The Straits Times, 18 April 1947
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Title Section19 1947-04-18 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 184 S. rn-HT PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article, Illustration1147 1947-04-18 1 ANOTHER SHIP BLOWS UP IN TEXAS CITY'S PORT Poison Gas And Dynamite Terror In Stricken Town TEXAS CITY, THURSDAY. TWO NEW EXPLOSIONS ROCKED THE SHATTERED PORT OF TEXAS CITY TODAY, 24 HOURS AFTER THE TOWN HAD BEEN WRECKED AND THOUSANDS OF CASUALTIES CAUSED IN ONE OP THE GREATEST DISASTERS IN1,147 words
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320 1947-04-18 1 UK. Justice Jobling yesterday told the Secretary of ni the S.T.C. Employees' Union, Mr. Jaswant Singh, that he had committed "deliberate perjury." This dramatic statement came at the end of the nquiry into the S.T.C. dis- day's sitting of the public i pute. "It is320 words
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Article40 1947-04-18 1 LONDON, Thursday. Bruce T"oodcock, the British heavyv. iight champion, was taken to James Infirmary. Leeds, from his home m Doncaster today with a broken jaw, suffered m his recent bout with the American, Joe Baksi UP.UP - 40 words
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Article31 1947-04-18 1 Secretary For India Resigns LONDON, Thursday. Lord Pe thick-Lawrence has resigned as Secretary for India and Burma, and is succeeded by the present Undersecretary, Lord Listowel, it is officially announced. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article179 1947-04-18 1 JERUSALEM, Thursday. BRITISH troops mounted double and triple guards as the Holy Land braced itself ior threatened reprisals for .he hanging of Dov Gruner and three other members of he Jewish underground at A' re riaoa yesterday. S'r- 500 0.0 J ws. five-Sixths of Palestine's179 words
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Article68 1947-04-18 1 The worst explosion in United States history occurred in 1865, when a river boat on the Ml^sissipi/ blow np and took 1,405 lives. The next worst explosion occurred at New London, Texas, in 1937, killing 293 schoolchildren when gas accumulated under a small schoclhouse and ignit-d. The68 words
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Article358 1947-04-18 1 R.G.A. REPORT URGES GOVT. ACTION From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday. THE hope that the Malayan Union Government "w II take action to enable the rubber industry to rehabilitate itself m more orderly and peaceful conditions" is expressed m the report of the Rubher Growers' Association, to be presented to358 words
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Article94 1947-04-18 1 The Financial Secretary, Mr. J. D. M. Smith denied last night a Singapore newspaper rep rt that income tax would b? introduced m Singapore on September 1. "The statement is unauthorised and incorrect m fact." he told the Straits Thn*s v-t-rd^y evening. Denial of the report was94 words
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Advertisement34 1947-04-18 1 For DISTINCTIVE Jewellery ajd Diamond Watches Try 6. C. D'SILVA BROS. S Raffles Place Singapore Tel ***** /^Misters FOR ANHYDROUS AMMONIA In 100 Ib Cylinders Product of THE AMMONIA CO., ot Australia. READY STOCKS34 words
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Advertisement15 1947-04-18 1 Z- wT Macham Tadi! TIME FOR A TIGER FULL STRBNCTH Look tor the Tiger Label15 words
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Advertisement615 1947-04-18 2 TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ORDINANCE No. 22 of 1939 Custodian Of Property Proclamation No. 14 of 1945 Notice Is hereby given that any person or persons having a claim to the property described m the Schedule .hereto are requested to forward such claims to the Custodian of Property, Supreme Court615 words
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Advertisement813 1947-04-18 2 NOTICES. THE MASTER CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA. A meeting Is called of accredited representatives of Building and Contracting Companies to consider the advisability of resuscitating the above Association. Those interested are requested to meet at 3 p.m. al the offices of Gattey and Bateman, 1st Floor, Pullerton Building. Singapore, on813 words
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Advertisement813 1947-04-18 2 TENDERS SALE BY TENDER The Custodian of Enemy Property, Malayan Union will dispose of the motors, engines, etc specified m the schedule hereunder by public tender. As his agent to deal with this disposal the Custodian of Enemy Property has appointed Messrs. McAllster A Co., Ltd., of Ipoh from whom813 words
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Advertisement750 1947-04-18 2 NOTICES TANGLIN CLUB Members are reminded that the annual general meeting will be held tonight, April 18th at 7.15 p.m. It is hoped that as many members as possible will attend NOTICE The public is hereby notified that ROSIE THAM CHOO NEO of No. 4-1. Pengkalan Rama Malacca is no750 words
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Advertisement993 1947-04-18 2 TENDERS BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (SINGAPORE) TENDER NOTICE BY ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF DISPOSALS, FAR EASTERN AREA (M.0.5.) 1. The British Stores Disposal Board. Singapore, is authorised to receive Tenders for the following items: Located at Pnlan Brani, Connaafht Slips Lot No. I—Admiralty1 Admiralty Launch Harbour 36-Ft. No. 290.993 words
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Advertisement701 1947-04-18 2 TENDERS MEDICAL DEPARTMENT TI"i»lF NOTICE Tenders will oe received at tn? olFes of the Director, Medical Services. Singapore. 2nd Floor, Fullerton BuMding, up to noon of the 21st April. 1947. for the supply of the following to Government Hospitals, for period 1st May to 31st July, 1947:— (a) Foodstuffs (b)701 words
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328 1947-04-18 3 Serious Malnutrition Reported In Two States From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. ANSWERING an urgent report by medical officers in Kelantan and Trengganu who spoke of conditions of serious malnutrition in certain areas in the two States, the Malayan Union Welfare Council328 words
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Article96 1947-04-18 3 $62,000 ROBBERY CHARGE TWO Chinese, Lim Wan Seng and i Chong Lee Yuen, appearad 1 before the Third Police Magis- i trate, Mr. X- M. Byrne, yesterday, i on a charge of armed gang rob- i bery of jewellery worth about $62,160, belonging to the High Street jewellers, Kwong Cheong96 words
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Article67 1947-04-18 3 LONDON, Wednesday.— All pub- i lie salaries in Malaya are to be reviewed by a commission whose Investigations will begin t ais month said the British Colonial Secretary, Mr. Arthur Creech Jrnes. in the House of Commons tc-ay. Repying tj a question, he said that the costReuter - 67 words
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Article152 1947-04-18 3 GOVT. ASKED AID IN ROAD REPAIRS AN urgent request to Government to release funds to enable the Singapore Rural Board ty carry on with its road reconstruction programme, has been made by the Engineering Branch of the Board. A rep.rt of the Engineer- ng Branch which was presented at yesterday's152 words
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Article95 1947-04-18 3 NEW CONSUL FOR K.L. NAMED ■THE Chinese Consul at Singa- pore, Mr. Arthur C. T. Kwong, ii to be transferred to Kuala Lumpur to take the place of Mr. Hsu Meng Shiung, who has been appointed First Secretary to the Chinese Embassy m India. Mr. Kwocg leaves for Kuala Lumpur95 words
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Article71 1947-04-18 3 NANKING, Thursday. General Chang Chun, Governor of Szechuan Province, was last night designated new Premier of China by the major parties and independents after the signing of the 12-point agreement providing for the reorganisation of the Govem1 ment. General Chang Chun succeeds Dr. T. V. Soong. GeneralReuter - 71 words
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Article, Illustration211 1947-04-18 3 MORE JAPS FOR TRIAL IN SPORE TOKIO, Thursday. ""THE legal section of the 1 Supreme Allied Command m Japan to-day announced the arrest of four former Japanese officers wanted for alleged crimes m Singapore, on the Siam Burma Railway and m the Marshall Islands. The arrests were made last weekAP - 211 words
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Article175 1947-04-18 3 Planters Told To Arm From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday rO hundred planters m Selangor have been provided with guns as protection against »-oobers. Until recently the police did M* have sufficient small arms which could be issued on licence to responsible people, but the recent receipt of a175 words
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Article109 1947-04-18 3 1 SPECIALLY chartered Skyways Ltd. plane, which arrived m Singapore yesterday and was due to leave this morning bound for the Indies, is carrying 36 wives and children who will be reunited at their destinations with employees of the Bataafsche Petroleum MaatschappiJ. The BP.M— Dutch side109 words
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270 1947-04-18 3 GO VT. CLERKS URGE NEW HOUSE SYSTEM THE Singapore General Clerical Service Association has 1 asked the Government to alleviate the housing problem among the subordinate staff by abolishing the present system of allocating quarters, paying a rent allowance to those not provided with quarters, and including bachelors m housing270 words
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Article508 1947-04-18 3 Continued from Page 1 explosions of tbe nitrate ship and the Monsanto Chemical Works combined to make the greatest tragedy this area has ever known. '"Fliers circling the city likened it to the bomb destruction of European and Japanese cities during the war. The mushrooming cloudReuter - 508 words
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Article139 1947-04-18 3 HELIGOLAND TO BE BLOWN UP TODAY FRANKiURT, Thursday. l\Rr. John V. Atanasoff, Chief U of the Scientific Division of the United States naval ordnance laboratories, said today that the blasting of the l-land of Heligoland, m the North S-&, tomorrow was expected to disDlace the earth's >-«■•■« "s far southUP - 139 words
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Article78 1947-04-18 3 LONDON, Thursday^— The President of the Board of Trade, Sir Stafford Cripps, stated In the House of Commons today that 1,743 tons of tin-plate were shipped to Malaya during January and February this year. "This should make it possible to meet the quota of 1,800 tons forReuter - 78 words
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Advertisement171 1947-04-18 3 Opening To-Day Shows Only— 3. 6.15 9. IS p.m. The Story Of A Coward! rHE FOUR FEATHERS 1 With JUNE DUPRIEL •fan Clemeat Ralph Richardson In Technicolor To-Mcfrow At MID-NITE George Fonnby in "BELL BOTTOM GEORGE" tc ftlSTRITT^ MTMT POPm AH AND 1i=TT>ft*» PHONE 84-3X) Jr LAST 3 SHOWS 3,171 words
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Advertisement255 1947-04-18 3 CIRO S •PEARL NECKLACES 9 PEARL EAR-RING S DOUBLE CLIP BROOCHES (set WITH STONES) 44. HIGH STREET AND RAFFLES HOTEL BRANCHES: PEN AN O A BANGKOK JAMES M. MACKIE Broker Buyer Shipper Aiiiif Brighton, Melboane, Australia. Imports A Exports. I am prepared to act as buying agent In Australia for255 words
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Advertisement212 1947-04-18 3 THE TRAVANCORE FORWARD BANK LTD. (Incorporated In Travancore with limited liability) Head Office:— Kottayam, Travancore. Branches throughout Travancore and at Madras and other Important Centres m South India. AUTHORISED CAPITAL Rs. 50.00.000 Issued St Subscribed Capital Rs 25.00.000 Paid -Up Capital A Reserves Its. 17,26,000 Total Resources Exceed Rs. 2,00,00.000212 words
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Obituary17 1947-04-18 4 Mrs. Hilda S. Perreau passed away peacefully at 37 Fort Road on Thursday 17th. April 1947.17 words
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1060 1947-04-18 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Friday, Apr. 18, 1947. Britain Sets An Example So much of a gloomy or pessimistic nature has been said about Great Britain m recent months that the Budget presented by Dr. Hugh Dalton m the House of Commons on Wednesday comos as a timoly reminder of1,060 words
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Article71 1947-04-18 4 LONDON, Thursday.— The Association of British Chambers of Commerce, today sent government a proposed emergency twoyear industrial plan calling for the postponement of the nationalisation schemes. The Associatiion also asked for the raising of the coal target from 200,000,000 to 220,000.000 tons a year, reduction71 words
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Article40 1947-04-18 4 LAKE SUCCESS, Thursday. Russia has firally handed to the delegates of the other big powers her nominations for the post of Governor of the free territory tf Trieste. The names of candidate* have not yet been disclosed.40 words
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1314 1947-04-18 4 From The Times Ankara Correspondent DRESII>ENT Truman's epoch-making message to Congress recommending the grant of a credit of $400,000,000 to assist Greece and Turkey has stirred the Turkish people to the core and relieved, as by magic, the anxiety which had cast a gloomThe Times - 1,314 words
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230 1947-04-18 4 r TOE Kedah correspond? it 1 who contributed your leader-page article comparing the lot of a married Tamil labourer on a rubber estate with that of an English farm labourer must be congratulated for the painstaking way m which he has successfully indicated a230 words
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Letter100 1947-04-18 4 BEING one of the homeless sufferers, I cannot help writing m support of a suggestion put forward by one of your correspondents, "Not Taken In", m your Saturday issue. Everyone who really suffers under the present housing shortage In this city will Join with me m100 words
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Letter162 1947-04-18 4 SINCE so many of our jurors do not seem to know what is the law with regard to the verdicts which they can deliver, why not save time by telling them? It is not a secret. Anybody can read it m the Cr'minal Pr;cedure Code. Here it162 words
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Letter180 1947-04-18 4 SO much adverse criticism has been levelled at the various hospitals that it is with the greatest pleasure that I can say "Seeing is believing." How I was treated m the Kandang Kerbau Hospital was above all that I had hoped for or dreamt,180 words
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Advertisement883 1947-04-18 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED Junior Storekeeper and also typist clerk for European chemists. Apply personally to Federal Dispensary, 33 Raffles Place. EXPERIENCED ASIATIC motor mechanic required tobacco estate North Borneo free passage house etc. Experience of Diesels also necessary. State salary send copies testimonials certificates photograph. Only men of883 words
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Advertisement76 1947-04-18 4 An Ingenious New Toy I The "MASERATI" Haoftng Car. Plastic Body ftnd Wheete. No clockwork, therefore no spring to break, yet it runs! It runs on a simple rubber band, same as a model aeroplane. Its life is indefinite as the small rubber band is easily replaced locally. Adjustable front76 words
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Advertisement137 1947-04-18 4 fr»*^OPTICIBN Pellow of the max.. Opnthaimic Opticians England) Fellow ->f the Worshipful ComDanv of 3pecucle-Maker.« 'En* > Freeman of the Cltv of London OPTICIAN BY APPOINTMENT tO B. M. FORCES SOUTH SAST ASIA 6 RAFFLES PLACE (OPP LITTLES) PHONE »OO4x BANGALORfi CARPETIS heavy quality, m plain colours only 8 x137 words
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147 1947-04-18 5 RACE BY POLICE TO STOP TRAIN ROBBERS Cloth Pi eked Up By Railway Track From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. J^UALA Lumpur police have recovered 26 bales of cloth which were thrown out of a goods train 27 miles north of Kuala Lumpur early this morning. A few hours147 words
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Article88 1947-04-18 5 SOME members of the Commission on Higher Education will be leaving for the United Kingdom m the middle of next week and will be followed a few days later by the rest tne Commission. The Commission will not have '•he time 'to hold any public88 words
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219 1947-04-18 5 Power Men Consider Company's Letter From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Thursday. THi. Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Company's Employees Union called a general meeting this afternoon to "consider a letter received last night from the Company and tj draft a su table roDly to it." Nearly 200 were present when Mr.219 words
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Article112 1947-04-18 5 $80,000 STORE FOR MALACCA From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Thursday. AT a cost of $80,000, the Malacca branch of the Lee Rubber Company are building a new rubber godown on the bank of the Malacca River at South Reclamation. Plans which show that the new godown will be 200 feet112 words
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Article34 1947-04-18 5 The Trinity Bar Examinations •will bo held at Kuala Lumpur from May sto May 9 There 're eight candidates for various sections of Part <I» and one caniidate for Part <ID of the examination.34 words
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Article260 1947-04-18 5 No Force In Detaining Lepers DEPLYING to a suggestion by Mr. Cheong Heck Chye at a previous meeting of the Singapore Rural Board that appropriate action should be taken for the detention of 'epers. Dr. R. S. Johnston, Chief Health Officer, Singapore, m a letter to thp Chairman of the260 words
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Article79 1947-04-18 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thursday. A railway labourer told the District Judge today that he recovered fr.m the shock of a flash of lightning to find a m-niature of Christ m his hands. The lab:urer Perumal, appeared before Mr. T. R. Hepworth charged with79 words
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Article112 1947-04-18 5 THE police are offering a re1 ward of $1,000 for Information leading to the arrest of two Chines^ suspected to have been concerned in the death of a Chinese taxi driver, Lim Mong Leong, on Feb. 4. At a Coroner's inquiry yesterday it was stated that112 words
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Article175 1947-04-18 5 Sitiawan Escapees Gaoled From Our Own Correspondent SITIAWAN, Thursday. FE Sitiawan courthouse was crowded to capacty and guarded by armed military personnel and Police, when Ding Kirn Chan, Sla Ec Too, Chin Chim, U Kee Kuang and Ling Yew Kuan, who are detained by the p#lice on charges of murder,175 words
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Article, Illustration75 1947-04-18 5 The Commission for Higher Education visited the People's Restaurant at Telok Ayer Basin, Singapore, yesterday and sampled the 30-cent lunch which is eaten daily by office workers and labourers, "it is good value for the money," said Mr. W. S. Morgan, secretary of the Commission. Picture75 words
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Article268 1947-04-18 5 FE Asian Conference has decided that the countries which were represented at the Delhi conference will not be made a pawn m the power politics of Western countries and that they will not give any assistance to these Western countries by the supply of either268 words
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Article45 1947-04-18 5 Major-Gen. Oteuka Misao and Major-Gen. Hidaka Mihoo, found guilty of causing the deaths of 13 prisoners-of-war ar.H 22 civilians at Outram Road Gaol, and Sgt. Kimura Takao, found guilty of crimes on the Burma-Siam Railway, were executed at Changi Gaol yesterday morning.45 words
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Article207 1947-04-18 5 rE Chairman of the Singapore Silver Jubilee Fund, Mr. T. P. F. McNiece, who is also Secretary of the Social Welfare Department, has asked the police to deal with the beggar nuisance in Singapore, which he considers is assuming serious proportions. Mr. McNeice told the207 words
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Article67 1947-04-18 5 THE importance of agriculture 1 m thp future economy of Sarawak was stressed at a meeting of the Kuching section of the newly formed Sarawak Agricultural Department Board held at Kuching recently. The Board had been formed to organise liaison between the Sarawak Department of Agriculture, leaders67 words
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Article80 1947-04-18 5 r:E chairman of the Singapcr? Appeal Committee in connection with the Chinese massacre trial, Mr. Tay Koh Vat, has ?*ked the Governor, Sir Farnklin Gimson, to take "remedial action oy securing the capital punishment on the five Japanese officers who were sentenced to life imprisonment iii80 words
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Article40 1947-04-18 5 THE Rural Board wishes to Preserve the scenic beauty of Singapore's countryside. At a meeting yesterday, the Board refused permission for the erection of a commercial hoarding: which it considered would mar the natural beauty of the suburbs.40 words
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Article105 1947-04-18 5 Governor's Wife Leaves For U.K. lADY Gimson, wife of Singa- pores Governor, Sir Frank m Gimson, was among several wellknown people who left Singapore yesterday by the 23,427-t;n P. and O. liner Strathmore for the United Kingdom. Amcng the passengers who embarked were Mr. Andrew Gilmour. Secretary for Economic Affairs,105 words
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Article24 1947-04-18 5 The next meeting of tie Malayan Union Advisory Council will be held at the Council Chamber, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday May 5.24 words
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Article554 1947-04-18 5 TARDS of Commendation will be presented by the Government to the following Citizens Of Singapore for their services to the community during the Malayan campaign during thp Jananpv oSation and m thP Rwf 3 aUOn and In the BMADr C J Oliviero Dr C F R^th554 words
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Article177 1947-04-18 5 ANOTHER MAN FOR I.E.F.C. URGED From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday; AN appeal to responsibly trade unions to assist the community in combatting racketeering, black marketing and activities of persons who, r~"^r the guise of trade umo« nism, were "growing fat ori| contributions of members,'* was made by Mr.177 words
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Article131 1947-04-18 5 MAJOR C. L. Proud foot, of the Army Public Relations Service, writes: "It is my privilege to publicly) express the thanks and appreciation of the Service audiences which was so completely captivated by the Singapore Children's Orchestra at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Wednesday right thanks131 words
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Article61 1947-04-18 5 The Sikh jaga who was shot m the abdomen by a Chinese who held up the accountant of United Engineers and robbed a Malay peon of $8,500 belonging to the firm last Friday, died m the General Hospital yesterday morning. The jaga, Madora Rai, was attempting to61 words
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Article45 1947-04-18 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Thursday.—. Caught with 136 tins of Craves A and 32 cartons of Pirate cigarettes under the seat. Long Pu>on Kiew, a lorry driver of Kcala Lumpur was fined $22 on a charge of trying to smuggle the cigarettes into Singapore.45 words
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Advertisement29 1947-04-18 5 ir MORE OF rsM/! WHAT YOU WANT A t~* A I\l CT ?j MORE NON-SKID SAFETY fir*ston* FIRESTONE TTRE A RUBBER CO. (S.S.) LTD. 23 QEYLANa RD., SING AFORE.29 words
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Advertisement59 1947-04-18 5 Tan Suede Oxford Shoes. Leather COO Cfl Sole, sizes 7 to 11 Black Box Oxford Shoes. Leather (POQ CO Sole, size* 6 to 11 *44'OU Black Brown Grain Oxford Shoes. CO EL f\f\ Leather Sole, sizes 7 to 11 i&^CJ-UU Grecian Slippers $16.00 Colour: Tan, Dark Blue, Black 6c Red,59 words
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Article256 1947-04-18 6 Aided British Troops From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. f EPERS from Sungei Buloh L Leper Settlement who assisted the British forces during the Malayan campaign were yesterday presented with certificates signed by Viscount Mountbatten and with monetary awards. The presentations were made by the Union256 words
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Article, Illustration32 1947-04-18 6 Mr. M. C. IT Sheppard, Director of Public Relations, Malayan Union, who has left for England on leave. He will be returning to a higher appointment m the Malayan Union.— P.R.D.M.U. picture.32 words
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Article48 1947-04-18 6 From Our Own Correspondent TAIPINQ, Thursday. BETWEEN March 7 and V April 7 Taiping police recovered four Sten guns, three revolvers, one pistol, 61 rounds of Sten gun ammunition and 53 assorted rounds, numerous daggers and two dummy pistols, says an official police report.48 words
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Article84 1947-04-18 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Thursday. OTATING that "drivers are O not mind readers," the report of the Penang Traffic Branch blames cyclists and trishaw pedallers for a large number of accidents m March. The report says these road users "show a lamentable lack of careful84 words
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Article50 1947-04-18 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Thursday.— Two trad s.c ety leaders are On the wanted list of the Penang and Province Wellesley Police, who are "determined to eliminate all ritualistic heads," says a p.lice statement. The statement observes a movement of housebreakers towards the residential areas.50 words
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Article82 1947-04-18 6 From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Wednesday.— »l"he Resident Commissioner, Negri Sembilan, told his weekly press conference yesterday that thci? had been instances cf exploitation of aborigines m the State and steps had been taken to protect them. Pc pie m certain districts had persuaded the aborglnes82 words
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Article70 1947-04-18 6 From Our Own Correspondent TAIPING Thursday. The courage of 65-year-old cattle cwner, Kirpar Singh, defeated two armed Chinese who attempted to rob him m Kampong Boy an. One man entered the house but Kirpar S ngh rushed at him with a stick. The Chinese fled whereupon70 words
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Miscellaneous459 1947-04-18 6 SINGAPORE FRIDAY 1.00 p.m. Oeraldo and his Orchestra; 1.30 News; 140 Music at The Masters: 2. 00 Close down. 8.15 p.m. News hwa/lllrmf *iyj programme summary; 8.20 Diasy Pingers; 8.30 Friday Prom; fl.30 News, 9.45 The Week in Malaya; 10.00 Personal Choice; 10.30 Glenn Miller acd His Famous Danc e459 words
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Miscellaneous670 1947-04-18 6 Perhaps tlu worst thing Chat can be low card. To his disappointment. It said against average players in the was the declarer who ruffed the sefleld of penalty doubles. Is that they cond round, however. A low spade shy away from doubling low contracts was led to the king and670 words
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Article306 1947-04-18 7 DROP IN PRODUCE By Our Chinese Correspondent I jTHERE has been a general 1 depression in the local produce market during the week, with rice turning easier, x pepper very dull, sugar irregular and sago flour down. Prices of rice dropped by one to two dollars during the last two306 words
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Article112 1947-04-18 7 Company's Report ALTHOUGH the dredge of n the Thabawleik Tin Dredging Ltd. was only operated for a few months m the occupation period, inadequacy of supervision and lack of sufficient care and maintenance were responsible f«>r damage to the plant generally, and m particular to the boiler.112 words
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Article361 1947-04-18 7 DALTON "NEGLECTED HIS DUTY" "No Real Desire To Save" LONDON, Thursday. lEADING the debate for the Conservative opposition in the House of Commons yesterday, Sir John Anderson, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, said the budget showed no evidence of a real desire to save. The Chancellor, Dr. Hugh Dalton, seemed361 words
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Article64 1947-04-18 7 LONDON. Thursday. On the London Stock Exchange yesterday the markets firmed up, especially Industrial issues foil w.ng the budget report. Tobaccos provided an exception übt reduced earlier losses Gilt-edgeds were ve~y quiet iaggirg slightly finally while foreigners wei% neglected although moderate business passed Id Argeotlne Rails.64 words
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Article202 1947-04-18 7 STORE MARKET QUIET By Out Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Thursday. rC market was again very quiet in all sections and only a small volume of business was transacted. Among industrials, bow ever, there were one or twc good features, particularly Raffles Hotels, which advanced to $2.85 buyers, and Runneymede Hotels, wnicfc202 words
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Article61 1947-04-18 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's Prices at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Cta, Cta. per Ib. per lb. No. 1 R.S.S. Spot loose 42% 43 No. 1 KS.S. fob In bales April 43% H% No. 2 R.S.S fob hi bale* April 429s 42% No. 3 R.S.S.61 words
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Article128 1947-04-18 7 NEW YORK, Thursday.—On the New York Stock Exchange yesterday the market assumed a walti tug attitude during much of the afternoon and thoughtthe e were •lew signs of any material increase m pressure, buying lacked .sufficient impetus to raise leadjitß issues mor c than fractionsReuter - 128 words
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Article120 1947-04-18 7 Ships alongside the Singapore wharves yesterday were: MAIN WHARF Godown 31-32: Atreus. Godown 34: Mount Mansfield. Godown 35: Empire Raja. Godown 38-39: Benreoch. Godown 42-43: Ruys. Empire Aayport alongside. Godown 4G-41: Hong Kheng. WEST WHARF Godown 1-2: Samette. Godown 4-5: Rajula. Oodown 8-7 Samsoarlng. Godown 10-11-12: Strathmore. Godown120 words
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Article143 1947-04-18 7 Company's Report MO work m the Kamunting section of the Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd. is reported X the annual report of the directors. Due to high labour costs the report says that it would not be an economic proposition to resume operations at this Juncture,143 words
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Advertisement554 1947-04-18 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated 111 Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE Sailings to and from United Kingdom PBhau&i" from U.K. for Hong Kong Shanghai G. 14 -Medon" from U.K In Port Tyeaon" due f~<»m U.S. A In Port "Atreus" sails for G.-poa, Marseilles, Havre, Uvc-nool Glasgow Apr. 19 "Theseus" sails for Liverpool554 words
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Advertisement223 1947-04-18 7 NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES s.s. "BENJAMIN H. LATROBE* The s.s. "BENJAMIN H. LATROBE" from U.K. and Continent is expected to arrive at Singapore on the 21st April. 1947, and will discharge m the roads. Consignees of cargo are notified that a GSNERAL AVERAGE has been declared and they are required to223 words
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Advertisement180 1947-04-18 7 P O and B I PASSENGER A FREIGHT P. 6c O. S. N. CO. s.s. SAMSOARING. From 0.K. /Genoa roi H.K./STial/ Japan In Port s.s. EMPIRE RAJA Now loading for Genoa U X Sails about Apr. 20 s s. SAM YORK ...From Bombay /Karachi/ Beypore Apr. 30 s.s. TREVELVAN From180 words
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Advertisement626 1947-04-18 7 ELLERMAN KLAVENESS LINE BUCKNALL (Incorporated with Limited S.S CO., LTD. LlaWmy n Nonray) LOS ANGELES. SAN FRANm England) CISCO. VANCOUVER For LONDON AND g^ ROTTERDAM -CASTLEVILLE- May t CITY OF LYONS Gods. 23/24 "GRANVILLE" June IS CITY OF POONA doe May 20 "SOMERVILLE" July 1« McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated m626 words
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Article674 1947-04-18 8 ARMY WIN AT STADIUM 2-1 Margin In League Game Army 2; R.A.F 1. HUNDREDS of Servicemen and civilians were treated to excellent soccer at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday when the Army and Royal Air Force clashed in the first round of the S.A.F.A. league. The game resulted in a well674 words
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Article52 1947-04-18 8 GLASGOW, Thursday.— A Crowd limit of 50,060 has been pot on the world flyweight title fight between holder Jackie Paterson of Scotland and Filipino Dado Marine at Hampden Park here on June 11. Glasgow magistrates made this stipulation m granting a licence for the contest to promoter CharlesReuter - 52 words
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Article809 1947-04-18 8 5.C.C. teams for "Home and Home" cricket match on Sunday wJI be: apUins XI: A.C. Growder, W. nagger, W. M. Elder joa, J. W. Ewaro, J. P. Lud, P. W. Holt; T. W. Cut.s, K. J. Healy; H. B. N i J R. Wheeler, L. A.809 words
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Article141 1947-04-18 8 BURNLEY, Thursday.—Scorning superstition 13 Bu/nl >y :rotballers are staying at Morecambe this week for special "tor,ing up" training for the FA. cup final at Wembley on Apr. 26 The 14th player, ouside right Clegg, who is at preser.t receiving treatment for a leg injury, joins theReuter - 141 words
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Article191 1947-04-18 8 Indon esians too Good For Malays From Our Own Correspondent KUALA, LUMPUR, Thursday. THE newly formed Indonesian Soccer Eleven was seen in action for the first time today and in a well contested game beat the Malays two-one, in the second division. In two other second division matches, the Technical191 words
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Article67 1947-04-18 8 Bernborough's selection for wmorrow's races at Ipoh are: Class 1, Div. 1. WIN THE PEACE, PRECIOUS STREAM. Class 1, Div. 2. TRCMPINGTON, GOLDEN GYPSY. Class 1, Div. 3. YUTOI, RENOIR. Class 2, Div. 1. REX FLASH, HELEN THE FIFTH. Class 2, Div. 2. ANTANA, TRICOLOUR. Class 2, Div. S.67 words
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Article117 1947-04-18 8 Easy Win For Derby Favourite BATH, Wednesday. THE unbeaten Tudor M.nstrel, 1 who had been the winter favourite for the Derby and the 2,000 guineas, scored convincing victory in the Somerset three- year-old stakes over seven furlongs here today, giving champion jockey Gordon Richards a comfortable ride. Owned by J.Reuter - 117 words
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Article103 1947-04-18 8 LONDON, Thursday. Joe Baksi, winner against Bruce Woodcock last night, will not meet Joe Louis for the world title tihls year. It was announced from the ring and generally understood, that the winner would be matched with Louis for the world title this June. ThisReuter - 103 words
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Article391 1947-04-18 8 BELFAST, Wednesday. IRELAND beat Wales by two 1 goals to one after both scored once m the first half of the international soccer match at Belfast today. The result allowed Ireland to leave bottom place m the international table and finish second to England,Reuter - 391 words
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Article1186 1947-04-18 8 By Our Racing Correspondent IPOH, Thursday. aiTOM Boy (Donnelly) did a wonderful gallop this morning when he outpaced Marlfield (Spencer) over three furlongs to return the good time of 36 4/5 seconds on a yielding track. Three stop watches were used to time the winding1,186 words
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Article248 1947-04-18 8 HOME SOCCER FIXTURES HOMK soccer fixture for SatunfeC are ENGLISH LKAGUI FIRST DIVISION Bolton Wandn v. Wolves) Chelsea v. Arsenal Charlton A. v. Huddersflekl Qrlmsby T. v. Derby County I*e<ta Utd. v. Aston Villa Liverpool v. Sunderland Manchester Utd. v. Blackburn Mtorough v. Blackpool Preston v. Portsmouth Sheffield W. v.248 words
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Article100 1947-04-18 8 At the second annual general meeting Of the Old Victorian's Association the following were elected office bearers for 1947/1948:— President. Mr. Ong Eag Lian; vice-presidents. The Head Master, Victoria School, Singapore, and Mr. Choo Kirn Chwee; hon. secretary, Mr. Chan Joon Gek: psst. Hon. secretary, Mr. Tan100 words
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Article50 1947-04-18 8 By Our Chinese Correspd dent Thirty-two members of fhe Chung Hua Football team and the Sing Hua Basketball team left Singapore by air for BangKok on Thursday morning They will be the first Singapore teams to appear m the Siamese capital since the Second World War.50 words
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Article54 1947-04-18 8 A goal scored m the last two minutes of the gam c enabled the Technioal College to beat the Polico 2—l.2 1. The winning goal was deflected into the goalmouth by a Police defender who tried to stop a powerful drive by Omar. There was no54 words
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Advertisement106 1947-04-18 8 WRESTLING JjA Bfe GREAT WORLD ARENA— B.3O P.M. A jk TOMORROW Sat. 19th Razak's 20th Century Presents Vj Malayan Heavy-Wt Semi-Final 10 X 5 S FIGHT TO DECISION CONTESTS! Bosca Boa vs Jack Winspeai mmp' ln c K ennv vs p Hammond Mad Monk vs C. Harman *ONG The 200106 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous35 1947-04-18 8 SIMiAi'OlcE TIDES TODAY: Highwater 8.42 ajn., Height 7 ft. 2 ins., 9.51 p.m., Height 7 ft. 5 ins. TOMORROW: High water 9.30 am., Height 7 ft. 8 ins., 10.16 p.m., Height 7 ft: 9 ins.35 words
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