The Straits Budget, 9 July 1958
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1958-07-09 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STfcAITS TIMES MALAYA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER J J ,a*, cries 620. Singapore, July 9, 1958. Price 49 cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling.29 words
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522 1958-07-09 2 c - c Singapore. rpHE proposal that Investment of funds of Insurance companies operating here be ‘'directed” is unsound for several reasons. The greatness of Singapore as a free port is closely bound up with it also being a free financial centre. Exchange522 words
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Article95 1958-07-09 2 BAN SEK G1AM - BAN SEK G1AM. Singapore. nniAT has happened to Alkaff Gardens? This beauty spot was open to the public but the people .of Singapore let It be swallowed up by a building society. 1 have a vague Idea that some authority or other in. sisted that95 words
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206 1958-07-09 2 P. N P - P. N P. .Ipoh FTtHB allegations made by X Mr. WllUam Power on the poor standard of English of. Malayan students In Australia must be met by more than Just ‘‘a comment” by the Education Ministry here. It calls for a full206 words
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169 1958-07-09 2 S. NAHA RAJA - A DEF A NT STUDENT UPSETS DISCIPLINE S. NAHA RAJA TemerJoh. AM constral; l 0 s the folio reading Milon f ter (S.T. June y let Do the author rHanii believe that di.v. .-xecouM be maintained scSS under existing daffi Ar e not regula s cernlng caning cIOUS i or169 words
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Article157 1958-07-09 2 YA’ACOB l»“ ABDl’L » \TIFF - YA’ACOB l»“ ABDl’L \TIFF Director, Inform a n n Services. Federation of ’< W a 1ITITH reference* to “Exff proprietor’s” letter (S.T. June 30) under the heading ‘‘American could not remit his proceeds", the exchange control policy accepted by countries in the sterling area does not allow157 words
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Article51 1958-07-09 2 fern * • - fern Singapore. IS it customary even necessa Ior girl applicant to a ment post to unc ordeal of undres c°n pletelv when a herself to medical J 11 tion by a male d Why does not r ernment appoint a dlcal officer to exa girl51 words
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Miscellaneous29 1958-07-09 2 t±s3d Nvi/sinH 3HJ. inoav 1VHM m m m 'V a m 3T m t w 'S\ *N sv iV, II *r?f *\n§ nr* ■n •y ■■•<•. 3* i ft PM9U29 words
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Article685 1958-07-09 3 Straits Times. July 1. voice has been v the International Organisation con- s!l Geneva on the common sense and i ;,(ie not aid, a fair -•nary commodities, j technical assistance development of resources and tor •idustries, these are Onof needs. Support nudity agreements jtf opposition to price– Straits Times. July 1. - 685 words
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Article645 1958-07-09 3 —Straits Times. July 2. The optimists in the Federation Ministry of Labour who believe the negotiating machinery in the rubber planting industry has not broken down may be right, but their faith looks like undergoing a trying test. How do they get union leaders back to—Straits Times. July 2. - 645 words
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Article178 1958-07-09 3 —Straits Times. Julv 2. Expatriates employed by the Singapore City Council know at last where they stand They get no compensation when compulsorily **otired, but those who are Malayanised will be given Table “A” of their provident fund. This decision is a clear breach of the old City—Straits Times. Julv 2. - 178 words
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Article329 1958-07-09 3 Straits Times. July 4. The Singapore Government is reported to be considering whether it should bar Federal citizens from the Colony’s public service. A spokesman has observed that it would be stupid for the Government to aggravate unemployment in Singapore by employing Federal citizens who presumably have— Straits Times. July 4. - 329 words
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Article446 1958-07-09 3 —Straits Times. July 1. Ministers are forbidden to campaign in Singapore City Council elections, but Mr. Lim Yew Hock’s statement to the Press yesterday on the new constitutional agi cement and the enemies of democratic progress does very nicely as the LabourFront’s first real shot—Straits Times. July 1. - 446 words
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Article754 1958-07-09 4 —Straits Times July 5. The facts of life have begun < to swamp the Singapore Improvement Trust. For years past every annual report has warned that the Trust’s problems are worsen- 1 ing, with money getting tighter, rents less economic, land more scarce, squatters more numerous and—Straits Times July 5. - 754 words
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Article590 1958-07-09 4 Strait Times, July 7. There are some constructive conclusions to be drawn from the inquiry into the Eastern Smelting Company dispute, of which the reaffirmation of the dangers of striking is not the least important. It was a tragic dispute for 248 of the company’s employees, manyStrait Times, July 7. - 590 words
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Article295 1958-07-09 4 —Straits Times July 5. The Federation’s Minister for Commerce and Industry is behind an effort to establish factories in rural areas. The tendency is towards an over- concentration of industry in selected urban areas. The decentralisation of industry, however, will not be an easy task. Even Mr. Tan—Straits Times July 5. - 295 words
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Article360 1958-07-09 4 —Straits Times. July 2. Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Works, believes the solution to the problem of traffic congestion lies not in multi-storeyed car parks but in parking meters. It is possible to keep a few motorists out of congested areas by charging steep parking—Straits Times. July 2. - 360 words
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Article276 1958-07-09 4 Straits Times. July 7 Singapore’s Mayor, Mr. Ong Eng Guan, has charged the English language Prcs< with falsehood and distortion, news of the resignations ot four expatriate officers having been “mischievously misconstrued.... to suit their own ulterior ends.” As usual M. Ong has not a leg toStraits Times. July 7 - 276 words
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Article, Illustration981 1958-07-09 5 y AL LUMPUR. June 29. Hysterical ciam- our” is the way in which Moscow’s prnvda refers to t l;n world reaction t 0“ -the deserved punishment meted r,u to the traitorous clique of Imre Nagy”. “The American and other bourgeois press” is accused981 words
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1072 1958-07-09 5 KUALA LUMPUR. July 3. I UNDERSTAND that the world is in a mess. Trouble in Lebanon and Cyprus, defiance of de Gaulle In Algeria, a terrific struggle between Stalinists and deviationists in every Communist country. I have little time for such events, since I1,072 words
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349 1958-07-09 6 SINGAPORE, June 30. Representatives of 13 teacher’s unions and organisations in Singapore yesterday agreed in principle to form a national congress of teachers The decision was taken at a three-hour meeting called by the Singapore Graduate Teachers’ Association, which first suggested the idea349 words
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Article267 1958-07-09 6 IPOH, June 29. PFHE Government was today urged to appoint A a commission to inquire into the staffing of Federation hospitals. The plea was made by Mr. Shaik Dawood, acting president of the Federation of Government Medical Services Unions, at its annual meeting here. Mr. Dawood267 words
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Article, Illustration90 1958-07-09 6 SINGAPORE, June 30. MR. GEORGE MOYES, 36, retiring bosun of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, yesterday received a gift of a silver cigarette case and a cheque from the club as a mark of thanks for his service. The gift was presented by the90 words
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303 1958-07-09 6 SINGAPORE. June 30. 'THE People’s Action Party announced last night that it would nominate Inche Buang bin Omar Junid, 36, as its candidate today to contest the City Council Kallang by-election. Inche Buang is a former UMNO leader. He resigned from the party303 words
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150 1958-07-09 6 SINGAPORE, June 30. CIIRE victims of Kam- pong Koo Chye were told yesterday by Singapore’s Chief Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, that they could get houses at about $5,000 each oy instalments. At a special meeting in the Sims Avenue Community Centre, Mr.150 words
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Article42 1958-07-09 6 BENTONG, June 29. The Kuantan Town council has approved a scheme to build 72 cheap houses at Tanah Puteh village for sale by instalments. It has also passed a sum of $12,000 for repairs to roads in Kampong Tengah.42 words
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Article137 1958-07-09 6 Mr. Chen —a one-man party Kuala lumpur, June 29. —Mr. Chen Yew, a businessman here is forming a new party to be named the “Good Citizens Party of Malaya.” He told a Press conference today that he was the only man behind the party and had not yet received any137 words
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Article28 1958-07-09 6 K. LUMPUR. June 30. About 600 Malay. Chinese and Indian padl planters ot Tanjong Karang today decided to form an organisation to< beat the middlemen racket.28 words
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Article175 1958-07-09 6 pENANG, June 50.- The president of the Federation ot Malay Teachers’ Unions, Inche Mohamed Nocr bin Ahmad, today urged Malay students not to adopt the colonial way of behaviour.” •‘Think in terms of your country instead of your personal comforts, he tola the175 words
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788 1958-07-09 7 WORKERS HAD ORDERS TO RUN AT FIRST SIGN OF A LEAKAGE-MANAGER n.\l T H, .June 30. J* The inquiry into the cause of Malaya’s worst mining disaster. in which 12 men were trapped 900ft. underground, opened here today. The general788 words
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702 1958-07-09 7 COUNCIL'S $3O MILLION FAILURE SINGAPORE, July 1. JI1E Mayor, Mr. Ong Eng Guan, wants the Government to introduce legislation compelling insurance companies in Singapore to invest their funds locally. Mr. Ong made the suggestion at yesterdays City Council meeting during a discourse on the702 words
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Article304 1958-07-09 7 SINGAPORE, June 30. *pHE expatriate Senior Officers Association of the Singapore City Council has announced that it rejects the Malayanisation scheme of the Mayor, Mr. Ong Eng Guan, but sees “some merit” in the two schemes proposed by opposition parties. A scheme supported by304 words
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Article748 1958-07-09 8 SINGAPORE, July 1. pHE Singapore Chief Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, yesterday called for a united Socialist front as “the only answer to the left-wing extremism that is jeopardising Singapore’s future.” He directed his call to •all true socialists and loyal citizens.” "We must sink what748 words
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143 1958-07-09 8 Kuala lumpur, June 30. —One hundred patients will move soon into the new $500,000 sanatorium built by the Malayan Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis at Morib. Only the first phase of the building had been completed There will be room143 words
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310 1958-07-09 8 KUALA LUMPUR, June 30.-The National Union of Plantation Workers has decided on a “get tough” policy with estate employers to force a settlement of their four-month-old wage dispute. In a letter to the Ministry of Labour today the NUPW Informed the Government of310 words
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Article23 1958-07-09 8 KUALA LUMUR, June 30.— The Malayan Film Unit Is making arrangements to buy a $90,000 German plant for processing colour films.23 words
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Article573 1958-07-09 8 SINGAPORE, July 1. 'THE Singapore Har--1 bour Board Staff Association last night decided to serve the Board a 14-day strike notice at noon tomorrow for allegedly failing to implement the recommendations of a 1957 Court of Inquiry. But, because of a letter from the Chief Minister.573 words
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Article226 1958-07-09 8 DOCTORS’ VISITS— ON GOVERNMENTS SINGAPORE, July 1. Singapore and Federation Governments arc planning to finance visits by leading Australian doctors so that Malayan doctors can continue to take higher examinations in Singapore. The Singapore Director of Medical Services. Dr. M. Doraisingham. yesterday said that this plan would replace financial aid226 words
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Article61 1958-07-09 8 KUALA LUMUR, June 3 0-.-Two national days will oe celebrated here this week-b> Canada tomorrow and tn. United States on July 4. The Canadian High Commission has invited 300 to a reception at the L/t Club tomorrow night. The U.S. Ambassador hn invited 500 guests to an61 words
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286 1958-07-09 9 SINGAPORE, July 1. rIFTY THOUSAND civilian employees in the r three armed services in Singapore and the federation are to have an improved gratuity scheme in addition to the present provident fund benefits. It will take effect retrospectively from April 1, 10S 7 tt was286 words
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309 1958-07-09 9 PENANG, June 30— The Mayor of Penang Mr. D. S. Ramanathan, warned last night that with the shooting: war almost over, the country must now expect “an intensification of the cold war.” Mr. Ramanathan, proposing a toast to the Journalists’ Union of North309 words
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Article161 1958-07-09 9 K LUMPUR, June 30 —The British Government today announced plans to strengthen the Royal Malayan Navy after it is handed over to the Federation from Singapore on July 12. Besides the transfer of ships valued at $2O million, Britain will make a cash grant of161 words
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Article51 1958-07-09 9 KUALA LUMPUR, June 30. —The first Federation man to be a graduate member of the British Institute of Person n el Management has returned to Kuala Lumpur after a two-year course in England. He is Mr. S. Chelvarajasingam, who is attached to the Central Electricity Board51 words
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Article156 1958-07-09 9 On-the-spot fines for cyclists may be adopted in S’pore SINGAPORE. July 1. SINGAPORE traffic police may adopt on-the-spot ft ne s for offending cyclists as in the Federation to cut down high accident rate in the Colony. Amendments to the Road Traffic Ordinance are being studied. Mr. Sardar156 words
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180 1958-07-09 9 SINGAPORE. July 1. THE Singapore Government is planning a full-scale investigation into the unemployment situation. The Chief Minister and Minister for Labour and Welfare, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, said yesterday that his Ministry was now considering the setting up of a body to180 words
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Article232 1958-07-09 9 KUALA LUMPUR, June 30. ‘T'HE row between the Minister of Health, Mr. A V. T. Sambanthan, and the medical Alumni Association over the 200-bed maternity hospital that the Government intends to build here has been settled at least temporarily. The Alumni Association has. it is understood,232 words
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Article207 1958-07-09 9 SINGAPORE, July 1. fftHE FIRST systemic -■•mass X-ray campaign organised t>y the Singapore Government to discover the full extent of tuberculosis in the Colony begins today. The mass X-ray scheme, which is costing the Government $350,000, is free and Is expected to last four months.207 words
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Article152 1958-07-09 9 K LUMPUR, June 30 •—The likelihood of bad times to come has caused many people to think and pray to their gods. Stating this, the latest report of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare says: "Consequently the demand for joss sticks has gone152 words
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70 1958-07-09 9 IPOH, June 30. Miss Jane Laidlaw. 20, daughter of Mr. F.T. Laidlaw. Perak Chief Education Officer, was killed m a riding accident in Cornwall. England, at the weekend. Mr. Laidlaw was told of her death in a telegram received yesterday. Miss Laidlaw, who70 words
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Article61 1958-07-09 9 KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 Mr. David Anthony, former president of the Sessions Court. Penang, was today admitted to the Federation Bar by Mr. Justice Smith in the High Court here. Mr. Anthony left the bench last year and read in chambers foe six months with61 words
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Article, Illustration327 1958-07-09 10 KOTA TINGGI, July 1. QPERATION “BADAK”, the latest of a series of drives against Johore terrorists, was launched today in the eastern section of the state. Operation “Tiger” is well Underway in the south. Other operations in the327 words
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Article, Illustration260 1958-07-09 10 SINGAPORE, July 2. A DEEP ROOTED fear of the Asians is one of the key factors behind the “White Australia” policy, an Australian church leader, the Rev. H. L. Perkins, said in Singapore yesterday. “Australians fear that with260 words
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220 1958-07-09 10 KUALA LUMPUR,' July IV 1.—The Federation Government is to set up a committee of 12 to study how the economic position of the Malays in commerce and industry can be improved The committee will make recommendations to the Government. The chairman of220 words
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Article98 1958-07-09 10 LONDON, July I— The following Malayans have been called to the Bar in London. T.H. Toh (Taiping), R. Ponnudurai (Kuala Lumpur), T. M. Yap (Singapore), S.K. Teo (Singapore), M.R. bin K* Raja (Taiping), C.Y. Lob (Malacca), W. bin H.A. Mustapha (Kota Bharu). S. Kandiah98 words
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Article24 1958-07-09 10 IPOH, July I—A former health inspector. Mr. N. J Rajah, returned to IP on yesterdav from England af.er passing his Bar examinations24 words
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Article470 1958-07-09 11 r-ALA LUMPUR, July K l .—Leaders of Ma-hv-Ls 200,000 plantation workers will meet here tomorrow to decide whether a nation-wide gojsjow campaign should he launched. Thl< move by the National union of Plantation Workers Ss the rejection by the n plovers of their claims for an470 words
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Article118 1958-07-09 11 SINGAPORE, July 2. THE Mayor of Singapore, Mr. Ong Eng Guan, yesterday made it clear that his anti-spitting campaign to be launched next month has nothing to do with Politics. He also gave the assurance that “no political speeches” would be made m the broadcasts to118 words
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Article248 1958-07-09 11 SINGAPORE, July 2. rrHE Government intends to legislate to compel in- surance companies in Singapore to invest funds locally, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. J. M. Jumabhoy, disclosed yesterday. The surprise announcement followed a suggestion by the Mayor, Mr. Ong Eng Guan,248 words
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Article110 1958-07-09 11 PENANG, July I.—The City Council yesterday approved a sum of $5,000 to entertain the Singapore Mayor and city councillors during their visit to Penang. A Labour councillor, Mr. Ooi Thiam Slew, said the visit would cement further the friendly contact between the Penang and110 words
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Article135 1958-07-09 11 M TI LUMPUR, July I. ine Federation naval <nsi^ —the White Ensign p Kliii(‘d by putting the flag in the i!r 1 ip P ,>r corner in place the I'nion Jack—was 'isted here today for lh e first, time. 'nf t 4 and 56 ratings135 words
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225 1958-07-09 11 ENGAGE NO NEW STAFF ORDERS TREASURY SINGAPORE, July 2. rpHE Singapore Government has ordered the virtual “freezing” of all vacant posts in departments as part of Its economy drive. Under the move, the Treasury must be convinced that the filling of vacant posts is essential lor the efficient working of225 words
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Article216 1958-07-09 11 SINGAPORE, July 2. pOUR senior expatriate officers yesterday decided to resign from Singapore City Council. This was the first staff reaction to the Malayanisation scheme of the Mayor, Mr. Ong Eng Guan. The following have resigned: Mr. P. C. Perry acting City Engineer, Mr. M. D.216 words
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212 1958-07-09 11 SINGAPORE, July 2. T*HE acting City Water A Engineer, Mr. P. C. Lim, has recommended that the Singapore City Council abandon the construction of 16 new filters and two dearwater tanks at Woodleigh, and terminate contracts for nearly $2,000,000, for their construction. In a report212 words
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Article38 1958-07-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 The Legislative Council’s first simultaneous translator is expected to be trained by the United Nations in New York. The Federation Government has invited Federal Citizens and serving officers to apply.38 words
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Article43 1958-07-09 11 LUMUT, July I—Two assistant resettlement oflicers from the District Office here, Mr. 00l Hock Aun and Mr. E. M. Ross, have been transferred to the District Office In Sungel Slput to assist In the work connected with the Emergency “Opera-t'-n Ginger".43 words
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Article494 1958-07-09 12 SINGAPORE, July 3. WORKERS in China are suffering from widespread unemployment, the former British ConsulGeneral in Shanghai, Mr. A. J. S. Pullan, said in Singapore yesterday. Mr. Pullan was passing through Singapore on his way to Britain after spending two years in Shanghai. He left494 words
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Article199 1958-07-09 12 SINGAPORE. July 3. T*HE Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 1 Lincoln Bomber Squadron yesterday made its last operational strike against the terrorists in Malaya. This was their way 01 saying good-bye to the enemy. In Kuala Lumpur yesterday the Federation Government said “thank you” to199 words
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Article233 1958-07-09 12 IPOH, July 2. TWO-MAN TEAM flew by helicopter into the bandit-infested jungles of central Perak today to try out a new twist in psychological warfare. The two —Ipoh information officer Yeong Min Chew and Kassim bin Yatim, an electrical techni- election here on July 5.233 words
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Article60 1958-07-09 12 KUALA LUMPUR, July 2. The Conference of Malay Rulers here today discussed for two hours the setting up of a council of religious affairs and Malay customs in Penang and in Malacca. The council will be responsible to the Yang diPertuan Agong who is under the constitution60 words
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Article62 1958-07-09 12 SEGAMAT, July 2.—The allcommunity Emergency liaison committee here gave a farewell party to officers of the 26th Gurkha Brigade at the International Club today. The brigade was presented with a silk scroll in appreciation of their work in eliminating terrorists in the area. In62 words
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279 1958-07-09 12 SINGAPORE, Juh, o rpHERE have been live replies so far to 29-vear 1 Mr. Lionel Felton, of Sydney, who has asked Straits Times to help him find an Asian bride Three girls in Kuala Lumpur have asked for his address and279 words
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110 1958-07-09 12 July 2.—A party of Malayan tin miners may shortly leave for Bangkok to make an on the spot investigation as to how tin restriction schemes are working in Siam. Mr. Woo Ka Lin. who represents mining interests on the Federal Legislative Council, said110 words
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Article63 1958-07-09 12 PENANG, July 2. Che Zainab Amin, 21.* was las* night selected Penang’s Miss Golden Voice for this year. Che Zainab, of the Penan? exchange, beat 14 “hello” girls two from Bukit Mertajam. four from Butterworth and eight from Penang. The runner-up was Mrs. A. Nalliah, 27,63 words
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Article45 1958-07-09 12 RAUB, July 2.— The $33,000 “merdeka bridge” across the Lipis river on the RaubKuala Lipis road has been opened by the Sultan o. Pahang The bridge is 183 feet Ion? seven feet wide, and can take vehicles up to two tons45 words
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Article171 1958-07-09 12 KUALA LUMPUR. July 2 r[E PRESIDENT of the Kota Bharu Town Council, Tuan Haji Abdullah Mahmood, today appealed to all electors to vote In the town coni' election here on July 5. There will be a contest between three Alliance and three Pan-Malayan Islamic171 words
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Advertisement40 1958-07-09 12 STRAITS BUDGET SUBSCRIPTION RATES The weekly issues of (he Straits Budget can be sent by express ale delivery service to the United Kingdom only at an Inclusive rate of $24.00 for six months. (All The Above Are la Malayan Currency)40 words
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Article, Illustration478 1958-07-09 13 SINGAPORE, July 3. ,p\V<> top Singapore Government officers are exi pcitrd to resign from the civil service to contest he coming Legislative Assembly elections on the People's Action Party ticket. They are Mr. K. M. Byrne, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of478 words
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136 1958-07-09 13 Kuala lumpur, July 2. The biggest ever concentration of security forces in Selangor is now encircling 11 Communist terrorists still lurking in the Rasa area of Ulu Selangor district. A Selangor Government spokesman said today: “With a little more cooperation from136 words
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Article31 1958-07-09 13 SINGAPORE, July 2. The acting Commissioner for New Zealand In SouthEast Asia, Mr. Brian Lendrum, yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Singapore Chief Minister. Mr. Lim Yew Hock.31 words
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Article174 1958-07-09 13 SINGAPORE, July 3. A 10-MAN delegation of Singapore rubber traders will leave for China by air on July 8. It will be led by Mr. Low Yoke Kee, a committee member of the Singapore Rubber Trade Association and managing director of the Sin Giap Rubber Co.174 words
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Article76 1958-07-09 13 TELUK ANSON. July 2. Mr. P. K. Sen Gupta, lecturer-in-charge of the Teachers’ Training Centre here, was installed president of the Teluk Anson Rotary Club by the out-going president. Mr. Khoo Eng Poh. last night. Other officials are: Vicepresident, Inche Abdul Rahman bin Mat; hon. secretary.76 words
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Article162 1958-07-09 13 M SINGAPORE, July 3. i tYn P SUTHERthf. D manager of Sin- .I^ rt€red Bank left .vest’, ,5° re on retirement here 1 a ter 16 years "trr B*aja ftWl we r S e COt 5* nf D.r r k,nc M, <- >" Sinea- LOOKING FORWARD he162 words
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Article410 1958-07-09 13 KUALA LUMPUR, July 2—Police have questioned the sponsors of a proposed $3 million trade fair here at which goods from China will be on show. The Straits Times understands that the Minister of Defence, Dato Abdul Razak bin Hussein, has asked for information about the fair.410 words
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Article73 1958-07-09 13 KUALA LUMPUR, July 2.Three Radio Malaya employees are to receive training in broadcasting work in America soon under special scholarships granted by the United States Government. They are Inche Dol Ramli. Malay programme supervisor, Inche Yusof bin Ahmad, Malay programme organiser in Singapore, and Inche73 words
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Advertisement248 1958-07-09 13 MM South East Asia has a set of special problems all of its own. And to really understand and appreciate this very important part of the world accurate and dependable news coverage is required. Already your ‘Budget’ is doing part of that job for you but you’re missing out a248 words
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Article507 1958-07-09 14 SINGAPORE, July 4. pOLICE in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and other big: Malayan towns are investigating: reports that four confidence tricksters from Hong Kong are swindling wealthy Malayan businessmen. The racketeers are believed to have got away with thousands of dollars at mahjong and fantan tables. This Is507 words
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285 1958-07-09 14 ‘No to job ban on Federal citizens SINGAPORE, July 4. READERS of political parties in Singapore yesterday said that the Government should not bar Federal citizens from the Colony’s public service. They agreed, however, that Singapore citizens should be given preference in appointments. They were commenting on a report that285 words
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Article166 1958-07-09 14 TPOH, july 2—Terrorists operating in the Topoh area of Perak yesterday made an attempt to derail the north bound night mail train about four miles north of Sungkai. They removed fish plates and spikes on the tracks for about 10 yards around a curve. Suspicion166 words
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378 1958-07-09 14 KUALA LUMPUR, July 3. THE Federation Government has told the sponsors of the proposed S 1 million trade fair here that the “emphasis” on goods from Communist China constituted propaganda for that country. The Government has asked the promoters of the fair378 words
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282 1958-07-09 14 SINGAPORE, July 4 THE International Labour Organisation is ar1 ranging to send expert advisers to help the Singapore Government draw up a comprehensive social security ordinance, develop its technical training scheme and increase industrial efficiency. The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and282 words
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Article52 1958-07-09 14 KULIM, July 3. —Th Kedah Mentri Besar. i«n-k.» Ismail bin Tengku Vahy* will address and lead an ant. Communist rally at Jun on July 6. More than 1.000 illaKers will take a pledge to get of the remaining 12 terror In the Bongsu Forest Reser52 words
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265 1958-07-09 15 TERROR JUMBO SHOT DEAD—5,000 REJOICE KUANTAN, July 3. a IJOUUE ELEPHANT which had been terrorising A nearly 5.000 people in the rich tin mining town 0 f o mbans, 18 miles from here, and its surrounding districts was killed yesterday morning. When the news reached the town scores of inhabitants265 words
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Article79 1958-07-09 15 SINGAPORE, July 4. 11ENGAH air base was clos- ed for half an hour yesterday after a Royal Air Force Venom jetfighter crash-landed there. The Venom was only slightly damaged. Its nose wheel collapsed while it was landing after a routine flight. The pilot escaped unhurt.79 words
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Article65 1958-07-09 15 KLANG, July 3. All coffee shops in the Klang Town Council area will not be allowed to have pin-tables in their premises. This move is to check tne number of pin-tables, which have been described as a •menace” to school children by a Klang town councillor. The town65 words
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Article40 1958-07-09 15 SINGAPORE, July 4. Mr. Lee Siow Mong, Permanent Secretary to the Singapore Education Ministry. left for London by Qantas yesterday to attend a technical education conference at Oxford. He will be auay for three weeks.40 words
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Article46 1958-07-09 15 KUALA LUMPUR. July 3. J" e government is looking or eight more trainee diplomats. Jt called for applications !*°J! federal citizens aged 22 nai A» oday t 0 j° in the ExterS P Service. They will tral^ ainccl in Britaln or Aus-46 words
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Article62 1958-07-09 15 A K m U A n LA LUMPUR. July 3. 'C.d ar ,h ed With an axe wealth the home of a Jagi'r 2! ilk ven dor, Mr. Bes r, ln Bh. in Sungei in 'a stash,H er K, late last nlght arm y him on62 words
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121 1958-07-09 15 Kuala lumpur, July 3—The Conference of Rulers today agreed to reserve the majority of top non-orofessional jobs in the public service for Malays. This will be done through a quota system of three Malays to one non-Malay. Under the Federation constitution, the Yang121 words
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175 1958-07-09 15 PENANG, July 3. Five expatriate officers have declined an offer by the George Town City Council to extend their period of employment. Four of them—Mr. E. J. Walsh, assistant engineer, Mr. D. Cattels. architect and town planning assistant. Mr. A. F. Gordon. combustion175 words
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Article96 1958-07-09 15 PENANG, July 3. The chairman of the Penang Tourist Association. Mr Cheah Seng Khim, today suggested the Federation should start “a big coordinated drive” to attract visitors to Malaya. Mr Cheah, who has Just returned from a two-month tour of Japan and the Philippines, told96 words
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469 1958-07-09 15 TASK OF REHOUSING SINGAPORE— FRASER SINGAPORE, July 4. GRIM picture of the task facing the Singapore Improvement Trust is drawn by the retiring chairman, Mr, J. M. Fraser, in the Trust’s annual report, released yesterday. He discloses that the deficit in the housing revenue account for last year is estimated469 words
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238 1958-07-09 15 SINGAPORE, July 4. r rHE Singapore Harbour Board will continue to keep the port functioning in the event of a strike by 7,000 of its employees. This assurance was given yesterday by the Board’s acting chairman, Mr. S. Johnson. On July 2, the S.H.B.238 words
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Article63 1958-07-09 15 TELUK ANSON, July 3. Police threw one of tht* tightest security rings ever round the police headquarters here today when the Director of Operations, Gen. Sir James Cassels. visited the operations room, where he was briefed on the latest Emergency situation In Lower Perak. He spent63 words
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Article54 1958-07-09 15 BATU PAHAT, July 3 —The Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Dato Abdul Razak, today declared open the welfare week fun fair and agricultural show here. In hLs opening speech, Dato Razak called on the people to co-operate with each other “for the peace and54 words
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Article39 1958-07-09 15 KUALA LUMPUR. July 3 Mr. F.A.S. Caldwell, the Chief Police Officer, Selangor, has gone to Britain on two month’s leave. The acting Federal C. I. D. chief, Mr. D. W. Yates, Is deputising for him.39 words
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Article748 1958-07-09 16 KUALA LUMPUR, July 4. r JpHK Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, today announced the composition and terms of reference of the tariff advisory committee whose job will be to examine applications for tariff concessions. He also told a Press conference748 words
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Article193 1958-07-09 16 KUALA LUMPUR, July 4. THE Federation Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Tan Slew Sin, told a Press conference here today that Malaya would gain $25 million a year if the imperial preference tariff was removed —and orovided the present volume of imports was maintained.193 words
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Article123 1958-07-09 16 SINGAPORE, July 5. ST. Andrew’s Mission Hospital. Singapore, which is now holding its annual appeal for funds, hopes to raise at least $40,000. Mrs. Eve Lord, secretary of the hospital, said yesterday: “Most of our patients are too poor to Day anything but a123 words
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Article42 1958-07-09 16 MERSING, July 4.—Four vacant seats on the Jema-lu-ang local council have been filled by Messrs. Wong Ah Kim. Leong Chee, Chee For Hin and Chin On. Over 80 per cent of the 1,347 voters went to the polls.42 words
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Article28 1958-07-09 16 Mr. Cheam Tat Seng, an advocate and solicitor of the Federation Bar. was admitted to the Singapore Bar yesterday bv the Chief Justice. Sir John Whyatt.28 words
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223 1958-07-09 16 T HE Singapore Government has imposed coiiditin 1 for the proposed trade fair now being 0 8 by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to avow c being used for political propaganda d u The proposed exhibition. which was orginally named “International Trade Fair,”223 words
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Article66 1958-07-09 16 IPOH, July 4.—Police raided a house in the Kampar Road area this evening and detained five Chinese some of whom were believed to be members of a gang of confidence tricksters swindling towkays at mahjong and fan tan. They seized $B,OOO in cash found wrapped with66 words
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317 1958-07-09 16 SINGAPORE, July 5 TWO Singapore vareA houses, one stored with rubber powder were destroyed by fire last night. The fire began in Warehouse No. 7 in the Jurong area, belonging to Malayan Bitumen Products Ltd., at about 7.30 p.m. A strong breeze fanned the317 words
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Article19 1958-07-09 16 SINGAPORE Julv.s About 4.000 people nm been X-rayed since thP f n X-ray campaign began July 1.19 words
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Article1247 1958-07-09 17 CYNICUS - As I was saying CYNICUS C XOAPORE. July 5. riiNGAPORE’8 Mayor S ha* never lacked nerve, but to rebuke a councillor for try ns to make an e uvtion speech after !u had himself given thP p.A.P. candidate for Kallang a head start was audacious even for Mr. Ong Eng1,247 words
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Article, Illustration9 1958-07-09 17 THE PAINTER Photo by Lee Chee WahPhoto by Lee Chee Wah - 9 words
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Article417 1958-07-09 17 TUAN DJEK - TUAN DJEK. FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH. |T has been a cold week with little sun. For many days our everrunning stream carried silt; a rare occurrence due to people or animals disturbing the water higher up. Owing to this state of affairs the water used for washing up or417 words
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Article142 1958-07-09 17 (From the Straits Times of July 2, 1908) Without the least ceremony, Cavenagh Bridge was opened in 1896, and for 30 years has served Its purpose well. Since those early days the need for more rapid transit has increased. Contract has now been given for building the(From the Straits Times of July 2, 1908) - 142 words
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308 1958-07-09 18 SINGAPORE, July 5. y[R. KO TECK KIN, president of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce, yesterday said he would like to have a “united front” of businessmen to work collectively for the prosperity of the Colony. “We need a collective effort to308 words
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227 1958-07-09 18 SINGAPORE, July 5. rpHE argument that a mass X-ray campaign against T.B. will create more problems than it will solve is “a defeatist attitude." a visiting Australian T.B. expert. Dr. Cotter Harvey said yesterday. The problems of a mass attack against T.B. were stressed227 words
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Article259 1958-07-09 18 SINGAPORE, July 5. VTTNE lorry and transport organisations in Singapore will increase their rates or fares if the Government does not accede to their demand for a coupon system to buy petrol at the old price of $1.55 a gallon. The organisations had sought the259 words
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Article168 1958-07-09 18 Friendship with U.S. ‘will grow LUMPUR, July 4. —The American Ambassador, Mr. Homer M. Byington, said tonight he was confident the friendship between Malaya and his country would grow ever stronger because of the policy being pursued by them. In an Independence Day broadcast he stated: “Our two nations will,168 words
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Article62 1958-07-09 18 KUALA LUMPUR, July. 6 Police laid a trap here last night and arrested three men who were alleged to have gone to collect $5,000 extortion money from a Buddhist priest. A party of police officers waited for an hour before the men appeared. Previously, the priest62 words
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554 1958-07-09 18 K IA LA LUMPIER July 6.—The Bacliiii„|, m Association ol Malaya today decided t, call for reports from officials of the Mahviii Thomas Cup team to ascertain the causes o' Malaya's defeat in the Challenge Bound i,v Indonesia. i But the reports554 words
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Article76 1958-07-09 18 KUALA LUMPUILJuIy Thc Badminton Association of Malaya today turned down the Indonesian Badminton Association request to sponsor a goodwill tour of the Federation and Singapore by top Indonesian players. Mr. Heah Joo Seang. president of BAM, said that there wa« no time to make preparations for76 words
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179 1958-07-09 18 KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 The GOC Federation Army and Chief of Staff, Federation Armed Forces, Major General F. H. Brooke, left today by air to attend the annual military exercises arranged by the Chief of the Imperial General Staff in Surrey, Britain, next179 words
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Article37 1958-07-09 18 SINGAPORE, July 7 f The Singapore Registrar Trade Unions has cancell a the certificate of tion of the Pakistani S^ men’s Union of Singaporefor failing to furnish its a., nual return for l »*>737 words
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Article693 1958-07-09 19 «moh jut .. Tv\i«4r. T - •V<* j~ I «moh jut Tv\i«4r.T *|l 1.. LEE’S evergreen sprinter Patio, now |iis seventh year of campaigning- on the j|y|. n Turf, put up a game performance to j H .;i it favourite Balkan Chevalier in the Class •j 6f handicap at Kuala Lumpur693 words
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Article736 1958-07-09 19 •-7 >j:<ifc'&t.;> i “" A -'SVw-f «-•'- : JEEP - V. By -•-7 > j: <ifc'&t.;> i A -'SVw-f JEEP BRILLIANTLY ridden by Garnet Bou*oure, Gallant Turk hosed out the welt-backed Grey Court in the CL 2, H miles trophy race at Kuala Lumpur on July 5. Hot favourite Mont Blot H, cariying over 2,000736 words
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Article54 1958-07-09 19 JSS8ELT0N, July 4h —The Now Zealand Government haa nominated Mr. C. St Turner, Town Clerk of "|ne Lower Hutt City Council, WelUngton, to advlsp the North Borneo Government on ratl&E' systeBift Mr. Turner, due at the end of month, will be here for six months tinder54 words
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Article35 1958-07-09 19 BENTONO, July d—The Bentong Town Council will SSwffifcW!® villages here from paying rates for Using public stands PVi estimated that stand- u pipe water consumed by vllUtaW. hj» coat, about $40,- opairt35 words
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Miscellaneous35 1958-07-09 19 7' l*iX| P! iwsn rfa, vl/"S o. B75M (<51,705) *04 No. *****2 (<25,85*) trd No. 17«U0 (*UJMS> STARTERS each): MfiLV *****9* 23*4fJ, CONSOLATION V’ Nos* **463, n TOT*i Tea > L' TOTS: in 7 tickets <77.35 words
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Miscellaneous31 1958-07-09 19 > jy, L 1 wTOTAL POOL: ■leNoJioswK ($56,511) IB I (IU77 Znd.No. *****8 No. *****3 < ARTERS I rieSSKT? I ($1,255 w%m 21 TREBLE IK 4o :2*;— v 4 0; Race i# 131 words
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Article793 1958-07-09 20 MALAYAN SHARE MARKET By Oar Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, July 7. fHE Malayan Share Market Iasi week was very quiet and the turnover was except tionaily small even when, judged by those of 1 “v .V recent weeks. The reason was that buyets were extremely cautious and793 words
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Article16 1958-07-09 20 K wB.’SSt* June 28 $370.56 30 $371 7SH JiMy I M66.78S 77^4 4 76&16 words
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Article257 1958-07-09 20 SINGAPORE, July 4. INniSTXIALS Sayan teller* Aim Bricks Pret I .»t ate Ordi 2.4S 2.56 Atlas lc« 11 ftniyan) A Petrol 44/- 46/B M Truateea 5 16 5.25 Oon. Tto Smelt jA Prater A Naava Prat ,n........ 4.00 6.10 o*Tuk .4*32 ijig if mSm-mL e» a w257 words
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Article46 1958-07-09 20 CwmiTDale 4f' Mdl Mtol fofr l 2 k s payment pnjmen# for nreriotts 4 \T ”.r-■■■: f -v' 1 < > <|Waw»r' V ■UflAr Vu WWfem Jacks and Ca v (Malaya) Ltd. 5%t July 21 25% t Interim. .•r-*/?"• \'.i' j>*. r. rw, v 'rt* v*46 words
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328 1958-07-09 20 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Jnh DESPITE the present setback which bu le8s in Malaya is experiencing one bright s, t i s the entouraging way that rubber shipment are continuing to expand. Statistics Issued by Government yest riav showed that In328 words
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Article289 1958-07-09 20 SINGAPORE, Juiv 5 rTEH reaching a high point -on June 30. the rubber market suffered a £Si/ ,0 nward trend later, started by profit taking stat«i the current review of Holiday, Cutler. Bath and Reports that the N.U.P.W. leadeft would attempt a solution to gSLSff. talks289 words
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Article109 1958-07-09 20 npHE follow!**! business done 1 to the Singapore Share Market laM week was reported bf one firm of brokers for the aefiMJnne 28 to July 4. INDUSTRIALS: Federal Dispensary $1.15. Fraser te Neave OrdlS&&? ZSffi .nc. 7g to $1.46 ex all. Rammer Co. B35* to $1.70 Xd., McAlisters109 words