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Title Section19 1949-03-26 1 The Straits Times MALAYA S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 26. 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS.19 words
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Article456 1949-03-26 1 HK Bound Passengers Dancing Before Disaster Off Canton CANTON, Friday. ()NE him (I rod persons died by explosion or drowning when the passenger-laden luxury motor vessel Miss Orient bound for Hong Kong struck a mine at Eliot Beach six miles east of Canton andAP; UP - 456 words
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Article, Illustration78 1949-03-26 1 THE SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL Commissioners, as at present constituted, held their last ordinary monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. Elections for two-thirds of the Commission will be held on April 2. Sitting at the officials table (at the back) are. left to right: Mr. W. A. M. Watts, Registrar of Vehicles, Mr. S.78 words
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Article169 1949-03-26 1 HAMLET GETS 5 "OSCARS" HOLLYWOOD, Fri. SIR Laurence Olivier s film rental of Shakespeare's i hamlet almost swept the bourd of the Motion Picture A<Mdrmy awards last night. It rook the coveted Oscars a.^ me best picture, for Olivier a* the best actor, for art direction, set decoration and costumeAP - 169 words
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Article37 1949-03-26 1 BOMBAY. Fri.— Eight people were killed and 25 injured when police opened fire on a crowd In a village in the Ahmpdnagar district. 150 miles east of Bombay, it was learned today.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article43 1949-03-26 1 WASHINGTON. Fri. The United States during January consumed 86,953 long tons of now rubber, the- Department of Coirmerce reported on Thursday. Of those, 58,991 tons went for transportation goods (tyres, etc.) while 27 9^2 tons were required for other purposes.— A.P.AP - 43 words
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Article184 1949-03-26 1 "Nehru Not Involved" —Pakistan KARACHI. Friday. rIE Pakistan Government tonight denied that Pandit Nehru, Prime Minister af India, was the "Pandit sahib" mentioned as involved in a recent plot to assassinate the North-west Frontier i Frtmier, Khan Abdul Qaiyum Khan. The Government of India protested to Pakistan last week againstReuter - 184 words
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Article70 1949-03-26 1 LONDON, Fri.— Gen. J. C O. Marriott, Officer Commanding of the Brigade of Guards, said today people in Britain had not realised yet how vital was the task of restoring order In Malaya. In an interview In the Dally Telegraph. Gen. Marriott, who has Just returnedReuter - 70 words
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Article176 1949-03-26 1 Payment For Looted Tin, Rubber TOKYO, Fri. GREAT Britain and the Netherlands will receiv." more than U5517,000,000 for tin and rubber which Japan looted during the war and exported after her surrender. Brig. General Tansey, SCAP's Civil Property Cuitndian announced that the restitution, largest to date, will total U558,735,880 forAP - 176 words
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Article43 1949-03-26 1 HOLLYWOOD, Fri.— Anna !P. Nilsson, Swedish actress, i land Roland Winters, who plays "Charlie Chan" have been added to the cast of the film Operation Malaya. Other players include Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, Sydney Green- street and John Hodiak. A.P.AP - 43 words
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Article36 1949-03-26 1 THE HAGUE, Fri. rE Government is on the verge of agreeing to a United Nations Security Council proposal for fresh talks with Indonesian Republicans according to usually reliable observers here today. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article126 1949-03-26 1 COLONY WORKLESS INQUIRY SINGAPORE Government has i 5 set up a committee under the chairmanship of the Secretary for Economic Affairs, Mr. Andruw Gilmour, to examine the unemployment position in the Colony. The committee will inquire into the present position of employment in Singapore and, if unemployment is found to126 words
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Article56 1949-03-26 1 LONDON, Fri.— John George Ha*gh, 39-year-old company director, was remanded until Apr. 1 at Horshan, Sussex, magistrate's court today on a charge of having murdered Mrs. Durand-Deacon, aged 69, at Crawley, Sussex, on or about Feb. 18. The police, asking for the remand, said the case would beReuter - 56 words
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Article192 1949-03-26 1 WASHINGTON, Fri. MR. Churchill talked over old times with America's foremost officials at a reception and dinner given In his honour here last night. The reception was hold at the British Embassy, where Uie war-time Prime Minlstei met Ambassadors of the British Commonwealth, British military missionReuter - 192 words
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Article, Illustration14 1949-03-26 1 MR. K. E. MACKENZIE, the new U.K. Trade Commissioner in Malaya.— Straits Times picture.14 words
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Article473 1949-03-26 1 London Editor Gaoled LONDON, Friday. MR. Silvester Bolam, editor of the Daily Mirror British tabloid newspaper with over 4,000,000 circulation, was sent to prison for three months today for printing allegations that a man in gaol wa s a "vampire" who had committed "murder." Th eReuter - 473 words
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Article41 1949-03-26 1 Treasury Guard Dies A police sentry, P.C. Kala Khan was fatally wounded by gunshot last night in the guard rest room at the Government Treasury in Dalhousie Square. He died in the ambulance on the way the General Hospital.41 words
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Article76 1949-03-26 1 RANGOON. Fri. rpHE Burmese Government 1 reported today that troops advancing in an attempt to retake Mandalay from the Karen rebels were within four miles of the city. Burmese planes were reported to be bombing positions of the rebels and their Communist allies ahead of the BurmeseReuter; AP - 76 words
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Article258 1949-03-26 1 Replace War Losses -FERGUSSON CONTROLS, unreal t «xchange rates', difficulties in trading with various parts of Indonesia, and Malaya's own unsettled conditions were yesterday listed as deterrents to the Malayan businessman by Mr E. M. F. chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. Addressing the annual meeting of the Chamber258 words
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Advertisement120 1949-03-26 1 i 7"^tjU W i Jfr Vl "§i Extra Vitamins to Reinforce Babys Feed mHE nutritive value of baby's feed Is >2?S&v"T enhanced by the addition of Vimal tol'. £&£fcyL This delicious vitamin food provides im-#-7^a) portant supplementary nutrients which j*l J ~>y help to build robust health and to protect120 words
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Advertisement593 1949-03-26 2 NOTICES OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED (Incorporated in the Colony of Btngapore.> NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Interim Dividend of 24%, less 20T, Income Tax. has been declared by the Directors for the year ended 31st December, 1948. payable to the Members on the Register as on 14th April. 1949.593 words
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Advertisement732 1949-03-26 2 notices J_jl] r FORM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 13 THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ORDINANCE, 1948. (Section 33 (3) NOTICE OF CONTESTED Ll.ti TION T* 1 ■°ff to WJW J w of MUNICIPAL ROCHORE afom^SLt to tbe elector *«>• electoral ward in^ff^iS^ m P U > has a Rented for the election now pending732 words
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Advertisement55 1949-03-26 2 LEGAL ASSISTANT Qualified Assistant required Immediately for European solicitors hi ipofa. Conditions of appointment on application to Post Box No. 2. Ipoh. THE TANGLIN CLUB NOTICE TO MEMBERS The Annual General Meeting of this Club will be he'd at The' Club House at 7.30 p.m. on Monday' the 4th April55 words
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Advertisement615 1949-03-26 2 NQTICBS ____j_ 4_4 FORM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 13 THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ORDINANCE, i 948. n^ II 0 OF CONTBSIKD ttSS X Tl» *}«tora' Ward of MUNICIPAL WBST .rJ£j?t?.t K D Dreye n yy K give^ to fht electorB electoral ward w^Sf »h^ m U tht ha f been Kranted for the615 words
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Advertisement72 1949-03-26 2 P. W. D. TEMDER NOTICE .TENDERS will be received at Offlce of the STATE ENSHS? 11 1 SKLA NOOR, up to 13 NOON of the 6th April, '49. for tne: RE CONDITIONINa OF QUARTERS PWD. NOS" NOS: 333/1-6, 364/1-6 and 394/1-5 SCOTT ROAD KUALA LUMPUR, All particulars may be obtained72 words
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Advertisement366 1949-03-26 2 m BfftAifl DOfHIVy 4 r ANii BKVTN p-— TODAY AT 1-45, 115. 6.45 md 9.30 p M CPc£€fl££m LAST 4 SHOWS rS phone: boos 2-4.15-6. 30-9.30^ She leads a Double I ffi» WITH LAUGHTM/^^^^^^— #dk IK*TXiBI iSy VM^?LaU33<yyß^ JL JBr? Special Morning Show Tomorrow 11 a.m. J^tt Costeilo In "LITTLE366 words
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248 1949-03-26 3 CALWELL BAN ON AYAH Landing Permit Unrecognised From Our Own Correspondent MELBOURNE, Friday. DECAUSE the Australian Immigration Department refuses to recognise the landing permit for her ayah, Mrs. E. H. Temple, Australian wife of an Englishman, in Ceylon, will probably cancel her Australian holiday and return to Ceylon with the248 words
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Article, Illustration37 1949-03-26 3 MR. JIT SINGH recehres a certificate of commendation signed by the Conutiss loner- General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, from the Penan* Resident Commission* i. Mr. A. V.Mslon, fo- his work during the Japanese occupation. Straits Times picture.37 words
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Article187 1949-03-26 3 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. WHEN the High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, addresses th e Federal Council next Thursday, he may give the British Government's reply to his application for a substantial contribution towards th e cost of the emergency. Press conference187 words
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Article180 1949-03-26 3 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Fri. MALAYAN members of the U.K. delegation to the 15-nation Rubber Study Group yesterday expressed tha hope that a higher price I would result from the forthcoming meeting. Planters would be satisfied if they could get 48 cents a pound in Singapore180 words
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Article265 1949-03-26 3 STEADINESS on moderate buying by the Continent and the United States, and anticipation of favourable Malayan statistics prevailed on the Singapore rubber market till publication of the statistics on Thursday, says Lewis Peats weekly report. Although the figures were as forecast holders of stocks appeared to265 words
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Article53 1949-03-26 3 SAN FRANCISCO, Fri. The Philippines soon will be stripped of United States naval, air and sea power. Rear Admiral Ralph W. I Christie, former commander of AmeUcan naval forces in the Philippines, said: "Conditions in the Far East certainly are explosive, but we cannot afford to maintain strongAP - 53 words
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398 1949-03-26 3 Cable Flashes Court Decision Goes In Favour Of Wife A LONDON Divorce Court has ruled that it is possible for a woman to have a baby 12 months after it was conceived. Divorce was refused to a man who said his wife had a baby 360 days after he leftAP - 398 words
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Article140 1949-03-26 3 SOVIET POLICY: NO CHANGE WASHINGTON, Fri. NO immediate change in Soviet military policy, as the result of a change in Ministers controlling the armed forces, was foreseen by U S. officials last night. The Moscow Radio announced that Marshal Nikolai A. Bulganin, had been relieved as Minister of the ArmedAP - 140 words
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Article126 1949-03-26 3 A popular member of the Singapore Police Force. Chief Inspector Charles W. Such, left with his family in the Charon yesterday for 10, months' leave in Australia. Mr Such will leave his two sons Alan and Michael, and his daughters. Pamela and Shirley, at school126 words
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Article53 1949-03-26 3 A Malayan group of members of the Institution of Electrical Engineers is being formed. The municipal electrical engineer. Singapore, Mr. C. C. Payne, said yesterday that he had been asked by the Institution in London to form the group and that all corporate members were invited to a53 words
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Advertisement249 1949-03-26 3 »n E U A/ MID BY AU LfJD/M CyCl£^J.£HS FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE > I VMITCHUL ECO. LTD. SINGAPORE KUAUA LUMPUW PENAN<| The car asked lor by World Motorists Hurni Oxford tbe finest car aver ShMlbv to hrar thit famnut name. It Front WhMl Sprinting A nfin—fnl Hut fir— gnattt ctmfwt «n«249 words
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Advertisement134 1949-03-26 3 jT^\ BREAD CHEESE rSfiT/^N BEtR An appetizing snack rich in protein AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR GORGONZOLA 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. DANCE (Evening Dress Optional) 9 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT FRANK PICKFORD his ORCHESTRA134 words
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Article211 1949-03-26 4 PFrom Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. POUR hundred and 1 seventy nine bandits have been killed in the i Federation since the beginning of the Emergency and up to February 28. Sixty-seven were wounded while 148 were wounded but escaped. Of the bandits killed.211 words
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Article, Illustration55 1949-03-26 4 CriS^Sf** O ol the HaTelock Road Social Sm&L'^Ju c Ue< tlon of paper flowers made by the MM&f.? the Cei i tn Th flowers are part of an exS ih^V^i.^ 6 of I*<>rk1 <>rk by Bocial Welfare's 17 centres c 5*! tbh C 0000"C 0000 H»». Stamford Boad. Singapore today55 words
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Article45 1949-03-26 4 A Chinese woman was admitted to hospital, after being assaulted with a piece of wood by an unknown Chinese, who then ro'jbed her of a $15 basket of eggs and some small change at the 12% mile, Seletar Road, on Thursday evening.45 words
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Article533 1949-03-26 4 r, r y Olir Wom a« Correspondent IE British Council Hall in Stamford Road has been *i ran Bt .°l mc i into th e gayest of fancy fairs by the SiBiSS i 8iS™ ta J ld iT r t-. c i llipentlT sewing and533 words
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Article53 1949-03-26 4 A BURLED cache of 200 to 3«0 Japanese handgrenades, uncovered by Singapore police in Buonavista Road, was described as "relics of the war" yesterday by the CJJ). Chief, Mr. E. v. Fowler. The grenades are in a rusty condition. Digging In the trench where they were found53 words
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Article32 1949-03-26 4 The bomb-damaged site formerly occupied by the New Star theatre in Smith Street. Singapore, is being converted !nto a bataar capable of accommodating 80 stalls for sundry goods and textiles.32 words
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Article22 1949-03-26 4 A policeman yesterday found 205 rounds of serviceable rifle ammunition in a drain at the 11 mile. Jurong Road.22 words
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Article45 1949-03-26 4 CINGAPORF saro factory representatives will send a de- potation next week to meet Mr. Walter Fletcher. Conservative M.P., who is on the Public Estimates Committee of the House of Commons and has interested himself in the activities of the Food Ministry.45 words
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Article338 1949-03-26 4 Find Real Bandits In Mock Battle From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. OPECIAL constables tak- ing part In a Jungle training course near Segamat yesterday found an actual bandit camp and came under fire from two bandit sentries. The camp had accommodation for 20 men. The special^ destroyed it338 words
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Article83 1949-03-26 4 From Oar Staff Correspondent PENANG. Fri. THE Bishop of Malacca, Mgr 1 Olcomendy. last evening called for "mors young Rirls to work for education in Malaya, as nuns or teachers. Addressing clergy, schoolchildren aad teachers at a Golden Jubilee Pageant staged by the Penang Convent. Mgr.83 words
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Article54 1949-03-26 4 Singapore police and military are on the look-out fn» a British soldier who tiax been missing from the N*> Soon Camo since 6.45 a.m. on Thursday with a Dodge military truck No. *****78. Th» C.I.D. Chief. Mr. E. V. Fowler, has asked the public to report if they54 words
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Article128 1949-03-26 4 TODAY Exhibition of hahdicrafts of the children of Social Welfare Centre, British Council Hall, Stamford Road, 10 a.m. to T p.m. Singapore Chess Championship, fourth round, schoolboys championship, second round, V.M.C.A., 3 p.m. Y.w.C.A. 6, Raffles Quay, Business and Professional Women's tea party in honour of Miss E.128 words
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Advertisement148 1949-03-26 4 /jf' \*rtator of naval tradition m "^SOtr SENIOR^*/ Jk SERVICE mad* IN SRI TAIN THE STENORIZER STANDARD PATENT ELECTRIC SUPER VULCANIZER An essential equipment foe Carages, Transport Companies, Repair Shops, etc. The Standard Model with its swivel element and adjustable base plate is the answer to most tyre and tube148 words
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Advertisement278 1949-03-26 4 WORLD FAMOUS OVER 100 YEARS 1848 1949 Obtainable Everywhere From All Liquor DeaferJx AN fDEAL TONIC Has been awarded 24 Gold and Silver Medals SERRAVALLOS TONIC (CINCHONA and IRON WINE) STIMULATES THE APPETITE STRENGTHENS THE NERVES REGENERATES THE BLOOD. SERRAVALLO'S TONIC Is a most palatable mixture' Of Cinchona and Iron,278 words
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343 1949-03-26 5 PRE-1945 TAXIS 'DOOMED' New Law Will Hit 900 Vehicles CINGAPORE Municipal Commissioners, at a full board meeting yesterday, confirmed a decision to stop licensing as taxis from the end of this year, any motor vehicle which was manufactured before Jan. 1, 1945. They defeated by a majority, a motion by343 words
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Article136 1949-03-26 5 JUDGING canine champions in six countries in six weeks lg the task of Mr. Leo C. Wilson, F.Z.S., who has arrived to judge the Singapore dog show today. Immediately after judging the Irish kennel show in Dublin last week, Mr. Wilson flew136 words
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Article63 1949-03-26 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Fri.— Dato Onn bin Ja'afar, Mentrl Besar of Johore, praised the important part played by technical assistants when speaking at a dinner given by the technical assistants in Johore Bahru in honour of Mr. A. S. Sodhy, president of the Pan -Malayan63 words
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Article259 1949-03-26 5 rpHE by-passing of Singapore Municipal employees 1 in awards of scholarships so far under th« Colonial Welfare Development Fund was not in the spirit and letter of the terms of the scholarship, said Mr. A. P. Rajah in the Municipal Commission yesterday. He also said that259 words
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Article118 1949-03-26 5 THE Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday decided to reject a petition from certain owners of properties seeking postponement of enforcement notices for the installation of sanitary fittings Mr. T. W. Ong said the petitioners were some of the biggest land owners in Singapore. This was stated after the118 words
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Article22 1949-03-26 5 The newly-formed YM.C.A. St. John Ambulance Division will start Its activities from Tuesday next. Meetings will be held every Tuesday.UP - 22 words
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Article157 1949-03-26 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Fri. GOVERNMENT should not W Interfere unduly with the rubber industry in Malaya urged Mr. Heah Joo Seang, president of the Penang Rubber Exchange, today. Mr. Heah told the Straits Times that the proposed legislation to liccn .c rubber packers was157 words
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Article, Illustration26 1949-03-26 5 MR. S. W. SUCH, Chief Inspector of the Singapore police, in happy mood ss he left yesterday for 10 months holiday in Australia. Straits Times picture.26 words
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Article328 1949-03-26 5 TWO brothers, aged 10 and 11, told the Singapore Coroner yesterday how they found their sister lying in a pool of blood with her head severed. They were giving evidence' at the inquest on 18-year-old Ang 800 Buay, who was found dead on Feb.328 words
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Article79 1949-03-26 5 BANDSMEN of the New World Cabaret, union representatives, and the management have reached an amicable settlement of the wage dispute over which the bandsmen threatened to strike on March 30. The acting Commissioner for Labour, Mr. C. W. Lyle, confirmed this after last night's meeting. Bandsmen79 words
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Article33 1949-03-26 5 The Singapore Branch of the Mothers' Union held their first monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at St. Andrew's Cathedral Chapter House. The speaker was the Archdeacon of Singapore, the Yen. Maxwell Gregory.33 words
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Article89 1949-03-26 5 AFTER Mr. N( Sen Choy had commented at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners on the danger of hanging out washing on poles, the Deputy President Mr. W. L. Blythe, said if they were removed it would probably reduce tourists' Interest. "The Commissioners have no power89 words
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Article156 1949-03-26 5 PYGMIES STOP AT S'PORE rUR Central African pygmies, the tallest of them 3 ft. 10 in., flew from Penang to Singapore on Thursday afternoon on their way to Join Mr. Dave Meakln\ circus at Sydney. Oldest of the foursome is 45-year-old Swenyoni Mlabangano who is 3 ft. 6 in. tall,156 words
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Article78 1949-03-26 5 More than 200 art-lovers attended the anniversary celebrations of Chinese National Artists Day last night at the Chinese V.M.C.A., Selegie Road. The celebrations included an informal meeting, a free film show of selected cultural pictures arranged by the Public Relations Department, and the distribution of more than78 words
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145 1949-03-26 5 'TELL MALA YA BRITISH TO STAY 30 YEARS' From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday WHAT is most needed in Malaya today is not more soldiers and policemen but something only Westminster can provide— a firm, clear statement that the British intend to remain in Malaya for at least 20 or145 words
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Advertisement361 1949-03-26 5 Teeth look g00d... |yl X Mouth feels g00d... npsij W thanks to the H QuintitiM ol «resh. daansing fo»m iprlng from h»lf-lneh Ol Kotynos on < toothbrush |u« as soon v you ittrt dtanlog. Yo« dofl'i tiav* to worry It Into th« cravlou It slips all round your teeth. Cleans361 words
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Advertisement385 1949-03-26 5 THE NEW WONDER (V^ N. >^S II LEATHERCLOTH A\ fJi 1 PLAST.C \j|J Mr^/11 1-'i/^A dRITAIN SaSS^O^ HAS MADt IT < THE IDEAL MATERIAL FOR EVERY KIND OF ft UPHOLSTERY /f*g/~l /^a^v. f wears c steel P^^Sl *lf wi not burn {^^.^^i^jSi^f^ There is no rubber in its composi- JBi385 words
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Article66 1949-03-26 6 MX LIM TENQ SENG, Urn Joo Soo Brothers and families thank the members of the Singapore Teochew Sal Ho Kong Hnay md the Singapore Sal Ho Koo Kav staffs of the Social Welfare Department, Colonial Secretary's Office and Accountant, Medical Department, all friends and relatives who sent wreaths, letters66 words
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665 1949-03-26 6 One of the few questions which Mr. Eden found difficulty in answering, or parrying, when he was here, was the familiar one why do the British press and public pay so little attention to what is going on in665 words
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Article489 1949-03-26 6 Mr. Follick, who moved in the House of Commons the other day a private member's bill to reform spelling, defied any member of the House to say when to end a word with "ise" or "ize". But at the end of the reading it was not the489 words
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Article, Illustration17 1949-03-26 6 Federation Studies 26 Photograph by C. A. Gibson-HM A SMALL-HOLDING IN THE SUNG El BENTS VALLEY, PAHANG17 words
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Article1743 1949-03-26 6 TUAN DJEK - TUAN DJEK By CUNDAY, March 20.— There has been no rain in our vicinity since the 27th. of last month. This morning the Cook's wife has gone to town to have the New Baby vaccinated. Incidentally she has taken down some bottles to be filled with water1,743 words
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Article313 1949-03-26 6 By ROY FALK. /\NE of history's great treasure hunts is rolling into Its fourth year. Already American and Japanese investigators have returned to claimant Allied nations millions of dollars worth of property looted by tne Japs from one end of the Pacific to ihe otier.313 words
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Advertisement805 1949-03-26 6 CLASSIFIED ADS CORRIDON: To Cl*lre, wilt of Richard Corridon. on 24th March, at UM Kandanc Kerbau Hospital. a daughter. DENNEHY— To Thelma. wife of Dr. John Dennehy at 0.H., Johore Bahru on 25.3.49, a daughter. THE ENGAGEMENT Is announced between Brigadier James Alexand<r Rowland Robertaon DS.O. VIBE, 6th Gurkha Rifles,805 words
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Advertisement65 1949-03-26 6 "Vision Is life's i ~tf precious gift" Only those without vision know to the uttermost the truth of these words, for only when a thing le irremediably gone from us forever do we realise the magnitude of our loss So we shouldn't neglect tne care of our eyes Periodical 165 words
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Article1113 1949-03-26 7 '111-advised, But Not Corrupt Says Judge MR. Cheah Kirn Bee, Independent candidate for the South Ward in the Municipal elections, who faced a corruption charge under the Elections Ordinance, was acquitted and discharged in the Singapore First District Court yesterday. In his Judgment, Mr. E. P. Shanfcs1,113 words
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Article, Illustration60 1949-03-26 7 A VOLUNTARY WORKER at the Mount Erskiue social centre admires some of the straw and fancy work done by her pupils all girls from six to 14 years of age. The ■tall is part of an exhibition of work by Social Welfare's 17 social centres. It is being: held at60 words
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Article144 1949-03-26 7 SAYING that $60 a month wa s a "grossly excessive" rent for the upstairs of a house in River Valley Road when the chief tenant was paying only $44 a month to the landlord, the chairman of the Rent Conciliation Board, Mr. A. W. Bellamy, yesterday reduced144 words
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Article65 1949-03-26 7 Many of the lallang fires in Singapore could be avoided, said Mr. Ng Sen Choy at yesterdays meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners. The Deputy President, Mr. W. L. Blythe, agreed that they had been a great nuisance, but said that from time to time, notices65 words
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Article179 1949-03-26 7 DRITISH imports into Malaya during 1948 showed a 30 per cent increase over the corresponding ngure iur i»-n. '"nese imports totalled $344,680,000 in 1948 against: $264,490,000 in 1947. All United Kingdom imports into Malaya and Singapore for i 948 amounted to $1,791,-, 201,000,179 words
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Article61 1949-03-26 7 Twelve R.A.F. personnel from the Seletar Maintenance Base— the largest group of servicemen to donate their blood at the Transfusion Centre, General Hospital, for many months— put a "pint" each Into the blood bank yesterday. Twenty-one Service personnel have donated their blood since the beginning of61 words
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Article, Illustration34 1949-03-26 7 AN AIRMAN from the RAF. Maintenance Base, Seletar, one of a party of 12 who came to the Blood Transfusion Centre yesterday as donors. Two Chinese assistants are doing the classification.— Straits Times picture.34 words
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Article231 1949-03-26 7 rpHE Progressive Party would ignore the Labour 1 challenge for a public debate on their respective policies, said Mr. C. C. Tan, president of the Progressives, yesterday. He repeated that the challenge was a propaganda stunt. Mr. A. P. Raiah. commentIng on yesterday's statement by Mr.231 words
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Article83 1949-03-26 7 VEHICLE DEPT. PROBE A COMMITTEE investigating the precautions taken by the Singapore Vehicles Department to prevent Hie registration of stolen vehicles and inquiring into the organisation and administration of the Department, has now compiled a comprehensive report. This was stated at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, by the Deputy83 words
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Article50 1949-03-26 7 New officers of the Singapore Interpreters and Translators Association are President, Mr. Lim Ohoon Ann; vice-president, Mr. Chew Shia Hong; hon. secre tary, Mr. Teo Kiak Seng: hon. treasure, Mr. Chan Kit Siang; hon. auditor, Mr. Ang Soon Khiam; committee, Messrs. Goh Koh Pul and Low Seng Boon.50 words
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Article50 1949-03-26 7 Within 15 minutes after an attap shed behind Alexandra Brickworks, in Pasir Pan] ang Road, caught fire yesterday morning, the Singapore Fire Brgade had completely extinguished the flames Half the roof of the shed, which had not been used for some time, was destroyed.50 words
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Article45 1949-03-26 7 Births totalled 576 In Singapore for the week endsd Mar. 19, against 172 deaths. Chief cases of death were. Tuberculosis 20, convulsions 10, pneumonia 33 and «nt#»ritis 19. The infantile death rate was 71.18 per 1,000, agalnot 68.38 the previous week.45 words
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Article52 1949-03-26 7 Speaking at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, Mr. T. W. Ong said that this year was a memorable one In the history of the Colony, firstly because of the Thomas Cup team's success, and secondly, because of the high percentage who had passed their52 words
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Article110 1949-03-26 7 Shaw Brothers Studios have completed their fifth fulllength Malay film— Noor Asmara (Light of Love)— at their Jalan Ampas Studio and the fllm will have its premiere at the Rex at midnight on April 9. Kasma Booty In the role Jt a rich man's daughter makes I110 words
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Article62 1949-03-26 7 CIINGAPORE factories are O now producing about million bricks a month to meet the growing demand for construction of buildings in the Colony, a leading manufacturer told the Straits Times yesterday. Saying that this figure was higher than pre-war, he said that all the ten brick62 words
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Article197 1949-03-26 7 oTREET congestion in Sin- I •3 gapore caused by people putting out firewood and saw- dust to dry. and others carrying on busines as vegetable and flsh sellers was criticised by Mr. Ng Sen nhoy at yester.lay's meeting of Singapore Municipal Commissioners. Speaking of Chin Chew197 words
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210 1949-03-26 7 Municipality To Raise Revenue By $800,000 SINGAPORE Municipal revenue will be increased by over $800,000 this year, thus stepping up the estimated income for the year from $6,281,000 to $7,086,000. Expenditure, on the other hand, will be increase ed by a total of $2,500,000, to make 1949 total estimated expenditure210 words
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Article50 1949-03-26 7 At yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners Mr. Sandy Pillay said he thought they should consider contributing something towards the Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association The Deputy President, Mr. W. L. Blythe, said that no doubt investigations would be started as to whether they should support the association.50 words
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Article162 1949-03-26 7 EX-GRATIA MUNICIPAL PA YMENTS QUESTIONING a S.ngapore Municipal Commission cv umittee decision not *o grant ex-gratia payments w non -Interned municipal employees who resigned aft>r April 1, 1946. Mr. A. P. Raja'i succeeded in delay. ng confirmation of this item at a meeting of Commission s yesterday. Re suggested that162 words
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Article45 1949-03-26 7 At the annual gene >U meeting of the Slnstauoro V.M.C.A. Art Club, the lowing officers for the >nsuing year were elected: President Mr. R. Iforre)!; secretary, Mr. T. Y. Choj: treasurer, Mr. Tan 3^ Seng; committee: Messrs R. Hose and Khoo K^m45 words
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Advertisement55 1949-03-26 7 the F LA M i OPERATION BY Ji j pi f VIBRATION Kj L..ji>B./.Ww#r 7 MACHINERY 111 ELECTROLUX CtUM REFRIGERATOR 4^y^^ 08TAINA8l£ PROM: "UigmT THE EMPORIUM-!?/* battsry 4KDp> 6 VAN HIN CLECTRICAL C0..-J42 ORCHARD MX distributors: SI ME, DARBY M FLINTER S. GRINBiRG Diamonds and Jewellery TELEPHONE 7923 67, STAMFORD55 words
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Article, Illustration2019 1949-03-26 8 WINSTON S. CHURCHILL - WINSTON S. CHURCHILL Hitler Turns On Russia By The Rt. Hon. On the failure of the air Battle of Britain and the consequent postponement of German plans for a crossChannel invasion. Httler decided to fettle accounts with Russia. THERE is no doubt x that Hitler had made2,019 words
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Advertisement279 1949-03-26 8 luscious fa it juices fruity taste of Mynor Fruit Cup /r¥ Ml comes from the balanced blend ot Jl^i^HlJlT Ml oranges, lemons, pineapples and l^^^l^^^ Xl from the valuable vitamins con- y^tf^^ ml MYNOR '".'r fruit cup \z: Aa«tr«ll«'i l««4laa Fr.lt Jalc* O.smbu.or» for II ft IW. Mafcaaa Unm,,. SIME,279 words
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Advertisement338 1949-03-26 8 A FOOD TONIC witi£/SH DEFINITE VITAMIN COOTNlp^j It's new! and has f^M^^ &&i 2 unique features: \BKiSI No other nutritive food tonic has Jo*jA the same hijh vitamin content as JF s»^ 'Akta-Vite 1 which contains the ~Mr M m four most important vitamins A, w m M <a 81.338 words
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440 1949-03-26 9 Hemp Growing In North Borneo THURSDAY'S Straite Times carried news of 1 hemp production in Borneo by the Colonial Development Corporation in conjunction with commercial interests. Reports are current here 1.1 —i. 1.1 A that these commercial interests are American and such reports should be440 words
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Letter192 1949-03-26 9 HEADERS of the Straits Times may be interested in the comparative figures for the Cambridge School Certificate. December examination held simultaneously in Great Britain and Singapore. according to the figures published for English centres. 1..548 boys and girls took the examination and 950 passed, n diking192 words
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Letter166 1949-03-26 9 (AS one of those who had A to cay recently at the British Consulate in Siocgora (booth Siam) in connection with my passport I feel I mast comment on the discourtesies displayed by one of the members of the Consul's Asian staff. A few days ago166 words
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Letter281 1949-03-26 9 WHAT THEY WRITE CORPORAL GA.MiiOA: Like most folk. I have been shocked by the callous enforcement by Mr. Calwell of Australia's immigration Policy. But I must confess I can work up < sympathy for Corporal Lorenzo Gamboa, the Filipino American who is reported to be seeking General Mac Arthur's helo281 words
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Letter187 1949-03-26 9 TN view of the coming Singapore Municipal Elections, I strongly suggest that experience and character of the candidates should be a guide to the voters. Mere willingness to do one's best Is not good enough, for with lack of experience, all the willingness may not amount to187 words
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Letter354 1949-03-26 9 uiscardlng Is usually a deteosive problem. In today's band, however, a vulnerable grand slam depended on declarer's selection of the proper discard. North, dealer, x Both sides vulnerable. NORTH X J V A 1087 t KQJ AAJI WEST EAST ♦litl 5 •I6• X Q ♦*****♦ 1 5354 words
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Letter281 1949-03-26 9 WITH reference to the frequent complaints about the delay in the settlement of VV;jr Damage claims, may I suggest that the reason for this delay can be found on page 42 of the Federation Estimates for 1949. On that page will be found the following list281 words
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Letter217 1949-03-26 9 MALAYS: IS HELP NEEDED? rrHE news item In the 1 Straits Times ot March 16, under the heading "ALL RACES SHOULD HELP MALAYS" must. I feel, hav e irritated and annoyed most of your noni Malay readers. It Is Inconceivable that the 1 Communities Liaison ComI mittee should have decided217 words
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Letter181 1949-03-26 9 rpHERE is one thing I like about these elections. Everytime one takes place, we voters become the most important people in the country. Ail sorts of methods are used by candidates to persuade us humble voters that we are being addressed by the men best fit to represent181 words
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Miscellaneous266 1949-03-26 9 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD L fc «,^^.««<B. Il !r"~ t v U .CpqSSWORP No. 107 4. Approach. O huntrea! Bi HI Small attadmenti W, Tj It I JIT B^4 U I U I I? I will amuse you <«>. W. Tm «n the Army but mtj I 1 l.__jrMM I I266 words
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1081 1949-03-26 10 Mr. Fergusson - Mr. Fergusson Singapore Chamber Ofi Commerce Address But Trials Lie In Wait, Says JN his address to the annual m ding of the Singapore Chambei of Commerce yesterday the chairman, Mr. E. M. F. Fergusson, described the value of Malaya's trade in 1948 as enormous.1,081 words
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Article101 1949-03-26 10 TURNING to the question ofj War Damage and War Risks Insurance, Mr. Fergusson said settlement of this problem so far still eluded them. The Legislative Councils of the Federation and Singapore had, through Select Committees, produced a joint report which in effect said this country could finance none101 words
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Article59 1949-03-26 10 LfR. E. M. F. Fergusson ends a review of 1948 commerce R with th/ following table of comparative Malayan rade figures: Imports Exports Total. 1936 $512,900,000 $638,800,000 $1,151,700,000 1937 $698,500,000 $705,100,000 $1,603,600,000 1938 $559,400,000 $581,500,000 $1,140,900,000 1939 $628,100,000 $750,200,000 $1,378,300,009 1947 $1,367,500,000 $1,294,900,000 $2,662,400,000 1948 Singapore $1,294,899,00059 words
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Article, Illustration662 1949-03-26 10 UR. Fergusson dealt next with war. riot and civil commotion insurance. "In my address last September, I said we could appreciate the administrative difficulties of compulsory scheme such as was introduced to cover war risks on commodities but that we felt that some much simpler, and possibly voluntary,662 words
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Article128 1949-03-26 10 THE chairman dealt finally with the Singapore Harbour Board. A year ago, although matters from the point of view of the merchant had not been entirely satisfactory, it had become evident that there was a great Improvement in the method of handling foods in the Harbour Board,128 words
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Article175 1949-03-26 10 rnHE Singapore Chamber of 1 Commerce, with its associated body the Rubber Association, may be pressed to leave its present premises and the site with which it has been associated for over 100 years. The chairman, Mr. E. M. F. Fergusson, mentioned this at the annual meeting175 words
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Advertisement360 1949-03-26 10 Phone Vir 4042 VRd JC/ r«nditioned TODAY I siiows at %sT»sr^»% n-1.45, 4.00. «sn 9.30 p.m. ENDLESS WONDERS.. UNTOLD DANCERS.. TANTALIZING DANCES i% All these PLUS Jr Wk MARIA W Ikl MONTEZ f too I j*4gflaV < i-l *V^B VaW^sm ggggggr 1 Wr^ m -Aunwal-OtBA Jgcg^gggggj I^J *gg»r*^^^Uß: *p***ri *tmmmn360 words
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Miscellaneous233 1949-03-26 10 Hw^^l H^p^igBjfl Hr^^^bI Wb^^^^^Bhb S^^^n^\^B •»«APoi h Rad f^vou B r wswBttMss 1.00 l>anc. Music; 1.30 New.* StoH^*.li MSTiff* fSK'dT&l^T MSE Weekly 8har. Report; 1.50 Inter- nade to the Stars; 10.00 Happy K 8 J^. R ff iudto Dljert? Dance Music; 6.30 Children'*) Close. Programme; 6.45 Light Music; B B.C233 words
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Article327 1949-03-26 11 LONDON. FA BRITAIN'S approaching Budget Day (Apr. 6) a exerting its usual restricting influence on London Stock Exchange trading, says Reutera financial correspondent. Rubber shares meanwh.le advanced yesterday. Tins were Irregular. With tue exception of German Potash bonds and Brazilian Rails and UtlllU s, the market showed little327 words
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Article166 1949-03-26 11 Prom A Maiitet Correspondent WITH a slightly better outlook In eago flour, activity was < vid nt in the Singapore produce market* yesterday. Transactions, however, were written only for the Llngga variety at Improved quotations. afore bullish than ever, pepper prices rose further without attracting any offers166 words
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Article793 1949-03-26 11 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. T*HE Malayan share market today was extremely x idle. Transactions were on a very meagre scale. The »nly feature of the market was persistent inquiry for Henry Waughs. Prices quoted by the Mala yan Sharebrokers' Association were: B INDUSTRIALS Buyer793 words
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Article22 1949-03-26 11 Mar. 23 Mar. 34 Industrials 176.30 176.41 Rails 4780 48.15 Domestic Bonds 98.57 Utilities 35.14 35.32 Straits Times Service.22 words
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Article188 1949-03-26 11 HEAVY liquidation yester day lowered prices In the Singapore rubber market There was a fair turn-over and at the lower levels offerings were well absorbed. Closing pries yesterday were: No. 1 sheet fob. buyers 36Vi cents, sellers 36% cento; spot loose buyers 36% cento, sellers 36Vi c nts188 words
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Article101 1949-03-26 11 SHIPS in port along aide the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowna In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Bilverbriar (3132), Rajula (36), Buloh (37-38). Kepong (38-39), Bendoran (41). Merkur (42-43). We*t faiarf: Glengeg (6-7), Mcdon (13-14), Raid (15-16). Empire Dock: Idrotneneua (1718). Benlawers (23-34). Soendljk (25-26). Belleville (25-26).101 words
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Article82 1949-03-26 11 From Our SUIT Correspondent MALACCA, FH. PMEROENCY conditions last yeac did not affect Malacca's rubb r production as seriously as they did other States, says the 1948 Malacca Settlement Report. One estate of 2000 acres however, ceased tapping altogether Nearly 60,000 tons of rubber was shipped. Only82 words
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Article34 1949-03-26 11 ROME, Pri.— A Foreign Office •spokesman said yesterday that Britain had extended the agreement of April 17, 1947. on the unfreezing of Italian assets to Hong Kong, MaViya and Tanganyika.— U. P.34 words
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Advertisement1288 1949-03-26 11 MANSFIELD CO*' LTD. Uncorpcaatec w* lT«poiei BLUB VUMMBL L««t STRAITS SX&AMSHIP CO* Cmw t eprlan te aneni via ether Mrt» te tee* MM ■Mini— ears*. LIB SAILINGS FROM Ul oi> WEST COAST MALAY A -Aiiymau- from U.K., Cont. I* Per*. "MHnmi" for Batu Pahat "Eamaeea" from UK In Part. Mua1,288 words
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Advertisement245 1949-03-26 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEY! ON. INDIA. ECYPT AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Singapore P. S'hem Penane; Mount Man>ri.M Mar. 25/27 President Monroe Mar. JO/ Apr. 4 Apr J/g Pre» Buchanan Apt 11/17 Apr. 18/19 Apr 20/22 Pros. Harding Am. 24/ JO May 1/2 May 2/5 Pret245 words
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Advertisement258 1949-03-26 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCANDINAVIAN./ "'""sCANOIN^VIa' 4 1 CONTINENT Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham G Pen*ng suss* -Ai-w t*r Genoa Antwerp. Rotterdam. Kobe ft Vokoham? l «i "StUndij dv* abt Aor 14 f?'" eb Kotteidam. J fIT", "Tt" "Jl" m% d "^<«' for Manila HKong. Takao Mwif- P Said258 words
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Advertisement756 1949-03-26 11 McALISTER CO., LTD. LONDON. HAVRE, ROITEROAM HAMBURC. u > CANADIAN PACIFIC -O«TJ Clt. «t Iwmni dueS'pore U Mar Acreot.ng caigo to ceMtat t> South Ory fMM 26 4^, Am*keo Po,H City e» Veheham* M jj May •oeigainville due ifcoie 31 Mat. City of Sydnty Z1 |un« 30 «p. City ef756 words
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922 1949-03-26 12 EPSOM JEEP - KENTUCKY DERBY BEST AT K.L. TODAY EPSOM JEEP Big Fields And Heavy Going By KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. KENTUCKY Derby, who narrowly missed scoring a hat-trick at Ipoh last month Is progressing on the right lines and I take him as my best bet at Kuala Lumpur to-morrow, the first day922 words
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Article113 1949-03-26 12 TODAY SOCCER: S.A.F.A Snr. Dlt.. R.K Reft r P Brani Ltd.— J. Besax; Jnr B. Grp. 1, T. Mont OB. A t CYMA— Geylang FRIENDLY SOCCER: R.A.F. v French Air Foree Chang! T. B Ranters Chanfi Prison— Out ram Rd; St. Andrew's v. A C S. Wood<vlllr CRICKET:113 words
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Article288 1949-03-26 12 MAKING an all-out effort in the final stages, the Chinese Athletes scored a flve-nil vtetory after being stubbornly held In the first half when they met the Royal Signals in a S.A.F.A. Senior League fixture at Jalan B'.sar yesterday. The Chinese could have scored more had288 words
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Article459 1949-03-26 12 FULL- BACK - FULL-BACK Saturday Soccer Notes By ROYAL Navy have provided the best soccer this season in th e S.A.F.A. Senior League. In th e three games with Kota Raja, R.A.F. (Changi) and R.E. Regiment, th e Sailor s played first-class soccer. The matches wer e459 words
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Article40 1949-03-26 12 •PHE Singapore Chinese Football 1 Association, the parent body of 17 Chinese sports clubs with a total membership of over 3,000, wb, at yesterday's meeting of Singapore Municipal Commissioners, allotted a large clubhouse at Farrer Park40 words
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Article60 1949-03-26 12 .Heats in the following events of the Tamil Brotherhood Association Athletic Meet will be held at Victoria School at 9 a.m. on Sunday: 100 yds, 220 yds. 440 yds, 120 yds hurdles and long jump. Three mile final will also be held on the same day. The finals60 words
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Article33 1949-03-26 12 IN a Junior League soccer fixture at Geylang Stadium yesterday, the Jollilads Athletic Union beat the Singapore Airport S.C. fournil. Scorers for the Jollilads were: Tobing (2>, Hussein (1), Salahudln (1).33 words
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Article19 1949-03-26 12 The Singapore Cricket Club Orand National Sweep will be drawn at the S.C.C. at 1.30 p.m. today.19 words
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Article23 1949-03-26 12 Tojjay: H W 8.50 am (7ft 41n.) 10.28 p.m (7ft Mn.) Tomorrow: H.W 9.46 a.m. .Bft Oin.), 10.91 pxa (7ft sin.)23 words
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Article142 1949-03-26 12 EPSOM JEEP BABA And Lovely Bore CALL BOY POINTER RACE 1: 2 SO AZAD Baba Power Chief AZAD Rangl Ra Baba RACE 3.00 FENTON Craigmount New Era FINE LADY Dancing Fury New Era DANCING FURY Fenton (rail mount RACE S 3.30 BELGIUM Martini Soltara FAIR WEEK Belgium142 words
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Article1015 1949-03-26 12 BELOW are the acceptances for today's Kuala Lumpur races. The Double Totes will be on races two and four, seven and eight. Th e Big Sweep will be dravjp on race eight. Race 1—2.30: Clas s 4, Div. I—6 Furs. 301 Golden Slipper Flannery 9.00 "Niel Kongsi"1,015 words
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Article79 1949-03-26 12 LONDON, prl. rpHE probable field for the x Orand National Steeplechase tomorrow was reduced yesterday to 44. Platypus, a 25-1 outsider. Is too lame to tackle the 4ft -mile Alntree course, according to trainer Norman Crump. Another doubtful starter Is East A' Calling. Halcyon Hours, a79 words
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Article442 1949-03-26 12 KEN JALLEH - KEN JALLEH By rpHE Singapore Badminton Association's chum- pionships this year may be open to all Far Eastern countries, an official of the S.B.A. told the Straits Times yesterday. India may be invited to send a contingent. The Indian Thomas Cup players,442 words
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Article81 1949-03-26 12 TEAMS for the S.C.C. honie-and-home cricket match to b» played on the padang at 11 a.m. tomorrow are: Captain's XI: A. C Growder, G. Needham, F. T. Homer, L. W. Rea. L. W. Napier. V. Margrave, R. M. Ntl.-on, Capt. Hooper, J. Morrison, C. F. Bombell, A. N.81 words
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Article78 1949-03-26 12 SINHALESE ASSN .XI THE following will represent the Sinhalese Assn. ir? a cricket match against the 8.0.D.C.A. to be played on the R.O.D.C.A. ground. St. George's Road, at 11 a.m. tomorrow: N.L.G. Wijeweera. C. SenevU ratne. J. N. Fernando. Chappie Fernando, CSM WijekooiT, B P. Wilson, T. V. Brohier, BobReuter - 78 words
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Advertisement788 1949-03-26 12 (I \>MHED ADS (Continued from pact 6> SITUATIONS VACANT JUNIOR CLERKS wanted by Insurance Company. Mu«t be able to type. Apply In writing Mating salary required to P.O. Box No. 4C. FIRM of qualified accountant* require audit clerks preferably tho«e studying for professional examinations. Excellent prospect* for right persons Apply788 words
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Advertisement82 1949-03-26 12 Shipment of Printing inks produced by THE HOOGHLY INK CO., LTD. expected soon. Enquire from: RAMAN <c CO. 54. Arab Street, Singapore. Tel. 3205. Agents for Singapore, Malaya and Indonesia. A. W. A. RADIOLA BANDSPREAD 6 Volt Vibratoi B*ttery Model 1004 7 Wave Bands. R. F. Stage Operates 2 weeks82 words
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Advertisement134 1949-03-26 12 WRESTLING *^&W, TONIGHT AT 9P.M. I M GREAT WORLD J fl PRESENTS ft^^ x^?l A TERRIFIC MATCH OF M TWO FAMOUS STARS. SHE FIGHT SUGGESTED BY „__,-_J THE FANS THEMSELVES!! SON OF KING KONG KONG Chinese Hy-wt Champion ot Hy-wt Champion of Malaya Europe A FIGHT YOU DARE NOT MISS!134 words
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