The Straits Times, 8 January 1947
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Title Section20 1947-01-08 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS20 words
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Article278 1947-01-08 1 Launched As The Delegates Leave RANGOON, Tuesday. THE departure of the Burmese delegation for Lon- don today marked the beginning of a country-v.-ide "independence campaign" under the auspices of II Aung San's Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League. The strengthening of the "People's Volunteei Corps," vigorous collection of "FreedomReuter - 278 words
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Article156 1947-01-08 1 Congress Opposition To Truman The limes Correspondent Washington, iuesday. Fxc( AL policy and labour leg slat ion were the most tagerly awaited items m 1 resident Truman's message C ngiess yesterday. As to the first, he is sure to meet stiff opposition trom Repub- cans on all that is impliesThe Times - 156 words
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Article158 1947-01-08 1 LONDON, Tues.— Gen. Sir Alan Cunningham, the Palestine High Commissioner, conferred with the Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee. last r.ight on drastic new military measures to put down extremism In Palestine. Whitehall officials said the measures would be put into effect py British forces, now reinforced 10UP - 158 words
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Article103 1947-01-08 1 AN Indian gunner lormL-rly of the Hong Kong/ Singapore Royal Artillery t>ld the general court-martial which is trying seven Indian solders on a charge ot mutin> at Christmas Island :n 1 1942 that he was among those called by Allah Bux to help throw '<103 words
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Article131 1947-01-08 1 LjATAVIA. Tues.— The British Consul-General here announced today that he had received and WHs investigating a report of an "incident In which it is alleged Uiai a British ship chartered by Penang merchants was attacked and sunk by the Netherlands a mud forces." The vessel's nameAP - 131 words
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Article95 1947-01-08 1 ATIILNS. Tues.— One soldict. one gendarme and three guerillas were killed and two gendarmes, two soldiers and six guerillas wounded m a clash between partisans and Government forces which lasted throughout lsust night. On-? officer and five soldiers are missing. The clash took place south olReuter - 95 words
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Article113 1947-01-08 1 GIVING evidence of character for Myakawa Genzichiro m the War Crimes Court at Ch«n<i yesterday, a Japanese, Col. Tokuda, said Myakav/a's father had married into the Siamese Royal Family and "was a very rich man." The accused, an interpreter, was sentenced by the Court President, Lieut.-Col.113 words
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Article197 1947-01-08 1 SPLIT IN INDIAN CONGRESS The Time* Corroponuent NEW DELHI, Tuesday. BOTH the debate and the voting figures m the Allindia Congress Committee on Pandit Nehru's resolution accepting the "Sections" for the Constituent Assembly revealed a sharp cleavage of views within the Committee. It is apparent that a large section ofThe Times - 197 words
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Article103 1947-01-08 1 DARWIN, Tues. Group-Capt. A. F. Bandit, who yesterday completed the first post-war Britain-Australian solo flight, (aid today that he had discussed his proposed ascent of Mount Everest when he was m India. He hoped to lead an assault on the peak m 1949 or 1950, heReuter - 103 words
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Article66 1947-01-08 1 BATAVIA, Tues.— Repoi-s of new manufacturing enterprises within the Indonesian Republic continue to appear m the Republican press. A ceramic factory with a monthly capacity of 50,000 porcelain articles is said to have begun operation at Mal.u-g. At Toeloengagoen, East Java, a pencil factory with a monthlyAP - 66 words
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Article58 1947-01-08 1 WEST QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS, Tues. Eight persons were injured and damage totalling US $100,000 was caused when 2.000 oxygen tanks exploded at the West Quincy factory ol the Air Reduction Sales Company today i The explosion blew apart a two-storey building where th<? tanks were stored ;wd shatteredAP - 58 words
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Article127 1947-01-08 1 NANKING, Tues.— The Chinese Government decided today to step up arrangements for tak ng over the Manchurian port of Dairen. according to a Peking dispatch to th? official Central Daily News. The decision was said to have been reached after the return from Manchuria of ihc127 words
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Article155 1947-01-08 1 rrom Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Tuesday. CINGAPORE and Penang will «J be linked to Rangoon and possibly Bangkok by a new passenger and freight air service being inaugurated at the end of this month. A newly formed air lirv?, the Burma National Airways, manag- ed155 words
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Article, Illustration54 1947-01-08 1 Bradman out for 79 m Austra lia's first innings of the third Test, which ended m Melbourne yesterday m an exciting draw. Bradman played Yardley on to his wicket. In the second innings the Australian star again fell a victim to Yardley. Herald Sun photo. England's54 words
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Article205 1947-01-08 1 HANOI, Tuesday. PRENCH paratroopers have jumped m face of Vietnam fire to relieve pressure on the hard-pressed French garrison of Xam Dinh, south of Hanoi, the French High Command communique issued m Saigon said today. The dropping of paratroopers was p«rt of an operation begun yesterdayReuter - 205 words
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Article256 1947-01-08 1 Marshall Blames Extremists WASHINGTON, Tuesday. > GEN. George Marshall, United States special envoy to! Cniaa, who has been recalled j to the United States, blamed i the deadlock m his efforts to bring unity between thej Chinese Communists and the Central Government on ex- tremist elements m both camps, accordingReuter; AP - 256 words
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243 1947-01-08 1 ARMY HELPS TO MEND MALA YA' S E. COAST ROAD From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. EXTENSIVE work on Malaya's East Coast road has been completed by Army engineers and over l'#o bridges and culverts have been reconstructed and ov«*r 100,000 tons of road-making material spread. The completion of243 words
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Article91 1947-01-08 1 HONG KONG. Tues— The wave of bombing outrages was resumed tonight when a bomb exploded m the World Theatre, m which several thousand people were watching a Chinese film. No one was injured, but the audience panicked The avoidance of a disaster was credited toUP - 91 words
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Article131 1947-01-08 1 Dawn Jewel Raid By Gunmen Straits Times Reporter fST as an assistant opened the front doors of a jewellery .-hop m North Bridge Road shortly after daybreak yescerday, four "Chinese armed with pistols pushed m. closing the doer alter them. Taking the keys of the safe from t'r.e frightened assistant,131 words
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Article53 1947-01-08 1 SHANGHAI Tues.— Lieut -Col. Tai An Kuo. Director-designate of the Civil Aeronautics Administration. :s expected ncm Nanking sly.-'v t>> launch ;.r inquiry into China s onh two airlines— C.N.A.C. and CAT C whose planes weu lnv.-lved m four crashes within 11 days, taking a fearful toll ofUP - 53 words
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Advertisement8 1947-01-08 1 SCIENTWC A QUALIFIED OPTICIAN C S CHOriG O.O.FFOC8 words
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Advertisement53 1947-01-08 1 HIGH-CLASS JEWELLERY PLATINUM DIAMONDS P. H. HEN DRY JEWELLER SINCE 1902 •8 North Bridgr Road. Singapore. JM SPECIAL DRY GINGER ALE A A A A PER GRAPE FRUIT SODA ¥^"O" D (Contents only) These popular drinks are available at present m Singapore only. Order from your provision store, or telephone53 words
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224 1947-01-08 2 PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY 1947 MEETING SATURDAY. 18TH JANUARY 1947 SATURDAY. 25TH JANUARY 1947 A $1 Unlimited Sweep for Members Duly *ill be held each day on a race I m be decided upon by the Committee. Ihe Total Pool for the first day. the !Bih January, shall be divided224 words
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Article, Illustration275 1947-01-08 2 Conference May Be Called Soon LONDON, Tuesday. AN eight-power race for the Antarctic, which will continue to develop m the next few months, is expected m well-informed quarters m London to result m the summoning of an international conference later m the year to discuss275 words
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Article92 1947-01-08 2 NANKING v i -Ch.nu AM appealed U. tmerteail aviation experts to hi-p :n solving her worst crisis m modern commercial aviation following the series of crashes which have takon more than 100 lives since Christmas She asked tor technical advico to prevent crashes anr 1UP - 92 words
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Article76 1947-01-08 2 NEW DELHI, Tues.— Mr. N. T. Mone, sugar controller for India, said here that "m the next five years the target of sugar production will be 1.850.000 tons. Broadcasting from Delhi Mr. Mone added that it is proposed to set up 45 new sugar factories m addition76 words
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Article56 1947-01-08 2 COPENHAGEN, Mon. The Danish Foreign Minister today received two representatives rf the Indian Interim Government Krishna Menon and R. S. Man! for discussions on diplomatic and economic relations between the tw:> countries The Indian representatives expressed pleasure that Denmark was willing to send a commercReuter - 56 words
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Article42 1947-01-08 2 MELBOURNE, Tues.— The new British drug paludrine is proving remarkably successful m curing malaria. Of 3,172 cases treated m Victoria, malaria recurred m only 12 or one -third" of one per cent Similar figures were obtained m other states.— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article193 1947-01-08 2 Food Rots In London Strike LONDON, Tuesday. AN unofficial strike of an estimated 10,000 London truck drivers threatened today to paralyse movement of the already rigidly rationed foodstuffs to retail shops for distribution. The strike started yesterday, with the workers expressing dissatisfaction witlh a proposed award of nine days' holidayUP - 193 words
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Article73 1947-01-08 2 BANGKOK Mon.— An agreement was signed today establishing a six-man commission to adjudicate on British Commonwealth war damage ciaims a?a:nst Siam. The agreement was signed by Siam. Britain. Australia and India, and the Commission comprises three Siam&se members and one each representing Britain, Australia andReuter - 73 words
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Article63 1947-01-08 2 TOKJO ■Vr M*U:— T?v rre- vailing fad for trade unions has now .spreau to geisha gir.s, wuo have formed their own union m T3k!o and hope soon to put it on a nation-wide basis. The new organisation, whioh is supported by geishas from 20 districts mReuter - 63 words
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Article67 1947-01-08 2 BATAVIA, Tues— The Indonesian news agency Antara, quoting informed sources, reports that 20 trade commissioners will be sent abroad shortly by the Republic of Indonesia. Earlier the Republican Ministry of Information officially announced that Mr C. H. Campbell, of Sydney, had been appointed temporary trade commissionerAP - 67 words
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Article157 1947-01-08 2 Retreat 'To Save Palembang' BATAVIA, Tuesday. WITHDRAWAL of all armed Indonesian Nationalists from Palembang and the 12mile surrounding area began yesterday m compliance with the Netherlands Army ultimatum. The local Republican governor said he accepted the ultimatum "m order to save the city from destruction." A Dutch military spokesman said157 words
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Article86 1947-01-08 2 WASHINGTON, Mon.—Representative George A. Donderj. Michigan Republican, today introduced a bill to withdraw collective bargaining rights from labour unions headed by oißcia.s 3f questionable loyalty. He said the measure was aimed at "driving out into the open" Commun st and similar groups who may beUP - 86 words
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Article88 1947-01-08 2 MOSCOW. Mon.— Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery began his stay m Russia with an expression of hope for the "growth of mutual understanding, confidence and relationships for mutual benefit to us all." He was met at Moscow aerodrome by Marsnal VESsilevsky. Soviet Chief of Staff. He presented VassilevskyUP - 88 words
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Article70 1947-01-08 2 LONDON. Mon. Mr John Hynd, Minister m charge of th: British occupation zone ot Germany saw Mr. Ernest Bevin, Foreign Minister, today to report on arrangements for the appointment of custodians lor the main German industries, which win ihortly be nationalised It is authoritatively emphasised todayReuter - 70 words
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Article210 1947-01-08 2 COLOMBO, (Air Mail). PEYLON'S rubber shipments! during the war years have j just been made public m thei administration report of thei Director of Agriculture, Mr. j L. J. Seneviratne. The total for the years 1940 to 1945 was 1,315,208.909 pounds.| \aiued at Rs. 218,400,000 (about!UP - 210 words
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Advertisement619 1947-01-08 2 NOTICE. PURCHASE BY TENDER. The Lords Commissioners of the Adnlralty Invite tenders for the supply of V graded broken granite stone subect to the following conditions: tai The successful Contractor will oe required to supply approximately 3,000 cubic yards of clean graded broken stone within a period of not more619 words
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Advertisement349 1947-01-08 2 NOTICES. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Appointment Of Shift Engineer In the Boiler House at Bt. James Power Station. Applications are invited irom duly qualified Engineers between the ages of 30 and 40 years for the position ol I Shift Engineer m the Boiler House at St. James Power Station. Commenc-; ing349 words
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Advertisement682 1947-01-08 2 NOTICES MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE NOTICE. Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of 150 Street Bins to Jalan Besar Cleansing Depot. Complete 1 supply and delivery will be made on or before 15th March 1947. I 2. Blue Print showing specifications may be Inspected and Tender Form ob- tamed682 words
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Advertisement841 1947-01-08 2 NOTICE, Stewart Mclntyre Limited of No 43 Orchard Road. Singapore, beg to announce that it ha* taken over ihe business formerly carried on at the same address by Stewart Mclntyre St Company (Singapore) Limited and that all creditors of the former Company WUI be paid In full. DATED this Ist841 words
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Article454 1947-01-08 3 Dam Project On Gombak River From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A PROJECT for supplying Kuala Lumpur and dis- trict with water from a site on the Goiubak river was described to members of the Public Works Department m Kuala Lumpur on Sunday by454 words
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119 1947-01-08 3 3 YEARS AND 55,000 FINE FOR OPIUM LIEW Wee &an and vVco Liang Sang, two of 12 Shangnai Chinese charged with having been concerned m the importation of 156 pounds of opium valued at $120,000, were each sentenced to three yeurs' rigorous imprisonment and nned $5,000, m default six months'119 words
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Article243 1947-01-08 3 A LARGE gathering of old Singapore residents attended the funeral, of the late Mr. W. J. Mayson at Bidadari Cemetery on Monday afternoon. Mr. Mayson who was secretary of the Singapore Club and a director of Raffles Hotel died In the General Hospital en Sunday after243 words
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Article84 1947-01-08 3 Straits Times Reporter MALAYA may soon have a federation of all Chinese Chambers of Commerce if plans now under consideration are agreed upon. This federation is expected to De constituted at the next meeting of representatives of Malayan Chinese Chambers oi Commerce to be held .it84 words
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Article467 1947-01-08 3 From Our Staff Correspondent Am.. KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday, f FLIC AI IONS for Colonial and Welfare scholarships under the £1,000,000 scheme provided to enable men or women either within the subordinate grades of the Public Service or not yet appointed to the Service who are likely467 words
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Article226 1947-01-08 3 MALAYA CAN BUY RADIUM Straits Times Reporter AS soon as Malaya and Singapore have decided how much radium they want for nospital work, they will be able 10 get it, immediately, from Canada. This announcement, m view of the present shortage of radium m Malaya and Singapore— caused largely through226 words
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Article288 1947-01-08 3 "WE had a sufficiency of every- thing that could be had at Rabaul— not what the JapaxKM gave us voluntarily, but that which we stole from tl.cir at the risk of our lives," declared Major C. E. Jam:s of the Bth Punjab Regiment, at the288 words
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Advertisement452 1947-01-08 3 m "J ELECTRIC PUMPING SETS V|l "4 Ll___«» WC nn supply ex stocks GIRCO Diaphrag— Pumping mv. I" *m and de.iv.ry. each coin fiete with 1 *3 HP. Electric M.vor &nd auto\^^Um| ma tie float switch < H# YOUNG co ==:=;^''>^ 8 Station Road. SH HIB 8555^ rSH H Phone452 words
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1038 1947-01-08 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Jan. 8, 1947. The American Ocean Last year there was a flutter h: international dovecots when President Truman, with has peculiar genius for saying the wrong thing m the wrong way at the wrong time, declared that the United States was going to hold on1,038 words
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Article207 1947-01-08 4 HONOLULU, Mon. ALL 108 inhabitants of the tiny Pacific Island of Palmyra 1 1 100 miles south off Hawaii. which severe storms threatened J to engulf, have been removed to the neighbouring. niightly higher. Cooper Island. Among them were five American women and three chi'dren. The Urited207 words
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Article36 1947-01-08 4 A demand for the organization of armed householders' units to combat the "alarming increase of crime m Hong Kong," was made m yorterday"s issue of the pro voTCrrment Hone Kong Telegraph, says UP.UP - 36 words
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Article, Illustration942 1947-01-08 4 G. F. HARKNESS, B.D. S - Why don't savages have to endure this G. F. HARKNESS, B.D.S. HENTAL defects rank with colds, influenza and rheumatism as our most expensive, time-wast-ing diseases. Septic teeth can be deadly killers, too. We dentists patch and darn the crumbling molars until they are no longer mendabte then we extract them942 words
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344 1947-01-08 4 Educating And Training Malays For Public Services SIR Edward Gent, m his New Year's Eve broadcast, said: 'You will remember that the purpose is to create a form of citizenshiD which will be extended to all those who regard Malaya as their real home and their object of loyalty. I344 words
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Article129 1947-01-08 4 IT is a common experience for stenographers employed m local European mercantile firms to be called upon to take down letters which have nothing to do whatever with the affairs of the companies they serve. I refer, of course, to the deplorable practice of certain ofiice tuans—and there129 words
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Article99 1947-01-08 4 Pre-Conquest Title r friends and I have discussed the letter by Mr. J. S. Argus, who thinks the Malays all came from Sumatra a century or two before the Chinese and Indians arrived. We would like to inform Mr. Argus that we Malays will return to Sumatra whenever Mr. Argus99 words
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Article80 1947-01-08 4 J AM m agreement with: "Three R.A.F. Sergeants," regarding the wearing of medal ribbons every time we visit town, as we feel we do like to get out of Service uniform sometimes and put on civilian dress. I very much resent the view taken by 'Mitch" that only80 words
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Article76 1947-01-08 4 I HAVE just read Mr. John Eber's contemptuous reply to the harassed miner of Ipoh. May I ask Mr. Eber to try to realise that while some are busy inflicting the curse of politics upon Malaya, with a view to their own aggrandizement, irrespective of the welfare76 words
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Advertisement895 1947-01-08 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mrs. W J. Mayson and family wish to thank aU friends who so kindly sent •wreaths and messages of condolence to them m their great loss. PERSONAL OLD BEDFCRDIANS In Singapore and the Malayan Union i re asked to communicate with the D.V.P. c/o Siratts Times Bex895 words
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Advertisement35 1947-01-08 4 SWING RECORDS. 9v the following Orchestra**— Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Count Basle, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Harry Hayes, Joe Loss, Lionel Hampton, etc.. etc. NO LIST AVAILABLE. PLEASE CAJ.h AT bi 63 High Street, Singapore.35 words
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Advertisement95 1947-01-08 4 pr* i»' Commencing today at f\. <uy The Little Shop a YjcT SALE ot Cosmetics, Pillow Cases, Towels, Table Cloth, Cotton Dresses tor Morning Evening from $20— 575. Hand Ba£,s, etc., etc MERTON iiROWN A.M.1.N.A.. A.M.I.MECH.E. A.M.I. MAR. E. CHARTERED MECHANICAL ENGINEER MARINE CONSULTING ENGINEER DESIGNS AND DRAWINGS PREPARED TO95 words
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Article108 1947-01-08 5 ABOUT 20 bales of white drill belonging to the Military and valued at about SIO.OOU which had been misappropriat«(l was recovered m Singapore yesterday, by C.I.D. officers, and live Chinese and a British soldier are under detention. Mr E Linsell, ASP m charge of the Commercial108 words
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Article106 1947-01-08 5 20 DIESEL TRUCKS FOR SINGAPORE Straits Times Reporter CINGAPORE is to receive its first consignment of Diesel trucks sinc-3 the liberation, early next month The trucks which are of the W2W 2 ton type are made m Italy of Swiss patent, and are being imported by a Singapore firm. The106 words
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Article75 1947-01-08 5 Jl YOUNG Chinese who was arrested by a detective immediately after he had picked a fountain-pen from the pocket of r. pedestrian was sentenced to ten weeks' imprisonment by the Second Police Magistrate. Mr. L. C Goh yesterday. He w«a 18-year-old Wong Wai Sun. of 117 Queen Street,75 words
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Article574 1947-01-08 5 Straits Times Reporter IN protest against what they call the Singapore n Government's "shabby treatment*' of them with regard to back pay, 7,000 Government employees plan to hold a mass demonstration if Government does not accede to their request for payment by Jan. 16 of574 words
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Article134 1947-01-08 5 IN Singapore today is a Ben Line 1 vessel which refused to go down m spite of two severe air poundings by the Germans and the Japanese during the war years. She is the 9,250- ton Benledi wthich Is now alongside the Tanjong Pagar wharves loading134 words
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Article114 1947-01-08 5 Travellers Must Be Vaccinated Straits Times Reporter ALL persons leaving Singapore by sea should possess evidence of protection against smallpox by recent vaccination, according to a notification issued to the shipping community by the Singapore Master Attendant. This step has been taken because Singapore is, at the moment, declared Infected114 words
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Article248 1947-01-08 5 Straits Times Reporter A COMMITTEE has been appointed by Government to make recommendations for a revision of the j Rent Restriction Ordinance and will hold its first j meeting, under the chairmanship of ¥r. E. J. Davies, I the Attorney-General, Singapore, next week. On Friday248 words
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Article71 1947-01-08 5 I A Malay laDourer, seen to walk i peculiarly near a Singapore Harbour Beard gate on Jan. 6, was stopped and asked by a ooliceman to remove his rubber shoes. In them were found 400 trouser buckles. As a result, Siron bin Mat the jl?bourer,71 words
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Article63 1947-01-08 5 NEW YORK, lues: -The Rubber Manufacturers' Association of the United States reports that during the first 10 months of 1946, a total of 53,987.452 passenger car tires were made m the U.S., more than m any previous lull year. In addition 12.929,111 truck and bus tyres and 61,747,84563 words
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Article51 1947-01-08 5 The money order service with British North Borneo was restored on Jan. 2. The maximum amount allowed for a sir.e-e money order is $400. Money Orders may be d/awn on the following offices m BHtish North Borneo: Beau;r>rt Jesselton, Kudat, Labuan, Lahad Datu, Sandakan, Tawau51 words
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Article, Illustration37 1947-01-08 5 Some of the children who were taken by their mothers and sisters to the new child feeding centren tre opened m Havelock Road, Singapore, yesterday, by Lady Gvnson, wife of the Governor.37 words
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Article321 1947-01-08 5 New Pay Code For Union Police From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. RECOMMENDATIONS for wholesale changes m the pay code of the Malayan Union police farce on lines suggested by the special code committee m Singapore under Mr. R. E. Foulger, have been forwarded to the Chief Secretary, Mr.321 words
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Article35 1947-01-08 5 Examining a basket of flour carried by a Chinese near Newton Cirous. S ngapore, on Monday morning. C.I.D. detectives found a .38 Smith and Wcssen revolver loaded with six rounds of ammunition.35 words
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Article87 1947-01-08 5 1 CHINESE shoemaker, Lee Ngee aped 42, who is charged with murder m the Singaproe Second Police Court, was yesterday ordered by Mr. L. C. Goh, the Magistrate, V) be taken to a mental hospital for observation. The order was made during a preliminary inquiry into87 words
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Article157 1947-01-08 5 WATCHMEN ABUSED TRUST, GAOLED COMMENTING that the accused L had abused their Dositions of trust, Mn JuSice BrLwn sentenced three watchmen Arin-i Singh. ChMsTnchfnS'^ i^\ man Singh, to five yea? s rigorous imprisonment each at the Singapore Assizes yesterday The watchmen together with were sentenced to three rigorous imprisonment each.157 words
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Article222 1947-01-08 5 First Free Meals For Children Straits Times Reporter •T'HE first large childfeeding 1 centre under the $30,000-a-month free feeding plan launched by the Social Welfare Department, was opened by Lady Gimson, wife of the Governor of Singapore, at Havelock Road, yesterday. Over 100 under-nourished children, between two and six years222 words
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Article38 1947-01-08 5 The five-cent den -m nu'.ion 01 Malayan Welfare Fund stamps will be placed on sale a: the General Post Oifice, Singapore. on and from Jan. 10. OJier denominations w:il be sold when supplies are available.38 words
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Advertisement147 1947-01-08 5 "MILL BEER BEST IN THE WORLD Hi $11.00 I^ll $20-00 PER DOZEN PER DOZEN PINTS '11$%} A Q TJART s PRODUCE OF HOLLAND RAFFLES HOTEL DANCING NIGHTLY 9 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT DArtICC ADrUCCTDA directed by JOE SPEELMAN with rvArrLLo UKCntoIKA joan fraser tibor kunstler Vocalists Admission to Non-residents $1.40 Incl.147 words
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Advertisement170 1947-01-08 5 LUXURY- in X*\ '^cry moot. r Ihe luxury a i** "\v Goya's perjea ycrjutm;. 'HEATHER' open air '.^J^^n inspiration. COY A HIM JASMIN lively, Cm ife spring-like. 'STUDIO C^ crisp, sophisticated, intriguing. mW Created m London by Goya moJern master of perfume. Mr Superbly packed m luxury W J| W^£§^170 words
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146 1947-01-08 6 PENANG CHAMBER SENDS SECRETARY ON TOUR From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Tues. WITH a view to establishing an all-Malayan co> operative society m the near future, the Penang Muslim India Chamber of Commerce will be sending its secretary, Mr. M. A. Hamid, on a tour of146 words
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Article155 1947-01-08 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Tues. Suspension from dealing m price-controlled goods for six months m addition to a fine of $3,000 was the sentence passed by the Bukit Mertajam District Judge, Mr. H. R. Ellis, yesterday on Goh Hwa Tah, Chinese shopkeeper, who was convicted155 words
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Article93 1947-01-08 6 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA. Tues Koh Eng Choon. a Chines-:, was fined $75 m the District Court yesterday for having moved 165 katies of rice without a written permit of the Assistant Food Controller. The accused m his defence Stated that the rice93 words
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Article71 1947-01-08 6 DJAKARTA: (By Air Mail-.— The Cninese labourers m Dutch service a.c perturbed over the regulations imposed by the Dutch authorities concerning engagement under contract of Chinese labourers, according to Antara. The labourers complain that contrary to the conditions of service they are not allowed to leave onReuter - 71 words
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Article52 1947-01-08 6 JOGJAKARTA: <By Air Mail). —It is learned that tvhe tentative date lor the plenary session o' the Indonesian Central National Comrr.iitee (provisional parliament) has been set for Jan. 27, to be held at Solo, according to Antara. A Cabinet meeting at P<kitworedjo would precede the plenaryReuter - 52 words
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Article57 1947-01-08 6 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Tues.— The Ipoh Rotary Club will create a precedent when on January 8 three women will address the Rotarians. Mrs. Abdul Majid will speak on 'Inter- racial harmony,' Mrs. Teerrath Ram on 'service above self and Mrs. A. M. L.57 words
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Article63 1947-01-08 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Tues.— A Chine.se couple, while enjoying a mo.nilight walk on the beach of? Kelawei Road, were held up last night by three arir.ed robbers wno after pointing what looked like a pistol at the them relieved them of cash and articles est muled63 words
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Article113 1947-01-08 6 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Tues The inadequacy of their cost-of-living allowances, as published m the local prss. s the subject of a letter 'he 'ocai pensioners have addressed to their central body, thp GovcrP*un Pensioners' Union. Kuala Lumpur. In requesting the Union to take up113 words
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Article44 1947-01-08 6 The twentieth anniversary ;f the Siew Sin tia will v? held at the Great Southern Hotel, en Saturday Jan P. beginning from 1 cm. Members intend rig to bring friends are reqttMtcsi to taf;>rni the secretary on or before Jan. 9.44 words
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Article103 1947-01-08 6 CHINESE COLLECT VIEWS From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Tuesday. AT a meeting of prominent Chinese of Ipoh held m the Chinese Chamber of Commerce yesterday it was decided to collect the fullest possible views from all sections of Chinese on the nsw constitutional proposals for Malaya. m ord"r to collect103 words
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Article105 1947-01-08 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG. Tues— An impressive array of J?* lry sa;d to nave been recovered from an armed robbery, was exhibited m the police court yesterday at a preliminary inquiry held Into a charge of committing armed robbery against three Chinese. Lee Kirn Huat.105 words
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Advertisement393 1947-01-08 6 GLOBE t. j <G. W. Opcnine Today: ***** p m THE GREATEST You'll Get That 'Zing' In Your "MR. H liicnY« OF THEM ALL! CAM C.FANT*-LAK\INE I.AT "EAE JEANETTE S GRAND RENDERING OF Tod y 3-:-9i5 p m HOPE *no GLORY I Last 3 Shows) The Motion Picture Above AU!393 words
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Advertisement279 1947-01-08 6 TOPS IN SOUND/QUALITY, PROJECTION /sSTl l*"**^"" lL"~'/3i LAST 5 SHOWS VZIJ IX Attt lMV r 3 1 1 -2-4.15-6. 30 V. 15 <CX phone^ ***** 9O9 *CX A NATION AT BAY! BATAAN TO LEYTE'.a glorious epic t iHESK ARE THE HEROES WHO SAW IT. FOUGHT 11 -€f LIVED TO CARRY279 words
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Miscellaneous596 1947-01-08 6 a bBhI without tear of an over-ruff. He could count on winning seven trump tricks 'making dummy's two trumps separately), the ace of diamonds and the .two top clubs. It is standard 'and correct) technique to cash top cards in the side suits before embarking on a i?ross-rufL so South596 words
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Article311 1947-01-08 7 By Our Market Correspendent SINGAPORE, Tuesday. TODAY'S London report that the Ministry of Supply had fixed the tin price at £370 had no effect on local share market. This price is at the previous level and is effective from Jan. 1. It was pointed311 words
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Article72 1947-01-08 7 SINGAPORE. Tues. THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's rubber prices today ac noon were: Buvcrs Sellers Cts. Cts. per Ib. per lb. No. 1 R.S.S. Spot loose 41 3 4 42 No. 1 R S.S. fob m bales Jain. 4 I- 43 No. 272 words
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Article25 1947-01-08 7 SHANGHAI. Tues. Today's quotations on the Shanghai blackmarket exchange are: U.S. dollar CN $6,200; Gold CN $349,000; Hong Kong dollar CN $1,180: U.P.UP - 25 words
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Article372 1947-01-08 7 SINGAPORE. Tuesday. TODAY'S produce prices were: RICE: Siamese No. 1 $102. No. 2 $100, Rangoon $75, Indo-China No. 1 $30, No. 2 $27, Broken $39.50. PI LOU RICE: Siamese $80, Kedah pm. fCICE NOODLES: No. I Siamese $85, Kedah $66, Indo-China $80. China $88. Local No. 1372 words
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73 1947-01-08 7 A net profit of $13,441.59 cents is shown m the accounts of the Indragiri Rubber, Ltd., which will be presented to the annual general meeting to be held on Jan. 15. at N.T.S. Building, Singapore. The net profit is derived from investments and is inclusive73 words
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Article182 1947-01-08 7 Super Tin Dredges For N.E.I. NEW YORK, Tuesday. DLANS to build eight "super tin dredges" costing U552,000,000 each to increase tin production m the Netherlands East Indies to above prewar levels were announced by the Mining Equipment Corp. on Monday. Simultaneously, the first of the sea-going dredges v\; launched at182 words
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Article89 1947-01-08 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Monday. TIN circles are very interested :n the Ministry of Supply's revision of the licensing procedure for the acquisition of tin meta! Licences can only be granted if accompanied by signed declarations that the quantity requested Ls needed to cover orders for89 words
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Article105 1947-01-08 7 LONDON, Mon. 'J^HE Stock. Exchange failed to live up to last week's promise and although lower levels attracted some late enquiries tee trend was generally easier. British Government s-curitie.s held firm throughout with some reinvestment of Ice u loans money and appearance m the market of someReuter - 105 words
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Article320 1947-01-08 7 CHIPS positions In Singapore yesteiday wereMAIN WHARF Godown 33-34: Canara. Godown 35-36: Glenstrae. Godown 38-39: Burnside dlscbargm« cargo. Godown 41-42: Rimau. WEST WHARF Oodcwn 1-2 :Priam. Godown 3-4: Bruas. Godown 6-7: Oxfordshire Godown 10: Bulan. Godown 11-12: Glenapp. Godown 15-16: Stentor. EMPIRE DOCK Gcdown 25-26. Samneagh.320 words
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Advertisement772 1947-01-08 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. incorporated m Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE safnngt to and from United Kingdom. "Teucer" from U.K. for Hongkong In Port "Priam" from U.K. for Hongkong A Shanghai In Port "Menelaus" due from U.K Jin. 9 "Samavon" dne from U.K. Jan 11 "Clenstrae" «ails for Liverpool 4 Glasgow Jan.772 words
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Advertisement497 1947-01-08 7 PRESIDENT LINE. Sailings NEW TORE A HAVANA via India and Mediterranean Ports IRAQ VICTORY Due Jan. 11 PRESIDENT MONROE Due Jan. 12 S.S. WILLIS VICKERY Due Feb. 6 S. S. MARINE ADDER" Due Jan, 14 Sailing same day Fox Madras and Bombay Some accommodations all classes available SAILING FEB. S497 words
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Advertisement166 1947-01-08 7 ELLERMAN FOR NEW YORK HALIFAX Samtweed Godown 1718 FOR LONDON City of Yokohama early Feb. X LAVE NESS LINE. FOR PACIFIC PORTS Sailings to be resumed Shortly. Agents: McALISTER tfc CO., LTD PHONES 7237—5906. OOMMKRC:iAL AIRLINKN iNC. Next Departures Jan. Bth A lOtb T* BANGKOK. HONGKONG. MANILA FOR PARTICULARS APPLY166 words
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Miscellaneous97 1947-01-08 7 RADIO MALAYA Singapore ftfcO .NtHVOKR (Chinese St lnaUn> 225 metres; also 12 p.tn to I p.m. 1.325 megacycles per second (61 metre bacdl »no 7.45 p.ra to 9.30 p.m. 4.78 met? cycle* per second (61 metre band) M.OI M-TUORK: (Mi'lJ A Gnx ~>-'i2 meKacyclea pet second (41 met r t97 words
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Miscellaneous93 1947-01-08 7 hour; 8.45 p.m. Inspector French's case; 9.00 p.m. Mountbatten ciub; 9.30 p.m. News; 9.45 p.m. Midweek concert; 10.30 p.m. Mystery and Imagination; 11.00 p.m. News headlines and close down. 8.8.C 139 >.m lo 10 IS p.m GSV 16.51 and 13.93 meties; 10.45 p.m to 11 CO p.m GSV 16.M4 metres:93 words
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Miscellaneous128 1947-01-08 7 TIDE TIMES Today's tides times will be: high, 12.01 a.m. and 10.59 a.m. low 5.14 a.m. and 5.57 p.m. p.m. Think on these lines; 9.00 p.m. County cavalcade; 9.30 p.m. Forces favourites; 10.00 p.m. 8.8.C. Northern orchestra; 10.30 pm. Radio newsreel; 10.45 p.m. London calling; 10.50 p.m. Forces favourites: 11.30128 words
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Article, Illustration638 1947-01-08 8 Exciting Finish To Drawn Test Frcm Norman Preston, Reuter's Correspondent MELBOURNE, Tuesday. TN an exciting finish, England staved off dfefeat and loss of the rubber and forced a fighting draw in the Third Test match here today. Having won the first two Tests, Australia cannot now beReuter - 638 words
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Article105 1947-01-08 8 AISTKALIA— IST INNS— 36S ENGLAND— IST INNS— 3SI AUSTRALIA— 2ND INNS— S36 ENGLAND 2ND INNS Mutton c Bradman b Toshack 40 Washbrook b Dooland 112 Edrich Ibw b MrCool 13 Compton run out il Hammond b Lindwall 2 b Ikin c Hassett b Mill- Yardley not out 13 Bedsrr105 words
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Article42 1947-01-08 8 Aycr Raza Engineers (177 C.R.E.) met 223 8.0.D. in the District Battalion League on Saturday on the BOD ground, and ran out winners by seven roals to nil. Scorers for the Engineers were: Nail '4), Harrison (2) and Galloway 142 words
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Article, Illustration497 1947-01-08 8 (By W. M. WOODFULL. former Aust. Test Capt.) MELBOURNE, Tuesday. ENGLAND is to be congratulated on their sporting finish to the Third Test. Several times in the late afternoon appeals against light and rain could have been made but the batsmen refrained from taking t\y\z wav Mil..497 words
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Article108 1947-01-08 8 SYDNEY, Tuesday. Flicking at an off ball cost Test opener Len Hutton £50 in England's first innings of the drawn third Test. Before he went out to bat, Button's employer, Mr. W. Harrison, Yorkshire paper merchant, told him he would give him £50 if he scoredReuter - 108 words
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Article284 1947-01-08 8 F.A. CUP: 3rd ROUND DRAW LONDON, Tuesday. DRAW for the third round of the Football Association Cup on Saturday is: Blackburn Rovers *-Hull City; Bolton Wanderers v Stockport County; Bournemouth v Dzrby County: Bradford v Manchester United; Brentlord v Cardiff City; Burnley v Aston Villa; Charlton Athletic v Rochdale; CheLseaReuter - 284 words
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Article235 1947-01-08 8 LONDON, Tuesday. important alterations jn the rules of cricket are included in a draft prepare} py the Marylebone Cricket Cl'ib. which has presented the first complete revision of eriek rules for 63 years. They are: No longer will the wicket be held to be "down" if theReuter - 235 words
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Article82 1947-01-08 8 I The Sp?cial Commissioner's C.C. recorded their tenth successive cricket win in a game against 4th Special Wireless Group last Sunday. Scores: S.C.C.C. 57; 4th S.W.G., 32. The S.C.C.C. XI to play the Colonial C.C. at Thomson Road Police ground next Sunday will be chosen from82 words
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Article68 1947-01-08 8 The S.C.C. are again running a seven-a-side rugby tournament and all local rugger sides are invited to enter one or more "sevens." The competition will be held on the knock-out principle from January 16 to 30 on the Padans. Entries must be with the secretary. S.C.C. rot later68 words
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Article33 1947-01-08 8 Playing at the Pulau Bsani ground last Saturday, the Cosmos Football Team defeated the K.A.S.C. 56 Coy., by 2 goals to nil. Both goals were scored by Abdulla Kechot In the first half.33 words
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Article22 1947-01-08 8 The Singapore Amateur Boxing Association will hold a Council Meeting at 6.30 p.m. to-day, in the Board Kc-om of Singapore Police Headquarters.22 words
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Advertisement611 1947-01-08 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 4) LOST LOST— Waltham wrist watch (water proof. American made) Engraved on back "To Molly from Bob" believe lost in taxi on mornins? 3rd Jan. Reward to I r-'Pi Return to 26 Dublin Road. EVENING CTH JANUARY between Dalvev. Stevens and Bukit Timah Roads flower611 words
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Advertisement420 1947-01-08 8 SPECIA L FIRST ANN/VERSA RY'\ ATTRACTION! DRAMA OF SUSPENSE! FRQM THE PEN OF ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S *^f^ TENSE! T E RRJFi I C OPtN^ <*** *v (DIAL 5281) |11am 2 p.m. 415 p.m. 6.30 p.m. 9.15 p.m. I "EVERY KISS CARVED y/ HIS NAME ON J/ ANOTHER BULLET"' MARK BELLINGER PRESENTS420 words
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