The Straits Times, 8 October 1949
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Title Section19 1949-10-08 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 1 tVELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article480 1949-10-08 1 Government May Comment This Morning FOLLOWING yesterday's hoisting of a Chinese Communist flag in Singapore, and its sale in shops, Government officials met in conference to discuss the Colony's attitude to the flying of the flag on Monday, which is the "Double Tenth," or480 words
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Article, Illustration56 1949-10-08 1 THE first Chines* Comm unist flags in Singapore. Top: A flag displayed in a shop window in Amoy Street attracts attention from Chinatown children. Above: The first flag to be flown was hung from a window of the Mayfair Dramatic and Musical Association in Robinson Road. Betide it waa flown56 words
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Article, Illustration37 1949-10-08 1 I .if I irl of Hare wood, nephew of the King and 11th in line of succession to the Throne, after his marriage to Vienna-ban concert pianist. Miss Marion Stein, at St. Mark's Church. London. A.P. picture.AP - 37 words
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Article150 1949-10-08 1 China Reds Cut Off The News NEW YORK, Friday. YEW SIMPER, radio and agency correspondents in China whose governments have no diplomatic relations with the Communist regime have been ordered by the new government to stop sending dispatches from China, according to Press Wireless Incorporated, which transmits news messages. The150 words
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Article99 1949-10-08 1 LAKE SUCCESS, Fri. A UNITED Nations world economic survey citing production declines outside the United States says: "Rubber is the significant exception." The survey adds: "The output of natural rubber was well abot« pre-war level in face of th« large increase in synthetic rubber production."UP - 99 words
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Article29 1949-10-08 1 ATHENS. Fri. A survey made by American experts has indicated there are possibilities of mining uranium 1n Greece, it was learned on good authority here today.— r.29 words
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Article172 1949-10-08 1 HONG KONG. Iti. THE Royal Navy will In future escort any British vessel bound for Shanghai into territorial waters at the mouth of the Yangtse, according to a usually reliable British source here. He said the British Government was adopting a stronger policy towards the ChineseReuter - 172 words
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Article66 1949-10-08 1 DRAFT FOR TIN CONTROL r ACT From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Fri.— An AngloBelgian draft for an agreement to control tin production has been submitted to the working party of the International Tin Study Group, according to a Brussels press report The draft will be discussed between the working party66 words
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Article61 1949-10-08 1 NEW DELHI, Fri. The Indian Parliament yesterday ratified and approved without a division the Government of India's action in devaluing Uie rupee. Winding up a two-day debate, the Finance Minister, Mr. John Matthai, announced the Government's decision to appoint an ad hoc committee to consider whatReuter - 61 words
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Article27 1949-10-08 1 LONDON, Fri. A total eclipse of the moon, lasting one hour 14 minutes, was seen in a clear sky over LonIdon early today. Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article79 1949-10-08 1 From Our Stall Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. TWENTY FIVE Malay A women are known to be active bandits, the Commissioner of Police. Mr. W. N. Gray, said at a Press conference this morning. In addition, said Mr. Gray, 24 Malay women were detained under the79 words
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Article39 1949-10-08 1 LUCKNOW, Fri.— The Government of the United Provinces has launched a campaign which will liquidate 2,000,000 feudal estates in the Ganges valley. The campaign, aimed at abolishing the Zamindarl system (feudal landlordism) will "liberate" 7,500,000 peasant tenants.— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article197 1949-10-08 1 BERLIN, Fri. ASOVIET-sponsored state for East Germany was established this afternoon when the Peoples' Council In the Soviet zone unanimously resolved to convert Itself into the Lower Chamber of the new Parliament. Veteran Communist, Wilhelra Pleck— tipped as president told the Council gathered In Ooering's oldReuter; UP - 197 words
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Article258 1949-10-08 1 QNE thousand two hundred people will see Malaya XJ take her place among the higher seats of learning in the world at the Foundation Day ceremony of the University of Malaya today. Timed ror 3 p.m., the ceremony in Gel Tiong Ham Hall in Raffles258 words
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Article45 1949-10-08 1 Twenty more people gave blood for Mr. A. M. Macdonald. the Singapore magistrate who was stabbed by a Chinese while In the court house on Tuesday morning. While Mr. Macdonald's condition has not deteriorated, he is still on the dangerously ill list.45 words
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Article87 1949-10-08 1 TRUMAN SIGNS AID BILL WASHINGTON. Fri. PRESIDENT Truman yester- day signed into law the U551,314,010,000 foreign arms aid Bill and predicted it will "relteve the world's free nations from the fear of aggression The other 11 Atlantic Pact partners of the United States will get U551,000,000,000. Greece and Turkey willAP - 87 words
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Article69 1949-10-08 1 The container of a carbide lamp attached to a hawker's barrow in Cross Street exploded last night and blew the barrow to pieces. The hawker escaped serious injury because the container was connected to the light Jet by a pipe and was enclosed in the barrow.69 words
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Article265 1949-10-08 1 Return Of The Sultan Urged From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Fri. TPHE Johore divisional x branch of UMNO decided at a meeting yesterday after six and a half hours' discussion that a vote of confidence in Dato Onn bin Ja'afar, Mentri Besar, should be moved at an early meeting265 words
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Article19 1949-10-08 1 COLOMBO, Fri.— Ceylon is to establish her own navy, said the Prime Minister, Mr. Senanayake today. Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Advertisement777 1949-10-08 2 NOTICES BRITISH MALAYA/EAST CANADA CONFERENCE NOTICE TO SHIPPERS (DEVALUATION) Shippers are notified that a surcharge of 10 per cent on all freight rates to the East Coast of Canada will come Into force as from the Ist January, 1950. Bgd. PEAT, MAKWICK MITCHELL ft CO., For SECRETARY. 9th October, 1949.777 words
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Advertisement527 1949-10-08 2 NOTICES NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A HAULAGE PERMIT We, Stewart Mclntyre Ltd., of 45, Orchard Road, Singapore hereby, give notice of Intention to apply for a Haulage Permit to operate a Dodge Lorry goods vehicle with a load capacity of 3 tons from Singapore Into the art* Labls-Segamat for the527 words
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Advertisement353 1949-10-08 2 SHIPPING NOTICE HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE S.S. "MARIEKERK" due Singapore about 13th. October, 1949, loading alongside 8.H.8. wharves of: Colombo Aden Sues Port Said Alexandria Genoa Marseilles Antwerp Rotterdam Amsterdam Hamburg Pnr cargo and particulars please apply to: NEDERLAND LINE ROYAJ. DUTCH MAIL AjtenU HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINK TH: M4S/7125.353 words
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Advertisement153 1949-10-08 2 en o l i t fSBS h X are needed to build THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA We need YOUR dollars BRICK DAY OCT. 15th Space donated by Nestle Anglo -Swisg Milk Product* Ltd. KEEP BABY-. RjljUUlUlitllllll' 1111 thh h t w w "°"«er baby t» f^VaeaaS^ 't^S&^\ fretful aixl Writable153 words
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Article289 1949-10-08 3 DEADLOCK U.N. Help At The Hague THE HAGUE, Friday. A SPECIAL technical committee of Dutch, Indonesian and United Nations commission members was expected yesterday to solve the Dutch-Indonesian debt problem. This is now the crucial Issue in the DutJteIndonesian financial negotiations at the round-table conference,Reuter; AP - 289 words
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Article, Illustration59 1949-10-08 3 DIAL 23: This special operator checks a new service to make sure it is functioning properly. It is a telephone newscast by radio station BIAS in Berlin. By dialling "23" each telephone subscriber can tune In on a recorded version of the day's news, in German. This news service isAP - 59 words
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Article95 1949-10-08 3 HAMBURG, Fri. AN as yet unlden lined British general will give evidence on behalf of German Field Marshal Erich von Manstein in his war crimes trial, it was revealed yesterday. The British officer, It is understood, will five an expert opinion of German orders onAP - 95 words
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Article169 1949-10-08 3 10 YEARS FORTOKYO ROSE SAN FRANCISCO, Fri. rpOKYO Rose (Iva Togurl X d' Aquino) was yesterday sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine of $10,000 for making treasonable broadcast from Radio Toyko during the war. Mrs. d'Aquino, daughter of 0 Los Angeles grocer, displayed no emotion as theAP - 169 words
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Article45 1949-10-08 3 BANGKOK, Fri. RearAdmiral Thamrong Nawasawat, former Siamese Premier, who has been a political exile almost two years, is back home with a guarantee of immunity from arrest. He was deposed as Premier hi the November. 1947, military coup d'etat headed by Phibun.— U.P.UP - 45 words
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Article30 1949-10-08 3 PEARL HARBOUR, Fri.— All Mars seaplanes have been grounded following investigations when the Philippines Mars arrived at Honolulu after one of its engines dropped into the sea.— AP.AP - 30 words
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201 1949-10-08 3 VENICE, Friday. THE Earl of Harewood, nephew of the King, and 1 his pianist bride, find honeymooning here expensive. The Earl has asked reporters "Do you know of a cheaper place to eat than this hotel we are staying in?" 1 'We cart affordReuter - 201 words
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Article77 1949-10-08 3 CAIRO. Fri. EGYPTIAN police say that they have smashed a Communist gang organising a coup d'etat with the aid of two beautiful girls, who acted as runners from their secret underground headquarters. A raid on the gang's headquarters followed the arrest of the girls whileUP - 77 words
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Article32 1949-10-08 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Frt. Four people were killed and 13 hurt when police opened fire on Somali Africans demonstsrating at Mogadishu. Italian Somallland, it was revealed today. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article166 1949-10-08 3 PRAGUE, Friday. A VIGOROUS purge is going on here and hundreds of people suspected of "unreliability" are being picked up by the police. Road and rail traffic is being checked while police comb the city. Rtportf of arrests comefrum widely scattered sources. I Many ofReuter - 166 words
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Article303 1949-10-08 3 PROTESTS ON RED METHODS WASHINGTON, Fri. 1. BY THE U.5. BRITAIN and the United States today protested at the methods used by Russia and her satellites to obtain confessions from people both native and foreign in an effort to obtain convictions against them. The U.S. protest was contained In aReuter - 303 words
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Article24 1949-10-08 3 NEW YORK, Fri.— The "Big Four" Foreign Ministers failed to reach agreement on the Austrian treaty, but a compromise Is possible.— ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article174 1949-10-08 3 From Oar Own Correspondent LONDON, Friday. MR Woodrow Wyatt, a Labour M.P. who visited Malaya, recently, told members of the Fabian Society that Dato Onn had resigned as Mentrl Besar of Johore "because the Sultan was not pleased with him for speaking at political meetings up174 words
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Advertisement138 1949-10-08 3 HOW MANY OF THESE FINE JAMS DO YOU KNOW? PLUM JAM DAMSON JAM APRICOT JAM RASPBERRY |AM STRAWBERRY JAM MIXED FRUIT JAM BLACK CURRANT JAM SEEDLESS BRAMBLE |AM J\eulcr's OF DUNDEE Sole Agents in Singapore and Malaya SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. The Entertainment Committee in conjunction with the Football138 words
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Article, Illustration469 1949-10-08 4 REQUIRED Queen's Scholar Award Proviso From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. AN Ipoh man, Mr. Thong Saw Pak, has been awarded a Queen's Scholarship it was officially announced today. But the award is subject 'to proof of his Federal citizenship for which he has applied." This469 words
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Article153 1949-10-08 4 FOOTBALL DEATH VERDICT Frwn Our SUfl Correspondent SER2MBAN, Fri. A finding that was a clear case of death by misadventure, no blame beinß attached to anybody, was the verdict returned by the Seremban Magistrate after an Inquiry into the death of the Penang Chinese footballer, i Khoo Eok Chye. Dr.153 words
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110 1949-10-08 4 New Political Party Will Be 'In Centre' T*HE proposed new Singapore political party yet to be named intends to pay attention particularly to those people who follow neither the Progressive Party nor the Labour Party. It aims at encouraging a "more intelligent and wideawake appreciation of public affairs" by that110 words
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Article77 1949-10-08 4 From Oar Own Correspondent KEMAMAN, Fri. SEVEN tigen were killed in the drive against them in the Kemaman In the last few weeks. Three were shot by the Administrative Officer, Mr. A. L«eke, and «ne by a ketna karaponr, Inche Abu ffflarflg bin Ali. Another77 words
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Article32 1949-10-08 4 From Ov Staff CorreaaMatat JOHORE BAHRU, Fri.— For stealing a bicycle, Mohd. Lazim bin Lahir, a 19-year-old special constable was sentenced in the police court yesterday to six weeks' imprisonment.32 words
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Article216 1949-10-08 4 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Friday. 'FHE funeral of Mr. Benedict Ponniah, Deputy Director of Social Services, Ceylon, who died after a motor accident last night, took place at the Roman Catholic cemetery in Seremban late this afternoon. The British Adviser, Negri Sembiian, Mr. H.216 words
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Article, Illustration117 1949-10-08 4 The 1949 .ditto* of STRAITS TIMES PICTURES krmfi tSe Mi beauty of the Malayan scene-in COIOUR! Nineteen colowt plates made *re«a celotu transparencies wfcicfc fairhfwHy renttet scenes from Sultans' Installations in the Malay States, the natural beauty of Pcnang Island, and othxr srrikiag itudie* throughout the117 words
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Article75 1949-10-08 4 Poor children, who cannot afford to go to the pictures, are being given a treat at the Cathay Cinema at 8.30 tomorrow morning. The Cathay, in conjunction with the Department of Social Welfare, will show a special programme of cartoons and "shorts." Each children will receive75 words
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Article69 1949-10-08 4 The Empire Pride, which on her outward voyage from the U.K. took 2,000 troops for Hong Kong, docked here this morning on her homeward ▼oyage with about 100 servicemen for release In U.K. The Empire Pride will sail this afternoon with 600 tr<3ops of the Royal69 words
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64 1949-10-08 4 DR. MOHD. ARIFF MAKES PROGRESS From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri.— The Federal Legislative Councillor, Dr. K. Mohtmeo Arlff, who was injured in a motor accident on Tuesday night continues to make progress In the General Hospital. Hit condition is stated to have Improved today but he is still on64 words
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Article108 1949-10-08 4 rNS for a multi-million-dollar scheme to establish a miniature Coney Island In Singapore *vre announced yesterday by Mr. George Lee, proprietor of the Happy World Amusen. at Park. The proposed amusement centre Is designed to be the biggest In the Far East and will stand on108 words
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Advertisement382 1949-10-08 4 /C»y j MAKES YOU FEEL fj q /V fresher... uviv^jV j s wccccr V^s.; lovelier... <2^ >fP •/on fed a different, lovelier person %rhen you use Vinolia Talcum Powder. )t it so exquisitely cooling and refreshing, touching VY v aN^ your skin with the silken delicacy of a Bower petal.382 words
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Advertisement241 1949-10-08 4 VJA V\ ONE HONORED tIARDS AT B/WW Every three months the hair on the face of the average nun grows about one inch. In a normal lifetime this output would enable him, if be liked, to rear" a hundred full-size beards. Not that beard production on this •cale is ever241 words
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350 1949-10-08 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. AN application to restrain the Federation Government from Introducing retrospective legislation which would 3 baulk" a civil liability claim brought against it by an ex- Volunteer was dismissed in the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court350 words
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Article, Illustration35 1949-10-08 5 CAPI. U. E. MUSTARD (toft), acting Singapore representative of X.L.M.. If mb chatting with Mr. R. P. Douglas, Traffic Supermini d*nt, at yesterday's reception In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of K.L.M.— St«ilts Time* picture.35 words
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Article173 1949-10-08 5 A DOUBLE fatality on Bukit Timah Road in July had a sequal in the Singapore Fifth Magistrate's Court yesterday when the driver of an army truck was acquitted of dangerous driving. The Magistrate, Mr. C. F. Seston, said there was no direct evidence to support the173 words
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Article24 1949-10-08 5 The opening ceremony of the fifth session o! ECAFE on Oct. 20 Is to be filmed by the Malayan Film Unit.24 words
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Article155 1949-10-08 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. rpHE Federation police had no direct information of illegal importation of arms into Malaya during the emergency, it was stated at this morning's Press conference. i~ Referring to reports from Manila that arms permits had been Issued by155 words
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Article103 1949-10-08 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANQ, Fri. BECAUSE there are "not enough bones to go round." junior students taking anatomy at the King Edward VII College of Medicine Singapore from the new academic year beginning this month will be required to obtain a half set of bones103 words
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Article41 1949-10-08 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Fri.— A 14-year-old Chinese girl who was charged with failing to produce her identity card, was cautioned and discharged in the police court today. She said that the card /i«d been tPT>^' > '">'"l'v m'slp.l41 words
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Article63 1949-10-08 5 From Our Staff Correspondent ALOR STAR, Fri. AN elephant keeper, Yusoff, has been killed by his own tusker at Shiraon village 10 miles from Baling. Yusoff who was riding the elephant three days agro was struck by the branch of a tree while collecting timber. He63 words
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Article153 1949-10-08 5 'FINDER'S' REWARD -GAOL PEVENTEEN-Y E A R-O L D d Mohammed Yasln bin Omar rode away with a trishaw belonging to his friend, Dollah bin Karim, while the latter was enioying a drink in a coffee shop. Later when the two met, Mohammed asked Dollah If he was offering a153 words
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Article18 1949-10-08 5 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Fri.— s3,ooo was raised in Alor Gajah district during Welfare Week.18 words
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Article108 1949-10-08 5 From Our Stan Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. rpHE Chief Secretary, Sir Alec Newboult, denied x allegations at this morning's Press conference that letters of "respectable citizens" were being pried into by censors. "There Is no general censorship in force, nor do the Emergency Regulations contain provisions108 words
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Article207 1949-10-08 5 Newboult'i Appeal From Our Staff QorrMpondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. AN appeal to the public not to forget the police and troops In the Jungle and lonely outposts was made by the Chief Secretary, Sir Alec Newboult, at Kuala Lumpur today. He has Just returned from Kelantan207 words
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Article204 1949-10-08 5 FLUCTUATIONS on the market have only been of a minor nature this week, says Lewis and Peat's weekly rubber market report. The steel strike In the U.S.A. Is having a somewhat dampening effect there, but at the same time, with the price so far below that of204 words
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Article44 1949-10-08 5 UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA Foundation Day, Raffles College, 3 p.m. V.M.C.A.. Orchard Road, chess club, 3 p.m., movie circle show, p.m. ANSON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, special general meeting, 53-A, Nelson Road, 7.30 p.m. .UNION DANCING PARTY, Informal social dance, Adelphl Roof Garden. 8.30 p.m.44 words
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Article, Illustration141 1949-10-08 5 rruiE first new students of i the University of Malaya were enrolled at Raffles College and the College of Medicine on Thursday and were subjected to the traditional unofficial Initiation ceremon- j Students were Malay, Chinese. Indian, and Eurasian. Provision has been made Tor 201 students from141 words
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Advertisement280 1949-10-08 5 UNOBTRUSIVE i|j|l EYES' New Antiseptic STREPH 1 ias a pleasant odour which is I unobtrusive and does not persist for hours. Use it whenever a l safe, efficient antiseptic is I needed. It goes three times as I far as ordinary antiseptics. I SANDILANDS BUTTERY CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR280 words
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Article84 1949-10-08 6 MR ft MM. GAW BSE* SOON thank an friends and reb'tivps for their Mnd attendance n: their marriage on 3.10.49, astd for their useful presents and food vr~l~.es for the occasion. OTR. MRB. K. JOSEPH Pil I.AI thank all rdathrea, friends, Manager Staff of American Kxpress Co. Inc., wh»84 words
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957 1949-10-08 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat, Oct. 8, 1949 Foundation Day Today is a great day in the history of Malaya. Whether one is for or against the University, it is still a great day. One hundred and thirty years ago the British flag was hoisted on Singapore Island. At that957 words
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Article241 1949-10-08 6 OVERFLOWING PROSPERITY (The following is taken from the daily column entitled "On The Verandah* 'in the Straits Times of Oct 7, 1899.) IT is sincerely to be hoped that the Government, in providing for the needs of the Supreme Court, may be able to make such provision241 words
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Article, Illustration1659 1949-10-08 6 A Tamil goat herdess Geronggang for a kampong roof The otters come back A freshwater turtle Dusun chestnuts— Crested Leaf Monkeys? SUNDAY, Oct. 2. ♦fHIS is officially the month when there is the changeover from the S.W. to the N.E. monsoon. On the 29th. of last month1,659 words
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Article182 1949-10-08 6 SINCE Asian children often appear in il Countryman's Journal, we thought it would be rather jolly to give this pitture today, instead of otrr usual rural scene. This is the percussion band of the Primary School of the Anglo-Chinese School, Beremban, and the picture was taken by182 words
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Advertisement691 1949-10-08 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. j AT PINANQ on OeWher 1. IMS. to Manes**, tlfc «f Dr. A Young, a tiusSrtw, SITUATIONS VACANT THE POSITION advertised under B»x No. A7«9«, 8.T.. rs* now been filled. All applicant* are thanked. CONFIDENTIAL, private secretary required Immediately for minatyer European bortness tense. Apply Box No. A77W.691 words
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Advertisement64 1949-10-08 6 SOULS hr EYE-EIAMIHATTOH.-1. Not aaetag well at isiiaaw or near. Frequent headaches, t. «ys« «ed ttrea or —my. 4. Cant read or write comforts My. In euLtiwut cases, diisUiuß and nausea, loss «f appetite and vomittlng. Our technique and prooeavre In visual analysis wttfa the most complete equipment are entirely64 words
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Advertisement23 1949-10-08 6 DAY j55( 3 7 V 'fwfi jigerBQJSI GENERATING SETS j j 2 K.W. TO 75 K.W: I 1 WE "ST ASIATIC CO., LTD.23 words
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Article509 1949-10-08 7 BANDITS LOSE 73 MEN IN 3 WEEKS More Contacts With Gangs From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. has been a higher rate of bandit casualties during the past few weeks and the Security Forces have made more contacts with the gangs. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. W. N. Gray,509 words
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Article, Illustration31 1949-10-08 7 PEKING FLAGS: This girl it one of the many workers who are making Peking flags at the Mayfalr Dramatic and Musical Awn. for the Double Tenth celebrations. Straits Times plctu re.31 words
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Article, Illustration11 1949-10-08 7 MARGARET LIM voted first by the judges.11 words
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Article148 1949-10-08 7 (MRLS proved themselves better speakers than boys 1 at the Singapore inter-school oratorical contest in the British Council Hall yesterday. Jane Ho, of the Nanyang Girls' High School, was voted the best speaker by 110 of the 118 students who formed the audience. But the148 words
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Article35 1949-10-08 7 Miss Bun Yoke lan, of the Methodist Girls' School, winner of the Governor's prlxe for the Commemoration Day essay competition, will rend her essay over Radio Malaya at 11.15 a.m. next Friday.35 words
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Article, Illustration10 1949-10-08 7 BY THE AUDIENCE JANE HO voted first by the audience.10 words
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Article24 1949-10-08 7 Mr. Llm Kirn Seng has been appointed a member of the Board of Licensing Justices for a further period of three years.24 words
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Article124 1949-10-08 7 THE War Office has sent A inspection of educatioi troops its Director of Am to Singapore on a tour of lal establishments for the y Education, Maj-Gen. C. Lloyd. Gen Lloyd will also be visiting the Federation. He visited the 71 Armj Education Centre In Alexandra124 words
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Article58 1949-10-08 7 rFTY-ONE-year-old Jarsar Singh, who was found guilty of mischief was fined $75 by the Singapore Third Police Court Magistrate, Mr. S. E. Teh, yesterday. Singh attended a film. show Riven by the Public Relations Office at the Havelock Road Labourers' Quarters on July 25. After the58 words
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Article61 1949-10-08 7 Delegates and secretariat officials of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East have been Invited by the management committee of the Brl Marlamman Temple to attend the fire walking ceremony which Is being held there on Monday. Tomorrow delegates will visit the oil Island61 words
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Article123 1949-10-08 7 AFRAID that the ghost of a dead Chinese will -haunt us and do evil things," Malay dance hostesses of the Joget modern at the Lunar Park in Oeylang Serai in Singapore, are threatening to go on strike if the management does not build a new hall.123 words
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Article201 1949-10-08 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. STATISTICS issued by Government today reveal that the Federation's population at the end of June was 5,051,579, an increase of 173,901 since the 1947 census. The natural increase in population for the first half of this year was201 words
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Article74 1949-10-08 7 Kra Canal 'A Myth DRINCE Sakonwanakon of Slam yesterday told the ECAFE Inland Transport meeting in Singapore that the Kra Canal project was a myth. The project, he said, had never gone beyond the drafting stage. He was replying to the French delegate, M. Jean Vernisse, who had suggested ECAFE74 words
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Article53 1949-10-08 7 The Federation of Malaya has agreed to forego 5,000 toni of rice to help Ceylon which U threatened with a grave shortage. This was announced at the meeting of South East Asia Liaison Officers held at Phoenix Park yesterday. Help foi Ceylon will also be forthcoming53 words
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Article27 1949-10-08 7 Loo Kirn Soo. a vehicles Inspector, who was charged in the Singapore Third District Court with corruptly accepting $5 from a taxi driver, was acquitted yesterday.27 words
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Article, Illustration50 1949-10-08 7 MR. R J- SURRIDUE, Adviser on Co-operation to the Colonial Office, speaking at a reception given by the Singapore Urban Co- opera tivt Union yesterday. Others in the picture are (from le ft) Mr. H. M. Danker and Mr. P. A. d' Costa. Straits Times picture.50 words
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Article93 1949-10-08 7 ]L| ALAYA and other countries in the ECAFE region l will probably adopt standardised -road signs carrying symbols instead of words, as recommended in the new Road Traffic Convention signed last month in Geneva. This was the general opinion yesterday of delegates to the Inland Transport93 words
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388 1949-10-08 7 A SINGAPORE lawyer, Mr. R. H. Green, submitted in the Singapore Third District Court yesterday, that the acting Deputy Controller of Foreign Exchange, Mr. F. S. Overton, had no authority to exercise the powers under Regulation 29 (3) of the Finance Regulations to require388 words
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Article65 1949-10-08 7 Tlie following students, from the Foorman Music Studio, have pamrti the practical examinations In piano of the Associated Board of the Royal Schooli of Music: Tan Eileen So* Cheng, grade 3; Poo Jennifer, grade 4; Chua Sui Kirn. grade 5; Dana Myrtle, grade 5; Boey Tew Hock, grade65 words
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Article124 1949-10-08 7 RUBBER TO U.S. DOUBLED DUBBER shipments to the United States last month totalled 27,184 tons more than double the August shipments of 13,205 tons. Total overseas shipments last month amounted .to 75,285 tons compared with 78,798 tons for August. In the first nine months of this year. Malaya had shipped124 words
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Article46 1949-10-08 7 A Pan-American Airways Skymaster is due at Singapore on Oct. 18 on a flight from Manila non-stop. If all goes well, Pan-Am-erican will start a regular Singapore-Manila direct service on Nov. 1. This service will be linked with PanAmerican's Pacific and round-the-world services.46 words
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Article, Illustration35 1949-10-08 7 MARY HOE Al ba > a will appear in a ballet duo with Lucy Lint at the v entertainment to be siv i at the Chines V.M.C 1 Selegie Road, today, day and Tuesday. I.irio picture.35 words
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Article41 1949-10-08 7 Singapore police yesnivl.'y detained a man, sew 1 hours after an Indian to.-C-C tapper, Vlapuri. was shot i a pistol-carrying Chins*?. accompanied by an IndU 1 in an attap house in T-tm-penis Road. The bullet entered Viapuii's waut.41 words
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Article22 1949-10-08 7 Mr. Clifford Hunism is giving a piano recital at the Tang Tin Club tomorrow t 9.30 p.m. Members m: friends.22 words
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Advertisement57 1949-10-08 7 snes*i!W 1 2 FT x 4 FT GAUGES10FTx4FT 16,***** SEMI HARD QUALITY AVAILABLE EX STOCK FROM I cc?m Ip fe .^T.!:^. YA^ l "l^-'.l^?.B)l FAMOUS FOR QUALITY ALL OVER THE WORLD will be in Malayan Market SHORTLY- Preferences will be given to PRE-WAR DEALERS... ...IN ANY PART OF MALAYA s57 words
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Advertisement48 1949-10-08 7 PfMIOM MOTORW /CONTA/Os I STS T P H S f AL CO/I »WMS\ A PRODUCT UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA Xr SOLE DISTRIBUTORS S I M E, DARBY TRI I M FLINTER S. GRINBERG j> Diamonds and Jewellery Telephone 67, STAMFORD RD., (Eu Court Bldg) SPORE t ■lllllftlßEllH'48 words
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Article, Illustration1008 1949-10-08 8 Chapman Pincher - Chapman Pincher Py INSIDE INFORMATION The standard U.S. atomic bomb Is Ml air torpedo weighing 4H tons. Its great lenrth, about 8Mt., h due to the detonating mechanism— a long steel runtube lUted In the streamlined easing. A 501b. "bullet" of atomic explosiTc Is fired1,008 words
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Article221 1949-10-08 8 The man behind the curtain "pUSSIA'B No. 1 atomic iV scientist Is squarefaced 55-year-old Peter Kapitza, who learned about atoms at Cambridge University under the greatest atom pioneer tht h e late Lord Rutherford. The last four years he has been working mainly In a new experimental station located 10,000221 words
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Article281 1949-10-08 8 BELGRAM (By Air Mall). WHILE there seems to be no lack of grumblers who dislike the Communistdominated regime and claim to recall better times, a 1,300-mile motor tour through Yugoslavia recently failed to indicate any pronounced opposition to Marshal Tito. True, people living «he peaceful countrysideReuter - 281 words
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Advertisement129 1949-10-08 8 t STORY BEHIND THE STOP-ME-AHD-BUY-ONE BOYS She creaks a bit and has lust had I *4%UE^w^F&&&t I -Jk her face lifted iffli. Mbfgff JßßhßbF -^B &LA£sStßk. Marthj in her own inimitable way jf A W&/&*££^SSfiß3m*' I has filled millions of ice cream j|f BsSw*J?^^3Sß^ millions more. Wm&S&^^SSSS&k t^sl ty When129 words
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Advertisement512 1949-10-08 8 f^mHINGSKIN 'tis wonderful liquid healer m jo* mm mm/ Are yon euffanng tb* aguny of itohing SkinT Does H irritate you all day T Doe» II atop yon sleeping a» night f Tbea «rj thiafamoo. Wing rw»^, which wfl) giT. ym» inMonl relief WHY IT ACTS SO OUICKLV. Online auuif512 words
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Miscellaneous314 1949-10-08 8 Today's deal might wall be UU- One South was both more ed: "How top so*es ar« won at ambitious and more expert I Wlnduplloate bridge." nlng the second heart lead, he too South, dealer, tried out the diamonds, but when Both sid* vulnerable. Bast turned up with the stopper, South314 words
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447 1949-10-08 9 "FACE-SAVING" AT WEDDINGS IN PENANG necessary functions would have been better spent on setting up the couple In life. Parents who attempt to make a bold show in this tashion are being unfair to their children. Even worse than this is the casi o' the $100-a-month bridegrocir who is forced447 words
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Letter56 1949-10-08 9 WHAT about the nandful of European wholesale firms with retail departments in the heart of town who open their premises, and require their staff to work, on public holidays? It is very unfair for such od European establishments to Ignore these holidays when 99 per cent of56 words
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Letter248 1949-10-08 9 LONG GLOVES AGAIN FOLLOWING the recent correspondence in your columns about the proper dress for Englishmen In the Far East, the latest ret of rules of dress laid down for Government House, Singapore, make enlightening reading. "Ladies Invited to dinner, it states, "who find on their Invitation cards the words248 words
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Letter172 1949-10-08 9 JUDGING from the great number of people who failed to secure admission to the City Cabaret Hall, Talentime is fast gaining popularity in Malacca, thanks to the staffs of the Department of Broadcasting (Radio Malaya), Malacca, who are sponsoring the show. Similar tributes must also be paid172 words
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Letter334 1949-10-08 9 LOTTERIES PROS AND CONS IN spite of the free vote permitted by Government, the resolution urging the legalising of public lotteries for welfare funds was only approved by the very narrow majority of five votes in the Federal Legislative Council. This cannot strictly bei334 words
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Letter249 1949-10-08 9 yoUR readers may be interested to know about one country which has undoubtedly benefited considerably from Government promoted public lotteries. Southern Rhodesia is a well-ordered, comparatively comfortable and happy country. If had public lotteries when I lived there before thft war, and I believe it249 words
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Letter176 1949-10-08 9 OUTINGS IN THE CITY AN aquarium situated at King George V Park would be an admirable addition of great interest to Singapore as a place where the general public could spend many pleasant and enjoyable hours on week-ends and holidays. Raffles Museum is a good example of how the public176 words
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108 1949-10-08 9 FRASER'S HILL IN CHINESE EYES I CONGRATULATE "Ca- meron Choc" on his interesting article about Cameron Highlands in the Straits Times recently, but I think something should be said about Fraser's Hill too. One always enjoys the beautiful flowers. There are plenty of fresh vegetables, and pure rich dairy milk,108 words
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276 1949-10-08 9 "WHAT DO YOU PAY YOUR DRIVER?" •JHE Colony Director of Education was reported in the Straits Times a few days ago as saying that the cost of each pupil in Government English Schools amounted to $18> a pupil in 1948. We would also be interested to know the cost per276 words
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Letter177 1949-10-08 9 SWIM SUITS AT TANJONG BALAI [N regard to the con1 troversy about holding a Beauty Contest in Singapore, may I inquire if this contest is NEW to the world? Haven't there been such contests all over the world? Why were not those contests stopped? In the month of September alone177 words
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Article, Illustration9 1949-10-08 9 A Singapore Chinese artist's view of events in China.9 words
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Advertisement134 1949-10-08 9 AIHAMBRA ssr Air -Conditioned Tele 69<r9 I (JD A I 1-45: 4.15; 6.45 and ».St p.m. \"WIFE OF 1 1 ROBIN £^yflK .Starrint A THRILLING PEKING LEE LEI DRAMA in MANDARIN! Morning Matinee:- Today and Sunday at 11 A.M. M.G.M.', 'THE PIRATE" Technicolor Admission:— Adults $1/-: Children 50 cts. I134 words
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Advertisement99 1949-10-08 9 NHWH JtoryrlDmiit *^07^\jl AISTOL MY (RS and Grandma says, "Yours jfvv/i Can k* the same if y° u brush •^VvVIA your teeth twice a day with B^KjTi 'P ana Thij delightful njKj^jfl antiseptic tooth paste n?tyS 1 P en «fates every cranny and A*#l*r 1 crevice of tn teeth. lit99 words
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Miscellaneous106 1949-10-08 9 STRAITS TIMESCROSS WORD acmoh jj AntlQOftted. sod Ashy* /\ciniiT/\r^¥^ ivr« o L Not this year oeri 7«ar. (A***? 1 W- v^JVVJoO VY -LFrvlJ i> O. 1 1 Is) 1 I ««>t}»Uef to «teck ff S^*S r^VTf l6> &l which good* to S^^ UUI OH 2t TblTpln uiTpo4t*J (7) to fh?^nd106 words
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Article358 1949-10-08 10 LONDON, Fri. THE London Stock Exchange was In subdued mood yesterday. Price changes were few and far between aiiri usually to slightly lower levels. Dealers showed little inclination to increase commitments and some caution an.' hesitancy was introduced by fears of further taxation. Cessation of recent overseas support358 words
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Article845 1949-10-08 10 From Our Market Correspondent I ONDON made a number of offers of tin shares to the Malayan market at lower prices yesterday and that caused an easier tendency locally. Prices were again marked lower. Industrial shares remained mainly unchanged. PricM quoted by the Malayan Sharebrok«rs'845 words
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Article200 1949-10-08 10 THE Singapore rubber mar- ket yesterday opened slightly below Thursday's level but there was an absence of sellers. Prices gradually steadied throughout the day closing practically unchanged from the previous night. Closing prices yesterday were: No. l sheet f.o.b. buyers 43% cent*, sellers 44 cents; spot loose200 words
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Article76 1949-10-08 10 SHIPS in port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns in brackets) were: Main Wharf: PrancisvUle (3132), Standells (38-39). West Wharf: Steel Designer 167), Kustbris (8-9), Pyrrhus (11), Rimau (13), Saparoera (15-18). Empire Dock: Ajax (17-18), Fooc.iow (19-20), Maxwell Brander (21-22), BensJbanacb (29-30). Albert Dock Entrance:76 words
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92 1949-10-08 10 WORLD RUBBER CONSUMPTION Dow Jones Averages WASHINGTON, Prl.— The U.S. Commerce Department reported yesterday that world new rubber consumption totalled 1,257,500 long tons in the first eight months of 1949 compared to 1,225,000 tons In the corresponding period last year. The report said world consumption of natural rubber hi August92 words
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Advertisement983 1949-10-08 10 MANSFIELD ilncorpoiateo BLUB FUNNEL LINE Came > option to t>ioc*«o via oth.l •art t. load and discharge carso tAIUNCS FROM UK USA D.ma* due from U.K Oct. 11 C>clop« due from UK Oct v Eur.rn.dM due from U.K./Cont Oct 26 EsSSJI due from UK Oct 29 SAILINCS te LIVERPOOL CLAICOW983 words
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Advertisement257 1949-10-08 10 dc CO., LTD. ■n singapoie) STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO LTD WEST COAST MALAYA Vessel fot Muei Weekly Vessel tor Malacca Tartee Weekly Vessel fot Port Dickson Weekly Tung Seng for Malacca. P Dickson. P Sham Oct. 18 Serampang for T Anson Penang Oct. II Segamat for T. Anson. Penang Oct. 14257 words
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Advertisement328 1949-10-08 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW rORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA ECYPT ANO MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Spore P Sham Penang Pres. left orion 7/10 Oct. Willamette Victory 15/18 Oct. 20/21 Oct. 22/24 Oct. Pres. Polk 2* Oct./] Nov Omits. 4/7 Nev. Mount Davts 9/15 Nov. 16/17 Nev. 18/21 Nev TO UiA328 words
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Advertisement315 1949-10-08 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ SAILINGS FROM SCANDINAVIA/U.K. SCANDINAVIA. CONTINENT. Loading at Singapore, Port Swettenham 6 Penang. M "Meonia" due abt. Oct. IS for Saigon ft Bangkok. mi d bt o«. t U for Colombo Aden. Port Said, m.s Korea due abt. Nov. 9 Beyrouth, Cenoa. LONDON (Pasfor Bangkok,315 words
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Advertisement1022 1949-10-08 10 McAUSTER tfc CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) tejlophone No. S9O* SLLBaUtAM 6k BUCKnai KLAVSJtSSS LINK t O T°T?RDAM V 6 l HA A M N B T U V C P liT. £gSg3 ROTTERDAM fr HAMBURC. Aceeoting cargo U» Centra b Sooth CITY OF POONA American Ports .Ufc jaru -a??1,022 words
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Article529 1949-10-08 11 KEN JALLEH - KEN JALLEH N.Z. Aspirants Will Be On Trial By •pODAY is "D" day for Singapore swimmers anxious x to qualify for selection as Malaya's representatives in the British Empire Games to be held in New Zealand in February next year.. To at least four Colony swimmers529 words
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Article, Illustration26 1949-10-08 11 TOM FARE, Bradford l ralkeeper punches clear (torn Tottenham Hotspurs' corner kick daring their league tie at Tottenham. The home team won 5-0. A. P. photo.26 words
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Article140 1949-10-08 11 HMS Malaya Rugger Starts Today From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, FrL THE new series of H.M.S. Malaya Rugby matches will begin in Koala Lumpur tomorrow with Selangor playing hosts to Ptnang. These two teams, strongest in the Federation last year, are expected to pot up as keen a fight140 words
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Article233 1949-10-08 11 rO of the Colony's strongest rugger sides the B.C.C. first fifteen and the Police will meet on the padang today at 5 p.m. While the Europeans will probably be able to field their beet side, it Is doubtful If Police will be as fortunate, as233 words
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Article600 1949-10-08 11 THE Malayan Hockey Council has, it Is understood, circularised its affiliates throughout the country for their views on whether or not they favour hockey competitions In which trophies are offered. Although the rules of the M.H.C., which was inaugurated last year, prohibit trophy competitions,600 words
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Article107 1949-10-08 11 R.A.F. SELETAR RUGGER TEAMS R.A.F. (Seletar) teams for their rugger matches against Changi (first XV) and Singapore Harbour Board Aux. Police (second XV) are: Against n A J". (Changi) First XV at Changi today: Smyth; Dillon. Forster. Hobbs, Heslop; Lewis, Aldersmith; MacLeod. Manfield. Baker, Howard. HaughO Connor Sutton, Hodgkinson. Against107 words
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Article632 1949-10-08 11 DONATIONS to the University of Malaya Endowment Fund, actually received, now total $1,138,775.39 a jump of about $20,000 over a week. The following is the latest list of donations (up to Thursday) Singapore: Miss E. N orris $150; Mr. Lim Kirn Sun $150; Mr. Lee Kip632 words
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Advertisement191 1949-10-08 11 LA DAY H-1.45-4.0«-6.3»-9.3« p.m. VIRGINIA MAYO RONALD REAGAN EDDIE BRACKEN phone VS^mty^UT aoai TONIGHT at M'NITE to new glory 111 /f, in glamorous Mexico! > Mj Sfe A H L«OHteTS igKVw If] Kal GENERAL SCREENING FROM TOMORROW rfor ESTHER! ds&r^^ KOI LICKING. ROMANTIC. f^<"^| TECHNICOLOR MUSICAL! \Jr rrCHNICOLORjPPISf I MC.M.s191 words
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Advertisement278 1949-10-08 11 WHETHER YOU'RE 6 or 60 THIS YOU'VE GOT TO jcE! MM 7-^7 «jl ■m wm.r f*. a^»*v m PHOM X%M/ 5159 5 TIMES AT: jrf 11-1.45-4.00 TODAY 6.30&13ep.m. u^*w***.m i^a-t^ul LiW»*l cartoon creations. %i j— i— «dri fek^tffl JS :f" Mm ms wham nun I*m1 *m W^^r CAKT LU/UU rATTDI278 words
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Miscellaneous234 1949-10-08 11 SINGAPORE 9.30); 12.00—1.00 Malay Pro- 9.00 Kuoyu; fl.30 Burmese; 9.49 ainVATVIUi gramme (As Oniapore); 1.00 Bng- English; 10.00 Radio News Reel; 10.00 News from Kuala Lumpur; prosramme (As S'porr)- 2 00 10 15 Ll«nt Mu»lc; 10.30 'Islands 10.05 Close; 11.20 Radio Orchestra; 9 00 Ag Singapore (Bngllsh' Pro- gf 1234 words
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1411 1949-10-08 12 WET-TRACK HORSES WILL BE IN DEMAND 3 Safe Bets In Difficult Card By EPSOM JEEP PENANG, Friday. tyET-TRACK horses will be in their element on a heavy track here tomorrow, the first day of the Penan; Turf Club Autumn meeting, and I go for mudlarks like Prattlin', Victory, Blank Spec,1,411 words
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Article119 1949-10-08 12 TODAY SOCCER: Chinese Athletes v. R.A.F. tomb., J. Besar; Indian R.C. v. RAF. HQ., Farrer Park. SWIMMING: Spore swimming championship* at S.B.C, 2.M p.m. RUGBY: S.C.C. v. PoUoe, padant; S. Johore R.F.C. v. RAF. Tengah, J. Bahrn; RAF Chanr. v. R.A.F. SeleUr, at Changl; R.A.F. XV v. GHQ119 words
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314 1949-10-08 12 GOLD CUP SOCCER Singapore Swamp Johore 9-0 SUPERIOR in every department, Singapore Malays had little difficulty in defeatIng Johore Malays by nine goals to nil in the Sultans' Gold Cup soccer competition at Jalan Besar yesterday. Singapore Malays attacked from the first minute and. after a series of near misses,314 words
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Article373 1949-10-08 12 pHIA BOON LEONG, Butler and Riddell have been included in the All Singapore team to meet the Federation in the first annual game for the Sportsmen's Trophy t o be played at Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow. They replace Chye Hee, Shea and Riley who373 words
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Article147 1949-10-08 12 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER RACE 1 2.30 VICTORY Court Jester Sheffield Plate VICTORY Kinta Valley Briany VICTORY Court Jester Kinta Valley RACE SO* PRATTLIN' Red Plane Star Range PRATTLIN' Star Range Red Plane PRATTLIN* Distinction June Veil RACE S 3. SO LITTLE LADY Winsome II Innishmakill147 words
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Article946 1949-10-08 12 THE card of events for today's races in Penang is given below. Biar, Nachtegaal, Demaratus, Colorado and Hariman have been scratched from all engagements. The Big Sweep will be drawn on race eight. Race 1 2.30: Class 4, Div. 3 6 Furs. 013 Sheffield Plate McPherson 9.00946 words
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129 1949-10-08 12 FIRST-CLASS soccer is anticipated at Jalan Besar Stadium today when Chinese Athletes meet Combined R-AJ. Though the match is a friendly affair, a local sportsman who wishes to remain anonymous is presenting the winners with a "Goodwill Cup" to be competed far annually between the129 words
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Article, Illustration219 1949-10-08 12 Razak Signs Up Boy Brooks And Four Others DOY BROOKS, the American Negro boxer who holds the welter, middle and light-heavyweight titles of the Philippines, is one of five top-notch boxers signed up by Singapore promoter Abdul Razak to fight in Singapore in November and December. The other boxers signed219 words
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Article114 1949-10-08 12 Good combination, coupled with the fast pace which the Colts maintained enabled them to beat the Singapore Cricket Club "A" by three goals to nil at hockey on the Padang yesterday. Right from the start the Colts attacked and in five minutes opened accounts through V.114 words
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Article51 1949-10-08 12 DURBAN. Prl— The fifth Australian cricket team to tour South Africa and Rhodesia arrived here in rainy weather today from Fremantle The Australians will play 25 matches during their tour, including five Tests against South Africa. Then- first match against Zululand at Eshowe starts on Oct. 21.Reuter - 51 words
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Article17 1949-10-08 12 TODAY: 11.31 a.m. Oft. lin) and 11.56 p.m. (9ft. 4in). TOMORROW: 11.52 a.m. Oft. 2in).17 words
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Advertisement533 1949-10-08 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page Si ACCOMMODATION WANTED AMERICAN Company urgently i "quires furnished house or fiat to rent for six months or longer. Repossession and first class tenant guaranteed. Rental In vicinity of S»M>O monthly and completely p.nri in advance if required. Reply to Box No. A7749, S.T. WANTED533 words
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Advertisement208 1949-10-08 12 SPECIAL M'NITE TOMORROW j Great Wall presents (Sensational Star of pH "A Forgotten 'V f x^^^. f& Woman" W l'*l AS A HEARTIFSS J MERCENARY WOMAN pC| ji Cgf- 1 WHO MET WITH By& Lfc j A TRAGIC END! &&>€{ W202 fete EXTRA! IN PERSON! ON STAGE! Miss NANCY CHEN208 words
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