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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1953-03-12 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER L e w lies No. «345. Thursday, March 12, 1953 Price 40 cents (Malayan) Or 1 shilling.30 words
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Article200 1953-03-12 2 RICHARD SIDNEY - RICHARD SIDNEY. Kuala Lumpur. MISS Jade Snow Wong’s visit to Kuala Lumpur has already created an unforeseen situation. People here are now divided about the correct pronunciation of the word “ceramics.” Mr. Tony Beamish startled most of us when he said “keramics.” Sir Donald MacGillivray began200 words
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Article109 1953-03-12 2 KOii CHIAP YONG - KOii CHIAP YONG Singapore Governments of this country must take heed that we are no longer riding on the crest of a rubber boom, and with the impending slump threatening us all the time the public in general and the Governments in particular must curb lavish spending I109 words
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Article628 1953-03-12 2 SHIFT ENGINEER - SHIFT ENGINEER. Perak A MORE blatant misuse of the ra.epavers’ funds coula not possibly occur in any other part of the world. I refer, with all due respect to Mr Payne’s knowledge or otherwise. to the proposed eft of *25,000 to a departmental head for628 words
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Article56 1953-03-12 2 HIKER - HIKER. Singapore. /BRUISING taxis are to be barred from Singapore’s roads. The president of the Hire Car Assoeiation complains about inconvenience to taxi drivers. What about the inconvenience to people who want taxis? It is a fine idea, like the introduction of one-way traffic—it suits everyone except thi56 words
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Article157 1953-03-12 2 BODO HITAM - BODO HITAM. Ipoh. I FULLY agree with “Bodo Puteh.” that a European with ever so many yeirs’ service and residence in Malava is in every way qualified to fill the many vacancies in newly created Government Departments which are seeking men fresn from New Zealand.157 words
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Article183 1953-03-12 2 W. M - W. M Penang. A COMMISSION appointed by the Sins. re Gcil ernment three years ago recently issu are in which the members recommended tb the limit fen employment in Government ser S h n S be raised to 60 t r s Why does the I183 words
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Article273 1953-03-12 2 CHINESE – ,,ENT - CHINESE ,,ENT Singapore. rERE is only one University in Malaya, one whici has scarcely discarded iu swaddling clothes. I cannot understand, therefore, hoi professor parkirson in th* first part of his article. “Malayan Un.vers.ty 0: Today.” can talk of not lowering its standards. whe n so far the273 words
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Article101 1953-03-12 2 K!>» - K!>» Singapore. i>° you think that the bureaucrats in the Education Ceoartment have learnt their lesson? I very much doubt it. I give first prize to them for sheer folly and high-handed bungling. There appears to have been no reason whatsoever for withholding the results of101 words
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Miscellaneous33 1953-03-12 2 sr 7 (111 a (lire liu n 1\ p V, III H 7 J) s s K. m 'O' L7 PtV\L Plain-clothes vehicles inspectors are on the watch for cruising taxis in Singapore.33 words
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Article674 1953-03-12 3 —Straits Times. Mar. 9. s.>os which the j.,, t vs have scored i rorists this weekthe remarkable ir I lilt Emergency. Eight and five were The previous week- i (,rists were killed w re captured. Since Jp, ng of the year a iu.l J l’!0 Communists have—Straits Times. Mar. 9. - 674 words
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Article572 1953-03-12 3 —Straits Times, Mar. 4. The sale to private enterprise of the American Government’s synthetic rubber industry Is recommended by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in its report to the President and Congress. Publication of the report at this moment was somewhat unexpected. It had been assumed that, —Straits Times, Mar. 4. - 572 words
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Article259 1953-03-12 3 —Straits Times, Mar. 6. The recent announcement that Mr. Andrew Gilmour, Director of Commerce and Industry, Singapore, is leaving the Colony this month on retirement draws attention to the staffing of a branch of Government which has become a cause of concern to business quarters. The Department has—Straits Times, Mar. 6. - 259 words
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Article195 1953-03-12 3 Straits Times. Mar. 6 A singulai attack on the Malayan rubber industry is made in The Rubber Age and Synthetics, a monthly journal published in London. While natural rubber interests have 1 complained of the subsidised l competition of synthetic, says the journal, Malayan rubber is less than– Straits Times. Mar. 6 - 195 words
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Article532 1953-03-12 3 Straits Times. Mar. 7 The Georgian shoemaker’s son, whose death shakes the world, never had much time for moral principles. As much to this faculty as to his will of steel, his fixity of purpose and his utter ruthlessness, Stalin owed first his survival from the betrayalsStraits Times. Mar. 7 - 532 words
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Article306 1953-03-12 3 Straits Times. Mar 9 One of the more curious attempts at expertise in the interpretation of Communist reactions to Stalin’s death has been the Hongkong theory that Mao Tse-tung might seek to capture the leadership of international Communism. China’s own dependence on Moscow would rule that out.Straits Times. Mar 9 - 306 words
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Article546 1953-03-12 4 Biraits Times. Mar. 9 To reprieve Lee Meng, convicted woman terrorist, was right as wel- as merciful. To exchange her for the unfortunate Edgar Sanders, ;i Briton held in Hungary, would be wrong. Sanders is the victim of a teiTor trial. The British Government must exert what– Biraits Times. Mar. 9 - 546 words
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Article864 1953-03-12 4 Straits Times. Mar. 11. Peaceful little Brunei is once more in the news. And Brunei is likely to make headlines again if its courts and its officials do not move a little more with the times. In January a procession of some 200 Malays, carrying a• Straits Times. Mar. 11. - 864 words
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Article433 1953-03-12 4 --Straits Times. Mar. 11 What is the most important j success the Security Forces have scored in the last three months It is long odds against the newspaper reader being j able to answer. It is the killing of Lau Cheng, comI rounder of the Ist Communi---Straits Times. Mar. 11 | - 433 words
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340 1953-03-12 4 SINGAPORE. M.„ T H 5 ux °m. oijo-eye,) 1 blonde of the West J out to her slim. ous sister of the East il a heated preference J in Singapore last night By 83 wolf-whistle* o 4 gentlemen indicated* tvr, t ln y340 words
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Article65 1953-03-12 4 SINGAPORE r 11 SINGAPORK polkwarned th it tft v* m try to cash stolen w The cheques. issued »»n 11 Hai Tong Bank and were blank but 1 are numbered to C *****0. ifbft They were stol with an iron s P ||pr?SISO. and cash and65 words
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Article2239 1953-03-12 5 C. Northcote Parkinson - By C. Northcote Parkinson In the second of a series of three articles Professor Parkinson, of the Raffles Chair of History, outlines what may be hoped of the future of the University of Malaya In his third article, he will discuss the project of a Chinese2,239 words
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Article85 1953-03-12 5 STUART: On sth March, at Forres, to Frances, wife of William FLuart. twins, boy and girl. All well. STEHOUWER: To Elsa, wife of P. J. Stehouwer, a daughter Annette, at Kandang Kerbau, on sth March. ADAIR. TO MILDRED, wife of Ronald Adair on March 6th, 1953, at Matildas Hospital,85 words
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98 1953-03-12 5 SINGAPORE, Mar. 11. THE ROYAL Singapore Yacht Club plans to raise $5,000 to put on a “royal show” for the Coronation of its “most distinguished patron, Her Majesty the Queen/* The club plans “an armada of old Elizabethan galleons, with a “pitched98 words
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Obituary78 1953-03-12 5 ACKNOWLEDGMENT ISMAIL BIN JA’AFAR of the FARELF Training Centre, brother of the late Lieut Abdul Jabar bln Ja’afar. on behalf of Mrs. Abdul Jabar und relatives expresses his heartful and sincere thanks to those who sent wreaths and attended the funeral at Mahmoodlah Cemetery, Johore Bahru, on Sunday 22nd. Feb.78 words
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Article, Illustration7 1953-03-12 6 Ha7i Hai Fong picture.Ha7i Hai Fong picture. - 7 words
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Article581 1953-03-12 6 CYNICUS - CYNICUS. SINGAPORE. Mar. 7. has never been anyone quite like Stalin. For a decade he has been something between an immortal and the Father of his Country. In Russia, although not outside it, ten years of deification have obliterated all memory of his ruthless climb to581 words
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Article1012 1953-03-12 6 Stanley Street - Stanley Street. (taluk air jiHE tune of “Terang Bulan” 1 which is still with i is, i.s now traced back for a century I or so This is done in a letter j from the Perak correspondent I who first suggested a batak I origin1,012 words
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Article48 1953-03-12 6 KUALA LUMPUR. M f The central commit!'* !‘,j| Malayan Trade Unio” vestcrdav decided 10 bute to the Hieh V sioner’s Flood R< Every member uni invited to donati The MTUC will h‘ “y--ner in Kuala Lum 28 to celebrate its versa rv.48 words
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85 1953-03-12 7 A farewell party was given at the Capitol Chinese restaurant to Mr. S. C. Hansen, submanager, Singapore branch of the East Asiatic Co., who has been appointed manager of the Hong Kong branch of the company: Left to right round the table are seen Mr. P. Lind, Mrs. S. C.85 words
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Article627 1953-03-12 7 TUAN I)JEK - Countryman s Journal TUAN I)JEK. r PHF in ’idrnce of rain l around Kota rinsgi is no moans always the that on Singapore island. We did not have those two heavy falls a few days ago; our First sood shower occurr- c! only yesterday. This rain had nothing to do627 words
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Article129 1953-03-12 7 i« s l5ts Times of 190.? ones oi 190.’ 1,1 Victoria Mi'iiio- 'low proceedin'1 over two )nerrto fcur.darvn laid down, '■pectatior.s of 'be ground on boms built unusual flrm- ")d tests >1 Jblo shrinkamours have. I abroad with reI, Particularly one ‘at in digging for the toweri« s‘ "l5ts Times of 190.? - 129 words
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Article171 1953-03-12 7 SINGAPORE, Mar. 9. rplIE British publishers of ilie Oxford Junior Encyclo- j paedia are to withdraw ail eopies of volume one of the old edition that may be on sale in Malaya This follows a protest by the United Malays National Organisation at certain references171 words
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270 1953-03-12 7 They will represent Singapore SINGAPORE, Mar. 7. OINGAPORE Government last night announced the selection of 18 officers and men from local armed forces as Colony representatives in the Colonial military contingent for the Coronation procession in London. The Colony contingent, scheduled to leave in270 words
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Article40 1953-03-12 7 A hundred and nineteen people gave blood to the Singapore Blood Bank last week. Transfusions given totalled 128, At the end of last week the Bank held: Group 0—25 flasks' Group A—26; Group B—7; Group AB 1.40 words
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78 1953-03-12 7 The Governor of Sir John Nicoll talks to Reuben Jacob, instructor in Braille, Nantina Home (left) at the Singapore Association for the Blind’s International Bazaar, Victoria Memorial Hali on Mar. 7. Loh Poon Yip (seated, right). reads a story in Braille. Others are Mr. Phoa Tai Seng (third from left),78 words
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111 1953-03-12 8 KUALA LUMPUR Mur. 4. IjMUHT fellowships lor lurJ ther studies in Britain are being offered to Chinese in South-East Asia by the Sino-British Fellowship Trust These fellowships are usually for one year and are for men and women ol ability and experience in professional111 words
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Article71 1953-03-12 8 BUTTER WORTH. Mar. 4 After the salvaging cable had snapped twice, a Penang Harbour Board diver, working tor three hours, today succeeded at the third try to raise a police truck from the .sea ofl Mitchell Pier. The car hud overshot the ramp of a ferry71 words
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51 1953-03-12 8 ---v, v V f —Straits Times, ---v, v ••• V f —Straits Times picture. - 51 words
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Article249 1953-03-12 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 4. Y ROYAL messenger, whose name is being kept secret, will be sent to London soon with i Coronation casket for presentation on behalf of the Malay rulers the Straits Times was told today. The casket, not yet ready, is made of249 words
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Article61 1953-03-12 8 SINGAPORE, Mar. 5. Captain The Hon. Antony Lowther. adjutant to the 12th Royal Lancers and son of Viscountess Lowther of Cumberland. returned to Singapore by Qantius-BOAC from London yesterday to join his unit fn North Malaya. He had been away on six weeks’ leave and61 words
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65 1953-03-12 8 THESE ARE THE SIX Communist terrorists—five women and one man—who surrendered to a combined police and Somerset Light Infantry patrol at a bandit camp in t he Kuala Langat (North) forest reserve in Selangor last week. They had just been brought out of the jungle. In the engagement, Lau Cheng,— D.O.I. picture. - 65 words
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Article160 1953-03-12 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 7. TTjAHDEE bin Wan Ali. aged 12. is hoping to be cured i of keloids which have disfigured him. A few years ago he was badly j burned on the neck. The' scars that remained have drawn his face down.160 words
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173 1953-03-12 8 SINGAPORE, Mar. 5. A Rotary Foundation Fellow. Mr. Scott Thompson. 23, of the United States, who is studying at the University of Malava, yesterday gave four reasons whv he chose to study in Malaya. He told Singapore Rotarians: “Malaya is on the173 words
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Article201 1953-03-12 8 SINGAPORE, Mar. 5. EARLY $32,000 may be paid to the dependants of 18-year-old Mohammed Padek, the apprentice jockey who was trampled to death at Buki! Timah racecourse last Saturday, when he fell from his horse, Short Hairs. The money would be paid from the Sugder.201 words
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Article166 1953-03-12 8 His first visit to Singapore SINGAPORE, Mar A HIT-AND-RUN driv Penan? car which knots ed down and seriously inju two Malay women in Sinpore was arrested after three-day hunt when he tn. to leave the Colony in tlu Inspector S Zain. prose.’ tin?, said this in the166 words
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132 1953-03-12 8 SINGAPORE, Mar. 5. J'HE Singapore Consumers' Association plans to beat th,> Colony'.; fish racketeers with a stall at the Orchard Road market. The association will ask Radio Malaya for two minutes every morning to broadcast its fair price list to housewives. The association’s132 words
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Article, Illustration318 1953-03-12 9 SINGAPORE, Mar. fi. ,j who escaped from the jj Hospital remand ward on U lav night was the leader of .\jni\an Communist Party’s strongsquad in Singapore. Wong Fool; Kwong, aged 28, was rd in Albert Street in June last r”* after a motorist318 words
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135 1953-03-12 9 JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 5. YOUNG Malay kampong girl who left here for Australia last year with no education and a scarred face will soon be back—with normal features and a bunch of school reports marked “excellent.” Maimunah binte Muhamed was sent to Australia135 words
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Article66 1953-03-12 9 r Thurs.— Plans for a -v ‘W "package” house. v.: U) Kul 4‘ 000 were Kiang Town Board 1 yesterday’s meet- -daises which were r[ a permanent T < f .u v lw rooms each. rnan > Mr. John I lut the board ld whether this66 words
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276 1953-03-12 9 SINGAPORE, Mar. 6. 'pHE AUSTRALIAN publishers of a song sheet of “Terang Bulan” are arranging for a new edition in which the description “based on a tribal melody” will disappear. In its place, there will be a more suitable description. I “It was certainly new276 words
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271 1953-03-12 9 SINGAPORE, Mar. 6 Eighteen r.a.f. officers have been named in the ninth honours list for operations in Malaya. A further 41 officers and airmen are mentioned in despatches, while 14 other officers and airmen are granted certificates of good service by the C.-in-C.,271 words
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Article57 1953-03-12 9 MALACCA, ’Mar. 4. R. J. McGowan, former Assistant 0.C.P.D., Alor Gajah, who was sentenced to 18 months’ gaol in the Malacca Sessions Court yesterday for criminal breach of trust of $6,420 belonging to the Alor Gajah police canteen contractor today gave notice of appeal against his sentence. He57 words
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Article, Illustration103 1953-03-12 9 WINIFRED SANDERS, wife ot Mr. Edgar Sander a, British businessman gaoled in Hungary on spyina charges three years ago, tries to look happy for the cameraman—but cannot hide the linen of worry o n her face. She went to the Foreign Office and yleaded103 words
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Article200 1953-03-12 9 SULTAN S ‘PONIES AND POOLS’ PLAN JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 4. rpHE Sultan of Johore, who yesterday was reported to have written a letter to a friend saying that he wanted pony racing, dog racing and football pools in. his State to raise revenue, has not approached the State Government about200 words
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Article45 1953-03-12 9 FRIENDS’ TO SEND TEAM TO MALAYA IPOH, Mar. 6.—The Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organisation of England, is sending a team to work in the Federation’s new villages said Rev Harry Haines. Mr Haines is in charge of the Methodist Mission’s new village work programme.45 words
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Article, Illustration172 1953-03-12 10 SINGAPORE. Mar. 6. A BRITISH universities debating group of three flew H into Singapore by B.O.A.C. Argonaut yesterday. They are Mr. Derek Torr of Birmingham University, Mr. James Forrester of Edinburgh University, and Mr. Alan John Smith of London University. The students, whose visit has beenStraits Times picture. - 172 words
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97 1953-03-12 10 THREE AGREE DEBATE’ S ONE OF THE BEST SINGAPORE. Mar. 7. 1MIRFE British university students on a debating tour of the East, sponsored by th;o British Council, discussed British and American foreign policy in the Far East at the Oei Tiong Ham Hall. Singapore, last nieht They were Mr. Derek97 words
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Article40 1953-03-12 10 BRUNEI. Mar. 6.—A campaign to protect the population of Brunei State against tuberculosis by BCG vaccine injections is on. The work i s being carried out by the Medical Department together with the World Health Organisation.40 words
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Article123 1953-03-12 10 KUANTAN, Mar 7 A SICK and starving bandit Tied to get some food irom the tamp store, and was executed by his comrades undoing so. The story was related by a girl bandit who surrendered near h*re recently. Her name is Yap Chiu Chin.123 words
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Article97 1953-03-12 10 SINGAPORE, Mar. 7. General Louis Chassin, Com-mander-in-Chief of the Frencn Air Force in the Far East, arrived in Singapore from Saigon yesterday on a three-day visit to Royal Air Force installations. He was met at Changi by the C.-in-C. Far East Air Force, Air Marshal Sir97 words
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340 1953-03-12 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 5. THREE DAYS before Selangor’s terrorist chiet, Regimental Commander Law heng, was killed in his headquarters camp on Tuesday morning, the bodyguard of Law Cheng’s aide surrendered, the Government announced tonight. He was Mun Piew, bodyguard to Platoon Commander340 words
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183 1953-03-12 10 JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 5. TNGKU Ismail bin Abdul Rahman, president, of the Religious Affairs Department, Johore, today said that the suggestion of the Sultan of Johore to hold pony racing, dog racing and football pools to raise revenue, would not be approved by Muslims.183 words
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Article62 1953-03-12 10 JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 7 The local Indian Congress has thanked General Sir Gerald Templer. High Commissioner tor his interest in the weCtare o< Indians, especially the labourers. Dr N. K. Sharma. the president. referred to th e Government’.s contribution, on Sir Gerald’s initiative, of $25,000 to the62 words
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Article100 1953-03-12 10 SINGAPORE'S chief town planner. Sir George Pepler told an audience at the Housing Centre in London on Wednesday that many playing fields would be included in the master plan for the Colony. Reproductions of the present padang along the coast were envisaged by his team100 words
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Article, Illustration32 1953-03-12 10 LADY TEMPLERS newest pet, a cockatoo, perches on her shoulder as she meets Chinese visitors to King's House, Kuala Lumpur. Th, villagers named him “Ts>ai>nao,” Cantonese for “nois>32 words
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128 1953-03-12 10 LADY TEMPLER’S COCKATOO GETS A CANTONESE NA ME KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 5.—A cockatoo owned by Lady Templer was named *‘TsaoNao,” Cantonese for “noisy” by 30 Chinese villagers who visited King’s House todiy. The visitors from old and new villa ires in Selangor are attending a civics course in Kuala Lumpur.128 words
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66 1953-03-12 10 FIELD MARSHAL Viscount Montgomery's son, David, 24, was married to Miss Mary Connell, 24, at St. Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow, last week. The couple are here seen at the home of the bride at Dumbarton with Lord Montgomery after the we dding. Lord Montgomery is wearing the “blues” of Colonel-in-Chief of.—Paul Popper picture. - 66 words
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Article135 1953-03-12 11 KUAIA LUMPUR Mar. 6. MMERONIANS captured a bier terrorist arms unip in the jungle in he Labis area of Johore esterday. A Bivu gun much prized by j-‘ ts 2.GOO rounds of munition, four rifles, a shotl.'l :s automatic magazines, r i;,ciio. printing paper and laria-135 words
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Article43 1953-03-12 11 i! R. Emmett. Royal the 32 Medium Hng Kong. has nd< ,1 by the Queen n the l.fe of a soldier a burning vehicle 11 N v 7. „7. li*ndation stated he 'A- as burned disregarded his I* -.nger.43 words
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334 1953-03-12 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 5. |>n ,,u troops in Malaya and French troops > i,,,),,-China are fighting to protect the i rubber industry and not to save the a ;‘V'j,u themselves from Communism, charges h t British trade magazine Rubber Age and (he ma334 words
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Article31 1953-03-12 11 Mr H. B Van Praag. president Chamber of Commerce, left Singapore on Mar. 5 with his wife on a round-trip holiday to Hong Kong in the liner Canton.31 words
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Article, Illustration125 1953-03-12 11 H. v, j a O Air Force, i 1| i. has always *Votl fl Vu blood lr th< c J s®* ft* a fitter i*>r« i,.v when125 words
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48 1953-03-12 11 MR. SHREE VENSI and Miss Kumari Lachhmi perform ceremonial rites at their wedding in the Badminton Stadium Guillemard Road, Singapore on March 4. He is here seen with a knife with which he knocks on the table as he and his bride go round it. Straits Times picture..— Straits Times picture. - 48 words
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Article300 1953-03-12 11 SINGAPORE,, Mar. 6. A SINGAPORE STENOGRAPHER, Mr. Oscar Tay, 50, has written to the Sultan of Perak offering his own life as a substitute for the life of the condemned Communist, Lee Meng. He has sent similar letters to the Queen, the Governor300 words
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Article, Illustration28 1953-03-12 11 Straits Times picture.— Straits Times; picture. - 28 words
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Article168 1953-03-12 11 Result of ruling on frequenting SINGAPORE. Mar. 7 £JHARGES against people for frequenting opium-smok-ing premises are being withdrawn where there is no evidence that the dens were visited often, Mr. A. H. Simpson, Deputy Public Prosecutor, told the Straits Times yesterday. This is the result of168 words
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134 1953-03-12 11 KUALA LUMPUR Mar. 6. POLICE Lieut. Alfred Harrison. who appeared before tiie Sessions Court at Bentong. Pahang yesterday on a charge of causing hurt to extort a confession, had the charge reduced to causing hurt. The President, Mr. E. M. Smallwood, discharged him on134 words
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Article65 1953-03-12 11 KOTA BAHRU. Mar. 6 One thousand people turned up it Lido theatre last night to listen to Dato Nik Ahmad Kamil. Mentri Bosar. Kelantan (aik on the coming elections of the Town Council. Kota Bahru. He explained imp. rtant points of the coming elect, ns65 words
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97 1953-03-12 11 KUALA LUMPUR Mar. 0. r*EN. Sir Charles Kcightlcy, Commander-in-Chief Far East Land Forces, used two words to describe Kuala Lumpur’s million dollar REME workshop which he opened today He said, “Jolly good,” and kept saying it as he inspected the 15 blocks of the workshop at97 words
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Article, Illustration407 1953-03-12 12 SINGAPORE, Mar. 7. THREE lonjf and difficult sea voyages begin 1 from Singapore soon—one by one man, chiefly under sail but with a motor for emergencies, one by two men under sail alone and one by the crews of two tugs, plus experts.Straits Times picture. - 407 words
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107 1953-03-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 6. A KM OKI) 803,933 students enrolled in Federation schools this year, 46,616 more than 1952. Schools have been crammed to capacity. Some schools must use both mornings and afternoons for additional classes. For the first time pupils in Malayan schools107 words
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85 1953-03-12 12 PnNANG, Mar. 8. UMNO Malaya should press the Government to enforce an Islamic law forbidding Muslims to drink liquor in public. This resolution was passed bv Kulim, UMNO which, at a recent committee meeting, decided to ask religious councils in all states to draw85 words
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Article36 1953-03-12 12 Mi Justice Knight. judge. Singapore High Court, will be going to Britain on long leave on the Canton which leaves Singapore on March 19. Mr. Justice Knight Is expected to return in October.36 words
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Article145 1953-03-12 12 JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 6. lOIIORE’S standing finance committee has rejected the proposed appointment of 59 more clerks in 1953. It contends that Johore, with a staff of 546, already has too many clerks and far more than any other State in the Federation. The145 words
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93 1953-03-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 6. A selection board yesterday began interviewing nonMalay Asian candidates for admission into the Malayan Civil Service. The board, under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Mr. D. C. Watherston, examined 19 applicants yesterday—l 3 Chinese, four Indians, a Eurasian93 words
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Article, Illustration104 1953-03-12 12 Mr. R. Russell Ross, manager of the Singapore branch of the Union Insurance Society of Canton Ltd. will shortly bo going to Britain on leave and his place will be taken during his absence by Mr. H. N. Laver who has arrived in the Colony. Mr. Ross104 words
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Article, Illustration230 1953-03-12 12 SINGAPORE, Mar. 7. V T EW currency notes and coins, bearing the hea and shoulders of the Queen will circulate Ii South-East Asia by the end of this year. Colours of notes of all denominations w’ill remain the same. But $100. $50 and $10 notes230 words
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Article42 1953-03-12 12 Mr. H. T. Gordon Robey, associated with rubber in Malaya for many years, has been appointed Rubber Regulation Officer, Sarawak. The Sarawak Government yesterday announced that he will take in the post on his return from leave.42 words
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Article144 1953-03-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR Mar. 6 Kuala Lumpur Natiod Servicemen, recently mobilised after two years i the police, have gone back i their old school, the Victors Institution, some to highs classes and the others to the: old standards. Mr. J. N. Davies, the heai master,144 words
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Article56 1953-03-12 12 LONDON, Mar MrJLf Gray, former Con K Police Federation. v>as l ied in Bromptor a Monday to Lad> 1 widow' of Sir John 3a Lady Backhouse v child of Lt. C'-i ,ii: Hume-Gore. of Cornwall, and I Lyne-Stephens. Salisbury, South Father J. T B ed.56 words
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Article, Illustration134 1953-03-12 13 bi kit MERTAJAM, Mar. 7. TH1. Federal Government as approved a grant of 5.0(H) for the acquisition land lor 70 families in miatanj; Tinggi new village. family will bp allocated l acres under a 33-year lease. l itnl was promised by the '•‘iiri ommissioner Gen.134 words
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478 1953-03-12 13 I KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 7. toViCAROW, the Federation Police Force is start- a ijoid experiment. One-third of the cases I rf J 13 j!y brought to courts will no longer be heard Cr thr magistrates, and offenders will go unCnishfd. The police are going478 words
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245 1953-03-12 13 Kl e.A l.l'MPUR. Mar. 5. 11,1 l.umpur today rubber s Pokesmen des- ll, British synthetics allegations as n<! 'is« nv One hll r sa l the natural industry had been ngen, N ,n Os American the V, l M a y*ar »t ,1>k years—consid- ntiUiot, nVL245 words
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Article74 1953-03-12 13 SINGAPORE, Mar. 9. Gan Ngan Sim. a 14-yrar-old girl, fell 50ft. from the window of her house in Banda Street, Singapore yesterday. Gan crashed through the canvas roof of a hawker s stall in the street, and was only slightly hurt. She was74 words
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Article, Illustration495 1953-03-12 13 SINGAPORE, Mar. 8. IUS7 before 10 a m. today, 14 Dutchmen left Singapore’s Navai Base on one of the strangest voyages ever. They arc the “jury crew” of the gaunt, rusted ruins of part of what was the biggest floating clock in the495 words
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Article53 1953-03-12 13 SINGAPORE. Mar 9 KLUANG. Sun. Mrs. Hod kinson, wife of the Britis. Adviser, Johor* opened Fun Fair in aid of the elm ren’s Playground Fund. The lair will remain open until Sunday. Pony ride.* joget modern. Chinese ynng, games stalls and boxing match are some53 words
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Article, Illustration669 1953-03-12 14 SINGAPORE, Mar. 8. "J"UCKED away in the ulu off Lim Chu Kang Road, 18 miles from Singapore General Post Office, lies a village without crime, without deceit and without police, although it has a population of 10,000. It is the village of Thong669 words
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Article, Illustration380 1953-03-12 14 SINGAPORE. Mar. 7. Ci INGA POKE’S rtrw undersecretary. Mr. J. D. Iliy him told the Straits Times yesterday that i* “not a one man commission of inquiry.” lie admitted that it is unusual for a man in his position (head of the380 words
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131 1953-03-12 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 8. There are plenty of responsible jobs for young Chinese of “understanding and ability.” Mr. D. Gray, Federation Secretary for Chinese Affairs, told a Chinese schoolteachers’ conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Departments needing these young men were those which131 words
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Article146 1953-03-12 14 SINGAPORE, Mar. 9 (GOVERNMENT officers conI cerned in formulating or interpreting Government policy in Singapore are now barred from holding office in, staff associations or unions. The ban on these officers— i mostly members of the Colonial Administrative Service and attached to the Colonial Secretary’s146 words
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Article268 1953-03-12 14 KUALA LUMPUR, .Mar. 7. IIELICOPTERS flying the High Commissioner, Gen n Sir Gerald Templer and Lady Templer on a tow of small towns and remote kampongs in were forced down by bad weather on Friday. The High Commissioner’s flight of three S55 helicopters ran into268 words
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44 1953-03-12 14 MR. S. E. TRAVIS, retirin g chairman and managing director of Henry Waugh and Co., Ltd., receiving a farewell present of silverware from his chief clerk Mr. Chia Wan Kiat, at Robinson’s Cafe on Mar. 6. Mr. Teavis sails for Britain on retirement soon.44 words
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Article, Illustration722 1953-03-12 15 SINGAPORE, Mar. 10. L |MivN’G was in her cell in Taiping gaol last l niyitl ''till wondering whether she would live dit" Vet at half past ten yesterday morning it s officially announced “Lee Meng has been I 1 rt ipri( i u* l iu* IVruk722 words
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Article115 1953-03-12 15 SINGAPORE Legislative Councillor, Mr. M. P. I). Nair, wants Government to set up a police station in Tiong Bahru because of the recent crime wave in that district. In a question which will be tabled at the next Legislative Council meeting, Mr. Nair suggests that either a115 words
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196 1953-03-12 15 SINGAPORE, Mar. 9. VJOHE than 1,000 people were homeless yesterday when North Borneo’s third largest town, Tawau. was almost totally destroyed by Saturday’s fire. One small girl has been reported missing while only one person was seriously injured in North Borneo’s most disastrous196 words
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139 1953-03-12 15 SINGAPORE, Mar. 10. The Singapore Musical Society had probably Its most successful year in 1952. states its chairman. Mr. Gordon Van Hien. in his annual report, published yesterday. Plans for this year include a visit by the great artiste, Louis Kentner. who will139 words
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130 1953-03-12 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. Federal police are spending less time protecting lives and more time preventing crime, the commissioner. Col. A. E. Young, said in a broadcast tonight. “We are returning to our normal police duties", he said, “and we want to make it clear130 words
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Article49 1953-03-12 15 JOHORE BAHRU. Mar. Syed Hashim bin Abdullah. t Class 11A Johorc Civil Service officer, has boon promoted t the Malayan Civil Service. He is with the State Secret arlat but will soo n leave r transfer to Kepong. Selangor to become Assistant District Officer49 words
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Article123 1953-03-12 16 SINGAPORE, Mar. 11. AN Increase in Aslan members was reported by the chairman of the Automobile A.ssoeiat: >n of Singapore, Mr. P. J. Darnell, at the annual general neeUng. Aslan membership had gone up from 29 per 'Tnt in 1950. t** 33 per cent ir.123 words
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Article41 1953-03-12 16 MUAR. Mar. 10 Mrs. E. M. Allan, headmistress of the Sultan Abu Bakar Girls’ School. Muar, was entertained to a farewell dinner by her staff before her departure to England on leave. Mrs. E. Joseph is now acting headmistress41 words
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174 1953-03-12 16 JESSELTON, Mar. 10. jjH)OD, clothing and medical supplies are being rushed by air and sea to the inhabitants of the stricken North Borneo town of Tawau which was almost completely destroyed*by fire on Saturday. Free rice, milk and other necessities are being issued to174 words
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69 1953-03-12 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 10. “Police Corporal Hashlm Radio Malaya’s new adventure a ‘rial, will be on the air for the first time on Apr. 4. Radio Malaya are looking for local talent to play the parts of the hero Hashim, his friend P. C. Lim69 words
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Article, Illustration122 1953-03-12 16 SINCiAPORi:. Mur. 11. Till-: < OM'IAM)! R Jin r I ar Mast I.and Forces, (i«*n. Sir Charles Keightley, shakes hamls with l.am-e Corporal Ranlx'hadnr, one of a learn <’l six of t„.. ;»p I Battalion n,p Mb Cmkln (titles, who "on the Millirgtoe.-ltrakc Trophy for marksmanship. Yesterday at122 words
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Article, Illustration41 1953-03-12 16 PRIVATE PETER GILMOVR. of the Gordon Highlanders, recently received the Military Medal from the Queen for gallantry in fighting the bandits of Malaya. In his ceremonial dress, he is seen arriving at Buckingham Palace for the investiture.41 words
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337 1953-03-12 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 10. HIGHLY-SPECIALISED unit has been started by the Central Electricity Board to plan all aspects of future development. The unit, set up about five months ago. is now working out a ten-year development programme. It will assess future demands. plan production337 words
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147 1953-03-12 16 SINGAPORE, Ma, «SSSUB§ Alert, the yacht 0 f th. Far Eastern Naval Cm mander-in-Chicf AdmiMi Sir Guy Russell, onto return from Hong Ron, on Jan. 30 and found con traband gold wnn $98,000. The Singapore Third r« minal District judgi- Mr F 7.’ D’Netto,147 words
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Article113 1953-03-12 16 IPOH, >lar. 10. SEVEN policemen at the new village of Kampong Simee, three miles from Ipoh, have been detained following an incident at the village last night. Inspector M. Balasundram, accompanied by three detectives. went on a gambling raid to the village at 9.45 p.m. and113 words
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Article115 1953-03-12 16 SINGAPORE. Mar. 7. MR. C. R. Dasaratha Raj < Labour-Rochore) wants the Colony Government to grant an amnesty on Coronation Day to people serving sentences for offences committed during the Colony riots in December. 1950. Mr. Raj’s request will be tabled at the next meeting115 words
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Advertisement75 1953-03-12 16 STRAITS BUDGET SUBSCRIPTION RATES (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE) Quarterly Half-yearly Yearly Malay a Including Postage 5.75 11.50 23.00 \\r Singapore Town Area No Postage S 5.20 1040 20.80 j.uu ine weekly issues of the Straits Budget can express air delivery service to the United Kirn.' inclusive rate of $24.00 for six75 words
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Article, Illustration269 1953-03-12 17 H WILING more than million worth of I .|i ,i i > a year in Malav;, the Singapore nnlI lioiu.rr Mr. Wee Thiam I sit u uas born in l,ie falom 58 years ago. ;j t u is educated at St Joseph's Institution and Ratll.s269 words
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Article282 1953-03-12 17 IPOH, Mar. 10. E ji ,!I SL1M Missionary Society in Perak want/; legislation to enforce much stricter Inti 1 ,n the tf ran t* n °f divorces to members E ;u r nimunity. W !10 d over the problems of immorality and to easy divorces, the282 words
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Article52 1953-03-12 17 SINGAPORE, Mar. 11. Two hundred and fortythree passengers from China were yesterday released from the quarantine station in Singapore—at least 180 of them wives of Singapore Chinese. They arrived in the Colony on Saturday, from Swatow. aboard the Sandviken. Most of the remainder were children and52 words
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246 1953-03-12 17 SINGAPORE, Mar. 11. aircraft going on operations from Singapore aerodromes are causing grave con cern, says the Director of Civil Aviation, Mr. W. Savage. He told the Straits Times yesterday planes were neglecting to inform Kallang control tower ol their presence in the246 words
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Article, Illustration259 1953-03-12 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 10. THE Sultan of Selangor, the Tengku Ampuan. and Raja Uda waved farewell to more than ~00 friends and officials on the Kuala Lumpur railway station platform as the train carrying them and their entourage left this morning for Singapore. On259 words
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Article254 1953-03-12 17 TEMPLES AS VICE SHELTERS’ SINGAPORE. Mar. 11 SINGAPORE Social Welfare department’® monthly report says there is an increasing number of apparently innocent nunneries (chai-tongs) i n the city which are being used as emergency shelters for prostitutes during antivice raids. The report also says that vice operators fear that the254 words
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Article41 1953-03-12 17 JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 10.— inche Sukl bin Abdullah, assistant supervisor of elections, Johore, left by air for England at the week-end to train in election methods at Hornsley \\here Mr. H. Bedale, recently in Malaya, is the town clerk.41 words
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Article, Illustration215 1953-03-12 18 IEPERS stood in the rain yesterday and watched the Governor of Singapore, Sir John Nlcoll open a m* w school for th«*ir children. Sir John congratulated the builders, the Rotary Club of Singapore The club built the school and a hall at the TrafalgarStraits Times picture. - 215 words
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Article36 1953-03-12 18 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar 10.— A terrorist, Goh Ah Kok, was executed at Puou Gaol, Kuala Lumpur, this morning. He was sentenced to death on Jan. 14 for possession of a rifle and ammunition.36 words
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84 1953-03-12 18 SFREMBAN, Mar. 10. I\R. Tara Singh called the High Commissioner, Gen. Sir Gerald Templer, the “saviour of Malaya" at a dinner of Negri Sembilan Sikhs. I)r. Tara Singh said the “dark clouds” which had once threatened Malaya had vanished because of Sir Gerald’s84 words
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Article36 1953-03-12 18 Singapore Social Welfare Department paid out $94,450 as tuberculosis treatment allowances to 1.151 cases during February. It paid out $155,705 as public assistance to 5,227 cases during the same month.36 words
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Article, Illustration216 1953-03-12 18 Trade staff must know commerce By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Mar. 11. SENIOR OFFICERS of the Singapore Department of Commerce and Industry should include those experienced in trade and commerce, Mr. S. E Travis retiring chairman and managing director of Henry Waugh and Co. Ltd., and vice-chairman of the Singapore216 words
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Article840 1953-03-12 18 SINGAPORE, Mar. 11. 4 RECOMMENDATION that daily wages ior unskilled labour at the Singapore Naval Base should be raised from $2.84 to $3.34 is made by Mr. John Cameron, Q.C., the arbitrator appointed to settle the Naval Base dispute which resulted in a strike of840 words
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Article48 1953-03-12 18 SINGAPORE. Mar. 11. Gifts worth more than $l,OOO were presented to the Inmates ot the Trafalgar Home yesterday by the Rev. C. R. Davidson, representing the Independent Missionary Movement. The gifts included sports goods, bookshelves and a radio for the home’s Muslim section48 words
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Article144 1953-03-12 18 SINGAPORE U,. Singapore Mu 4, c„ u are seeking fill vacancies in l h e r 2 l# But applicants must he as they will b P conducted?: Walter Susskiml N b i Concerts to be held on j UnM and 7 are intended 7 highlights in144 words
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Article95 1953-03-12 18 'X'HE UMNO-MCA Alliance agreed at their third informal meeting at Johore Bahru yesterday to sponsor a national congress to discuss general elections in the Federation. This will be done as soon a tht- UMNO and MCA reached complete agreement on the question of elections in the95 words
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Article, Illustration301 1953-03-12 18 SINGAPORE, Mar. 10. TN HER NEW NOVEL about Malaya. Han Suyln (author of A Many Splendoured Thing and Destination Chungking) will tell the story of a captured girl bandit in whose reeducation she became interested. The theme of the book, to be called301 words
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Article59 1953-03-12 18 IPOH, Mar. 9. More d Malays at a meeting at the Perak library n (>ty co-operative housihu jrj nt a open to Malays in l district. pC t The Society’s first he subject to the appr< 0 a State Government. 1 3 blish a Malay settle:., 10059 words
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Article1246 1953-03-12 19 S0M JEEP - >S0M JEEP LNANG, Mar. 7. > Scott’s wonderful l h spinner Binnton, rA 1 fourth season of 0V on the Malayan inl t up a sparkling *ormance to whip ,r ‘l ss Four field by Vi$ over 5 Vi-fur. at u n r al v.’sterday,1,246 words
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91 1953-03-12 19 SINGAPORE, Mar. 11. THE Singapore Government Officers’ Co operative Housing Society has applied to the Government for a $500,000 loan to build 50 houses tor «ale to its members. The society’s secretary, Mr. N. A. Kularajah. told the Straits Times yesterdav that about91 words
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Article999 1953-03-12 19 EDIN PETERS - THE WEEK IN~ SPORT By EDIN PETERS SINGAPORE, Mar. 10. rPHE opening of the Singapore cricket season was marred by heavy rain. Of the three matches arranged, only the fixture between the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club and the Police team saw 90 minutes play before999 words
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Miscellaneous45 1953-03-12 19 Big Sweep TOTAL POOL $270,200 1st. No. *****4 ($64,848) 2nd. No. *****4 <$32,4‘M) 3rd. No. *****7 ($16,212) STARTERS: ($3,242 each) Nos: *****2; *****3; *****5; *****0; *****3; *****1; *****9; *****7; *****1; *****8 CONSOLATION: ($1,621 each) Nos: *****7; *****2; *****4; *****7; *****7; *****8; *****2; *****9; *****8; *****7.45 words
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676 1953-03-12 20 [SHARE MARKET] V"-’■;■■■■ By Our Financial Correspondent SINGAPORE, Mar. 9. PAIR business was transacted in the Singapore share market last week. The market was not affected to any extent by the death of Comrade Stalin although both London and New York reacted to the political676 words
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Article19 1953-03-12 20 Family remittances to China during February from Malaya totalled $1,673,571 of which $743,689 went from Singapore.19 words
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Article940 1953-03-12 20 SINGAPORE, Mar. 11. INUIoIHUIS ouyrrs Setters Air* Bricks Pref 1 '5 2 30 Ords 4 10 4.20 Atlas let 12 25 13 25 B B Petro. 35/6 36/6 B M 1 rustepK 6 50 1 50 Con. Tin Smelt. Bref 31/. 22/• Ords 22/- 23/Eastnn United 38940 words
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Article295 1953-03-12 20 SINGAPORE, Mar. 9. THE following business was reported in the Singapore share market from February 28 to March 6. inclusive Industrials. Consolidated Tin Smelter Ord. 231-, Fraser and Neave $2.47 1 /2 and $2.50, Federal Dispensary $2.70. Gammon $3.00, Hammer $3 12 V 2 c.d. Wm Jacks $3.80295 words
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Article80 1953-03-12 20 SINGAPORE, Mar. 11. Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange. Noon prices per picul yesterday were:— Copra: steady; buyers sellers $42 Vi, f.o.b. Coconut oil: steady. s62*/, sellers. Pepper: steady small business passing; Muntok white $575. Sarawak $570 (unchanged), Lampong black $4BO (up $10). Lewis and Peat: Closing prices were:—80 words
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Article214 1953-03-12 20 KUALA LUMPUR Monday 1 Representatives of mine workei l Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang, the Trade Union Adviser’s office in Kr. t 3 i today, decided to form “a big union” o j vohPH in Malaya’s mining industries. Kei l A delegates’ conference of214 words
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Article88 1953-03-12 20 THE following dividends were announced during last week ROBINSON CO., first interim per cent on ords. for year ending June, payable March 19. books close March 12. SINGAPORE TRACTION: 10 per cent on ords. for year ended September. This is the first dividend on the ords. that is88 words
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Article298 1953-03-12 20 SINGAPOF, i Mur 7 I [)URING the pa> week t J rubber ma kot haa fluctuated within narrol limits, states Lewi* .o d ppat-B weekly report. l l News received from Washing J ton on Mar. 3, stating that was officially recommendej that the298 words
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Article117 1953-03-12 20 TIN RUBBER STATISTICS The following statistic.' were sued last week:— ln Tin shipments from Ma re< j February were 4,957 tons. compare with 5,677 tons in J ;KVV hrnarV Rubber shipments m J ebr S were 66,776 tons, comp red 10.716 tons in January ebr^ nce shipments were the ine117 words
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Article52 1953-03-12 20 indi"*The Chartered B.»» d a net Australia and Chin s iigh' V profit of £698.782 u more than In 1051 nfl The final divider.. (he year, making 14 per cen ,vider.d in addition‘to asp bonus t 0 2 per cent “by mark the approach* 1 jV^ the52 words