The Straits Times, 29 October 1949
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Title Section18 1949-10-29 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 gWILVI PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 89, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS.18 words
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Article689 1949-10-29 1 Leaders Kill To Prevent Surrenders From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. THE Chief Secretary Sir Alec Newboult, told a 1 press conference here today that bandit leaders were murdering their own men on suspicion that they had attempted to surrender Sir Alec, who said the689 words
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Article, Illustration20 1949-10-29 1 ■nice «arah riTfT»*i-*tTiX,actress daughter of Mr. and SI? Winston Ch^chm. at her recent weddin* n SSIdrWE. Aphony photographer.— A.P. plctore.AP - 20 words
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Article, Illustration41 1949-10-29 1 \IR MARSHAL Sir Hugh l.loyd, C.-in-C.. Far East Air Forces (top), who leaves next month to become i ommander-in-ChK'f. Dom>>cr Command. Above: His MCCMMf in Singapore. 49-year-old Air Vice Marshal rancis Joseph Fog/arty, who was formerly Senior Stiff Officer. Training Command.41 words
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Article161 1949-10-29 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Friday. FEELING at the Tin Study Group meeting at The Hague is reported to have been positively more In favour of an international agreement than in June, when the Group met in London. The outcome of The Hague meeting is161 words
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Article77 1949-10-29 1 HYDERABAD. Fri. TWO thousand Hyderabad Muslims, headed by Dr. Sved Abdul Latif. noted m holar and principal of the Osmania College, have joined the Indian National ongress Party. These Hyderabad Muslims, who signed ihe primary membership forms, gathered at a mass rally and called on theirReuter - 77 words
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Article101 1949-10-29 1 SCHOOL REJECTS 'COLOUR' CLAUSE NEW YORK, Fri. THE Jefferson Military College trustees here said today that they did not anticipate teaching "white supremacy" at the school. The 12-member board made this statement as criticism mounted over the proposed policy for the 147-year-old foundation, selected for a $50,000,000 bequest by oilReuter - 101 words
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Article66 1949-10-29 1 From Our SUB Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. THERE was still no news tonight of the Army Auster aircraft missing between Mentakab and Kuala Lumpur since yesterday afternoon. It is thought probable that the plane either crashed or made a forced landing in an area of about five66 words
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Article64 1949-10-29 1 statesman has disclosed today that seven Arab nations are contemplating a mutual defence treaty, calling for a unified command and Integrated armed forces. Other sources point out that establishment of common Arab defences— if the step could be divorced from the Palestine issue— would provide moreAP - 64 words
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Article47 1949-10-29 1 RANGOON, Fri.— Mr. D. R. Rees-Williams, Under-Secre-tary for the Colonies, held a brief discussion at Rangoon airport with the Kachin president, Simo Dura Slnwa Naung, who deputised for Prime Minister Thakin Nu, when he passed through Rangoon yesterday on his way to Hong Kong.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article236 1949-10-29 1 WAR DAMAGE CLAIMS From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday PAYMENT of Malaya's anxiously awaited war damage compensation claims will begin with initial payment of *350 to each of WOM dalmants, the Straits Times was informed today. The claims ->♦ nrocpnt sfilld at 5435.0W.V(H).236 words
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Article71 1949-10-29 1 LONDON, Fri. THE London police tonight arrested a man in connection with the death of car-dealer Stanley Setty, whose headless. legless torso was found five days ago in a marsh. He is being charged with murdering Setty and will appear before a London court tomorrow. Setty.Reuter - 71 words
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Article125 1949-10-29 1 LONDON, Fri. I A MOMENTOUS week In the London stock exchange ended on a quiet note today. t^»i,British Government stocKS were fractionally lower where changed, but there was no repetition of heavy selling that on previous days had brought yields within touching distance of four perReuter - 125 words
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Article27 1949-10-29 1 SEOUL. Fri. A guerilla force of 3,000 attacked the South Korean naval station of Chlngju yesterday. Eight guerillas and four dof< -.lders were killed.— U.P.UP - 27 words
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Article13 1949-10-29 1 MANILA, Fri. Canada will shortly open a consulategeneral in Manila.— U.P.UP - 13 words
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Article150 1949-10-29 1 LONDON Fri. I JHE Hon. Peter Beatty. 39- year-old younger son of D.,t', nV nava\ lpadpr nf the Britain s naval leaaer 01 we First World War. threw himself from a sixth floor window of London* luxury RIU Hotel on Wednesday because: his sight wasReuter - 150 words
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Article36 1949-10-29 1 ROME, Fri. U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee member said yesterday the Committee will investigate reports that Britain "is using American dollars to build up its own private oil Industry in the Middle East."— A.P.AP - 36 words
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Article141 1949-10-29 1 TOKYO, Friday. GEN. Douglas Mac Arthur today officially confirmed that Japanese exports will be handed over to private business from Dec. 1 and imports from Jan. 1 next year. An official release by Gen. Mac Arthur's Headquarters today stated the new system will eliminate allReuter - 141 words
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Article40 1949-10-29 1 HONG KONG, Fri. Sil Ralph Stevenson, British Ambassador to China, left here today for Singapore aboard the Carthage. He Is attending a high level conference called by Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, British Commissioner-General for South-East-Asia.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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251 1949-10-29 1 LONDON, Friday. AN Air France Constellation, flying from Paris to New York, crashed in the Azores today, but some of the 48 persons aboard were reported to have survived. Search planes were reported to have spotted the wreckage of the Constellation on a mountainUP - 251 words
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Article35 1949-10-29 1 The Australian Minister for External Affairs. Dr. H. V. Evatt. announced last night that Mr Claude Massey, Australian Commissioner to Malaya, has been appointed the first Australian Minister to Egypt35 words
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Article19 1949-10-29 1 WASHINGTON, Fri. The E C.A. has alloted U552,297,000 in Marshall Plan aid to the Netherlands.— A.P.AP - 19 words
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Article116 1949-10-29 1 Six Burn At London Airport LONDON. Frl. SIX people died here toda. when a United States amphibian plane belonging to the Superior Oil Company crashed and caught fire while taking off from mist-shroud-ed London Airport for Rome There were four passengers and a crew of three. An official at LondonAP - 116 words
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Article39 1949-10-29 1 TOKYO, Fri. —"A nation wide chain of stations to dispense free Information oo birth control and marriage problems is recommended by the Population Research Council in a report submitted to Premier Shigeru Yoshlda today.— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article20 1949-10-29 1 WASHINGTON, Fri. President Truman yesterday signed legislation authorizing U*****,500,000 in defence construction work in Alaska and Okinawa. A.PAP - 20 words
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Advertisement212 1949-10-29 1 4w f INDIGESTION t ..VifltfJPik ALOCOL 1 I* widely prescribed by the <%A< 1 M medical profession. It Is generally :T: T recognised that by the introduction of the iMPf prinoiple of Acid Control 'Alocol' marks .JBP^jfe^. a deiinite advance in the treatment of f^&m gr^SSS indigestion. fVS B^^^l Th212 words
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Advertisement81 1949-10-29 1 j^^f^Tg^T^^ijL )JS) Favoured by Fortune ml indeed are those members of the ftfWA ,IK| human race to whom the possession J- i) UVula a critical> P erce P tive P alate pe rmits In I a full appreciation of all the finer I nuance* of flavour that are to be81 words
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242 1949-10-29 2 Clearing House Scheme To Distribute World Food 1 BDfl »n WI !P W MMiiiob., Friday. J^ BKOAD and vigorous programme to restore world trade and channel surpluses to foodshort areas was outlined here yesterday by Mr. Norris Dodd, Director-General of the Food and Africultural Organization. He described a U. 8.55,000,000,000UP - 242 words
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Article, Illustration36 1949-10-29 2 A SOFT BLACK wool cocktail dress with strapless bodice hi light blue brocade covered in black la«e. The dress ran be transformed into a neat black salt when worn with the little Jacket. A .P. picture.36 words
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Article, Illustration29 1949-10-29 2 ON HIS WAT to Buckingham Palace to present his credentials to the King. Dr. Rudolf Bystrickv. the new Ctech Ambassador in London, Muses to be photo-*raph«-i—Renter picture.29 words
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Article211 1949-10-29 2 CANADA MAY AID INDIA iI.t» OTTAWA, FrL .'THE authoritative Toronto weekly Financial Post said ;"ttiat It was unlikely that Canada would make any immediate move to give economic aid to any country, "unless there was an unexpected change of view following the Nehru visit." The paper added "But for i211 words
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Article72 1949-10-29 2 CAIRO. Frt Chaudry Khaliquzzaman, president of the All-Pakistan Muslim League, explaining his plan for an Islamic bloc to extend from Pakistan to Egypt, said the time had come for the Muslim states "to unite to face their enemies within and without." The modern trend ofReuter - 72 words
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Article103 1949-10-29 2 WORLD WOULD GO HUNGRY MILWAUKEE, Fri. IF the rest of the world ate like the Americans, no more than one-third of the world's population could be fed, Dr. Firman Bear, retiring president of the American Society said yesterday. But he told the Society that as far as the United States103 words
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Article32 1949-10-29 2 BANGKOK. Fri. Opium pipes which an American vixltor purchased at Bangkok a* curios, resulted in him being fined 40baht fUSS 2) for possession of opium pipes without a licence.— A.P.AP - 32 words
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283 1949-10-29 2 BIRMINGHAM, Friday. J<HE 20,000 starlings that infest the centre of 1 Birmingham will soon have a very noisy week for tests ars to be carried out with ultra-sonic-waves sound waves that can be heard by birds but not by human beings The283 words
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Advertisement962 1949-10-29 2 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE la hereby glrtn that bv an Indenture made Between Cheonf Chone Yew and Madam Ne wan NuL the said Madam Ng Ngan Nul U no longer the <■ ife or under the protection of th* said Cheong Chong Tew. AND NOTICE is hereby f.nther given that the962 words
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Advertisement616 1949-10-29 2 i NOTICES WAI DAMAGE CLAIMS COMMISSION WANTED— MININO KNGINSKB. Qualifications': Thorough knowtodfe at Malayan suni^ practice with wide experience bucket dredging and knowledge dredge construction, preferably 8.5., or School of Mines dcgrai and membership of Institute a Mining and Metallurgy, London Duties: Assessment of damage U plant and equipment during616 words
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Advertisement700 1949-10-29 2 INOTICES W. HAMMER CO., LTD. REMOVAL NOTICE Will our Customers pleas* not* that we will b» removing to oui new office at B. Puteton *imi\ Singapore, on the Ist November.' Our Telephone Number 6218 remains unchanged NOTICE MR. K. K. NATAR, hsrstoJfore a partner of this firm has voluntarily retired700 words
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Advertisement116 1949-10-29 2 THE POCWT PUN Z r--~ SINGAPORE TOWN f\!2r At*n*i*n »v cpa ,s w§ smaat Price $1.00 k^^Bs^s^ /'J^ /.r J WhM '~t""'~ t s"s u;<l V W%r ''^sVJMsk 4*l"«ry, ...W to err, k.f itockt On Sale M All Leadine (k^5H you gtt «uicli« Umctr on r «vr cipiul. Bookstalls. m116 words
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Advertisement228 1949-10-29 2 I SWwt Dairy— 3. US t IS p.m. B«4 Abbott Lm ('•.trl!.. fc> (tatted Artist's AFRICA SCREAMS' Tm-Sm a* Mid-Nlto— "ONE TOUCH OF VENUS" Bobert Walker Ay» Cantorr T» ■■rr.i H ParjuMant's "THE ROAD TO BIO" REX J*ve Itbri Last Day: 3. 15 6.15 Only "BOPS" to Technicolor ftBEAT WORI228 words
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311 1949-10-29 3 'We Must Cut Dollar Balances,' Says Attlee COMMONS DEBA TE LONDON, Friday. ]>lUTAIN will not repudiate her wartime sterling debts to such countries as India *nd Egypt, but they must be cut down as much u«i possible, the Prime Minister, Mr. Clement \ttlee, told the House of Commons last night.Reuter - 311 words
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123 1949-10-29 3 By-Law Plan, Ensure Safe Icecream I; LAM manufacturers in Singapore will have to ptsteurise the icecream mix- i" before freezing, if the tn laws drawn up by a sufcrrommittee of the Municipal C unmissioners are adopted. liiis Is now standard practice In many countries L.rrnces to manufacture Icecream may then123 words
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Article19 1949-10-29 3 YORK. Fri. The J.S. r Conpany yesterday ■d prices of its vehicle \n i\ per cent. A.P.AP - 19 words
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Article68 1949-10-29 3 SAIGON, Ffl. A BOUJ 50,000 Indo-Chinese are fighting at the side of the French forces, says a source close to the Vietnam National Defence Ministry France has 150,000 to 200,000 of Its own soldiers fightIng the Communist-led forces of the "Republic of Vietnam." Most of theAP - 68 words
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Article46 1949-10-29 3 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Fri. The Borneo Company's net profit lor the year ended Mar. 31, after provision for taxation of £166,158, Is £93,998, against £135,602 for the previous year. The ordinary dividend is 7J per cent, against five per cent, previously.46 words
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Article, Illustration142 1949-10-29 3 A FENCE PROTECTS LADY GODIVA They have had to put a fence around Lady Godiva's nudity. It is to keep the Peeping Toms away. The statue (left) by Sir William Reid Dick showing the lady clad only in her tresses, sitting side saddle on a horse, was unveiled142 words
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204 1949-10-29 3 WASHINGTON, Friday. ADMIRAL Louis Denfleld, United States Chief of Naval Operations, who has openly criticised present American military policy, has been removed from his appointment by President Truman on the advice of Mr. Francis Matthews, Secretary of the Navy. I Some Congressmen, mostly Republicans, describedAP; UP - 204 words
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Article72 1949-10-29 3 LONDON, Fri.— Britain has not received from the South African Government any representations for Incorporation of the British protectorates into the South African Union. Mr. Patrick" Gordon Walker, Parliamentary Secretary for Commonwealth Relations, told Parliament yesterday. To a question whether the Government would resist any pressureReuter - 72 words
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Article56 1949-10-29 3 NEW YORK, Pri. Mr. Henry A. Wallace, 1948 Progressive Party Presidential candidate, said yesterday the United States must recognize the new Chinese regime because "the friendship of onethird of a billion of people Is at stake." He termed the Chinese revolution the "most important event growingAP - 56 words
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Article143 1949-10-29 3 Bidault Is Premier Of France PARIS, Fri. M GEORGES Bidault, a war-time resistance leader who served later as Foreign Minister, was confirmed early today as the new Premier of France. The official tally of the National Assembly vote showed 367 for him and 183 against. He needed only 311 votes.AP - 143 words
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Article80 1949-10-29 3 HONG KONG, Fri rpHE French 2,878-ton steamer, Docteur Yersin, was yesterday rammed and holed in heavy seas 200 miles east of Hong Kong as she stood alongside a burning Chinese warship. Docteur Yersin *aced to the aid of the Chinese sloop Kuingyang in answer to aReuter - 80 words
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Article62 1949-10-29 3 PARIS, Frl.— The Australian Ambassador in France, Col. W. R. Hodgson leaves Paris tomorrow to take up his new post as representative of the British Commonwealth on the Allied Control Commission for Japan. Unconfirmed reports in the French Press that his successor might be Dr.AP - 62 words
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Article91 1949-10-29 3 THE HAGUE, Friday. THE Dutch are perturbed at the steady growth of their population which has now reached 10,000,000. Since 1910, there has been a 1,000,000 increase every 10 years. The Netherlands claims the lowest death rate and the highest birth rate. The Dutch pressAP - 91 words
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Article46 1949-10-29 3 HONG KONG, Fri. A CENTRAL Air Transport Corporation C-47 took off from Kai Tak airport last evening when it was not scheduled for flight, according to a press report. It was believed that the aircraft was flown to Communist territory. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article55 1949-10-29 3 The Children's Poppy Day party held at 26 Cuscaden Road, Singapore, on Oct. 15 earned $7,300 for the Earl Halg Fund. About 2,500 people attended the party, which brought together all communities of Singapore in an effort to help the Fund, which is for the benefit55 words
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213 1949-10-29 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Friday. CHINA told the United Nations yesterday that the Soviet Union had armed hundreds of thousands of Chinese Communists. The Nationalist Chinese delegate, Mr. Chieh Houkan, and the Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr. Andrei Vishinsky, hurled bitter charges at each other during aReuter; AP - 213 words
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229 1949-10-29 3 THE HAGUE, Friday. THE Indonesian Republican Premier, Dr. A Mohammed Hatta, announced yesterday that he would return to Indonesia about Nov. 7, at the end of the current round-table conference at The Hague. Dr Hatta said he would not have time to keep hisReuter - 229 words
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Article133 1949-10-29 3 NEW YORK, Prl. |IFE magazine calls Princess Margaret "the llveliest and most amusable person her family has produced In several centuries, if not for aU time." Laying heavy stress on ner love for fun and her pranks since infancy, the magazine this week devotes its coverAP - 133 words
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Advertisement129 1949-10-29 3 Jffi\ Children art always happy with j TRI-ANG TOYS 1 reasonably tsHk Made in Britain by Lines Bros. Ltd., London* Obtainable from all Stores. I'jciiin KrpresentaUves: T. V. MITCHELL CO. LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG. I SOUTHERN CABARET "OFF NEW BRIDGE ROAD) J V.VbVWUV AWVUV\%\ TONIGHT at Bp.m. Sharp .v.swwvus129 words
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Advertisement284 1949-10-29 3 FIELD'S TfflP FOR MEN! fields of London, famous for over 300 years specialise in toilet preparations for men, FIELD'S BRUSHLESS SHAVE LATHEX SHAVE CREAM FIELDS BRILLIANTINE TALC JOSEPHINE AND FIELD'S TOILET SOAP Sole Agents in Singapore and Malaya for C. J. Field Ltd. of London SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.284 words
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209 1949-10-29 4 Malay Detainees To Be Re-educated At Special Camp: Newboult From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. SPECIAL camp for the re-education of Malay detainees was being set up, the Chief Secretary, Sir Alec Newboult, announced at the official Press conference in Kuala Lumpur this morning. Sir Alec said the Government209 words
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Article, Illustration48 1949-10-29 4 LEADING members of the Muslim Committee of Yala Province, South SUm. la the top picture are, left to richt. Gnru Haji Abdul Ham id and Haji Ahmad bin Haji Salleh (Government Kathi) Left: Lirut Rajah, one. of the few Muslim police officers In South Siam.— Straits Times picture.48 words
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Article145 1949-10-29 4 3 MONTHS' GAOL FOR CASHIER TAN Soon Puan, cashier of the Singapore firm of Chop Tan Peng Choon, was yesterday sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment on three charges under the Finance Regulations concerning a total sum of $580,000. Mr. Justice Brown said he had assessed the sentence on the145 words
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Article56 1949-10-29 4 From Onr Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Frl The annual general meeting of the Malayan Chinese Association will be held In Penang on Oct. 30. Several important items are on the agenda. Including the election of officers for the ensuing year. Mr. Birchee, the Johore Bahru delegate to56 words
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Article45 1949-10-29 4 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Fri. Inche Rahman bin Ahmad and Inche Aziz bin Mohamed Assistant District Officers' Pontian. were hurt yesterday when on their way to Johore Bahru from Pontian their car collided with a lorry. Both were admitted to hospital.45 words
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Article35 1949-10-29 4 A 30-year-old married Chinese woman died in the Singapore General Hospital yesterday morning three hours after she was removed from her house in Cecil Street suffering from the effects of caustic soda poisoning.35 words
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Article, Illustration40 1949-10-29 4 MR. G. RAMACHANDRAN, at present Inder-Secrelary in the Ministry of Industry and Supply of the Government of India, has been appointed Indian Agent in Kuala Lumpur. He will assume office some time next week.— GJ. IS. picture.40 words
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200 1949-10-29 4 AN application by a Singapore lawyer, Mr. R. H. Green, for an acquittal for his client on the grounds that the prosecution had failed to produce evidence on the date fixed for the hearing of the case, was turned down by the Third District200 words
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Article33 1949-10-29 4 The Mentri Besar of Kelantan, Dato Nik Ahmed Kamil. will speak over Radio Malaya at 8.30 p m. on Tuesday on what the University meant to the people of Kelantan.33 words
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Article78 1949-10-29 4 I rum Our Ow» Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Fri! OVER 350 guests attended the Garden Party at the Istana Mahkota this evening given by the Regent of Johore and Ungku Amlnah to celebrate Sir Ismail's birthday. The band of the Federation Police was In attendance. The Commissioner-General Mr.78 words
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Article448 1949-10-29 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. Jtf R. H. B. Shaw, Deputy Commissioner of Police, iT *at yesterday's Press conference gave State-by State details of the bandit situation in the past three weeks. WEST PAHANG: Not an easy area for operations owing to lack448 words
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Article125 1949-10-29 4 'DUMPING OF JAP GOODS A SPOKESMAN of the Commissioner-General's offlc, in Singapore said yesterday that the recent abolition by Gen. MacArthur of' "floor" prices for all Japanese goods, except silk. Is expected 'to result In the release to the world markets of huge stocks of goods which have accumulated in125 words
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Article94 1949-10-29 4 An attempt to get his case postponed did not work when a lorry driver, Yeo Say Beng, was sentenced to seven days' simple Imprisonment by the Singapore Flftb Magistrate. Mr. C. F. Seston, yesterday, for contempt of court. When a summons was called against him, Yeo appeared94 words
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Article205 1949-10-29 4 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLIB luncheon meeting, Mrs. H. b Amstutz on "Building Personalities," Prince's Restaurant,- 1.13 p.m. ENGINEERING CAREERS IN MALAYA, talk by. Mr. D. I. Greer, senior lecturer in Marine and Mechanical Engineering ai Government Evening School, Si Andrew's School, Woodsville, 2 p.m. HEALTH AND STRENGTH"205 words
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Article112 1949-10-29 4 from O«r Staff Correspondent PENANO, Fri. pHARGED with a public lottery offence In buying Selangor Turf Club sweep tickets, a 31-year-old-voman, Dean Man Llm, and Chong Chee Chay were acquitted yesterday by the Penang First Magistrate, Mr. J. P. Blackledge The defence counsel, Mr. Llm Khen112 words
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Advertisement187 1949-10-29 4 SP ECI A L CLEARANCE SALE for X'mas and New Year from today to 18th November only .SELECTED BEST PIECES of GENUINE PERSIAN, BOKHARA AND INDIAN CARPETS RUGS DRASTICALLY REDUCED PRICES A visit will Convince You STRAITS CARPET EMPORIUM (Carpet Specialists) 8. De Souza Street, Off Raffles Place Phone *****187 words
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Advertisement384 1949-10-29 4 You make a friend for life when you give a Jj^ PARKEay m Surveys made in 34 countries show IL^HSI I that the Parker "51 is the world's most mlBKm welcome gift pen. w/jjjH// And little wonder! Look at it* /m'JB/ elegant design; see how it gleams with M'jiHf/ jewel-like384 words
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251 1949-10-29 5 SINGAPORE TO SET UP INCOME TAX REVIEW BOARD THE Singapore Government is taking steps shortly to set up an Income Tax Board of Review for the Colony. It is understood that the Federation Government will also set up a similar body. Both the boards will function separately. The Board, which251 words
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Article69 1949-10-29 5 A mistake by a recent arrival from Java in thinking that a driving licence in Malaya holds good for two years, as it does under Dutch regulations, cost J C. M. Rohman $10 yesterday when he admitted to Mr. P. Clague, the Singapore Traffic Magistrate, that69 words
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Article131 1949-10-29 5 POLICE NOT SENT TO UNIONS pOLICE are notified of trade union meetings, but are not detailed to attend them, the Singapore C.I.D. Chief, Mr. D. K. Broadhurst, told the Straits Times yesterday. He was-replying to a report that six detectives were present at a trade unions meeting in North Bridge131 words
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Article101 1949-10-29 5 AMERICAN dollars will be A brought into Singapore today by more than 60 American tourists who are arriving on a four-day visit in the round-the-world liner President Polk. The ship will berth alongside Godowns 42 and 43 of the Harbour Board wharves this afternoon. Among the101 words
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Article98 1949-10-29 5 THE first dramatic contest staged last night at Wesley Hall by the Singapore District Methodist Youth Fellowship resulted In the Straits Chinese Methodists topping acting honours with a playette entitled "The Old Dangling Bachelor." The play was written and directed by Mr. Lee Yong Klat. Mr. Wee98 words
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Article178 1949-10-29 5 ALTHOUGH support from London and New York has been poor, buying from other parts of the world, notably the Far East and South America, has kept this market very steady. This is especially noticeable for the lower grades of sheet which are now definitely In short supply.178 words
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Article77 1949-10-29 5 Forty-flve-year old Ismsii bin Haji Syed was carrying a bundle of newly-cut twigs near the forest reserve off Slme Road on Oct. 21 when he was stopped by a special constable and questioned. Syed, it Is alleged, attempted to give the "special" a $2 bribe77 words
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Article88 1949-10-29 5 RICE CARDS A mobile rationing unit will visit outlying districts of Singapore from Nov. 7 to Nov. 30 to deal with rice ration card problems of villagers who find It inconvenient to attend rationing offices in town. The Controller of Supplies decided to start this service88 words
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Article33 1949-10-29 5 For cruelty to 25 ducks. 18-year-old Ong Bian Seng was fined $25 In the Singapore Third Police-Court yesterday. The ducks were In a basket large enough for only ten birds.33 words
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Article, Illustration25 1949-10-29 5 FIVE KEDAH girls employed as bus conductors by the United Transport company in their new attractive uniforms. They are Malaya's first clippies.25 words
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126 1949-10-29 5 I poh Detainees' Double Tenth 'Show' Foiled From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. T\ETAINEES in the Ipoh detention camp tried to stage a Communist demonstration on the Double Tenth, it was revealed at the official press conference in Kuala Lumpur today. The detainees had planned to fly Communist flags126 words
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Article63 1949-10-29 5 MOTHER OF 16 'HOW COULD I 1HAVE 16 children. How can I commit suicide?" asked 46-year-old Ngin Kee Chit of Upper Serangoon Road when she pleaded not guilty in the Singapore .Fourth Police Court yesterday to attempted suicide. It was stated that she drank a bottle of poisbn, but Ngin63 words
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Article16 1949-10-29 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Frl.—The exhibition of Malayan handicrafts was opened here today iv Lady Gurney.16 words
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Article, Illustration40 1949-10-29 5 POLICE MEDAL WINNERS TWO POLICE lance-corpo-rals, Abdul Ghani bin Jamil (top) of Batu Karang, near Kampar, Perak, and Ngah bin Sulong (above) of Trengganu, who have recently been awarded the Colonial Police Medal for bravery in action against the bandits.40 words
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Article208 1949-10-29 5 IyiISS Amy Laycock, daughter of Mr. John Laycock, iTI a representative for Municipal North -East in the Singapore Legislative Council, has been named by the Progressive Party as their candidate for the East Ward in the Municipal elections in December. Nomination Day for the elections, to208 words
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Article54 1949-10-29 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Pri. Christmas and New Year dances will be held at the Royal Johore International Club, where plans are afoot for entertainment on a much larger scale than last year. The dance In honour of the birthday of the Regent of Johore54 words
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Article42 1949-10-29 5 Dr. Louis T. Talbot, of Los Angeles, who is Pastor of the Church of the Open Door and President of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, will speak at the Community Church, 120 Balestier Road, Singapore, today at 7.30 p.m.42 words
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Article33 1949-10-29 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Frl.— The London Chamber of Commerce Autumn examinations In Johore will be held at the Bukit Zahrah School, Johore Bahru, from Nov. 21 to 26.33 words
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Article28 1949-10-29 5 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON Fri. Charged with breaking the curfew at Changkat Jong Road, Teluk Anson, Lim Slew San was offered ball of $250.28 words
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Article121 1949-10-29 5 i mm Out Staff Corropoodf at KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. >IRS. A. W. Plnnlck. Chief il Commissioner of Girl Guides In Malaya and Singapore, has been awarded the Silver Fish by Imperial H^aiq-'arters in London. It s the highest possible award for good service! to the movement.121 words
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Advertisement152 1949-10-29 5 i 1 A M\ (LASHUCHT «ff BATTERIES ljm Sole Representatives: GETZ BROS. CO. PENANG KUALA LUMPUR SINGAPORE Announcing a*^ Of the latest types in Hs^ ft J the MWMI styles of Wk af at nnrTr wMs Wk CARPETS I'llfliP tor your early and M easy selection s »j«i >2&s^H I152 words
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Advertisement376 1949-10-29 5 gpU^ I LEAHN AT HOMf THE PRACTICAL WAY Hlr"W»'\\\yiWM Radio, 10-day't qraatctt proUuion, wantt trained m»n ■Hbl Bt\ urgently- Radio repair engine*™, tound technician*, BL 'X^JI broadcast engineer*, executive*, etc., are in big ifrC'.j^Bl demand. Ve«t new fie'dt of opportunity or* ortn.nej P^^^ up hi television, electronics, etc. Wj V376 words
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Article15 1949-10-29 6 SINGAPORE CATHEDRAU October 30th. lift. Mr. W. Percy PJnetaey. StAwford Close, Shawford. Winchester.15 words
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633 1949-10-29 6 In a letter published in this page on Thursday Mr. H. K. Rodgers criticised the proposal to use a grant from the British Government for a new dry dock at Keppel Harbour as a departure from the633 words
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Article427 1949-10-29 6 The new official circular telling Government servants in the Colony that they must pay balances which are outstanding on advances or loans made to them before February 15, 1942, is surely carrying Treasury strictness and orthodoxy much too far. Many a man who spent the occupation427 words
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Article57 1949-10-29 6 BRITISH air services to India and the Middle East are shortly to be speeded up and made more comfortable with the introduction of Argonaut airliners, the British Overseas Airway Corporation announced yesterday. The Argonauts, pressurised and air-conditioned, have accommodation for 40 passengers. They already operate betweenReuter - 57 words
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Article, Illustration1686 1949-10-29 6 SUNDAY, Oct. 23. A DELIGHTFUL calm has settled upon the Dusun owing to the finish of the various fruit crops. No more thuds at night, squealing of flying- foxes, and banging of tins. A low branch of one of the Duku trees has been left unpicked, in case1,686 words
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358 1949-10-29 6 From the Straits i...ies of October 28, lfetf, AT the racecourse, uic otber evening, in the feathering dusk, I noticed a p.~ ..uresque you^g gentleman in vwiite and buttons meander hi,, around on horseback amonj ihe ucp^rting carriages. ..c sat Ins horse358 words
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Advertisement806 1949-10-29 6 fVMf antfmpwtm vtw Onto* (Mi w« faasta* «M 1 m 4mm. CLASSIFIED ADS. situations Vacant MALE assistant with knowledge el «hoe» required for det>«rtm«oUl stor*. Box A7MO, B.T. CHUP OFFICER. Ist Mate Fon»lfn. Apply with reference* to Hrn Want Btesjnsh»p Company. 16 Winchester House. FRENCH stenographer (preferably able to take806 words
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Advertisement57 1949-10-29 6 SIGNALS for EYE-EXAMIHATION:-2. Ftequeat ■■■■'■rill, 9. *es M lira* m uneasy. 4. Caat read m mit* cc»; i forteWy. In extreme casea. etadnea aad nause*. loes of appetite aad vom!ttta». Our lecnnnjue and procedure la rtsnal analysts with the most complete equipment are entirely different from the old method of57 words
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Advertisement91 1949-10-29 6 From Tuan Djek's Anthology The men whom I shot with are dead And my fishing companions gone With the days when the wind blew upon us And the sun shone. And I'm too bHnd, now, to see The partridges coming across the plough Or the rise of a trout, even91 words
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Advertisement13 1949-10-29 6 JTJGERIBBI j! 3JH.P. TO 150 H.P. j: j! THE EAST ASTATIC CO^LTdT] jj13 words
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Article351 1949-10-29 7 'Has Rendered A Great Disservice To Countries In Asia Says Benham MALAYA joined the major world powers at the ECAFE conference in Singapore yesterday in raising her voice loud and strong against a Russian attack on the Commission's Economic Surrey for 1948 and* the alleged351 words
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Article, Illustration44 1949-10-29 7 i rffc LOBBY on the rifht, belon»ing to the Government Medical Store, overturned at Scott* Road. Singapore, yesterday afternoon, after collision with the ear on the left, be lon rinc to Mr. A. P. Rajah, Municipal Commissioner. No one was injured. Straits Times picture.44 words
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Article191 1949-10-29 7 BEFORE Dr. F. C. Benham (Maliiya) hit back at Russia, Mr. Myron M. Cowen (U.S.A." was the first to ■peak. He said he proposed to answer the attack, but before I'rnipling to do so, he would require a written translation of the entire speech of Mr.191 words
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81 1949-10-29 7 PHILIPPINES: We're Happy Are You?' THE Philippines' delegate, Mr. L. J. Castillejo, replying to the Soviet charges of exploitation in Asia, said: "I can say that the people in Asia and the Far East are happy. "1 don't know whether the delegate from the U.S.S.R. can prove beyond reasonable doubt81 words
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Article114 1949-10-29 7 from Our Staff Corretpoadent IPOH. Fri. A CHINESE farmer who was taken away from his house two days ago by two Chinese dressed in black has been found dead In a ditch not far away with a nail driven through his head and his114 words
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Article, Illustration450 1949-10-29 7 This Is What Mr. N. Told The Conference. r[IS Is what the Soviet delegate, Mr. Nemtchina, said that led to the uproar at yesterday's conference of the BCAFE: There were a number of very serious omissions Id the Commission's Economic Survey for 1948. The activities of certain Colonial powers had450 words
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305 1949-10-29 7 BRITAIN: 'The Usual Marxist Recitations ORITAIN'S delegate, Mr. P. J. H. Stent, joining in the attack on Mr. Nemt- china, said: "We have had to listen to recitations on the usual Marxist line used against the Survey— which wa s in reality pure propaganda and nothing else." The speech was305 words
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Article48 1949-10-29 7 Brandishing pistols, two Chinese and a companion took $600 in cash and jewellery from a Chinese clerk and his family living in a house in Kampong Lima, off McPherson Road, on Thursday night. Police yesterday described the robbery as the "biggest In two months."48 words
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Article129 1949-10-29 7 WHEN the chairman. Sir Firoa Khan Noon 'Pakistan), called for a vote confirming the Economic Survey, Mr. Nrmtchina intervened and said he had an amendment. After an argument whether he should be allowed to include his amendment at this stage after a closure of motion had been called129 words
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Article78 1949-10-29 7 INDIA: We Know What Is Best MR. S. Chakravarti (India), replying to Mr. Nemtchina, said his country hoped to achieve self-sufflciency in food in the near future. "My country knows what are the best methods to be adopted and those which should be employed. "We have plenty of manpower and78 words
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Article36 1949-10-29 7 The ECAFE conference In Singapore yesterday decided to hold Its next session, the sixth In Lahore (Pakistan) next Autumn. Bangkok, another suggested venue, was beaten on the vote by 11 to four.36 words
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Article186 1949-10-29 7 I IFE in Singapore is too fast and intense, and every wage-earner should be enabled to take a few days off each year and spend them in Malayan hill resorts, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron considers. Mr. McKerron said yesterday after his rail186 words
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Article34 1949-10-29 7 Fifty-year-old Teo Soon Lai was nned $90 in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday for possession of four bottles of brandy, duty on which amounting to $29 had not been paid.34 words
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Article63 1949-10-29 7 Two Chinese. Poh Chew Eng and Llm Kim Eng, were charged yesterday In the Singapore Second District Court with the possession of 2,408 lb. of dutiable tobacco. Poh was also charged with Importing the tobacco and abetting Llm. Both accused pleaded not guilty to all charges. The case63 words
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Article125 1949-10-29 7 Krom O»r SUB Cormpondcnt KOALA LUMPUR, Frl. SIX more bandits have been killed by security forces —five In Pahang and one In Negri Sembilan. In a battle in the KuanUn mm yesterday, police and troops kn'.ed two armed Chinese bandit* who were working in a padi125 words
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Article79 1949-10-29 7 A 22-year-old Chinese, Chla Meng Hal, who was found in possession of a three -edged dagger was yesterday sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment in the Singapore first District Court Mr. M. Boyle, A.S.P., told the Court that Chla was carrying a short piece of Iron79 words
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Article67 1949-10-29 7 The donations to the University of Malaya endowment Fund on Oct. 27 stood at $1,424,438.98. These Include $22,500 from the Dunlop Rubber Co. and its associated companies. $10,000 from Robinson ana Co., Singapore, $1,005 from the Singapore Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation, $1,000 from the Headmaster, staff67 words
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263 1949-10-29 7 THE present system of marriage and divorce among the Muslims in Singapore should he changed, it was resolved at a public debate sponsored by the Young Men's Muslim Association at Geylang last night. Dr. 8. I. M. Ibrahim, the principal speaker fur the263 words
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Article40 1949-10-29 7 The Singapore Filipino Association is holding a tea party at the Adelphl Hotel roof garden tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m. in honour of the Philippines delegates to the ECAFE conference. All members of the Filipino communlty are welcome.40 words
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Article24 1949-10-29 7 The Singapore Municipal Commissioners are giving a cocktail party to ECAFE delegates In the Municipal Chamber from p.m. to 8 p.m. today.24 words
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Article174 1949-10-29 7 Music Festival WITH the sale of a farther $500 worth of seat* j terday for the Singapoic Festival of Music, sponsor* < I by the Straits Times and the Music Circle, in association with Radio Malaya, a total sum of $16,500 has been c Ilected174 words
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Article42 1949-10-29 7 The correct rate of pobi.-Ke on Christmas cards in unsealed envelopes intended for conveyance by sea to countries outside Malaya Is six cents for the first ounce and thrte cents for each additional ounce, says an official statement issued yesterday42 words
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Advertisement84 1949-10-29 7 MARTELL BRANDY m I c 5 m 'PAN > A v '.T^JUlrl M^"i^i^iMi^»HiM«aiMnaMMaNa*MMM*l*^HMa^HMaM««il*i aM FIRST POST-WAR SHIPMENT OF m #^fct^«*^ HENRI SELMER'S p^JJ? J* MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS I^BrV^ TESTED BY BEN DAVIS BAXOPHONI, Bb Tenor, silver-plated. BAXOPHON*. Bb Alto, tllwr-plated. TRUMPET, Bb, Harry James model. CLARINET, African black wood, 17 keys.84 words
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Advertisement53 1949-10-29 7 v JQ *Ti TAIkSAD SINGAPORE KUALALUMPUR PENANG Our Packing Oept. Is at your service. We can pack anything, at anytime, for anywhere. BUY BRITISH m Z star brand fTIA<;K. ON PKCSSLRE LAMPS AND 999 BUTTERFLY MANTLES BRILLIANCE. LONGER SERVICE EAST To LIGHT OBTAINABLE FROM ANY LAMP DEALERS. LEAHlNCO.aamp^csnsfv 231 South53 words
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Article, Illustration542 1949-10-29 8 fey \V1THIN one minute < of n baby's birth j :ii tlu' Royal Hobart j HoKottal. Tasmania, iis footprints and its mother's fingerprints arc recorded toge- i'mt on i card to eliminate the slightest possibility of a mother li'in<4 the wrong bnby The hospital's542 words
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Article181 1949-10-29 8 From Our London Fashion Reporter p REATEST fashion weakness of Englishwomen is in accessories. Parisiennes know naturally how to use their pearl robes, flowers and scatter pins. But the Englishwoman usually manages to look as if she's wearing jewellery because she doesn't like to leave it at181 words
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Article, Illustration386 1949-10-29 8 SUCH A GAY PARTY! AT the mammoth and rather glamorous cocktail party given by the United Nations' Secretariat at the Victoria Hall, Singapore, on Monday U.N. Day and also fourth birthday of U.N.O. there were some revelations, not to say revolutions, in women's Mnthes. LADY NOON, wife of Pakistan's Sir386 words
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Article, Illustration423 1949-10-29 8 —RANGOON'S LEADING LADY WHEN Sarah Siddons swept the boards, leading ladies swooned by gaslight. The Mrs. Siddons I met this week, an actress too bearer of the same famous theatrical name but no connection of the late Sarah played in "Gaslight" for the Rangoon Theatre Club. Beryle423 words
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Advertisement65 1949-10-29 8 <£~^^ RUNII X I I X )«M ~^%h~ J= FROM SINGAPORE FROM BANGKOK TO BANGKOK TO INDIA AFRICA V EUROPE 7 h P.6.A.S SAFE PACIFIC OVERSEAS AIRLINES (SI AM) IT b. SOUTH AMERICAN FAR (AST AIRTRANSPORT Agents: (Cnd)tOU (CO. 14a, Robinson Rd. Tel: 7302 Airport Office: Tel. ***** Jt& SUB65 words
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Advertisement300 1949-10-29 8 MAKES YOU FEEL 1 fresher... V^^^^ L^j lovelier... K \M You feel a different, lovelier person v^ 5 when you use Vinolia Talcum Powder. It is so exquisitely cooling and refreshing, touching your skin with tbe silken delicacy of a flower petal. And youil love the sweet perfume of Vinolia300 words
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Miscellaneous422 1949-10-29 8 i i .i. uuiigfc ;o b" ,ji«j io. ,du< ..^iw-u land against the opening lead of an the five o: ,pades. Wnen dummy ace at a slam contract, when the played low, East had quite a proleader has no other likely trick, blemt Was his partner leading Today's deal Illustrates422 words
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Letter198 1949-10-29 9 VLTHAT was complained of with regard to the Registration Office in Beach Road, Singapore, in the letter published in the Straits Times last Tuesday under the heading "MANA BOLEH!" is true of every Government department in Singapore, not to say elsewhere in this country. It is198 words
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Letter109 1949-10-29 9 A few months ago I read in the local Press that a new political part? —I think it was to be called the Liberal Party—was in the process of' being formed In Singapore Since then, I ao not remember having heard or read anything more about it Has109 words
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Letter320 1949-10-29 9 An English Listener To ECAFE OEADING the discus- sions at ECAFE as reported in The Straits Times of October 26, one wonders why Britain and America must always smugly compare the social services of Singapore and Hong Kong etc., with those of the rest of Asia. These may, indeed, be320 words
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Letter146 1949-10-29 9 IN a letter published on 1 Oct. 24, Mr. R. K. Palaiyan, hon. general secretary of the Government and Municipal Labour Union, Singapore, requested Government "to discourage as far as possible the labourers from drinking toddy -by not allowing toddy shops to be located near labourers'146 words
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334 1949-10-29 9 We Can Trade With Japan Without Japs Here ACCORDING to a Reuter despatch published recently, SCAP's "Outgoing Businessmen's Qualification Council" has cleared 13 more Japanese business representatives for travel abroad. Of these, six intend to visit Eastern countries, including Malaya. So, Just four years after suffering from the inhumanity of334 words
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Letter121 1949-10-29 9 flN going to post a letter in the pillar-box near the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank building in Orchard Tload a little before five o'clock the other day, I was surprised to find that the last collection on week days is made at 4.15 p.m. As I wanted the121 words
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Article, Illustration352 1949-10-29 9 'JMiE Communities Liaison Committee, D:«l<> Onn and leaders of all non-Malay communities have advocated self-government and one nationality for Malaya and the need to chanm the Malay States into Malayan States For three years and eight months during the Japanese occupation God jave the non-Malay352 words
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296 1949-10-29 9 p()H the |>;ist few weeks there has been a mark ed increase in the prices of imported com iiiodities. A lot has been said about it, bul nothing done to cu^b it. There has been a proposal from Mrs. Robert En for 1 he formation of296 words
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Letter55 1949-10-29 9 i-Y appreciating the difficult task which confronta the Traffic Police here In Singapore, I still do not 1 tec why it should be neces- 1 Hury 'hat a car Involved in a < traffic accident before 8 a.m. to remain in the middle "f the busy Geylang Road55 words
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Letter105 1949-10-29 9 WHILE the ordinary usage of "Inche" or "Che" is pleasant to hear in Malay, and while it is true that the word "Tuan" is equivalent to "Sir" in English, and sounds rather like flattery (as explained by a correspondent in the Saturday Forum on Oct. 15).105 words
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Letter138 1949-10-29 9 i I WISH to bring to your I 1 notice the ambiguity i with which we are con- fronted regarding race i distinctions amongst In- dians and Ceylonese. Recfnilj. I received a letter i from the Education Depart- I ment, Selangor, stating that i138 words
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Advertisement81 1949-10-29 9 f riRST CHOICE Or LEADING MUNICIPALITIES /ff E=j xai s^ If COMMER HARRIER n i •*P« rien e« of municipal needs— includes £fcfr Ind r Meh P"*—- Unequalled in rdSbffito and economy. nd capable of giving long perio* ~^\m of trouble-free service with the ~T minimum of attention, these famous81 words
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Advertisement123 1949-10-29 9 HOUSEHOLPJ Ttt APPLIANCES $43.00 Obtainable frpm all food stmes. including' MESSRS. JOHN LITTLtS Raffles V\.\ct. Singapore MESSRS. KIM PONG MCSIC BOtiftß, 60. J.lan Ibrahim I M SWEE HING A CO. 1181 New Mirkei > H K-ita Bhara Sole Distributors FOR MALAY A F.S MAM ft CO 168A CECIL STREET. Singapore123 words
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Miscellaneous237 1949-10-29 9 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD ib, thi.^Ti. w «v.ntu- 2t $Tv».S o p.V(3). bloWi CROSSWORD No. 22S ally diicovtr Urn right way U M«r U trace for torn*- jJJIJ I. I" I. I I L .1 1 <'• thini omitwd <S>. 11l I* I I*l I*l I* I I' I 10 Tht237 words
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Article389 1949-10-29 10 LONDON, m. THE half-hearted rally in British Government stocks was short-lived yesterday The section developed fresh weakness on renewed selling which put prices one to 1-Va points lower. Other sections were mostly easier reflecting the falls In gilt-edged. Leading industrials were marked lower but tobacco shares proved resUtant389 words
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Article811 1949-10-29 10 From Our Market Correspondent ••ONDON was again a persistent seller yesterday and Malayan tin share prices were mostly marked down accordingly. Industrials had small inquiries at lower levels while rubber shares remained neglected. r IT/1 Prices quoted by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were INDUSTRIALS Bayer*811 words
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Article193 1949-10-29 10 THE Singapore rubber mar1 ket opened steadier yesterday on better New York advices and some acceptances. In the afternoon, there was an easter tendency due to profit-taking. Closing prices yesterday ware: Mo. 1 sheet f.o.b. buy«n 44 >* cents sellers 44^4 cents; spot loose buyers 44 4193 words
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Article150 1949-10-29 10 SHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns in brackets) were: Main Wharf: Silverbriar (33-34), Idomeneus (36-37), Glengarry (38-39) Segamat (40). Rengam (41), Chicaca (42-43). West Wharf: Esang (3-4), Islander (5), Greystoke Castle (6-7), Fernmoor (89), Glenorchy (11), Ulysses (13-14), Eurymedon (15-16). Empire Dock Plancius (17-18),150 words
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Advertisement1129 1949-10-29 10 MANSFIELD tfc CO., LTD. ajraM m Singapore) BLUE ruHHBI CIMB BaSMal > outio* t« procvud eaj ethei u«rt to laao and diicharge carg. TAlinicS to LIVERPOOL CLASCOW 0 CONTINENTAL PORTS Oun Sails P Sham Penang "TZSTT. ClB 19 No,. 2 A T:VrXTci.sgo:' Oc, 29 N... N.v 4/1 NMN M *V1,129 words
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Advertisement333 1949-10-29 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW rORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON INDIA ECVPT ANO MEDITERRANEAN PORTS I'oo't P. Sham Penang Pres Pels 29 Oct./ 3 Nev 4/5 Nov 6/7 Nov Mount Davis 9/15 Nov 16/17 Nov. 18/21 Nev Mount Mansfield 23/29 Nev JO Nov./ 1 Oaa 2/5 Dm Bam Monroe 10/14333 words
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Advertisement418 1949-10-29 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA U X SAILI^ < r- S AiI 0 |N C i?il'lV NtNT/ rnWTIWFWT itANOINAVIA continent. Loading B t Singapore, Port Swettenhan Man": K N r. ML>T?. Cedown. 8/1 Kon c^ ol^tw. A r as Hamburg Oslo. Cothenburg mi "Lalandia" due abt. Nev. 21 Copenhager418 words
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Advertisement1033 1949-10-29 10 4»w«j McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) iryXfe I Tslsphone Me. 5906 \g|i|y ILLBRMAN <Jg KLAVKNESS LINE BUCKNALL LOS ANCELES. SAN FRANCISCO. m T I LONDON HAVRI PORTLAND SEATTLE b VANCOUVER ,J,|,lW,|.l|J ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM *«eptin, cargo to. Central 6 South eUjMhavlMJ O HAMBURC American Ports CITY OF POONA CASTLEVILLE1,033 words
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Article1635 1949-10-29 11 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP Happy Quadrant To Improve *r KUALA LUMFUB, Frklay. pENSO, his irlfiH showing against Silver Sesjausi «Ter 7 f. mi the first day, stands «rot as the best thing «m the card at iuala I»ur ly.? 1 **7 Sdaac«r T«rf Crab vPCvODCT flBsBCulIC AAs41,635 words
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Article101 1949-10-29 11 GBIX BOr RACE M 5 1 JAUNTT Gol<J*n Gate aoMtoiia La«r WTBB UMB lUinbow JmMt BACK 3 MS MICKY THUS Skyscraper C'hriaimM Kai«lit U7CKT TOOEC Bwthi TolUnd ■ACS t IJS ciou or golc •wrtjiiwiry ihut jhemoki Omb at GMi BACK 4 1.46 «W BKAKI SOME BRAM Mil101 words
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Article838 1949-10-29 11 Bi s Sweep: Race 8. Doable Totes: Races 3 ft 4, Race 1—2.15: Class 5, Div. 1—54 Furs. SUf* G 1 M wi 9J>4 Ma V. M. Samy Sollivro 25 IT^* 0 J Donnelly 8.00 Madam S. C. Ang A. sbleijh l I ill S? 7 Harper838 words
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Advertisement341 1949-10-29 11 NEVER WORE SUCH OVERWHELMING PRAISE FOR ANY MOTION PKTURE! Newspapers, magazines, radio and famous columnists had 'JOAN OF ARC "A triumph of entertainment!" WHEREVER SHOWN! and now THE LOCAL PRESS SING THEIR PRAISES Straits Times-' DESTINED FOR BOX-OFFICE BBOOSOS Free Press: A FILM TO SEE AMD TALK ABOUT WITH I341 words
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Advertisement83 1949-10-29 11 [TODAY FOUI SNOWS lijlti/jlf tjf'iJlMi PHONE 6903 ml/ W/1 I \lii Aisprf on VERDI'S OPERA w»fc JfFUY CORMADI M 7 «N HO(/$f ORCHESTRA A^ c chorus y>7 STOIAL MORNING SHOW TOMOHBOW 10 4, AM 5 EITA HAY WORTH In C OLUMBMS -bJUJS^ f fcARTH (Techukolour) WMHHMHMianwwiiiimiiiiiiciiiiiHiiinnnnmiinic]!!!! OPENING TODAY CttUMMA preset83 words
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Miscellaneous117 1949-10-29 11 MNAPMft I *o "Ana-tor s.*5 Sue Stenn; B. V. B B. i£S=^fB Kflffi^KWrK jrtajSJftV- S !£E d: J5 < *L*K* B ta Wr: M pm LuJt k Ud (Prencii); 7J8 JBnglto- -oi.t 11.30 The A4«rat*uwi of FX:. !t; «.J« Ov«r»e*» and Aastr«li»ii Nct» of the Bau"- 8 15 Th»T TT00117 words
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594 1949-10-29 12 UNIVERSITY TO FIELD STRONG HOCKEY XI Will Maintain Old Traditions MAKING their hockey debut on Monday with a I two-one victory over the Singapore Colts, University of Malaya's players showed that they will ably carry on a reputation built up by a generation of Combined Colleges' players in the past.594 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-10-29 12 IRELAND and Finland drew 1-1 in their" International match at Helsinki Stadium «n Oct. 9. Here the Irish goalkeeper hugs the ball securely while a Finnish forward looks for a chance to score.33 words
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Article197 1949-10-29 12 Victorians Win Both Games YESTERDAYS return hockey I match between the first and second elevens of Victoria and St. Patrick's Schools, played at Victoria School, ended in a win for the home team in both matches. Victoria School therefore maintain an unbeaten record. Rain throughout the matches soaked everyone on197 words
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Article30 1949-10-29 12 The hockey match between the S.C.C. and the Faculty of Arts and Science scheduled to be played on the S.C.C. padang yesterday, was postponed owing to heavy rain.30 words
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Article621 1949-10-29 12 H.M.S. MALAYA RUGBY TOURNEY THE Singapore Combined Services will take the field favourites when they meet the combined States, Negri Sembilan and Malacca, in the second Southern Section game in the H.M.S. Malaya rugby competition at Jalan Besar Stadium today. The Services, joint favour!- 1621 words
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Article107 1949-10-29 12 TODAY SOCCER: Spore Boys Clubs Soccer Cnp comp: Katong B.C. v. Malay Settlement 8.C., T. Koran school ground; Queens St. B.C t. C.V.M.A.. St An thonys school ground: Friendly: Tiong Bahru Rangers v. Chinese S.A.. Farrer Park. RIGGER: Nefii Malacca v. Comb. Services, J. Besar Stadium (H.M.S.) Malaya107 words
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Article21 1949-10-29 12 LONDON, Tri. YESTERDAY'S VS.. Rugby Union results were: Leicester 0, Oxford University 2a; Bedford 8. Cambridge University 6.— Reutcr,Reuter - 21 words
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Article343 1949-10-29 12 LARRY CARROLL - LARRY CARROLL By AST week's so-called Malayan Athletic trials lj served their best purpose in driving; home the point that Malaya's biggest athletic need is not more organisation, t proper tracks. The trials were nothing more than a gesture. Malaya's apologies for running tracks never gave343 words
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Article384 1949-10-29 12 THE draw for the Commercial Houses badminton tournament held on Thursday resulted as follows: TOP SECTION: Shell Jports Club v Slme Darby Sports Club; Fraser Neave Sports Club v Imperial Chemical Industries Recreation Club. BOTTOM SECTION: Donlop Sports Club v Oriental Telephone Sports Club. Mansfield Sport Club384 words
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294 1949-10-29 12 BOY BROOKS and Harry Campbell, the coloured Americans who are scheduled to fight Som Pong and Brian Robertson, respectively, on Nov. 11, like Singapore. Both have already settled down to hard training in Joe Diamond's camp in Al-Junied Road Sam Langf ord. Ceylon's bantamweight294 words
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Article, Illustration58 1949-10-29 12 THE GENxLE SEX: Two hefty frauleins get together in a bit of rough stuff in one of the many pastimes Berliners have taken to since the end of the war. Women's wrestling is proving popular and the women really mean business when they face each other,AP - 58 words
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Article358 1949-10-29 12 BARRY Mitchell, th' recent Singapore Amateur Swimming Association 200 and 400 metres free style champion, won the individual title at Raffles Institution's sixth annual swimming championships held at the Chinese Swimming Club pool yesterday Barry's closest rival was his brother E. K. Mitchell, who won358 words
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Article67 1949-10-29 12 S.H.B. R.F.C. TEAM The Singapore Harbour 3>avd R.F.C. team to meet R.A.f. Changi 2nd XV at Keppel Harbour today, will be: Scaife; Coutlnho, Leembruggen, Bainbrldge. Saundera; Bell, Archer; Read, Noble, Brooks. Frisby, Xorth, McCully, Hooper, Jamieson. Reserves: Rldgeway, Peek, 3aln The inter-sectlonal football competition final between Municipal Transport Centre and67 words
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204 1949-10-29 12 Casuals Defeat Tigers In Cup Game Chinese Casuals 1 Tiger Sports Club 0 f HINESE Casuals put Tiger Sports Club out of the Singapore A.F.A. Cup competition at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday, winning by the only goal of the match. Play began in a heavy shower and, within a few204 words
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Article80 1949-10-29 12 THE Dutch ship Maetsuyeker, will bring the three American wrestlers, Ty Layton, Ray Anderson and Hal Morgan into Singapore this morning, the Straits Times understands. The wrestlers will be entertained by the Great World management to lunch at the Rex restaurant at noon today. The programme80 words
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Advertisement738 1949-10-29 12 c. UMSIPIB ADS. Continued from page •> sm \TIONS WANTED ri'ROP> AN Lady Stenographer secretary, fully qua'tflea, available for tem■ement from In "ox A7957. S.T. WANTED WANTM) 'I ropicalised Harmor.i'.im oi small organ In Rood loo. Sia'e price and octave* Box No A79O8. S.T. I OCK-UP parage aecommodali >i\ required738 words
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Advertisement116 1949-10-29 12 Introducing to Singapore Fans AMERICA'S GREATEST WRESTLING STARS IH 1949*1 CKANDBST SHOW RAY ANDERSON f£k UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TALL AND WEIGHING 17 STONES. ONE OF THE GREATEST FIGHTERS YOU'VE EVER SEEN VERSUS KING KONG fcl HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF EUROPE I L. LABRIOLA THIS IS A I versus > ftpciT116 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous20 1949-10-29 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 4.57 ajn. (7ft.) and 3.12 pjn. (7ft. 9in). TOMORROW: 6.39 a.m. (7ft.) and 4.48 p.m. (7ft 31n).20 words
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