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Title Section18 1951-02-01 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1951. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article861 1951-02-01 1 Delay Move By Asian Bloc Beaten Down 'Last Barrier' To Be Moved Today LAKE SUCCESS, Wednesday. THE I nited States demand that the United Nations brand Communist Chi.ia an aggressor was passed last night by the United Nations Political Committee and was assured of final approvalReuter; UP - 861 words
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Article170 1951-02-01 1 BAYONET CHARGE ON REDS TOKYO. Wed. A LULL developed along the Korean front today, rtghtIng being confined to small but fierce blows and counterWows for possession of a hill »even miles north-east of Si; .von. United Nations troops. tfter tailing to dislodge the Communists wit 1 artillery and a rReuter - 170 words
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Article36 1951-02-01 1 GAUHATI (Assam). Wed. Police today announced the arrest of 30 Communists in the north-east Indian border state of Assam after a twodav campaign against "subTersive underground workers of the Indian Communist Party." -ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article26 1951-02-01 1 Rubber worth $20,000. loaded in a tongkar.g oft* Boat Quay. Singapore, was seized by the customs yesterday. One ir.an has been detained for ntesttoning.26 words
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144 1951-02-01 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed TOE Sultan of Pahang *has reprieved his two brothers, Tungku Abdul Aziz and Tungku Hussein, who were recently sentenced to three yars and two and a half years imprisonment respectively on charges of cheating The State Secretary, Pahang\144 words
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145 1951-02-01 1 iyiTH a drop in poliomyletis, Singapore is now TT faced with a sharp rise in diphtheria. The average daily bed state in the hospital in January has been the highest ever recorded. The Singapore Municipal Presldept. Mr. T. P. F. McNeice. who stated this at145 words
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Article92 1951-02-01 1 CAPT. H. Studdy, the Chief Constable of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and Mr. J. H. Wenham, J.P., a member of Surrey County Council and chairman of the Standing Joint Committee, will serve under the chairmanship of Sir Lionel Leach, head of the Commission of Inquiry which92 words
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Article25 1951-02-01 1 A U.S. military mission, headed by Colonel Joseph B. Wells, arrived in Singapore yesterday afternoon by air from Saigon tor talks with25 words
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Article, Illustration34 1951-02-01 1 RHODESIAN VOLUNTEERS training to join Lt.-Col. M. M. alvert s Jungle scouts in Malaya. They are seen in full kit and camouflaged with leaves during a toughening course in Rhodesia.UP - 34 words
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244 1951-02-01 1 'NO IMA GIN A TION' SA YS MR. ROBERTSON Fuel 'War' In Municipal Commission T*HE Municipal Commissioners were accused by Mr. D. Robertson (Progressive South Ward) of "haying; no imagination", and their Electrical Engineer, Mr. C. C. Payne of "not acting in the cumulative interests of the public", at yesterday's244 words
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Article66 1951-02-01 1 A FOUR-MAN committee to go into the organisation of the Municipal Electricity Department and the policy to be adopted with regard to future load requirements, was appointed by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday. Commissioners appointed to this committee were: Messrs. G. E. N. Oehlers 'Nominated)66 words
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Article39 1951-02-01 1 THREE RIVERS. Quebec, Wed.— Three arches of the Duplessis Bridge crashed into the St. Lawrenc* today, carrying at least two cars into the river. Four injured people were rescued but others were feared drowned— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article44 1951-02-01 1 HONG KONG. Wed.—Communist China's Kwangtung province, adjoining Hong Kong, will impose strict controls on all travellers to and from abroad, on Feb. 15 to "prevent secret agents from carrying out plots against the new regime, a pro-Communist newspaper reported here today.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article, Illustration149 1951-02-01 1 A PRIVATE WAR, SAYS MRS. EU MRS. Robert Eu, who joined in the electricity debate in the Municipal Commissioners meeting, suggested that Mr. Robertson's criticisms were the outcome of a "private war" between Mr. Robertson and the Electrical Engineer. Mrs. Eu. who spoke on behalf of the housewives, said that149 words
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Article100 1951-02-01 1 A "consumer resistance" movement against the profiteer has been formed by residents in Katong, said Mr. Frank James (Prog. East) at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission. these people were prepared to fight the profiteer with "every legal weapon at their disposal." On the question100 words
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232 1951-02-01 1 Over 1,000 stone windows for quit certificates From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. ]y|ORE than 1,000 Chinese youths seeking certificates of admission to leave the Federation for China smashed windows of the Immigration Office in Victory-avenue, Kuala Lumpur, at dawn today. They had begun to c at 5 a.m.232 words
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Article57 1951-02-01 1 LAKE SUCCESS. Wed.— The United Nations Trusteeship Council yesterday voted to defer any decision on the Communist Chinese representation question until the Assembly acts on It The United States proposed a postponement in the 12member Council and the vote was ten to two with Britain siding57 words
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Article115 1951-02-01 1 HANOI. Wed. FRENCH Communists have taken over at least partial direction of rebel Vietminh activities in CochinChina, pro-French Vietnamese sources reported yesterday. They said the Communistled Vietminh clandestine radio station in the Saigon, area is now being directed by the French Communist Party, and expressed anxtetv115 words
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Article51 1951-02-01 1 The Butterfield and Swire freighter Szechuen came alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves last night to land a member of the crew suffering from acute appendicitis. He was taken to hospital. The Szechuen put out to sea again half an hour later and anchored in the51 words
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Advertisement67 1951-02-01 1 PEKING HUGS The PEKING Co., 81, HIGH ST., SPORE STRAW MATTINGS ft Automatic I 1 Electrical Refrigeration Air Conditioning V m Cold Rooms Service Cabinets Refrigerated Display Cabinets Ice Making Plants Water Cooling Ice Cream Freezers 1 Ice Cream. Hardening Ice Cream Storage M |jk Bottled Beverage Cooling ||LMilk Cooling67 words
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336 1951-02-01 2 COMPLAINT Of 'JUNIOR PARTNERSHIP- LUSAKA (NORTHERN RHODESIA), Wed. T^HE unanimity with which African orga- nisations in Northern j Rhodesia passed resolu- i tions during the past j week on constitutional reform and the proposed' Central African Federation is believed to be causing concern toReuter - 336 words
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254 1951-02-01 2 A BRITISH inventor, Mr. Lee Campbell, has put a new obstacle in the path of burglars. He has invented a detector unit so sensitive that it can pick up the sound of a pin dropping 20 yards away. Named the "silent watcher" it254 words
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Article, Illustration26 1951-02-01 2 MISS CEYLON, 1950, 21-year-old 'Rosemary Solomons, of Kandy, was given a 10-day holiday in Sydney as part of her priie. She is a schoolteacher. A.P. picture.AP - 26 words
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Article38 1951-02-01 2 BANGKOK, Wednesday. QIAJMESE police and customs have tightened measures against smuggling of dollar bloc goods to Singapore, and Hong Kong, which is bringing smugglers in Siam huge profits. '1, Luang Thawte Sresthaphanichkarn, Director-Qen-38 words
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Article, Illustration27 1951-02-01 2 STRACHEY TESTS A CAMP BED t»:.ITAINS WAR MINISTER, Mr. John Mrachcy, fe«t» a private's bed at the Tidworth barracks. With him is Gen. Sir Ouvry L. Roberts.27 words
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Article143 1951-02-01 2 LONDON, Wednesday. A BOMB could have caused the loss of the steamer Indian Enterprise, which disappeared in the Red Sea with 73 of her 74 crew on June 19, a court of inquiry reported in London last night. The court found the loss of the 7,319-tonReuter - 143 words
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Article179 1951-02-01 2 LONDON, Wed. DRITAIN will have to bring back many war-time controls to carry out her new £4,700,000.000 arms programme, the Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Attlee. told the House of Commons yesterday. The Prime Minister meant to say this yesterday in his statement on the newReuter - 179 words
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Article55 1951-02-01 2 LONDON, Wed. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee. said, yesterday he is ready to ask the United States to take the wartime Anglo-U.S. -Canadian pact on atomic weapons off the secret list. He made his statement in response to questions from several members in the House ofAP - 55 words
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Article383 1951-02-01 2 U.S. IS TESTING NEW ATOM WEAPONS WASHINGTON, Wed. I>HE Atomic Energy Commission said yesterday that it is pouring extra millions of dollars and effort into the production of new kinds of atomic weapons for the armed forces Although the AEC did not directly say so, Congressional sources have reported "aUP - 383 words
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Advertisement667 1951-02-01 2 NOTTCfcS THE MALAYAN EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION All members of the above Association in the Colony of Singaoore will be closed for buslnccs on 1-iMuiay 6th and Wednesday 7th February 1951 being Chinese New Year Honors. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB SPECIAL CASH SWEEP The Cash Sweep to be held on Race 6.667 words
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Advertisement657 1951-02-01 2 NOTICES NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mr. A. Rutter is no longer authorised to transact any business on our behalf, as he has now left our employ. TRANSPORT STORAGE LTD. S.S. 'ESANG" due Singapore A.M. February will discharge cargo in the Eastern Anchorage. Consignees are requested to apply for657 words
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Advertisement358 1951-02-01 2 Opening To-dayl S Shows: S, 6.15 Sc 9.15 p.m. Paramount's I nutual i)rama! "SUNSET BOULEVARD' starrihg Gloria Swanaen William Holdon The faiiowiig retail prices of H.M.V. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES will be effective fro« February Ist 1951. 230 24* volts or 1 10/120 volt*. Model No». Description Price 1C.5 Electric Iron No.358 words
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Article368 1951-02-01 3 Security Most Crucial Problem Says Dulles TOKYO, Wednesday. JJRITISH quarters are confident that a Japanese peace treaty will be signed this year and certain that Japan will become a good ally of the Western democracies. Reliable British quarters expected the signing to take place nearReuter; UP - 368 words
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Article, Illustration43 1951-02-01 3 SIR B£NEGAL X U of India (centre) confers with Mr. Lambertus N. Palar (left) of Indonesia and Dr. Mohamed Fadhfl Al Jamal of Iraq, at Lake Success at a conference of 12 Arab and Asian countries on th« Chinese-Korean problem. A. P. picture.43 words
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Article228 1951-02-01 3 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. INFORMED administration officials look for a change in United States policy which would permit limited use of Chinese Nationalist resources against the Communists. Serious consideration is being given to encouraging and assisting operations or' anti-Communist guerillas on the Chinese mainland as oneAP - 228 words
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Article122 1951-02-01 3 DEFENCE SAVINGS DRIVE LONDON, Wed. THE British Government began a big new savings drive today, announcing a new issue of Defence Bonds and saving certificates carryin?; higher rate of Interest. Hugh Gaitskell, ChareellOr of the Exchequer, told the House of Commons that t would carry interest a: :..e rate ofReuter - 122 words
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Article51 1951-02-01 3 BELGRADE, Wed. The "little hot war" on Yugoslavs borders with its Comiviform neighbours flared up st?rday when a Yugoslav guard was shot and serv ounded by two Albanian soldiers. Fifteen shots were fired across the border. This was the second such incident disclosed in eight days. A51 words
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Article28 1951-02-01 3 BENGHAZI. Libya. Wed.— An exulosion last night shook tiic Vienna Hotel In Bengl^azi vhere the leader of the Tripoli National Congress Beshia Bey Saadawi, trying.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article31 1951-02-01 3 LONDON. Wed. Britain's greatest showman. Sir Charles B. Cochran. the Ziegfeld of London, died here today, aged 79, after he was severely scalded in his bath last week —Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article168 1951-02-01 3 'IKE' TO REPORT ON TALKS WASHINGTON Wed. pENERAL Eisenhower headOr ed for Washington today with a report in which he was expected to say that Western Europe has the will fo fight Russian aggression and must have more American arms and troops. Administration sources were confident that the General's report168 words
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Article38 1951-02-01 3 CHICAGO, Wed— A surge of frigid weather from Canada fanned out over nearly the entire United States yesterday. No immediate relief was forecast. Low temperatures and snow and sleet caused at least 36 deaths.— A.PAP - 38 words
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Article146 1951-02-01 3 rw,tji7 BERLIN, Wedrosday. HE East German Parliament urged West, Germany „n£ eS rd *X- l 2l 2 discuss an eight-point plan for union in this hour of urgency," which proposed JnSTm el e ctlons a nd an all-German Government, condemned re-militarisation and called for negotiated146 words
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Article27 1951-02-01 3 l ONDON. Wed.— The British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, ill with a patch of pneumonia on one lung, continues to make good progress Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article, Illustration46 1951-02-01 3 LT.-COL. A.G. Rangaraj, of N>l! ore, Madras, who commands the Indian Field Ambulance in Korea. The unit has distinguished itself by high technical standards and by its move with all its stores when it was threatened with encirclement. A. P. picture.46 words
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Article145 1951-02-01 3 LONDON, Wed. BRITISH coal stocks are still dropping rapidly to a crisis level that will shut down industry and throw men out of work. "The fall in stocks this year Is going on aut a rate considerably in excess of that usually experienced," Mr. Alfred Total145 words
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Article97 1951-02-01 3 SAN FRANCISCO, Wed. PAUL Henri Spaak, former Belgian Prime Minister, does not foresee any war between the East and the West. Russia, he says, knows it cannot beat the United States. "The only reason for war," he told a Press conference here, "is Russia's desireAP - 97 words
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Article, Illustration39 1951-02-01 3 NEW GUINEA FAMILY waiting for medical attention after being injured in Die eruption of Mount Lamington. The death roll in a week is estimated at about 4,000. Inset is a map of eastern New Guinea. A.P. pictureAP - 39 words
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Article112 1951-02-01 3 HONG KONG, Wednesday. TWO Chinese yesterday shot and seriously wounded x 56-year-old Chen Kwan Po, variously identified as a broker and a former major-general under the Chinese Nationalists. The shooting occurred during tea hour In the popular King Fu Restaurant. Both assailants escaped in theAP - 112 words
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Article57 1951-02-01 3 NEW DELHI, Wed—President Rajendra Prasad plied t spinning wheel yesterday with crowds of his fellow citizens commemorating the third anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. He and thousands of Delhi citizens made a pilgrimage to Raj ghat, the spot 6n the banks of the sacredReuter - 57 words
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Article307 1951-02-01 3 French Army To Exceed 1939 WASHINGTON. Wed. M RENE Pleven, Uie French Prime Minister, told a meeting of the National Press Club in Washington today that Fn:::ce would have 20 divisions in Europe b y the end of 1953, with lO'J.OOO more men under arms than at the outbreak ofReuter - 307 words
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Article50 1951-02-01 3 WASHINGTON, Wed The United States State Department was "still considering" India's request for 2,000,000 tons of food grains, Mr. Michael McDermott, the State Department spokesman, told a press conference today. There was no informatipn to indicate the request would be passed on to Congress. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Advertisement45 1951-02-01 3 HENRY WAUGH Co., Ltd. BRANCHES IN ZlTrKn* SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR BANGKOK SIBU, IPOH KUCHINC. lESSELTON SANDAKAN KOTA BAHRU. LONDON. MANCHESTER REDDAWAYS The Original "CAMEL HAIR" Belt iViJi/l ilff CANVAS HOSE mf*fJWl> RUBBER BELTING W^^rk'j COTTON BELTING JSr ARMOURED HOSE EUDAWAV b CC. t-jp. PtN&LtTON MANCHESTER45 words
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Advertisement28 1951-02-01 3 CARPETS WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A I g COLLECTION OF THE LATEST S AXMINSTER WILTON CAR- PETS IN ATTRACTIVE MODERN g o DESIGNS. YOU SHOULD SEE THESE WJHTERUIRVS28 words
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230 1951-02-01 4 CERJOI'S repercussions in the shipping world in the Far East are forecast if a proposal by the Hong Kong Marine Department to institute special examinations for non-certificated marine engineers is carried out. The proposal was announced in the last quarterly report of230 words
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Article193 1951-02-01 4 from Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. MEMBERS of the Selangor branch of the United Malays National Organisation Will take part in Federation Day ceicbrations tomorrow, threats of boycott because of the (tension in the Maria Hertogh case having been •Lnndoned. However, more than 6.000193 words
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Article21 1951-02-01 4 TAIPING. Wed Wat failing nd court in answer to s summons Yeap Ah Bow waa fined $10 at Taipir.^.21 words
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Article48 1951-02-01 4 JOHORE E/iHRU. Wed.— Kwong Seng, aged 6S, was sentenced to six months' simple imprisonment in the Police Court today on a charge of extortion from woman. Kwong asked for leniency I On th? ground that the money was returned. He admttcd three previous conviction::.48 words
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Article37 1951-02-01 4 TAIPING. Wed— Wan bin Haii Wan, charged at Taiping \v:'h absenting himself from duty as a special conr stable, claimed trial. The orse was transferred I to Svneei Sipnt. a«iri he was remanded for escort.37 words
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Article174 1951-02-01 4 BIKGAPOM -\RT SOCIETY. phic exhibition, British COUBCU Hall. Stamford Road. 9 rv. to 530 i.m. v.WC.A.. S Raißn Quay. I Fnnch cUis. 3.30 am-. Malay tci\..nced daas. 515 p.m.. p:e- j r-iii.-.tion of One-Act plays, 8.30 jr rr. BRITISH Rl It (ROSS. old jioples club. Wesley Hall.174 words
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Article, Illustration32 1951-02-01 4 THREE LITTLE evacuees who arrived by the Andre I ebon yesterday from Saigon en route to France. The ship carried 555 passengers, apart from 133 soldiers. Straits Times picture.32 words
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Article231 1951-02-01 4 rpHE Women's Group of the Singapore Army Civil Service Union, at its annual general meeting yesterday, passed a resolution calling for a benevolent fund providing benefits for death, retirement and unemployment. The resolution will be submitted for consideration at the unions annual delegates' conference on231 words
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Article73 1951-02-01 4 BECAUSE of the difficulties of communications, Chirv.-sr living in areas in Indonesia, adjacent to Singapore, can apply for visas to China from the Singapore Immigration Office through friends in the Colony. Such applications, however, must be accompanied by the applicants' passports. The Immigrat'on Office, Singapore,73 words
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Article34 1951-02-01 4 From Our Stan" Correspondent PENANG. Wed.— The Penang and Province branch of the Ceylon Federation of Malaya will hold its annual meeting on Sunday at the Hokkicn Hoay Kuan Hall. Bukit Mertajam.34 words
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Article119 1951-02-01 4 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. PAPTAIN Hussein bin Dato Onn has been appointed a member of the Johore Executive Council for 1951. Council members for the year are: Kv-oflirio: Mentrl Besar. Deputy Mpntri Besar, British Adviser, State Secretary. Legal Adviser and State Financial Officer. Official119 words
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Article37 1951-02-01 4 A rerord number of 38 ships was counted in the roads yesterday, apart from those which occupied nearly all wharves in the Singapore Habour Board. The number only represents ships above 1.500 tons.37 words
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Article89 1951-02-01 4 i WARRANT lor the arrest of Lim Th.an Bock, a Singapore motor car salesman, on a charge of causing death by a negligent act, was issued yesterday by the Singupore Coroner, Mr. E. Ebert. The warrant was issued at, t^j\ He died two hours89 words
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Article557 1951-02-01 4 RED TIN LEp TO CAPTURE OF BANDIT From Our Special Correspondent TEMERLOH, Wednesday. T»HE red patch on a tin of British rolled oats, standing out brilliantly against rhe green of ferns and undergrowth in a l]-foot wide stream, led to the capture of a wounded Chinese bandit as he lay557 words
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Article25 1951-02-01 4 From Cnr SUB Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed The P.W.D. Sports Club Is holding a pre-Chinese New Year Dance at the club on Saturday.25 words
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Article182 1951-02-01 4 No Control On Rubber Exports LONDON. Wed. THE British Government rejected a suggestion by Mr. Maurice Edelman, Labour, in the House of Commons last night that it should control the import, re-export and domestic allocation of natural rubber. Mr. Harvey Rhodes, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, said heReuter - 182 words
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Article106 1951-02-01 4 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— Johore Bahru worker* are to form a co-operative society and will run a store to try to reduce the cost of living. At a meeting presided over by the British Adviser, Johore, Mr. J. Falconer, It was decided106 words
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Article140 1951-02-01 4 TKD give birth control advice to Singapore Indian labourers' families in the Lorong Lalat district, the Family Planning Association has asked the Municipal Commissioners for permission to use the Municipal dispensary in that area once a week from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Commissioners' Health140 words
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Article42 1951-02-01 4 THE body of a 41-year-old Teochew woman, Ng Huee Peng, of Singapore, wag found at the mouth of the Stamford Canal yesterday. When the body was taken out of the water, a wound on her head was still bleeding.42 words
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Article54 1951-02-01 4 Charged with stealing 40 katis of rice, Ruran Singh, aged 23, pleaded not guilty in Singapore yesterday. He was alternatively charged with dishonestly retaining the 40 katis of rice which he had reason to believe was stolen property. The case was postponed until Feb. 8. Bail54 words
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Article29 1951-02-01 4 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. Tan Peng Yee and Cheah Kirn Swee. of Singapore, were fined $20 and $10. respectively today In Johora Bahru DOlie^29 words
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Article483 1951-02-01 5 'Responsible For 8,000 Accounts, Hard Worked 9 I lEUT. John Desmond Rowe, of the Royal Army Pay Corps, charged before a Singapore general court-martial with stealing $4,080, the property of the War Department, on Dec. 22, 1949, yesterday denied all knowledge of the conspiracy he was alleged483 words
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Article, Illustration36 1951-02-01 5 THE GOVERNOR of Singapore. Sir Franklin Gimson, being greeted by Mr. Run Run Shaw at the Capitol Cinema last night, when he arrived to attend the Malayan premiere of the British film "Odette." Straits Times picture.36 words
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Article222 1951-02-01 5 HELPED TO CATCH THIEF, PRAISED CONGRATULATING a Singapore clerk, Woo Stow Kee, on his "publicspirit edness" in helping a detective to catch a bicycle thief, the Singapore Second Police Court iv i»istrate, Mr. D. A. Fyt'e, yesterday recommended that a reward be Kiven to Woo A bicycle shop assistant, Puan222 words
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Article79 1951-02-01 5 r hundred Singapore er workers will get a ten-dollar increase in their s from today. Tne increase was the re■ull of negotiations between union and the empi >\ <>rs. without the intervent >n of the Singapore Labour D nirtir.pnt. Affording to the agreea lighterman will get79 words
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Article27 1951-02-01 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— A new Malay school on Pulau Lumut, off Port Swettenham, was declared open by the District Officer. Klang, Dato id bin Osmar..27 words
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Article79 1951-02-01 5 QUARREL ENDED— WITH A BOW From Our Sta IT Corresposdent PENANG, Wednesday. AT the suggestion of the First Magistrate, Mr. E. M. Smalluood. a woman, Khor Saw Pheng, and her fuiiner husband, Teoh Gim Kee, bowed to each other in ci»uit today. "Don't you think this if more dignified?" Mr.79 words
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Article94 1951-02-01 5 2 COMMISSIONERS CONGRATULATED THE Municipal President, Mr. T. P. F. McNeice, yesterday congratulated Mr. Tan Chin Tuan and Mr. Ng Sen Choy, two former Municipal Commissioners, icho received awards in the King's New Year Honours list. Mr. Tan was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British94 words
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Article78 1951-02-01 5 PATSY HAS TEA WITH A STAR BEFORE leaving California for five years' study at Wallsintnam Academy, Williamsburg Pennsylvania. 15-year-old Patsy Li from Singapore had tea with Irene Dunn, the film star. Patsy is going to the academy on a scholarship awarded her through Father Gehring. who found her on a78 words
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Article59 1951-02-01 5 IRRITATED by a watchman who reminded him of a "No Parking" signboard, a lorry driver drove his lorry to another spot and returned to assault the watchman with a hammer. This was stated In the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday when Chew Soon Heng, aged 36,59 words
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Article52 1951-02-01 5 Koh Ah Guan, of Changi Road, Singapore, yesterday was fined $50, in default 14 days' imprisonment, and ordered to pay compensation of $50 to Ng Kam Chuan for causing him hurt. It was stated that he assaulted Ng, a schoolmaster, with a chopper and a52 words
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Article204 1951-02-01 5 'Easier Here Than In US'— McNeice EXTEND FRANCHISE, CITIZENSHIP PLEA "IT is easier for a Chinese to obtain franchise and citizenship in Singapore than in the United States", the Singapore Municipal President, Mr. T. P. F. McNeice, said in the Commissioners' meet- ing yesterday. Mr. McNeice was replying to Mr.204 words
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Article91 1951-02-01 5 'Fines' On Labourers Queried A DECISION to deduct specific sums from the salaries of certain Municipal labourers for inattention to duty, was yesterday referred back to committee after Mr. M. P. D. Nair (Labour-South) asked if the labourers came under the Municipal Ordinance or the Labour Code. Speaking at the91 words
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Article74 1951-02-01 5 THE future of Telok Ayer market will be investigated at the next meeting of the Municipal Health Committee. This was stated at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners by Mr. A. P. Rajah (Progressive South) vice-chairman of the Health Committee. He was speaking on a decision to74 words
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Article81 1951-02-01 5 New officials of the Singapore Eurasian Association are President: Mr. P. F. De Souza: vice-president: Dr. C. J. Tessensohn; hon. secretary: Mr. A. V. Pestana; hon. asst. sec: Mr. N. Aeria: hon. treasurer: Mr. W. H. Mosbergen. Committee members: Messrs: E. B. Carlos. Prof. Monteiro. T. Leijssius,81 words
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Article54 1951-02-01 5 A Singapore Harbour Board labourer, caught eating 11 biscuits valued at 50 cents, the property of the Harbour Board, was charged with theft in Singapore yesterday. He was Ng Poh Wan. who pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to two months' imprisonment to be followed by54 words
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Article33 1951-02-01 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— Lee Wai Keow. of Merging, was fined $150 at Jjhore Bahru today for evading duty of $15 on three wristwatch.es The watches were confiscated.33 words
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Article130 1951-02-01 5 '£HE Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce's petition to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Griffiths, for reconsideration of the Chamber's protest against the new visa regulation has been drafted. The petition, which will be of Singapore will be in the name of 279 Chinese130 words
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Article181 1951-02-01 5 TWO R.A.F. Dakota squadrons based at Kuala Lumpur broke all records during January for the weight of supplies dropped to the ground security forces. They ferried and dropped more than 200 tons of supplies to widely scattered points all over the Federation. This was181 words
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Article19 1951-02-01 5 KOTA BAHRU, Wed. Inche Hussein Kamal, assistant Superintendent of Customs, Kelantan, is leaving on transfer to Ipoh.19 words
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183 1951-02-01 5 'Integrity' Of Dept At Stake, Says Yap AN allegation that the integrity of the Vehicles Department was at "serious stake" was made in the Singapore Municipal Commissioners' meeting yesterday by Mr. Yap Pheng Geek (Nominated). He was commenting on a motion successfully moved by Mr S S Manyam (North Ward)183 words
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Article62 1951-02-01 5 THE second interim report of the Salaries Revision Committee which will govern leave for Municipal officers will be submitted to the Commissioner* f»jr consideration at their next ordinary meeting. Announcing this at yesterday's meeting of the Commission, the president, Mr. T. P. F. McNeice said that the62 words
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Article54 1951-02-01 5 'NOT INCAPABLE' FINED $40 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU Wed Pet bin Ibrahim. when charged at Johore Bahru with being drunk and incapable admitted that he did drink bur was not incapable Warning him that the Court was not a coffee shop and tha: he should stop grii.ring the54 words
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Article24 1951-02-01 5 BENTONG. Wed.— Julutong has been fixed at $100 a picufl for assessment of royalty during the first three months of the year.24 words
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Article36 1951-02-01 5 THE Singapore Municipal Commissioners agreed yesterday to withdraw the condition requiring candidates to remove election posters from public places. They decided re instruct the Town Cleansing Department to have them removed.36 words
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Article81 1951-02-01 5 PNG TENG TWEE, a young boatman, in the Singapore Assize Court yesterday was acquitted of the manslaughter, of Wong Sing Sung, chief steward of the Norbay at Telok Ayer Basin. A jury of seven first returned a verdict of guilty of voluntarily causing grievous hurt by a81 words
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Advertisement225 1951-02-01 5 Fine Cashmeres I FOR MEN t "^5Kj J WBt j vWh/ 1 on* name T) t irt Jej CARDIGANS from 39.50 PULLOVERS from 39.50 SLIPOVERS from $27.50 SINGAPORE ?»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»H»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sole Agents: SHERBANEE KHATENA CO., 18. Robinson Road, Singapore. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL HIGH CLASS WATCH DEALERS TYPISTS 'SANK 1 WARSHIPS.225 words
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Article99 1951-02-01 6 MR. MRS. M. 8. MENON express their sincere thanks to •11 those who attended their redding St sent valuable presents. MTt WAN KAM HINO. LEE CHENQ WAN. MOSES WANG their families thank all relatives and friends for their messages of condolence, visits, wreaths and attendnnce. at the funeral of99 words
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950 1951-02-01 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Thurs.. Feb. 1, 1951 The Branding Of China Where do Asia and the world stand now that the Political Committee of the United Nations has branded China an aggressor Pretty well where they stood before. Let us be realistic, let us be practical. In adopting the950 words
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Article160 1951-02-01 6 A EURASIAN myself. I heartily endorse "Asian's" opinion of the Eurasian Union of Malaya expressed in last Saturday's Forum. There is an immediate need for a thorough overhaul of the fabric of its structure. Instead of several independent associations affiliated to a central body, a structure should160 words
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Letter215 1951-02-01 6 A Voter In Cynical Mood MAY I suggest to Mr. iTI John Laycock that his resignation and standing for re-election (according to his election manifesto, in the unlikely event of a Government "veto" on popular legislation) would not show whether the public supported the Government or the Unofiicials. Nor would215 words
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Letter377 1951-02-01 6 TWICE in nine weeks, Kedah villages have been attacked, some inhabitants have been killed, many more nave been injured. A Government innised. quiry has again been pror The public has yet to be told the result ol the inquiry into the first attack on Bukit377 words
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74 1951-02-01 6 nnHE Singapore public must apparently wait months for new supplies of electricity even though plant has been long on order. There has been incessant talk about developing this country, especially with reference to building construction and residential projects. It will therefore be a shock to an74 words
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Letter89 1951-02-01 6 TT ls quite amazing, but not astonishing, how many Chinese youths have shown their complete lack of interest in the security of Malaya by their application for passports. It is clear to all that either they "couldn't care less" which side wins the battle or they are.89 words
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71 1951-02-01 6 IN support of "Forced Normal Teacher." whose letter headed "Peor Students" appeared on Jan. 26. I would like to say tha* many of my fellow students would have applied for entrance to the Teachers' Training College. Singapore, but for housing difficulties. The great drawback is that they71 words
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Article511 1951-02-01 6 Power cuts and the plaintive people-. Road responsibility ...Posters in public places FE blackouts are with us again, and the emotions aroused among the people of Singapore are as varied and severe as can be expected from persons rightly angered. The result has been a great511 words
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Article413 1951-02-01 6 Ok the Margin Bl adder worls UTE all know the pitcher plants ("monkey-cups"i which spread their traps for insects on the forest floor and in scrub, but how many people know that there la another and entirely different family of carnivorous plant* in Malaya, namely the Bladderworts? I have only413 words
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Advertisement732 1951-02-01 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. T JONES To Virginia Pegtry, wife of K. O. Jones, a son, Michael Alan, on January 38th at tbe Youncbrrg Memorial Hospital. THE WEDDINO betwe» On* Eng Bee and Miss Ong Saik Neo took place yesterday morning at tha Registry of Marriage, Singapore SITUATIONS VACANT REQUIRED junior lady732 words
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Advertisement10 1951-02-01 6 i(HO!(Q 2KHULIAST.PHONE 6S*S SIN6APORE **k*V' -71/ combined witA, NEVER D/SAPPOMT.10 words
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Article188 1951-02-01 7 CJEVEN Malays have been 15 arrested in connection wiHi the attack on squatters •t Kuka Junun district of Kedah last Saturday, in which d Chinese lost their lives. In Alor Star, the Kedah and P( rill branch of the Malayan Chinese Association has decided to188 words
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Article36 1951-02-01 7 Twenty -one young recruits fruni the Police Training P- hool. Thomson Road, listened in the Singapore Assize Court yesierday to a manslaughter charge. They were gaining experl«ncc in their law training.36 words
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Article53 1951-02-01 7 Mr. D. Robertson (Progres-sive-South Ward" was toid in thp Singapore Municipal Commissioner!) meeting yesterday that the estimated final cost of the eight-storey i: 'ik of 16 subordinate quarters at Monks Hill is $538,616. excluding land compared *,i'h $.i5f1.402 for the eighttiory block of 24 subordinate «ji:arter.s at53 words
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Article56 1951-02-01 7 Mrs. M. Pereira.. wife of Mr. Francis Pereira who died during the riots, yesterday received a gift, including $200 from Major-General D. Dunlop. G.0.C.. Singapore District, from Mr. V. K. Nair on behalf of the Singapore Army Civil Service Union. The late Mr. Pereira was employed56 words
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Article, Illustration72 1951-02-01 7 125 Say "Bye: Brave Front— Then Downcast FAREWELL EMOTIONS: This little rirl leaving her parents yesterday for school in Australia in the Gorgon portrayed typical emotions as the ship pulled away. Smiling (LEFT) to her parents, she makes a happy picture but in the other picture, taken a few minutes72 words
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Article82 1951-02-01 7 JUST ONE FREE POST PLEA r assist candidates In Municipal elections, which he described as "expensive affairs." Mr. Frank James (Prog. East) yesterday asked If they could be given one "free posting." Speaking at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, yesterday, he said that candidates to the Legislative Council were82 words
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Article77 1951-02-01 7 rE President of the Singapore Municipality, Mr T. P. F. McNeice, yesterday told Commissioners that it had been a "most stimulating experience" to have been identified with the work of this Commission." He was repaying to Mr G. H. Klat (Ind. East). Mr. Frank James (Prog. East) Mr77 words
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159 1951-02-01 7 T*HE prevention of floods in Singapore, which should be given hiUi priority, A must be the joint concern of the Municipality and the Rural Board, said Mr. A. P. Rajah (Prog. South) at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commission. Mr. Rajah said159 words
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Article156 1951-02-01 7 rE gastronomical tastes of French sailors are a source of constant irritation to M. Marcel Pichon. aged 23. chef in the French freighter Granville, which was in Singapore yesterday loading cargo for Hong Kong. After spending years learning the finer points of the culinary156 words
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Article23 1951-02-01 7 Ong Peng Llan, 24. was .stabbed over the right eye by another Chinese last .night in Nanking SUreet, Singapore. His condition was23 words
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Article41 1951-02-01 7 'Your Job,' Govt. Is Told The Singapore Municipality has asked Government to take over responsibility of security measures at the Tebrau Waterworks. This was stated by the Municipal President. Mr. T. P. F. McNeice at the meeting of the Commission yesterday.41 words
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Article40 1951-02-01 7 The question of gratuity for Singapore Municipal labourers, dismissed after the qualifying period, was still being considered by the Municipal Finance Committee, the President, Mr. T. P. F. McNeice. told Uie full board meeting of the Commissioners yester-40 words
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Article, Illustration439 1951-02-01 7 Control Private Building Prices, Labour Urges A PROPOSAL which virtually amounted to the nationalisation of the building industry was made by the Labour Group in the Singapore Municipal Commission, yesterday. Private enterprise in housing should be limited in size and price, a Labour Commissioner said. Mr. M. P. D Nair439 words
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Article98 1951-02-01 7 BUILDINGS erected by the Singapore Improvement Trust in the high flood level areas of Kirn Keat, Dorset Road and Potong Pasir are above known flood levels, it was stated in written answers tabled at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners. E. V. Davies (North Ward), who98 words
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Article132 1951-02-01 7 SEARCH continued yesterday by air and sea for the R.A.F. Sunderland flying-boat which with 14 people aboard. has been missing since Sunday on a flight from Iwakunl. Japan to Hong Kong. The Chinese Nationalists have given permission for Hong Kongbased R.A.F. planes to fly over132 words
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Article68 1951-02-01 7 "/CHARLIE," a 28-foot v python, and one of the largest snakes ever to be caught in Malaya, left Singapore yesterday by KLM plane for a New York zoo. Twelve men, led by Mr. W. Otremsky, the Singapore wild animal dealer, were needed to68 words
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211 1951-02-01 7 T»HE people of Singa- pore looked forward to when they would have self-government within the British Commonwealth, the Labour leader in the Municipal Commission, Mr. E. V. Davies (North Ward) said at yesterday's meeting of the Commissioners. Mr. Davies was moving a motion calling211 words
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Article66 1951-02-01 7 Chua Kow Teng. Tan Sim Pong and Tan Ah Mm, all of Syed Alwl Road, Singapore, yesterday were acquitted In Singapore on a summons charge of being members of an unlawful assembly and causing hurt to Lim Keng Cha, a trishaw rider. They were alleged to have66 words
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138 1951-02-01 7 RUBBER 'MEN IN NEW JOINT TALKS MOVE OEPRESENTATIVES of the 1,000-strong Union »f Singapore Rubber Workers will shorty approach the Singapore Rubber Millers' Association for the early establishment of a joint consultative committee for the Colony's rubber industry The decisic*-* was taken at a recent meeting of the union's executive138 words
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Article124 1951-02-01 7 PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTEST r forbid a man to build a fence on the boundary of his land is "an encroachment on one's property rights," said Mr. A. P. Rajah (Prog-South) at yesterday's ordinary meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission. He was referring to a committee decision requiring the owner of124 words
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Article77 1951-02-01 7 GAOL FINE FOR DESERTER From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— M. Velu. a 30-year-old Indian extra police constable attached to the Motor Transport Section of the Police Department. Bluff Road, Kuala Lumpur, was sentenced to two week 1 imprisonment and hnrd $200, in default pr.c'her two months, for desertion77 words
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Article50 1951-02-01 7 Air Commodore David \V. Bonham-Carter has been appointed Air Officer Commanding. Hong Kong, in place of Air Commodore W. L. Davies. F.E.A.F. Headquarters In Singapore announced last night. Commodore Bonham-Car-ter. who is 50. i s at present commanding the R.A.F. Station at Brize Norton. Oxford.50 words
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Article15 1951-02-01 7 Twenty eight people were detained by Singapore police last night for gambling offences.15 words
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Article130 1951-02-01 7 January Rains Third Highest giNGAPORES rainfall In January (23.83 inches I is an inch short of the second highest monthly rainfall ever recorded. In January 1018 a rainf:; cl 24.98 inches was recorded, while the hi*»h-f in Si;v- pore meteorological f>':'.s is 32.23 inches in J-.ur y 1393. The heaviest130 words
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Article58 1951-02-01 7 The Surgical Deiari t of the University of Mali i has been strengthened witl the arrival yesterday fron Britain of two new doctors Dr. Charles Faulkner and Dr. R.H. Foster will assure i duties immediately as lecturer and chief assistant j: the University Surgery lT)l T58 words
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Advertisement34 1951-02-01 7 CRAWFORD'S DELIGHTFUL BISCUITS CRACnhnO Also 4 O'CLOCK AFTERNOON TEA BISCUITS TRI-FRUIT SHAPES NO. 1 2 TINS MARIE ASSORTED SHORTBREAD 6IN6ER NUTS CIEESE VARIETIES ETC. Available at all fust class dealers Agents:— JACKSON CO., LTD.34 words
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321 1951-02-01 8 PERAK BRADITS KILL 7 IN GUN BATTLE ON ESTATE From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. piVE members of the Security Fotces and two civilians, it is now known, were killed in a gun battle in the Ayer Kuning area of Perak yesterday. Details released today state that a bandit321 words
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Article119 1951-02-01 8 Choice Was Very Easy For Mr. Lew WIIIiOUT hesitation a man man with seven offers of employment made his choice ami siarted work, yesieiday. is Lew Voon Fah. th«V«rtun- special Constable who lost his tou because his employer objected io „,s V.S.C. duties during working W len told of the119 words
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Article124 1951-02-01 8 Urged: 'Back Your Union' From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Wed. A CALL to Eurasians to rally round their various state *.v>ociaUons and give lull support to the Eurasian Union of Malaya was made today by Mr. A.'C Reutens, Penang Eurasian leader and Municipa. Commissioner. ••As the governing body of the124 words
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Article48 1951-02-01 8 M:i!ay women members of »h. St John Ambulance Brif Singapore Arab Street i, are giving voluntary gervica at the Social Welfare K ng Kapor, tv ice a week K.tmu.h binto Haji Haroun. t>l 'lie Singapore Malay Cnioa, \esierday said members iiad had three training.48 words
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Article, Illustration53 1951-02-01 8 The BISHOP of the Sunda Islands, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Leven. who is returning; to his flock after an absence, of a year, after recovering from an illness in Holland. He has spent 30 years in the Islands. He arrived in Singapore yesterday on the Willem Ruys.—53 words
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Article40 1951-02-01 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The 18-year-old Regent of Trengganu entertained community leaders and officials of associations in Kuala Trengganu to a buffet dinner at the Istana Maziah, Kuala Trengganu, on Saturday night. More than 200 guests attended the function.40 words
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Article, Illustration37 1951-02-01 8 LEW VOON FAH. the Volunteer Special Constables who was sacked because of his V.S.C. duties, being interviewed by his new employer. Mr. T. Hemsley (right) yesterday. Straits times picture. Report in Col. 1.37 words
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Article223 1951-02-01 8 piGHT Malay youths who were part of 0 mob which chased thre« European sailors along Tanjong Pagar Road during the riots, were sentenced to two years' imprisonment each in Singapore First District Court yesterday. They were: Ramln bin Paratajo, Tumin bin Paiman, Atan bin223 words
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Article65 1951-02-01 8 '"IHE Massachusetts Institute of Technology, America, is offering two scholarship! to Malayan graduate students for the Institute's foreign student summer project, from June 4 to September 14. The project was first organised by the Institute undergraduates in 1948 as a contribution to European recovery and world65 words
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Article33 1951-02-01 8 From Our Own Correspondent SEGAMAT, Wed.— For failIng to take out a licence for his dog and for not muzzling It. Ng Toh, 35. was fined $10 by the Segamat Magistrate.33 words
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Article45 1951-02-01 8 From Our Own Correspondent KOTA BAHRU, Wed Technical staff the Public Works Department, Kelantan, home formed a branch of the Union the P.W.D. Technical Service Malaya, office™ are. President, Che Mohamed bin Ibrahim, hon. secretary, Mr. Lim Kirn Kong, hon. treasurer, Che Ahmad.45 words
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200 1951-02-01 8 'Singapore Needs A n Arts Council' |t|R. A. T. Baker, of the British Council, speaking iTi at a Rotary luncheon yesterday, emphasised that Singapore had a civic responsibility in form- ing an Arts Council. Mr. Baker said the Arts Council In Britain had helped locafl cultural bodies It was established200 words
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Article, Illustration34 1951-02-01 8 JIMMY (NEEREN) SEN, schoolboy, son of Mr. Nonce Sen. Columbia Pictures manager in Singapore, who leaves Singapore to May by BOAC to study at St. Patrick's College, Goulburn, New South Wales.— Straits Times picture.34 words
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Article57 1951-02-01 8 TELUK ANSON, Wed. This year's members of the Batang Padang Town Board are: The District Officer, Assistant District Officer, Tapah, Executive Engineer, South Peralc, Health Officer, Batang Padang, OS PC, Peralc South, Headmaster of the Government English School, Tdpah. Mnsn. W. Adameon. Lim Cheng Chuan. Chonsr57 words
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Article237 1951-02-01 8 Chance To Help Nursing Shortage TO help overcome the shortage of nurses in Singapore, the Medical Department is introducing a new assistant nurses scheme, the Director of Medical Services, Dr. W. J. Vickers, said yesterday. "We hope for a good response to tho advertisement for the237 words
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Article94 1951-02-01 8 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Wed.— The St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade will not be handed over to the Defence Department, an official of the association said in Penang today. He was commenting on a report last week that the S.J.A.B. Headquarters would shortly94 words
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Article55 1951-02-01 8 From Our Own Correspondent BENTONG. Wed— The High Commissioner has appointed the following Pahang members of the Standing Industrial Court for one year: Mr. Hoh Chee Cheong Bentong), Mr G D. Treble (Temerloh) Mr. G H. Fairmaid (Sungei Lembing). Mr. C. T. Windsor (Kuantan), and Mr.55 words
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Article241 1951-02-01 8 MANAGER FACES $34,000 CHARGE From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wed I OW Poh Mun. 32-yea"r- old Kuala. Lumpur goldsmith's manager, was said at Kuala Lum- 1 pur today to nave handed Mr. A. O. C. Good, A§P, of Singapore C.1.D., an identity card bearing his own photograrh but the241 words
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Article77 1951-02-01 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed ENGLISH-educated 18-year-old Tungku Mahmud. Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Trengganu and Regent during his father's absence from the Throne, and Tungku Bahriah. second daughter of the Sultan of Selangor. were engaged today in a ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Istana Neither Tungku Mahmud nor his77 words
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Article84 1951-02-01 8 ALOR STAR, Wed.—The Kedah branch of the Malayan Chinese Association has decided to petition the Mentri Besar for a free pardon fot the 120 Sungkop villagers who were fined $25,000 last Saturday under the new collective punishment regulations. The meeting also decided to petition th Chief84 words
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Article26 1951-02-01 8 KUAH LUMPUR. Wed. The third session of the Federal Legislative Council ended today. This was proclaimed tonight by the High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney.26 words
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Article123 1951-02-01 8 HPRIBUTES to the Army for x the extremely willing and efficient assistance given during the recent floods In Johore were paid at the Singapore Municipal Commissioners' meeting yesterday by the President. Mr. T. P. T. McNelce. Mir. McNelce was associating himself with Mr. M.123 words
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Advertisement524 1951-02-01 8 REX JOHORE BArtRU Today S Shown: 3.15 8.13 A ».15 "SELEND4NG DELIMA" (Malay) *«l»ntle (irrai World Today 2 Shows: 7 ».15 "STORY OF MOLLY X" S" New World Today 2 Shows: 7 ft I.IS "CIRTAIN CALL AT CACTI S" CRF.tK" (Technicolor) R °y»l at 3—6.1.".3 6.I.". A J. 89 "MAHAL"524 words
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Article, Illustration1090 1951-02-01 9 CHANGI TO TENG All IN TWO MINUTES In the hack teat of i j I Meteor jet trainer recently i arrived in Singapore, Hie 1 STRAITS TIMEi SPECIAL I AIR CORRESPONDENT makei j I- a high-speed tour of the i colony. Speed, he finds, has a curious effect on those1,090 words
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Miscellaneous96 1951-02-01 9 Straits Times Crossword 280 I 2 I 3 4 5 6 7 9~" |j^ f^ 14 6 16 t? 18 19 "20~ 2. 25 «wFI n-n Hnnn" ■'tfiSS 2J< i,;u-:::tone (arag.) (3). I. Univer. any Exactly 3, 14. 'Men at iorne Umc 3, 5). r-aiters of their C'J; 9. He96 words
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Miscellaneous231 1951-02-01 9 TODAY'S RADIO SINGAPORE 8.30 am. As Spore: 8.45 Light Music; 9 David Granville En01 Federation Day"); 8.45 Close; 10 News, Emergency News from K.L.; 10.10 Close; 10.45 Schools; 12 Malay; i pjn. Radio Orch.; 1.30 News; 1.45 •'The CoroncUes"; 2 Schools; 2.50 Close- 6 Children6.20 "Calling All Hospitals" 7 News,231 words
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Miscellaneous251 1951-02-01 9 7.45. "Hit Parade"; 8 "Forum of the Air"; 8.30 David Oranviile Ensemble; 9" "The Virginian*"; 0.30 News; 9.45 "Evening Star" (Frit* Kreisler); 10 "Take It Prom Here"; 10.30 Dance Music (Raffles Hotel); 11 Close. K LUMPUR 8 a.m. David Granville Ensemble; 9.30 "Radio Varieties"; 9.45 "At the Piano"; 10 News;251 words
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Article, Illustration12 1951-02-01 10 This drawing was sent by So?inie Scow, of 124 Killiney Road, Singapore.12 words
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Article305 1951-02-01 10 A HAPPY NEW YEAR jS&fc tig JL. f% >^^ Dear Children, A very happy New Year to aH my Chinese readers. hundreds of entries were sent i in for this special page, and we found that we couldn't print nearly as many as we 1 wished. Therefore we have arranged305 words
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Article, Illustration14 1951-02-01 10 Afirafio. X >\ Lhco£i XjfttSr*^. From Andrew Yuen Kum Hong, 10 B Change Alley, Singapore.14 words
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Article, Illustration90 1951-02-01 10 i FT ERE is a squiggle game for those of you who like 11 to draw. It was sent by Lau Chee Sin, 33 Phillip i Street. Singapr.:--* 1 Two or more P" your neigh- I people can bour. His i play this. task is to I90 words
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Article, Illustration546 1951-02-01 10 STORING AWAY THE RAINBO W New Clothes For The New Year pHINESE New Year falls on Teb. 6 this year. All Chinese regard this as their best holiday. Preparations have to be made well in advance. Mother must start sewing dresses for the festival, for if she does not, she546 words
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Article285 1951-02-01 10 Parable Of The Monkeys T*HERE is a saying in x China which goes: 'When the foolish have j a foolish leader, they all go to ruin like the monkeys who tried to draw the moon out of a well.' This s the story behind it. In the middle of a285 words
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Article34 1951-02-01 10 By the way children there ww *s aneerrr °mr*n our Who's Who on stamps last ThursQay. Gaius Julius Caesar was born 102 B.C. and died 44 B.C. not 144 B.C. as stated.34 words
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Article40 1951-02-01 10 <\ pLEASE enrol me as a member of Hie Children's Corner Wise Owls Club, and send me a badge. >> ylAME \DDRE9S SS )ATE OF BIRTH Collect, ten of these coupons to become a member of the Cni'dren's Corner Club40 words
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Advertisement274 1951-02-01 10 Make any meal a festive ...with Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup This truly wonderful soup adds a party touch to family meals. Fresh hothouse mushrooms are rushed to Campbell's Kitchens to retain all their delicate flavor. Then Campbell's cooks blend them with rich, extraheavy whipping cream, add a trace of274 words
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Article304 1951-02-01 11 LONDON, Wed. rpHE Stock Exchange made a 1 bright start to a new account. Small gains were widespread in industrials with textiles, tobaccos and light engineerings particularly favoured. Gilt-edged opened firmer but later eased in an id!e market. Irons and steels scheduled for nationalisation were quoted from accrued304 words
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Article67 1951-02-01 11 T^ORTH Borneo State Rubber has accepted an offer of $360,000 for the sale of Lumut Estate, and it is hoped the transfer will be completed very soon. This- will enable the company, says the board, to repay the balance outstanding on the six per cent, debenture67 words
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Article201 1951-02-01 11 Four-and-a-Half-Cent Rise; Fair Turn-Over rJRN-OVER in the. Singapore rubber market was fair yesterday. The price of first-grade for February shipment at the close (which was quiet after steady) was $2.lf*i, buyers, four and a half cents above Tuesday's close. The market opened steady on fair Continental orders and201 words
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Article52 1951-02-01 11 CT GEORGE Rubber Estate*. U paying on Feb. 15 a second interim dividend in respect of the year 1950 of 10 per cent. An interim of 10 per cent was paid last October. The total dividend for 1949 was 15 per cent., a single payment made in52 words
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Article32 1951-02-01 11 HONO KONG, Wed. PEE rrarkei currency exchange for Hong Kong dollars was quoted today as follows: U»l HK85.93 (cash). HKM.O4 (T.); £1 HKJJS 35: one tael of gold HK8328 TJ.P.32 words
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Article45 1951-02-01 11 SINGAPORE, Wed., Jan. 31-4685.75 (up $4.75 to new record price'; $1.75 above previous record of Jan. 25). £1,340 a ton in London LONDON. Wed.. Jan. 31.— Spot: Buyers £1,340; Forward, £1,300: Settlement, £1,370 (up £15); Turnovers: a.m. 75. p.m. 35 tons.45 words
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Article142 1951-02-01 11 From A Market Correspondent npHE copra section of the Singapore produce market was very steady yesterday. Buyers opened at $551 i. raising bids steadily through the day. With no sellers, the market closed with buyers at $56%. The coconut oil section remained dull with sellers at $92.142 words
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192 1951-02-01 11 I CHIPS in the Singapore Roads j° and alongside the Singapore i Harbour Board godowns yesterday were: Oiler Koads: Hal Hsuan, Marion. Waibalong, Chelyuskinete, Hoi Wong Shlnyo Maru. Perekop. Troorles. Atlantic Seaman. Van der Haaen, Cape Race, Andre Lebon. Tang Shun. Malacca. La Carmella.192 words
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Article193 1951-02-01 11 Tins And Rubbers Firm TIN shares continued a very firm market locally yesterday on better inquiries from London. Rubbers were also flim, with little scrip available; Industrials remained steady. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association yesterday were: INDUSTRIALS Buyer* 1 Oammons 2.20 W. Hammer 34 50193 words
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Article57 1951-02-01 11 DR. Ali Sastroamldjojo, Indonesian Ambassador to the United States, and Basulci Djatlasmore, Commercial Counsellor, recently visited Akron, Ohio, on a tour ol the American rubber Industry. The Ambassador reported that the new Republic of Indonesia wag exporting increasing amounts of natural rubber to the United States57 words
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Advertisement1192 1951-02-01 11 MANSFIELD tfc CO., LLD. i Incorporated n Singapore) blob rmmßL unb Carriers option te proceed via other ports to load UT '",J" l Clr ,foa)T« SAILINCS to LIVERPOOU CLASCOW. LONDON b CONTNINENTAL PORTS Due Sa s P Sham Pwr»r^ Ivnaarvus toi Holland. L verpool 6 Clasgow 30/reej. s Ctditi tor1,192 words
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Advertisement362 1951-02-01 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS To New York and Boston vu Coyion. India, Egypt and Mediterranean Ports. SiriRaDore P. Swettenham Penang PRIS. HAROINC 2/i F«b. PRES. VAN BUREN In Part Sals 8 Feb. 9/10 Feb. H/1* PRES IEFFERSON 6/15 Feb. 16/17 Feb. 18/19 Feb. PRES POLK 23/28 Feb. Omit. 1/2 Mar To362 words
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Advertisement472 1951-02-01 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANOIN AVIA/U K. /CONTINENT: spore P. Sham Penanf "India" tor Bangkok. Hong Kong Manila 14-18 Feb. -•Kambodia" tor Hong Kong. Kobe Yokohama 23-26 Feb. "Lalandia" for Bangkok 1-2 Mar. 28-28 Fe*. J5-27 Feb. ••Fionia" for Saigon Bangkok 8-9 Mar. 7- 7 Mar. 6 -6 Mar.472 words
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Advertisement753 1951-02-01 11 McAUSTER feiepkon* I ILLERMAN BUCKNALL LONDON. HAVRI. ANTWERP ROTTERDAM HAMBURG and tor USA. Nottrt Atlantic Poiti and Canada via Colombo t.s CITY Or COVINTRT Spore X ynam Kcnai 4/11 Fek. 12/14 Fek. 15/16 Feb MM CITY Of POONA > pore P Sham Ptnang 20/27 Mar 28/30 Mar 11 Mar./I Apr.753 words
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Advertisement231 1951-02-01 11 A CO., LTD. No S9oe KLAVENESS LIN LOS ANCELES. SAN X). 4CISCO, PORTLAND SEATTLE b VAt COUVER Acceoting cargo toi Cem.-ai J South American Ports m.s. FRANCISVILLI vpoie P iham reri*i,g In Port/4 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. M.s. CASTLEVILLI 28 Feb./ 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 6 Mar, P Sham231 words
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Article520 1951-02-01 12 English Weather And Practice TALL, slim 27 -year-old Cheon* Hock Leng, Singapore's new badminton singles champion who is flying to U.K. on Feb. 7 to take part in the AllEngland Badminton Championships, has two big worries. He is wondering whether he will oe able to get used to the520 words
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Article245 1951-02-01 12 SOSC Eager For Malayan Council •-1I7ITH goodwill on both sides, there is no reason why Singapore and Federation sports ollli cials should not be able to form a 1 Pan-Malayan Sports Council to I direct Pan-M»layan participation under one fls« In international events,' said Mr. Wee Kim Wee, I acting245 words
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Article23 1951-02-01 12 LONDON, Wed— Chelsea beat Exeter City by two goals to nil in their fourth round F.A. Cup replay today. Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article196 1951-02-01 12 ADELAIDE. Wed rE M.C.C. beat South Australia, who were 153 allout at lunch, by 152 runs today, thus registering their second win over South Australia in this tour. This was M.C.C.'s fourth successive win and sixth victory of the tour. The end was always196 words
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171 1951-02-01 12 R.A.F. Lose Foursomes To Army 7-4 I*HE Singapore Army Golf 1 Society beat the R.A.F. by seven matches to four at the R.S.G.C. course yesterday. The matches were foursomes played over 18 holes and on handicap. The results were (S.A.G.S. mentioned first) Maj. Gray and Ma]. Ackerley lost to G./Capt.171 words
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Article53 1951-02-01 12 SYDNEY, Wed. Australian Davig Cup players Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor ended the long reign of Adrian Quist and John Bromwich as Australian doubles champions when the> defeated them 11-9 2-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in the final today Quist and Bromwich had held the titleReuter-AAP - 53 words
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Article18 1951-02-01 12 HOCKEY: S.H.A. Knock-out Final, S.R.C. "Reds" r S.C.C. on padang. RUGBY: S.C.C. Seven-aside tourney on padanf.18 words
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251 1951-02-01 12 TTHE Singapore Indian Association's new clubhouse 1 at Balestier Read, which is now nearing completion, will be a source of pride to the local Indian community said Mr. Dorai Raja, Hon. Secretary of the Indian Association building committee. The Commissioner-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, will251 words
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Article, Illustration46 1951-02-01 12 TRAINER Yon? Thau Yin appears to have succeeded in raising: a laugh out of his charge Claudius. Dr. L. Melville Thompson's entry for the Kuala Lumpur races on Saturday. Claudius travelled with 40 other horses yesterday from Bukit Timah railway station to K.I.. Straits Times picture.46 words
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Article341 1951-02-01 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. MY TEN best horses to follow at the Selangor Turf Club Gold Cup meeting are: Gold Meridian: For the Gold Cup. His remarkable runaway victory In the CommissionerGeneral's Cup over lm. 3f. 11l record time at Penang on New Year's Day bore the hallmark341 words
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Article115 1951-02-01 12 ROYAL Air Force Seletar's Rugby XV scosed a try in the last minute of their match against R.A.F. Changi at Seletar yesterday to win by three points to nil. It was a close, hard-fought game throughout and just when it looked as if a draw would115 words
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246 1951-02-01 12 Crack Stayers To Clash After 12 Months From EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR,, Wed. pXACTLY 12 months ago, Tara Street and Gold Meridian, once stable mates, clashed for the first time over the Kuala Lumpur tt. In a never-to-be forgotten finish Tara Street beat Gold Meridian by a short head after246 words
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401 1951-02-01 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP From KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. npOP WEIGHT in the $30,000 Perak Derby to be run over llm. at Ipoh on March 24 will not exceed 9.4. This "was revealed in the official programme of the Perak Turf Club's biggest meeting of the401 words
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Article71 1951-02-01 12 Playing their first game after a long layoff, Hotspurs S.C. beat Victoria School at soccer by three goals to one on the school field yesterday. The game was a dull affair till the last 15 minutes. Hotspurs led tvo-nil at half time, Falll Jnr. and Kok71 words
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Article229 1951-02-01 12 ■CORTY-one race horses left Singapore yesterday 1 by train along a heavily-laden lhif for Kuala Lumpur where they will take part in the first meeting this year of the Selangor Turf Club. They are part of a batch of 64 horses put on the229 words
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Article122 1951-02-01 12 Tattersall In England Test Team ADELAIDE, Wed. ipNGLAND have made two i changes from the sitle beaten in the third Test in selecting their team for the forth Test against Australia, starting here on Friday. The team is: P.R. Brown (captain). L. Hutton, C. Washbrook, R.T. Simpson. D. Compton, D.S.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 122 words
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Article82 1951-02-01 12 BANGKOK. Wed. THE Singapore Amateur F.A. XI yesterday drew three-all with the South China team in their first match here at the National Stadium. South China scored all their goals in the first half, with Singapore getting three in the second half. Awang Bakar scoredUP - 82 words
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Article26 1951-02-01 12 TODAY: 4.29 a.m. (8.4), 6.23 p.m. (6.9), 11.26 a.m. (2.9), 11.04 p.m. (SA). TOMORROW: 5.31 a.m. C 8.3), 8.55 pm. (7.1): 1.15 p.m. (2.6 >.26 words
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Article208 1951-02-01 12 NAVAL Base beat G.H.Q., FARELF in a friendly Rugby match played at Tanglin yesterday by nine points (three tries) to six (two penalty goals). The Naval Base team showed much better understandim? ;m<l were more effective in attack. In the fourtn minute Jefferson barbed over to open208 words
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