The Straits Times, 20 December 1956
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Title Section14 1956-12-20 1 The Straits Times I Ma*** Estd. 1845 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1956 15 CENTS14 words
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Article453 1956-12-20 1 TALKS A SUCCESS— Lim YEARS AFTER HE GAVE UP THE THRONE, THE DUKE of WINDSOR ANSWERS THE BIG QUESTION: 'DO YOU EVER REGRET YOUR DECISION?' HE? YOU'LL FIND THE ANSWER in THE SUNDAY TIMES Agenda tor big conference will be ready this week He wants only 5 merdeka men ELECTIONS453 words
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Article89 1956-12-20 1 From RONALD BAXTER LONDON- Wed— Singapore's first local Governor-General may be chosen from the Federation This is what Mr. Lim Yew Hock is tclliim influential people in London. Mr Lim has been at pains to tell them he has nothing at all against Sir Robert89 words
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Article519 1956-12-20 1 RAVINE TORRENT SWEEPS WRECKED TRUCK 600 YARDS— 12 OTHERS HURT BY ROARING WALL OF ROCKS, EARTH T<ANA RATA, Wed.— A Two British soldiers were killed in the landslide that swept across the Tapah Cameron Highlands Road last night. Another four are seriously injured and eight519 words
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Article, Illustration46 1956-12-20 1 ON THE EDGE OF A 300 ft. DROP— EIGHT MEN ESCAPE THIS TRUCK was caught in the landslide and came to rest on the edge of a 300 ft. drop above a roaring torrent. All eight men in it escaped with slight injuries.— Straits Times picture.46 words
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Article53 1956-12-20 1 MILWAUKEE, Wed. A telephone call from a weeping woman sent detectives to a railroad station where they opened locker No. 54 and found an abandoned bady girl, cradled in a gay red Christmas box. The tiny girl was taken to hospital and found to be inAP - 53 words
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Article89 1956-12-20 1 Dash from airport to hospital A PARTIALLY blind Malayan insurance salesman, Inche Abdul ManafT bin Abdul Majid, 32, was yesterday rushed to the General Hospital in an ambulance immediately after his arrival in Singapore by air from Australia. He was in a semiconscious condition. inche Abdul Manaff and another partially89 words
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Article21 1956-12-20 1 CANBERRA. Wed. This year's Australian wheat harvest will be the smallest In 10 years. It was reported today. Reutcr.Reuter - 21 words
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Article78 1956-12-20 1 rE Singapore Government is understood to be considering punitive measures against civil servants Incurring excessive debts. An official spokesman confirmed yesterday that the "whole question of Indebtedness' was being dlscuss- ed between the official side and staff side of the Civil Service Joint Council. It Is78 words
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Article114 1956-12-20 1 LONDON, Wednesday. 'THE BRITISH Foreign Secretary, Mr. Selwyn Lloyd, 1 announced today that Egypt had formally assured the safety of Anglo-French ships and crews engaged in salvage work in Port Said harbour. "I am awaiting confirmation that there are no further difficulties and that the workReuter - 114 words
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Article40 1956-12-20 1 HONG KONG. Wed —Hong Konp a which has mushroomed into important centre of light Industry in the past eight years, will display Its products at the United States world trade fair in New York in April.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article66 1956-12-20 1 ROAD CRASH WIPES OUT FAMILY MALACCA, Wed. A Malay trisha rider, his wife and three-year-old son were killed in a motor accident here today. The trishaman, Rakar. was carrying bis wife, Sodah hint.- Muntel, 25, and his son, Hassan, along Bona Vista Road when he came into collision with a66 words
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Article28 1956-12-20 1 LONDON. Wed-Thick fog blotted out wide areas of Britain today, dislocating road and rail traffic and Rroundlng airliners. Srvrn people wore killed on logbound roads.28 words
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Article203 1956-12-20 1 VfORE THAN 15 people were injured during half an hour's rioting between strikers and new workers at the Lee Pineauple Factory at the eighth mile Scudai Road, Johore Bahru. yesterday afternoon. Four trucks. earrylne police armed with wicker shields and steel helmets. were203 words
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Article, Illustration39 1956-12-20 1 URO ARBESTS H)RK Wed i l> -ram ten r< ported 1300 nspeeti held in r< place NtoMf bj more friendh ti> Beater. PUMP ÜBTEWS B IGHDAD, WVd. til imposed mm four IVtrolrum < o. pumping stations A I'39 words
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Advertisement69 1956-12-20 1 1*0»t frnm I* \ll SIX fnr S t if t f «1f i *»ntfnrtabl« VISIO\. OAH SIN A \V\\\ OPTICAL HOUSE IVy 32$ North Bridge Rd.S'por. Next door ODEON. Phone *****. BRANCH OFFICE: Th« Pcnang Optical Co., 1 J Forquhor Str.. P.nonj. (m l2 lb tmi) -t4 i^H SHORTBREAD j&69 words
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Advertisement78 1956-12-20 1 DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS see the fascinatinc ranee ;n all the lates t desicns. each a masterpiece of jeweller's art S. P. H. de SILVA LTD. 45 HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR AND IPOH. NEW (RANCH: AIR-PORT SINGAPORE. in mind the fact that the best bearings TIMKEN lICHTIIID ttADE MARK: imi(N78 words
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Article465 1956-12-20 2 'Loudly cheered' after his policy statement- Or was the reception merely polite? Test for the Prime Minister's nerves as he meets the Tories in private andclaims: What we did about Suez was right LONDON, Wed.— Sir Anthony Eden withstood a nerve-U-sting ordeal here last night whenReuter - 465 words
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115 1956-12-20 2 PARIS, Wed. The French Foreign Minister, M. Christian Pineau. told the National Assembly yesterday that Israel will begin building a pipeline from the Gulf of Akaba to the Mediterranean within a few weeks. The radical ex-Premier, M. Pierre Mendes-France, asked "with French participation?"Reuter - 115 words
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Article, Illustration44 1956-12-20 2 LIKELY to attract plenty of attention on the beaches next year is the new, say 'Magnet' line towelling three-piece beach ensemble modelled here by Nola Rose. The ensemble is from the Londoners collection for Sprint. 1957. Reuter picture.Reuter - 44 words
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Article218 1956-12-20 2 Mines in Malaya may run dry in 20 yearsBritain takes stock of her resources F ONDON, Wed. Lord Mancroft, the Home Under-Secretary, said last night he had heard that tin mines in Malaya would run out within the next 20 years. But some mines were "anReuter - 218 words
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122 1956-12-20 2 COLOMBO. Wed. rpHE Ceylon Prime Minis 1 tcr, Mr. Solomon Bandaranaike, told the House of Representatives last night he would not grant naval or air bases facilities to Britain during a war. He said: "Our attitude is neutralist We do not belongReuter - 122 words
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137 1956-12-20 2 NEW YORK, Wednesday T*HE FBI says it has uncovered a fantastic underA world network that tried to cash in on top secret oil exploration maps potentially worth millions. They were stolen from the Gulf Oil Company. Four men were arrested here in the smashingAP - 137 words
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Article45 1956-12-20 2 CANBERRA, Wed. The Minister for Development. Senator Spooner. who is in charge of arrangements to maintain oil supplies for Australia during the Suez crisis said today there would no increase in the pripe of petroleum products within the next few weeks.— Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article20 1956-12-20 2 VATICAN CITY. Wed. The Pope will broadcast his Christmas message next Sunday, instead of on Christmas Eve. Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article41 1956-12-20 2 ADELAIDE, Wed. Ten R.A.F. Canberra Jets are being fitted with special recording instruments at Edinburgh airfield, near Adelaide, for Britain's forthcoming hydrogen bomb tests at Christmas Island. The jets will fly through the radioactive cloud.—Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article190 1956-12-20 2 Big U.N. salvage fleet is ready fIEW YORK, United ny of salvage st n divers and techn is ready to wunin 24 hour m final Anglowithdrawal, joeld, th. U.i General wa to a reg to the UniiT N i Last Sunday the Foreign Minister, Dr. mcd Fawd, said that cReuter - 190 words
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Article50 1956-12-20 2 I BRISBANE V bell-shaped jellyfish r here from TownsviUe ij I been identified by the Qu« 'land Museum director. M.i I Mack, as the deadly sea »a... SP M? S Macksaid h Imost certain they type which killed a To»---5E man within of stinging him Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article35 1956-12-20 2 KARACHI. Wed.-M- a Suhrawardy. th. .Prime Minister, day he hoped «c first teneral be held In F Ho said the prevki Mr. Moham. the elections abou die of next >< now possib35 words
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Article23 1956-12-20 2 LONDO*' Radio re] that the Yen in Egypt had Arab Leagu tanks and the bord Yemen ••commit!.: I i aggrr-23 words
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Article65 1956-12-20 2 CANBERRA, Wed.—Australlan made Holden cars were selling like "hot cakes'- in Malaya, the Federation's Minister for Commerce. Dr. Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman, said today But he warned that any increase In shipping freights could jeopardise the car's position in the Malayan n..< Ismail md wasReuter - 65 words
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Advertisement156 1956-12-20 2 Pepsodentjvcleons where other toothpastes cannot reach 8F Jf^^^ r^^H^^^^l lf you couW look around behind and ft f IS 9^LiNiJߧ^|^^| between y° ur teoth, you'd see the >Jjm iMmi wl'lpH i F ttangwous hidden away corners which Wm -.^mPPI I9IH most toothpastes cannot reach* WSBp i^mwiv: >^%-S^^^H B a mi156 words
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257 1956-12-20 3 Cable flashes Pakistan vow on use of U.S. arms KARACHI, Wed. Mr. H. S. Suhrawardy, Pakistan Prime Minister, said American military aid to Pakistan supplied on the am assurance that it d not be used for ssion against India. Mr. Suhrawardy said: "I K to abide by this iking andReuter - 257 words
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360 1956-12-20 3 As new wave ot terror sweeps the Mediterranean bastion... A 36-member parliament to rule the island tiritmm 4 j LONDON, Wednesday. BRITAIN today offered to grant Cyprus selfrule except in defence, foreign affairs and internal security. The new bid to bring peace in the colonyReuter; AP - 360 words
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Article, Illustration80 1956-12-20 3 BEPPO THE CLOWN is used to getting a soaking during his circus act but he doesn't see why he should make it a habit outside the "big top" so, with umbrella poised, he rides on his motor-scooter to Olympia, in London, forReuter - 80 words
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Article, Illustration91 1956-12-20 3 'SATCHMO' STARS IN A ROYAL EVENING OF MUSIC LONDON. Wed. A SHOUTING, stamping audience and members of the Koyal Family gave Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong on c of the greatest ovations of his life last night. Then Sir Lawrence Olivier said at the end of the two-hour concert: "If anyone came91 words
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Article58 1956-12-20 3 EASTBOURNE. Wed. I Dr. John Bodkin Adams. 57. i was accused todai of mur- j dering Edith Alice Morrcll, 81. a widow in this genteel English seaside town six years ago. The charge followed a fivemonth Scotland Yard investigation into the deaths of nearly 300 wealthy Eastbourne58 words
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Article85 1956-12-20 3 CROWDS AT SOUTH AFRICAN COURT JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday. THE South African Government opened its flrsi mass treason trial today, accusing 151 people of violating the Crime and Suppression of Communism Act. The maximum sentence Is death. The list of defendants in this highly race-conscious nation85 words
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Article41 1956-12-20 3 MELBOURNE, Wed.—Thousands of people lined Melbourne streets today as the funeral cortege of the late Sir Norman Myer passed slowly through the city. Sir Norman, one of Australia's greatest financial magnates, died on Monday, aged 59.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article287 1956-12-20 3 Nehru praises Ike and the U.S. 'VISIT INDIA' CALL WASHINGTON, Wed. Mr. Nehru, India's Prime Minister, said in a nationwide television and radio broadcast last nighit that he had "greatly profited" by his talks with President Eisenhower this week. He described President Eisenhower as a man "whose humanity and whoseReuter - 287 words
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Article31 1956-12-20 3 VIENNA. Wed. The VicePresident of the United States, Mr. Richard M. Nixon reached Vienna today to carry out an on-the-spot survey of the plight of Hungarian refugees. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article25 1956-12-20 3 CAPETOWN, Wed. Two ships of the Japanese Geophysical Year research expedition, the Soya and the Umitaka Maru, arrived in Table Bay today. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article42 1956-12-20 3 European and African police were stationed around the building and officials warned against street demonstrations. Only 149 were originally held for trial, but an Indian and an African arrested on treason charges yesterday were added t 0 the list.— U.P.UP - 42 words
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110 1956-12-20 3 SYDNEY, Wed.— Late this afternoon police broadcast a message to residents of the Sutherland-Menai area, about 15 miles south of Sydney, to return to their homes immediately to fight giant bush fires menacing scores of homes. At one place the fires reached a 5,000-gallonReuter - 110 words
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Article288 1956-12-20 3 LONDON, Wed. Closing middle prices of selected stocks not Including stamp duty were: LOANS Consols £50 15/16 Funding 4% £85 13/16 +14 War t%% £69 5/16 +5/16 BANKS Mercantle (£5) £3 29/32 Eastern (£5) £6 7 Chartered (£1) 33/3 +/3 Hongkong ($125) £91% INSURANCE Com. Un. (uts.) 83/1%288 words
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Advertisement106 1956-12-20 3 M5.83A.26. iTOJ.,. one ticket can/BMB take you to Qantas organisaUon, that— if you penence io o Super-O ,ish- y ou canTuy one ticket for luxu^ gS^^iT^did travel to pracUcally every country uj the and hostesses, free world your itinerary completed t^^to&e playgrounds and mar•Hi one straight forward booking, and By106 words
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Advertisement259 1956-12-20 3 I y? and H remember ■IH^^H^^^^cM the better Mr^^^"^^Wk the Brandy 1 HTw *mm the better (hjiemyJ""^" H|B fh j• v PtMMARTInI I V.S.O.* BRAND J§ MACLAINE, WATSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH. PENANC tllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllMllllMllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll--1 AUSTRALIAN CHICKENS!! OAT OLD CHICKS OF QUALITY E E AUSTRALORPS RHODE ISLAND REDS 1259 words
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Article44 1956-12-20 4 PCNANG. Wed.— About 318 municipal employees with 25 years' servicp or more will be presented with cold tie pins, brooches and certificates during the centenary festival. The presentation will be made on Jan. 1 at a ceremony on the Esplanade.44 words
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Article252 1956-12-20 4 COURSES IN BRITAIN FOR NEW OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL LEADERS KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. MALAYANS with "dynamic" personalities who can inspire youths to give their best are wanted for a three-month character training course in England to become instructors of the Outward Bound School at Lumut. The chairman of252 words
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Article, Illustration52 1956-12-20 4 This group of Colombo Plan students appeared on television soon after their arrival in Australia to join the New South Wales University of Technology at Kensington. Among those who faced the cameras of the Australian National T.V. Station was Inche Merican from Malaya (fifth from52 words
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Article38 1956-12-20 4 Unnamed tracks with access to the main roads in the rural areas are now being given numbers In order to facilitate postal deliveries. A series of lanes off Changi Road have already be?n numbered38 words
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Article213 1956-12-20 4 Now it becomes a rest house JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. T*HE shooting box or the Sultan of Johore and his Istana at Muar are to be converted to senior rest houses because their maintenance is costing the State so much money. But a select committee whose report213 words
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Article198 1956-12-20 4 MALACCA, Wednesday. rpHE Malayan Party representative, Mr. J. L. de Cruz the only non-Alliance member of the Malacca Municipal Council, was today appointed to sit on only one standing committee the finance and general purposes committee Four other committees were filled with the198 words
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212 1956-12-20 4 THE 10 Malayan cooks who prepared the food tor the 109 Singapore and Federation athletes during the Olympic Games an? stranded in Melbourne. Tn e cooks neadea Malaya's Mrs. Beeton. C: Hasnah blnte Ah.r.ad, i Johore Bahru town councillor, were booked or.212 words
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Article26 1956-12-20 4 BUTTERWORIH. Police are trj identity of fell overboard fi Tallang In mid ter The y man, aCj crossing from B NETS!*™. disappeared26 words
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Article23 1956-12-20 4 BUKIT Ml I -Soot: aftei tive had stop six bunch, owners the P 0 1 Magistral ■STJ sSstt jail.23 words
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Article55 1956-12-20 4 Tickets for tomorrow's "Evening of Ballet", a show Dy the Singapore Musical Society, at the Badminton Hall, Guiilemard Road, are available at the entrance from 7.30 p.m. The show, starting at 830 p.m. i s in aid of the society's scholarship fund to send promising musicians55 words
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Article, Illustration90 1956-12-20 4 SHE IS BACK IN LONDON AGAIN TO WED MISS LAU KIM THIN. 28, much-travelled Singapore pianist. is in Britain again this time to get married. Miss Lav returned to Singapore from Britain in the ('husan soon after the October riots after finishing; a 15-month course at the Royal Academy of90 words
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Article19 1956-12-20 4 PCNANG. Wed The Penang wate r festival committee made a profit of $4,360 at this year's pageant.19 words
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135 1956-12-20 4 MOTOR firms In Singapore expect fewer orders for home delivery of cars In Britain now that petrol rationIng has been Introduced there. A leading dealer said yesterday that some prospective customers were reluctant to place orders at this juncture There had been a number135 words
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Advertisement263 1956-12-20 4 REX opens today PAVILION 5 SHOWS 4 SHOWS MOTION PICTURE OF j A THOUSAND SPECTACLES J^ Mighty epic of Zar»k Khan ..bandit, hero, lover! O£3| technicolor. A COLUMBIA PICTURE something had happened His secretary had had a pretty trying day. what a thought that yields a better investment rewith lots263 words
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322 1956-12-20 5 But 16 in the top posts are likely to stay here £T LEAST 60 per cent of the expatriates in the Singapore Police Force may leave next year when Malayanisation comes into effect, a Straits Times survey shows. All the expatriates were asked at322 words
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Article155 1956-12-20 5 rpHE Singapore Director of X Education, Mr. D. McI. el lan. said yesterday that he had not yet replied to the Government on its offer of continued employment when the Malavanisation programme takes effect on Jan. 1. He would not say whether he intended to155 words
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Article59 1956-12-20 5 A 15-minute appeal to think of underprivileged children during the Christmas season ended with donations totalling $800 from Singapore Rotarlans yesterday. The appeal was made by Mr. John Lloyd, treasurer of the Singapore Children's Society. The Rotarians, who had already given $25,000 towards the society's building59 words
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Article, Illustration224 1956-12-20 5 Now Padyachi can smile again rfHE faces of a SingaA pore widow and her eight children lit up with happiness yesterday for the first time in two years. Padyachi Ratanam and her children, who had been living on $55 a month, received224 words
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Article68 1956-12-20 5 The Singapore Telephone Board expects to connect more than 15.000 new telephones in the next three years, the general manager, Mr. J. A. Oagan. told the Straits Times yesterday. When the board took over the Oriental Telephone Co. two years ago, there were 20,--875 subscribers and a68 words
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Advertisement114 1956-12-20 5 CHRISTMAS GIFTS Model 67 Light beige children's leaHier shoes with impregnated Dura bend leather soles. Sixes- 4 8J Spore 5.90 Fed. 6.50 Model 08 Strong leather shoes for boys. Cushion crepe soles Also in brown Spore Fed. 9—lll 9.90 $10.90 $10.90 en °»a-| Model 76 New style in boys' flexible114 words
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Advertisement647 1956-12-20 5 1 CATARRH {BRONCHITIS} Penetrating, JF^R!fF)SS\ drop by drop, like a r~~~3/tik, -H dripping tap Catarrh and bronchitis art fl E iTl.ie.tlV" J caused by ge rm poison* HUaaM A/L V^V^aa^flj which collect in the cavities aWOAaT^^^T-a^^ittifl of your nose and jhm.it "fff*Ci«A;R Like a dripping lap, thrs; R^^^Jv "*>H caurrhal647 words
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Miscellaneous179 1956-12-20 5 CEREMONIAL PARADE BY I NINE BANDS plus display by Army Guard dogs and fencing exhibition by children of British Army schools in aid of Poppy I Fund Singapore Padang, 6 p.m. I SINGAPORE CHAMBER EN- SEMBLE: A concert of Christmas music St. Andrews Cathedral, 630 pm Soloist* Llm Belc Neo179 words
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Miscellaneous109 1956-12-20 5 centre 5 p.m.; Pa sir Pan Jang 6 p.m. V.M.C.A, (Orchard Road) Commercial classes X'mas party 8 p.m.; Judo beginners class 5.30 p.m.; at Balestier Road— motorists' self -repair class 7.30 p.m. FEDERATION OF BOYS' (MBS: Club leaders training course at Queen Street Boys' Hostel lectures on "Programme planning techniques"109 words
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248 1956-12-20 6 COURT HEARS OF YOUTH FEUD: SEVEN ACQUITTED JOKES about girls living in the district set off a series of gang fights in Tiong Bahru, Singapore, recently. The trouble culminated In one of the Jokemakers being stabbed in the back, the First248 words
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Article93 1956-12-20 6 REVUE LOSES $1,000 DEPOSIT PENANG. Wed.— The Macao Crystalline Revue at the New World Park here forfeited its $1,000 security and had its licence cancelled today. This was ordered by the Collector of Inland Revenue. Mr. R. F. Oldham, after alleged acts of indecent exposure and exhibition during performances on93 words
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Article78 1956-12-20 6 KLU.'VG. Wed.— Chat Yoon Thye. 21. a woman terrorist, died of gunshot wounds at the hospital here yesterday. She was one of three captured by a patrol of 1/6 Gurkhas after a clash near the Kluang perimeter fence at Jalan Batu Pahat. Two men, Wong Kirn Pat.78 words
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Article60 1956-12-20 6 South Vietnam's Foreign Minister, Mr. Vu Van Mau, passed through Singapore by PAA yesterday after a week's goodwill mission to Australia. Returning home on the i same plane was Mr. Tran Kirn Phuong. the chief of the Economic Division of the Vieti namese Foreign Ministry.60 words
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Article, Illustration111 1956-12-20 6 WHISTLING. MAESTRO IS TO GET HIS BIG CHANCE ON RADIO MALAYA rE Singapore boy with the nightingale whistle, 12-year-old Desmond Anderson, does not know yet that Radio Malaya wants him to make a recording for their Kuala Lumpur studios. This Straits Times picture of Desmond was taken when he thrilled111 words
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Article169 1956-12-20 6 Council promises quick action T*HE Singapore City Council drainage department is finding out why the Henderson Road area of Queenstown is frequently being flooded. A council spokesman said yesterday: "We will do what we can to prevent this inconvenience, as soon as possible." Mr. Lee Choon169 words
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116 1956-12-20 6 AFTER five years and nine months as a smallpoxinfected port. Hong Kong will be declared free in a few days. Dr. K Sivam, Acting Chief Health Officer of Singapore, told the Straits Times yesterday that Hong Kong was being removed from the quarantine list.116 words
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Article60 1956-12-20 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Selangor Eurasian Association here today offered two scholarships for Eurasian children. One scholarship for $120 is for a boy or girl who has passed from standard four this year. The other, worth $240. is for a boy or girl accepted fo r60 words
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Article39 1956-12-20 6 Mr. Khoo Teng Eng and his son, Denis, both magicians, yesterday performed at children's Christmas parties In Singapore. Mr. Khoo was at the St. Andrew's Orthopaedic Hospital and Denis at RAF Officers Club, Changl.39 words
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Article37 1956-12-20 6 The foundation stone of the new $60,000 Anglican Church to be built in Serangoon Garden Estate will be laid by the Governor of Singapore. Sir Robert Black, on Saturday at 5.30 p.m.37 words
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146 1956-12-20 6 JAILED BY CLUE OF THE CIGAR WRAPPER KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Fingerprints on a cigar wrapper led to the arrest of a telephone operator for stealing cigars, cigarettes and money from the Kuala Lumpur railway station canteen, the Sessions Court here was told today. The operator, Ahmad bin Abdullah, 28, was146 words
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Article25 1956-12-20 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Terrorists yesterday cut and stole telephone wires at the 68th mile, Yong Peng to Ayer Hitam Road, In johore.25 words
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Article109 1956-12-20 6 Referring to the delayed departure of a Pan American aircraft from Singapore Airport on Tuesday, the Airport Commandant. Mr. R. Rendle. said yesterday that there had not been a fire nor was there any d Anger to other aircraft. An oil leak was discovered109 words
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Advertisement288 1956-12-20 6 ENJOY THE MOST COMFORTABLE COOLEST SHAVE MEN WOMEN feel Young again thai we brtin to alow down. Rut •MaM people vrnw old l»»t»r than thr\ rhould. Thrn thtr '<•<"• weak, lircd? And it hard to ktcp working .n>,\ »rldom net ant fan oat of life. Dm i" Nrw ImprnTtd VI-TARS288 words
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Advertisement295 1956-12-20 6 ?MwtH Jv MEET THE o*oAty/fet MINOR 1000 Half a milHcn motorist-, nratl i- amazing Morris for Its big-car NOD ItJ big-car performaaea Now the Mlnot ar" stepped up even further: a n»w B gives it a 20'^ po^er advance! this late-t \er.sion of the worl 1 I brings an entirely295 words
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Miscellaneous165 1956-12-20 6 radio malaya Regional •ProjTammca thus marked can be avtlM j. received by listeners In Malacca SINGAPORE Short wave 49 A 41m. Medium wava 476 m.. 343 m., 366 m. and short WSTe 41m ^?7 ra^., Medium wave 476ra. 10 Lu n tl 7L Conc !Sr t: A M 7 15165 words
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346 1956-12-20 7 'I opened fire to save life of fellow officer' POLICEMAN TELLS RIOT TRIAL: acting Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mr. B. N. Finch, of the tv P eC i! Branch told th e Singapore Fourth District Court yesterday cL n had to °P en fire during the raid on the Singapore346 words
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Article, Illustration117 1956-12-20 7 MISS CHAN TELLS THEM BOW TO MAKE THEIR HOMES BEAUTIFUL A Singapore girl, Miss E Amy Chan (above), has E been made interior E decoration adviser and E colour consultant in a E big Sydney department store. Miss Chan, who has just completed a flve- year art course, advises customers117 words
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Article54 1956-12-20 7 Thakin Them Maung, the Deputy Speaker of the Burmese Parliament, arrived in Singapore by KLM yesterday with Thakin Aye Maung, a Burmese M.P. They told reporters at the airport that they were here on a week's holiday, adding they would like to meet Singapore's political leaders54 words
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Article56 1956-12-20 7 The Singapore Bank Employees' Union decided at an executive committee and representative council meeting last night to hold a general meeting at the Victoria Memorial Hall this evening to take a strike ballot. The union secretary, Mr. K. C. Thomas, sala that Mr. David Marshall, the56 words
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Article163 1956-12-20 7 A TRAINING school where Chinese girls can learn A useful trades will be opened in Oxley Road, Singapore, next month, f It will be called the Singapore Girls' Vocational School and will be sponsored by the principals of several Chinese middle schools in the Colony.163 words
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Article, Illustration209 1956-12-20 7 A PROUD DAY FOR LITTLE MARZUKI DOWN the barrack square they marched smartly 183 boy-sol-diers in spotless white uniform with trms swinging and heads held high. As they reached the saluting dais on which stood the Governor of Singapore. Sir Robert Black, several onlookers were captivated 1 by a tiny209 words
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Article153 1956-12-20 7 Massed bands, gymnastics in delayed Poppy Day show WIIE ceremonial massed A bands parade in aid of the Singapore Poppy Day Fund to be held on the Singapore Cricket Club ground at 6 p.m. today will be the most spectacular ever. Nine military bands, consisting of about153 words
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Article239 1956-12-20 8 I* Hmrds U» (minimum). WE HAVE ONLY fifty print* left. Must be cleared before Christmas at cost Call at Donald Moore, Mac Donald House Spore. THIS IS THE Last Week for Booking for the Benny Goodman Concert. Have you booked your Tickets at Robinsons? LAST-MINUTE SHOPPERS' Robinson's ls open239 words
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Article36 1956-12-20 8 J0 Horrfi tit (minimum). THE FAMILY of the late Mr. Joseph Goh Yong Twang thank all relatives and friends for their attendance at the funeral as well as those who sent wreaths and loaned cars.36 words
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573 1956-12-20 8 The Straits Times S'pore, Thurs. Dec. 20, 1956. Control Of Education An emergency meeting of the Singapore Hokkien AssoI ciation will hold discussions today that will be of very great importance to Chinese I education in the Colony. Its committee is to decide whether the association should accept full Government573 words
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Article405 1956-12-20 8 Local government, as Taiping endures it, can be a fearful thing. Early last month Taiping Town Council approved the new rateable values recommended by its revaluation committee. The increases in many cases were considerable, in one instance as much as 9,000 per cent Naturally there were protests,405 words
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Article218 1956-12-20 8 Sir Anthony Eden returned from London to find his Government and his party more united than when he left them. But the simoom from Suez still swirls around him, and his political ordeal is not over. Plainly it is the Prime Minister's intention to remain in office, and218 words
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1405 1956-12-20 8 A land of condensed milk and money Our streets may not be paved with gold but Malaya is... Malaya bad a slight adverse balance of trad* in the first nine months of this yoar. But the economic experts are not unduly worried. It is a sign that the public has1,405 words
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228 1956-12-20 8 WHILE the suggested appointment of a Malayan Asian as the Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Singapore may be "a rery fine Christian gesture on the part of the Bishop of Singapore." let not one essential fact b e overlooked. The essential fact Is this:228 words
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Letter60 1956-12-20 8 PETROL rationing in the U.K. has started on the wrong foot because of the Government's failure to advertise In the Press the number of gallons to be allocated to vehicles. If rationing Is to b introduced Into Singapore, it is hoped that the Government here will show60 words
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Letter154 1956-12-20 8 AT the reunion dinner of the Kirkby Guild in Kuala Lumpur, the Selanpor Chief Education Officer, Mr. K. D. Luke said that "shy, diffident boys and girls came back full of selfconfidence and ready to take their places as leaders of the teaching profession In the country." While154 words
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Letter94 1956-12-20 8 I READ In your paper recently that a scheme to check and prevent theft of rubber was shelved on the grounds that the present price of the commodity would not make theft worthwhile. As an individual who has been connected with the planting industry for over 3594 words
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Letter93 1956-12-20 8 NEARLY all broadcasting stations in the world make it a practice to give a summary at the end of the news bulletin for the benefit of those who tune in late or for those who have no time to listen in to the full broadcast Radio Malaya93 words
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Advertisement520 1956-12-20 8 Straits Tines Free Press tut Ml* convenient* ot advar- J tutn our r*pr***ntotiv* at lit fleer, SINGAPORE COLO STOR i ACt ORCHARD ROAD, will r***lv* mmII advertisement! and omwtn to box Humbert. Cl«uifi«d adv*rtfc*m*ntt may I clio a* handed te: CITY lOOK STORE LTD., Winchester House. Collyer Quay, Singapore. MR.520 words
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Advertisement9 1956-12-20 8 FOR TA/LORiNG OF sms am QUAUTY... £*l ***** /I%V?9 words
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Advertisement88 1956-12-20 8 £L_-J^wE23r% i \\\\\mmmk4m^r -L Wg& t^x l ——jgZg—^BSr ELECTRIC HAIR DRYER Attrictlvtlf 4*<l|n«d in nry yfCT^. *tg cr«»m pintle, w«i|hi only HpMifl (at No I'M j* Advertisement of THI GENERAL ELECTRIC CO Representing THE GENERAL ELfcC^RICCO t Spend your Christmas New Year Hoi AT THE SOUTH EAST ASIA H< AND88 words
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Article1081 1956-12-20 9 CHIEF JUSTICE: I DETECT NO SIGNS OF TRUE CONTRITION OR REPENTANCE EACH FINED $2,000 FOR 'SCURRILOUS ATTACK 9 ON IPOH MAGISTRATE JPOH, Wed. The editor of the Singapore Standard, R. B. Ooi, and the paper's columnist. Aster Gunasekera, were each fined $2,000 in the Supreme Court1,081 words
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Article, Illustration64 1956-12-20 9 DANCING THE INDIAN WAY MAI.ATHY RAMAiiKA.V daughter of N.urman of the InSociety. Madances with Gopal the famous Indian during the Welxxiety's show at the Hal! in Kuala Lum- Matey nieht Twent>-four Dupils of Gopal Shettj performed before an audience that included the Federation High Commissioner. Sir Donald MacGillivrav. Lady MarGillivrav.64 words
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341 1956-12-20 9 TOP PARTY MEN TO DEBATE 'REBELS' KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— The Alliance chief. Tengku Abdul Rahman, has charged the committee of the party's Johore State branch with indiscipline. His report, warning that the party will disintegrate if affiliates do not obey headquarters, will be considered341 words
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Article73 1956-12-20 9 A youth found with a number of tattoo marks, some of which were alleged to be the insignia of No. 24 group secret society, won his appeal in the Singapore High Court yesterday against hts conviction on a charge of being a member of an unlawful society.73 words
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Article43 1956-12-20 9 The Danish freighter Kirsten Skou which has been aground 30 miles from Jakarta since Nov. 30 has been refloated Singapore agents for the vessel said yesterday that the ship had put into TanJong Priok for an examination of the bottom.43 words
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Article146 1956-12-20 9 A 30-YEAR-OLD ice-cream seller, who had served thiee months' Jail for causing hurt to a woman by stabbing her and throwing hydrochloric acid at her. had his sentence increased by two years by the Singapore High Court yesterday. He is Lim Ah Siang. alias146 words
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218 1956-12-20 9 Teachers and pupils of five Singapore Chinese schools will be anxiously waiting for the outcome of a meeting of the Hokkien Association to- day. The assoi .atlon. which ruiu the schools, is meeting at 2 pm. to decide whether to close them next218 words
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205 1956-12-20 9 TONS OF PINEAPPLES ROT AT CRISIS TIME DINEAPPLES worth thousands of dollars are rotting in pineapple canneries' yards as the result of a crisis in the industry in Singapore and Johore. It has been brought about by labour unrest at two of the largest canneries in Johor e Lee Pineapple205 words
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Article45 1956-12-20 9 KLANG. Wed. The Water Works Department is disconnecting supplies to houses whose occupants have not paid their water bills. A spokesman of the depart ment said today that some people had not paid fo r as long as eight monthi.45 words
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Article23 1956-12-20 9 PAR IT BUNTAR, Wed— Mr. W.G. Rodger. Dralnare and Irrigation Engineer. Krlan District, has left for Britain on long leavt.23 words
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Advertisement205 1956-12-20 9 Why worry about mtOI RAT I OX I KG! These petrol-saving gadgels will give More M.P.C. to your car!! "YOKE" GASMASTER (Di*4»*o« Udtm) Positively Provides: '1^ liner Starting from cold. Better vaporization or the mixture, j Even distribution to ALL cylinders —^^tIS Smoother running. T n Vy Crcater flexibility and205 words
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Advertisement148 1956-12-20 9 Kill 111 1 1 B) /<■ "^QL'^T^^*-'-* I Avv-uloht* of leodmg Dvootment ,^^^^^Ky Preserve the SHOWROOM SHINE of your CAR with KELVEX! ...THE SENSATIONAL PLASTIC DISCOVERY. THAT MAKES CHS PUtficote A product of USA. oripm. fMiisticote' ls tod»y not only the mott •cononucal but also tne nast effective auto polish,148 words
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123 1956-12-20 10 KEDAH'S BAN SETS PROBLEM FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR SNOWS ALOR STAR, Wed. |X)URTEEN theatres in r Kedah today sent a Joint petition to the State Secretary. Syed Hassan Shahabudin, asking for Kedah's usual Thursday night ban on shows to be lifted on Chinese New Year's night which falls on Jan.123 words
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255 1956-12-20 10 r[E departure of two Japanese trawlers from Singapore yesterday marked the beginning: of the Government pilot scheme to develop the fishing industry with the co-operation of Japanese companies. The vessels chartered by the Sin Guan Fishing Indus- try in the Colony, one255 words
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Article53 1956-12-20 10 Parents have come to the rescue of the newly-formed Thomson Rise Estate Residents' Welfare Association. Singapore, which has no funds for a children Vs Christmas party. The parents yesterday decided to meet the bill and the event will be held at the compound of a53 words
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Article33 1956-12-20 10 Mr. Ernest C. Brown. 85. of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Northern Californir. wfll give a talk on "I met Swami Vivekananda" at the Singapore Ramakrishna Mission tomorrow at 6 p.m.33 words
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Article40 1956-12-20 10 PENANO. Wed. The Penang Pictorialists will hold their next "get-together" at the Loke Thye Kee Restaurant on Jan. 20. Judging of pictures taken in December, 1956. will bo held, followed by a lecture on "How to take portraits."40 words
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Article35 1956-12-20 10 The Apex Club, of Singapore, yesterday entertained 1,500 children from various Social Welfare homes and centres to a two-hour cartoon show at the Odeon Theatre as its Chrlstma s treat for underprivileged children.35 words
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Article414 1956-12-20 10 Felix Abishegenaden - Felix Abishegenaden TOWN ASKS: ARE WE BEING USED AS... By 'YES-NO' CONFUSION OVER COUNCIL'S RATES POLICY HAS 5,000 IN UPROAR TAIPIXG, Wed.— Five thousand property owners here are bewildered by the conduct of their town councillors. They think they are being used as "guinea pigs" for a Federal414 words
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Article114 1956-12-20 10 TEC DOG GIVES POLICE A CLUE rkETECTIVES yesterday U asked bus .o^ due tors if they had seen a rang of armed robbers who raided a farmhouse in Juronu. Singapore, on Tuesday night. They were following up a clue given them by a pc'ice dog. From the scene of the114 words
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Article58 1956-12-20 10 The Singapore High Court yesterday dismissed an appeal by two men against conviction for rioting at the "merdeka" rally at the old Kallang airport on March 18. The appellants were Chew Swee Hock, a factory worker. and Wong Chong Wah. a teacher, who were sentenced to six58 words
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Article53 1956-12-20 10 PENANO, Wed. A peon stole a pair of nylon stockings from the firm that employed him, the Sessions Court was told today. Mohamed bin Muda, 18, of Paramand and Sons, Bishop Street, pleaded guilty to stealIng the stockings, and the case was postponed to Dec.53 words
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Article42 1956-12-20 10 PENANO, Wed. A bus driver, San Soo Khor, was acquitted today of inconsiderate driving on May 29. San's bus, it was alleged, grazed a police Land Rover. But it was the police who grazed my bus," San said.42 words
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Article155 1956-12-20 10 Away on 30 consecutive days STALLHOLDERS 216 of them —in nine City Council markets may have their licences cancelled for being absent from their businesses. It is laid down that they shall be present at all times. The object is to prevent the hiring of155 words
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Article42 1956-12-20 10 SEGAMAT, Wed. "I was Ignorant and was not told what I had to do," said 47--year-old Hee Ng Mol when charged at Segamat with failing to take out an identity card fo r her 13-year-old daughter. She was fined $25.42 words
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Advertisement85 1956-12-20 10 "Goodbye, dear ...Oh, and don't forget what I said about DETTOL" Yes, the sure way to personal freshness is to use 'Dettol* every day. Doctors recommend it because it is safe— it doesn t irritate or stain, and it has a pleasant, refreshing smell. Always keep a bottle of Dettol85 words
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Advertisement180 1956-12-20 10 DEMONSTRATION AT ROBbo DURING DECEMBER Mrs ANNA SIM g^, k WILI DEMONSTRATE §K T+iREE STEPS WILL (ft la BRING, W^d.m MEW BEAUT/ TO YOUR SKIN You may consult our Dorothy Cray trained beauty specialist, Mrs. Anna Sim, at the Dorothy Cray counter at Robinson's. Singapore, during December. She will be180 words
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Article, Illustration1104 1956-12-20 11 Alexandre Metaxas - Russian tongues wag freely now that Stalin has gone... Alexandre Metaxas TWILIGHT OF SOVIET COMMUNISM 9 Second artide in our I series about Russia's j awakening. The first appeared yesterday. I ALTHOUGH the typical young Russian may in some cases believe in God, he has little zeal for the faith1,104 words
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183 1956-12-20 11 MOSCOW'S No. 1 trouble maker in the angry, troubled, and often frightened part of the world we call the Middle East, Is a foppish man in his midforties. He sports a black Hitlertype moustache, and answers to the name of Khaled Bagdash. Bagdash is183 words
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Advertisement230 1956-12-20 11 s~ faultless s. i jpaaaaaaaaKf ""^^^^^^s^hi h^aV Handsome indeed is this colorful, Italian-inspired pajama ityle and like all Faultless pajamas, it has the waistband of live rubber that lets you b-r-e-a^-h-e. A^ hour's your sock position? NYLON SOCKS^ Kxtra-heavy, extra-strong; you get a smooth fit i fiom socks of stretch230 words
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Advertisement229 1956-12-20 11 I Rootes Spares Make a Blood Donation H to the Singapore Blood Bank as your Christmas B Gift to the Sick and H a a Su ing ***** 1 1 HILLMAN '<% I HUMBER I SUNBEAM COMMER I KARRIER comprehensive I range at reasonable prices LYONS MOTORS LTD Singapore u^...u,229 words
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Article, Illustration1181 1956-12-20 12 SUSAN BARRIEYS - Feminine Forum DIOR FASHION ON SCREEN SUSAN BARRIEYS A SMART AUDIENCE.. Some of Singapore's most elegant women turned film critic this week to pre-view one of the most fashion-packed films ever to come to the Colony— Twentieth Century's "The Ambassador's Daughter." Before the film guests sipped tea, chatted and looked1,181 words
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Advertisement211 1956-12-20 12 HOW QUICK IS A FLASH! Not much quicker than O-Ccdar Polish O-Ccdar dusts. And cleans. And polishes. All at the same time. Floors shine with cleanliness. Tiles and paintwork gleam. Furniture beams its thanks for O-Cedar's loving care. How frc^h and sweet the whole house is, in simply no time211 words
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Advertisement140 1956-12-20 12 Ardena «sissi Invisible V~f Veil f powder (El§V There is nothing in the world quite like this powder. Invisible Veil is so fine it seems to become the very texture of your skin, yet it screens pores and imperfec. tions, leaves the skin superbly soft with a clear, luminous look.140 words
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Article, Illustration1473 1956-12-20 13 THE NUDES OF PIERRE RENOIR STRAITS TIMES Special Feature Great master's girls were like lovely cuts of lamb' spring day in 1919, visitors to the Louvre i Paris watched with awe a strange little ca;c tn.ndl.nß through the great picture R al- Huddled in a wheelchair pushed by an dantDaily Mirror - 1,473 words
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Advertisement395 1956-12-20 13 MARTELL |k BRANDY t I v^l^v The Best Present of Them All jtt w^ *Tf A t- .^bA 1 t fj -w^^^w T T& S Sole Agents:- TRADING CO., (M) LTD.| LEADING FILM STARS KEEP HAIR YOUNG AND Mamlnc r w j fyt ti x. LIQUID SHAMPOO J Ji^i^ii i^H^395 words
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Miscellaneous164 1956-12-20 13 Mio.x Morgan* Ji.D. *M apologise! 9 *f I WILL ACCEPT O«AY--<XAV f TWtrS S6TTK.' f VrKAT Wgߣ *9uft UNLESS VU MAW }irQ N COME ON, SIT OOWN^X THAN* A FOKMAI J I '.NOW. 9T DOW* I*/ J^\V m V** L EP *6*QgA*C£ Of^ WN^ADE, AND wAvt V* I*^1 ArfL.c*yT r^~~3^iiw164 words
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319 1956-12-20 14 RUBBER AND SHARES QUIETER AS HOLIDAYS APPROACH By Our Market Correspondent the approach of the Christmas holidays, all Singapore Markets are turning quiet and only small business was recorded on the Rubber and Share Markets yesterday. The rubber price sagged off yesterday to $1,081 with few overseas orders and the319 words
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Article52 1956-12-20 14 AUSTRALIAN STOCKS loans 3. Con. Zinr. 8 Bank of nsw"" Mount Lyel] Hin B 5 r o* en H j Mount Mr,,, n •?■> bj Westeri: y. Ampol Xx Oil Seairh Bradford to i B. Hill Pro 1 Courtauld iDunlop I Elec. Zinc: Feu Tex C.J. Cole, Herald I &M52 words
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Article86 1956-12-20 14 Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange: noon prices per picul yesterday were:Copra: quiet; Dec. $274 buyers. $28 1/4 sellers. Coconut oil: quiet; bulk $42 1/4 sellers, drum $46 1/4 sellers- Pepper: quiet; no business reported done; Muntok white $122. Sarawak $121. special Sarawak black $85 (all down $1). Singapore Copra86 words
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Article412 1956-12-20 14 The Malayan Share Brokers ftttirrtattMl reported: "Industrials were firm with a few exceptions and tins and rubbers quiet and irregular." Singapore and Federation brokers reported the following business done yesterday: —Fraser Neave ords 52.30. $2.25 (odd loti; Gammon $1.98':. $2: W. Hammer $I.s2V'j; Henry Waugh $1.61; M. Breweries412 words
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Article145 1956-12-20 14 January first grade robber buyers f.o.b. closed in Singapore yesterday at $1.09-, per lb., down one cent on Tuesday'a closing price. The closing tone was steadier. Closing prices in cents per lb. yesterday were:— OFFICIAL: No. 1 R.S.S. Spot f.o.b. buyers 112 sellers 113 V»; No. l R.s.s.145 words
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Article36 1956-12-20 14 Cm the free exchange market In Hong Kong yesterday, the U.S. dollar was quoted at 6.12', lor cash and 6.15 for T.T. Sterling was quoted at 16.10 aud one tul <X gold at 265*.36 words
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Advertisement497 1956-12-20 14 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS SINGAPORF IMPROVEMENT TRUST Land at Onlllemard Road. LEASE BY TENDER APPLICATIONS are Invited by tender for the 99-year lease over land at Ouillemard Road having an area of 7.959 sq.ft for the erection of four terrace houses or a block of eight flatsParticulars and Conditions oi Lease and497 words
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Advertisement706 1956-12-20 14 NOTICES BERNAM OIL PALMS LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE OF DIVIDEND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Of the declaration of the following Dividend in respect of the year 1956:Interim Dividend of 3 *h"""g« per share (Coupon No. 22). The above dividend is subject to 30% Malayan Income taxNOTICE706 words
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Advertisement498 1956-12-20 14 NOTICES UNITED PLANTATIONS LIMITED (incorporated in the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that an Extraordinary Oeneral Meeting of the members of United Plantations Limited will be held at the Stock Exchange, Borsen, Copenhagen, in the Kingdom of Denmark on the 18th day of January 1957 at 10.30 o'clock498 words
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Advertisement679 1956-12-20 14 NOTICES THE TAPAH RUBBER ESTATES LTD. (ißearpowate* Cdcay of Slmapore) NOTICE IS HKBHBY GIVEN that at the forthcoming Annual Oeneral Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Monday the Slat December 19M the Directors will recommend for approval payment of a Final Dividend of 40% leas 30% Income Tax In679 words
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Advertisement482 1956-12-20 14 Picul COPrV I ont,. LINALUX V V 27 MARINE GLOSS FINISH V\ beautifies and protects all r^\«a&y<w«// cra p u'itb fener repainh VlPj^\^ Obtainable from JRZ^^v IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (M) LTD KNUTSEM LINE orient sehvici FROM CANADA/U.S PACIFIC PORTS— 3O OATS Sailina San Vancouvei Franciico Spore f. Swet t'm.m; Fmantt482 words
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Advertisement996 1956-12-20 15 -r 5 MANSFIELI> ?^:^«r^^r DU S 1 p S'ho-n Pen-™. .G. 3* Dec 21 Dec H o« M,** tof Ltverpool De« 2* j sll j j., /2 < Cxiopi Liverpool iu Dm /ilt ,w, y/1 Livwpool Dec 10 Jen a «/10 tuKM*ut fir Liverpool j on g Jan 12 Jan996 words
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Advertisement776 1956-12-20 15 %j}iM}i)iijjiM&ffWim\ EAST ASIATIC LINES OUTWA»PS JAiLINQ* F 0( iANCKOK AND/OR fm tAT Penong p. s'hom Spore 6*4.1/2 11 Dm/ lin 14/11 J«« U/1* j«a 20/21 Jm •^s^ l^ rrrnrutiu "JILANOU" SpOf# P Shorn Penong TA CM. «y4»ta If/U 10/19 Jee. "MALAYA- c-nt |4#w>kJ 11/W U 17/17 Nb 10/19 F*. Kuala776 words
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Advertisement850 1956-12-20 15 SKSU THE BEN LDf E STEAMERS LTD -1INGAPO«1 (Incorporatad in the Un.t.d Kingdom) S UHII SAILINGS TO U.K. ft CONTINENTAL PORTS S'pora P. s horn Ptnang IMCLIUCM for London, Rotterdam, Hambura 1/ 7 Jm M/Jl Dm j.» lINDO«AN far Liverpool, Rotterdom It/1* JM 14/11 Jm 17/U Jan •IN ATTOW for850 words
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Advertisement1069 1956-12-20 15 McAUSTER tic CO., LTD. TEL. No.: M3«l BLLKBMAW BOCKMALL KLAVENESS LINE LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM. LOS ANGfLfS. SAN FRANCISCO HAMBURG SEATTLE, VANCOUVER. PORTLAND 000 tor U.S.A., North Atlont.c Pr'i Accepting cargo tor Central 1 South ana Canodo via Colombo America CITY Of PIRTH SUNNYVILLI Spore P. Sham Perwng f !L- J1,069 words
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Article59 1956-12-20 16 KTJALA LUMPUR. Wed.— A Kuala Lumpur promoter will present a four-bout card at Bukit Bin tang Park stadium on Boxing Day. Heading the card are Kid Pancho of Ipoh, and Thep Vithool, of Siam, over ten rounds. The main supporting bout will be between Uttle Pancho. younger59 words
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Article422 1956-12-20 16 TOURISTS CAME EXCEPT Of OCTOBER SAFA and affiliates put on over 1,000 matches FORTUNATE. With that one x word, Mr. Lim Yong Liang, honorary secretary of the Singapore Amateur F.A., sums up the official 1956 soccer season in Singapore. Fortunate, says Mr. Lim in his422 words
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Article, Illustration319 1956-12-20 16 EDIN PETERS - NOT TO SHOW HER PACES HERE 160 m.p.h. MERCEDES MUST 60 BACKSHE'S LEFT-HAND DRIVE EDIN PETERS By s= GINGAPORirS MOTOR=S ISTS WILL NOT SEE THE SPEEDY MER- CEDES BENZ 300 SL SPORTS CAR SHOW ITS PACES IT IS TO BE SHIPPED BACK TO HOL- LAND NEXT MONTH. Mr. Jack Oei,319 words
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Article353 1956-12-20 16 League Cup to Tigers FATHUL KARIB, RECA IN DIV. 1 OUTSTANDING team of the season were the Tigers who won the S.A.F.A. first division league and the Challenge Cup. Pathul Karib will return to the first division in 1957. They won the Div. 2 A championship. Royal Engineer Civilian Association,353 words
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132 1956-12-20 16 PARIS, Wed.— Australia's team to meet France In the second Rugby League Test, to fee played, at Bordeaux next Sunday was announced here last night as follows: O. Clifford (NSW)- D. Flannery |Q|. A. Watson <Q), R. Poole (NSW) D. Adams (NSW), R. BanksReuter - 132 words
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Advertisement549 1956-12-20 16 JK CATHAY ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS *J& b. SoJyf2Ni HILARIOUS WEEK! 5 ODE O Nl VM 45 415 Ms S V" y^SZ^LJSLUM 9.30 P.M. V 2SS;£3SEEN BY 45,000 PEOPLE^^«| SMASHING "MARTIN LEWIS" FIRST f* 5^ «XXX BOX-OFTICE RECORD! fl 9- iv»«~-i P~~f DCB4V J— KT V ttc JBW ft color by Technicolor549 words
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Advertisement418 1956-12-20 16 kjj LAST DAY piDlTm g 11 1.45, 4. 6.30 4 9.30 pm. WATI ||JL M t{C the Most Hilarious (omedy of mi «-iS "LADY LOVE" f jsfs g .Shaw, Production in m^V,'/,,' 1 S OPENS TOMORROW cthti.T m ""i«i'.i;i.,i,, v fk toe —~m^. v S c -*t«*Seop6fcoio»b,-t. 1 ij I418 words
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Miscellaneous99 1956-12-20 16 Straits Times Crossword a ill l 0 27 m m ACROSS 14 Some practical Siamese coin 7 People could hardly be in tht (5) swim without them (7-8). 15 Dropped advisedly, so to speak 8 Nothing the fifty behold is a (4>^^ Moor (7). 16 Almost an everyday assembly 1099 words
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Miscellaneous189 1956-12-20 16 23 City of Islam (S). 25 Wager about thin covering (7). 26 The willow-warbler— flt for roasting? (4, 3). 27 Proverbially stale news (5, 4, 2, 4). DOWN 1 Heavenly twins (6, 3, 6). 2 The ache In beastly form (71. 3 Joint entry in tank ledger (5). 4 Pale189 words
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Article, Illustration299 1956-12-20 17 Bobby is booked for two fights in Malaya By LIM KEE CHAN PROFESSIONAL box--1 mr is being revived in Malaya in the new year. Two promotions are scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in February. And the boxer who will play the leading role in the revival299 words
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Article318 1956-12-20 17 DURBAN, Wed. THE M.C.C., 307 and 150 A for 7 declared, took the honours of a drawn match against Natal's 209 and 90 for 7 here yesterday In the first draw of the tour. When the M.C.C. declared soon after lunch, Natal had 2 hoursReuter - 318 words
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Advertisement496 1956-12-20 17 ,ffOMMODATION WANTED j, •■»">• *S (Mln.)—B»x it tU.txtr*. PT.ET FURNISHED FLAT good Central Locality, from about January Ist months, minimum two roetm. Contact Wright ***** I after 6 p.m. ulllCE SPACE WANTED •J (Mill.)— Box M tU.txtn. SPACE Required in I impur. 500 1000 square < ritral. Replies to P.O.496 words
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Advertisement523 1956-12-20 17 DANCING to W,n^ $U (mimtmmm). Om-lg l m*.tm. 1, Word, U.U (Mln SEASIDE RESORT, Paslr RU gl.Dine.D^^Ml aSTU Band FATD BLUE RIBAND Malayan ssss. a .israi oru<sa aoSr WHERE TO EAT Wort, $v (mUlmumi. OmU, I month. U Wort, SJ.SO f-to > I «n? L OA" 15 CAPE R«t«ur- j523 words
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Advertisement747 1956-12-20 17 VEHICLES FOB SALE Word, U (mm.)-B^t M rtt owtn [tlon. European Owned. 8500 miles used a« s«cond car. Owner leaving Colony. Phone *****. Red Hide, perfect, Loose Covm. mn derBeal^ 2»/3O M.P.0., 13.000 Mcooughi m TR2 if 1 M **ultless coodlii vi 18 Include radio, spotcovers. RecenUy resprayed and reuphoUtered.747 words
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Advertisement683 1956-12-20 17 MISCELLANEOUS Wtrdt U (Him.)— Box M eta. txirm. TERCO (MALAYA) LTD., 241, Alexandra Road. Singapore, for all your Tyre requirements and Wheel Balancing T»l: 30-127. NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE This la to announce that all bridle paths through and access to Torklngton Estate will be closed to the Public on 25th683 words
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Advertisement268 1956-12-20 17 "One sees JoRMICa: everywhere these days" cttti <rrf: mW (j;;;;;;;;;;;;; in hotels, bars and restaurants y^j^ FORMICA Laminated Plastic not only for its decorative f value but Its resistance to cigarette burns, spilt alcohol, zrea s v food and cosmetics o n c wipe with a damp cloth and FORMICA268 words
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Article121 1956-12-20 18 ROVERS SELETAR IN SEMI-FINALS q^HE QUARTER -FINALS of the x Tamil Festival soccer tournament were completed at Farrer Park yesterday. In the first game, Seletar Tamil Association beat Indian Arsenal S.C. 2-1- Ramasamy and B.A. Rajoo scored for Seleta r and Packirlsamy for Arsenal. Baratha Rovers beat Seletar Dravlda Kazhakam121 words
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Article248 1956-12-20 18 MALAYA-INDIA ÜBER CUP DRAW MADE FIRST GAME IS MRS. LOTWALLA v TAN GAIK BEE KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. fECILIA SAMUEL, 37-year-old former Malayan champion, will play third singles for Malaya against India in the Asian Zone Final of the Über Cup badminton competition for women here on248 words
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Article, Illustration136 1956-12-20 18 CHUA IS HOCKEY STAR IPOH. Wed. MR. V. T. Duray. of Ipoh. who was Malaya's representative in the Olympic Games' hockey competition umpires pool, said here today that the star of the Malayan team at Melbourne was the Selangor fullback Chua Eng Cheng. Mr. Duray rated Enjr Chen* on par136 words
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Article57 1956-12-20 18 The Canadian Olympic Basketball team, who were to play in Singapore after the Olympic Games, have called off their visit. The Canadians have cabled Mr. Goh Chye Hin, president of the Singapore Amateur Athletic Federation, saying that owing to the difficulty of getting a plane passage57 words
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Article95 1956-12-20 18 Melbourne jobs for Tabori MELBOURNE. Wed. FJUNGARIANS Mihaly Ig--11 loi. the world's leading footrunning coach, and Laszlo Tabori. high-ranking middle-distance and distance runner, are booked to leave Melbourne for America on Friday. Both plan to come back to Australia early next year. but Igloi says he will return only ifReuter - 95 words
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Article59 1956-12-20 18 Mr. A. D. Munrow, Director of Physical Education at the University of Birmingham, held his first gymnastic demonstration at the Singapore Youth Sports Centre yesterday. A large crowd of enthusiasts watched one of Britain's leading gymnastic experts go through various exercises for an hour. Mr. Munrow will59 words
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Article368 1956-12-20 18 rpEN horses to follow at the Penan* ChristmasNew Year meeting. THREE RINGS: For the Commissioner General's Cup on the last day. This seven-year-old is still the best V/t mile horse In training. Won his fourth Gold Cup at Bukit Timah earlier this month on a heavy368 words
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166 1956-12-20 18 SPLENDID TRIAL BY SHANGRILA PALIO From EPSOM JEEP PENANG. Wed. SHANGRILA with Tom Mortimer op, galloped attractively on the training track at Penang this morning. He reeled off 3f in 38 4/5 in a gallop with PALIO. Only Bagby-tralned horses went out against the stopwatch. There was a rood galloping166 words
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Article234 1956-12-20 18 A MOVE to popularise basketball and raise the standard of the game in Singapore took shape yesterday when officials of the Singapore Youth Sports Centre and Singapore Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation met at the S.Y.S.C. The meeting set the move in motion by electing234 words
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Article, Illustration40 1956-12-20 18 ?£?r L!P ™_l?i, toltl y»*ta" «»oh) players show how not to tackle-an incident in tfteir rugby match against Singapore Cricket Club o n the Singapore padanjj on Tuesday. The Club won 8-o.— Straits Times picture40 words
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Article153 1956-12-20 18 All Blacks beaten 22-0 at Ipoh IPOH, Wed. WITH better tackling and the advantage of a heavier pack, Cheng Wah convincingly beat the tourI ing Singapore All Blacks by 1 20 points (one goal, one 1 penalty goal, and four tries) I to nil in a rugger game on the153 words
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Article119 1956-12-20 18 PAKISTAN DUE ON DEC. 27 ******************************1111 l SHA MEETING TO FIX PLANS PAKISTAN Olympic 1 hockey team, the silver medallists at Melbourne, will arrive in Singapore on Dec. 27, Mr. S. Yogarajah, honorary secretary of the Singapore Hockey Association, told the Straits Times yesterday. The Pakistanis are scheduled to play119 words
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Article64 1956-12-20 18 CINGAPORE Crick* v beal RNAS Sen. points to nil in i frit match on the paciar.-. In another match R.A.F. Seletar whjpp Soon by 42 petal tries) to 12 (penal:>. French (3) Bowen son. Attwood, Cmttigin scored Seletar's tries tbflt =■<•• made five conversions wood64 words
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Article42 1956-12-20 18 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed—Various women organisations in Selangor entertained the Indian Über Cup team to tea at the British Council Hall today. India meets Malaya l n the Asian asne final of the Über Cup here on Friday night.42 words
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Article33 1956-12-20 18 Mrs. Jo Tarr won the Royal Air Force Seletar Golf Club's women's medal competition yesterday. The Junior monthly shield went to Mike Shreeve with Colin Strong as runner-up.33 words
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Article52 1956-12-20 18 R.A.F. Seletar "A" won the In-ter-unit cross country race over a flTe-mlle course at Seletar yesterday. R.A.F. Changi "B" were second and Seletar "B" third. The first three men home were from Seletar SAC Mclntyre. SAC Bourne and Cpl. Suiter. Mclntyre returned the best time of52 words
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83 1956-12-20 18 The Singapore Sikh team to compete ln the All Malayan Sikhs' Hockey tournament at Kuala Lumpur will be chosen from: Piara Singh, Mugger Singh, Sara wan Singh, Mohinder Singh, M. Singh (Samtru), Mohinder Singh (Jnr.), Santok Singh, r j. Singh, Harbajan Singh Baldiraj. Harbajan83 words
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Article, Illustration266 1956-12-20 18 SAUL JOSHUA - SAUL JOSHUA HOLLAND'S national football team win that country's hockey team on ap 'T I in December next year if the terms n 5 f to the countries they are to visit I Mr.' L. J. Quarles van I Ufford, secretary of the266 words
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Article76 1956-12-20 18 MALAYA vs INDIA IN DAVIS CUP njent India ;ir Malaya next \j first round The second round fl ,n Played on April no 2 the Zone Final i,, The All-India La v n Ten Association the draw km,Sff«* new challen^s this were the Philip;,,,,, Malaya, beside, entrants of India f,,76 words
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