The Straits Times, 4 January 1947
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Title Section20 1947-01-04 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS20 words
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Article417 1947-01-04 1 Attack On British Headquarters JERUSALEM, Friday. THE two Jewisn extremists underground organisa- tions renewed their violence throughout Palestine last night, and the casualty toll this morning stood at one British Army officer dead, six military police wounded and a score of civilians injured. In a concertedAP; UP - 417 words
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Article99 1947-01-04 1 ORD Killearn, Special Com- missioner for South-East Asia and Lady Killearn will travel to Australia and New Zealand m two or three weeks' time, the Straits Times understands. Ljrd Killearn, who is at present stili recovering from a reefnt attack of appendicitis, will ttav.l when transport99 words
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Article97 1947-01-04 1 COLOMBO, Fri.— Alter making special representations Ceylon has been allotted 19,000 tons of rioe for January aroinst 8,500 tons per month during the second half G< 1946. states Mr. K. Vaithianathan, Commissioner of Food Supplies. who recently attended the mcc'Ing of liaison officers of South EastReuter - 97 words
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Article254 1947-01-04 1 Straits Times Reporter MR. Noor Mohamed, an Indian millionaire from Bangkok, told the War Crimes Court m Singapore yesterJay ihow he had been beaten eight hours a day for 48 days by the Japanese Kempeitai. He was principal witness for j the prosecution against flvej254 words
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Article117 1947-01-04 1 WASHINGTON. Fri— In a report to the outgoing Congress the House of Representatives Naval Affairs Committee asserted that a study of the Bikini atom bomb test revealed that the bomb was more effective againt land installations than fleets. The Bikini tests, said the report, demonstrated that117 words
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Article, Illustration41 1947-01-04 1 Heavy falls of snow have occurred at many places along brigland's south coast, and many roads were Ice-bound. Here the w ntry, snow-covf.id sea front at Southend-on-Sea, favourite holiday resort of London's E2«l End, looks strangeiv unfamiliar.41 words
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Article282 1947-01-04 1 LONDON, Friday. riVE people were killed and 43 were injured, 2 i of them seriejislj, when a mail train express, apparently running "blind" m a heavy midnight fog, smashed into the rear of a stationary passengei train at Gidea Park Station on the outskirtsUP - 282 words
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Article57 1947-01-04 1 BAT A VI A, Fri —lndonesian troops who control the water sources of Medan m northern Sumatra have cut efT the water supply m the present tense situation between Indonesian and Dutch troops, it is reported here. Energetic measures have been taken to orevent theReuter - 57 words
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Article147 1947-01-04 1 LONDON, Friday. THE shortage of fuel is 1 menacing Britain with the lofs of one-third of her output of bricks, urgently needed for housing and other construction. The danger lies m the threatended closing of brickworks controlled by the London Brick Company, including the largest brickworksReuter - 147 words
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Article50 1947-01-04 1 TOKIO. Fri— Tokio was shaken by a heavier than usual earthquake t r emor this afternoon. It is too early yet to know whether it was an aftermath tremor following the recent serious earthquake m Southern Japan or a repercussion m Tokio of a new upheaval elsewhere.— Reutcr.Reuter - 50 words
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Article231 1947-01-04 1 liOivI3AY, Friday. MAHATMA Gandhi began the "greatest experiment oi his life" as he left SrirampUX yesterday on a walking tour of East Ecngal which he hopes will quell communal strife m 'ndia. One of the first persons l 3 met W; s a Muslim priest, to whomUP - 231 words
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441 1947-01-04 1 Straits Times Reporter THE last man to see the Officer Commanding Christ1 mas Island detachment and his tour British N.C.O.S before the alleged Christmas Island Mutiny of March, 1942, yesterday told the court-martial now trying seven Indian soldiers at Bukit Timah on mutiny441 words
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Article194 1947-01-04 1 The Times Correspondent PARIS, Friday. •VHE first contact by M. 1 Moutet, the French Colonial Minister, m Hanoi will be with the French Commissioner, M. Sainteny, who has spent most of his life m IndoChina and has a high regard ior several of the Vietnam leaders,The Times - 194 words
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Article41 1947-01-04 1 LONDON Fri.— Rad: Mo., 'r.v said yesterday :hat vj^i.era.is simo Stalin was '.hu,-r uranimously as a i-ardidj' fpi :f.election to the SiiD r em.' So vie: ot a meeting of electrical woiKpi* m his Moocow cons i j^ /--UP41 words
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Article428 1947-01-04 2 Nehru Overcame Gandhi's Objection The Times Correspondent NEW DELHI, Friday. DANDIT NEHRU, J. B. Kripalani, Congress Pregi- dent, and Shanker Rao Deo, Congress Secretary, are back m Delhi after their trip to East Bengal to consult Mahatma Gandhi on what should he the Congress Party's attitudeThe Times - 428 words
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Article198 1947-01-04 2 WASHINGTON, Friday. rE House of Representatives naval affairs committee yesterday demanded "full title" for the United States on the Pacific islands held or mandated to other United Nations. "With respect to Manus, Noumea, Espiritu Santo, Guadalcannal and other sites of American bases on the islands mandatedReuter - 198 words
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Article149 1947-01-04 2 I LONDON, Fri.— Siam will still regard Britain as her bes( foreign friend even I hough m future she will open ;i:p relations with the outside I w:rld as well, including Amerioa said the head or the Siamese goodI will mission. Pridi Panoyong, yesterday. Pridi, whoReuter - 149 words
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72 1947-01-04 2 LONDON Fri— British scientists are working at "feverish speed" to enable atomic energy to be used for industrial purposes, Dr. T. E. Allibone, who was one of the Anglo-American team of scientists perfecting the atom bomb m the United States, said yesterdp.y. "Within theReuter - 72 words
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Article233 1947-01-04 2 From Our Own Correspondent BATAVIA, (By Air Mail) RAILWAYS m Java and Sumatra are to be exj tended by 50 per cent, during the next two months, and railjway charges are to be reduced, Dr. Djoeanda, Minister of [Communications m the Indonesian Republican Government, has announced.233 words
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Article104 1947-01-04 2 NUREMBERG. FH:— D?.;i.h penalty against Field-Marshal Erhard Milch, Goerings lonner Luftwaffe assistant, was demanded when his trial opened yesterday on war crimes charges The United States prosecutor, Mr. Clark Denney, said Milch was guilty of murder m planning the slave labour programme. He alleged that Milch's guiltReuter - 104 words
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Article22 1947-01-04 2 LONDON, Fri.— Radio Moscow reports that the first Soviet polar whaling expedition has sailed for the Antarctic— U. P.22 words
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Article339 1947-01-04 2 The Times Correspondent TOKIO, Thursday. THE recent announcement it, the House of Commons thai discussions were proceeding with the Australian and other Governments with a view tc reducing the number of United Kingdom troops m Japan ha* qreated a feeling of uncertainty m the British zone,The Times - 339 words
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Article108 1947-01-04 2 PARIS Fri— rne tour-power Deputy Foreign Ministers wll take up all the Allied demands for German territory at thej meeting m London en Jan. 14 French Foreign Office quarters sa!d today. The spokesman denied that Luxembourg had asked Fnn:e lor a rectification of the SaarLuxembourg trjntierReuter; AP - 108 words
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Article76 1947-01-04 2 RANGOON, Fri.— Bandi.s armed with machine-guns on Wednesday neld up a train near Taikkyi, 57 miles north of Rangoon, killed one passenger, seized 12 hostages and escapei with R5.150,000, according to a police report yesterday. The report said that five of the hostages had been released,AP - 76 words
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Advertisement1231 1947-01-04 2 (.TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ORDINANCE NO. 22-1939) CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY PROCLAMATION NO. 14 OF 1945. NOTICE is hereby given th-t any person or persons having a claim tc the property described m the Schedule hereto are requested to forward such claims to the Assistant Custod'an of Enemy Property, Johore, Johore1,231 words
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Advertisement899 1947-01-04 2 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARDTENDER. ASSEMBLY OF UNICRAFT TUGS Tenders will oe received up till noon of 20th January 1947. at the office of the Dockyard Manager. Singapore Harbour Board, for the assembling, riveting, completion and launching ol hull, also Installation and testing of machinery, o' five m number 47899 words
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Advertisement478 1947-01-04 2 P.W.D. ROAD NOTICE The public is notified that the Kota Tinggi Jemaluang Road Is now pastable. sev:ng machines parts- n:;»-1>l kkpairs SINCER SEWING MACHINE CO. (Incorporated with Liniltea Liability m 0 S A. 46/48 (*tCK SEAH STREET. OFF MAXWELL RO.. STORE TEL. 794] REPRESENTED rN PRINCIPAL TOWNS THROUGHOUT MALAYA Gland478 words
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Article379 1947-01-04 3 Upcountry Views On Citizenship Want Facilities To Study Plan From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. CHINESE quarters m Kuala Lumpur are critical of the clause m the proposed federation plan regarding citizenship. They hold that the question of qualification will bar many Chinese of long379 words
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322 1947-01-04 3 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Friday MR. S X Dass. the well-known Ipoh lawyer, giving Ms opinion of the constitutional proposals, said they appeared to De the old and familiar F.M.S. constitution m different garb, and lacked vision and foresight. Cur.ously enough they had322 words
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Article177 1947-01-04 3 T*HE life of an Indian soldier I who lay stunned and burning to death m a petrol accident near Kota Bahru was recently saved by two Japanese surrendered personnel, who were themselves badly I burned and are now under •treatment m Kota Bahru State Hospital. These177 words
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374 1947-01-04 3 From Our Own Correspondent TAJPING, Friday. "THE report is disappointing m some respects, but it is an ingenious document covering a great array of subjects," said Mr. V. D. Kuppusamy, President of the Taiping Ceylon Association. "It provides a satisfactory solution to the problems raised374 words
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Article227 1947-01-04 3 LONDON, Friday. NATIVE officers m a score of Sarawak Government de^ partments resigned on Dec. 3C on the ground that they have •consistently opposed any change m the free status of Sarawak." This news reached London yesterday irar a cable from the President of the Malay NationalReuter - 227 words
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Article185 1947-01-04 3 Church ot England: St. Andiew"s 7, 8. 10.30, 5 30; St. Peters; 7.30 9.30, 10.30, 7.30; St. George's Garrison Church (Tanglin); 7.15, 9. 9.45 6.30: Christ Chu:ch; 8, 10.30. 5, 6.30, St. Hilda's; 8, 5.30; St. Pauls iSerangoon); 8: Methcdists: Wesley; 9. 10, 5.30, 6.30 Straits Chinese- 9,185 words
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Article84 1947-01-04 3 HAVING received information that contraband had oeer. brought down irom BangtioK on board ss. Kepong, a party of revenue officers raided the ship m the Inner Roads. Singapore, and cKscovered 20 pounds of opium hidden m two wooden boxes covered with ducks eggs A carpenter m84 words
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Article69 1947-01-04 3 THE Indian proprietor of a sundry goods -hop m Kamoong Amber. Joo Chiat district. was shot m the groin by a robber or. Thursday night. Four Javanese, two of whom had pistols, entered the shop at 10 p.m. and held up the proprietor. The man pluckily resisted,69 words
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Article33 1947-01-04 3 The Buddhist festival of the Full Moon, which falls on Monday, will be celebrated at the Sinhalese Buddhist Temple, 96, Outram Road and all Buddhist are invited to be present.33 words
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Article170 1947-01-04 3 CONVICTED on a charge of \j murdering his two-year-old adopted daughter, a rickshaw puller, Tang Ah Nong, was sentenced to death by Mr. Justice Erown at the Singapore Assizes yesterday. The condemned man received the sentence without a trace of emotion and left the dock without as170 words
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Advertisement45 1947-01-04 3 Everything for the Cinema Theatre PROJECTION and SOUND EQUIPMENT and ACCESSORIES M BffiffiL i now available from our Godown m Singapore for immediate delivery vi H.A.O'CONNOR&CO. IHBbIP' LAIDLAW BUILDING. BATTERY ROAD. 0^ PHONE ***** SINGAPORE- M^^ Sole Agents fo« MALAYA. SIAM. FRENCH INDO -CHINA N.E.I-45 words
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Advertisement452 1947-01-04 3 by means of HORMONE THERAPY No longer need we fear middle age ■s period marking the decline oi oar physical and vital forces. We can ADD LIFE TO OUR YEARS" and promote and restore abundant youthful vitality and energy by taking correctly-com-pounded hormone extracts In the form of tablets. This452 words
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Advertisement387 1947-01-04 3 A certified and recognised Institution THE FAR EASTERN MUSIC SCHOOL ;*-otb. 1928) l-A Kirk Terraces (off Dhoby Ghaut) Singapore Ideally situated a short distance iron* the Cathay Building 1947 SESSION Begins 6th Jan. WE PROVIDE: Courses m all ferade.i leading to DiDlomas: m Fiano. Violin. Cello and th Theory. Trinity387 words
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946 1947-01-04 4 •New Towns: New Life" is one of the slogans of the Labour Government m Great Britain that should be echoed m Singapore The Labour Government has promised the electorate that it will build a numb2r of completely new towns946 words
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Article115 1947-01-04 4 LONDON. Thur*. 1 NEW type of car, spec. ally de- signed lor road and -"""ft"* conditions m India. Burma and Ceylon, is shortly to go into production, said Dr. D. P. Kaura. Indian Financier, m an interview toci.y. We hope t< go into production .shortly on two115 words
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359 1947-01-04 4 AS an officer m the R.A.F. now travelling on the M.V. Priam to the Far East I give you hereunder some facts and i foist immediate steps will be taken to rectify this disgraceful state of affairs. The Priam from England359 words
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Letter160 1947-01-04 4 »Z/E Malays have a saying: What is others we do not covet, but what is ours we will not surrender." The Sultans are our Rulers, and U.M.N.O. is our representative organisation. Ti'.e demand or Mr. Tan Cheng j Lock and "his only representative Malayan body" for rejection160 words
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Letter182 1947-01-04 4 •f'HE authorities will soon be I issuing licences to successlu! pawnshop tenderers. Any resourceful man could su'>- Mit as many tenders as he wishjed under the names cl relative* j and friends, and. if he has the intention of reselling the licenc-:s. could easily outbid the existing pawnshop182 words
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Letter91 1947-01-04 4 IN pre-war days there used it be one or two vehicle inspectors m uniform posted outside every cinema hall or amusement park, keeping rickshaws m order by making them park them m rows. But nowadays no such inspectors are to be s'<en. and trishaws are causing a Treat91 words
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Letter89 1947-01-04 4 I'HE Happy Wond cabaret had an extension to 2 a.m. on New Year's Eve, but the Management had to close down at 1.30 a.m owing to the misbehaviour of Services personnel The behaviour of these men was no better than Singapore's worst hooligans—forcing their way m89 words
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Letter488 1947-01-04 4 I AM an ex-soldier, having been demobilised locally, about four months ago. In the past, I have always more or less defended the Serviceman's point of view, because during my considerable service in the Army 1 went through quite a lot of unpleasantness and did488 words
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Letter28 1947-01-04 4 THE 8.0-Rs. throw fire-cracke,-* for fun The Chinese thro*' i them to chase away evil spirits. 1 Which object is the less s'nrihlc? A VICTIM. Singapore.28 words
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Article615 1947-01-04 4 pOME, come, Sir, look to your 1 1* history! In the Straits Times of Dec. 27 there was a paragraph with the caption "BLIGH DID NOT DISCOVER TAHITI". Well, whoever said he did? Your Encyclopaedia Britannica will tell you that Tahiti was first discovered by615 words
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Advertisement971 1947-01-04 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED MASTERS. Second Mates. Ship's Carpenters. Apply to Bos 294 S T JUNIOR SALESMAN for hardware and sundries required by leading European firm. Applications should indicate salary required. Replies Box No. 321 S T VACANCY ex.sts m Government Department for 'Englishman with exptrience m local purchasing971 words
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Advertisement48 1947-01-04 4 NEWLY ARRIVED! AMERICAN BAUSCH LOMB Q T^ I GLASSES These glasses absorb al) n&rmful rays and unwanted glare to toe eyes. LIGHT IS MELLOWED THROUGH THESE GLASSES AND EYES ARE RESTED. Ray-Ban glasses should not be confused with ordinary "coloured glasses" which are ha bit forming. QUALIFIED OPTICIANS.48 words
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Advertisement15 1947-01-04 4 TIGER YOUR ILLS HEADACHE CURE POWDER TIGER BALM ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL15 words
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Article181 1947-01-04 5 From Our Own R2porter KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. MEMBERS of the Johort Military Force, subject to tatisfactory reports by their commanding officers as to their behaviour prior to and during the occupation, are to receive back pay. The emolumsnts are only granted m cases of loyal service181 words
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Article99 1947-01-04 5 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. I NOTHER seventeen Malay ca- "dets of the Malay Regiment have been promoted to full and second lieutenancies m continuation r>f the policy of bringing the officership up to two battalion strength. The Regiment is now busily recruiting men.99 words
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Article34 1947-01-04 5 Nine Chinese who pleaded Ruiltv to using a house for gambling were yesterday, fined $25 each. They were arrested when a police party raided a house at Pitt Street on Jan. 2.34 words
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507 1947-01-04 5 Education Drive Not Energetic Straits Times Reporter THE suggestion that Singapore Public Health au- thorities might usefully employ more direct methods of propaganda m their anti-smallpox drive, was made to the Straits Times yesterday by several doctors. They expressed doubt whether the Municipal Health authorities were507 words
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Article183 1947-01-04 5 Prom Our Own Reporter KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. A VIGOROUS campaign to improve road safety «n Kuala Lumpur has been embark ed upon by both civilian and military police following oufollc indignation over the Batu Road fatality, when six persons were killed. Malaya Command has issued183 words
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Article239 1947-01-04 5 Straits limes Reporter WHILE hundreds of persons m India are clamouring for passages to Malaya, the 22,500-ton Furness Withy liner Queen of Bermuda, onetime pleasure cruiser between J>lew York and Bermuda, has arrived m Singapore from Bombay with only 180 passengers for this port. Capable of239 words
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Article59 1947-01-04 5 An Indian army sergeant, Gulam Katam, claimed trial to a charge of abettinp the theft of 25 bundles of blanket? wtaed *t $3,000 from 223, B.OD. subdepot at Cnua Chu Kang Koad on Dec. 24 m the magistrates court yesterday. Bail m the sum of $1,000 was allowed,59 words
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Article236 1947-01-04 5 FE first charge since the liberation of failing to report a ca?e of smallpox was heard m the Singapore Magistrates' Court yesterday when a Malay man and woman appeared before Mr. K. M Byrne. Amin.i binte .Taffar Sid ek was fined $75 or m default six236 words
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Article55 1947-01-04 5 LONDON, Fri.— The Burma Office announced yesterday that a i:cw Burma Currency Board, ccmp:sed of both Englishmen and Burmese will take over management of the Burmese Currency next April 1. The Governor of Bltrma has recommciided severance of the currency link with India and setAP - 55 words
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Article54 1947-01-04 5 AIR Vice-Marshal Lawrence Fleming Pendred. temporary Senior Air Staff Onicer to Pur East Air Command Air Marshal Sir George Pirie, has been provisionally iproinu-d Assistant Chief of Air Staff dnleUigence). He will leave for the United Kingdom this month. Air Vice-Marshal F. F. Inglis, C.8..54 words
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Article90 1947-01-04 5 From Our Own Reporter. KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. THREE robbers arrested by the Bentong 'Pahang) police on May 28 last year during invest;ga tions Into a gang robbery which occurred m Mentakab district two days earlier, had $204.50 m their possession. The Chief Police Officer. Pahang, is90 words
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240 1947-01-04 5 TARGETS on Singapore Island will be "bombed" during exercises to be known as Operation Redlion and embracing the whole of Air Command, Far East which will begin following the arriva' at Changi on a flight of Lancaster bombers from No. 7 Pathfinder Squadron. The Singapore240 words
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Article131 1947-01-04 5 rHE King has conferred awards m the New Year Honours on the following officers, members of Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service, and airmen of Air Command, Far East: C.B. (Military Division). Acting Air Vice-Marshal L.F. Pendrcd. M.8.E., D.F.C: C.B.E. (Military Division), Group131 words
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Article41 1947-01-04 5 Five Chinese who pleaded guilty oi failing to* have their thlldztu vaccinated be!we?n March and May, 1946, were fined $10 each m the Third Pol cc Court yesterday. Vaccinations were only done when they were compelled by summons.41 words
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Article71 1947-01-04 5 The floods on New Year's Day halted transport and bus services m various parts of Johore. On the Gemas-Segamat route two buses which left Gemas early m the morning had to return from Hatu Annam. and the service was resumed about noon. The service operating between71 words
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Article234 1947-01-04 5 Straits Times Rcpoiter I 'HE Singapore port health authorities are investigating conditions aboard the ship Tjibadak which arrived at Singapore on Wednesday w.th 1.335 Malayan Chinese repatriates on board from j China. Their report is awaited. No explanation has yet {.iven how ten men contacted meningitis r-nd234 words
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Article274 1947-01-04 5 INCREASED allOAauices to widows of war victims and others are expected when the King George V Silver Jubilee Fund begins to operate this month. Until the end of December, war victims received an additional allowance from the Malayan Welfare Fund ranging from $5 to $25 per274 words
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Advertisement232 1947-01-04 5 VICTORIA THEATRE THE GLOBE PLAYERS PRESENT WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S KING RICHARD 111 LAST DAY PERFORMANCES AT 2.30 P.M. AND 8 30 P M. PRICES OF SEATS S3. $2. SI BOOKINGS AT ROBINSON'S (RAFFLES PLACE) IN MORMMi OR AT THEATRE AFTER 1 P.M. ♦IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOUR PRESENT ACCOMMODATION.232 words
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Advertisement134 1947-01-04 5 IT MAY BE A LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY BUT IT'S ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE TO THE fcfc A *W* W !<>>:. PLEASANT DANCING EVERY EVENING IN A COOL AND COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE Reservations Phone 3260 64 Lloyd Road (off Oxley Road i PHONE 6711 MEMORIAL j^^^^l lN GLASS WRLAIHS \flKjg^ DOMES134 words
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Article191 1947-01-04 6 Workers Want Paid Off Men Taken Back From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Fri. AS a protest against the attitude of lighter owners m their recent dispute with contract labourers, about 1,000 members of the Penang Harbour Labour Association have decided to go on a 'sympathy strike.'191 words
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Article144 1947-01-04 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Fri.— Penang. which has from all indications proved the principal Malayan holiday centre this Christmas and New Year season, is now witnessing the biggest exodus of outslat:on visitors m recent years. The ma'l train last night was packed and hundreds had to144 words
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Article84 1947-01-04 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Fri.— A furthf-r 1.000 Indians will be leaving Penang for home this week aboard two ships, the Vasna and the Sand, viken. With the Immigration authorities issuing an average of 100 permits congestion has eased greatly and the bo.tleneck which m84 words
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Article63 1947-01-04 6 WASHINGTON, Fri.— Maritime officials told United Press t^uay that the Maritime Commission had approved an application "iy India for the puchase of 11 United States troop ships. Officials said that this will include five Liberty ships, and six Victory vessels. Indian sources hinted that these shipsUP - 63 words
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Article133 1947-01-04 6 From Our Own Correspondent BATAVIA, Friday. INDONESIAN REPUBLICAN 1 Circles state that it will not be very long before a new bank, to be known as the Trade Bank of Indonesa (Bank Perniagan Indonesia), will be established at Djocjakarta with a capital of R5.5,000,000, according133 words
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Article54 1947-01-04 6 From Our Own Correspondent TAIPING, Fri.— A Chinese. Mr. Ng Chong Ming, who purchased the 100.000. h ticket at the Taiping People's Restaurant, was awarded 100 cigarettes and a complimen;ary coupon for a fortnight's free meal at the restaurant. The average attendance at the restaurant is54 words
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Article63 1947-01-04 6 From Our Own correspondent IPOH, Fri— A special grant of $1,200 for the rehabili ation of the Ipoh Town Library has been approved, and orders for new books have beer, placed with the Times Book CJub. London With the $500 granted by Government last October, the Town Library63 words
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Article94 1947-01-04 6 From Our Own Correspondent KLANG, Fxi.— Tne Indian iabourers of Dusun Durian estate Banting, who were on strike since Dec. 12, iv; umed work on Monday according to information reaching Klang. A sect.en or the labour force complained to the Labour Officer Klang, that they were94 words
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Article85 1947-01-04 6 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Fn. Abdul Majid. manager of the Paris Bakery, was flnec: $5,000 or m default to undergo 12 months' imprisonment m the Distnot Court after being found guilty cf selling three leaves of brcaa above the controlled price The District Judge, Mr,85 words
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Article83 1947-01-04 6 From Our Own Correspondent KUAI.A LUMPUR, Fri.— Two Chinese, arrested by Food C:ntrol inspectors inJlodger Street, Kuala Lumpur, lor carrying 39 bags of rice m a lorry were charged m the District Court before the District Judge, Mr. M. Neal, with moving rice without permit. The83 words
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Article82 1947-01-04 6 Frr.m Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Fri.- Ihe story of a holiday tragedy was told to the Coroner. Mr W. Foulsham. when an inquiry was held into he death of a Chinese youth, Chin I Ah Kiew. who was drowned at Tar.jong Bungah on Oct. 31. After hearing ev.dence82 words
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Miscellaneous376 1947-01-04 6 HRHHHHHHBi^ Both partners. North and South, lost splendid opportunit es in today's dea!— North in the bidding and S^uth in the play. South, dealer Both sides vu'n?:-able NORTH Q 8 7 a 9QII A J 10 K J 5 WEST EAS* I in ti 9 4 2 V A J376 words
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Miscellaneous187 1947-01-04 6 for a jump to three no trump over South 's two spades. Actually, however, North's method of bidding should have had a better result, because it coaxed West into a double of three no trump that North should have redoubled. Against four hearts West opened the club four and declarer187 words
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Article402 1947-01-04 7 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. INDUSTRIALS were again m demand m the local 1 share market this morning. Weames improved to $18.25, at which price business was done. Fraser and Neaves changed hands at $2.65 and Collieries had business reported at the improved price402 words
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Article72 1947-01-04 7 Singapore, Friday. THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's j rubber prices toda> w noon were: Buyer* Sellers Cts. Cts. oer Ib. per Ib. No. 1 R.S.S Spot loose 4194 No I R.S S r«o m biles Jan. 4S 43 14 No 2 R S S fob m72 words
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Article429 1947-01-04 7 SHIPS positions In Singapore yesterday wereMAIN WHARF Godown 33-34: Canara. Godown 35-36: Rajuia. discharging car~o. Godown 38-39: Burnslde discharging cargo. Godown 42-43: Queen- of Bermuda. WEST WHARF Godown 3-4' Bruas Godown 6-7: Glenlffer, Godown 9-10: Phrontis. Godown 11-12: Glcnapp. Godown 13-14: Scottish Prince Godown J5-16: Rhexenor.429 words
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Article369 1947-01-04 7 SINGAPORE, Friday. TODAY'S produce prices were: RICE: Siamese No. 1 $101, No. t $98, No. 3 $90. Indo -China No. 1 $30. No. 2 $27, Broken $30.50. PULOH RICE: Siamese $80, KecUh $*0. RICE NOODLES: No. I Siamese $85, Kedah $66, Indo-Chlna $75. China $88. Local No. 1369 words
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Article16 1947-01-04 7 The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation have reopened their Branch m Amoy.16 words
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Article185 1947-01-04 7 COLOMBO, (By Air Mail) SOME of Ceylon's rubber plantations have been reduced to mere firewood producing centres as a result of their response to the "almost pathetic appeals" made during the war for more and more rubber, Mr. C.A.M. de Silva, chairman of the Low Country ProductsUP - 185 words
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Article263 1947-01-04 7 •We aie fortunate m having a reasonably satisfactory labour force and several of the old employees have proved their loyalty to the company by removing and saving some of the plant and machinery from looting and/or destruction after the Japanese had abandoned the mine," said the263 words
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Article53 1947-01-04 7 KLANG, Fri— Mr. H. D Eastwood, District Officer, Kuala Felangor was entertained at u farewell party at the Kuala Selangor Club on Sunday last, by the residents of Kuala Selangor on the eve of his departure on transfer to Kuala LJpis. Mr. L5. A. Scmerville, M.C.S., Is53 words
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Advertisement723 1947-01-04 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (incorporates m Singapore BLUE FUNNEL LINE Sailings to and from United Kingdom "Phrontis* from U.S.A. for Java Ports In Port "Gtenbeg" from U.K. for Hongkong A Shanghai m Port "Empire AthelsUn" from U.S. A Ib Port "Teacer" from U.K. for Hongkong In Part "P-ium" from U.K. for723 words
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Advertisement520 1947-01-04 7 PRESIDENT LINE. Sailings NEW YORK A HAVANA via India and Mediterranean Porto PRESIDENT MONROE Due Jan. 10 IRAQ VICTORY Dm Jan. 11 S.S. WILLIS VICKERY Due lan. 27 S.S. MARINE ADDER due Jan. 12 .fo* Madrma and Bombay returning San Francisco via China FARES Cabin Class to Madras SSZ76 Dormitory520 words
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Advertisement222 1947-01-04 7 ELLERMAK SAMTWEED For New York and Halita* IN PORT KLAVENESS LINE. FOR PACIFIC PORTS Sailinrs to be resumed Shortly. Agents: McALISTER CO., (S'ptrt) Life. PHONES 7237— 59 M. (X)MMKRi:iAL AJRLJNNft i\C. Next Departures Jan. Bth A 19th r* BANGKOK. HONGKONG. MANILA FOR PARTICULARS APPLY BOUSTEAD 6t CO.. LTD, TEL 1161-4222 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous106 1947-01-04 7 RADIO MALAYA Sinoapore ftfcD .NL1UOHK iCninese laalia Ztl metres; also 12 p.m to 2 p.m. 4.325 megacycles per second (61 metre band) and 7.45 p.m to 9.30 pan. 4.78 mcp> CTdes per second ,bi metre band) BI.UK NtTWORK; (Malay £n* ?.22 megacycles per second (41 aet<-e oand) and 0.30 o.m106 words
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Miscellaneous101 1947-01-04 7 Radio gazette; 10.00 p.m. Test match relay; 10.10 p.m. It's a pleasure; 10.30 p.m. Rhythm on records; 10. 4C p.m. Blue joins Red; 11.30 p.m. New., headlines and close down. B.B.C 1.30 p.m to lt.43 p.m GSV Ib.tl and 13.93 metres; 10.45 p.m to II CO p.m GSV 16.84 metres-.101 words
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Miscellaneous104 1947-01-04 7 p.m. Australia vs. England: 9.45 p.m. Theatre organ, 10.15 p.m. London calling: 10.20 p.m. Interlude; 10.30 p.m. Soccer commentary; 11.30 p.m. News; 11.40 p.m. Happidrome. JAN. 5 7.30 a.m. Radio newsreel; 7.45 a.m. British farmer; 8.00 a.m. The Pilgrim's progress; 8.30 a.m. News. 7.45 pjn. B.B.C. Northern orchestra, 8.30 p.m.104 words
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589 1947-01-04 8 MELBOURNE, Friday. ENGLAND failed by 14 runs to reach Australia's total m their first innings when they were all out for 351 today. After quick wickets had fallen this morning Yardley and Ikin scored freely and were responsible for England'sReuter - 589 words
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Article, Illustration22 1947-01-04 8 P.cture shows the start of the 67th mile yacht race from Sydney to Melbourne which was he Id last week. Consolidated Press.22 words
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Article104 1947-01-04 8 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH. Friday. INTERSTATE tennis will be resumed 1 next month when Penang Is ex- J pected to visit Perak on either February 15 and 16 or 22 and 23, when it is anticipated six singles and five doubles will be playd as In104 words
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Article325 1947-01-04 8 FjURING the Christmas holidays. the Merry dale Badminton Party of Kuala Lumpur travelled to Ipoh and met two of Ipoh's outstanding teams. On Christmas Day, playing their first match at the Anderson School Hall, Merrydale scored a convincing win of ten games to nil against the325 words
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86 1947-01-04 8 Thf following will play badminton ft r the Cable and Wireless against Fraser aid Neave tomorrow at the Hnppy World Covered Stadium o: 9.00 am.: L. de Sous*, P. v T Lan<?e, N. Sidhwa. B. Piuto. K. J. Hoaly. C. Pansy, B. Bulge, <•: i86 words
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Article90 1947-01-04 8 In a fast gair.e of hockey between the S.C.R.C. and the SRC played at the padang yesterday, the S.C.R.C. tvon easily by a wide margin of five ?oals to two. During the first half. Harry Fanß scored two goals for the Chinese, while Armstrong and Hope equalised90 words
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Article46 1947-01-04 8 In a friendly match consisting of our singles and five doubles between iummlt B.P. Singapore, and Dapat I. P. "B" team Johore Bahru. the Uter beat the former by six games to tiree. The match was played at Da>at"s court on New Year's Day.46 words
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Article65 1947-01-04 8 From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Fri. Following will represent Negri- Malacca XI to play against S.C.C. m a return fixture at Singapore tomorrow: C. P. Derome; D A Borrie, Lieut. Clapbam, Serj. Bird, G. R. C Hamlin and T. G. Deck, Capt. Peters; A. L. Harding, U. W.65 words
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Article143 1947-01-04 8 THE Services v Civilians match which was cancelled on Monday due to rain will be played today on the Padang at 5.15 p.m. General Stopfora. the C m C SEALF. will attend the match. The Services team remains exactly the same as originally selected, that is;143 words
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Article92 1947-01-04 8 From Our Own Correspondent MUAR Fri. After leading by one goal n nrst half Muar Chinese were held to a twoall draw by Muar Police 'n th? semi final of the Muar Football Aw.uia'ion Cup at Muar Club padiv; yesterday. There will be a replay. Woon Sen92 words
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Article353 1947-01-04 8 HOME football fixtures tor today 1 areENGLISH LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION Astcn Villa v. Derby County Chelsea v Liverpool Evcrton v Blackburn Huddersfleld v Brentford Manchester U. v. Charlton Portsmouth v. Bolton Preston NE. v. Grimsby Sheffield Utd v. Leeds Stoke City v. Middlesborough Sunderland v. Arsenal WolverhampjonReuter - 353 words
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Article712 1947-01-04 8 (By W. M. Woodfull.) MELBOURNE, Friday. ENGLAND faces a difficult task if she is to stave off defeat this Test. Her frontline batsmen have thrown her chances to the four winds. Watching Bedser cover-drive Toshack for brilliantly executed strokes, must have caused some earlier batsmen712 words
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Article46 1947-01-04 8 The following players will represent the Sambos F.~ng3rs at soccer against the Jollilads A.U. at the Samboe Sports ground today at 5.15 p.m. Patoori. Cheung Mun Khum. Alias. Johnny Lee (Capt.) Aris, Parmono, Woo Kah Khui. Gimln, Koesman, Mahroem, rjnrjoesoemofto Rst-yrt*: Mahmood b. Ibrahim.46 words
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Advertisement629 1947-01-04 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 4) FOR SALE PURE bred pedigreed Alsatians. Alr« dale Scottish Terriers. Beaufort Ken ne's. Anzac Terr., Bassendean. Wester Australia. FOR SALE. A quantity of fli fighting equipment, pumps hose foam etc.) ex ship's aquipirent. Parti culars from Box No. 362 S.T. VEHICLES FOR SALE FOR629 words
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