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Title Section20 1946-09-27 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY EIGHT PAGES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1946. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration218 1946-09-27 1 Pyke Joining The Rubber Delegation WASHINGTON, Thursday. THE British delegation now m Washington discussing what action can be taken to dispose of rubber stocks is being joined by the Economic Adviser to the Malayan Union, Mr. C. J. Pyke, who is flying to WashingtonReuter - 218 words
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Article301 1946-09-27 1 Thousands Starving In Madura BATAVIA, Thursday. TENS of thousands are starving on the island of Madura, whose 2,500,000 inhabitants were cut oft Irom Java for more than a year by the Indonesian revoil, according to a prominent Madurese who escaped to the mainland. The Dutch authorities confirmed the story, saying301 words
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Article90 1946-09-27 1 LONDON, Ttuut, Detailed figures' of Tuesday's attempts on the British-held world air speed record of 616 miles per hour, announced yesterday, showed that none of the three fliers succeeded m breaking the record set up by Group-Capt. E. M. Donaldson on Sept. 7. Average speeds recordedReuter - 90 words
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Article21 1946-09-27 1 ALGIERS, Thurs.— The few remaining British troops In Algeria will leave between Oct. 2 and 4, It was announced yesterday ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article54 1946-09-27 1 RANGOQN, Thurs.— Burma's first interim government will assume office on Saturday "if everything goes well." Aunpr San, President of the Anti-Fascist League, told Reuter yesterday. Aung San saW negotiations were almost complete and the League would make an announcement today on the successful results of the negotiationsReuter - 54 words
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Article64 1946-09-27 1 WASHINGTON. Thur s.—Another 3'vere earthquake occ irred mi n the Caribbean area yesterday morning, but was chiefly centred on the oceanbed and apparently did no damage to the surrounding islands. The 'quake was recorded on most American observatories and Is considered to be the aftershock ofUP - 64 words
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Article69 1946-09-27 1 WARWICK. Thurs. The former British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, told his parliamentary constituents last night that Marshal Stalin's recent statement at least offered a new opportunity which all would welcome for Allied diplomacy. "I am confident this opportunity will be seized," ho said "There isReuter - 69 words
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Article74 1946-09-27 1 LONDON, Thurs.— A British Government official today said that the state of civil war existing in Greece made the withdrawal of British troops impossible. He said the British Government had no intention ol withdrawing the troops at any time in the near future, and that the74 words
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Article139 1946-09-27 1 SIME ROAD SENTENCES REDUCED CENTENCES passed by Singapore w War Crimes Court on five Japanese who were m charge of the Sime Road civilian intsmee camp, though confirmed by Major-Gen. L. H. Cox. G.O.C. Singapore District, have been revised. Death sentences originally passed by the court h ave been reduced139 words
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Article70 1946-09-27 1 BOMBAY, Thurs A midnight press note reported that two persons were killed and eight injured in disturbances In Bombay between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. yesterday. Two of the Injured were wounded by police bullets. The police opened flre twice during the day in centralUP - 70 words
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Article91 1946-09-27 1 Washington, Thurs. State Department officials said today that thsy were planning to publish secret documents of the German Foreign Office m a series of volumes which expose the aggressive nature of Nazi Germany's diplomatic manoeuvres. Officials expressed the hope that other major Allied powers, Russia, Britain and91 words
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Article183 1946-09-27 1 From Our Own Correspondent London, Thursday. THE new tin prices are moat 1 warmly welcomed m the London press. The Daily Telegraph points out that they open the way for very profitable working by Nigerian producers and are bound to encourage Malayan miners' utmost efforts to hasten183 words
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Article501 1946-09-27 1 R. A.F. Statement On Air Crash AN official statement on the Hong Kong air crash, m which 14 passengers and the crew of five were killed, was issued by HQ Air Command, South-East Asia, last night. The pl-~>*>. an RAF Dakota, crashed on Wednesday shortly after tali."-' off for Singapore.501 words
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Article141 1946-09-27 1 CHENGTU, West China, Thurs Reports reaching here trom the remote Chinese borderland said fierce inter-tribal fighting threatened to interfere with the search for the long-missing American airmen reported to be held as slaves by the Lolo aborigines. Despite the information tha: the half-wild tribesmen were141 words
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Article122 1946-09-27 1 LONDON, Thursday.— Jewish Agency officials here said yesterday that the Inner Zionist Council's rejection of participation m the London Conference on Palestine under present circumstances did not bar final entrance of the Jews into the council room, nor a three-party settlement for the Holy Land. ItAP - 122 words
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444 1946-09-27 1 NEW DELHI, Thursday. THE three most influential Indians m the countryPandit Nehru, head of the Interim Government, Mr Jinnah, President of the Muslim League, and Mr. Gandhi— have all had interviews with the Viceroy, Field-Marshal Viscount Wavell, during the past 21 hh U MrReuter; UP - 444 words
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Article60 1946-09-27 1 LONDON. Thurs.— King George of the Hellenes has conferred the Order of tho Grand Cross of George I on Marshall of the Royal Air Force Lord Portal and Lord Tedder. Air Marshal Coningham received the Grani Cross of the Order of the Phoenix and Air Vice-Marshal60 words
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Advertisement11 1946-09-27 1 SCIENTIFIC MZXAMtMA7IO»\ fni QUALIFIED I OPTICIAN I £5 CHOfIG O.ft.f»OC I11 words
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Advertisement44 1946-09-27 1 4&mielT The Beer Bottle Cycle From Brewery to retailer Keep it moving fast please. from retailer to Consumer Malt, hops and yeast back to the retailer need Bottles if Tiger Cub and so back to the Brewery. is to reach youPlease help your Retailer.44 words
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Article370 1946-09-27 2 Failure Of Govt. Buying Experime nt From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. I ONDOtf circles do not know if the Government will accept the responsibility of a residual rubber buyer till Dec. 31. Producers' pressure on the Board of Trade is as strong as may370 words
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218 1946-09-27 2 Chinese May Send Envoy To Indonesia BATAVIA, Wednesday. THE Indonesian news agency Antara asserts that the hope that the Chungking Government would soon be able to accredit its first Ambassador to the Indonesian Republic was expressed by Mr. Nio Siu Chun, Chinese vice-Con-sul, now visiting Tasikmalaja at a dinner partyReuter - 218 words
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Article70 1946-09-27 2 OSLO, Wed. Crown Prince Olav will visit the United States soon although no definite date has been set, he told a group of seven American correspondents during an audience at the Rojai Palace today. The newsmen were visiting Oslo as guests of the Scandinavian AirlinesUP - 70 words
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Article41 1946-09-27 2 BATAVIA, Thurs.- The first textile shipment from India is expacted here within one or two days. The Fort Pitt carries 1,000 tons of textiles, and a second t&xtile shipment for Indonesia is being made ready m Bombay. —Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article37 1946-09-27 2 LONDON, Wed.— The death is announced today at the age of 79 of Sir William Ayling, who was one of the judges of the High Court of Madras for 12 years until he retired m 1924. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article87 1946-09-27 2 NEW YORK, Wed.— The British freighter SS Liverpool Packet collided with the New Zealand Steamship Company's SS Kaipaki. 125 miles northeast of Halifax at midnight last night. Two men aboard me U.vrpooi Packet were injured ai.d th? s^ip reported her engine room flooded She requested aAP - 87 words
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Article102 1946-09-27 2 LONDON, Thurs.— The dismissal of a number of Soviet officials lor "misuse of their official position and stealing of collective farm property" was announced m Moscow today. It was added that they will be prosecuted. The order of the Council of Ministers, after naming 8 highReuter - 102 words
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Article31 1946-09-27 2 BRUSSELS, Wed.— Mr. Winston Churchill will make a private three-day visit to Brussrls and will be the guest of Prince Charles, the Belgian Regent, it was officially announced here yesterday.— A.P.AP - 31 words
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Article83 1946-09-27 2 WASHINGTON, Thurs. The Operation Crossroads" headquai i,ers announced yesterday that about 75 of the Bikini atom bomb test ships are suspected of being dangerous until they are made "radiologically safe." The ships- -part of the task force which carried 40,000 men through tne Bilkini tests—AP - 83 words
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Article267 1946-09-27 2 London, Thursday. PEORGE Nc\ ill Clevely U Heath, 29-year-old ex-pilot, was today found guilty of murder and was sentenced to death. Earlier his counsel, Mr. j. D. Casswell, had said: "Heath killed and terribly mutilated two women m a state of progressive mania. It is something whichReuter - 267 words
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Article, Illustration30 1946-09-27 2 Intercepted Jewish immigrants being preoared for transport to Cyprus. British soldiers are treating them with DDT. after they have been supplied with food, water and blankets.30 words
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230 1946-09-27 2 PEKING, Thursday. r: Executive Truce Headquarters here said yesterday that truce teams are being pulled out of danger areas when it becomes apparent they are unable to check the hostilities. It said the headquarters is ict abandoning its task of trying to halt theAP - 230 words
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170 1946-09-27 2 Soviet Plans 6- Year Jap Repatriation TOKIO, Thursday. GEN. MacAruthur announced today that he was resuming negotiations immediately with the Russians on the repatriation of Japanese frorr the Soviet zones, and also said it was understood that the Soviet authorities are prepared to return the Japanese home at a rateUP - 170 words
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Article124 1946-09-27 2 NUREMBERG, Wed.— lt wai officially announced today that Judgment against Herman Goering and the other Nazi accused m the war crimes trial here woula be delivered next Monday as planned. The court will meet at 10 a.m. and sit throughout Monday and into Tuesday. The TribunalReuter - 124 words
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Article49 1946-09-27 2 BERLIN, Thurs.— The problem of reducing Germany's overwhelming national debt and the claims against her, estimated at between 400,000,000,000 to 500,000,000,000 marks by American officials, is before the four occupation powers for consideration, a high official m the American military government's financial division said yesterday. APAP - 49 words
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Article254 1946-09-27 2 TOKIO, Thursday. THE German Foreign Minister, Von Ribbentrop, 1 tried to goad Japan into attacking Singapore m the spring of 1941, thinking that it would mean England's defeat before the Americans could get into war, his secret memorandum to his aides disclosed when introduced m254 words
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Article116 1946-09-27 2 Bagan Api Api Casualties BATAVIA, Wednesday. ALLIED Headquarters and an Indonesian Republicar, spokesman both said today that casualties m the reported fighting between Chinese and Indonesian extremists at Bagansi Api Api T Sumatra, had apparently be?n "groatiy exaggerated." Earlier reports listed the number of Chinese drad at 200. and a116 words
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Article53 1946-09-27 2 VIENNA. Wed.— Eight displaced persons involved m a series of crimes ranging from robbery to murder were hanged at Graz yesterday, the British Army News Service reported today. The eight persons, all youths of 23 or less, were convicted recently at military government courts m the53 words
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Advertisement435 1946-09-27 2 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tender* will be received at the Office of the Director of Public Works. Singapore, up to noon of 2nd October. 1946 for the following works: Supply and delivery of 25 sets of furniture for Senior Officers' Quarters. Including 50 limited sets:— i.e. to supply by (say) 31st October.435 words
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Advertisement180 1946-09-27 2 Victoria Theatre commencing 5.30 p.m. MONDAY 30 9 COMBINED SERVICES ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS "ST AR DUST" AN ALL-SERVICE MUSICAL SHOW PRODUCED BY ALBERT ARLEN Booking: 9 a.m. 12.30 p.m. Tel. 5894 Robinson, Raffles Place. 2 p.m. 4.30 p.m. Tel. 6826 Theatre Box-Oftice TICKETS: $1.30—90 cts.— so cts. RUSTON MARINE ENGINES PfW180 words
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433 1946-09-27 3 Malayan Tin Miners Welcome New Price "Possible Increase In Cost Of Supplies" TENERAL satisfaction is expressed m Malayan mining circles at the new prices for tin announced by the Ministry of Supply yesterday. Mr. J. D. Mead, President of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, commenting on the price of £370433 words
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Article159 1946-09-27 3 DENNIS Jansen, a price Inspector of the Food Control Department, who was alleged to have extorted money from five Javanese hawkers at Beach Road on July 10. was acquitted and discharged by Mr. T.T. Russell, the Second District Judge, yesterday. Formerly serving with the R a159 words
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158 1946-09-27 3 PURSUANT to section 23 of trie Trustees Ordinance (Chapter b9> NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that al persons having any claims against tnc estate of John William Jackson deceased late of Bryniau's Pawnog. Lianrug Caernarvonshire and alo of the Slngapo.e Harb.ur Board. Singapore158 words
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137 1946-09-27 3 MOHAMED Lani bin Bujong, a police constable, who was tried m the Special District Court on three charges under the Prevention of Corruption Ordinance was yesterday acquitted on all the charges by Mr. Tan Tfcoon Lip. At the conclusion of the case for the prosecution,137 words
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440 1946-09-27 3 By A Special Correspondent REACTIONS m military circles to recent suggestions that the Army authorities might be asked to help the Singapore civil police m smashing the loot gangs are generally unfavourable. Since no official move has been made to approach the Army for assistance,440 words
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Article123 1946-09-27 3 NO report on port facilities m the Malayan Union has yet been submitted by Mr. H. A. Short, well-known British expert, who was appointed to examine and make recommendations to the Union Government on the actual working of the two principal ports it the Union.Reuter - 123 words
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Article, Illustration48 1946-09-27 3 IV-. .v.. paal;-chiu. brother of the Chinese Consul General m Singapore, gave a concert at the Nam Wan girls' school hall on Wednesday night. There were about 2,000 people present. Picture above shows Mr. Wu and his sister i i-law, Mrs. Wu Paak-shin?, who accompanied on the piano.48 words
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Article, Illustration48 1946-09-27 3 Mr. A. J. Jugas, managing director of the Bata Shoe Co., Malaya, who was interned during the Japanese occupation and who stayed behind to look after the affairs of the Company, left by air together with his wife for Czechoslovakia for a well-earned holiday this week.48 words
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290 1946-09-27 3 Gang Shoots P.C. As Leader Escapes From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. yESTERDAY m typical Chicago style, Chinese armed gangsters opened flre on a police escort m order to effect the release of a member of their gang who was being taken to Pudu Gaol, Kuala Lumpur, after being290 words
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Article142 1946-09-27 3 DEMARKING that he could not believe the story that he had been threatened by a gang of Chinese and Malays to unload military goods from his lorry, Mr. Paul Storr. the District Judge, yesterday convicted Edward M-c-Grellis, an R.A.S.C. driver, of criminal breach of trust In respect142 words
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Article395 1946-09-27 3 A CALL to the Government to tighten up the system or distribution and to add more items on the list of rations, such as bread, flour, jam and cooking oil is made' m a statement issued by the Malayan Democratic Union on the food situation395 words
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207 1946-09-27 3 Woodlands Crash: Navy Men's Evidence pOMMANDER R. B. N. Hicks R.N., of H.M.S. Terror, and Major M. P'WMM, R.E., gave evidence m the Second District Court yesterday, on the resumption of the trial of Capt. J. Gillespie of the Second Echelon. ALFSEA, on two charges of causing death, and one207 words
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243 1946-09-27 3 IN R.A.F. warrant officer den bribed to the Second Police Magistrate yesterday how on rounds inspecting the ammunition and explosive stores near Changi airfield he found a large quantity of cordite scattered around the area, which created a highly dangerous situation. He was giving evidence243 words
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Advertisement206 1946-09-27 3 CARPETS ROBINSONS INDIAN MIRZIPORE First Quality Only: Plain Colours— Modern Floral Designs Sizes: 9ft. X 9ft. 1 06" X 919 1 1 2' X 919 1 Prices: $315/- upwards PERSIAN EOKKARA Rich F!uby Grounds Conventional Designs. Sizss: 717 1 X 1 1" -81 X 12 f -9' X 14* Prices:206 words
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807 1946-09-27 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Friday, Sept. 27, 1946. High, Low Or No Malay? By way of relief from the controversial tone of this column, let us look today at two little books which have been added to the Malayan bookstielf since the war, or rather, to that corner of our807 words
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Article337 1946-09-27 4 (From A Malay Correspondent) ANEW organisation known as the Pekembar" anu .fekemam" has been formed under the presidentship of Dr. Burhanudin to oppose the UMNO policy. I doubt if this new political formation will be recognised and welcomed by the Malay community. At the moment we true337 words
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1339 1946-09-27 4 B.L. ONEJA - B.L. ONEJA By THERE were twelve of us who got into the plane for a week's visit to Bali we arrived there at noon, after covering 1,000 miles m the air, and with the most glorious views of sea, land1,339 words
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190 1946-09-27 4 THE Straits Times issue of Sept. 23, gave a list of distributors of condensed milk. Tho milk was supposed to br issued to the public on Sept. 24, but I have not seen many shops on the list doing the distribution. The giving to190 words
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Letter109 1946-09-27 4 OF all the foolish schemes created by the authorities m Singapore, the latest one for the distribution of milk takes the first prize. Most of the dealers did not start to distribute till Wednesday morning, when it was raining heavily and thus suited their purpose admirably.109 words
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Letter169 1946-09-27 4 RECENT distributions of supplies through various dealers have proved, time and again, very unsatisfactory. That the same system should be adopted again, this time for milk, seems to show that complaints have fallen to deaf ears. That so many dealers were allotted supplies for distribution proves that169 words
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Letter172 1946-09-27 4 1-HE civil government of Singapore, m conjunction with the military, will have to take immediate and surprise action to crush the menace of burglary and gang roooery. I am constrained to say that for the ordinary citizen this is a more dangerous period than th e worst172 words
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Letter240 1946-09-27 4 I AM not as sure as the Neve Zuercher Nachrichten seems to be that the Germans or even the majority of Germans know that their misery without solution can clearly be traced to Hitler. In 1918 they blamed the Socialists for their defeat, and not the Kaiser240 words
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Advertisement890 1946-09-27 4 The engagement of Capt. F.DG. BritUdn ol Belfast, N. Ireland, to Miss Fatiicia J. Aerla, the only daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. fv.W.F. Aeria, took place at Malacca on 21st S.pLembtr IMb. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED: Capable, well experienced G.il(^4nan for foreig-n goods. Good salary and commission for right man. Apply,890 words
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Advertisement79 1946-09-27 4 Ml', MMTIUS RECORDS, FRITZ KREISLER. (Violin Solos). DA7BS Indian Love Call Deep m my heart DAIOO9 Tango (Albenlz) La vida Breve (De Falla) DA1044 Rondlno (arr. Kreisler) Schon Rosmarin (Kreisler) DAI 182 Song of the Volga Boatmen Goin 1 Home (Dvorak) DA1534 Tango (Albenlz) Malaguena (Albeniz) DA1627 Schon Rosmarin (Kreisler)79 words
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Advertisement78 1946-09-27 4 R.V. MEYER OPTICIAN fellow oi the institute Opntnaimic Opticians (England* Fellow of the Worsh ptul company or Spectacle -Makers (Enj» > Freeman or the City of London 6 RAFFLES PLACE r. OP P. LITTLES' Mistpis Kill $****%s£&*/ NUtf iWH^^ est Materials Supplied at lMf 21. CHUUA ST. S'POXe \Sr Just78 words
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Article, Illustration380 1946-09-27 5 4,500 Tons Of Food From Australia By Our Shipping Correspondent CPECIALLY placed on the Australia-Singapore run for the purpose of accelerating the transportation of foodstuffs to Malaya and other deficit countries, the 7,000-ton B. I. vessel Chanda which arrived m Singapore yesterday, brought380 words
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245 1946-09-27 5 15 Years To 15 Months SENTENCED to 15 years' rigorous imprisonment by the |J War Crimes Court m connection with the "Double Tenth" incident m 1943, his sentence subsequently annulled, Ahmad bin Hashim alias Miyazaki Kasuo was yesterday sentenced to a total of 15 months'245 words
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Article34 1946-09-27 5 Members of the Observer Corps who have not reported to their representative at No. 9, Bonham Building, should do so before Sept. 30 after which date no new names will be recorded.34 words
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309 1946-09-27 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Thursday. WHEN the War Crimes trial of 35 former Penang Kempeis was resumed today, the defence suSiniOed a sworn statement from Mr. Heah Joo Seang, the local Chinese community leader throughout the occupation, testifying that through the efforts of309 words
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Article50 1946-09-27 5 PROVISION for $1,000 to the 1 subordinate staff is made by the directors of Benta Rubber Estates Ltd. from the balance of $84,799.18 standing at credit of profit and loss account. Rehabilitation expenditure is provided for to the extent of $40,000 and the balance' is carried forward.50 words
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253 1946-09-27 5 Condemned Jap Says "I Was To Blame" A JAPANESE whose hanging for war atrocities during the building of the Siam-Burma Death Railway was dramatically postponed at the last minute so that he could give evidence for he defence m another case, told a War Crimes Court m Singapore yesterday that253 words
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189 1946-09-27 5 Paratroopers' Sentences Promulgated By Our Special Corresponde.it THE findings of the court I martial, which tried 2j." men of the 13th Parachute Battalion on a charge of joining m a mutiny, will be announced m Singapore today. They were read out to 255 paratroopers at the detention camp. Kluanp airstrip,189 words
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Article104 1946-09-27 5 S.H.B. Workers Make New Demand SOME 1.000 Singapore 1-larboui Board labourers employed by contractors have submitted new demands to their employers, reports the Sinchew Jit Poh. The paoer says that the labourers demands are: 1 Living allowance ot SI. 11 P?r day' between April 1 and Aug. 30 ba granted104 words
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Article122 1946-09-27 5 NEW HUME PIPE ENTERPRISE From Our Own Correspondent MELBOURNE, September 11. DHEEM Manufacturing Company 11 m New York has formed an association with Hume Pipe (Par East) Ltd.— a subsidiary of Hume Pipe Company of Australia -to operate a steel shipping container plant at Singapore for Petroleum Latex Palmoil Industries.122 words
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Article28 1946-09-27 5 The death has occurred m London of Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, a former Resident of Negri Sembilan, cables cur London correspondent.28 words
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Article79 1946-09-27 5 By Out Chinese Correspondent THE latest move to settle the Bagan Si Apl Api trouble Is that Mr. M. S. Hsu, Chinese Consul at Kuala Lumpur, is to leave for Bazan Si Api Api according to Chinese press reports. Mr. Hsu has asked the79 words
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Article99 1946-09-27 5 Pan-Malayan Youth Federation WE formal inauguration of the Pan-Malayan Youth Federation took place at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, according to the Sinchew Jit Poh. Representatives from Singapore, Joho^e, Negri Sembilan, Malacca, Selangor, Pcrak, Penang, Pahane and Kedah participate In the conference. Questions regarding the future programme affecting th^ world organisation99 words
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Article68 1946-09-27 5 A considerable quantity of tofTer has recently been given a wide distribution The toffee should be m sale at the followirg maximum retail prices: Rainbow Toffee. Super Kream ToftVe and Choc Super Kre»m To3ee at 75 cents per lb. Boi..- Toffee. 85 cents per lb.68 words
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Advertisement125 1946-09-27 5 ALLIANCE ENGINEERING CO., LTD. Wish to advLse (heir customers that Mr. V. P. AyUlTo is clue to arrive m Malaya early October also that Mr. Trevor Carter has Joined their staff and is established m Singapore. 7 Telegraph Street, Mercantile Bank Buil«u»r P O. Box 669 P.O. Box 359. Telephone125 words
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Advertisement219 1946-09-27 5 Latest Shipments Received ROBINSONS Turkish Hand Towels— 3o" x 22" Four for $5.00 Cotton Interlock Singlets No Sleeves Sizes 32, 34 &40 only each $2.75 Green Drill Shorts Service Surplus Sixes 36, 38, 42 Waist each $4.50 Children's Pedal Motor cars large size $75.00 Spaldings Golf Clubs Cabin Trunks Suit219 words
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Article247 1946-09-27 6 Public Asked To Spot War Criminals From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. THE first identification parade of Japanese war criminals m Kuala Lumpur will be held on Monday, Sept. 30. Three open three-ton lorries, carrying te n Japanese Kempei men each, will proceed slowly247 words
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112 1946-09-27 6 Penang Chinese Support Mr.Tan Kah Kee From Our Own Correspondent PENANG. Wed. »T a threa-hour meeting held last night representatives ol 53 associations m Penang and 49 m Province Wellesley passed a four-point resolution m support of Mr. Tan Kah Kee's rscent cable to President Truman and other American leaders112 words
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Article123 1946-09-27 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANO, Wed. TWO Malayan doctors were mar- ried m the Garrison Churcn today when Dr. Marten Turner Read. M.C.. M.8.E., led to the altar Dr. (Miss) Alison Garland Brodie. the only daughter of Dr. W. H. Brodie, Penang Health Officer and Deputy123 words
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Article128 1946-09-27 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Wed. CHARGED with what the Crown Counsel, Mr. C. H. Whitton, described as a "very mean crime," Bakar bin Mat Arope, a Malay sub-warder employed m Penang prison during the Japanese regime, was convicted by the Police Magistrate, Mr. W. Foulsham,128 words
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Article95 1946-09-27 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG. Wed. rE Municipal Commissioners at a meeting yesterday decided that the site of the Penang cenotaph, which had- been destroyed by bombing, should be cleared to enable the erection of a temporary flagstaff for the Armistice Day ceremony m November. Earlier95 words
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Article44 1946-09-27 6 From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Thurs. THE People's Restaurant m 1 Seremban has become more popular with the introduction of 30-cent meals as frcm Monday. Cigarettes are also issued from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.44 words
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Article229 1946-09-27 6 Straits Tines Post-Bag DOES Government really not know that Government servants are now m a serious plight, having to undergo semi-starvation and all sort? of hardships? Does Government not know that r.ce costs $2 to $2.50 a katti, flsn %2, and cigarettes about a dollar229 words
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Advertisement492 1946-09-27 6 TAY BENG GUAT DECEASED NOTICE la hereby civen that aU persons having any claims against the abovenamed deceased Letters of Administration or whore estate were granted to Madam Llm Slew Ouat ol Muar on the 26th day of August 1946 are required to send In their claims in writing to492 words
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Advertisement509 1946-09-27 6 FOR SALE FOR SALE— FIAT SALOON. 15 hp.. 6 cylinders, engine perfect condition, 4 new tyres, price $2,600. Apply Moine Comte Phone 5996. HOUSES. FLATS. ROOMS WANTED EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN requires accommodation bedroom with verandah furnished or unfurnished and full board, or willing share bungalow or flat. Reply Babcock Si Wilcox.509 words
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Advertisement324 1946-09-27 6 GENUiNE CROOKES' B 2 SUNGLASS Stocks Now available for safe »:i< comfortable vision. DAH SIN OPTICAL HOUSE 325. North Bridge Road. Singapore. Phone 6204. //LI *oi Or%\ Hesult f'r IN DRY-CLEANING DYK1NU Nn 148 Orchard Koad. Singapore SEOW KUAN COMPANY. Dboby Ghaut, Singapore Tel: 7787. UNION RPEWRITER SERVICE N«* n324 words
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Miscellaneous660 1946-09-27 6 Today's deal, played in a team- guard against th? possibiUf of-four match, raised the single that West had the queen Singlequestion of "the best percent- ton— after which he entered age." dummy with the "diamond are North dealer. and finessed against the heart Both sides wlnerab'e. queen. The finesse succeeded,660 words
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476 1946-09-27 7 Around The Markets WASHINGTON, Wednesday. THE Reconstruction Firvnce Corporation to-day announced the conclusion of price negotiations with the Netherlands government whereby the R.F.C., through the subsidiary Rubber Development Corporation, will purchase all natural rubber allocated to the United States by the Combined RubberReuter; UP - 476 words
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Article108 1946-09-27 7 WASHINGTON, Thurs. The United States Rubber Company will produce about 6,000.000 pounds of rubb r during the fourth quarter of 1946 on Its Malayan plantations, now being rehabilitated at a cost of £750,000 Herbert Lee Smith, the company's president said yesterday. Rehabilitation of the plantations will beAP - 108 words
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Article84 1946-09-27 7 Farther depression was felt on Wednesday Except a few sundries which were absorbed by Javanese merchants, most commodities are on a decline. Pepper dropped to $90 per picul for black. $100 for Sibu white, and $105 for Muntok white. Sago- Flour Quotations were: food quality $20 per pirul;84 words
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Article80 1946-09-27 7 LONDON, Wed. Early recovery of the stock exchange yesterday following the overnight improvement of Wall Street was not accompanied by any marked Increase In the trading volume. Interest subsequently slackened and there was general easing of prices and some selling developed. Rubber* were again dull on the80 words
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Article45 1946-09-27 7 NEW YORK, Thurs. Leading stocks extended their rally by fractions to a point or so yesterday. Ahead at moderately active opening were Bethlehem, Anaconda, International Telephone, Pullman, Westinghouse electric, U.S. Rubber. Southern Pacific. Standard Oil of New Jersey, General Motors and Texas Company.45 words
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Article31 1946-09-27 7 DETROIT, Thais General Motors passenger car production last week touchad a new postw-ir high of 27,374 units, nearly 2,000 lbove the previous top mark, the comply reported on Wednesday.31 words
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Article46 1946-09-27 7 SAN FRANCISCO., Thurs.— The customs in the first six months of this year handled the largest export business in its history, the San Francisco chamber of commerce reported yesterday. The report showed the exports totalled 156,059.000 dollars (UJ5.) and the Imports totalled 50,411,000 dollars.46 words
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Article56 1946-09-27 7 NEW YORK, Thurs. Iron Age, the national metal-work-ing publication, on Wednesday reported that steel ingot production in the United States this week was rolling along at the highest peacetime level, or 90.5 per cent, of capacity. Scrap shortages continued serious, with dealers reporting original sources would not supply56 words
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Article343 1946-09-27 7 LONDON, Wednesday. A DEMAND that Government should keep its pledge to buy the Malayan rubber surplus at the agreed price until the end of the year has been made by Sir John Hay, managing director of Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltfl Sir John attributes the present positionReuter - 343 words
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Article63 1946-09-27 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Tlars Irving Olds, chairman of V\a Cnited States Steel Corporation. toU we »smen on Wednesday the Dest c-.mment on our company's view of oidv. I I prospects of the Western United States Is that we are backing It wkn Mother $100,000,000." Much of the new weiurn63 words
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Article45 1946-09-27 7 Washington, Thursday. A strong come-back by the cotton textile industry of Japan was disclose I to-day by the Civilian Production Administration. The department said Japan is expected to lave 165,000.003 yards ot cotton textVs available for c. port m the October-December quarter. A.P.AP - 45 words
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Article32 1946-09-27 7 BOMBAY, Weo. The Indian Government has invited bankers and chambers of commerce throughout India to give their views before October 31 on the par value of the Rupee.32 words
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Article307 1946-09-27 7 SHIPS positions m Singapore j r esterday were: MAIN WHARF Godown 31-32: Samaria, discharging stores. Also loading stores for Batavia. Godown 33-34: Alclnous, discharging stores. Godown 36: Atreus. loading stores. Godown 38-39: Priam. loading stores for U.K. Godown 40: Bulan, discharging stores. Godown 41. Klanc. loading307 words
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Advertisement320 1946-09-27 7 Oprnin-; To-Day: 3 pm.-7-9.15 p.m. SUBMIT?... NEVER! Spu '.nular Jungle battle as the Nazis blunder and vi latr the peace of the kingdom of Tarzan! m "TARZAN TRIUMPHS" starring Johnny S* Wrksmnllrr jE^B^NlMk^ Frances Gifford jj(K Shrffleld. A monliry's amir- jn X ftratcgy say« .IMT; thr lives of his p320 words
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Advertisement161 1946-09-27 7 NOTICE. The engagement between Mr. Pang Lcong San and Miss Llm Poti Nco has been dissolved by mutual consent. Sd. Pang Leong San. Sil. Lim Poh Neo. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, LIMITED. ULU PIAH COMPANY LIMITED. Will Shareholders In either of the above Companies or Persons acting on those Shareholder's behalf, who161 words
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Advertisement584 1946-09-27 7 American President Lines, Ltd. NEW YOHK win Bombs; and Mediterranean fort* LOOIS McHENBT BOWB* Godowns 15/16 PRESIDENT POLK Doe to ArriTe Sept. Mi MARINE LEOPARD* Doe to Arrive Oct. 6 •krrtght only Par Freight and Passengers tppi} AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES Onion Bide TeU: 6Z2* 675? WATERMAN LINE U.S. ATLANTIC COAST584 words
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Advertisement339 1946-09-27 7 Mansfield Co., Ltd. llneorporateo m Singapore* BLUE FUNNEL LINE Sall'ngs to and from United Kingdom AntUorhus Due from U.K. 27th Mpt, Pri^m sans for U.K. 30th Srpt. Atreus sails for I K. 30th Srpt Lycaon Dae from U.K sth Oct Alcinuuh sails for U.K. 10th Oct Western Australia rhe «hortesi339 words
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Miscellaneous99 1946-09-27 7 RADIO PROGRAMMES RADIO MALAYA Singapore RED NETWORK (Chinese Indian) 225 metres; also 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 4.825 megacycles per second (61 metre band) and 7.45 p.m. to 9. Si p.m. 4.78 megacycles per second (61 metre lanOI. BLUE NETWORK: (Malay English) 300 metres; also 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.99 words
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Miscellaneous89 1946-09-27 7 News Headlines; 8.32 pjn. The new World symphony by Dvorak; 9.30 p.m. News; 10.00 p.m. Place of Varieties, 10.30 p.m. Nights at the Opera: 10.45 p.m. Reading; 1100 p.m. News Headlines and Close Down. B. B. C. 4.30 p.m to 10.45 p.m GSV 16.84 and 13.93 metres; 10.45 p.m. to89 words
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Miscellaneous108 1946-09-27 7 News; 8.35 p.m. London Calling; 8 40 p.m. Speaking to forces overseas; 3.45 p.m. Music Cavalcade; 9.30 p.m. B.BC Symphony Orchestra; 10.30 p.m. Radio Newsreel; 10.45 p.m. London Calling, 10.50 p.m. Forces Favourites; 11.30 p.m. News; 11.40 p.m. From Today's Papers. Sept. 28 7 JO a.m. Radio Newsreel; 7.45 am108 words
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133 1946-09-27 8 BR ADM AN ALMOST CERTAIN TEST PLAYER SYDNEY, (By Air Mail) IT is now considered reasonably certain that Don Bradman will play m the coming Test matches against England. According to Australian sports writers, he turned down an offer of £2,000 to write for English newspapers on the grounds that133 words
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236 1946-09-27 8 LONDON, Wed. MATCHES m all the four main divisions of the Football League provided an interesting midweek programme m which there were no major upsets. The chief surprise of the evening occurred m the Glasgow Cup semi-final replay when Rangers, League leaders, were soundlyReuter - 236 words
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Article, Illustration20 1946-09-27 8 I.esnevich is shown b?H» counted out m the eighth round, of his recent fl?ht with Bruce Woodcock at Harringay stadium.20 words
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Article115 1946-09-27 8 LONDON. Wed. SYDNEY Wooderson has been awarded the Harvey memorial Gold Cup and the C. N. Jackson memorial Cup by the British Amateur Athletics Championship Committee. The Harvey Cup is awarded annually for the best champion of the year and the Jackson trophy the best British winnerReuter - 115 words
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Article108 1946-09-27 8 DUBLIN, Wed. THE Football Association of Ireland (Eire) team to meet England at Dalymount Park, Dublin, on Sept. 30 will be: goal, Breen (Shamrock Rovers); backs, H. A. Hayes (Huddersfield Town) and Gorman (Brentford); halfbacks, Carey (Manchester United, captain) Martin (Glentoran) W Walsh (Manchester City);Reuter - 108 words
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Article40 1946-09-27 8 13. A.F. (S^letar) beat H.M.S. Sal- tan by five goals to one m a C'*me of soccer played at Seletar on Wednesday. Donnelly scored four coals for Seletar and Smith one. Sultan's was scored by Smith.40 words
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Article69 1946-09-27 8 London, Thurs. PRNIE RODERICK of Liverpool, Bri- tish Mddle weight champion, will defend his title against Vlnce Hawkins cf Eastleigh, near Southampton, at the Albert Hall on Oct. 28. It will be Hawkins' second attempt to wrest the championship from Roderick, who gained a pointsReuter - 69 words
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Article174 1946-09-27 8 ANCIENT ST.ANDREW'S CEREMONY ST. ANDREW'S, Wed. WITH the age-old ceremony, former amateur golf champion and Walker Cup player Roger Wethered drove himsslf into office as captain of the Royal-and-Ancient Golf club this morning when he drove the ball from the ttr.st tee of the old course. The -Jlub professional. WillieReuter - 174 words
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Article63 1946-09-27 8 Third round results m the Army elimination contest for the S.A.F.A. Victory Cv > are: Hq., Singapore District, and 177 C R K. Works drey one-all at Fort Canning on Wednesday. 96 IWT. RE., b<at 5G V/TU three-nil. R.A.SC. Training School drew with 69 IGH two-all63 words
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Article45 1946-09-27 8 THE following players will represent the Malay F.A. against the H.M.S. Sultan at Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow. Zamzam; A. Rahman, Salleh; Taha, Harith, Busu, ShariflMadon, H. Grahan, H. A. Rahman, Madon, hussain. Reserves Dollah forward Ngon (half\ Md. Yasin (goalkeeper).45 words
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Article80 1946-09-27 8 Th> following have been selected to play soccer for the "Rocklltes" tomorrow against the No.l British Transit Camp (ALFSEA), at Nee Soon ground Transport will leave Roxy Theatre and Junction of Ceylon Road at 3.45 p.m. Harry Montelro, Tan En£ Chia, Cheow Hin, Chee Kirn Cheng. N.K. Sabai,80 words
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Article92 1946-09-27 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Wed. In preparation for their forthcoming charity soccer match m aid of the Johore Welfare Fund, the Scgamat Chinese met the local Poli.e m a friendly game on the town padang yesterday and were lucky to score a win by the on!y goal92 words
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216 1946-09-27 8 Golf Pros. Begin Match Play At Hoy lake lIOYLAKE, Cheshire, Wed. DRITAIN'S professional match play golf championship opened on th e Royal Liverpool Club's championship links here today and will continue ui*til the 3G holes final on Saturday. Earlier rounds by matches over 18 holes, one round among the originalReuter - 216 words
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Article320 1946-09-27 8 Competitive Soccer In Kelantan From Our Own Correspondent KOTA BAHRU, Sept. 23. ITELANTAN has played competi- tive soccer for more than a quarter of a century and names, such as Mr. B?ll. of the Malayan Railways, Mr. Wallich, of Boustead's, Capt. H. A. Anderson, of the Police, Mr. R. L.320 words
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Article109 1946-09-27 8 (From Norman Preston, Reuter's Special Correspondent with the MCC touring team) PERTH, Thurs. WALTER Hammond, England's captain, was accorded an ovation when he entered the practice net here today. He replied by doffing his cap and after greeting his admirers began the business of the day There109 words
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Letter305 1946-09-27 8 Letter THERE has been much talk and 1 discussion among the public about the S.CJ.A. (Singapore Chinese Football Association > and C_A. (Chung Wah). Son:3 people are still wonaering why these two teams never play one snother. It was not until I read the letter305 words
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Article115 1946-09-27 8 At a meeting recently held by the members of the Singapore Chln?je Athletic Associat on the following re- solution was passed: That all Singapore basket ball at.d i volley ball league be started at the Happy World on Oct. 19. for the "Chung Wah" shield-trophy, Those,115 words
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Article112 1946-09-27 8 Singapore Cricket Club rugby teams for tomorrow's match between Colours and Whites are as below. Any player who Is unable to turn out should advise the rugby secretary Mr, a. Cromarty, today. All playeji aic requested to bring coloured and white Jerseys U they have them. Whites: J.J.112 words
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