The Singapore Free Press, 11 September 1946
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FEATURE PAGE
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Article, Illustration967 1946-09-11 2 ATEAM of scientists most of whom play- < 1 a part m the development < f British radar, d3scribed by the Nazis as the most vital invention of the war together with R.A.F. techncians, have been working m Singapore for the past rix months on problems relating967 words
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Article, Illustration99 1946-09-11 2 THE scale model of Drakes 'Golden Hind" (built by the Navy) sailed once more m Plymouth Sound, only to capsize. (See below). It had bee n carrying out trials m connection with the 4OOth anniversary of the birth of the great navigator. It was taken to a99 words
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Article197 1946-09-11 2 IN pre-war days, the ascent of Mount Fuji's 12,365--foot slopes was considered a feat to be accomplished once during the lifetime of every Japanese, but only once There is a Japanese saying, "He is wise who climbs Fuji once, but a fool who climbs it twice." With theReuter - 197 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement147 1946-09-11 2 I A. fe assssaw aW P I <aas9^ Today's Plr-»p Clr! OLGA TRZI VICTORY Commemoration V ****W«** LEBSATIOKS. TO-NIGHT TO-MORROW NIGHT i GREAT WORLpTi Lantern Procession Decorated Vehicles ai.d a Puhl.. i Grand Wedding of Two Celebiated Chanulrr> In m th*- pac«c ci Chine?* Mytholrg-y' NEW WOKU> if The BATTLE147 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous392 1946-09-11 2 SEPX 11 KAJL/IO MALAYA 730 p.m. Merry-so-round- 830 pm mes/«ee In 61 metre band and from intprliirfp- in^ii T i ?P -i 4 U°J a P d m n 478 ta 'o^m/L^^ewsf^O^p^. •1 metre band. Here>s wJsh n? y<JU wH a^ fl CHINESE noon to l.l* p.m. (news p.m. News.392 words
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Miscellaneous171 1946-09-11 2 Crossword Puzzle No. \x DOWN 1 Make unclean 3 Fruit colour jHI _JH JHI ■H^^HH fla BB ness j[ WM Hf H| ACROSS i^ ?^l time. 10 Ons of the fairy folk. 11 Football official. 12 Every boy scoat carries some. 14 Fortress. 18 Very shocking. 22 Hair dressing. 23171 words
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Miscellaneous72 1946-09-11 2 -your lucky STAR Fortune forecast lor people born today Your great enthusiasms are usuaily tempered with good judgment and natural astuteness. You' have a k^f n mind interested in a multi- j tude of subjects. You have an infinite capa. city for concentrated wor.: and can get things done without72 words
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LEADER PAGE
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The Singapore Free Press
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Article426 1946-09-11 4 .^S the Services are gradually speeding up their de-requisi-tioning programme with the object of surrendering: almost all civilian-owned godowns and houses by the end of next month a quiet little campaign is going on behind the scenes to recruit one of Singapore's mere desirable private residences < already426 words
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Article, Illustration1476 1946-09-11 4 The St. Leger and the RUN over a two-mile course, three months after the Derby, the St. Leger, which this year will be run this afternoon, is the last of the five great three-year-old races m the English racing year. Among many famous winners there1,476 words
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Article, Illustration178 1946-09-11 4 CAKL nnWIIXIAM has appeal- ed to Prime Minister ATTLKfc to order a halt to the wartime measure of mining the lands o 1 historic Yorkshire home. Wcntworth VVoodhouse, which b now threatened with destri v -j tion by outcrop coal working? BERTRAM CAMPBELL, 59 former securities broker178 words
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Article619 1946-09-11 4 \\\mi\ s - \\\mi\ s< IT is always something of a puzzle to understand how people manage to become separated from some of the articles which adorn the Lost Property Offices of our bus, tram and railway companies. You would imagine that a person m charge of a coffin,619 words
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LETTER
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Letter88 1946-09-11 4 WE wi.-h of the pra went thr< streets of 6 after th« riturr. ish forces. We DOtlee two pictures sions lafem re-produrod ir. days parHTs interested to hi album we favour if poi one nhoto of < The two phi of our brn«-s ban our membor> national88 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement11 1946-09-11 4 BATNE tfc CO. Manufacturing Jewellers Watch Maker? 55, Stamford Road, Singapore.11 words
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Advertisement56 1946-09-11 4 f FAITK lie that vtm wind shall in.»hal r««ra-ii-ih il" <|K shall not nap ~QUIZ 1. O- whoir. dition, were P;:: ginally effigies'' 2. What is the baker's doze: v 3. What is a I Colonel Chinstrap 4. Why do bands on thc: r 5. Whafs that know and yo56 words
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NEWS PAGE
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Article317 1946-09-11 6 DEFENCE IN MUTINY CASE CLOSES Free Press Reporter KLUANG, Tues. THE trial of the 258 para, troopers of the 13tb Parachute Battalion for alleged mutiny aroused fresh interest today when, at the close of the defence case, the prosecution asked for and received per. mission to recall two witness, es.317 words
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494 1946-09-11 6 SHANGHAI, Tuesday. THE trickle of idle capital from Shanghai to Hong Kong, which started a few months ago, has increased considerably as business conditions m Shanghai remain uncertain. Among many reasons given by financial circles for this accelerated flight are the spreading civil war,494 words
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Article105 1946-09-11 6 AN amendment to tnc Companies Ordinance to be introduced at the Advisory Council. Singapore, shortly will provide that a declaration to the Registrar of Companies to the effect that memorandum and articles of association are complete and up-to-datt- will exciuse a company from filing the actual documents105 words
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Article63 1946-09-11 6 Raffles Hotel watchman dies pHAXAN Singb, the Sikh watchman who was shot iii Raffles Hotel, died m the General Hosiptal last night. His serious condition prevented an operation to extract the bullet from his chest. The police theory now is that two men were involved m the affair. This theory63 words
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Article165 1946-09-11 6 COMB-OUT LEADS TO 20 ARRESTS ALL out police action against Singapore's underworld is resulting almost daily m arrests of armed men and of known cri. minal characters. A cordon thrown round a large area m Jalan Besar late on Monday night resulted m the round-up of 20 boys, ages ranging165 words
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Article, Illustration51 1946-09-11 6 Off Swe Admiral Viscount Mountbatten of Burma and Viscountess Mount k< i uith thdr Patricia and Pamela, flew from Northolt to Sweden on Sept Ih ar spenta^ day with Crown Princess Louise of Sweden. Viscount Mountbattcn* sister, and vis Norway Picture shows Patricia, Viscount Mountbatten. Lady M ouu'hatK-n h Northolt51 words
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Article265 1946-09-11 6 TIGHTER control ol the bread output Iml and its distribution to retailer arew tamed m the new bread distribution pia I m Singapore on Monday by the I\>cd bution Department. Under this plan, bakeiie- ftn are allotted a daily quota outpu Bak quota for distribution265 words
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Advertisement261 1946-09-11 6 PAVIITON^ LAST DAY Ac 7S I<)o *4 6.30*9.i0 p.m. OPENING TOMORROW The Picture that will have Undoubted Appeal. With the World Famous Song IK J|^ ItSmm^ '^^SSSB May I GINGER ROGERS JRkf JOSEPH COTTEN »^4 from hn iriumph m "Since You »>m A«i| H^ W SHIRLEY TEMPLE IS-^Ti VB io261 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous29 1946-09-11 6 J/^$S|E Exclusive to the Singapore Free I'w 'M f i dom't TrosT You, sophie/-\ I meanwhile... >» T^N, /^^ay~^\ V SILAS SKULKING ROUMD HEREy/__^A (IT'S MOT SO J (eLEPHANTV Sj^wM29 words
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Article, Illustration44 1946-09-11 8 A Servieemai sent ihi> pftotjgranh to the Free press adding that he will be home soon m Norihamntonshire. The winding lane with the sunshine breaking through the elms is at Brixuorth. Northamptonshire. The Pytchley hounds are soon out for their regular morning exercise.44 words
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Article211 1946-09-11 8 JERUSALEM. Tues CIGHT THOUSAND British v troops and Palestine police m large-scale operations today rounded up 102 Jews and sent Them to Rafah internment camp for further questioning after last night's terrorist attacks m Tel Aviv, it is officially announced Th? cur.'ew on Tel AvivReuter; U.P.; A.P. - 211 words
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72 1946-09-11 8 War Brought Good Health To Britain LONDON, Tues. STORY of one of the miran cle s of the war, of how despite bombin;, shelling and rocket attacks, despite shortages of food, clothing, and housngr. the health of the people of Britain was maintained, and m some respects improved, during the72 words
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444 1946-09-11 8 'BRITAIN SPARED SIAM AT S'PORE COST' TOKYO, Tuesday. fOLONEL C. H. W. WILD, who took part m the Sept. 12, L 1945, ceremony when the Japs formally surrendered at Singapore to Admiral Mountbatten, and who is War Crimes Team Liaison Officer at Singapore, told a War Crimes Tribunal that BritainReuter; U.P.; A.P. - 444 words
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74 1946-09-11 8 William Wedge, night watchman at the American Embassy m Coprnhagen, has been Sentenced to eight years hard labour for killing one Yugoslav Army Officer and injuring another m a Navy Day jeep accident. H^ was also ordered to pay damages and costs totalling overA.P. - 74 words
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Article220 1946-09-11 8 LONDON, Tuesday. MARSHAL of the RAF, Lord Tedder, Chief of the Air Staff, giving a serious warning on the threat of decline m RAF power due to the shortage of volunteers at a press conference m London today, said: "We have to race with timeReuter; U.P. - 220 words
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Article72 1946-09-11 8 SAN FRANCISCO, Tues. FRED Apostoli, 159. oi San Francisco, one of the best middleweight fighters m America, chalked up another win m a comeback attempt when ho scored a technical knock-out over Dencio Cabanella, 153, of Mania. m the seventh of a tenround bout. Tho fight wasA.P. - 72 words
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Article142 1946-09-11 8 ON Friday and Saturday the Stage Club is presenting Howard Irving Young's drami, "Hawk Islana" at the Victoria Theatre. The producer— Singaporean, Mr. Charles Eaden Clarke— has chosen this show for his debut because of its tremendous popularity m Jerusalem where he previously played m it.142 words
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Article29 1946-09-11 8 LONDON. Tues. IT Hastings the MCC. beat Sussex by eight wickets. Sussex 172 and 150 < Singleton 5 for 18 M.C.C. 266 and 57 for two.- ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article147 1946-09-11 8 LONDON, Tues. PIVE thousand eght hundred and sixty fewer women were released from the Army from June 18, 1945. to July 31, 1946, than the total aimed at by the Government but the WRENS were 430 and WAAF 1.630 above the number budget ted TheReuter - 147 words
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Article286 1946-09-11 8 'PoW CAME DYING ON STRETCHER' Maj. Boon's Trial LONDON, Tues. GIVING evidence at the court martial of Major Cecil Boo:* a British Army officer, who is charged with aiding the Japanese while he was a prisoner of war m Hong Kong, Dr. Raymond Lancelot Lancaster, who wa^ the medical officerReuter; A.P. - 286 words
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Article95 1946-09-11 8 SCARBOROUGH CRICKET ABANDONED SCARBOROUGH, lues. |N the cricket match between India and H. D. L°veson Gowers Eleven India scored 194 for eight at launch time when the game was abandoned owii.q to rain, icorers were INDIA— 2ND INNS. Sarwate b Smailes Modi Ibw Mathews 9 Mankad c Comber b Mat,Reuter - 95 words
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