The Straits Times, 15 October 1949
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Title Section20 1949-10-15 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 Tl\M VK VMi ES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS20 words
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Article390 1949-10-15 1 Fighting On Railway To Canton HONG KONG, Friday. CHARP fighting has broken out on the Kowloon-Canton railway about 60 miles from the Hong Kong border. A Hong Kong official of the jointly-owned Sino-British railway said Communist forces of undetermined strength attacked a fully loaded Nationalist390 words
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Article, Illustration25 1949-10-15 1 OTTO OROT^WOML (left) Premier of the Soviet-spon- iv 1 n-w Kast German Republic, talks with Wilhelm Piesk, th; President, at a Berlin rally. A.P. picture.AP - 25 words
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Article209 1949-10-15 1 I^KLEGATES of seven district unions of govern- merit workers meeting in Johore Bahru jvstTday passed a resolution exoressing their full cn r 'd?nce in Dato Onn bin Ja'afar. Ti^> resolution ask^d that. D' >^Dnn s.iould continue to hold the office of Mentri Besir of Johoiv209 words
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Article39 1949-10-15 1 NEW YORK, Fri.-Rear Admiral Richard Byrd said last niaiht that he had information that the Russians had visited Little America." near the South Pole, in ships and used powerful airplanes in oxnloratlon activities there U.P.UP - 39 words
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Article, Illustration71 1949-10-15 1 T.ur reai Hie populu STRAITS TIMES PICTURES has new md ■■citing coloui illustrations. Nineteen pistes -scenes first recorded on colour film and then faithfully set down on papei by the srt of the process-engraver and the printer. The price remain* at $2.50 'postage anywhere 25 cents)71 words
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Article197 1949-10-15 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Friday. HULL agreement between the Ministry of Supply r and Malayan and Nigerian producers is expected soon on the price to be paid to producers. Producers are now discussng a new proposal put forward by the Ministry at a meeting197 words
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138 1949-10-15 1 Mao Sends A Friendship Message To British M.P. 's LONDON, Frl. DESIRE for "friendship be-i tween the peoples of Britain and China" was expressed in a telegram from Mao Tse-tung. chairman of the J Central Government of the Chinese Peoples' Republic, to five Left-wing House of Commons members who callAP - 138 words
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Article63 1949-10-15 1 BATAVIA, Fri. A BRITISH "aide memoirr." requesting the release from gaol of Mr. (arlton Hire, Singapore shiphruker convicted of gunrunning, has been presented to the Dutch authorities here, it was learned officially today. Mr. Hire, a 39-year-old Englishman, was sentenced in January last to sevenReuter - 63 words
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Article72 1949-10-15 1 WASHINGTON, Fri. -The Senate Judicial Committee has approved and sent to the Senate floor today a reso:utlon which would make eligible for United States citizenship any Asians now in the United States who have knmigrated here or into Hawaii legally. Experts said that this jutci affectUP - 72 words
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Article129 1949-10-15 1 RUSSIAN TYPISTS DON'T MIX THE two Russian girl typists who have accompanied the Russian delegates to the i ECAFE conference have so 1 far shown no Interest in Singapore. Unlike the secretarial staff of the other delegations they do not use the office put at their disposal in the Victoria129 words
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124 1949-10-15 1 WASHINGTON. Frl. Tilt u.8 State Department, 'streamlining" Its Far Eastern Affairs section, raised the former Philippine Affairs Officer, Mr. Richard Ely, to a newly-created post of Deputy Directory Officer of Philippines and SouthFast AsiaD Affairs. It created a bureau of Far Eastern Affairs124 words
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Article, Illustration44 1949-10-15 1 PHCS^TIVE Durchawrs at the Jumbte Sale organised by the American Women's Auxiliary at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Singapore yesterday afternoon. Police were at the entrances to control the crowds. Proceeds go to the Physiotherapy Unit at St. Andrew's Orthopaedic Hospital. Straits Times pictures.44 words
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Article331 1949-10-15 1 MR. S. S. Nemtchina, chief Russian delegate at the ECAFE Committee on Industry and Trade in Singapore, said yesterday that the Secretariat of ECAFE was trying to put the dock back on Indus- trial development. The "point arose at the morning's sitting during discussion of331 words
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Article54 1949-10-15 1 r-DAY. the Free Press will have 24 pages in which there will be something for every member of the family. In addition to the usual Saturday issue of eight pages of world news, views and sports coverage and the popular Magazine section, there will be a54 words
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Article115 1949-10-15 1 Found Shot On His Wedding Eve From Oar Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Frl. MR. R. H. B. Grant, 27-year-old European assistant manager of Tanah Merah .Estate, Port Dickson. was found shot dead this morning in his bungalow with a revolver lying by his side. Mr. Grant, who played rugby for the115 words
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Article148 1949-10-15 1 English Malay Teaching Move From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Frt. TiHE first move towards A implementing the Communities Liaison Committee's recommendations on Malayan nationhood may be an unofficial motion in the Council in November calling for compulsory teaching of English and Malay in Government and aided schools from 1950.148 words
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Article57 1949-10-15 1 LONDON. Fri.— Ths lm n dipte award of the Co'oV-1 Police Medal for gallpntry s announced In tonight!* Ln A don Gazette to Li.nff C<poral N?ah Bin Sulons vl Acting Lance Corporal Abdul Ghnni Bin Jamail of 'in Federation of M^.lova noli"'; force as a resultReuter - 57 words
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Article24 1949-10-15 1 LOMDON. Frl. Tl^ 1 ~"lton British destroyer H.M Offa will be renamed HMF3 FariQ and transferred ti the Royal Pakistan Navj. R^itpr.24 words
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Advertisement77 1949-10-15 1 yfifyflk IjS) Favoured by Fortune fk( \\U\ Indeed are those members of the 'I Jl\\ Sfe human race to whom the possession \l-\ of a critical, perceptive palate permits jjl 1 a full appreciation of all the finer nuance* of flavour that are to be found In Rothmans De Luxe77 words
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Article316 1949-10-15 2 NO INCIDENTS AS DUTCH DRAW OUT BATAVIA, Friday. INDONESIAN Republican troops today re-occupied areas north and north-west of their capital, Jogjakarta, as the evacuation of Dutch forces continued peaceably. So far there have been no reports of "incidents" between the Dutch rearguards and Republican troops or guerillas. It was statedReuter - 316 words
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Article62 1949-10-15 2 WASHINGTON, Fri. AMERICA'S atomic strength is mounting month by month and its stockpile of "> ••"->*-* a "powerfully deterring" Influence against any attack on the United States, the joint Atomic Committee said today. The majority of the committee said there was no evidence that Russia acquiredReuter - 62 words
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Article34 1949-10-15 2 LONDON, Fri.— The British whaling expedition to the Antarctic is prepared for its southward journey. A £2,*****0 floating factory ship is understood to be setting sail from Liverpool' on Oct. 18.— UP.UP - 34 words
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Article, Illustration52 1949-10-15 2 When Mr. Herbert Morrison was about to open the recent London Radiolympia show, John Dennally, Z. walked up to him and said he wanted to help him. Mr Morrison smilingly obliged and lifted him up to the switch which opened th« show with a peal of electronic bells.AP - 52 words
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97 1949-10-15 2 LONDON, Fri. ill A 1 I. h bishop of Canterbury Dr. Geoffrey Fisher, saiii 1 yesterday that he is not opposed to the orderly disributioD of contraceptives to adults. The indiscriminate sale of contraceptives in slot macines in England, however is a grave menace to97 words
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278 1949-10-15 2 DAMASCUS, Friday. UOR the first time in Syria, women will vote in the 1 election on Nov. 5. Syria thus becomes the 59th country to give women political equality. Not all women will get thef vote. The law specifies that only those with278 words
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Article, Illustration52 1949-10-15 2 A due. with epees took place in the Bol« de Yerrieres near Paris between film director Willy Rosier (right) and critic Francois Chalais. Rosier considered that the latter had insulted him in a newspaper aiticle. The duel ended when Ruzier wounded his adversary lightly in the forearm.AP - 52 words
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Article155 1949-10-15 2 WASHINGTON, Friday. TWO committees worked against time yesterday to speed funds for the U551,314,000,000 foirJgn arms programme through Congress before the Senate and House adjourn for the year. The House Appropriations Committee was expected to approve the money bill later today. The arms programme— toAP - 155 words
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Article242 1949-10-15 2 "No Short Cut To Peace UN Told LAKE SUCCESS, Sat. UNITED Nations Secre-tary-General, Mr. Trygve Lie, today warned nations of both East and West that there is no short cut to peace. "The United Nations way Is a slow and often discouraging way to go about the work of building242 words
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Article60 1949-10-15 2 CHICAGO, Fri.— Mr. Harold Urey, one of the developers of Americas atomic bomb, warned last night that Americans could take no comfort in the report thai Russia has no atomic stockpile. The fact that they do noi have one at the moment is iv indication that they will60 words
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Article54 1949-10-15 2 MELBOURNE. Friday. THE British Empire "must gel used to being second 1 fiddle" to the I.S., says Lieut-Gen. V. A. H. Stardee. Chief of the Australian General Staff. "The only direct rival to Russia is the V.S., and wifhout her I do not know whatAP - 54 words
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Article93 1949-10-15 2 GERMWAR IS 'WORLD SUICIDE' LAKE SUCCESS, Fri. I\EVELOPMENTS in bacteri- ological warfare have made obsolete all other weapons, including the atom bomb, and war is potentially "suicidal," Dr. Brock Chisholm, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, said here today. "There would be no possibility of anyone actually w'nntag .such aReuter - 93 words
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Advertisement680 1949-10-15 2 NOTICES EVAtT ~k COMfANYr" Price Wtterhmn* A C«. (Malaya* nrm) ANNOUNCB that Mr*. L. I'eake, A.C.A.. bat been ad•i.ltte<J Into partnership as from 1 t October 1948. NOTICE REMINGTON RAND INC. MR. CHARLES H BLACK U no longer a member of this finjK NOTICE A uvicanti are Invited for the680 words
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Advertisement426 1949-10-15 2 NOTICES AUCTION SALE OF Valuable M yean' leasehold land and home* Not. 317 31t Arab StTeet, Singapore, area 2,901 sq.ft.. dated 11th February, IMS. •Total monthly rent $193/->. To be held at The saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng ft Co., Ltd.. No. 10 Chulia Street. On Wednesday. 19th October.426 words
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Advertisement279 1949-10-15 2 DELIVERY AT HOME X We have made arrangements that Wines and Spirits can be m—- delivered to any address in the UK free of all costs to X *J2 J\ J recipients /O W V 2 (T x ''^'though a very restricted quota of Whisky is available at home our279 words
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Advertisement230 1949-10-15 2 QUEENS THEATRE Dally: 3.H, 3.45 A t— p m. Kirk Alyn James Dale in Republic's Dynamic Serial -KKDFRAI, AGENTS VS C\. WORLD INC" In It Electrifying Chapters Tomorrow At 11. M AM "RIOCO <OI THE SIN" How fo g«l quick relief frornj TIRED FEET Sm* mm moot m TCP. and230 words
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Article337 1949-10-15 3 Nehru Fledge To America WASHINGTON, Friday. rpBE Indian Premier, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, A assured the United States Congress yesterday that his country "cannot be and shall not be neutral" in the event of any world a* gression or thre ßut!°he r dec?axed in identical speeches337 words
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Article, Illustration50 1949-10-15 3 THE valley that forms the boundary between Kowlobn Ini 1 China 7 where the British frontier jrarrison has been strengthened as the Communist* P«P" c e d nt Canton. The Union Jack painted on a o small marker-stone indicate where the dividing line runs through the head of the pass.50 words
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Article241 1949-10-15 3 Rangoon Envoy For Singapore RANGOON, FrL MR. Reginald J. Bowker, British Ambassador in Burma, will go to Singapore on Nov. 1 to attend a conference of British representatives In the Far East, it was officially announced today. An Embassy spokesman said that besides "general problems" the conference was expected toReuter - 241 words
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Article30 1949-10-15 3 KARACHI, Fri.— Slnkiang, China's westernmost province, where the Government was recently reported to have gone Communist, has closed its frontier with Pakistan, it was authoritatively learned here today.—30 words
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Article47 1949-10-15 3 WASHINGTON, Prt.—President Truman has accepted the resignation of Mr. K. Huddle a s U.S. Ambassador to Burma and United States representative on the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan. Mr. Huddle resigned for what the President described as "personal and health reaennc Tt I>47 words
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Article, Illustration32 1949-10-15 3 EX-KING Umberto of Italy and his wife. Marie Jose, are seen strolling in the grounds of Merilue Castle, near Geneva. They had been estranged for three year*.— a Jr. picture.32 words
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158 1949-10-15 3 BRITAIN NEEDS NEW VISION, SA YS EDEN LONDON, Fri UK. Authony Eden, former Foreign Secretary and now Opposition Conservative Party deputy leader, declared today that Britain's first need was for a new government with a new vision. "We should turn our backs on this socialism, which Is so 111-suited toReuter - 158 words
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Article26 1949-10-15 3 PRAGUE Fri.— The Czechoslovak National Assembly toiay approved without disseni two bills to take over administrative control of all churches In the country— Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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147 1949-10-15 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Friday. THE Soviet bloc in the United Nations has made a serious diplomatic issue out of American supported efforts to elect Yugoslavia to the Security Council instead of Moscow-sponsored Czechoslova- ikia. Identical notes were sent by the five members of theAP - 147 words
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Article157 1949-10-15 3 GENEVA, Friday. ABOUT 300,000 refugees, uprooted by war w Eastern European politics will stUl be looting for homes when the International Refugee Organisation (IRO) ends Its present programme on June 30, 1950. Mr. J. Donald Kingsley. Director -General of the 1.R.0.. told the Organisation's General157 words
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Article74 1949-10-15 3 GENEVA, Frl.— Mr. Carlos Leguizaman, chairman of the United Nations Kashmir Commission, said today that the Commission's report to the Security Council would recon.mend continued United Nation* efforts to solve the Kashmir question. He declined any details on what measures the report would'propose. Stressing the Commission's successReuter - 74 words
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Article110 1949-10-15 3 PARIS, FrL POLICE reinforcement were i on duty outside the ••rench National Assembly srhen M. Jules Moch, Premier ieslgnate, sought approval [or his proposed programme. M. Moch promised there would be "harsh slashes" in 3tate expenditure. Civil servants would have to work harder. He announcedReuter; UP - 110 words
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Article94 1949-10-15 3 MANILA, Fri.— Mgr. Mihael J ODoherty, Roman lathulic Archbishop of Maitla for 32 years, died today if ppeumonia and complicaions, after six months' illless. He was 75. Mgr. J OTtoherty was born n Ireland, one of twelve ihildren, and was ordained >n November 30, 1897. HeAP - 94 words
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Article158 1949-10-15 3 (Continuer from page i*j Myron M. Cowen (U.S.) had reminded the delegates that technical assistance for "soundly conceived" development projects was [•btainable from the Bank Itself. The Bank was qualified and prepared to extend all necessary assistance, he said. "The decision ms to whether a project merits158 words
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Advertisement344 1949-10-15 3 THERE S NOTHING \A fiWs distinctly fast* and •y-app—l* Obtainable from all stores Factory Representatives:— T. V. MITCHELL CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG I I BLUE DIAMOND Selected MIXED DRIED FRUITS Complied with the Food k Drug* Act. 1 5|)J-«O<3 per lib. airtight tin. Limited quantity available only, Buy344 words
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Advertisement131 1949-10-15 3 f CHILLED EGGS! SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S MJSTRALIAN CHILLED EGGS JUST ARRIVED ON SALE NEXT WEEK It is Spring in Australia now and the hens are beginning to lay again. That is why we are able to announce the first of the new season's shipments of chilled eggs after the131 words
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Article268 1949-10-15 4 First Instalment For Campaign On U.S. Synthetic From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. NEARLY $500,000 raised by a levy on rubber will have been sent from Malaya by next month to assist the rubber industry in its propaganda drive against synthetic competition in the United268 words
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Article56 1949-10-15 4 A Federation of all District Government Workers Trade Unions Is to be formed in Johore. Delegates of seven district unions, meeting in Johore yesterday, unanimously decided to form such a Federation. Another resolution urging the Trade Union Adviser to run classes to train trade union leaders56 words
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Article73 1949-10-15 4 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Fri. SIR Sydney Palmer, who recently retired from Malaya, has been elected director of the British Rubber Development Board. Mr. H. B. Egmont Bake, who is also a director, left London today for the Unit ed StUes on a73 words
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Article109 1949-10-15 4 fFVHE Commissioner-General's L office yesterday denied a report which appeared in Singapore paper that an organisation to continue the allocation of rice was being contemplated. "It appears," says the official statement, "that this report may refer to a meeting which is being called in the near future109 words
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Article153 1949-10-15 4 From Our SUB Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. A CONFERENCE of trade unionist delegates will meet in Kuala Lumpur towards the end of next month to discuss the adoption of the plan for the setting up of a central Malaya.* trade union committee which would function on153 words
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Article171 1949-10-15 4 WITH only half a day to go, only five land deeds, executed during the occupation period but not officially stamped, have so far been presented to the Commissioner of Stamps, Singapore, for stamping. Any unstamped deeds must be submitted to the Commissioner of Stamps171 words
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Article33 1949-10-15 4 A paper on turtles and the turtle-egg industry on the East Coast, written by Mr. Noel Rees, Superintendent of Education, Trengganu, will be broadcast from Radio Malaya at 10 p.m. tomorrow.33 words
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Article63 1949-10-15 4 AS official motion to come before the Johore Council of State next Tuesday reads: Tnls Council advises and concurs with the Resent of Johore that a maintenance allowance of $1,000 per mensem be granted to Lady Marcella Ibrahim, Sultanah of Johore, with effect from Sept. 11, 1947 in63 words
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Article49 1949-10-15 4 The Federation Government has sold by tender 1.350 tons of pulot rice at an average price of $29.50 a plcul. This price is $3 higher than retailers are paying to the Singapore Government which controls the retail price ol pulot at 28 cents a kati.49 words
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Article23 1949-10-15 4 In the week ending Saturday last, 647 babies were born in Singapore. A total of 144 people died in the week.23 words
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Article, Illustration80 1949-10-15 4 THOUSANDS of people are pulling out of South China because of the civil war. Here is a group from Canton. From left, they are Miss Carmen Wong, daughter of Mr. Wong Chekkwong, First Secretary of the Chinese Embassay in Mexico, Mr. Jack Shim, Mrs. Wong, wife of80 words
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Article213 1949-10-15 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. rpHE High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, ex1 pressed concern about the financial plight of two widows who formed part of a delegation of eight people, representing the Pan-Malayan Pensioners' Association, who saw Sir Henry at King's House this afternoon213 words
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Article167 1949-10-15 4 THE Progressive Party yesterday announced the of five of its candidates for the Singapore Municipal elections in December. They are Mrs. Robert Eu, Mr. Chong Thutt Pitt. Dr. S. H. Al-Junied. Mr. Hassan Jivabhai and Mr. D. Robertson—all of them Municipal Commissioners who were elected in167 words
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Article88 1949-10-15 4 TODAY POPPY DAY CHILDREN'S PARTY, 26, Cuscaden Road, 4 pjn. Y.W.C.A., advisory youth committee meeting, 5, Raffles Quay, 4 p.m. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, chess club, 3 pjn., movie circle show, 8 p.m. C. H. TAN'S DANCING CIRCLE, practice for members, Carlton. Cavanagh Road, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.88 words
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148 1949-10-15 4 "THE U.S. Consulate has been very generous and courteous and we have no kick coming." said one of the 30 members of the Tew of the American oil tanker St. Christopher, who were paid off in Singapore yesterday at the completion of their148 words
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Advertisement402 1949-10-15 4 &°**J Mr- V So refreshing So cooling So delightfully perfumed It's a joy to use Vinolia Talcum Powder. You should never be without it if you want to stay fresh and cool, with a lovely flower-petal perfume od your skin. Vinolia Talcum is perfect to use any time, "^7" If402 words
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Advertisement335 1949-10-15 4 Last 3 Shows— 3. §U A 9.15 p.m. Colombia's "WALK A CROOKED MiLE" Louis Hsrward Dennis O'Krefe To-nlt« at Mld-nite— Warner Bros' "MT DREAM IS YOt'KS" In Technicolor —To-morrow At 11 a.m. Columbia's "DOWN TO EARTH" —In Technicolor To-morrow at 3, 6.15 9.15 p m. Paramount';) "INDENDIARY BLONDE" In Technicolor335 words
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378 1949-10-15 5 COLONY SCHOOLS SUPPORT 'NO POLITICS' LEGISLATION READING schools in Singapore support the proposed legislation by the Government to enforce stricter control of schools, and welcome especially the ban on political propaganda among school children. Mr. Wang Cheong Chee, principal of the Yoke Bng High School, one of the biggest Chinese378 words
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Article, Illustration31 1949-10-15 5 rvnEK an arenway of bad ninton rackets. Bliss Lee Kirn Neo, former Malayan badminton women's doubles champion, and Mr. Lint Scow Tung leave after their marriage at Seremban. K. Kong picture.31 words
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Article173 1949-10-15 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. L7LOOD waters in Selangor and Perak were reportr ed today to be falling, though many roads are still blocked and some houses and bridges have been swept away. The manager of Nigel Gardener estate, which is one of a173 words
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Article193 1949-10-15 5 AFTER a sagging tendency earlier In the week the market improved on the news from the U&A. that offers were to be Invited for stockpiling purposes commencing on Thursday, but It must now be said that the behaviour of the New York market yesterday was rather disappointing,193 words
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Article117 1949-10-15 5 MR. T. van der Gaast, Malaya's chief delegate to the ECAFE Committee on Industry and Trade which Is meeting In Singapore, endorsed a warning from the United Kingdom delegate that countries of the region should not rush Into developing their Iron and steel Industries without adequate preparation.117 words
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Article15 1949-10-15 5 The police band will perform today at 6 pjn. at the Botanic Gardens.15 words
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Article70 1949-10-15 5 The provision of better and faster ships to serve on the Far East route to further Improve the service offered to business circlet is being aimed at by the Ben lines Ltd., said Mr. J. Miller, a director of the Company, at a dinner which70 words
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Article57 1949-10-15 5 A YOUTH leadership course wfll start an Tuesday at the Singapore Social Welfare Department. The course will consist of lectures, discussions, and camping. f A limited number of places are open to members of the public. Application s should be made to Mr. »C. F. de Souza57 words
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Article191 1949-10-15 5 yHE first joint meeting of the Malayan Associa1 tion of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Institution of Electrical Engineers takes place in Singapore today. f Members win visit the works of Industrial Gases (Malaya) Ltd. In Bukit Timah Road. At191 words
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Article45 1949-10-15 5 $11,000,000 DROP IN PENANG TRA DE From Oar Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri. FNANG trade dropped by about $11,000,000 last month— a drop of M.WK.OOe in imports and $3.000.M« In exports. Total imports were valued at $*****458 and exports 52ti.483.658. The previous month's exports were $29,659,308.45 words
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Article97 1949-10-15 5 Frtwt Ov Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri. UR J. O. Ritchie, one of Penang's best known Eurasian sportsmen, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent ot Police. This follows the promotion last month of Mr. C. J. Brodle Bom in Ipoh, Mr. Ritchie johied the97 words
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Article268 1949-10-15 5 Robinson's $864,355 Net Profit A NET profit of $864,355 wu earned by Robinson and Co., Ltd., Singapore, In the year ended June last, after charging undisclosed amounts for depredation of stock, maintenance, provisions and income tax. Against this sum .the directors nave charged $64,901 for depredation of buildings etc. and268 words
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Article185 1949-10-15 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. MERAPOH police In the Qua Musang area of Kelantan yesterday put 20 Chinese and Sakal bandits to flight after they had wounded one bandit. The bandits fled In the direction of Sungel Kechau. Police and military operating to the185 words
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129 1949-10-15 5 rs American who died of poliomyelitis at Middletoo Hospital. Singapore cm Thursday m pot In an iron lons immediately he was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday. Mr. L. Brltton said r yerterd.as. Mr. Brltton Is supervisor •of M» i R.K.O. office ln-Sihga-129 words
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Advertisement134 1949-10-15 5 »< >>■■>■■■■■> •*>■••>••"% JLAST FOUR SHOWSpAVILIQM! 2 4.1 5-6.30-9.30 p.m. I PMONC b<\O3 J| "MTAA: Malayan ri.m Unit Newsflash: Iniversity Of Malaya Foundation Ceremony. OPENING TOMORROW t i f *LH>B!11 k I I x 'Mfajll IbMbGil V U %b*W^ H V^ KIrSYSAN AUN HJVRT»TRIJSCR I w SPECIAL MORNING SHOW Tomorrow134 words
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Advertisement195 1949-10-15 5 HUDSON LIGHT RAILWAY MATERIAL DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES 20-H.P. 25-H.P 30 H.P. 50-H.P. TIPPING WAGONS RUGGA TYPE 18 and 27 Cubic Feet Capacity Platform Wagons. Rails, Points and Crossings*. Turntables. Axle Boxes, Wheels and Axies. Rai' Benders. Dog Spikes All Sixes. Jf l l The Locomotive with the highest tractive •ffort iff195 words
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Obituary51 1949-10-15 6 MRS KHOO CHENG CHEOW nee 00l Kwl Hocn passed away peacefully on tne morning of 14th October. 1949, at the General Hospital, Johore Bahru, after a short illness. She leaves behind one son Dr. Khoo Peng Seng, one adopted daughter, two daughters-in-law and grandchildren. P?nanfr and Federation papers please51 words
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Article96 1949-10-15 6 THE bereaved widow, children, p-u-nts. sisters and relatives of m late Mr. Benedict Ponniah, Deputy Director, Social Services, C'ylon. wish to express their thnnks to Their Excell< nc:es t?^e High Commissioner of tr* Federation, and the Governre^the P-ime Minlster of Ceylon, His Highness the V.ing De Pertuan Besar of96 words
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685 1949-10-15 6 The S traits Times Singapore, Sat., Oct. 15, 1949. Malayan War Pensions Malayan pensions schemes have been in the news during the past week with the appeal to Sir Henry Gurney by Government Asian pensioners and the Federation announcement of an improved scale of benefits for officers killed or injured685 words
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Article374 1949-10-15 6 Good Sense In Bangkok The Siamese Prime Minister, Marshal Phibun Songgram, has shown commendable good sense in ordering the withdrawal of demands for a 12} per cent increase in the price of rice to sterling area consumers, for Siamese insistence would have done grave harm to the spirit of co-opera-tion374 words
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Article, Illustration1663 1949-10-15 6 The cat catcKes Crocidura Malayana— "Dotting" the rubber trees Payment on a fifty-fifty system. SUNDAY, Oct. 9. yOU can never be too sure about cats, but it really looks as if the Cook has finally eliminated the useless female that we had decided to tolerate. The young torn,1,663 words
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334 1949-10-15 6 Kifty (The following is taken from the daily column entitled "On The Verandah" in the Straits Times of Oct. 14, 1899.) IT may noi be generally known that better sweetmeats can be had in Singapore than In any nonRussian town except Glasgow. The reason why334 words
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Advertisement630 1949-10-15 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. THE ENGAGEMENT U announced between Alexander John Wilkinson, son of Mr. and the late Mrs. J. 8. Wilkinson of Bournemouth and Mary Louisa Campbell Hannay, daughter of Capt. and the late Mrs. H. C. Hannay of Ipoh. SNO-CHIA: The engagement Is announced between Mr. Michael Bng Chwee Thye630 words
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Advertisement63 1949-10-15 6 SIGNALS (or EYE-EXAMINATION:-1. Not seeing well at dUtance or near. 2. Frequent Headache*. S. Eyes feel tired or uneasy, 4. Can't read or write comfortably. In extreme cases, dimness and nausea, loss of appetite and vomltting Our technique and procedure In visual analysis with the most omplete equipment are entirely63 words
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Advertisement14 1949-10-15 6 \UI TjGE^BSHi OJEBEL EM6WES 3|HP TO 150 H.P. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. fl14 words
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488 1949-10-15 7 YOUTH 'NO' TO LOTTERIES FOR GOVT. 'Poor Economics, Bad Morale 9 A PUBLIC meeting sponsored by the Christian Youth Council last night decided to send a resolution to Government and Singapore's Legislative Councillors condemning the move to introduce public lotteries in the Colony for financing social services. The resolution will488 words
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Article197 1949-10-15 7 THE story of the handing over to an Indian of a cigarette tin and a box full of detonators by two unnamed B O.R.s in a taxi driven by a police recruit was related in the Singapore Second Police Court yestvrday. In the dock197 words
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Article69 1949-10-15 7 Twenty-eight-year-old Harold Lim of Branksome Road, who appeared in the Singapore Second Police Court on a charge of robbery, was yesterday committed for trial at the next Assizes. It was alleged that Lim broke into a house in Broadrick Road, Katong, on Aug. 19 last, held up69 words
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Article28 1949-10-15 7 The Malay Union general delegates conference will be held today at 10 a.m. at 5, Palm Road. A tea party will be held at 5 p.m.28 words
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Article, Illustration108 1949-10-15 7 DROFESSOR Chang Tan Nung, formerly professor of 1 fine arts in Sun Vat-Sen University, Canton, has presented the University of Malaya with a drawing of two tigers (valued at about $5,000) and two scrolls illustrating the best in Chinese calligraphy. This picture108 words
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Article153 1949-10-15 7 AROUND-up by the Singapore Police on restaurants and bars in the Orchard Road-Tanglin vicinity had a sequel in the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday, when the managers of eight establishments pleaded guilty to possession of "peg" and "tot" measures not passed by the Weights153 words
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Article130 1949-10-15 7 Children's Garden Party Today AN outstanding programme of entertainments I and sport has been arranged for the children's garden party In aid of Poppy Day funds to be held In the grounds of 26, Cuscaden Road this afternoon. The Police Band, under the direction of Mr. W. Hitch, and the130 words
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Article251 1949-10-15 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. IN a letter to the Attorney-General on the Federa1 tion's proposed Bill to amend the Rent Control Ordinance, the Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce has made strong representations frtr the reimposition of control on «^««.io«« The Chamber claims251 words
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Article62 1949-10-15 7 October's first fatal traffic i accident in Singapore occurred yesterday when a car collided with two Indian children at 7% mile Yeo Chu Kang Road at 4.30 p.m. One of the children, a boy, died in the General Hospital an hour later. A R.A.F. officer, travelling62 words
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Article18 1949-10-15 7 The Singapore Progress Exhibition at the Happy World Park may br expended until Oct. 24- UNO Day.18 words
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Article35 1949-10-15 7 Ballot papers and other documents relating to the last Municipal elections will be burned In the presence of witnesses at 10 a.m. on Monday in the grounds of the Government offices, Empress Place.35 words
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Article50 1949-10-15 7 Plights In a Dakota over the Island, a cruise In a R.A.F. boat around the Sunderland moorings, and a visit to the aircraft overhaul section, are being arranged for a number of Pearls' Hill School boys who will visit the R.A.F. Maintenance Base, Seletar. on Tuesday.50 words
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Article38 1949-10-15 7 The women's section of the Eurasian Association hopes to start a weekly beginners* dressmaking class on Monday, Nov. 7. Members Interested in Joining the class are asked to get in touch with Miss Barbara Aeria, (phone *****).38 words
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Article72 1949-10-15 7 THE U.S. cruiser St. Paul will be open to members of the American community in Singapore between 4.30 p.m. and 6 p.m. today. Launches will leave Clifford Pier at regular intervals after 4 p.m. Vice Admiral Russell S. Berkey, U.S.N., will give a reception to72 words
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Article65 1949-10-15 7 Because the traffic light Indicator at the junction of Stamford Road and Armenian Street was not working, a lorry driver, Koh Peng Chay, was yesterday acquitted ex.ci discharged by Mr. C. P. Seston, the Fifth Magistrate A constable on traffic duty, who caused Koh to be summoned, admitted65 words
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Article96 1949-10-15 7 rLICE were called to deal with large crowds which attended the jumble sale organised by the American Women's Auxiliary at the Presbyterian Church Hall In Singapore yesterday afternoon. The sale was due to start at 3 pan. and the first arrivals were waiting oats ide at96 words
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Article134 1949-10-15 7 riE Malayan Film Unit's short feature on the Foundation Day of the University of Malaya was released for general screening at the Capitol and Cathay yesterday. Flood-lighting did not help the opening pnases of the film, in which the music in Oei Tiong Ham Hall drowned the134 words
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Article89 1949-10-15 7 "What will the fine be like if I plead guilty?" Tan Koh Sung, taxi driver, asked Mr. P. Claque the Traffic Court Magistrate yesterday. Tan whose taxi was In collision with a car in North Bridge Road was charged with negligent driving. Mr Claque explained the89 words
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Article35 1949-10-15 7 TU office of the Legal Adviser, Johore, is not being moved from the Supreme Court, Johore Bahru, to the Government offices at Bukit Tim bad an as was reported on Oct 12.35 words
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204 1949-10-15 7 When Do We Stop? Asks Mr. Nemtchina SHORTLY before 5 p.m. yesterday, at the meeting of the ECAFE Committee on Industry and Trade, the chief Russian delegate. Mr. S. S. Nemtchina. looked at his watch and smilingly asked, "Until what time do we work to-day?" "If we meet much longer204 words
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Article95 1949-10-15 7 DRIVATE homes are being visited by Singapoi 1 police for identity card checks, the (J.I.D. Chic Mr. D. K. Broadhurst, revealed yesterday. Of 153,034 persons screened last month, nine Chinese, six Indians, two Malays and two Europeans without identity cards were detained. Referring to wrong95 words
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Article85 1949-10-15 7 DELEGATES to the conference of the ECAFE Committee on Industry and Trade in Singapore, talked for many hours yesterday on what industrial development projects, as "sound conceptions," could qualify for loans from the International Bank. Mr. Myron M. Co wen, chief U.S. delegate, gave a85 words
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Article, Illustration31 1949-10-15 7 SERGEANT ABDUL RAH IM of the Royal Military Police, the first Malay to be in. charge of the guard »r Government House. He took over guaid duties yesterday. Straits Times picture.31 words
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Article62 1949-10-15 7 /OFFICIALS of various sports v clubs in Singapore last night attended the opening of the clubhouse of the Singapore Chinese Football Association at Farrer Park. The guests expressed the hope that the new clubhouse would be the means of furthering sporting activities in the Colony. The official62 words
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Article28 1949-10-15 7 A Malayalam literary conference will be held in counection with the annual general ineeting of Singapore Kerala Samajam at 3.30 p.m. tomorrow in the New World Park.28 words
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Article260 1949-10-15 7 Tourist Trade Talks In ECAFE pURTHER steps to en- courage tourist trade In the SCAFE region, including the relaxing of currency and exchange controls. minimising customs formalities and improvement of hotel accommodation, were discussed by the ad hoc subcommittee on travel at its third meeting yesterday. It was agreed to260 words
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Advertisement107 1949-10-15 7 MANUFACTURED BY BECKETT ANDERSON LTD. RUTHERGLEN IK ROPE WHEEL 4 FT. DIA. fSß^fc^. ROPE SPEED H M.P.H. "^^W^JJ* COMBINED WORM FORCED LUBRICATION. AUTOMATIC CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH COUPLING ON MOTOR SHAFT. SOLENOID BRAKE ON HIGH SPEED SHAFT. SUITABLE FOR REMOTE CONTtOL. SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA SARAWAK BORNEO PAN MALAYA) LIMITEdM INTERNATIONAL RHYTHM107 words
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Advertisement113 1949-10-15 7 I "^ML"""* "^•■■'PSII^^B^BSB i ""13 '^3B Kff*"*'"" 1 ii in U-. J)r In IM g the finishing touch to a smart ensemble a tastefully designed handbag in suede or leather; from H [SINGAPORE- KUALA LUMPUR PENANG I I Out Packing Oept. It At Your Service. We Can Pack Anything. At113 words
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Article, Illustration490 1949-10-15 8 ■ WILLY BLQK Hi\ NSON - WILLY BLQK Hi\NSON By DANCE, as art, has been rightly called the Mother Art because it was the first conscious expression of human feeling out of which music, poetry and drama developed themselves. For although we know music, poetry and drama as independent arts today, they490 words
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Article, Illustration398 1949-10-15 8 QHY of the limelight and fond of workI ing quietly away from the public gaze, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, India's woman Health Minister ranks with j I Sarojini Naidu and Vijaya- lakshmt Pandit among I modern India's resurgent I womanhood. Born in 1889 of the I princely398 words
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668 1949-10-15 8 Lionel Hudson writes from Bangkok BANGKOK, (By Air Mail). long meetings in the ornate "while there's a sky Siam will remain building here,' the cabinet council of this vulnerable little kingdom is working out steps to stave off Communism. The Prime Minister, FieldReuter - 668 words
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Advertisement299 1949-10-15 8 ALHAMBRA if todayi \ir ondltiontd Tel. 69t9 4 SHOWS "vVV^^'^A^'^^^^^^A/N^ |.ii Mr ft IM II IXI Q,wv Mr A R*uah, Tough, 2 -Fisfet/ P i*jEJSaP5**J S9P' 4sssW &/*R-F-W A J*sw *-^rC'fT S£ JAsf W^ m, ROBERT KENT sjij k P€6GY STEWART Psr t»UOUC S jjmtttl j^a^^^^^^ Shown Complete I ft299 words
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Advertisement283 1949-10-15 8 sHr GOLD FLAKE MADE IN IMQIAHO OJUV Oft£(/ PARKER Quink has magic Solv-x! Ha •rilnary ink tan match the Switch to Parker Quink, the only •aSM of Quink -ifi d,ffer«nt frot» ~nuinin X Solv-x. •Ny otbvr Ink I Available in a range of briUianl colours. Also in Royal Blue WashSaLvSx283 words
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Miscellaneous292 1949-10-15 8 East-We~t liaci a pielty h'»p- io.-,.s However, West's opening leaa position In today's deal, defending started the declarer on the downagalnst the four-spade contract, ward path! As can be seen, bat peculiar things can happen at could not male* any opening tLat the bridge table! was particularly attractive irom North,292 words
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329 1949-10-15 9 OFFICE HOURS AND ANNUAL HOLIDAYS THE statements made by Mr. Lim Chuan Geok, A as published in the Prese, amused me immensely. Unfortunately, as Mr. Lim himself very well knows, there are many oh far too many!— clerks who are compelled to continue working under the most unfavourable conditions, t329 words
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Letter132 1949-10-15 9 I SHOULD like to ask a question arising from Housewife's letter published last Saturday about lotteries in Southern Rhodesia. She mentions a girl whose looks were restored by "a long and very expensive course of plastic surgery" which, with her travelling expenses, was met by the132 words
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Letter141 1949-10-15 9 I READ with great interest a statement written by a Malay correspondent of the Straits Times of September 12 on the subject of "Punishment for Prayer-dodgers" I am a Muslim myself, and I certainly feel justified in condemning the Chief Kathi, of Kedah, Haji Abdul Ohani bin Awang141 words
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Letter273 1949-10-15 9 Housewives League No Fiasco IN regard to Englishman's letter published in your issue of July 23, which has just reached us, we have not had the opportunity of reading the remainder of the correspondence which apDeared in the Straits Times, but it may interest your readers to learn that the273 words
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Letter530 1949-10-15 9 Are The Ceylonese Romantic f HE article headed "The Elders Don't Like Romance" by K. Shivanandan, in the .Sunday Times recently cannot be allowed to pass without comment. The writer is speaking through his hat. Romance my dictionary defines as a fictitious and highly coloured story, so the Ceylonese cannot530 words
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Letter293 1949-10-15 9 $270 P.M. After Four Years AS a physiotherapist, trained In a London Hospital and with experience at home and abroad, I must, In view of Mie recent correspondence in your columns, 3tate a few bare facts 'rr-oernin" our training. To qualify for training physical fitness is essential and matriculation standard293 words
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Letter93 1949-10-15 9 MR. N. J. DAVIES, in his speech at the half-yearly general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, mentioned the reticence of the Income Tax Department and certain Injustices done U taxpayers. I may add that while we appreciate the difficulties thr Department is encountering and although93 words
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Letter213 1949-10-15 9 yOUR correspondent S.M.R.'s letter on the lotteries question (published last Saturday) interested me considerably, especially the last few lines, which read: The major portion of the revenue which is expected to accrue will certainly be contributed by the poor, which in ssence, will mean, that the213 words
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186 1949-10-15 9 MORE FORMS IN FULLERTON BUILDING •JHE control of imports and exports is being continued by a new Bill to come before the Legislative Council shortly. It is said that this control is necessary for protecting the Colony's currency, but I am perfectly certain that this protection could be adequately achieved186 words
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Letter132 1949-10-15 9 1 REQUEST through your paper that the Stratford-on-Avon Memorial Theatre Company, who passed through Singapore on their way to Australia, give a few performances before local audiences. I am confident that anything they put up will be a success. If the performance* of the Singapore Teachers' Repertory,132 words
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Letter98 1949-10-15 9 The Padang MAY I request that the va111 rious branches of the Armed Forces resume their "Beating of the Retreat" on the Singapore Padang as they used to before the war? I believe they used to Beat the Retreat on the first Monday of every month.98 words
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225 1949-10-15 9 PARTIES AND THE CLERICAL CLASS \I\R. Lim Yew Hock's action in transferring from the Progressive Party to the Labour Party is indeed welcome, and the clerical section of the people, whom he represents, will view this action of his with gratification and approval. Mr Lim has risen from the ranks225 words
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Advertisement83 1949-10-15 9 \Bft «ASM LIGHT V^ BATTERIES Sole Representatives: GETZ BROS. CO. PENANG -KUALA LUMPUR -SINGAPORE *V lIP Jht «o mom* ron hmosnts «no nuii—iiM E? isO-kaaT. frUMt^OBW C- W VAN OCR VLICT i 9 Q \lbc// awed 1&&% BeJrjf-K^ Sandsßsa fes&ps S TUT H^S?*? ««M WMBat O«C*t*».A 8 Hn <*•> •OUT!83 words
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Advertisement117 1949-10-15 9 HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES 'j I I 1 ill 1 1 aap^ -^^atfaaaaa ksaaaaw -'T^SaBBBBai LsaaaaV' -"^iw i The Controlled Heat Iron No. .5 AC or AC/DC $22 1)0 Obtainable from all good stores. Including: T.M.A. LIMITED 61 Hlfh Street, Singapore. LEE CHAY A CO.— loo North Bridge Rd. B'pore. S. MOUTRIE117 words
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Miscellaneous225 1949-10-15 9 STRAITS TIMES CROSS WORD «<*om This buck i* v«7 dark CROSSWORD No. 215 A Deicru irt alwtn §uch <•> M mm treat (8. 1). tl. WasU awsy ai a tr«« (4) Hj Is\j 7 \Wi Si| S Biffijj* E J t S Angel* and a ol najr wrench miuclt ESfi^225 words
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Article197 1949-10-15 10 S'PORE RUBBER MARKET niSAPPOINTMENT in stock- pile buying in New York on Thursday was reflected In the Singapore rubber market which opened with sellers below 44 cents per lb. yesterday. Later in the afternoon, with sellers reserved, the market steadied slightly. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers197 words
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Article87 1949-10-15 10 SHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns in brackets) were: Main Wharf: A^penor 33-3*), Tjipanas (38-39). Seroei (41). West Wharf: Dymas (1-2), Gujarat <4-s>. Chanda 6-7), Pundua (7>. Merkur (15-16). Empire Dock: AJax (17-13). Goreon (19-20). Pern Held (23-24), Willamette Victory (25-26), Eum3€-u-s (27-28), Benalbanach87 words
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Article32 1949-10-15 10 DETURNS for the quarter to 1% Sept. 30 for the .following rubber companies are: The Narborough (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Limited 282,400 lbs.; Puslng Rubber fc Tin, Limited (Bedrock Estate) 140,700.32 words
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Article16 1949-10-15 10 [ndustrials Railroads Domestic Bonds Jtillties 186.74 49.77 99.49 38.02 186.78 49.68 99.49 38.4516 words
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Article831 1949-10-15 10 From Our Market Correspondent THE Malayan market in tin shares was fairly steady x but hesitant yesterday. London sent a number of low bids. There was practically no change in rubber and industrial shares. Prices quoted by the Malayar Sharebrokers" Association were: Raub Gold 3.20831 words
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Article368 1949-10-15 10 LONDON, FrL BRITAIN'S Prime Minister ended election speculation yeterday when he announced that a general election would not be held this year. First reaction in the London Stock Exchange was a slight lowering of prices of industrial shares. Recent talk of an early election had encouraged an upward368 words
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Advertisement717 1949-10-15 10 MANSFIELD (Incorporated} BLUB rUNNBL UNB Carrier's eetten te proceed via ether part te lead and discharge cargo SAILINCS FROM U.K. USA. SAILINCS to LIVERPOOL CL««> W and CONTINENTAL PORTS. Due Sails "TZXST.... Oct 22 0^.27 '"^"^l'-K:- C 27/28 Oct. 17 Af p p^rrc^ c«/h o«t. .s Alcinous for London. Holland,717 words
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Advertisement546 1949-10-15 10 tic CO., LTD. in Singapore) STRAITS) STEAMSHIP GO. LTO WESI COAST MALATA Vessel for Muar Weekly Vessel for Malacca Twice Weekly Vessel toi Port Dickson Weekly tuns Seng tor Malacca P Oickson. P Sham Oct IK Senggaraag for Penang Oct. 1 8 Stia for P. Swettenham, T. Anson. Penang Oct.546 words
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Advertisement355 1949-10-15 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON INDIA ECYPT AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS S'oore P Sham Penane Willamette Victory C. 25/26 19 Oct. 20/21 Oct. 22/24 Oct Pres Polk 29 Oct./J Nev Omits 4/7 Nov Mount Davis 9/15 Nov 16/17 Nov 18/21 Nov Mount Mansfield 23/29 Nev. 30355 words
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Advertisement336 1949-10-15 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ SAILINCS FROM SCANOINAVIA/UK SCANDINAVIA Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham 5 Penang m s "Mconla" due abt Oct 18 for Saigon 6 Bangkok m m.i "Selandia" Codowns 6/7 tor Colombo Aden Port Said. fail f"* a u*i; Nov Beyrouth Genoa tON DON i Pas. t?336 words
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Advertisement1050 1949-10-15 10 McALISTER tfc CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) T*le>phe>ne Hex 5906 BI.LBBMAM BUCH.MALL LONDON, NAVRI. ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM MAMBURC. CITY OF POONA Spore P Sham Penang 18/24 Oct. 25/24 Oct. 27/28 Oct. CITY OP CHESTER 21 Nev. rVStiam: Harrisons Crosticld I M I Ltd Penang: McAliiltr ft Co., Ltd. KLAVEMta* lllta, LOS1,050 words
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Article1498 1949-10-15 11 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP Toboggan Best Bet Today By PENANG Saturday. TOBOGGAN and Mandarin Song, two convincing 1 winners on Wednesday, must have bright chances of scoring again at Penang tomorrow, the last day of the Penang Turf Club's Autumn meeting. Toboggan will go far now that1,498 words
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Article145 1949-10-15 11 EPSOM JEEP CALL EOT PODTTEB BACE 1 <.M KIMBERLEY St. Quentin Vanjuard GARNFAIR St. QoenUn Klmberley GARNFAIR St. Oven (fat Tufnii BACE t S.N SYLVAN LASS CoronaUon Lady W#o#l€f Bird CORONATION LADY BytTan Lms H.nteri Can CORONATION LADT SylTaa La« Wander Bird l BACE I LADY KALANG145 words
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Article856 1949-10-15 11 RACE 1—2.30: Cl. 3, Div. 5—6 Furs. 000 Daraak Mawi 9.00 Mr. Ngiau Yoke Lin Sullivan 000 Gay PnUtlg g. Donnelly 833 "Mining Kongsi" Breukelen 340 Kimberley Tulloh 8.12 Mr. St Mrs S. Y. Foong Martin 004 St. Qnentia Spencer 8.10 "Mr. Eddie" Breukelen 020 Sir Keith856 words
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Advertisement292 1949-10-15 11 NOTHING BEFORE HAS GRIPPED AN AUDIENCE MORE TIGHTLY THAN COLUMBIA'S GLENN FORD TODAY JftAj SHOWS PHONE J^\gt|v^sCl 4042 11 a.m., 1.45, 4.00, 6.30 9.30 PRECEDED BY THE LATEST 3 STOOGES COMEDY TONIGHT AT MNITE FROM CAPTURED GERMAN FILMS COME AN AUTHENTIC, IMPORTANT MOTION PICTURE <>ull see for the first time292 words
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Advertisement157 1949-10-15 11 Today f^m 11-1.45, 4 *0. 6.30 9.30 p.m. W H HERBERT WILCOX Presents ANNA NEAGLE I MICHAEL WILDING 1 in a romantic comedy that's twice as gay as I lV^ As£\q^9 OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THE *i3L*^| LADIES AXE THE STRIKING CREATIONS SPECIALLY DESIGNED flHr^J 3H^ BY L£ADING FASHION DESIGNERS!157 words
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Miscellaneous289 1949-10-15 11 4CfNfiAPnHF Programme (As Singapore); 1.00- 8. 45 Dutch; 9.00 Kuoyu; 9.30 WJm wm 1 3.00 English Programme (As Burmese; 9.45 English; 10.00 Ra10.00 News from Kuala turn- Singapore); 2 00-5.00 As S'pore &o News Reel; 10.15 Light Mupur; 10.05 Close; 11.30 Radio (English Prog, on 396 m)- 1 00 slc:289 words
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Article274 1949-10-15 12 ARMY WIN SAFA COMMUNITY LEAGUE Four-Nil Victory Settles Issue Singapore District (Army)... 4; Europeans... 0. SINGAPORE District (Army) made sure of winning the Singapore A.F.A. Community League with a four-nil victory over Europeans at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. It was Army's last game in the series and the team would274 words
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Article, Illustration53 1949-10-15 12 JOE DIAMOND, veteran of the Malayan ring, collecting training gear from a Singapore sports store for the training camp for boxers. Joe has seven youngsters under his wing and when Boy Brookes arrives from Manila, he will train at Joe's camp. Harry Campbell and Brookes are expected here on Monday.53 words
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Article251 1949-10-15 12 S.R.C. 7; Customs... 0. AFTER holding %he Singapore Recreation Club for the greater part of the first half, Customs cracked up to lose by seven goals to nil in a hockey match at S.R.C. padang yesterday. Customs were so well controlled that they were reducrdReuter - 251 words
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Article49 1949-10-15 12 Alexandra Tennis Club will'plav RFME Warrant Officers and Serjeants at AlPxandra at 4 15 p.m to-day. T<>am«: Alexandra: MaJ. Rodger*. Capt. Ru«pll-Sml»h. Lt. Collng. Lt. H^ber. Tt. MnoDonald. Lt. Brooks. Mai Howard R E.M.E.: ASM> Simpson. Reynolds Prewer Nlrholson, 8gt«. Standley. Nash. C8M H*»ell and Hrvkartav.49 words
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Article31 1949-10-15 12 In horkey matches played at Victoria School yssfrday. AngloCWne=p Bohool second team beat Victoria School second team onenil: and Victoria School first team tv-at ACS first t»am by cn»»-nll.31 words
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Article209 1949-10-15 12 THE fifth and last event In the Singapore Best All-Rounder open cycling competition (the 25 Imlle Time Trial) will be htld on Saturday, Oct. 22. This will he the first time that a race over this distance Is held In Singapore. Tre event will start at 5.30 a.m.209 words
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Article472 1949-10-15 12 -THE spirited efforts of both sides in the closing stages of the game of hockey between the AngloChinese School 0.8.A. and the S.C.C. on the padang yesterday, provided a fitting climax to a keen and interesting struggle which the Old Boys won seven-three. The472 words
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Article213 1949-10-15 12 THE Singapore Oun Club's weekly shoot held on Thursday, comprising five single rises, five double rls n n and 10 crossing birds, resulted In no less than eight <\mpetltors. together with the added handicap, scoring over 100 points, ond thus qualifying to shoot off for the prizes.213 words
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Article46 1949-10-15 12 The following will play hockey for Singapore Hornet* against the Ceylon Bport« Club on Sunday at St. Georges Road. V. N.PIUaI. P. H. Barth, B. Weinman, R. 8 Barth. M. Toledo, H. Rodriguez J. Piout. C. Rayney, B. Booth, B Scheerder. M Wright.46 words
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Article152 1949-10-15 12 TO-DAY SOCCER: RAF. r. rart slant fS.A.F.A. Cnnimunlty lea^urK J. Besar; Singapore Boys' I'lub Soever Cup at Buklt Ttmab Roys' Home; (frtendlies) Tionff Bahra Rinjm, v. Oriental 1>li phono. Fairer Park; Town Rangers v. <lrylanj Youngster*. Geylang; Joliilads v. Ttsrr 8 A.. Fftrrer Park; Indian R.C. v. Navy,152 words
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95 1949-10-15 12 LONDON FrL [KAN Borotra, 51-year-old 1 French international, and Philip Hanna, American stage actor now appearing in the musical show in London, will meet in the "key" semi-final of the British covered courts lawn tennis championships here. Borotra reached tne semifinals yesterday with aReuter - 95 words
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Article80 1949-10-15 12 The Singapore Boys' soccer cup competition, organised by the Singapore Youth Council, started yesterday and results of match? were: Katonr Boys' Club (holders) beat Singapore Battalion Boys' Brifmde by threr goals to nil. borers were Poh Chin*. Sulaiman Hashlm and William Wee. Today's fixture Is: Bukit Tlmah80 words
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Article87 1949-10-15 12 I Tlif following will represent S. C.C. women against a mixed team of A.T.S. girls and Royal Army Pay Corps (m<"n> in a hockey match on the S.C.C. ground on Monday at 5.15 p.m. Miss A. Hunter; Miss Mary Holiday, Miss E. Shedden; Mrs. M. Farwell87 words
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Article83 1949-10-15 12 In a last and Interesting game of hockey played on Thursday on the Suara Ground at Naval Base, ttie Singapore Admiralty Local i-utfl nnlon suffered their first lef«at ■t the nands of the Nary vhen they were beaten by seven Rnois to one. The score In no83 words
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Article71 1949-10-15 12 A TEAM of basketball players, representing some of the Colony's best men, will be seen In action at the Great World at 8 p.m. tomorrow against a side from the United States heavy cruiser, St Paul now In the Singapore Roads. The St. Paul arrived In Singapore on71 words
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Article217 1949-10-15 12 MILBURN TO LEAD ENGLAND ATTACK IX5NDON. Pri. r GLAND, with a reorganised attack, and Wales, who have only one new international in th« side, bejfin to-morrow their task of trying to qualify for the World Soccer Cup in Branl next year. The match is the second in U.p home international217 words
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275 1949-10-15 12 4 FORMER United States Golden Gloves' boxing champion, 24-year-old Marty Cohen, has arrived in Singapore with a challenge to local boxers to meet his string of four "novices", either on shore or on their ship, the An Paul, which is in the Sing: ner\275 words
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Article, Illustration45 1949-10-15 12 SINGAPORE DISTRICT (Army), this year's S.A.F.A. Community League champions. They made sure of the title by beating Europeans yesterday. Picture shows (front row): Smith, Todd, Inglis, Cole, McGurk; second row Shea, Whiten orn, Hudson back row Douglas, Service, Butler. Straits Times picture.45 words
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Article397 1949-10-15 12 By Our Rugby Reporter r pHE opening game in the Southern section of the A H M.S. Malaya Rugby competition will be played today when the Singapore Civilians meet Johore on the Padang. The Johore side has not been seen in Singapore this season, but397 words
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Article208 1949-10-15 12 Singapore Assn. Is Re-formed WOMEN'S HOCKE/ DEPRESENTATIVES of sell ven women's hockey teams met at the Singapore Cricktt Club last night to reorganise the Singapore Women s Hockey Association which w. s first formed in 1939 At the meeting it was ridded that the Association run a seven-a-side knock out208 words
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Article67 1949-10-15 12 The following are S.C.C. rugger sides for two matches on Monday:— T. R.E.M.E. on the padang at 5.15 p.m.: ..Lines; Gartside, Murphy, Bennett, Roques; Davles, Dowllng; Organ, Saclc. Ca-hri, Murray, Mhbey, Hardkig, Mills, aoldle. t. Royal Singapore Engineers at GiUmmn Barracks (players to meet at 8.C.C. at 4.4567 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous21 1949-10-15 12 SINGAPORE .;DFS TODAY: 4.06 a.m. (6ft. 6in) and 2.45 p.m. (8ft). TOMORROW: 6.05 a.m. (titt. 4in) and 4.01 p.m. (7ft 5in).21 words
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