Malaya Tribune, 17 February 1949
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Title Section63 1949-02-17 1 MALAYA Tribune 'BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE Tel: "Tribune, Spore." Larger Sales Than Any Afternoon Paper In Malaya Phone: 5811/3 Nine Lines Published simultaneously at Si nyapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1949 PRICE TEN CENTS. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE LONDON REPRESENTATIVE: E. Maurice63 words
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Article237 1949-02-17 1 Cash needed for COL and other allowances (Tribune Staff Reporter) KUALA LUMPUR, Today:—A total of $8,641,--958 for supplementary allocations of funds to the states of Johore, Pahang, Selangor, Perak, Kedah, Kelantan, Trengganu and the Settlements of Penang and Malacca has been recommended for the237 words
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Article101 1949-02-17 1 M gfajjjf AY porter) njnrtr"'' Government uvestis »tc the position in with the acquisition jS* the Changi Airport add Mi PA. B. Mac£attbe Colonial Secretary. !f the Second Session of the Native Council yesterday. lh MacKerrcn was answerJib John Laycock. who had iter a clear cut decision101 words
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Article33 1949-02-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR Today.— In reply to a question in the Fede-ai Legislative Council this 8 it was revealed that a call number of armoured cars IPC been delivered to the Police.33 words
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Article49 1949-02-17 1 THE Malaya Tri nine consists of eight pages today and will be eight pages tomorrow also in accordance with local newsprint regulations. On Saturday the Tribune will be another big issue of twelve pages, including a special weekend Magazine Supplement for the home and family. w W49 words
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171 1949-02-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Today.— Mr J M. Cunningham, Post-master-General, Malaya, »s scheduled to present a report on the Savings Bank of the Straits Settlement for the year 1947 before the Federal Legislative Council which started its session this morning. The gist of his report is171 words
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Article150 1949-02-17 1 Mr. E M. F. Fergusson. Legislative Councillor nominated by the European Chamber of Commerce, protested at yesterday's meeting of the council against "the prominence given in one of our local newspapers last Sunday to the material contained in I the War Damage Compensation Scheme report which150 words
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Article65 1949-02-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Today.— The findings of the Rawan t shooting inquiry, which concluded this morning was culpable homicide. Mr. M. Cartons the Coroner said: "I find that Loy Hoy Ong (18) died as a result of injuries to vital organs, haemorrhage and shock caused by gunshot wounds65 words
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Article28 1949-02-17 1 LONDON, Wed. At least nine countries have lined up to join the proposed Council of Europe with its •capital Strasbourg. France, near the German border.28 words
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Article77 1949-02-17 1 KUALA iAJmPUR, *ouay.— The Government was asked in the Federal Legislative Council this morning why it was interested in the trade union movement. The question, was posed by Hon. Tuan Sheikh Ahmad Bin Mohammed Hashim. The reply was, "Government believes that sound trade unionism will help77 words
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Article39 1949-02-17 1 Mr. Teo Kirn Lcong, formerly of Singapore, and now on the staff of the Chinese National Resources Committee, Taiwan Government, has arrived in the Colony on a two-month holiday. He was feted at a dinner on Tuesday night.39 words
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Article, Illustration37 1949-02-17 1 The two Malayan nurses, Miss Ng Yew Peck, Singapore, and Miss Chan Peng Chin, Kuala Lumpur, who have tn-en chosen for training In Australia under the A.I.F. Malayan Nursing Scheme. Full story on page 5.37 words
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Article126 1949-02-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday.—Acting President of the Kuaia Lumpur Municipality, Mr. H. G. Hammett is to press the authorities for the selection of a site outside Municipal limits where squatters could be settled without danger to security or health. Mr. Hammett informed j the committee126 words
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Article78 1949-02-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Today.-- The Government was asked in the Federal Legislative Council how it "proposed to Malayanisc each department." The reply said "It is proposed to encourage men of the locally recruited officers by promotion of suitably qualified officers, by direct recruitment of qualified candidates78 words
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Article89 1949-02-17 1 The Malaya Tribune learned from a reliable source that it has been decided to start a Women's Police Corps in Singapore. Thirty-two applicants were interviewed last year and of these twelve have been selected for training. The training will last six weeks. The twelve selectees will89 words
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Article113 1949-02-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Thirty-eight year old Major Woodrow Wyatt, Labour Member of Parliament for Aston, is in Kuala Lumpur on a fact-finding mission. He flew from Rangoon on Monday. He will be attending the Federal Legislative Council tomorrow. He will be leaving for Singapore on113 words
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Article99 1949-02-17 1 Tribune Staff Reporter) The payment of only ten dollars per month as maintenance for each illegitimate child in Singapore is a serious defect in the Social legislation in the Colony, the Colonial Secretary. Mr. P. A. B. MacKerron stated at the Legislative Council meeting99 words
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Article29 1949-02-17 1 Scots guardsmen of the 2nd. Guards Brigade headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, were inspected yesterday morning by Colonel Viscount Dalrymple, M.8.E., the Lieutenant Colonel Commanding the Scots Guards.29 words
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Article25 1949-02-17 1 The Singapore Legislative Council yesterday gave its formal approval to the Governor's proclamation extending the period of emergency for three months from January 22.25 words
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191 1949-02-17 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) ARRANGEMENTS for barter trade between A Singapore and Sumatran ports like Djambi, Sibolga and Telok Betong are to be scrapped on March 1 and normal trade under the foreign exchange regulations begun, it was learned last night. The decision191 words
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Article32 1949-02-17 1 A.P. BANGKOK. Wed —The Com-mander-in-Chief of the armies of Siam made an inspection tour and then called police. Someone had stolen Lt. Gen. Pin Chumlanhuan's personal army pistol. —A.P.A.P. - 32 words
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Article48 1949-02-17 1 A.P. LONDON, Wed. King George VI who is recovering from an arterial ailment of the legs may go to Malta late this spring for several months rest. Unofficial reports say that the King will spend three months on Malta starting in April.—A.P.A.P. - 48 words
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Article50 1949-02-17 1 A circular issued by the Imports and Exports Office, say that importers will to future be required to state in their applications for imports licences, the price per unit (price per yard, dozen, pound, gallon etc.) of the goods to be imported, in addition to the total quantity50 words
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Article29 1949-02-17 1 Reuter. A.P. and U.P. CANTON, Wed—Dr Sun Fo today denied reports that he was resigning his post as Premier of China. Reutei, A.P. and U.P.Reuter. A.P. and U.P. - 29 words
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Advertisement83 1949-02-17 1 National Employer's Mutual General FtRE MOTOR. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, PERSONAL ACCIDENT and other classes of INSURANCE ASSOCIATION LTD. (Incorporated In England) Meyer Chambers, Raffles Place, SINGAPORE. Manager: N. S. WISE PHONE 2835. THE FAMOUS TONIC WINE FOR YOUR HEALTH! TAY MiANG HUAT, LTD. 16, UPPER CIRCULAR RD: SINGAPORE. 11 ii 183 words
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Article327 1949-02-17 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Today—The Federal Legislative Council MM »P 5 proved financial arrangements for the postal union of the Federation and Sing Kdinir to the arrangements the Federation and Singapore will be^ single postal area called "Malaya". The postal departments of the Administrations will be placed under327 words
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133 1949-02-17 2 The statement of the War Minister (Mr. Emanuel Shinwell) in the House of Comons on the Singapore Army Civil Service Union, memorandum reads as t.iough the requests garding pay and conditions are being favourably considered, a Union spokesman said yesterday. Mr Shinwell said that the Commander-in-Chief,133 words
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Article177 1949-02-17 2 Singapore shop assistants will in future have a day off in the week. Yesterday, the Singapore Legislative Council passed the Weekly Holidays Bill and all shops in the Colony must close for one day. Exceptions to the rule will be motor fuel pumps, undertakers and177 words
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Article126 1949-02-17 2 (Tribune Staff Reporter) during January took a toll of nine lives out of a total of 608 accidents. There were 201 persons on the injured list among whom 22 were child pedestrians. Pedal cyclists top the Injured lists with 51 adults and Aye children. None of the126 words
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Article206 1949-02-17 2 A pretty woman was prevented from entering the Third Police Court by one of the Court's constables yesterday noon. The Magistrate, Mr. F. B. Oehlers, called the Prosecuting Officer and told him to admit the woman. He then called the four court constables and said:206 words
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Article234 1949-02-17 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— The large scale operations carried out jointly by the Malayan Security and Siamese Forces on the Siam-Kedah border ended today. Results df the sweep were three bandit camps destroyed (one capable of holding more than 300 persons) and important documents seized. Military authorities expressed234 words
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Advertisement158 1949-02-17 2 I THANK YOU! WE'VE FOUND THE lentehtaixment ITHAT THE "REGULARS" I W A N TH I IT'S NATURALLY AT THE TO-DAY: SLSSi, I 1*- a.m., 1.45 p.m., 4, LOVER IN PARISI Also:— 3 Stooges in "WHAT'S THE MATADOR" HAVE YOU SEEN THE YEAR'S MOST WONDERFUL PICTURE? IF YOU HAVE, BE158 words
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Advertisement167 1949-02-17 2 HAPPY WQRLO TO-DAY at 7.15 9!30 r.M. HROI) CRAWFORD in "SIN TOWN" TO-MORROW "COBRA WOMAN" •■>■■■■>■■■■■■■•■■■■■■■■•«•»■• QUEENS TODAYi 3.00; 6.30; 9.15 P.M. Tim Holt Joan Barclay in "SAGEBRUSH LAW" AND 5 Dl9ney's Cartoons 1 1 -•>«>* Romance And Adventure! Music And Pa thus: Last 3 Shows: 3, 6.15, 9.15 p.m.167 words
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Advertisement125 1949-02-17 2 NEW HAPPY THEATRE TONIGHT 7.15 9.15 P.M. "THREE DARING DAUGHTERS" in Technicolor OPENING TOMORROW Complete Serial For One Payment! "MASTER KEY" NEW SEASIDĔTtALKIES ONE SHOW ONLY S P.M. "CUSTER'S LAST STAND" Complete Serial! GREAT WORLD Globe 7—9.15 "CRY WOLF" Tomorrow: Whole Serial! "HOP HARRIGAN" NEW WORLD Lido 7—9.15 "CASANOVA IN125 words
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Advertisement43 1949-02-17 2 WAMOMD TlatJ OPENING TOl)\v \r 3.18, 6.15, 9.15 P.M. Shamin Anwar i n "PHALE AJ>P" (Hindustani) A "KARDAR PKOIH Tlo\., r TO-DAY LAST AT: 3.15, 6.15 9.15 m T. A. Mathuram A s Krishnan iv "Ma din an" (Tamil) FROM TOMORROW "SANYASI" (Hindustani)43 words
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Article660 1949-02-17 3 hhf Qintrorwv. i < Trib une Staff Reporter) Pslative Council got down to detailed business early yesterday Tn^J™.! 6 5° <-° f its P session. The first day of the session on IRJK t0 the 11^8 s Peech, read by Sir Franklin Gimson, the Govafter660 words
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95 1949-02-17 3 RMort °i tne Select f\ '.;'if', appointed to Com i.;-. Carson Memo-c°r-s,,ior «T DropOflalfl for a War Damage ComMa'a>' an scheme was laid beyesterday and '"fJheh* studied. scheme which confirmpublished in ci c m,iav Ti ibune. this week. blowing main schomr to be on95 words
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Article60 1949-02-17 3 reading Malay businessmen in Perak met at UMNO House m Ipoh recently and decided to form a "Malay Trade and Commerce Association, Perak." A seven-man committee headed by Inche Muhammad Yusof bin Sheikh Abdul Rahman, president of Perak State UMNO, was formed to plan out details60 words
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Article97 1949-02-17 3 At the opening meeting o! tlie Annual Council of the Far Eastern Division of th: Seventh-day Adventist church last night, reports were presented by the President, Mr. V T. Armstrong, and the Secretary, Mr. C. P. Sorensen. The meeting was attended by some fifty delegates from various97 words
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86 1949-02-17 3 Two T .nd meslans, Retonga bin Muaru and Badar bin Jinal, were found giuity on two charges of possession of arms and ammunition, and were sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Jusiic Tavior in the Singapore Assize Court yesterday. Retrrga r.nd Badar were86 words
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Article47 1949-02-17 3 Tribune Staff Reporter) Singapore's Finance Committee tor the present session uf the Legislative Council was yesterday re-constituted as lollops: The Financial Secretary (Chairman), Mr. EM F. Fergusscn, Mr. Tan Chin Tuan, Mr. John Laycock, Che Sardon bin Haji Jubir. and Mr. Lim Yew Hock.47 words
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Article207 1949-02-17 3 THE Singapore Government has not incurred any expenses over the Stamforu Road digging for purported "buried treasure" when dozens of Municipal coolies dug a deep hole under a constant armed police guard. This was stated at the Legislative Council meeLing yesterday in answer to Mr. C. C.207 words
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180 1949-02-17 3 riRST civilians to occupy the recently de-requisition-r ed Cathay Building flats, Mr. Richard O'Connel, Manager of Paramount Films, Singapore, and Mrs. O'Connel, moved in yesterday. They have been on the waiting list for over a year. Their flat is one of the 24 two-bedroomed180 words
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Article35 1949-02-17 3 Joseph Elias, a 37-year-old Jew. was fined $5 or three days simple imprisonment in the Fourth Police Court yesterdey for being drunk and disorder'y on Feb. 15 at No. "D," E*er Road.35 words
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Article, Illustration27 1949-02-17 3 Mrs. O'Connel tries a Bali Head for effect watched by Peri, the O'Connel's black cocker spaniel. A workman is putting a shine on the floor.27 words
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Article77 1949-02-17 3 Announcing the immediate operation of Standing Orders for the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday, the Governor of Singapore, Sir Franklin Gimson, expressed Hie hope that the Colony woe Id adhere closely to the usage and practice of the Commons House of Parliament of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.77 words
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Advertisement368 1949-02-17 3 NOTICE SINGAPORE AUCTIONEERS (Established 1934) You Can Always Trust For dood Results-, v pp.rantce to sell or no charge Patronized by His Rritannic Majesty's Government, (Military CivU) The Consular Boie" Disposal Board, ETC ETC. 339, KaF.ang Rd (Ĕ. J. Thorley. P>.) NOTICE Notice is hereby gi.en tha'. Madam Wong Tat368 words
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Advertisement298 1949-02-17 3 SITUATIONS VACANT MALAYAN RAILWAY VACANCY FOR CAPTAIN Applications are invited for the post of Captain I in the Marine Service of the Malayan Railway. Candidates should be not ncre than 35 years of age, and mist possess the certificate of i Master of a Local Trade Ship under 75 tons.298 words
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Advertisement327 1949-02-17 3 ACCOMMODATION WAILABLE Oru- single one toub!e rooms, lull board, exceleat cuisine. Suits bachelors/ ncxried couple in quiet home on ca-front. King ***** after S >.m. ((M.747) «JOOD FAMILY requires unfurnished room without board, my locality, please write Box A 2070", Malaya Tribune, Singapore. (L.736) SERVICE COMFORT AT New Asia Hctcl327 words
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Advertisement916 1949-02-17 3 SIT. WANTED EXPERIENCED Bookkeeper w illing to keep your books at spare time. Box A1012 M.T., Singapore. (J.711) CHINESE with wide experience In Business, Sales, Office Administration and Labour; seeks responsible post (afternoons only) in Singapore. At present holding Executive position in Big Chinese Business Company. Replies to Box A20B7916 words
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Advertisement338 1949-02-17 3 IMMEDIATE CLEARANCE: 50.000 lbs. napthalene ';alls discoloured packed in 56 and 70 ba cases. 140 pieces Clyde ?kctric clocks AC.P30/250 Volt X. Made. 2.000 dozens wine I q-'asses 3 oz. i nd 5 ozs. French made. 1,500 tins Songster gTj.rar.p-ionc gold needles, one needle plays ten records. 1,500 white tennis338 words
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Article263 1949-02-17 4 AMONG those who attended the second session of the Singapore Legislative Council was the ghost of Karl Marx. Sir Franklin Gimson, in the course of his address, kept looking over his shoulder at the leering, invisible spectre of the prophet of revolutionary Communism. In fact, Sir263 words
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Article1248 1949-02-17 4 Mark Holloway - The history of power, its uses and abuses is a sorry tale. The abuse of power cannot be laid solely at the door of power-drunk individuals who betray us. By Mark Holloway THE history of power, its uses and abuses, is a sorry tale. "All power1,248 words
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Letter242 1949-02-17 4 Sir,— Apparently crime does pay if one realises all the implications in the report on the trial of the Hotel Accountant who was sentenced to two years rigorous Imprisonment for swindling the Hotel where he worked out of the sum of $88,930. I imagine there are242 words
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Article618 1949-02-17 4 P.N.F.A. LET no one be surprised to read that a rich man has left his property on strict condition that a named person shall never set foot on it. This case, which recently occupied the attention of the courts, was paralleled a short time ago by theP.N.F.A. - 618 words
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Article, Illustration900 1949-02-17 4 GAYNOR MADDOX - If a man goes into a darkened cinema and sits on the lap of another man's wife, he is eating the wrong way. By GAYNOR MADDOX NEA. TI7E can cat ourselves into "a physically stronger nation. And good eating can lessen human frailty. AlthoughNEA. - 900 words
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Advertisement169 1949-02-17 4 Pimples Go Cause Killed in 3 Days -arsafs as^lS StV malic. Use Nixoderm tonight and you will soon see your sk inoe♦cmlng soft, smooth and clear• N.xo«trm Is a new discovery that kills cerm and parasites on the skin tlhat S_£ Pimples. Boils, Red Blotches. f>zema. Ringworm, and Eruptions T,"can169 words
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Advertisement57 1949-02-17 4 PRODUCTS n These delightful jJj products, famous I in pre-war days A A of plenty, are II j again available. v Cleansing Cream $1.40 v\ Complexion Milk $1.45 V\ EyeShadow $0.80 Face Powder $2.30 x 1 Skin Food $1.65 \l Skin Tonic $1.25 Lipstick $3.00 Astringent Lotion $1.75 I Foundation57 words
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Article165 1949-02-17 5 unITS E which is shared A 21"th, landlord by anJIWK* neither let othe r j* 1 separately as a it does not dvV fl!in r the j Uns diction c° mc n«ntr »1 of Rent Ordinuoi tion of the Civil Tto j U( V,e Mr. A.165 words
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Article49 1949-02-17 5 A.P. LISBON Wed. Illiteracy in Portugal, which was officially reported to be 70.3 per cent. ki ion and 19 cent, in 1940 fa now gone down further and should not be more than 30 per cent among adults by next year ■wording to the National Propaganda Secretariat.—A.P.A.P. - 49 words
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115 1949-02-17 5 Can Singapore Harbour Board employees count on the Japanese occupation period as service for the purpose of retiring benefits, asked Mr. John Laycock in a written question at yesterday's Legislative Council. Government replied that *he isue was receiving its urgent Motion. Mr. Laycock115 words
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Article69 1949-02-17 5 rubber into Malaya last month fell by 5,371 tons against the figure for last I xr. Imports totalled 19.6TQ ton s in January and 25. Ml tons in December last. Rubber imports into Singapore ii January were 14.530 tons ar.d 5140 tons were brought No the Federation. The69 words
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Article317 1949-02-17 5 A.P. PEIPING, Wednesday. big manhunt is on in Peiping. An estimated 1,400 men are being sought. They comprise the entire 19th regiment of Nationalist Gendarmes which are alleged to have gone underground on Jan. 31, the day the Communists entered Peiping. Authorities have given theA.P. - 317 words
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Article146 1949-02-17 5 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Persons detained under the Emergency Regulatory may be released conditionally on the direction of the Colonial Secretary, according to an amendment to the Regulations approved by the Legislative council yesterday. The Colcnial Secretary. Mr. P- A. B. McKerron told the Council that he146 words
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Article31 1949-02-17 5 Reuter. GENEVA, Wed. The soviet Union, the Ukraine and Byelo-Russia have resigned from the World Health Organisation, one of the 11 specialised agencies set up by the (jutted Nations.—Reuter.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article101 1949-02-17 5 Reuter. A.P. and U.P. TOKIO, Wed. The Japanese Government today announced a complete list of Ministers in Premier Shigeru Yoshida's third Cabinet. They are as follows Premier and Foreign Minister Shigeru Yoshida, Finance Hayato Ikcda, Attorney-Gen-eral Shunkichi Ueda, Education Sotaro Takase, Welfare Joji Hakashi, Agriculture and ForestryReuter. A.P. and U.P. - 101 words
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73 1949-02-17 5 Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery (right) spreads his arms in a gesture of surrender as he is hoisted to the top of a Mountain by cable railway In Murren, Switzerland. At his side is Arnold Lunn, well known English writer, and Monty's host at Murren. Monty is on holiday at MurrenA.P. Picture. - 73 words
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224 1949-02-17 5 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Two Malayan nurses chosen under the A.I.F. Malaya Nursing Scholarship scheme for a two-year post graduate course will be entertained to a tea party today by the local committee responsible for their selection before their departure for Fremantle on Friday. The224 words
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Article28 1949-02-17 5 A.P. NEW DELHI. Wed —The In dian Government has agreed tc advance loans to the United Provinces Government for housing non-Muslim refugees fropi Pakistan. —A.P.A.P. - 28 words
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Article78 1949-02-17 5 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Asiatic Assistant Superintendents of Police who have been promoted on three occasions from 1946 to 1948 have not yet received the increases in pay provided by the Singapore Police Pay Code. This was the answer tabled at the Legislative Council meeting yesterday in answer78 words
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Article111 1949-02-17 5 {.Tribune Staff Reporter) Certain dangerously defective aspects of the Colony of Singapore's immigration laws will be tightened up to suit emergency conditions, according to the Emergency (Travel Restriction) Regulations which were approved by the Legislative Council, yesterday. Opposition to the schedule of persons exempted from111 words
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Article122 1949-02-17 5 M.Abdul Raliim, a salesman of Messrs. Gian Singh and Co,, was fined $250 or two months rigorous imprisonment in the Second Police Court yesterday for theft of material from the firm. The Prosecution said that on Dec. 3. an Indian boy came to the complainant, who was the122 words
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Article117 1949-02-17 5 The first step towards putting local nursing on a modern and I professional basis was taken yesterday when the Singapore Legislative Council passed the Nurses' Registration Bill. In steering the Bill through its final stages the Director of Medical Services, Dr. W. J. Vickers, indicated117 words
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238 1949-02-17 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Today. Full control of all premises irrespective of the amount of rental is recommended by the Committee appointed by the Federation High Commissioner to advise the Government on a Bill to amend the Control of Rent Ordinance. Under the Ordinance only premises with238 words
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Article25 1949-02-17 5 A.P. CANBERRA, Wed. —Australia is going to pick immigrants from among 6,000 Europeans being removed from Shanghai to the Philippines.— A. P.A.P. - 25 words
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Article35 1949-02-17 5 Reuter. RANGOON. Wed. —Two thousand Burmese rail workers struck today in protest against the Government's decision to cut the cost of living allowance and to retrench 25 per cent of the staff.- Reuter.Reuter. - 35 words
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Article159 1949-02-17 5 A Singapore Government servant may serve as a A director of a commercial company P he w appointed by the Governor in an ex-officio and tnat ne receives no pay. The answer tabled at yesterday's Legislative Council meeting to Mr. C. C. Tan's questions on Government's connections159 words
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Article22 1949-02-17 5 NEW DELHI, Wed.—The Government has appointed a committee to study means of stepping up tea exports, particularly to hard-currency areas.22 words
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Advertisement179 1949-02-17 5 MALA YA^^^^^ LIMITED j CHARTERS I SPECIAL RATES QUOTED FOR PARTIES, TEAMS ETC. MANAGERS: MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING SINGAPORE. Rib design makes CSS aS ,ne 15 Sole Distributors— MOTOR 1 WORKS LIMITED. I 3 1 Orchard Koad, PL' Singapore. getting sornePEP 1; VISOR 11 itsafely v wirJiaEKGIASSofKIM says ELSIE179 words
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Miscellaneous59 1949-02-17 5 LIT ABXER 117 Hfc/ Tn c/w wnTHING OF r -GENTLEMEN-YOUR 1 S If" first POR k 4 PORK b AREA-AMD THEKJ /W£*% in THAT AREA J V NOT bSviNG EGGS.-T- < MILK-BUYING W 6REWSTER JON JUST f V T. Hamlin ALLEY OOI* 7 r— IKSgg v I f YOJ'CE IN59 words
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Article830 1949-02-17 6 Singapore, Feb. 16. THERE was practically no change in the share market yesterday. Business was on a very small scale. .Singapore sh*ire quotation* odav as given by the MfJ \yan Sharebrokers' Aswneiattot da 'cllowa« Buyers Sellers Atlas Ice 14.00 15.00 4.i»x. Brie* Pref. 23/- 24/Ords. 1.97 H 2.0.2830 words
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Article178 1949-02-17 6 THE Reconstruction and Finance Corporation of America J* considering the purchase of tin ore Malaya. The purchase may be assisted by the Economic Cooperation Administration it is learned. KVrferaMr. A. Heywood Waddington Economic Adviser. Fedcra Lion of Malaya said he was not in178 words
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Article45 1949-02-17 6 YESTERDAY'S closing prices for rubber were: Buyers. Seller?. No. 1 Mar. RSS 35 35 1 No 2 Mar. RSS 38% No. I Mar. RSS 32.. 32 On reg. tender: Feb.-Mar. 30', B% April-June :3l 7 35'k July-Sept. 34 :i 4 35 Tone Quiet.45 words
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Article48 1949-02-17 6 Reuter. NEW YORK, Wed.—Although trading remained restricted, price balance shifted narrowly to the upside during the afternoon when a trifle better interest developed in selected motors, steels, tobaccos, oils, electric manufacturing and department stores. AU averages finished a trifle higher at a steady Close. Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article105 1949-02-17 6 THE pepper market continued firm yesterday with sellers reported holding off the market. Sellers' quotations jumped $4 a picul for white and $5 for black. Sago seed was an easier market with quotations slipping $2 a picul. The following were yesterday's quotations: SAGO FLOUR: Lingga $16%. Sarawak $12105 words
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Article59 1949-02-17 6 Reuter. NEW YORK, Wed. Two Canadian type vessels each of 10,000 tons dead weight have been purchased by the Sclndia Steam Navigation Company of Bombay, it was learned here. The vessels —Harmac Croston and Harmac Chemainus— will go into "Far East service" in connection with theReuter. - 59 words
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Article62 1949-02-17 6 A.P. SHANGHAI, Wed. The S.S. Greater Shanghai, first barter boat sent to Red-held North China, was reported returning here today without reaching its destination. The boat radioed she encountered heavy weather in the Yellow Sea and used up all her fuel. She was laden withA.P. - 62 words
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33 1949-02-17 6 BOAC intend to employ Hong Kong girls speaking many eastern languages as stewardesses on their routes in the Far East between Hong Kong. Bangkok, Singapore and Japan.33 words
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Advertisement649 1949-02-17 6 MAJBrTftB «H*. m (Incorporated In Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE Carrier's option to proceed via other ports to load and discbarge cargo. SAILINGS FROM U.K. U.S.A. "Talthybius" from U.K Feb. 17 "Eastwater" from U.S.A Feb. 18 "Myrmidon" from U.K Feb. 22 "Maron" from U.S.A Feb. 28 "Elpenor" from U.K. Mar. l649 words
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Advertisement385 1949-02-17 6 Kj&Ĕt&j££LA NOTICE An rxamination for Estate 4>ro-sers will lx? held at Genera! Hospital. Johori Cahru on 19th 20th April. 1949. (and 21st if necessary). 2. Candidates from the State of Johore should forward their applications to the under-sign-ed so as to reach him not later than 28th: ftfarflfc, 1949. Attention385 words
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Advertisement416 1949-02-17 6 EDUCATIONAL COMMERCIALISE YOUR CULTURE! Stenographers Book-Keepcrs are in increasing demand. Learn: Shorthand, Book-Keep-ing, Typewriting etc., Senior Cambridge: Language, Literature and Mathematics Classes. Apply:- MERCANTILE INSTITUTION, 209, Queen Street, rbone 2370. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that by an Indenture dated the 14th day of February, 1949 the partnership business416 words
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Advertisement456 1949-02-17 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. Lloyds Agents in Singapore, Ticket Agents For Malayan Railways W GLEN LIPfE FOR LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM Jl A BRECONSHIRE 22 |V GLENGARRY GLENGYLE Calls Genoa) DENBIGHSHIRE g GLENROY (Calls Genoa) Mcy r*T iriCARTNEY Maj FEO* tf.X. FOB STRAITS, HONGKONG. ttiHLNGH U A .Vfl JAPAiV. Dus aiU GLENGYLE456 words
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Article1596 1949-02-17 7 ALLAN LEWIS - Photos Decide Five Very Close Finishes From ALLAN LEWIS IPOH, Wednesday. I ITTLE LADY (Glennon up) caused the biggest upset at today's races, the second day of the Perak Turf Club's February Meeting, to return backers a dividend of $100. She won Race Two by1,596 words
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Advertisement466 1949-02-17 7 -7or HOLIDAY HEALTH" <T\NJONG BALAI (off 13',i Miles Jurong) WITH WIXDS HOTEL ial Rates lor Resident* and H.M. Forces. Transport by Zd* can be arranged Fishing Boating Swimming and Indoor Sports. LAUNCH LEAVES JARDINE STEPS ON SUNDAY, 20 FEB. 10.30 AM. BOOK YOLK SEATS BY PHONE: *****—51.00. immn w T~T*-j'W466 words
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Advertisement52 1949-02-17 7 UK. SWEEP TOTAL POOL: $223,669. FIRST PRIZE No. *****9 SECOND *R1ZE No. *****8 THIRD PRIZE No. *****6 STARTERS: *****8, *****7, *****8, *****6, *****5, *****7, *****6, *****7, *****4, *****8. CONSOLATIONS: ($1,000) —*****4, *****8, *****5, *****7, *****8, *****7, *****2, *****9, *****2. *****0. DOUBLE TOTE FIRST DOUBLE: 1 ticket $374. SECOND DOUBLE: 152 words
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Advertisement199 1949-02-17 7 j DINE DANCE IN THE PALM COURT we lit her IN THE OPEN AIR permWng RAFFLES HOTEL S THE MOST ATTRACTIVE SETTING I IN TOWN also FLOOR SHOW ATTRACTION I VIRGIN.A CLAY <& LEE SULLIVAN THE QUEENS OF BOLONEY FRANK PICKFORD HIS ORCHESTRA SUNDAY —IN THE PALM COURT THE BAND199 words
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Miscellaneous89 1949-02-17 7 R?M C Ma^ MV I F WELL THERE IT ISJ? IT'Sf IT LOOKS |X THAT'S WHERE YOU y A F WHEN YOU SPELL BUT IF Y O U > f SJ E i2BS"j ALL HERE ON PAPER ir MV 'SWELL ON W COME IN, HAPPY! I'M IT OUT LIKE DAT-/BACK89 words
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Article233 1949-02-17 8 Laycock Op poses Travel Exemption (Tribune Staff Reporter) Mr. John Laycock (Municipal North East) emph»Uc«ny «>ygf the exemption granted to Federal citizens from the aPPlicat.ons of the Emergency (Travel Restriction) Regulations introduced into the Sin nore Leeislative Council, yesterday, said: "Out with the Federal citi- Zen233 words
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Article94 1949-02-17 8 Before the days work commenced in the Singapore High Court yesterday a hearty welcome was extended to Mr. Justice MurrayAynsley. the Chief Justice, who took his seat on the Bench for the first time since his return from holiday in the United Kingdom. Mr. Philip Hoalim,94 words
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Article65 1949-02-17 8 Reuter. MELBOURNE, Wed. Indo-nesian-born Mrs. Annie O'Keefe, now wife of an Australian, won another round in her tight against deportation in the High Court here today. Chief Justice Sir' John Latham granted her leave to serve Mr. Arthur Calwell. Minister of Immigration, and two otherReuter. - 65 words
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Article39 1949-02-17 8 When Mr. Anthony Eden, M.P. (Conservative) visits Penang, the Penang Branch of the United Malay Nationalist Organisation will invite him for discussion on the question of Penang secession from the Federation. UMNO will also entertain him.39 words
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Article224 1949-02-17 8 (Tribune Staff Reporter) At the meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. John Laycock (Municipality North East), obtained leave to introduce a Bill amending the Municipal Elections Ordinance. Mr. Laycock's amending Bill calls for the abolition of the property qualification for Municipal voters and224 words
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Article17 1949-02-17 8 A.P. STOCKHOLM, Wed.—Czechoslovakia defeated Austria 7-3 in the cup match ice hockey championship today.- -A.P.A.P. - 17 words
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Article173 1949-02-17 8 PLAYING their last hockeymatch of the season, the S.R.G married XI beat the Singles XI by two goals to one on the padang, yesterday. The Married XI opened the scoring through Clark, who slammed in a long drive off a pass from Ebert. left wing173 words
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Article31 1949-02-17 8 Victoria School defeated C.C.M.P. by three goals to nil in a fast game of hockey on the school ground on Tuesday Fernandez (2) and Yassin were the goal getters.31 words
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67 1949-02-17 8 The three-men Filipino delegation to the Eighth Pacific Science Congress held recently in Auckland, New Zealand,* passed through Singapore yesterday. They are (1 to r.) Dr. P. Valenzuela, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, P L University; Dr. A. G Sisson, Dean of the College of Medicine, P.I. University and67 words
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Article145 1949-02-17 8 The Legislative Council formally approved the report of the Finance Committee recommending the supplementary expenditure up to January 1949 for public expenses in the Colony, amounting to a total of $3,692,628.82. From thi_ amount, the Singapore Police Force will draw more than one third, under eight145 words
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Article44 1949-02-17 8 The following will represent Malaya Tribune XI at soccer against the Indonesian 2nd XI at the Fairer Park tomorrow at 5.15 p.m.: Yew Kwee; Teow Keng, Cheng Ann; Jacob, Eng Hin, Charlie; Chew Kong, Chong Mun, Harry, Siew Tong, Eng Chin.44 words
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Article33 1949-02-17 8 U.P. KOFU, Wed-Two persons were killed and 150 others injured in a fire that destroyed four houses in Kodachi, a villarge in Yamanashi prefecture, 100 miles west of Tokio, today. U.P.U.P. - 33 words
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Article459 1949-02-17 8 Reuter. JOHANNESBURG, Wed. The fourth Test match between South Africa and England ended today, like the second and third, in a draw. The final scores:- England 379 and 253 for seven declared; South Africa 257 for nine declared and 194 for four. England wonReuter. - 459 words
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Article60 1949-02-17 8 GALLE, CEYION, Wed.— The West Indies, having completed their strenuous Indian programme, were in a carefree mood today when they opened their short tour of Ceylon. In a two-day match against the Galle Gymkhana Club, the strongest side in southern Ceylon, the touring team had scored 435 for60 words
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152 1949-02-17 8 JIMMY GLOVER - From JIMMY GLOVER GLASGOW, Wednesday. WONG PENG SOON will be in the curtain raiser for the Thomas Cup game against America next Monday. Peng Soon will play against Marten Mendez. This was decided following a draw last night between the captains of the respective152 words
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Article23 1949-02-17 8 The R.E.M E. defeated the C.C.M.P. by two goals to one in an Army Soccer League fixture at Pasir Panjang, yesterday.23 words
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Article78 1949-02-17 8 Singapore Muslim women, headed by Che Fatimah binti Haji Harun. J.P., are making preparations to celebrate the 1422 nd birthday anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad at the Istana Kampong Gelam on March 4. It will be an all-woman affair and non-Muslim women will be invited to attend78 words
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Article34 1949-02-17 8 HOCKEY: S.CC. Women v. C.-in-C. Naval Staff (men) S.C.C; G.H.Q. Sig Regt. v. B.O.D.C.A.—Tangiin. SOCCER: C.S.C. v. A.A.A.— Farrer Park; Kota Raja v. Customs—Farrer Park. GYMNASTICS: Y. M. C. A.. Orchard Road—6.3o p.m.34 words
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Article88 1949-02-17 8 Police Band: Waterloo —5.30 p.m. Theosophieal Society: Day" celebration, 8. Cairnhili Road, 6.30 p.m. East-West Society. Disc** sion on "Polygamy Council Hall, Stamford Rot 8.30 p.m. Open to the public. Students' Christian M„ v ment, Kandy Confer, ports, Y.M.C.A., Ore-haul Road —8 p.m. Singapore Music Circle:88 words
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Article221 1949-02-17 8 CATHAY: "The Search," with Montgomery Chit. Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon an-l Jarmila Novotna —11 eun m 4.15, 6.45 and 9.30 p.m. ALHAMBR A: "Summer Lightning" (in technicoloun with June Haver—1.45, L15, 6.45 and 9.30 p.m. REX: "Beyond Glory, witli Alan Ladd, Donna Reed George Macready, George Coukraru, Harold Vermilyea221 words
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