The Straits Budget, 30 September 1954
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section32 1954-09-30 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER .5 vow Series No. 4123. vtlmrsday, t September 130, 1954 Price 40 cents (Malayan) iL' Or 1 Shilling. 732 words
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Advertisement156 1954-09-30 1 liai'i; S JOT IS* Sifiaf E A* E R E$ g MilifrJfe! IN RV t W °*l E VEr y VH Meltonian Shoe Creams not only polish your shoes but penetrate deeply into the leather, keeping it supple and waterproof. White, black, brown and other popular shades ..*v l w.’-.-156 words
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Article258 1954-09-30 2 L. ©•Jjfes - L. ©•Jjfes* Penang. 1 AGREE with Da to Sir 1 Cheng-lock Tin that 4> EngUsh had the highest economic value in Malaya. It was not only the official but also the commercial language. English was the key to vast literature, rich culture and universal258 words
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211 1954-09-30 2 YALAM - YALAM Singapore. T CANNOT understand why some tutorial bodies in 1 the colony oppose the Bill for the stricter control of private schools. The pupils of certain schools In the colony defied not only the Government and their teachers but also their parents. U211 words
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Article95 1954-09-30 2 Y.B. S - Is seafront to be city forest’? Y.B.S. Singapore. rE Singapore Esplanade has been compared to Hyde Park Corner in London and the Mound in Edinburgh by the Rev. H. D. Findlay. What would the Reverend say if he were to see what is on the east side of the Esplanade95 words
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Article101 1954-09-30 2 D. W. A. STONES - D. W. A. STONES* Negri Sembilan. rM was gratifying to the of us 4n Malays who fought throughout the Battle of Britain to read of the parades, fly-pasts, cocktail parties, etc., which were held this week to commemorate the battle. It may amuse you, as it did101 words
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70 1954-09-30 2 MORTGAGEE - MORTGAGEE. Singapore. r seems a long time since Mr. Burgess, general manager of the Federal and Colonial Building Society said that the interest rate on the society’s lQ ans was likely to be reduced. The building society is flnan|ced by the Colonial Developiment Corporation and70 words
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Article79 1954-09-30 2 LOCALLY DOMICILED - LOCALLY DOMICILED. Singapore. are many European wives and, In some cases, daughters of highly paid offlcers and civil servants who deprive local girls of employment by working for pin money. The irony of it Is that they «P to $5OO a month tax free, owing to79 words
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Article170 1954-09-30 2 DISGUSTED - DISGUSTED. Ipoh. r increase the cost of living to a further higher level Is scandalous, to say the least. If revenue is so badly needed. why should Penang not contribute also? /K Not only will Penang benefit by increased trade from the Federation, but smuggling170 words
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Article47 1954-09-30 2 ANDY - ANDY, I 1 pod to note ti. JL. estates ne be^n^^or 7o^1 >* pSsts ®5T' m rial ..What about the nm. enm,?K th v "n rate A«K“; ass njts s u» concern*? 1 1 mg apDrentlceshl«*'“ ’heir ssz-g*hSr other Aslan artisan Jnd47 words
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Article81 1954-09-30 2 —VVV4I Vi UOOV.U. GEORGE G. THOMSON - —VVV4I Vi UOOV.U. GEORGE G. THOMSON. Public Relations Offlr’c,. r th on v PRWatiVe Counri •JL?f P o4 21 the Governor, «r Jonn NJcoU. as sav*2« Council th" V possibility f .-asi-tw to halt! been °di*c. r 4 UiUtlcaUun3 HIi actual woi, owever. were that81 words
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214 1954-09-30 2 CITIZEN - CITIZEN. Singapore. npHE institution of a prosecution onces, e.b. sedition may involve consideration of policy as welll as law. In such cases the decision may be taken by the Home Secretary, or even the Cabinet, with the advice of the Attorney-General, as chief law214 words
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Article55 1954-09-30 2 TEO HONG RANG - TEO HONG RANG Singapore. SEVERAL new denominations of the new Queen EJ.za beth have al.e m > fss". SSCWS JS&* aP Tbrie and again been stated that the new deftnitivc have been approved by Queen .and Pointing beg Still we wait. Perhaps. Durrant, our Director of55 words
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Article74 1954-09-30 2 FAIRPLAY - FAIRPLAY /Tpoh. Recently, you gave a fun description of the Illegal boarding of a ship by police officers. Now a hawker has been fined for the same offence, although he had the captain's permission to board the ship. What action did the imml- gratlon authorities t74 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article928 1954-09-30 3 —Straits Times. Sept. 23. The major changes announced in the Federation’s import duties are unpleasant, but unavoidable. They must affect, of course, the cost of living, for they apply to a wide range of imports. Fountain pens and cooking fats, enamelware and account books, printers’ ink and dental—Straits Times. Sept. 23. - 928 words
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Article598 1954-09-30 3 —Straits Times, Sept. 24. Political party leaders who are distressed by the Federation Government’s ruling on politics in the civil service cannot possibly be blind to the evils that would follow if the present latitude continued in the circumstances of party government. An impartial civil service is—Straits Times, Sept. 24. - 598 words
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Article452 1954-09-30 3 —Straits Times, Sept. 24. The Colony’s Provident Fund, which comes into force in three months’ time, seems not to have won the affection of those it will benefit. The Legislative Council was well pleased with the scheme; the workers, organised and otherwise, are more doubtful. Remembering the—Straits Times, Sept. 24. - 452 words
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Article462 1954-09-30 3 —Straits Times, Sept. 23 There is a familiar ring about the proposal that the Straits Chinese British Association of Singapore should consider associate membership for people not of Chinese race and possibly not of British nationality. Two years ago draft rules based on much the same—Straits Times, Sept. 23 - 462 words
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Article687 1954-09-30 3 —Straits Times. Sept. 27. An optimistic outlook for Malayan trade was the keynote of the bi-annual review by the chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, Mr. F. H. Atkinson. The immediate future certainly should cause no-one much concern. The volume of trade has held surpiisingly well,—Straits Times. Sept. 27. - 687 words
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Article644 1954-09-30 4 —-Straits Times. Sept. 28. I Public feeling on education matters has become so sensitive that the objections to the proposed entrance examination for secondary schools in the Federation should not be left unanswered. Silence will condemn j the education authorities—and the Government —in the public’s—-Straits Times. Sept. 28. I - 644 words
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Article1315 1954-09-30 4 —Straits Times, Sept. 29. The Federation’s search for a practical educational policy long ago forced the Government and the taxpayer out of the Elysian i fields of idealism. The report published this morning of the 1 special committee which has been studying policy in the light of the—Straits Times, Sept. 29. - 1,315 words
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1750 1954-09-30 5 Leslie H. Palmier - In a previous article, Mr. Palmier, who recently spent two years in Indonesia, wrote of the changes that have taken place in the young republic. Today, he refeis to the main forces that are shaping the destiny of this new nation of 70,000,000.1,750 words
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Article202 1954-09-30 5 HORS*’ pr .-.AfiL: To Muriel on Wed 22'.id September, .it liungsiir Hospital. Ku.iUt Lumpur, a son. GeofTrtV Francis. CAMERON: On ?2ud September to Betty and Hamish at AlW iitar a daughter. FORSCUTT: To Georgette, f son, Alan Guy Marshal, at Buugsui Hospital, on 22nd September. BAUCKHAM: To Bridget t.202 words
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Article133 1954-09-30 5 THE ENGAGEMENT is announced between John Alan Lovelace Carter, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Carter, Gopeng Estate, Kampong Kapayang, Perak, Malaya, and Patricia Anne, younger daughter of the late Mr. A. H. Chapman and Mrs. E. J. Carter, Glenfarg, Lushoto. Tanganyika. HENNEY-CLAffKE: The Engagement is announced133 words
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Article24 1954-09-30 5 CROOKS-SEGERDAI.: On 17.9.54 at Garrison Church, Tanglin, Logan John Crooks of Elaeis Estate, Kluang, Johore. to Bridget Anne Patricia Segerdal of Illord. Essex.24 words
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Article40 1954-09-30 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Sept. 28. Three candidates will content Tangkah constituency in the Johore State Council elections. They are Mr ChUa Song Lim (UMNO-MCA Mr. A. C. John (Independent) and Inche Othman bin Abdullah (Party Negara).40 words
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Article70 1954-09-30 5 SINGAPORE. Sept. 29 Mr. Antony Head. Secretary of State for War, and his wile. Lady Dorothea Head, lly from Singapore today to Bali for a few days' stay. They will then visit Sarawak as guests of the Governor. Sir Anthony Abell Mr. Head, who arrived70 words
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Obituary98 1954-09-30 5 DEATHS CRAWFORD: Dora Mary widow of James Richard and beloved mother of Dorrle, Mollie and Jimmy at Batu Gajah hospital early on Monday morning, 20th September, 1954. (English papers please copy.) ALEX MacCALLUM suddenly at 40, Barnard Grove. North Kew Victoria on 23rd Sept. Late of Dunlop Plantations Limited. MR.98 words
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Article, Illustration8 1954-09-30 6 Straits Times photographer Han tlai FongStraits Times photographer Han tlai Fong - 8 words
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Article605 1954-09-30 6 CYNICUS - CYNICUS SINGAPORE, Sept. 25. IF the Federation Government were deliberately courting unpopularity it could not have done better for itself than it has by its school fees proposal and now by increasing the duty on a wide range of imports. The now duties, if not the605 words
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Article971 1954-09-30 6 STANLEY STREET - STANLEY STREET. A fine start AT ten forty-five a m. precisely on Saturday, the General Officer Commanding Singapore, Major General Tulloch. met a group of people from the Council of tae Friends of Singapore at the landward gate to the old Christian Ceme1 tery on971 words
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Article90 1954-09-30 6 !%LOK STAR. Sept. 27. KEDAH and Perils i men made their t> opium haul this they seized more tnan katis of dope worth 5150.000 in the border of Padang Besar yesterday. The opium was packed in lead tins which were among baskets of being90 words
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Article643 1954-09-30 7 AT 6.45 the other morning sustained bren-gun and mortar firing, with bombing, was heard from somewhere up-river. At first the addledminded Tuan thought it was .some show put up by the devoted subjects and admirers of the Sultan whose birthday it was. On second thoughts he came to643 words
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192 1954-09-30 7 BRITISH forces in Malaya have tested a portable radio which has proved an outstanding success under fighting conditions, even when submerged in water or mud. The radio, now' being manufactured by an Australian firm at Ashfield, Sydney, can also be used as a192 words
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Article1150 1954-09-30 7 STANLEY STREET - Malaysian Notebook STANLEY STREET. “WELL, good-bye then.” We stood under the white tapering spire of St. Andrew’s after evensong, the tiny red light sparkling at its tip. The congregation were drifting off into the great impersonality of Singapore. My friend seemed to think it was1,150 words
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Article46 1954-09-30 7 Taken from the Straits Times of September 25, 1904: rpOWKAY Loke Yew has had A printed one thousand copies of rules of etiquette to be observed bv Chinese passengers when travelling first class on the railway. They will be distributed at railway stations.Taken from the Straits Times of September 25, 1904: - 46 words
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Article58 1954-09-30 7 Mr. Felix Lee Kok Tee of Singapore Ls one of the two students from the Far East who has been cited by the State College of Washington for “exceptional scholarship” during the spring semester of the 1953-54 college year. His name, together with those of58 words
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Article185 1954-09-30 8 SEREMBAN, Sept. 22. EMERGENCY restric tions ended for another 9,500 people in Negri Sembilan today when a second area in The State was declared free from Communist terrorist operations. The new “white’' area rovers 61 square miles. It consists of the villages of Linggi. Kuala185 words
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Article95 1954-09-30 8 SINGAPORE, Sept. 23. gix men from three major steel mills in Japan are now visiting Malaya They arrived in Singapore on Monday and are the guests ol Eastern Mining and Metals Co. Ltd. during their stay. They are now in the Federation. where they will95 words
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Article49 1954-09-30 8 ALOR STAR, Sept 22.—Town Councillor Inche Khir Joharl lAiliance, Kampong Ward) i said today that “Operation Service” had declined in Kedah since the departure of General Sir Gerald Templer. I do not see Government chrks wearing Operation Service badges any more.” he said.49 words
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Article44 1954-09-30 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Sept. 22. The Regent of Johore and his wife, the Ungku Tun Aminah, and Dato Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman. Deputy Mentri Besar, vLs ited the BBC Station at Tebrau. W Letcher, the Resident U?emat r tea later enterlaincd44 words
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Article, Illustration569 1954-09-30 8 Four men and a girl join 15 arrested after terrorist raid PALOH, Johore, Sept. 22. A NTI-GOVERNMENT feeling is running high among (he 2,000 people of (his village following (he arrest of 15 Chinese Home Guards who surrendered their shotguns and ammunition to a—Straits Times picture. - 569 words
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Article46 1954-09-30 8 SINGAPORE, Sept. 23. Mr. D. E. Nickels. Assistant Commissioner of Police. Singapore. and Mrs. Nickels left for Sydney. Australia. on board the Agamemnon, yesterday. Mr. Nickels. who retired after 26 years’ service with the Singapore Police, intends to take up farming in Australia.46 words
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Article71 1954-09-30 8 RAWANG, Sept. 22. TVACHAN SINGH of Rawang Tin Fields was gored by a bull when he went to milk his cows at 5 a.m. yesterday. As he entered the cow shed, the bull attacked Bachan Singh and threw him on the ground goring him in the71 words
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Article228 1954-09-30 8 SINGAPORE, Sept, 23. RECENT events in the Far East have increased Malaya's strategic importance, the First Lord of the Admiralty Mr J P. L. Thomas, said yesterday. In the past the balance of naval power in the Far East selves and our allies. U228 words
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Article317 1954-09-30 8 ‘MR. OPIUM GOES INTO HIDING SINGAPORE, Sejil. 23. COME WHERE in the Federation is the "mastermind” of a big opium smuggling ring operating between Malava and Burma. This was disclosed yesterday by the Director oi the Singapore Corrupt Practices Investigations tsu eau. Mr. R. B. Corridon. i Mr. Corridon returned317 words
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Article27 1954-09-30 8 SINGAPORE, Sept. 23. A new Russian tanker, the 8,229-ton Klaipeda, arrived inSingapore yesterday on her maiden voyage, with 10,50f> tons of petrol for Vladivostok27 words
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263 1954-09-30 9 KOALA LCMPOK, te. rE Federation £#pfccts its biggest single haul front the new import duties to be $1,900,000 from apples, oranges and dried fruits. These are now taxed at six cents a lb. Next highest estimate is $1,000,000 from the 25 per263 words
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Article, Illustration114 1954-09-30 9 TO MARK THIRD ANNIVERSARY SINGAPORE. Sept. 23. rOUSANDS of people packed the Singapore, Padang last night to watch a variety concert on the City Hall steps to celebrate the third anniversary of City Day. Two hours before the concert started city workers and their families114 words
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Article32 1954-09-30 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Sept. 24. Mr. James Whyte has ceased to be a temporary unofficial member of the Federal Legislative Council following the return from leave of Mr. W. M. MacLeod.32 words
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Article280 1954-09-30 9 SINGAPORE, Sept. 25. a RECEIVING order made three weeks ago against A. M. Heddle by the Chief Justice, Sir Charles Murray-Aynsley, was rescinded by Mr. Justice Whitton, in the Singapore High Court yesterday on the application of the debtor. Mr. M. B. Brash, for British280 words
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Article62 1954-09-30 9 SINGAPORE, Sept. 24. Mr. M. Gopala Menon, former Representative of the Government of India in Malaya, presented his letter of accreditation a-s India’s Commissioner in British East Africa to the Governor of Kenya. Sir Evelyn Baring, on Tuesday. He also called on General Sir George62 words
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150 1954-09-30 9 SINGAPORE, Sept. 23. T\Xl licence plates are changing hands in Singapore at premiums anywhere between 53,000 and 54.000 and driver’s arm bands at S3OO each. Several taxi drivers with brand new cars, which cost about SO.OOO each, admitted to the150 words
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143 1954-09-30 9 MALACCA, Sept. 22.—Malacca had an air of peace and dignity found nowhere else in Malaya, said Mr. H. G. Hammett, the new Resident Commissioner, when he presided at today’s meeting of the Malacca Municipal Council. He added: “No visitor leaves this place without realising143 words
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Article47 1954-09-30 9 SEREMBAN. Sept. 24. Seremban Rotary Club, the first rotary club founded in SouthEast Asia, will celebrate the golden anniversary of the Rotary movement by granting scholarships in Negri Sembilan English Schools. Mr. T. Mahima Singh ha.s given $l,OOO to the scholarship fund.47 words
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Article, Illustration440 1954-09-30 9 SINGAPORE, Sept. 24. SCENE Singapore Harbour Board, Godowns 1 and 2. About 250 people are on the wharf, looking up at the 20,000-fon liner, Oranje. which is alongside. pASSENGERS are wav- ing to friends who have come to meet them, Everyone is happy440 words
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Article62 1954-09-30 9 PENANG. Sept. 24.—Increased water rates in Penang will come into effect from next month. New rates for supplies in the municipal area win be: Not exceeding 10.000 gallons per month 30 cents per 1.000 gallons: 20,000 gallons 45 cents: next 20.000 gallons oo cents: over 50.00062 words
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Article49 1954-09-30 9 JOHORE BAHRU. Sept. 24. Haji Karim who owns a sawmill on th<> Parit Sulong Road has been granted $15,000 loan by RIDA to equip tin* mill with a new band saw Previously RIDA had granted him $2O 000 loan to buy rails and other equipment.49 words
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Article46 1954-09-30 9 SINGAPORE. Sept 24. The Singapore Labour Front announced yesterday that it would put forward candidates for all 25 seats in the Legislative Assembly elections next year. Names will soon be announced. a member of the executive committee told the Straits Times.46 words
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Article, Illustration496 1954-09-30 10 IPOH. Sept. 24. AN AUSTER plane this morning ploughed through a 6,000-volt power line, into telephone wires, narrowly missed a labour gang and crashed on to a railway line. The two men in the plane are alive to tell the tale. The pilot,—Straits Times picture. - 496 words
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Article63 1954-09-30 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Sept. 23. The Federation Government I has appointed an officer to look after the interests of Federation undergraduates at the University of Malaya. He is Mr. R. B. Knowles. 35, third assistant establishment officer attached to the Malayan Establishment Office here. He was63 words
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Article43 1954-09-30 10 JOHORE BAHRU. Sept. 22. Johore Poppy Day Appeal this year will be organised by Mrs. T Q Gaffikin. wife of the Chief Police Officer. Johore. Mrs. W. Brand will be in charge of organising collections in Johore Bahru district.43 words
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Article87 1954-09-30 10 Boys Brigade party back SINGAPORE. Sept. 24. Part of the Singapore Boys’ Brigade contingent to the Centenary Camp at Eton returned to the Colony on the Teucer last night. They were Captain S. P. Chua of the Ist Company (leader). Staff/Sgt. Chan Kum Kgow, Cpl. Albert Kedit, Cpl. Goh Chew87 words
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169 1954-09-30 10 SINGAPORE, Sept. 23. SINGAPORE racing motorist and garage proprietor, Mr Freddy Pope, yesterday challenged the Registrar of Vehicles, Mr. B. C. J. Buckeridge, to “try wearing a taxi driver’s arm badge for a few weeks and see how169 words
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166 1954-09-30 10 KCALA LUMPL’R, Sept. 23— A ti*er on the prowl in Ternpier Park 14 miles north of Kuala Lumpur, is scaring holidaymakers at Malaya’s new playground. The tiger according to the police, has on several occasions chased cars passing through the park166 words
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433 1954-09-30 10 SINGAPORE, St“p< ->5 CINGAPORE Government servants want the local Civil Service modelled entirek on <i,. lines of the British Civil Service. And they want the same amount of lreedom t indulge in politics as their British counterparts 10 This was stated yesterday by433 words
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221 1954-09-30 10 SINGAPORE. Sept. 23. PENANG’S nospitals are apparently so short of doctors that they cannot spare 10 “housemen” doctors who graduated from the University of Malaya in June this year and want to come to Singapore for their I)- (for degree) Day, the University221 words
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Article353 1954-09-30 11 From JOHN WILLIAMS. BRUNEI TOWN. Sept. 23. 'pHE colour and pomp A of the Arabian Nights came true here today when the 28th Sultan of Brunei, dressed in purple and silver, celebrated his 38th birthday. Today was a national holiday in this tiny oil-rich British353 words
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Article234 1954-09-30 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24. OPERATION “Apollo”—Pahang’s anti-bandit drive linked with strict lood restrictions in the Kuala Lipis district—has wiped out 25 terrorists n the six months’ since it was secretly launched. And 84 people have been arrested for breaking lood or curfew regulations or for234 words
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Article76 1954-09-30 11 PEN ANG, Sept. 26. CUSTOMS men seized about 100 lb. of raw opium valued at 540.000 from a Malayan Airways plane at Bay an Lepas civil airport today. The aircraft, which arrived from Bangkok, was detained for 75 minutes before being allowed to continue76 words
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Article37 1954-09-30 11 SINGAPORE, Sept. 24. Four armed men last night attacked Lim Kong Yew. 28. a coffee-shop proprietor at his shop in Pahang Street, Singapore. Lim was admitted to hospital with serious stab wounds.37 words
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Article, Illustration53 1954-09-30 11 THE 81-year-old Sultan of Johore discards the songkok in favour of a fedora, set at a jaunty angle, on his arrival at Southampton With him are the Sultanah and Princess Meriam. They expect to be away from Malaya for the greater part of aReuter picture. - 53 words
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469 1954-09-30 11 NEW SCHOOL TEST IS TOO TOUGH PARENTS CLAIM PENANG, Sept. 26. FEDERATION parents are protesting against the r “difficult” papers set for 12-year-old children seeking promotion from Standard Six to Form One. “It is a staggering test for such young children.” one school authority told the Straits Times. “And it469 words
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Article160 1954-09-30 11 Bv GEOFFREY BOLAND SINGAPORE. Sept. 26. MALAYAN importers will get more value for their money as the result of a further strengthening of the Malayan dollar against sterling yesterday morning. The Malayan Exchange Ranks Association, which raised their T.T. rates by 1/32 of160 words
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Article236 1954-09-30 11 Our new library—best in S.E. Asia SINGAPORE, Sept. 24. SINGAPORE’S new $1 million public library will have the biggest and best collection of books i in South-East Asia, the new librarian, Mr. L. M. Harrod, said yesterday. “The building will be of the most advanced design and will probably be236 words
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Article, Illustration238 1954-09-30 12 Dr. Sullivan in no man’s land SINGAPORE, Sept. 27. 4 TOUGH assignment awaits Dr. Michael Sullivan, latest recruit to the staff of the University of Malaya. He will have to design a Fine Arts course to suit our cultural “No Man’s Land.” Indian.238 words
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67 1954-09-30 12 SINGAPORE. Sept. 24. Negotiations continue in the 15-year-old strike at the Malayan Textile Mills. Singapore. Management and labour again met yesterday in the office of Mr. J.DH Neill Assistant Commissioner for Labour (Conciliation', and further meetings are scheduled. The strike began on Sept. 9.67 words
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Article174 1954-09-30 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Sept. 26. Federation tin miners win soon be given forms to fill in statistics to help calculate assessment when tin control is enforced. A Mines Department statement says: “The method of calculation cannot be definitely settled until November. But figures are wanted174 words
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Article121 1954-09-30 12 SINGAPORE. SeDt. 27. A UNIVERSITY student who attended WAY as a member of the United States delegation, has returned to Singapore to start a World Federal 1 ist Movement here. She is Miss Lucy Law. who is studying international relations at the Columbia University.121 words
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Article50 1954-09-30 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Sept. 26 The Director of Operations. Sir Geoffrey Bourne, who has just returned from a visit to Bangkok, has sent a congratulatory message to the patrol of aborigine Auxiliary Police who killed the top-ranking aborigine terrorist Pah Chawog In north-west Pahang on Sept. 24.50 words
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Article228 1954-09-30 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25. AFTER a record low figure in July the number of terrorists surrendering is again up, according to Emergency statistics released here today. In July there were only three surrenders but in August there were 14, while, according to unconfirmed figures up228 words
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Article55 1954-09-30 12 BUTTERWORTH. Sept. 24. Six thousand new villagers of Machang Buboh. most ot them estate workers will soon have electricity. The Buklt Mertajam Rural District Council yesterdav approved a plan for a power substation A transformer will be installed opposite the village police station The plan was55 words
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Article786 1954-09-30 12 Why were 17 freed after round-up? KUCHING, Sept. 26. From JOHN WILLIAMS DRUNEI police who arrested 17 Malays aft... lightning raids on Sept. 15 expected to fi„ rt “evidence of illegal political activities.” ,d That is the strong rumour in the oil-rich IVi tish protectorate—and it is786 words
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Article47 1954-09-30 12 SINGAPORE, Sept. 27. Ng Kew Lai. 30. a salesman fell to his death from th nine-storey Singapore J n provement Trust flats at upper Pickering Street last nigh l Ng is the 12th person to have fallen from these Tru flats.47 words
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Article75 1954-09-30 12 SINGAPORE. Sept. 23. The Postmaster General, Malaya, announced yesterday that the new Penang five-cent, $1 and $2 postage stamps bearing the portrait of the Queen will be on sale in Penang on Oct. 1. The stamps will also be available at the General Po* st75 words
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Article, Illustration1067 1954-09-30 13 Bust or boom in Malaya —it all depends on America TIN AND RUBBER DEMAND SETS THE SCALE, SAYS CHAMBER CHIEF TRADE ‘BASTION AGAINST REDS SINGAPORE, Sept. 25. 4 MERICAN demand A for Malayan rubber and tin invariably decides the country’s prosperity or lack of it, Mr. E. II. Atkinson, chairman1,067 words
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110 1954-09-30 13 BtTTERU’ORTH, Thurs. Members of the First Battalion Federation Regiment played host to 60 Malay youths and elders in their camp at Kampong Boyah in Butterworth today. This was a return to the civilians, who entertained the soldiers yesterday evening at the110 words
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116 1954-09-30 13 SINGAPORE, Sept. 25. D. SHERWOOD, sole proprietor of Sherwood and Company, with debts totalling >'6,000, told Mr. Justice Whit- a in the Singapore High Court yesterday that he start- i his import and export busi- ness with a capital of $l,OOO in 1947.116 words
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Article129 1954-09-30 13 SINGAPORE, Sept. 25. CINGAPORE manufacturers were yesterday advised by Mr. F. H. Atkinson, chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, tc; bring to the attention of the Colony Government any indications that the recently introduced Federation import duties discriminated against them. Speafcing at129 words
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Article24 1954-09-30 13 Mr. A. Green has been appointed a member of the Malayan Rubber Export Registration Board in place of Mr. W. T. Mailing.24 words
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Article, Illustration311 1954-09-30 13 —IT MAY BE WORTH THOUSANDS SINGAPORE, Sept. 25. A 14-YEAR-OLD Singapore schoolboy thinks he may have realised a philatelist’s dream after only two years of stamp collecting. But ho has givon his dream away to his schoolmaster. The boy. Leong Yew Meng. of311 words
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Article38 1954-09-30 13 SINGAPORE. Sept. 25 Mr. D. E. Pollard was admitted to the Singapore Bar yesterday by the Chief Justice. Sir Charles Murray-Aynsley Mr. R L. Eber appeared In support of the application for admission.38 words
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Article, Illustration225 1954-09-30 14 SINGAPORE. Sept. 28. MR. C. C. TAN. a Singapore Legislative Councillor, and Dato Nik Ahmed Kamil, the Federation’s Member for Local Government and Town Planning, yesterday became film stars for an Australian news cameraman at Kallang airport.Straits Times picture. - 225 words
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Article, Illustration31 1954-09-30 14 NATO Nik Anmed Kamil is filmed by Mr. Frank McKechnic, an Australian official news cameraman, before catchiny his plane with Mr. Tan. Straits Times picture.— Straits Times picture. - 31 words
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257 1954-09-30 14 SINGAPORE, Sept. 2s. gINGAPORE police compare “very favourably” with those in tile other British territories, Commissioner X. G. Morris said yesterday, Mr. Morris, who returned last week from’England, where he attended the conference of commissioners of police, said: ”1 have come257 words
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Article248 1954-09-30 14 SINGAPORE, Sept. 26. development of Johore’s large iron ore deposits may some day be directed by Abdul Halim Rasip, who six years ago went to Britain on a Sultan Ibrahim Scholarship and recently returned as a specialist in iron ore mining. Alter a year248 words
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Article307 1954-09-30 14 MOVE IS READY First, 22 families SINGAPORE. Sent. 28. RESETTLEMENT o f Queenstown squatters on the Government's Jurong development a ret will begin next month on a scale never before attempted. The first 22 families will find access roads and drainage laid foundations ready for them to307 words
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Article223 1954-09-30 14 Communist papers from S’pore are found in Kuching From IOHN WILLIAMS. KUCHING, Sept. '7 /'(IMMIMST propaganda found in a Chinese Dr im, ri l/ school near Kuching had come from Sintra n,7. th.- Chief Secretary, Mr. .1. H. Ellis, told me toiC, The documents had223 words
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Article163 1954-09-30 14 THIS is the centenary year of the Singapore Volunteer Corps and we. the undersigned, think that there will be many former members of the Corps who will share our view that the occasion should be marked by the presentation of a trophy or a163 words
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Article56 1954-09-30 14 PENANG, Sept. 27.—Most of the recommendations by efficiency experts investigating thi Settlement Secretariat and the District Office in Nibong Tebal have been implemented, the Resident Commissioner Mr. I P Bingham, said today rv The result: One temp m clerk has been retrenched an one clerical vacancy56 words
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142 1954-09-30 14 JOHORE BAHRU, Sept. 27. Johore Government will start next month to plan state-wide celebrations on a big scale to mark the diamond Jubilee of the reign of the Sultan. MajorGeneral Sir Ibrahim, on Sept. 7 next year. The celebrations are expected to last a142 words
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Article477 1954-09-30 15 White Paper says: Delay will cause harm K. LUMPUR, Sept. 28. T'HE Federation GovA ernment is convinced that the plan for national-type schools cannot be shelved for another year without causing harm. It has accepted the recommendation of its special committee on education that the477 words
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78 1954-09-30 15 BUTTERWORTH, Sept. 2K.— Inche Mohamed Sopiee will wear his “protest beard.” now about one and a half inches long, to the Federal Council meeting on Oct. 6. “I am still determined not to shave until the battle against higher school fees is won,” he78 words
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Article26 1954-09-30 15 Malaya’s total population of 7.056.260 at the end of June shows an increase of 127.136 lor a 12-month period, it was officially announced recently.26 words
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227 1954-09-30 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28. QTUDENT teachers at Kirkby and Kota Bahru Training Colleges will have to repay the Government part of their training costs during their first five years in service—if a recommendation by the 11man committee on education227 words
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Article116 1954-09-30 15 SINGAPORE. Sept. 29. THE Singapore Safety First Council, is looking for a full-time planner to keep Colony roads clear of accidents. He could be a policeman, a publicity expert, and educationist or a combination ol all three. He will also have to devise and116 words
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Article168 1954-09-30 15 SINGAPORE. Sept. 29. I'HE CHINESE Nationalists’ Republic Day Double Tenth—is 12 days away, but already 170 Singapore organiations are planning celebrations. More were expected to come 1 award before registration ‘loses on Oct. 8, Mr. Goh Sin 'lew. who Is in charge of reistration, said168 words
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Article, Illustration136 1954-09-30 15 IT’ S TIME TO LET US JOIN ROTARY, SAYS PHILOMENA SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. MISS PHILOMENA SAMI El (above), who wants women to be allowed to become members of the Seremban Rotary Club. She proposed this at a dinner in honour of the Rotary district governor. Phya Srivasar. Miss Samuel said136 words
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358 1954-09-30 15 SINGAPORE. Sept. 29. SINGAPORE legal authorities are undecided whether the audience at an uncensored him show can be brought to court. This follows the police raid on a house in Sims Avenue, Singapore, on the night of Sept. 27. when 42 people, including358 words
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Article61 1954-09-30 15 Dr. F. C. B Marshall, who sued his wife. Geraldine Marshall in the Singapore High Court yesterday for divorce on tiie ground of desertion, was granted a decree nisi by Mr. Justice Whitton. The decree is to be made absolute in three months. The couple were married61 words
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317 1954-09-30 16 SINGAPORE. Sept. 29. IN many cases members of the armed forces, whose wives find jobs in Singapore, do not have to pay income tax on their wife's earnings. the acting Comptroller of Income Tax. Mr. G. T. Holloway said yesterday. Mr. Hollowav317 words
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Article, Illustration183 1954-09-30 16 SINGAPORE. Sept. 28. BISHOP Edgar C. Love. 63, a Negro leader in the United States, flew into Singapore yesterday with his wife for a live-week visit to Malaya and Sarawak. The bishop, who comes from I Baltimore, is here at the in1 vitation of. and Bishop Archer, at Kalians airport Straits Times picture. - 183 words
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Article84 1954-09-30 16 SINGAPORE. Sept. 29. More than 700 people were at the Shaw auditorium of the Methodist Girls’ School at Mount Sophia. Singapore, last night, to hear Bishop Edgar A. Love. Negro leader from the United States, give the first public address of his Malayan tour. Earlier in the84 words
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236 1954-09-30 16 SPORT, CONCERTS, DEBATES SINGAPORE. Sept A $150,000 COMMUNITY CENTRE, with .abilities for f. youth club, adult education, concerts amateur theatricals, debates and playing fields, is to be built on the foreshore at Beach Road. Singapore A project of the Social Wei-, fare Department,236 words
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121 1954-09-30 16 SINGAPORE. Sept. 29. A WOMAN tried to pass opium. concealed in cigarettes, to her husband at the Outram Road Remand Prison, a Singapore court was told yesterday. Koh Mah Eng pleaded guilty to possession of prepared opium at the prison on Monday. She121 words
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Article291 1954-09-30 16 SEREMBAX, Sept. 2S. 'pHh Malayan Trained Nurses’ Association has been told by the (internment that it will not be able to take part in Whitley Council negotiations because it is a professional body. .The Government said that the constitution of the A nit.ev Council did not291 words
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238 1954-09-30 16 Ana Dato Tan gives his backing KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22. TLNCiKU ABDUL RAHMAN, president of the United Malays National Organisation, today called on all Government servants holding office in UMNO to continue serving the organisation “whatever the consequence.” I This was the Tengku’s reaction to238 words
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Article208 1954-09-30 16 Court cashier gets a gear SINGAPORE. Sept. 28. A FORMER Singapore court shroff Sveci Ahmad Shah bin Mohameci Shah was sentenced to 12 months* yesterday for criminal breach cl trust of $4,611. Syed Ahmad, who had been in the Government’s service for 14 years,208 words
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95 1954-09-30 16 Banned he rode again is gaoled SINGAPORE. Sept. 29. LIM TOH HENG. who rode a motor-cycle on.y nin days after he was tiisqualit i for a year from driving 1 classes of vehicles, wa* sen en< ed to two months’ gaol in tnSingapore First Traffic 1‘ 11 Court yesterday Lim95 words
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Article1489 1954-09-30 17 ‘Let supplies (any quantity) be imported KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28. AN EARLY bonfire of all restrictions on the importation of rice is recommended by the Rice and Sugar Decontrol Working Party, whose report was published today. The report urges free importation from the beginning of next1,489 words
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Article80 1954-09-30 17 THE report was signed by Mr. J. M. Gullick (Controller of the Trade Division, who is chairman of the working party), Inche P. E. M. Abdul Rahman, Mr. Chong Khoon Lin, Mr. C. R. Forsyth, Mr. A. E. W. Godesen, Mr. Goh Chee Yan, Inche Ja’afar80 words
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225 1954-09-30 17 SINGAPORE, Sept. 27. THE Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. H. VV. Baines, yesterday warned against the view that the State was all-powerful. There was danger in thinking that the State would and should do everything for its citizens, he added.225 words
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Article172 1954-09-30 17 SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. TNTEREST in the Singapore property market was stimulated yesterday by a notice of sale by auction next Tuesday of a block of Eu Tong Sen property. The building to be auctioned is occupied by the Southern Hotel, restaurant and cabaret. This 1s172 words
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211 1954-09-30 17 SINGAPORE, Sept. 28. RONALD TAN, outstanding scrum-halt of St. Andrew’s School, has been “capped” for the South Australia State XV, according to letters received by his father and Canon R. K. S. Adams in Singapore recently. Ronald, who has just completed his first211 words
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386 1954-09-30 18 SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. MR. C. W. LYLE, Commissioner for Labour, Singapore, yesterday answered accusations by certain Colony unionists that his department favoured employers and ignored breaches of the Labour Code. Representatl ves of 50 unions, who met on Monday to discuss the strike at386 words
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Article53 1954-09-30 18 SINGAPORE. Sept. 28 Mr. Steen Sehested, a civil engineer who has lived in Malaya for 36 years, has been made a Knight of the Dannebrog by the King of Denmark. The Danish Consul in Singapore. Mr. K. G. Lommer, yesterday presented the insignia of the order53 words
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Article33 1954-09-30 18 KUALA LUMPUR. Sept. 28. Men of the 2/7 Gurkha Rifles have killed three terrorists “somewhere” in Selangor it was announced today. Details are being withheld for security reasons.33 words
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Article34 1954-09-30 18 JOHORE BAHRU. Sept. 28. Tuan Haji Abubakar bin Ahmad has been nominated a member of the Town Council. Johore Bahru, during the absence of Mr. M. Ismail who is away in England.34 words
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Article, Illustration117 1954-09-30 18 SINGAPORE. Sept. 25. COLONEL M. F. Brogan, the man responsible for the fighting efficiency of Austrai lia’s soldiers, arrived in Singapore yesterday by Qantas- 8.0.A.C. airliner, to learn how the British Army fights the terrorists in Malaya. He is the Director of Australian Army117 words
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Article208 1954-09-30 18 $450,000 PLAN FOR FARRER PARK SINGAPORE, Sept. 28. A PUBLIC swimming pool, costing just under half a million dollars, will be built next year ov the Singapore City Council at Farrer Park on what is now the children’s playground along Kampong Java Road. Mr.208 words
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Article79 1954-09-30 18 PENANG. Sept. 28 —Malayan python skins, almost out of lashion in 1953, showed signs of a come-back during the first six months this year. There was a demand for the skins, particularly from the Continent, the Penang Cham- ber of Commerce said in the half yearly79 words
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114 1954-09-30 18 SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. A $5OO rewaro was offered by the Singapore Police yesterday for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the theft of Jewellery worth $3,000 from a house in Dunman Road on July 23. The Jewellery stolen114 words
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1182 1954-09-30 18 JOHN MARKS - [the WEEK IN SPORT By JOHN MARKS September, 29. THE Singapore Government's plan for a modest-scale stadium at Kallang with a full-size running track, tennis courts, hockey and football fields and with accommodation. for a start, for 10,000, has met with enthusiastic response from1,182 words
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Advertisement14 1954-09-30 18 STRAITS BUDGET SUBSCRIPTION RATES (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE) MU. THE ABOVE APE TN MA’.AYAN CURRENCY).14 words
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225 1954-09-30 19 BUT PROGRESS PROJECTS WILL GO ON SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. rUE Singapore City Council's 1955 draft budget will 1 show a deficit of about $5,000,000. income is stimated at $35,000,000 and exoenditur* at. «40 nnn nnn The draft will be presented to the225 words
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128 1954-09-30 19 THE infant daughter of a tailor, See Cheng Ying. >ked on a fish-bone while bein tf fed by her mother, a Sinapore inquest was told yesChan Chew Wan, .23, of chard Hoad, said that on <iy 34 she fed her one-year--1 daughter with porridge128 words
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Article31 1954-09-30 19 SINGAPORE, Bept. 28. Air Marshal Sir Clifford nderson, Commander In- East Air Force, 'terday returned to his idquarterg at Changl. Singa;e, from Ceylon where he ted R.A.F. units.31 words
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Article71 1954-09-30 19 IPOH, Sept. 27.—The defence ofjttie Kota Tampan new village l n Grik was turned over from the police to the 180strong Home Guard at a ceremony today. The pipes and drums of th* Ist Malav Regiment and the pipes of the Royal Scots FuslUers were in71 words
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Article126 1954-09-30 19 SINGAPORE, Sept. 28 A LEADING Singapore Chinese newspaper yesterday criticised Chinese students for "trying 4 to*/ build a Utopia” based on a foreign ideology The newspaper, the Nanyang Siang Pao. said: “Even if they And themselves in tight corners they should exercise their power of discernment and126 words
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146 1954-09-30 19 SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. AAR.-GEORGE PARBURY, a Justice of the Peace and pre-war Singapore Municipal Commissioner, died the General Hospital. Singapore, last night. He was 78. Mr. Parburv was admitted to hospital la& Sunday. His widow is in England. Mr. Parbury; a merchant and rubber estate agent,146 words
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Article41 1954-09-30 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28. Bandits are believed to have abducted a Chinese civilian who left Chamek new village near Kluang. Johore, on Saturday and has not vet returned An area security unit searched but could not find41 words
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Article44 1954-09-30 19 JOHORE BAHRU, Sept. 27. Raja Omar bin Chik, Secretary to file President of the Religious Affairs Department. Johore, will go to Kluang next week on transfer as District Officer. He will be succeeded by Haji Lemln bin EUas from the State Secretariat.44 words
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Article, Illustration125 1954-09-30 19 SEREMBAN. Sept. 24. INCHE Mohamed Salleh bin Ismail. 37, youngest Police Superintendent in the Federation, has been appointed Deputy Chief Police Officer. Negri Sembilan. He is the second Asian in the Federation Police Force to be made a Deputy Chief Police Officer. The first was125 words
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154 1954-09-30 19 TELUK ANSON, Sept. 28. Government withdraws “the unfair imposition ef the increased school fees/’ parents in Tel ok lam wUI be asked to withdraw every child from RtfMft schools. This was one of two resolutions unanimously passed at a154 words
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Article50 1954-09-30 19 *>BMK BAHRU. Tote. Tile WatkMmm Committee o t the Johan branch at the MCA has decided that all branches should take steps to rmphaelnt the importance of members becoming Johor* sabjects. This Is aseoessaiy. the comraittee says, to strengthen the MCA as a political party.50 words
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Article83 1954-09-30 19 SINGAPORE, Sept. 29.> "-Ho Ye Sam, who claimed trial in the Singapore Fourth Police- Court yesterday to a charge 'of .cheating Teo Kai Teck of Hock Loong Co., Kallang Road, of $522 on Sept. 14, was allowed ball of $5,000 in two sureties. He was83 words
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Article44 1954-09-30 19 SINGAPORE, SeptfcJSk Fifteen student .teachers from the Teachers’ Training College, Singapore, will give blood at the Transfusion Centre, General Hospital, tomorrow afternoon, fca They'are the second group of donors from the T,T.C. this week. Thirteen student* gave blood on Monday.44 words
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Article22 1954-09-30 19 SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association will hold a carnival at the Great World from 4 p.m to midnight tomorrow.22 words
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183 1954-09-30 19 SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. THE Singapore Labour Front last night announced tZ candidates, including a woman, who will contest elections to the Singapore Legislative Assembly next year. Names of more candidates are to be inn—tired shortly. On the present Hst are three lawyers and183 words
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Article31 1954-09-30 19 Mr. Justice Taylor, who was on holiday in Britain, has returned to Singapore. Mr. Tan Ah Tah who has been acting for him will become acting Official Assignee31 words
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418 1954-09-30 20 1 SHARE MARKET By OUR MARKET CORUBVOftMMr PNGAPOKK, Kept 27. THE Malayan dollar strengthened against sterling last week by 3/32 of a < penny reflecting Malaya's better balance of payments position and the Malayan Exchange Banks Association middle T.T. price is now above parity418 words
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Article56 1954-09-30 20 THE TCMKBUMi RUB*, BEK ESTATES, f JLTTXi A final dividend aff 5%, less income tax at for year eafiei Api B, 1954. BEDFORD* fTANTATIONS LTD.: A dfridcnd of 16%, for yon ended Mardk H, BM. 4 JIM AH > JRUBKER ESTATES UR: A dividend of It cents fn56 words
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Article216 1954-09-30 20 ffTHE following i business done X in the 'Singapore Share Market was reported by one firm of brokers for the period September 18 to September 24:INDUSTRIALS: consolidated Tin Smelters Ords, 28 Fraser and Nave Ords 82.06 to 82.01 to 82.02 cd cb, Federal Dispensary 88.06. Gammons $3.45. Goodwood216 words
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Article119 1954-09-30 20 V SINGAPORE, Sept. 2S. Singapore Chinese Pradare Exchange noon prices per picul jres tea day were:— Oopra: quiet; October $32 buvers. 422% sellers; November $324 buv ers. $32*6 seßere,. Coconut oil: steady; $554. Peppern Quiet, no business reported; prices unchanged; Muntok white S2IT, Sarawak $219. Lampong black $162%.119 words
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Article33 1954-09-30 20 SINGAPORE, SeDt. 22. The Governor of Singapore, Sir John Nicoll, yesterday discussed. at Government House, more financial aid to Chinese schools with 14 representatives of Chinese schools’ committees.33 words
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204 1954-09-30 20 THEY’RE FOR 4 SMALL PEOPLE ONL KUALA LUMPUR. Sept. 28 /TOWKAYS and chettlars are now debarred inn I applying for loans from the Rural and Industry. Development Authority. The board of RIDA derirt, last night to limit loan facilities to "small peoule Mr. D.C.204 words
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Article128 1954-09-30 20 KinU Bellas Tin Dnd|i>K Ce. Lid. Made a profit for year ended March 31 of £3,44* <3J%). No dividend is proposed. Not liquid MseU to balance sheet work out at £53.M* (2s. 6&d. per share) much of which will be absorbed in. the cost of converting dredge to128 words
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Article726 1954-09-30 20 SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. INDUSTRIALS Bayer* Seller* Alex Brick* Pref 3.00 1.1* ora* 3. to >00 Atlae Ice 13.36 13 3* B B Petrol M/S M/0 B.M. True tee* 960 T.I0 Con. Tin Smelt Pref 18/- ttJt.ei Ord* 38/3 Eastern United 38 0© ST OJ Fed. DlspentMttv 803726 words
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Article370 1954-09-30 20 I 'l5 !tv fiaLtvw liubbcr Mark® the MSS* S.S“„S: at over seventy cents i bel mark sellers disappear u seouently the week has ,wn and on’v moderate turnover. say s Jobber review of ho., day, Cutler, Bath Co. Ltd SJSSj® b* egging tenderC> 5* a«*PUnces by Australia had370 words
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Article61 1954-09-30 20 SINGAPORE, Sept. 29. Ong Chwee Png, pleaded guilty at the Singa pore Assizes yesterday to rob blng Urn Cliong Chuan p at Llm Kim Hong, his ftajoee. o cash and jewellery worth m at Farrer Park on May 26. w< gaoled for five years, to be lo lowed61 words