The Straits Times, 5 October 1949
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Title Section19 1949-10-05 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGEB SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, ft, 1949. if PRICE TEN CENTS.19 words
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Article518 1949-10-05 1 Spore Attack On Former Perak D.O. A FEW minutes before he was due to go on the Bench yesterday morning, the 29-year-old Singapore Second Police Magistrate, Mr. A. M. Macdonald, was stabbed by a Chinese, a complete stranger to him, in the first-floor corridors of the518 words
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Article, Illustration49 1949-10-05 1 A PARTY of Royal Siamese Army officers pictured yesterday with the A.O.C. Malaya, Air Vice-Marshal F. J. Mellersh, outside Air Headquarters at Changi before making a tour of the RAF. station. On the left of the Air Vice-Marshal is the commanding officer of the visting Siamese, Lt.-Col. Nlyon Chareonsook.49 words
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Article, Illustration74 1949-10-05 1 I IN purpU-gr*«n at tht vegetation on tht slopes of Penan* Hill. ...the dasiling coloun of «»ro«»< md kabaya at Malay sultan's installation faithfully reproduced hi COLOUK Nineteen full-coloui illuttution in STRAITS TIMES PICTURES 1949 th« most ambitiovs y«t attempted The price emj.m tht same II74 words
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Article148 1949-10-05 1 PRAGUE, Tuesday. CZECHOSLOVAKIA today became the sixth Comin- form nation to renounce its treaty of friendship and mutual aid with Yugoslavia. She also demanded the recall of the Yugoslav ambassador to Prague. Czechoslovakia accused "many officials" of the Yugoslav Embassy in Prague of beingReuter - 148 words
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Article133 1949-10-05 1 NEW YORK. Tues. THE New York Isbrandtsen Shipping Line said today it had sent a telegram to President Truman asking him for action "to resolve the present extremely urgent and desperate situation" of two of their ships detained by the Chinese Nationalists. The vessels areReuter; AP - 133 words
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Article55 1949-10-05 1 RANGOON. Tues. Government forces in southeast Burma beat off an attack on Duyinzeik in Thaton district kiilling 40 rebels, it was officially announced today. The rebels fled after a six-hour battle. The Government have also recaptured without resistance the small town of Manaung in the Kyaukpu disIvirtReuter - 55 words
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Article35 1949-10-05 1 PRAGUE, Tues.— Three men were killed and others Injured In shooting Incidents here on Saturday night. Firsthand reports received today confirmed rumours circulating In Prague since Saturday. No official statement was available.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article239 1949-10-05 1 AGREED PLAN FOR ORDER IN JAVA BATAVIA, Tues. T*HE Dutch and Indo1 nesians today agreed on an overall plan for ruling and keeping order in the areas of Java they hold between them.. But after three weeks of Informal talks through the United Nations Commission for Indonesia here, they have239 words
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Article20 1949-10-05 1 BOMBAY. Tues.— The 8,000ton British cruiser Mauritius has left here for Karachi after a four-day goodwill visit.— Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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371 1949-10-05 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Tuesday. A WOUNDED British soldier, left behind in the Mentakab jungle at his own A request because he felt an attempt to save him might jeopardise the safety of three others, and who was then371 words
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Article70 1949-10-05 1 From Oar. Owu Corrtapaßdenl BANGKOK, Tues. IN anticipation of an increase m rice smuggling following the lifting of world rice allocation restrictions this year, Siamese Naval authorities plan to spend 15.000,900 ticals on an anti-smuggling programme next year. The establishment of additional patrol stations along the70 words
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Article214 1949-10-05 1 LONDON, Tuesday. A DRY spell in Britain, which has lasted for several ri months, is causing damage amounting to hundreds of pounds to ships in London docks. But in other parts of the world severe damage to life and property is being caused by galesReuter; UP - 214 words
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Article101 1949-10-05 1 MEDAN. Tues.— The Dutch Royal Navy in Indonesia, on Saturday night succeeded in seizing the famed speedboat of Chinese smuggler John Lie who, according to American Magazine Life s correspondent, Roy Rowan, for yean smuggled "guns and bibles'* between Thailand, Malaya, and Republican-occupied northernmost part of SumatraReuter - 101 words
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Article26 1949-10-05 1 SEOUL, Tues.— The South Korean Army Headquarters here today reported that over 100 "Communist guerillas" attacked Posong city, near Korea's south coast on Sunday.—Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article57 1949-10-05 1 ORANGE. (Texas). Tues.— The American Independent Oil Co. is expected to make an early start on oil development in the Kuwait "neutral zone" of the Middle East. The company, owned by 10 Independent United States oil producers, holds a 60-year concession in half of a neutralReuter - 57 words
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Article26 1949-10-05 1 RANGOON, Tues.— Burma's 23-member Cabinet may, be Increased soon to include' two representatives of the Socialist Party, well-informed political sources said here today. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article184 1949-10-05 1 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. IN the Kuala Klawang area of Negrl Sembllan, a patrol of British troops this morning discovered a large bandit camp and after an engagement the bandits evacuated leaving two dead. A late report tonight said that It Is believed184 words
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Article101 1949-10-05 1 MELBOURNE, Tues. THREE actions were opened in the Australian full High Court In Melbourne today on behalf of 48 Chinese in Melbourne and Sydney In a bid to upset deportation orders made against them by the Minister of Immigration, Mr. Arthur Calwell. According to a legalReuter - 101 words
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Article287 1949-10-05 1 London Pressed for New Tin Price From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Tues. REPRESENTATIVES of Malayan and Nigerian tin producers are pressing the British Government for an early announcement of the price which the Ministry of Supply will pay producers for tin pending the re-opening of the London Metal Exchange. The287 words
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Article29 1949-10-05 1 The Commander-in-Chlef of the Far East Air Force, Air Marshal Sir Hugh Lloyd, will fly from Singapore on Thursday for a 24-hour visit to Hong Kong.29 words
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Article199 1949-10-05 2 BELGRADE, Tues. MARSHAL TITO of Yugoslavia last night accused Russia of using mysterious "monstrous methods" to force confessions from political prisoners. He spoke before 800 generals, officers and guests at a rally to mark the end of' large-scale Army manoeuvres.' Tito referred to Russian prosecution methods InReuter; AP - 199 words
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Article57 1949-10-05 2 RANGOON, Tues. Burmese Government forces supported by navy gunboats have recaptured Cheduba after a short engagement, a military communique said last night. Four rebels were killed and several wounded In the fight. In Upper Burma, 20 Insurgents were killed when a Government patrol ambushed rebel bandsReuter - 57 words
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Article, Illustration25 1949-10-05 2 A TWO STOKE Y Morris hydraulic transporter carries load of four can for the Motor. Show at Earl's Court, London. Renter picture.Reuter - 25 words
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Article101 1949-10-05 2 WASHINGTON, Tues. rE United States Agriculture Department forecast a possible decline of two to four per cent in world rice production during the year ending next July. Such output would be slightly below the pre-war production. The Department said the principal decline in production IsUP - 101 words
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Article70 1949-10-05 2 LONDON, Tnes. London police today banned all political processions In the London area for three months on the ere of a planned march through the East End by Sir Oswarld Mocley's Fascist Union Movement. Mr. Chnter Ede, the Home Secretary, signed the ban after protestsReuter - 70 words
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248 1949-10-05 2 'RUSSIA SETTING UP E. GERMAN GOVERNMENT' LONDON, Tuesday. JNFORMED British sources believe Russia is organising: an East German Government to rival the Bonn-based West German regime. They think that the Soviet's week-end Note to the United States, Britain and France protesting- at the formation of this "puppet State" is aAP - 248 words
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Article50 1949-10-05 2 PUNTA ARENAS, Chile, Tues. Several bodies believed to be those of sailoi i on the Argentine minesweeper Former were washed ashore near here today and it was feared that all of the small naval vessel's crew of 67 had perished in a storm which wrecked the ship.— U.P.UP - 50 words
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Article275 1949-10-05 2 LONDON, Tuesday. rpHE American-born wife /of the late Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen, British tobacco magnate, has filed a suit against a former musical show dancer for "enticement" of Sir Hugo's affections. The dancer, known on the stage as Marjorie Daw before she became Sir Hugo's friend andReuter - 275 words
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Advertisement279 1949-10-05 2 TECHLAB LTD. PRESTCOLD REFRIGERATORS INSPECT OUR DISPLAY AT MALAYAN MOTORS SHOWROOM ORCHARD RD. H f TfRMS ARRANGED PHONE 729S WRITE OR CALL FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE HALEX Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, Plastic Household Toilet Ware, Table Tennis Balls etc.. etc. Full Particulars from Hafez A I mm P.O. Box 832. SINGAPORE279 words
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Advertisement763 1949-10-05 2 NOTICES, NOTICE APPLICATIONS from Malays between the ages of M to 30 in Invited for the appointment of probationary Public Relation* Officer on the salary scale: Probationer— $180 10-200; Tlmesaale— $240x10-300 315x15-450. Candidates must possess Grade 1 School Certificate with credit In English, but preference will be given to holders763 words
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Advertisement709 1949-10-05 2 NOTICES TENDERS are invited for the supply of tinned milk tor the Hospitals and Institution* In Jonore State:— (1) Milk Powder Pullcream. (1) Condensed Milk Sweetened (I) Evaporated Milk. The period U for the year i960. Further details may be obtained from this Office. Tenders close on 17th October. 1949.709 words
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Advertisement337 1949-10-05 2 FRASER k NEAVE, LIMITED (Incorporated in Singapore) I NOTICE is hereby given that the Fiftieth Ordinary General j Meeting of Fraser Se Neave Ltd., will be held at tr.e Offices of Messrs. Evatt it Co., N.T.S. Building, Singapore, on Saturday, 15th. October, 1949, at 12.15 p.m. for the following purposes:337 words
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Advertisement234 1949-10-05 2 17 Aie new Rover Seventy Five... The coachwork of the new Rover passengers and luggage. Chassis lubrica-Bvventy-nv* attracts immediate Interest. Mon is virtually eliminated by the use of Generally lower and wider, it combines rubber and sealed bearings, extra comfort (.more leg, elbow and head The remarkable 'seventy-five' engine is234 words
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401 1949-10-05 3 LONDON, Tuesday. RUMANIA and Bulgaria lined up with Soviet Russia today in recognizing the new Chinese Communist Government. Other Soviet satellites particularly Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland were expected soon formally to accept Mao Tze-tung's Red regime in China. Russia was the first toAP - 401 words
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Article, Illustration36 1949-10-05 3 MRS. NICHOLAS C. READ of Maryland, U.S.A.. takes a tip from Chinese mothers, carrying her eight months baby on her back while she fishes for striped bass in the surf of the Massachusetts coast. A.P. picture.AP - 36 words
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Article126 1949-10-05 3 NEW YORK. Tues. MR. Bernard Baruch, one of America's elder states1 men, said last night that the United States must maintain its atomic superiority and enact "standby" mobilisation at once in* the light of the Russian atomic explosion, i He warned that the outlawing s)iUP - 126 words
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Article69 1949-10-05 3 SAN FRANCISCO, Tues. —Tokyo Rose's defence attorney has filed four motions in the Federal Dis- trict Court in an effort to prevent the sentencing of Mrs. Iva D'Aqulno on her conviction of treason The motions' to be heard on Thursday, the day for sentencing, called for airestUP - 69 words
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Article188 1949-10-05 3 LONDON, Tuesday. A N American Air Force general is to pilot the special A plane which President Truman is sending to bring Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru from London to Washington next Monday f Washington next Monday The Indian Prime Minister is going to the United StatesReuter - 188 words
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Article49 1949-10-05 3 MADRAS, Tues. Travancore on the southwest coast of India— will become an important Jute producing centre in the very near future, according to Mr. T. K. Narayana Pillai, Premier of TravancoreCochln States Union. Arrangements are well underway to bring 20,000 acres under Jute cultivation this year. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article35 1949-10-05 3 MEW YORK, Tues. Mr. I Richard G. Lurle, managing editor of American Exporter, I has been decorated by the Siamese Ambassador to the United States for his wartime service with the Siamese underground. U.P.UP - 35 words
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Article, Illustration44 1949-10-05 3 __t. J. SENIOR, First Officer of the Magdalena, who had his certificate suspended for one year following the inquiry into the disaster tn which the 17,500 ton luxury liner ran on the rocks near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuter nicture.Reuter - 44 words
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Article76 1949-10-05 3 MANILA, Tues. A PACIFIC typhoon, which moved towards the China Sea, after side sweeping Northern Luzon and Bataan Islands, left at least three dead and an unestimated damage to crops and public works. Among the dead were two women, who were drowned while attempting to crossUP - 76 words
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Article, Illustration30 1949-10-05 3 QUEEN MARY inspecting White wool evening dress and matching wrap by Paquin at the International Wool Exhibition at Borland House, Regent Street, London, recently. Reuter picture.Reuter - 30 words
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109 1949-10-05 3 MANILA, Tues. URS. Ester del Rosario Mur- ray will be arraigned today or a charge of killing her husband, George C. Murroy. The attractive 32-year-old widow of the former Ameri- can Army C.I.D. agent is expected to enter a not guilty plea and seekUP - 109 words
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142 1949-10-05 3 SHIP 2 US ENVOYS VANISH IN RED KOREA WASHINGTON, Tues. THE United States has asked Russia to help locate a South Korean merchant ship which disappeared on Sept. 20 with two American Government officials aboard. The ship, the Kimball R. Smith, was reported by the Communist radio In North KoreaAP; UP - 142 words
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Article101 1949-10-05 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Tues. DOLAND's delegate to the U.N. yesterday alleged that the Greek Government had broken a promise to suspend all death sentences on guerillas. He told the United Nations Political Committee that a Greek trade union leader had been shot by a firing squad on Saturday.Reuter; AP - 101 words
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Article75 1949-10-05 3 DALLAS, TEXAS, Tues. DRITONS are following the advice of the President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Ha rold Wilson, and are assaulting the markets of America's Par West. The city's forthcoming trade fair will be highlighted by a "British Day." focus of this new BritishAP - 75 words
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Article61 1949-10-05 3 HAMBURG, Tues.— Conrad Him., a 49-year-old German was sentenced to 10 years gaol yestfrdaj by a British Military Court for espionage activities in the British zonf of Germany. Hfnz admitted that he collected information on military Installations and airfields for Poland. He also investigated the61 words
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Article70 1949-10-05 3 LONDON, Tues. Emir Abdul Illah, Regent of Iraq, is returning by air to Bagdad today after a three-month stay in Britain, an Iraqi Embassy official said here today. The Emir is one of a number of Middle East statesmen who visited Britain during recent months. Others Included KingReuter - 70 words
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Article33 1949-10-05 3 NEW DELHI, Tues. The administration of Manipur, easternmost state of India, will be taken over by the Government of India on Oct. 15, the Indian State Ministry announced here today. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Advertisement418 1949-10-05 3 yi^/f FOR A GOOD BREAKFAST Where there's fish there's a good meal, tor fish provides the same quality and almost the same quantity of body-building nourishment as meat. Civ« the family fish» for breakfast and set them up for the day. Scotch golden fillets Herring roes on muttered toast Finnan418 words
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327 1949-10-05 4 LORRY HAD NOPETROL FILLER-CAP, COURT TOLD INQUEST ON BURNED SOLDIER the Singapore Coroner's inquiry yesterday into the death of 21-year-old Gunner Thomas Bryan Lewis, burned alive in a lorry while on short shore leave, Sgt R. Q. Qirtridge said that the lorry zig-zagged and wobbled after it had overtaken two327 words
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Article, Illustration135 1949-10-05 4 WELFARE POST FOR DATO Fiom Oar SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. DATO Zainal Abidin bin Haji Abbas, who last week led the attack on the "lotteries for welfare work" motion in the Federal Legislative Council, starts work as Deputy Chief Social Welfare Officer for the Federation tomorrow. The post is135 words
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Article40 1949-10-05 4 From Oar Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tues. Members of the Perak branch of '.he Technical Association of Malaya entertained their president, Mr. H. E. Corni»n. to a farewell dinner at the Eastern Hotel prior to his departure on furlough.40 words
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Article158 1949-10-05 4 A HOME for handicapped children is to be built in Singapore as soon as the site is decided upon. It will be run under the aegis of the newly-formed Singapore branch of the British Red Cross Society. The necessary money is available. It158 words
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Article95 1949-10-05 4 From Our Own Correspondent SEGAMAT.Tues. AN Indian Malabari of Batu Anam. 28-year-old A. Kadir Abdullah, was charged in the Segamat Court with failure to produce his identity card. This was his explanation "1 was bare- bodied when a police sergeant called to take me to95 words
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Article60 1949-10-05 4 Ftm« Ov Staff Cmnjulut JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.— Members of the Jamah Khirat (a benevolent society) of Kampong Bahru, celebrated the society's golden anniversary yesterday. Wan Mohamed bin Ibrahim, the president, said Inche Ahmad bin Haji Abdul Hamid, one of the village elders, after thanksgiving prayers, spoke of60 words
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Article58 1949-10-05 4 DEATH INJURY, DRIVER CHARGED Fr»m Oar Own Correspondent MUAR. Tues. A lorry driver, See Chu Chi was allowed bail of $400, when he was charged with pausing grievous hurt to Yusof by driving his vehicle so rashly as to endanger human life and secondly with causing the death of Esa58 words
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Article285 1949-10-05 4 OEOPLE talk too long: on the telephone, says the general manager of the Oriental and Electric Telephone Co.. Mr. K. W. Stainforth. Appealing to the public to cut down not only their calls but the length of their conversations, he says: "1 be number285 words
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Article187 1949-10-05 4 From O*r SUIT CamapMMlcat MALACCA, Tues. NG Mow, who consorted with bandits and was liable to the death penalty, was sentenced to two years' Imprisonment at the Malacca High Court today. He was treated leniently because he had willingly surrendered himself as well as187 words
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Article55 1949-10-05 4 rrom Our SiaJT Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. On the occasion of the marriage of their daughter. JawarliU. to Inche Hassan bin Ahmad, of the P.W.D., Kota Tinggi, Haji Zainalabidin bin Haji Mohd. Yunos and his wife entertained a large gathering at their residence In Jalan Straits View to55 words
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Article82 1949-10-05 4 r J*X\A, Orchard Road, «UH meeting, t am, chess dub. S pm, art dub, pjn., tree educational flba show, 7.45 p.m. ST. ANDREWS GUILD. general meeting. S. Raffles Qc«y, 10 ajn. T.W.CjC Katoaf GUmme' meeting far handwork. St. Hilda's School. 4 p.m. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION at King Edward VH82 words
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Article119 1949-10-05 4 FORMATION of a consumers association was advocated by Ungku Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Azla, Lecturer on Economics at Raffles College, when he addressed Johore Bahru UMNO members on the effects of sterling devaluation on Malaya. By banding together In such an association to resist profiteering,119 words
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Article81 1949-10-05 4 From Oar On Corresponds' SEGAMAT, Tues.— 'We cannot read English and believed that the letter given to us by tat owner of the rubber was in fact a permit authorising us to carry the rubber. We now feel that we have been duped" This explanation was81 words
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Article54 1949-10-05 4 Front O»r Own CwmaaiiaauU ALOR STAR, Tues. Inche Ahmad Noordin bin Zain, Malay Field Officer attached to the Kedah Public Relations Department, and secreury of Keuah District Boy Scouts Association, has gone to Koala Lumpur to take up an appointment at PH. headquarters. His successor Is Inche Wan Omar54 words
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Article66 1949-10-05 4 From Oar Own Correspondent' SEQAMAT, Tues. Alleged to have gambled In a hut at Jementah village, two women, 62-year-old Yoon Keng and Oan Ka Woh, aged 27, were produced In the Segamat Court. Oan, In addition, was charged with allowing her house to be used for gaming Both66 words
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Article, Illustration37 1949-10-05 4 MR. CHARLES Chan Kheng l.iang of the Registrar of Vehicles Department. Singapore, and his bride. Miss Mary Tan, after their wedding at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Singapore. Studio de Luxe picture.37 words
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Advertisement292 1949-10-05 4 Why do her teeth sttuf white Hpap^H^^^^V' \H WHr She cleans them safely with P**^\ GiSvS Dentifrice Don't riflk damaging your teeth ff%f&B W^9^ with harsh cleaner* use Gibtn BuLUmMSv Dentifrice which dean* dacn tafisfy tnd thoroughly to (not they ray iound and white. Gibbs MO\A/ Dentifrice b economical, coo,292 words
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Article211 1949-10-05 5 6 Any Increase Not Justified 9 '['HE pegging of rents at their present levels, and additional protection of the interests of subtenants, are among recommendations forwarded to the Control of Rent Ordinance 1949 Committee by the Singapore Clerical and Administrative Workers Union. Warnings of trade reaession211 words
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Article, Illustration28 1949-10-05 5 THE SULTAN of Kelantan presents a Hari Raya cake to A.S.P. Inchr Wan Ibrahim, who is receiving it on behalf of the Kelantan Polioe Force and Malay Regiment.28 words
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Article199 1949-10-05 5 SEQUEL TO ATTACK ON ESTATE ONE YEAR AFTER From Our SUB Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, flies. ALLEGED to have been with a party of 27 Chinese who raided an estate In Mentakab. Pahang, over a year ago, a Chinese, Wong Siew alias Worn, Ah Kheng, was today ch?. ged before Mr.199 words
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Article100 1949-10-05 5 "It's fate that has pulled me up and broken a fine 19 yra-V good driving record," said Naik bin Abdullah, a lorry d river when he pleaded guilty to y charge <s excessive speeding alon? Bukit Timah Road, m thp Traffic Court yesterday. "I cannot do100 words
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Article85 1949-10-05 5 The Poppy Day Ball at Raffles Hotel on Saturday night raised $5,599 and there were no expenses. Five hundred and sixteen people attended. Audited accounts, issued yesterday by the honorary organiser, Mrs. Doris Oeddes, show the figures as follows: Admission tickets (516 at $5) $2,580; dance tickets85 words
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Article50 1949-10-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tues.— Mr. A. J. H. Dempster, Controller of Supplies, Perak and Mrs. Dempster will leave Ipoh on Thursday for leave in Britain. Mrs. Dempster has been a teacher at the Anderson School. Mr. J. B. Roslyn will take over the supplies post.50 words
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Article36 1949-10-05 5 From Our Own Correspondent BATU PAHAT. Tues.—Anottier pupil. Anthony Santiago, of the Government English School, Batu Pahat, has won the Sultan Ibrahim Scholarship, and will Join the Raffles College where he will fake up science.36 words
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Article59 1949-10-05 5 From Our Starr Correspondent IAIPINO, Tues.— Pleading guilty to the theft of cast iron valued at $20 belonging to Larut Tin Fields, Ng Swee Yap and Lee Kirn Cheng were fined $100 each by the Taiping magistrate. Ng and Lee in mitigation said they picked up the iron59 words
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264 1949-10-05 5 A I AI.AY.W Muslim students wishing to take up a y course of higher religious studies in Egypt must hold passports valid for return at any time, must be of good behaviour, must be able to read and speak Arabic well and must.be of264 words
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Article80 1949-10-05 5 The Vas Pavarana Day Celebration marking the end of the rainy season will be held at the Slnhala Buddhist Temple, 363, Outram Road, tomorrow, by the Singapore Buddhist Association. All an invited. 6 a.m. Hoisting the Buddhist flag; 6. SO Observing the Eight Precepts; 7 Buddha puja; 1180 words
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108 1949-10-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. ONE hundred thousand flags will be on sale next Saturday throughout Selangor to swell the University of Malaya Endowment Fund. In Kuala Lumpur 200 persons have volunteered to sell them while In country districts the sale will108 words
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Article27 1949-10-05 5 From Our SUB Correspondent KLUANG. Tues.— Mr. K. M. Mathal of the staff of the Kluang Oovernment English School has left on transfer to Segamat.27 words
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Article34 1949-10-05 5 From Our Own Correspondent MUAR. Tues.— Alleged to have been driving at more than 30 miles per hour in the Muar Town Board area. Ooh Kee Tlan was acquitted by the Muar magistrate.34 words
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Article, Illustration34 1949-10-05 5 MR. SHI KA.VI (MEMO, the Penan* State footballer, who was married to Miss Loh Yoke Lan, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loh Ah Lean, on Sunday, at Penan*. Straits Time? picture.34 words
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Article41 1949-10-05 5 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON. TuerA flag-hoisting ceremony by the Lower Perak Indian Association in honour of Gandhi's birthday was presided over by Dr. J. T. Paranjothy. Mr. T. 8. Oanapathy spoke on the life of the Mahatma.41 words
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Article29 1949-10-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent RAUB, Tues— Fines totalling $840 were Inflicted on 12 Chinese for Illegal mining on State Land. Fines of $70 each were paid.29 words
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Article133 1949-10-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANO, Tues. QUNOEI Nibong police stopped a bus and detained an alleged amok, shortly after they had received a report that two men had been stabbed near Sungel Ara yesterday. The detained man, a Chinese resident of the village was reported133 words
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Article28 1949-10-05 5 WILLIAM Jacks Co.. (Malaya) Ltd.. have donated $10,000 to the University of Majaya Cndowment Fund. Total now received by the fund Is SI .12(5.868.28 words
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Article69 1949-10-05 5 A bridge^nd mahjong drive In aid of Poppy Day Fund will be held at 31. Nassim Road at 2.30 p.m. on Friday. There win be stall of gifts for sale and tea win be served. Tickets are obtainable from Mrs. F. G. Lundon (tel. 7803), Mrs. McArthur. Raffles69 words
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Article33 1949-10-05 5 PENANG, Tues.— To celebrate the 38th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, the Chinese Consul, Mr. N. K. Lee, will give a Double Tenth cocktail party next Monday.33 words
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Advertisement128 1949-10-05 5 WHEN LOOKING FOR QUALITY INDIAN PILE CARPETS ktMiMßt* SHROFFS' OFFER XOU A WIDEST SELECTION RANGE FROM THEIR LARGE STOCK OF VARIOUS DESIGNS, COLOURS AND QUALITIES. _1-LL Agents Showroom: 47-49, Stamford Road, Singapore. Branch Office: 139, Branch Road, Kuala Lumpur. 32 Bishop Street, Penang. DliftAJgjip^ L^H^fe: f aye P re P128 words
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1028 1949-10-05 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Oct. 5, 1949. Outsiders In Rubber So far, the number of people in the Malayan rubber industry who have read the eleven closely typed pages which made up the report of the Arbitration Board, issued last Saturday, must be very small indeed. The newspapers have1,028 words
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Article107 1949-10-05 6 I WAS thrilled to read in your paper this morning (Tuesday) that 10,000 Muslims attended the open-air prayer meeting at the Jalan Besar Stadium on the occasion of Hari Raya Haji. This is putting first things first. I notice that Inche Sardon bin Haji107 words
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Article, Illustration983 1949-10-05 6 Through Bandit Country Every Day This article has been sent to the Straits Times by one of the two hundred drivers of the Malayan Railways. These men are facing death or injury every day and night during the emergency; yet they are paid less than clerks.983 words
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375 1949-10-05 6 AS a somewhat confused member of the public, I should i)e grateful if someone would enlighten me on the following point: Are landlords compelled to repair leaking roofs? Before the war they certainly were, but it seems that now. as a Municipal Commissioner375 words
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Article170 1949-10-05 6 'THE quiz competition organised by Radio Malaya between Rattles Girls' School and the Singapore Chinese Girls' School resulted in a win for the former. A match should be won un fair and clean grounds. But just think of these two questions: (1) What de K170 words
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Article161 1949-10-05 6 ONE HOUR PER DAY FOR ENGLISH OECENTLY it was stated that certain Chinese educational bodies in Singapore were concerned about the low standard of English in Chinese schools. I do not think those authorities know much about the difficulties of teaching Fn<»H ;'i In Chinese schools. IT they want to161 words
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Article101 1949-10-05 6 SCHUMANN BAO DAI f|N Friday, Sept. 30, the Straits Times published a telegram from New York In which It was alleged that the French Foreign Minister, M. Schumann, had declared that "Bao Dal was not the best solution possible". I am in a position to oppose a formal denial of101 words
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Article377 1949-10-05 6 rpHE letter by Motorist published recently in your paper raises some very interesting points on the now famous roundabout at the intersection of Clemenceau Avenue and Orchard Rd. A roundabout Is placet! at the intersection of two or more major roads to assist in the rapid transference of377 words
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Advertisement678 1949-10-05 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. MOSLBT: On the Srd. October. to Matt, wife of A. a. A. .M "Icy. ft soo. WAD6 WORTH. To lUry, wife ot J. S. B. Wtdnrorttv at Wallafey Cheshire. m Mfi. 1.10.49 LOCK: To Julia ,'nee Macilwiln), wife of John Lock, at Batu Gajah. on October 3nd., a.678 words
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Advertisement105 1949-10-05 6 KATHLEEN LONG Presents her PIANO SOLOS ON 10-INCH. Red Label Records. $2.25 Each. Famous Composition* by: MMB. M 574 Nocturne No. In D major, op. S3. M 575 Barcarolle No. Jin O major, op. 41. OBIEG. MM! Butterfly, op. 43. Nocturne, op. 54. MM] Summer's Eve, op. 71, Once upon105 words
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Advertisement40 1949-10-05 6 \y^ fewc w Millions f\M]P^ °f bricks are needed to build THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA BRICK DAY OCT. ii 5 lh we need YOUR dollars Sp»c« kind!/ donat.d b r COMMERCIAL UNION <^** B^y MMM^^"^—^— .Jf" i. •O A c P§H40 words
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155 1949-10-05 7 Reports Sent To Creech Jones From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. pHE reports of the Federation and Singapore Governments on the decisions of their respective legislatures last month on the War Damage Scheme have now been forwarded to the Secretary of State for155 words
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Article, Illustration48 1949-10-05 7 VIVIENNI SHAW, slx-rear- < 1 rtuishter of Mr. and Vrs Kuniiif Shaw, who will Kive a special darter number at the forthcoming concert organised by the Foochow M<>thodist Church, in aid of Ih? Church building fund. The concert will be h.-ld at the Chinese V.M.C.A.48 words
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Article76 1949-10-05 7 From Our Own (*orre*pond«nl BANGKOK, Tues.— No increase is contemplated by the Siamese Government in ihe price of rice for export, Phra BoriDhand Yuddha1 ich. Minister of Commerce, It was possible, li added, that there mifcht be -i revision in price next reported nere that hough the76 words
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Article311 1949-10-05 7 OPINIONS differ in Singapore on the question: "Will the split between the Colony and the Federation on the profits set-off scheme delay the payment of war damage?" Last week, the Federal Legislative Council voted in favour of profits set-off being included In the war damage311 words
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Article73 1949-10-05 7 For stealing a case of oranges, a tin of butter and bread, valued at $10, from the kitchen of the R.A.F. Seletar, 21-year-old Tang Ah Yew, was yesterday in the Singapore Fourth Police Court, sentenced to one day's simple Imprisonment and a fine of $15073 words
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Article24 1949-10-05 7 Brigadier R. A. Holt will give a talk oVer Radio Malaya at 7.10 tonight on Jxt Royal Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.24 words
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Article, Illustration55 1949-10-05 7 .UK. Song Chim Lock and Miss Lm Kit Fong who were married in Singapore on Sunday. Mr. Song is the son of the late Mr. Song Kee Poh of Singapore, and Miss Lim Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Swee Kee of Dalat,55 words
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Article141 1949-10-05 7 LWPERTS from 15 countries will meet in Singapore today to discuss the need for the development of transportation as a means of accelerating; the economic and industrial growth of Asia and the Far East. I It Is probable that the meeting will decide to form141 words
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Article32 1949-10-05 7 The ban on car parking in the centre of Collyer Quay, Singapore, came into force yesterday. AH cars, taxis and motor cycles may now use the Clifford Pier car park.32 words
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Article32 1949-10-05 7 A military despatch rider knocked down a Chinese, walking along New Bridge Road, near Southern Hotel, yesterday afternoon. The Chinese was admitted to the General Hospital with a broken leg.32 words
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Article27 1949-10-05 7 Capt. M. Meerendenk, who has been associated with serum research In India, will Jive a talk on snakes over Radio Malaya at 10 tonight.27 words
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Article23 1949-10-05 7 The Consul for Portugal Is giving a reception at the American Club this evening on the occasion of Portugal's National Day.23 words
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Article, Illustration89 1949-10-05 7 THE 1/2 GURKHA rifles concluded their 10-day Dushera 1 religious festival at Ulu Pandan, Singapore, over the week-end. Pictures In this page were taken during: the last day of the celebrations, and show: Top left: The Krishna Charitra dance In progress. The dance tells the story of Lord89 words
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Article131 1949-10-05 7 EFFICIENCY MOVE IN FEDERATION From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. T*HE office methods of Federal Government depart1 ments are being investigated by an efficiency expert, Mr. S. S. Ross, who has been quietly at work in Kuala Lumpur for several weeks. Mr. Ross Is an official131 words
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Article132 1949-10-05 7 TWO Europeans stepped into the Rochore Police Statation on Saturday night and: Asked the constable on duty what the police intended to do about a stone that was missing from the steps of the police station; Thumped their fists on the charge room counter;132 words
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Article41 1949-10-05 7 Professor Tsou Blen-mlng, China's leading linguist, who \g now on his way to England, will gave a public lecture at the Chinese YJbI.C.A.. Selegie Road, at 8 tonight. Members of the Chink Society and their friends are invited to attend.41 words
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Article21 1949-10-05 7 A Sten gun magazine and 25 rounds of ammunition were recovered yesterday from a store at a Singapore hotel.21 words
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135 1949-10-05 7 Tried To Sell 3,492 Fake Coins 3 Years Gaol A CHINESE who tried to sell 3,492 counterfeit A Straits Settlements 20-cent pieces was sentenced to three years' rigorous imprisonment in the Singapore Assize Court yesterday. "You probably know who made these coins," Mr. Justice Gordon-Smith told the man, Teh Chun135 words
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Article37 1949-10-05 7 Singapore police are an- xious to contact sun-bathers who lost articles from their cars in Changl and Tanah Merah. The articles were recovered recently and can now be viewed at the Joo Chlat police station.37 words
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Article159 1949-10-05 7 "J'M getting fed up with having to appear in the Traffic Court and intend to turn my lorry over to an employee to drive," Ang Teng Kwee told the Singapore Traffic Magistrate, Mr. ■P. Claque, yesterday. "Just as well, for one ol these days159 words
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Article29 1949-10-05 7 Poppy flowers have arrived in Singapore from England, and will be unpacked at 28. Nassim Road, the residence ol Mrs. V. C. Bath, at 10 a.m. tomorrow.29 words
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Article291 1949-10-05 7 SovietChina Clash In S 'pore OUSSIAS recognition of the Peking Government may cause some political sparring between the delegations of Russia and Nationalist China at the fifth session of ECAFE which begins in Singapore on Oct. 20, according to United Nations circles in Singapore. Ail hough It is thought unlikely291 words
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Article54 1949-10-05 7 Toh Wee Lor was sentemni to eight weeks' rigorous Imprisonment in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday for stealing wood from ;i forest reserve in Upper Thomson Road to repair his bouse. Toh, who had a previous conviction for a similar offence, was also ordered to dergo six54 words
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Advertisement45 1949-10-05 7 ASK jbVut FOR Haig SCOTCH WHISKY **F JOHN LITTLE ACo. Ltd. tSlftJAtjT J fWAWy SINGAPORE t Now on dlAplay at Happy World Progress Mxr.lbitioo. Ycur Inspection la Ktndly Invited. jj THE EAGLE PIANO CO. 3SB. Seranfoon Rd. Tel. 8t«84 Smfapore i I M M t45 words
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Advertisement93 1949-10-05 7 nil He y 1 It ke?|>t you dry, but it'i much uioi* I than > raincoat. It looks like a B BT^HA I handiKiiDfl light overcoat, but it'i J more '.han lhat, too. It'i called a \^H> top coat, anil it'i made by Aquaiculum pti of prooled, fine wool Weit93 words
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203 1949-10-05 8 5-YEAR FEDERAL WELFARE, SCHOOL PLAN May Be Financed By Lotteries From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A FIVE-YEAR pkn for eduoatton, health, social welfare and otKer services in the Federation if being drafted by a Government officer. It is believed to be ambitious considering: the paucity of funds available.203 words
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Article, Illustration47 1949-10-05 8 tUL. AND MRS. C. I. da SILVA who were married in Singapore on Monday. Mrs. da Silva was formerly Miss ■M. Srully. Others in the p icture are Miss J. Boswell. Dr. I.. R. Sreenivasan, Mrs. Sreenivasan, Mr. L. Newman and Miss F. Branson. Lily white picture.47 words
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Article181 1949-10-05 8 fi'HK joint Singapore-Federation Rice Investigation 1 Committee will meet for the first time today at the office of the Commissioner-General in Phoenix Taik, Singapore. The Economic Adviser to the Com-missioner-General, Dr. F. C. Bsnham, will preside. Tncre will be eight Fede00 representatives and fh."181 words
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Article52 1949-10-05 8 Exhibition dances of the samba and rhumba, in their original custumes. marked the opening ceremony of the club premises of the Singapore International Rhythm Club In the Great World Amusement Park on Monday night. The club, which is situated at the old cabaret, will be open eve.ry52 words
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Article37 1949-10-05 8 OVERLOADED— $2O Krorn Our Own Correspondents MUAR, Tues.— A lorry driver from Malacca, How Ah Lang, who overloaded his vehicle by 5 cwts. was fined $20 by '.he Muar Magistrate. How was arrested near the Muar Ferry.37 words
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Article68 1949-10-05 8 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH. Tuesday. CHONG Ab Yin, a young Chinese girl, pleaded not guilty in the Ipoh Assize Court today when charged with causing grievous hurt by throwing formic acid at a Chinese man. Foo Chow Yow. The incident was alleged to have occurred68 words
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Article212 1949-10-05 8 MINER TO PAY $15,000 DAMAGES From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tues. MR. Justice Paul Storr gave judgment this morning in the Perak Supreme court in favour of Tan Teik Huat against Yau Fong, a wellknown miner of Menglembu, for $15,000 as damages for breach of an undertaking to renew a212 words
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Article, Illustration62 1949-10-05 8 THE "terror" of Tanjong Karang, Ulu Selangor n l.'>foot man-eating crocodile on a police truck in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. The crocodile, which was killed with a single rifle shot by Police Sergeant Matheson, had killed at least one vil laser during its reign of terror near62 words
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Article223 1949-10-05 8 DROFESSOR Ralph E. Turner, Durfee Professor of History at Yale University, who will represent American Universities at the Foundation Day ceremony of the University of Malaya, said yesterday that Malayan students going to the United States would be sure of a welcome because of the223 words
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Article103 1949-10-05 8 From Our SUfl Correspondent SEREMBAN, Tues. SEVENTY-year-old Y o n g Koon Theng, a Hakka, appeared before Inch* Mohd Din bin All her* on two charges of voluntarily causing hurt to Sin Ah Pal and Wong Ah Hlng with a parang on Sept. 30 at a shop103 words
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Article197 1949-10-05 8 From Our Own Correspondent MUAR, Tues. IN a civil suit at the Muar Supreme Court, today, judgment was entered in favour of K. A. De Souza. with costs, against Marshall De Silva and A. R. Cornelius, partners of- Central Motors of No. 15 Jalan197 words
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Article56 1949-10-05 8 A Santies Soldiers Home will be opend In early November ac Paslr Panjang, Slngapoie Speaking over Radio Malaya yesterday Miss K. L. Byrnes, a v orke in the Sandes Soldierr Home Organisation, said thit thv. Home would have coffee rooms, games and reading rooms, billiards, tennis, badminton,56 words
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140 1949-10-05 8 Frm Oar SUB Correspondent IPOH, Tues. ilO person in Perak is perW mittcd to teach any religions doctrine without the written permission of the Sultan except in his own home and among his family. This ruling under the Mohammadan (Offences) Enactment is given by the140 words
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Advertisement340 1949-10-05 8 beauty routine: W s —-ytZ? s"n EVCRY NIGHT, cleanse your skin /^s^ ~~f^^ f with Pond's Cold Cream. Covet w SIT J/it^/ltJ ff} y 3ff ,Tf,& our face with this oily cream, 1 f S t4/t'/Z/ft^^.^£UZ/TyiXsfyr md smooth it Into your skin, <o penetrate into the pores and rmove dust340 words
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Advertisement286 1949-10-05 8 WHICHAAIIMENTS DO YOU SUFFER P £OV» ww W. ..,n,of .M.NERS r A a i rjaa t cV not jtttlnj enoujh Minerals and Vitsmlns which Naturt demands you to navt. Tnt cooked-out foods you eat aren't giving you enough for -n H **l th *f? arnln *"<* you prevent painful, mors286 words
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Article, Illustration1485 1949-10-05 9 LONDON LETTER Britain looks at writing in the sky From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sept. 2o\ IgVERY lt'NN weeks we see A a vast height in our English skies intricate patterns of while vapour trails made by warplanes twist Ing and turning in mock battle. Above London itself tlie vapourAP; Reuter - 1,485 words
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Article369 1949-10-05 9 Youth told "sow gOOd oats" I fkI'SSTIONS of moral* X have been making headlines, with a pop- ular revivalist preacher, the Rev. Bryan Green, imploring young people "to turn from souring wild oats, and saw good oats and so reap the harvest of a better life for the youth of369 words
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Advertisement115 1949-10-05 9 THE NEW RADIOGRAM *^^C EDCIKEEDING OEMPTMfNI (Try this for your] Mmamm (couGm]^^ n \\V» vt. vifilir^ Syrup is not only /9\\ \V^\\ V^Pp£><^ soothing and scdativr r^, V'_iV <A Sy in its action on irritated |L\^Bk J\\ throat membranes, but is IYw^.\A .^^^^'Jr valuable expectorant. I Thin it assists in115 words
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Advertisement163 1949-10-05 9 C****«* AdUd iujtf& ft H Pay him the prettiest compliment of all wear Evening in Paris tonight and all *k day« «nd nights to come. Evening in Paris" perfume by Bourjois will flatter his senses with its subtle suggestion, its breath-taking invitation to romance. At all bazaars and stores— tn163 words
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Miscellaneous455 1949-10-05 9 SINCAPOBK Programme (As S'pore); 1.00—2.00 8.45 Dutch; 9.00 Kuoyu; 9 3( English Programm* (As S'pore); Burmese; 9.43 English: 10. W 10.00 News from Kuala I urn- J.OO Close; 6.00 Station Opening; Radio News Reel; 10. IB 'Ban< pur; 10.08 Close; 10.55 Par the 6.03 The Children's Corner; 6. SO Call;'455 words
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355 1949-10-05 10 War Damage Expert To Return To His Career From Our Staff Correspondent K. LUMPUR, Tues. THE chairman of the War Damage Claims Commission, Mr. J. J. St. L. Carson, is leaving for England eany In November and will not be returning to Malaya, he informed the Straits Times today. Mr.355 words
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Article155 1949-10-05 10 ROUND-UP OF K.L.'S STRAYS From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. IN celebration of Animal Day, the Kuala Lumpur Municipality, in co-optration with the Malayan {Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, has started a drive for the rounding up of diseased dogs. In &n Animal Day message, the155 words
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Article64 1949-10-05 10 Sentence of one month's rigorous Imprisonment was Imposed on Ng Kar Kwee of Tapah Street in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday for theft of 321 katls of rice. He was arrested when police searched his lighter after unloading and found nine bags64 words
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Article298 1949-10-05 10 The declarer in today's deal not only lost bis slam contract, but also lost a bet over whether or not the contract could have been made South said it couldn't, but he was wrong South, dealer. North-South vulnerable. tiff i •fit i rat tm t J flOtfti298 words
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Article, Illustration85 1949-10-05 10 FILM STAR FETED: Picture taken during a dinner party given at th« Majestic Hotel m Singapore m honour of the Chinese film star, Miss Nancy Chan Wan Hslftng. The dinner was given by the Majestic Theatre, and m this group are (from left) tht Film Censor.85 words
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Article365 1949-10-05 10 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. VEW methods may have to be used to 11 persuade smallholders to centralise their manufacture of sheet rubber, because of the poor response to advice on how to produce better rubber by co-operative methods This view was expressed365 words
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Article39 1949-10-05 10 From Our Own Correspondent SEOAMAT, Tues.— Charged under the new regulations governing the transport and storage of rubber, 46-year-old Chong Kui, of Bekok, was bailed at $100 for alleged fraudulent possession of 35 katis of scrap rubber.39 words
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Article201 1949-10-05 10 father of eight children who pleaded guilty to selling his employer's motor car in his absence and forging the receipt for the money, was sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment yesterday in the Singapore Assize Court. He was middle-aged Lim Men Kiap, motor car driver201 words
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Article71 1949-10-05 10 A 38-year-old boatman, Tan Choon Hee, was senten- ced to one month's rigorous imprisonment by the Fourth Police Court Magistrate, Mr D. A. Fyfe, yesterday for attempted bribery. Tan, it was stated was arrested by a marine patrol In the Singapore Harbour for carrying rice, without a71 words
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Article41 1949-10-05 10 From Onr Own Correspondent to^ l^', Tue s-Arrested at Jalan Sulaiman after a short chase by a detective, 18-year-°J. d Tan Kee Seng was charged at Muar with dishonestly misappropriating a blcycla The case was transferred- to Pontian.41 words
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Article43 1949-10-05 10 From Our Own Correspondent RAUB Tues. For driving negligently, and knocking down a traffic sign post, R Palanl was fined $40 or one week's rigorous imprisonment. M. Suppiah, a cyclist, was fined $3 for falling to observe a traffic sign.43 words
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Article28 1949-10-05 10 From Our Own Correspondent PARIT BUNTAR, Tues.— For shonestly retaining eight gantangs of stolen padi Bahar bin Hassan was fined $40 or one month's rigorous imprisonment.28 words
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Advertisement210 1949-10-05 10 STILL THE BIGGEST DRAW IN TOWN! TODAY I <•■ m— 2.30— 6.00 9.30 p.m. PHOHO w* 5159 HE FLIES LIKE A BIRD, HE SEES THE UNSEEN, BULLETS CAN'T HURT HIM, HE HAS SUPERSENSITIVE HEARING. YOU MUST MEET Columbia* -SAT. at MIDNIGHT— SOMEBODY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED M )IF THIS STORY210 words
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Advertisement235 1949-10-05 10 Start wolf-whistling TODAY! 7^Wi f.*ißt ■J 4.00-6.30-9.30 "J f& CUCO one o _^IBL BBMJ jC el V w l f l^JpTy DHD Ha Ppier than *(f ■■■PHRPi en VacationsWarnw Bros, laugh hit! 5 J£S^ Starring RONALD REAGAN Vml Plus— «JLU' J 1 A Technicolor 2-Keeler "MOVIE ALHAMBRA"^ Air -Conditioned Tele.235 words
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Miscellaneous282 1949-10-05 10 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD AWIOtt Animal obtained from a rRrtS5WnDn M*» onn 7 An elevated plain <7> urplting furnact <3l C/tV<jaoWCllilJ JNO. £\J\t 8I do more lor money <7> Furthered (4) tiksj^tyo l^sli U^M* l-^y» l^U«v\k-J« Lww^-i 9 A great man )u»t U m"™* H Jill 10 '^Vnef. ','ood —in ?TK282 words
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Article194 1949-10-05 11 DULL and inactive condition, prevailed in the Singapore rubber market yesterday; Price* were slightly lower than Saturday's level*. There were poorer advices from abroad and an absence of pressure to sell Closing prices yesterday were: No 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 4S cents, sellers cents: spot loose buyers194 words
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Article135 1949-10-05 11 SHIPS In port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Francisrllle (3132), President Jefferson (33-34), Peleus (36-37), Bulan (31), ateel Executive (43-43). We*t Wharf: Bradeverett (4-5), Querlmba (6-7), Bemnacdhul (89), Oleneam (11). Calchu (1314). Saparoera (15-16). Empire Dock: Tjlpondok (17-18), Nord135 words
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Article48 1949-10-05 11 NEW YORK. Tues— The New York stock market continued to give a rather good account of itself although nearly one million steel and coal workers are on strike for pension benefits and the labour outlook In some other important industries is not too bright.48 words
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Article835 1949-10-05 11 Front Our Market Correspondent rpHE continued delay m the tin price for Malayan J- producers had a deadening effect on both the oversea aad Malayan share markets* yesterday. Prices were again slightly easier. Industrial and rubber shares showed practically no changes. Prices quoted by the835 words
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Article331 1949-10-05 11 LONDON, Tue« OVERSEAS buying of British Government short-dated stocks restated In rises up to a quarter per cent. In the gilt-edged section of the London Stock Exchange yesterday. Adrances were well held and spread to medium and longdated issues. Following wert the closing mlddte vriom of selaeted stocks331 words
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Article42 1949-10-05 11 THE tin ore output of com- panies In Burma-Malay Tin Ltd. for September were: Katu Tin Dredging Ltd. 106,000 yards dredged and 479 pic uls output; Renon Consol Tin Dredging Co. Ltd. 142,000 yards dredged and 173 plculs output.42 words
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Advertisement1158 1949-10-05 11 MANSFIELD dc CO., LTD. 1 Incorporated m Singapore) BLOB rUMMRL IJMB «TRAIT« •TSAMSHir CO.. Carner option to proceed via ether CT». mad aad discharge cargo MAiATA SAILINCS FROM UK. ft USA. ¥mml Z M^^. .TTT. Weak!, sinNcTtoLTvERPOOL. GLASGOW "'J^ g-ft mo- CONTINENTAL PO«T« PenanT Oct. 11 Oue Sail* Matang for1,158 words
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Advertisement315 1949-10-05 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS (0 NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA ECYPT AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS ypoie sham Kenang Pres. lefferson 5/6 Oet 1/10 Oct Willamette Victory 12/18 Oct. 19/20 Oct 21/24 Oct Pres. Pom 29 Oct./ i Nov. Omits 4/7 Nov Moant Oavi* 9/15 Nov. 16/17 Nov. 18/21 Nov TO315 words
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Advertisement352 1949-10-05 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE I SAILINGS IO CONTINENT/ SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK SCANDINAVIA CONTINENT Loading at Singapore Port Swettenham ■1 "Meonia" due abt Oct 18 Penang for Saigon ft Bangkok. mi "Korea* dye abt Nev 9 m.s. "Selandia" due abt. Oct. 1 1 for Bangkok, Manila H'Kong, for Colombo. Aden. Port Said,352 words
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Advertisement1018 1949-10-05 11 McALISTEH 6c CO., LTD. (Inooiootatoo in Stnc*por«) ff| |wyA« BQCKMAIX KLAVEWKaW LWE LOS ANCILES, SAN FRANCISCO LONDON, HAVII, ANTWERP, PORTLAND SEATTLE b /ANCOUVER. ROTTIRDAM MAMBURC. Accepting cargo ta> Central South American Ports CITY OF POONA fHANCHVILtt 17-liOct. 21-24 Oct. 21-27 Oct. 4 Oct. S Oct em or chbtm 2ndh.it no,.1,018 words
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439 1949-10-05 12 U.K. SOCCER SCOUT PICKS COLONY PLAYERS "Will Qualify For Division 2" rpEN SINGAPORE footballers (eight Chinese and two Malays) and one Selangor player will shortly be made offers to play in English professional soccer, and if they accept they will probably be signed up for the 1950-51 season. The eleven439 words
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Article, Illustration26 1949-10-05 12 SELANGOR Malays who beat their Negri Sembilan compatriots by 9-0 last Saturday at XX. in «S£ Sultans' Gold Cup Soccer tie.— Photo by C. F. Larm.26 words
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Article252 1949-10-05 12 Harlequins Open With 4-2 Win rE Harlequins, an all-Eu-rasian hockey team, playing theit first game this season, showed that they are among the Colony's strongest sides when they beat the Singapore Cricket Club by four goals to two in a match played on the Padang yesterday. The outstanding factor In252 words
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Article170 1949-10-05 12 From Our SUIT Correspondent PENANG, Tues. FIVE Asians— Yeang Kah Chong, Johnny Ritchie, Muarice Pestana, Alphonse Carrier and Hussein— have been included in Penang's rugger XV to meet Selangor at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Yeang Kah Chong, who gave an Impressive display against the Bangkok170 words
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Article121 1949-10-05 12 AFTER further consideration, the Singapore Amateur Football Association's council members have decided to reverse a decision made last week whereby playen' free passes were to bo suspended for five of the six games which the All India soccer team are scheduled to play in Singapore in the121 words
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252 1949-10-05 12 RSGC Club Championship Draw, Times T*HE following are the draw and 1 starting times for the first and second rounds of the qualifying round of the Royal Singapore Golf Club's club championship to be played at Buklt Timah on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning: FIRST ROUND— Saturday 2.10 p.m., W.252 words
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Article92 1949-10-05 12 The first post-war athletic meet of all Christian Brothers' Old Boys now resident in Singapore, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the St. Joseph's School ground at 3 p.m The meet is open to all old boys and will be run on an Inter-team basis.92 words
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Article299 1949-10-05 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By H?* "ViT^T ***** 11 horses com Pare with the ,8, 8 f?* of new in »Portations coming out from England or Australia? Millwall's spllndid frinm^h i r l\? r y close on French Custom's triumph at Bukit Timah has, I think,299 words
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Article55 1949-10-05 12 I Front Our Own Correspondent* JOHORE BAHRU, Tuea:— Johore Malays meet the Singapore Malays in the Sultans' Gold Cup soccer competition on Friday 7 at Jalan Besar Stadium. Johore have so far played only one match in this competition, when they were beaten by Malacca for the55 words
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Article46 1949-10-05 12 The following will represent Khalsa Association tomorrow against Postal Union on Thursday on the Khalsa Association ground at B.IS p.m.: Jean Pierre; Charanjit, Mehar Sewa, B. 8. Soin, Kultar; Bassan (capt.), Harbans, Sawaran, Jeromme, Mohinder. Reserves: Surjeet and Mann Singh. Referee: Mr Sudager Singh.46 words
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Article47 1949-10-05 12 SOCCER: Chinese t. Navy (S.A.F.A. Community League I. J. Besar. RUGGER: S.C.C. "A" t. R.A.F. Changl, padang; Police v. St. Andrew's School, Thomson Road; E.A.F. Tengah v. Nee Boon, Tengah; Spore Harbour Bd. v. Chasers, Farrer Park. HOCKEY: St. Patrick's School v. C.R.E., school ground.47 words
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87 1949-10-05 12 CARDIFF, Tues. THE Welsh international soccer team to meet England here on Oct. 15 contains only one new "cap" in spite of their three defeats on the closeseason continental tour last May. Swansea Town's 2-1-year-old inside left Scrine is the new International player.Reuter - 87 words
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Article207 1949-10-05 12 T*HE season's first lnter-scbool 1 hockey match, between Victoria School and the St. Joseph's Institution, which was played on the V. S. ground yesterday, ended In an easy win for the' home team by five goals to nil. In the fourth minute, Kwang Joo sent In207 words
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Article32 1949-10-05 12 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.— The South Jbhore R.F.C. meet the RE. ME. Base, Singapore, at rugger tomorrow in Johore Bahru. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. sharp.32 words
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Article330 1949-10-05 12 /CHAMPIONS of their respective groups in Junior v' "A" division of this year's Singapore A.F.A. league competition, the B. O. D. Civilian Association and the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank drew one-all when they met at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday to decide the Junior "A" championship.330 words
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Article329 1949-10-05 12 rpHE Royal Singapore Golf Club's October Medal (stroke), Autumn Cup and the qualifying r^und of the Vade Cup competition were played at Buklt Timah on Saturday and Sunday and resulted In a tie between W. Pox, G.O. Cruickshank, R.N. McKern and W.R.M. Haxworth In "A" DlvUlon329 words
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633 1949-10-05 12 KEN JALLEH - KEN JALLEH By MALAYAN TEAM FOR EMPIRE GAMES fyf ALAYA'S contingent to the British Empire Games to be held In New Zealand next year, will probably consist of a few track and field men and weight-lifters— the existing standards of swimmers boxers and cyclists633 words
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Article257 1949-10-05 12 India Tour Offer To M.H.C. A WELL-KNOWN Singapore sportsman, who has done much to promote Interest in sport in Singapore and the Federation, told the Straits Times yesterday that he is willing to finance an all-Mala-yan hockey tour of India. If the Malayan Hockey Council was agreeable to the project.257 words
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Article108 1949-10-05 12 In a return game of badminton. Oriental B.P., again defeated Superflight B.P. at the latter* court on Friday last, by seven games to mi. Results (Oriental's players mentioned first):— Singles: Wee Teck Yean beat Tan Hong Poh 15-2. 15-1; Robert Lim beat Peter Kow 16-18, 15-13 18-17; C.108 words
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Article97 1949-10-05 12 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.— The inter-club golf match played yesterday at the Royal Johore International Club between the Island Club of Singapore and theR.J.I.C. resulted in a win for the Island Club by 1\ games to 5. There have been four matches between the two clubs this year97 words
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Article27 1949-10-05 12 The recent draw of the Chinese Swimming Club Sweep resulted as follows (1) *****. (2) *****, (3) ***** *****, *****. *****, *****. *****, *****. <& *****.27 words
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Article22 1949-10-05 12 TODAY: 10.27 a.m. (Bft. 51ns) and 10.16 p.m. (9ft. 21ns.). TOMORROW: 10.50 a.m. (Bft, 7ins.) and 10.53 p.m. (9ft. 4ins22 words
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