The Straits Times, 31 May 1947
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Title Section18 1947-05-31 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845. (TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration1158 1947-05-31 1 BRUSHING aside the suggestion that it would be "unmoral" for the Government to legalise a State lottery, half the body of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday voted in favour of a motion to ask the Government to legalise state lotteries1,158 words
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Article258 1947-05-31 1 Consecration Of New Bishop THE ceremony of the Conse1 (ration of Mgr. Michael Olcomendy as Bishop of Malacca takes place tomorrow at 8 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Cathedral. The Consecrating Bishop, M&r. Frederick Joseph Provost, and his assistant Bishops, Mgr. Albert Pierre Jean Faliere and Mgr. Jean Baptiste Maximilian258 words
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Article271 1947-05-31 1 THE HAGUE Friday. FIVE supplements to the note which was handed to .the Indonesian Republican Government by the Dutch Com-mission-General yesterday were anr/junced her? today. They elaborate the Dutch proposals for a federal interim government in Java and cover lederal foreign services and military and271 words
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Article102 1947-05-31 1 LONDON, Friday. Cricket: At Portsmouth, South Africans beat Combined Services by seren wickets. Combined Services IWJ and 162; South Africans 209 and 86 for 3 At Cambridge, Middlesex beat Cambridge University by 58 runs. Middkeawx 283 and 283 for 7 dccl; Cambridge University 2if and £91 (Anson 106,Reuter - 102 words
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Article556 1947-05-31 1 The Times Correspondent LONDON, Friday. TkELHI is awaiting Viscount Mountbatten's return and Monday's conference in a mood of anxious expectancy amounting almost to apprehension. Over the greater part of India, especially in liie cities, men and women fear serious outbreaks of communal violence as soonReuter - 556 words
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344 1947-05-31 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. rON TRACT tapping rates on rubber estates in the Malayan Union are to be cut by 20 per cent. The rates of daily-paid labourers on rubber estates will not be affected. This is the strong344 words
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Article133 1947-05-31 1 MARGATE, Friday. CRITICISM of members of V the Executive for "taking up too much time with their speeches" was made wh?n the Labour Party Conference entered the final c!ay here today. The chief complaint centred on Dr. Edith Summerskill, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, whoReuter - 133 words
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Advertisement152 1947-05-31 1 i**iiF*cr»*i* *^t M OTHER PAGES Urgent Transfer Action in India .2 S-Point Dutch Ultimatum to Indonesians 3 Alleged Threat to MiU Owners 50 Dead in Air Crashes 5 Editorial 6 Singapore Extortion Terror Mounting 7 Con .erri tion of Bishop of Malacca Special Features 8 and 3 Finance 19 Sport152 words
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Article503 1947-05-31 2 "Adjustment" Of Govt. Likely LONDON, Friday. I ONDON political quarters are now confident that a propo sal for "adjustment" of the India central government machine will emerge from next week's Delhi conference if the Indian leaders decide to shelve the Cabinet mission plan for aReuter - 503 words
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Article367 1947-05-31 2 Marshall On Jap Peace Pact WASHINGTON, Friday. r»EN. GEORGE MARSHALL, the U.S. Secretary of State, told a press conference yesterday that the State Department was very much interested in former President Herbert Hoover's suggestion that a separate peace treaty be written with Japan and Germany, leaving Russia out. Oen. MarshallReuter; AP; UP - 367 words
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Article117 1947-05-31 2 NEW DELHI. Friday. Five persons were killed and one injured in Amritsar yesterday. A party of Sikhs invaded the -outskirts of a town and killed three Muslims working In the Melds, as a reprisal the Muslims killed two Sikhs in another suburb. Or.c Hindu was stabbeaReuter - 117 words
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Article99 1947-05-31 2 GILZE RIJEN, Holland, Friday. TWELVE members of the Royal Netherlands Air Force were killed yesterday when two twin-engined training planes collided in mid air. Only five of the bodies were identifiable. The rest were mutilated beyond recognition. Between 20 and 30 people were injured yesterdayReuter - 99 words
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Article96 1947-05-31 2 CAWNPORE, Friday.—A huge crowd of passers-by here had some free entertainment and a wealthy, Indian lady some hours of anxiety when a hungry monkey entered the lady's boudoir and decamped with a package containing her jewellery, valued at £1,200. Hiedlsss cf tna lan^.s shrieks, the monkey clambered swiftlyReuter - 96 words
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Article34 1947-05-31 2 MUNICH, Friday—Emmy Goer- ing, wife of the former Reichmar- shal Hermann Goering, wasj arrested yesterday under the Denazification Act. No details are yet available on the charges to be filed against. her.34 words
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Article48 1947-05-31 2 SAIGON, Friday— More than 1,000 prisoners— including several > political prisoners in Saigon Central Jail have been nuiv*er i striking for the last 24 noon, demanding a "humane Jiison life". The prisoners' demands include faculties for daily bathing, .jetter food and longer hours of rest Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article55 1947-05-31 2 ATHENS, Friday.— Guerillas attempted last night to capture Fiorina, near the Greco- Yugoslav border, but were driven oft after lulling ten civilians and turning i 13 dwellings. Five women were amon* those killed and two soldiers were wounded. Tlie attack continued throughout the night .ind was finally repulsedUP - 55 words
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Article27 1947-05-31 2 BUDAPEST, Friday— The Hun- garian Economic Board decided yesterday to clamp state control on Hungary's 13 major oar.ks, appointing state commissioners to supervise them.— U.P.UP - 27 words
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Article78 1947-05-31 2 CAWNPORE, Friday.— A rigorous anti-riot curfew here, coinciding with the annual Hindu marriage season, brought a flood of applications by would-be bridegrooms for special curfew passes for them and their quests. Officialdom relaxed and rasses were handed out in scores with the proviso that the weddingReuter - 78 words
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Article39 1947-05-31 2 LONDON. Friday— A Spring heat wave hit England yesterday fthen the early afternoon temperature soared to 85 degrees— the highest since last July. Cloudless skies and brilliant sunshine set the mercury 10 degrees above yesterday's top reading.— UP.UP - 39 words
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Article36 1947-05-31 2 ZURICH, Friday.—lt w?.s aninoanttd here yesterday that I delegates and 500 <>bserve;s will attend the International Socials! conference at Zurich on July 7 and C to d'scuss the restora ion or the Socialist International.--P.P.36 words
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Article98 1947-05-31 2 WASHINGTON, Friday. -Pretty Sonya Rodolfo, 14, who vas born in the Philippines, was sacond in America's twentieth national spelling bee which was wo.i by Mattie Lou Pollard, 14 of Geor d. Sonya stumbled on the word "maggoty" after 33 other contestants had been spelled out. She is aAP - 98 words
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Article67 1947-05-31 2 NANKING. Friday.—CommunTsl forces have resumed their attach on Szepingkal, Manchurlan railway junction south of the capital, Changchun, according to reports reaching Nanking today from North-east of China. Fighting in this area, wnich ended temporarily with the rout of two Communist divisions, flared up again as news reachedReuter - 67 words
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Article119 1947-05-31 2 LONDON. Friday— A o! Chinese professors, incluJin; one woman, have arrived here on a three-month tour of Bntl h Universities under the auspices of the British Council. The group includes Lee H.■ atsunr. Professor of Pun and Applied Mathematics la Ine National Wu-Haw University; Dju Ao. Dean119 words
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Article90 1947-05-31 2 I HERFORD. Friday.— An offlclal statement said today that there was no immediate prospecc of an improvement in the food situation in north Rhine Westphalia where near famine conditions have prevailed for six weeks. American Economics Division figures show that American and I British taxpayers pay forUP - 90 words
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Article107 1947-05-31 2 WASHINGTON. Friday. The I United States Government yesterday opposed the British suggestion that disposition of former Italian colonies should be discussed at the meeting of the spoclal deputies of the Big Four Foreign Mtnis'ors in London on June 6 The State Department said, "The deputies should, until theReuter - 107 words
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Article277 1947-05-31 2 BUDAPEST, Friday. 1 HIGH Hungarian source said yesterday in Budapest that t} the Prime Minister, Mr. Ferenc i\igy, foremost Hungarian anti-Comm;mist, had resigned while on holiday in Switzerland. J It was disclose:) Russians charged Mr. Nagy ai 4 two other hi offici.;: i implical dln a piReuter - 277 words
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Advertisement703 1947-05-31 2 NOTICES ROAD NOTICE The bridge over the Sungei Sanglang at the 48th. mile Pontian-Batu Pahat Road will be closed for repairs from 8 a.m. on Jure 7 to 8 a.m. on 8. 1947. Senior Executive Engineer. Johort Bahru DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, JOHORE. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS. WOMEN TEACHERS Applications are Invited for703 words
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Advertisement777 1947-05-31 2 NOTICES. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY Western Australia Branch: Cor. St. George's Terrace and William Street. Perth. LOST POLICY It Is the Intention of the Society on or after the 2nd day of July next, to Issue Special Policies In place of Policies Nos. *****5 A *****4 on the life of777 words
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Advertisement739 1947-05-31 2 TENDERS TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ORDINANCE No. 22 of 1939 CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY PROCLAMATION No. 14 of 1945 SALE BY TENDER NO. 24 The Custodian of Property, Singapore. Invites tenders for the purchase of the follow inn: Belliss Moreom Steam Engines 80 R.P. (Good order). Browett Se Lindley Steam Engines739 words
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Advertisement89 1947-05-31 2 SHIPPING NOTICE MOLLER'S (MALAYA) LIMITED, s.l. "CHI HING" Arriving froui Hong Kong about June 2nd. Consignees should apply to the undersigned for Delivery rr'ers MOLLER'S (MALAYA) LIMITED. 32- A, Raffles Quay, Singapore. Phone 7538 TECK SENG BATTERY SERVICE IJ4/IS6 Victoria Street Singapore. WE specialize in Repairing Recnargirui Batteries and Radio89 words
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Article, Illustration33 1947-05-31 3 United States submarine. Sea Robin, which left Valpraiso, Chile, on Wednesday for the Falkland Islands. It is believed she will be the first submarine in the world to sail round C pc Horn.33 words
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246 1947-05-31 3 5 -POINT DUTCH ULTIMATUM TO INDONESIANS Hope Of Ending N.E.L Stalemate THE HAGUE, Friday. THE Indonesian Republic in a note published here yesterday was given two weeks, ending June 10, to ive a "satisfactory reply" to five points made 'n the Dutch Commission-General's proposal to the Indonesian delegations on Tuesday.246 words
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Article179 1947-05-31 3 BATAVIA. Friday. rHE Indonesian Republic was responsible for starvation conditions in Madura, east of, Java, a spokesman for the N.E.I. Government Information Service said in a broadc s* on Wednesday. The spokesman reiterated Dutch promises that shipments of food to Madura would not be intpreented provided they were179 words
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Article91 1947-05-31 3 PARIS, Friday.— Police authorities announced on Wednesday the arrest of Gustave Roussev 73 Rector of the University of Paiis and world famous cancer expert on charges of financial manipulations and conversions involving Swiss and French francs. The French News Agency estimated 70,000.000 francs (US $583,000) was involved.AP - 91 words
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Article74 1947-05-31 3 WASHINGTON. Friday.— The U.S. State Department on Wednesday announced that the Netherlands Government had agreed to pay the United States US $67 CuO 000 as 'complete and final" settlement of the Second Wond War accounts. P*"ment would be mado o-er a nn "->pr of ye^ sAP - 74 words
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Article75 1947-05-31 3 PARIS, Friday.— The C.mmunist dominated Genual i Confederation of Labour, representing 6,000,000 French v/orkers. yesterday agreed conditionally to continuation of Socialist Pre-nier Paul Ramadier's wage-freezing programme until December i This was decided after the settlement of the threatened utility workers strike reduced the possibility ofAP - 75 words
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Article52 1947-05-31 3 WASHINGTON. Thursday The U.S. Senate yesterday voted for a U.S. $4.000,000-a-year Income tax cut for Americans to be introduced from Ju":y 1 For most taxDayers the cuts will amount to 40 or 50 per cent. Incomes above 5302.400 will receive a 10.5 per centAP - 52 words
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Article144 1947-05-31 3 Jews' New Offer Of Truce JERUSALEM, Friday. AFTER terror incidents spaced over two days, Irgun Zvai Leumi on Wednesday renewed the offer of "truce" for the duration of the United Nations Fact-finding Commission. In an Irgun radio broadcast the British were alleged to have violated the appeal for peace inAP - 144 words
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Article128 1947-05-31 3 MANAGUA. Nicaragua, Friday. —Managua on Wednesday resumed its regular life and calm was reDorted throughout the country following Monday's bloodless coup deposing President Leonards Arguello. Stores and business houses in Managua were open as usual and only a few armed soldiers were seen. Benjamin Lacayo Sacasa,AP - 128 words
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Article126 1947-05-31 3 MANILA, Friday.— An air traffic conference representing representatives of afi the airlines operating in the Philippines has agreed on an over-all* reduction of their rates from Manila to Shanghai, Hongkong, Bangkok and Singapore. Tii ay unanimously approved the reductions, said to be from 10 to 20 per126 words
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Article185 1947-05-31 3 The R.F.C. stockpile figure of 216,000 tons conflicts with a previous statement t*>at the RFC owned about 270,000, of which 160.000 tons would be held at strategic reserve and the remaining 110,000 tons offered for sale at 23 cents. The reconciliation may be the 52,000 tons whichReuter - 185 words
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345 1947-05-31 3 LONDON, Friday. IN itself the reduction in the R.F.C. selling price from its natural rubber stockpile cannot be reasonably regarded as a deliberate attempt to depress natural prices still further, writes Sydney Gampbell, Reuter's Financial Editor. When it ceased its rubber import programme on345 words
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Article293 1947-05-31 3 SIMGAPORE, Fiiday. ALTHOUGH the tin and industrial sec ions of the markets were firm today uiere was less activi y and business was small. Tfre industrial section was res rlcted through lack of sellers. -i '"-re were buyers of Alexandra Brick Prefs at 53. 50 and Praser and293 words
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Article176 1947-05-31 3 /\N Sa urday of last week, the market took a definite turn for the better, a moderate U.NR.R.A. order placed in London being -esponsible for the improve ment, state Messrs. Lewis and Peat in their weekly marie' report. Prices here advanced about 3J cents, but with decreased interest176 words
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Article475 1947-05-31 3 THE U.S. 13,600-ton heav cruiser, Toledo, is due in Singapore 1 this morning and will remain until June 4. A full programme of entertainment has been drawn up for officers and men of the visiting warship, including soccer cricket and baseball matches. I The475 words
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Article114 1947-05-31 3 From Our Own Correspondent PENANQ. Friday.— A former messenger who pleaded that ho had to support a wife and two children on a salary of $57 i month was told by the police magistrate. Mr. A.M.I Austin vre>terday. that he would be given another chance to114 words
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Article69 1947-05-31 3 WASHINGTON, Friday— United States Secretary of State, Gen. GG a o""> f »*r,- vj a cheque for $100 000.000 <U.S.) advanced on Wednesday by the Reconstruction Finance Corporauou to cover the initial cost of President Truman's Greece and Turkey aid programme. The legislation uthonsing th*Reuter - 69 words
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Advertisement68 1947-05-31 3 A large quantity of INDIAN CARPETS RUGS have arrived and just unpacked Specially designed in Colours and Plain, All sizes Moderate Prices AMIR <Sc SOMS 276. ORCHARD ROAD. SINGA°ORE YOON LEE COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINE MADE 8 TINS CANS 4 GALLON CAPACITY EVERY DESCRIPTION ALUMINIUM DIE-PRESSED NUMBER PLATES, NAME PLATES68 words
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Advertisement122 1947-05-31 3 BACKGROUND TO BEAUTY! with Exquisite designs ar.d qualities k yed to the spirit oi the new Ky^L!£^ textile world. This collection will be foremost in the high styltd field of artist c rayon P^' fabrics su table for all times and occ -sions. ENGLISH FABRICS Artistry in Weaving, Color Design122 words
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Article122 1947-05-31 4 Alleged Threat To Mill Owner ?orm Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Friday. A MILL owner named Chow Yoke Peow, of Port Swetlenham, told the magistrate, Mr. C. H. F. Blake, in Klang Po.ice Court yesterday, that he had received a letter demanding $15,000 if he wanted to prevent the killing of122 words
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Article120 1947-05-31 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Malay Regiment will 1 undertake a new recruiting campaign next month to get 700 recruits o n regular engagement with the Colours for seven years and with the Reserve for five years. Three special recruiting teams will tour the Peninsula from120 words
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Article101 1947-05-31 4 JACKSON, Ncrth Carolina Friday.— Seven white men will be tried on Aug. 4 on charges o' kidnapping Godwin Bush, a Negro, shortly after h e was arrested last week. Bush was arrested as a suspect in an alleged attsmpted attack on a young white woman. OnReuter - 101 words
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Article88 1947-05-31 4 ATHENS. Friday.— A vast "communist plot" to create a "free zone" in the Peloponnese in Southern Greece was discovered by Greek police a few days ago, according to the Greek news agency on Wednesday. Interrogation of captured leaders and examination of documents showed that the Greek CommunistReuter - 88 words
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Article50 1947-05-31 4 GRANDVIEW. Missouri, Thursday:— President Truman said yesterday that his mother was so much bettor he would fly back to Washington today unless there was an unexpecttu change in her condition. He hr*s spent the oast 12 days at the bedside of his ailing 91-year-oid mother.— A.P.AP - 50 words
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Article262 1947-05-31 4 Th 2 Times Correspondent AMSTERDAM, Friday. FHE Prime Minister of the 1 Netherlands, Dr. J. M. Beel, has returned to Holland from the East Indies with doubts on whether the Indonesian Repub ie is prepared to co-operate with the other Indonesian territories and th? Netherlands Government.The Times - 262 words
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Article25 1947-05-31 4 Seventy-four passengers from Marseilles and Colombo arrived in Singapore by the Messageries Maritimes ship Marechal Joffre. The vessel continued her voyage at noon for Saigon.25 words
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Advertisement136 1947-05-31 4 DRINK r V** CHOICE CEYLON TEA Product of The Best Plantation! Imported By CHRISTOPHER H. SENEVIRATNE CO., 4 B D' Almeida Street Singapore. Phone 3124. "MAPROS" CHICKEN CURRY OBTAINABLE: SINYAR COMPANY LIMITED 196. LAVENDER STREET, SINGAPORE. TELEPHONE No. 3097. HAPPY To-day at 3—3 7 9.15 p.m. Edward CianneUi as the136 words
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Advertisement519 1947-05-31 4 VIOLIN LESSONS DAILY FROM 9 a.m.— D.m. Lessons can be Riven at own residence or at Studio. Open (or beginners and advanced. JULIEN FOORMAN (Leader of Bohemians and Atomic Ensemble) Degr., Teacher, Method. Sevcik. Cons: Prague. 64, LLOYD ROAD, TEL. 3260. FOR DELICIOUS JAVANESE, EUROPEANCHINESE DISHES, visit BANDOENG RESTAURANT BAR519 words
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Advertisement224 1947-05-31 4 WE SPECIALISE /A FULL CIRCLE RETREADING TYRES AND BATTERY'S SERVICE AND DEALERS IN NEW TYRES AND TUBES E.O. Price* Moderate Workmanship Guaranteed Enquiries Welcomed Phone 4295 HOCK HIN CO., 177, Tank Road, Singapore! Supply Rubber Stamp*. Paper*. Stationery €f Office rt><|uirimcnts ut Moderate competitive price*. SINGAPORE STATIONERY MART. 28. Chuli.224 words
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Miscellaneous478 1947-05-31 4 SINGAPORE SATURDAY 1.00 p.m. Radio Orchestra: 1.30 News; 1.40. Share Market Report; 1.50 Military Band Music; 2.00. Closp down. 8.15 p.m. News headlines and programme summary; 8.20. Sporte rouniup; 8.30. Forces Variety Quiz; 9.30 News; 9.45, Radio Gazette; 10.00 All Join In; 10.30 Rhythm on records; 11.30, News rummary and478 words
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Miscellaneous708 1947-05-31 4 jgl^ffll SMBhEmmSHI S^S^^UBajßß^^^PQSj^y In a large majority of cases, there can be no escape for the defenders from a well executed strip-and-throw-in play In today's deal, however. West easily should have seen what was brewing, and to side-step was r.-nplicity it«*U South, dealer. Both sid?3 vu nerabl?. NORTH QJ9B »K.J708 words
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Article73 1947-05-31 5 SINGAPORE CENSUS IN SEPTEMBER ml Government census will be 3ft held in Singapore in September. Municipal authorities and the Land Office fiave completed the numbering of Singapore houses in preparation for the count. The census will record the number of people in Singapore, their name, age, piece of birth, ar>d73 words
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Article88 1947-05-31 5 Anc.nei large Australian food for Singapore is on beard the Bh.L> Funnel ship. Gorgon, due tomorrow. The ship will berth al<v:gsid? the Harb;ur Board w -arves. "he cargo includes 1,046 cases of tomatoes, 1,700 cases of appl.s, 100 casci of grapefruit, 1,923 crates of vegetables, 30 cases88 words
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Article133 1947-05-31 5 The Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday recorded a finding of suicide at the inquiry j into the dea.th of a trishaw rider, i Goh Tah Kak, who slit his throat with a razor in his room at Manassah Lane on May 18. Goh.133 words
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Article117 1947-05-31 5 THE Singapore C»rooer found 1 on Thursday that a 13-yeax-old girl had died by misadventure after a coconut fell on her head. She was Tut Slew Beng. of Aljanied Road. The girl's mother told the Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, that she was in the kitchen117 words
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396 1947-05-31 5 50 DEAD IN AIR CRASHES U.S.A's Bad Flying Day LONDON, Friday. CIFTY people at least were killed, 19 injured and others listed as "missing" in four air crashes reported today after the blackest 24 hours in aviation history. In addition, an Icelandic Dakota with 21 passengers and a crew ofReuter; AP; UP - 396 words
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Article34 1947-05-31 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday.— The cruiser, H.M.S. Belfast (Capt. H. 18. Ellison D.5.0..R.N.) will sail i from Singapore on Monlay afternoon, June 2, on a cruise to MaI layan ports.34 words
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Article109 1947-05-31 5 From Our Own Correspondent BATU PAHAT, Friday. The Welfare Committee has arranged a concert in aid of the local welfare fund on June 5. Malay. Chinese and the two English Schools of Batu Pahat, will contribute 20 items, mainly songs and dances. Two short dramas109 words
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Article47 1947-05-31 5 The Commander -in cMef South East Asia Land Forces' General Sir Neil M. Ritchie K.8.E., CJ., D 3.0, will <»o on local leave today. He will spend part of his holiday at Port Dlckson and Frase^s Hill and return to Singapore on June 15.47 words
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Article221 1947-05-31 5 THE Singapore Municipal President, Mr. L. Eayman, told 1 Singapore trishawmen yesterday tha+ the law requiring their registration by June 1 would stand. Mr. Rayman was replying to a letter from the Singapore Ricksha and Trishaw Workers' Union which was handed to him by four representatives221 words
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Article112 1947-05-31 5 A bill to enable retrospective effect to be given to certain pensions regulations and to enable the period of enemy occupation to count for pension was passed I in the Singapore Advisory Council on Thursday. The Bill provides the option of a reduced pension and gratuity in112 words
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Article79 1947-05-31 5 A 30-year-old married Chinese woman, Cheng See Keng, pleaded guilty in the First District Court yesterday to being in possession of opium and was bound over for two years In the sum of $500, with a further surety of $1,000. The woman said she used79 words
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Article207 1947-05-31 5 PENANG, Friday. THE sole survivor of a crew of eight has brought to Penang the story of a battle at sea in which all his comrades armed only with stioks were shot dewn by Siamese pirates using Japanese pistols. The pirao? occurred in the waters around Pulau207 words
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Article215 1947-05-31 5 O.A.G. AT WELFARE HOMES THE Officer Administering 1 the Government, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, yesterday suggested that the York Hill and Bushey Park Government Welfare Homes should be whitewashed and fitted with better sanitary conveniences. Mr. McKerron made this suggestion when he took part in an informal tour of215 words
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Article241 1947-05-31 5 rMORROWb services in Singapore churches are as foßowi:— Church of England: Bt. Andrew's 6, 1. 8, 10.30. 11.15, 5.30 p.m. St. George's Garrison Church (Tanglln); 7.15. 8.45 6 30. Corist Church; 8, 10 30, 5, 8.30 St. Hilda's: 8. 5.30: St. Paul> <Se'angoon): v: Methodist: Wesley Church; 10,241 words
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Article70 1947-05-31 5 Sentence of six weeks' rigorous imprisonment was imposed by the Second Police Magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, on Thursday, on the canteen manager of Naafl at Serangoon Road, Chew Yap Tiang, for criminal breach of trust in respect of $440. A surprise check on April70 words
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Article234 1947-05-31 5 RLE Malayan Communist, Party will run candidates in the coming elections for six unofficial seats o n the reconstituted Legislative Council if it considers the elections "democratic enough." The Party's Representative \n Singapore, Mr. Chang Ming Ching, told the Straits Times yesterday that the Party would234 words
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Obituary53 1947-05-31 6 Mr. Chua Kcng Chuan aged 50, at 50 Eng Hoon St., leaving his mother. Madam Poh Ber.g Neo. 6 brothers 1 younger sister. Funeral 1.6.47. Mrs. Seah Cheng Joo (nee Tan Kirn Hian. passed away peacefully at her residence. 43, Boundary Road, on 29.5.47. Funeral on Sunday, Ist. June,53 words
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Obituary41 1947-05-31 6 Mr. and Mrs. Chua Cheng Chwee beg to thank all relatives and friends who attended the wedding of their only daughter Lucy Chua Gek Kee to Mr. "I ham Ah Kow ani to those who sent gifts and congratulatcrv messages.41 words
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Obituary38 1947-05-31 6 MaclauKhlm J.E.. ex Preventive Officer Customs. Trengganu. who died at Muar on 20th April. 1947. "A quiet and refined gentleman who always sympathised with his subordinates." "Rest in peace.' ir-seited by the Trengganu Customs Marine Stan's.38 words
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1151 1947-05-31 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Saturday, May 31, 1947. What Happened To Rubber? The setback in rubber which began this month now appears to have had its maximum effect, but it is still difficult to see just how much improvement, if any, can be expected. A general review of the situation1,151 words
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Article163 1947-05-31 6 MARGATE, Friday. MR. Ziiliacus, one of tbt Labour Party's foreign policy rebels in the House of i Commons, cal ed on the Party yesterday, to demand that the Government operate on the assumption that Britain would not be engaged in a great war in the next163 words
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Article, Illustration1165 1947-05-31 6 A Malayan Countryman's Diary I WAS lately staying with] I some Trends in Singapore who live near Tanglin Barracks. We wer<; out scrolling one afternoon, and as we passed one of those red fire hydrants at the roadside we were surprised to see a small bird fly1,165 words
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294 1947-05-31 6 THERE is a tendency among some Service drivers, or local drivers of Service vehicles! to ivgard the pavement as part of the read. Mo it pedestrians are now ace dentwise*and keep claar of the road, using the pavement and the kerb wherever poss ble but they294 words
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Letter113 1947-05-31 6 nETWEEN the hours of 7.30 U and 8.30 a.m. and 5 and 6 p.m., the junction of Bu'.rit Timah and Selegie roads is ba^'" congested, i This is due to the many trucks waiting to take work.is! to various places. The situation, is aggravated by the stopping of113 words
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Letter60 1947-05-31 6 AS an anti-T. B. measure I would like to make the following suggestion. A great deal of spitting is done in cinema halls, and I suggest that after every show D.D.T. be tpnn-- j ed under the seats so that germs are destroyed and the foal60 words
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Letter67 1947-05-31 6 MAY I ask who are the pro moters of the newly form> ed Geylonese Association? How was it formed and where, was the meetinß held? What por-. tlon of the O> ioneso comnruniy was represented at the meeting? What was the general object of the meeting? The most67 words
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Letter47 1947-05-31 6 I AM a keen stamp collector and I would very much like to correspond with someone who is also interested in stamps. I would like to exchange different African stamps for Malayan stamps. NEVILLE YVYNDHAM. 26, Aye Des Huguenots, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa.47 words
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Letter181 1947-05-31 6 IN the latter part of April, several thousands of cases of condensed milk were supposed to have arrived per the s.s. Ajax and Gorgon, but not a singe tin could be purchased from any of the retailers. Could the importers, or distributors concerned, give an account as to181 words
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Letter109 1947-05-31 6 I AM a regular visitor to Cliflord Pier. Can't the Government do some limewashing in the inside of the Pier? It is horrible to se.* no glass frames on the lamps. And one should See the rubbish and filth thrown at the <ntrar.ce of the Pier—banana skins, susartane109 words
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Advertisement724 1947-05-31 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. j ro MAIRI. wife of Double Stewart. of the Straits Times, a boy (Ian Mitchell) in Kandang Kerbau. May 30. BIRTH on 30th May at the Bunssar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, to Joanne, wife of R. H. D. Wade. Hongkong Bank, a son. The engagement is announced between Selwyn724 words
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Advertisement53 1947-05-31 6 Scientific Glare Control American POLAROID DAY GLASSES FITS-ONS also available. rhe only type of glasses that really controls glare. During the war used by the American Army and Navy. Call for a demonstration to prove the differences from ordinary sun glasses Various New Types rf Spectacle Frames A Mountings also53 words
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387 1947-05-31 7 SINGAPORE EXTORTION TERROR MOUNTING Youths Are Copying Gang "Technique" CINGAPORE police this month have received more complaints from victims of extortion than in any other month since the liberation of llie city from Japanese occupation. The acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. If. I. Bryw*u, told the Singapore Advisory Council on ThmvJay387 words
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Article93 1947-05-31 7 AN appeal against the findings of a Singapore Marine Court of Inquiry which suspended for three months the Master's certificate of Capt. W. S. Stoker, was dismissed by Mr. Justice Brown and two assessors in the Singapore High Court yesterday. Capt. Stoker was master of the 1,463-ton Straits93 words
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Article80 1947-05-31 7 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. A sununons case in which a former European O.CPD. in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. W. T. N. Tipton, is alleged to have caused hurt to Lim Teh Sal, was mentioned before Che Rani in the Second Magistrates Court today. The offence,80 words
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Article72 1947-05-31 7 Prom Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Friday.— The Daily Herald announces that Mr. Tvor Thomas, Under-secretary of State for the Colonies, has conveyed to the Admiralty the request of the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, for the bell of the battleship Malaya. The bell is now on72 words
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Article61 1947-05-31 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Fiidav. A decree nisi to be made absolute in three months was granted by the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Willan, in the Supreme Court today to Mrs. Virginia Sophia Ang, who petitioned for dissolution of her marriage to Albert Francis Ang, an employee of61 words
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Article, Illustration100 1947-05-31 7 MRS. Beryl Constantine, the dress designer who set up business in Singapore three months ago, has been robbed of jewellery worth between $2,000 and $3,000. The jewellery, which was taken from her bedroom, was partly insured. It. included a diamond and platinum ring, a silver cigarette100 words
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Article84 1947-05-31 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Friday. fiie Governor. Sir Edward Gent, las sent the following telegram to the Secretary of State for the «:e!o'M s: Or. behalf of the p?ople of this territory. I wish to thank you for your inspiring Emp're Day message. 'As one of the younger84 words
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Article231 1947-05-31 7 From Our Own Correspondent KLANG, Friday. AN INDIAN labourer I named Muthman, formerly of the Athlone Estate, Tapah, was charged yesterday before the Klang Magistrate, Tuan Haji Abdul Aziz, with criminally tresI passing on the estate with intent to intimidate, annoy I and insult the assistantmanager231 words
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Article53 1947-05-31 7 Sentence of eight years' rijorous imprisonment and 12 strokes of the rotan was imposed on Tang Ah Hor by Mr. Justice Jobling at the Assize Court on Thursday. Tang was found guilty of having committed armed robbery, with another Chinese, of $21 from a pig-rearer at Tiong Bahru53 words
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Article71 1947-05-31 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. Sentencing a 61 -year- old Chinese woman, convicted of selling four tins of condensed milk above the controlled price, Mr. B. G. Smith, the District Judge, Kuala Lumpur, today issued a warning that future price control oflenders would be sent to71 words
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Article, Illustration44 1947-05-31 7 Sir Charles W. M. Nome, U«ternor of South Australia (on the tight) enjoys a joke with Mr. Claude Massey, Australian Government Commissioner in Malaya during: a brief stay at Singapore Airport yesterday morning:. Sir Charles is on six months' leave to England.44 words
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313 1947-05-31 7 I ACK of public spirit in Singapore is hampering the police in their fight against gangsterism in the colony, says the Acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. H. P. Bryson, in a letter to the Malayan Democratic Union and 11 other bodies which sent the Government a313 words
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Article103 1947-05-31 7 From Oar Own Correspondent PENANG. Friday.— RecruiUng for thp army has met wi r h such an exscUent response here that the campaign has row been suspended till next month. Major R. Newton Howes, recruiting officer, said yesterday that his department could no: acctpt any more candidates103 words
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Article372 1947-05-31 7 Purchase Power Weaker Produce Market From A Market Correspondent THE Singapore produce market' has been generally dull this* week, with very small volume of' business done in comparison with previous weeks. The month's slumps in ruDber. and pepper have given a serious blow to the trade, and local purchasing power372 words
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Article56 1947-05-31 7 Members of the Army Civil Service Union which complained of conditions of employment in a memorandum to the salaries commission presented recently, belonged to the Tanglin branch of the Union. Mr. B. L. Narang. who addressed the meeting is the branch president and the office-bearers listed also56 words
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Advertisement80 1947-05-31 7 High Class Goods from London's WEST END Plastic Lamp Stands Plastic Table Lamps Bathroom Cabinets Ladies Golf Bag's Travel Bag's See the Display at:OPTORG CO., (malaya) LTD. 124, ROBINSON ROAD SINGAPORE NOW ON SALE Coal Pitch Galv. Corrugated Sheets Sodium Sulphite Galv. Wire Sodium Bisulphite Muntz Metal Wire Nails Strapping80 words
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Advertisement87 1947-05-31 7 I CROM Monday, June 2nd to Saturday, June 7th, we will devote a small section in each department to the display of miscellaneous stocks which we are prepared to clear at a discount of 25% off the marked prices. This clearance applies to a strictly limited assortment of £oods in87 words
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Article, Illustration2827 1947-05-31 8 DE. THOMAS JAYAKODY - DE. THOMAS JAYAKODY By Tomorrow at 8 a. m. Malayans will witness an unusual religious ceremony when Mgr. Olcomendy is consecrated Roman Catholic Bishop of Malacca. Large crowds are expected at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore to attend the Consecration which has seldom been seen2,827 words
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Article376 1947-05-31 8 riHiaN the Churcii of itome, witn aii tne t-.jujnaour and ceremonial which she puts into her important services, ordains a layman to the ipriesthood, she pronotinces over him the words: "Tii es Sacerdos in aeternam"—"Thou art a Pr'est forever." A legion of priests so jrdsined is scattered376 words
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Advertisement166 1947-05-31 8 EVERSHARP IrR Qfet refilling! fiO fm \VI PEN No Yes- that exclusive I \A\ !2lMta Evcrsharp Magic lljfl w\\ ill Feed prevents ink I uW PENCU N 161 flpo^g or leakin 8 I \l\ HH M** high in a plane— so W^M 1 °f course at ground V. VI levd166 words
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Advertisement155 1947-05-31 8 GcWuimuns f/pjl HAIR CREAM WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE WINE AND DINE SUN SUN BAR AND RESTAURANT TIFFIN X.50 AMD 1.50 FIRST CLASS BAR EXCELLENT CHINESE FOOD AND EUROPEAN DISHES 260, Middle Road, SINGAPORE. (OLD OYSTER CLUR) »IT TOC ARK WOT SATISFIED WITH YOUR PREBBMT ACCOMMODATION. T«T "THE TAVERN*' Tim Newest European155 words
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Advertisement206 1947-05-31 9 every skin needs TWO beauty creams Give your complexion this famous care •To took always smooth radiant lovely— your skin needs regular beauty care with two different face creams. First a cream of finely blended oils to cleanse and soften your skin Pond's Cold Cream. Wtt^k Second, a silky, non-oily206 words
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Advertisement85 1947-05-31 9 HAL I The world-famous disinfectant and fungicide for estates use and general sanitation. Highly concentrated and economical In use. NOXO I The finest wood preservative and staTTl Prevents fungus and deterioration of woodwork. Protects against white ants. Made by Newton Chambers ft Co. Ltd.. Thorncliffc, Sheffield. England Supplies obtainable from:85 words
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Article506 1947-05-31 10 LONDON, Thursday.— Chief feature of the day's trading 111 the sharp decline In Oiltedgeds brought about by provincial selling. while there was absence of any Institutional support to help toe market says Heater's financial correspondent. Heaviness in that section spsead to other domestic Issues where, however, there was506 words
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Article58 1947-05-31 10 rbe Singapore Cbamtwr Of Commerce Rabbet Association* otictm at nooo yesterday were: Buyers Seller* Ots. Ote. per Ib. per !b. No. 1 R.S.S. Boot loose 3f% 30H No 1 R.B.S. fob lnbalMJnne 30% il% No 3 R. 8.8. fob In bale* June 39% 39% No. 3 R. 8.8. fob58 words
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Article712 1947-05-31 10 SINGAPORE, May 80. OZNOAPORX shar c quotations to|J day. as given by the Malayan Shareholders' *mo elation, won v follows: INDUSTRIALS Alex. Brick (O) a 36 3.SP Alex. Brldl (P) 3.40 3.60 B M Trustee 8.2S 9do Ooosottdatfd Tin Smelters (O) 2J/0 23 do CP) M/« 38/Eastern United712 words
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Advertisement643 1947-05-31 10 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (inearaaratssl m atngaaatet BLUE FUNNEL LINE "Maaaaaw" fran U.K. far H'Kaag, STial, Japan O. IS "Gsantfler* froas U Jt. far Hang Kong O. 1 -dentarry" troas UJL Maatta Hoag Kong Shanghai Japan O. S3 "Mentor fresa U.S. A Q- •TUaarl hsH» traas O.g.A Jane 1 "Bißii uphin*643 words
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Advertisement263 1947-05-31 10 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON Tta INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS PRES. MONROE SINGAPORE GODOWN 37 PENANO JUNE 1 PRES. POLK SINGAPORE JUNE 8 PENANG JUNE 18 Freight Onto AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. UNION BLDG.. TELS.: 6228 KRT 8757. PASSAGE 4949. Waterman linT \FW TORS AND BALTIMOU LAFAYETTE263 words
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Advertisement277 1947-05-31 10 P A O and B I SAILINGS TO AND FROM INDIA. CBTLON. AOSTRALIA, BIAM, CHINA ADEN. EGTPT. CONTINENT AND UNITED KINGDOM Agentr Sta^apora 18LAI KJUU A CO., LTD. and at 11A Ceßyer Quay. Singapore. Penaag SS Beaeb Btreet Penang. P O Agents K. I amwrr P. Swettenham Harrisans Crosfield (Malaya)277 words
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Advertisement565 1947-05-31 10 EIIERMAN I KLAVENESS UNE BUCKNALL (ineorporateo wife imi*aj S.S CO LTD ****»»****> UW< Uiy LOS ANGELES, ftaoon»r»t«i u» BcgiaDd) SAN FRANCISCO LONDON VANCOUVER CITY OF CHESTER "Granvilte". June 10 EARLY AUGUST Call. P. Swettaaliaaj Agents: McALISTER CO., LTD. (Ineorporateo u> Singapore) PHONES It 37— 5906 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. LLOYDS AGENTS565 words
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Article, Illustration832 1947-05-31 11 JACK POLLARD I Sports Editor, 8.C.0.F. Newspaper - Japan Is Seeking A Comeback To World Sport JACK POLLARD I Sports Editor, 8.C.0.F. Newspaper By, OSAKA, Friday. JAPAN wants to get back into world sport headlines. Her athletes are not up to their pre-war standards, but they are prepared to compete against other nations. They think that way they832 words
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Article285 1947-05-31 11 LONDON, Friday.— Appalled by the ever spiralling prices in the soccer transfer market, more and more English clubs are putting away their cheque books and are turning to the development of local talent. Ciielsea and Port Vale are the latest converts to the theory that to tap285 words
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Article124 1947-05-31 11 'My Best Mount' Richards LONDON, Kriday. Gordon Richards, the -hampion British jockey, told a friend Jnst year that a two-year-old colt he was riding the next day at Dath probably never would be beaten. The colt was Tudor Minstrel. Today, six race victories later, everybody's saying the same tnhig about124 words
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Advertisement254 1947-05-31 11 jlY^f^^h: season kiiW HSWIW; c EXTENDED! j Nf¥Tf ?V*fffT*Jf*J^ 5 Shows: 11-2-4.15-6.30-9.15 Beautiful, beguiling LENORE AUBEBT V Haydee! THE Ul IF F OF <oflL L fast MONTE CRISTO X" He prcmued f 4V jj HAYDEE vrJro pomisfd lore but meant another thirg! ~ftj MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! «^fL4; 500 years of hate,254 words
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Advertisement226 1947-05-31 11 (r/iPiTj^ LASr DAY \^/mm v\.y M0 p#m ._9.l5 pm# THRILLS! INTRIGUE: SUSPENSE! VOA HIUBI RALSTON RICHARD ARLEN ERICH VON STROHEIM «vi otto mucn dxjaido oakkelu robot uvmgston mona bamjk TO-NIGHT 2nd M'NITE~ I GALA OPENING TO-MORROW A WHIRLWIND OF PERILOUS ADVENTURES! REKD v ™M f i h^v y ORRO' S226 words
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Article294 1947-05-31 12 Centuries In County Cricket LONDON, Friday. IN contrast to the previous day, batsmen dominated the county cricket programme yesterday when temperatures soared to the highest for eleven months. Several centuries and near centuries marked the day's play, but the greatest performance was the opening stand of 350 between Washbrook, 204,Reuter - 294 words
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Article80 1947-05-31 12 Chinese Seniors and the Ro>al Navy clash at Jalan Besar Stadium today in the second round of the S.A.F.A. League. It is an important fixture and neither side can afford to lose. Having beaten the Navy 4—l in the initial round, Chinese are generally favoured to80 words
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Article49 1947-05-31 12 RAUB, Friday— At the Raub Padang yesterday the Raub lndoCeylcnese won their League fixture against the Raub Chinese Sports Association by four wickets. The R.C.S.A. side batted first. They scored 97, of which Chor Seng got a useful 42. Shori bowied well, takm* six for 36.49 words
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Article591 1947-05-31 12 Cricket The S.R.C. team to meet the C.S.C. tomorrow on the Padang at- 11.00 a.m. will be chosen from the following: G.F. Clarke (Captain), R.H. Bain, B. Barker, F.M. Chopard, E. Le Mercler, Dr. R. Morrow, D.C. Ross, N.H. Siebel, J. Sanderson, O. de Sllva, M.C.591 words
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Article, Illustration43 1947-05-31 12 The recent number of successful rides for Eph Smith (above) has put him at the top of the winning riders list in England this season. Smith now has 35 winning rides to his credit, compared to champion G>rdon Richards' 33.43 words
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Article, Illustration62 1947-05-31 12 With 200 members and its own club-house, the Victorian Ladies' Yacht Club (Australia) is one of the few yacht clubs in the world for women only. It was formed because in the past rules for yaefat Muring in Victoria have disqualified boats with women in their crews. Here three of62 words
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Article456 1947-05-31 12 S'pore Officials Give Their Points Of View CINGAPORE Olympics and Sport Council officials have varied opinions as to whether Singapore and the Malayan Union should apply separately f or affiliation to the International Olympic Committee. On Thursday Olympic officials in London told a Straits Times representative456 words
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Article215 1947-05-31 12 CARNOUSTIE, Friday rpHREE American, one Eng- lishman and four Scotsmen reached the "last eight" or quarter final stage of the British amateur golf cham- pionship here to-day. I One of the Scots, Robert Rutherford, 45 year-old member of the Royal Wimbledon London Club, though a memberReuter - 215 words
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Article211 1947-05-31 12 From Our Racing Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. TRAINER Van Brcukelen is likely to follow up his recent successes in Ipok and Penang at next week's Kuala Lumpur race meeting. His horses are wonderfully flt. His team for Kuala Lumpur have started serious work and were211 words
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Article97 1947-05-31 12 BROOKLYN, Friday. T.VMI Mauriello, rotund tavern keeper from the Bronx, had to go all out to stop Jimmy Carroio, young Long Island fiehter. in the fifth roimi of a scheduled ten -round heavyweight fight. Carroio came off the floor from two second knockdowns and fought Mauriello97 words
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Article220 1947-05-31 12 PORTSMOUTH, Friday, team should be untroubl d Jrvices here today. to play. Combined Services —Ist. Inns: 182 SOUTH AFRICANS—Ist. Inns Ovenstons t> De><hton 42 Fullerton lbw Fryer 5 Mitchell st Hayles b Birtlett 108 Dawson c and b White 57 Harris c Roberts b Deighton 8Reuter - 220 words
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Article221 1947-05-31 12 MALAYS, CHINESE DRAW From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. THERE were scores of thrills in this evening's match between the Chinese and Malays, who fought out leadership of the First Division of the League. After an all— out same, the teams drew three-all. On the result the Malays with221 words
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Advertisement730 1947-05-31 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Page 6) ACCOMMODATION WANTED UNFURNISHED ROOM and meals required by voudr bachelor in or near Singapore. Reply stating terms to Box No. A 206. S.T. HOUSE, FLAT, or other accommodation, required for man. wife, child. August Ist or earlier. Agreeable long lease. Will consider reasonable reDairs.730 words
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Advertisement90 1947-05-31 12 WRESTLING S£™» TONIGHT PROMOTER RAZAK PRESENTS IT^ 3SO SIDE STAKE "CHIC" KENNY 10x5 BOSCA BOA jA (RASC Star) (Chlneae SUrl JJ RV SINGAPORE WELTER-WT TITLE J- WINSPEAR 10x5 H. oJSHrYAY CHINESE SENSATION (RAF SeleUi (29 Coy BASC) BILL BIRCH 10 x 5 BILL GARSIDE (ROV%', SIGNALS) (RASC) L. K. SENG90 words
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Miscellaneous33 1947-05-31 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High water 830 a.m., 8 ft 0 in; 8.51 p.m. 8 ft 2 in. TOMORROW: High water Ml am, 8 ft 3 in; 9.26 p in, 8 ft 5 in.33 words
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