Malaya Tribune, 29 April 1948

Microfilm: NL2145
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Malaya Tribune
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    62 1 The Malaya Tribune BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE Larger Sales than any Afternoon Paper In Malaya Printed fflwiwffnnnoMSif Kurjjjaljumpur, Ipoh d Pennnq. Telegrams: "Tribun" Spore." Telephone: 5811 (9 lines). EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1948 PRICK TEN CENTS The MALAYA TRIBUNE London Agents Messrs. Colin Turner Ltd., Talbot
    62 words
  • Article
    R.A.F. SPITFIRES RAID JEWISH TERRORIST HEADOUARTERS
    462 1 BRITISH FORCES JOIN IN JAFFA WAR Reuter. JERUSALEM, Apr. 28.—Sweeping into action for ihe first time since the Arab Jewish fighting began, rocket-firing Spitfires of the R.A.F. tonight attacked Jewish terrorist headquarters a. Bat Yam, on the outskirts of the Arab seaport of Jaffa
    Reuter.  -  462 words
  • Article
    "Too Late To Alter Withdrawal Plan"
    215 1 LONDON. APR 28.—Foreign Secretary Mr. Ernest Bevin insisted today that Britain could not "at this late hour" reverse the process of her withdrawal from Palestine. Mr. Bevin was asked in Par liament under what circumstances the British Government was prepared to carry or' or
    215 words
  • Article
    JAFFA: LATEST
    182 1 Reuter. i TEL AVIV. Apr. 38. —Jewish forces attack- ing the Arab port of Jaf- fa in the fare of British V Spitfires and armoured defences tonight clalme< to have occupied tht Manshleh quarter, in th» i northwestern ar«-:» of th« 1 city. > The Irgun Zvai LeVM
    Reuter.  -  182 words
  • Article
    5 HURT IN STATION WAGON CRASH
    73 1 Four passengers and the driver of a station wagon were injured when the vehicle crashed into a telegraph post in East Coast Road, near the seventh milestone, at 1.30 a.m. today. The driver, an Indian, and a Bengali passenger were detained in the General
    73 words
  • Article
    Rubber Futures
    64 1 U.P. NEW YORK, Apr. 28. Rubber closed 25 to higher with sales of 59 contracts. The rise followed strength of other commodities despite the slight decline in primary markets. Closing prices: May 22.65 traed, June 21.65 nominal, July -1.45 traded, August 21.05 nominal. September 20.95 bid, October 20.85
    U.P.  -  64 words
  • Article, Illustration
    LIAN SIN BEATS THE DEFENDERS
    33 1 Linn Sin Blip* this MM bet MM** Chooi Yooi and Kok To y in yesterday's Stadium yamf m which the M C F.A. and the S.A.F.A. drew 2-all.
    33 words
  • Article
    Police Arrest 3 At Tin Works
    112 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Three Javanese were arrested by the Police it Pulau Brani yesterday afternoon in the locality :,f the tin-smelting; works whereabout 360 workers are on strike. This is the latest development in the strike situation n» the island which is now on
    112 words
  • Article
    COCONUT THEFTS IN MALAYA
    54 1 LONDON. Apr. 27. When Leonard Gammans, Conservative, asked in the Commons today what was being done to prevent widespread stealing of coconuts in the Kuala Langat district of Malaya, Mr. Mayhew, for Government, said the Colonial Secretary had asked the High Commissioner for the Federation of
    54 words
  • Article
    Jews Ban British Correspondent
    617 1 U.P. British tanks went into actioa today against advancing Irgun Zvai" Leumi forces trying to push Arab forces in Jaffa bac-lc against the coast, writes a U.P. correspondent. But the battle for Jaffa coa tinued unabated with Hagana and Irgun forces tightening their ring around the
    U.P.  -  617 words
  • Article
    P.M.F.T.U. STATEMENT ON MAY DAY
    173 1 A manifesto issued by the Pan Malayan Federation of Trade Unions on International Labour Day (May 1) to the workers of Malaya declaied there is no cause of rejoicing for them this year. It said: On all auspicious days there is good cause for meriimcnt
    173 words
  • Article
    Sultan's Status Queried
    94 1 Reuter. LONDON. Apr. 28.- Quinlin Hogg. Conservative, asked >n the House of Commons today when a reply would be sent to the formal request of Mr. Justice T. A. Brown. Judge of the Supreme Court in Singapore, dated Nov. 21. 1947 for a cei'.ficate of the Secretary
    Reuter.  -  94 words
  • Article
    MILLS IS EXPELLED
    146 1 LONDON. Apr. 28. The Labour Party tonight expelled John Platts Mills, a left-winger who was one of the instigators of a' good wishes telegram to Pietro Nenni. leader of the Ita- !ian Socialists supporting the i Communists in the general election Official Labour backed the I Saragat
    146 words
  • Article
    No-hangings Bill: Malaya Not Affected
    281 1 Reuter. LONDON, Apr. 28 —The no-death-penalty bill, passed by the House of Commons recently, will not apply to British colonies and dependencies, it was stated by Mr Christopher Mayhew, Under-Secro tary for' Foreign Affairs, in the House today. Mr. Mayhew stated that the question whether
    Reuter.  -  281 words
  • Article
    POLICE TO STAND BY
    62 1 As a precautionary measure, ".here is to be a "genera' Stand-by of the Singapore Police Force on May Dal. AT 'cave for that day has been cancelled. The number of Police at Pulau Brani has been increased. Yesterday afternoon. th» Marine Police arrested three Javanese labourers
    62 words
  • Article
    Chinese Newsmen Protest To Dr. Wu
    268 1 The Chinese Journalist Union, at a committee meeting yesleramy, decided to send two representatives to call on Dr. Wu-Paak-shing, Chinese ConsulGeneral. with a letter setting down their protest against the expulsion of Mr. K. S. Quek, j Nan Chiau Jit Pao reporter, from a
    268 words
  • Article
    Beauty Queen Missing
    41 1 Reuter. Tokio. April 28. Japan's beauty queen, 20-year-old Ayako Goto who won the MHs Nippon title for 1947 last Ju!> for displaying both beauty and brains, was reported to be miss- ing today by the Japam-s» oress. -Reuter.
    Reuter.  -  41 words
  • Article
    U.S. WARNS RUSSIA
    69 1 Reuter. WASHINGTON, APR. 28. —The United States warned Russia today against "any violation by the Soviet military authorities in Austria of their obligations" and of American rights in Vienna. Mr. George Marshall, Secretary- of State, In a prepared statement told his press conference that any such violations
    Reuter.  -  69 words
  • Article
    VERNACULAR SCHOOLS MAY BE CLOSED
    132 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) The attention of the Medical and Health officials is now focussed on the large number of Chinese and Malay children attending vernacular schools, and it is believed that if a marked increase in cases of infantile paralysis is shown, it may be
    132 words
  • Article
    Sale Of Malaya House Urged
    125 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter). The Singapore and Malayan Associations will support a suggestion from London that Malaya House in Trafalgar Square should be- sold and adjoining premises be purchased elsewhere to permit expansion of the institution's activities. It is proposed that the new premises should house
    125 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      66 1 ,i t, I National Employer's j Mutual General FIRE. MOTOR. I V'ORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, PERSONAL ACCIDENT and other classes of ■INSURANCE ASSOCIATION LTD. (Incorporated In England) Meyet Chambers, Raffles Place SINGAPORE. Manager: N. S. WISE PHONE 2835. > a SAVE MONEY! SAVE TIME! Get a TOPRATE FOOT SEWING MACHINE Beautiful finish
      66 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      21 1 w TEL. ***** YEOW KWONG CO. Licensed Sanitary, Water, Electric Contractors Suppliers. No. 1, PENANG LANE. OFF ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. IBP
      21 words
  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    SERVICES URGED TO SEEK CIVILIAN ADVICE
    477 2 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Xl ALA LUMPUR, \pr. 28.—The Services vver- sketl to seek civilian advice in matters of defence, by Mr. A. Arbuthnott at the Federal Legislative Counc J yesterday. Mr. Aibuthnott said that he would urge that If the Services seek civilian advice
    477 words
  • Article
    Muslim Lecture
    55 2 Sponsored by the Young Men's Muslim Association a lecture on certain aspects of islam will be given, in Maiay. tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. at the house of Yang Mulia Tengku I Putera. Lorong Unku Aman, off Geylang Road. The lecture is open to women and girls, for whom
    55 words
  • Article
    MEDICAL COUNCIL
    77 2 j The following appointments jto the Medical Council of the Oohmy of Singapore and of the Federation of Malaya have been made:—Dr. Khoo Peng Sent; (in place of Dr. W. G. Evans). Dr. J. Heron (re-appointed i. 1 Dr. M. A. Gabriel (in place of Dr. Wu Lien
    77 words
  • Article
    Siam Drive Against Border Rebels
    385 2 Reuter. BANGKOK. APR. 27: SIAMESE POLICE \ve> ANTI-CRIME SQUADS TODAY WAGED AN ALLOUT ?T^ G^ AGAINSr THE GUERILLA BANDS WHO STAGED AN ARMED UPRISING NEAR THE SIAM CoY™ TOWN OF SUNGEI COLk ACSPHERE L TO r 4iS«? FPIrIAL DISPA rC HKR The dispatches, which de-1
    Reuter.  -  385 words
  • Article
    More Workers Apply For Wharf Jobs
    540 2 (Tribune Staff Reporter* Aa REPORTED YESIKKDAT TO THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR rn\urva NEW MOVE. CALLING FOR A FRESH RE(iISTP VTOV OF HARBOUR WORKERS. A LARGE \CMBER OF TrRr)VY PLOYEF S IS TEREI) TIIEAISELVF2S "fs- Mi. P. A. T. Chtimes. the Voting Chairman of the Singapore
    540 words
  • Article
    2 Charges
    144 2 Two Charges of impersonation and extortion were read against a young Englishspeaking Chinese, (jow Robert when he appeared heroic Mr. F. B. Oehlers (Third Police Magisttate yesterday. The prosecution outlined the chaiges ai ia» posing as ail officer from the Chinese Protectorate and (b) extorting $gf from a
    144 words
  • Article
    SHBLU Rules: Secret Voting Clarified
    723 2 MM. A. V. RAJAGOPAL, SECRETARY OF THE brut G A PORE FEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS HAS mm LICIZED. IN THE ABSENCE OF MR. YE Fft AS \M a STATEMENT PURPORTING TO EMANATE FPnS £ir LATTER IN REPLY TO MR. BARRY'S CfUTRTSM OF Sr« DICTATORIAL ACTION
    723 words
  • Article
    BACK PAY STILL A LIVE ISSUE
    232 2 The annual report of the Singapore Civil Service Association for states that the question of back pay is still a Uve issue. It is expected that this: matter will be discussed at its annual general meeting Tomorrow. Some members of the SCS feel that
    232 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      155 2 YOUR WEEK-END SHOW BOOK EARLY! P/MVI LIQM Today Four Sh P GREĔNSTREET *j f 'Mil- GARDNER W KEEN AN EDWARD Wk pfe. WYNN ARNOLD I XV. X--/ 2 |).m., 4.15., 6.30 9.15 ll] |Ti»nx- swept story •*t?* ,x 11 1% JOHNSON Romance JANET V v SSftfr 9 v RoSyRiDCE I
      155 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      109 2 The Va!ic >' »1 D*, nt lw, r nn in "I DOOO Today Lffl "W OI4J f liji^» ill "UMMI-Ur ••U:, Nil7ir 'tayaat, 1 53 iiity. Kp Murma, m -KiS >al. Muhii. H WOR«JJ GLOBE s r t L4l f)l R'aft< N I o!nr bg I rininDu NEW 11 <>/</./>
      109 words
  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 2 Miscellaneous Column 1
      403 2 ON YOUR RADIO TODAY NETWORK I «WJ IN MALAY iB. Southern Hotel Roof Garden MALAY ENGLISH mar 2 v SSs n m oa ff mMO B T n 'i l pm News in Am PROOR AMMPC lude 19 Musical Inter- oy Cantonese: 1.15 Openim raUWHWTO nm r! n in Malay:
      403 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    Polio: Four New Cases
    400 3 FOUR MORE CASKS OP POLIOMYEI iTi«t w tm b m fig In ordci to minimise the of infection. visitor.Uv Middleton Hospital re patients of poljbmyi iian being treated, will not admitted until furthei in.tree, except in cases wher, patients an seriously ill. X A Canton, the
    400 words
  • Article
    MYSTERY DEATHS IN HAWAII
    124 3 U.P. M\ Ml LA, Apr. 28. The Philippine Consul General to Honolulu. Modesto Farolan, revealed mysterious deaths anions the Filipinos in Hawaii and urged the Philippine scientists to help determine th cause. He said 40 such deaths had been recorded and in all cases the Filipinos
    U.P.  -  124 words
  • Article
    BUSMEN ROBBED
    58 3 The conductor and the driver of a private omnibus and two passengers were robbed of two watches and a total of $107 in cash shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The bus was plying on the Paya Lcbar Changi route and the hold-up occurred at the 12 milestone
    58 words
  • Article
    MAY I PLANS ARE OFF
    182 3 (Tribune HtaM lUporter) The Tun Malayan Federation of Trade I'nions issued a statement late last night advfcrtTßg aU trade unions that the scheduled May I rally and procession have been forcibly cancelled because of Government's hun against MH-h ĕelebrattoa» on Lahdiur l>a> It added that
    182 words
  • Article
    China's Biggest Warship Here
    304 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Three Singapore Chines, midshipmen training in the Chi nesp Navy, arrived in Singapore waters yesterday morning or hoard the 14,800-ton repair and oil-carrying vessel, Annie--' from Shanghai. The Republic of C'una Ship Aumee, fa < larnc m be thf" freest Chinese warship afloat
    304 words
  • Article
    PROSECUTION CASE CLOSES
    649 3 Alleged Illegal Society THE CASE FOR THE PROSECUTION. IN WHICH FOUR ALLEGED COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR LABOURERS' UNION (CHINESE SECTION) ARE CHARGED WITH MANAGING AN ILLEGAL SOCIETY THE SINGAPORE WORKERS' PROTECTION CORPS'. AND ALTERNATIVELY IN ASSISTING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF IT, CLOSED YESTERDAY AT THE
    649 words
  • Article
    GLIDERS FOR PERAK CLUB
    278 3 IPOH, Apr. 27. it was decided at an extraordinary policial mooting of the Permit Plying Club hold m tho Ipoh Clufc on Saturday 'that tho committee be empowered to mend a sum not exbd ding $56,000 on the purchase of equipment and buildings.'" The Hon. Mr.
    278 words
  • Article
    Lightning Strike At Port Swettenham
    268 3 (From Our Own ttcporterj KUALA LUMPUR, APRIL 28: A LIGHTNING STRIKE BY 666 HARBOUR WORKERS THIS MORNING PARALYSED HARBOUR FACILITIES AT PORT SWETTKNHAM, HOLDING UP All, LOADING AND UNLOADING AND THROWING IDLE ABOUT :;0o STEVEDORES. Tne strike is also holding 1 Up fifteen ocean-going j
    268 words
  • Article
    VETERINARY SCHOLARSHIPS
    62 3 Scholarships for veterinary training in Tndia or the United Kingdom have been offered to .students in the Federation of Malaya. Qualifications required are j the Cambridge School Certifidate at a level entitling him to exemption from the London Matriculation examination, preferably with general science as oho of the
    62 words
  • Article
    SUIT SETTLED
    51 3 An action brought by Hee Ah Kan <w> against Tan Geok Chuan claiming damages for wrongful cutting down and destroying of plaintiff's crops, including 400 banana trees, 12 coconut trees and 200 sugar canes in Upper Serangoon Road, was settled before Mr. Jostle Jobling in the High Court
    51 words
  • Article
    S.C.S.A. MEETING
    24 3 The annual general meeting }f the Singapore Civil Service Association will be he"ld at the Club premises on Friday, at 5 p.m.
    24 words
  • Article
    TAIPING ON NEW AIR ROUTE
    159 3 IPOH. Apr. 27. With a view to putting: Taiping on tho ait map, the Malayan Airways, on their first anniversary on May 1. will inaugurate a new service connecting the former State capital with the main route running through the Peninsula. This service will be
    159 words
  • Article
    HAPPY QUEEN ELECTIONS STARTS
    55 3 Voting for the 'Happy Queen' started last night at the Happy Cabaiet. Each dance coupon represents one vote, and the dance hostess receiving the largest number of votes Will be elected 'Happy Queen' on the night of May 8. During the 'election' week the cabaret is
    55 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      76 3 WHOLE-GRAIN OATS ARE NATURE'S IDEAL FOOD FOR BABY NATUii'S Whole-grain oats Quaker Oats is WONDIt ihe best natural cereal source of foodiron, protein, food energy, and Vitamin POOD B|, elements that provide strength for' growth, help guard baby's health. Give mtdlgfmm\ our baby the nourishing helpof Quaker Oats feedings every
      76 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      712 3 A SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED Ist Class Bookkeeper capable of independent work including Anal recounts. Only those with higher L.C/\ or Professional Certificate; need apply. Box No. All3l M.T. Spore. (C. .'578) WANTKD: Presentable Sales IN presentatives. Bright prospects for hard working and honest persons. Apply G.P.O. Box 314. (G 371)
      712 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      486 3 FOR SALE WATCH 0U T On sale throughout Malaya First Bumper re-issue "Picture Book" on May Ist 1948, 36 pages 13" x -newsy, topical and chockful of snappy film photos and articles by well-known writer! Latest low-down from Hollywood and English studios. ONLY 25 C3NTB PER COPT. Book your copy
      486 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      502 3 TUtnON Singapore Chinese m DARIN SCHOOL. 122, Prtn p Stro<t, Singapore, Telephone (IBSI. Now Class for absolute beginners (Explanations in English) roramenelag May 3rd, IMS. Mondaya Thuradaya Mo p.m to B.iS p.m. dm Teacher lir. Chiang Tsal Chunn. HA. Vac an, i. othw 36 tkmmm 1 < Eatermi 'tint.-, advanced
      502 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Obituary
    DEATH
    25 4 Charles W. Leicester, forme-ly of the P.W.I). Singapore, died at his residence, No. 820 Tve S<ng Village, on 25th April, I»48, aged 61 years.
    25 words
  • Article
    Government Takes Firm Stand
    842 4 The Government has accepted the challenge of the Communist dominated j front to defy authority on j May 1. Nothing could be I more categorical than the statement made by Mr. P. j A. B. McKerron, the Singai pore Colonial Secretary, that no procession or public
    842 words
  • Article
    A New One!
    146 4 Since the foregoing was written, the militant front has collapsed. Workers in Singapore this morning are openly jubilant at the prospect of a spell of freedom to get on with their jobs without intimidation from the extremist unions. In twenty-four hours the Government has done more to
    146 words
  • Article, Illustration
    BRITAIN: PARADISE FOR THE AGED
    801 4  -  by Cahk Peam Dr. Cr. The indomitable spin!" of Britain's old people so much in evidence during the war continues to be an inspiring example in the no less exacting times of today. The latest figures show that all over the United Kingdom nearly half
    801 words
  • Article
    AFRICA TO GROW MORE RICE
    179 4 Experts on Indian agriculture arrived in Nairobi Kenya, on April 16 with the task Of finding how British East and Central Africa can best help to increase the world's rice production. A similar mission is in Western Africa to advise on production of rice and
    179 words
  • Article
    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A Chinese Favours Communism
    649 4 I write a reply to Mr. Lim Boon Jin's article: A Chinese Opposes Communism We are deluged with a mass of literatuic in the daily newspapers of a battle of ideologies between Democracy and Totalitarianism. Democracy and Totalitarianism are but mere words
    649 words
  • Article
    The Obstacle Is A Vicar
    127 4 BOMBAY. Indian aero drome engineers working on a five crore rupees (£3.750 000) five-year plan to transform Bombay's Santa Cruz airport into "one of the biggest in Asia", are reported to be faced with one last "obstacle"—th c vicar of a littlo church in the
    127 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      479 4 I the largest studio fn town for most advanced photoorapity, see Lilywhite STUDIO 162. ROCHORE ROAD. j (off Victoria Street) I Singapore: Tel: 2984 Business Hrs. 9 a.m to 8 p.m Ask for Mr. H. Y. Lim, Manager. For All SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONERY PRINTING. RUBBER STAMPS ETC. Go to FETER
      479 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      55 4 Taste! Taste!! Taste!!! What else matters? Good Taste knows neither Frontier nor Continents. On Taste, and Taste alone. Gold Leafs popularity rests. Sole Importers: F. A. BARTHOLOMEUSZ LIJVUTED MODERN OFFICE EQUIPMENT for all your requirments Call 6480 R°NE O LTD. (Incorporated in England) 104, Robinson Road, SINGAPORE. ALSO AT Kuala
      55 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      56 4 j 'wear H CHILDREN'S WOOL j n PR AMSETS IJ In White PH* 1 II SIZES I* 14 M PRICES $11.50 $15^0 I ALL V/~OOL [I COT EL A NKE TS II sizi; it o [1 PRICE $1355 I] BABY'S Pksiic SHOES If In White, I'inU -II RISES I TO
      56 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    FOOD SITUATION UPSETS CEYLON'S ECONOMICS
    301 5 Reuter. rnr fSSP 8 71 A VeryY cry S loom y economic future «Tfc2 y 2 unlej f her dependence on foreign food wa<i v\ ?x?- lly r t duced was foreshadowed by Ceylon's 81 er A Ratntyake, in an addess to the I arliamentary
    Reuter.  -  301 words
  • Article
    CLAIM FOR CARPET
    147 5 A civil .suit, which was put down for hearing before the Chiel Justice. Mr. Justice ftfur-ray-Ayaaley. in the High Court yesterday in which the plaintiff, A. M. Pearson is claiming possession of a carpet from '•King Co.. was adjourned foi 'i te to be fixed for hearing.
    147 words
  • Article
    COURT SEQUEL TO GRENADE THROWING
    114 5 The five persons who were arrested allegedly In connection with the hand grenade explosion in a crowded coffee shop In Deli Street on fuesdi j evening were produced and charged in the Seventh Police Court yesterday. Kasmuni bin Kosnan. an Indonesian, was charged with attempted
    114 words
  • Article
    CHECKING KIDNAPPERS
    191 5 Reuter. Berlin, April 27. Eight rules designed to frustrate kidnap ping attempts were laid down iior Berliners today by the American licensed "Tagsspiegel" and the British-licensed "Social Democrat." The Social Democrat also reported another alleged kidnapping in Berlin on Monday. Describing the incident the newspaper said that a
    Reuter.  -  191 words
  • Article
    St. John's Ambulance To Be Reformed
    259 5 The Malayan Association of the Order of the Hospital of st John of Jerusalem one of the oldest Orders of Chivalry In Britain was founded in Mala... in 1930 ;;nd the Brigadt in l!t.;s, the latter being ab- orbed in the Medical Auxiliary Services
    259 words
  • Article
    'Boom Town' Hong Kong
    143 5 Reuter. Shanghai, Apr. 28. Th< continuous flights of capita md people from economical!; instable China mainland an naking Hongkong more of •oom towii than ever before Ar. Wilfred S. D. Wong [anagtng Director of th Nmerican Engineering Corporation, told the Shanghai iMCA Club yesterday. He said
    Reuter.  -  143 words
  • Article
    More Padi Areas To Be Cultivated
    688 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 27. The Department of Agriculture, Federation of Malaya, in its report for the month of March, 1948, states that as a result of a large number of major and minor drainage and irrigation schemes in progress or which will be put
    688 words
  • Article
    NO WAR CLAIMS PAYMENTS IN HK
    137 5 U.P. HONG KONG, Apr. 27.—The Government announced trday that no war claims compensation will be paid to the general public in order to help defray war losses and war damage. However, the British Government is advancing substantial funds and credits toward the colony's rehabilitation
    U.P.  -  137 words
  • Article
    LAST RACE
    55 5 Reuter—AAP. Sydney. Apr. 27. Hindu Prince broke down so badly in i gallop it Mentone Victoria, -his week, will not race again, tie fractured the same sesanoid which put him out of acing three years ago. Hindu Prince won six races and £3.935 in stakes. He will be
    Reuter—AAP.  -  55 words
  • Article
    UNUSUAL FILM AND UNUSUAL THEME
    330 5 O.H. "Mine Own Executioner" th< Anthony Kimmins production presented by Alexander Korda is a picture that will long bf remembered for the unusu.i' theme which it follows, centraising the figure of a psychiatrist ound whom the story is wov m. The treatment of the plot,
    O.H.  -  330 words
  • Article
    T.B. VICTIM'S SUICIDE
    159 5 Tuberculosis and insomnia diseases with which he was tfflicted robbed him of •very pleasure in life, sc auch so that he was mori han willing to die. He beieved that he would be much lappier in the next world. Those were the contents of one of the
    159 words
  • Article
    JUST "CANADA"
    60 5 Reuter. Ottawa, Apr. 21. The Canadian House of Common?, today passed the first reading of a bill lo substitute the one word "Canada" for "Dominion of Canada" on all official documents. Mr. Bona Arsenault, Quebec Liberal member who introduced the bill, said the word "dominion" had lost its
    Reuter.  -  60 words
  • Article
    China Will Have Own Democracy
    167 5 Reuter-AAP. SYDNEY, Apr. 27.—Professor D. B Copland r former Australian Minister to China), stated in an interview in Melbourne that he has returned with the strong belief that China will develop her own democratic structure. "It will not be like the British and American democracy,
    Reuter-AAP.  -  167 words
  • Article
    MALAYAN NEWS BRIEFS
    1604 5 For can.dug obstruction tc oad traffic with 10 bags of ice on Mar. 3 in front of his hop at Tclagah Aycr Road Vng Kheng Seng was $15 by Mrs. S. T. Stewart al he Magistrate's Court, But.er worth. Three young Chinese, Tar oc t Seng, Yew
    1,604 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      106 5 fSfStei THE WORLD'S hoS, MOST FAMOUS clocks ARRIVED >\ You v ill thrill to the melody of 1.9 \.5 ll accurate full WESTMINSTER I \l 4 ij' 4 4 chimes, or appreciate the I NEW BIIYI HAM strike |j Sole Distrihu>. rs Malaya Union <fc Singapore. ril I Kwong Siew
      106 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      95 5 Ky S,,E 11 xvs TOm ATKAI N XN JOHNSON WWt TOU WET tN WOM n 1} A NET t »k iriAU ROMANCE OF S. REX Today! A brick of Magnolia Ices |fl ready to serve in "twoups" luscious creamy-smooth and so very good for you! Ask for a brick at
      95 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article, Illustration
    SOME CLASS WINS THE BIG RACE
    1074 6 THE SINGAPORE TURF CLUE SUMMER MEETING WAS CONTINUED TODAY IX CONDITIONS MUCH MORE PLEASANT THAN ON SATURDAY LAST. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NOT A LARGE CROWD PRESENT WHEN RACING BEGAN. IT SWELLS D TO RIG PROPORTIONS DURING THE AFTERNOON. THE USUAL CARD OF E IGHT
    1,074 words
  • Article
    Smallpox: House To House Search
    175 6 (Tribune Staff Reporter) THIRTY SANITARY INSPECTORS ON THEIR ROYAL f SANITARY INSTITUTE COURSE HAVE BEEN SUMMONED BY THE SINGAPORE HEALTH AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST IN THE MASS VACCINATIONS OF SEVERAL THOUSAND PEOPLE AND CONDUCT A HOUSE-TO-HOUSE SEARCH OF SMALL-POX SUSPECTS IN THE GEYLANG SERAI AND SURROUNDING
    175 words
  • Article
    ARMED ROBBERY
    30 6 A Chinese poultry cealer Hvj ing in Teluk Kurau was robbed of $225 in cash by four com- patriots on Tuesday night. Two men were armed with pistols.
    30 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE BAR COMMITTEE
    56 6 The following have boon elected to be the Bar Committee for the Colony of Singapore for the year 1948:— Mr. J. C. Cobbett (Chairman). Mr. E. R. Koek. Mr. D. K. Walters, Mr. N. A. Mallal. Mr. C. C. Tan. Mr. Ahmad bin Mohamod Ibrahim. Mr. R.
    56 words
  • Article
    CADET OFFICERS
    77 6 The following have boon granted Honorary Commissions as Cadet Officers of the Volunteer Forces by H.E. the Governor of Singapore: —Mr. •J. Thong Sing Ching Cadet Captain; Mr. John Le Provost Cadet Captain; Mr. Tharam Singh—Cadet Lieutenant; Mr. Kwan Sai Keong—Cadet Lieut- cnant. While waiting for an omnibus
    77 words
  • Article
    CEYLON-SWEDEN CONFERENCE
    77 6 Stockholm, April 27. T. G. Perera, deputy head of the Ceylonese Treasury, is visiting Stockholm for three days to confer with Swedish Finance Ministry experts on how the state can promote reconstruction in war-damaged countries by loans ;.nd building credits. The Ceylonese finance and trade ministers who had
    77 words
  • Article
    BAND PROGRAMME
    66 6 The Police Dun*- ivtll play the following programme- of music at Waterloo Street on May 7 at 5.30 p.m. to G. 30 p.m. March. "On the Mall." ifidvin Franco. Goldman. Overture, "Lustspiel," Keler Beta. Selection. ''Wedded Whimsies," Kenneth J. Alfoid. "Columijine," Ga.denAmerican Sketch. "By the Swnnee River," W.
    66 words
  • Article
    Aliens Naturalized
    71 6 The following aliens have teen granted Certificates ot Naturalization by His Excelency the Governor with the approval of the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and their Oaths of Allegiance have been registered in the Colonial Secretary's Office during the month ot April, 1948:—Charles Souza
    71 words
  • Article
    Man Says He Was Pushed Taxi & Robbed
    221 6 Man Says He Was Pushed Taxi Robbed That he was 30ffof.4ho*) »1 T f I •MShf V. 1 fto* >f a aMst «ratch "-'v.. ash Ibe <\ I 5 Kan, u?ir? 1 Fifth r,,,,,:.;' 1 ,ourt ycaterdav at ti I a robbery case ar,n Tho accused wa* i. B Eng.
    221 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      597 6 SHIPPING IN SINGAPORE. Agents For Malayan Railways AND GLEN LINE FOE LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. GLENGARRY Late May GLENSTR X Late May GLENGYLE Parly June DENBIGHSHIRE Late June GLENARTNEV July GLEN EARN August GLENROY September From l .K. for Straits, Hong Kong ami c hin., GLENGYLE ETA May I DENBIGSHIRE
      597 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      464 6 j NOTICES i^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HUME INDUSTRIES (Far East) LIMITED. Issue of 250,000 Cumulative Participating Preference Shares. Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Prospectus, the Directors have exercised their right and have closed the subscription ?ists. The Issue has bet n oversubscribed. On behalf of the Board. w. G.
      464 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      70 6 BIG SWEEP First Pool $100,000 1st 2 ***** 50,0(H) 2nd *****4 25,000 3rd *****0 12,500 Starters, $961 each, Nos. I*****, *****3, *****3 *****9, *****-1. *****1 *****9, *****2, \***** [*****2, *****8, *****!. i *****8. Second Fool $50,2.% 1st *****9 $25,12!» 1 "nd *****2 $12,56: »rd *****4 6,282 Starters, $483 each, Nos.
      70 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 4
      206 6 SERVICE S3B in ■iwnii m*nm\ mm i ii wu hi i hum > hi nil mm i n it SAILINGS FHOM SCANDINAVIA UK CONTINENT ••ni.s. Asl v Qmmmtm II M earoat* lor Bangkok bu. "KOREA" Goeonni It 0 earoate lor Hongkong and Shanghai, s.s. "MKOBAJt" lUu >,:,> raroule for Saigon
      206 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article, Illustration
    The Crowd Could Have Roared: "Give Us Five Minutes More..."
    1072 7 POST-MORTEM ON YESTERDAY'S GAME ....by SPECTATOR THE players left it until very, very late to provide the thrills, and three goals in a breach taking last five minutes caused the 7,000 spectators to roar for more. All the excitement was
    1,072 words
  • Article
    MY BABU WINS 2,000 GUINEAS
    404 7 Reuter. NEWMARKET, M V 28.— The 2.000 Guineas, tho first classic race oJ the 1948 Hat racing season, tell to Hi Maharaj Gaekwar of Baroda's My Babu, French -b:< i son oi Djebel won this race eighl years hgo, after a tji Hi race with
    Reuter.  -  404 words
  • Article
    Prosperous B.P. Officials
    105 7 At th" second general meeting ot the prosperous Bad minion Party which wa:- held at the residence of Mr. Othman Nayah, the folowing were elected Office bearers for 194fl President Tan Teck Bee; vice-presidents Othman tan Nayah and Osman bin H. Karma; hon. secretary. Howi So Chye;
    105 words
  • Article
    CHINESE OLYMPIC SOCCER TEAM
    60 7 U.P. MANILA, Apr. 28. The Chinese Olympic Soccer Team cheduled to arrive on Friday by plane from Hongkong for a series of four games here while en route to London. The Olympic team coached 1 V former star, Lee Wai Tong. Will select the inter-collegiate team
    U.P.  -  60 words
  • Article
    RANGOON ROAD PARTY WIN
    81 7 The Rangoon Road Party defeated the Bencoolens Sports Club, by 5 games to 2 on Thursday last. Results are as follows:* (R.R.P. Players listed first). Yap Hock Hee beat Bill Thomas 3-0, Tan Goh Tee beat S. R. S. Naidu 3-1, Chan Yong Wah beat G.
    81 words
  • Article
    Red Rocket Beat Edmor H.P. 5—2
    126 7 Playing at the St. Patrick's School Hall last Sunday before a large gathering, the Red Rocket B.P. beat the Bdroai B.P. by a games to 2. Results. Red Rocket players mentioned •rot, were: Singles: Jimmy Goh lost to K. Nonis. 7-15; 5-15; Choong Thiam
    126 words
  • Article
    Spore Sports Meet On July 16 & 17
    197 7 Spore Sports Meet On July 16 17 It was decider! at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association held at the S.R.C. yesterday, that the tentative dat"s ior the all-Singapore sports championship meet will be July 16 and 17. The meeting was informed by Wing-Commander H. E.
    197 words
  • Article
    Carefree B.P. Win
    122 7 Playing at No. 33 Lotong 22, Geylang Couit last Saturday, the Carefree B.P. beat the Lanoma B.P. by five games to two In a friendly badminton match. Results iCaiefree players mentioned first >, were Singles: Koh Beng Swee beat M. Nonis 15-4; 15-4; Wee Teck Yean beat
    122 words
  • Article
    Ceylon Sports Club Soccer
    47 7 The following will represent the Ceylon Sports Club at soccer on the S.R.C. padang against the Singapore Recreation Club tomorrow, at 5.15 p.m.:—X. Muttukumaru, V. R. Sabapathy, K. Sabai, E. Dias. Maniam, G. Ranutunga, C. Thuraisngham, S. K. Sundram, niah. 12th man Varthilingatm.
    47 words
  • Article
    COSMOS S.C. XI
    51 7 The folowing will represent the COSMOS SPORTS CLUB A" XI at soccer against the ROCKLITES XI tomorrow at j St. George's Road (C.V.M.A. ground»: Leonard, Rampath, S. A. Bakar, Rahirn. Jas- man, Salim. Appavoo. Lloyd. Jaffar (Capt.), Guan Chwee. Osman Omar, (man Kirn. Puteh, Murthee. Sattlre. Is
    51 words
  • Article
    C.Y.M.A. SOCCER
    64 7 The following will represent C.V.M.A.. Church of St Joseph, at soccer against SinI gapor c Cricket Club on Friday. :tOth instant at the S.C.C Pndang :—W. Hendroff. M. Hendroff, B. Coutts. A. de i Silva. A. de Souza, R. Rozar io. !D. Miller. V. Klass, C. Van Huizen,
    64 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    26 7 Reuter. BANGKOK. Apr 27 The j Soviet Minister Designate 1 Serge Neimchina, today called ,on the Siamese Foreign Minister Prince Pridj Dewawongse I Dewakul Reuter. i
    Reuter.  -  26 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE SHOULD HAVE TAKEN HOME THE BACON
    690 7 Singapore Civilians i S.A.F A. >'■; Malayan Chinese (M.C.F.AI f AFTER BEING TWICE IN ARREARS THE MALAYAN CHINESE HELD THE SINGAPORE CIVILIANS ISA. VAt TO A DRAW AT JALAN BESAR STADIUM YESTERDAY. Opening accounts three minutes from half-time. Singapore took the lead again
    690 words
  • Article
    ROTARY CLUB NOMINATIONS
    81 7 The following nominations have been made for the presidentship and vice-presidt-nt-ships of the Singapore Rotary i Club for the ensuing year: President—Mr. L. Cresson, Mr. S. S. Franklin, and Mr. Yap F'heng Geek. Vice-Presidents —Mr. L. Cresson, Mr. K. M. hngeimann, Mr. G. G. Thomson, and Mr.
    81 words
  • Article
    TIGER SWIMMING CLUB
    96 7 At the annual general meet ing of the Tiger Swimming Club, which was presided b\ the President. Mr. Lee Chee Shan, last Sunday, the following were elected office-bearers j for the year: President, Mr Lee Chee Shan. Vice-Presi- I I dent. Mr. Aw Suan. Hon. secretary. Mr.
    96 words
  • Article
    SERANGOON KANGAROOS XI
    83 7 The team to represent the Serangoon Kangaroos against the Indian Association in a cri- '< cket match on Saturday. May 1, at the St. George s Road wiil he selected from th<~ following: Lee Seng Kirn: O. Rozario; L. Boudbille, V. R. Fernando, C Peris, N. Bowel],
    83 words
  • Article
    Game Of Missed Chances
    145 7 Second Division In a game oi' missed, the Dockyard XI drew one-all with j 19 Air Formation Signals in a Second Division fixture at the Geylang Stadium yesterday. There was no scoring at the interval. The first goal came after IT minutes play in the second
    145 words
  • Article
    FULL POINTS FOR NAVAL STORES
    84 7 Third Division The Naval Stores XI did extremely well to tecum full points by beating tne Union XI by three goal* to nil in a Third Division fixture played at the St. George Roadground venter' day. 1 The first goal came through Bowman who scored
    84 words
  • Article
    Mansfield Soccer XI
    65 7 The following wrll repsreent "Mansfield" Soccer XI aganist "Tong Balhru Rangers" at soccer today at the Medical College? Ground, General Roup! tal. at 5.1 r> p.m.: Lester. Tan Kirn Kee I Capt.) Caldicott. Szahali. Tan Siew Eng, Dv Boisson. Har greaves, Koh Yoke Choon, Lee Huay Keong,
    65 words
  • Article
    Olympics: Another Chance For Sundram
    231 7 (Tribune Stafi Reporter) Singapore's f 'i n -uard star. M. K. Sundram, is eager to be given another trial. He made this request at the Singapore Amateur Athletic Assoca tions annual general meeting held at the S.R.C. last night. Sundram pointed out that at the
    231 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    Worcester Collapse After Big Second Wkt. Stand
    658 8 LONDON, APR. 28.—The first day of the Australian tourist vs. Worcestershire XI cricket match began today in Worcestersf ire's picturesque ground n bleak weather which thrrM°ned rain. Play started before 1 000 spectators who thronged the ground with hundreds sitting on the turf
    658 words
  • Article
    DANCING AT PALACE
    85 8 Reuter. LONDON, A nr. ?7 ThXin 0 «n«-i Queen effort"'^rr l about 1 200 o-ijosts to a silver Weddine rir'v and dance at BwkineVim P*»lnee tomsrht. Foi th* fir't *ime since the war danrintr tonY n'aee in lofty p»»M "nd »«*»#te hillroom the setting f or r,rowar
    Reuter.  -  85 words
  • Article
    RAJAH'S RIGHTS CHALLENGED
    133 8 Reuter. LONDON A r>r. 2H Jnd*> m* nt was today reserved by th<- Jud»ci ii Orfnmirtee of the Privy Council here in .-»n appeal challenging the rights of the 22-year-o'd Raiah of Sissend ito possess the £500.000 estate of Biasendl jn Oudh. The hearing, which lasted 13
    Reuter.  -  133 words
  • Article
    RECEPTION FOR INDIAN EDITORS
    91 8 Reuter. London. April 27. Five Indian editors who are visiting London next month will be received by the High Commissioner for- India. Mr. V. K. Krishna Menon, Lord Sinha. the only Indian peer and by a number of members of Parliament who are holding a party
    Reuter.  -  91 words
  • Article
    SCORE BOARD
    164 8 Reuter. Worcestershire Ist. Innings. D. Krnvon lbw. Linriwall 6 E. Ompw c Hasse** b Toshaek 51 C. H. Palmer c Johnson h Toshf»el{ 51 R. E S. Wvatt st. Tallon b McCool 18 L Qu'schoorn It Lindr.Tl 1 F. T. WhPe c Tallon b Miller I R. Jenkins
    Reuter.  -  164 words
  • Article
    Volunteers To Parade On King's Birthday
    43 8 It is hoped that the Singapore Volunteer Corps will be represented on the King* Birthday Parade as last year Volunteers willing to parade «re requested to parade at S.V.C. H/Q., on Friday April. 30 at 1715 hours.
    43 words
  • Article
    EXONERATED
    42 8 Reuter. NEW DELHI, Apr. 28. The GovernmenL of India today exonerated Sir Tej Singhi Bahadur, 37-year-old Ruler of Alwar State, from allegations of supporting an organisation said to be concerned in Gandhi s assassination. He will return to Alwar today. Reuter.
    Reuter.  -  42 words
  • Article
    ARMY TOLD TO QUIT K.L HOSPITAL
    342 8 KUALA LUMPUR. April 28 A motion that continued occupation of part of the General Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, by the Military Authorities was causing great inconvenience to the public and that Government should take steps for its release without further delay, was adopted by the
    342 words
  • Article
    Kentucky Derby Favourite Wins
    87 8 Reuter. Louisville, Kentucky, Apr 28.—Citation, who is favourite for the Kentucky Derby to be run on May 1. gained his anticipated easy win in the Derby trial over a mile at Churchiil Downs yesterday, beating three other Derby candidates. His time was 97.4 seconds. It can
    Reuter.  -  87 words
  • Article
    TRAIN ATTACKED
    41 8 Reuter. Paris. April 27. -A train mi the autocar railway linking Pnom-Penh and Battambang was attacked yesterday about 18 miles south of Battembanf. Agence France Presse reported from Saigon today. There were believed to have been several victims.- Reuter.
    Reuter.  -  41 words
  • Article
    COLD CASTE, ORIENTAL BEST THIS MORNING
    824 8 ißi/ ALLAN LEWIS) Tracks No. 2 (fast work) and No. I, for slow work only were open this morning when some good trials were witnessed by horses with engagements for Saturday next. Most impressive of the morning were Gold Caste. Princes--Nuffield. Oriental, and Darnok
    824 words
  • Article
    Destit ute Children: India's Big Problem
    232 8 Reuter. LAKF, SUCCESS. April 27: Tho problem of tho tens of thousand! of India's destitute children was discussed here today in an interview by Mrs. Hannah Sen. secretary of the India National Committee of ••he United Nations Appeal to: Children. Mrs. Sen. who arrived
    Reuter.  -  232 words
  • Article
    BUY AT PRICE-TAG SHOPS: APPEAL to GOVT OFFICERS
    201 8 As an aid in reducing the cost of living the Price -tag scheme was introduced in Singapore in August. 1947. to enable shoppers to compare prices at various shops and market stalls, and hence to deal where the prices were most favourable,
    201 words
  • Article
    Acting Director Of Public Works
    28 8 Mr. W. A. Kirk, State Engineer, Grade I, Malaya, Public Works Service, has "been appointed to act as Director of Public Works, Singapore.
    28 words
  • Article
    Sgt.-Major Found Dead
    73 8 Reuter. LONDON, Apr. 27 The police were called to Wooli wich barracks just after day- break after the body of the rc-imental sergeant majoi j William Thomas Northeote of Cornwall, had been found beneath the balcony of his quarters in the Royal Artillery de- potHe was 3S.
    Reuter.  -  73 words
  • Article
    U.N. Report Denied
    39 8 U.P. Borne. Apr il 27: A mili tary department Bpokesmaj today denied a report received here from Lake Success that the United States proposed that Swiss Colonel Gonard .should be appointed Police Chief of Jerusalem. U.P.
    U.P.  -  39 words
  • Article
    Seen & Heard
    329 8  - Seen Heard At The Rac e (i?w A 1 1 ALLAN LEWIS. Abdul Mawi rode a f 1 *<« race on Vjn 1 m Race 4. to [^lj? comfortable w} nn J 1 1 KJ J"**®*»*. Lining and Mv I v er raced to the fro* JJ H m behind
    329 words
  • Article
    War Claims: Special concessions To H.K.
    184 8 In connection wjth the British Government's announcement of the payment of war claims the following statement in ntthl to Hongkong's posrtion Hi been issued "As a further expression ol their willingness to assist Hnnjkong His Majesty's <kr/eranafl are prepared (ai to make interest he?
    184 words
  • Article
    Fined For Posting Notices On Walls
    84 8 Two Chinese, arretted NJ affixing noticet on the wails J a godown without the coaeett of the owner, were fined each in the Becoa I POUOf Court yesterday. Accused. Leon- Ah K«>w 111 and Tan Ah Bin (18 "J* state.! to have pasted BOUOW
    84 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      53 8 TRIAL U y lifer/ kiimtfvmm THE CODE OF jffi/l«fC/A CIIILVALRY j4t*t*fhUl LIVES AGAIN! J For the firs* ♦ime on the -V: screen! 1/ Two Knights mounted on galloping steeds fighting with steel-tipped lances. CAPITOL SAT, MIDNIGHT. iR/ HOLIDAY DROPS M" .L 1 hWW ASSORTED FRUIT CUSHtOKS *LL-IN-ASSORTH£NT J U\ U\
      53 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      35 8 ATTENTION TRAVELLERS/ When Visiting Singapore Stay At THE TAVERN. (EUROPEAN RESIDENTIAL HOTEL) Orin lo Non-Residents COOL LOCALITY. EXCELLENT CUISINE FIRST CLASS BAR--717 Tanglin Road. opposite Naas'm «JM Cab c TAVERN Telephone N«* 1 M^ mmmm^^^^^
      35 words