The Singapore Free Press, 11 October 1949
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Title Section19 1949-10-11 1 The Singapore Free Press LARGEST AFTERNOON SALE IN MALAYA \n. 1J.61" SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1949. PRICE 10 DENIS19 words
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Article72 1949-10-11 1 RUSSIAN TROUBLE ATECAFE ss Stall Reporter nation, I here last I ECAFE stonlli the r identl>re asked to th, Victoria .it they. not have reglstraLg Secretary -'rices. tl s.iid this I whether ail m the "I can't .'11." Xhe Russian ed to com•ation's re- to apply for rds. which inwomen,72 words
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Article, Illustration459 1949-10-11 1 UNION LEADER TO JOIN LABOUR New political reshuffle m„ F*** Press Staff Reporter M R LIM YEW HOCK, a Nominated member of the Singapore Legislative Council and a member of the Progressive Party, has resigned from the Party and joined the Labour Party. He 15 the second member to leave459 words
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Article62 1949-10-11 1 Direct hit on Karen Ministry NGOON. Tues. B planes b .mbed Tuungoo. Karen-stronghold In Central B irn r I x direct hit on ten Saw Shwe ■ti Dearm y r*i.i\ said 120 killed pltflret ati concentrations illway town abov m -6 north of Ran--012 than 3.000 Burmese iftei- Karens ned62 words
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Article47 1949-10-11 1 JteJJ"-" S*aff Reporter ru-ALN Chinese, ranging A- 1 In ai?es from 19 to 37 iy charged m Singapore Fourth Police 1 lay with breakthe Pulau Brani rta on Aug. 26 Ing 58 tins ingots jalued l at $15 000. The case wu idjcnirned till tomorrow.47 words
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Article17 1949-10-11 1 ■..I-.. •Ca.aers m Paris aifbt that m I fall ln his Pjo id France's A.P.A.P. - 17 words
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Article64 1949-10-11 1 I WOMAN m Sheffield, England saw an empty blue and cream singledeck bus going her way and jumped m. Then the police stopped it It was a bus which had been missing from Hall for three days. Both the driver and the passenger were taken to theReuter - 64 words
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Article55 1949-10-11 1 ABOUT 50 French troops were killed or wounded when a road convoy of 80 vehicles was ambushed between Langson and KaoBang. Tongking. on Oct. 2, a France Presse Agency message from Saigon said ln Paris yesterday The report added that "rebel losses were believed to beReuter - 55 words
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Article41 1949-10-11 1 The Syrian army unit occupying the Israel settlement of Mishmar Hayarden, In the Upper Jordan Valley, since the early stages of the JewArab war. will withdraw from there tomorrow, an Israeli army spokesman said yesterday. AP ReuterAP; Reuter - 41 words
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Article20 1949-10-11 1 Ninety-one-year-old King Gustaf V of Sweden made his first public appearance yesterday after several weeks Illness. A.P.A.P. - 20 words
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Article232 1949-10-11 1 TWENTY-SEVEN American seamen walked off the x American tanker. Saint Christopher, m Singapore yesterday and alleged that for months past Atlantic Pact ships have been carrying fuel for Russia's warplanes. Those cargoes have gone to Vladivostok and Dairen. both sealed ports. All ships entering and232 words
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Article29 1949-10-11 1 The people of Eastern Eritrea want immediate union with Ethiopia, Mr. Ato Tedla Bairu, of the Erltrean Unionist Party, told the United Nations Political Committee.— ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article141 1949-10-11 1 MALA YA A CCUSED BY PEKING PAPER HONG KONG, Tuesday. <T_iE Peking Peoples Daily yesterday accused the x Malayan authorities and the Australian Government of "Imperialist and Fascist chauvinist atrocities'* m relation to the "persecution of overseas Chinese." Quoted by Peking Radio, the editorial said overseas Chinese m Malaya andReuter - 141 words
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Article, Illustration63 1949-10-11 1 Four people were killed and 50 injured when a passenger train was derailed by floods ln Kansas yesterday.- A.P. LieuL-Gen. Sir Robert Mansergh who haa been appointed commander of all British foreea m Hong ™">ng» m succession to Lieut.-Gen. F. W. Festing. He commanded the sth IndianA.P. - 63 words
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Article102 1949-10-11 1 WASHINGTON, Tues. PRESIDENT TRUMAN asked Congress last night for $1.31-4.000,000 to pay for American arms shipments abroad to aid friendly nations. He requested an appropriation of $814,010,000 and authority to enter in-to $500,000,000 worth of contracts. A White House statement said the bulk of tbeReuter - 102 words
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Article30 1949-10-11 1 The Australian fleet and units of a New Zealand squadron put to sea yesterday for their first combined exercises —the biggest post-war naval manoeuvres 'In Australian waters.- ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article71 1949-10-11 1 RANGOON. Tues. IHE Burma Government announced last night that courts could now impose sentences of up to seven years and order whippings for those convicted of jrofiteeriag, hoarding and illegally securing import licences. The same sentences will apply to Government officials responsible for Government financial losses. ThisReuter - 71 words
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Article32 1949-10-11 1 Naj-UXHiW fIiAW lAa'_N*-#. Foreign Minister ln Bao Dai's Vietnam Government, will head the Vietnam delegation to the Far Eastern conference of the ECAFE opening ln Singapore on Oct 20.- ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article183 1949-10-11 1 LONDON, Tuesday. OROBLEMS set by the proclamation of a Commu--1 nist government m China and its recognition by Russia will be among subjects discussed at a general meeting m Singapore next month of British representatives m South-Cast Asia, observers here believe. The conference is toReuter - 183 words
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189 1949-10-11 1 Free Press Staff Reporter SUFFICIENT opposition is expected m the Singanore Legislative Council next Wednesday to defeat the lottery motion which will be Introduced by Mr. N. A. Mallal (Municipal South-West). Mr. Mallal's motion will be that "this Council resolves that early' steps should be189 words
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Article63 1949-10-11 1 BATAVIA, Tues. SIX Chinese and two Indo nesians were killed when a passenger train was derailed by the explosion of three mines near Madlun, Eastern Java, according to a Dutch official report. The explosion also severely injured three Indonesians. Republican forces are conducting operationsReuter - 63 words
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Article51 1949-10-11 1 Three bandits were killed m the past 24 hours. A petrol of the Malay Regiment shot dead a bandit near Qua Musang. Another, a Malay, was similarly killed ln Kedah, while security forces m the Batu Pahat area shot dead a Chinese ln bandit51 words
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Article14 1949-10-11 1 The Russians have agreed to repatriate 16,000 Japanese war prisoners this month.14 words
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434 1949-10-11 1 GOVT. WILL AID STORE WOMEN IN PRICE 'WAR Free Press Staff Reporter rpHE Singapore Government would welcome a housewives' association to fight profiteers as proposed by Mrs. Robert Eu, Municipal Commissioner for West Ward, Mr. T. Van der Gaast, Assistant Secretary for Economic Affairs, told the Free Press this morning.434 words
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Article26 1949-10-11 1 The headquarters of the Indian Communist Party m Bombay was raided yesterday by squads of plain clothes police who seized "objectionable literature." A.P.A.P. - 26 words
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Article55 1949-10-11 1 A SPECIAL Market Correspond ant ftvee the prices af rabbet m cents per lb.) at 11 am todaj as follows: Bmjtn Mler* Ne. 1 8.5.1. Spot: »oos« 43 4SH K.o.b. In bales Oct. No. 1 R.S.S. 43', 43* 4 No. 2 R.S.S. 41*. 45* No. 3 R.S.S. Sflli55 words
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Article16 1949-10-11 1 A conference to discuss trc development of Arab culture ls openlr-.- m Adpn shortly.16 words
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Advertisement55 1949-10-11 1 aw ________j_______^'^^wb3---! MILLIONS OF BRICKS V ARE NEEDED j TO BUILD fe a j BL. a ma mw_u___ x me aa* ma_w WmmmWmmmaJmW-^-i— v i mWmt _n r I y J '?&l&w:\__W^__f _^_*m*i _eW*\ 1 ___K__)_W!____ik__^_W' ■A_a\\v f_m___t t i TUB /university\ of malaya BRICK DAY OCT. 15 th mm55 words
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Article352 1949-10-11 2 QINCE recommending a re- ducing diet and exercise (this page, on Friday) I have had numerous letters asking me to make the exercise clearer and to add more exercises for other spare parts" (writes Iris Ashley). The exercise, to be repeated 40 times, was as follows: Lie352 words
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Article528 1949-10-11 2 EDNA McKENNA; J. L. HAYS - Only Eritrean Woman Doctor EDNA McKENNA rPHE Italians call her the "dottorressa," but "second-in-com-mand of the British administered health service of the former Italian colony of Asmara is a Scots girl, Dr. Jean Johnson. Blonde, blue-eyed, Mrs. Johnson is a member of a family of doctors and before the war528 words
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Article, Illustration403 1949-10-11 2 FRINGES are IN again CiRINGES, last seen m the 'thirties, are back again and enjoying an unpredicted success. There's a return to sturdy fringe as a trimming for coats, suits and day dresses; the long scarves that accompany many coats designed for winter are nearly all fringe-edged. At Dlgby Morton,403 words
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Article244 1949-10-11 2 ASCROFT - Some Make-up 'Do's and Don'ts FOUNDATION creams are so much associated with personal skin texture that there are very few skins which are not improved by the use of one of the new patting creams. And now colouring let us consider first the woman with a dark or sallow skin.244 words
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Article, Illustration42 1949-10-11 2 A CHURCH Court, whirh hear appeals Uomt people wUhingtor* church. Rev. William I year-old vicar of s> Cricklewood. London* 1 Jnnoeent victims o :*ES being lonely iZ^ their lives, ar.d he W? 1 get the support of Zl clergymen42 words
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Advertisement104 1949-10-11 2 m )_Tr_ m jp m i m l^J^ Lovely Gowns for all occasions French Accessories very reasonable priced. I >> > > I V Anywhere under the sun you're safe with ARDENA SUNPRUF CREAM Use this wonderful filter cream to protect your skin from too much sun. With It you104 words
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Advertisement112 1949-10-11 2 FOR HOME LEAVE I Step ashore m a well tailored CORDUROY SUIT TOP COAT LJ CrujCft-t Ij^^l^ L,BatteryR ad Sin a PPre° re Phone 7997. ,/8 Received aT Cf -V* 4 4> <C*^gg> />OHi England mmm mT maKmmm_mA _f M a*} A w t^/\mfJJ F lsJ Iraf 9*S ma* B/W112 words
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Miscellaneous405 1949-10-11 2 YOUR LUCKY STAR DORN today, you are high- attributes. You probably U ly artistic, original. J»ave the gift of the writinventive and have the Jen word and should cultemperament which is i ivate thls tor can "company these fi^JJ~ Fortunately, you have a conscientious and thorough nature and like to405 words
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Article, Illustration297 1949-10-11 3 EVACUATION PLAN SHANGHAI, Monday. ARRANGEMENTS for the wholesale evacua- Uo d res -ttlement elsewhere of Shanghai s 1,500 Portuguese are being poshed by the Portuguese Residents Association here as economic distress becomes more widespread among the community m consequence of continued trade stagnation and staff retrenchments297 words
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Article42 1949-10-11 3 LD dipiOfrom the 1 c to the „.-..r -nt, Mr. Bala via the Repub- mediately •i Presi- Mx Kaztl will X m the Jogj-i ted un- Nazir. after round-table ,c Hague on rqjpointed ReI n _w* European ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article, Illustration122 1949-10-11 3 jvi J lur-capped Muslim traders from China's Sinkiang Province are again making their way iroug)> hifh Himalayan passes to sell carpets and kg m Itidi in-held Kashmir. q now m Srinagar is the first big one *np m the last three years. Fighting and Pakistani122 words
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Article55 1949-10-11 3 rOR 11 days, artists and critics studied admiringly an abstract painting called Composition at a Leeds art show. Then a ■nore observant riewer discovered it was hanging upside down. Artist Alfred Common was pleased to hear it. I regard it as a compliment on the coherence ofA.P. - 55 words
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Article272 1949-10-11 3 The Philippine-: For< ign Office has formally asked the Chinese Government for permission to deport to Formosa some 100.000 Chinese visitors who have overstayed their landing permit- A.P. Mot aU registrants, of course, will want to proceed to Africa. Many are hoping to be permitted to take theA.P.; Reuter - 272 words
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Article, Illustration143 1949-10-11 3 D" :.o means -^hlp Dy South k of ciubs. I At Bouth must CounUng at tirst jaw ■-> hearts, one two Cl B**— >• t(,till i he saw a \M 'rump trick* twelfth ..r*-t uica. erub- South r^mond-i and I Uurrvps to rder to ruff a tit cont-*143 words
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276 1949-10-11 3 Marshall aid for 100-year-old Belgian plan BRUSSELS, Monday. MARSHALL Flan dollars are helping the realisaifl tion of the 100-year-old Belgian idea to link her north and south railway networks hy means of a railway tunnel through the heart of Brussels. Half of the expense of wages and material paid outU.P. - 276 words
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Article55 1949-10-11 3 BRITAIN told the United Nations Political Committee that the political -slt-aa-tlon m Mogadishu, capital of Italian Somaliland. was now reported quiet The Committee was tokl that four people had been killed and 13 wounded m disturbances In Mogadishu, following m demonstration against proposals to grant ItalyReuter - 55 words
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Article39 1949-10-11 3 An emergency resolution censuring the -Government on its conduct of financial affairs and the devaluation of the pound will be moved at the opening of this week's 4. 500 -delegate Conservative Party annual conference m London39 words
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Article64 1949-10-11 3 AYIODfcRN dairy farm near Sydney has discovered t-hat music at milking time increased iv milk yield. Visitors to tbe milking rn-um* now hear a radio pour-in-, eta miri into tbe ears of contented o..\rv The proprietors of the farm claim that when they switched the radioA.A.P.; Reuter - 64 words
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Article27 1949-10-11 3 New York flrrancial circles are urging the reiadmission of Japanese bonds to trading m the United States, which ha* been pu:^pmded since Dec. 11. 19.127 words
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Article94 1949-10-11 3 Prague purge continues *|U--E Czechoslovak ComX munist Party has issued a new call to its officers to increase their vigilance, to beware of 'hostile elements'* and to feel personal responsibility "for the cleanliness of our ranks The warning was given m reports continued of arrests, purges and investigations. OtJ-a-ervers consideredReuter - 94 words
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Article61 1949-10-11 3 I^aONTROL and distribution \y ot Industrial products m Vietnam have been transferred by France to the Vietnam Government. the French delegation to the Franco-Viet-nam Joint Commission announced ln Saigon. The Commission ls working out details of the' transfer of powers to the Government headed by Bao Dai, ex-Em-perorReuter - 61 words
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286 1949-10-11 3 CASABLANCA, Monday. 'THE grave problem of a population which threaten, 1 to increase faster than food or housing can be found for it is worrying officials m French North Africa today. Latest estimates place the indigenous population of Morocco, Algeria and TunisiaA.P. - 286 words
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Article85 1949-10-11 3 MOTOR- BOAT pirates have released 50 Chinese whom they had kidnapped from a ferry launch operating about 40 miles north-west of the Portuguese colony of Macao. The passengers, before being landed and released, were stripped o. their belongings. They arrived after a tenmile overland trek at Kongmoon.A.P. - 85 words
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Article30 1949-10-11 3 American 'iron curtain' diplomats have been summoned to London for what observers believe may be a conference on the means of weakening Russian influence In Eastern Europe. U.P.U.P. - 30 words
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Article64 1949-10-11 3 AUSTRALIA'S Prime Minister. Mr. Joseph Chifley. announced at Canberra that any hope of Australia obtaining substantial war reparations from Japan would be "wishful thinking." Answering a question ln the House of Representatives. Mr. Chifley said the Australian Government had applied for one or two small Items ofReuter; AAP - 64 words
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Article104 1949-10-11 3 /"AIKO police say they have smashed a Communist ffan*r organising a coup d'etat with the aid of two beautiful girls, who acted as runners from their secret underground headquarters. Officials said a raid on the gang's headquarters was*carried out by a large force od police.U.P. - 104 words
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Article87 1949-10-11 3 HAS MAO BURMA AGENTS? IS there a hook-up between the Communists m China and Burmese Communists? This point, says the Rangoon English-language newspaper. Nation, must be investigated. The newspaper urged protection against Chinese Communists "taking an unhealthy interest" m Burma's internal affairs. Meanwhile. 30 Chinese organisations and gToups m BataviaReuter; A.P. - 87 words
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Article29 1949-10-11 3 A survey of the mineral wealth of Tanganyika ls being undertaken by a team of three United States' engineers who have arrived In Dar Es Salaam.- A.P.A.P. - 29 words
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Advertisement41 1949-10-11 3 W M c DOWELL'S m Gentrme Madras 2j PICKLES CHUTNEYS AND CURRY POWDER 9m^ A- NOW AVAILABLE FROM ALL tW- GOOD PROVISION STORES T^T GUTH--JE c gl-P W%X Glf Morning Coffee Tr LJ| w tight Luncheons II Afternoon Tea •JLJI Drinks41 words
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Miscellaneous515 1949-10-11 3 SINGAPORE Spore); 2.00 Clo-c; S.;)0 Pnr~ ,ui| f NF-YTft'ORK. nm Summary; 8.02 M*il AUSTRALIA Am* I„h a\^li;lr„. Ba 8 7 Share Mar*_. Report: ™_f 4«4 and 417 metres 7 The rjiour; 7 .40 Iti. 19. ti and 31 Metre*. Kmereency p*~'s from IL Thnnks for the Memory; 8.00 rouAY at515 words
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Miscellaneous132 1949-10-11 3 WHAT'S ON IM K.L. REX: Africa Scream-. P.WiLION: Wild Fire (Mandarin*. ODEON: Sorron-ful Jon.* OLISECM: Melody Ttme. MADRAS: A Forgotten Woman Mandarin CATHAY: Two Sisters and Broken Love (Mandarin double feature. CENTRAL: Vana Moi iini < Tamil. EMPIRE: Pisau Berachun I Malay H I N D V T A M132 words
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637 1949-10-11 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, Oct. 11. 1949. BRITISH KETTLE SIAMESE POT AFTER the hard things we have had to say about the British Government and its failure to do the right thing by Malayan tin Eroducers, it is pleasing to c able to say thank you for its stand637 words
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Article, Illustration1462 1949-10-11 4 This Conference Was 'Organised Hysteria' yOUNG Douglas Mayer, Permanent General Secretary of the National Union of Students of Britain an independent, nonpolitical, voluntary organisation has returned to London after an exhafisting two weeks as a visitor to the World Festival of Youth, held m Budapest. It was organised by the1,462 words
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Article, Illustration826 1949-10-11 4 DON IDDONS DIARY sipped their drinks, gambled, smoked cigarettes, gambled, peered at the gaming tables or the slot machines, gambled. Money was piled high m neat patterns on the green cloth. I said to a man who was cascading silver dollars into his Jacket pockets: "They open early, eh?" The826 words
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Article, Illustration456 1949-10-11 4 " EMPLOYER; MOURNING MALE - "EMPLOYER" MOURNI NG MALE LETTERS iQ THEjD| T n R T SEE that m some recent editions of your newspaper severe criticisms are made against office girls m Singapore particularly girls employed by the Singapore Municipality. I am the senior partner of a well known456 words
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Article42 1949-10-11 4 Wanted A 'Distraction' ALLOW me to rally to the defence of those 'ornamental' office girls at whose expense your clever cartoonist has made merry First, all praise to the girl who can work m an office— and still remain •ornamental. However hard42 words
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Article85 1949-10-11 4 IF you must pat lit toons against hope you will be |enUemi_j enough not to n* and distort them make them look r Girls In Municipal or any other offices I matter, d clerks' tables it l< during office hours ar talnly not pen i do they85 words
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Advertisement19 1949-10-11 4 a SILVER E.P.N.S. M IBEER MUGS* lU.S.de silva; Jeicellers I 106 Orchard Rd. Til: 2466 P Am- a B19 words
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Advertisement111 1949-10-11 4 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th is "BRICK DAY for the UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA On that day sellers all over the town will be collecting funds for the University. When they ask you to buy a "Brick," remember that it is for your oicn University. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY Af. Af Spece given by111 words
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Article, Illustration364 1949-10-11 5 $240,000 SOUGHT FOR T.B. RELIEF picture. Big increase m calls for aid Free Press Staff Reporter fHE Singapore Government has been asked for $240,000 to provide relief next year for a "tremendous increase" m T.B. cases seeking help from the Social Welfare Department's Public Assistance Section which runs the T.B.Free Press - 364 words
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99 1949-10-11 5 Nov. 2 is last day for Xmas parcels Pr s SUA kaii*- f>r posting F „ladmg l 0 lhe United ,d Europe will be Bounced >esexpected -o oe < year because J troop* m L -g food par- "J f or 11 lbs and r parcel- from ll to w99 words
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Article65 1949-10-11 5 Burmese warship in Singapore j r pros M.tff Reporter ATLNOS of the Union of N. *.y came up dx s r< Naval Base to explore the i s and visit the r.-:: ship, UIS. is a River Class present m the 2 dock undergoing Mayu arrived here after a* Penang.65 words
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Article254 1949-10-11 5 Fought to save her husband Free Press Staff Reporter ALOR STAR, Mon. r-ARRYINO a baby m her v arms a Chinese widow, Goh Gaik Kee, told the Sungei Patani coroner yesterday how bandits chased and shot dead her husband outside their house and then killed her 19-year-old son m her254 words
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130 1949-10-11 5 STORE SELLS RED CLOTH TO HONG KONG F. P. Chinese Correspondent AKGE quantities of textiles. including drills, khaki and red cloth, were exported to Hong Kong during the last weet.. The latter U said to be Ln great demand now by flagmakers m Hong Kong. The sudden brisk demand for130 words
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Article28 1949-10-11 5 the next monthly meeting of the Singapore Rural Board will be held on Thursday, Oc 10 m the Council Chainbor. Colonia' Secretary*" Oflice, at 10 a.m.28 words
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Article297 1949-10-11 5 Free Press Malay Correspondent T>l AN Haji Abdul Ghani bin Haji Awang, Chief Kathi of Kedah, has issued a statement stating that "drastic action will be taken against Muslims who do not attend their prayers on Fridays.*" A new and stricter set of rules has been297 words
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173 1949-10-11 5 Free Press Staff Keufvter yilE youth holiday camp which i s being near the x beach at Ayer Blru, Johore Bahru, attracted hundreds of members of Singapore Chinese youth and boys organisations on Sunday. Tin land was given to the Youth Council by a173 words
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Article31 1949-10-11 5 Sv Roland Braddell will srHak on the Past of Singapore at the East- West Society Meeting on Oct. 13 at 830 p.m. a< the British Council Hall Stamford Road.31 words
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Article, Illustration126 1949-10-11 5 PEI KWONO proves a worthy actress ln the role of a wayward woman who plays with her life for her meanness m the film. "Blood Will Tell." showing at the Capitol. Van Chuen plays the part of a robber who turns a new leaf but isFree Press - 126 words
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Article192 1949-10-11 5 gINGAPORE, Kuala Lumpur and Penang are among Far East centres which ofler the best Immediate prospects for stimulating tourist and other travel, according to a Working Group on Travel Facilities set up by the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East. Other centres with192 words
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300 1949-10-11 5 Polling booths 'too remote' too remote Free Press Staff Reporter A SUGGESTION to the Government that siting of rx polling stations for the forthcoming Municipal elections should be based on the principle that each polling station is as central as possible to the largest aggregation of voters' residences m the300 words
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Article, Illustration339 1949-10-11 5 picture. Free Press Shipping Correspondent A NOTHEK blockade-buster of the famous "Flying" class means to sail from Singapore into China waters, with the threat ahead of possible detention by Chinese Nationalist warships. On Sunday the Flying Cloud, Isbrandtsen Line freighter flying the American flag,Free Press - 339 words
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Article19 1949-10-11 5 Hi* Majesty las approv-d Of Remembrance Day bein_*. observed ir Malaya on Bun--inv Nov 6, this year19 words
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Advertisement63 1949-10-11 5 FURNISHINGS AffiH^S With various designs of POCKFAST CURTAIN LACE m **"v /J o SALE NOW ON a* GOWNS for all occasions HEAVILY REDUCED. oILmuK i,.,.h1s J_«_i r Tf_M M 1 ■> n. "BT i*Wr/Wa*ga WT^Bm^ *mm m\ Bnsah Road Near Raffles Hotel Sj aY'T"' a/7 S_i p AT I N€/^T'63 words
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Advertisement61 1949-10-11 5 For the Bride-to-be jr EMBOSSED Tj*. (satin brocade! Te have just received Ihe latest designs m Elbowed Satin Brocades. The designs are delightful and exquisite. 36 INCHES WIDE $4.50 PER YARD ROBINSONS RAFFLES PLACE ti SPORE j Mm.,....,,,......,.,... rmiiiniiiHiiHiiinii iiiwwiniimiiu mn g Silver Cigarette Boxp« _z J S. P. H.61 words
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Miscellaneous52 1949-10-11 5 Surface malls are expected to arrive ln Singapore ttx-_y from Slbu and Southern India. Closing times for posting surface mails at the G.P.O. today are: to N. Borneo, Labuan. Brunei and Mlrt: 6 pm. aim to the U.K., N. Ireland. Eire, Europe. Egypt. N. and W. Africa. West Indies and52 words
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Article2697 1949-10-11 6 AIR GEE WILL BE HARD TO BEAT Form guide for tomorrow In the Class 3, Div. 2 race over Iff. Actor, who showed great promise when running Oakfel to a short head over six furlongs at Bukit Timah last month, should gain his first bracket In his third run ln2,697 words
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Article, Illustration295 1949-10-11 6 LONDON, Tues. BRITISH Government stocks were depressed m the London Stock Exchange yesterday, reports Reuter's financial correspondent. Rubbers were down while tins advanced. Losses of around one point were *ho\*/n by long-dated gilt-edged issues. These followed press forecasts of an I increase ln bank rate295 words
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Article138 1949-10-11 6 HA >K> Chartered «£5 pdj 10 Vi Hongkong ($125) ..87 -1 Mercantile <£25) (£l2 pd.) 23*4 Eastern < £5) 7% INDISTKIALS ETC. Austin Mtr. <5/-) 29 9 B.A.T. futa.) 4* 1 16 BurmaU Oil* <uts 3 29 32 I Cory (Wj Sin. 82 3 i- 3 Courtauld138 words
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Advertisement96 1949-10-11 6 ji LAST DAY: v 1.45 4.00 c.io n \-»*_mammmm_aama^amm^ tmmamma mm < Otatlaw/i tepr hia a! Senoritma Wi J _e_^_R j Jrjfrft- PHONE _^^_G(/5_ 042 -NEXT CHANGE COLUMBI VS __wa** HERE IS THE BTORI HIA. NOB DARED TO FILM! DRAMA THAT IS REAL! ■Sv-T***** s J_____\^ ______P______aa** < m^g__am--Unde a96 words
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Miscellaneous151 1949-10-11 6 MdndrdKß Exclusive to the Singapore Free Press m Malaya 51 I r U r^'r.' S vi-TI A Dl 6* !NTO IIME SO HUNGRY- Yum-Yum -1 1 IME CATCm'I TT? 1 > S3 g 6000. YOU THE BREAD-CRUMB HUH* THPfIADKID^i «-»'CH. i LOTHAR. THIS BIG -J YES, SMELL EAT SOME, W_--151 words
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Article, Illustration507 1949-10-11 7 MALAYA'S CHANCES IN N.Z. ARE POOR Athletes not up to the mark MALAYA S prospects for the British Empire Games m Auckland, New Zealand, next February are rather dim. The non-participation of Lloyd Valberg means the scratching of what would have been the country's best bet at the Games. ValbergFox - 507 words
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Article232 1949-10-11 7 COMMUNITY LEAGUE \i Combined Navy 0. <\\\ were til at sea In their inter-Community i ich against R.A.F. Combined at Jalan far stadium, when they were trounced by seven Es U) nil ion and snap m Navy s r .played m all departments. I232 words
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83 1949-10-11 7 YANKEES-DODGERS SI -MILLION -'GATE' *T"HE New York Yankees pK.yprs. who won the world baseball series m New York, are expected to receive $5,884 each as their share of the receipts. Receipts for the five-match series amounted to $1,129,628, not including radio and television lees Members of the loving Brooklyn DodgersReuter - 83 words
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Article292 1949-10-11 7 SCOTTISH league soccer tables after Saturday's matches are: Reuter "A" DIVISION P W D L F A pts Celtic 5 3 119 9 7 Dundee 4 2 2 0 10 5 6 St. Mlrren 5 2 2 I 10 9 6 East Fife 3 2 10 9Reuter - 292 words
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Article51 1949-10-11 7 CHALLENGEI Cup footba.,l msults (first round): Crystal c 0, W«6+h**9 United I*. Brenford 4, Welhamstown 1". Queen's Park Rangers 2 Burnet 1. Arsenal 2 Mi.'.wall 3. Fulham 5. Leyton Orient 2 Broiley 4 Haydee 0; Charlton Atr-ietic 0. 1 Tot"*nham Hotspur 0; Nottlng and Mltcham 1, ChelseaA.P. - 51 words
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Article59 1949-10-11 7 F. P. Racing Correspondent PENANG, Tues. HEAVY rain fell here last night md the training track was closed this morning. Only the sand-track was open for work. Likely scratching for tomorrow's races are: Booklaw 11. Whispering Hope. Spithead, Cinema, Lucky Tom, Noble Light. Shmoo, Sir Fresco,59 words
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Article, Illustration191 1949-10-11 7 CRANK Worrall, West Indies Test player, scored 109, and Australian Cecil Pepper, 95, for the Commonwealth cricket team against the Indian Universities Eleven m Bombay yesterday. The tourists, scoring 295 for six wickets m reply to the Universities first innings of 229. finshed the second clay191 words
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Article445 1949-10-11 7 QOLD Fever is now a clear favourite for the Cesare- witch. His price was cut from 100-7 to 10-1 when the card was called over at the Victoria Club, London, last night. There was a general tightening up m prices due to the scratching ofReuter - 445 words
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Article239 1949-10-11 7 FOLLOWING are UK. soccer fixtures for Saturday. Oct. 15 Reuter KMGUM LE.\<;t i: i»i\ i Aston v M.mc hrvtrr U. KUikpuol V Livrrpoul < lur |..ri y C hrKra K»rrton t Kolton I ulh.im y Rurnlr) If uddrr»tirld UirminKham Manchester C. Stoke Middlesbrough v Arsenal Newcastle vReuter - 239 words
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Article53 1949-10-11 7 PRINCESS ELIZABETH went to the picturesque Fontwell Park rourse near Chicest r. Sussex, yesterday, to watch her hist steeplechaser, Monaveen, owned jointly by the Queen and herself, contest and win the Chieheaer handicap chase run over three and a quarter miles. Monaveen was ridden by the professional jockeyReuter - 53 words
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Article, Illustration40 1949-10-11 7 photo. i^«. K^ A NO the Czech B irl skater, m training at the Richmond Ice Rink. Surrey, for the defence of her women's world figure skating championship which will take place In London next March. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article758 1949-10-11 7 (onn.* ued iiom page 6) 8.12. prominent for 3 furs, faded m home straight. 003 Loch Clyde 8.7: Third by m lengths to Sunny Valley over ftfef on Saturday with 8.1; prominent early and made good effort ln home straight. 402 Ronte.l*. 8.6: Non accepter758 words
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Article, Illustration253 1949-10-11 7 Sands fights vital battle tonight nAVE Sands, 23-year-old Australian triple cham- pion, will pack hopes of an American tour tonight when he fights Pete Mead of America m a ten-round contest at Harringay. If Sands wins decisively, he can pack his bags for the U.S. If he loses he canA.P. - 253 words
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Article21 1949-10-11 7 YESTERDAYS U.K. Rugby Union results were*. Penzance and Newlyn 8. Devonport Services 8; Swansea 14. Bactive Ranaevs 5- ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article62 1949-10-11 7 "VARUSH Kumar, the promising young Indian lawn tennis player, reached the second round of the British covered courts men's singles championships at Queen's Club, London, yesterday with a lightning win 6-1, 6-0 Capt. E. C. Ford. S. L. R Gawnhey, a former Indian Davis Cup player,Reuter - 62 words
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Article64 1949-10-11 7 TSLANU Club October la_iXt4\ Foursomes golf eampetlUoa, played on Sunday, was won by Mrs. M. Crocker S. H. M i ,90— 21-69 Next best returns we:. Mr-. Sc Mr. F. Jones 90— 20 70; Mis. R. Ho Lim Kirn Chlu 91 -25*4 71 ||n. Mr. H. To c64 words
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Article19 1949-10-11 8 THOMSON: To Pearl, wife of Surgeon Lieutenant Commander M. L. Thomson R.N.. on 10th Oct., 1949. a daughter.19 words
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Article51 1949-10-11 8 CHEAH-YEO The Engagement is announced today betveen Mr Cheah Thye Bee of the Municipal Secretariat, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Cheah Beng Cheang, and Miss Irene Yeo Peck Neo. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yeo Kiat Seng of the Shell Co. Ltd Pulo Bukom. (Penang papers please51 words
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Article24 1949-10-11 8 MR. <_ MRS. ROBERT ONO wish to thank all relatives friends who attended their marriage on 1.10.49 and for their valuable gifts <fc presents.24 words
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Article191 1949-10-11 8 GEORGE LEE - Rumours have been circulating that the Happy World Amusement Park will be moved to Geylang Serai, thereby depriving many people m the Oeylang Road area of facilities for an evening's relaxation. I wlsh to make it clear that these reports have no foundation whatsoever. The Happy World191 words
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Article, Illustration364 1949-10-11 8 CANTON GOVT. FLEES TO CHUNGKING Reds now 60 miles away HONG KONG, Tuesday. AS separate Communist armies drove to within A 60 miles of Canton and 25 miles from the Kwangsi border, the Nationalist Government m Canton announced last night that transfer of the government to Chungking m Szechuan Province364 words
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Article107 1949-10-11 8 E. German Govt, is not legal' FRANKFURT. Tues. THE three Western High Commissioners last night issued a statement denouncing the recently established East German Government as 'having no legal basis "and no title to represent Eastern Germany." The statement, issued after an unexpected meeting of the Commissioners here today, assuredReuter - 107 words
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Article98 1949-10-11 8 WASHINGTON. Tues. THE Food and Agricultural Organisation approves of night soil as a highly efficient fertiliser, but says proper treatment Is required if spread of disease is to be avoided. The F.A.0.. created to in.->rov.-agricultural conditions throughout the world, creditied night soil with maintaining through the c-.-nrurlc*U.P.; Reuter; A.P. - 98 words
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Article74 1949-10-11 8 LONDON. Tues. FE British Government has taken over £1.000.000 m death duties from a fortune left by the tobacco heiress, Mrs. Kathleen Rees-Mogg, it was disclosed here yesterday. Bhe was a daughter of the late Sir Frederick Wills, cigarette millionaire who left over £3,000,000 ln 1909.Reuter - 74 words
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Article17 1949-10-11 8 Jap-sterling trade A Japan sterling area 1949--50 trade arrangement will be announced "at an early date." ReuterReuter - 17 words
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Article81 1949-10-11 8 A 20- YEAR-OLD Dutch outh claimed m Amsterdam yesterday that he has invented an automobile engine which runs on ammonia. Experts who watched the demonstration said the "ammonia car" proved highly com petitlve m speed and power. Inventor Bert Mudde of Deidschendam said the combustion system81 words
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194 1949-10-11 8 SAN FRANCISCO. Tuesday. 4 RIOT m San Francisco's Chinatown on Sunday night broke up a meeting m celebration of Communist victories m China. One Chinese was injured. A flying wedge of Chinese youths broke up the gathering of 400 members of the Chinese Workers'U.P.; Reuter - 194 words
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Article117 1949-10-11 8 ARCHBISHOP WARNS CZECH REDS PRAOUE, Tues. r_ Czech Roman Catholic secret Information service said last night that 40 more vicars and deans had been arrested, adding that "all the vicars of the Dioceses of the Republic" had been detained m the last few days. Some of the vicars have sinceReuter - 117 words
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Article158 1949-10-11 8 TOKIO, Tuesday. officials are neither impressed nor amused by a formal document they have received which reads: "Persons serving high above the clouds will not pay taxes to this filthy world." Instead, they have promised "stern action." The declaration was signed by followers of Jikosan, whoA.P. - 158 words
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Article34 1949-10-11 8 The Aga Khan announced ln Paris yesterday that hia daughter-in-law, film star Rita Hayworth. is expecting her baby "any time between November and January." Rita married Prince Aly Khan last May. U.P.U.P. - 34 words
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Article50 1949-10-11 8 A BRITON, found dead ln the street below Canton's tallest hotel early yesterday, was David Thowas Brash, of London. His employment as secretary to the China Oxygen and Acetylene Company ended last Friday after his employers had arranged a passage for him back to England.— ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article202 1949-10-11 8 Russia hits at Truman plan NEW YORK, Tuesday. RUSSIA yesterday agreed to a wide measure of United Nations help for the world's underdeveloped territories, but said that such help as envisaged m President Truman's aid programme would lead to "enslavement" by American monopolies. The Soviet delegate, Mr. A. Arutiunian, toldA.P. - 202 words
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Article83 1949-10-11 8 LONDON, Tues. PIERRE II lON. the 18--month-old seal from California who swam the English Channel m four hours and 54 minutes on Sunday, got out of England one Jump ahead of police. Pierre touched the British coast at Leathereotes, a point near Dover, and thenU.P. - 83 words
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