The Straits Times, 22 January 1947
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Title Section20 1947-01-22 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY KiHl PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY ZZ, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS20 words
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Article465 1947-01-22 1 4, 000 Singapore Workers Strike JAPANESE surrendered personnel and Army speciaJ lists helped out Singapore Municipality yesterday on the first day of the strike called by seven municipal labour unions. Both Japanese and Army men were devoted to the maintenance of essential services. Although the precise465 words
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Article31 1947-01-22 1 LONDON. Tues.— The Ministry of Supply has announced that the buying prices of Malayan and Nigerian tin are remaining at £370 and £375'/ 2 respectively, until further notices.— ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article136 1947-01-22 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KHALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. rHE Malayan Union Government has taken action m the Malayan Collieries strike at Batu Arang under the Industrial Courts Enactment and has offered arbitration to settle the dispute between the Company and the workers. Letters from the Chief136 words
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Article66 1947-01-22 1 LONDON, Tues:— The British Foreign Office confirmed yesterday that Britain had lent Greece £5.000,000. but rejected sugges■tions that the loan was designed to strengthen the hands of the Premier, Mr. TsaJdaris. in the Greek Cabinet crisis Asked in Athens on Saiuiday wl. ether the loanAP - 66 words
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Article63 1947-01-22 1 CALCUTTA, Tucs.— The police usod tear gas three times this morning to disperse processions <>i student* in central Calcutta who were observing "Vietnam Day" in sympathy v.ilh IndoChinese Nationalists fighting the Fr nch. The police were also reported to have made a charge witn .stavesReuter - 63 words
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Article73 1947-01-22 1 LONDON, Tues. Tie Queen »i;uy was tree from blame for me collision in which the 80,000-ton British liner cut the escorting i-ruisei Curacoa in two in i>-to-ber, 1942, the Admiralty Court Of ided today. Dismissing witn cor* trie i.aiKi.u.iu action brought by the Lords Commis.sioner.s of73 words
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Article65 1947-01-22 1 B.YIAVIA, Tues. -The Netlier1;; vis Commission-General and the Republican delegation ol i S-.iiaii BJahrtr, the Indonesian 1 premier, wli resume formal dJs- m >iuns tomorrow. number of minor points, m ruling i dispute over military I M, remain to be settle J thr Republic is willingAP - 65 words
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Article260 1947-01-22 1 The Times Correspondent HANOI, Tuesday. FRENCH troops have been pushing deeper into the country, and their advanced! posts are now several miles I from the centre of Hanoi. There is no real perimeter, for the French are far too thin over the ground for that, but HanoiThe Times - 260 words
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Article139 1947-01-22 1 THE War Office has announcedthat all those conscripted for service with the Army and who actually joined the Army after Jan. 1 this year will be allotted i a "Group Number"; this system will take the place of the present method by wh.ch demobilisation groups139 words
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Article76 1947-01-22 1 NEW YORK, Tues.— ln spite of opposition from Russia the United (Nations Security Council last night decided to put on tht agenda Britain's complaint aocusing Albania of a "deliberately hostile" act In laying, or allowing to be laid, mines m the Corfu Channel The votingReuter - 76 words
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Article179 1947-01-22 1 ATHENS, Tuesday. IT was learned here authoA ritatively today that the captain and members of the crew of the Greek steamer Chimmara testified at a I .secret inquiry that their ship Had struck a magnetic mine a lid that 390 persons were tilled when gendarmes started179 words
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Article, Illustration61 1947-01-22 1 In order that csstr.tai Til ju^i.'s could be ta*en to 9Uoys dunn* the transport strike m England, military lorries manned by troops were brought into use. Meat porters at Smithfield Market, the great London depot for meat, also went on -<nke. Here are lorries filled with soldiers61 words
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Article285 1947-01-22 1 CAPE TOWN, Tuesday. TIGHT South African Communists, now charged with sedition, will "m all possibility" face a more serious charge relating to the securing and contemplated use of certain secret military information, Dr. P. Yutar, professional assistant to the Transvaal At-torney-General, declared mReuter - 285 words
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Article111 1947-01-22 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. Fis understood that an announcement will be made soon of the appointment of a special commission by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to investigate all aspects of the establishment of a university college in Singapore. This follows the111 words
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Article79 1947-01-22 1 LONDON. Tues. -The award "of the George Cro^. Britain's highest civilian honour for bravery, o a Palestine police force sergeant who rescued thwe seriously injured soldiers after a Palestine terrorist outrage wrs annn-mc d in the London Gazette ton'uli: When the King David Hoiej in Jerusalem wasReuter - 79 words
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437 1947-01-22 1 COIX)MBO (By Air Mail). DRODUCERS have responded q'lickly to the Ceylon Government's decision to buy rubber at 65 cents (Is. Id.) a pound, according to a statement by Mr. S. Casianathan, acting Rubber Commissioner, who said rubber was pouring into Government Rodowns. The authoritiesUP - 437 words
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Article163 1947-01-22 1 Straits Times Reporter TVESIGNS of new cupro-nickeJ coins for the five cent, ten cent and 20 cent denominations have just been received in Singapore by the Board of Currency Commi oner-; andare now being examined. Mr. Nelson Jones Financial Secretary, told the Straits Times that163 words
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Article54 1947-01-22 1 GRANITE Falls, Minn^^ota, Tues.— Mr. Andrew J Volstead, :f MtnneioM "father" of tht Volstead Prohibition A>-t. died today at the age of 87. He wj.s chairman of the Judiciary Conui.Mee of the House of Representative* m 1919. when the prohibition iiforcement law was passed, ond it was thereforeReuter - 54 words
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Article49 1947-01-22 1 CANBERRA, Tv: Trie Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Joseph B. Chitiejr, announced "i^day: that Fie::; Marsh a: Lor-i Mintgomery, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, will arrive n Australia for a visit on July i j and will leave again on July 15 for New Zealand. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Advertisement8 1947-01-22 1 SCiENTifiC A QUALIFIED OPTICIAN c s CHOno oa.tpoc8 words
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Advertisement17 1947-01-22 1 HIGH-CLASS JEWELLERY PLATINUM DIAMONDS P. H HEN DR V JBWBLLKR SINCE 1902 71 North Brtd«e Koad. Singapore.17 words
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Article75 1947-01-22 2 NANKING. Tues.— The Kuomlntang's Central Executive Committee will hold its third plenary session on March \c according to an announcement by the Standing Committee. It has not yet been officially announced what the main subjects for deliberation will be, but it is believed that uhe CentralUP - 75 words
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Article48 1947-01-22 2 LONDON, Tues:— Queen Mary was present last night at the performance of two Chinese operas given by the Chinese Amateur Dramatic Society at Westminster Theatre, London. With the Queer, was Dr. F. T Cheng, Chinese Ambassador, to explain the dialogue and songs. —Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article44 1947-01-22 2 JOGJAKARTA. (By Airmail) Nine million yards of textiles at present stocked m New Delhi is awaiting shipment to Indonesia, Antara reports. 5,700,000 yards has been received by the Republican Government from India up to date m exchange for rice. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article310 1947-01-22 2 'Position Serious 9 Govt. Report LONDON, Tuesday. DRITAIN'S industrial position is described as "extremely serious" m a Government analysis published to-day as a White Paper. "The country must produce more goods or run the risk of lowering the present standards of living with all theReuter - 310 words
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Article259 1947-01-22 2 LONDON, Tuesday. IF /.sia did not avoid the wars and mistakes made m Europe, the world "is heading for cataclysms wrrch will make our struggles m Europe :ook Kke ttles of pygmies compared with wars of giants" declared Mr. Ivor i'homas, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, atReuter - 259 words
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Article104 1947-01-22 2 CAIRO, Tues:— The Egyptian premier, Mahmoud Fami el Nokrashi Pasha, told the Egyptian Chamber of Deputies yesteiJay that he would take other measures to achieve Egypt's national demands if he were unable to reach agreement with the British Ambassador, Sir Ronald Campbell. The premier hasAP - 104 words
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Article102 1947-01-22 2 WASHINGTON, Mon. The United States Government is ready to negotiate a treaty ot friendship, commerce and navigation with India as soon as "commercial safeguards" m the Government of India Act of 1935 are scrapped, the State Department disclosed today. The Department has published a letterReuter - 102 words
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Article37 1947-01-22 2 LONDON, Tues.— There was a last-minute postponement yesterday of the second Downing Street meeting between the Burmese leaders and the British Cabinet, which now takes place tomorrow. The Burmese leaders met privately yesterday evening.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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173 1947-01-22 2 JERUSALEM, Tuesday. THE Jewish National Council for Palestine tonight unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Jewish community to "resist terrorism by force." The resolution was passed after Jewish leaders at a meeting had warned terrorist cangs that further outbreaks of violence wcuM be counteredReuter - 173 words
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Article61 1947-01-22 2 BOMBAY, Tueo.— The Bombay Government has decided to nationalise road transport services m the province within three days from April 4. A draft scheme, published today, stated this step is being taken m order to ensure that motor transport services are run m the public interestReuter - 61 words
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Article99 1947-01-22 2 LONDON, Tues:—Self-govern-ment for the Mediterranean island-fortress of Malta was urged yesterday, by the Constiiutionai Commissioner, Sir Harold Mac Michael, m a report to the British Colonial Secretary, Mr. Arthur Creech Jones. Declaring that the people of the bomb-battered George Cross island had earned the right :< governAP - 99 words
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Article71 1947-01-22 2 LONDON, Tu.aay— The British Foreign S;cretary, Mr Ernest Bevin, like Mr. James F. Byrnes, will sign the five peace treaties so far drafted— those witlh Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Rumania and Finland ahead of the general signing ceremony due to take place on Feb. 10. HLs signatureReuter - 71 words
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Article101 1947-01-22 2 ROME, rues: Three :iours after Premier Alcide de Gasperi and his Cabinet had resigned, Foreign Minister Pietro Nenni handed representatives of the Big Four a demand for revision of the Italian peace treaty. The resignation of Gasperi and Nenni has led to the collapse of theUP - 101 words
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Article176 1947-01-22 2 LONDON, Tuesday. THE United States, Britain and Canada —the "know how" nations were urged by the British Atomic Scientists' Association yesterday to aid other countries m setting up non-military atomic research plants as a step m achieving world control of atomic energy. A re;x>rt issu2d by the176 words
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Advertisement1130 1947-01-22 2 NOTICES PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY 1947 MEETING BATURDAV. 18TH JANUARY 1947 SATURDAY. 25TH JANUARY 1947 A SI Unlimited Sweep for Members only will be held each day on a race to oe decided upon by the Committee. The Total Pool for the first day. the 18th January, shall be divided1,130 words
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Advertisement278 1947-01-22 2 NOTICES. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Cross Street, between China Street and South Bridge Road, will be closed to through traffic from Monday 27th January 1947 for a period of approximately four weeks, for the purpose of constructing a sewer manhole and a short length of sewer. BY ORDER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL SEACON278 words
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Advertisement877 1947-01-22 2 NOTICES NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Transfer Registers of the undermentioned Companies will be re-opened as from and Including the 27th January, 1947. Mural Tin Ltd. Puteh Tin Dredging Co. Ltd. Tambab Tin Syndicate Ltd. By Order of the Board, ANGLO-ORIENTAL (MALAYA) LIMITED, Secretaries. 16 Barrack Road, Kuala877 words
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Advertisement760 1947-01-22 2 TENDERS GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION Icnuei'b will De nctavM at tIM Oihcs of the Director of Public Works, Singapore, up to noon of the 28th January, 1947. ior the following works:— Miscellaneous supplies lor tiu- uonod of 3 months from date ol acctptanc* of tender:— a) Miscellaneous articles b) Firewood c) Timber760 words
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Article406 1947-01-22 3 Government Asked For Duty Doctor straits limes tteporter DETTER amenities for members of the Singapore D Government clerical service will result if concessions being sought by the General Clerical Service Association are granted by Government. In order that employees m the service may have easier access to406 words
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Article177 1947-01-22 3 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. mHILE investigating a case of robbery at Scudai, Inspector Osman noticed a crowd of Chinese outside a hut nearby. The inspector entered the hut to surprise more than 20 Chinese surrounding a table at which two more Chinese were177 words
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Article, Illustration44 1947-01-22 3 m iii wmmmmmmmmmmm^^mmmmmmm* mmm* 1...- Chief Justice, 'Malayan Union, Mr. Justice Wi'lan, and Mr. Justice Spencer Wilkinson at the opening of the first Selangcr Assizes at Kuala Lumpur on Monday. A guard of honour was provided by the Malayan Police Force.44 words
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194 1947-01-22 3 Call For S 'pore Malay Women Broadcasters i DIFFICULTIES m obtaining people to assist m Malay and Mandarin programmes for schools broadcasts m Singapore were stressed by Mr. Lloyd Williams, Deputy Director t (Schools Broadcasts) m his address to the Singapare Rotary Club luncheon at the Adelphi Hotel yesterday. Mr.194 words
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Article39 1947-01-22 3 K. Thomas, of Seremban. was acquitted and discharged by the Singapore First District Judge, Mr. Paul Storr, yesterday when he was found not guilty or. a charge of being m possession of seven rounds of ammunition.39 words
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Article60 1947-01-22 3 Five minor street hold-ups were reported to the CID on Monday. The robberies occurred m Rochore Road, Geyiaru!; Road. Jalan Kubor, Sungei Road and Hamilton Road, and results m !< sj of about $250. Prompt police investigations resulted m three arrests. The C.I.D. have also arrested a Chinese60 words
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Article110 1947-01-22 3 .straits Times Reporter FORTY-FIVE large photo- graphs depicting Malayan life and customs will form P&?t of a special British Colonial Exhibition to be featured at the first post-war Sydney Royal Show to be held m March. The Malayan section of the exhibition is being prepared by110 words
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Article85 1947-01-22 3 A 1,200-ton general cargo, including Australian vegetables, eggs, fruit and milk, arrived m Singapore yesterday by the Blue Funnel ship Denbighshire from Australian ports. The ship which is alongside Godowns 11 and 12 of the Harbour Board wharves disembarked 26 passengers from Sylnry, Mcl- bourne,85 words
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Article39 1947-01-22 3 The C-in-C. S.E.A.L.F., General Sir Montagu Stopford, will leave Singapore by air to- morrow for Rangoon to say fare- well to Burma Command and will return on the afternoon of MonI day, Jan 27.39 words
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Article24 1947-01-22 3 I The Straits Chinese Methodist Church, Kampong Kapor, will > hold a special Chinese New Year 1 service today at 10 a.m.24 words
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Article308 1947-01-22 3 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUIIPUH. Mon. riFTY trainees m the scaoo. maintained by the Malayan I Union Fire Fighting Service hi S Kuala Lumpur yesterday mornIng showed what they had learnt under intensive instruction In one week m the first school ol Its kind m308 words
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Advertisement159 1947-01-22 3 U isning tiar Chinese Patrons A Happy and Prosperous New Yean WASSIAMULLS HKiH STREET, SINGAPORE. (Me Sfah ttf SON ofltOßlN HOOD) IN THE UPROARIOUS TECHNICOLOR STORY OF ALLADIN AND HIS WONDERFUL LAMP from 1001 NIGHTS MIDNIGHT SAT. CAPITOL BRITISH SILVERWARE IN DIFFERENT DESIGNS FLAPJACKS BRUSH SETS CIGARETTE CASES MILITARY BRUSH159 words
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Advertisement313 1947-01-22 3 InDIVIBUAtLY AM d c s i c n c o MHO! TO ORDER Bedroom suite* and furni- I I tai* for the Home, made from newly arrived, wellseasoned Siam>«* DIETHELM 5 139 /41»B Market Street. I Telephone 5*2 G '27. 'iisuiated'uaonesia SOLD IN TABLETS OK POWDKA SEWING MACHINES •ARTS NEEDLES313 words
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Advertisement453 1947-01-22 3 MOTifES. Pursuant to Sertion 29 of the Trustee* Ordinance (Chanter 5») And In the Matter of the Estates ol LEE CHENO POH. LIAU TKT SHOON also spelt U LIAN TET SHOON. EMILY PERREAU CHEAH PA IK HAR also known at MRS. SAMUEL FUNG. Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that ;red!tors453 words
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Article657 1947-01-22 4 From A Chinese Correspondent WHILST thousands of Chinese m Malaya celebrated their New Year on Jan. 1, the majority of the babas or local-born Chinese will observe it today the first day of the Chinese first moon of the Peng Hai year, the year657 words
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Article121 1947-01-22 4 The flaming chariot of the sun O'ertook the lingering stars of night. Then, speeding on, it far outshone The laggard moon's clear golden light. Across an irridescent sky, As blue as Mary's robe was blue, Soft billowy clouds were gently blown To keep a noon-tide rendezvous.121 words
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Article449 1947-01-22 4 'R UBBER RAIN' (This article has been contributed m reply to an inquiry from a resident of Kuala Lumpur who asked for an explanation of MM blackish rain noticed up-country during the month of January. 1942, when huge stocks of estate rubber were burnt as the British forces retreated down449 words
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Letter83 1947-01-22 4 From Our Own Correspondent KLANG, Thursday. MAJOR Yamagaxchi, com«I mander of the 11th battaiion of the Japanese surrendered personnel, who appeared m the Klaug Court before Lt. Cocnmdr. J. B. pellis yesterday charged with dangerous driving and driving without a (licence, was convicted and aen►tenced83 words
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159 1947-01-22 4 SAILOR'S wild anv<... through the Singapore j i,ireets which ended m a coih-* sk»n v»ith a Uxi attd crash »»to i a. wall w*is described m the Singapore Fifth Police Court jefujjay when Kenneth E. ijaviti, an R. N. sailor pleaded guilty to two charges159 words
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Article394 1947-01-22 4 HERE m Kuala Trengganu we have thanks to the East Coast Road only just received via Kuala Lumpur and Siam your issue of Jan. 8. I should like to add a paragraph or so to your Kuala Lumpur correspondent's report headed ARMY HELPS TO MEND EAST COAST394 words
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Advertisement90 1947-01-22 4 .ARTIE SHAW HIS ORCHESTRA N463 Rose Room— F.T. I can't believe— P.T. 9018 Oh, Lady be Good— P.T. I surrender, Dear— F.T. 9320 Is it Taboo? Beyond the Blue Horizon. HARRY JAMES HIS ORCHESTRA ***** Sleepy Lagoon— P.T. Trumpet Blues P.T. ***** I had the Craziest Dream A Poem set90 words
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520 1947-01-22 5 2,600 Pigs Killed For Spore Dinners Straits Times Reporter IN spile of the strike of Municipal labourers m Sin- gaporc, Chinese will celebrate one of their most enjoyable New Years today. There will be plenty to eat and a great variety of good food.520 words
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Article315 1947-01-22 5 A SINGAPORE father broke down when he described to the Seventh Police Magistrate, Mr. A. P. Jack, yeeter day how he was called from a b'rthday party to his home m the Malayan Seminary to find the dead body of his son. Witness was315 words
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Article116 1947-01-22 5 JTERVENTLY shouting "Banzai" eight Japanese were hanged at Changi gaol yesterday morning for crimes against prisoners of war and civilian labour gangs. m. I were han ged m eacn of the first two drops and were all men who had been found guilty of crimes against116 words
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Article88 1947-01-22 5 riGHTLY de Havilland MosQUiEt tos 20 of them brand new— are being supplied by Britain to re-equip squadrons of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Ten Mk. VI fighter-bombers are already on the way out from Britain. The other 70 will leave at the rate of88 words
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Article176 1947-01-22 5 A GIFT cf a mobile dispensary which will help to provide nearly one-fifth of Singapore's population from the rural areas with badlyneeded medical facilities, was made by the Rotary Club to the Medical Department, at an informal ceremony at Singapore yesterday. Mr. S. H. Peek,176 words
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Article98 1947-01-22 5 QNE-sixth of Singapore's gas w producing plant at Kaliang, representing eight of the 48 retorts, is out of action on account of a collapse of brickwork witiiin the plant on Monday morning Mr. M. M. Pater oo s s ngl neer, said yesteruuy. The fault is98 words
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Article61 1947-01-22 5 The tcllowing were elected to the V.M.C.A. committee at the annual election meeting held on Wednesday. Jan. 15. President: Yen Arch. D. Rosenthall; vice-president: Mr. Tan Thoon Up; hon. treasurer: Mr. A. Robinson and committee members: Messrs. Theodore Doraisamy T. W. Hinch, T. P. F. McNeice' Tay Teck61 words
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Article203 1947-01-22 5 Straits Times Reporter SUBJECT to competitive tenders from contractor^ Singapore Municipality Water Department will shortly embark on the construction of a tunnel not far short of half a mile m length, at Pontian Kechil, m Johore. It will be almost 10 feet m diameter, of a203 words
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Article265 1947-01-22 5 U7IIEN eight Javanese were charged m tihe Second Police Court with vagrancy yesterday, Mr. A. R. McEwan, A.S.P. told the Magistrate,. Mr. L. C. Goh. that this action* was taken more or less for the prevention of crime. He drew the attention of Mr. L. C.265 words
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Article53 1947-01-22 5 THE Council of Raflles College has granted Diplomas to the following students: Diploma m Scionce (Class I) Mr. Chin Funs Xc 'c of Nibcng Tibal. Province Welleslfiy. Diploma m Arts 'Class il> Miss Mary Boswoll of Singapore. Diploma m Arts (Class III)— Miss en an Kin,' Nui53 words
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Article, Illustration22 1947-01-22 5 The mobile dispensary which was presented to the Department of Medical Services by the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday.22 words
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Article459 1947-01-22 5 From Our Muslim Correspondent FOUR major festivals are obr served by local Muslims every year— the Hari Raya Puasa which is celebrated at the end of the Fast, the Hari Raya Haji which follows the successful conclusion of the Pilgrimage, the Mouludi-in-Nabi which is the459 words
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Article145 1947-01-22 5 fIIIKMPORE Police are en«F deavouriog to trace m e jrbtrecbout* of three Indians of the labouring cla^s who are alleged to have assaulted Mr. R. K. Palayan, Secretary to the Government and Municipal Labour Union, while he was on his way to work yesterday morning. Mr. Palayan,145 words
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Article127 1947-01-22 5 k SURVIVOR of a Chinese lamily macsacred m Sitiawan by terrorists, gave evidence m the Singapore Fifth Court yesterday when two Chinese, Ong Tens Hun and Lim Yu BW, w re produced on a charge of mure 1 The mr.n. Chew Kwan Yew, a, squatter, told the127 words
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Advertisement139 1947-01-22 5 tDIGNITY-ot »n expensive perjumt <i Ihr loveliness ts crowned by Goya's STUDJUS JA perfume jJ luxw A treasure oj elin.ir.ct tluit vmu created m Lender wbfrt JA Goya' i personal gentus nas J made him th vedem master oj perfume. Goya's 'STUDIO* is superbly packed m luxury ftfes. It is139 words
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251 1947-01-22 6 JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION GETS SUPPORT From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Tuesday. AT a conference of 42 Chinese associations and guilds m Malacca called by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce it was decided to reject the Malayan Constitutional proposals and work for a united Malaya251 words
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Article90 1947-01-22 6 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Tues. Forty-seven Chinese, who were alleged to have assembled at a sago factory last week to participate m the initiation ceremony of a secret society were pounced on by the police and taken into custody. Receiving information of the meeting Mr.90 words
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Article47 1947-01-22 6 ESTATE MANAGER HELD UP ROBBED From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Tues.-A daring trobbery took place on Monday nifiht when three armed Chinese held up the manager of Kota Estate, near Johol, m his home and d-rcamped with $4,000 worth of jewellery and clothing. The policy are investigating.47 words
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Article137 1947-01-22 6 KEPT EXTRA CARD GAOLED From Our Own Correspond«*nl SEGAMAT, Tues.— Stating ihut he took a ienlertt view i>eeau«e at their good diameter. Che HsurUd bin Mustaph* In the Court sentences two mdi*ru, Letrhmanan am*. Mnrnir*s» to a wpok's rlgormi* tmi»rU«»xinn«wt and fine of WO *acb, m, >. defauh. a mofth'i137 words
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124 1947-01-22 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Tues:— Described by the judge as apparently resigned to a life of crime, Choo Pak Khai was found guilty m the Assizes Court of having extorted $3,000 from Dr. Ooi Kee Wan and sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment to124 words
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Article65 1947-01-22 6 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Tu. s.- Local members of the Junior Civil services Association will join th« countrywide back-pay demonstrations sch«dul:d to be held on Jan 27, according to th.- pres dent of the Malacca J.C.S.A. He said he could not tell what form the65 words
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Article74 1947-01-22 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Tues:— A Siamese lost his life yesterday when a motor boat lying m Penang harbour caught fire, following a leak In the petrol tank. The Siamese, who was working m the eng'r.e room, was overcome by tfumes and despite the74 words
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Article140 1947-01-22 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Tuesday. HAYING his first official visit to the Government farm at Bertam Estate, Kepala Batas, the Governor of the Malayan Union, Sir Edward Gent, yesterday saw 545 Japanese labourers clearing the fields and 50 families of Chinese squatters working on their140 words
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Article66 1947-01-22 6 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Tues.— A bold attempt by three Chinese to hold up a European who was cycling- along Tambun Road shortly before dusk yesterday, has b>en reported to the police. The cyclist, however, dashed through and promptly reported th? matter to rh66 words
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Advertisement221 1947-01-22 6 7o i 4// Our Chinese Patrons "i 4 Happy and Prosperous New Year" TO-DAY! /^^afSoS^l^ Thunderous acclaim of the opening day audience that saw "The Flying Tigers" PICTURE OF 1001 THRILLS! established itself as the SEASON'S Biggest Hit! /fff jmff That Come Once In A i^-. r^ S3f* Devastating j|221 words
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Miscellaneous383 1947-01-22 6 The winning play in today's deal was not readily apparent, but thoughtful analysis might hav# Vn^Ht. ft to l»i?ht. North, flmter. East-West vulnerable. NOKTtf UKST «»«T Q I* I 9 f a I i 1 A 7 i 9 ft •OtTW ft t Q 10 H 4 i q The383 words
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Miscellaneous207 1947-01-22 6 promptly cashed two spades. The n.ce of trumps was the scttir.? trick. The BKMMnt South saw the dummy h<» sh^ilr* have rrcilized f Jiat rnfflnf an* xparfe i»i dummy «\o Ter» little food h e tr. .c«k. as •*S'. as one trump and crie el«h. He could ].«><. i^otv 1207 words
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109 1947-01-22 7 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Tuesday. CEATURE of the local share market today was the strong, support accorded to Breweries, which were carried to a new high level at $16.75. Wearnes were also well supported and were absorbed m quantity at $20.25. Malayan Collieries hardened when109 words
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Article719 1947-01-22 7 SINGAPORE, Iuesday. Share quotations according to tti? Malayan Sharebrokcrs Association (Smgapore) today were as follows: INDUSTRIALS Bayer Srtlei Alexandra dnccworkf Ords. 1.70 1.90 Alexandra Brickwork* Prefs. 2.90 3.00 Bm Aialuy* ITuatee St Sxecutor Co on 9.00 Jonsoiidaiet rio Smelters Ord. 20/- 22/6 do Prefs 26/- &iEr.stcrr. United719 words
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Article85 1947-01-22 7 LONDON, Mon:— The markets turned heavy and there was no iign of any real recovery in sentiment which was disturbed >y week-end ministerial statenents and industrial fuel cuts. rh e trend of industrials was tovards lower levels throughout he day but no undue selling was encountered Breweries provided85 words
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Article218 1947-01-22 7 SINGAPORE, Tuesday. TODAY'S produce price* were: RICE: Siamese No. 1 $102, No 2 $100, Rangoon $75, Indo-China No. 1 $30. No. 2 $27. Broken $30.50 PI'LOH RICE: Siamese $82. Kedah $48. KlC'fc NOODLtS. No 1 Sumew $85, Kedab $51. Indo-China $83. China $95, Local $70. BROKEN RICE: No218 words
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Article66 1947-01-22 7 'HE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's ibber prices yesterday were: Buyers Sellers cts. cts per lb per lb lo. 1 RS S Spot loose 42 42 H ;<>. 1 R S S fob in bales Feb. 43>4 43% fo. 2 R S S fob in bales Feb.66 words
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Article22 1947-01-22 7 SHANGHAI. Mon. Today's quotations on the Shanghai blackmarket exchange are: US. Dollar CN56,700: Gold CN $400,000; Hongkonz dollar CNSI.2BO.— UP.UP - 22 words
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Article338 1947-01-22 7 SHIPS positions m Singapore yesterday were MAIN WHARF Godown 33-34: Samshee. Godown 38-39: Dilwara. Godown 42-43.: Empress of Scotland. WEST WHARF Godown 1-2: Devonshire. Godown 6-7: Fort Kilmar. Godown 11-12: Denbighshii Godown 15-16: Barpedon. EMPIRE DOCK Godown 17-18: Samtweed Godown 19-20: Belle of the Sea. Godown 25-26: Trevaylor.338 words
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Advertisement843 1947-01-22 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporate it Singapore 1 BLt'l- FUNNKI LINE Sailings Mi and from United Kingdom "Samavon" 'rom VK. for Hongkong A Shanghai. In Port "Tarakan" from r.S.A In Poit "Rondo" f-om U.S. A In Port "Polydorus" doe from t T S A Jan 26 "Glenflnlas" sails for Liverpool A843 words
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Advertisement22 1947-01-22 7 COMMERCIAL AIRLINES INC. Next Departure Jan. 23 and 25 T« BANGKOK. HONGKONG. MANILA FOR PARTICULARS APPLY BOUSTEAD rtc CO., LTD. TEL. SIM22 words
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Advertisement391 1947-01-22 7 PRESIDENT LINE Sailings NEW YORK A HAVANA via InUia ana Mediterranean t'ortt IRAQ VICTORY Godown V.) A SO S.S WILLIS VICKERV Dur •.b 6 PSE.SIi.LNT POLK Due Feb. 6 RUTLAND VICTORY to New fork, via Pacific, Hong Kong, Manila, San Francisco due to arrive Jan. 22 S.S MARINE ADDEB For391 words
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Advertisement217 1947-01-22 7 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S. 2. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated m England) FOR LONDON City of Yokohama early Feb. FROM U.K. Samarkand Penang 29 lan. KLAVENESS LINE Incornorated with Limited Llabilirv to Norwav i FOF PACIFIC PORTS Agent*:— McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) PHONES 7237—5906 BOUSTEAO CO, LTD. LLOYDS AGENTS Agents217 words
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Miscellaneous142 1947-01-22 7 RADIO MALAYA Singapore RED NETWORK (Chinese Indu.i ?25 metres; also 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 4.325 megacycles per second (61 metre lianit) and 7.45 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. 4.78 mesa cycles per secotifl (61 metre band 1 BLUE NETWORK: (Malay English 485 metres; also 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 7.22142 words
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Miscellaneous161 1947-01-22 7 p.m. GSV 16.84 mertres; 11.00 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. GSF 19.82 and 16.84 metres Jan. 22 7 30 a.m. Radio newsreel; 7.45 a.m Short story: 8.00 a.m. The Brains Trust: 8.30 a.m. News. 7.30 p.m. Merry g° round; 8.30 p.m. News; 8.40 p.m. London calling; 8.45 p.m. Think of these161 words
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Miscellaneous19 1947-01-22 7 SINGAPORE TIDES Singapore tide times today are: high 12.41 a.m. and 11.48 p.m.; low 5.58 a.m. and 6.31 p.m.19 words
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196 1947-01-22 8 LONDON, Tuesday. fHELSEA entered the fourth round of the Football Associate tion Cup by beating Arsenal 2—o2 0 on neutral Tottenham Ground yesterday. These teams draw at their first meeting I— A at Chelsea and again I—l1 1 at Arsenal, after extra time hadReuter - 196 words
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Article211 1947-01-22 8 LONDON, Tuesday. JUST out of his sick-bed, British Empire light-heavy-weight champion Freddie Mills knocked out Willi Quentenmeyer, of Holland, m the second round of their scheduled 10-round non-title fight last night. Returning to his own division for the first time since being defeated by JoeReuter; UP - 211 words
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Article248 1947-01-22 8 IPOH, Tuts. WEIGHT'S for the second day of the Perak Turf Club meeting, on Saturday are: Horses CUss 1, Div. 1 .6 Furs. Distinguished 9.04. D.R.B. 8.13, Four Winds 8.13. Figlr.ing Fish 8.10, Bon Hoirune 8 04. Bohah 8.03, Colour Patch 8.03. Karman 7.13. Zargun 7.13 Horses248 words
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Article194 1947-01-22 8 From Our Own Correspondent. SETVZMAN. Tuesday. In their first outstation fixture since 'he liberation, the Seremban Tennis Pai'ty beat the Ulu Muar Club at Kuala Pilah by 6 games to 1 < unfinished). Re-suits fSeremban Tennis Party mentioned first >: Doubles: Tsen Chow Choy'f: Chew |Toh Seng beat194 words
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Article227 1947-01-22 8 The Chinese Athletic Association have arranged a gala soccer programme, m connection with the Chinese New Year, at Jalan Besar Stadium today. Matches will be under the patronage of the Acting Colonial Secretary of Singapore. Mr. H. P Bryson. Proceeds will *se donated to the Singapore227 words
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Article143 1947-01-22 8 One-dollar seats for the Combined Services Rest of Malaya Rugby match at Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday may oe purchased at the gate. These seats are available to servicemen and serviceworaon In uniform at half price. LONDON, Tues.— Gresut Britain will not have a t*am m world143 words
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Article280 1947-01-22 8 LONDON, Tuesday. ENGLISH Football League features for February I.— ENGLISH LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION Arsenal v. Manchester U. Blackburn R. v. Sunder land Blackpool v. Derby C. Brentford v. Aston Villa Charlton v. Chelsea Everton r. Huddersfield T. Grimsby T. t. Bolton W. Leeds Utd. v. Liverpool Middlesbro*Reuter - 280 words
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Article73 1947-01-22 8 WASHINGTON, Tucs.— A Federal Investigation into sports gambling and monopolistic practices was proposed by Senator Joseph C. Omahoney today. Naming" baseball as the number one sport which should be investigated Omahoney said he would also ask Congress to conduct an inquiry into professional football and collegiate basketball.73 words
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Article157 1947-01-22 8 SEREMBAN, Tuesday. The Cameron Juniors Badminton Party defeated the Paulians BP by 5 games to 2 m a friendly match payed h^re at the St. Paul's Institution Hall on Sunday. Results (Cameron BJ>. mentioned first). Singles: Chong Thin Huat beat Wong Chee Kwee 15—4, 6—15 (5 0) Tan157 words
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Article158 1947-01-22 8 BR ADMAN MAY MISS 5th TEST MELBOURNE, Tuesday. DON Bradman may not play m th Fifth Tst if Australia wins the Fourth match, w^ich begins on January 31, reports Percy Taylor, cricketing writer tho M-lb'iurn? Argus. Taylor says that health and i: !n ?s r asons mrc> Bradman n to158 words
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Article716 1947-01-22 8 Linesman - Linesman SPORTLIGHT By WHILE the average Services sports team think nothing of travelling five, ten or even fifteen miles and more for an afternoon's sport, there is at least one team m Singapore whose games are always "at home." It is the cricket team of716 words
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Advertisement380 1947-01-22 8 ITo All Our Chinese Patrons "A Happy i Prosperous New Year!" GLOBE W. To-day: 3—3 7 9.15 p.m. Brand New Technicolor Print Specially Imported for thte Engagement! COVER GIRL Starring Rita Hajrworth Gene Kelly LIDO N.W. To-day: 3—3 9.15 p.m. Action! Excitement! Loaded with Thrills! "THE DEVIL HORSE" (Chaps l—6i380 words
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Advertisement411 1947-01-22 8 A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! CH RIP I URZAN THRILLER so BIG ONE OU DIU- THEATRE COULDN'T HOLD THE CROWDS! SO TWO THEATRES WERE "REQUISITIONED" 11 2 415 9.15 2.20 4.35 6.50 v.W. SPECIAL TICKET-OFFICE RESERVED FOR LADIES! Beyond A Trackless Desert Lay A /^feg^. Forgotten Jungle and411 words
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