The Straits Times, 3 April 1947
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Title Section18 1947-04-03 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1545 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article133 1947-04-03 1 East Pun jab Rioting LAHCRE, Wednesday. LATEST Punjab Government communique reports "heavy disturbances" m the border area of Gurgaon district m Eastern Punjab. Members of both communities are attacking each other's villages.'' the communique adds. The rest of the Punjab is re pc: t ed quiet. 111 1 Bombay threeUP - 133 words
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Article38 1947-04-03 1 LONDON, Wednesday. P.ans have been made m Leeds for thousands cf women to converge on London and march to the H use of C:n:mons to present a t-harler of ten points. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article28 1947-04-03 1 There will be no issue of the Straits Times and the Singapore Free Press tomorrow. Good Friday, j Normal publication will be j resume'! on Saiurday.28 words
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Article, Illustration1942 1947-04-03 1 2 To Be Hanged; Five Receive Life Sentences TWO Japanese officers were sentenced to death by hanging and five others to life imprisonment when the Singapore "Chinese massacre" War Crimes trial ended m the Victoria Memorial riall yesterday afternoon. Death sentences were pronounced by the Court1,942 words
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Article191 1947-04-03 1 SHANGHAI, Wednesday. TTHE British captain of an 1 UNRRA relief ship was seriously wounded when the ship was bombed and machinegunned by Chinese Government planes at Shischiuo today. The captain, together with four other members of th<> crew who were wounded, was transferred to the U.S.Reuter; UP - 191 words
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52 1947-04-03 1 NATIVE HELD FOR ROYAL CAR INCIDENT JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday. —The Queen fended off a shouting native with her umbrella when he jumped on the running board of the Royal car as it was approaching Behoni, an East Rand goldmining town during oday's tour of the reef. The police detained him forReuter - 52 words
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Article22 1947-04-03 1 NANKING, Wednesdays-Ge-neral Chenyl, commander of the Communist New Fourth Army is reported to have died m action on Mrach 14,22 words
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Article131 1947-04-03 1 By Our Malay Correspondent I\ATO Onn bin Ja afar, PresiV dent of the United Malay national Organisation revealed at a tea pany given by the Pergera'an Kebangsa'an Malayu Selangor at Klang that he had been threatened m an anonymous letter. The writer of the letter, he sa.d,131 words
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Article199 1947-04-03 1 BRUNSWICK, Wednesday. DRITISH officials announced yesterday that troops D were standing by here after a gang of German youths had demonstrated m the greatest outbreak of violence since the food shortage protests began m Germany a week ago. British officials said the gang marched throughReuter; AP - 199 words
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433 1947-04-03 1 8.30 P.M. DEATH SENTENCE ON IRWIN JONES IRWIN OLIVER JONES, 38-year-old Singapore was last night sentenced to death m the Singapore Assizes for the murder of Maurice Fox, a 23-year-old Eurasian ex-P.o.W. on the night of Oct. 31. Mr. Justice Brown recalled the special jury of six Europeans and one433 words
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Article26 1947-04-03 1 NEW YORK, Wednesday—Trading m rubber futures, suspended since February 1942, is to bo resumed on May 1 m New York, it is reported.— Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article108 1947-04-03 1 PARIS. WcJn.'suay. THE upiLsing of natives m the* Frerch island colony oi Mada as:ar ofl th? east African Coast has been quell. d. at lease temporarily, state latest official rocorts r." Ministry of Colonies. The trouj. till QMJ* ago v/h.n natives, armed with spears ar.d knives, attackedReuter - 108 words
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Advertisement107 1947-04-03 1 KINGS, t I ER N II V RINGS m DIAMONDS GEMS U.S. de SILVA 106. ORCHARD ROAD. TEL 2466 TRANSFORMERS i *^k Illustration shows a 20,000 kVA v ~~-.~~S IU 33 kV 3-phase transformer }s>' v J changer, as supplied to -rUL^ JWT\ THL GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD, OF ENGLAND107 words
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Advertisement7 1947-04-03 1 Full Report of Counsel's addresses, Pag* 7.7 words
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Advertisement118 1947-04-03 1 Jothionatte RIMOY-MAD£\ V^ MAOf TO o*DfB IN OTHER PAGES National Service Bill 3 British Court Mourns Death ot Greek King 4 Hotel Bills More Than Pay S Editorial Massacre Trial Speeches 7 Rain-making explained Moscow on a holiday, otters on Penang Beaches, Book review 9 About Films 0 Finance 1118 words
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Advertisement948 1947-04-03 2 NOTICES. NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that ELIAH MATOOK SHARBANEE or 334 A Orchard Rood. Singapore, and S3 Robinson Road. Singapore. Is applying to the Governor for naturalization, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of948 words
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Advertisement425 1947-04-03 2 NOTICES I NOTICE fU> Chua Kin Watt. Information Is solicited concerning Chua Kim Watt who left hta wise No. 33. Lorong 25, Geylarg for Lorong 19 sometime before the explosion which occurred at Oeylang English School on the 11th day of March 1942 and who has been missing ever since.425 words
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Advertisement814 1947-04-03 2 TENDERS MALACCA MUNICIPALITY TENDERS Pre-oast Concrete Drain Blocks. Tenders will be received at the Munictpal Secretary's Office up to noon of the 19th of April. 194T for the supply and delivery of pre-cast concrete drain blocks. Every person applying for a Form of tender win be required to deposit the814 words
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Advertisement811 1947-04-03 2 TENDERS. BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (SINGAPORE) TENDER NOTICE BY ORDER OT THE DIRECTOR OF DISPOSALS, FAR EASTERN AREA (M.O.S The British Stores Disposal Board. Singapore, is authorised to receive Tenders for the following items: Located at Produce Group. 4 Sob Depot 223 BOD. BalesUer S4. Lot No. I— Mixed Metal811 words
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Advertisement782 1947-04-03 2 TEN! MS TENP^N INVITED MAR IMa Ui. .IEmENT, MALAYAN JNION Tenders will be rece!vel at 'he Office at the Marine SuperlnterKient, Malayan Union, Port Swettenham, up to noon X the Ist May. 1947. for the construe. Uon of a Water Boat far Tekk Anson. is per details given below. Any782 words
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Advertisement884 1947-04-03 2 TENDERS. SALE BY TENDER 1 The Custodian of Enemy Property, Malayan Union, will dispose of the plant and materials, etc.. specified In the Schedule hereunder by public tender. 2. As his agent to deal with this disposal the Custodian of Enemy Property has appointed Messrs. Sime Darby Co., Ltd., of884 words
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Advertisement731 1947-04-03 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST Tenders are Invited for repairs to tw» blocks of Trust buildings at Tiong Bahru. Tender Form. Specification and Schedule of Repairs may be obtained at the Offlce of the Singapore Improvement Trust on payment of a deposit of $50/- which will be refunded if a bona731 words
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360 1947-04-03 3 NATIONAL SERVICE BILL GOES THROUGH Rebel Amendment Is Defeated LONDON, Wednesday. THE National Service Bill, which will impose peacetime conscription m Britain, passed its second reading m the House of Commons yesterday. An amendment moved by Labour Party members was rejected by 386 votes to 85, the few Liberals mReuter; UP - 360 words
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Article, Illustration49 1947-04-03 3 First pictures of the Bjrd Antarct'c expedition. Top. R^arAdmiral Richard E. Byrd pushes a carton containing a flag of eacb United Nations member from his plane as he flies over the South Pole on Feb. 16. Brlow. Adm'ral Rvrd lights a pipe at the expedition's base at Little America.49 words
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Article166 1947-04-03 3 The Times Correspondent HONG KONG, Wednesday. TOE announcement by the Canton headquarters that further "infringements" of Chinese sovereignty like that of the visit of an aeroplane carrying the British civil air mission on its way to Tokio would result m the shooting down of theThe Times - 166 words
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Article116 1947-04-03 3 The following are services for Holy W:?k at the St. Andrew's Cathedral: GCOD FRIDAY: Mattins and AnteCo.nmunion 7.00 a.m.. Children's Scruce 9.30 a.m.. Three Hours' Devotion 12 to 3 p.m.. Evensong and Litany 5 15 p.m. -TLRDAV: Mattins and AnteC :imunion 7.00 a.m.. Remembrance Scr.ice at Bidadari116 words
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Article65 1947-04-03 3 From Oi.r Own Correspondent PFNANG. Wednrsclay. Cinema nana^ers are to hold a meeting to diocuss a petition for higher pay presented by their staffs. The Assistant Commissioner fo. Labour, Mr. J. Grundy is arranging a meeting between th( managements and the staffs The workers whose representations65 words
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Article176 1947-04-03 3 DEATH SENTENCE QUASHED CENTENCE of death passed >n a rick^tiaw puller for the alleged murder of his one year old adopted daughter was quashed by the Singapore Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday. The Chief Justice, .Mr. Justice Murray Aynsley said that one of the most significant facts m the case176 words
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Article178 1947-04-03 3 METHODIST YOUTH RETREAT METHODIST Youth Fellowship j leaders m Singapore will hold a week-end retreat at the Paya Lebar Methodist School, begin- 1 ning from noon on Good Friday and ending at 6 p.m. on Saturday. The object will be study and discussion on youth leadership and a consecration of178 words
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Article38 1947-04-03 3 The full moon day which falls tomorrow will be celebrated at the Sinhalese Buddhist Temple. 96, Outram R:ad, by Mr. William Sena. 6-00 p.m. Illumination. 6-15 p.m. Chanting. 7-00 p.m Buddha Puja. 7-30 p.m. Sermon.38 words
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Article158 1947-04-03 3 PRISON REFORM TN S'PORE pONFIDENTIAL information re- garding Singapore gaols is expected to be la d before the Jus'ices of Peace at a meeting which is to be held m th c Coun:il Chamber at 4 p.m. On Apr. 10. The meeting, which is convened by Mr. T. H. Stone,158 words
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Article51 1947-04-03 3 l nre which broke out m a motor boat anchored off Raffles Quay yesterday morning, immediately spread to two large motor junks which were lying ilongside the boat. Two engines from the Central Fire Station which immediately went to the scene battled the fire from t*"»51 words
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Article51 1947-04-03 3 The free IVi-hour cinema show to Chinese schoolchildren on Good Friday has been made possible by the joint loan cf films from the Singapore offices of the vario-.s producers. Th^se are M.G.M... Universal, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, R X.0., Columbia, TT-> ted Aitists. Warner Bros, and Shaw51 words
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Article89 1947-04-03 3 AN English class for Malay drivers of Yellow Top taxis was opened at Oldham Lane, Singapore, this week. The class Is held at night and Mr. Safaruan is instructor. The object of inaugurating the class is to improve the men's prospects, stat g the Malay Union,89 words
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Article414 1947-04-03 3 The Times Correspondent TOKIO, Wednesday. THE events of the past few days have shown that Allied 1 Headquarters have at last come to realise that, with inflation mounting daily, not only is the entire Japanese economy near the point of collapse but the pol:cy ofThe Times - 414 words
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Article268 1947-04-03 3 A SINGAPORE ship, the 554 ton Hung Hai, which had bern adrift for 48 hours m the South China Sea as a result of engine trouble, was assisted by the Norwegian liner Toulou* now m Singapore and was able to continue her voyaije to Borneo268 words
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Article67 1947-04-03 3 Three British soldiers, Edward Morris, 21, Thomas Kelly. 22 and Dennis McCarthy. 21, appeared m the Fourth Police Court yeeterday on a charge of cheating an inquiry clerk at Bulk Reserve Group Depot, Kranji. on April I. All accused pleaded guilty 'o the charge and the67 words
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Article131 1947-04-03 3 THE wedding took place yesterday at the Registrar of Marriages between Mr. S. R y Fernando, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Fernando of Ceylon, and Miss N eline Isabella Chandradasa, daugh'er of Mr. and Mrs. G. P« Chandradasa of Singapore. The brde wore satin brocade with131 words
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Article373 1947-04-03 3 CHARGES of dishonesty, m timidation and heedlessness against the British Government m the conduct of their Sarawak policy were made yesterday by Mr. Anthony Brooke, ex-Rajah Muda, m an interview with the Straits Times. He referred to an ti- cession demonstrations which had b*»en taking373 words
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Advertisement130 1947-04-03 3 MODERN BALLROOM DANCING STVDIO 30, CAJRNHILL If) AD. PHONE 2963 NO TUITION ON GOOD FRIDAY SATURDAY, MONDAY ONWARDS LESSONS AS USUAL PRINCIPAL: C. H TAN "CAIRNHILLS" GOOD WINES EXCELLENT FOOD CHARMING HOSTESSES A VISIT WILL CONVINCE YOU EVERY NIGHT AT THE ATOMIC DANCE 8c ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC PLAYED BY JULIEN FOORMAN130 words
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518 1947-04-03 4 NEW MONARCH'S MESSAGE LONDON, Wednesday. THE British Royal Court today went into mourning for one week following the unexpected death yesterday m Athens of King George II of Greece. The last Court mourning was for the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. TheReuter; AP; UP - 518 words
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Article177 1947-04-03 4 BATAVIA, Wednesday. PS economic rehabil tation of Indonesia has come to a halt now that practically all top-level Indonesian leaders have deserted Batavia for various parts of East Asia, Dr. H. N. Boon, political adviser to Lieutenant Governor-General Dr. van Mook. told United Press to-day. Dr. B..x>n177 words
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Article101 1947-04-03 4 l^^ HANOI, Wednesday. THE Acting Commander of the t F^J lch m Nor:h Indo-China Col. Debes. an d CoL Gurnet, Chief of the High Command of the French Far Eastern forcss, were killed m a plane crash m the Kebao region, near the Gulf ofReuter - 101 words
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Article72 1947-04-03 4 JERUSALEM, Wednesday.— The Palestine Government announces that the deportation vessel. Ocean Vigour, which transported several hundreds of illegal immigrants from Haifa, had been sabotaged while m port at Cyprus. An underwater exp:sicn. believed to have been set off by Hagana's "frogmen" shcok the ship and72 words
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Article86 1947-04-03 4 COLOMBO, Wednesday— The Ceylon Government, it is learned, recently offered landing facilities m Ceylon to the Dutch X.L.M. Air-lines following a reported refusal by India to grant such facilities to the company's planes bound for the Netherlands East Indies. Though no reply has yetReuter - 86 words
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Article292 1947-04-03 4 MOSCOW, Wednesday. AMIDST deep pessimism as to the "Big Four" Conference's further chances for success, the Foreign Ministers meet today m an ordinary full session to consider the form and scope of the future German provisional government. In doing so, the ministers will pass overAP; UP - 292 words
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1433 1947-04-03 4 CHINESE PLANS FOR MALAYAN FEDERATION DECOMMENDATIONS for the construction of the entire plan of the Federation of Malaya, utilising a competent body such as a Royal Commission, have been made by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce of Malaya. They were embodied m a memorandum sent to the Governor General1,433 words
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Advertisement124 1947-04-03 4 0U Just arrived A seleclioa of BRITISH WOOL RUGS IN ASSORTED COLOURS AND DESIGNS SIZE 4 FT. X 2 FT. $39*50 EACH SIZE 6 FT. X 3 FT. $69-50 EACH also NAIRNS LINOLEUM GRANITE OR JASPE 7O $*«50 YARD SUPER PARQUETRY 7O $10.50 YARD AXMINSTER CARPETS DIE VA XT WEEK124 words
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Advertisement390 1947-04-03 4 FOOD PARCELS FOR BRITAIN SydneT Oflfet nurtw •^»55f AUA 1 MCEIPT "TUBNED TO VOL ONLY PARCELS AS ADVERTISED CAN BE SENT ORlirna CANNOT BE ACCEPTED POB m OTOEB roODSTW A NKW PACK AND CHEAPEB 1 Parcel: $1«/- r s^rasa. No.2 Ptrcel: SB/ I U Ih Rci Cheese st and KMmt390 words
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Article244 1947-04-03 5 War Absentee's Petition Fails From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Wednesday, AN applicant for the tenancy, which he held before the war, of a house m Lim Chin Guan Road, told the War Absentees' Board yesterday that it was costing him $1,075 a month to maintain244 words
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164 1947-04-03 5 FE dock, m the Singapore Court or Criminal Appeal was just big enough to contain the ten appellants who appeared together there yesterday asking for the reduction of sentences imposed after convictions for breaking into a food control godown last August and attempting to steal164 words
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Article165 1947-04-03 5 A LI bin Ahmad (25), and Mahmood bin Mohamed (28). two Javanese, were sentenced to 18 months' rigorous imprisonment each uy the Second District Judge, Mr. T. T. Russell, yesterday, when they were found guilty of commii-ting housebreaking and theft at godown 21 on March165 words
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Article98 1947-04-03 5 M. K. Kutty, a South Indian, was charged In the Second Police Court before Mr. L. C. Goh yesterday with falsely representing to P. K. Bhanu on November 13 last year that he had sufficient funds m the bank and dishonestly Induced him to deliver98 words
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Article175 1947-04-03 5 "BANISH ME," MAN PLEADING, "Banish me to > China where I have a wife and children and aged parents," an app?llant, Chee Chiok Sing, at the Singapore Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday was ordered a retrial. He had been convicted at the Assize Court of armed robbery and at yesterday's175 words
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Article, Illustration21 1947-04-03 5 Personalities at Moscow: The French Foreign Minister, M. Georges Bidaolt, and Madame Bidault photographed »t a reception.21 words
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Article291 1947-04-03 5 '"THERE is no doubt at all that, if there were a general 1 election tomorrow, a Labour Government would be elected again," said Mr. Bernard Newman, wellknown political commentator, lecturer and author m Singapore yesterday. "They might get a smaller majority," he added, "but m291 words
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Advertisement159 1947-04-03 5 TS* v\ Vfl NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL FIRST CLASS CHEMISTS Agents: JACKSON CO., LTD. Singapore Koala Lumpur. Filial FLIES, MOTHS AID ML INSECTS ALSO IN POWDER FOAM A FUBEX PRODUCT (Manufactured m England) Sol* AcenU SIM AH KOW tfc CO.. t'i. Bonhaia Bide.. Stngapf Phone Nit. PLANNED PARENTHOOD. 6TN O159 words
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Advertisement246 1947-04-03 5 To Messrs. EAST ASIATIC CO., With Best Wishes Froai-Mtssrs TAN SOON SENG TAN SOON HUAT <0H SENG MONC FECK WANG KWANG HUAT CO THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. Take pleasure m announcing the REOPKMNG of bwtews premises at:— THE EMBANKMENT KUALA LUMPUR where a full ranee of Pharmaceutical Products and Drug*246 words
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Miscellaneous361 1947-04-03 5 I fas K «Iik4S^K vkilk^ST^^H < SINGAPORE KfcD NETWORK (Chinese Indian) 225 metres; also IS p.m. to 2 p.m. 1.325 megacycles per second (61 metre < band) and 7.45 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. 4.825 megacycles per second (61 metre band) BLUE NETWORK: (Maiaj English 485 metres; also 12 p.m. to361 words
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Miscellaneous554 1947-04-03 5 'declarer hid covered the possibility slam contract hit the dust! .more thorou e hly. West not Inclined to gue« among South, daaler the untold sulU, opened •JT™^*'^ Both side* vulnerable ln% fortunate for hl« side! W.tnout that lead It would have been virtually NORTH impossible for declarer t» go wrong,554 words
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Obituary24 1947-04-03 6 In loving memory of my beloved mother Oh Gek Eng who passed away en 3.4.1928. Prom her loving daughter Chong Tii; Nyong.24 words
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1122 1947-04-03 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Thursday, Apr. 3, 1947. The A.P.I. Trial The trial of Ahmad Boestamam, leader of the Malay youth movement known as A.P.I. 1 (Angkatan Permuda Insaf). which ended m Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, has attracted the attention oi alert observers In all communities as a reflection of1,122 words
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Article416 1947-04-03 6 TIN HATS, ISLANDS, ETCETERA rom A Special Correspondent MELBOURNE (By Air Mail). IN a little over three years since setting u;j shop, the Australian Commonwealth U»spo.-aU Commission, which has been given the job of selling up Australia's wartime oiock m trade, tun* i'one about ££0 million worth of business. Ihe416 words
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Article105 1947-04-03 6 LONDON, Tuesday.— A posthumous award of the George Cross has been made to a South Afri-can-born chaplain, who was last seen kneeling m prayer up to the shoulders m water when the troopship Anselm was torpedoed and sunk on the way from Britain to West Africa105 words
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436 1947-04-03 6 •PHE dithyrambic declaration? of two Straits born Chinese lovers of England which you published lately did not provoke me to derisive laughter. On the contrary, I was impressed. Their sincerity was palpable. I admire their courage and candour. Rather incongruously the words!436 words
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Letter92 1947-04-03 6 1 pASSINO by the Mount Emily i swimm ng pool, the other Gay, I noticed that the pool looks very much neglected. It is now aoout six montns since the changr-over of the pool from the Services to the Municipality; and yet the public is not told92 words
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Letter117 1947-04-03 6 rHE letter published m your paper under the heading "From A King's Chinese" calls for comment. K.C. says that England is now m a bad plight, but he forgets his mother country CHINA which has suffered so much from 1937 up to now. K.C. speaks of England requiring117 words
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224 1947-04-03 6 WHILE most men of the pre- sent generation no longer give privileges to women. I am on 3 of the few who still look upon females as the weaker sex, m spite of their claim to be the equals of men m all224 words
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Letter246 1947-04-03 6 PE Governor is rt ported to have Faid that "Dr. Vickers medical programme, lika housing, is dependent entirely on the Introduction of income tax, unless any other means of revenue can be devised". I beg to differ. And so do many others, I am sure.246 words
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Article, Illustration15 1947-04-03 6 SUDDENLY ITS SPRING) (A commentary on the English climate by Illingworth m the Daily Mail.)Daily Mail - 15 words
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Advertisement902 1947-04-03 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. KWANG at D! East Coast Road, Singapore on Ist. AurvJ 1947. to E«ah, wile of Osman Kwang, a an Mr. Rodney Jack Stoneley Franks, of Harrow and Calcutta, son of the late Mr. O.J. Pranks and Mrs. Pranks, 5 Ncwquay Crescent, Raynes Lane, Harrow, Middx, and Miss Beatrice902 words
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Advertisement55 1947-04-03 6 Scientific Glare Control American POLAROID DAY GLASSES .^HMBb^bV -drift FITS ONS also available. The only type of glasses that really controls r?lare. During the war used by the American Army and Navy. Call for a demonstration to prove the •UTerencs from ordinary sun glasses. Virl.^a New Types of Spectacle Frame*55 words
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Advertisement74 1947-04-03 6 LISTEN TO THE WORI D i ■Bfci V/lIIjI7 I V-^^B^^^sJ «5»/-. >'odel »37S'These famous British sets have a world- wide reputation for their fine engineering, reliability and ihe truth of the reproduction. We are proud that they have chosen us as their agents. Sole Agents: S. P. SHOTAM <Sc CO.74 words
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Article, Illustration2642 1947-04-03 7 Japan ese Officers Broke Their Own Military Code THE prosecuting officer, Major F. W. Ward, m his submissions to the War Crimes Court m the Chinese massa ere trial, which concluded yesterday, asked for the conviction of seven Japa nese officers charged with complicity m2,642 words
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Article32 1947-04-03 7 MALACCA. Wednesday. Mr. R X Bogle, Assstant Food Controller Malacca, has left the par ment to Join the Penaag Municipality's Engineerlrg Department. He is succeeded by Mr. D M McPhal.32 words
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703 1947-04-03 7 IN a 70-tninute address, the defence m the trial of sevei Japanese officers charged with complicity m the massacre of Chinese m Singapore m February, 1942, asked for the acquittal of Onishi and Hisamatsu who "obeyed willy-nilly the operational order" to703 words
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Advertisement89 1947-04-03 7 Canteens of CUTLERY MADE IN ENGLAND We have just unpacked Canteens of Cutlery m good quality E.P.N.S. Manufactured m England Sets of 24, 26. 38, 43, 47, 50 and S3 Prices from $55.00 > to $160.00 i Only limited stock •ivjilabU. Inspection cordially invited Ctrne* all day GOOD FRIDAY and89 words
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Article, Illustration55 1947-04-03 8 Experiments are still m the early stages, but scientists have succeeded to a point m doctoring the weather by 'Mushroom' explosion of clouds Dry ice granules, dropped on massive cumulus clouds sometimes produce this curious mushrooming effect, which is then followed by fall of rain from55 words
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Article1856 1947-04-03 8 EDGAR BEE - HELPING I T TO RAIN EDGAR BEE By "THE Liberator climbed to 28,500 feet, ami flew 1 through temperatures below zero. Scientists and the crew of the plane wore flying suits and oxygen masks. "The plane flew under clouds to ensure that rain was not already falling. It then flew1,856 words
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Article, Illustration53 1947-04-03 8 A New Yorker's Round-up NEW YORK.— Tiny live turtles less than an inch across their shelly backs, are the latest gift fad. They cost 6/ complete with a message enamelled on the shell while you wait. Thousands of them, labelled "From Jake to Momma," are passing53 words
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Article102 1947-04-03 8 r>UNG woman with a bundle of hundred-dollar bills, but a queer slant on geography walked up to a ticKet-window m Pennsylvania Station and put 300 dollars on the ledge and asked for a rail ticket to Italy. M. Loui£ Vitberg, the ticket seller, replied coolly, "No tickets to102 words
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Article79 1947-04-03 8 MAURICE CHE VALIER, French stage and screen star, was back m New York again first time since the war. From the top of a skyscraper, be was watching, with friends, the night lights of the great city. He spotted an advertising dirigible In the sky spelling79 words
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Advertisement133 1947-04-03 8 Money cant buy finer M ILK! t!^/||w FIRST IN PREFERENCE THE WORLD OVER Agents: OETZ BROS., 6t CO., SINQAPORE. STILL OBTAINABLE ,mp £f^^^ v Difficulties of distribution owing to W Jgb lack of shipping may cause a local T9 I scarcity of your favourite Evening 1 m Paris toilet preparations.133 words
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Advertisement180 1947-04-03 8 .United stocks are now m^m available, with more on the way W^ J <£&fU,S@ i /tJg^Tu FvW JW First thing m the morning ml/'/jfit&f JK" even before WMhin 8 —^"kg g m I2M M of Inner Cleanliness, which is Kg i f >^Ht- J2S9 C Sure oun( at on °f180 words
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Article, Illustration709 1947-04-03 9 PETER GLADWYN - PETER GLADWYN By CUNDAY is a holiv day for most people m Moscow. As the sun shone warmly from a bright sky one Sunday, obviously the idea was to find out how Muscovites spend their leisure. First we went to Pokrovsky Cathedral, one709 words
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Article294 1947-04-03 9 For Your Dustbin HILARY TRENT, by Horace Annesley Vacbrll. Melbourne: Cassell and Co. |\EAR old Horace Vachch (of v The Hill fame) is so sweetly aged and Harrovian that be still puts the word "glamorous m quotes. But none of his other words. Cads, rotters, an'i stout fellows294 words
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Article, Illustration431 1947-04-03 9 MYSTERY OF THE WEEK DR. SAM: JOHNSON, DETECTOR, by Lillian de la Torre. New York: Knopf. I WELCOME with a reverent balloon of cognac, the debut of a new and coruscating detective team. The detective, Dr. Sam Johnson, died m 1784; hj companion, Mr.431 words
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Article82 1947-04-03 9 HARDLY before San Francisco's lew standing buildIngs had settled down after the disastrous earthquakes and fire of nearly 41 years ago. people began sorting out the still hot bricks with which to rebuild the city. The slogan of the day was. "Dont talk earthquake. Talk business!"82 words
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Article, Illustration278 1947-04-03 9 TWO species of otters occur m Malaya. The present species has the usual claws on its fore and hind feet, whilst the other species has no sharp, projecting claws, but only a series of very small, rounded nail-like objects m their place. The first species resembles278 words
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Article102 1947-04-03 9 Spare the otter MANY readers of the Straits Times were doubtless interested m a recent mcs*»re from omr Ptnm correspondent mboahed nnder the heading PLKA TO SPARE SEA OTTERS." Otters are now seen «n the s— cars of renanc Island mmch ■acre frecjaewtty than before Ac war. There Is apparently102 words
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Article553 1947-04-03 9 NOVEL OF THE WEEK COMPANIONS OF THE LEFT HAND, by George Tabori. Boston: Bought. >ii Milflin. THERE'S no mistaking the European touch m a novel. Only a country with a centuries o!d tradition which has given the arts a somewhat more prominent place than accounting or553 words
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Advertisement175 1947-04-03 9 (wi9 XflKfs? iVmf^^BM bBsx^^Z^^^ZX7 Watch for the new 1947 McCray Models Here come the pacemakers In the field of commercial refrigeration—the new 1947 McCray line— and, man, will you be glad you waited McCray engineers, collaborating with Raymond Loewy Associates, 'world-famous designers, have developed the smartest, latest models In sound175 words
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Advertisement205 1947-04-03 9 FOOD PARCELS FROM AUSTRALIA 2 of our 17 PARCELS PARCEL NO. M PARCEL N«l 37 S emae. Tattet S«a» 16 tin Dripping 1C oa. Pimm Pa44inc <« »vi*mM* Ml hlrkm 1« as. Trmit Cake am. im rotaa* ai tni«cn 4 a*. Costard Powder 16 os. tin Viennese Frankfurt* as. Spaghetti205 words
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113 1947-04-03 10 COUTH Africa is making a determined bid to outrival Australia as another potential Commonwealth base for British film production. Associated British propose going into active South African production rext year. Its provsioral title is Gold Dust. Meanwhile, Joseph Arthur Rank has113 words
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Article, Illustration61 1947-04-03 10 Humphrey Bogart and his wife, Actress Lauren Bacr'l, ar2 presented with a portrait of Bo;a.i by Artist E. G. Srhrader at Wa rr.er's s.od'o m H llv-ood. Srlirader, a Swiss who migrated to the United States 11 years a r o, chose Bogart for his subject because the actor "looks61 words
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Article, Illustration26 1947-04-03 10 I.i. 1 .a l>e Havi> and is sh .»n wearing one of the striking cortMMs created fw her by Irene Sharaff for UnlvenalInternatiotiars "Tke Dark Mirror."26 words
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Article, Illustration110 1947-04-03 10 TRACY AS ROBINSON CRUSOE CPENCER Tracy will do a 3 fi'm adaptation of Robinson Crusoe after he finishes his current film, Cass Timb?rlar.e. The 70-page-long scenario, which follows the story, has only two actors— Tracy and a parrot. But there will be a woman on the island. Br^i'h Deborah Kerr.110 words
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Article96 1947-04-03 10 BEFORE he left for Hollywood, James Mason said: "Odd Man Out is the one completely satisfactory film of the 30 I've been m." Odd Man Out m 1U premiere at the Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London, proved Jimmy had made an understatement. It is undoubtedly96 words
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Article148 1947-04-03 10 DRESSES IN CAR WALTER FITZGERALD is to-day one of Britain's busiest actors. He is appearing with Stewart Granger and Valeric Hobson m Cinesruild's "Balanche Fury," directed by Marc Allegret. Walter has to be at Plnewood Studios at eight o'clock on most mornings of the week. Acting all day at the148 words
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78 1947-04-03 10 DOBERT MONTOGOMERY has been signed by William Go2tz, Universal International pr:duction head, to an exclusive long term o ntract with the company effective immediately. Montogomery will head his own pr.duction unit and the deal calls for his services as a producer and director as78 words
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Article52 1947-04-03 10 THE publicity for pin-up girls 1 is waning m the British film industry. At present the publicity boys are concentrating on "heartthrobs" the masculine equivalent. It seems the argument to that more women see movies than men, and women hare strong heart-throb preference*. Hence the52 words
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Article314 1947-04-03 10 OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND and Lew Ayres appear opposite each other on the screen for the first time m "The Dark Mirror/ an International flim m which a mysterious murder is investigated by psychological methods. The picture marks the return of Ayres to cinema acting, after314 words
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Advertisement314 1947-04-03 10 Who Is The Best Dancer FRED ASTAIRE OR GENE KELLY, LUCILLE BREMER OR JUDY GARLAND? Who Makes You Laugh The Most? RED SKELTON OR VICTOR MOORE, KEENAN WYNN OR FANNY BRICE Who Is The Best Singer LENA CSORNE OR KATHRYN GRAYBON, JAMES MELTON OR MARION BELL? You Can Answer These314 words
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Advertisement219 1947-04-03 10 g «aY i^r I .^a^a^a^a^"^^^"^^^^^^^^^""^"^*-^^^^ THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE of the Opening Day Audaente s? BEST of the lon^ line of Tarzun Films i^TpL jMB ""AlUAYOalfif Johnny X X O«*S^a»^awV >. n>r*^^* i i«i^r"a*"iaafr :L ss N i Junnny DRAMATIZED GLORIFIED I Featuring the Tost niTTCRIIRGH Violent Fisl Fight m Fll 13DUnun219 words
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Article196 1947-04-03 11 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Wednesday. THE Singapore share markets were quieter to-day and, after 1 a promising start, profit-taking became evident. During the course of the day increasing sellers caused markets to recede. This was by no means an unhealthy phase considering the sharp rises196 words
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Article127 1947-04-03 11 LONDON, Wednesday. THE Ministry of Supply announ- ced last night a price boost from £370 to £423 a ton for Malayan tin metal bought at smelters' works. The selling price will be raised to £426 per ton. Simultaneously, the buying price for Nigerian tin concentratesAP - 127 words
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Article207 1947-04-03 11 A discussion on change of name took place at the first annual meeting of the Association of European Mining Employees m Malaya, held at Ipoh. The possibility of extending the •cope of membership to include those resident m countries adjacent to Malaya was also discussed. Another207 words
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Article72 1947-04-03 11 i NEW trustee company, affili- ated to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, has been opened m Singapore. It is called the H:ngkong and Shanghai Bank (Malaya) Trustee Ltd. and is operating m Singapore with its registered office at Hongkong Bank Building. Collyer Quay. It has the72 words
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Article60 1947-04-03 11 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's Prices at noon yesterday were Bayers Sellers Cts. CU. per Ih. per Ib. No 1 K.S.S. Spot looae 4394 44 No. 1 R.S.S. fob m hales April 44% 4%% No. 3 Ksr fae la bates April 43* 43ft No. 3 R.S.S.60 words
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Article64 1947-04-03 11 Fifteen ex-Wfens sailed recently as th c first all-women catering staff n a Brilisb. cargo ship the 10,000- ton La Cordillera, on h-er maiden voyage from Sunderland. The National Urion of Seamen said In London that they had agreed to this, but only as an64 words
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Article36 1947-04-03 11 The Honek nf and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Singapore, advises that a branch of the bank was opened at Nanking on March 24. This is the first time a Nanking branch has operated.36 words
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Article243 1947-04-03 11 Company Report A dividend of $1.50 par share wffi be reoommemtod by the directors of W. Hammer and Co. Ltd., at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held at the Kcn^kong Bank Chambers, on Saturday week. The company accounts show that the net surplus at tlw243 words
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Article123 1947-04-03 11 SHIPS alongside to* Singapore wharves yesterday were: MAIN WHARF Oodcwn 31-32: Naiinga. i Godown 34-35- Empire Raja. Oodown 36-37: Klstna Oodown 38-39- Toulouse. Oodown 41: Hickory Stream, Empire Seavtew alongside WEST WHARF Oodown 4-5: AmstefcUjk. Oodown 6-7: Bam ur Oodown 10-11: Kina EMPIRE DOCK Godown 17-18: Samforth. Oodown123 words
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Advertisement548 1947-04-03 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (incorporated to Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE Sailings to and from CaMei King*— "Amsttldijk" from CS.A la Part-G. 4 ••Samite" from U.K. lor H'Konc S"hal la Port-G. 43 -AntUochus" dM frau O.K Aa*. 4 -Samcreft" «««s far Liverpool Apr. I "Lrcaon" dae froaa CS.A Apr. IX "Shansr* dn«548 words
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Advertisement193 1947-04-03 11 PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTO. BEN LIKE STEAMERS LTB Oatwarws s.s. -SAMLR" G«d. 7 Fran UJ£. catb H«ncfca«c Shanghai s.s. "BENLAWKRS" In Port From V. k calls Hongkong s.s. "BENCRUACHAN" In Part From U.K. calls Hongkoag. Shanghai Philippine* S.S. "SAMAFRIC- awe Apr. S3 From I! F -alls Honrkonc Japan Homewards s.s.193 words
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Miscellaneous32 1947-04-03 11 SINGAPORE TIDES Hlrh IMn hi Slno**** Today: 9 m.m 8 ft. 1 to. I 10 25 p.m. IN. tin Tomorrow: 10 «1 »■>.. 8 ft. > taw. It. 55 PJB., 8 ft. 4 «m.32 words
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701 1947-04-03 12 The Sports Editor - SINGAPORE SHOULD WIN EASTER CRICKET The Sports Editor) (By THE Singapore-Selangor cricket match on Saturday and Sunday will be the first state match m Sing- apore since the liberation. This game will prove a strong guide to the prospect the North vs. S-u f h match which will be played701 words
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Article45 1947-04-03 12 Singapore Cricket Club wUI provide a cricket net for members of the Singapore side selected to pl»y against Selangor. The net iv I available from 4 o'clock this afternoon and all those selected are asked to make every endeavour to be present.45 words
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Article163 1947-04-03 12 WOODCOCK TRAINS IN SECRET DONCASTER, Tuesday. Bruce Woodcock Is training behind locked doors m his stable loft gymnasium at Doncaster, not because he shirks publicity but because of space limitations. Discussing Baksi, today, the British and European heavyweight champion said, "Baksl is a strong fighter. I have heard a good163 words
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Article473 1947-04-03 12 THE following will represent the Ceylon Sports Club at cricket during the Easter Holidays:— Asainst Combined R.A.F. (Changi) m a two day fixture on Sunday and Monday at 11 f0 a.m. at Changi. Players to meet at the V.M.C.A. by 9.45 a.m. each day. K. Muthucumaru (Captain),473 words
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Article94 1947-04-03 12 At a committee meeting of the Old Rafflesians' Association held at Raffles Institution yesterday, it was decided to reorganise the association, and all old boys are invitee! to send their names and addresses to the honorary secretary. 0.R.A., c/o Raffles Institution. All records have been94 words
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Article106 1947-04-03 12 THE following are teaisc for two first r-und games In the Army Parker Cup knockout soccer competition: G.H.Q. XI to meet Medicals at Nee Soon today. Farrell; H mer, Howells; Lloyd, Meyrlck, Allcock; Shape, Wilson, Burton, Jonea, Bryce. RE. XI to meet CRASC at106 words
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Article89 1947-04-03 12 TAMPA. FLORIU.-. Moi: TARDNER Mulloy of Miami de- feated San Franciicos P.ncno Segura of Ecuador I—B m the final round of tne Tampa Invitation tennis tournament Segura upset the national tennis champion. Jack Kramer, m the semi-finals and took early leads m both sets In the final.AP - 89 words
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Article61 1947-04-03 12 The Permuda soccer taam tor Thursday vs Kota Tinpgi at Kola Tinggl and vs Selangor Malv.ys at Johore Bahru on Friday will be chosen from: Abdullah Don, Ail Ma'arcf, Noh Rchiman, Noti Idiis, Hamid Jamil, Syed Ali, Hassan All, Hashim Awang, Othmaa Mahdl, Ungku Chile. Katan Awang. Yusof61 words
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Article124 1947-04-03 12 GOOD football can be looked forward to during the Easter Holidays when the combined Negri Sembilan- Selangor Chinese team will visit Singapore. Three games have been arranged for the visiting Chinese and they will be played at Jalan Besar Stadium on April 4, April 6, and April 7.124 words
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Article63 1947-04-03 12 FE Singapore Chinese soccer team to meet the combined Negri-Selargor Chinese tourists at Jalan Besar Stadium on Easter Monday will be selected from: Chee Seng, Eng Hoe, Chin Lye, Swee Hock, Soo Thuan, Leng Hoo, Yew Leng, Lim Swang, Kirn Siang, Kwang Leong, Ah Yik, Kee Siang, Boon63 words
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Article37 1947-04-03 12 THE Rugby League Council decided 1 on Monday to extend the season to at least June 14 In order to complete the fixture list. 174 games have to be played beflre the end of the season ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article255 1947-04-03 12 OINGAPORE District H.Q pro- vided little opposition when they met the Singapore Recreation Club at cricket on the Club ground yesterday, losing by five wickets and 75 runs. It was the Club's first midweek match and had their bats men indulged In harder hitting, they might255 words
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Article423 1947-04-03 12 Up-Country Sport From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Wednesday. I EADING by two goals to nil m the nrst M and adding a third during the second half, the Malacca Chinese trounced the 555 sub area by three goals to nil. Throughout the encounter Chinese forwards423 words
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Article, Illustration24 1947-04-03 12 Miss Pauline Beti, (J. S. women's tennis champion speaking to King Guslav of Sweden, d urine th~ recent tennis championships at Cannes. A.P. picture.AP - 24 words
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Article65 1947-04-03 12 IV KENYON, who assuted Wor- cestershire several tinr?^ 1 .st season while still serving In the R.A.F. has Joined the C^unt>'s professional start* Kenyon. a right-hand oatsman, bad ">n pverage of 24.3 In ten innings last year nls highest tcoie o^mg 90 agairst Middlesex m the65 words
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Article92 1947-04-03 12 LONDON, April 1. Brttai* lost two mujor hopes of Olympic success today with an announcement that coloured West Indian splinters Arthur WLnt and E. McDobdld Bailey will not run for Great Britain m the 1948 games. The decision of Trinidad and Jamaica to enter teams m theUP - 92 words
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Article210 1947-04-03 12 C HANOI Airmen were neld to a draw ty a CHQ Sealf team in a gamo of cri:ket plred at Ch-n i over the week-en 1. Bae. aid Tibbie g ;t half uMM ries for Chanel whl'e for GHQ Padre Ste b plated a confluent mni:210 words
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Article49 1947-04-03 12 The folio* ins? have been selected <o represent the S.C.C. vs. Selangor Club, at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. I J.B.H. Leckie (capt >. R S TufneU. O.K. Stein, J.P. Luff, W.J. Harffer. !h.L.W. Mom. J.C. Reeves, H.V. The ne. ID.B. Ha'g, MA. Porter, N. Colema-.49 words
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Advertisement15 1947-04-03 12 1 V t HhwplpmbliH REX-TO-DAYi^ Your Entertainment-packed Easter Programme! s" "^^x Mid-night WE/% |Q to-morrow15 words
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