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Title Section19 1949-06-06 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1949. if PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article502 1949-06-06 1 Moves to Keep Out Reds Being Studied WASHINGTON, Sunday. 'pi K question of Formosa is receiving increasing attention among officials in Washington, as it is thought that it might not take the Communists long to conquer the island once they have gained control of allUP - 502 words
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Article, Illustration29 1949-06-06 1 THE GOOD quadruplet* or Bristol. England— fcll»*betb, Francis, Jennifer and Bridget arriving at Paddington Station, Loudon, with their lurenti, Mr. and Mrs. Charles «.«M.d, and older sister, Susan. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-06-06 1 MEN OF THK tri Koyai Tank Regiment with their tropical kit before sailing for Hong Kon*. They •re thr first troons of the regiment ever detailed for service In Hon« Kong.— Reuter photo.Reuter - 33 words
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Article, Illustration172 1949-06-06 1 »K. Mohammed Hatta. vice-President and Premier of the Republic of Indonesia, was an unexpected visitor in Singapore yesterday. He was at K.tllang Airport for about an hour while his plane v i« m.ikiii<r an emerrency refuelling. Dr. Hit la was flying with an eleven-man delegation172 words
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Article65 1949-06-06 1 IPOH Sun rpAN Pun Thiam. who was i sentenced to death in the A.-..si/e Court. Ipoh. vt^sie.-day lor the murder of his second wife at Telok Anson last November was found unconscious In the lock-up of the In >n Police Station this atterMOUB. He *as removed tv65 words
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Article43 1949-06-06 1 THKKfc members of the Commissioner-General's staff in Singapore have been admitted to Middleton Hospital, and one is known to have diphtheria. The two others are under observation. As precaution many of the administrative workers at Phoenix Park have had swabs taken.43 words
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Article131 1949-06-06 1 SHANGHAI, ANY persons In Shanghai having partnership or other affiliation with the enterprises of the four big families Chiangs. Kungs. Soongs and Chens -or with "war criminals" or Kuomlntang special agents must report such Interest before the end of June, according to the Communist Military ControlUP - 131 words
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Article236 1949-06-06 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KCALA LUMPUR, Sunday. A BANDIT who tried to throw a hand grenade at a military patrol on a rubber estate in the Semenyih area of Selangor yesterday was killed when the grenade exploded in his hand. The patrol, guided by detectives,236 words
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Article44 1949-06-06 1 - WARSAW, Sun.— Mr. George Chandos Bidwell, wartime British colonel and head of the British Council In Poland for three -and-a half years, has renounced his British citizenship to settle in Poland as a Polish citizen, it was officially announced heie today.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article45 1949-06-06 1 BERLIN. Sun- American authorities said yesterday that the highest ranking Czech representative in Berlin has fled, leaving behind a letter declaring his country is under a 'corrupt police dictatorship." lie is Dr. Bedrich Bruegel, acting chief of the Cnech military mission. APAP - 45 words
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Article55 1949-06-06 1 NEW YORK, Sun— ln a leading article entitled "The Bhame of Washington", the New York Herald Tribune said today that Dr. Ralph Bunches refusal of the post of assistant Secretary of State on account of "Jim Crow' (racial prejudice) in Washington must give reason "for every American toReuter - 55 words
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110 1949-06-06 1 Ship Search For Friends Of Eisler NEW YORK, Sun. ARMED immigration officers boarded the 14.287-ton Polish liner Batory as she dockeo In New York yesterday and refused to let anyone disembark. This was the ship in which Geririfcitfborn Gerhard Eisler. d«' «rtbecT as Americas Number One Communist, fled to EuropeReuter; AP - 110 words
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Article112 1949-06-06 1 CAIRO, Sun CEVEN men who attempted to smuggle drugs Into Egypt by dropping hashish from a plane on to a disused airfield near King Farouk's country estate at Inchass were sentenced here today. Believed to be the first time a plane has been used to smuggleReuter - 112 words
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Article250 1949-06-06 1 BRITAIN'S Minister of Defence, Mr. A. V. Alexander, who is on his way to Inspect the defences of Hong Kon»\ spent yesterday in Singapore. He had talks with Services chief? The Minister arrived at Tengah Airfield at nine am and inspectad a guard-of honour of locallyReuter - 250 words
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Article68 1949-06-06 1 LA PAZ, Bolivia, Sun. THE Bolivian Tin Miners' Strike Committee yesterday approved a ninepoint agreement with the Government providing for the end of the week -old strike and for the pern-a-nent recognition or trade union rights. The Government U preparing for the Immediate withdrawal of troops fromReuter - 68 words
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Article56 1949-06-06 1 CHICAGO. Sun— Miss Beatrice Llllle, the British musical comedy star collapsed early today from smoke caused by a fire in her hotel suite here. Miss Llllie, who is aged 51 and is Lady Peel In private life, reported the fire by telephone to the manager, then collapsed.Reuter - 56 words
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Article55 1949-06-06 1 MADRID. Sun.— Barcelona was shaken by a series uf eight loud, explosions early this morning from the direction of the Pedralbes Palace, where Gen. Franco Is staying. No explanation has so far been given. The authorities denied the explosions were caused by bombs. There were two bomb explosionsReuter - 55 words
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Article38 1949-06-06 1 Three Chinese, one armed with a knife, held up a taxi driver in Buktt Teresa Road near midnight on Saturday and robbed him of a wristwatch valued $30. his driving licence, identity card and $10.38 words
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Article41 1949-06-06 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Bun. Seven cases uf scrub typhus were reported at headquarters Malaya District for the week ended May 28, according to health figures. The Federation* total of scrub typhus cases for the week was 14. None was fatal.41 words
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Article198 1949-06-06 1 Holiday Makers Hit By Strike LONDON, Sun. BRITAIN'S "one day a week" rail strike, caused because engine drivers and firemen object to new duties forcing them to spend nights away from home, is spreading. For three Sundays In succession the men on the main north eastern route to Scotland haveReuter - 198 words
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Article57 1949-06-06 1 BLACKPOOL, Sun The British Labour Party's biggest annual conference, which alms to find a formula fot Socialist victory In next year's general election, opens at Blackpool tomorrow against the disturbing background of the unofficial railway strike. The Government is counting on the conference for a pre-election demonstration ofReuter - 57 words
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Advertisement13 1949-06-06 1 DISTINCTIVE JEWELLERY By European Craftsmen H. SEN A LTD. Ptiun(, Bangkok Singapore 11113 words
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247 1949-06-06 2 Typists Clerks Rush To Buy Gold Shares JOHANNESBURG, Sunday. COUTH Africa's "little man" scraped together his sayings yesterday to join in the gold fever which gripped the Union stock exchange after the report of a "fabulously rich" strike on an Orange Free State farm. Crowds blocked the exchange entrance asReuter - 247 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-06-06 2 MR. T. SIVA PRAC.\SAM. managing director of Hie Malayan Co operative Wholesale Society, v.ho will start operating next month. The society will provide bulk supplies for co-operative shops In tbe Federation and Singapore.33 words
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Article108 1949-06-06 2 SHANGHAI. Sun. IQTABBINO to death of an k3 opera star in her bath has 'displaced news of occupation I changes in the Chinese Press. The famous Peking opera star. Miss Soong Tse-ping, Is alleged to have Deen stabbed by her fiance in a bath In108 words
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Article27 1949-06-06 2 CAPE TOWN, Sun.—General Smuts is to spend a week In Britain with Mr Winston Churchill. He will alao visit Rome, Athens and Cairo.— AP.AP - 27 words
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Article56 1949-06-06 2 TOKYO. Sun.— The American President Lines are to spend US$lOO,OOO,OOO on building ships to serve the Orient. Mr. George Killion president of the Line, said .before leaving Tdkyo for the United States. "We have committed ourselves to this because of our belief in the futureReuter - 56 words
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Article50 1949-06-06 2 TOKYO. Sun.— Toshlo Shlratorl. aged 62. one of the major Japanese defendants at the Tojo Trial, died yesterday. Shlratori. Ambassador to Rome at the time of the signing of the Axis alliance among Japan. Germany and Italy, was one of 16 given a life sentence. A.P.AP - 50 words
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Article248 1949-06-06 2 COCKNEYS CALL 'GOOD OLD RITA nmirr h.h LONDON, Sunoay. pOLICE had to force a way through crowds of autograph hunters among the half million who RHa SZySSSI yesterda y wnen they milled round Rita and her new husband Prince Aly Khan, went by car to their country retreat after aReuter - 248 words
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Article, Illustration23 1949-06-06 2 TUNGKTJ AHMAD Panglima Raja, Kota Bahra Town Board president, waving goodbye last Tuesday before emplaning for Singapore, en route to Europe.—Glory Studio picture.23 words
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Article66 1949-06-06 2 LONDON, Sunday. THE Foreign Minister, Mr. Ernest Bevin, w U fly to the Labour Party convention on Thursday from the Biff Four conference In Paris. The Labour Party's foreign policy has three aims: peace and a strong United Nations, a Britain which can stand on itsUP - 66 words
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Advertisement1087 1949-06-06 2 NOTU F* ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT FEDERATION OF MALAYA Applications are Invited ior epix>lntment to the Electricity Department Clerical Service for which the salary scale Is:— Timescale: $75x5-*B5/Bar/|looxs-Sl2O Bar/130xl0-Sl7O/Bar SiMht 10- $250. Special Class: $270x1 0-M2O. Cost of Living Allowance, which is at present fifty per cent of basic salary, subject to1,087 words
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Advertisement711 1949-06-06 2 Nonces NOTICE OF SALE BY COMPETITIVE TENDER SI'RPLI'S R A.F. EQUIPMENT M.T. VEHICLES. Surplus R.A.F. equipment and M.T. vehicles are offered for sale by competitive tender. This equipment may be viewed at the Sales Section. R.A.F. Maintenance Base (FE). Seletar, on Tuesday 7th June IMt between the hours of 10.00711 words
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Advertisement357 1949-06-06 2 NOTICES MALAYAN RAILWAY NOTICE ROAD CLOSING SINCiAPORK The roadway over Urn Level Crossing at Telegraph Pott 478 7, Main Line, (Cnoa Ctra Kaw Road off 10H mile (Bukit Pun Jang l Singapore to Johore main road) will be under repairs between the houzs of 8 oo p.m. on Tuetday June357 words
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315 1949-06-06 3 SHANGHAI, Sunday. THE Dutch steamer Tjibadak, the first foreign ship to enter Communist-controlled Shanghai, left this afternoon with about 400 Chinese passengers, cargo and mail for Hong Kong. The vessel docked at the British-owned Shanghai and Hongkew wharf about half a mile fromReuter; UP - 315 words
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Article, Illustration42 1949-06-06 3 Old How CHELSEA PENSIONERS: M -year-old Sgt. R. Bishop, greeted by rrivate Joyce Nicholls of the Women: Koyal Army Corps at the parade held annually for 257 years to commemorate. Kins Charles 11. founder of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.— Reuter pi. turReuter - 42 words
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Article, Illustration20 1949-06-06 3 HANGED: Hi.- -a Slew Than. 65th bandit executed for illegally carrying" arms since the emergency began last June. PR picture.20 words
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114 1949-06-06 3 BERLIN. Sun. THE Russians yesterday posted notices offering rewards for the arrest of West Berlin railway strikers ac- cused of tearing ud rails on the Berlin elevated railway system. The notices were displayed on railway property in the Soviet sector Descriptions were given ofUP - 114 words
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Article64 1949-06-06 3 From Our Staff urrnpondmi KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Mr. Yong Mun Sen. the Penang artist, will hold an exhibition of 102 water colours and 12 oil paintings in the Chinese Assembly hall here from June 10 to 12. Mr. Mun Sen has offered to give 20 per cent64 words
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Article48 1949-06-06 3 From Our Own Correspondent SEGAMAT. Sun.— Two Malays and a Chinese were floed $5 each by the Segamat Magistrate for riding bicycles without registration plates at Gemas. For driving his car without a licence. Tee Hong Toon of Pahang was fined $30 or 15 days' gaol.48 words
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Article46 1949-06-06 3 From Oar Own Correspondent BENTONG, Sun— Slew Jl, aged 26, who failed to produce his identity card for Inspection by a police officer at the 25tn mile Manchls Road, Bentong. was convicted and fined $10, In default five days' hard labour.46 words
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Article, Illustration16 1949-06-06 3 KEDAM IRRIGATION SCHEME KI'BANG PABU Irrigation Scheme, Kcd*h-PerlU The headworks at Tanjonf Pauh, which cost SIHS.OQO.16 words
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Article97 1949-06-06 3 A TEMPORARY break next month In Russian purchases of Malayan rubber is thought likely by a leading Dutch rubber firm In Singapore. The firm's representative said Russia's sterling balances were blocked pending a new British -Soviet trade agreement. It U thought the Russians have failed97 words
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Article152 1949-06-06 3 Jews Offer To Care For Arabs LAKE BUCCESS. Sun. SRAEL has twice offered to assume responsibility for 230.000 displaced Arabs In Exchange for 150 square miles 'of coastal land, according to Informed observers. The Israel. Government on May 21 submitted to th* United Nations Palestine Conciliation Commission a plan to152 words
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153 1949-06-06 3 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. VI IK Government should fix a scale of comfortable 1 living and endeavour to raise all incomes to that level, suggested the president of the North Malaya Postal Uniformed Staff Union, Mr. Osman Siru, at the third annual general meeting153 words
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Article32 1949-06-06 3 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Sun. Four hawkers were lined $20 each, or one week's rigorous imprisonment, by the Second Magistrate, Inche Jaal, for hawking foodstuffs without a licence.32 words
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Article163 1949-06-06 3 30,535 "Spare Time" Police I rum Our Stall I orrf.ponil.nt KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. IN five months, the number of the Federation's "spare-time" policemen -the Auxiliary Police— nas almost doubled. From 16,966 in January, the figure Jumped to 30,535 at the end of last month. The large majority of the auxiliaries163 words
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Article228 1949-06-06 3 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. ALTHOUGH it had been increased, the education vote in Malaya was still far from adequate, said the president of the Penang Teachers' Union, Mr. Tan Chonf Bee, when he presided at the union's annual dinner last night Government's 10 year228 words
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Article92 1949-06-06 3 LAKS SUCCESS, Sun— The Human Rights Commission yesterday adopted Article 14 of the draft Covenant on Human Rights. It reads: No-one shall be held guilty of any penal offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute a penal offence under national orReuter - 92 words
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Article42 1949-06-06 3 from On- Own Correspondent MUAR, Sun.— Mr. S. Navaratnam, hospital assistant at Muar, was married to Miss N. Bahavathy, only daughter of Mr. Nagallngam of the Muar P.W £>., according to Hindu rites. About 300 people «t--tended the reception.42 words
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Article19 1949-06-06 3 SEOAMAT. Sun. —The Public Relations mobile cinema from Johore Bahru visited Segamat and surrounding kampongs last week.19 words
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Article84 1949-06-06 3 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. No Europeans, but many Indians and a few Chinese have applied for associate membership of UMNO, the headquarters secretary, Inche Chin Mohamed Yusoff, said today. About 100 ijeo^tie, predominantly Indian, have approached the ?e>a'< branch. "They all said that their84 words
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Article65 1949-06-06 3 The following appointments to the Medical Council of the Colony and the Federation of Malaya have been made:— Dr. Khoo Peng Seng. Dr L. E. C. Danes. Dr. M. A. Oabrlel Jayamaha Dr. Lee Tiang Keng < all nominated by the British Medical Association. Malaya Branch) and65 words
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Article61 1949-06-06 3 HONG KONG. Sun. The I Chinese Communist radio announced yesterday the arrival In Peking of Mr. Tan Kah Kee and other overseas Chinese who are to Inspect Communist-held areas Mr. Tan was quoted as saying that overseas Chines*- were elated ufer Communist victories and thatUP - 61 words
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Article27 1949-06-06 3 HALIFAX, (Nova Scoiia). Sun. The 14,000-ton Royal Canadian Navy aircraft carrier, Magnificent, which went aground near tie re, was later refloated with apparently little damage.— Kciti-.-.27 words
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Article27 1949-06-06 3 MANILA, Sun— The Governor of Batanes Island group off North Luzon reports that poaching Japanese fishermen are believed to have kidnapped two Filipinos.— AJ.27 words
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Article43 1949-06-06 3 NEW YORK. Sun.— Three top US. Communists on trial in a Federal court have been gaoled, for cotempt. One persistent refusal to answer prosecution questions which would have required him to tell names of some of his party associates.— A.P.AP - 43 words
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Article34 1949-06-06 3 NEW YORK, Hun.— A man and a teen-age boy are to be questioned aoout the Icebox deaths of three small children in Arkansas (U.S.). They were discovered In a share-cropper's house. UP.UP - 34 words
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163 1949-06-06 3 NEW YORK, Sunday. r |MIK 10,000-ton tanker Slnco, its engineroom flood- ed by 12 feet of water gushing through a broken casing, is in distress, 125 miles on the South Atlantic coast of Florida. It is feared that rough seas may break the shipUP - 163 words
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Article77 1949-06-06 3 PONDICHERRY, Sun— Mr. Purushottam, president of the French India National Congress, yesterday criticised French Governmental action In sending neutral observers to Pondlcherry as "a unilateral, arbitrary step that can bind neither the people nor the Government of India." He described the Dec. 11 referendum, in which ItReuter - 77 words
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Miscellaneous23 1949-06-06 3 TODAT Raffles Institution, annual prize distribution. School Hall. 8.30 a.m. Old Raffleslans' Association, Founder's Dal annual dinner and dance, Prince's Restaurant, 7.15 p.m.23 words
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Article44 1949-06-06 4 V. Vtt.UPILLAY. of Meteorological station. X.L.. V. Kanafn"."»*.nam of Telecoms., K.L. and V V. Sundram of R.A.S^C, F nen-mre thank all relatives and f-'"nr> who attended the funeral o< rtMfef mother Mrs. Veeravaggoo. find rent me-sages of condolence. wrrths, nnd rendered personal hel"44 words
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Article1079 1949-06-06 4 The fortune of the ballot 'and Mr. Woodrow Wyatt's new interest in Malayan affairs combined to furnish in the House of Commons, on the Whitsun adjournment, a Malayan debate of more than average interest It was mii conclusive, of course, as most of these debates are,1,079 words
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Article, Illustration1064 1949-06-06 4 Here are a few "buts" f of the benefit of wouldbe tourists, presented by Douglas Fairbanks fOURISM, one of Brl- tain's largest sources of what Is known as "hidden Income", is now enjoying an unprecedented prosperity. But there are today too many tourist*, with money to spend,1,064 words
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411 1949-06-06 4 YOUR article in the Straits Times headed "New Guinea .Slaves," cannot go unchallenged. After living in New Guinea for five years pre-war and a further two yean since, I can speak with some "slight" authority on this subject. My husband and I have, between411 words
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Article78 1949-06-06 4 HAVING read the letter of "Disappointed and Forgotten" I am at a loss to know how a Ceylonese citizen like myself can obtain a passport If I do not wish to become a Federal citizen. There Is no Ceylon Government Representative In Malaya to whom application can be78 words
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Article162 1949-06-06 4 SWEET MUSIC INSTEAD OF "LESSONS" IN reply to Mr. P. V Mont's letter, the time allowed for Tamil programmes Is only two hours and 45 minutes, which should be used up to entertain the general Tamil public with programmes suitable to all. I agree that educational sections are useful, but162 words
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Article57 1949-06-06 4 IS It our duty to congratu--1 late Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, our CommissionerGeneral on a well earned promotion? And Is It our duty to give a new Commissioner-General a truly Malayan welcome? Am 1 wrong, or does this new arrangement mean In effect that we will henceforward have four57 words
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Article388 1949-06-06 4 Paris Can Be Priceless By JUDY BAKDEN OEW people go to Paris without having at least one fight with a cab driver; an affray more hectic than with those in London or New York. The language is no help. A Frenchman can talk faster and work himself into a bigger388 words
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Advertisement13 1949-06-06 4 A magnificent time keeper Timed, tesiecJ and adjusted by J6 (OLITtB QOAY SHKAPOtIt13 words
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Advertisement104 1949-06-06 4 Wedding gowns to order from imported Models, ranging from $155.00 |fl*^OPTl[lflN Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng) Fellow Worshipful Cb of Spectacle Makers (Eng) Freeman of the Cljy of London. By Appointment to Hit. Forces. South Sast Asia 6 Raffles Place Singapore Phone ***** y[gg^ SO PLEASANT TO TAKE M'^^^ The104 words
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Article348 1949-06-06 5 Preparations For Action In Rural Area gINGAPORE Traffic Police are stepping-up action against violators of the speed limit along main and busy roads. The acting Superintendent, Mr. D. E. Nickels, told the Straits Times that increased action against violators called for more clerical staff. But, he said,348 words
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Article, Illustration48 1949-06-06 5 MM P. A. B. McKerron, wife of the Officer Administering the Government, is seen receiving a bojq'im from Yvette Woodford, daughter of Mr. H. E. Woodrord vicePresident of the Singapore Civil Service Association, at the opening of the association's six newly-completed tennis courts, on Saturday.— Straits Times picture.48 words
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Article, Illustration64 1949-06-06 5 MH. AND MRS. Freddie Nmssim after their wedding yesterday at the Chased El Synagogue, Oxfey Rise. Singapore. The bride is the former Miss Gladys Shohot. daughter of Mr. J. N. Shohet. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Nassim of Singapore. Several hundred people attended64 words
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Article127 1949-06-06 5 IHE St. John Ambulance Association of Singapore wants at least $25,000 for its immediate needs. In a drive to collect funds, a Flag Day the first in the history of the Association is being planned for Saturday, June 25. r will be an island-wide127 words
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Article70 1949-06-06 5 JOHORE BAHRU, SunMr. Justice Laville In the High Court today ordered that $8 left over after a bankrupt's affairs had been wound up should be paid to the bankrupt, remarking "He may need It". Mr. Lai Kal Joo, the Assistant Official Administrator, made a formal application for70 words
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Article170 1949-06-06 5 WARNING OF DANGER TO M.I.C From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. A WARNING that unless the Indian Congress in Malaya became conscious both individually and collectively of its vast responsibilities there was a dan^r of it forfeiting the commence of the people, was given at the anannual meeting or170 words
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Article128 1949-06-06 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. I V. CHINNATAMBY. manager of Karal Nagar Estate, was fined $30 in the Spssions Court today for altering an address on an identity card. Charges of having altered the addresses on 16 other identity cards were withdrawn as the offences were committed at the128 words
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Article79 1949-06-06 5 From Our Staff Correspondent I JOHORE BAHRJ, Stin.— Chua Eng Chiew was fined $25 in the Police Court today for being in the Federation after *he expiry of his permit. Pleading pullty to the charge Chua said that he had applied for an extension of the permit.79 words
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Article19 1949-06-06 5 Another gramophone classical recital, the last of the present series, was held at Raffles Institution last night.19 words
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Article191 1949-06-06 5 r|M) meet the changed economic conditions pre•l vailing today Singapore Legislative Council will shortly be asked to approve a Bill which increases the maximum of $10 monthly allowance to be paid by a father for an illegitimate child to $40. The BUI Is called the Married191 words
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Article56 1949-06-06 5 A non-stop variety concert and a film Jhow were given to several hundred seamen at the Bingaoore Marine hostel last night. Frank Pickford and his orchestra, the Queens of Boloney (Virginia Clay and Lee Sullivan) and Telfer Plenderlelth with his accordion were among those who took part. This56 words
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Article77 1949-06-06 5 Warner Bros "Fighter Squadron" which had a midnight screening at the Cathay Theatre on Saturday tells of the daring exploits of the US. Air Force over Germany In ttif lust w£tr The crammed adventures of the fighter pilots; the "carpet" bombings of German war plants, coupled by the77 words
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Article113 1949-06-06 5 rpHE Singapore Army Civil Service Union will hold A an emergency council meeting next Saturday to discuss further action on the revised scale of salaries offered by the War Office. The unions ultimatum to the service departments expires on Friday. The union president, Mr. 8.113 words
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Article47 1949-06-06 5 CONSIDERING the revised jcales of salaries for nonlndujtria! staff at the naval Dockyard. Singapore, as quite unsatisfactory, the Admiralty Local Staff Union committee will meet again tonight. The meeting will consider whether to call a general meeting to consider any further action.47 words
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Article119 1949-06-06 5 THE industrial group of the Army Civil Service Union, Singapore, decided at its inaugural meeting yesterday to back the memorandum calling for improved conditions of service. The meeting also discussed th. conditions of service affecting the daily-paid worker. The memorandum calls for: increases in basic pay, annual119 words
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Article59 1949-06-06 5 Representing 400 United States firms and regarded as one of the ablest women executive officers there, Mrs. Mildred Huphes is expected In Singapore next week to survey trade possibilities. She is executive vice presl dent of the Far East America Council of Commerce and Industry, which59 words
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Article49 1949-06-06 5 Prom Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Bun. Inspector Mahbob bin Dato Ahmad, Adjutant, Police Depot which has now closed down, today too* over duties as First Court Inspector. Johore Bahru, from A.S.P. Othman, who has been tranterred to Rengam as Officer In Charge of the Police District.49 words
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188 1949-06-06 5 npHE chairman of the Singapore Appeal Committee A for funds for the Iniversity of Malaya, Sir Han Hoe IJm, has issued a further appeal for large endowments for buildings, chairs and lectureships for the University. Sir Han Hoe LJm told the Ptraits Times, that188 words
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334 1949-06-06 5 GOLDEN GIFTS FOR SULTAN OFTRENGGANU From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA TRENGGANI\ Sunday. I OVAL addresses and thousands of dollars-worth of g lfts were presented to the Sultan of Trengganu and Tengku Ampuan today by associations, communities and public bodies. It was the second day of the installation ceremonies. The gifts334 words
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Article216 1949-06-06 5 'THEARAV DECISION IS A TEST Malay News From Our Malay Correspondent WARTA Negara. the Penang Malay newspaper, describes the UMNO General As sembly resolution to admit non-Malays to associate membership as a momentous decision -a test for both Malays and non -Malays. The "Arau dclsion. it says, has shattered accusations216 words
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Advertisement136 1949-06-06 5 REAL JjM£ Scotch Whisky j^Kf Famous in Scotland and JFjrj the world over for its I I MM incomparable smoothness. M ,_W^ Distilled and Blended in "Vjj Scotland "Johnnie Walker" is JM Scotch Whisky at its best. Ask JP for "Johnnie Walker" by name. BORN mO-STIII GOING STRONG )OMN WAIKM136 words
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Advertisement67 1949-06-06 5 FALKS KEROSENE STOVES AND OVENS 2 BURNER TABLE M 0 BEL Complete with Single Burner Ovea 95.00 2 BURNER FLOOR M 0 BEL Complete with Double Burner Oven $130.00 3 BURNER FLOOR MOB EL Complete with Single Burner Oven $160.00 SEPARATE OVENS. Sngie $29.50 Doubi.S 35.50 SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANC67 words
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816 1949-06-06 6 Grim Business In Malayan Share Market From A Market Correspondent p£DUCED volume of trading and lower prices in all sections were recorded last week in the Malayan share market. The market persisted in ignoring all bullish aspects in the grim business of conditioning Itself to lower rubber commodity prices. Market816 words
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Article305 1949-06-06 6 lunuun, sun. BUYERS scrambled for South African Gold shares on the London Stock Exchange at the week-end. The rest of the Exchange, says Reiner's financial correspondent, presented a sharp contrast. Price., in all sections wore depressed and many loss j were shown. Fresh selling re ult d In305 words
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121 1949-06-06 6 From Our Own Correspondent T UI 4 LONDON. Sun. Ht question of whether there should be an International tin agreement is off the map for the moment, according to The Financial Times. It says that the draft scheme circulated to Study121 words
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Article114 1949-06-06 6 SntAlTB Traders announce the following May shipment* of tin from Malaya, in tons: Prom Singapore to Cnltcd States 261. Continent 560, Pacific 35. South America one. South Africa 60. Prom Penang to— U S. 200, Con- tln?nt 490. Canada liO. Pacific j 15. South America114 words
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Article95 1949-06-06 6 rpHE rubber commodity market was closed In Singapore on Saturday. It remains closed today. Whit Monday. Closing week-end prices elsewh re included: London Rubber R S.S., elf. European basis ports in pence closing: June 2 June 3 Jun buyer 9 11. 1U June eller 9 13/16 9 June-95 words
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Article79 1949-06-06 6 YKRON, Sun fOODYEAR Tyre and Rubber U Company has announced ttductions of five to 7'» per cent on Its premium brand tyres. Other major rubber companies—Ooodrich, Firestone ajid General are expected to follow suit. Three weeks ago the Standard Oil Company reduced the price of79 words
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Article107 1949-06-06 6 A CONFERENCE >>f representa-" tives of six shipping firms »ith vessels on '-he regular Sin-gapore-China run has decided to reduce passage fares lo Hong Kong and China ports by from 10 to 20 per cent. The reduction will take effect on June 14. During the last eight107 words
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Article71 1949-06-06 6 FE U.S. Rubber Jompany has announced completion, ahead of schedule, of the installation of equipment needed to produce Its share of synthetic 'cold rubber" at the plant It operates for tha American Government In Border, Texas. This is the first plant to complete the authorised conversion71 words
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Advertisement1303 1949-06-06 6 MANSFIELD <fc CO. LTD. Incorporated in Singdporel BLUB UNNLL vINE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO Carrier s option to proceed via other LTD* Mrts te lead and discharge cargo. WEST COAST MALAYA SAILINCS FROM U.K. fr U.S.A Morlimaa for Muai lane 6 Vessel for MuJr lano II Cyclops C.ll/14 Montakab for Malacca1,303 words
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Advertisement314 1949-06-06 6 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK. AND BOSTON VIA CIYLON. INDIA. ICYPT. AND MEDITIRRANIAN PORTS. Spore P Sham Penang Pr«. lett.rion un 4/4 Marine Snapper lane en lane 12/11 lun. 14 17 Pros. Polk lun. 22/27 lane 28/|ary 1 Moant Davit |uly 1/9 luly 10/11 laly 12/11 TO U4A. PACIFIC314 words
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Advertisement339 1949-06-06 6 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINC FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK./ SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT. SCANDINAVIA. "BlankvW da. abf |.ne 7 L n fZ* Port Swett^h-r, for Manila. H'Kong. Shanghai Kobe Yokohama m.s. Nordtaror dae abt. Juno II for Aden, Port Said Cenoa mj. "Malacca" du.abt |un. 16 Antwerp. Rotterdam. Han?: for Sa.gon Bangkok. Oslo.339 words
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Advertisement943 1949-06-06 6 McALISTER CO.. L.J.D. (Irxorpotaieu io SinKapbrstl (LLERMAK JtCKN »t, »LA LINE LONDON HAVRE ROTTttQAM •>«■ b HAMBOKC US 0 CANAOIAN PACIFIC PORTS CITY OF YOKOHAMA Accepting cargo for Central 6 South S'oota Sham Penene American Ports. U-17 |.n. ij 19-JI lane FRANCISVILLI 1015 >• t JnSL, i* s ,r rw943 words
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Article536 1949-06-06 7 Rain Cuts Into County Games LONDON, Sunday. DEFYING all efforts of Lancashire's six bowlers, Len Button and H. Halliday remained together for four hours in putting on 163 for the second wicket for Yorkshire in the series of county championship games starting yesterday. Button reached hisReuter - 536 words
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Article, Illustration36 1949-06-06 7 X.UK HENCi and Ingiis go op tor a header in ba^.day's Malaya Cup tie at Jalan Besar stadium between Army-Navy and Ne«ri Sembilan which was won by Array-Navy by one goal to nlL— Straits Times picture.36 words
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Article198 1949-06-06 7 TOURISTS SCORE SLOWLY CARDIFF, Sun. A FIFTH wicket stand of 07 in as many minutes by F. Smith and Martin Donnelly redeemed an otherwise colourless display by the New Zealander batsmen against the county champions Glamorgan, here yesterday. At the close of play the tourist* had made 204 for Qva.198 words
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Article314 1949-06-06 7 LONDON. Sunday. POSITIONS of the Counti s In I the current first-class cricket j championship table up to Saturday are: PW L D Ilddlesnc 7 S 0 4 urrey 6 t 0 3 Worcester 6 3 3 1 'orluhlre Bill Chants 7 3 3 3 n tReuter - 314 words
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Article146 1949-06-06 7 LONDON, Sun. IACK Kramer of the I'niJ ted States beat hit compatriot Bobby Riggs 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 m the final of the world's indoor professional lawn lennls championship at Wembley hut night. Kramer's victory brought him a prize of £500, Riggs taking second prize ofReuter - 146 words
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Article365 1949-06-06 7 LA WTON LESSONS. .NO. 18 By TOMMY LAWTON PERHAPS the most difficult position on the field is wing half-back, for that is where the main link between defence and attack is forced. A wing-half-back must be able to attack and feed his forwards and365 words
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Article94 1949-06-06 7 MANCHESTER. Sun. N KUMAR of India was, .beaten Dy Tony Mottram Britain's numbe. one. In the final of the men's singles In the northern lawn ten-v nls tournament here yesterday Mottram won 6-4. 6-2. Kumar led 4-3 In the tint set. but Mottram recovered well toReuter - 94 words
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Article93 1949-06-06 7 gjRIGHT batting by Dr. Ong 0 Swee Law (104) and Evan Wong (85) and good bowling by Chua Kee Meng who took four wickets for 62, w:re responsible for the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club beating the a.A F Seletar by 100 runs v.-hen they93 words
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Article111 1949-06-06 7 ST. ANDREWS. Sun. IN announcing that 250 players had entered for the British open golf championship this year, the Royal and Ancient Quit Club at St. Andrews confirmed that Henry Cotton would not be defending the title he won last year. This year's championsnip takesReuter - 111 words
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Miscellaneous77 1949-06-06 7 SINbAfOHt 9.00 Programme Summary; 9.03 London Palladium Orchestra; 9.30 Dance Music; 10 00 News from Kuala Lumpur; 10.02 Piano Playhouse; 11.00 Listen to the Band; 11.30 Modern Mandarin Melodies; 12.00 noon. Programme in Malay; 1.00 Monday Matinee: 1.30 News (also nt 7 an. 9 30); 1.46 Cowboy Songs: 2.00 Thomas77 words
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Miscellaneous87 1949-06-06 7 I'iufcia.ni.ie unimary- 6.02 Lag a I Music; 6.30 Hawaiian Melodies; 7.10 Singapore Share Market Report; 7.30 Movie Magazine; 8.00 World Affairs; 9.00 Bye-witness account on installation of H.H. the Sultan of Trenirganu: 9-18 Dance Mafic, 9.48 Evening Star; 10.00 Light Music: 10.30 Anita Bus thr Coronettes: 11. 00 Close. ft.87 words
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Miscellaneous92 1949-06-06 7 Hadio Mewsreei; 10.1 b Luuuon Studio Concerts; 10.49 Oenerall; Speaking: 11.00 Music; 11. IS Commonwealth Sc Empire; 11. M News; 11 46 Music; 12.00 Close. AUSTRALIA 6.30 "Forces' Favourites;" 6.00 Composer of the Week; S.SO Overseas Australian News (also at S.SO 10 and 11); 7.00 Music to Charm; 7. 5092 words
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Miscellaneous53 1949-06-06 7 SOCCER- Community LeagL*. Malays Navy— J Besar; Junior B, Group 1, Shell Sporti (lob V JoUlUds— Geylang; Serangoon AssMlattaa V fV.M.V-C.Y.-M groca*. CRICKET: Europeans Best, 8..C.C. padanf. 11 a.m. SINGAPORE TIDES Today: H.W., 6 03 a.m. (7ft. 7in.>. 7 14 p.m (7ft. 71n.) Tonjormw: H.W, 7.SS a.m. (7ft. 9ta), 8.0153 words
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Article, Illustration1159 1949-06-06 8 10,000 SEE GUP MEN BEAT REST 5-1 Teck Chye And Kon Leong Fail By LEE SIEW TEE y EARLY 10,000 perspiring spectators— surely the 11 biggest crowd in Malayan badminton history paid about $15,000 yesterday to see the Thomas Cup champions beat the Rest of Malaya by five matches to1,159 words
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Article57 1949-06-06 8 J. C. COOKE. who took right wickeU for 30 -uns. helped th« Ceylon Sport* Club to beat the O.H.Q. Parelf by 3J runs In a game of \rijkrt played at Tanglin yesterday. Batting first the Ceylotiese scored 102. Kulaslrgam was highest scorer with 45. O.H.Q. replied57 words
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Article497 1949-06-06 8 U'ITH 31 runs to make to win and six wickets in T hand, the Rest seem assured of avenging last year's defeat over the Europeans in their annual Clarke Cup cricket match. Yesterday, the second day of the match on the Singapore Cricket Clu'o497 words
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Article332 1949-06-06 8 WEIGHTS for all cighl rac-s on Wednesday. June 8. second day of the Selangor Turf Club'a meeting, are: CLASS 1. DIV. I— ABT. tIKS. rt-'iptic 9 94 Übe.-ty M»n 8.02 Ra-Li 8.11 Clynor 7 13 SomeCla&s 8.10 3rand BUlv Carol 806 Prix II 7.10 Ourauns 8332 words
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Article142 1949-06-06 8 Weight* for four iao on th last day. Saturday. Juno 11. aft: CLASS DIV. I—9 KI'RS. Tho Grand Lord Abbot 900 Fred rick 804 Spearllgn: 812 Free Colorado 8.11 «*renchnia \8 01 Golden Or md l rim 8.03 Harvest 806 Silver Star 713 True Sr>ciitity 8 0S CLASS142 words
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Article419 1949-06-06 8 DLAYINO fast and clean football. Negri Chinese beat the 8.C.F.4. by two clear goals scored In the first half In a friendly match at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday before a ?rowd of nearly 10.000. Negrl were outstanding with their accurate long passes, while B.C.F.A. threw many419 words
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Article376 1949-06-06 8 Perak Beat Pahang By 8 Wickets From Our Own Corra«pond«ot RAUB Stuiday. DERAK beat Pahang by tight 1 wickets in their two Innings Inter-State cricket match played at Raub during the weekend. Features of the us me were high scores by Martins -f Perak '92) and Lawrence of Paha-ig (86)376 words
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Article372 1949-06-06 8 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. DKNANG forced a draw with Selangor in their 1 two-day inter-State cricket match which was concluded here today on the International Club ground. Penang were 43 runs behind In their first innings when they went Into bat for the372 words
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Article521 1949-06-06 8 Straits Times Special Reporter J«» SEREMBAN, Sunday. ENS Skakke, the 'Flying Dutchman' from Sinrapore, smashed the Malayan motor-cycle half-mile standing; start speed record at Seremban today sTccVtoiiiiraK ln the tlme of 23 5 sec a W 2 lheT t ot tne speedy Brl tish machines the521 words
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Advertisement642 1949-06-06 8 CLASSIFIED /IDS. (Continued from Page 4 ACCOMMODATION ALANT FURNISHED double room with fill board. 15 Scotts Road. Tel. *****. NEW FLOHAVILLE. 130 Orange Road. Charming room, lounge, vrandah, mod. bath, prlv. ent, full board. 16th June Tel. 4229. $220 P.M. small alr-condltion-ei room with board. Young v. urklng Europ. gent.642 words
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