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Title Section20 1946-09-14 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1946. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article313 1946-09-14 1 Jews Fire On Police With Machine-Guns JERUSALEM, Friday. JEWISH terrorists struck a double blow with raids on J banks in Jaffa and Tel Aviv and attacks on a police station in Jaffa today.' They got away with about £100,000 from Barclays and Ottoman banks in JaffaUP - 313 words
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114 1946-09-14 1 Mr.MacDonald Flying To Borneo Today MR. Malcolm MacDonald, the Governor-General, leaves Singapore by air today for Borneo, where he will carry out a comprehensive tour of the country, as he did in Sarawak. •AcccmDanymg Mr. MacDonald will be Mr. O. W. Wolters, Controller of Labour. Malayan Union, who. it is114 words
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Article71 1946-09-14 1 Cripps Deals With Rumour LONDON, Fri Sir Stafford Cripps by inference today denied tumours of his relinquishing the Presidency of the Board of Trade in the impending British Cabinet re-shuffle Asked during a press confer, ence whether there was any truth In the rumours of his relinquishmpnt, Sir Stafford answered:71 words
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Article31 1946-09-14 1 NANCY, Fri. Mysterious "lights m th? sky." streak nj over Lorraine, were rooorted asaln today by inhabitants of the region. Fast.movins; objects were seen nia"n last night over Nancy.— A. P.31 words
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Article49 1946-09-14 1 PEKING, Fri. The Soviet Union has agreed to hand over shortly Henry Pu-yi. foimer Em. peror of tl~e Japanese puppet state of Man^hukuo. to the Chinese authoriMes for trial, according to the Hsin-?sengpau. The riaper artds that Pu-~i will be rieliverpd at Mukden —UP.UP - 49 words
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Article101 1946-09-14 1 WASHINGTON, Fri.— Presi. dent Truman disclosed today that war-time military collaboration of the United States and Britain was to remain m. tact for a time. The President was asked at a news conference if it could be assumed that the Combined Chiefs of Staff aAP - 101 words
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Article141 1946-09-14 1 NEW YORK, Friday. rwas officially announced today that the Pacific Coast AFL International Seafarers' Union and the Seamen's Union of the Pacific had ended their strike with th? acceptance of the SteelmanTruman compromise, but the Atlantic Coast AFL Unions had not yet ordered their men141 words
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Article147 1946-09-14 1 ATHENS. Fri.— The acting Gree£ Foreign Minister. Mr. steoh3nopoulos, said today that Greek diplomats stationed in Belgrade had bee.i denied permission to communicate with the pilot of a I Greek plane forced down by antii aircraft fire over Yugoslav territory six days ago. H» also made147 words
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123 1946-09-14 1 Police Charge "Squatter" Sympathisers LONDON. Friday. MOUNTED police charged into crowds of 2,000 "squatter" sympathisers choking traffic lanes outside a squatter-occupied block of flats today and broko up a demonstration and sitdown strike. No one was injured. The crowd gathered in protest against police refusal to allow delivery of blanketsAP - 123 words
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Article55 1946-09-14 1 TOKIO, Frl.— The needle of a seismograph instrument record, ing earth tremors weni oft* its track through an earth shock of great magnitude, said Dr Hishnouye, of Tokio Imperial University. He said such an occasion was rare and prevented any deter, mination ot the direction or time55 words
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Article198 1946-09-14 1 PARIS, Friday. MR. Andrei Vyshinsky, the Soviet Deputy P'oreign Minister, today described as "gross distortion" the expression attributed to him at the Paris conference which has already brought him two duel challenges and a written protest by the Italian delegation. Mr. Vyshh ,ky was reported to have saidReuter - 198 words
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Article, Illustration41 1946-09-14 1 Hives and children of servicem en arrived from Britain m the Britannic, which reached Singapore yesterday. Col. G. E. Rex, of HQ ALFSEA, meets his wife and daughter Susan and shows them the Singapore bank notes.41 words
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Article334 1946-09-14 1 New Hope Appears For Indonesia BATAVIA, Friday. THE possibility of a resumption of the Indonesian negotiations drew much nearer as an Indonesian spokesman announced that the evacuation of Dutch internees from Central Java would be resumed late today or on Saturday, and Dr. van Mook, Lieutenent-Governor-General of the Netherlands East334 words
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Article67 1946-09-14 1 WASHINGTON, Frl.-The bodies of the five American air. men downed by a Yugoslav fighter arrived in the capital by plane today to receive the nation's last tribute and honour. In a brief ceremony after the Army transport plane landed with flag.draped coffins, Lt .Gen. John C.67 words
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231 1946-09-14 1 "TO JO TO BLAME FOR DEATHS ON SIAM RAILWAY" TOKIO, Friday. UIDEKI Tojo was to blame for the deaths of thousands of Allied prisoners of war on the BurmaSiam railway, where every mile marks soldiers' graves, Col. C. H. D. Wild said m his evidence at the Tokio War Crimes231 words
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Article128 1946-09-14 1 LONDON, Fri —The demand for a two.day debate on India will be made by the Conservative Opposition in the Hous3 of Commons as soon as Parliament reassembles early next month, a Conservative Farty spokesman said today. Mr. Churchill will be the Op. position's leading spokesman, with Mr.Reuter - 128 words
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Article42 1946-09-14 1 MANILA. Fri.— Late and unofficial reports from Northern Luzon today said that 16 persons had been killed by a typhoon which struck th» Northern Philippines curlier this we:k. Two were killed m Manila. Communications generally wer? disrupted.— A.P.AP - 42 words
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201 1946-09-14 1 Wallace Speech "Surprise" In London LONDON, Friday. THE Foreign Office spokesman stated today that "considerable surprise" had bee n caused in London by the speech in New York last night of the United State? Secretary of Commerce, Mr Henry Wallace. References to British imperial, ism, the spokesman stated, wer particularlyReuter - 201 words
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Article81 1946-09-14 1 PARIS. PVi.-Mi. Jamas F Byrnes, United States Secretar/ of State, conferred today with the Greek Prime Minister. Mr. Constantine Tsaldaris, at the headquarters of thi Ampri-an j 3?c> Conference c>Iegation. a Unit?d States spokesman said. No information on the meotin.; which lasted nearly an hour, «u81 words
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Article374 1946-09-14 2 Slow March Towards Economic Recovery tuiuu, tn. A GENERALLY improved production index, despite a serious food situation, featured beaten Japan's slow march towards recovery during the month of July, Gen. Mac Arthur reported yesterday. The July report, which outlined June production statistics, noted an improved mining outputAP - 374 words
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Article293 1946-09-14 2 Six Charges Against Boon Dropped LONDON, Thursday. MAJOR CECIL BOON, RoyaJ Army Service Corps, who is being tried by a London court martial on 11 charges of voluntarily assisting the enemy while acting as liaison officer as a prisoner of war in Shamshuipo camp i n Hong Kong, was todayReuter; UP - 293 words
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Article60 1946-09-14 2 LONDON, Fri.— After a one-day protest strike, tha Aeronautical Engineers' Association members today returned to work at Britain's leading airports. The strike in no way affected the service, according to the Bri-tish-South American Airways spokesman. A;i official of the British Overreas Airways Corporation said to Renter: "EverythingReuter - 60 words
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Article95 1946-09-14 2 WASHINGTON, Fri.— Mr. William Clayton, the United States acting Secretary of Stae has announced that the United States has decided not to stop JNRRA shipments to Yugoslavia. This decision was made, he said, because "such action on our part would be a violation of theAP - 95 words
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Article39 1946-09-14 2 LONDON. Fri.— ln order tc supplement China's internal communications, an important contract has been signed between the Chinese Government and Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company for the supply of four telegraoh/telephore transmitter.% complete with aerial and remote control equipment.— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article209 1946-09-14 2 UNRRA Tribute To India WASHINGTON, Friday. MR. Fiorelk) La Guardia, Directo r-General of UNRRA, said yesterday in a message to Jawaharlal Nshru, head of India's interim Government: "I wish to make public acknowledgment of UNRRA's and the world's great debt to India for supplies contributed to the suffering peoples of209 words
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Article104 1946-09-14 2 COLUMBUS, OHIO, Vhurs.— Senator Robert Tuft, Republican, addressing t .e Ohio Republican Convention today, 'accused the Truman and Roosevelt Government of failing to adopt early enough a firm policy towarls Russia. He declared: "This nation b in as much danger from abrcsc j as before theReuter - 104 words
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Article98 1946-09-14 2 THE HAGUE. Fri.— At an official installation here of three members of the Dutch Commis-sion-General to the Netherlancs East Indies, Mr. Jonkman. Minister for Overseas Territories, said the Commissioners were going out "emphatically to connim that Holland is willing to continue its co-operation with the IndonesianReuter - 98 words
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Article52 1946-09-14 2 MOSCOW. Fri.— The offlciai Soviet newspaper Izvestia oeclared m a desoacth lrom its Copenhagen correspondent yesterday that German war plants m the British occupation zone were manufacturing V-ls. V-2? and other war weapons, wh'ch were being sent to Britain or retained m Germany for the use of the British occupationReuter - 52 words
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Article79 1946-09-14 2 DORCHESTER, Fri.— The Free, dom of Dorchester, presented to the Dorsetshire Regiment in recognition of their gallant war iecord, *^o received by Mator. Gen. Sir Hubert J. Huddleston. Colonel of the Regiment. Ex-servicemen of two world wars and Boer War veterans joined with the regimentReuter - 79 words
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Article260 1946-09-14 2 AMSTERDAM, Friday. DUTCH experts predict that 3,900,000 tons of rice will be produced in Java and Madura during 1946, according to the Economisch Weekblad, official publication of the Netherlands Indies Department of Economics. They base their estimate on an aerial survey of 8.5 per cent of the260 words
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Advertisement916 1946-09-14 2 SALE BY TENDER. The Custodian of Property, Singapore. Invites tenders for the purchase of the following, particulars of which are as follows: Lot 1 Comprising motor lorry parts, such as Crown wheels, front and back axles, universal Joints etc. Lot 2 Comprising 2 six cylinder Jlupn mc-tor engines, one 2916 words
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Advertisement633 1946-09-14 2 BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (SINGAPORE) TENDER NOTICE. 1. Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following Tyre Covers: Serial "Part No. No. Size 1 7845 500 x 16 Standard {Quantity Condition $10 Remould 2 '***** 550 x 16 Standard 56 Remould 3 ****** 600 x 16 Jeep {100 Remould633 words
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Advertisement40 1946-09-14 2 CHINESE SWIMMING CLUB Members are reminded of the Victory Dance lo be held at the Club tonight. For the convenience of members arrangements have been made for taxis to be available at the Club between 13 midnight to 2 a.m.40 words
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Advertisement538 1946-09-14 2 NOTICE "THE TAVERN" Mr. Webster Noordin is no longer In the employ ot the above concern and therefore has no authority to transact any business on Its behalf. Dated this 13th day of September. 1916. THK TAVERN. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. It is hoped to restart this Bureau In538 words
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Advertisement113 1946-09-14 2 MOOI THIEN RESTAURANT. Nrxt to "Jubilee" Theatre At 336 A 338 (Up Stairs) North Bridge Road. Under new management. Speciality m: JAVA CHINESE EUROPEAN DISHES at COMPETITIVE PRICES. Prepared by Expert Cooks. EX SERVICES ASSOCIATION MALAYA Kuala Lumpur Branch. Qualification for Membership. Applicant* must nave sjrvcu m a ihea.it- of113 words
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Article146 1946-09-14 3 KOREAN GETS 9 MONTHS (From Our Own Correspondent) ALOR STAR, Friday. TAKING into consideration that accused had remained in gaol since the re-occupation, Mr. Justice Noor, in the Kedah Assizes yesterday. sentenced Hayashi Miyasaki. a Korean employee in the Toyokozan firm during the occupation, to nine months' rigorous imprisonment on146 words
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Article, Illustration21 1946-09-14 3 MMtfl o- tne guesti at the Sa,»e Oub vMoiy ball held ia the Victoria Memorial Hall on Thursday.21 words
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Article320 1946-09-14 3 rO big robberies have occurred in Singapore in the last two days, involving a total loss in cash and jewellery of $8,000. J J Three Chinese took part in one robbery at Geylang on Wednesday night, in which the occupants of a hou3e were held320 words
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Article528 1946-09-14 3 Closing Speeches At Kluang Trial Wen 9 s Grievances No Excuse For Mutiny' From Our Own Correspondent KLUANG, Friday. EVERY man who had been shown to have attached himself to and placed himself in allegiance with a mutinous assembly of his own volition should be convicted, declared Capt. F. W.528 words
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Article189 1946-09-14 3 War Dept. Civilian Staff Assn. r THE 'War Department Civilian Staff Association. Singapore" held its preliminary general meeting on Sjpt. 8 Th* Chairman. Mr. M.K. Nair, In his opening speech, outline 1 the aims and objects of the Assoclaton. After the Rules and Regulations, of the Association had been read189 words
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Article23 1946-09-14 3 A thanksgiving service with special "pooja"' was held on Vie. Tory Day at the Sri Sembapa Vina'agar 'H\ndu> Temple m Ceylon Road, Singapore.23 words
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237 1946-09-14 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) ALOR STAR, Friday. rE wife of a Malay fisherman in Tanjong Dawai. a little village in Kedah. has given birth to a freak child. The freak, which did not. survive, had two heads, four hands and three legs Much emphasis had237 words
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Article373 1946-09-14 3 PERRIT Pasmen, chief offlU cer of the oil tanker s.s. Muirena which arrived recently from Abadan m the Persian Gulf, described m the First District Court yesterday a big seizure by customs men on Wednesday of opium estimated to be worth $77,000 at current prices. The seizure373 words
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Article197 1946-09-14 3 CIXTY-ON£ pass-ngers arnv.;d in Singapore by the Charon from Fnmantle. They weie: Mr. F.B.M. Akk.miam Ms E C BrooLer and infant, Mr. A. Caird, Mrs. S.V. Champ. Mrs. E.B D3vid Mr. W.B. Coates, Mr. EH. Dawson! Mr. K.C. Chun Mrs. D. Dunbabbing. Mr. E.A. Edmeades, Mrs.197 words
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Article187 1946-09-14 3 Tomorrow's church services are: Church of England: St. Andrew's 7, 8, 10.30, 5.30; St. Peter's 7.00, 9.30. 10.30, 7.30; St. Geor:e's Garrison Church (Tanglin) 7.15. 9, 9.45. 6.30; Christ Church 8, 10.30. 5, 6.30: St. HUda's (Katong) 8, 5.30; St. Paul's (Ssrangoon) 8; Garrison Church (69, 1.0. H.187 words
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Article15 1946-09-14 3 The Ayer Molek Rubber Co.. T td.. reports a crop for August of 25,C91 lb.15 words
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Article93 1946-09-14 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. lADY Gent, wife of the Un on Governor, accompanied oy the Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Selangor, v.sited certain factories m the Kuala Lumpur area to see the conditions under wheh women labourers worked. She visited the Ng Teong93 words
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Article223 1946-09-14 3 pOMMUNAL feeding in Singapore through the 35 cents v meals plan run by the Social Welfare Department and through industrial canteens and sponsored restaurants, benefited 28,600 people during the week ending Sept. 13, an increase of 6,600 over the figures for the previous week. Up223 words
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Article132 1946-09-14 3 Chinese To Fly Union Jack? SUGGESTION. emanatln? from the Chines? Consul at Kuala Lumpur, that the Chinese should fly the Union Jack on national occasions, ha.s found the whob-hearted agreement of Dr. V/u Paak-shing, Chinese ConsulGeneral. Singapore. "Since this is a British colony, it is a matter of international courtesy132 words
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Article51 1946-09-14 3 Aircraftsman Ronald l. J. Bur. ton (27) was sentenced to thre-> months' rigorous imprisonment by the Second Police Magistrate yesterday for cheating a Chir. ese, Neo Beng Hai. of S5OO be. tween July 2 and Aug. 10. Bu' ton's sentence wll run irou the date of his51 words
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Article47 1946-09-14 3 A 21-year-old Chinese. Lim An Choo. was fined $150 or six woek f rigorous imprisonment by Mr. T T. Rusfell m th» Second Distrir Court yesterday for selling a cun of coffs? wi^h milk at 20 c?r. which was ten cents m excess ol the controll?d prirp.47 words
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Advertisement371 1946-09-14 3 DON'T SUFFER! You can but concentrate as you should If you are suffering from internal or external otles get the be?t out of life and to do this may we suggest the early use of Oe Witts "Man ?ap' Pile Ointment. The first applicaMon will give immediate relief lasting results371 words
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Advertisement130 1946-09-14 3 Dally: 3—7—9.15 pjn Darin r Gueril a Tactics m the Philippine Theatre of War! Hand-to-hand fighting t>ni the enemy is ouic'a --"d! mSi By —f 1 1 MM I A .Lm^. "jp^B My ~j /rJBMBWPBviT'' '.AN IY(pNN-8%.n M ftcui-sns« ba»a hM. BiUl Kuan »•>•■• UM JOHN WAYNE leacls Filipino BO7S130 words
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Advertisement125 1946-09-14 3 SINGAPORE TRANSLATION BUREAU 10-B, MALACCA STHEZT. ■-'.<!*•■ «?^1 Ja *i M.-lay. Rom.rr.sed Ma'iV, Tamil Hindustani. Arabic, French. Japanwe. Eu: Et f^!T S: o PrS! N^ s LefrU L>o m rits Corrc-pand r.ce AMWUM EusincsK Papers. Official Notes Publications. Etc All works unJer tVpgrvUhm of Fx-Offi til seni >r TnimLttors RAFFLES125 words
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959 1946-09-14 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat., Sept. 14, 1946. The Banners Of Chinatown That was a great show that the Chinese community of Singapore staged on Victory Day. Perhaps many a reader of the Straits Times found it a welcome and timely antidote for th e view of the world expressed959 words
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Article110 1946-09-14 4 TOKIO, Thurs. pOL. Cyril Wild, British War Crimes Liaison Officer in South-East Asia, told the International War Crimes Tribunal today, that within two years lti.OOO out of 40,000 British prisoners of war died in Japanese hands. He was concluding his evidencs describing labour camp conditions where110 words
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Article30 1946-09-14 4 WASHINGTON. Thurs. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Clinton Anderson, yesterday confirmed reports that the Office of Price Administration w 11 increase sugar prices "m a uay or two."- A.P.AP - 30 words
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260 1946-09-14 4 IS an ex-internee, and onef ft of those arrested by the Japanese Gestapo on the "Double Tenth" as a consequence spending nearly i-even months in the Y.M.C.A.. during which period I like many others. suffered a variety of tortures I must260 words
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Letter109 1946-09-14 4 IT is satisfactory to note that five members of the Japanese personnel of the Singapore internment camp will nave to pay a heavy price for indulging m sadism m the discharge of their duties. Many ex-internees are anx ous j to know when retribution will overtake th? Sikh109 words
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Letter160 1946-09-14 4 MAY I use the medium of your paper to suggest that members of the M.A.S. (K.L. unit) Bh o served m the defence of Singapore, rescued the wounded m Government House precincts and m other bombed areas tar and near, put the Kandang Kerbau Hospital m sjocd160 words
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Letter140 1946-09-14 4 YOUR leading article "Sime Road And Beteen" expresses the opinion of a largo number of ex-internees. Compared with the mass executions, tortures and otner bes. tialities carried out by both th« Germans and Japanes? m various parts of the world including Singapore the treatment meted out at140 words
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Letter136 1946-09-14 4 r pre-war colleagues and I have been the fortunate recipients of a year's back pay from our employers. On their behalf, please permit me to express our appreciation and grat c ful thanks to them through the medium of your columns for this outstanding and welcome136 words
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Letter186 1946-09-14 4 RECENTLY I bought 10 katis of rice from the black (open) market. While on my way home two Malay policemen stopped me and one of them, pointing at my bag, said. "Apa itu, eh?" "Bras." I answered boldly. "Mana churi-ka?" he asked m n sour voice. I explained186 words
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672 1946-09-14 4 Thoughts on the Malayan rice crisis amid rice fields By A KEDAH MALA V Here is a voice from the Malayan countryside. In the padi-growing areas of Kedah they are not worrying about the cut m the rice ration or Lord Killearn's inability to get more rice from Siam. Writing672 words
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Advertisement886 1946-09-14 4 YEO-SEET. The engagement Is anr.ounced belween Mr. Yeo Chuan Cnye I c -ii'l :<>n cf the late Mr. and Mrs Yeo Tlong Chin and Miss S=et Kin: Neo f'de t daught?r of Mr. and Mrs Beet T n^ Leong on the 15th Ssptembor 1940. SITUATIONS VACANT PROVISION COUNTER SALESMAN foi886 words
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Advertisement35 1946-09-14 4 Even the keenest mind may be dulled by Whether you wear glasses or not, it is advisable to have a proper examination If you experience the slightest eye discomfort. Consult: C. S CnONG, O.D. F.P.O.C.35 words
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Advertisement14 1946-09-14 4 TIGER .?8i1%31=:-f HEADACHE CURE POWDER TIGER BALM ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL14 words
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638 1946-09-14 5 Dr. Priestley's Warning To Move "Fairly Fast" THE Straits Times understands that Dr. Raymond Priestley, Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham University, who has spent three weeks m this country discussing: with the Governor-General and leading educationists and unofficial of all communities the development of higher education here,638 words
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Article214 1946-09-14 5 Tributes To Retiring Civic Head WARM tribute to the work of Mr. W. Bartley. C.M.G., M.B.E., retiring Municipal President was paid &t the meeting of the Advisory Council, \e?terday. The Governor of Singapore Sir Franklin Gimson, said Mr Bartley had had a long and distinguished career in this Colony and214 words
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Article, Illustration17 1946-09-14 5 one of the stnkingly.deorated floats used m Thursday s victo ry procession m Singapore.17 words
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Article406 1946-09-14 5 Jl FEW minutes after mid-day yesterday the liner i\ Britannic, resplendent in the morning sunshine, drew slowly in to the quayside at Singapore. Lining the rails of the lower deck were the wives of men of three Services, stationed in Singapore the first to come overseas406 words
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224 1946-09-14 5 A COMMITTEE to consider a suitable war memorial or war memorials in Singapore has been set up by Government. The memorial may be not only a monument, but such projects as a public park, or the foundation of special funds for scholarships224 words
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Article47 1946-09-14 5 Tan Sicv Neo, a 41-y2ar-old Chinese woman, was fined $100. m default one month's rigorous imprisonment, by Mr. T. T. Russell m the Second District Court yesterday for selling a packet of Greys cigarettes at 50 cents which was 30 cents m excess of the controlled price.47 words
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Article108 1946-09-14 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Fnc. CIX thousjna u\e iiunu.ed yards of textilei., equivalent to the cloth ration lor 1,300 persons, disappeared overnight \*i en tne premises or Messrs. Barlow <ss Co.. Ltd., the Government's distributing agen., were burgicd early thii morning d> a gan^ oi! 12108 words
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Article364 1946-09-14 5 WHEN the Britannic departs for the United Kingdom on Monday .she will have on board, among other passengers, the Hongkong student? who have been "stranded" here since their arrival m August. This arrangement has been made possible through the efforts of the Hong Kong University Alumni364 words
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Article566 1946-09-14 5 JAP MEDICAL MEN ON TRIAL 1NOTHER trial arising out of the building of the Siam H Burma "death railway" opened in Singapore yesterday. The accused were 12 men of a former Japanese ambulance corps called the "Kudo Bantai," and they include the man after whom566 words
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Advertisement174 1946-09-14 5 DANCING at the TAVERN 7-17 Tanglin Rd. opposite Nassim Road EVERY SATURDAY 8 p.m. to 12 midnight To the music of WEST-END ORCHESTRA Special Cabaret Items by the late West-End Stars For Table Reservations please phone 4948. Just Received! AMERICAN SPORTS SUNGLASSES, Chrome framed. ATTRACTIVE SUNGLASSES with Optically ground lenses174 words
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Article487 1946-09-14 6 Resident Commissioner's Speech At Malacca From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Fri. UICTORY Day was celebrated m Malacca m real festive spirit yesterday. The streets were thronged with thousands of people to watch a mile-long procession m which all communities took part. To be m time487 words
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Article91 1946-09-14 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Fri. THE Penang Importers and Ex- porters Association t,t an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday expressed opposition to the Malayan Union Price Control Bill and decided to ask the Chinese Chamber of Commerce 'to call a meeting of all commercial associations to91 words
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Letter229 1946-09-14 6 THE system of world food control has the effect of putting the five million inhabitants of Malaya on a starvation diet, and prevents them from using their own means of procuring tne food they need. Allow me to put forward my views. Trie position229 words
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Letter182 1946-09-14 6 SOME days ago I went to the Food Control Department Johore Bahru, to apply for a continuation sheet of my rice card. Normally it would not take the clerk a few minutes to fill up the form and give me the continuation sheet. To my surprise, I182 words
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Letter131 1946-09-14 6 TEN years Imprisonment is too short a period for Karthigasu, whose reign of terror and tortures were suffered by the residents of Kelantan under the Kempeitai regime. Looking back at those days, when I was a resident of Kota Bahru, I see it as" a long orr'.eal of131 words
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Letter53 1946-09-14 6 pINEMA-GOERS m Muar are very thankful for the screening of good pictures undertaken by the managers of the two outstanding cinemas m Muar. But the seats In those two cinemas are mostly infested with bugs. It Is hoped the managers will give early attrntion to this matter.53 words
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213 1946-09-14 6 Witness Saw Grandmother Suspended From Our Own Correspondent PENANO, Thursday. MORE evidence for the prosecution was given yesterday at the continued hearing of the War Crimes trial in Penang. A 20-year-old dressmaker, Yeong Leong Mool, told the Court that she saw her grandmother. Moey Kheng Hwa, suspended and beaten with213 words
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Article161 1946-09-14 6 From Our Own Correspondent Talping, Thursday. TAEPING residents will have the opportunity of witnessing the Madras Sappers and Miners Pipe and Drum band beat the Retreat at the Esplanade on Saturday at 5.30 pm. On Sunday the band will nlay at the Taiplng Swimming Pool from161 words
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Article47 1946-09-14 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) IPOH, Thurs. DART of Ipoh's government al1 location of cloth valued at $7,500 disappears from the store rooms of Messrs. Henry Waugh and Co., two days ago. Burglars seemed to have forcibly opened the front door to effect the entrance.47 words
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Advertisement370 1946-09-14 6 SUNGEI UJONG CLUB. A Meeting of Members of the above Club will be held at the Sungel UJong Club on Saturday the 21st, lnst., at 6.30 p.m. To receive an Interim Report. To elect a Provisional Committee. JOHORE PLANTERS' ASSOCIATION CENTRAL JOIIORB SECTION The monthly meeting will be Uelc In370 words
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Advertisement354 1946-09-14 6 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE. Bungalows at No. 7-E, Fourth Avenue oil Bukit Timah Road. 3 bedrooms, Vacant Oct. 1st and No. 27, Poole Road. 3 bedrooms. Vacant Possession. Please apply 303, North Bridge Road. FOR SALE: 15 R.I.R. Hens. 10 Pullets, 2 Cockerels 1 Cock, 4 Crossbreeds Bl. Aust. X R.I.R.354 words
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Advertisement675 1946-09-14 6 AUCTION SALE or VALUABI E FREEHOLD SINGAPORE PROPERTIES To be held at The Salesroom of Messrs. CTBuMGI KOON SENG CO.. LTD, No. 10. Chi''U Street, Singapore. on Wednesday. 18th September, 19 IS, at 2.30 pjn. Lot 1. Freehold land and house No 114, Mackenzie Road, approximate area 2,303 sq. ft.675 words
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Advertisement309 1946-09-14 6 Famnw A. V. M. Product FAMOUS KLAVOLK— smooth. full, rich, delicious, gives extra fragrance ft bouquet. CHARACTER from choice tea 'caves. ECONOMICAL— you use tess "Durbar" per cup— lt's so ncti In flavour. A. V. M. Abul Kasim Bros. 79. Ch*on Gaan St.. s pore. Phone 4476 StockHts: CHIU.t frRANCIS309 words
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Miscellaneous451 1946-09-14 6 RADIO PROGRAMMES nriniA MBI KVX »esslon opens At 3 pro (news nead- Our Shed; 8.30 p.m. News; 8.35 p.m. I\r\Ul\J lunLn I n 'ines I 8i)C p.m ant* news at .'.30 p m.) London Calling; 8.40 p.m. Interlude; MALAY -iovn Co 1 p.m (news at 3.45 p.m Radio Newsreel- 900451 words
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Article, Illustration10 1946-09-14 7 Elizabeth Scott, popular British Star, m a dramatic lighting pose,10 words
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203 1946-09-14 7 (JWORDSMANSHIP, with rare exceptions, exists today m tJ America only on the stage and screen, but the movie industry has gone to considerable lengths to keep alive the traditions and technique of this ancient art. Several masters of the sabre j and foil in203 words
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Article136 1946-09-14 7 FILIPPO Del Giudice. managing f director of J. Arthur Ran* -s Two Cities Films in England, has announced an arrangement with Paul Soskin, British film producer, for filming of "The Precious Bane," Mary Webb's novel. Both Del Giudice and Soskin were in Hollywood recently. Soskin learned136 words
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Article261 1946-09-14 7 COWBOY ACTOR'S CREED WILLIAM Elliott, heretofore known as "Wild Bill", is one cowboy actor who has graduated to the million-dollar movie class without benefit of guitar. During a screen era in which most western stars find it necessary to supplement horsemanship with folksongs yodelled in a nasp' *-he non-musical Mr.AP - 261 words
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Advertisement313 1946-09-14 7 s.s. "SAMSACOLA" The above vessel from W. C. India »nd Colombo will discharge her cargo Ht godowns 25 and 26. Consignees should apply to the undersigned foi delivery orders. HADDEN CO., (SINGAPORE) LTD. 1/3. Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. MISS PEACE IS HERE! ALL-SINGAPORE TO SHARE IN THIS FULL-SCALE AND ALL-OUT313 words
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Advertisement37 1946-09-14 7 NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES m.v. "Van der Heist" Is expected to arrive from Rotterdam, Antwerp and Genoa on September 16th. Consignees are requested to apply for delivery orders to Netherlandi>Indies Shipping Organisation. X.P.M. Building, Telephone 5975 Ext. 7.37 words
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Advertisement428 1946-09-14 7 American President Lines, Ltd. NEW TOKK *ta Bomt>«> and Mediterranean I'ort* LOUIS MrHENRV HOWE* Due to Arrhre Sept. 20 PRESIDENT POLK D«e to Arrhre Sept. 26 MARINE LEOPARD* Dm to Arrive O-* 6 •Frelrht only Per Prelgbt and Passengers ippij AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES Union Bldt.. Tels: 6338 6757 WATERMAN LINE428 words
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Advertisement318 1946-09-14 7 Mansfield Co., Ltd. (Incorporalro id Sincaptirrt BLUE FUNNEL LINE Sailing's to and from United Kinp 1' A'cinons Due from t'.S.A. lfit'i ■tapfc MeneUus sails f.»r U.K. 18th Srpt. Antilochos Dv- fr*m U.K. 2Rth S<>pt. Priam sailo Jor U.K. 28th Sept. Western Australia l'b* «borte*i tea rouu «i '.be cheapest r»tr318 words
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Miscellaneous807 1946-09-14 7 The slam contract reached t>y North-South in today's deal was scarcely to be admired, but it must be admitted that South took full advantage of an excellent break of cards. South, dealer. North-South vulnerable. NORTH A 106 VKQB7 J ♦QJ953 WEST EAST K87 ♦Q94S •652 9843 ♦Q875 965 4642 *K108807 words
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Article, Illustration25 1946-09-14 8 The Chinese Athletic Av.n. socc er team, who were beaten three goals to one by the Army at Jalan Besar on Thursday. Straits Times Picture.25 words
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187 1946-09-14 8 M.C.C. BAN AIR TRAVEL Restrictions On Tourists SYDNEY, (By Air Mail). THE M.C.C. has prohibited air travel for the English team who will arrive in Australia on Sept. 25, actually two weeks earlier than was at first anticipated. The Australian Board of Control has also imposed restrictions on air travel187 words
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424 1946-09-14 8 From Merv Williams, Boxing Editor, Sporting Globe. MELBOURNE, Thurs. FIGHTING like a demon, Tiger Aman (8 st. 10 1b) knocked out Ken Hatcher in the 11th round at the Leichardt Stadium in Sydney to-night. Aman knocked Hatcher down with a left424 words
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Article170 1946-09-14 8 All Classes To Run At Ipoh Races (From Oar Own Correspondent! IPOH, Fri. WHEN the Perak Turf Club runs its two-day meeting on Oct. j 19 and Oct. 26 there will be two runs each for horses in classes one, two. three and four. Entries close at 11 a.m. on170 words
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Article281 1946-09-14 8 Kualft Lumpur. Frid. Acceptances for tjinorrow's races at Kuala Lumpur are: Race 7. Horses. Clafs 1. Div. 1. 7 (an. Jesannf! 9.09: Calamlnt 8 03; Harleouin 7.13: Favourite 7.09. Scratching: Goafs Skin 11 4. Tonro« 9.6. BallymUn 8.12. Race 8. Hors*v Class l, Div. 2, 7281 words
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Article57 1946-09-14 8 LONDON, Thurs loutball results to-day were: SECOND DIVISION 1 Lricestcr 0. 1 Birmingham C. 1 T'MRO DIVISION SOUTHERN Norwich C. 1 Swindon T. 5 Southend U. 1 Ipswich T. 1 <UKD DIVISION. NORTHERN Barrow S Halifax T. 0 GOLD CUP, SECOND HOUND Distillery 2 Ballymena V. 1 RUGBYReuter - 57 words
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Article57 1946-09-14 8 IT was stated in Sydney prior to the fight between Aman and Hatcher that the winner would be matched against the former Australian Bantam weight champion, Les Brooks, at the Leichardt Stadium where Aman won last night. Young Andre and Young Pancho are being matched57 words
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Article163 1946-09-14 8 LONDON, Thurs. INDIA'S injured players are pro- grJssing satisfactorily. The team returned from Scarborough last evening and are now one again at their London hotel headquarters. V. Merchant reports that nl3 strain is much better while concerning L. Amarnath's injured finger. Merchant says this will163 words
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Article72 1946-09-14 8 LONDON, Fri. AMONG the passengers in a British Overseas Airways York aircraft, which left London on Thursday morning for India. w?s th? Nawab rt Pa'audl. captain of the All-Inr'iT cricket eleven with his wife and mother-in-law. Her Highness the Begum of Bhawal. The B°gum ani her72 words
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Article51 1946-09-14 8 BROMWICH AND QUIST PAIRED SYDNEY, (By Air Mail). CIGNIFICANT mover of Anstra v lia's Davis Cup selectors has been their pairing of Bromwich and Quist as Australia's number one pair m the Strathfleld. Sydney, championships that will start on Sept. 21. Brown has been paired with Sidwell and ?ails with51 words
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Article94 1946-09-14 8 The United Family B.P. was entertained by the Stsdfast B.P. to a frlenuiy match whicn re^ulUu a.-; victory lor the former. Singles Low Sean Chuan beat Sear, Yeak Khern 15—5, 15—1. Heng Sia'J Kwee beat Lam Joon Shu 7—15, 15—1 15—9, Heng Siak Kwang beat TaD94 words
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155 1946-09-14 8 LONDON, Sept, 13. DOUGLAS Marks, a Jockey who once rode for the King and spent three years encased m plaster of Paris following an accident, is to become a steeplechase jockey. During the coming winter he is to ride for Gordon Bowsher Uroxford, aReuter - 155 words
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Article121 1946-09-14 8 Australian Tour Forlndians SYDNEY, Fri. FE Australian Cricket Board has drawn up a programme for the Indian teams which are to tour Australia in 1947-48. which will be submitted to India The Australian Test players will receive £40 for each match as well as travelling expenses and 30s. daily whenReuter - 121 words
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Article323 1946-09-14 8 STEAMS for week-end sport fixtures A are as below: S.C.C. vs Indian Association today at 2 p.m., the following have been selected to represent the Club. E. Bishop. V.R. Burton, P. Firkins Major D.B. Haig, K.J. Healy. Lt. Commdr. R.L.W. Moss, H.D. Nicholas, J.B. Potter, L.R. Poole323 words
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Article119 1946-09-14 8 The bi-annual general meeting of the Colonials Cricket Club wa& hfld at the Colonials Chambers. Aft*r the read ng of the bi-annual report and adoption of accounts for the six months ended August 31. 1946. the election of office-bearers resulted as follows: President, Alwyn E. Delilkan (reelected): vice-president,119 words
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Article29 1946-09-14 8 OXFORD. Thurs. THE Indian cricketer Abdol Hafeez has been accepted at Oxford University for the October term and will therefore be remaining m England.- -Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Advertisement387 1946-09-14 8 MAJESTIC Prrnjirr Chinese Picture PaUce 4 shows daily:— l. 3.15. 7 9.15 p.m "LONG WAY AHEAD" Released by Chungking Government of Information Department Tonlffht Midnite "HAPPY FAMILY" C HUNGKIM G Tanjong Pagar Phone 3327 4 shows daily: 1. 3.15, 6.30, 9 CO. "THE SON OF ROBIN HOOD" (In technicolor i387 words
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Advertisement235 1946-09-14 8 YOUR WEEKEND ATTRACTION IT'S AT YOUR FAVOURITE cKSJiiinKpimFh CINEMA THE tEHttRiELfiSj TODAY 5 SHOWS: 10.30 a.m. 1.30—1—6.30—9.30 p.m. A SUPERB PERFORMANCE, BY GINGER ROGERS AND JOSEPH COTTEN. SEL7JMICK. INTBRNATIONAL prrwm. GINGER ROGERS J?% challenging h«r unforgettable "Kicty Fork' JOSEPH COTTEN ,sfflt.\ from hi' triumph m Since You Went A* if235 words
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