The Straits Times, 4 October 1949
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Title Section18 1949-10-04 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS.18 words
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Article, Illustration465 1949-10-04 1 Recognition Likely When Canton Falls LONDON, Monday. A Foreign Office spokesman said today that Britain will consult with all Commonwealth and Atlantic Pact countries before making any decision on recognition of the new Communist regime in China. He said there have already been discussionsAP; UP - 465 words
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Article50 1949-10-04 1 CHICAGO, Mon. Mr. Henry A. Wallace, leader of the Left-wing American Progressive Party, said here that President Truman and Premier Stalin must "meet face tD face and seek honourable compromises on the differences that have plunged international relations and split the world into two warring blocs."— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article, Illustration52 1949-10-04 1 < U'I.U.N DOUGLAS K. Lee Master of the Magdalena (17.500 tons) who gave evidence recently in the Ministry of Transport Inquiry into the loss of the C 1.000.000 Royal Mail luxury liner, on a reef 10 miles south of Rio de Janeiro while returning from her maiden voyage. Reuter picture.Reuter - 52 words
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Article216 1949-10-04 1 SHANGHAI, Moii. I^HE American merchantman Flying Trader docked in Shanghai today after slipping through the blockade, while Nationalist gunboats escort*! two of her sister ships to he Chusan Islands. The snip was four days overdue from Hong Kong. She spent most of that time outside ofAP - 216 words
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Article157 1949-10-04 1 LONDON, Mon. CAPTAIN D. R. Lee. master of the British Royal mail liner Magdalena, and 'the First Officer, Mr. J. Senior, w ie declared responsible today for the loss of their 17.547-ton ship off Rio de Janeiro last April. Presenting the report of anReuter - 157 words
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Article63 1949-10-04 1 From Onr Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Mon. SIAMESE security police seised several thousand Chinese Communist flags and arrested six Chinese in a dawn raid on the Chinese Communist newspaper, Chuan Min Pao. Posters of the Chinese Communist leader, Mao Tse Tung were also discovered. Bangkok Radio63 words
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Article72 1949-10-04 1 NAPLES. Mon.— At least 30 people. Including many children, are feared drowned In floods which were today reported to have devastated a region of nearly 1,000 square miles in southern Italy. Air surveys carried out at dawn showed thousands of buildings collapsed and torrents of waterReuter - 72 words
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200 1949-10-04 1 SULTAN REPLIES TO DATO ONN From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Monday. DENYING the charge made by Dato Onn in his letter of retirement that he was indifferent to the political awakening of the Malays, and denying also that he forbade political200 words
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Article65 1949-10-04 1 LONDON, Mon.- -The English Channel proved too rough for a relay team of the Folkestone Swimming Club which attempted a swim yesterday Twenty-three swimmers who took turns in the water covered about 35 miles, but a strong southwesterly wind blew them far off their course. TheReuter - 65 words
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Article, Illustration28 1949-10-04 1 THE MArtUUKSS of Milford Haven, 30-year-old grtftt-great-jrrandson of Queen Victoria, and Mrs. Romalne Simpson, 27-year-old American whose engagement was announced last week. Renter pictureReuter - 28 words
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Article144 1949-10-04 1 SOFIA. Mon. BULGARIA has denounced the frontier convention of August, 1947. with Yugoslavia. In informing the Yugoslav Ambassador of this decision here today the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Vladimir Poptomoy. said the Yugoslav a^iiaorltles had prevented the objects of the convention. The Yugoslav-Bulgarian border convention was de- signedReuter - 144 words
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Article146 1949-10-04 1 WORKERS SAY, AID. S-E ASIA NEW YORK. Mon. rE Executive Council of the American Federation of Labour today called for the United States to take the lead in the promotion of a Pacific pact against Communism and is backing it up with economic aid and co-operation similar to what we146 words
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Article113 1949-10-04 1 THE HAGUE, Mon. A BRIEF communique on the week-end talks by leaders of all delegations to the roundtable conference on Indonesia, held at the "Hoge Vuurse" Hotel in Utrecht province said the discussions "were held In a good atmosphere." "Study of the statements made at the 'HogeReuter - 113 words
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Article95 1949-10-04 1 DURBAN. Mon. Muslims assembled in their mosques throughout Natal today to Erotest against a ban imposed y the Durban City Council on the religious sacrifice of animals at their homes. Their resolutions, passed on the annual festival of BalcriEid, called for a removal of the banReuter - 95 words
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354 1949-10-04 1 PAHANG GANG GOES OFF IN SHOT-UP TRAIN From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. DAHANG bandits commandeered a train and shot up its police guard and passengers and attacked two estates in their latest attempts to gain domination of the country between Jerantut and Mentakab. Yesterday afternoon the train from354 words
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Article33 1949-10-04 1 A PARTY of Gurkhas returning from Kuala Klawang to Seremban in two vehicles was attacked in the Jelebu area by bandits at 12.45 yesterday Casualties included six Gurkhas killed.33 words
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105 1949-10-04 1 16 Killed In Bus-Train Crash In U.S. ONTARIO. California, Mon. SIXTEEN persons were killed and 24 Injured last night when an eastbound Union Pacific Railroad passenger train crashed into a United States Army bus at a crossing. Bus wreckage and bodies were strewn along a quartermile of the track nearReuter - 105 words
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Article49 1949-10-04 1 NEW DELHI. Mon. The Indian Prime Minister. Pandit Nehru, addressing a mass meeting; here last nlsht celebrating the 80th birthday of the late Mahatma Gandhi, said the world today must choose either the 'atomic bomb or the Gandhian way of love, truth and unity."— UP.UP - 49 words
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Advertisement28 1949-10-04 1 HOOVER THE NEW COMPACT ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINE $250 FULL RANGE OF VACUUM CLEANERS $50 to $250 See them at Robinson Co., Ltd. Van Hln Electrical Co. Aurora Ltd.28 words
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Article205 1949-10-04 2 Atom "Gamble For Huge Stakes WASHINGTON, Mon. AN all-out gamble for "enormous stakes" the production of atomic power for aircraft and submarines may be a major Atomic Energy Commission (A.E.C.) answer to Russia's possession of the atomic bomb, it was indicated yesterday. The ABC is known to have under discussionAP - 205 words
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Article, Illustration22 1949-10-04 2 IHK reconditioned battleship 11..Y1.5. Vanguard is seen at ss«e4 off the Isle of Aran, durinf recent trials. A.P. picture.AP - 22 words
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Article, Illustration34 1949-10-04 2 LIFE may be a social whirl bat a ride on a roundabout seem« to provoke deep concentration i.i .ac pretty features of the Good quads. Jennifer. Bridget. Frances and Elizabeth. Reuter picture.Reuter - 34 words
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Article, Illustration30 1949-10-04 2 M. ROBERT S( HUMAN, French Foreign Minister, greets Mrs. Vijaya L*kshml JPandit, Indian Ambassador in Washington, at the United Nations General Assembly meeting In Flushing Meadows, New York.— A.P. picture.AP - 30 words
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270 1949-10-04 2 LOS ANGELES, Monday. SEVEN men, including a businessman previously indicted on a charge of smuggling to Israel, have been accused by a Federal grand jury of running U552,000,000 worth of arms to the new Jewish State. Assistant US. Attorney, Mr. Herschel E. Champlin says270 words
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Article163 1949-10-04 2 MELBOURNE, Monday. A FTER being held blindfolded with little to eat or drink since Wednesday, Mr. Solomon Ravdell, 69-year-old Jewish businessman, walked weakly into Melbourne police headquarters last nifht and reported that his captors had released him on a lonely road 19 miles outside theReuter; AP - 163 words
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Article32 1949-10-04 2 LAKE SUCCESS, Mon The United Nations Assembly may be Invited to hold its 1950 autumn session in Edinburgh but the British Government has still not approved the suggestion.— A.P.AP - 32 words
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Article67 1949-10-04 2 RANGOON, Mon. The United States and Bui ma have signed an agreement in Rangoon to allow American commercial ilrcratt to fly to and through Burma. The agreement also authorises Burmese aircraft to fly to the United States when Burma establishes an International airline. The pact wasUP - 67 words
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Article53 1949-10-04 2 TOKYO, Mon.— The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation is inquiring in Japan regarding 10,000,000 radio receiving sets for dissemination of education and culture in various countries. Tlie Japanese Trade Ministry believes that Japanese manufacturers could produce •> battery system with fixed dial for U.S.Reuter-AAP - 53 words
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92 1949-10-04 2 VERSAILLES, Mon. General de Gaulle said yesterday that he will patiently wait for another two years for a chance to come back to power In France. But should war break out in the interim, he said, he and hit French People's Party (RPF) "wouldAP - 92 words
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Article73 1949-10-04 2 ROME, MON.— Four British Vampire fighters, damaged in forced landings in Italy will be repaired there and assigned to the Italian Air Force, Giornale dTtalia said yesterday. The Vampires were flown from Malta for aerial demonstrations. The newspaper also reported that the Italian Air Force willAP - 73 words
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230 1949-10-04 2 MANILA, Monday. pOUR people have been killed in Cavite Province as the result of political quarrels, while six others have been beaten up in oth<»r provinces as bitterness reached new heights in a three-cornered fight for the Presidency and control of Congress. More violenceAP - 230 words
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Article99 1949-10-04 2 NEW ORLEANS, In n A FIERCE hurricane in ihj Gulf of Mexico last ni t thri:pt«*ned to sweep towards Corpus Christi and Galves on, Texa.** D-*.ni«.erouS tides alon*> tha Gulf coast were predicted -t the ftorm moved closer to Ian I and a late message snitlUP - 99 words
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Article50 1949-10-04 2 SEOUL. Mon. -Police havf announced that the can taker of the Russian Consulate in Seoul. Nikolai Kirns- v and his wife, will be take.i v the 38th parallel on Oct j and deported into Hortn Korea. The Kirosevs we::- ar rested last July on char spying— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article96 1949-10-04 2 -UASTEL GONDOLFO, Monday. DOPE Pius XII yesterday received in private audience Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York. The Cardinal will have another private audience with the Pontiff on ThursdayB Yesterday's -vasH formally scheduled for toduvH Pope found it moif>| convenient to receive hwl on96 words
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Article26 1949-10-04 2 LONDON, Mon.— A Dutch cruiser and three Norwegian! destroyers joined British ships! gathering off Scotland for the! autumn cruise of the Home! FlPet APaaa^^^HH^HH26 words
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Article, Illustration44 1949-10-04 2 After an absence of 15 yea rs. Ramon Novarro. once a Hollywood star in the Vanentino tradition, is back at the MGM studies in Western pictures. At left i« Novarro an he was 15 years atn: at right in his latest picture.— VP. nir.ture.44 words
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Advertisement680 1949-10-04 2 NOTICES PRANG BESAR RUBBER ESTATE LTD. ISOLATION GARDEN SEED Owing to temporary restrictions on export of planting material from Malaya. Prang Besar Estate now have available for sale limited quantities of P.B I.O. seede ei Autumn IMS seedfall at 14 cent*- u ex Estate. Enquiries should be addressed tt Harrisons680 words
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Advertisement617 1949-10-04 2 NOTICES PETALING TIN, LIMITED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the declaration of an interim dividend of W% (less Income Tax at 209 c) payable on 31tt October. to shareholders registered on 10th October, 1949. By Order of the Board, OSBORNE A CHAPPEL. Secretaries Ipoh, 30th September, 1949. NOTICE APPLICATIONS, from617 words
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Advertisement116 1949-10-04 2 STRENGTH A comfortable in Mater 8 h.p. utility car, or, wirh tears removed, a 93 ca. ft. capacity van tcnaciout reliability and the flogging power of the famous horizontally opposed twin cylinder engine make it ready f*r hard work in any climate. I BRADFORD BOTH OVER 10 CWT. VAN 40116 words
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Article308 1949-10-04 3 Yugoslavia Is Calm— But Ready For Trouble If It Comes BELGRADE, Monday. A LERT and ready for trouble if it comes, Yugoslavia stayed calm yesterday even after being: told frankly about Russia's ••pressure" campaign to force the country back under Kremlin control. The tension of the man-in-the-street increased as the308 words
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Article, Illustration24 1949-10-04 3 LIVE-DUCK-HOOPLA or 'Ringing the duck" which proved to be the most Dosular side show at the fair held recently at Kuala Pilah. -CJ.C. picture.24 words
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Article30 1949-10-04 3 LONDON, Mon. Women continue to outnumber men in England and Wales and to live longer. There are 132,000 aged 85 or more, compared with 61,000 men.— AJ.30 words
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146 1949-10-04 3 SYDNEY, Monday. TWO of the biggest naval manoeuvres staged in the Pacific since the end of the war will be held this month one involving the Australian and New Zealand Navies and the other the United States Navy. The Dominions* operation will begin onReuter - 146 words
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Article106 1949-10-04 3 PITTSBURGH. Mon. r\HE U.S steel and coal In 1 dustries will lose an eslmated US$30,000,000 worth ol bus.ness dally In the steel and coal strikes a survey showed last night. For the first time' in history, the labour walkouts "*ave throttled the nation's ■wo basic industries simultaneouslv106 words
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Article201 1949-10-04 3 WASHINGTON, Monday A DISPUTE between the Commander of the United A states National Guard, Major-Gen. Kenneth F. Cramer and his Air Branch chief, Major-Gen. George 'g Finsh, was made public today when the Army confirmed that Gen. Finsh had been sacked i and quickly reinstated.201 words
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Article165 1949-10-04 3 LONDON. Mon. TWO British submarines which did good work against the Japanese in Malayan waters in 1944 and U4o are to be based at Sydney for anti-submarine training of ships in the Australian and New Zealand Navies and units of the Royal Navy based In the165 words
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Article231 1949-10-04 3 ITALIAN COLONIES: LEAD BY INDIA NEW Mon. THE Indian delegation's efforts in canvassing a streamlined A^an approach to the solution of the Italian colonic problem has created an extremely favourable impression in D.N. circles Opinion among the delegates who attended Saturday's .Asian conference at Lake Success was that Sir BReuter - 231 words
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Article53 1949-10-04 3 CAIRO, Mon.— A sevenman delegation headed by the President of the Unionist Party of Eritrea arrived in Cairo yesterday on ita way to Lake Success to present a case for unconditional annexation of Eritrea by AbysMembers of the delegation maintain that this Is the best solution for Eritrea,Reuter - 53 words
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113 1949-10-04 3 LONDON, Monday. >USSIA has accused Britain, the United States, I and France of violating decisions of the Council r Foreign Ministers in setting up a separate West .erman Government, the Moscow radio said ■yesterday. The accusation was contained In notes handed to the Ambassadors113 words
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Article22 1949-10-04 3 NEW DELHI, Mon.—Military attaches of four foreign embassies in New Delhi "recently visited the Sikh regimental centre at Ambala. —Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article, Illustration21 1949-10-04 3 MR. KHOO CHAI SONG, a shoemaker, and Mis* Ch«a Luin Tin. who were married at Singapore Registry Office daring the week-end.21 words
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Article79 1949-10-04 3 MELBOURNE, Mon. BECAUSE they carried insufficient postage, thousands of newspapers posted from Australia to overseas addresses were destroyed In the first three weeks of September, after postage rates had been Increased, a postal authority announced. He added: "We always open newspapers before we bum them, andReuter - 79 words
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Article127 1949-10-04 3 LONDON, Mon TWC of the last fullrigg*- sailing ships In active sea service arrived in England last night carrying grain from Australia. The Finnish barque Pamir decked at Falmouth. Cornwall, snd her sister ship, the Passat, at Penarth, 150 miles to the north, completing whatAP - 127 words
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Advertisement178 1949-10-04 3 YOU NEVER SAW SUCH ROOM Kel vinat or is co ld clear to f he floor! r^*~*' iiHtT- HT riJL* bCS thm r«M#f»» «n« f Fnnen Food Cheat boUa «p frnito and aoA driaki Uitoi to 40 Dm. 4 big ice tray*. tingling eoMI w Powered by KelYinatorV Worlda of178 words
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Article248 1949-10-04 4 WO EARLY FALL IN RICE PRICES DICE exporting counlv tries have indicated that their farmers are finding it difficult to re- production costs, and with existing conditions they cannot visualise any material reduction in rice prices in the •.ear future. This is stated in the report of the Food and248 words
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Article78 1949-10-04 4 From Our Own Correspondent TT n c.' KOTA BAHRU. Monday. HE Sultan of Kelantan today made himself available to receive in audience at the Istana Balai Besar the Government officials and people of various communities who wished to present their congratulatory speeches on the occasion of78 words
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Article, Illustration59 1949-10-04 4 UNDERGRADUATES of the Medical College and Raffles thi f'nter weH l he d "Fan and Food" fair iT. afd I of init. p lty nd ln Kuala Lumpur. Above: Miss are lhJ S^tf I the fair openinff On the r K are the Sultan of59 words
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Article180 1949-10-04 4 From Our Staff Correspondent 4 pimp KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. FINE of not more than $500 or a year's imprisonment, or both, are provided for offences under the Emergency (Registration of Labour) Regulations WkICJ?W k 1C J? m^ c i he of labour in certa"n scheduled180 words
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Article41 1949-10-04 4 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon The transfer of Mr. D. P. Hargreaves. Officer Superintending the Police Circle at Johore Bahru to Mentakab, has been withdrawn, and Mr. J. H. Hindmarsh of Muar will go to Mentakab instead.41 words
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Article80 1949-10-04 4 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA. Mon. More nan 100 people had joy rides m five Kuala Lumpur Flying Club light aircraft which took part in Malacca's Air Day yesterday. T* 1 0 machines, a ffirchild Argus, three Tiger Moths and an Auster flew rom Batu80 words
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Article, Illustration32 1949-10-04 4 MISS 3*V*:i, MUN EE, a school teaciier, who made a speech on behalf of 37 brides at the mass wedding on Sunc.y In Singapore.— Straits Times picture32 words
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Article51 1949-10-04 4 Fran Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon.— The contention that the leep belonged to the Singapore Municipality and therefore he was not responsible for licensing, did not prevent Gopala Pillay being fined $40. He brought a letter from the engineer that the jeep had «ince been51 words
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166 1949-10-04 4 T w«S CW BB ishop Of S^^P 0 the Rirht Rev. H Wolfe Baines. yesterday addressed the students staff a- ~ov.> rnors of Trinity College, Singapore,' at a -rvlce to mark th- betfnn'ng of the college's second year. The colter* opened this year with 19166 words
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Article49 1949-10-04 4 From Our SUIT Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. A N Indonesian rubber tapper has been killed and another mauled by tigers at Telok Sengat Kstate In the Kota Tinggi area Johore Game Department officers shortly afterwards killed an eight-foot tigress on the estate and seriously wounded another.49 words
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Article44 1949-10-04 4 From Our Own Correspondent RAUB, Mon. Mr. J. R Whipster, President of the Session Court, without calling on the defence, acquitted and discharged Chong Yew, a labour employed by the Rauh Australian Gold Mine, charged with the theft of gold valued at $1.14.44 words
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Article417 1949-10-04 4 "Set-off Decision Came As Shock" From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. THE decision of the x Federal Legislative Council to accept the profits set-off principle in connection with war damage compensation was described as a "shock" in the annual report of the Council of th«» M^'avan Association. The Council417 words
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Article126 1949-10-04 4 r swell the funds of the Johore District Welfare Committee, the Singapore Ramakrishna Mission Orchestra gave a variety concert at Buklt Zaharah School on Sunday The concert was under the patronage of the Tungku Ampuan Besar of Pahang, the proceeds of which will go for the maintenance126 words
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128 1949-10-04 4 ENROLMENT of the first batch, of 150 students for the Singapore Teachers' Training Col'ege. which opens next September, will begin early next year. The college will be in CairnhiU Road, In the former buildings of the Anglo Chinese Secondary School. Mr J D Joseph. Principal of128 words
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Advertisement196 1949-10-04 4 The only complete Post-war Directory 'Buku Merab' $30 Delivery free Knquiries: THE STRAITS TIMES Singapore Kuala Lumpur l|><>!i Penang. Gr To keep clothes really white always use a I 1 little Reckut's Bag 1 Blue in the last nnse 'TRUST TEK TO KEEP YOUR [TEETH CLEANJ Tek TOOTHBRUSHES FIRM WITH196 words
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Article275 1949-10-04 5 Govt. Will Keep 'Careful Watch 9 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE Federation price control order, made immediately after the devaluation of sterling, lapses on Wednesday, but the Government "will continue to watch the trend of prices carefully.** An official announcement warns that If275 words
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Article, Illustration55 1949-10-04 5 THE BISHOP OF SINGAPORE, the Rt Rev. H. W. Baines. being Introduced to students at the Trinity College in Singapore yesterday morning, when the second year of the College began. The Bishop is seen shaking hands with Mr. K. Jambunathan. The other students are Yu Teck Soi (left) and Wong55 words
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Article112 1949-10-04 5 From Oiw Orm Correapondent PENANG, Mon. A GOAT which climbed up the corrugated iron roof fronting a row of offices in Beach Street today thwarted the efforts of two Sikh watchmes to bring It down. Watched by a cheering crowd, one jaga with112 words
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Article83 1949-10-04 5 V.W.C-A., combined «wM"g of Junior and Senior Club Groups' meeting for choir and Christmas nlay practice, 9 Raffles Quay, 4 pjn. Y.M.C_\- Orchard Road, St. John Ambulance Class, 6 pjn. YOUNG PEOPLE'S GROUP, Btthesda, Bras Basah Road. 6.30 pm.. Dr. Chla Boon Leong will give a Bible address.83 words
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Article163 1949-10-04 5 4 SPECIAL adoption court to deal with all appli- cations and to investigate the circumstances of Intending adopters may be established if the Singapore Government approves a new Adoption of Children ordinance. I The new ordinance would replace the one passed in 1939. It is intended163 words
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Article50 1949-10-04 5 From Oar Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Mon.Three fresh cases of poliomyelitis, two In Selangor and one In Johore. were reported during the week ending R#p' 21. None were fatal. Ten cases of scrub typhus and five of urban typhus were reported for the same period50 words
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Article, Illustration43 1949-10-04 5 WE DDING AT CATHEDRAL MR. AND MRS. ROBERT ONG after their marriage at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Singapore on Saturday. Mr. Ons works in the Food Control Office, and Mrs. On* was formerly Miss Oriel Dinnle Rosells. —Straits Times picture.43 words
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Article207 1949-10-04 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. rE adjourned hearing of the petition for the admission of inche Sardon bin Jublr. of Singapore, to the Bar of the Federation came before Mr. Justice Laville In the Supreme Court yesterday. The Judge said that he would give his ruling on207 words
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Article63 1949-10-04 5 LONDON, Mon. IN his statement to share1 holders, Sir John Hay, chairman of Lambak Rubber (whose estate is in Johore) says that at the beginning- of last year half the tapping- force was Javanese. A shortage soon developed owing to their suitability and recruitment as special63 words
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Article139 1949-10-04 5 Poppy Day Dance Nets $5,500 ABOUT $5,500 was raised from the Poppy Day Ball at Raffles Hotel on Saturday night. Organised by Mrs. Doris Geddes, the dance was attended by over 800 people. The big attraction of the night was the bevy of pretty Singapore girls who acted •».s dance139 words
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Article118 1949-10-04 5 UNREGISTERED dentists in Singapore will have to sit for an examination this month to qualify as registered dental practitioners, a spokesman of the Singapore Chinese Dentists' Association said in an interview. The examination will be conducted by a board of examiners appointed by the Government, he said.118 words
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Article38 1949-10-04 5 Mr. Clifford Huntsman Is giving piano recitals at the Royal Johore International Club at 7 p.m on Saturday and at the Tanglin dub on Sunday at 9.30 p.m Members may take guests to both these recitals.38 words
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Article25 1949-10-04 5 rPOH. Mon. The Chinese Consul. Tuan Hajl Ibrahim T. Y. Ma and Mrs. Ma are giving a tea party on Oct 10.25 words
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Advertisement276 1949-10-04 5 INDUSTRIAL RUBBER HOSES for I MINING INDUSTRY j Armoured or Plain Air Hoses. Hydraulic Hose* fl^TT^^P *La tea Hoses Qfcr^CK Palm Oil Hose I&n— "TjW Cocoanut Oil Hoses. jIRESEg2 Watef Ho«es. jSCig j3^ Oxy-Acerylene Welding A "TI6EK" Product I I SHUM YIP lEONG RUBBER WORKS 9 (5.X.L.8.W.) b Singapore *K.276 words
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546 1949-10-04 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues. Oct. 4, 1949. Films For Schools "The immediate problem is to send boys and girls out into the world with a Malayan mind and so strongly Malay-an-minded that they will pass it on in due course to their children." So said the Communities Liaison Committee546 words
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Article546 1949-10-04 6 In the light of the Federal (Legislative Council debate on public lotteries, it will be worth while having a look again at the report of the committee which inquired into the expenditure of the Federation^ Social -Welfare Department recently. This report provides ammunition for both sides in the546 words
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Letter341 1949-10-04 6 BOY MEETS GIRL THE letter headed "THE RIGHT KIND OF GIRL" (which was published on Sept. 27) written by a girl about her boy friend John was very interesting. I was astonished to nnd that John has such a thoughtful girl friend and* he should be very proud of her.341 words
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Letter118 1949-10-04 6 DEGARDING the Singapore MX Municipal President's remark that he was not uware of the high rentals now being charged by the Singapore Improvement Trust for buildings put up by the Trust since the liberation, as reported in your paper, it is perhaps of interest to know that118 words
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Letter329 1949-10-04 6 was much jubilation after the Communities Liaison Committee announced its aims. Thisannouncement from men who are in the Councils and hold important offices in this country has been read with avidity. But how soon will the fulfilment take place? We are not so full of optimism as329 words
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257 1949-10-04 6 AS the chief guarantor of the forthcoming concerts by the Batavia Kadio Orchestra, the Straits Times deserves and has earned the profound gratitude of the music loving public If these concerts are to Justify the faith of their sponsors, however and certainly if, as257 words
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Letter133 1949-10-04 6 fN a recent statement published In your paper headed: "No Hiding Behind Armoured Plating." an Army officer states: "Their job Is to ret out and fight back" Surely he should know that, if the ambush is well laid and conducted, the first burst of fire settles133 words
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Letter235 1949-10-04 6 FORD MOTOR POSITION IN JAPAN -THE leading article in 1 the Straits Times of Sept. 26; under the head ing "U.S. Dollars in Asia" gave publicity to an obscure report that the Ford Motor Comnany had "invested $350,000,000 in the Japanese chemical and pottery industries last year." It was evident,235 words
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Letter144 1949-10-04 6 UNDER the heading "Federal War Damage Decision" in th*-. Straits Times of Sept. 30, it is rather galling to read that another two and a half hours has been given to debating: War Damage from the Business angle. What of thfc Individuals who. as a result of144 words
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Letter53 1949-10-04 6 TO Commonsense Clerk, and other commercial clerks, I would say In every instance, and for prompt attention, always address your complaints to the Hon. General Secretary of the Clerii-al Union at 172A Rangoon Road. Even though he may be one of the 'old diehards' —he certainly is a53 words
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Letter301 1949-10-04 6 A Chinese On Malay Joget Jtf UCH has been said on ITI the Joget Modern lately, malting it needless for me to write anything further about it. However, considering that we have to keep paoe with the march of time, I would like to say a thing or two from301 words
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Letter157 1949-10-04 6 THE organisers of the Beauty Contest at a, breezy hotel in Singapore are nettled at Dr. Olcomendy's ban on this style of exhibijtionism for his subjects. One organiser offers to take any Minister to Ch-m^i Point and show him some R. C. bathing beauties m rwon!ece swim157 words
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Advertisement802 1949-10-04 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. LEOAT.— To Mary, wife of T W. Lepnt. on 3-10-49, a daughter KWA -UM. The cngngement is r renounced between Mr. Kwa Soon Chuan. fourth son of Mr. Mrs. Kwa Sicw Tec and Miss Ivy Llm tvok ChenK, second daughter of Mr. Mrs Mm Ohong Pang. THE MARRIAGE802 words
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Advertisement64 1949-10-04 6 SIGNALS for EYE-EXAMINATION:-1. Not seeing well at distance or near. 2. Frequent Headaches, 3. Byes feel tired or uneasy, 4. Can't read or write comfortaoly. In extreme cases, dizziness and nausea, loss of appetite and v omitting. Our technique and procedure In visual analysis with the most complete equipment are64 words
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Advertisement124 1949-10-04 6 a new development IWf, 4}Jj By electrically spacing congested short JjM wavebands "Bandspreading" makes V tuning of thottwav* ttation* m \W^W m easy as tuning the home tervic*. rv Here is a development that /^^^k will be found on all V^ receivers very shortly, and on Pye receiver* f^^O NOW.124 words
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Article220 1949-10-04 7 NEW MUNICIPAL PLAN FOR HOUSING $1,000,000 For Staff Quarters (SINGAPORE Municipal Commissioners have approved the building of quarters for their staff at a cost of nearly $1,000,000 including 12 bungalows for senior officers costing $510,000. These bungalows will be built in Braddell Road, and will be of the two-room and220 words
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Article297 1949-10-04 7 OINGAPORE Municipal Commissioners have been asked to find out what their constituents think about spending the money in the Van Kleeff bequest fund. This follows a suggestion made recently by Sir Roland Braildell that the St. Clalr and Van Kleeff biquests be used to provide a297 words
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Article55 1949-10-04 7 The aircraft-carrier, H.M.S. j Triumph, under the command of Capt. R. M. J. Hutton, R.N., arrived in Singapore yesterday from Hong Kong. I The first Indication of the carrier's arrival in Singapore was known when 14 Fireflies and Seaflres from the vessel flew over the island. They55 words
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Article, Illustration41 1949-10-04 7 Nine-years old Juniper too as the Little Dancer in "The Tin Soldier." a dance tale to be staged by the Fine Art of Movement Academy at the Victoria Theatre on Dec. 16, 17 and 18. Lloya Studios picture.41 words
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Article96 1949-10-04 7 FILMING VARSITY CEREMONY I 'pOUR cameramen of the 1 Malayan Film Unit will i film the University of Malaya foundation day ceremony at Raffles College, Singapore, next Saturday. Sound equipment will also be used. After processing here, the film will be flown to London fcr worldwide distribution I through newsreels.96 words
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Article42 1949-10-04 7 The British Council has made a gift of 93 books on Municipal matters to the Singapore Municipality. The books, which were specially selected to form the nucleus of a Municipal Library will be available for Commissioners and «taff members.42 words
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Article54 1949-10-04 7 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon.— Problems affecting women's education and child ptyehology and the care of orphans, destitutes and -vidows were among the subjects discussed at a two-day PanMalayan conference of Hindu women in Kuala Lumpur The conference was the first of its kind to54 words
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Article80 1949-10-04 7 ON the occasion of World Day for Animals which falls today, Mr. L. Rayner, president of the Malayan Vegetarian Society, has appealed for a concerted effort to stamp out every form of cruelty to animals and birds. "The Malayan Vegetarian Society joins with the Singapore80 words
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Article, Illustration36 1949-10-04 7 ALL MUSLIMS must wash their hands and feet before praying. This picture showing the ablution process was taken at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday morning before the crowd of 10,000 started their prayer meeting. Straits Times Dicture.36 words
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168 1949-10-04 7 New Scheme For Govt. Scholarships A Rr VISED scheme for Government scholarships In Singapore English schools has been announced. Twenty-three scholarships may be awarded annually to pupils fiom vernacular schools of which at least three shall be reserved for Malays. To qualif) for a scholarship, a candidate must be under168 words
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Article33 1949-10-04 7 Local motor dealers are to be invited by the acting Registrar of Vehicles to submit ideas of what they consider would be a properly constructed taxi cab conforming to Municipal requirement.33 words
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Article, Illustration42 1949-10-04 7 SINGAPORE'S champion woman weightlifier. 17-year-old Miss Ho Lye Yin*, who was married yesterday to Mr. Tan Leng Huat, former middleweight wrlghtlifting champion, in Singapore. Mrs. Tan was last year's winner of the "Miss Singapore" title.— Straits Times picture.42 words
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Article104 1949-10-04 7 ONE thousand Singapore Chinese school children each carrying a lantern, will form a procession to celebrate the Chinese National Day on Oct. 10. This lantern parade which is to be held at the Great World Is part of the arrangements by the Mayfalr Musical and Dramatic Association104 words
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Article113 1949-10-04 7 SINGAPORE'S next international conference, the Inland Transport Meeting of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East, to which delegations from 24 countries have been invited, begins tomorrow in the Victoria Memorial Hall. Locally recruited staff of the United Nations worked throughout the113 words
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Article59 1949-10-04 7 Six delegates to the Inland Transport conference In Singapore arrived by air yesterday. They are: United Kingdom:. Mr D. F. Allen, representative of U. K. Ministry of Transport In Hong Kong; France: M. Vernisse; Cambodia: Phlek Pheeun; Xaos; Thao Noo Phuat; Vietnam: Nguyer Van Ty. Mr. Chandrasekaram, rer59 words
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Article122 1949-10-04 7 rpHE request for details of| religion of persons ap-' plying for advice on family planning at the Prinsep Street welfare Clinic is described as "a little inquisitorlal" by a Singapore Munlci- 1 pal Commissioner, Mr. D. j Robertson (South Ward). I Protestir.3 :ig.dnst this requlrement, Mr. Robertson122 words
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127 1949-10-04 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Monday. CiOR the people of Tanjong Karang. on the marshy coast of Kuala Selangor, Hari Raya Haji today was also their deliverance day deliverance from a man-eating 15-foot crocodile, known as the Tanjong Karang "Terror" p^p^p— Today, while127 words
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Article62 1949-10-04 7 CJINGAPORE Progress ExO hlbition has been drawing huge crowds at the Happy World amusement park. A park official told the Straits Times last night that about 19.000 persons visited the exhibition on Saturday, the opening day. On Sunday, there was also a crowd of 19,000 Up to62 words
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Article32 1949-10-04 7 A Chinese woman, walking along Moh-med All Lane In Singapore yesterday afternoon, was stopped by a Chinese youth and robbed of her handbag containing $80. Identity card and other documents.32 words
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Article189 1949-10-04 7 DELEGATIONS representing 14 territories have been named to attend the ECAFE conference They are: STORE, MALAYA BORNEO: I Mr. H. Base n (Chairman, Singapore Harbour Board), Mr. A Corbet (Managing Director, Borneo Motors), Mr. B. C. J. Buckeridge (Acting Registrar of Vehicles), Mr O. Edmond (Municipal189 words
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Article14 1949-10-04 7 The police band will perform at Katong Park at 8 15 tonight14 words
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Article, Illustration212 1949-10-04 7 MORE than 10.000 Muslims packed the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday morning to participate in Singapore's first post-war open-air prayer meeting on the occasion of the Hari Raya Haji. This was a departure from the usual custom of holding prayers in mosques, and212 words
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Article81 1949-10-04 7 The Fine Art of Mu-e-ment Academy will stage "The Tin Soldier," a dance tale in one act adapted from a story by Hans Andersen, at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Dec. 16, 17, and 18. In the cast will be 50 children aged from Iwo to81 words
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Advertisement104 1949-10-04 7 SevenSeaS PURE COD 9 LIVER OIL JEL For health at every stage ot life From babyhood through youth to maturity, Nature's best "extra" food is SevenSetS. Doctors have recommended Cod Liver Oil for a hundred years. It builds up strong bones and teeth in babies and children. It gives stamina104 words
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Advertisement59 1949-10-04 7 I^ROPICAL SUITS I Kvu JJf J London Tailored in the famous "Frisca" Material for coolness. Tropical Weight. 1 Double Breasted 2 pee. Suits $79.50 I Single Breasted 2 pee. Suits $75.00 1 Trousers (extra) per pair $30.00 Th« Trousers are cut for east and comfort with elastic waists with rubber59 words
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Article, Illustration50 1949-10-04 8 YtKinreL and artistic is this pink organdy evening dress, worn by Beryl James who was chosen as "Miss Australia The drrss is decora Ved with hand-painted Horrers and rum nnts, the painting having been done by a 7-yrar-oid iflrl from the Arts and Crafts School at Double Bay, Sydney.— Renter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article85 1949-10-04 8 T\APHNE RYE, a wellknown London theatrical producer, is impressed by the excellent talent among young Australian actors and actresses. Attractive. 33 year old Miss Rye. who Is a perman- ent producer for the London theatrical firm of H.M. Tennent, Is In Australia to produce the play Edward,85 words
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Article, Illustration1171 1949-10-04 8 BOB GILMORE - Boom time in Sydney But debts hard to collect BOB GILMORE THE AUSTRALIAN SCENE By SYDNEY, Sept. 30. SYDNEY after a week impresses mainly with its fabulous flashy prosperity. It glistens with new cars, new frocks, new suits, new ties. Sydney heads of national firms say it is the hardest1,171 words
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292 1949-10-04 8 MR. HE. THONEMANN, a Melbourne stockbroker, who Is part-owner of Elsey cattle station, scene of Mrs. Aeneas Gunn's We Of The Never Never and Little Black Princess, has written another Elsey book. It 1* called Tell The White Man. It purports to be the292 words
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Advertisement134 1949-10-04 8 |V Everyon* knows the beat Virginia cigarette* are made In \WBm London; but, fortunately they do not all stay there 1 The famous tfY^iO >£»A Benson Hedge* red tin is a familiar sight in almost every /i^Sr V, country of the world. You will find these cigarette* in the hand*134 words
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Advertisement214 1949-10-04 8 Imagine Imagine the*«t Roast duck the English way, with sage and onion stuffing, served with apple sauce, green peas and creamed potato. Or th« American way: stuffed with apple and raisins, served with currant jelly and accompanied by ah orange salad Or th« Chines* way: steamed Juck, stuffed with lotus214 words
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Miscellaneous234 1949-10-04 8 J^HBa _^^rf*^T^\s*^^^*HHk rr^*^^*-Hft m —3.00 English Programme (As Burmese; 9.45 English; 10,00 SmtMAWQ*** s*pore); J. 00 Cloee; 0.00 Pro- Radio News Real; 10.15 *Band10 oa New. from Kuala, gramme Summary; 6.02 Mall stand; 10.45 Generally Speaking, Iaumnur- 11 1 05 CtoiVl0.5» Ww 7W 8h re Mittket Rssport; 11J0 'Catoaretf; 11.15234 words
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Article176 1949-10-04 9 NINETEEN year o'd Regina Neilson is a girl with a most un- usual job. She is employed as an usher aid < interpreter at a Sydney I cinema theatre Part, of her job is to answer questions for new Aus- tralians who cannot un- derstand English. Nnncegian176 words
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Article219 1949-10-04 9 HAMBURG By Air Mail TPHE male "wallflower" A is blooming in Hamburg these days. Hamburg girls, undaunted by Germany's women surplus, made up their minds to take the reins into their own hands. "Down With Male Superiority." was their slogan. And night clubs were created in whichAP - 219 words
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Article, Illustration700 1949-10-04 9 GRACE RAYMOND - GRACE RAYMOND By gHE knows more Malay than her husband. She has to. At home there is no one to interpret her requirements to Cookie or Amah. In fact, her conversation is limited to these two her children not yet having reached conversational age.700 words
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Article, Illustration356 1949-10-04 9 NURSE BRIDGET - NURSE BRIDGET MOTHERCRAFT IN MALAYA By "\f OTHER of One" iTI writes to ask if 1 can suggest any way in which she can make milk more attractive to her small daughter. Lots of children who will not take plain milk will drink it with relish if356 words
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Article513 1949-10-04 9 CHASED BY A RAT From an estate bungalow UUE knew there was a rat In the house, for It was making raids *>n the soap in the downstairs cloakroom. Rats and mice are supposed to abhor carbolic but that's all nonsense. We spoke sternly to the cat but his nocturnal513 words
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Advertisement45 1949-10-04 9 RULES OF 8. 1 have a regular physical check-up and I drink my MILKMAID MILK 0B SWEETENED lU^fe4\ CONDENSED \§ta^\ *FOR A FREE SET OP HEALTH CARDS WRITE TO: NESTLE ANGLO-SWISS MILK PRODUCTS LTD. CANTONMENT ROAD UNION STREET RAILWAY GOODS YARD SINGAPORE PENANG KUALA LUMPUR45 words
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Advertisement334 1949-10-04 9 I TWWBPIV's' \\\\\K.\. o_f3_t Pv-- mmx/* l^^aaaaa. V aH^B5 J.H Jmi eBBBBBBBBBaSrl S> aaaHl E Dw$^ fill Ilk no j| |jk I I Wk i I Hfe-***** I i i I 1 r"rf:;l""" l 'lBB k MALAYAN HOMES AND FASHIONS T?OR sports, clothet Miss Lee. Since she was 8 «v334 words
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Article806 1949-10-04 10 J Wfl-1 Kl l(4Cy{ Reviewed by DESMOND MacCARTHY THE FACE AND MIND OF IRELAND. By Arland Ussher. (Gollancz. 9s. 6d.). book about the political events which led up to the creation of the Republic of Eire, and attempting at the same time to define what806 words
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Article, Illustration312 1949-10-04 10 HONG KONG IN ITS GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING by Dr. S. G. Davis (Collins, H.K. $20). OERE, in 226 pages, Dr. Davis tells us everything n we want to know about Hong Kong that tiny rock ringed by a stormy q^_^____^^^^_^^^^^^_ cently geology, wateiB re "B industriesB exports!312 words
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Article167 1949-10-04 10 ■J-HE following new books aud reprints will be added to Raffles Library within the next few days: There was a Lad: An Essay on Robert Burns Hilton Brown. Burma's Icy Mountains— I. Kingdon-Ward. Dickens: His Character, Comedy and Career— Hesketh Pearson. Behind Europe's Curtain— John Qunther. Musical167 words
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Miscellaneous576 1949-10-04 10 For some strange reason, partscore contracts are regarded with as-am contempt by many less-than-ex- **> ITrt pert players, who do not seem to iff. care very much whether It is their wm o io a own side or their opponents who -WJ Play the hand at low levels. Jtt This576 words
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Article245 1949-10-04 11 NEW U.S. MOVE ON CAPITAL WASHINGTON, Mon. UB. Senate approval of a Federal guarantee to protect private American investment abroad was predicted yesterday by Senate leaders. This is part of President Truman's "Point Four" programme to help develop the world's backward areas. Senate Democratic leader, Mr. Scott W. Lucas, saidAP - 245 words
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Article94 1949-10-04 11 LONDON, Mon.— The Ceylonese Minister of Trade and Commerce, Mr. H. W. Amarasuriya, explained when he arrived here recently for talks with Mr. John Strachey, Minister of Food, that Ceylon wants Britain to pay mere for tea and copra. Mr. Amarasuriya. who will discuss pricesReuter - 94 words
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Article38 1949-10-04 11 LOtTrON, Mon.— Mr. Ghulani Mohamed. Pakistan Finance Minister, said here yesterday that Pakistan 'certainly wants" a loan from the International Bank for reconstruction and development "The matter Is under active consideration," he added. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article321 1949-10-04 11 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. "AT the present staff c it is almost impossible to see clearly ahead in relation to the immediate future of the tin mining industry of Malaya. The financial upheaval* caused by the devaluation of sterling is so321 words
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Article22 1949-10-04 11 Southern Malayan announce an interim dividend of 9d., making 55 per cent, against 50 per cent for the previous year.22 words
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Article160 1949-10-04 11 BIG GOLD SALE LIKELY LONDON, Mon. UNOFFICI.«\L financial quarters here believed that the South African Finance Minister, Mr. N. C. Havenga, would soon announce a big sale of South African gold on the free market. There were substantial but unconflrmable reports that South Africa gold wouM get up to 320Reuter - 160 words
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Article57 1949-10-04 11 BONN, Mon.— The Western Government recently accepted the decision of the Allied High Commissioners to devalue the Deutsche mark to 23.8095 cents. This announcement followi ed a German -delegation's meeting with the Commissioners at which they asked for a revision of the Allies' proposed rate. Previous rate57 words
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Article193 1949-10-04 11 FNsa Our Own Oerravenaeat LONDON, Mon. "THE question of the rate at a which we should continue to replant is beset by many uncertainties in many directions," says Sir John Hay, chairman of Lambak Rubber Ltd., in his annual statement to shareholders. "The amount and date193 words
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Article98 1949-10-04 11 MANILA. Mon.— A shipping combine made It cheaper recently to haul Philippine copra to the big United States vegetable oil market The Associated Steamship Lines of Manila cut their freight rates to Pacific and Atlantic ports by USS8.50. Four coconut palm products copra meal, copra cake. glycerine,AP - 98 words
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Article24 1949-10-04 11 Malayan Tin announce a 6d. Interim dividend making 40 per cent, for the year against 25 per cent, for the previous- year.24 words
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Article41 1949-10-04 11 Kepong Dredging Co. Ltd. have declared an Interim dividend of six pence share, lesa tax, at"9sh in the In repect of the year to June 30. IM9, payable on Oct. 11 to members on the resistor c« Sept. IT41 words
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Article119 1949-10-04 11 IN his speech initiating the debate on devaluation In the House of Lords recently, the Lord Privy Seal (Viscount Addlson) stressed the Importance In world recovery of stability of prices for primary producers. The principle, said Lord Addison. was embodied in the international wheat agreement, which119 words
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Advertisement323 1949-10-04 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS ro New roRK and boston via civlon india. icypt and MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. ■>OO't itiam Kenans Pres laHersoa Caaawn it S/4 Oct 7/ 10 Oct Sails 4 Oct. Willamette Victory 12/18 Oct. 19/20 Oct 11/24 Oct Pres. Polk 29 Oet./J Ne». Omit. 4/7 Nov Mo«nt Davis »/15 Ne».323 words
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Advertisement291 1949-10-04 11 EAST ASIATIC LDfE SAILINGS rO CONTINENT/ SAILINGS FROM SCANDINAVIA U X SCANDINAVIA CONTINENT Loading at Singapore Port Swettenham 6 Penang m.» ■■Meonia" dae abt Oct 18 for Saigon 6 Bangkok M -SeUndia dae abt Oct. 10 for Colombo. Aden. Poit Said. Beyrouth. Cenoa. LONDON lP«sm.s "Korea' due abt Nov 9291 words
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Advertisement1068 1949-10-04 11 McALISTER tfc CO.. LTD. (kKOrporateo *> Singapoiei Telephone No. 590A Mrltff? immaAM BUCKNAU bsXAVEIIbSoW LINK LOS ANCELES. SAN FRANCISCO, l^S2S M > »Ai\ V 5 I< u*Vllli W f> PORTLAND SEATTLE VANCOUVER. ROTTIRDAM e> HAMBURG. Accepting cargo for Central South a9%> American Porti CITY O» POONA FRANCUVILLE S'BONi P STiajn1,068 words
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486 1949-10-04 12 AWTHAR SINGH WINS 100-M CYCLE EVENT Omar's Great Attempt Fails From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. OELANGOK'S Awthar Singh won the third post-war 7 Malayan 100 miles cycle race today in a time of 5 hrs. 17 mins. The race proved one of the most gruelling on record, only486 words
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Article56 1949-10-04 12 rhe following will represent the Harlequins In a hockey match against the S.C.C. to be played on the padang today: R. Rozarlo; P. Neubronner, H. Hoeden; P. Permefather, Q. Clarice (capt)., V. Vanderput; W. Oallstan, R. Barker, A. Clarke. O. Rocario, E. Ebert. Reserves: R. Mlnjoot, N. Barker,56 words
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Article117 1949-10-04 12 Whites Hold Colours To Draw THE Singapore Civilians Colours 1 retained their unbeaten record in the quadrangular tournament when they were held to a goalless draw by the Singapore Civilians (Whitest in thrir hockey encounter en th^ Prdang yesterday. The tournament served as practice for the Singapore (:v,lians who are117 words
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Article384 1949-10-04 12 f T was a very close game on the Padang yesterday 1 evening when the S.C.C. Women met a women's team from the K.L. Railway Institute and ran out winners by two goals to one. Fielding three substitutes, the K.L. women gave a good384 words
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Article, Illustration47 1949-10-04 12 i Tl SSI I" for tne oan between Mrs. Bucknell (K.L.) left. Miss McCaw (S.t.C.) centre, and Miss Fredericks during yesterday's hockey match on the padang when the S.C.C. Women defeated a team from the Kuala Lumpur Railway Institute by two goals to one. Straits Times picture.47 words
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Article221 1949-10-04 12 Krom Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. OPENING up the game better than they did on Wednesday against Nee Soon Garrison, South Johore RFC. defeated H.M.S. Terror on their home ground by 25 points <2 goals. 5 tries) to 6 (2 tries) on Saturday. Carrell, the Club221 words
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Article35 1949-10-04 12 SOCCER: 2nd Dlv., H. S. Bank v. B.O.D.C.A., JaUn BesMr- Tionj Bahru Ranters v. Shell S.C. (friendly) Fairer Park. HOCKEY: S.C.C. v. Harlequins, padang: St. Joseph Inst. V. Victoria School, V. S. ground.35 words
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93 1949-10-04 12 FEDERATION SOCCER XI TO MEET SINGAPORE From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. THE Federation team to meet Singapore in a soccer match to be played at Singapore on Oct. 9, was selected here this evening as follows: Paul (Pahang); Kai Sow (N.S.), Kam Poh (Penang); Sinor (Comb. Services), Capt.93 words
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Article50 1949-10-04 12 Harlequins XI v. SCC. on the padang today at 5.15 p.m. is: R. Roearlo, P. Neubronner, H. Hoeden, P. Pennefather, a. Clarke (capt.). V. Vanderputt, W. Oallstan, R. Barker, A. Clarke, O. Rozario and E. Ebert, Reserves: R. Mlnjoot, N. Barker and O. Carvalho, Umpire: Y. A. Milne.50 words
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Article526 1949-10-04 12 FLLOVYING are the weights for the first day of ths Penang Turf Club Autumn Meeting to be ran this Saturday: Cl. 4, Div. g|| furs. Oold«n Slipper 9.N Pilgrim's Way 8.13 Duke San 8.10 The Magic Lamp 8.09 Ramlllies 8.07 Asad 8.07 Berton 8.06 Musketeer526 words
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Article330 1949-10-04 12 'THE Singapore Badminton championshlps will continue this week-end when the remaining finals of the junior events will also be completed. The ties, which will be played off at the Clerical Union Hall are: SATURDAY— at 7. 50 p.m. Men's Junior Singles (Final): Lav Teng Chuan (Mayflower)330 words
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Article316 1949-10-04 12 Straits Times Motoring Correspondent VICTORY garlands and cups were handed on Sunday at Johore Bahru to the winners in the motor car and motor cycle races, but no less worthy of a bouquet were the organizers, the Singapore Motor Club. The four events went316 words
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Article249 1949-10-04 12 Counties Oppose 4Day Tests LONDON. Mon. ARRANGEMENTS for the test matches to be played by the West Indies cricket team in England next stammer will not be completed until a meeting during the winter. The negative end to last season's test series, when New Zealand held England to a drawReuter - 249 words
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Article212 1949-10-04 12 Combined R.A.F. 5; Europeans 2 IN a Singapore A.F.A. Community League game 1 Combined R.A.F. beat Europeans live-two at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Little good soccer was seen, but towards the end, when the scores were two-all, the Air three goals in a row. Early212 words
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Article, Illustration45 1949-10-04 12 McMAHON in the All-Singapore goal moves the wrong way as Kai Sow, Malayan Chinese Football Association full-back converts his side's second penalty at Jalan Besar on Sunday. Kai Sow also beat McMahon similarly In the first half. M.C.F.A. won 3-2. Straits Times picture.45 words
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Article207 1949-10-04 12 Malayan Records Broken WEKHTUFTING From Our Staff Correspi.nJ.-nt IPOH. Mon. PERAK weight-lifters broke three Malayan records at a competition organised oy the Perak Amateur WelgntLifting Association at the Jubilee Park last night. Eighteen-year-old sciioulboy, Leong Chee Leong. broke the record In the middleweight class; Choo Palk Peang In the light-heavyweight207 words
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Article94 1949-10-04 12 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, .Vlon. OWNERS whose horses are running at the forthcoming Penang Autumn races have been asked to donate to the University of Malaya Endowment Fund ten per cent, of their winnings in stakes and added money. The hon. secretary of the94 words
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Article83 1949-10-04 12 A team from the following players will play for the Singapore Chinese Team against Navy on Wednesday at Jalan Besar. Chu Chee Seng, Tang Tuck Choon, Kwok Slew Tong, Patrick Yee, Chan Yew Heng, Tan Chin Lye, Swee Llm Swang (Capt.), Thong Oim San, Lim Chwee Leng,83 words
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Article37 1949-10-04 12 Baron Osoflrey de Waldner's Plocon, who yesterday won the 800,900-francs Prix Henry DeLamarre for three-year-olds over one mile three furlongs at Longchamps, will run In the Prix dt L'Arc Triomphe in Paris next Sunday. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Advertisement337 1949-10-04 12 II INSIMID MIS irnntintied from page 6) POR SALE ATTENTION: Estate Managers. Formic Acid and Brass Wire Gauz? for sale ex stocks) at no increase In price. Please write to Box A7703. S.T. vi-'t BEL IS »0 diHereot sizes o' s-D.-nsii -Textopes" In stock ite« ant. tomplete designs on >!ic*»non337 words
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Advertisement80 1949-10-04 12 jAI /%^yW/SS WATCHES rjj\* 6RMD PRIX BERNE 19/1 First, the HALEX with iU tougb resilieui r.crts gets into every little cornet of your teeth. Second, every HALEX tuft has been smoothly trimmed by a special procosa it's Rondated V No risk now of scratching tender gunu or scoring the poliahed80 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous22 1949-10-04 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 10 am. .8ft. 3ln) and 9.33 p.m. (8ft. 71n). TOMORROW: 10.27 a.m. (8ft 5in) and 10.18 p.m. (9ft. 21n).22 words
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