The Straits Times, 20 October 1949
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Title Section18 1949-10-20 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration134 1949-10-20 1 Child Band Greets Reds Storm 'Network' Batters Albion ll 111 IK Singapore's Legislative Council was passing through its first reading yesterday the Immigration Ordinance. 1949, the Australian Minister for Immigration, Mr. A. A. Calwell, in Canberra asserted that the Bill was directed against Great Britain and134 words
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Article83 1949-10-20 1 SINGAPORE'S Secretary for Social Welfare. Mr. T. P. F. McNeice, who will be acting Municipal President when Mr. W. L. Blythe goes on leave next month. Straits Times picture. NATURAL RUBBER BETTER, CHEAPER NEW YORK. Wed. A marked improvement in quality of rubber from Malaya may mean the use of83 words
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Article210 1949-10-20 1 HONG KONG, Wed. Chinese 1 gathered from both sides of the Hong Kong frontier, crackers were exploded, and a children's trumpet-and-drum band led a procession when Communist guerillas reached the border. First official contact between British authorities and Chinese Communists took place yesterday in the mainland border town of Shataukok.Reuter - 210 words
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Article141 1949-10-20 1 NEARLY 2,000 tickets for the Singapore Festival of Music, to be neid on Nov. 6, 7, 9 and 10. were sold or booked at Robinson and Company yesterday. There were long queues of civilians and Services personnel extending from the booking office tn the sidewalk In Raffles Square. More than141 words
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Article, Illustration24 1949-10-20 1 RANGOON, Wed The Burma Government's Trade Relations Officer, Myat Tun, has left by air for Singapore to attend the ECAFE conference as Burma's representative.—A.P.AP - 24 words
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Article222 1949-10-20 1 A SECTION of the large queue of civilians and Services personnel who booked seats at Robinson's yesterday for the Singapore Festival of Music from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10. Straits Times picture. LONDON, Wednesday. yHE aircraft-carrier, Albion, carrying four surviA vors of the sunken steamer, Maystone, was still in towUP - 222 words
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Article191 1949-10-20 1 From Oar Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Wed. The former chief Siamese medical officer at Chulalongkorn Hospital testified at the trial of the alleged assassins of the late King Ananda Mahidol today that the small wound later discovered at the back of the King's head indicated that the King might have beenReuter; Reuter-AAP - 191 words
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Article93 1949-10-20 1 Red Bid For Siamese Recognition From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Wed. SIAM has received a request for recognition of the Communist Government of China, Phot Sarasin, Siamese deputy Foreign Minister, revealed today. The bid for recognition was made in a proclamation to the Siamese Embassy in Nanking. Consideration of the93 words
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Article464 1949-10-20 1 Attlee Delays Economy Axe He suggested that it was desirabe to increase public revenue by additional taxation sufficient at least to cover next > ear's estimated deficit. He was in a position, if necessary, to make definite proposals for additional revenue. Mr. Smith suggested that i it might be necessary464 words
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80 1949-10-20 1 LONDON. Wed. The British Government has delayed the first blows of its economy axe. The House of Commons was told that the Prime Minister Mr. Clement Attlee. would wait until Monday to outline new measures to cut Government costs and save Many Labour and Conservative Members of Parliament had expected80 words
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Article63 1949-10-20 1 rXCEPTION was taken by Mr. John Laycock in the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday when the Financial Secretary, Mr. j. D. M. Smith, said that "the partial dependence of Singapore and her trade upon the mainland lead to the view that one need of the Colony is, if not a prosperous,63 words
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Article, Illustration82 1949-10-20 1 CHURCHILL'S TRIBUTE TO U.S. TANJONG RAMBUTAN police station, near Ipoh, which was attacked by bandits yesterday morning. Straits Times picture. Story in pare 3. tional situation, Mr. Churchill said: "We must not despair. But we must be ready to give all we can to maintain the honour of our country.Reuter - 82 words
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Article182 1949-10-20 1 'Federal Bid To Kill Lotteries Bill' From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. "THE Kuala Lumpur Municipal Commissioner and x Federal Legislative Councillor, Mr. R. Ramani. said today that a determined attempt would be made to "kill" the proposed Public Lotteries Bill, which Government proposed introducing at a forthcoming Legislative182 words
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Article72 1949-10-20 1 Spore Lottery: No Seconder AS no Unofficial member would agree to support him, Mr. N. A. Mallal (second member for Municipality South West) withdrew his motion for public lotteries to finance social and welfare projects it yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council. "The attitude of my colleagues has in72 words
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Article100 1949-10-20 1 LONDON, Wed. MR. Winston Churchill said in Bristol today that no world power had shown itself "more devoid of selfish ambition than the United States. 1 The former Prime Minister, acting as Chancellor of Bristol University, was conferring an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on Mr. Lewis Douglas, American100 words
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Advertisement98 1949-10-20 1 \TtAMONO I MANtrAf l|ttl«<| Y^^ 5 ORDER \^>^YOUR CHRISTMAS PARCEL TODAY Cold Storjgf offer the most complete Christmas parcel service 1 There is the biggest selection of suitable gift foods from which to choose it you want to do your own selecting 2 There is a lea.'let giving 10 parcel98 words
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Advertisement51 1949-10-20 1 IN OTHER PACES Page Govt. Promotions Plan 4 Financial Secretary's Speech 5 Taxes May Rise 5 Rubber Packing Bill 5 Rice Price Falling 5 Weekly Holidays 5 Call For New Deal 7 Efficiency Expert 7 The Budget 9 Welfare Plan Approved 9 Schools To Cost More 9 Pensions: Govt. Move51 words
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Advertisement107 1949-10-20 1 THE PEKING CO P for 8 Peking, Tientsin CARPETS, RUGS CURIOS 4 IVORY CAR- 1 E VINGS I 4 *81, High St. Spore* MODEL 395A from Philips 1 950/tange This 1950 Philips RadiopLyer (Model 395A) is one of the latest "Round the Globe" models. "Ferroxcube" cores for the I.F. filters107 words
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Article185 1949-10-20 2 PRINCESS WARNS OF DIVORCE LONDON, Wed. pRINCESS Elizabeth roundly scolded the British people yesterday for what she called a high divorce rat:; and failing moral standards In the strongest public statement by any member of the Royal Family for years, the Princess told i Mothers' Union rally: "I would goAP - 185 words
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Article89 1949-10-20 2 LAKE SUCCESS, Wed. THE General Assembly's Political Committee yesterday rejected an implied condemnation of British policies in Somaliland. The motion was introduced by the Polish delegation in connection with the police measures adopted recently by the British to maintain law and order during demonstra- tions against theUP - 89 words
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Article58 1949-10-20 2 NEW YORK, Wed. The United States Rubber Co. is using rubber to make streets last longer. Six areas of New York City streets are being paved with I asphalt with a "meltable rubber" compound which the company says is included to help the pavement resistAP - 58 words
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278 1949-10-20 2 8,000-Mile Flight ToSaveBaby'sLife CHICAGO, Wednesday. TWO-YEAR-OLD boy, flown a third of the way around the world in a race against death, arrived at Chicago yesterday after fog forced the plane to spend three precious hours circling the city. The boy and his mother began their race at Johannesburg 8,278 miles278 words
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163 1949-10-20 2 LONDON. Wed. FE army budget is £356,- i 000,000 and still Britain I Is unable to place 25,000 men at Hong Kong without taking half an armoured division from Germany," the Con- servative newspaper, Daily Mail, states today. "With 400,000 men enlisted theAP - 163 words
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Article35 1949-10-20 2 NEW DELHI, Wed.— Field Marshal Sir William Slim, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, arrived here on Sunday on a three-day visit to India on his way to the Far East.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article, Illustration22 1949-10-20 2 LEENA PIETILA, Finnish skating champion, fives a helping hand to three-year-old Margaret Hankinson of London at the Richmond Skating Rink.— A.P. picture.AP - 22 words
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Article121 1949-10-20 2 NEW YORK, Wed. P' was announced In New York yesterday that nearly U5520,000,000 was allocated by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund to develop a series of aid programmes for needy children in the Far East, including the Federation of Malaya and Singapore.UP - 121 words
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Advertisement102 1949-10-20 2 NOTICES THE MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 133) Hi R\l. BOARD, SINGAPORE LIST 1950 I Section 62) The Assessment List for 1950 has been completed and may be In- (1 at the Rural Board Office, ijindOfflee. Singapore, during office hour*. 2. The Rural Board will pro- 1 t*ed to revise the assessment102 words
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Advertisement652 1949-10-20 2 NOTICES THE KEDAH RUBBER CO., LTD. (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Thirty-fifth Ordinary General Meeting of the Members of the Company will be held at the Registered Office, 33 Beach Street, Penang. on Friday, the 28th day of October, 1949652 words
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Advertisement329 1949-10-20 2 NOTICES MALAYAN EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION AU members of the above Xt- sociation in the Colony of Singa- j, pore will be closed for business on Friday. 21si October, 1949 being j Deepa\ali' Holiday. I > s BY ORDER OF COMMANDANT 223 8.0.D. SALEB OF SITRPLI'S H.D. STORES Tenders are invited329 words
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Advertisement232 1949-10-20 2 NOTICES THE PENANG TURF CLUB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Penan? Turf Club will be held at the Turl Club's Office, Chartered Bank Chambers, Union Street. Penang. on Friday, 4th November. 1949. at 500 p.m. BUSINESS: 1. To confirm the Minutes232 words
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Advertisement67 1949-10-20 2 MOTOR STOCK RANGE MADE IN ENGLAND up TQ IQO HpH p s ADVT. OF THi' GENERAL ELECIKIC CO. LTD. OP ENGLAND SINGAPORE MALACCA KUALA LUMPUR PENANO iohh ro*o t jS •itHnHni CAHE T. JR. m mR I biGM'NITE ]^l|i SAT.! ofvev C»I lljl I ||11l l| Top ««< t. .r.wtm,67 words
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5 1949-10-20 3 THE STRAITS TIMES WHITLEY COUNCIL5 words
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73 1949-10-20 3 rhttrstfav, October 20, 1949 An agreement, introducing Whitley Council conciliation machinery between the Malayan Railway administration and the Malayan Railway Signalmen's Union, was signed on Tuesday by the General Manager, Mr. J. O. Sanders, and the executive officers of the Union. From left: Mr. Michael Fernandez, Mr. Sanders. Mr. P.73 words
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Article94 1949-10-20 3 GOOD NEWS OF INDIES TALKS LAKE SUCCESS, Wed. THE Soviet Foreign Minister. Mr. Andrei Vishinsky, yesterday gave a five-point plan for better international understanding. Asked at his Press conference: "Do you think the world could be little optimistic now?." he replied: I have five points I would like to make.Reuter - 94 words
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Article265 1949-10-20 3 NEW YORK, Wed. PANDIT Nehru, Prime Minister of India, said yesterday that India "had every intention" of promoting Asian cooperation and fulfilling her duties in the SouthEast Asia sphere. He spoke of India's aspirations and ideals before more than 500 newspapermen at a luncheonReuter; AP; UP - 265 words
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Article75 1949-10-20 3 'Co-Prosperity,' ECAFE Model NEW YORK. Wed.— ln an editorial today the Manila Times said the ECAFE meeting in Singapore "seems to have gone ahead on the proposition that recovery in Asia and the Far East must be based primarily on the recovery of Japan." The paper said "in other words75 words
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Article367 1949-10-20 3 $11,500 For Varsity KUALA KANGSAR, Wed The University- of Malaya Fund contributions in the Kuala Kangsar District have reached $11,500 BELGRADE, Wednesday. MARSHAL Tito said yesterday that a Russian attack on Yugoslavia would lead to a third world war. In an interview with a special correspondent of the New YorkReuter; AP; UP - 367 words
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Article13 1949-10-20 3 WORLD WAR IF STALIN ATTACKS US, SAYS TITO Trade Pact With Japan Soon13 words
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Article, Illustration105 1949-10-20 3 TOKYO, Wed. A two-way trade agreement between the sterling area countries and Japan for the inter-change of about £140,000.000 worth of raw materials and manufactures, and possibly food, during 1949-50 has been virtually agreed on. The new arrangement will mean increased shipment of sterling area rubber, wool, petroleum, and iron-oreReuter - 105 words
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Article167 1949-10-20 3 France Has New Premier PARIS. Wed. THE Radical finance expert, M. Rene Mayer, agreed today to become Premier-Dc signate of France. He will present himself before the National Assembly tomorrow afternoon. The Premier-Designate said after his visit to the President that he hoped to reach "agreement on the main points167 words
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Article167 1949-10-20 3 The Netherlands Prime Minister, Dr. Willem Drees, who is also chairman of the conference, yesterday discussed the military situation in Java with the Indonesian Republican Premier, Dr. Mohamed Hatta. The Indonesian Republican President Dr. Soekarno, has told the Republican delegation that he will do all he can to solve theReuter - 167 words
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Article309 1949-10-20 3 NEW YORK, Wed.— Strikes which have rendered Idle 1,000,000 American workers in the steel Industry, the soft coal mines and allied undertakings are hitting consumers with growing severity. Even Santa Claus is feeling the pinch. Manufacturers report that with steel supplies falling they are having to reject new orders for309 words
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Article11 1949-10-20 3 FRENCH C-in-C DENIES FRONTIER TALKS 82 Sakais Flee With Bandit Gang11 words
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232 1949-10-20 3 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Wednesday. t'IGHTY-TWO Sakais who were living in the of the Tanjong Rambutan Police Station, nine miles north-east of Ipoh, went away with the bandits who attacked the station for half an hour at two o'clock this morning. They took away all their belongings, leaving behind232 words
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Article105 1949-10-20 3 CANBERRA, Wed.— Mr. Joseph B. Chifley, Australian Prime Minister, announced here today that the Australian Government had decided to obtain overseas steel for its own requirements, so that all locally produced supplies would be available to private enterprise. Reuter. PARIS, Wed. GEN. Marcel Carpentier, French Commander-ln-Chief in the Far East,105 words
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Article70 1949-10-20 3 two years French Commander -in-Chief in South Vietnam, is returninig to France at his own request. He will be succeeded by Gen. Chanson, it was learned in official quarters here. Meanwhile, Vietnam pro chutists and infantry, supported by French troops have begun an Important combined operation in Phatdiem to "parryReuter - 70 words
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Article10 1949-10-20 3 Asia Co-operation Our Aim Nehru Anti-British Nazi Films In Russia10 words
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Advertisement64 1949-10-20 3 THE CEARLESS CYCLE OUTBOARD MOTOR Mad* in England 1 3 H.P.-240 MILES PER GALLON Simplicity is the outstanding feature of the Mini-Motor, and any cyclist can learn to drive it in 5 minutes. EASILY FITTED TO YOUR BICYCLE Factory Representatives: T. V. MITCHELL CO., LTD. SINGAPORE c KUALA LUMPUR PENANG64 words
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Advertisement203 1949-10-20 3 out M|HT" IT'S REFRIGERATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! A GIANT 50 Ib. FROZEN FOOD CHEST! "COLD MIST" ZONE THAT KEEPS FOODS FRESHER! MORE SPACE FOR EVERYTHING! BRINKMANNS LIMITED SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PCNANC Asthma Mucus r^fW loosened First Day Don t U( •ouijhlng neezlna «h..k- I Iw iltuki Bronchitis or203 words
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221 1949-10-20 4 RECOMMENDATION that the Public Services Commission to be established by the Singapore Ciovernment should be empowered to advise on the promotion of officers from their time stales is made by the select committee in i<»- report on the Public Services Commission Bill. Presented in the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday, the221 words
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Article55 1949-10-20 4 The Government of Singapore yesterday published the price at which gold shall be sold or offered lor sale to authorised dealers. Pine gold, $105.34 per flnr> ounce; English Sovereigns, $24.63 leach; English half-sovereigns, $12.31 each; United States dollar 'coins, $5.06 per U.S. dollar; other foreign coins, $104.81 per fine ounce.55 words
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Article206 1949-10-20 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. A RECENT Reader's Dige st article on the poison danger in broken flourescent lamps was mentioned at the Kuala Lumpur Municipal Commissioners meet- ing today when members suggested it was necessary that the Central Electricity Board should be asked to state what action206 words
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Article152 1949-10-20 4 BUSMAN'S HOLIDAY' FOR THEM From Oar SUB Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. ANYONE leaving hl s permanent address temporarily to travel to any part of the Federation or Singapore need not now report his change of addrest provided he adheres to certain stipulations contained In amended Emergency Regulations gazetted last night.152 words
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Article28 1949-10-20 4 NEW MOON DAY The new moon day celebration will be held at the Sinhala Buddhist Temple. 263, Outram Road, on Friday by P.L.B. David Hendrick. Al! are invited.28 words
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Article245 1949-10-20 4 K.L. Budget Shows $793,115 Surplus From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. KUALA LUMPUR'S Municipal Budget figures for this year, gazetted today, show that there will be a probable surplus for the municipality of $793,115. One of the largest contributions to a revenue surplus of $355,352 over the budget figure245 words
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Article, Illustration36 1949-10-20 4 Four Raub Butchers Met A Tiger From Oar Own Correspondent RAUB, Wed. rOUR butchers who were pushing their cart along the road to the local abattoir at 3.30 yesterday morning saw what they thought was a36 words
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Article62 1949-10-20 4 large dog coming towards them from the Government quarters. It approached with its head to the ground, then stopped and looked at them- -and it was then that they saw it was not a dog but a tiger. The tiger roared and ra out of town The butchers resume their62 words
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7 1949-10-20 4 THE STRAITS TIME& CLIPPER SHOWS ITS PACES7 words
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Article100 1949-10-20 4 Rail Union Chief Blames 'Indiscretions For Attacks From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. ALLEGED official "indiscretions" in releasing for publication information of security measures on trains were strongly criticised by the President of the Malayan Railway Locomotive Enginemen's Union, Mr. G. Fonseka, in an interview with the Straits Times100 words
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Article168 1949-10-20 4 He Contended that Press releases of security 'measures on the trains were generally the forerunners of a series of attacks and sabotage. He quoted recent incidents in Pahang which, he said, followed a Sunday news- i paper story of "armed forts" on the Malayan railways. Greater Risks He also said168 words
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51 1949-10-20 4 PRESS AND RADIO men and specially invited guests going on board the Pan -American Clipper for a flight over Singapore yesterday afternoon. It was a demonstration flight by Pan-American, who will be starting the direct Singapore/Manila service very soon.— Straits Times picture. ADDRESS LAWS CHANGED STOLE HER WATCH TO BUY51 words
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Article89 1949-10-20 4 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Wed. A FISHERMAN who stole a watch from a woman so that he could raise money to buy her a $10 charm was bouiid over in the Malacca Sessions Court yesterday. Eighteen-year-old Yap Kirn Eng was ordered to be of rood behaviour for six months89 words
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Article159 1949-10-20 4 t ■IBM KIONOMU COMMISSION FOS ASIA AND THE I wt EAST, opening of the flftli slon. Victoria Memorial Hall. 10 8jn. RURAL BOARD. monthly meeting, Land Office. 10 a.m. SINGAPORE A M A T E V R SWIMMING ASSOCIATION. meeting, Y.M.C.A.. Orchard Red, 5.15 p.m. MALAY FIRST AID CLASS, KotaUP - 159 words
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19 1949-10-20 5 THE STRAITS TIMES S'PORE 'MUST AVOID BEING A DUSTBOWL' Thursday, October 20, 1949 5 JOINT TALKS ON PACKING BILL19 words
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Article, Illustration48 1949-10-20 5 THIS is what happened to a station wagon which collided with a taxi and a private car in a three-cor-nered crash in the early hours of Wednesday morninp, in Finlayson Green, Singapore. The station wagon overturned and was badly damaged but no one was injured. Straits Times picture.48 words
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Article277 1949-10-20 5 rlli; Rubber Packing and Shipping Control Ordinance, which seeks to establish a Malayan Rubber Export Registration Board, which came up for second reading in the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday, was referred to a joint select committee. Disagreeing with a suggestion by Mr. Tan Chin Tuan that with the devaluation of277 words
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Article364 1949-10-20 5 DOUBLE TROUBLE IN ESTIMATES Gimson npHE possibility of inA creased taxtion to provide for welfare work was referred to by the Governor of Singapore. Sir Franklin Gimson, in the Legislative Council yesterday. Speaking on social services and the task of the Finance Committee In finding the necessary money. Sir Franklin364 words
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Article37 1949-10-20 5 PAKISTAN LEADER Malik Sir Firoze Khan Noon, who was Defence Member in the Viceroy's Executive Council in India before partition, arrived in Singapore last night to lead the Pakistan delegation to the fifth session of the ECAFE.37 words
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Article11 1949-10-20 5 TAXES MAY GO UP Deficit Not Alarming But Undesirable, Council ToldUP - 11 words
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Article130 1949-10-20 5 THE estimated deficit for Singapore next year of $6,400,000 is not particularly alarming from one point of view, but should not be permitted from another point of view, the Financial Secretary, Mr. J. D. M. Smith, told the Legislative Council yesterday. In a 27-page presentation of the estimates of revenue130 words
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Article704 1949-10-20 5 COMPULSORY weekly paid holidays for all workers were approved by the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday, and will become operative from Jan. 1 next year. Mr. John Laycock (second member for Municipality North East) said, "This piece of social legislation must not be taken as anything more 1 than the beginning704 words
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Advertisement791 1949-10-20 5 OPKMNU TO-DAY! S Shows— S. 6.13 A 915 p.m. Columbia's "THE RETURN OF OCTOBER" starring Glenn Ford Terry Moore In Technicolor Sun. Oct. 23rd at 11 a.m. Paramount's "HAPPY-GO-LUCKY" In Technicolor REX Johore Bahru I.a^t Day: 1. 1I 6 15—9.15 SLIGHTLY FRENCH .Marts To-morrow IiIMON LAND" (Tamil) (IRK XT WOKID791 words
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Article64 1949-10-20 6 There is no alternative to Communism in China today. How that Communism is going to evolve, how the hundreds of millions of Chinese are going to react to Communism, it is still impossible to predict. According to present indications there is not much reason to suppose that the course ofThe Times - 64 words
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177 1949-10-20 6 MAO TSE-TUNG'S CHINA rent from what it has been in some of the countries of eastern Europe. Taking the long view, the success or failure of Communism in China will probably depend primarily on the degree of success with which the Communists solve the age-old economic problems, especially the increase177 words
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Article9 1949-10-20 6 Man-in-the-Street A European woman listens to a radio S.O.S.9 words
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Article, Illustration1707 1949-10-20 6 One method is the creation of occupational and professional associations, although only a few key posts may be held by Communists, as many individuals as possible are •brought into responsible participation in the activities of the association. Another method is the formation of study-groups to study Marxist texts. One group1,707 words
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164 1949-10-20 6 VOLUNTEER PENSIONS yOUR editorial "Malay- an War Pensions" was very timely, especially as to pensions to members of the Singapore Volunteers. It is a disgrace to this Colony that the matter has been left undealt with so long. The Personal Injuries compensation scheme hastily promulgated in December, 1941, was only164 words
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492 1949-10-20 6 THE letter from A. Rahim Taslima (published on Oct. 15) aroused my feelings. He was indiscreet in accusing the Chief Kathi of Kedah of compelling people to attend the mosque for Friday prayer. I agree with him when he says that Prophet Mohamed did not force anybody to pray, but492 words
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9 1949-10-20 6 CO-OP MEMBER OFFERS SOME ADVICE Thursday, October 20, 19499 words
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Advertisement757 1949-10-20 6 o%r RepretcntJtive on th* Ist (leer Singjperc Cold Storage, Orchard Road, will receive advertisements between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. I ASSIFIED ADS. i i i < I i THE ENGAGEMENT Is an■rd between Lt. Col. L. N. J .■nm, M.B.E., late 2nd K.K.O. li'irkhu Rifles, son of the757 words
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Advertisement19 1949-10-20 6 RANCE i > OF OUTSTAND/NG f X S**U WOOLLENS AVA/LABLE FOR YOUR SELECT/ON AT REASONABLE PR/CES PHONE: 6535 2f.CHUUA STREET19 words
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Advertisement216 1949-10-20 6 THIS is the symbol ol Imperial Chemical Industries Lid.. the great British chemical combine known familiarly throughout the world by its initials"" I C I Formed in 1026 by the amalgamation of foui famous companies Brunncr Mond Co Ltd Nobel Industries Ltd The United Alkali Co Ltd and the British216 words
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Article, Illustration27 1949-10-20 7 BLOOD DONORS 7 THE STRAITS TIMES S'PORE 'NO LONGER CITY OF ALIENS' Thursday. October 20. 1949 SEVEN BOYS HELPED TO MAKE IT A GOOD DAY MR. LAYCOCK27 words
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Article186 1949-10-20 7 Reclamation Ground MILITARY PAID $714 A MONTH THE post of efficiency expert In the Singapore Government is still vacant--because none of the applicants was found to be of sufficient ability to take up the job. This was stated by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, in the Legislative186 words
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Article120 1949-10-20 7 SEVEN Senior Cambridge students of Raffles Institution averted yesterday what would' have been another bad day for the Blood Transfusion Centre, by becoming donors. The schoolboys were led by Willie Kwong, who had previously donated his blood three times. Willie told the Straits Times yesterday: "My friends and I only120 words
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Article165 1949-10-20 7 RAFFLES Reclamation between Stamford Road canal and the Singapore Volunteer headquarters —is being occupied by the military under requisition, the Singapore Government told Mr. N. A. Mallal (second member for Municipality South-West) In reply to his questions in the Legislative Council yesterday. Until Oct 31 last year, the rent paid165 words
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Article96 1949-10-20 7 TWENTY-nine-year-old Loo Bok Chwee, of Thomson Road, charged with stabbing Mr. A. M. Macdonald, a Singapore magistrate. on Oct. 4, has been medically certified to be "of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence." The certificate, produced in the Second Police Court yesterday, was signed by Dr. James Browne.96 words
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Article136 1949-10-20 7 A submission by Mr. D. K. Walters, defending counsel, that the case should not go before the jury failed in the Singapore Assize Court yesterday at the continuation of the trial of two Singapore business men, E. H. Battat and Kang Woon Geok, on charges under the Colony Finance Regulations.136 words
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Article142 1949-10-20 7 TRANSPORT FOR BLOOD DONORS rnRANSPORT is provided for X blood donors to and from the Singapore Blood Transfusion Centre at any time convenient to them on receipt of a phone call, said Mrs. K. Suckling. Supervisor of the centre, yesterday. She was commenting on the suggestion that one reason why142 words
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Article55 1949-10-20 7 FIVE of the boys from Raffles Institution (top) having their blood pricked for grouping at the Blood Tran fusion Centre yesterday. The boys are Wee Beng Tuan, Chan Chun Yah, Bellwant Singh. Wee Aik Keng and Koh Beng Chiang (seated). Above: Willie Kwong giving his blood. It was his fourth55 words
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Article78 1949-10-20 7 OINGAPORE is "no longer a city of immigrants", and the people "are entitled to all the consideration that the Government could properly give them in future", Mr. John Laycock (Municipal North East) told the Legislative Council in an adjournment speech yesterday. Mr. Laycock "gave notice to all SouthEast Asia that78 words
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Article161 1949-10-20 7 He said that, according to the recently-pub-lished census figures, "two out of every three" of the inhabitants of Singapore "are already sons of the soil and British subjects." Singapore Music Circle Expands IN increase of membership from 80 to 180 was reported at the second general meeting of the Singapore161 words
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Article174 1949-10-20 7 $1,000,000 Co-op Sales NEARLY $1,000,000 worth of goods has been sold by the Singapore Co-operative Stores Society to its 5,000 members since its formatloii about three years ago. The society has launched a publicity campaign to attract more members and to increase sales has acquired a mobile shop. Sunday sales174 words
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Article, Illustration286 1949-10-20 7 Henceforth, he said, "Government must -reckon that In Singapore they are dealing with a population which Is in main a local-born population.' Mr. Laycock said that in the past, whenever anyone made any move to raise the status of the Straits-born Chinese in Singapore, one had always been met by286 words
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Article, Illustration24 1949-10-20 7 Laycock Calls For New Deal For Straits Born Chinese The appointment of six assistant returning officers for the forthcoming Municipal elections were announced yesterday.24 words
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Article133 1949-10-20 7 They are: Dr. Nathaniel Anthony Canton, Municipal City; Mr. J. G. Aspinall, Municipal Rochore; Mr Chan Bak Hoe, Municipal North; Mr. H. D. E. McVitio Municipal South; Mr. Tan Tee Soon, Municipal East Mr. S. S. Scales. Municioal West. CONFISCATED Five bottles of assorted liquor found in a motor sampan133 words
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Article189 1949-10-20 7 He said they were waiting until the divorce proceedings were concluded to be married. Hearing was adjourned. TWO representatives of Ho Chi Minh's Democratic Republic of Viet Minh arrived In Singapore by air last night to, sit as special visitors at the fifth session of ECAFE which opens today in189 words
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Article40 1949-10-20 7 Private R. MacKenzie was cautioned and discharged yesterday by Mr. P. Claque, Singapore Traffic Magistrate, on a charge of speeding in a military vehicle. An- Army Officer said MacKenzie had already been fined and punished by the Army.40 words
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Article19 1949-10-20 7 VISITORS FROM VIET MINH This will be followed by a statement from ECAFE's Executive Secretary, Dr. P. 8. Lokanathan19 words
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Article79 1949-10-20 7 The Governor of Singapore, Sir Franklin Gimson, will open the session with an address of welcome to delegates from 20 nations and United Nations officials. /CONCRETE plans for improving living standards in an area that contains half the world's population will be discussed at the fifth session of the Economic79 words
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Article154 1949-10-20 7 It is expected that Mr. A. Goldet who has been sent from Lake Success as the representative of the U.N. Secretary General, Mr. Trygve Lie, will deliver a message from Mr.- Lie. A U.N. official told the Straits Times "fireworks" would probably start early U there was time to reach154 words
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Advertisement50 1949-10-20 7 The CHAPPELL MODEL "C" mm Wg A perfect combination. Play the best iiv Music on the best in Pianos. LESS 10% FOR CASH, HIRE PURCHASE TERMS ARRANCED BY THE SOLE AGENTS. I ESTAB. s moutric aco imalavai ltd I»B7S| JOHN LITTLE'S BUILDING ■■■■■T SINGAPORE TEL- 7030 TYRES PHONE iO2li 02150 words
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Advertisement87 1949-10-20 7 To buy or not to buy that's always the question but when it 's warm ffi^ and light, thanks to «L such wonderful British 0& Tweeds, and when Bsaßsfc^ you slip into it as though it was made \MJ Bp^ 0 *'l* that it's an investment, «^f* not an extravagance87 words
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Article, Illustration497 1949-10-20 8 THURSDAY MAGAZINE "Kites" with engines MODI'], airplanes ;m<! real aerophuies l)!)lli share a iiiiikhi element toth the pilot of a r-il plane and the pilot of aa aeromodel love the they fly, which sometimes endear- to as "kites". Malayan Q intas, besides t .king great interest in their pel l'inel497 words
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Article, Illustration1000 1949-10-20 8 s. Markandan - s. Markandan By THE term "Mysterious Orient" has been so misused by fiction writers and others that many people are now inclined to scoff at it. Yet, it is an acknowledged fact that East of Suez there are many mysteries that confound the best of learned1,000 words
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Article450 1949-10-20 8 CAPT. CD. EDWARDS - CAPT. CD. EDWARDS By THE Army nursing orderly has an important responsibility in the soldiercommunity, which, if it has not been fully appreciated in the past, is now being given the consideration it deserves. In one of the units of the R.A.M.C. which I visited it450 words
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Article308 1949-10-20 8 SNAKE THAT DROVE A CAR have inter- rupted court proceedings in rural areas, but they have not confined their activities to the ulu. They often invaded the Singapore Broadcasting Station before the war and. recently, a python tried to attend school in Penang. It swam In from the big drain,308 words
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Advertisement71 1949-10-20 8 MOiIbBBIbF' Photograph* by J#-jM»i*~-- W **f§B|i Peter Robinson. IL"^*^/ Lloyd Studio jlrffi^Kw®Blii« a pure, fresh, full-cream milk modified especially for infant feeding. This Nestles product is also suitable as an addition to cereals, puddings and other foods which come into Baby's diet as he grows older. Krx For free copy71 words
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Advertisement127 1949-10-20 8 .VV-VafIAV.V.V.W.% Wi"aV.V«SVJ I .WaPWVaV.V.VaV.V. -VlSlTfphone% jj I j £-^H*TZ*ITi X Jm O*CH**D *j>, S'PORi. for Curios, Novelties and all kinds of Chinese Handmade Fancy Goods etc. -THE IDEAL GIFTS FOR XMASalso a large selection of handpainted Xmas Cards from 10 cts to 20 cts. Sole Agents: EAGLE ARROW SHUTTLES AND127 words
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Miscellaneous203 1949-10-20 8 STRAITS TIMESCROSSWORD tRMri.Stt.trie.rn %£tSr b UwM CROSSWORD No. 218 6 An awkward person widI U park pinef (anag.) <» I i i rr I I. L^yvJ. I IL I I. I U W ftr$i. wrapped up (7) U Obliterate (5) iis I A river disturbed a reijo XI Folded an203 words
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Article, Illustration746 1949-10-20 9 How Colony Will Collect Its Revenue And How It Will Spend Even Km Less From Income Tax. More From Racing T^KTAILS of how, and from where, Singapore will collect its revenue next year were given in the Legislative Council yesterday. So were (I (ails of746 words
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Article61 1949-10-20 9 inHKMtITIRK of nearly Cj $74,000 to enable the Singapore police to buy 13 Jeeps, two land rovers and a 30-foot launch, has been approved by the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council. At the outbreak of the emergency it was found necessary to obtain additional launches,61 words
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Article332 1949-10-20 9 LUJNDS for education in Singapore will need to be 1 more than doubled between 1951 and 1960, the estimated budget increasing from $14 millions to $30 millions, an Education Department survey laid before the Legislative Council yesterday disclosed. The total cost to the Government332 words
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Article117 1949-10-20 9 THE following Bills came up for first reading In the Legislative Council yesterday: The Trading with the Enemy i Amendment i Bill; the Custodian of Property Bill; the Bankers' I Books Evidence (Amendment) Bill; the Leprosy Bill: the Registration of Schools Bill; the Land Requisition (Continuation)117 words
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Article75 1949-10-20 9 SUPPLEMENTARY expenditure of $875 was approved at the Singapore Legislative Council meeting yesterday to reimburse the Custodian of Property in the Federation for the loss of six cameras. One old Leica camera valued at $105 was loaned to the Public Relations Department in Singapore and was75 words
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189 1949-10-20 9 Unanimous Support For 5- Year Welfare Plan, TiHE Colony s five-year plan for opening more social centres, boys' and girls' clubs, hostels and youth camps, and for the extension of cash relief to a form of social insurance, was approved by the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. There was unanimous unofficial189 words
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Article43 1949-10-20 9 From Our Staff Corresponden 1 JOHORE- BAHRU. Wed. A supplementary grant of $1,212 has been approved by the Johore Council of State tor water allowances to certain teachers and a gardener In the Education Department at Tanjong Adang. In South Johore.43 words
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Article58 1949-10-20 9 THE Singapore Legislative Council yesterday approved the expenditure of 532.430 to meet the difference between the old and revised rates of Government salaries and cost of living and housing allowances for 1948 and 1949. The increased expenditure on salaries amounts to $15,248, on cost of58 words
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Article773 1949-10-20 9 SINGAPORE'S estimated 1950 expenditure of $106,700,000 shows an increase of $5,300,000 over the original estimated figures for 1949. This increase is made up of $3,100,000 for personal emoluments, $4,600,000 for other annually recurrent charges and $4,570,000 on public works extraordinary, together with a decrease773 words
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Article130 1949-10-20 9 SINGAPORE and. the Federation will Jointly contribute £500 ($4,250) a year to the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. This will enable Malaya to retain the' status of a contributing body, with the right to appoint a member to the Governing Body of the School130 words
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Article29 1949-10-20 9 Quah Song Tong, a lorry driver, was cautioned and discharged yesterday by Che Singapore Traffic Magistrate, Mr. P. Claque, for parking his vehicle seven feet from the kerb.29 words
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Article112 1949-10-20 9 THE first instalment of ex- pendlture for the modernisation and expansion of the Singapore General Hospital. amounting to $10,000. has been authorised by the Finance Committee of the Coundl This sum Is required foi the air-conditioning of the new eye clinic at Ward 20 at112 words
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Advertisement178 1949-10-20 9 O z% i I I—^^m I THE SAS SCANLIHAVIAN AIRLINES SYSTEM WILL INAUGURATE ITS W BANGKOK CALCUTTA KARACHI EUROPE AIR SERVICE ON THE 2 NOVEMBER 19U9 STOP .IT WILL BE AM EXPRESS LINE OPERATED r bY L'JXURIOUS DOUGLAS DC 6 PLANS B AS USED ON THE TRAKS-ATLA:.TIC J [gLINSS ~Tm178 words
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Advertisement163 1949-10-20 9 t PRAISE ri\r\loL LIBERTY MAGAZINE Y^L^*^^ occtoiww fARC JOAN°'ARC jyflk BERGMAN J|B9 VICTOR FUMING PRODUCTION AUIMMfIBIMPP I^ COlOO 6V TECHHIUXOa S ES S^Sk <p\i°V WBliiffr The Perfection of a Masterpiece COLOGNE i^^^^?^ BLUE AND GOLD LAiJEL €js;A m concrete mg| pp BRILLIANTINE ttADB IN BSGLA SO R. J. KEUTER COMPANY163 words
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312 1949-10-20 10 COUNCIL PLEA TO £ND HARDSHIP AT ONCE THE Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, told the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday that the Government was willing to set up a committee to hasten solution of the many problems delaying payment of increased312 words
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Article, Illustration54 1949-10-20 10 I ON a visit to Malaya, I where 25 years ago he »as a rubber planter, is Mr. Allen H. Munroe, "Halex" export manager. He left London in September and has already been to India, Pakistan, Burma, and Siam. After a few days in Singapore he will54 words
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Article256 1949-10-20 10 5 I WHITE bearded 800 Toi from j I1,"I 1 Kampong Java, Malacca, j insists he is not a beggar. He still insisted he was a salt j dealer and not a beggar when he landed in the Singapore Second Police court yesterjj day after being256 words
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Article103 1949-10-20 10 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH. Wed. A CHINESE who borrowed a bicycle from a Malay Public Works mandore and returned It after burning three wooden bridges on the Cameron Highlands road last November was today sentenced to seven years' rigorous Imprisonment by Mr. Justice Thomson at103 words
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Article59 1949-10-20 10 From Our Own Correspondent BAG AN SERAI. Wed. -The swollen Krian River has burst its banks and has flooded the whole -listrict except for the centre of the town and the railway station to a depth of from one foot to three feet. The road from59 words
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Article262 1949-10-20 10 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Wednesday. MEMBERS of the Malayan Civil Service did not come to Malaya just to get a pension but because they were interested in the country, Mr. N. L, Alexander, member of the M.C.S., told Penan* Rotarians today in262 words
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Article61 1949-10-20 10 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Wed. THE Adviser on Chinese Affairs, Mr. N. L. Alexander, today paid tribute to the memory of •'enang's "Lost Souls that interesting but unlawful society whose hospitality I often enjoyed 15 years ago." It was through the "Lost Souls" that he61 words
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Article57 1949-10-20 10 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. |\I"KIN(i September ap- proval was given under the Emergency Regulations to deport 599 aliens. This brings the total number of deportations this year to 5.144 aliens and 66 British subjects. During the month 35 banishment orders were made bringing57 words
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Article15 1949-10-20 10 The Registration of Dentists Ordinance will come into force In Singapore next Monday.15 words
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Article, Illustration23 1949-10-20 10 Siamese soldiers crossing a stream a mile north of the Kedah-Siam border during recent checks carried out in that area. Straits Times picture.23 words
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Article266 1949-10-20 10 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Wednesday. A CHINESE, shot and killed by a police patrol in an ambush at Simpang Tiga in Sitiawan, has t>een identified as Ah Hong, an important bandit of the area. The police patrol saw five bandits, one of whom was266 words
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Article89 1949-10-20 10 From Oui Staff Correspondent PENANG, W^d. PULAU KRA, a fishing island with 700 inhabitants, has been adjudged the cleanest kampong in Southern Province Wellesley. This island of Malay and Chinese fishermen won from 16 kampongs with Bukit Tambun runners-up and Bagan Buaya third. In awarding first prize89 words
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Article64 1949-10-20 10 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.The question of Kuala Lumpur Municipal elections is being considered by the Government, Mr. H. T. W. Oswell, Kuala Lumpur Municipal President, said when welcomed by Commissioners today after leave in the United Kingdom Mr. R. Ramani, speaking for the64 words
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Article30 1949-10-20 10 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. .Wed.Slr Ismail. Regent of Johore, has Issued invitations to a tea party at the Istana Mahkota for his birthday on Oct. 28.30 words
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Advertisement172 1949-10-20 10 TODAY 1 If 1.45 4.00 6.30 9.30 You'll See It Wrth Eyes Shining lit I LJ I- lJ m \M 11, LOOK FOR |H Joyful. Songful, Danceful Story of <^\l^^ MARILYN MILLER! W| A Starring JUNE HAVER, RAY BOLCER, A M and America's Current Rave Singer Sh' gM GORDON MacRAE172 words
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Advertisement247 1949-10-20 10 I fit JvIVLLII W% fcfciit* !ffs .^fll Jbd^^k ANN BLYTH HOWARD DUFF IN AN ADVENTURE SPECTACULARLY RutEJ IN THE OUTDOOR GLORY OF THE ROCKIES! STARTS JmL TODAY! PHONE 3R||ig|ipt 4042 5 TIMES: x^ 11-1.45 4.00. b.so 9.30 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmxmmmsmmiimmKimamur^ #Havercroft of Bristol MACHINERY NOW AVAILABLE UP TO SIX NEW ROTARY ENVELOPE-247 words
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Miscellaneous272 1949-10-20 10 snirADABf gramme (As Singapore); 1.00— Dutch; 9.00 Kuoyu; 930 Burmese; siiHiAfOHt 2 qq EngUs-j, Programme (Ai 9.45 English; 10.00 Radio New* 10.00 News from Kuala Lumpur; 8'pore); 2.00 Close; 6.00 Pro- Reel: 10.15 "THE BATTLE OP 10.05 Close; 10.55 For schools; gramme Summary; 6.02 Mail Bag: LEYTE GULF": 11.15 Special272 words
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321 1949-10-20 11 F.A.O. MOVE TO REDUCE SIAM RICE PRICE From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Wednesday. A RECOMMENDATION that the Siamese Govern--t* ment lower the export price of rice following the lifting of world rice allocation restrictions next year, has been submitted by the Food and Agricultural Organisation, according to the Siamese Minister321 words
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Article172 1949-10-20 11 WITH only a dribble of buying orders for Malayan tin shares the market yesterday showed small and scattered losses throughout. Industrials were also rather quieter in sympathy. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were: I.^Ulj3inJAL? Bayer* B B. Petrol 38 0 Oon. Tin172 words
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Article72 1949-10-20 11 MOVEMENTS of tin-in-ore from the Federation to Singapore and Penang during September amounted 4,924 tons against 4.944 tons during August, according to official statistics. Septembers figure included 3.005 tons from Perak, 1,457 tons from Selangor and 147 tons from Pahang. The cumulative total for the first nine months72 words
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Article39 1949-10-20 11 T2ATU Lintang Estate produced 117.900 lbs. and Parlt Perak Estate 55,000 lbs. of rubber in Bept. Dow Jones Averages Oct. 17. Oct. 18. Industrials 184.72 186.12 lailroada 48.54 49.21 Jomestic Bords 99.36 99. <4 Jttlities 38.20 38.2539 words
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Article102 1949-10-20 11 AUT of s profit of $386,939 v for the year ended June. Kempas Limited spent $157,493 on rehabilitation. The crop harvested was 5,542,900 ]bs. The accounts show that with $290,184 the balance brought forward, the company has $159,630 j available. From this sum the following appropriations have been102 words
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Article209 1949-10-20 11 AN better advices from New v York and some trad« demand, the Singapore rubber market yesterday recovered from its easy tone on Thursday- Prices were about threeelgntns of a cent per Ib. above the previous day. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 44' 8209 words
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Article72 1949-10-20 11 From A Market Correspondent TyiTH sellers reserved, prices in the pepper market continued to show increases by $15 per picul yesterday. Copra and coconut oil were steady on further oversea Inquiries. Rice and sugar were firm, but business was rather on the small dde and quotations were practically72 words
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Article97 1949-10-20 11 SHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterojay (godowns in brackets) were: Main Wharf: Taire* (33-34), Breconsbire (38-39;, Sibcroet (40-41), Schiedijk (42-43). West Wharf: Carthage (1-2), Benledl i 6-7). Shlllong (7), Velma Lykes (8-8), Benvenu* <IS-14>, Merkur 1 13-16-. Empire O«*k: Angby (17). Bentong (18 >.97 words
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Article374 1949-10-20 11 LONDON, Wed. WITH Great Britain awaiting the Government's new measures to deal with the economic crisis there was little inclination to trade in the London Stock Exchange yesterday. The trading period ended on a dull note with small losses scattered throughout the markets. British Government stocks declined by374 words
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Advertisement1268 1949-10-20 11 MAKSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated in SiAgwpoiw) BLUB rUNMBL UMB STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. Corner option te proceed via othei LTD P °VaiL°INCJ fROM UK USA. W£sT COAST MALAY A Cyclopi due from U.K. Oct. 21 Vtfs€ for Muaf Weekly l.,,med«>n due from UK./Cort Oct 26 y#M#| (of Malaccl Twl€# Weekly1,268 words
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Advertisement342 1949-10-20 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW rORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON INOIA (CYPI AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Wi.-am.tt. V,«t.r, S 10/lYik. 22/S"ctt I*'" /oft 29 Oct./! Nov VJlt. 4/7 N.v Mount Davis 9/15 Nov. 16/17 Nov. 18/21 Nov Mount Mansfield 23/29 Nev. 30 Nov./ 1 Dec 2/5 Dee TO USA PACIFIC ANC342 words
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Advertisement395 1949-10-20 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCAND.NAVIA/U.K. ""■'^AND.NaTa''^^ continent Loading at Singapore. Port Swettanham ter*W, b B i n. k < n f W i 2V J Pcn nf <.«.bt Oct 25 mi "Kwif^ Bangkok. for Colombo. Aden, Port Said, for BVi.kcJr'M r lb ,i C«ioa. Antwerp Rotterdam Kobe fi v395 words
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Advertisement1049 1949-10-20 11 McALISTER <Sc CO., LTD. (Incorporate in Slngapota) Telephone Mo. 9906 BLLERMAN «k BUCKNALL KLAVBM«SaJ LINK LOS ANCELES, SAN FRANCISCO. LONDON, HAVR*. ANTWERP. PORTLAND SEATTLE b VANCOUVIR ROTTERDAM fr HAMBURG Accepting cargo for Central South American Ports. S-do.. CITT P 00 CASTLEV.LLE spote P Sham Penang c Cdns. 15-U n S»n1,049 words
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386 1949-10-20 12 SAFA CUP OPENS WITH NEAR SURPRISE Rovers Hang On To Early Lead Rovers Sports Club 4; Tamil Brotherhood Assn. 3. nOVERS SPORTS CLUB, last year's League cham- pions, just managed to scrape through to a four-three victory over Tamil Brotherhood Assn. in the opening game of the Singapore A.F.A. Cup386 words
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Article331 1949-10-20 12 Terror Beat S.C.C. A FORMER Navy forward in England, Nickson was the best player on the padang yesterday when H.M.S. Terror beat the Singapore Cricket Club "A" XV by nine points (one try and two penalties) to three (a try). Nickson was always on the331 words
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Article48 1949-10-20 12 In a rugger match played at Seletar yesterday, R.A.F. Seletar A' defeated GHQ A' by 11 points i two tries and a goal) to three (a penalty goal). Kemp scored a try for Seletar while Tointon scored two, McNeley converting one. Wilkinson scored for G.H.Q.48 words
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Article18 1949-10-20 12 The Khalsa Association beat the 8.0.D. (Military) 5-0 at hockey on the Khalsa ground yesterday18 words
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Article451 1949-10-20 12 RECORDS OF NEW HORSES By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. T<ARA STREET, a three-year-old gelding by the 1 Lincolnshire winner, Flamenco, out of Night Call, won a sf. handicap in Ireland as a two-year-old, while Mata Hari (late Te Puia), a three-year-old filly by Olympian out451 words
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Article319 1949-10-20 12 SPOTTING THE WINNERS By EPSOM JEEP I'EN horses to follow at the 1 forthcoming Selangor Turf Club October meeting are: Pamary: Struck brilliant patch to take three races oft the reel. Ran great race when second by length to Happy Quadrant over 6f at Ipoh. Missed Jump, crept up at319 words
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Article44 1949-10-20 12 The following will represent the Ceylon Sports Club against B.A.F. Seletar at hockey on Saturday at Khalsa Ground, St. Georges Road: Thevarajah; Nagaiah, Ramalingam; Rajalingam, Thambirajah, Shegaran; Sundram, Yogarajah, Kulasingham, Thuiaisiugham, A. N. Other. Umpire Mr. T. E. K: R«tnam.44 words
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Article27 1949-10-20 12 FE Indian Recreation Club beat the Young Companions A.A. one-nil at soccer at Geylang Stadium yesterday. Ramasamy scored for I.R.C. in the second half.27 words
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Article152 1949-10-20 12 Recs Were Too Good For REME FINE opportunism on the part of Singapore Recreation Club's forwards enabled the Club to beat R.E.M.E. by five goals to one in a hockey match on the Padang yesterday. Recs scored four goals In the first half when their forwards fairty overran the visitors'152 words
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Article147 1949-10-20 12 AFTER being two goals down at half-time the Singapore Cricket Club women did extremely well to share six goals with an all men's side (Paterson Simon) In a hockey match played on the Padang yesterday. Good goalkeeplng by Miss Hunter saved S.C.C. from almost certain defeat147 words
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Article156 1949-10-20 12 Teams for today's Singapore Asian Rugby Union trial at Raffles Institution groutf at 5.10 p.m. are: Whites: Maphuz (Police), N. Shah (Police), Ngon (Police). Ho Lian Kee (Varsity). Yeoh Beng Poh (Varsity), Wee Leong Sow (SAOBA), Lawrence (Police), Chin Joo (SCRC). Eksan (Kota Raja), A. Rahman,156 words
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Article22 1949-10-20 12 TODAY: 9.45 a.m. (Bft. 41n.) and 9.45 p.m. Oft. 2in.). TOMORROW: 10.13 a.m. (Bft. Bin.) and 10.33 p.m. (9ft. 81n.).22 words
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412 1949-10-20 12 Island Club Race Course Cup Details THE Island Club's Race Course cup competition will start on Saturday afternoon with the qualifying round (medal stroke play on handicap). The maximum handicap allowance is 18. The eight lowest net scores will qualify for match play under handicap. In the event of a412 words
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Article47 1949-10-20 12 pLAYING on their own ground I yesterday, Victoria Institution's first hockey team beat St. Anthony's Institution eight-nil, while the second teams drew, no goals being scored Scorers in the senior game were Vincent Verghese (3i M. Fernandez (2) Soon Hock (2) and Quan Joo.47 words
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Article281 1949-10-20 12 THE Malayan Chinese Football Association will not be able, as originally scheduled, to leave Singapore by air for Hong Kong on Nov. 5 for their interport Ho Ho trophy soccer fixture against the Hong Kong Chinese. A cable sent yesterday to the Hong Kong Chinese281 words
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Article58 1949-10-20 12 The following will represent the Singapore Cricket Club Women's 2nd XI In a leturn hockey match against the Girls' Sports Club to be played on the S.R.C. ground to-day. Miss D. Conville; Mr?. King, Mrs. Colllngs; Miss J. Cantrell, Mrs. Andrew, Miss J. Proud; Mr*. Parklngton, Miss58 words
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Article, Illustration35 1949-10-20 12 NOT A SCENE from a ballet but from a Rugby match at Nee Soon where Army held their trials. The picture shows an incident during; a lineout. Straits Times picture.35 words
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Article315 1949-10-20 12 ARMY, who have not yet been seen in action this season, entered the Singapore Rugby scene yesterday when they held their first trial at Nee Soon. As is usually the case in these matches, the general standard of play was not very high with the315 words
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Article41 1949-10-20 12 SOCCER: Navy v Ceylonese (SAFA Community league) J. Besar. HOCKEY: S.C.C. Woman "A 1 v Girls 8.C., S.R.C. padang: 8.0.D.C.A. v P.W.D. H. 0.0 ground; V.M.C.A. t A.A.U Balestier Rd. RUGGER: Spore Asian R.t trial, Raffles lint. 5.10 p.m.41 words
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Article18 1949-10-20 12 The Rocklites defeated the RAF. Police at soccer by six goals to one on the C.V.M.A. ground yesterday.18 words
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Article267 1949-10-20 12 'FHE Singapore Harbour A Board maintained their unbeaten record in their sixth Rugby outing this season yesterday when they decisively beat a strong team from H.M.S. Triumph by 19 points to six. Fielding a Ftronger forward line, and with Archer and Bell giving excellent support267 words
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Article30 1949-10-20 12 Raffles Institution scored a fournil victory at hockey over the Customs S.C. yesterday on the inhnol ground. Tan Djin Hock scored thrfo (foals *.v\ A. Nadarajah one.30 words
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Advertisement477 1949-10-20 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. Continued Irom page 6) VKHICLES FOR SALE RILEY 1939 15 LITRE SALOON overhauled excellent condition. Trial arranged Spore. Best offer m end of Oct. Box A7855, S.T. AUSTIN 8 H.P. Saloon 1847. Done 19,000 miles. Insured up to May, 19S0. Excellent condition. First offer $2,100 secures. Apply Boomsma,477 words
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Advertisement101 1949-10-20 12 Watch Cleaning a combined operation The intricate process of dismantling a watch :<ii cleaning and re-assembling afterwarde would be a sheer of time and effort, if weak and worn parts ware not replaced at the same time. Service being the keystone to success we have never failed to provide a101 words
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