The Straits Times, 9 May 1949
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Title Section18 1949-05-09 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAT t, lt4S. PRICE TEN CENTS.18 words
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452 1949-05-09 1 Expansion Of Industries Envisaged LONDON, Sunday. J 1 HE Colonial Office announced tonight' that underwriting is proceeding for a three per cent, loan of about £8,000,000 for the Government of the Federation of Malaya. The loan will be redeemable between 1974 and 1976 and452 words
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Article, Illustration48 1949-05-09 1 »i II RIIAMBAI BARNI of Siam inspects the British military guard of honour, drawn from the Somerset Light Infantry, before boarding the Willem Ruys at Southampton for her voyage to Singapore. The Queen Is bringing with her the .t-li.s of her husband, the late King of Siam. Reuterphoto.48 words
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Article192 1949-05-09 1 HONG KONG. Sunday. ALL available Hong Kong police resources were working today to track down the murderers of two well-known British police officers who were killed on Friday. Tba motive of the crime was still unknown. The police launch, on I the officers were192 words
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Article163 1949-05-09 1 Buddhists Plan Big Celebration IAHE Vesak Day ,-eiebrafoas of Singapore Buddhists will culminate in a mass meeting in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Thursday. .-ale has the gr-atest religions Mg;iMcance to Buddhists. It U associated with Lord Buddha* birili. t nHghtenment and death The programme in the Victoria Mi morial163 words
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Article, Illustration13 1949-05-09 1 PRINCESS MARGAKET. touring Italy. >• pictured leaving the rains of ancient Fompeii.— A.F. picture.13 words
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Article40 1949-05-09 1 AUCKLAND. Sun. Mr. Peter Fraser. New Zealand Prime Minister, who reached here by air from Ameri. a today, said the Commonwealth Prime Ministers conference, which he attended in London, had been more successful than he had dared hope. -Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article210 1949-05-09 1 CALCUTTA, Sunday. J)K. B. V. Reskar, Indian Deputy Minister for External Affairs, who recently visited Malaya, told Reuter today that Malayan unrest could not be described a struggle for liberation. He described the insurgents in Malaya as "no- thing else but bandits, having no political210 words
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Article, Illustration31 1949-05-09 1 LIGHT TANKS belonging to the Chinese Communists. pictured as they enter Peking's crowded streets. This is one of the first pictures showing the Communist side in the China war— P.A. Photo.31 words
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Article134 1949-05-09 1 LONDON Sun ABOUI 150 younj BYlt:sh soldiers, due to sail for the Middle East and eventually Malaya after only 10 weeks training. w.*re stopped on the eve of departure on the order of the War Minister Mr. Emanuel Shinwel]. The War Office explatned that, when they wereReuter - 134 words
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Article72 1949-05-09 1 TOKYO. Sun. Japan s population Increased during 1948 at the highest rate in history, according to the Welfare Minister. Birth rate continued high and death rate dropped to a level comparable with advanced western nations to result In a natural population Increase of 1,700.000 duringUP - 72 words
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Article216 1949-05-09 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Sunday. TWO terrorist leaders and two women were among five bandits killed by Security Forces In operations durinf the past 24 hours. Four of th« bandits wtre lulled near Sungei Merbau In the Ttpnh mrea of Perak Police went216 words
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Article71 1949-05-09 1 RANGOON, Sun. GUNMEN armed with hand grenades, revolver* and tommy guns, last night raided a Hindu temple belonging to the wealthy South Indian Chettiar community in the heart of Rangoon. They made off with the temple Jewels. The raiders made worshippers lie on the floor while theyReuter - 71 words
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Article165 1949-05-09 1 Restoration Of Jogja Govt. Hope BATAVIA Sun. RESTORATION of the Republican Government to Jogjakarta is possible within two weeks, the chairman of the Republican delegation. Dr. Mohammed Roem. said at a press conference yeswrdav. He said decisions on the round table conference to be held between the Dutoh and theUP - 165 words
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299 1949-05-09 1 PROSPECTSFOR PEACE BETTER, SAYS BEVIN IJKKUN, Sunday. MR. Ernest Bevin, British Foreign Secretary, said in Berlin yesterday that prospects lor peace were better now than at any time since lie took over his post in 1945. But, he added: "We arc not out ol Ihe woods yet. We must keepReuter; UP - 299 words
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Article110 1949-05-09 1 AIRLIFT WILL CONTINUE BERLIN. Sun. rE British Foreign 3w?r»*tary Mr. Krnest Brrln, addressing men of the Kir at Battalion of the Queen V Royal Regiment in B-rlin 'oday, said the airlift would rnntlnue and "you will be required to stay here and do your duty." You have all done aReuter - 110 words
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Article99 1949-05-09 1 SAIGQN. Sun. THE Vietminh t Indo-Chtiu-se autonomist i tribunal lias Issued a warrant for the arrest ol Bao Dai. i x-Lmpeior of Aniiam. on charges oX "high treason." the Virtminh of North Vietnam' ami i yesterday. Bao Dai returned recently to Indo-Chlna from Prance and is99 words
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Advertisement14 1949-05-09 1 J4. cttfMAtt sr. ret *s/s IF YOU'RE A BREADWINNER INSIST ON COLD STORAGE BREAD14 words
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Advertisement21 1949-05-09 1 9m TRADITIONAL CRAFTMANSHIP ID HIGH CLASS JEWELLER V H. SKNA LTI>. Penani. Bangkok Bln«aporr -AAV sV &izeo... Pinto Qutirto OBTAINABLE^j^. EVERYWHERE21 words
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86 1949-05-09 2 MISS Georgina Reynolds, aged 70, was behind the counter of a London off-licence liquor store when a young gunman walked in and announced a hold up. £he swung a bottle and yelled "Stop your nonsense, be off with you." He ran out the door, and86 words
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Article44 1949-05-09 2 BIRTH: The man who delivered Princess Elizabeth's baby has agreed to help find a way of making childbirth easier tor commoners. The Royal obstetrician, 81r William Ollllatt, will head a commltfee to promote research Into anaesthetics suitable for use by mid wives. —A. P.44 words
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Article28 1949-05-09 2 BULLFIGHTS, for the first time since 1936, will be held In Paris, but without ldlllng the bulls. The main star will be Conchlta Clntron. a 26-year-old Penmar woman.—A.P.AP - 28 words
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Article41 1949-05-09 2 THE ADMIRALTY has obtained "valuable information" on the effects of underwater explosions In tests against the cruiser Orion and the destroyer Kelvin. One blast damaged the hull and flooded compartments of the Orion. The Kelvin has now gone to salvage. -U.P.UP - 41 words
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Article34 1949-05-09 2 TINNED WHALE: British shops will soon offer more tinned whale meat off the ration, thus supplementing present rations which amount to about one man-sized chop a week and a small slab of corned beef.—A.P.AP - 34 words
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Article38 1949-05-09 2 TO THE DOGS: More than 25,000,000 Britons went to the dogs In 1948 Attendance Increased 11 per cent at the 'nations 77 tracks over the 1947 figure. Totalisator turnover was £87.306,407 compared with £119,529.873 in 1947. A P.38 words
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Article, Illustration29 1949-05-09 2 MR. TAN PENG Tl AN who will sing four tenor solos at the Trinity College presentation of Handel's "Messiah" In the Victoria Hall, Singapore, this week. Straits Tmes picture29 words
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Article22 1949-05-09 2 BURGLARS broke into the Chinese Legation at Manila ransacking the office and scattering papers all around. No valuables were taken. Reuter. IReuter - 22 words
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Article39 1949-05-09 2 LIONESS WAS NOT LION HEARTED WHEN a Uoness escaped from her cage at a circus in Adelaide a fox terrier challenged her. The lioness fled, with the fox terrier in pursuit, and took refuge In a tent —Beuter-AAP. IReuter-AAP - 39 words
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Article149 1949-05-09 2 RADIO WAR ON SOVIET JAMMING T LONDON, Sun. HE East-West radio propapanda "war" has opened in lull blast with 61 powerful British and United States transmitters starting a barrage of broadcasts to Russia Reuter 's station said that wherever one turned the dial on short-wave receivers one heard a programmeReuter; AP - 149 words
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Article52 1949-05-09 2 PARIS, Sun— Air France flights U French cities were cancelled yesterday by ;i strike, and the line's tra. !ip to London was irregular. Inter-continental flight, except those to French colonial cities, continued on schedule. The strike started because crews' demands for more money had not beenAP - 52 words
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Article31 1949-05-09 2 VATICAN CITY. Sun. Pilgrims from Indonesia will visit Rome next year holy year. They will stay in Italy for a fortnight and then go on to Lourdes, France. ieuter.Reuter - 31 words
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111 1949-05-09 2 LONDON, Sunday. rE outcome of the Commonwealth Conference was an object lesson In the practice of treating all races M equal, Labour Members said in the House cf Commors. Mr. Tom Dribers; spoke of "millions of people in Asia suddenly awakening: to political self-consciousness,"UP - 111 words
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Advertisement938 1949-05-09 2 NOTICES PRANG BESAR RUBBER ESTATE LTD. ISOLATION GARDEN SEED Limited supplies of P.8.1. G. or Further Proof seeds are expected to be available this Autumn. Enquiries should be addressed to:— HARRISONS ft CRO6CTZU} (MALAYA) LTD., 96, AMPANG ROAD— KUALA LUMPUR. or to The 'Manaeer. Prang Besor Estate Kajaug. TAKUAPA VALLEY938 words
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Advertisement127 1949-05-09 2 NOTICES NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SINGAPORE Entries for Cambridge School Certificates Examination. December, 1949, may be submitted up to 3lst May. 1949, to the Kiamrnatlons Secretary, Dept. of Education. Singapore. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CHILD HEALTH SPECIALIST Applications are invited from qualified Medical practitioners (male or female). In Government Service or In127 words
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Advertisement743 1949-05-09 2 NOTICES SALE BY AUCTION Tne NAAFI Disposals Committee, Singapore, have authorised Messrs. Nassnv Co.. Ltd.. Auc tloneers, Singapore, to auction at the NAAFI Warehouse. B*4 Mis Buklt Tlmah Road, on Tuesday, 10th May, 1949, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Ooods comprlsirw of: Tinned Foodstuffs, Jams, Empire743 words
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Advertisement346 1949-05-09 2 THE KAMASAN RUBBER CO., LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held at No. 1 The Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, 16th May, 1949 at 3.30 p.m. for the following purposes: 1. To receive the346 words
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Advertisement301 1949-05-09 2 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY TENDERS (For particulars see Tender Room. Ground Kloor, Municipal Office) SECRETARIAT: Supply of Photographs of Municipal Labourers, and other Municipal Open Vote Employees. Close NOON— I 9/5/49. VACANCIES ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT: j Qualified and experienced Costing Clerk, $120-1150 plus C.L.A. Application forms from Electricity Department (Room 107) Closing date301 words
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Advertisement343 1949-05-09 2 NOTICE SALE BY TENDER The Economic Secretary. Federation of Malaya, Invites tenders for the purchase of 60 machine tools situated at Wah Hup Foundry. 3 2 Mile, Sungel Be 1 Road and Pudu Station RWik, Kuala Lumpur. Applications for permits to tl and official tender forms, giving particulars of the343 words
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372 1949-05-09 3 KASHING FALLS TO REDS AFTER BITTER FIGHTING .>*s»— ■■■<■ SHANGHAI, Sunday. AFTER weeks of resistance climated by bitter fighting for three days in the immediate environs of Hashing, Nationalist troops have abandoned the rail city and are forming a new defence line nearby. The depat.y chir: of staff of theReuter; UP - 372 words
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Article, Illustration26 1949-05-09 3 ST"Di:NT: Miss OmCMIc Kaui. youiißer daughter of Dr. Jagat Singh, wlio has left Pt-nang lo take a teacher* domestic science course at Melbourne. Straits Times picture.26 words
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Article96 1949-05-09 3 "Princess To See Pope Tomorrow" ROME. Sun. PRINCESS Margat'-t will probably have an aud <-m-e with the Pope on Tues- i div it was reported in the Vatican. City yesterday. The British Legation to the Holy See. however, said that i no arrangements had be»»n made for the Prtnress toAP - 96 words
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Article116 1949-05-09 3 FATHER Xavier. S. Thananayagam, secretary of the Indo-Ccylon Tamil Literature Society, and an authority on Tamil culturf is on a lecture tour of Malaya bpfore going to Japan for thp celebrations of the fourth centenary of the landing of St. Francis Xavier In Japan. Father Thananayagara later116 words
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Article281 1949-05-09 3 LAKE SI T CCESS, Sunday.* TtHE United Nations Political Committee, by a vote 1 of 25 to 16, yesterday decided to leav e member states full freedom of action in their diplomatic relations with Spain. Sixteen countries abstained from voting. The voting showed that I thin motion,281 words
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Article85 1949-05-09 3 TWO scholarships, each worth $500. are beirg of- i fered to boys of Upper Serangoon District. Singapore, by the Ching Yun Association, a local benevolent society, in commemoration of its 13th anniversary. The association nas a membership of more 'nan 200. mostly wage-earners. The scholarships will enable one85 words
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Article83 1949-05-09 3 Greeted By 3 Sultans KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. riE wedding took place at the Wesley Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday of Mr. Lionel Balaslngat Proctor and Miss Constance Hope Thpiyapurani Rajasoorla. Messages of congratulations were received from the S, 1 tans of Selaiifcor. Pahanjs.^nd Kelantan The bride is the youngest daughter83 words
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Article149 1949-05-09 3 The following are. members of the Malacca Settlement University of Malaya Appeals Committee Chairman, Mr. 'A. C. Taylor, M.C.S.; hon. secretary. Mr Ec Yew Lin; hon treasurer, Mr. I. H. Quartermalne Members: Dr. B H Ong. Mr. K. Thambayah, lion Mr. V. f. Dias, Mr. Mohd. Hussein149 words
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Article38 1949-05-09 3 From Our Own Correspondent KLALA TRENGGANU. Sun. -Nearly 600 schoolchildren and 100 others celebrated the 34th anniversary of the opening of the Chung Hwa Wei Shin School. The 100 Included managing committee members and old boys.38 words
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Article158 1949-05-09 3 LONDON. Sun. MAJOR Philip Gribble, military correspondent of the News Chronicle, urged 1 1 rdav that the Dyaks of Borneo should be returned to Malaya, where, he said, their "intelligent employment" was the key to rapid solution of the disorders. The Dyaks, he said, hadReuter - 158 words
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Article272 1949-05-09 3 Malay News Kron Our MaUy C'uriesp<m4«nt fiUNKU Russain bin Tunku 1 Yahya. In a letter to the Malacca branch of the Mus lim Missionary Soc.*"ty. urges establishment of kii Islamic college there. The college, which should $pm diplomas In leiig.'cn, should t,e run on modern lines, he272 words
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Article43 1949-05-09 3 The band of the Ist Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders will play at Farrer Park. Singapore, on Wednesday and at Katong Park on Thursday. May 12. The band will play at both the places between 815 p.m. and 9 15 p.m.43 words
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130 1949-05-09 3 RANGOON, Sunday. BI 'K>l V has doubled its guard on the China border to break up any attempt by Burmese and Chinese Communists to join forces. A Government spokesman ■aid that Chinese Communists who attempted to infiltrate through French IndoChlna were rounded up130 words
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Article, Illustration68 1949-05-09 3 THE PRIME MINISTER of India as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Churchill in London. The cordial meeting is taken as evidence of Mr. Churchill's practice of the policy he announced to the Commons of accepting the new Commonwealth formula and trying to make it work. In the68 words
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Article105 1949-05-09 3 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Sun. SAYING that she must be given an opportunity to register. Mr. W. B. Sutherland, President of the Sessions Court, acquitted Toh Wah. a Chtnese woman who was charged with not regls tering herself in Johore She was arrested105 words
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Article299 1949-05-09 3 'New Spirit In Trade Unions rpHE ACSU Gong, the. A official organ of the Army Civil Service Union of Singapore, gives advice to Government in the leading article of its latest issue. It says: "Those whose unwelcome duty it has been to guide the ever-alert and militant unions through safe299 words
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Article, Illustration204 1949-05-09 3 A IR Vice-Marshal F. J. W. Mellersh, at present Air iA Officer-in-charge of Administration at Headquarters. Air Command, Far East, has been appointed Air Officer Commanding, Malaya, in place of Air Vice-Marshal A. C. Sanderson. Air Vice-Marshal Sanderson is returning on board the Orduna on Saturday204 words
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Article60 1949-05-09 3 ATHENS, Sun— The Greek Army reported today that the i first serious guerilla raid in six weeks had been beaten i I back rive miles south of the Bulgarian frontier. Two guerilla brigades of about 1.600 men attacked a j village in Struma valley and jUP - 60 words
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119 1949-05-09 3 MALAYA is keeping well in the forefront of modern education, and following the example set by a few other countries bj having new Malay s« hool text books printed In colouThis is the tirst un.e since the war that school books In Malay have119 words
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Advertisement75 1949-05-09 3 The STRAITS BUDGET by AIR I ndcr a new arrangement the weekly issues of the Straits Budget can he sent by Air Mail to .my address in the United Kingdom at an inclusive i.tte of $24-00 for six months. If >ou want the "Budget" while on leave, or wish to75 words
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Advertisement322 1949-05-09 3 i Beautiful '£^L IT'TTTJCJ W Bokhara Palace 3, Stamford Road, *r»or6 Phone 7563 Good News for Music Lovers Would-be Students K'OKMAVS Ml SM >> DIO is pleased to announre that 11k. have .in ii obtaining from thrlr Italian manufacturers NEW PRICES ■>i their latent xhi,,.nn t Ot PIANO-AC< ORIHONS. which322 words
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Miscellaneous81 1949-05-09 3 1^ 'I^^T^lail TODAY INI Monday Morning Market. PresbymUn Church Hali, Orchard Road. (.30 am. to uuun. Trinity College Choir's presentation of Handel's Messiah, Victoria Memorial Hall. S \i m. V.W.C.*.. cooking class lEuroI pean dishes > 5. Raffles 5 p.m. Singapore Stamp Club will hold a social meeting at Capitol81 words
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Article23 1949-05-09 4 IN EVER LOVING memory of Dr. C. Chelliah of Ssgamat who departed this life on 9.5.49. Inserted by his sorrowing children.23 words
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776 1949-05-09 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., May 9, 1949. TRADE WITH THE INDIES No doubt it could be argued that there is no reason why the United Kingdom, in its quest for more exports, should feel under any necessity to consult or inform the Malayan Governments when negotiating with the Netherlands776 words
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Article318 1949-05-09 4 Neither questioner nor Minister seemed very certain what was being discussed when the subject of British broadcasts to China was touched on in the House of Commons last fceek. It was suggested that broadcasts from Malaya will be inaudible in North China and probably inaudible in318 words
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Article735 1949-05-09 4 WHY BCG IS BEING USED Now that BCO is to be nsed by the Singapore Anti-Tv-Wrculosis Association, it is Important that Singapore people should know something about it. Today we publish the first of two articles by a Singapore doctor on the value of BCG in the prevention of r.B.735 words
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1085 1949-05-09 4 DAVID LEE - Barrier To The Red Star Of Communism DAVID LEE -By pfoUR years ago Bth Army tanks rumbled into the Adriatic P ol of Trieste. There were no bouquets of flowers or pretty girls' kisses for the columns of battle stained troops of the 2nd New Zealand Division, commanded by General1,085 words
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675 1949-05-09 4 IN shaking the editorial finger at Mr. Woodrow Wyatt last Saturday, you seem to have fallen Into the very trap which has claimed so many visiting MPs. and at least one member of the House of Lords. For Instance, you said: Be675 words
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Advertisement805 1949-05-09 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. RINTOUL— At Kual* Lumpur on 7th May. to June, wife ot David Rlntoul and younger daughter of the lat* J. M. P. Lanrion, a daughter. ONO-SNO: The engagement is announced between f r. Harry On* Ch^ng Hong, eldest son of Mr. Mrs. Ong Seng Wan, and Miss Susie805 words
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Advertisement12 1949-05-09 4 "I know Gammettrs Watches and Service enjoy an enviable refutation throughout Malaya"12 words
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Advertisement102 1949-05-09 4 QUALITY CLOTHES SUPERBLY TAILORED WITH MATCHING ACCESSORIES F«lk>w Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Ens) Fallow Worshipful Co of Spectacle-Mjkers (Eng) Freeman of tht City of London. By Appointment to RM Forces. South Mast Asia 6 Raffles Singapore Phon« ***** K .ffs£s» SO PLEASATTT TO TAKB Bfj4j| (jginafftii The creamy emulsion ot rva«.102 words
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Article379 1949-05-09 5 Same Rules For All Countries, Chambers Told 'pHERE is no discriminatory treatment of Singapore by the Government of Indonesia, says a statement issued yesterday by the Netherlands Consulate-General in Singapore. Regulations Governing Indonesia's trade are the same for every country. The statement is made In reply379 words
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Article, Illustration35 1949-05-09 5 M-: V. F. KENDALL at the wheel of his "Kudensay Special" competing in the Singapore Motor Club's speed hill climb yesterday. His racer of 3,917 c.c. entered for the unlimited class event. Straits Times picture.35 words
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191 1949-05-09 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. ESTABLISHMENT of a dental faculty in the University of Malaya would serve little purpose if the Government allowed "quacks" to practise dentistry, declared Mr. Onf Kee Yearn, past president of the Malayan Dental Association, yesterday. Mr. Ong told191 words
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Article221 1949-05-09 5 I A NEW call to Singapore authorities to persuade the Dutch to lift the naval blockade of Sumatran areas still in the hands of the Indonesian Republic was made yesterday by the Deputy Republican Representative in Singapore, Dr. Z. Zain. Dr. Zaln said that lifting the221 words
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Article167 1949-05-09 5 2 Anti-T.B. Groups May Link JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. THE State Committee of the Johore Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis has adopted a proposal that the Johore Association be aflilitaled with the Malayan Association for the Prevention of T.B. and that the district associations be asked to ratify the proposal.167 words
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Article31 1949-05-09 5 About 40 people attended a gramophone recital of Cavallera Rusticane at Raffles Institute last night. The next recital will be a MozartBeethoven programme on My 22 at 7 pm.31 words
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Article72 1949-05-09 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. WHEN charged in tbe Sessions Court today with failing to produce his identity card, Daud bin Omar, a rubber tapper of Mount Austin Estate, told the Court he had pledged the card as security for a loan of $8072 words
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Article54 1949-05-09 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun— A. Narayanasamy, of Bukit Timah, today pleaded guilty to carrying telephone cables in a lorry which nad no haulage permit and also to driving the lorry without being the holder of a driver's licence. He was fined $50 and $5, respectively, on the54 words
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Article279 1949-05-09 5 Colony Polo Club Sports MAJOR R. V. KNIGHT and Nick of Time., proved themselves the best combination of horse and rider, at the Singapore Polo Club gymkhana, at the Polo Ground, Thomson Road, yesterday. About eight competitors took part in each of the 10 mixed events. Nick of Time, was279 words
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Article, Illustration20 1949-05-09 5 MR. WONG KENG CHOW entering the first corner on his B.S.A. motor cycle in yesterday's bill climb. Straits Tfraes picture.20 words
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Article202 1949-05-09 5 MR. P. A. B. MrKerron, Singapore Colonial Secretary, states that the Colony's Public Relations Secretary will be asked to take charge also of Singapore elections. It Is proposed later to appoint a deputy to the P. R Secretary to assist him with electoral work. This, Mr. McKerron202 words
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Article92 1949-05-09 5 SINGAPORE is to have one of the most modern cafes in the Far East on the top floor of the 18-storey Asia Insurance Building which is to be built in Finlayson Green. The cafe, with Its ballroom, will be equipped with up-to-Idate devices and will be92 words
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Article142 1949-05-09 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Sun. fTUiE Johore Hospital Asslst- ants Association has criticised a report of the Joint Salary Commission stating that the large accumulations of pay and allowances arrears paid to Government servants following salary re- visions has relieved them of142 words
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Article, Illustration73 1949-05-09 5 MB. R B. V. MITCHELL, after three years' duty as the Australian Trade Information officer in Malaya, left for Home yesterday on tbe Nieuw Holland accompanied by Mrs. Mitchell and the children, Phllida (in the arms of Mr. Mitchell), Brad and Martha. The Australian Commissioner for Malaya, Mr. Claude Massey,73 words
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Article73 1949-05-09 5 The Boys' Club, Pulau Brani, annual meeting was attended by 200 people from Pulau Branl and Blakang Matl including Inche Saardon Zubir, Mr. Mcormick, and the chairman and president of the Pasir Panjang Rural District Committee. Officers elected were: Patron, Mr. Saardon Zubir: adviser, Mr. Kulastngha;73 words
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142 1949-05-09 5 THE 26 trained inspectors of the Singapore Food Control Inspectorate, whose work ranges from surprise checks on rice retailers to enforcement of price- tagging, have ensured Singapore housewives getting a fair deal from their ration dealers. Checks have prevented sub- 1 stitutlon of142 words
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Article245 1949-05-09 5 The Girls Don't Want To Escape OINCE modern re-educa-tion methods were introduced. Rirls detained Ht the Singapore Social Welfare Departments Pasir PanJang Home have stopped trying to escape. The modern methods include occupational therapy and conducted tours to points of nterest In the Colony The last escape from the home245 words
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Article85 1949-05-09 5 Two new appointments those of Maltre d'Hotel and Chef de Cuisine are create d under an extension of service scheme at the Hotel de l'Europe, Singapore. Mr. E. Meyer, of Zurich, Switzerland, who has be n appointed Chef de Cuisine, is expected to arrive In Slnsapore next85 words
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Article32 1949-05-09 5 BENTONG Sun.— The Mufti of Pahang, Tuan Sheikh Abdul Rahim el Asmanudi, paid an official visit to Bentong and inspected the Ketari Mosque He was entertained by the Persekutuan Melayu32 words
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Advertisement77 1949-05-09 5 W REAL W I Scotch '■;_^^L \1 I nh is Li/ Wff 11 "Johnnie Walker" is famous I the world as Scotch Whisky II and Blended in Scotland, it 'BBj^ is the product of scores of I ar- of k kill ami Scottish JB I craftsmanship. It is >afrr to77 words
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Advertisement38 1949-05-09 5 YOU CANNOT jijffr BETTER \F CHOICE V In the design of Coopers .front underwear, discomfort has been eliminated. You will appreciate thi* In the way they are tailored to fit masculine figure. fclW ft APOftI KUAtJ UIMPIIW MNAN'38 words
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713 1949-05-09 6 PRICES DRIFTED DOWN IN A DULL SHARE MARKET WEEK From A Market Correspondent I \l I I conditions prevailed on the Malayan markets last week. No brightening followed the announcement of th e proposed lifting of the Berlin blockade. With rare exceptions prices drifted down. Lower markings, however, attracted investment713 words
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Article233 1949-05-09 6 LONDON. Sun. LONDON Stock Exchange operators are treating the lifting of the Berlin blockade with a certain amount of caution, says Reuter's financial correspondent. It is realised that the position cannot be fully cleared up befoie the Big Pour meeting an May 123. I Trading in all sections233 words
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Article190 1949-05-09 6 TIN ORE OUTPUT AUSTRAL Malay Tin aunouucea the following April output returns, In hour* run, cubic yard* dug and plruU of ore recovered: Kampong Kamuntlnj i>redgtni —587 hours. 138.000 yards, 448 piculs. c Thabawleik Dredsins- 52S noun, 107.000 yard>. 1.268 ptcuU. Pungah Dredging 591 hours. 194.000 yards. 604 piculs. Austral190 words
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Article71 1949-05-09 6 HARRISONS Si CrosAeld 'Malaya) announcs the following April rubber croos. In lbs.: Allenbv JO 500 BenU EbUte 82 000 Jeram Kuantan Estate 55 000 Kundong Estate -!7.C00 Mentakab 77»OO Sungei Bagan 112.000 Sandyrroft 21 000 Tanjong Pau BsUi* ***** OTHER April rubber crops announced are, In lbs.:71 words
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Article43 1949-05-09 6 Fretm Oar Own f'errr-!>poii4e4>t LONDON. San DEFENCE measure. reel Blkam Rubber Estate £lMt daring the year U Oct. SI. IMS. aeeereUng to the 4tre*-ton' re part The rompa.ru eßeratee right esUtee In Johorr. Perak and Kedah. toUIUng lt.«M planted acres.43 words
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Article78 1949-05-09 6 WEEK-END rubber commodity prices Included the following: Trie Singapore Chamber ot Commerce Rubber Association* noon prices on Saturday (May 7), In cents per lb.: Bujei Seller IV. i n.o o. OfrllH loose nominal 35 S 08. In bales May No. 1 R.S.B 33% No. 2 R.S.S. 33 H78 words
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Article51 1949-05-09 6 1 R.S.S. c.l.f. European basis ports In pence closing: May 5 May 6 May buyer 10% 10 11/16 May seller 10 13 16 10 13 If) May-June buyer 10\ 10 11/16 May-June seller 10 13/16 10% June-July Buyer 10*4 10 11/16 June-July seller 10 13, 16 10\ Market51 words
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Article21 1949-05-09 6 In U.S. cents closing nominal: May 3 May 6 R.S.S. (Spot) ISH I>H Market Dull. —Straits Times Servl.;t21 words
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Article203 1949-05-09 6 Layang Rubber From Oi.r Own CorrespoDdcnt LONDON Sun. LAYANO Rubber Plantations' -hairman. Mr. H. S. Russel'. a. tributes a rise In profit from £11.432 to last year's £19.101 to Increased proportionate sales of latex. A 2i-per-cent. dividend is recommended. He says in his circulated statement that203 words
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Article19 1949-05-09 6 Industrials UtU Bonds Jtlllttw 176 33 47.51 M.ST 35.89 175. 50 47. M M.4» 35. K>19 words
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Article157 1949-05-09 6 rE keel haa now been laid at the Clvdeside yard of Barclay, Curie and Company of the 15.000--ton liner Kenya which la being built for the United Klngdom-Ea&t Africa mail and passenger seivlce of the British India St.-am Navigation Company. She and her157 words
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Advertisement1203 1949-05-09 6 MANSFIELD 6s CO LTD. i Incorporated <n Singapore' BLUB FUNNEL LINE STRAITS STBAMMUP CO.. Cam* r option to proceed via oth.i LTD. parts te l.sd and discharge cargo SAILINGS FROM IK US* t u m Z"o'°"l Ma, D.lius Irom U K C 16 17 Mentafcak for Malacca May t A.n.as1,203 words
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Advertisement253 1949-05-09 6 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CIVLON. INDIA ECVPT ANO MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Spot. f> S*narr» tenant. Pres. Van Buren May 15/19 May 20/21 May 22/24 Pres. lettcrse* Mey 25/29 May 10/11 lane 1/1 Mirim Snapoer lane 5/11 lame 12/11 lene 14/17 Pres. Polk |«n. 22/27 |yr< 23253 words
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Advertisement358 1949-05-09 6 EAST ASIATIC LINE JAILING FROM SCANOINAVIA U« SAILINGS IO CONTININT CONTINENI SCANOINAVIA ah,. v.. •*ii"« at bin.apo'e. Port Swettenham tor Bangkok. Man.i, •i* J p rl eng hams^', KOb J Vlk N«d»a,« d« e.t May .2 lor Aden Port Said. Cenoa M "Seraiswere" in. abt. Mty 21 Marseilles. Hamburg. Oslo,358 words
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Advertisement849 1949-05-09 6 McALISTER «Sc CO., LTD. llncorpoialeo \n BLLERMAN BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LINE LONDON MAvKt KOMUJOAM u> CANAOIAN fACIFIC PORT*. HAMBURG Accepting cargo for Cent-al South CITY OF POONA American PoitS Soor. Vhsm mm* FRANCISVILLC In Pert 10 May > ooi* f t norn »< I 9 May II May 10 May S849 words
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Article, Illustration510 1949-05-09 7 'Proud 'Preston Sheffield UDown LONDON, Sunday. FOOTBALL League players, apart from those wh< have out of season commitments and a number of teams are due to go abroad apart from the international side which plays several matches in Europe 'had their final kicksReuter - 510 words
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Article146 1949-05-09 7 Honours And Failures Of Season LONDON, Sun THE IK Football season's honours, and failures. In British football wereInternational Championship: Scotland. h.A. Cup Final: Wolverlian.pt on Wanderers beat Leicester City. Amateur Cup Final Bromley beat Romford. Scottish Cup: Glasgow Rangers beat Clyde. League One: Champions, Portsmouth: runners up, Manchester United. Relegated.Reuter - 146 words
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142 1949-05-09 7 Patton Does 20.2 Yards In 20.2 Sees LOS ANGELES Sun MEL Patton of the University of Southern Callftir nla bettered the world record for the 220-yard 3ash yesterday with a time of 20.2 seconds shortly after he ran the fastest 100 yards In hUtory. unofficially. Officials at the iual trackAP - 142 words
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Article77 1949-05-09 7 VIENNA. Sun:- Austria and Yugoslavia finished level with one victory each when the first two singles of their second round Davis Cup tie wer» played here yesterday. Results were: D. NT tic (Yugoslavia) beat Czi.ikovskv (Austria) 6-2. 6-2. 6-2 Han s Red] (Austria) hea" Branovltch (Yugoslavia)Reuter - 77 words
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364 1949-05-09 7 Lawton Lessons.. .No 6 EH)R the time being we will side-step trapping and ball control practice for the next move, which Is learning to "sell the dummy" to your opponent. Don't run away with the idea that there are no more methods of bringing364 words
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284 1949-05-09 7 WEMBLEY, Middlesex, Sunday. BRADFORD Northern won th e Rof by League Cup final here yesterday afternoon, beating Halifax comfortably by 12 points to nil before Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh and a world record Rugby League crowd of 95,000 people. A world Rugby league receipts'Reuter - 284 words
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124 1949-05-09 7 100 th Part Of Point Beat Aldershot LONDON. San. AN outstanding point about yesterday's end -«f season, problems In I.K. Football concered the position of Aldersbot. In actual fact It Is not a point but the 100 th part of a goal which causes them to apply for re-election alongReuter - 124 words
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Article79 1949-05-09 7 THK Khalsa Association beat I R.K ME. by two wickets in a friendly game of cricket yesterday en the Khalsa ground. Reynolds t<>p scored with 33 for RE ME., who were all cut for 75. Selakhan Singh, 3wi Singh and If. B. Singh each took79 words
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Article87 1949-05-09 7 In a second team fixture. RAP. Seletar beat OH.Q Signal Regiment by 10 wickets yesterday. Signals, batting first, were all out for 38. AC Holmes took four Signals' wickets for 19 In the first Innings and nine for 18 in the second Innings. Seletar declared at87 words
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Article59 1949-05-09 7 Perplgnan (France) I'iiuce Blra of Slam, nnlahwl second In yesterday"! Eecoiid-d&y trUia tor the Perplgnan Grand Prix, covering the one-lap course m 1 mln. 38 8 sec for an average *ut#6 of 09.33 kilometres an nout Yesterday's trial* wer> won 07 European champion Laigi vuioresl59 words
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Article24 1949-05-09 7 Tbe cricket match between the A S.P.i and Inspectors which was •chduled to have taken |lac" at Thomson Road yesterday: wat postponed.24 words
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Miscellaneous239 1949-05-09 7 Ugnt Music; 6. 50 Hawaiian 10.15 London Studio Concert*. MNCAPOHt Music; 7.00 News (akn at t SO); 10.45 Generally Speaking; 11. W 10. cv News from Kuala uAunpur; 7.10 Share Market quotations etc.; Dance Music; 11.15 "Common--10.05 (approx.) Close; 10.55 1.15 Interlude; 7.«0 Morle Mag*- wealth ft Empire'; 11.10 News;239 words
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Article1348 1949-05-09 8 S.R.C. AGAIN COLLECT FULL POINTS Thiam Siew Hits 170 n. o. v J.C.C. EH)R the third week in succession, the Singapore Recreation Club scored an outright win in the Singapore Cricket Association tournament when they defeated R.A.F. Seletar by 50 runs on the padang yesterday. The ten points gained yesterday1,348 words
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Article, Illustration44 1949-05-09 8 yVolverhampton Wanderer g won the Football Association Cup at Wembley Stadium, London, on April 30 by defeating Leicester City by three goals to one in the final. Here Bradley, the Leicester City goalkeeper is seen leaping for the ball to foil a Wolverhampton attack.44 words
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Article518 1949-05-09 8 LONDON, Sunday. IN scoring 429 for th e Cambridge University second wicket against Essex at Cambridge yesterday, J. G. Dewes and G. H. G. Doggart established an English record for the wicket and, as they are both not out, need only 27 more runs to518 words
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Article395 1949-05-09 8 WORCESTER, Sun pURTHER evidence of the New Zealand cricket tourists' ability to score quickly was seen here yesterday when they scored 425 before bving all out. They then took four of their opponents' wickets for 34 runs In the remaining 45 minutes The foundation395 words
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Article, Illustration473 1949-05-09 8 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By T^HE canteragraph version of the finish of Kjml.< 1 and Tollana at Rukit Timah on Saturday ftas a real education for ract*goers and once again brings home (he fact that the chances of a dead-heat in the eye of the photo473 words
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Article266 1949-05-09 8 Moncrieff Wins Three Awards J. N. K. Moncrlefl won three awards in the Singapore Motor Club's hill climb held yesterday at Bukit Batok. Monciiefl clocked the fastest time for cars In addition to coming first In two other events. The International Motor- cycling Club won the team event, beating the266 words
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Article131 1949-05-09 8 LINFICLD. Sun —The Maha- rajah of Baroda's Jai Hind, third favourite for th* Derby, was beaten Iby five lengths by Mr. William Woodward's \meriann-br°d colt, Browr Rover, in the Derby Trial Stakes here yesterday if"t"r.cop over one and a half miles Brown Rovr, who was131 words
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Article42 1949-05-09 8 rE first and t coiib trams ol St. Patrick's School and St Joseph's Institution will play soccer this evening at 5 p.m. The second teams will play on St. Anthony's School Held and the first teams on S.T I. ground.42 words
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632 1949-05-09 8 EXPERIMENTAL CIVILIAN XI GAIN 8-2 WIN Singapore Civilians 8 Combined Services S A SINGAPORE Civilian experimental side amazed a crowd of several thousand soccer fans at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. With six players being tried out for the first time this season, Singapore trounced the Combined Services eight-two in a632 words
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Miscellaneous25 1949-05-09 8 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: H.W 7.53 am. '7ft. 61m and 858 pm (7f 6Ui) TOMOBSOW: HW 903 am iBi' 2in) and 9.33 j m ((ft. IIP).25 words
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Miscellaneous56 1949-05-09 8 LEAGUE SOCCER: Srnlor I)l»., S.C.C. T. Tamil Brotherhood Ann. .lalan Besar BU(Jlum Junior "A Gr. I, T T.I t. KoU Rat*. Geyling Stadium. Junior "A" Gr. 11. Beft Pay Office v. C.A., 8.0. U. irroand, S H B. Police v. Customs Thomson Road; Indonesian Leagae Bank* BUliton S.C. C.T.M.A. k56 words
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