Malaya Tribune, 17 October 1945
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Title Section22 1945-10-17 4/1 The Malaya Tribune Telephone: 5811, THE NEWSPAPER OF THE PEOPLE OE MALAYA FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1945 PRICE 10 CENTS22 words
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684 1945-10-17 4/1 A Mere 12,000 Come Back To Malaya JAPS HAND IN FIGURESWITHOUT A BLUSH (BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 16 "PHE Japanese have just given to the British Intelligence Branch a sheet of figures. They handed it over without a blush, without684 words
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Article164 1945-10-17 4/1 Two cases in which men were charged with being in possession of lorries for which they were alleged to have been unable to prove possession were brought up in the courts yesterday. In the Fourth District Court, Chiah Siew and Kwek Cheng Seng pleaded guilty before "Mr.164 words
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Article138 1945-10-17 4/1 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 16. Following a conference between Brigadier H. C. Willan, Deputy Chief Civil Affairs Officer, B.M.A. and heads of the Railway Department and representatives of Chinese, Indian, Sikh and Malay communities, a half-day strike among daily paid workers at the138 words
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Article122 1945-10-17 4/1 If he did not realize that he was buying stolen properly then he is a fool and must suffer the consequences," declared Major D. P. Rees when he sentenced Yew Ah Kuang (56) to three months' rigorous imprisonment at the conclusion of a case in the122 words
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Article85 1945-10-17 4/1 Three alleged looters R. Kunchiraman (42) Tan Fong (43) aid Hassan bin Ahmad (43) were remanded in custody after they appeared before Major D. P. Rees, presiding officer in the First District Court on Monday. Kunchiraman claimed trial but Tan Fong and Hassan pleaded guilty to a85 words
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Article26 1945-10-17 4/1 The Government has already authorised payment of a token sum to dependents of Passive Defence Service personnel who were killed on duty before Feb. 15, 1942.26 words
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Article173 1945-10-17 4/1 IE M a 1 a y an Association in India has opened a Malayan Information Bureau and the -Association is prepared to underfake inquiries in Malaya on behalf of relatives and friends outside Malaya; and also to undertake inquiries in India on behalf of any Malayans173 words
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Article302 1945-10-17 4/1 Evacuees Confer With B.M.A. On Repat Plans CJettling down to work almost immediately after their arrival, the Special Committee of Malayans in India and Ceylon who have beea sent here to urge the B.M.A. authorities to speed up the repatriation of the 4,000-odd Malayan evacuees in India, on Monday conferred302 words
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Article83 1945-10-17 4/1 TO aid destitute families oi missing Straits Settlements Volunteers and ex-pri-soners of war, a charity boxing programme has been arrangtd to be staged in the Great World boxing stadium on Friday, Oct. 26, under the patronage of Brigadier P. A. B. MacKerron. All proceeds of83 words
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Article64 1945-10-17 4/1 At the first meeting of the Sinhalese Association of Singapore, with Mr. P. E. Perera, President of the Association, in the chair, a resolution was passed expressing joy over the victory of the Allied powers and reaffirming loyalty to the Empire. Mr. P. E. Perera was reelected President.64 words
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103 1945-10-17 4/1 J\T a meeting oi the China Relief Fund Committee held on Monday afternoon under the presidentship of Mr. Tan Kah Kee, it was derided to continue the good work oi the committee under its present name. A special committee of 1.5 members was elected103 words
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Article742 1945-10-17 4/1 Big Reinforcements Already Landed DUTCH GOVT. REPUDIATE VAN MOOK'S OFFER Reuter. PJILVERSUM radio reported last night that British reinforcements have arrived in Java. The complete occupation force is not expected to total more than one division, the radio said. Bandoeng is expected to beReuter. - 742 words
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70 1945-10-17 4/1 Reuter. London, Oct. 16. Melbourne radio today said that H. Clus, of the Australian External Affairs Department, has been appointed Liaison Officer to SBAC, and has left Brisbane for Rata via. The appointment is interpreted as indicating the Austr a 1 i a n Government'sReuter. - 70 words
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Article109 1945-10-17 4/1 Reuter. Da hi via Oct. J6 THERE is no state cf war betwee 11 Itidoneeiana and Dutch, as reported on Sun (fay, it was officially stated here tonight. An announcement by the headquarters of the Allied forces in the NEI said, The information reported resulted fromReuter. - 109 words
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Article129 1945-10-17 4/1 AN increase in the rates of pay for unskilled workers, with elTect from October 15. to keep up with the present high cost of living, is to-day officially announced by the authorities. A statement issued this morning says: "In view of the cost of living and129 words
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Article50 1945-10-17 4/1 Reuter. New York. Oct. 16. Secretary of Labour, Louis Schwelleobach, announced that the United States Government effort to settle the coal strikes has collapsed, and so has adjourned indefinitely the conferences between mine leader John Lew is and operators, after operators had rejected the settlement proposals. Renter.Reuter. - 50 words
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181 1945-10-17 4/1 Reuter. j c r n Chungking Oct. 16. j secret pro fascist anti Chinese organisation, set up in Bangkok which calls itself the "Blood and .Steel Society is using Gestapo {and SS tactics to terrorise China's 3,000,000 residents in Siam, according to two representatives ofReuter. - 181 words
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217 1945-10-17 4/1 Reuter. liy Renter s Diplomatic Correspondent London, Oct. 1 7. It is obvious from the political developments of the last >4 hours that there are sharply conflicting views in Dutch official quarters on the policy towards the East Indies. The present obscure situation isReuter. - 217 words
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Article82 1945-10-17 4/1 Reuter. London. Oct- 16. The Budapest radio tonight announced that a "state of seige has been declared in Hungary', without adding a single word of explanation. The Budapest radio later explained that 'a siege has been declared because murder and robbery are spreading throughout theReuter. - 82 words
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152 1945-10-17 4/1 Reuter. M Tokyo, [Oct. 16. M Japanese police guard outside the Premier's residence bared their swords today for the first time since the occupation, when 300 demonstrators, who described themselves as the "Japanese Labour Party" stormed Baron Shidehara's official residence while the Cabinet was m session.Reuter. - 152 words
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Article115 1945-10-17 4/1 A Lisbon, Oct 10. LL signs indicate that Portugal will be in the thioes of a big political crisis within the next two days. Thursday is nomination day for the elections one month hence, which the opposition dec- lare they will boycott unless they are postponed115 words
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Article43 1945-10-17 4/1 Reports from Warsaw state that the Polish government Jias made an agreement with Marshal Rokossovsky, whereby Red Army units are to he sent into Poland to deal with the activities of Nazi Werewolves and the followers of the ''Russian Quisling "Andre* yevitch Vlassov.43 words
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Advertisement230 1945-10-17 4/1 NOTICE CATHAY CINEMA Patrons who attended the 9.15 p.m. show at Cathay Cinema on 15th Oct. may present their half tickets at the Box Office up to and including 19th Oct. when they will be accepted for exchange or refund. Rally in Honour of Mr. Tan Kah Kee Under the230 words
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1221 1945-10-17 2/3 Charles B. Towill - By Charles B. Towill Singapore, Oct. 16. t THE door of the cell clanged open. A sneering guard barked an order and the physically distraught prisoner in torn, filthy clothing who staggered forward, was marched along winding corridors to a spacions room1,221 words
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Article218 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. London, Oct. 14. As the result of the Japanese face-saving campaign, the man-in-the-street in Tokyo believes that the initiative for post-war reforms comes from the Japanese Emperor and Government, rather than the result of direct orders from General Mac Arthur, cables Gordon Walker, Tokyo correspondent of theReuter. - 218 words
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Article40 1945-10-17 2/3 The Executive of the World Trade Union Federation is considering nominating delegates to investigate the situation in Palestine, it was learned in Paris authoritatively. Vincente Lombardo Toledano of Mexico has been mentioned as probable chairman of the investigation commission. I40 words
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289 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. Bristol, How deficient in vitamins is the human body after six years of war This was the problem that 12 human guinea pigs" at Bristol set themselves to solve. They comprised a team of 12 men and women, aged 17 to 40,Reuter. - 289 words
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Article30 1945-10-17 2/3 The new cooperative Japanese news agency "koyodo" wa 1 officially formed last Friday, Koyodo, winch replaces the Domei Agency, will start work on Nov. 1. under Managing Director Masanori ho.30 words
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149 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. London, Oct. 14. The Far-Eastern correspondent of the Sunday Observer states that there are complaints among British businessmen anxious to return to China be cause the Chinese authorities still refuse visas to passports for re-admission. There are not yet any British Consuls inReuter. - 149 words
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106 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. London, Oct. 14. Disquieting stories about the condition of aircraft used for evacuating released Allied prisoners of war from camps in Indo-China are circulating according to A. Moyes Thomas. News of the World correspon dent in Singapore. Fifty released prisoners were amongReuter. - 106 words
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588 1945-10-17 2/3 The following is a continuation of the list of names of Singapore Chinese who are now in India, together with their addresses: Mrs. C. K. Lee, P/31 Ganesh Ohandra Avenue, ,Calcutta; Mrs. Lo Kam Ying, c/o Mr. J. C. MacPherson, The Chartered Bank, Bombay;588 words
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377 1945-10-17 2/3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) "The Volunteer movement was a great factor in promoting civic responsibility before the war and it is vital that the Government policy regarding the stat us of volunteers and the future of the volunteer movement should be made known. Dilly-dallying with377 words
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55 1945-10-17 2/3 Out of 43,000 free reply telegrams filed by relatives to liberated Far East prisoners of war and civilians, 27,000 replies are still held in London by the Army authorities where they are awaiting addresses before passing the telegrams to the company for transmission, according to55 words
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71 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. lielsen Oct. 15. The oft I L. opening of the trial >f 24chiefs of ihc \a/.i regime,including Goering, liess and Ribbentiop was postponed jor the third time today. Today's postponement was offi Lilly stated to be due to unexpected difficulties in the task «>fReuter. - 71 words
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226 1945-10-17 2/3 The Singapore Registration Office of missing persons has received several clues to indicate that a large number of missing people, including thousands of Chinese, are now perhaps abandoned by the Japanese in neighbouring countries, particularly in Siam and Sumatra, it is reliably learnt.226 words
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Article90 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter Washington. Oct. 15. Vnglo-American financial and trade talks opened their sixth week here today with authoritative indications that the American delegation is re taxing its formerly firm stand for complete abandonment of Empire trade preference and is now prepared to compromise with the British. It is nowReuter - 90 words
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Article92 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. London, Oct. 15. T ON DON dockers, with a few exceptions, have agreed to return to work on Oct. 18. A statement, made at the meeting of strikers this morning, said: This is to enable the negotiation machinery to function, and, at theReuter. - 92 words
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63 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. Manchester Oct. 15. The liberal newspaper, Manchester Guardian, today urges the sending of a strong occupation army to Java. British troops can reach the scene more quickly t h an the Dutch, and even at the price of incurring further charges of interference,Reuter. - 63 words
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Article97 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. Batavia, Oct. 15. Fighting broke out this afternoon in south Batavia where Dutch troops two days ago took over control of Tjililitan airfield, No details are so far available, but it is known that a contingent of Dutch troops has been dispatched to bring theReuter. - 97 words
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Article28 1945-10-17 2/3 A democratic rally, held in one of the largest cinemas in Oporto, Spain, last week-end was followed by 40,000 people demonstrating in the streets, with cries of "liberty."28 words
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Article383 1945-10-17 2/3 There is talk already of Don Bradman being seen in the Australian team. Asked by Reuter if he would play in test cricket again Bradman was non-commit-tal. Close friends of his do not think he will attempt a comeback because of business interests in Adelaide and because383 words
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Article582 1945-10-17 2/3 LETTERS TO EDITOR Ed. M.T. T3efore the fall of Singaittre local Muslims were divided, so far as social and communal matters were concerned, into three separate entities the Arab community, the Malay community and the Tndian Muslim community--- only coming together when religious matters were concerned. This wasEd. M.T. - 582 words
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Article64 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. Tokyo Oct. 15. "piIE Allied Command has ordered the Japanese Home Ministry to make available immediately all stocks of petroleum held in Japan for the use of essential industries and individual consumers. This is a further step towards assisting Japanese industries in their tremendous task toReuter. - 64 words
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Article54 1945-10-17 2/3 A 11 members, part-time and full* time are requested to attend a series of lectures commencing today at 5 p.m. in one of the following centres:— Pearls Hill School, Rangoon Road School, Ax C. S. Cairnhill, Telok Ayer Church, Methodist Preparatoiy School, (Upper Serangoon Road, Choon Guan School54 words
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32 1945-10-17 2/3 Reuter. Tokyo Oct. 15. Sunicbi Matsumoto, former Foreign Vice-Minister in the Tojo War Cabinet, has been appointed head of the Committee considering revision of the Japanese Constitution. —Reuter.Reuter. - 32 words
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