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Title Section18 1949-03-30 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1H45 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30. 1949. PKK'E FBN CENTS18 words
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Article385 1949-03-30 1 Work Starts On Big U.S. I Programme WASHINGTON, Tuesday. PRESIDENT TRUMAN set budget experts to work yesterday on a big programme for arming Western Europe as a bulwark against Communism. The plans are expected to be submitted to Congress after the North Atlantic Defence Treaty isReuter; AP; UP - 385 words
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Article118 1949-03-30 1 THE Straits Times and Sunday Times set up new Malayan circulation records in February. Daily average net sales (after deduction of all unsold and complimentary copies) were: Straits Times 42,984 Sunday Times 52.139 The steady progress mad« by these two newspapers over the past three118 words
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Article140 1949-03-30 1 MANILA, Tuesday. /^LOSING of the Philippine consulate-general in Sydney and the banning of Australians from entry into the Philippines was sought in two measures filed in the House of Representatives last night. The bills are in retaliation for the ban on entry into Australia ofAP; UP - 140 words
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Article158 1949-03-30 1 TWO G.Is GAOLED AS SPIES PRAGUE. Tues. '|WO American soldiers who L tuok absence without leave In Germany and wandered Into Czecho-Slovakia have b.-en sentenced to 10 and 12 years in prison as spies after a secret trial before a Czech ourt. The official Czech news agency reported today that158 words
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Article66 1949-03-30 1 MELBOURNE, Tues.— The Ceylonese ayah who was recently refused permission to land with h*r European employers who had come here on holiday, has now been given permission to stay for one month The ayah's employers had obtained permission before leaving Ceylon for her to land but despite66 words
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Article77 1949-03-30 1 HONG KONG, Tues -Mr. S. 0. Bux, chief engineer of the 111 m Orient, which sank liter hitting a land-control-led mine, six miles east nj Canton, charged today that the failure of three ships which I 'ollowed the ill-fated vessel to Sive prompt aid, constituted i breach ofAP - 77 words
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Article27 1949-03-30 1 MANILA. Tues. A series it earthquake shocks lasting several minutes shook Manila and its environs last evening. No damage has been eported in Manila. Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article177 1949-03-30 1 COLLAPSE OF TALKS FEARED NANKING. Tues. FEARS were expressed today that powers given to I Nationalist peace delegates in their talks with I Communists in Peking might i result In failure and a fresh attack by Communist forces across the Yangtse River. Nanking observers said that the delegates might haveReuter; UP - 177 words
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Article49 1949-03-30 1 TOKYO. Tues. General Mac Arthur's population ex- pert. Dr. Warren Thompson, denied today that the i Japanese are resisting birth I control and pointed out that j beginning on Friday the sale i of contraceptives for the purpose of birth control would be legal in Japan —UP.UP - 49 words
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150 1949-03-30 1 Oetoyo Pleads For An Indonesian "Corridor" BANGKOK, Tuesday. r |Mli: Kepubic of Indonesia today asked the 1 Economic Council for Asia and the Far East to intercede for opening a "temporary corridor" in Indonesia for the restoration of barter trade between th e Republic and the rest of Asia andReuter - 150 words
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Article, Illustration211 1949-03-30 1 T>HE Bill to provide for the establishment and A incorporation of the University of Malaya was passed unanimously in the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. The^GovernoT, Sir Franklin G&fon. ?aM that, to bi ■*K. the University must maintain the highest academic standards. The Director of Education, MrAP - 211 words
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Article113 1949-03-30 1 LONDON, Tue* rE Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. CreechJones said at Durham today that while British forces were fighting Communists In Malaya, the Communists Party In Britain Intended to "concentrate their propaganda on Colonial students to prejudice British administration and embarrass our recovery." TheReuter - 113 words
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Article82 1949-03-30 1 NEW DELHI. Tues —The Prime Minister. Pandit Nehru told Parliament today that he proposed to leave for London on Apr. 19 to attend the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' conference. Certain constitutional questions relating to the Commonwealth would be the chief subject of discussions, he said. "The general lineReuter - 82 words
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Article68 1949-03-30 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. rE High Commissioner has appointed Chinese Emergency Advisory Committee under the chairmanship of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs to advise and assist on all matters in which hincse community are concerned in the present Emergency. Twenty Chinese, repres enting the different .lasses of68 words
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Article178 1949-03-30 1 TIN AS WELL AS URANIUM From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Tues. NEWS that the Ministry of Supply wishes v) encourage the discovery md exploitation of uranium deposits and is prepared to buy ores and concentrates md as- slst mine development should be particularly welcome in Malaya because >f the wcpv178 words
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Article278 1949-03-30 1 500/0 RISE IN THE PETROL RATION GINGAPORE'S petrol ration will be increased by 50 per cent for the next quarter which begins on Friday, it was officially announced last night. The increase is similar to that announced for the Federation last week but the Petrol Rationing Officer. Major J. A.278 words
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Article33 1949-03-30 1 SYDNEY. Tues.— Lord LLstowel. British Minister of State, who has been having talks with the Prime Minister of Australia and New Zealand, left here by air to- day for London.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article93 1949-03-30 1 The present ration wit'i the April June increased ration in parentheses Hi: PRIVATE CARS Up to Bh.p. 48 (71) pUtCM K.I h.p. to Hh.p. 72 1108) 14.1 to 18h.p. 90 (1 :!;>> Over lXh.p. 96 1 14 4) TAXIS Less than lOh.p. 70 |IM| lOh.p.93 words
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Article90 1949-03-30 1 U.K. Gift "About £5,000,000" LONDON, Tues. Fu!;ei details about a proposed gilt of money from Britain to the Federation of Malaya for security and defence rokU ar« expected tomorrow it wui learned today from i ns.iaMy reliable source. Betw^n 000,000 and £6,000.0.% l> believed to be the ami 'ir AReuter - 90 words
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Article, Illustration489 1949-03-30 2 BRITISH Olm an<J theatrical trades union leaders are asking th e Government to make an ad vain c of £20,000,000 to assist independent film producers. if financial and other aids to the ailing industry fail to bring about a revival wi'-nln a reasonable period, GovernmentReuter - 489 words
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Article, Illustration130 1949-03-30 2 PiOPLE who are troubled with itchy skins be treating life as too stern a battle, says a skin specialist in the British Medical Journal. He gives this advice: "Don't work too hard. Don't be over-conscientious. Don't be too finicky about washing. Don't take life too seriously."AP; Reuter - 130 words
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Article143 1949-03-30 2 BERLIN. Tuesday. DISPATCHES in the Western Berlin press asserted that the Communists are making German workers in the Russian zone sign pledges to fight on the side of the Soviet Union in case of war. The Socialist newspaper Telegraf. claimed that »uch tactics were143 words
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Article30 1949-03-30 2 LONDON. Tues.— Tne aeatn of Lieutenant General Sir Arthur McNamara aged 72, who mmmanded the 19th Indian Infantry Brigade. Lu^'iow, from 1923 to 1926 was announced here today.—30 words
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Article99 1949-03-30 2 LONDON, Tues. A YOUNG English hospital worker has devised and patented a new type of surgeon's knife which sacks in blood as It cats, purifies it and pumps it back Into the patient's veins. The inventor is 24-year-old Mr. W G. D. Gregory, an operating room technicianReuter - 99 words
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Advertisement661 1949-03-30 2 NOTICES NOTICE I, S. BANDISON. Manager, BuWt Asahan bUtte. Asahan. Malacca, being holder of Haulage Permit No. 92C (Lorry No. B 6«M\ give notlc* of intention to apply for a variation of the f above by one lorry 36.00 CwU. greater than the carrying capa- eitv of 8.6688. nils application661 words
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Advertisement507 1949-03-30 2 NOTICES CONTROLLEIToF SUPPLIES, SINGAPORE TENDER NOTICE Tenders will be received at the jfllce of the Controller of Supjlles. sth floor. Fullerton Bulldng. Singapore, up to the noon of Friday. Ist April. 1949 for the jurchaw of the under-mentioned ot which may be viewed at Boust*ad Oodown, No. 62. North Boat507 words
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Advertisement550 1949-03-30 2 NOTICES TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF BLANKETS TO THE POLICE FORCE Tender* will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Federation of Malaya. Bluff Road, Kuala Lumpur, up to noon on 2nd April, 1949, for the supply of 4,000 (Four thousand) blankets. Tenders In sealed cover with550 words
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Advertisement231 1949-03-30 2 mm^^mm I I mm^ W m^M mmmW Aw i I jm p^ L 1 -™^^l iial^iHX DICCEST body capacity 10 cwt. Payload. Owners everywhere pay tribute to it's low petrol consumption SOLE ACENTS: CYCLE CARRIAGE CO., ("26) LTD. ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE' PHONE 3938 Keprejenred Throughout The Malayan Federation Your teeth231 words
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Article259 1949-03-30 3 DUTCH 'READY TO MEET REPUBLIC Wo Prejudice Conditions THE HAGUE, Tuesday. Dutch Government announced today its readiness to meet with Indonesian Republicans in an effort to lay the groundwork for peace in Indonesia. The Government made the conditions that the discussions must be in Indonesia, without prejudice to the rightsAP - 259 words
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Article, Illustration215 1949-03-30 3 LONDON, Tuesday. TT was officially stated yesterday that simultaneous announcements on the forthcoming Commonwealth Prime Ministers' conference would be made in all Commonwealth capitals early this week. The principal objective of the conference will be to evolve a formula by which India may become a RepublicUP; Reuter - 215 words
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Article110 1949-03-30 3 Anti-Red Film Starts A Riot RANGOON, Tues. A CROWD rioted today before a cinema here and forced the suspension of the '< anti-Communist American film, "The Iron Curtain." They broke display windows and pulled down posters. i Burma Air Force planes scored direct hits on oil i dumps last nightReuter; AP - 110 words
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Article69 1949-03-30 3 NEW YORK, Tues. Dr. Nicolos Nyaradi, who resigned as Finance Minister of Hungary last December, said yesterday that the main charges brought by the Hungarian Government against Cardinal Mindszenty were "false." Dr. Nyaradi, who arrived here from Paris, said: "If I could be helpful to the69 words
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Article49 1949-03-30 3 BANGKOK, Tues.-The new Siamese constitution may not be promulgated untdi late In July because the stars will not be favourable until that time. Prominent Siamese astrologers have not as yet fixed an auspicious date for the signing of the document by the Supreme State Council.—A.P,AP - 49 words
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Article31 1949-03-30 3 ashes of the late King Prajadipok will be brought back to Siam by the lormer Queen Rambhal at the end of May on the Dutch liner William Round.— AP.AP - 31 words
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Article87 1949-03-30 3 PARIS, Tues. /VIINESE Communists hay increased pressure against the northern borders of Indochina and are actively siding I with the Vietnam rebels, the' French High Command In 1 Indo-China reported yester- day. "Bands of raiders" under Communist leadership were said to be operating from Yunnan ProvinceUP - 87 words
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Article29 1949-03-30 3 BIRMINGHAM, Tues. James Farrell, a 19-year-old British soldier was hanged at dawn today for the murder of a 14-year-old girl, whom he met at the cinema. -UP.UP - 29 words
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Article59 1949-03-30 3 LONEON, Tues.— Two official protests have been made to the Russians. The British Deputy High Commissioner in Austria protested about Sunday's incident in which two British Army corporals were assaulted by Russian sentries. Persia has protested against an unprovoked Soviet attack on a Persian frontier post in59 words
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Article41 1949-03-30 3 ASMARA, Tues. Gunmen shot and seriously wounded Mr. Abder Keblre, president of the Eritrean Muslim League, last night. He was to lead a delegation to ask the United Nations to approve independence for Eritrea, a former Italian colony. UP.UP - 41 words
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Article20 1949-03-30 3 CAIRO, Tues.— A grenade explosion in a side street *n Cairo yesterday injured three persons slightly.— UP.UP - 20 words
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123 1949-03-30 3 RANGOON, Tuesday. WHILE Burmese Government troops were prepar- ing an assault to recapture Mandalay, Communists were reported yesterday to be stripping the temple city of all valuables. Government property In Mandalay was said to 'be "wantonly damaged." Rebels of the Peoples' Volunteer Organisation attackedReuter; AP - 123 words
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Article60 1949-03-30 3 NEW DELHI, Tues. AMERICAN Foreign Service officers from Persia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Ceylon, Burma, Slam, Malaya, Indonesia, IndoChina and the Philippines will hold a regional conference at New Delhi from Apr. 4 to 9. Officials from Washington, London, Tokyo and China will also attend. The majority ofAP - 60 words
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Article55 1949-03-30 3 LONDON, Tues. The Archbishop of Canterbury said last night that separation of the State and the Church of England would "be a great disaster at home and an even greater disaster to Europe and beyond." The Church of England recently appointed a commission to study the relationshipsAP - 55 words
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Article150 1949-03-30 3 NEW PACT ON ARMY 'LINES' RHODES, Tues. mRANSJORDAN and Israel 1 have reached an agreement on fixing the lines between their armies In virtually all sectors, the acting Mediator, Dr. Bunche, said yesterday. Dr. Bunche added that the drafting of an armistice agreement would be started tcday aii completed byReuter; AP; UP - 150 words
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Article25 1949-03-30 3 LONDON, Tues.— The Soviet Ambassador, Mr. George Zarubin, yesterday alleged that the Western Powers were harbouring large numbers of anti-Soviet agents in Austria.—UP.UP - 25 words
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405 1949-03-30 4 UNIVERSITY MUST MAINTAIN HIGH AIMS SAYS GIMSON A UNIVERSITY must maintain the tcaditions of commercial dominance which have made Singapore the commercial capital of South-East Asia, and education must be provided to achieve a cultural eminence equal to that of its commercial one, said Governor, Sir Franklin .Gimson, in Singapore405 words
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Article, Illustration255 1949-03-30 4 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Tuesday. CRITICISM of the failure of the Colonial Office to make use of the training facilities provided by the London School of Tropical Medicine is contained in the annual report of the Dean, Professor J. M. Mackintosh. TheAP - 255 words
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Article92 1949-03-30 4 42 FROGS HOPPING TO DINNER HONO KONG, Tues. MARK Twain's famous jumping frog had nothing on the batch which hopped here all the way from New York and will continue to Singapore today. Forty-two pairs of frogs will become the progenitors of a new breed of giant frogs "the sizeUP - 92 words
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Article158 1949-03-30 4 THE Singapore hospitals must continue to play a vital part In the future of the University of Malaya, wherever the University was placed, said the Director of Medical Services, Dr. W. J. Vickers, in seconding the University Bill in the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. The158 words
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Article93 1949-03-30 4 A PLEA that Hindi should replace Sanskrit in the Indian Department of studies in the University of Malaya was made by Mr. R Jumabhoy at yesterday's Singapore Legislative Council The Carr-Saunders Report recommended Sanskrit and Tamil, but Sanskrit was a dead language. "Although I am93 words
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Article48 1949-03-30 4 Essential repairs to a telephone cable necessitate the closure of the North section of Anderson Bridge for a short period. The bridge will oe closed to all traffic proceeding from Empress Place to Fullerton Road between midnight on Sunday and 4 a.m. on Monday.48 words
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Article87 1949-03-30 4 LOND-j I, March 23.—Criticism 01 v c ,nort;ige of housing for R.A.F. faiiilles overseas was voiced in the House of Commons when Air-Com-modore Harvey quoted a letter from a woman whose husband was serving in Singapore. She said that he would sign on for a longer87 words
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Article27 1949-03-30 4 Malay men and women contributed $4,500 at the opening ceremony of the new premises of the Pergerakan English School at Batu Pahat last Friday.27 words
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237 1949-03-30 4 MR. P. F. de Souza spoke in the Singapore LegislaITI tive Council yesterday of a new type of discrimination—discrimination by local people against local people. This discussion, he said, was clouding the Malayan horizon. He also said that suspicion was rampant In the country, suspicion237 words
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Article, Illustration199 1949-03-30 4 WORKED WITH RED CROSS By Our Woman Correspondent rE wife of the new U.S. assistant naval attache to Singapore, Mrs. Gordon Cornell, has served for four years with the American Red Cross in England, Belgium, France and the U.S. zone of Germany. Mrs. Cornell arrived in Singapore from Washington with199 words
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Article98 1949-03-30 4 SEREMBAN, Tues.— A tribute to the late Lt.-Col. W, A, Gutsell, a former European 1/nofflciai member of the Seremban Town Board, who was killed in an ambush by banditfl in February, was paid by the chairman, Inche Bahaman bin Shamsudin, at today's meeting of the Board.98 words
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Article38 1949-03-30 4 From Our Staff Corresponde.it KUALA KANOSAR, Tues.— Twenty branches of the Malay Nationalist Party are to be created in Perak. This was decided at a meeting of Perak branch delegates at Gapis village, Kuala Kangsar.38 words
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Article36 1949-03-30 4 SEREMBAN, Tues. No cases of malaria were notified in the Seremban Town Board area or in Mantln >ast month, reported Dr. P. T- mlinson, Health Officer, Nogrx Sembilan, to the town board.36 words
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Article71 1949-03-30 4 'Appoints Disappoints' MR. Thio Chan Bee (nominated Unofficial) told a story in the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday which drew laughter from the Governor and Councillors. This was the story. A class of students was asked to define the term "Governor." A bright student, a son of a civil servant, and71 words
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Article141 1949-03-30 4 TWO Singapore rubber milling factory executives told the Straits Times yesterday that the Colony milling industry was "finding It difficult to stand up to fierce competition from Indonesia." They were Mr. Tan Teng Hee. manager of the Hlap Hoe milling factory, and Mr. .E. J. Tan, manager141 words
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Advertisement274 1949-03-30 4 7Ze -tfett 4tt hemethave their l.ghting planned by G. E. C. engineers well ahead., Visit our showrooms. ADvT OF THE GENERAL CTRIC CO LTD Or ENGLAND SINGAPORE KUALA LUHrUI PENAN O. SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER Eugene Perm Wave for $20/only from April Ist. till April 14th For Appointment phone 5894 ex274 words
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247 1949-03-30 5 Federation Shortage Of Doctors May Worsen From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. shortage of doctors in Government hospitals in the Federation, coupled with recent resignations of both European and Asian doctors, is resulting in overwork, Dr. R. B. MacGregor, Director of Medical Services, Federation, told the Straits Times today.247 words
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Article, Illustration357 1949-03-30 5 HIGH tributes were paid to the work of the 11 Netherlands Trading Society (Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij, N.V.) yesterday at a function held at th e Society's premises in Singapore, on the occasion of its 125 th anniversary. The Netherlands Consul General, Mr. A. M. L. Vinkelman.357 words
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Article128 1949-03-30 5 NOOR ASMARA", Shaw Brothers' fifth Malay film, tells the story of an educated Malay girl who chooses her own husband in defiance of parental wishes. Zahara, the daughter of a wealthy Malacca Malay, falls In love with a school teacher, Umar, but her parents want her to128 words
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Article181 1949-03-30 5 DEACEFUL unification of all Korea under the auspices of the United Nations is the aim of the Government of the Republic of Korea. Mr. Sung Soo Whang, Chief of the Information Bareau of the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who is in Singapore, said this yesterday.181 words
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Article64 1949-03-30 5 The Singapore Teachers' Repertory will give four matinees for schools of Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan at the Victoria Theatre m May. Admission to the play, which will start at 5 p.m. on May 2, 3, 10 and 11, will be by programme. *whlch will cost >064 words
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Article158 1949-03-30 5 rpHE first Malay woman matron of a Singapore A institution will be appointed within a few months to take charge of the Malay Welfare Hom c at the Jalan Eunos Malay Settlement. The Home will cost $50,000 and the Malay Welfare Council hopes to raise158 words
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Article86 1949-03-30 5 TODAY Y.W.C.A., MU> Elizabeth visits Katong Groups, St. Hilda's School, 4.30 p.m. St. John Ambulance Brigade (East Coast Division) meeting, Geylang English Boys' School, 530 p.m. Medical College Alumni Association, Clinico-pathological meetIng, Department of Pathology. General Hospital, 8 pjn. All doctors and dental surgeons are welcome. TOMORROW Y.W.C.A86 words
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Article, Illustration57 1949-03-30 5 THE KOREAN DELEGATES to the indo-PaciAc Fisheries Conference who arrived in Singapore this week. On the left is Mr. Sung Soo Whang, chief of the information bureau of the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and on the right, Mr. Chyung Moon Gi, president of the Pusan57 words
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Article135 1949-03-30 5 LONDON, Tues. RESOLUTIONS submitted for the British Labour Party's national conference in June express the belief that the only hope of improvement in the Malayan situation lies in raising Malayans' living standards and condemn "a foreign policy which preserves exploitation of colonial workers in Malaya,135 words
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Article69 1949-03-30 5 At the annual meeting of the Singapore Association of Teachers of Dancing, the following were elected officers: president, Mr. Chee Teck Swee; vice-presidents, Mr. O. R. Colllck, Mr. Low Poh San; general secretary, Mr. M. Al-Johary: treasurer, Miss Jenny Quek; librarian, Miss Susans Chan, council members, Messrs. S.69 words
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Advertisement214 1949-03-30 5 FRESH ARRIVALS A VAST SELECTION IN Indian Woollen Carpets Rugs PLAINS DESIGNS A SPECIALITY SPECIAL RAISED FLOWERS IN MULTICOLOUR, DUO COLOUR SELF COLOURED ALSO A QUITE NEW ITEM, ROUNDS OVALS, WHICH DEFINATELY ATTRACTS EVERY TO. Also adequate arrangements for despatch to U.K. direct from India at factory prices. "§H!M>IFF§" 47/49214 words
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Obituary52 1949-03-30 6 MR. CHIA TIONO SAN, aged 62. passed away peacefully at his residence No. 16. Lorong 27-A, Gpylnng. on the 28th March. He leaves behind a son, Chla Kirn Chwee. one son-in-law, Mr. Wee Kirn Seng and two daughters, Mrs. Pearly Wee, and Miss Molly Chla. Deeply regretted. Funeral on52 words
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Article22 1949-03-30 6 MR. MRS. T. W. RATNAPALA. thank all those who utttnded their wedding on 26th March. 1949. sent presents and ihnory messages.22 words
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Article668 1949-03-30 6 Yesterday the Singapore Legislative Council approved, after no more than formal debate, a bill to establish a University of Malaya. The Federal Legislative Council, whose Select Committee examined the measure jointly with the Select Committee of the Singapore Council, is to consider the bill at its meeting tomorrow.668 words
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Article372 1949-03-30 6 Russia has become Malaya's third best customer for rubber. Last year the Russian, Government bought $100 million worth, and in return sold to Malaya less than $50,000 of Russian products. If it were not for the cold war this Russian buying would attract no attention. The amount is372 words
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Article, Illustration899 1949-03-30 6 WINSTON S. CHURCHILL - WINSTON S. CHURCHILL By The Rt. Hon. In this instalment, which concludes the second volume of his book, Mr. Churchill reviews the situation at the end of 1940. AT this stage we may review the numerous tasks and projects for which plans, and in most cases899 words
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298 1949-03-30 6 1 SHOULD like to correct 1 the erroneous impres- sion and misstatements made by "Barker Streefj in his letter in your issue of 26th March on hemp production in North Borneo. The facts are: (a» For the last two and a half years298 words
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Letter153 1949-03-30 6 AT present only one Queen's Scholarship .'s awarded annually to local-born Raffles College graduates. The basis of award is .a purely competitive one; in ether words, the student who secures the highest marks at the Diploma Examinations rfets the scholarship. This matter of awarding the scholarship may153 words
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Letter133 1949-03-30 6 OOME months ago the public of Singapore was told that the sum of $550,000 (U.S.) had been allocated by the United Nations Appeal for Children to British Colonies in South-East Asia, and that Singapore was to share in this. What is Singapore's share? How much of it133 words
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Advertisement768 1949-03-30 6 HAIGH: To Pamela, wife of H. L. Halgh. Shell Co.. of the Federation of Malaya Ltd., Penang, a son, Jeremy Campbell both well. BENNETT: To Rosamond, wife of Dr. Vincent Bennett, Muar. on *8th March, 1949, at Kandang Kerbau Hospital, a ton. HEAPHY: At Kandang Kerbau Hospital, on Tuesday 29th,768 words
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562 1949-03-30 7 "CAST YOUR VOTES" APPEAL BY CITY ELECTIONS CHIEF New Commissioners Will Have "Great Power" gLIGIBLE voters in Saturday's Singapore Municipal elections were told last night over the radio that by exercising their right to vote, "you will make sure that the city is run as you would like it to562 words
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Article234 1949-03-30 7 COUNCIL PRAISES SENNETT "AN UNRIVALLED OFFICER" •TRIBUTES to the retiring 1 Commissioner of Lands, Singapore, Mr. C. W. A. Sennett, were paid by the Governor, the Colonial Secretary, and several Unofficial members at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council. The senior Unofficial member, Mr. E. M. F. Fergusson, «aid:234 words
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Article46 1949-03-30 7 RAUB, Tues. For consortIng with a person illegally carrying arms Tan Beng Seong was sentenced to seven years' hard labour by Mr. Justice Wilkinson. The ofxence was committed last December at Kampong Payar Bat Kerdau in Temerloh district. He gave notice of appeal.46 words
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Article38 1949-03-30 7 SEREMBAN, Tues. The Magistrate, Inche Mohomed Din bin All, yesterday adjourned the inquest on Lt. Colonel W. A. Outsell, his: driver, and two special con- J stables who were ambushed on Feb. 10 at Kelross Estate38 words
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Article77 1949-03-30 7 EXPLAINING how one should vote in Saturday's Municipal elections, Mrs. A. S. M. Hawkins, Supervisor of Elections, in a broadcast last night said: "A young lady of my acquaintance firmly believes that the crosses stand for kisses. They don't. 'But if it helps you to remember that77 words
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184 1949-03-30 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. AN express bus service linking Kuala Lumpur with Singapore will be Started on April 10. The overall fare will be $10 for the journey. The Kuala Lumpur-Ma-laaca Express Bus Service, a newly-formed transport company, will co-ordinate plans184 words
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Article86 1949-03-30 7 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Tues. ADVICE to the committee to invest its surplus funds In gilt-edged securities and avoid gambling with poor people's savings by investing elsewhere, was made by the Director of Co-operation. Mr. T. F. Carey, at the annual meeting of the Lower86 words
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Article, Illustration210 1949-03-30 7 A TEMPORARY ban on the export of potatoes from Western Australia will not affect the sunnlv Dosition in Singapore. This is because the Colony Imports most of its potatoes i from Holland. Dutch exporters have lately introduced antl-sproutlng powder to preserve the quailI tyAP - 210 words
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Article148 1949-03-30 7 SINGAPORE dance bands will play tonight "as usual." The strike which the bandsmen, through their union, had called lor tonight, is off. The final settlement in their dispute with their emfoyers over the wage issue, was announced last night, when it was stated that the Southern148 words
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Article130 1949-03-30 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. WE have now reclaimed almost all land which has ever grown* rice," said the senior agricultural offlceT <n Malaya, Mr. John Soper, n one of three talks over the BBC Far Eastern Service. He Is on leave In the130 words
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Article22 1949-03-30 7 Capt. P, A, Hoslop, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has been appointed an honorary aide-de-camp to the Governor of Sin sapore.22 words
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Article, Illustration164 1949-03-30 7 THE Straits Chinese British Association proposes to assist 150 children of Chinese Volunteers who lost their lives In the Malayan campaign, by helping to meet schooling expenses. It appeals to members and friends for donations. I The Volunteer Memorial Fund committee of the association, which164 words
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Article, Illustration40 1949-03-30 7 CONGRATULATIONS from the Governor, Sir Franklin Gimson, and the Commissioner-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, being read by the manager of the Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij, Mr. J. H. van der Laan, at the bank's anniversary reception in Singapore yesterday Straits Times picture.40 words
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Article317 1949-03-30 7 Gaol For "WeakMinded" Soldier A YOUNG soldier, who was described by his counsel, Mr. S. H. D. Elias, as "weak-minded" and "sub-normal", was sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment yesterday in the Singapore Assize Court for stealing 11 revolvers and two Sten guns from the armoury at Pulau Brani and317 words
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Article166 1949-03-30 7 THERE are still about 2,000 marked pieces of unclaimed silver, some bearing crests and other Initials, held by the Custodian of Property in Singapore. Of the original quantity of silver about 40 per cent, has been claimed and returned to pre-war owners. The number of claims166 words
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Article48 1949-03-30 7 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Tues.— Mr. Tan Cheng Lock presided over a committee meeting of the Malayan Chinese Association, Malacca branch yesterday. The committee, which consisted of nearly 70 members, appointed a working committee as well as squatter, election and recruiting, rules and arbitration subcommittees.48 words
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Article121 1949-03-30 7 Malaya Exports Up Last Month YfALAYAN exports rose lfl by $3,279,937 tQ $156,071,502 in February, but imports also went up —by $7,942,562 to $137,129,349. So far this year Malayan exports amount to $308,863 067 and imports $266,316,136, which gives a favourable tradA balance of $42,546,931 The United States, Malaya 'g121 words
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Article148 1949-03-30 7 Plane For S'pore On Fire WHILE a BOAC Qantas flyIng boat was flying from Hong Kong to Singapore yesterday, carrying 13 passengers, one of the engines caught fire and the aircraft made a forced landing at Saigon. Distress signals were flashed from the flying boat and some were picked up148 words
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Article34 1949-03-30 7 Arrested three hours aftt-r stealing a tri6ha, 17-year- >ld Arlfln bin Asikln was sentenced to one month's rigorous Imprisonment by the Singapore Third Police Court Magistrate. Mr. R. J. C. Wait ye6teTday.34 words
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Advertisement53 1949-03-30 7 ANNOUNCEMENT INDUSTRIAL fiASES MAiAVA |TD. an associated company of THE BRITISH OXYCEN COMPANY are pleased to announce that they have opened their KUALA LUMPUR DEPOT at 225, IMBI ROAD. Compressed OXYGEN DISSOLVED ACETYLENE WELDING CUTTING EQUIPMENT con now be delivered in the Federation. SINGAPORE K. LUMPUR 7th Mile. Buklt Timahßd.53 words
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Advertisement42 1949-03-30 7 Art needle work Traced Linen Cloths 36" x 36" 5/50 each Unbleached Traced Cloths 36" x 36" 5/50 each Unbleached Cushion Covers 18"x21" $2/95 each Unbleached Table Runners ITifl" $8/50 each Tea Cosy Covers Il"x41" $2/— each Uingap6'rp tfUOT IuETpTTR KHUwn g42 words
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Article, Illustration1193 1949-03-30 8 THEIR FINEST HOUR 'WE HAD NOT FAILED' From Pi 6 lifted by a surge of relief and pride. Victory sparkled In the Libyan Desert, and across the Atlantic the Great K3public drew ever nearer to her duty and our aid. At this time I received a very kind letter from1,193 words
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Article175 1949-03-30 8 A M6DERN million-dollar factory for the manufacture of vegetable oil, fats, soap, margarine and sauce is to be erected on a 20-acre plot in Jurong Road. At the head of the project i s the Singapore millionaire in istrialist. Mr. Ng Xenjj "Soon, owner of175 words
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Advertisement182 1949-03-30 8 25 Cwt FORWARD CONTROL MODELS Capacious bodywork on plea- /g^sg^ss^SJSS SSi— i ea^r^- H decided advantages afforded 1 ll *l j^fT^*'^f IM ''T|^F |l \\f3l by wide sliding makes th« Kr If V^\ W ff maximum visibility and safety, J^| I™^jlas^ II whist greater load capacity jfc'j^ W^/"/ \^\.K^J" .''w'lDtl182 words
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Advertisement235 1949-03-30 8 3 Shows— 3, 6.15 Si 9. 1S p.m. i. Arthur Rank prcsrnta "MIRANDA" A SPARKLING COMEDY with GLYNIS JOHNS Supported by The All England Badminton Championships GREAT WORLD GLOBE .7 9.19 "DIVE BOMBER" in Technicolor To-morrow: "SON OF ROBIN HOOD" in Technicolor NEW WORLD LIDO 7 918 "COBRA WOMAN" In235 words
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Miscellaneous289 1949-03-30 8 It Is not usually a good Idea for a player to pass for two or three rounds of bidding and then to enter the auction with a "wild stab." Even this procedure, however, has its logical place under appropriate circumstances. South, dealer. Both sides vulnerable. NORTH 10 1 5 4289 words
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Miscellaneous203 1949-03-30 8 tained discreet silence until the opponents reached a game contract, and broke that silence only after his partner, by (ailing to double three no trump, indicated that he had no sure defense. Of course South Intended his bid as a sacrifice, but It turned out a great deal better than203 words
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Article763 1949-03-30 9 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. I^ILLERS of bandits and gangsters, life savers and men who, after the liberation, had rebuilt police departments to high states of efficiency in spite of many difficulties, were decorated by the High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, today. Twenty-two European763 words
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Article48 1949-03-30 9 inspector Noord;n bin Talib told the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday that he had instructions from the Deputy Public Prosecutor to withdraw the case against Ho Im Heng who was arrested on a bookmaking charge at the Singapore Turf Club last September, Ho was acquitted.48 words
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Article32 1949-03-30 9 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA KANOSAR, Tues.— Householders in Perak Royal town are vigorously cleaning their houses and compounds in preparation for the installation celebrations of the Sultan of Perak.32 words
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Article52 1949-03-30 9 LONDON, Tues. A RUBBER expert told a Derbyshire Rotary Club that his firm was adding ingredients with a pleasant smell to mask the natural odour of rubber. If there was a popular demand that tyres should match the colour of motor cars, scientists would find theReuter - 52 words
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Article124 1949-03-30 9 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Tues. I EADING Penang rubber XJ businessmen today described as a "very timely move" the Malayan Rubber Advisory Committee's proposal for free competition between natural and synthetic rubber. The Penang Rubber Exchange president, Mr. Heah Joo Seang, said the more124 words
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Article70 1949-03-30 9 A 34-year-old woman, Low Sim Choo, was fined $1,000 or four months' simple imprisonment by the Singapore Fourth Police Court Magistrate, Mr. M. H. MacDougal, yesterday for possession of two gallons of dutiable samsu. Low was arrested in a taxi in Bukit Panjang. The samsu was70 words
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154 1949-03-30 9 AN American- built dredge for the Indian Govern- ment, which cost $6,000,000 (Straits), arrived in Singapore yesterday resembling a derelict. The dredge, which was I towed to Singapore from Oakland, California, by the 1,345-ton steam tug Robin, caught fire while it was anchored154 words
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Article59 1949-03-30 9 Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association at Its annual meeting last Monday elected the following officers: chairman, Mr. P. j. Kemlo; vicechairman, Mr. E. Q, Holiday; and committee, Messrs V. C. T Matt, T. M. Clark, P. D. Harrison, C. H. I. Kent, JT W. A. Newhouse, K.59 words
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Article, Illustration42 1949-03-30 9 Proud Father POLICE AWARD: Mr. Sher Mohamed (left), a police veteran and now senior inspector of special constables, congratulates his son, Inspector Mobarak Ahmad, who received the Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry at Kuala Lumpur yesterday (See Page Nine)— Straits Times picture.42 words
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Article135 1949-03-30 9 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A SUBSCRIPTION collector and a bandit supporter were arrested by police on Gedong Estate in the Tapab area of Perak yesterday afternoon. The body of a Chinese barber who was abducted from Gambang village in the Kuantan area135 words
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Article159 1949-03-30 9 From Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. MALAYA'S first kampong collective store with its own barber's shops and orchestra, has been opeivd near Klang, Selangor, by a Malay youth organisation. Capital of $7,000 was supplied by the villagers and the store was opened last month159 words
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Article100 1949-03-30 9 At the 20th annual meeting of the Singapore Malay Union, presided over by Y. M. Tungku Kader, the following new office-bearers were elected. President, Inche Sadon bin Haji Jubir; vice-presidents, Inche Ahmad bin Ibrahim and Ibrahim bin Mohamed Salleh; general secretary, Inche Mohamed Salleh bin Mohamed; treasurer,100 words
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Article78 1949-03-30 9 Volunteers— 2 Views THE Volunteer Affairs Sub-Committee of the Straits Chinese British Association in a report recom nends that volunteers in Singapore "should continue as a force to supplement the forces of law and order, especially in these times of Emergency." This recommendation is opposed to the view of ano.her78 words
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Advertisement210 1949-03-30 9 I V^* HiclK fine yfjjjk ft^ tobacco andi ho eork-tifi or cleaner IIMPORUD FROM fcpN DON, ENGLAND, Cofftrei London. ISO Ttan' k««ioiK>n lor '1 \n T ll^V^'sr<l CAT AT Ml HIT C U V "[/A\}trWJ ***l Jkl In nil t Peak Film Industries Corp. Ltd. presents It 'UNDER SHANGHAI ROOFS210 words
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Advertisement163 1949-03-30 9 CROMPTON •T LAMPS X^vl v MADE^/o BRITISH 6*ANtfARD SPECIFICATIONS Sole Agents: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED 1 1 HALLS Bhtemper WITH 11 h n AND T.S. GANPATRAM (I. A. T. A. MEMBERS) AIR TRAVEL AGENTS WE OFFER YOU ALL FACILITIES FOR YOUR AIR BOOKINGS FOR ANY PART OF THE WORLD PHONE 11,163 words
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Article332 1949-03-30 10 LONDON. Tue«. WITH the last day of the ac- count today, London Stock Exchange trading was restricted as usual yesterday. Prices in most sections, however, remained firm, according to Reuter's financial corresDondent. Closing middle prices of selected stocks, aa supplied to the Strait* Times by special arrangement with332 words
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Article149 1949-03-30 10 From A Market Correspondent AUIETER conditions prevailed U in the Singapore product fifarketa yesterday, with caution very evident In most trading sections. Pepper speculation slackened most because floating stocks were absorbed. High quotations for white peprjer, however, were maintained. yesterday's prices were: Rice: No. 1, $39; 2,149 words
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Article366 1949-03-30 10 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Tuesday. WHERE was no enthusiasm in the Malayan market today. Price changes were fractional only. London also took little interest because of Budget uncertainty. Prices quoted by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were: INDUSTRIALS Buyer Seller Atlas Ice IS. SO 18. SO Alex.366 words
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Article458 1949-03-30 10 WASHINGTON, Tue*. ifhs American Federal Reserve 1 Board last night cut th« cashdown payment required on stock purchases from 75 to 50 per cent, of the price of the securities. The new rule takes effect tomorrow. This action had long been demanded by dealers In securities458 words
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Article187 1949-03-30 10 AFTER opening steady at slightly below Monday's closing prices the Singapore rubber market eased yesterday afternoon on some selling. Moderate business passed. The market closed quiet. Closing prices yesterday were: No. l sheet f.o.b. buyers 36>/ 2 cents, sellers 36% cents; spot loose buyers 36i/ 2 cents, sellers187 words
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Article107 1949-03-30 10 CHIPS in port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wb*rf: SUverbriar (31— 32),*Mariekerk (36), Bolssevain (38—39) West Wharf: City of Swansea (I—2), Astyanax (4—5), Olenbeg (6—7). Denbighshire (11—12), Elpenor (13—14), Sangola (15— 16). Empire Dock: Idomeneus (17 18), Wosang (19—20) Soestdijk107 words
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Article172 1949-03-30 10 FNOM Rubber Estates' profit to July 31 waa £3,668 (loss £1,971 the previous year) less tax after £83 E.PT. recovery) £830 (nil); forward £4,150 (£1,312). Crop 855,550 lbs. Estimated crop for the current year 1,000,000 lbs. Tamrmlak .30 .39 Tapah .75 .89 Teluk Anson .90 1.00 Temerlob .90172 words
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Advertisement1303 1949-03-30 10 MANSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporatec m Singapore) BLUE rUNNEL LIME STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. Cvrter s .ption t. prscs.e via ethe* LTD. pocti re toad dtackarge cargo wiJT COAST MAIATA SAILINCS FROM U.K. ft- UXA M»rlima«" for Muar Apr. 9 A,r,. 8 from UKVCont. C. 4/5 Z KSS W'Jff B&t,v&A *I3St'nfe—^1,303 words
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Advertisement265 1949-03-30 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON, INDIA, ECYPI AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Singapore P Sham Penarig President Monro. Mar. 31 /Apr. 4 Apr. S/8 Pre» Buchanan Apr. 13/17 Apr. 18/19 Apr. 20/22 Pret. Harding Apr. 24/10 May 1/2 May 3/6 Pr.s Van Buren May 9/14 May 15/16265 words
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Advertisement255 1949-03-30 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/U.K./ SAILING TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham Penan g m.» "Meonla' dm abt Apt. 6 tor Bangkok gJ an d ue abt. Mar. i 0 ..for Alexandria. Cenoa. Mar- t s b^ l- uV" ""ci'^y IJ i Antwerp Rotterdam. RL M r"jiv"JS?255 words
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Advertisement933 1949-03-30 10 McALISTER <5c CO., LTD. Incorporateo m Slnajaoorei CLLERMA*. a. aOCKNAIX a^vMES* UNB LONDON^MAVRE^ROTTEIDAM 0> ft CANAOIAN AC lf.C WRTJ city Tif (u/tNtii Accepting cargo for Lantrei (j South wiit Vf >w«Niu Aitwican Ports Spore P. Sham Penang Cdn 1/2 4 Apr. 6 Apr. BOUCAINVILU 3 Apr. Apr. 7 Apr Spore933 words
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Article, Illustration2187 1949-03-30 11 EPSOM JEEP - Six Hbrses Win For First Time By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. npWO bif upsets marked the racing at Kuala Lumpur today, second day of the Selangor Turf Club's March-April meeting. Tiestone, one of the Wees' two- year-olds, with Frank Flannery astride, made a great2,187 words
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Article99 1949-03-30 11 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. /COLOURS will meet Whites in the first Selangor State \j soccer trial to be held on the V.M.C.V ground on Friday. The following have been invited to turn up: COLOURS: Cornthwaite; Amin. Kai Ban; Kirn Seng, Hong Cheang, Dutton; Sharif?,99 words
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Article277 1949-03-30 11 Perak T.C. Membership Record From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tuesday. rE photo-finish Installed Just in time for the last me-ning had proved well worthwhile, the President of the Perak Turf Club, Mr. S. D. Scott, told the annual general meeting of the club last night here. It was, he said,277 words
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Article40 1949-03-30 11 AUCKLAND, Tues. The English women cricketers today beat New Zealand by 185 runs in a three-day Test match here. Scores were: England 204 and 164 for seven wickets declared. New Zealand 61 and 122.— Feuter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 40 words
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Advertisement357 1949-03-30 11 TODAY ONLY S7> 'f*S,Z TOMORROW— BREATHLESS MOMENTS OF GROWING SUSPICION! CLAUDE RAINS IS SUPERB. I ftH %x% x jssj W I mini TFH RQi sm^^^s^^^^^^^^s^^ r "^ssn^»^^ I MICHAEL ■CKLiaklllKflßtokltta---m TOTTER BElflJ HATIIO S§s \)vaA*eJL iru waX Approximately 170 passengers per day are carried by MALAYAN AIRWAYS. These passengers are357 words
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Advertisement122 1949-03-30 11 5 TIMES DAILY at 11— 1.45— 4.A0— 6.30— 9.30 Air-Conditioned Phone 5159 I CapitoL I Presented by PARAMOUNT in the thrilling tradition of "UNION PACIFIC" "THE PLAINSMAN" Starring ALAN LADD Robert Brenda Donald PRESTON MARSHALL CRISP i ZT~ c \f^iriif? ~r 4««? X^^mmJl^J Conditioned ONLY 3 SHOWS DAILY! NOTE TIMES:-122 words
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Miscellaneous264 1949-03-30 11 8-45 Dutch; 8 00 Kuoyu; P. 30 SINGAPORE a.L. Burmese; 9.45 English; 10.00 10.55 to 12 00 Schools' Broad- 12 w M apore 2 .00 Close; News Reel; 10-45 Danee Music; cast; 100 Dance Music; 1.30 602 Children's Programme; 6.20 11.15 Balance of Europe; 11.30 News- 1 45 WalU Time-264 words
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744 1949-03-30 12 GARHAN, MADON SCORE PICTURE GOALS And Kota Raja Beat Changi TWO smart headers In the first 20 minutes gave! Kota Raja a deserved two-nil victory over R.A.F. i Changi in a Senior Division S.A.F.A. match at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday evening. The first, from Haji Garhan in the fourth; minute,744 words
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Article, Illustration161 1949-03-30 12 Boat Race Cost £3 Per Stroke LONDON. Tues. /CAMBRIDGE won a memorV able boat race officially by a quarter of a length over Oxford, but statisticians have made It an ever closer finish on figures. Cambridge won by less than a second after a gruelling race over four and a161 words
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Article103 1949-03-30 12 Race Results In Page 1 1 This was a remarkable it at of endurance which required perfect physical fit- i ness. No wonder the crews j started training as far back j ats December. It Is estimated that the race cost each University about £2.000 in expenses. Tlii* meant thatReuter - 103 words
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Article48 1949-03-30 12 rpHE following have been chosen to represent the Borneo Co., Ltd. Sports Club in a soccer match against H.Q. District at Fort Canning on Friday: Rajiman; J. Campbell, L. Hibbert; Jumaat, H. Tan, R. Rollngbroke: Mom. Samri, J. Jameson. D. Rozario. G. E. Verrall. Reserve: Jantaan.48 words
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Article223 1949-03-30 12 S.H.B. Police 7; R.A.P.C 0. A BRILLIANT display of soccer by the Police centre-forward, Noble, brought a glut of goals when the S.H.B. Police beat th e R.A.P.C. seven-nil in a S.A.F.A. League Junior A, Group 2, fixture at Geylang Stadium yesterday. Noble scored223 words
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Article166 1949-03-30 12 Two Boxing Referees Suspended NEW YORK, Tues. THE New York State Athletic Commission took the imost drastic action against ring officials In its 29-year i history, when it suspended indefinitely referee Harry JEbbets and judge Harold Barnes for a widely-protested fight decision. Ebbets (40) and Barnes (53 1 cast votesUP - 166 words
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Article90 1949-03-30 12 In a chess match between the English College and Raffles I list i- 1 tution. the English College team' beat the visitors seven-one. The following are he results in full iE.C. mentioned first*: Rudy Lim beat Chla Kirn Hut; Stepheen Lav beat Poh Soo Chuan;90 words
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Article52 1949-03-30 12 IN soccer matches played yesterday at Bras Basah Road. St. Joseph Institution defeated the Anglo-Chinese School in the first j team game, one-nil and lost the! second team match by three goals to two. Eng Siang netted the winning goal for S.J.I, in the first52 words
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Article46 1949-03-30 12 LEAGUE SOCCER: Snr. Dlv., Rovers S.C. v. Chinese Casuals J. Besar; Jnr. A. Grp. 2, Naval Stores v. Post Tele. Union Geylang; Jnr. B. Grp. 2. Haikowyn S.C. w. Indonesia LfC. "B"— C.Y.M.A. rrnd St. George's Rd.; Aston A.C. v. Police S.A. Thomson Rd.46 words
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Article121 1949-03-30 12 S.C.S.C. Has 767 New Members MEMBERSHIP of the Singapore Chinese Swimminx Club was 5,593 at the end of last year as compared with 4.826 in 1947— an Increase of 767 member*. This is revealed in the club's annual report for last year. The club also had a good financial year,121 words
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Article98 1949-03-30 12 Dr. D'Bras Hits 74 SEGAMAT, Mon. DESPITE a fine innings of 74 by Dr. D'Bras, the South hockey player, and j good bowling by P. Nagesu, who baggea six wickets, the j Government Services failed j i to stave off defeat at the hands of the Rest in a game98 words
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Article113 1949-03-30 12 rpHE following will represent the x C.V.M.A. at cricket against the V.M.C.A. on the St. Georges' Ground at 2 p.m. on Saturday: Carl Schubert icapt.>. D. Miller, J. Galistan, M. Leong, E. Le Mercier, J. de Souza. Jacob Pierre, F. I Thamajah. G. Woodford, R. Perry, A.113 words
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Article26 1949-03-30 12 Today: H. W 11.35 a.m. '8 ft. 8 in.). 11.55 p.m. (8 ft. 6 In.). Tomorrow: H. W. 12.05 p.m. (8 ft. 8 in).26 words
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Article200 1949-03-30 12 IWE R.A.F. (Sembawang) had an easy four-nil vie- 1 ton over the Tamil Brotherhood in a Junior A. Group I. soccer league fixture played at St. George's Road yesterday. The Tamils began promisingly, but soon gave way 10 the superior teamwork of the Ai-men. The Tamils200 words
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249 1949-03-30 12 Selangor C.R.C. Win In Final Minutes From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. 4 SOLITARY goal scored four minutes from the end enabled the Selangor Chinese Recration Club to beat th e Royal Engineers Works Squadron in a Senior Division league soccer match at Princes! Road ground today. On the249 words
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Article, Illustration492 1949-03-30 12 WITH LESS than a month to go before Singapore's first Malaya Cup game against the Royal Air Force on Apr. 23, the S.A.F.A. has held two trials and more are to follow to enable the selectors to sift the wealth of talent at their492 words
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Article119 1949-03-30 12 ELIMINATION bouts in the inter-Services team and individual boxing championships will be held at Changi tonight, starting at 8 o'clock at the Servicing Wing Hangar. The finals will be held in Frday night at the same vf-nue, starting at nin« o'clock, and the Governor Sir Franklin Gimson119 words
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Article134 1949-03-30 12 RAFFLES Insti'ution dele.it 'il Mansfield Sports Club b\ mx games to one In a friendly Kama of badminton played on Bunday at the R.I. hall. Results wera (Raffles players mentioned Bnt): I Singles: Wee Sian Gian beat Lee Hock San 7—15. 15—4. IS— 7; Antony Gomez134 words
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Article31 1949-03-30 12 s| SYDNEY. Tues:— Andre Fanvi chon of France knocked out c Australian lightweight Ken Bailey in the ninth round of a scheduled 1 12-round bout last night.— A. P31 words
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