The Straits Times, 16 March 1949
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Title Section19 1949-03-16 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 VVEI.VE PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 16, 1949. if PKllfi TEN KIMTS.19 words
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Article, Illustration608 1949-03-16 1 "Butterfly" Opinions By Visiting M.P. "AVER $100,000,000 of taxation is now borne by the price structure in Singapore," Mr. E. M. F. Fergusson (Singapore Chamber of Commerce), told the Legislative Council meeting yesterday, deprecating a statement by Major Woodrow Wyatt MP- who recently visited Singapore, that Malaya608 words
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Article527 1949-03-16 1 I"HE Singapore Legislative Council agreed yesterday that the Colony should have a system of social security and that a committee should be appointed to make recommendations on medical care> sickness and unemployment benefits, and old age pensions. This decision followed a debate on the motion,527 words
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Article136 1949-03-16 1 Purcell On Citizens Of Malaya LONDON. Tu«s. DR. Victor Purcell. today advocated the appointment of a Royal Commission t > draft a constitution for <■ non citizenship in Malaya. a letter to The Times. Dr. Purcell said Federal citiz. uship was inequitable and that the British had created a "trenchUP - 136 words
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Article45 1949-03-16 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues Malayan Dis'rict Headquarters announced tonight that a filth Guardsman of the Third Battalion Grenadier Guards has died as a result of his wounds after the bayonet charge against a bandit ambush party near Kajang on Saturday morning.45 words
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Article152 1949-03-16 1 Siamese Air Chief's Visit rE Deputy Commander-ln-Chlef of the Royal Siamese Air Force, Air Marshal Fuen R. Rhidhagani. and Ma- dame Rhidhagani. arrived in Singapore yesterday evening on a four-day visit to Malaya as guests of the Commander- in-Chief. Air Command. Far i 1 East. Air Marshal Sir Hugh Lloyd.152 words
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Article88 1949-03-16 1 BANGKOK, Tues. IN AN atmosphere still filled 1 with apprehension follow- t ing the recent unsuccessful 1 attempt. -a coup d>tat, the t Premier, Phibun Songgram has had barbed wire barri- i cades, tank traps and pill- boxes erected at all strategic points around his Bangkok88 words
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Article24 1949-03-16 1 MELBOURNE, Tues.— "Don Bradman" became Sir Donald Bradman today, when he received the accolade from the Governor-General, Mr. William J. MacKell.— ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article26 1949-03-16 1 HONG KONG. Tues.—Fourteen tramway Inspectors and one conductor went on trial here today on charges of permitting the resale of used tram tickets. A.P.AP - 26 words
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Article45 1949-03-16 1 THE KING: 'NORMAL PROGRESS' LONODON, Tues. King George Vl's doctors returned to Buckingham Palace last night for a »iort period, but no official tement on his j health was issued. It was understood that the j King was continuing to make normal progress.— Reuter. lReuter - 45 words
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Article, Illustration351 1949-03-16 1 All Races Should Help Malays' From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tuesday. THE Communities Liaison Committee stated to- day that they agree "it is of paramount import- ance that the non-Malays hall make every endeavour to co-operate amongst themselves and with the Malays to improve the economic position of the Malays351 words
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Article35 1949-03-16 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues.- 1 A Bill to give legal recognition 1 1 and status to the proposed University of Malaya will be j introduced at the next meetIng of the Federal Legislative Council35 words
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Article141 1949-03-16 1 rpilfc. possibility of asking the Singapore Mercantile Fund committee to give some a&istance to the dependants of men who lost their lives aboard the Kian Peng, which was gunned in Indonesian waters, was mentioned by the Colonial Secretary Mr P. A. B. McKerron, replying to an141 words
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Article138 1949-03-16 1 "Peace On Dictates Of Reason" NANKING, Tues. I PREMIER Ho Ying-chin announced today his Gov.ernment's policy to seek "permanent peace on the basis of the dictates of reason and conscience" in the forthcoming negotiations with the Communists. His Government would maintain friendship "with all men and all neighbours." The newReuter; UP - 138 words
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Article58 1949-03-16 1 The Colonial Secretary, i Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, I told the Legislative Council meeting yesterday that Government hoped to be in a position soon to find an officer suitable for the post of Organisation Secretary. Mr. McKerron was replying to Mr. E.M.F. Fergusson who pressed for an58 words
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Article35 1949-03-16 1 LUCKNOW, Tues.— Ten peo- pie were killed and 23 Injured In a Hindu-Muslim riot which flared up yesterday at Saharanpur. 100 miles north of Delhi, according to a report received here today.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article33 1949-03-16 1 NURSE STABBED LAHORE, Miss Elsie Williams, a r-old AngloIndian nurse a 1 had Just arrived In Pakistan from Lon- j don. was found stabbed to! death In a Karachi-Lahore train.— Re v tor.33 words
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303 1949-03-16 1 GOVT. POSTS: BREAK AWAY SUGGESTED CINGAPORE should set up its own Publift Services Commission and break away from the Malayan Establishment, says the report of the Select Committee on the Singapore Public Services Commission. The report was tabled in the Sing-ape r* Legislative Council yesterday. "The Malayan Establish- ment," it303 words
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Article11 1949-03-16 1 BATAVIA, Tues.— Small-pox has killed 200 in Western Java. -U.P.UP - 11 words
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Article191 1949-03-16 1 Republican Warning To Dutch UN LAKE SUCCESS. Tues. THE representative of the Indonesian Republic. Mr L. N. Palar, told the Security Council yesterday that the Republic's dispute with the Dutch would be "solved on the battlefield" unless the Republican leaders were soon returned to Jogjakarta or the Security Council ItselfUP - 191 words
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Article21 1949-03-16 1 HONG KONG. Tues— Gold bars worth HK545,000 were confiscated from t.wo outgoing plane passengers at Kaitak airport today.— A.P.AP - 21 words
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Advertisement85 1949-03-16 1 f'EGANI tEWFIIfRY P. H. HENDKY JtWELLER with kii Established Malay*- »ldt Reputation 78 N'uth Bridge Kd Spore In Other Pages OINOAPORB legislative Council n»wi In other pafrw includt: Water Plea for Islanders p 4 Police Pay p i •5 000.000 Loan for S.I.T Pt housing Surrey P 5 C O.L.85 words
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Advertisement25 1949-03-16 1 BUM far better listening •'/***ss CHRISTOPHER W stone Amfh JOLI AGENTS i BRIGHT RADIO C° Ml .ORCHARD ROAD. SINGtPOM ti At ways at your service25 words
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244 1949-03-16 2 L"8«MUlffiLiEij i 'THE Australian Government opened its case before 1 the Judicial Committee *>t the Privy Council on Monday in an effort to enforce the nationalisation of all private bank s in Australia. The Federal Parliament passed the banks nationalisation bill in 1947, but theUP - 244 words
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Article137 1949-03-16 2 BRITAIN IS THE MAIN TARGET HAVANA, Tues. BRITAIN Is expected to be the main target of attack at the Latin American Conference wnicn started today at the Cuban capital, Havana. The conference is seekI ing means of ending Britisn, French and Dutch colonial holdings in the Western Hemisphere. The situation,AP - 137 words
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Article56 1949-03-16 2 LONDON, Tues. Asked what steps had been taken to see that "no other Government than the Chinese Government recognised by Great Britain and the United States" took control of Formosa until a peace treaty with Japan had been signed, Mr. Hector McNeil, Minister of State, replied, "None, as farReuter - 56 words
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Article, Illustration17 1949-03-16 2 GROUP CAPTAIN R. Grice new R.A.F. station commander at Tengah airfield, Singapore. Straits Times picture.17 words
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Article120 1949-03-16 2 JEWS SEE AKABA ORDERS LONDON, Tues. THE Israeli Government has 1 been given details ol military orders to British troops guarding the Tran«jordan port of Akaba, g Foreign Office spokesman said yesterday. Jewish officials were informed, he said, "with a view to forestalling the danger of untoward incidents" in theAP - 120 words
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Article99 1949-03-16 2 NEW YORK, Toes. MR. Ronald H. T. Whitty, a London lawyer, has been sent to New York by the Haldane Society to investigate the case of six Negroes, sentenced to death for the jjiurder of a 72-year-old ""Second-hand furniture dealer at Trenton. New Jersey. Mr. Whitty hasReuter - 99 words
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235 1949-03-16 2 U.K. BALANCES HER TRADE EXCEPT FOR LONDON, Tuesday. JJRITAIN, in her battle for recovery, has surprised even her own economists by balancing her trade account with the world as a whole, it was officially announced last night. But there remains a vast dollar deficit. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, SirReuter - 235 words
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Article66 1949-03-16 2 MELBOURNE, Tues. A man who bought a return railway ticket 62 years ago gave the return half of the ticket to the Melbourne Railways Museum recently. The man, Mr. Charles Hobson. o,f Coventry, England, with his wife, Is revisiting Australia. He bought the returnReuter-AAP - 66 words
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105 1949-03-16 2 WASHINGTON, Tues. rE EcoBomic Co-operation Administration reported yesterday that the Industrial recovery of the United Kingdom depended "primarily on its own production efforts in both industry and agriculture." But the agency, reviewing European recovery, added that these efforts must be backed by U.S. dollars,105 words
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Article72 1949-03-16 2 LONDON, Tues. The ancient "sport" of cock fightIng has been increasing in Britain since the war and titled persons are among Its fans, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A bill before Parliament seeks to stop the "sport" In theReuter - 72 words
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Advertisement706 1949-03-16 2 NOTICES TRONOH MINES. LIMITED (Incorporated In En«rland> The Board of Directors bu declared an Interim Dividend ot 20 r less Income tax at 9 shillings In -he In respect of the year j ended 31st December. 1948, payable In London on 32nd April JP49 to all shareholders on the Register706 words
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Advertisement530 1949-03-16 2 NOTICES MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Applications are Invited for appointment as HEALTH NURSES in the salary scale of $160-AlO-$2lO plus Cost of Living Allowance at prevailing rates. 2. Applicants should state in which States or Settlements they pcefer to serve. 3. Applicants must be fully trained Nurses with Midwife Certificates. 4. Preference530 words
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Advertisement755 1949-03-16 2 NOTICES NOTICE OF REMOVAL We herewith notify that from 16th March, 1949, our office address la 31/33. Nunes Building, Malacca Street, Singapore. I BLOCKS CO. LTD. BREUKEL INDO-MALAY TRADING COMPANY NOTICE Is hereby given that the above firm carrying on business at No. 47 South Bridge Rd., Singapore, (P.O. Box755 words
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Advertisement286 1949-03-16 2 SHIPPING NOTICES NEDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIiS.S. "RAH" due Singapore about 22nd March. 1949. Loading cargo alongside 8.H.8. wharves for: Port Bald/ Amsterdam/ Rotteraam For cargo and particulars please anply to:— NEDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIL 41. Robinson Road Tel: 5443/U2B NEDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIL NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES SJS.286 words
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Advertisement111 1949-03-16 2 v TFe Car of ik fyarj rordor Sedon the-^^ford/ Powered by the famous Ford V 8 Engine— the wheels.— "Feather-Touch Brakes "Hydra-Coil" Front Springs giving (35% less Pedal Pressure) contribute new riding comfort with independently greatly toward increased safety.— suspended Front Wheels, Coil Springs, ."^Comfort" In wide seats, 57'; double-action111 words
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Article261 1949-03-16 3 CONCERN AT SPREAD OF ASIAN REDS Empire Looks To Pacific Defence CANBERRA, Tuesday. "EVERYBODY is concerned about the spread of Communism in South-East Asia," Lord Listowel, special British envoy, told Canberra reporters after his meeting with the Australian Cabinet today. "We can se e the results in Malaya where theReuter - 261 words
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Article, Illustration54 1949-03-16 3 CASUALTY COMES ASHORE: Captain J. Hoogerwerf tomes ashore In a stretche r at Clifford Pier, Singapore, after having fractured his thigh in a fall on his ship, the Millicoma, yesterday. A local doctor attended to Capt. Hoocerwerfs injury on board and sent him to hospital where his condition is not54 words
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Article233 1949-03-16 3 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Tuesday. THE recovery in rubber shares wa s carried a stage further on the Stock exchange yesterday. Business underwent a fresh expansion (markings rose to 372 against 213 on Friday) and for the third consecutive day of trading widespread gains were re-233 words
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Article84 1949-03-16 3 NEW YORK. Tues.— Manu- j facturers' shipments of tyres for cars totalled 4,249.036 ia January— a decline of 1.85 per cent under December— i the Rubber Manufacturers I Association reported today. 1 Despite the slight decline in shipments, production rose 3.52 per cent to 4,772,116 i tyres.AP - 84 words
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Article63 1949-03-16 3 NEW DELHI, Tues.—Communal signs on railway station tea stalls have been ordered to be removed by the Ministry of Indian Railways. The Minister of State, Mr. K. Santhanam, told Parliament that, since January 1, 1949, railway refreshment rooms had been run on noncommunal lines, eliminatingAP - 63 words
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Article133 1949-03-16 3 DURBAN. Tups THE actions of the Indian: 1 community were largely responsible for the recent! racial riots in Durban. Mr. L. i L. Boyd, Mayor of Durban,' told the commission inquiring into the riots yesterday. Asked if he thought the riots were largely a result of politiciansReuter - 133 words
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Article150 1949-03-16 3 REACTION TO WEST PACT PLAN WASHINGTON. Tues.— As the nations of Western Europe pressed on yesterday with their plans for a pact of dei I.^nce. Russian reaction was leported in two places—Persia and Sweden. The Persian Ambassador to Washington >. eported anxiety In his country over Russian propaganda. Fiom StockholmReuter; AP; UP - 150 words
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Article, Illustration206 1949-03-16 3 PESHAWAR, Tuesday. VOKTH West Frontier police have discovered a plot to assassinate Khan Abdul Quaiyum Khan, Premier of th e North-West Frontier Province. The plot was organised by the "Red Shirts" volunteer corps founded by Khan Abdul GafTar Khan and (pledged to non-violence. AReuter - 206 words
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Article73 1949-03-16 3 LONDON, Tues. THE end of clothes rationing: in Britain was announced in the House of Commons yesterday. From today people will be able to buy any clothing or textiles without coupons which they have bad to use for the last eight years. The announcement was greetedReuter - 73 words
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Article48 1949-03-16 3 LONDON, Tues. The British Government asked Parliament for another £5,000 yesterday to finish fixing up Clarence House for Princess EllzabeV.i and the Duke of Edinb '.<-,{h. The Princess, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles are expected to move In next month.— A.P.AP - 48 words
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Article103 1949-03-16 3 WASHINGTON, Tue». rpHE Asian Confederation of I Labour will hold its inaugural conference on May 8 at Indore. India. The formation of an Asian Confederation of Labour was discussed by union leaders at last year's San Francisco conierence of the International Labour Organization (ILO). TheUP - 103 words
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Advertisement320 1949-03-16 3 Safe Relief from Pain caused by Sciatics, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Headache, Tennis Elbow, Sleeplessness, Fibrositis, etc. _V^-^ The application of heat rays is (he best way to relieve pain. Nobody quite knows why this is so, but that It is a fait is borne out by the writings of many doctors,320 words
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Advertisement209 1949-03-16 3 SAVORY SALAD g||iE Tasmanian Crayfish y%wj£r and Cold Storage Russian Salad make a tip-top tiffin "The World at your Service" THE KING OF DUTCH CIGARS RITMEESTER "Major" in tins of 10s. RITMEESTER "Major" boxes of 255. RITMEESTER "Select" RITMEESTER "Ones" ,20s. RITMEESTER "Junior" packets of 10s. Sole Agents: TOH BROTHERS,209 words
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Article875 1949-03-16 4 'Bar 9 Of Malayan Esta blishmen t A RECOMMENDATION for a complete breakaway from the Malayan Establishment and the setting up of a Singapore Establishment, which will comprise posts open to local people as well as Europeans, forms the mair feature of a Select Committee report875 words
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Article41 1949-03-16 4 The Control of Rent (Amendment) Ordinance, 1949, providing protection of the Rent Control Ordinance to a large proportion of sub-ten-ants in Singapore, sharing rooms or accommodation with chief tenants or sub-tenants, was adopted by the Legislative Council meeting yesterday.41 words
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Article, Illustration53 1949-03-16 4 CHINESE SCALES, or daching, in general use in Chinese shops in Singapore. The middle string which the assistant is holding reckons weight by kattls, the string on his left by tahils, and the one on his right by tens of kattis. Abolition of these scales is opposed by Chinese shopkeepers.53 words
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Article289 1949-03-16 4 LONDON, Tuesday. TIN producers believe tnat, failing adequate safeguards on both the price to be paid for the metal and the method of liquidating the American stock-pile, the proposed international tin agreement is likely to be a dangerous and one-sided affair, says the magazineReuter - 289 words
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Article138 1949-03-16 4 Rubber 's Future Unsure: Banker From Oar Own Correspondent LONDON, Tues. MR. Vincent Grantham, chairman of the Chaitered Bank, thinks the immediate future of the Malayan rubber Industry must be considered somewhat uncertain, particularly if higher wages are demanded and internal peace is not soon secured. In the lower ranges,138 words
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Article90 1949-03-16 4 "Loss Of Status" From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. AMENDING rules to the Federal Citizenship Regulations were published today. The principal result will be to enable the Registrar to certify loss of citizenship status by any person. A person with a cancelled certificate of citizenship can now apply for90 words
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Article30 1949-03-16 4 From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN. Tues.— Crisis arrests In Negrl Sembflan to the end of February totalled 724, reports the Chief Police Officer, Mr. G. B. Folllott.30 words
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Article168 1949-03-16 4 A PLEA for fresh water facilities to the islanders at Pulaus Sudong, Semulong and Serayah, was made by Mr. Balwant Singh (Rural West) at yesterday's Council meetin*. He also urged the supply of electricity to several parts of rural Singapore. Placss he listed Included Sembawang. Nee168 words
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Article127 1949-03-16 4 GHOST TO CHILL AUDIENCE lij <*ur Woman Correspondent THE most convinctne ghost 1 to appear on the Singapore stage for a long time will be that of Sir Charles Jasper in the Little Theatre production of Emlyn Wiliia os's "A Murder Has Been Arranged Mrs. Mary Baxter, one of tne127 words
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Article26 1949-03-16 4 TELUK ANSON, Tues.— Mr. M. Velluppillai. district surveyor. Lower Perak and Ba*ang Padang. has left for Ceylon on retirement after 31 years' Government service.26 words
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Advertisement274 1949-03-16 4 f c+ v 6ivX X ij How happy Baby Is on this Cow (< Gate "follow-on" food! The t\ 77 delicate malted flavour appeals to his U >J eager and questing little palate, and the finely milled pre-digested cereals r\ and the Vitamin D are just what U yj are274 words
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Advertisement328 1949-03-16 4 These are signi of what doctors call V wft] fttt "Mineral-Vitamin deficiency" warningi %?M m&w* that you are not getting enough minerals \jTi* and vitamins which Nature demands "a yau to have. WA The cooked-out foods that you eat i %8m aren't supplying enough minerals and jtiMtiktH vitamins for your328 words
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Article461 1949-03-16 5 COUNCIL ACTS ON HOUSING CHANGI ARRIVAL $500,000 Survey To Be Taken THE first practical steps towards providing more houses to relieve the acute overcrowding in Singapore were taken by the Legislative Council yesterday when it approved the immediate preparation of a diagnostic survey of the Colony's housing requirements. The survey461 words
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Article, Illustration43 1949-03-16 5 LADY LLOYD, wife of the Commander-in-Chief, Air Command, Far East, Air Marshal Sir Hugh Lloyd, seen with Madame Rhidhagani, wife of the Deputy C-in-C of the Royal Siamese Air Force. Air Marshal Fuen Rhidahaeani, who arrived at Changi airport yesterday.— Straits Times picture43 words
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Article185 1949-03-16 5 TK) enable the Singapore Improvement Trust to 1 carry out its 1949 building: programme, estimated to cost $6,900,000 the Legislative Council yesterday approved a loan of $5,000,000 from the Government. The Financial Secretary, Mr. J. D. M. Smith, told the j Council that there would be185 words
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Article171 1949-03-16 5 CONVICT'S GRENADE THREAT PENANG. Tues. PROTESTING at a prison sentence, a convict threatened to throw a hand grenade into a police court and "give 'the magistrate a taste of his own medicine." police stated in the Penang Court today. Alleged to have made this threat. Chin Lye Huat was sentenced171 words
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Article103 1949-03-16 5 Amending rules relating to the Singapore Mercantile i Marine Fund, passed by the Legislative Council yesterday, widen in scope the use of this Fund, which was first es- tablished in 1926. The new rules authorise relief for seamen or their dependants, provided they were former members103 words
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Article382 1949-03-16 5 ACOST-of-living allowance to pensioners and those In receipt of an allowance under the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme, was approved by the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. The rates approved are: For male married pensioners: Prom Dec. 1. 1946: On pensions up to $50 a month, $10 plus382 words
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Article76 1949-03-16 5 COLONY PLAN FOR SCHOOLS Negotiations are going on in the Rural East constituency of Singapore for the acquisition of a site for a re- j gional school, Inche Sardon bin Haji Jubir was told in I the Legislative Council yesterday. The Government stated that a census of children in j76 words
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Article63 1949-03-16 5 Will Ease Sufferings' THE (ost-of-llving allow- ances for Government pensioners and people in receipt of benefits) under the Personal Injuries Scheme would help to alleviate the sufferings of those disabled and the dependants of those who i gave their lives in the de- < fence of Malaya. j This was63 words
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Article41 1949-03-16 5 A tribute to Mr. H. D. Mundell— who left Singapore yesterday on retirement—for 40 years of "urostentatious and unselfish public service to Singapore," was paid by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, in the Legislative Council yesterday.41 words
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Article145 1949-03-16 5 European Inspectors Pay Query BRITISH inspectors with the Singapore Police Force have a higher rate of salary than locally domiciled officers and a special allowance of $100 a month. It Is for that reason they are not entitled to expatriation pay. This answer was given to a Nominated Unofficial member,145 words
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Article54 1949-03-16 5 The affairs of the War Prisoners' Association (Singapore) are to be wound up from April 1 and all remaining funds,— about $1,500 are to be transferred to the Singapore Association to be administered by a sub-committee for the benefit of ex P.O.W. and internees. This was decided at54 words
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Advertisement287 1949-03-16 5 ir Here l -ir T^ 1L thSnONOATiD Toothbrush! ■NiARGto HALE£ present th« new and better "Kruftts wow- nylon Toothbrush The firm little nylon tips ara Rondated smoothly trimmed to dean teeth thoroughly y*t never scratch their polished surface oi harm the gums. You'll like this gentler feel about HALEX, its287 words
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Advertisement163 1949-03-16 5 GOING HOME WITHOUT CARPETS YOU CAN HAVE A LOOK AT SHROFFS Leading Carpet Stockists of the Far East. We can assure you will find it useful when back home. We have always a wide selection to suit every Pocket Taste. We have also adequate arrangements to send home direct from163 words
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Obituary33 1949-03-16 6 TRAVERS: At Durban on 27th February, 1949, Barbara, beloved wife of Gordon Travers, of PetalIntf Selangor. MARCH 9TH. 1949, at Tunbridge Wells, David Homer, dear father of Betty Spenser Wilkinson, (by cable).33 words
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Article44 1949-03-16 6 THE FAMILY of the late Mr. Nr Ah Soo a'i^s Peng Yew, of 84-B. Eng Hoon Street (formerly on the staff of Mercantile Bank), wish to thnnk all relatives and friends, who kindly sent wreaths, paid night visits and attended his f-in ral.44 words
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1037 1949-03-16 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Mar. 16, 1949. THE PUBLIC SERVICES The Singapore Legislative Council's Select Committee on the Public Services Commission has presented what by any standard is the most explosive report any Select Committee of the Council has yet tabled. The Committee recommends the creation of a Public1,037 words
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Article31 1949-03-16 6 LONDON, Tues.— The Government said yesterday the British experts will advise Turkey on food growing projects, so that the Turks can eventually sell more food to Britain.— U. P.31 words
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Article1513 1949-03-16 6 THE FACE OF INDIA IS CHANGING THE most remark- able aspect of the changing face of India, in the 18 months since she achieved independence, is the "integration" in the new national polity of many proud and once powerful Princely States. Within a twelvemonth after partition the 550 principalities, greatThe Times - 1,513 words
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Article557 1949-03-16 6 R.E. HOLTTUM - By R.E. HOLTTUM APART from the value of the particular scientific papers read and discussed, the seventh Pacific Science Congress, held in New Zealand recently, formed a most valuable opportunity for personal contact between scientists of different countries working on similar problems. The delegates from Singapore were557 words
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369 1949-03-16 6 MAN-IN- THE -STREET Amnesty For The Bandits? WE suggest that the Government of the Federation of Malaya shoud offer an amnesty to the terrorists. The terrorists' campaign in Malaya has now lasted for moro than eight months. The chaos, misery and damage which have resulted from this disturbance have not369 words
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Advertisement745 1949-03-16 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. BBCKINOHAM: At Buoffwr Hospital, on 14th March, to Judy, wife of W. D. Becklnfham, a daughter. REID: On March 11th, 1949. at the General Hospital, Johore Bahru. to Collna (nee Mouat), wife of Derick Reid, a ton 'Anthony). THE ENGAGEMENT le announced to-day between Ng Eng Khim rldest745 words
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Advertisement163 1949-03-16 6 SUPRAPHON preaent BEETHOVEN SYMPHONIES. 22ft 123 SYMPHONY No. 1 In C major. Amsterdam Phil. Oreh., Cond. Dr. Wm. Mengelberg ft. IS *****/27 SYMPHONY N*. t In D major, Orchestre National de Belglgue, cond. E. Kleiber fll.M ***** 33 SYMPHONY No. S In Eb major, op. 55 "Erolca", Berlin Phil. Oreh.,163 words
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Advertisement32 1949-03-16 6 3d CaII*Q (I I GIITHRIE c (gIlP I KALAMAZOO LOOSE-LEAF BOOKS VISIBLE RECORDS STRIP INDEXES MACHING ACCOUNTING LEDGERS MACHING ACCOUNTING SAFES W, McMULLAN CO. Basement Union Bldg. Entrance Union Lane. lei. *****32 words
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971 1949-03-16 7 HIGH COURT ISSUE ON SULTAN'S STATUS Minister Has Thrown Baby Back On Us —SAYS JUDGE TRITICISM of the failure by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to give a clear pronouncement as to the status of Major General Sir Ibrahim, Sultan of Johore, was made in the Singapore Supreme971 words
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Article122 1949-03-16 7 LAYCOCK RECALLS MASSACRE •A DISGRACEFUL state of A affairs" was how Mr John Lay cock described lnformntion given him regarding payment of dues under the Personal Injuries (Civilian) Scheme, at yesterday's Council meeting. In February 1942, said Mr Iaycock, a number of Volunteers and a large number of passive defence122 words
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Article117 1949-03-16 7 THE Singapore Legislative Council decided yesterday to "take its place among the true democratic parts of the British Commonwealth" as one Unofficial Member put it —by affiliating with the Empire Parliamentary Association. The Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. »McKerron, said that the Singapore body qualified117 words
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Article, Illustration52 1949-03-16 7 SINGAPORE ARYA SAMAJISTS squatting around a sandal wood fire, which was fed by ghee and camphor, yesterday in celebration of "Holi." a North Indian Hindu festival. Throwing red-coloured water on one another, a symbol of happiness, was a feature of the celebrations at the headquarters in Ro well Road. Straits52 words
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Article33 1949-03-16 7 The body oi a 27-year-old Malay rubber tapper was found on a track at Liang Batu Tillage in the Muar area yesterday morning. He had been shot in the neck.33 words
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124 1949-03-16 7 rPHE Kins has approved the award of King's ComA mendation for Brave Conduct to Miss Dorothy Jacobs and Mrs. Kegina Capel, telephone operators of the Singapore General Hospital, for services rendered during th e Japanese attack on Singapore. ihe citation says that they *ere124 words
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Article75 1949-03-16 7 A knotted rope was lying near the scattered bones of a skeleton found by a European In bushes, about 100 yards from his house in Malcolm Road, Singapore, on Monday. There were no marks or Injury on the bones, and Police believe that It Is case of suicide.75 words
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Article118 1949-03-16 7 SINGAPORE'S temple robbery had a sequel in the Third Police Court yesterday, when a 37-year-old Chinese was charged with having robbed a nun, Tan X Neo, of cash amounting to between $6,000 and $7,000, a pair of xold bracelets, a diamond studded lady's wristwatch, i and118 words
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131 1949-03-16 7 THE joint petition submitted to the Government by three services' unions representing 32,000 civilian employees is "last and final," Mr. Lim Yew Hock told the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. He urged early action on the petition by the Army Civil Service Union, the Singapore Admiralty131 words
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Article96 1949-03-16 7 Children' Bill For Committee A SELECT Committee of J three was appointed by the Legislative Council meeting yesterday to report on the Children and Young Per- sons Bill, and the Women and Girls Protection (Amendment) Bill. Mr. Thlo Chan Bee, and Mr. A. McLeUan, with the Secretary for Social Welfare,96 words
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Article105 1949-03-16 7 MEMBERSHIP of the Singa- I pore Family Benefit Society was 814 last year against 607 the previous year. The Society, which held Its annual general meeting at the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday, reported that the total amount of donations passed for payment since Its105 words
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Article76 1949-03-16 7 TH E General Hospital's "unit" system whereby urgent cases can be treated on a 24-hour-day basis is the most efficient, the Singapore Government stated in a written reply to Mr. Balwant Singh in the Legislative Council yesterday. This "unit" system Is used by most modern hospitals, but76 words
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Article37 1949-03-16 7 MALACCA, Tues. Kofc Tan was today sentenced to two years hard labour by Justice F. O. Prethlroe at the Malacca High Court for having stolen cash and Jewellery to the value of $500.37 words
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Article89 1949-03-16 7 THE Singapore C.I.D. chief Mr. E. V. Fowler, yesterday warned that people must notify their change of address to the Commissioner of Registration, and have their Identity cards altered accordingly. Failure to do this, he said, was an offence under existing regulations. Police in recent security checks89 words
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188 1949-03-16 7 Make Audiences Stand, de Souza Tells Council 'God *av£ Tie King'- PINEMA audiences in Singapore must hotrained to stand up and show their resj.vt when the National Anthem is played at Ihe end of a film show, said Mr. P. F. de Snuza in the Legislative Council yesterday. "1 am188 words
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Article168 1949-03-16 7 ARREST WARRANT FOR MUDD A WARRANT for the arrest of Clifford Mudd. described in the Singapore First District Court as a former senior official at the Singapore Naval Base, was taken out by the Singapore Pollc* before May last year. This was stated In the evidence of Inspector Yeoh Koon168 words
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Article65 1949-03-16 7 Singapore's C.I.D. Chief, Mr. E. V. Fowler, with rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, has been promoted Commissioner of Police, Singapore. Mr. Fowler was acting Commissioner of Police, Singapore, from March to October, 1947, when Mr. R. E. Foulger went on leave. In his 29 years' service65 words
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Article97 1949-03-16 7 "YOUR luck is moderate but not too good; be careful what you do," the Singapore Second Police Court Magistrate, Mr. E. V. A. Peers, was told yesterday. The words came from Kum Yaw Kong, aged 35, who was arrested for fortune-telling In New Bridge Road on Monday. Kam97 words
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Article85 1949-03-16 7 A radio telephonic linK II be in operation between Singapore and the United Kingdom before the end of th s year, it was stated in the Singapore Legislative Council I yesterday morning. Initially, connections v the other parts of the world —particularly the Common wealth would85 words
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Advertisement136 1949-03-16 7 An Aaa««iat«4 Company o« The British Oxyren C: Ltd Now have pleasure in inviting Enquiries for: MEDICAL OXYGEN NITROUS OXIDE CYCLOPROPANE and B OC and SPARKLETS MEDICAL APPARATUS !>nppUe» can he made available In Singapore. Federation of Malaya and Borneo. i m B B m Head Office: H 1 I'136 words
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Advertisement19 1949-03-16 7 AND THIS WAS THEIR SHOE CREAM PROPERTS SftiU utViivaUed l^**^Tß:;f miiiiiliitf fci Mil 1 ■'I <_ kINftAPORC KOALA LUMPUft PENANC19 words
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317 1949-03-16 8 Wait For It! REGULATIONS passed by the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday provide for Ine speedy deportation of any alien who has entered the Colony illegally, either directly from a place outside Malaya or from the Federation. The Colonial Secretary. Mr. P. A. B. McKerron,317 words
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Article123 1949-03-16 8 $242,000 To GuardPolice Stations BlnHpm Legislative Council yesterday voted additional expenditure of $472,994, of which $242,000 was for security measures at police stations during the emergency. I he money was needed to the cost of the protection and lighting of all poMions where necessary, Mid the report of the Finance123 words
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Article68 1949-03-16 8 A telegram received in Sina.ipore yesterday states that Mrs. Lim Chuan Geok. wife of the Malayan Thomas Cup ciptain and manager, arrived in London on Monday night Members of the team and Miss Lillian Lim, her daughter, were at the airport to gr >pt her.68 words
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Article41 1949-03-16 8 From Our Own Correspondent BUTTERWORTH, Tues k Kedah van owner. Ang I Ton? Guan, was acquitted and discharged by the Circuit Magistrate. Mr. E. M. Smallwood, when charged with carrying passengers In his van. The chief witness was absent.41 words
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Article136 1949-03-16 8 Unclaimed Furniture Scheme rE Singapore Government in consultation with interested public associations, Is planning the disposal of unclaimed furniture held by the Custodian of Property in a way "equitable and practlca-. ble." This was stated in a reply at yesterday's Legislative Council to a question by Mr. John Laycock. Own«r«136 words
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Article81 1949-03-16 8 THE development of beaches and seaside areas in Singapore was possible, generally speaking, only in the Changf area because moat of the rest of Singapore adjacent to the sea had been alienated "many years ago," it was stated in the Legislative Council yesterday morning in reply81 words
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Article, Illustration185 1949-03-16 8 BECAUSE those applyinj education in Singapi that they are between the Registry of Births and I flooded with thousands certificate extracts. The RegLsterar, Mr. P. L. Tan, said that the unprecedented rush— 400 to 500 applications a day— plus the failure of applicants to give185 words
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Article152 1949-03-16 8 CODE FOR ROAD SAFETY FAILURE to observe the highway code will not make a person liable to criminal prosecution, but maj be used as evidence tending to establish negative liability stated the AttorneyGeneral, Mr. E. J. Davles, when he successfully introduced the code at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Le-152 words
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Article62 1949-03-16 8 The acting Director of Education, Mr. A. W. Frisby, told the Legislative Council meeting yesterday that the second reading of the University of Malaya Bill would be taken at a meeting of the Council a fortnight later. He understood that the Bill would be referred to62 words
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Article38 1949-03-16 8 The following four Bills came up for first reading at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council: The Princess Elizabeth Fund Bill; the Telegraph (Amendment) Bill; the Volunteer Force (Amendment) Bill; and the Municipal Elections (Amendment) Bill.38 words
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102 1949-03-16 8 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Tuesday. MERELY putting up notices tr forbid spitting would not do much to combat tuberculosis unless offenders were prosecuted, the English specialist, Dr. Andrew Morland, told about 100 people at a dinner sponsored by the Seremban Rotary102 words
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Article92 1949-03-16 8 The Debate Must Wait THE report of the Joint Select Committees on the Malayan War Damage Compensation Scheme is under active consideration by the Governments of Singapore and the Federation, said the Colonial Secretary. Mr. P. <%. B. McKerron. in the legislative Council yesterday morning. He said that it was92 words
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Article399 1949-03-16 8 Forces Kill 5 More Bandits From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. F<IVE bandits were killed by security forces operating in Negri Sembilan, Selangor and Johore in the past 24 hours. In Negri Sembilan, two bandits, on the "wanted" list since the Emergency began, were killed today. Three Chinese women399 words
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Article91 1949-03-16 8 TODAY Royal Society of St. George, annual general meeting. Singapore Cricket Club, 5.30 p.m. Y.W.C.A., Katong Groups' meeting, St. Hildas School, Katong, 4.30 p.m. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, Singa pore chess Club. 5 p.m art club. life model drawing. 6 p.m., Indoor games tournaments final, 7.30 p.m. Medical College91 words
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Article44 1949-03-16 8 From Our Own Correspondent PARIT BUNTAR, Tues. For travelling in a train from Bukit Mertajam to Nibong Tebal without a tic- ket, Kattan was fined $5 by the Circuit Magistrate, Mr. E. Smallwood. He waa flneu unother $9 for disorderly behaviour.44 words
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Advertisement327 1949-03-16 8 KEEP YOUR COMPLEXION Bill Jjj POND'S TWO CREAM? S| JBJH?^"^SJafc OU ncec a two f°ld beauty care, night and n :ng, /^s^^^^B^^^C to k^P your skin fair and smooth. For the night, you nrrd a penetrating, oily cream for d<-cp /S^ iv^^T) cleansing Pond'i Cold Cream. For the day. a327 words
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Advertisement433 1949-03-16 8 "fjg^l Rich, line Y?J Hi tol>n<»4*o anil* fr6 m~ London, englaNel Carrtrat, London. ISO Teen' far Ijuo'ity. 6 VOLT OVERSEAS 6 -(Model 8G4666) 0 folly lro»l») H.tfh rfficirrn*v >up<rhrl circuit »llh rvrrpl Hindi range CoxllnvoiM mtltlll M four «»>t Mno. rrrnvrr p, rf,,rm.mc» «nh •>md» Irom U.t lv SSO mtlru433 words
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Article, Illustration2172 1949-03-16 9 MONTH OF EXTREME STRESSES fc^Wl'Bjl 1 3UJ i MJi"-l SEPTEMBER, like June, was a month of extreme opposing stresses for those who bore the responsibility for British war direction. The air battle, already described, on which all depended, raged with its greatest fury and rose steadily to its climax. The2,172 words
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Article378 1949-03-16 9 Accordin g to Culbertson Whether or not to open an ace against a slam contract depends to a large degree upon the length of the suit the ace heads. If the suit Is very long, six or seven cards. It goes without saying that there Is grave risk that the378 words
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Advertisement363 1949-03-16 9 Vv ek^SES >^*m»»*. Cmm -McV It 9 ir* J i-l I .JJw DOUBLE-DECK PASSENGER CHASSIS FOR SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS Please Apply A.F. LOVELL— FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE 8. FIFE HOUSE SINGAPORE TEL. *****. ~~^§ll lrs^-^"^ "^7 George it the nickname of the robot thu JJel^r^Sfc, V&^^^ddr OVCT conm> s °f n aircraft363 words
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Advertisement400 1949-03-16 9 WILL YE NO' COME BACK AGAIN?] QUEENS THEATRE Dally: 2, 5.45 9.15 p.m. Billy Halop Gabriel Dell In "SEA RAIDERS" (Whole Serial) All- Action Serial! H.M. deSOUZASr.&Son GROUND CONTUACTORB Office A Residence 11. Barker Road S vorr TeL 82H1. I fiU*t/N« M QJn affairs of the lbJosToraf h#ort ln bulin400 words
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Miscellaneous189 1949-03-16 9 STB AITS TIMES CROSSWORD I. Ther.-. "S°" IM. isuno EMttOM* CROSSWORD No. 102 9ii for Ih. rouow,, JlnM ft I d I I I I I I M j. j three 26 Is manifest when father wbjj tws -t— raw iww «m I fuillT int ntlon Uk "turns to the189 words
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194 1949-03-16 10 CHANGI: INTERFERENCE BY WHITEHALL IS DENIED THE Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, told the Legislative Council yesterday that he was "not aware of any interference from Whitehall in the land acquisitions at Changi." Mr. McKerron was replying to Mr. John Laycock (Municipal North East) who had suggested that194 words
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Article160 1949-03-16 10 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. A DETECTIVE, Yap Cheng, today told the First Magistrate. Inche Mohamad bin Baba that he saw a police corporal shoot Ah Khlatn several times with a Sten gun at Rawang on Dec. 11. He was giving evidence at the resumed160 words
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Article86 1949-03-16 10 I These Malayan candidates passed December examinaI tions of the Corporation of Certified Secretaries. London: Preliminary Jimmy Cheng Yam Kang. Intermediate Mahmood bin lamail. Son Kirn Seng. Intermediate (Section '"A") Chan Teong Bin. Chan Yik C!iltj. Foo Ti?ng Heng. Lee Shih Chin. Liew Ah Kok. Moy Kow86 words
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Article263 1949-03-16 10 BMGAFOU 10.55 Schools' Broadcast; 12.00 Close; 1.00 Dance Music; 1.30 News; 1.45 Waltz Time; 2.00 Close: 6.00 Children's Programme; 6.20 Radio Orchestra; 7.00 News, 7.15 Interlude; 7.30 The King Cole Trio with the Charioteers; 8.00 Music by Coward and Novello: 8.30 "The Adventures of P.C. 49;" 9.00263 words
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Article39 1949-03-16 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues To assist the 0.0.C. V alaya District. Major Beneral C. H. Boucher, Brigadier R. O. Collingwood has been appointed Deputy Commander, Malaya District. During the war Brig. Colllngwood commanded the 33rd Indian Infantry Brigade.39 words
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Article147 1949-03-16 10 THERE were requests for 7 274 entry permits for Indians last year, Mi. R. JumaV: i y was informed in a Written answer to a question; at yesteday's meeting of the Singapore Legislative Coun- I ell. The Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, told147 words
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Article, Illustration63 1949-03-16 10 COMMISSIONER-GENERAL IN IPOH: Mr. Malcolm MacDonald (fourth from left), who flew to I poh on Monday to attend a meeting of the Communities Liaison Committee, is seen at the aerodrome with, from left to right, Mr. I.eotiß Tew Koh, Mr. Lee Kong Chian, the British Adviser, Perak, Mr. J. G.63 words
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Article237 1949-03-16 10 GIVING evidence in the Singapore Coroner's Court yesterday at the continued inquiry into the death of Mr. John Noel Becker, a young Malay police constable said that a Chinese intruder had snatched his revolver from the holster, and he was struggling with the man when Mr.237 words
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Advertisement224 1949-03-16 10 OPENS TODAY FIVE SHOWS li—i .ii— 4.oo— 6.3o— h.3o COLUMBIA'S TECHNICOLOUR TITAN ihe Man from Colorado WhH THE 3 Sill SENSATION Wm !.t;M»KN EI.I.KN I>RKW OLKKN )K1» Eißf '^Vvjl^Hl H VV' icggggK. Wm s^*^^T MM A WE-INSPIRINC SCENE OF CONFLAGRATION! pi.i s pus pi is THE SHAW BROS.' WORLD EXCLUSIVE!!224 words
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Advertisement293 1949-03-16 10 STAim®^ r TODAY 11— 145-4.00-6.30- 9.30 i UKIVf RS»I INTERIMTIOMI S'MMtJ A*** -O& -*M AVI tJ*^^^*^ TOM conwayA •J£"^^ Preceded by An EXCLUSIVE Featurette Shoving the MEN FINALS IN THE ALL-ENGLAND I BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS |l mm yppfl LAST 5 ll'lljif^VJl SHOWS nM 'i Ji i II v ani I*s; 4.13;293 words
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Article348 1949-03-16 11 LONDON, Tues. OUBBER shares showed another all-round riae on the London Stock Exchange yesterday. Tins also Increased In price. Another feature was a premium of 1% established when dealings started In Hawker Slddeley fourper cent. Debentures, Reuter's financial correspondent. Bear-covering assisted some sections. There wa» firmness in Oils348 words
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Article170 1949-03-16 11 From A Market Correspondent QUIET trading was a feature In the Singapore produce markets yesterday despite the speculative tendency In pepper. On the whole, transactions were small and limited to sections In %hich profit-taking was possible. In the pepper market, sellers withheld In the face of a170 words
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Article828 1949-03-16 11 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Tuesday. T ONDON toddy showed rather more reluctance to sell Malayan shares at current levels. Tins snowed an improvement, while Industrials came hi for more inquiries. Prices quoted by the Malayan Sharebrokers* Association today were: INDUSTRIALS Buyer Seller Atlas Ice 16.00828 words
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Article184 1949-03-16 11 THE Singapore rubber market was rather steadier yesterday. There was fair buying interest, with sellers more reserved towards the close. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 37 Vt cents, sellers 37% cents; spot loose buyers 37% cents, sellers 37 V? cents per lb. The Singapore184 words
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Article105 1949-03-16 11 SHIPS in port alongside :ne Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns in brackets) were: Main Wharf: Titan (35-36). Charon (40-41), Dangola (42-43). West Wharf: Menestheus (1-2), Seroel (3). Idomeneus (4-5), Empire Halladale (6-7), Bencleuch (8-9), Beneruachan (11), Achilles (13-14). President Tyler (15-16). Empire Dock: Roepat (17-18). Lombok105 words
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Article132 1949-03-16 11 From A Market Correspondent CLNGAPORE pepper prices have v appreciated In the last three weeks by $23 each for both black and white qualities. They reached $208 and $256-257 yesterday— probably the world's highest levels within memory. The peak Is not considered reached yet, although present132 words
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Article31 1949-03-16 11 S.S. War 1940 101.00 102 50 P.M.S. War 1941 100.75 101.75 S.S. War 1941 100.75 101.75 P.M.B 4J% 1931 109.75 111.78 P.M.S 3% 1936 97.00 98.00 S.S. 3% 1936 97.50 98.5031 words
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Advertisement1142 1949-03-16 11 MANSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Singapore) fcLUB FUNNEL LIME STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., C»mer s option to proceed via other m port, to lead and discharge cargo ■••w. -l.tlt^taS T^ci,? °rff« WI "AST MALAYA iuZSZ frSn" 0 U K K/COnt Mi: \t V°Po,?o"'son--- Xt" \'i -StJUter" frS?Tu^ Ap" J V*"1,142 words
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Advertisement222 1949-03-16 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS ro nrw ro.« ,nov. «Crn and Mo«-.M.-,«. M BgTfißa M^. s^ Ma^AT President Menree Mar 30/ Apr. 4 Apr 5/8 "t«i BMChamn Apr |1/|« Apr. 17/18 Apr 19/22 Pre. Van Bur.n May 1/14 M»r H/17 May 18/21 TO USA PACIFIC ANO ATLANTIC PORTS Pr« Tyler Codowm 15/16222 words
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Advertisement251 1949-03-16 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAUINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK./ SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT. SCANDINAVIA "Meonla" due abt Aar *>» Saigon t> Bangkok. Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham •xs. "Kambodia" dv. abt Aor 11 Penang tor M«ito. H'Kong^Shanghir Kobe 6 Yokohama. dv si&vka"**" zjttjt sin Kobe Yokohama |b| Mjf r *c mpof t 'V251 words
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Advertisement902 1949-03-16 11 McALISTER CO., LTD. llncorpoiatec in >ingaoore> .LLERMA* BOCWAU *^V«NEB» UM LONDON^HAVRI^ROTTEROAM ft CANAO(AN AC |C CITY OF DURHAM Accepting cargo for Central fa South «5« 5 po L! .P. P Snam Peneng American Ports. 9-24 Mar. 16 18 Mar. 26-27 Mar 25 Mar BOUGAINVILLE Alto calls Cadis S pore P.902 words
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Article565 1949-03-16 12 EPSOM JEEP - RODGERS HAS FOUR LIKELY WINNERS Today's Racing In Penang By EPSOM JEEP PENANG, Tuesday. AN easy all-the-way winner over a mile* at Bukit Timah, the well-bred Longchamps II stands out as the best bet in Penang tomorrow, the second day of the Penang Turf Club Spring meeting. This Pay Up565 words
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Article115 1949-03-16 12 Lrsun jtr.r >. -w.i. ov» i iiruiAcaa EPSOM J RACE 1: EVENING STAR ALPHA EVENING STAS S.M Star Performer Evening Star Alpha Four Diamond* Star Performer Star Performer RACE 2: RAPSEY QUEEN I BARONESS CATHERINE 4 |J Baroness I Rapsey Qneen Baroness (Various Lady Catherine Rapeey Queen115 words
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Article648 1949-03-16 12 BELOW i s given the card of events for today's racing in Penang. Darnok, Streatfield, Gold Stream, Kima and Heroden have been scratched from all engagements. The Big Sweep will be drawn on race six. j 1 j Race 1 3.30: Class 5, Div. 3 5| Furs.648 words
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320 1949-03-16 12 liHE Singapore Cricket Club will play their first game of the season when they meet the Recreation Club at the S.R.C. end of the padang on Sunday. The S.C.C. are the last of the senior elub s to begin their cricket season. The320 words
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Article70 1949-03-16 12 TODAY SOCCER: B.A.F.A. Snr Div., G.H.Q. Sigs. t. P. Branl ltd— .l. Besar; Jnr. A. Grp.l. P. Bukom v. Spore Chinese Kn| Ann. Gey la rig: Jnr. A. Orp. i, Indonesia Lge. "B" v. LEPTEC (B.M.)— St. George's Rd.; Jnr. B Grp. 2, Bankm Billilon S.C. v. C.V.M.A70 words
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Article209 1949-03-16 12 /\NE hundred and twenty women in Singapore are at present busily engaged with their needle work. They are the members of the Girls Sports Club, and their needle-work is part of a drive for funds to rehabilitate their premises oft Serangoon Road. Their handiwork will be on209 words
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Article96 1949-03-16 12 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. A heavy shower of rain which fell five mintey before the match was due to start turned the Istana padang into a quagmire when the Johore Rovers made their debut j in League soccer yesterday. Their opponents were the Metric team who won96 words
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Article77 1949-03-16 12 QWINO to heavy rain, the first team soccer match between St. Joseph's Institution and St. Andrew's School was abandoned at half time, when neither side had scored. St. Andrew's School won the second team game with a goal scored during the first ten minutes by Wai Pah. THE77 words
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Article139 1949-03-16 12 CASUALS WERE LEADING CHINESE Casuals were leading by one-nil in a senior 8.A.F.A. League fixture with R.E.M.E. at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday when heavy rain caused the game to be abandoned. Play started with Casuals taking the initiative. -In the tenth minute Chit Llm hustled the ball into the net139 words
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Article23 1949-03-16 12 TODAY: High Water, 11.52 a.m. (10 ft. 0 In). TOMORROW: High Water. 12.25 m.m. (9ft. Oin), 12.36 p.m HO ft. 01n).23 words
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Article836 1949-03-16 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. /\NE hundred and ninety-seven horses have been entered for the Selangor Turf Club's four-day meet to be held on March 26, 29, 31 and April 2. There are 96 entries In class 3 and 101 in class 4.836 words
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Article175 1949-03-16 12 MCC WIND UP TOUR UNBEATEN CAPETOWN, Tues. 1*HE unbeaten M.C.C. team 1 completed their successful tour of South Africa today with an easy win over the Combined Universities by an innings and 52 runs. They are the first M.C.C. side to go through a tour undefeated since Walter Hammond's teamReuter - 175 words
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Article177 1949-03-16 12 CUSTOMS, leading by three goals to nil, had victory within their grasp in their Junior A. j Group 2, league soccer fixture with I the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 1 at Geylang Stadium yesterday when the game had to be abandoned 14 minutes after the interval owing177 words
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Article716 1949-03-16 12 MALAYA CUP OINGAPORE'S first Malaya Cup soccer match b«« tween the Singapore Civilians and the ArmyNavy, which was to have been played on April 9, has been postponed. By mutual consent, the game has been deferred to Apr. 30, as both teams felt they would716 words
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Advertisement706 1949-03-16 12 t LASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 6) Ai OMMODATION VACANT CENTRAL- Small bedroom in piivat* family mod. ronvi. suitable »lngle tent. Breakfast only. Apply B>x No A5704. ST. A< < OM.MODAT1ON WANTLU WIDOW with child (7) *ck permanent board <V lodging with r^pectable Eurasian family on or •boot 10th April.706 words
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