The Straits Times, 9 September 1949
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Title Section18 1949-09-09 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 PRICE TEN CENTS. KIC.III PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1949.18 words
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Article, Illustration213 1949-09-09 1 DISCARDING his pair of crutches, General Sir Neil Ritchie, former C.-in-C. Far East Land Forces, with his left leg in plaster, hopped along a special gangway to board the Corfu, at the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday evening. General Ritchie, who recentl handed over213 words
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117 1949-09-09 1 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, ThuTS. SIAMESE rice deliveries last month reached the lowest figure for this year, with 43.767 tons being shipped Malaya rtreived 14,772 tons. Earlier this year, there were record monthly totals of •round 100.000 and thf drop j In last117 words
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Article529 1949-09-09 1 CRIPPS: "END THESE MONEY CRISES Vital Talks Open In Washington WASHINGTON, Thursday. I1I 1 HE vital American-British-Canadian talks on the dollar shortage opened in Washington yesterday with statements by the two British delegates, Sir Stafford Cripps and Mr. Ernest Bevin, and the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. John Snyder.Reuter; AP; UP - 529 words
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Article, Illustration10 1949-09-09 1 Washington and Malaya: How Low, Evening Standard cartoonist, sees it.10 words
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Article130 1949-09-09 1 MUNICH, Thurs. DICHARD Strauss, 85, world famous composer died at his home at Garmisch Partenkirchen today. He was not related to the Strauss family of waltz fame. Composer of the opera, "Der Rosenkavalier," and scores of other well-known works, Strausr had been 111 for weeks withUP - 130 words
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Article, Illustration133 1949-09-09 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE search for the Royal Air Force Spitfire believed to have crashed in the Taiping area on Monday on a flight from Singapore to Butterworth was officially called off at noon today. Police parties under an Army Liaison officer133 words
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Article81 1949-09-09 1 Prom Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thurs. THE ending of international allocations of rice by the I.E.F.C. on Dec. 31 Is a most welcome sign that some improvement in the world food situation has taken place even in the East, the Financial i Times said today. The problem81 words
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Article105 1949-09-09 1 From Our Stall Corespondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. MR. John Brazier, Trade Union Adviser for the Federation and Singapore, is in London for consultations with the Colonial Office, It was announced tonight. The Assistant Adviser, Mr. O. L. Wilkinson, told the Straits Times earlier today: "I do105 words
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Article297 1949-09-09 1 UK Wage Rebels' Are Defeated BRIDLINGTON, (Yorkshire), Thursday. TRADE union critics of the Labour Government's economic policies today staged a sharp rebellion against the proposal by Trade Union Congress leaders that the movement should continue to back the Government by restraint in making wage claims. Though it was a foregoneReuter - 297 words
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Article90 1949-09-09 1 MARSEILLES, Thurs. THE French 1,600- ton subcarine No. 2518 arrived at Toulon today after 'a 1,750 miles under-the-sea trip. One of the later types of German U-boats, the submarine left Lorient, Brittany. 17 days ago and made the voyage at an average speed of five knots.Reuter - 90 words
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Article12 1949-09-09 1 MADRID, Thurs. Storms have seriously damaged vineyards in Spain. A.P.AP - 12 words
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Article94 1949-09-09 1 LONDON, Thurs.— A step towards the establishment of free market in tin was announced today. The Ministry of Supply and the London Metal Exchange said they had arrived at an understanding under which traders will act as agents for the Ministry's tin sales to the UnitedUP - 94 words
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Article34 1949-09-09 1 HAMBURG, Thurs.— When commanding the German 11th Army, Erich von Manstein asked for watches from executed Jews, a witness said at the war crimes trial of the lormer fleld marshal. AJ».34 words
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Article102 1949-09-09 1 BATAVIA, Thurs. CARLTON Arthur Hire, 39-year-old Singapore Briton, sentenced last January to seven years' Imprisonment for complicity in gun running operations in Indonesia, Is applying for a "clemency release, he told Reuter In an exclusive Interview in Batavia gaol today. A "clemency release" was grantedReuter - 102 words
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Article59 1949-09-09 1 HONG KONG, Thurs.—Sabotage is one of the theories being studied by the authorities in connection with the explosion on the Chaksang last night according to the China Mail. The ship's owners say that 14 Chinese members of the crew are missing, but private reliable sources said late this59 words
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Article172 1949-09-09 1 S'pore Ship Seized At Sea HONG KONG, Thurs. T*HE Singapore-register A ed British ship Leong tee has been seized and detained by the Chinese Navy at Chuan islands off the Chekiang coast when she was on her way from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Master of the Leong Bee cabled itsAP - 172 words
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Article72 1949-09-09 1 WELLINGTON. Thurs. Mr. Walter Nash, New Zealand Finance Minister, said tonight New Zealand was planning dollar talks with the United States and United Kingdom He was defending In the House of Representatives his dollar loan suggestion made in his budget speech last month. "We will borrowReuter - 72 words
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Article39 1949-09-09 1 NEW YORK, Thurs. aonja Henie, skating scar, and Wlnthrop Gardiner Jr. an aviation executive, plan to be married next week. The wedding will be the second for Miss Henle and the fourth for Mr. Gaidiner.— U.P.UP - 39 words
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171 1949-09-09 2 Indies Mines Oil Not To He Nationalise THE HAGUE, Th. day. pRIVATELI owned mines and oilfields wH not be 1 nationalised by the Republic of Indo ?sia, said Dr. Sumitro Djohohadikusumo, memb r of the Republican delegation to the round- '»ie C onHowever yiUi iiidustrit-s .swcl as public utilities and171 words
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Article162 1949-09-09 2 Tokyo Rose Speaks Once More SAN FRANCISCO, Thurs. THE voice of Tokyo Rose 1 spokr. up for the first time in court at San. Francisco today Ii was calm and cl?ar ■The small Japanese-Ame-rican charged with treason, began hei story almost eageily. Iva Tofcuri d'Aqulno, aged 3J. had waited through162 words
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Article55 1949-09-09 2 LAKE SUCCESa, Thurs Russia, using the Security Coum>il veto for the 31st time yesterday barred the admission of Nepal to the United Nations. Nepal's application which was approved earlier by the Security Council's Membership Committee over Russian and Ukrainian objections came before the full CouncilReuter - 55 words
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Article30 1949-09-09 2 LONDON. Thurs.— The Emir Mansur. son of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia, is in Britain to buy civil aircraft for use by Muslim pilerrims to Mecca.— Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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179 1949-09-09 2 FKANKFI RT, Thursday. /\NE German was killed and another severely beaten by an intoxicated group of American infantrymen on war manoeuvres on the Rhine, D.S. authorities report. i Flvj solders are under arrest pending further investigatiur oi the violence at Mainz a French Zone179 words
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Article, Illustration26 1949-09-09 2 Mri. MRS. B. A. SKfcl.- HY celebrated their silvrr. wedding anniversary on Tuesday. A party was beM at the Selangor Eurasian Association. C. F. Larni picture.26 words
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Advertisement186 1949-09-09 2 sss* sS5SSSSSS^9th Sept -9th Oct Special price for the following t SUMMER SUITING COO AA Best English Wool )#AtVV GENUINE WHITE BAMBOO «%P SHARKSKIN TUXEDO S/X./5 Double -Breated TROPICAL EVENING TRS. OCJL *>C Bcif Quality $JV»£j YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED 25. Discount ti each order nd one Aaericai neck if186 words
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Advertisement1018 1949-09-09 2 NOTICES NOTICE The Office of the Official Administrator, Johore which ceased to function In January, 1948. now operates under the title of the Assistant Official Administrator, Johore, but, u a result of the Japanese Occupation, the prewar records of the office are Incomplete. Notice U hereby given that all persons1,018 words
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Advertisement134 1949-09-09 2 i NOTICES i i S.S. Government 3% 1940 War Loan 1952-1959 Notice Is hereby given that the Transfer Register of the above loan will be closed from 16th to 30th September. 1949. both dates inclusive, for the preparation of Interest Warrants. By Order Hongkong St Shanghai Banking Corporation, Singapore. SINGAPORE134 words
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Advertisement455 1949-09-09 2 TENDERS AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD LEASEHOLD SINGAPORE PROPERTIES To be held at our saleroom, No. 10 Chulia Street On Wednesday, Mtfc September 1949, at 3.30 p.m. Lot 1. Freehold tend and house No. 28 King Albert Park, area 31,787 sq. ft. Monthly rent $192.(Measrs. C. C. Koh A Co.,455 words
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314 1949-09-09 3 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LU MPUR, Thursday. A CAMP spattered with blood was found by ground forces who followed up an R.A.F. attack on an important bandit hideout in the Jelebu area of Negri Sembilan yesterday evening. A sten gun lay on the314 words
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Article, Illustration16 1949-09-09 3 THE new Qantas A.-.; a Traffic Superintendent in Singapore, Mr. Raymond F. Douglas. Straits Times picture.16 words
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Article164 1949-09-09 3 Malaya 's Team For ILO Talks From Oar SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. rE Federation Government has nominated two delegates to the International Labour Organisation conference on Technical and Vocational training which is to be held in Singapore next Monday and Tuesday. They are the Organiser of Vocational Schools and164 words
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Article89 1949-09-09 3 CANBERRA, Thurs. Opposition leaders in the Australian Parliament have given a cool reception to the budget proposals announced by the Prime Mlnlnster, Mr. Chifley. The Leader of the Opposition, Mr. R. G. Menzies, said yesterday that the budget which allows for A £36,500,000 In income tax reductionsReuter - 89 words
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Article35 1949-09-09 3 lONDON. Thurs. Russia indicated today that it may carry Its quarrel with Marshal Tito to the United Nations by demanding U.N. protection for Albania against alleged Yugoslav and Greek threats— U.P.UP - 35 words
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Article136 1949-09-09 3 SAIGON, Thurs. FRENCH military observers have hinted that French troops on the Indo-Chlna frontier might allow Chinese Nationalist forces estimated at 300,000 men to enter Indochina if defeated by the Chinese Reds. These observers pointed out that in the event of the Chinese Nationalists beingUP - 136 words
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Article52 1949-09-09 3 BUFNOS AIRES, Thurs.— Boii'la n.ay bring her 12day ild revolution to the attention of the United Nations following further charges of foreirn intervention by both sicie.3 Th Bolivian Congress last night appointed a special committee to Investigate persistent reports that rebels rece'ved foreign arms andReuter - 52 words
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110 1949-09-09 3 WASHINGTON, Thursday GENATOR Tom Connally (Democrat, Texas) in the Senate today accused Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek of "absconding" to Formosa with U. 5.5138,000-,-000 in gold. Senator Connally was opposing military aid for non-Communist China. "Cliiani, Kai Shek deserted his people tc go toReuter - 110 words
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Article45 1949-09-09 3 NEW CURFEW IN N.S. From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, rhurs. Curfews will be imposed from Friday night in the Jelebu, Tampin, and Gemas areas from 7.30 p.m. to 5.30 a.m. and in the Mantin and Kuala Pilah districts from 8 p.m. to 5.30 a.m.45 words
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Article, Illustration56 1949-09-09 3 GOING HOME MISS JOSEPHINE FOSS (extreme right), one of Malaya's best-known social welfare workers and educationists, who went on board the Corfu yesterday on her way to England. She is seen with some friends, Mrs. Peter Loh, Miss J. Wong, Miss Cheow Swee Neo. Miss Sla Seek Yuen and Mrs.56 words
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Article209 1949-09-09 3 GREY-HAIRED Miss Josephine Foss, an Englishwoman, who for the past year has been on dangerous work connected with the emergency, went home yesterday in the Corfu for a rest. Miss Foss has b»;en on many operations with troops and police, has fed handcuffed bandits,209 words
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Article105 1949-09-09 3 BURIAL OF PENANG PL A YER From Our Staff Correspondent PENANO, Thurs. 1/lORE than 500 footballers and other sportsmen from Penang and various States attended the funeral today of the Penang State and Chinese Football Association footballer, Khoo Eok Chye, who died at Seremban following last Sunday's MCFA North vs.105 words
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Article17 1949-09-09 3 MEXICO CITY, Thurs. Mexico and Czechoslovakia are conducting trade talks, the Foreign Ministry announced today.17 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-09-09 3 THE 75-TON" cargo vessel Jerantut, the first of its kind built post-war at Keppel Harbour Dockyards for the Straits Steamship Co. The Jerantut will undergo her trial runs this morning.— Straits Times picture.33 words
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Article62 1949-09-09 3 CANBERRA, Thurs. The Australiar Opposition leader, Mr. R. Q Menzles, and the Country Party leader, Mr. Arthur Fadden, said that the budget allowing for £36,500,000 in income tax reductions neither encourages private enterprise nor Induces greater production. The Prime Minister, Mr. J. B Chlfley said thatReuter - 62 words
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Article299 1949-09-09 3 Things Looking Up, Says Canton CANTON, Thurs. fTHE Nationalists today pictured the war situation in South China as looking up for them. Acting President Li TsungJen even talked of a general counter-offensive against the Communists. Official reports said the Communist drive westward from Jucheng, 170 miles north of Canton, towardReuter; AP - 299 words
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Article21 1949-09-09 3 A GIFT of $50,000 to the University of Malaya Fund has been announced by the Mercantile Bank of21 words
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Article184 1949-09-09 3 Korea Vietnam Want To Join ECAFE TALKS IN SINGAPORE THE forthcoming: ECAFE session in Singapore will consider applications from the Governments of the Republic of Korea and of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam for admission as associate ECAFE members, a Government statement said last night. Korea applied for membership in184 words
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Article131 1949-09-09 3 C1NCAPORE bank officials do not expect to be over- whelmed with work as a result of the lifting of the moratorium on Oct. 1. The managing director of the Oveiseas Chinese Banking Corporation, Mr. Tan Chin Tuan, said yesterday that creditors had had plenty of time to131 words
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Advertisement191 1949-09-09 3 Fillets with Mushroom Sauce Rub the fish with a little salt Sprinkle with lemon juice and steam it Make a rich white sauce with some milk and the water in which the fish was steamed Place the fillets on a hot dish, pour the sauce over and garnish generously with191 words
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Article60 1949-09-09 4 MR. CHAN SANO and Family thank all friends who send a, scrolls, me wages of condolences in their recent bereavement. THE FAMILY of the late Dr. loh Seng Tak thank all relatives, associations and friends who kindly sent telegrams wreaths, letters of condolence, lent cars. rendered assistance aqd Ht60 words
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Article1006 1949-09-09 4 After what the Financial Secretary described as "fiftyone weeks of argument and discussion, the Singapore Legislative Council met on Wednesday to say yes or no to War Damage Compensation in its final form. Both official and unofficial speakers voiced with sincerity and warmth the gratitude of the Colony to His1,006 words
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1278 1949-09-09 4 RICHARD DENMAN of The Economist - Devaluation Causes No Blushes Now RICHARD DENMAN of The Economist By LONDON, Aug. 30. JT is strange how the subject of devaluation has gained in respectability over the past few weeks. Three months ago it was not considered right to mention it. Even a month ago no polite journalist or1,278 words
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Letter143 1949-09-09 4 THHE Perak Government has introduced free innoculation for Ranl- khet, the poultry disease, I with successful results. As a keen amateur poultry breeder, I find this information extremely interesting. Although the Veterinary Department in Seremban occasionally innoculates poultry free of charge, I have not yet had the143 words
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346 1949-09-09 4 THE controversy which has arisen in the Press between the president of the Progressive Party, Singapore; Mr. C. C. Tan, and the chairman of the Publicity Sub-Committee of the Malayan Chinese Association, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, is very much to be regretted Mr. Siew346 words
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Letter122 1949-09-09 4 RECENTLY, I witnessed a civil marriage at the Registrar's Office in Fullerton Building, Singapore. It was pitiful to note the surroundings and circumstances In which this solemn ceremony was performed; a large office full of bustling peons; clerks seated at numerous tables close to the Registrar (to122 words
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Letter234 1949-09-09 4 Champion Of Kim Keat Rd. IT is very pleasing to 1 note that, at long last, the subject of water and light for S.I.T. houses at Kirn Keat Road was brought up by Mr. C. F. J. Ess at a recent meeting of the Commissioners. Having been a tenant myself234 words
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Letter304 1949-09-09 4 Sarawak And Ban On Brooke IN answer to a parlia- mentary question, the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies recently declared that the Government's reason for maintaining the ban on my entry into Sarawak was the reason already given in the course of the debate which took place on Feb.304 words
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Article34 1949-09-09 4 Corre*pod*nts are asked to u«e double-spacing when typing letters. Letters signed with a noin-dt plume are not published unless th« writer's name and address art communicated to the editor as sign of good faith.34 words
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Advertisement113 1949-09-09 4 12-INCH RECORDS, AUTOMATIC COUPLINGS 1553-55 Beethoven Piano Sonata "Pathetlqtie". op. 13 Bololst, Eileen Joyoe. $8. 25 1569/70 Beethoven Piano Sonata In Eb major, op. 81 A "Les Adleux'. SoloUt, Albert FVrber. $5.50 1800/01 Moaart Piano Sonata In C major, X.309, Soloist, Eileen Joyce. $5.5« 1992/94 Prokofiev Piano Sonata No. 7,113 words
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Advertisement228 1949-09-09 4 AUGUST ISSUE NOW ON SALE RAJ GOPAL 62 Winchester House Phone 7244 SINGAPORE jffl*^ OPTICIAN Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng) Fellow Worshipful Co. of Specrar le-Makirs (Eng) Freeman of the City of London. By Appointment to H.M. Forces, South East Asia. 6 Raffias Place Singapore Phone ***** Here'? a teat228 words
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Article, Illustration424 1949-09-09 5 'Civil Workers Part Parcel Of Army Dun lop rpHE General Officer Commanding, Singapore District, Major-General D. Dunlop, advised Singapore's Army civil workers, last night to continue "in the right way," and said that "everything comes to those who wait/ Major-General Dunlop who was speaking at the424 words
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Article131 1949-09-09 5 THEY'RE OFFWITH THE WALLETS PICKPOCKETS have been 1 busy at the present Singapore Turf Club's Gold Cup meeting. Five people have reported the loss of their wallets. These have later been recovered—minus money. The main "pUch" of the pickpockets has been where people concentrate on calling their cars. In all131 words
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Article98 1949-09-09 5 Urn Mien Kiap. of Henderson Road, who appeared before the Singapore Second Police Court Magistrate. Mr. F. B. I. Pates on three charges of forgery and a fourth charge of criminal breach of trust of a car, was yesterday committed for trial. It was alleged that98 words
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Article33 1949-09-09 5 Donors to the Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association fund include the following: Mr. Wilkie $100. Borneo Motors $300 Anonymous $11. civilian employees of No. 1 Sub-Depot 223 BOD $81. and Lieut. V. H. Kir.ley $3.33 words
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Article41 1949-09-09 5 With reference to the Straits Times report of an accident in Buklt Timah Road on Wednesday, the Traffic Police stated yesterday that there was no woman passenger in the car in which Lieut Thomas Frederick Jones was trilled41 words
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Article384 1949-09-09 5 THE inquiry before Mr. Justice Brown and three assessors in the Singapore Supreme Court into the sinking of the Singapore motor ship Kah Hock in the Sarawak River took a new turn yesterday when it was suggested to Mr. John Sarge Allison, chief officer384 words
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Article29 1949-09-09 5 from Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— For carrying 13 extra passengers in his bus, Tay Ah San was fined $20 In the police court today.29 words
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107 1949-09-09 5 OPECIAL gadgets need not be fitted on cars to conform with the regulation requiring vehicles to have lights when parked at night on public roads. The Registrar of Vehicles i said this when he told the I Straits Times that all motor vehicles parked107 words
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Article, Illustration58 1949-09-09 5 A bridge and mahjor.g drive in aid of the Poppy Day Fund, organised by the Ladies of the American Association, will be held on Sept. 21 at 13, Nassim Road, the home of Mrs. V. Miller. Tickets, which are $2.50 each and include tea, can be obtained58 words
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Article127 1949-09-09 5 1 TYPHOON which struck Hong Kong on Wednesday night has delayed the arrival of the sloop, HM.S. Amethyst In Singapore. The Amethyst was previously scheduled to arrive on >pt. 14. i The Singapore acting Mas- ter Attendant, Capt. W. H. Walmsley, has requested the utmost co-operation from127 words
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Article37 1949-09-09 5 Two robberies were reported in Singapore yesterday. Three Ceylonese in khaki robbed a Chinese at 14 m.s. Woodlands Road, of $25.60. Three Malays robbed an Indian of $105 at Lorong Kerchut, off Kampong Batak.37 words
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Article53 1949-09-09 5 The General Officer Commanding, Singapore District, regrets that owing to unforeseen circumstances, the Pipes and Drums of the First Seaforths will not be available to beat Retreat on Sept. 12, Commemoration Day. Their band, with the Police band, will play marches and selections between 5.45 p.m.53 words
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Article, Illustration71 1949-09-09 5 AIRMEN and WRAF's in Seletar, helped by their fart milies, are spending their spare time making toys for destitute children hi Europe. One thousand of these toys are to be sent next week to be in time for Christmas. Picture on the left show*71 words
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Article, Illustration151 1949-09-09 5 rriHERE are more than 7,000 X co-operative societies In Burma, and they are helping to eliminate black market operations In foodstuffs and textiles, a Burmese Co-opera-tive official told the Straits Times yesterday. One of three Burmese to get Australian Government-spon-sored fellowships under the United Nations151 words
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Article80 1949-09-09 5 FBW newspapermen can possibly r have the luck which befalls Tyrone Power who, In the film That Wonderful Urge, now showing at the Capitol, goes after the story of a rich heiress who. In the end, goe* after him. But Reporter Power finds himself in no80 words
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Article64 1949-09-09 5 The Mentri Besar of Johore, Dato Onn bin Ja'afar, will preside over a meeting at Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday afternoon to commemorate the first death anniversary of the founder of Pakistan, Mohamed All Jlnnah. Speeches will be made by Mr. Karlm Qani in English; Mr.64 words
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200 1949-09-09 5 Centuries-old Ritual For The New Bishop WHEN the enthronement of the new Bishop <>f Singapore, the Rt. Rev. Henry Wolfe Baines, takes place in St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sept. 28 at 5.30 p.m., the centuries-old ritual of the Church of England will be carried out with all the traditional ceremony.200 words
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Article31 1949-09-09 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— For operating his lorry in Johore Bahru Instead of on its authorised route. Tan Choon Khoh, of Seremban, was today fined $20 in the police court.31 words
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Article71 1949-09-09 5 MANI Singh, a 22-year-old Gurkha sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment for threatening people with bis kukri while drunk, was released on appeal yesterday by the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Murray Aynsley. in the Singapore Supreme Court. The Chief Justice said that perhaps the six weeks71 words
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Article69 1949-09-09 5 Cathedral To Get A Face Lifting ST. ANDREW'S Cathedral is having its first complete renovation since It was bu'lt 90 years ago. It is hoped to finish the work by Christmas. The outside will be repla.stered and painted, probably a slightly darker grey than the nearby Government buildings. Woodwork will69 words
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Article96 1949-09-09 5 Alleged to have bten concerned in the theft of $7,000 worth of motor vehicle spare I parts from 223 B^se Ordnance i Depot, Kranji, tw;> clerks uttached to the depot ann a lorry driver, were yesterday committed for trial at the next Assizes by the96 words
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Article30 1949-09-09 5 Aircraft warning lights »X Ito be placed on the spire f St. Andrew's Cathedral whu-h is in an almost direct line with the approach to KaHang I airstrip.30 words
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Article26 1949-09-09 5 LOST. White mongrel dc*. brown patches: 6 p.m. yesterday i North Bridge Road near Capitol. Answers "Toby." Ownership on collar. Reward. Rickard, MaMpr Attendant's Office.26 words
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Article319 1949-09-09 6 Leadership Is The First Need Says Souter From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Thursday. MALAYA'S need is for leadership "on sound economic lines and much less talk of political ideologies and self-government/ Mr. J. P. Souter, President of the Settlement of Penang Association, declared tonight. Politics would not319 words
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Article, Illustration55 1949-09-09 6 MAKING A STUDY of the collection of Malaysian bats at Raffles Museum is an American zoologist, Mr. C. C. Sanborn (above) Curator of Mammals In the Chicago Natural History Museum. Mr. Sanborn Is here in the course of world trip to st udy Malaysian and Siamese mammals. He Is leaving55 words
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Article251 1949-09-09 6 Sgt. Appeals Against Conviction GIRL'S DEATH From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. JUDGMENT was reserved until Saturday when the appeal against a sentence of seven years' rigorous Imprisonment for culpable homicide by Police Sergeant George Frederick Leonard Ewin was heard before three judges In the Federation Court of Appeal251 words
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Article75 1949-09-09 6 With a month to go before its filming of Singapore ccllegi life will be completed, the Malayan Film Unit yesterday morning went to the village of Chia Keng at Yio Chu Kang to take pictures of King Edward VII Medical College students doing public health flelr75 words
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Article45 1949-09-09 6 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.— The Muar branch of U.M.N.O. has got its first non-Malay member. He is Mr. S. Ponnampalam, who is a member of the Johore Council of State and a very old resident of the State.45 words
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100 1949-09-09 6 DRITISH Overseas Airways Corporation announced yesterday that their direct Speedbird iervice between Singapore and Hong Kong would be resumed on Sunday The service will be resumed with the use of B*:yinasters. The first Skymaster will leave Singapore on Sunday, and thereafter departures will100 words
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Article52 1949-09-09 6 Singapore's Immigration Departirent asks intending traVdleta to auply for travel documents r.t least one month before they intend leaving. Because at present many applii ations are not made until the laH few days before sailing it rns been impossible foi the department to complete the i.'.sue of documents52 words
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Article112 1949-09-09 6 ST. HILDA'S SCHOOL dim Show ''The Yeaillng," in aid of St. Hilda's Church Building Fund, School Hall, Katong, 8 p.m. A HUNDRED TEARS OLD" play, Little Theatre, Armenian Street, 8.30 p.m. Y.M.C.A.. Commercial and French Classes, Orchard Road, 5.30 pjn. Y.W.C.A., 5 Raffles Quay, Malay Class (Beginners) 9.15112 words
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Article81 1949-09-09 6 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— For attempting to evade customs duty on 106.800 boxes of matches, Ang Goh Slok was today fined $5,000, or four months' hard labour. The duty amounted to $1,602. Ang pleaded guilty. Three other men claimed trial and were discharged.81 words
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Article49 1949-09-09 6 riOUR 1,000-ton Russian F vessels will arrive in Singapore this afternoon from a Black Sea. port for water and bunkers. The vessels are the Ulijana Gromova, Uglegovsk, LJohovj Shevzova and Telnovsk, on their way to Vladivostok. They will anchor in the Singapore Inner Roads.49 words
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Article183 1949-09-09 6 FOUR thousand families and 151 T.B. sufferers received financial aid amounting to $39,634 from the Singapore Government and from Silver Jubilee and Far Eastern Relief Funds last month Of this total, $11,471 went to T.B. sufferers under the Government treatment allowance scheme A sum of183 words
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Article168 1949-09-09 6 PACKING BILL 'SOON READY' From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. lEGISLATION to fix uni- form rubber packing and grading standards is now in the final stages of drafting and will be introduced into both the Federal Legislative Council and the Singapore Legislative Council in the near future. The Deputy168 words
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Article44 1949-09-09 6 Mr Raymond F. Douglas yesterday took over as Qantas Area Traffic Superintendent In Singapore, succeeding Mr. John Day, who is now Area Sales Superintendent. Mr Douglas, with his American wife and infant son, arrived in Singapore this week from Sydney.44 words
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156 1949-09-09 6 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thursday. r\ELEG AXES of eight Government employees' orga- sations representing 5,000 workers, at a meeting today voted to urge all Government servants to donate ten per cent of one month's basic salary to the University Fund. The donations156 words
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Article42 1949-09-09 6 At the 'end of last month, Singapore had 24,532 vehicles of all types. There were 12,760 motor cars, 359 buses, 1,532 taxis. 3,592 motor cycles and 6,294 lorries. In addition, there were 8,000 trishas, 6,311 tricycles and 87,228 bicycles.42 words
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Advertisement198 1949-09-09 6 i |fflBfflffl» T*t^iL UHA STA NG 6E(E t-S9 TURNER KELLY m l*dy dr Winfr 0' 4rlaf nan JUNE VAI ,**W ALLYSON HEFLIN /5Jr? anbeu LANSBURY I Quern Ann* S£E IT NOW! or Book Larly for this Week-end DAILY 5 PERFORMANCES At 11 a.m.. l.4.~>. 4.15, 6.45 9.30 p.m. C 4198 words
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Advertisement241 1949-09-09 6 PHONfI Vy^jp 5159 TODAY! 11-1 45. 4.00. 6.30 9.30 p.m. POWER GENE I j hTgiNAIO GARDINER ARLEEN WHELAN J^CX PLUS! "Olympic Water Wizards' and "Charlie Barnet His Band" Special Morning Shows At 9 a.m. Tomorrow: "DR. CYCLOPS" In Technicolor Sunday: "3 DARING DAUGHTERS Technicolor TOMORROW AT M'NITE JiM KEEPING WHAT241 words
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Miscellaneous82 1949-09-09 6 SINGAPORE 10.00 ajn. News from Kuala Lumpur; 10.05 Close; 12.00 Programmes in Malay; 1.00 Half hour of music; 1.30 News (also at 7 y 3D i 2.00 Close; 6.00 Programme Summary; 6.02 Lllght music; 6.40 Dance music; 7.10 Singapore Share Market Report; 7.30 Roundup on the Range; 8.00 Talk; 8.1582 words
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Miscellaneous87 1949-09-09 6 gramme (As Singapore); 1.00-2.00 English Programme (As S'pore); 2.00 Close; 6.00 Station Opening 6.03 The Radio Orchestra; 6.40 Dance Music; 7.10 Share Market Report; 7.30 Negro Spirituals; 7. 45 Keyboard Kapers; 8.00 How the Constitution Works; 8.30 The Police Baud; 9.00 Much Binding in the Marsh; 0.45 Music thru the87 words
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Miscellaneous87 1949-09-09 6 Dutch; 9.00 Kuoyu; 9.30 Bur.-nese; 9.49 English; 10.00 Radio Ncwi Reel; 10.18 Light Music; JO. 45 'Freedom Sc Control In a Democratic Economy; 11.05 Music; 11.15 'World Affairs'; 11.30 News; 11.45 Light Music; 12. CO Close. AUSTRALIA 6.00 p.m. BBC Light Entertainment Show; 6.30 Australian Overseas News (also at 8.30,87 words
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Article243 1949-09-09 7 SHIPPERS 1 Cent Drop In Rubber T*H£ price of rubber In Singapore yesterday dropped by about one cent per tb. on heavy liquidation. In spite of a certain amount of rubber being taken by both London and the United States, the Singapore rubber market, after opening at prices Just below243 words
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Article197 1949-09-09 7 From Our Market Correspondent rpHOUGH improved bids for tin shares were received 1 from London yesterday morning, the Malayan share market failed to react correspondingly. Industrials were again very steady. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers* Association were: INDUSTRIALS Bayers Seikn 8.8. Petrol 38197 words
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Article258 1949-09-09 7 COLOMBO, Thursday. A NEW scheme has been pot forward by Ceylon's Robber Commissioner for the purchase and sale of Ceylon rubber, but it is strongly opposed by shippers. The scheme envisages a virtual monopoly control of the Island's rubber by the Rubber Commissioner, with dealers and258 words
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Article35 1949-09-09 7 TOKYO, Thurs. A big Increase In "balanced" trade between Japan and the sterling area but with no extra dollar drain on the latter will result from trade negotiations here, it was reliably reported.-'-Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article204 1949-09-09 7 tT would be erroneous to assume that tin companies were now mining under normal conditions or that their troubles were anywhere near over, said Mr. D. T. Waring, presiding at the ordinary general meeting of Larut Tin Fields at Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 19. Mr. Waring204 words
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Article106 1949-09-09 7 CHIPS in port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns in brackets) were: Main Wharf: Mindoro (33-34), Pyrrhus (36-37), Asphalion (3839), Empire Jamaica (40-41). West Wharf: Corfu (1-2), Nieuw Holland (4-5), Weltereden (6-7). Morelia (11). Trevelyan (13-14). Somali (15-16). Empire Dock: President Grant (17-18), Kepong (19),106 words
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Article375 1949-09-09 7 LONDON, Thurs. THE start of the new trad- ing period in the London Stock Exchange yesterday failed to bring any expansion In business. Prices on the day showed some irregularity but occasional firmness Most sections made a good beginning, but the market was robbed of its usual new375 words
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Advertisement1149 1949-09-09 7 MANSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL UK* STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., Carrier's option to proceed via other LTD. p~, to To* and -.sparge wk SAILINCS FROM O.K. USA. Vee»el for Muar Weekly Vosml for Malacca Twice Weekly Aeneat from U.K./Cont Up*. 21 Vhm| for p ort Dldcloo Weekly1,149 words
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Advertisement630 1949-09-09 7 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS EAST ASIATIC LINE fO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA. ECYPT AND SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/U X i MEDITERRANEAN PORTS CONTINENT. Tl /u SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ Spore H sham Penang «u»,_ii,» SCANDINAVIA. V'res. Harding 7/8 Scot 9/12 Seat ■•••Morelia Codown II Pres. Van tore* 17/20 Sept. 20/22630 words
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Advertisement909 1949-09-09 7 McALISTER 6c CO., I»Ti (kicotpoiated In Slnfapore) f Tel«pnone No. 590* ELLERM AN BUCKNALL KLAVBMEiS LIME LOS ANCELES. >AN FRANCISCO. LONDON. HAVRE, ANTWERP, PORTLAND SEATTLI VANCOUVER ROTTERDAM b HAMBURG. Accepting cargo toi entral b South C W .VANSVILU 2£Sb_T tP 0 9 .P. Sham Penang S'poie P ham Peowig 16-22S.pt.909 words
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454 1949-09-09 8 LETTER TO THE SPORTS EDITOR rrHE decision to hold the Malayan athletic cham- pionships in Singapore next year will cause surprise in many quarters and disappointment in Perak. Having been president of the Perak Amateur Athletic Association and a vice-president of the Malayan Association454 words
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Article, Illustration561 1949-09-09 8 EPSOM JEEP - WILL RAIN BAULK ECLIPTIC AGAIN? EPSOM JEEP Trainer Fox And Woods Think So By RAIN, which is generally held to be the greatest equaliser in horse-racing, has come just in time to throw wide open the prospects in the Singapore Turf Club's Gold Cup race over a mile and a561 words
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Article276 1949-09-09 8 GLASGOW, Than. THE Scottish League orer1 whelmed the Irish League in an inter-league match here last night by eight goals to one. They wer' leading by four goals to one at halftime. Scottish League were superior in all department* of the game and their forwards276 words
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Article, Illustration81 1949-09-09 8 EUROPEANS meet Ceylonese In today's S.A.F-A. Community soccer at Jalan Besar Stadium. THE DAVIS CUP Challenge Round played at Forest Hills oa Aug. JJ7, 28 saw America retaining the trophy by beating Australia by four matches to one. The picture taken after the last matches show left toAP - 81 words
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Article403 1949-09-09 8 By EPSOM JEEP* YOUR HIGHNESS, winner of the Governor's Cup in May, has gained in favour for the Gold Cup at Bukit Timah tomorrow with the sudden change in the weather This Felicitation gelding has been carefully nursed by Jack Spencer for the "classic" and403 words
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Article, Illustration57 1949-09-09 8 FIFTEEN NIGERIAN footballers, first team to leave their country, started training- at Liverpool recently for their forthcoming tour of the U.K. Most of these players prefer to pjay with bare feet. They will meet various amateur clubs during their tour. Picture shows Shittu ef Lagos, watched by his team-mate Lawson57 words
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Article320 1949-09-09 8 ARMY (Singapose District), present leaders in the Singapore A.F.A. Community League competition, have been eagerly awaiting their first round game (against the Chinese. Two dates were fixed for the game, but on each occasion Chinese asked for a postponement as they could not field a full*320 words
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Article76 1949-09-09 8 r»'O finals were completed yesterday in the Tanglin Club tennis tournaments, when Fay and Whltmore won the men's handicap doubles title and Mrs. Nassim and Miss Rhoades took the women's handicap doubles event. Results: B. C. Fay and Capt. J. L. Whltmore (-30) beat MaJ. A.76 words
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81 1949-09-09 8 I*HE Ex-Service Association of 1 Singapore win hold their Ex-Service Shooting Competition at the Seletar Rang* on Sunday,' Sept. 25, at 8.30 a.m. for the W. O. Smith cup, presented by the late chairman of the Association. The conditions are Two sighters and seven81 words
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Article31 1949-09-09 8 LONDON. Thurs. Freddie Mills, world light heavyweight char.ipif.n, will probably defend his world title against Joey Maxim, the American boxer, in London early next year.31 words
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Article125 1949-09-09 8 rE Singapore boys' soccer cup competition will start during the first week of next month when the first rounds will be played. The Singapore Youth Council invites all boys' clubs to take part In the competition. Last year's winners were the Katong Boys' Club. Applications to125 words
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Article67 1949-09-09 8 p. O. LUNDON (h'cap 35) with a gross total of 103 yesterday won the clay pigeon shoot organised by the Singapore Gun Club with Sangar Suwamasri (72+32 104) a close runner-up. Others finished in order: L. I O. Seagroatt 844-15=99; Prof, c Ransome 80 15=95; Col.67 words
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Article23 1949-09-09 8 TODAY: 12.18 p.m. (8 ft. 9 In i TOMORROW: 13.15 a.m. (9 ft 8 in.) and 12 .39 p.m. (9 ft.).23 words
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378 1949-09-09 8 R.A.F. Combined 5 Malays Z rrWO valuable points gained at the expense of the x Malays at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday have placed R.A.F. Combined a close third behind Army and Eurasians in the Singapore A.F.A. Community League tables. Scoring almost Immediately after the378 words
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Article266 1949-09-09 8 Badminton: BOD Results And Ties PRTHER results In the 8.0.D.« C.A. badminton championships played at the Victoria School Hall, Singapore, are: Men's junior singles quarterfinal: Seah Sol Soon (2 S/D Clo) beat A. Rahman bin Osman (2 S/D OS) 13-18, 15-11, 15-3: Yeo Ah Cheng (3 S/D) beat Jaffar bin266 words
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Article19 1949-09-09 8 The SCC. will play Poats and Telegraphs in a friendly lr^key match today on the Pa dm-.-,'.19 words
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Advertisement799 1949-09-09 8 U..-V iFIKD ADS. (Continued from page 4) Accommodation vacant MEN ONLY. On sea front near Swimming Club. Bedrooms St bathrooms with own entrances. Oarage. Tel. *****. SINOLE ROOMS available in quiet locality, without board. Suitable for bachelor. Apply Box No A7499, S.T. DOUBLEROOM In nrsi clan guest house noted for799 words
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Advertisement151 1949-09-09 8 g\ TOMORROW M'NITE TSrii* THE GREATEST OF ALL ]^V^ DICK TRACY SERIALS! v^^ir^n SHOWM COMPLETE DICK *REX» CRIME IHf A RE PUBLIC SERIAL JJourrtßS "THE GHOST" The most vital part of a ball-point pen 1$ th« refill. Unless you are assured of 100% service In this direction /our pen. cannot151 words
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