The Straits Times, 17 March 1956
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Title Section13 1956-03-17 1 The Straits Times New*** Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1956 15 CENTS13 words
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Article315 1956-03-17 1 Singapore to send delegation of 13 to London: Government Opposition 6 'Reasonableness' aim Talks begin on Apr. 23 tfGAPORE'S allI party merdeka to Lonj on named last \y\\\ number tion Govwill have I r< sentatives Opposition f the miswill he to all." said Minister. Mr The members315 words
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Article90 1956-03-17 1 MTUC explains KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The secretary of the Malayan Trade Union Council. Mr. K. V Thaver, today cabled the M.T.U.C.. Penang Division, replying to its protest against the use of the words "stengah masak merdeka." The cable said the M.T.U.C. attack was not against the Malays but90 words
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Article, Illustration102 1956-03-17 1 ELEVEN of Singapore's 13 merdeka dele-pates photographed at the Chief Minister's office yesterday. Man dine (extreme left) is Mr. R. C. Hoffman, delegation secretary. Others (back row) are Mr. J. M. Juniabhoy (Minister of Commerce). Mr. s.-ah Peng Chuan. Mr. I. mi Chin Siong102 words
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Article191 1956-03-17 1 AGREEMENT ON MANY POINTS IPOH. Friday. REPRESENTATIVES of the Malayan Mining Em- plovers' Association and the Malayan Mining Employees" Union decided today to send for arbitration the union's demand for retrospective payments for weekly holidays from November, 1954. Agreement was reached on the following points: Dismissals,191 words
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Article87 1956-03-17 1 MOTORISTS passing the Shell petrol installation at Woodlands, scene of Thursday nights fire, were yesterday forbidden to smoke, though fire danger was practically over. Villagers evacuated from the two small kampongs nearby were not allowed to light fires in their houses. As a relief measure, the Shell87 words
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Article31 1956-03-17 1 BERLIN, Fri. The West German Parliament today placed final approval on legislation enabling the Government to raise a 500.000--man Wehrmacht for Inclusion in the West's antiCommunist defence force. U.P.UP - 31 words
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Article35 1956-03-17 1 BRUSSELS. Fri.— The common asembly of the European coal-and-steel pool today failed to agree whether the resources of Euratom a proposed European atomic energy pool— should be restricted to peaceful purposes— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article24 1956-03-17 1 TOKYO. FH. A Japanese firm today signed a U5555,000 contract for 75.000 high voltage insulators with the Burmese Reparations Mission. A.P.AP - 24 words
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Article44 1956-03-17 1 BANGKOK. Fri. Premier Songgram said today that Slam may close its Cambodia border because of "incidents" in the area. U.P. No balloons now BONN, Fri. West Germany today told Russia that American weather balloons are no longer being released from German territory.44 words
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Article19 1956-03-17 1 LONDON. Fri.-The Queen Mother arrived at London Mrr>ort today after a threeday semi-official visit to Paris— Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Article17 1956-03-17 1 PARIS. Fri. The uovernment of South Vietnam yesterday suspended postal communications with Communist China. Reuter.Reuter - 17 words
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Article25 1956-03-17 1 VIENNA, Fri.— Mr. Nikita Khrushchev headed the official mourners at the Warsaw funeral today of the Polish Communist Party leader, Boleslaw Bit-rut. AP.AP - 25 words
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Article27 1956-03-17 1 MILAN, Fri. Author Curzio Malaparte said today he hoped Greek police would one day go to Britain and arrest the Archbishop of Canterbury. UP.UP - 27 words
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Article237 1956-03-17 1 ROUND THE WORLD -IN THE MARCH MM llf ALAYAN MONTHLY ITI for March, which is E on sale today at all book- stalls in Singapore and E the Federation, takes E readers on a pictorial trip E round the world. E The trip starts in SingaE pore with "The Saddest237 words
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Article63 1956-03-17 1 HONO KONQ, Fri. Communist China has protested to Britain against the release of a Chinese Nationalist pilot whose jet fighter landed here on Jan. 31, the New China News Agency said todr.y. China had asked Br tain to detain the pilot. She said the Nationalist planeReuter - 63 words
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Article35 1956-03-17 1 GENEVA. Fri. The Soviet Union today introduced the Issue of Miss Autherine Lucy's expulsion from the University of Alabama into a session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. AP.AP - 35 words
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Article350 1956-03-17 1 LONDON, Friday. BOTH Hong Kong and Malaya may lose trade with China for good unless substantial relaxations are made soon in the embargo list on British and Commonwealth exports. This warning was sounded by Mr. C. Blaker. chairman of the Hong Kong and ShanghaiReuter - 350 words
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Article75 1956-03-17 1 Hong Kong death HONG KONG, Fri.— A British soldier. Cpl. Richard Moore, commander of a Comet tank that was in collision with a train on Nov. 12 last year, today pleaded not guilty before the Supreme Court to a charge of the manslaughter of the train guard.Reuter - 75 words
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Article42 1956-03-17 1 LONDON. Frt.— Canberras Jets of No. 9 Squadron R.A.F. Bomber Command, left R.A.F. Blnbrook. Lincolnshire, today for a threemonth anti-bandit tour In Malaya. They are relieving No. 12 Squadron, and will fly to temporary headquarters at Butterworth.— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article12 1956-03-17 1 COLOMBO. Fri. Ceylon and Rumania today signed a $17,000,000 agreement.12 words
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133 1956-03-17 1 JERUSALEM. Fri. Snipers in the Jordan-held Old City of Jerusalem fired from the City wall across "no-man's-land" into the Israeli New City early this morning, an Israeli military spokesman reported. It was the flrit such sniping for two yean. The shots fired from theReuter - 133 words
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Article185 1956-03-17 1 100,000 expected at Kallang ALL is set for tomorrow's big Singapore all-party merdeka rally at the old airport at Kallang. In addition to speeches by the Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, and other party leaders, two of visiting British Members of Parliament will address185 words
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Article193 1956-03-17 1 $350,000 prize to Pahang SING El PAT AM, Fri. rCKET No. 3.029.070. sold in West Pahang. has won the first prize of $350,000 in the Social and Welfare Services Lottery drawn here todaj SECOND PRIZE of $125,000 goes to bolder of ticket No. 2,465,757. which was sold in Malacca. THIRD193 words
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Article52 1956-03-17 1 ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Fri. The National Headllner Club's valour award for heroism in the line of duty will be awarded posthu- mously to Gene Symonds, South-east Asia manager of the United Press, who was killed by a Singapore mob in May. 1955. it was announcedUP - 52 words
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Article178 1956-03-17 1 Edenextra spurt needed f ONDON, Fri. Sir Anthony Eden said here today that Britain is in the middle of "a hot trade war." Then he went on to give this warning: "Unless we are prepared to deny ourselves some part of the fruits of our labours and make that extraReuter - 178 words
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Article40 1956-03-17 1 CURFEW ON AI.GIEKS (See Pace 3) ALGIERS. Fri— Fi\cfaour curfrw from in Unight was imposed mi Algiers today. At It \ist lu7 rebels were reported killed near La Sayette F.astern Algeria, in fieri 1 battle of rebellion. Keuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Advertisement91 1956-03-17 1 Jojfcff~ •"•M mi eii»»«* NO HOMO SOAP FACTORY IH. i ■OVALTINE *< 1 contains Natures best food* with additiona f* \owv Child s Health What wouldn't you give to ensure it f One way, Mother is to re- Nn cognise the value of a food \y supplement. Gfve your child91 words
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Article21 1956-03-17 2 VIENNA. Fri. Prince Ruely Starhemberg, Austria's pre-war Fascist leader died of a heart attack yesterday. He was 56.— U.P.UP - 21 words
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Article112 1956-03-17 2 PERTH. Fri. FDONESIA is not looking, with covetous eyes, upon Australia's empty spaces, the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia, Dr. Raden Tiitawinata, said here yesterday. He told peorie at an official city lurcheon in his honour that Sumatra, Borneo and other areas in Indonesia wereReuter - 112 words
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Article18 1956-03-17 2 BEIRUT, Fri.— The Lebano Prime Minister, Mr. Rashld Karami. and his cabinet resigned last night U.PUP - 18 words
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Article196 1956-03-17 2 FINANCED ENTIRELY FROM IKE'S $100 m. DEVELOPMENT FUND RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE FOR ASIA'S ATOMSFORPEACE MEN WASHINGTON, Friday. UK United States Government announced today that the Philippines has been chosen as the site for a U5520,000,000 nuclear research centre for Asia. Work will start as soonReuter - 196 words
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Article75 1956-03-17 2 BOMBAY. Fri.— The former Maharaja of Baroda, one of the wealthiest Indian princes, won a divorce here yesterday from his second wife. Princess Sita Devi. They have one son. who is living with his mother. The former Maharaja did not seek his custody. The former Maharaja,AP - 75 words
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Article186 1956-03-17 2 JUNK BECAME JUNK ALL TOO SOON O YDNEY, Fri.— A 32-f t. Hong Kong -built Chinese Junk was wrecked today at Broken Bay, 35 miles north of here, only a few hours after its owner had left Sydney Har-, bour to sail it 2,500 miles to the Solomon Islands inReuter - 186 words
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Article73 1956-03-17 2 JAKARTA. Fri.— Leaders of the three political parties that topped the poll in Indonesia's general elections last September reached a compromise yesterday on the allocation of seats in the coalition cabinet. A breakdown in the talks was averted when the Nationalist Party submitted to a Masjumi PartyReuter - 73 words
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Article79 1956-03-17 2 LAWYERS 9 NIGHTMARE WELLINGTON: A new edition of the New Zealand laws Is to be printed because so many changes have been made since the last edition was produced in 1930 that the task of looking up the law of the land has become a law- yers' nightmare. Twentynlne volumes79 words
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Article, Illustration49 1956-03-17 2 THE first four officers of the newly-formed Burmese Women's Air Force pictured in London after attending courses at R.A.F. stations. Their uniforms are inspired by Burmese national costume. All flying-officers, they have Just left for home to help build up the new service.— Reuter picture.Reuter - 49 words
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Article137 1956-03-17 2 Ex-planter leaves it all io 'devoted nurse'— nothing for relatives MONTE CARLO. Frl.— Mrs. Irene Hunter, Frenchborn wife of a former Canadian Army surgeon, was today awarded 1.000 million francs ($8,500,000* under the will of a French plantation owner she nursed for 30 years. Entire fortune InReuter - 137 words
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Article44 1956-03-17 2 NEW YORK FTL Israeli's Ambassador to the United States. Mr. Abba Eban said in a speech here last night that if the Arab nations attacked Israel "the result will not be different from what H was in 1948 victory for Israel."— ReuterReuter - 44 words
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200 1956-03-17 2 Toots go from city as 'Q' Day comes TtfEW YORK. Frl. A A strange silence pervaded New York streets yesterday as the city's "Q" (for quiet) day got underway with a notable absence of the blare and din which usually assaults the oardrums. Hardly a honk could be heard asAP - 200 words
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Article27 1956-03-17 2 HOLLYWOOD. Frl.— Jean Pierre Aumont, 46-year-old French actor la engaged to marry the Italian born actress. Marlsa Pavan. 23. slste«- of Pier Angell.— Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article260 1956-03-17 2 DARIS, Fri. Mr. 1 Vincent Auriol, former French President, said on his return last night from a visit to the Soviet Union that he had found a "very sincere desire for understanding" among the Russian people and their leaders. Mr. Auriol, who spent two260 words
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Article116 1956-03-17 2 Women defy police in Bengal proposed mwSrJj Bihar State x D re ad I Calcutt, thrnu'ho B > Bengal yesterd shouted anti-Go merit slogans, j In Calcutta. 35 and 20 ,ne n defi^ ban on public V people Rathwd i n Da j housie Squa rP van v, women breakReuter - 116 words
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Article96 1956-03-17 2 JIUENOS AIRES Frl. A letter from deposed president Juan Peron challenging Argentine President General Pedro Aramburu to a duel was received at Government House here today. The letter was posted In Panama City The announcement was made b y the Chief of Military Ceremonial. Captain96 words
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455 1956-03-17 3 pr. FUher propo« e end terrortem^ plan for Cyprus I()N I)ON, Fri. ar uchbishop of "'(■mterbury. Dr. J£ Fisher, tokd fs** <•' L r* s ',rdn t }iat he had S3i3 appealed to Makarios outrages m Cyp* r ,p]} Archbishop fear inn would essary455 words
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Article119 1956-03-17 3 NICOSIA, Friday. POPS s( Ized arms and ammunition in an overof Greek quarters in Nicosia, folmurder of a Police Sergeant on Paratroopers seized mortars, sten guns, rifles and other arms and ammunition. Occupants of several nouses where the arms were found are being interrogated. Security119 words
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Article137 1956-03-17 3 Negroes may form their own political party WASHINGTON, Friday. 4 NEGRO Democrat member of the House of A Representatives, Mr. Adam Clayton Powell, said today there was "a distinct possibility" of a new political party being formed as a result of the struggle in the South over segregationReuter - 137 words
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Article21 1956-03-17 3 3N, Fri— The Department it the Irish imported a n packages m Ireland Ihe annual wearing of ;rdav A.P.AP - 21 words
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Article18 1956-03-17 3 ON Fri.— The plans to build rrirr of more ns to be driven it was anReuter.Reuter - 18 words
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Article31 1956-03-17 3 BONN, Fri.— The Mozart Society her e Is preparing publication of four newlydiscovered piano compositions by Wolfgang Amadous Mozart which he wrote when he was tivp years old. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article, Illustration88 1956-03-17 3 THE ARCHBISHOP'S PLACE OF EXILE ALL HUME comforts but no visitors that's the life Archbishop Makarios of Cyprus will lead on the lonely Indian Ocean island of Mah> in the Seychelles Islands. The Archbishop and three fellow exiles may roam freely within the white stone walls and grounds of "Sans88 words
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Article49 1956-03-17 3 NEW YORK. Fri. An Indian Embassy spokesman said last night that. Mr. Nehru, the Prime Minister, would probably make "a short visit" to the United States early in July. He was commenting on President Elsenhower's invitation to Mr. Nehru to visit him in Washington. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article225 1956-03-17 3 LONDON. Fri. STOCK MARKETS made further progress today and in the industrial market another long list of gains was established Business however, showed no marked expansion and buying was "cSSSg mWdle prices of selected stocks not including stamp duty LOANS Consols «3* Z% Funding 4-r War 3V.< £73^225 words
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250 1956-03-17 3 ALGIERS, Fri. ]i| ASKED Algerian tT rebels struck in the heart of Algiers early today, setting fire to a 10-storey apartment house with 1.300 gallons of petrol. More than 200 people in the 47 flats were evacuated by police and firemen. About 200250 words
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Advertisement54 1956-03-17 3 FITS IN THE H s PAME teons Lister Engineering Ltd^ I Sl^!miffJllHMJiiJUi^^ DINE, WINE tfMia DANCE IN THE A SINGAPORE HOTEL H (Fully AircondiUoned) (The Nightingale of the Orient) ywho will sing for you nightly in the BALL ROOM I dinner. »t your borne* or Jt also catered for i54 words
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Advertisement342 1956-03-17 3 As F'R-E'S-H as if you picked them in your own garden..,, <-^^^^ Al -AD i No wasfe—you eat all you buy! SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO. LTD. not sale" talk BUT A FACT! Ask the thousands who have been to our Sale and with one voice they acclaim it as a342 words
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278 1956-03-17 4 pORT SWETTENHAM, r Fri. A Malayan Railway official met union leaders here today as 570 port workers began a go-slow policy. The meeting, between the Chief Port Manager, Mr. H. J. Shailes, and the chairman and secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen,278 words
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Article475 1956-03-17 4 M.P. gives a tip to Colony in her march to merdeka Plenty to be thankful for TIHE leader of the visiting British Parliamentary delegation, Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd, yesterday advised Singapore to approach her problems with "good temper and reasonableness." He followed this advice by475 words
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Article212 1956-03-17 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri.Johore planters are worried over the loss of Home Guard arms to the terrorists In the Kulai area. The annual report of the Johore Planters' Association points out that more than 50 weapons have recently been lost. It draws attention to instances where212 words
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Article41 1956-03-17 4 About $25,000 worth of opium was seized by Singapore Customs offices on board the Fultala on her arrival from Rangoon yesterday. The opium, weighing 581 b. was hidden in a disused coal bunker in the engine room.41 words
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Article39 1956-03-17 4 Two labourers, Leong Kwei Poi. 39. and Tan 800 Soon. 23, were critically injured when they fell about 40 feet from a storage tank at Pulau Bukom. yesterday. They were admitted to the General Hospital.39 words
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169 1956-03-17 4 ltf ADAM Yong Phut Nyong, the first widow of the A late Mr. Lim Soo Ban, a millionaire who went bankrupt, was granted $2,300 maintenance by Mr. Justice Tan Ah Tah in the Singapore High Court I yesterday. This was additional to 27169 words
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Article106 1956-03-17 4 rpHE Pensions Bill, published X by the Singapore Government last night, recommends that officers who are bankrupt at the date of retirement should be paid no pensions. Only after being discharged from bankruptcy would they have their pensions paid to them. For their maintenance during106 words
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Article36 1956-03-17 4 Dr. M. A. Gabriel, a medical officer at the General Hospital, last night give a party at hi-s home to mark a double occasion— his 62nd birthday and his departure for France on leave.36 words
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Article57 1956-03-17 4 The body of a Chinese was found in Kallang River, Singapore near Kallang Bridge yesterday. He was about 40, five feet tall, of medium build with a round face, wide forehead and short hair. Anyone who can identify the body is asked to get In touch with57 words
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Article43 1956-03-17 4 JOHORE BAHRI FrL-Planter s are toying with the idea of armouring their estate vehicles with liKhtweliht !t "r^t Cc he h y meUI Shi lds S!? 1 11 I 4 'i! 01 8 thlck ml ht lv Protection against tfSJSft&S.-ijSr* bUnk43 words
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Advertisement178 1956-03-17 4 DOWN... Dry Battery f designed su r S: To own a radio or radiogram of your I bonds. Brn own choice if you trade-in your old p,,j cc: 5245/ B radio with vi! I Spare Parts Service Guaranteed After ul SOLE AGENTS W NACHIAPPA BROS! (HOUSE OF HIRE PURCHa;c *m178 words
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396 1956-03-17 5 THIS IS A VICIOUS FORM OF RACKET: COURT newspaper to pay mimanaiM rfcM^ |l||rn|||M $>40(>0 damagw >og Bbd 'Wicked, malicious allegations' n xj /-<«- i PENANG, Fit MILLIONAIRE JJ- "malicious "Ikm J Chinese newsEpei published in y V Spenser Wilklng the award r Hieh Court Lsng Tenß. ibfl is a396 words
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66 1956-03-17 5 PENANG, Fn. girl, They- -;i\p birth to a Penang Port n'a ferry ser- at Church d Karupiah. a nt labourer, who the office when wife had given d he would name Palamsamy— the vharf." .id boarded the Mitchell Pier. rth. the ferry66 words
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Article31 1956-03-17 5 nor, Sir Robert Ej today opens the membership camSingapore ChiM.C.A. at Shenton la patron of >n and "com--.-chief of the 50 •iKing part in the irjet is 3.000 new31 words
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Article, Illustration207 1956-03-17 5 TWO OLD RESIDENTS LOOK BACK OVER 50 YEARS TWO of Singapore's x oldest residents remember the days when the city "was just like a village.'" when a good cook was paid $14 a month and chicken for six people OOSt 90 rents. iThey are207 words
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Article154 1956-03-17 5 All six men freed in death trial SIX men who were on trial at the Singapore Assizes in connection with an alleged murder were acquitted and discharged yesterday following the jury's verdict of not guilty. One of them, P. Thangarajoo. a barber of Jurong Road, was charged with the murder154 words
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Article48 1956-03-17 5 A pig trotted on to the run- An airport ca r set off to yeYterdly SHE uf^ "»»< "P intruder but ,t departure of an Air India w »s several minutes before It Constellation waiting to take was caught and air traffic off. could resume.48 words
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Article32 1956-03-17 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri Mr. G. N. Cheek and Mr. B. A. Wilson of the Federation Public Works De* partment have been posted as assistant engineers to Segamat and Johore Bahru.32 words
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Article116 1956-03-17 5 NIPOH. Friday. EW restrictions under the Emergency Regulations on the sale and movement of a variety of articles, including food stuffs, have been imposed in the Ulu Kinta area, just north of Ipoh. About 25.000 people living in the small towns of Chemor. and116 words
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Article58 1956-03-17 5 Chin See Kiat. 21, was tentatively charged in a Singapore court yesterday with the murder of Ong Sin Cheok in Lorong 8. Geylang Road, at midnight on Feb 10. He also faced •an alternative charge of being a member of an unlawful assembly which caused Ong's death.58 words
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Article204 1956-03-17 5 SUCCESS RECIPE BY CANON ADAMS fANON R.K.S. Adams, J retiring principal of St. Andrew's School, Singapore, says initiative is demanded of the young men of Malaya today. Writing in the Courier, the magazine of St. Andrew's Cathedral, on the changes that have taken place In the life of the city,204 words
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Article43 1956-03-17 5 The French light aircraft carrier Lafayette yesterday Joined units of th« British Far East Fleet on their way to Hong Kong for naval war game? in th P South China sea. The Lafayette carries Corsairs Avengers and helicopters.43 words
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Miscellaneous445 1956-03-17 5 RADIO MALAYA 1.4s Evening Star. 10.00 Rhythm On Records. 11.00 Close. ('Programmes thus marked csn be rrrrivrd by listeners in Malarca). QaTfcOf AMSll (Short wave 49 A 62m. Medium »«gTWI«ll wave 176 m. 343. 366 m. and 297 m.). ciur ADADV PM '1.00 Prog. Summary, "1.01 »IFH»«*JrVam*i ir^re^r/ 1 Mar445 words
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Article124 1956-03-17 6 JOHORE BAHRU, Pri. Mr. E. J. Cooper acting chairman of the Johore Planters' Association since the resignation last November of Mr. R. A. Coles, was today elected chairman. Other officers: Vice chairman: Mr. C. R. Gleeson; general committee: Mr. C. J. Longmore, Mr. R. P. Thompson. Mr.124 words
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Article40 1956-03-17 6 Mr. Gwee Puan Tee. 60 father of Mr. Gwee Ah Leng the secretary of the Medical College Alumni Association was burled at Bidadarl Cemetery, Singapore, yesterday. A big gathering attended the service at the Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church.40 words
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168 1956-03-17 6 COURT SUMMONS FOR CHUA— 30 YEARS DEAD Magistrate's shook from man In dock f»HUA CHENG KOW, said the name on the summons. "Chua Cheng Kow," called the court usher. The charge— brought by Singapore City Council: Building a house without Council approval. A man stepped briskly into the dock. "My168 words
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Article79 1956-03-17 6 IPOH. Frl. Owners of 13 Chinese dhoby shops last night agreed to give each of their 130 workers a monthly $2 allowance for a haircut and cigarettes. The meeting was arranged by the National Union of Miscellaneous Employees to reach a decision on the workers'79 words
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Article119 1956-03-17 6 IPOH. Saturday. A 47-YEAR-OLD tinsmith, with his head swathed In bandages, told the Ipoh magistrate today of "the Chinese way of drinking." "My friends invited me to a party and we drank." Cheone Sack told Inche Jamal bin Abdul Latiff. "Ton know how the Chinese drink,119 words
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Article160 1956-03-17 6 UNION PRAISES SHIPPING FIRM AFTER SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF NEGOTIATIONS A SINGAPORE firm, Islay Kerr and Company, was described by its employees' union yesterday as "a model employer who will long be remembered by the workers." The unions statement, issued by the general-secre-tary. Mr. S. Dragoon,160 words
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Article166 1956-03-17 6 IPOH, Friday. TWE Ipoh Magistrate, Inche Jamal Bin Abdul x Latiff, today fined a maid servant, Lim Ah Soo, $100 and told her: "I will not tolerate anybody striking a public servant in the execution of his duty." I Lim, aged 31, was charged166 words
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Article87 1956-03-17 6 KUALA TRENGGANU, Frl. The People's Party of Trengganu has petitioned the Minister for Agriculture. Inche Abdul Aziz bin Ishak. asking that fishing boat owners be made to pay compensation to dependants of fishermen lost at sea. The petition says that at the height of th e87 words
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Article, Illustration135 1956-03-17 6 Medal f Cf 'courage, good' shooting K UA^ h UJMPDS kVr Kane;, j the Ulu Lav of South J5 mis year, has C^ ESS* ihe Westall took char., Platoon on j commands was aT 1 and continued He womided a teron* who fell ana was kffi another member of tfai135 words
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Article68 1956-03-17 6 MIMMIM II MPER.UTII. (7.30 p m on UMKh 15 to til a.m. on March 16) degrees, Penang 14, Kola Blur. 75, Kuala Lumpur T3. Ipoh Kuantan 71. MAXIM I M TtMPHU(IEI (7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p 16) Singapore 91, Pel. Bharu 87, Kuala La:: 91, Kuantan w** r»ceived.68 words
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Article39 1956-03-17 6 Two members of the Br::. Parliamentary d< legatior..iß Geoffrey Lloyd and Mr. Herbert Morrison, vrill the Singapore Union of Journalists' lunch at the Blue Room, on Monday. The Chief MU David Marshall, will be present39 words
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Article44 1956-03-17 7 TELUK ANSON, Fri.—Rajagopal, 32, was sentenced today to six months' jail and five strokes of the rotan for stabbing his mistress. D. Radha, 17. and her aunt, R. Patu, 27 with a knife in Canal Road here on Feb. 21.44 words
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Article36 1956-03-17 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Fri.— Ow Kee Tek. 20. a Singapore buI sinessman. was fined $300, in 1 default three months' jail, in Pontian yesterday for moving 1J katis of Chinese cakes, I without a permit.36 words
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361 1956-03-17 7 'Fatal gap' in rice case, counsel tells court 'POLICE FAILED m ruvrv GODOWN STOCKS" K Court h™ tKha7th at f R Ol 2 nd BraddeU Said in the 8—«--double-cLck the rlvPrnL5 ce P^ hce had not taken an^ io 300 bags of rice whirh ?h t nCe d^ n at361 words
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Article58 1956-03-17 7 Lim Kiat Pang, alias Allan, alias Ah Bah, and Yeo Woon Choon. alias Katek. .pleaded not guilty in Singapore yesterday to a charge of robbing Ng Tiong Gee of a gold ring near the Tiong Bahru Community Centre on the night of Feb. 7. They were58 words
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Article197 1956-03-17 7 WENDY WILLARD is the Caronia's "little .orphan Annie", but she doesn't mind a bit. Wendy "lost" her parents at Bombay, when they left the liner for an 18-day tour of India But she is happy because it means no school work and a later197 words
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Article122 1956-03-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Friday. AN appeal by the manager of Lilford Estate, Ser- dang. Victor Daniel, against a two-year Jail sentence for unlawful possession of 2,000 lb. of scrap rubber was dismissed by the Selaneor Criminal Court of Appeal today. Daniel had been convicted by the president122 words
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Article192 1956-03-17 7 Mr. LORE GIVES NANYANG $300,000 A $300,000 gift from Singapore millionaire Mr. Loke Wan Tho is the latest donation to the Nanyang University. He is giving the money to meet the entire cost of the Faculty of Science building. Mr. Tan Siak Kew, president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce,192 words
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Article41 1956-03-17 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Fri. About 60 planters one of the largest turn-ups in recent years drove down from their estates to attend today's meeting. The Tengku Mahkota of Johore has agreed to continue as president of the Association.41 words
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Article33 1956-03-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Indians here will celebrate the birthday of their Saint, Sree Ramakrishna, at the Sentul Chettiar Hall at 4 p.m. on Sunday. There will be prayers and a concert.33 words
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Article26 1956-03-17 7 TAIPING. Frl. The Malayan Youth Hostels Association will meet in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday The association plans to build a hostel in Morib. Selangor.26 words
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Advertisement234 1956-03-17 7 I HBW tMf SK. Lling-fresh I r£ W a nd that tingle Is you I good for jjh and gums JB ITO.. LONDON. ENGLAND MM tit Mi I ajt^^^^^^ Pimples and ippear after a treatment with lON'S ROSE CREAM. i' «tagc <iO cts. IFI I CO. (P.O. Box 123) iivm234 words
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Advertisement238 1956-03-17 7 ■■■BfeaJ^IIZMiVV, U^L^t^R^m IV V tl m\ L afcg^^M^^fr Mflw^tMt^^^l I JSbu K^ x== M^vvvw^vyAvvj 2/3 Ton S Ton Vehicles > NEW CABS Z Styled wide for comfort > A££gmM Jiff VMttfkfMfU taassfis* /rtlv flu TnfcOuGff r rear window and rear -A. corner lights on normal These brilliant new 2/3 ton238 words
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Miscellaneous327 1956-03-17 7 Straits Times Crossword i i 3 1 i i *urn "JT" 12 zfc i_^_iii *2i~ 22 23 ZiiiiaiiZiziiii 25 26 ■57- ACROSS 9 Took the air r 8) 1 Don't want this gin mlxM, 13 Salute 0.C., but not like thlsl nevertheless U5) (8) 8 "Bury the chap while we're327 words
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Obituary42 1956-03-17 8 10 Word, %U (mUUmum). DRAGON: Mrs. Petronella i Dmkoii 73 years died 10.10 a.m. yesterday 16.3. 56 Cortege leaves 75, Ang Beng Road at 4 p.m. today 17.3.56 to St. John's Cathedral 1 and thence to Cheras Road i Cemetery K.L.42 words
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Article344 1956-03-17 8 !n Worit tie (minimum). FOLLOW P'iDANT Every Day In the Malay Mall' If you want to win thai $5,000 word puzzle ELSIE MARY LTD., 2nd Floor 13. Battery Road. Just Arrived He* Cotton Cocktail Evening Frocks from the Latest Collections. ASK FOR S.K. and you will be I buying344 words
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Article116 1956-03-17 8 it norai no (minimum). DR. GWEE AH LEND wishes to thank relatives and friends for their ktiid expressions of sympathy In his bereavement and acknowledges the devotion and care shown by doctors and staff of Ward 23. General Hospital, Singapore, to his father during his 112--ness. DATO SIR CHENG-LOCK116 words
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589 1956-03-17 8 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat. Mar. 17, 1956. No Mission To China Quite as remarkable as Mr. Tan Siew Sin's proposal that a mission be sent to Communist China was the Legislative Council's failure to ?xplore the problem which le courageously exposed. Not jven the Chief Minister referred directly to589 words
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Article297 1956-03-17 8 Merdeka Week in Singapore will reach its climax tomorrow, when the all-Party "presidium" stages a mass rally to which the British Parliamentary delegation has been invited. It seems quite certain I that the gathering at Kallang airport will be the largest in Singapore's history. Yet it may be297 words
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Article280 1956-03-17 8 i Radio Malaya has shown courage and initiative In 1 recruiting a number of i economists from the University to give a series of talk on the economy of Malaya The programme will not be the most popular that Radio Malaya has produced. It may even be resented280 words
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Article1080 1956-03-17 8 CYNICUS - As I was saying CYNICUS hy IF Singapore's Chief Minister is superstitious, which I doubt, he does not fear at any rate the ill-luck which the selection of a delegation of 13 for the London talks would appear to invite. Seven members are from the Government benches, and six from1,080 words
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Article770 1956-03-17 8 MALAYSIAN DO not know for how x long the idea has been canvassed of majcing Malaya in general and Singapore in particular a centre of what they please to call "The tourist industry." When I find myself a tourist (how much rather I would be called a770 words
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Article170 1956-03-17 8 From the Straits Times of March 22. 1906: JT'S all rubber nowadays in Penang and you can't move five yards without running up against a man who is floating a rubber estate, looking for one to float, or trying to pick out a safe one to Invest170 words
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Advertisement371 1956-03-17 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. it Word* HO (minimum). CHERIAN: T o Clitnnamma »Ife of A M Cherian a daughter on lith March. Both well. >• W»r4t $U (minimum). CHEW NG Engagement 17.3.56 between Kh»m Mm 2nd son of Mr/Mrs. Chew Yoke Choon and Poh Kirn 2nd daughter or Madam Oh Galk Tee,371 words
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Advertisement35 1956-03-17 8 C ((MAN PEN Viniite p Incomparable for visible ink filling capacity, reliability price -worth in en. Agents Service Stations: EVERBRICHT OPTICAL CO.. 19 Chillis St., S'pore-1. ENC SENC MEDICAL CO.. 8, Ah Qure St.. Penan*;.35 words
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Advertisement322 1956-03-17 8 tea a *S&^\. *JrC* JHI «^P H COLUMBIA L. P. Records W Troilui and Cretsida "Mutic of Si?mund H (Walton) Will you mnmrbt Ehzabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano) The Desert bong. R*"Richard Lewis (tenor) Deep in my Momca Sinclair (Contralto) When I grow Ph.lharmonia Orchestra <J r "m; Song rond. Sir William322 words
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236 1956-03-17 9 STORY BEHIND THE $s STRIKE THREAT THAT WAS CALLED OFF -FOR MERDEKA S SAKE' 0 HA YE CONFIDENCE IS CHIEF MINISTER, 54) 65,000 WORKERS KUALA LUMPUR, Friday (THK Federation Chief Minister, Tengku Abdul 1 Rahman, has assured the Government's daily-rated workers that he236 words
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Article104 1956-03-17 9 SOCIETY'S exhi;i n Years of Miisapore," was -terciay at the Memorial Hall by Minister, Mr. Darepresentative ten years, are Mr their diverand technique lr lack of soption. They show the tgour, and con..::inciality of a pie. .v appreciabeauty of the i no. whether In104 words
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Article36 1956-03-17 9 Since Chuah Thean Tengs exhibition of batik paintings was opened at the British Council Hall on Thursday 23 paintings have been sold for $4,739. One has been bought by the University of Malaya.36 words
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Article50 1956-03-17 9 LUMPUR, Fri. c Good has been h airman of a D which will I cases of detention Fnvrgoncy Rogumx months. The commission will be split in three groups and will meet. when necessary, in Taiping. Ipoh and Kuaia Lumpur. A Defence Department officer headed previous review committees.50 words
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Article, Illustration40 1956-03-17 9 THE retiring; Singapore City Engineer. Mr. G. Edmund, was guest of honour at a tea party in the City Hall yesterday. Straits Times picture shows Mr. Edmund heinr garlanded by the Deputy Engineer. Mr. B. E. Thompson.40 words
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Article142 1956-03-17 9 FREE FOOD, PAID LEAVE DEMAND PENANG, Friday. WORKERS at the Lee Rubber Company here went on strike today for more pay and better condiI tions. They demand free food or a food allowance. 10 days' annual paid leave, sick leave with free medical attention, full142 words
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Article123 1956-03-17 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. rE Malayan Trade Union Council, in a statement today, said it would strive not only for political merdeka but also for economic merdeka. Its aim the statement said, is to enable all workers in this country Irrespective of race, colour or creed, to123 words
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Article33 1956-03-17 9 Mr. Poo Yoon Sen of Kimberley Street. Penang, who is studying architecture at Melbourne University. Australia, has been awarded a Colombo Plan fellowship for the final year of the fiveyear course.33 words
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Article, Illustration231 1956-03-17 9 Arthur (210 Ib.) delays Caronia (34,000 tons) /\NE of the crew of the 34,000-ton luxury cruise liner Caronia went to sleep in an unusual place and the Cunarder with 544 wealthy American tourists aboard was six hours late in reaching Singapore yesterday. When the Caronia came alongside the Singapore Harbour231 words
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Article22 1956-03-17 9 A spare wheel and ;ack were stolen from a van parked outside Sepoy Lines Police Station. Singapore, on Thursday night.22 words
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Article300 1956-03-17 9 SPORE BOSS SENDS PETITION TO GOVERNOR: 'HE'S A SICK MAN, NOT A CRIMINAL' A PETITION has been A sent to the Governor to review the case of an incurable opium addict. Lee Eng Hock, 60, given a mandatory Jail sentence of three months in February300 words
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Article16 1956-03-17 9 Many Malayan students in Britain have enrolled for the British Council's Easter civics courses.16 words
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160 1956-03-17 9 \LOR STAR. Fri.— The Raja Muda of Kedah. Tengku Abdul Halim, and his royal bride.. runku Bahiyah, will get one of the biggest welcomes ever given to Kedah royalty in 50 years when they arrive here on Sunday. They will be met at160 words
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Article22 1956-03-17 9 PENANG. Fri.— Five terrorists fled when a Police Field Force patrol charged their camp in the Balik Pulau hill? yesterday.22 words
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184 1956-03-17 9 A SOLDIER stole three revolvers from No. 3 Base Ordnance Depot when he was urged to make easy money by friends who seemed to have plenty to throw around. a Singapore court-martial was told yesterday. Private Yusof bin Suib 21. of the R.A.0.C.. pleaded184 words
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Article324 1956-03-17 9 CASEY SEES TENGKU ON DEFENCE Offers to help train officers KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. TTHE Australian Minister for External Affairs, Mr. R. G. Casey, said here today that his country would be willing to help with the training of Malay Regiment officer cadets. "Our military colleges are very full at the324 words
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99 1956-03-17 9 KLANG. Fri. A MAN was killed and two others were injured as a result of a collision between a lorry and a car in Batu Tiga Road. Wong Jong Fong. 55 a passenger, fell off the lorry and died instantaneously. Another passenger, Teh99 words
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Article57 1956-03-17 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri.— Sapper D. Armstrong of No. 11 Independent Field Squadron, Royal Engineers, was killed on Wednesday when the rifle he was carrying dis- charged as he climbed aboard a bulldozer. Headquarters, Malaya Command, announced today. He was a member of a party constructing57 words
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Advertisement125 1956-03-17 9 Just wait till you taste the chicken... You'll love the flavour of this rich chicken broth —so delicious, so appetising! Full of nourishing noodles, easy and quick •o make, and in every t *n pa;«: of Batchelors v,Wtp m aap^aj^aaaaaa^^^^* C.-uCKen Noodle Soup §Jof^/^^/ i are four BIG Kwßß^&^^/^^^^^J^j 4125 words
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Advertisement41 1956-03-17 9 i ii I 1 All the PLUMBING and \yb£L SANITARY FITTINGS J^& in 'my bathroom ore by mk watts BAKER LTD j) 304-N ORCHARD RD.-'TEL. ***** You can see that PEBSIL WASHES BRIGHTER lta*o» your *hits clothes M dfMOk whiter fl41 words
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Miscellaneous58 1956-03-17 9 High tides TODAY: Sineapore 1.08 a.m. (Oft. 2in.) 1.54 p.m. (Bft. 31n.); Port Dickson 9.02 a.m. Bft. > 939 p.m. (Bft. Mb.); Penang 3.02 a.m. (6ft. sin.) 3.22 p.m. (7ft). TOMORROW: Sineapore 1.42 a.m. (9ft. lin.» 2.43 p.m. 7ft. Mb.); Port Dickson 9.32 a.m. (7fu 4in.i 10.20 p.m. (7ft. Bin.»;58 words
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Letter79 1956-03-17 10 rpHE situation in the FedeA ration today does not permit immediate Malayanisation. The position is totally different from that of Singapore. The Government is experiencing difficulty in recruiting qualified professionals from Britain and we have heard that some of our ministers are trying to recruit from79 words
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Letter51 1956-03-17 10 rls common practice nowadays for motorists to use fog lamps or spot lamps instead of their headlamps for night driving. The glare from these lamps is enough to temporarily blind the driver of any oncoming vehicle. Is there no legislation against the use of such equipment? ANTI-GLARE51 words
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Letter60 1956-03-17 10 I WAS very aroused when I read about the move made by the Hutton Lane branch of UMNO to change Malaya into Malayland and its people into Malaylanders. This is a ridiculous situation and it sort of reflects on Malay mentality. Very soon they will be60 words
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Letter52 1956-03-17 10 MALAYANISATION confers no benefit on the kebun, driver, amah, cook or house boy. If expatriates go in another two years, kebuns, drivers, amahs, cooks and house boys must go too. They will be Jobless. Can the Malayanisation Commission give these people posts In the new administration52 words
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Letter70 1956-03-17 10 ON February 18. my family and I were involved in a motor-car accident on our way to Kuala Lumpur at the 10th milestone Cheras Road. Kajang. Some Asians and a European whom I do not know came to rescue us and took us to the Kajang Hospital.70 words
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Letter46 1956-03-17 10 A uniform week-end HAVING lived within a a space of five years in Johore, Trengganu, Kelantan, Penang and Perak. I have found the Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday week-ends a real nuisance. Could ws not Malayanise ourselves into a uniform Thursday Friday week-end? AI-JOE Johore Bahru.46 words
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Letter25 1956-03-17 10 'TWERE is no street light- ing in Koek Road and Cuppage Road. What is the reason for the delay? RESIDENTS. Singapore.25 words
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Letter42 1956-03-17 10 MAY I suggest that for a change the Police Band should give its concert on Saturday evenings Instead of Sunday at the Esplanade? Many of us have missed this pleasant concert while working on shift duties BANDLOVER Singapore.42 words
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Letter, Illustration70 1956-03-17 10 "A NO MOH" ha s mlsunA derstood me. Surely we are civilised enough and have better sense than to abandon unwanted dogs on an island as the Turks did. Although dogs are regarded as unclean, they are allowed to nv e out their natural lives in Islamlo countries. My plea70 words
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Letter94 1956-03-17 10 CITY Bis PARES 8 HIGHER out ffiSal* n of cts^ Mas 3* It is obv,, BtTf 53 than to the slowing at in the int.-:. ers, and Uui. over certain During peak hou-f^ a minute i, n cope with the r u ,h ary to Also, operating So t* routes94 words
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171 1956-03-17 10 Singapore has no leaders? this is preposterous I AM shocked by the doglike servility of "AntiChaos" and B. L. Kang to the British. Everybody knows, that Singapore is absolutely ready for independence. The surging political interest of the average Singapore citizen, of students of both English and Chinese schools, the171 words
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Letter122 1956-03-17 10 MR. P. de Souza's call to the 12,000 Eurasians to wake up to merdeka has not, I am sure, been received by all Eurasians with enthusiasm. I for one would like to continue my "peaceful sleep" which the British have so graciously ministered to us for over a122 words
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Letter69 1956-03-17 10 WHEN India and Ceylon were granted Dominion status, a very big sell-out of certain subjects was carried out without any consideration as to whether those particular people were keen to live under new management or not. I am Singapore born but having served the best part of my69 words
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Letter144 1956-03-17 10 pHDR some time, I have ■T oeen a strong follower of Mr. Marshall because I think he is a very smart man and still think so. But when Mr. Marshall talks of merdeka I think he is talking tommy-rot. That book of his which Is placed at Empress144 words
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Letter93 1956-03-17 10 fI>HIS country will never 1 be happy and peaceful, as it used to be. until the people have learned to think of themselves and their fellow-country-men not as Chinese, and the rest, or even as Malayans (whatever definition the two Chief Ministers might be disposed to give it)93 words
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Letter114 1956-03-17 10 QUEEN'S Chinese" has apparently allowed his feelings to deny our right of self-determination. I can assure "Queen's Chinese" that we do not hate, nor are we ungrateful or intolerant of. the British or their Justice. We are merely telling them that colonial rule is no more the114 words
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Letter89 1956-03-17 10 WITH reference to the kidnapping of a Chinese towkay Mr. David Marshall should realise that, in the event of his succeeding in his intention to publish the names and taxes paid on incomes of individuals, he would be providing these gangsters with a priceless directory of victims. If89 words
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Letter45 1956-03-17 10 A STRONG Government in Singapore can only be formed if there is unity among its various communities. We are not y« readi for self-government and w e need time to strengthen the youthful alliance ta ween the differ, m mties. TRUE SINGAPORE Singapore-45 words
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Letter53 1956-03-17 10 THE merdeka referendum I is now beins carried out. Can't thesi books be placed in th< II trict post offices, schools and public places and con secrecy? The method of every house would a fair indication of the peoples' opinion. Householders, and esp illiterates, fear intimidation I53 words
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Letter51 1956-03-17 10 rE poster campaign seems to bo a whip up thr apathy lukewarm populace on the cry for meri< tea byi section. Perhaps the cam] was meant to impress that small section. Or it intended to keep thi "merdeka" before the mm:;" of Mr. Marshal: and colleagues'? UWTHY51 words
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Advertisement101 1956-03-17 10 PA. JA-159 FOR COMFORT COURTESY SPEED Ftm mm 1 I I E 1 I r V• malayan airway/ nationXT DIESEL ENGINES 3 to 2,000 H.P. DEPENDABLE and ECONOMICAL AVAILABLE EX STOCK AT ALL BRANCHES OF THE SOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR SEREMBAN MALACCA IPOH PENANG Tel. *****101 words
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Advertisement137 1956-03-17 10 wx KEEP IT SHORT In this page 20 readers have aired their opinions. Please write briefly and I to the point. The latest range of Covers G^~~~\*mm!jji^\ REC TRADE MARK 1273S Wh«elbo« Modal /L -^^J^^^^^Vrf^^ with canvas hood WHEEL .r»-r-..r' DRIVE T^jj^^^ "CO-ANYWHERE" Hfc,. 107" Whc«lbo». mod«i whedbou «>°^> PKk-«»137 words
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Article, Illustration1436 1956-03-17 11 i*erak war stemmed m from Larut division 1 p US BEGINNING this is a success story. Malay mkes good. He was born in Perak about 150 years aafar was his name. Later on, when he and m after him were as rich as1,436 words
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Advertisement138 1956-03-17 11 $AYE $AFELY f|fi^l ECONOMY EACH 3 LB.TIN OF tU&U/DcU/ FULL CREAM Powdered Milk makes no less than 18 Pints of delicious rich, creamy, fresh-flavoured milk. EAI/SJ I COLORIZER EMULSION PAINT^ I THE ONLY PLASTIC EMULSION PAINT AVAILABLE IN 99 STANDARD COLOURS. I j JENSON NICHOLSON LTD. I i i I138 words
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Miscellaneous199 1956-03-17 11 Hox Moryan. M.D. Pity and resentment rIT WILL O^y^T^ PMHWS 1 CXNIJiB r*CTUkLLV HE'S y tfXJ HAVEN'T BEAU.V 3 YES-- I THINK. MOU'QE *GMT '^^^^|^B I UPSET YOU TO I COV^Oin HIM, OQ. BEEN PBETTv MUCH > BESENTEO «M,i£».i| I NEVEB THOUGHT C* n IHfcT VKkv.'^M •^En «E> *OCCAN h^rr199 words
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Article494 1956-03-17 12 Rubber price moves narrowly RUBBER prices this week have fluctuated narrowly at a little below the dollar level and business has. been mainly confined to squaring off the March shipment position In the various grades, reports the current market survey of Holiday, Cutler, Bath Co Ltd. The premium on number494 words
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Article140 1956-03-17 12 April first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed in Singapore yesterday at 98 cents per lb.. up threequarters of a cent on Thursday's closing price. The closing ton« was dull. Closing prices in cents per lb. were: No. 1 R.S.S. Spot f.o.b. buyers 98'; sellers 98", No. 1 R.S.S.140 words
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Article185 1956-03-17 12 Singapore Chinese Produce Exchance: noon prices per picul yesterday were:— Copra: quiet; March $27 7 8 buyers. $28 1,2 sellers; April $28 14 buyers, $28 34 sellers. Coconut oil: quiet; bulk $41 3 4 sellers; drum $44 1:2 sellers. Pepper: quiet; Muntok white $124. Sarawak $123 (both unchanged),185 words
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613 1956-03-17 12 TIN PRICE FALLS $7.75 PER PICUL ON UNCERTAIN MART By Our Market Correspondent THE tin price in Singapore fell by $3.75 per picul to $387.75 yesterday and there might be two possible explanations for this. The first is that outside buying interests believed that the strike in the industry, which613 words
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Article129 1956-03-17 12 Ships lying alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or exprcled today are: Caronia 13, I Esan Mhpi 45. Asnkasan Maru 67. Eumaeus 89 Tyndareus 11 Straat Makasar 13 14. Bencleurh 15 16, Poelau Lam 18 Chensjtu 19 20. Sena! 23. Lipis 24. Asphnlion 25 26. Dinara 27 28. Ryuwa129 words
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Article69 1956-03-17 12 The Malayan Exchange Banks Association made the following changes In its rates to merchants yesterday (all quotations to $100):Selling T.T. or O.D. ready: Belgian Francs 1624 1 Holland Guilders 124' i; Deutsche Marks 136 >-; Italian Ure *****. On the free exchange market in Hong Kong yesterday, the69 words
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Article70 1956-03-17 12 x turnover or change here today" steady to iirm. V.; *V' active wit!. Search im;,, also ..rme<i bul w« steadj Loans were Loans 3U« ln Bank ot Ns.W Mount Lypl] Br ?o kenH;li:: Mount Mori-.,-;; Ampol Ex Oil Search Auat Cnn,ol- In( i: »S A.P.M. mewi Bradford B.70 words
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Article38 1956-03-17 12 Boustead and Co lnd v Buttery and Co. annomeel amalgamation of their re»J estates as?encv I March 1, and the frirnaS.* company registered tion of Malaya to business under the name o! h tead-Buuer\38 words
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Article103 1956-03-17 12 AKRON, Prl.— The Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company is planning the largest expansion programme in Its history, the chairman of the company announced in his annual report. This expansion coc-ting $114,000,000 will increase the company's output of tyres, industrial rubber goods, aircraft products, shoe products, fUrns. foam103 words
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Advertisement476 1956-03-17 12 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS APPLICATIONS are Invited from Federal Citizens age 17—23 (candidates with Land offlce experience may be overage) for nppointment as Cleric* In the Kelantan Land Settlement Scheme. PaMr Mas. Candidates must have passed the School Certificate Examination. The salary scale ■w. ill be that of the State "Clerical Service476 words
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Advertisement548 1956-03-17 12 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS APPLICATIONS are invited from Federal Citizen* age 17—33 for appointment a& Female Assistant Nurses in the Central Mental Hospital, Tanjong Rambutan. Applicants between the age of 18 and 17 years, and over 33 years will only be considered in special cases. Applicants will normally be required to speak,548 words
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Advertisement485 1956-03-17 12 PIC APPOINTMENTS American dnig-phftr* AREA MANAGER MALAYA-THAILAND-BURMA Dv t leg— responsibilities Directing and Supervising sales and sales promotion of established leading brands packaged mcdlHlring and training sales and promotional staff. Evaluating advertising media, recommending campaigns Justifying same. Establishing prices. Analysing competitive promoControlling Inventories and enDealing effectively with all levels of485 words
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Advertisement841 1956-03-17 12 NOTICES SERANGOON GARDEN ESTATE LIMITED (Incorporated In the colony of Singapore). At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company, duly convened, and held at the Registered Office of the Company Dll 16 Hong Kong Bank Chambers, collyer Quay, Singapore on the Bth day of March 1956 the following resolution841 words
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Advertisement348 1956-03-17 12 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that our former Manager. Mr. HOW ONO YONO has since the Ist of March. 1958. left our service. As from 1.3.56 he has NO authority to transact any business on our I "sOON TECK <fc CO.. LTD. j Head Office Branches. NOTICE NOTICE is348 words
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Advertisement477 1956-03-17 12 ETSEN LINE orient service CAN ADA/ U.S. PACIFIC PORTS— SO DAYS Sailing Arriving •n Francisco S'pof* P. Swet. Penant hsM c In Port 18 Mar 2T| Cjertrud Bakke Sailed 9/11 Apr 12 Apr U Apr l\ k Kristin Bakke 28 Apr 28/29 May 30 May 31 Mat Anna Bakkc 12477 words
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Advertisement1062 1956-03-17 13 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE f^"" .w ,o proceed v.o other pom to loods ond dbchoro^oo Dim Soil. p «'h»~ Mar^/,. ST..::'** m.7,. Ktu m 24 m m/ 1-( wi Mar 23 Apr 2 Am 1/ a ndon Mer 26 Mar 29 Apf S Jrrpool 4 Dublin Mar JO Apr 41,062 words
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Advertisement969 1956-03-17 13 EAST ASIATIC LIME SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA for Ada*, p.,* Ui4. tarn, Antwcr,, R.rtoidaia. Hi.Urt, 0 t i.. Cotfcenbiwa Oile »i iA s;fr iJ/*r&.r 3S£ 2p/2 l m &3SC SAIUNOS FROM SCANWHAVIA/V.r/COHTIWtMT "SAMOA" for Bangkok S#POr $>hOrn Sa-oon. Hoogkono. Moriila, „i°" Yokohoma 1/9 am 4/ 7 Aw 4/ I Am "MlCmJ'iaS969 words
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Advertisement910 1956-03-17 13 iX, M TBE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD 75»r7*- iINGAPORE (Ineorporoted m the United Kingdom) S UNO SAILINGS TO UJC AND COMTIHIKT PORTS i Spore P. Sfiom Penont lENVENUE for Liverpool, Rotterdom, Homburg P*»t lENRIOCH for London, Rotterdam 26 Mor/ S Apr Direct arrives Ltnaia 27 A»r lINAIBANACH for Avonmouth, London,910 words
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Advertisement1243 1956-03-17 13 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. TIL.: No.: ***** EXAKftMAN BUCKNALL KLAVEMESS UMB end for UAA^TSRVtantie Port, "-JZ*?" 1 Wll and Conoda and vio Colombo CITY Of POONA BOUGA.NV.LLI Tpow P. Sham Penong Spore P. Sham Penong &e»JI-32/17Mer 18/19M.r M/22Mer 29 Mar/ 1 Apr 5 Apr 4 Apr CITY Of JWANNISIU.fi 2ndCo1,243 words
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Article309 1956-03-17 14 Results on the second day were: MEN'S SINGLES Third round: E. Olsen (D) beat O. Mertz (D) 18-14 15-17. 18-14: B. Qlans (Swed) beat B. Westcott (Can) 14-17. 15-12, 15-8- J. Hansen (Den) beat R. Brlnkestedt (Swed) 15-5, 15-9; J. C. Alston (US) beat K. C. Carpenter309 words
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218 1956-03-17 14 LONDON, PW. f\Ol Teck Hock and Ong Poll V/ Llm, who won the title In 1954. and the brothers Eddie and David Choong (holders In 1951, 52 and 53) have won through to the third round of the Men's Doubles In the All-England BadmintonReuter - 218 words
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Article117 1956-03-17 14 DARBADOB scores for iv wh-Jf B^ 1181 11 W J Sw anton' 8 Eleven he^y£&£a U y r day Opened Barbados. wwoh o won the toss were always ahead of the clock on an easy wicket and scored their runs in 290 minutes. They were helpedReuter - 117 words
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321 1956-03-17 14 FINN KOBBERO FIRST INTO FINAL WITH EASY VICTORY LONDON, Fri. i LWDIE CHOONG (Malaya) and FINN KOBBERO (Denmark) will contest the men's singles final of the All England badminton championships at the Empress Hall tomorrow. In his semi-flnal tie today Choong beat321 words
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Article, Illustration41 1956-03-17 14 MALAYA'S Ooi Teik Hock goes up for a smash while part"flw 011 1 11 Urn u r «»s t*»e net. The Malayans, winners of the All-England doubles in 1954. ar e seen here at practice A.P. photo.AP - 41 words
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Article157 1956-03-17 14 MELBOURNE, Fri. AUSTRALIA'S cricket team left here today for Tasmania where they will play two part of preparations for their England tour. The first opens at Launcheston tomorrow and the second starts at Hobart next Thursday. The Australians wUI have a further three-day match against Western Australia157 words
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Article68 1956-03-17 14 TOKYO. Fri. rE Japan Badminton Association today invited Ong Poh Llm and 00l Teik Hock to tour Japan In April They are scheduled to arrive in Japan on or about April 16 after participating in the All-American badminton championships in Philadelphia. The two Malayans are scheduledReuter - 68 words
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367 1956-03-17 14 gINGAPORE Olympic Sports Council decided at their monthly committee meeting yesterday to write to the International Olympic Committee, for clarification on the amateur status of Colony athletes going to the Melbourne Games, should the S.O.S.C. accept donations from professional promotions.367 words
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310 1956-03-17 14 Tigers had no trouble with the Corinthians ■pIGER Sporting Association, run-ners-up In the first division oi the S.A.F.A. league last year, had no difficulty in clearing their first hurdle yesterday when they defeated Singapore Corinthians 5-2 at Jalan Besar stadium. Tigers were clearly superior In every department of the game310 words
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Article56 1956-03-17 14 Sinrapore Recreation dub taT £r,. mee S Indfan Association ma senior tournament cricket wUI b^-° n P adan <> n Sunday R. C. Hoffman (capt) M C SS Ub t J 11l teUn CluniesP S m t K Mflrks JR Martens. P. Martens. C. Colling56 words
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Article54 1956-03-17 14 <s™? ena SP Ol^ Club beat Bata Sports Club 5-1 in a friendly soccer match played at Farrer ?2 8 > v£? S rday o Osarl T a n J«>ng i«!i ■S 0 K am m Se n B. S. Sankaram irlnY" O S i ManUn SCOred r54 words
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Advertisement270 1956-03-17 14 One of the Sarong Kabayc experts who will be taking part and who will unveil herself in the ALL MALAYA MAMBO BANDS THE INTERNATIONAL SARONG KABAYA QUEEN COMPETITION to be held at the HAPPY WORLD STADIUM on 25th, 26th 28th April, COMMENCING at 8.30 p.m. Intended competitors who have not270 words
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Advertisement168 1956-03-17 14 The I LEADING HOUSE for HIGH CLASS DIAMOND JEWELLERY GEMS in SAPPHIRES, RUBIES EMERALDS STAR STONES JADE JEWELLERY MIKIMOTO PEARLS DIAMOND WATCHES SOUVENIRS in GOLD or SILVER K8.P.818 SIE^ILTD j (Incorporated in Singapore) 19/21, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE NO. 1, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Associate Company STORCH BROS (1949) LTD., K.L. Sole168 words
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Miscellaneous84 1956-03-17 14 WEEKEND SPORTS DIARY TODAY P»«Un| RAF. Police. R.A.F S.A.F.A. League: Div. 1. BEME CSC. v *An£, B.iU£r E^ «B: St Johns t Sprinfdale, JaUn v R.A.J. A Baleful iLii"^" 8««r (4 pjn.); Farrcr Juniors R.A.F. (c, -B»\ j?af PoUc« "A", Police Depot; Gymk- Chantf; V o i lce Prison. Thil*84 words
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Article174 1956-03-17 16 XJONEY BIBD has been "saved" for today's 9f. race (Race Five). He was withdrawn on the course on Wednesday. I think he is worth following. Nine furlongs should be Just right for him. He is bred to stay he's by Admiral's Walk out of a174 words
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Article464 1956-03-17 16 A SAFE EACH-WAY DOUBLE FOR THE MAIN EVENTS TODAY WATCH LONGSHOT LYCOS WHO LIKES GOOD TRACK By EPSOM JEEP FOUR CHARMERS for Race Six (6f.) and Dapple Grey for Race Seven (9f.) look safe each-way bets for the main events at Ipoh today, concluding day of464 words
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713 1956-03-17 16 PRESIDENT has come right and in spite of stronger opposition in Race Eight, should win again. This four-year-old grey won up the straight 5Jf. with plenty in hand on Wednesday. On the time test. President has lot beating oi Jutting. President Ciuckea limn.713 words
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208 1956-03-17 16 Weight will not stop Ring of Fortune RING OF FORTUNE toyed with his rivals over BJf. last week. He dictated the pace from the start and, when Film Studio II threatened at the top of the straight, Boucoure let him have his head and he cleared away to score an208 words
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Article261 1956-03-17 16 RAOC are FARELF champions SINGAPORE'S 30 Bn. Royal Army Ordnance Corps won the F.A.R.E.L.F interunit boxing championship when they beat First North Staffordshire Regiment, the Hong Kong champions, by eight bouts (19 points) to three (14 points) at the Singapore Badminton Hall last night. The final was a close one261 words
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Article22 1956-03-17 16 Argonauts Juniors beat Slme Darby 3-0 In a friendly soccer match at Parrer Park yesterday. Karim, Jamal and Tuhald scored.22 words
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Article161 1956-03-17 16 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER Race 1 2.15 BALKAN ARAB Happy Court Ski Fiesta BALKAN ARAB Happy Court Ski Fiesta SKI FIESTA Balkan Arab Happy Court Race I 2.45 GREAT Tradition China Town II [Tkelele CHINA TOWN II Great Tradition Palitoy GREAT Tradition Splendour China Town II161 words
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Article1159 1956-03-17 16 Race 1 2.15: Class 3, Div. 4—6 Furs. 1 087 Townsman 4y Oeyer 8.11 Lucky Stable Daniels 2 -44 Balkan Arab 4y Leong 8.09 A. Ruyters F. Loh Daniels 3 Snperacope 4y Posner 8.08 Shaw Stable Spencer 4 -77 Staff Officer 3y Ransome 8.06 Mr. St Mrs.1,159 words
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Article120 1956-03-17 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. 'THE Badminton Association of Malaya, at Its annual general meeting here on Sunday, will consider two proposals for reducing the B.A.M. share of Foong Seong Cup gate receipts. Singapore will ask that the state or settlement running a cup tie remit only120 words
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480 1956-03-17 16 RAF PIN HOPES ON AUSTRALIAN PACE BOWLER Cricket tournament fomo By JOHN MARKS ONE of the fastest bowlers to play in Singapore since the war will make his debut in the Singapore Cricket Association's senior tournament which begins tomorrow. He is Sgt. Lewis King, an Australian Combined Services player, who480 words
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Article71 1956-03-17 16 Customs S.C. beat Balestier United 5-2 in a S.A.F.A. Dlv. 2B game at C.V.M.A. ground yesterday. Mahmoud. Rawi. Hordi, All Rahman and Rahman scored for Customs, and David Chan for Balestier United. Aston A.C tx-;n X.-;- iwH 1-0 in another Div. 2B gUkiH M.F.A. ground; C71 words
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