Brownie when she was six years of age and she has been in the movement ever since. When she returned to Perils after the183 words
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Article345 1949-03-12 8 ON March 26 and 27 the British Council Hall will open its doors for the Singapore public to examine the strangest balance sheet which they as investors, have a right to see and study. Instead of columns of neatly-written figures, this balance sheet will consist of345 words
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Article589 1949-03-12 8 TESSIE CORNELIUS - TESSIE CORNELIUS By OUSKY-voiced Shanti Rayan, smoothed the folds of her becoming saree, and told me with a shy smile of her ambition to become an Indian diplomat. Today she is Welfare Officer with the Government of India Office in Singapore and perhaps Singapore's leading Indian589 words
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Article196 1949-03-12 8 I"HE arrival of large quantities of large! Australian onions and China tomatoes this week forced down ih<- prices of these < commodities in Singapore. China tomatoes dropped approximately 15 cents a kati and were retailed at about 30 to 35 cents. I stralian onions slipped from 30196 words
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Advertisement237 1949-03-12 8 m M VITAMINS Mynor Fruit Cup supplies valuable «it»- wfar D> becauj ms "k rom ehc vcr >* ■kT x-^Jln^^mm 6nes« Australian oranges, lemon*. pincappln ,<afetag^M vA passionfruit. minufaaured tnd bottled i ->'^^^^^' I under hygienic conditions. For purity and Hk iiuklQ* I delicious tastt thert Is nothing to e^il237 words
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493 1949-03-12 9 A Change Of Heart Is Needed SPITTING THE constitution of a single Malayan natior.a- lity as advocated by Mr. Tan Cheng Lock in his address at the recent inaugural meeting of the Malayan Chinese Association, would appear to be an important prerequisite to the eventual attainment of self-government for Malaya.493 words
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Letter220 1949-03-12 9 FOUR YEARS AFTER I AM a resident of ArdOlQre Park, Singapore. For th<» second night in live we have b«en without electricity from fieven in the evening until after ten o'clock. This Is a disgraceful state Of affairs nearly four years after the war. I have been informed, whether correctly220 words
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Letter121 1949-03-12 9 I AM a poor wage-earner and as such am often forced to raise money by way of the pawnshops in order to balance my monthly budret. In pre-war days, I could calculate to the fraction of cent the Interest I had to pay on any article pledged. Now,121 words
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Letter122 1949-03-12 9 QUESTION two state- merits made recently by "a Department of Broadcasting official" and published in the Straits Times. This official stated that the recent revisions of broadcasting hours "were proving popular with the majority of listeners." He also said that the hours allotted to the Chinese programme brought122 words
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Letter41 1949-03-12 9 Spitting in public must be stopped. If we are to prevent tuberculosis from spreading in Singapore. In Hong Kong heavy fines have been Imposed for spitting. In Malaya these fines could be diverted to the antl-T.B. fund.— TA Conscious, Johore Bahru.41 words
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Letter, Illustration440 1949-03-12 9 CARDB IN SCHOOLS: I am a pupil at St. Francis Institution, Malacca. School prefects occasionally stand at the school gates after school hours and hold an identity card check. Any boy who has not got his card on his person has to pay a small fine to440 words
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Letter131 1949-03-12 9 I AST Wednesday after- noon I had to call on the Fire Brigade to deal with a lallang fire in Meyer Road. The Brigade was on the spot in no time and with their usual efficiency had the fire extinguished very quickly. I^e fire was on an imply131 words
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Letter285 1949-03-12 9 HAVE recently been stopped on several occasions at road blocks instituted by the Singapore Police. Those in authority at Police HQ are to be congratulated on the excellent system of road checks they have built vp a sign that they are not allowing the comparative285 words
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Letter132 1949-03-12 9 ANE of the main causes of the housing shortage is the expense of building. One ol the reasons for the expense of building is the absurd arrangement with regard to architects' fees. Architects are the only people who have a minimum scale of fees fixed by law.132 words
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Letter51 1949-03-12 9 Could the Railway and bus authorities co-ordinate their time-tables so that a person Intending to travel to Kuantan will not have to spend a night at Jerantut, as m at present the case. Buses should meet the East Coast train at Jerantut and go direct to Kuantan.— Traveller,51 words
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Miscellaneous543 1949-03-12 9 At the beginning of most bands, heart lead. Ea-=t won, cashed a :l. declarer must feel his way, tMrd heart trick, and led a fourth using only a tentative plan. When round, which placed declarer to a th: ninth or tenth trick Is reached, highly embarrassing position. however, he should543 words
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Article, Illustration1956 1949-03-12 10 Rt. Hon. WINSTON S; CHURCHILL - Rt. Hon. WINSTON S. CHURCHILL my By The DROGRESS in every branch of Radar was constant and unceasing during 1939, but even so the Battle of Britain, from July to September, 1940, was, as I have described, fought mainly by eye and ear. I comforted myself at1,956 words
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Advertisement241 1949-03-12 10 Yesterday's reported EARTH TREMOR (ould have Originated from the CAPITOL Theatre anyway the HOUSE ROCKED! (With Laughter of court*): .aaaatlSc tffi^^ j j^^^^^ The Wolfman Dracula Monster HAUt>*r M«rfo«r LON CHANIY 61 LA LUOOSI OIWSIN STRANOI 5 HYSTERICAL TIMES TOO AY AT 11-1.45. 4 00. X..10 <♦ !0 p m.241 words
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Advertisement423 1949-03-12 10 *<"* V*^S^^/ Conditioned BBBBJIS LAST 5 SHOWS Preceded Hfl I LATEST BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS Tii<^ MR. ANTHONY EDEN'S aWf7^ COHMONWEALTH I saam jf*fj aaaa 4k» m tour TONICHT at MNITE! Laarn th* a«ct«t that the cheerM| PK| II n million* never knew And «^F II woman be loved had V^N-fe^b^423 words
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Miscellaneous259 1949-03-12 10 Commentary: 8 30 Children'! Pro- Looking at Britain; 5.45 Light SIMGAPOM gramme: 8.46 Light Music; 7.00 Music; 6.15 World Affairs! 6.30 News; 7.30 Request Programme; News; 6.40 Indonesian; 7.16 Eng1.00 Dance Music; 1.30 News; 8.30 "Murder is Dangerous" (5); Ush; 7.45 Siamese; 8.30 English: 1 50 Light Music; 3.00 Album259 words
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Article322 1949-03-12 11 LONDON, Fri. rS yesterday continued their advance of the preI vious day on the London Stock Exchange. Interest In the exchange as a whole was small and price changes Irregular, says Reuter. I doting middle prices of selected stocks, as supplied to the Straits Times by special arrangement322 words
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Article29 1949-03-12 11 T UNAS Rubber Estates directors recommend a flail dividend of 17 H per cent, for 1948, not 17 per cent, as stated In oar advertising columns yesterday.29 words
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Article723 1949-03-12 11 From Oar Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. r[E Malayan share market today was again steady with a slight improvement in Tin share prices. Industrials were quietly steady. An exceptionally fine dividend of 17 per cent, from Lunas still failed to stimulate interest in Rubber shares. Prices quoted723 words
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Article197 1949-03-12 11 WITH only poor attpport from the other markets and some estate selling locally, prices In the Singapore robber market yesterday tended to ease slightly At the lower levels, however, there was moderately good buying power. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 shet f.o.b buyers 36% cents, sellers 37197 words
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Article120 1949-03-12 11 WASHINGTON, fit ■yn'ORLD production of natural rubber in January was below expectations because of a drop In Indonesian shipments, according to the American Commerce Department. Natural production in January was 125,000 long Urns (132,500 In December and 122.500 in January 1948). Indonesian shipments in January were onlyUP - 120 words
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Article103 1949-03-12 11 SHIPS In port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowos In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Empire Jamaica (33-34), Ball (42-43). West Wharf: Menestheus (1-2), Seremban (3), Bandra (4-5), Empire Hsiladale (6-7), Umburg (11). Olengyle (12-13), Kvernaas (1916). Empire Dock: Boutdijk (17-18), BarnhlU (19-20), Kutsang (23-24), Islander103 words
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Article19 1949-03-12 11 TELEBTJ Tin Dredging produced 0 74C plculs of tin-ore In the quarter to Feb. 28, 1949.19 words
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Advertisement1155 1949-03-12 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (IncwporatM m Stngaparal BLUB rONMKL LIMB STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.,' Cun.r optM te pnaeaO a*Jef LTD. I pjMi tt loadi 1*4 <lMli«il« c*ra» WIST COAST MALAYA I SAILING* FROM UK. MiriMna.' tor Mw M». It •T,t.i«- from O.K./Cont. Volf# fo m,,,^ Mar 15 pCS from UK 15 W1,155 words
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Advertisement387 1949-03-12 11 The Produce Market Frees A Market Correapeadeat OEPPKR prices jumped again !i 6 8; No 2 <166 Sourabajra $9*. produce markets because of a iw^. Mnntoir whtt* matrumour that the Indonesian J*^ .^^m.^?'^ authorities In Lampong were re- SaA^iano hAmVQO9 strlctlng aU exports of black c^onni on- t*7 so pepper387 words
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Advertisement283 1949-03-12 11 EAST ASIATIC UNE j SAILINCS FROM SCANOINAVIAyUX/ SAILINCS TO CONTININT/ CONTINENT. SCANOINAVIA Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham m.t. "Meeaia" dv. abt. Ap*. 4 Penang. for Saigon 6 Bangkok. »s. "Tranejiebar due abt. Mar. 1 1 "tslsndla'* due abf. Apr. for Colombo. Aden. P. Sudan for Saigon 6 Bangkok. f- Seid.283 words
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Advertisement904 1949-03-12 11 I McAUSTER tfi CO., LTD. (Inooiporatea in ilrtfaoore) «I.I.MMAIt 4s UOCUALL LONOON. HAVRE. ROTTEROAM «^VW«M UHS CITY^Of^HiVHAM Ui CANAOTAN PACIFIC PORTS lt^Mar. iVuTUar. M-STmSt cirej for Cantral South 2$ Ma,. American Ports. Ilk, e*JU f»JI. „v fl™ <* Due Wapor. TT. 10 M,, 29 Mac -2 Apr. 1-4 Apr. $-6904 words
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627 1949-03-12 12 ICONSTANCE BEST EACH-WAY BET TODAY Athlete, Mtodang Batti Fancied From EPSOM JEEP PENANO, Friday. /CONSTANCE, a food thing beaten at Kuala Lumpur looks the safest each-way wager in a rather difficult card In Penang tomorrow, the first day of the Penan? Turf Club spring meeting. Thi s daughter of Dashing627 words
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Article106 1949-03-12 12 TODAY: SOCCER: S.A.F.A. Snr. Dlv. R.E. Regt. v Kota Raja J. Besar; R.A.F. Changi t. Navy— Changi Jnr. A <irp. S. LEPTEC (BM) v. H.M. Dockyard— BUkan Matt; Jnr. B. Grp. 1. C.T.M.A. V. Social A. P.. Geylang; Jan. B. Cnj. Changi .Prison .S-H.A.U. St. George's Rd. CRICKET:106 words
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Article175 1949-03-12 12 Sports Diary J.B. Rovers Win 3-2 JOHORE BAHRU. Pri. rt Indo-Ceylones* have withdrawn from the League soccer competition and have entered as the Johore Rovers. The reason for the change oX name is to enable those who art not ludo-Oeylonese and who have no team, to play lrf the League.175 words
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48 1949-03-12 12 OLANS for tne new Stadium at f Anson Road are being "held up." The Straits Times understands that the plans were handed to the P.W.D. for approval soms t)m« ago. As far as Is known, the plans are still In that department.48 words
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799 1949-03-12 12 FULL BACK - SOCCER NOTES Better Standard Draws Crowds FULL BACK By ONE thing is assured this soccer season: The standard of play promises to be very much better than last year, if the first few Senior Division games are any criterion. Another thing: To judge Dy the crowds that have attended these799 words
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Article101 1949-03-12 12 LONDON. Pri I FRST Division club DerbyCounty today paid a eco.d transfer fee for the signature of Manchester United inside forward, Johnny Morris. Both clubs, although not disclosing the fee. stated that it constituted a record. It is believed that the figure anproached I £25.000.Reuter - 101 words
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Article107 1949-03-12 12 TJ ON OURS were shared in a Junior A. Group 2, league soccer fixture when the Police B.A. were held to a one-all drawby the Chinese Athletes at Thomson Road yesterday. In this, their second league game, the Police forwards displayed poor form. A wrong sense107 words
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Article83 1949-03-12 12 ST. Joseph Institution defeated the Anglo-Chinese School flrtt and second teams in soccer matches played at St. Joseph's yesterday. After a hard 20-minute struggle, Neubronner netted the first 1 goal for St Joseph's first team. The struggle continued until toI wards the end of the second83 words
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Article33 1949-03-12 12 THE Jollllads A. U. beat the T Mong Old Boy's Aasn two-nil In a Junior B, Group 1. league soccer fixture at Geylang vestedday. Muniandv and dusseiu scored for the winners.33 words
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Article31 1949-03-12 12 The T T. Centre (Nee Soon) beat the Navy 'B by three goali to nil In a S.A.F.A., Junior A Group 1, fixture played at Net Soon yesterday.31 words
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Article114 1949-03-12 12 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOT POINTER Raee 1 S.M JOHN Wittenham Catherine RAPSEV QUEEN John Tree Liberty TRUE LIBERTY John Catherine Km* I SO BATTI II Irteh Sonf Caravan BATTI n Irish Sonf Mist Jewel FIRST IN Baroness Star Performer FINE STREAM Slipstream Athlete IRISH SONO Battl II114 words
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Article760 1949-03-12 12 T»ELOW is given the card of events for today's races in Penan;. The Big Sweep will be drawn on race seven. Rainbow, Red Ted, Good Scout, Judaic, Spur Win; and Yam Sen; have been scratched from all engagements. Race 1—3.00: Cl. 5, Div. 2—5 Furs. 003 John760 words
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Article418 1949-03-12 12 I*HE following win represent the 1 Ceylon Sports Club at cricket this week-end. Against GHQ FARELF today at t p.m. at Tanglln— 6. K. Sundram (captain t, E. Doraisamy. S. Kulasingam, A. Vijiaretnam, Fred Van Rooyen, C. Senevlratne, V. R. 'Sabapathy, Lt. H. Perera, A. C. I418 words
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Article509 1949-03-12 12 C.A. WON IN LAST IS MINS. Chinese Athletes 3; S.C.C 1* /CHINESE Athletes had to fight very hard to beat the Cricket Club by three .als to one at Jalan. Besar Stadium yesterday in a Senior League fixture. One all at half-time, the scores remained unchanged until midway in the509 words
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Advertisement134 1949-03-12 12 IF YOU ENJOY THRILL-PACKED ACTION!! IF YOU TINGLE TO TERRIFIC COMBAT!! OR EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN A WRESTLING MATCH BEFORE!!! DON'T MISS THIS WONDER FIGHT OF THE CENTURY DARA king SINGH Vs KONG CHAMPION Ot MALAYA CHAMPION OF El ROPE. AFITK 15 MONTHS Of DIFFICULT NEGOTIATION THKSK FAMOUS134 words
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Miscellaneous32 1949-03-12 12 SINGAPORE TIDES To<Ut: High Water. 8.20 a.m. (7 ft 7 irt.). 10.36 p.m. (7 ft. 6 in.) Tomorrow: High Water. 9.30 a.m. (8 ft 5 in.), 11.05 p.m. (8 ft. 1 in.)32 words
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