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Title Section20 1947-08-20 1 The Straits Times. MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED I US. EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1947. J RICE TEN CENTS20 words
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2002 1947-08-20 1 Heasman Report Recommends 20 p.c. From Firms Mr. R. B. Heasman, author of the Income Tax Report, left for London by air on August 8 to confer with the British Government. THE report of Mr. R. B. Heasman, special Income Tax Adviser to2,002 words
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Article463 1947-08-20 1 pENALTILS for income tax offences ranging from fines of r SlO,OOO or three years' gaol or both to fines of 81,000 ate provided for m the report of the Government's income tax advisor, Mr. R. B. Heasman. Mr. Heasman says m nisi report: "The penalties463 words
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Article222 1947-08-20 1 Mr. Heasman's recommendations will be tabled with a> Government resolution m the Malayan Union Advisory Council next Monday. A Government communique today said the draft Bill which Mr. Heasman had appended to his report was drafted m terms which he suggested as appropriate m substance for both222 words
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Article76 1947-08-20 1 AN explosion at the Spanish port of Cadix has killed 200 people and injured between 5,000 and 6,000 others. Part of the city is believed to be completely destroyed by the blast. Fires are ragin? and a brigade has been sent from Gibraltar, 60 miles away.76 words
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Advertisement31 1947-08-20 1 ELEGANT JEWELLERY for nil iwra^lons. P. H. HENDRY II \\l 1.1 KR with an Established Malaya-wide Reputation 78 North Bridge Road SINGAPORB. be sure uoii buu WILLS' 5 CIGARETTES-fy ENGLAND kJ|P^31 words
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Advertisement27 1947-08-20 1 For RcfUTABUS i-MABLB ESPONSIBLE DKt CLEANING MENDING IBM NANKING DRY CLEANING feHOP f»wHp K«i. S'oore. PING W AH CO.. Ml Setrri* Kd F N for EVER EFFERVESCING27 words
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5258 1947-08-20 2 Objections To Income Tax Answered In Detail JN his report to the Governments of the Malayan Union and Singapore on the question of income tax Mr. R. B. Heasman, income-tax adviser to the two Governments, states that he was appointed to advise whether income tax5,258 words
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701 1947-08-20 2 PRITICS who object to the imposition of income ta> in Malaya on the ground that there will be wide evasion are answered by the income tax adviser, Mr ■R. B. Heasman, in the words: "The apprehensions an not well founded." "I have arrived at this701 words
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Advertisement864 1947-08-20 2 NOTICES SELANGOR CLUB. THE flALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING will be held on Wednesday, 17th Sept. 1M7, at 7.00 P.M. in the Long Bar. Any member wishing a matter to b<> nought up under General, must intorm the Secretary before 27th August 1947. NOTICE Will any oerson who has seen or heard864 words
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Advertisement125 1947-08-20 2 I Mil \wk& ATfnP'liffiißwfeMsi FIFTY YEARS AGO. smokers to IMrMI 4 V VfcfaWftWflfflfA tlle Dominions and Colonies wore fi'l fT V k-WMWftWWw alrea <iy beginning to send orders I lmi^llQ>Uu3vl< Fr\W l to Louls R°thrna»"s exclusive little I. m L*C"toS T^^^i&rtpNl tobacconist's shop at 5 Pall Mall. lI H tf^^^fJSmMilllSS^125 words
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282 1947-08-20 3 MADRID, Tuesday. AN explosion m the naval arsenal near the great Spanish port of Cadiz has caused casualties estimated by the mayor at 200 killed and between 5,000 and 6,000 injured. Damage is of "disastrous proportions." Fires racing through the city are causingReuter; AP; UP - 282 words
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149 1947-08-20 3 TRIESTE, Tuesday. TWO British officers m the American Military Government public works seat ion here pleaded guilty yesterday before a British Army court martial on charges of accepting bribes of between 7,000,000 and 10,000,000 lire, m the performance of their duties. They are Major John149 words
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Article64 1947-08-20 3 DACHAU, Tuesday. A former S.S. lieutenant colonel, Otto Slcorzeny, and nine companions yesterday pleaded innocent before a military court to entering combat In American uniforms and killing surrendered American war prisoners and obstructing delivery of Red Cross packages m the Ardennes offensive m December 1944. Skorzeny carried64 words
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Article117 1947-08-20 3 KENT, Tuesday. Experiments began here yesterday to clear mud from the Thames bed by a jet turbine engine similar to those fitted m Meteor aircraft. A Port of London authority and Ministry of Supply officials watched as the jet engine, mounted on a barge, blew air at theReuter - 117 words
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Article91 1947-08-20 3 WHITEHAVEN, Tuesday.—More than 1,000 floral wreaths have been ordered for the funerals of 104 miners killed m the explosion m the William coal mine here on Friday, but local florists say they wil not have cnoucrh flowers to go rou^.d. The funerals will begin today or tomorrow.Reuter; UP - 91 words
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Article101 1947-08-20 3 MANILA, Tuesday.—flle Filipino people yesterday honoured the birthday of late president Manuel L. Quezon, champion of Philippine independence, who died m Washington on August 4. 1944, before he could see the fulfilment of his greatest ambition—a free Philippines. A requiem mass was held m Catholic cathedrals throughoutAP - 101 words
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Article107 1947-08-20 3 CROYDON, Tuesday.— Surrey farmers and market gardeners, declining to plough under produce unwanted by retailers, yesterday set up a stall m a store arcade m Croydon and sold vegetables at a price agreed by customers. It is estimated that 2,000 people queued up and bought tomatoes atReuter - 107 words
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Article95 1947-08-20 3 i CANBERRA. Tuesday.—A new type of theatrical make-up has been invented by two University students at Melbourne. It was reicently used with success m stage presentations at the University. Instead of grease, a speoial oil is rubbed on the faces and hands of the players, and this is95 words
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Article83 1947-08-20 3 BERLIN, Tuesday.— Prince Ferdinand, son of the ex-Kaiser's widow. Princess Hermine, and one of the leading figures in the recent disappearance of the £500,000,000 German Crown gems, was remanded in custody when he appeared before a British military court here yesterday charged with making false statements toReuter - 83 words
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Article97 1947-08-20 3 LONDON, Monday. MAXIMUM penalty announced yesterday under Defence Regulation No. 55 for offences against the new Building Materials Priority Distribution Scheme will be a fine of X, 5.000 plus the cost of the unauthorised material, or 14 years' imprisonment or both. The Director General of Building Material,Reuter - 97 words
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Article203 1947-08-20 3 Urgent Session On Indonesia LAKE SUCCESS, Tuesday. AFTER Russia had urged speedy action on the Indonesian question "to thwart diplomatic pressure", the United Nations Security Council last night decided to discuss the matter at an emergency meeting today. Russia's appeal, which was backed by Australia, resulted m the shelving ofReuter; AP; UP - 203 words
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Article24 1947-08-20 3 Mr. Clifford Huntsman, who Is giving a piano recital on Sunday at the Victoria Memorial Hall, will broadcast tonight from Radio Malaya.24 words
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228 1947-08-20 3 JAP NATION MOURNS DEATH OF ATCHESON TOKIO, Tuesday. "THE entire Japanese nation 1 mourns the death of Ambassador Atcheson," the Nippon Times said m an editorial today. Atcheson is believed to have perished with nine other occupants of a plane which was bringing him from Tokio to Washingten for consultations.UP - 228 words
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Advertisement512 1947-08-20 3 His Master's Voice THE OFFICIAL RETAIL PRICES OF RECORDS ARE AS FOLLOWS;— Label Colour PRICES size. Prefix Group Singapore 'Penanc Malayan Union 10" Magenta, BD, GV. MH, MQ, NE $2.15 $2.55 10" Plum, B, EQ, JO, N, RAF 2.75 3.25 10" Red/Black, DA, E, P 3.45 4.10 12" Plum, C,512 words
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Advertisement261 1947-08-20 3 BUY BRITISH! 'PEEL" THE WONDER HOUSEHOLD CLEANSER Sterilises as it Cleans. Obtainable at Littles, Robinsons, Allys, Lim Khoon Heng, Kirn Ann, Chew Nam Seng, Teck Joo, Tong Lam, Chin Swee Hong and all leading stores. Distributors: Associated Local Industries, Ltd. LIMITED STOCK LETTER BALANCES 9ozs Available from: LIANG BROS. CO.,261 words
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Advertisement238 1947-08-20 3 OPENING TODAY S Shows 3, 6 15 9.15 p.m The hunt of human heads "A GAME OF DEATH" wita John I.oder Audrey Lone A Thrillfd-pa^k battle of wits QUEENS THEATRE TO-DAY: 3.00, 6.30. 9.15 p.m. Thrills. Artion and Kxritrmrnt! Salleh Ghmny-Bachtiar Effendi and Rokiah Hanaffl m "SERUAN MERDEKA" (Call of238 words
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Obituary41 1947-08-20 4 Mr Chong Fock Loy Managing Direc'.or of the United Pharmacy Ltd., I 305 North Bridge Road, Singapore, pa.sed away peacefully on the 17th August at 2.30 a.m. at his residence r.f'er a short illness. Age 64. Up papers please copy.41 words
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1025 1947-08-20 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Aug. 20, 1947. PADI IS NOT A MUG'S GAME The Government of the Malayan Union is maintaining an Olympian silence m regard to the criticisms recently made by its former Technical Adviser, Rice Mills, Mr. N. M. Clark, of its padi-purchas-ing operations. It is difficult1,025 words
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Article244 1947-08-20 4 A Sidelight On T.B. In The West In discussing the spread of tuberculosis, and m particular the total absence of sanatoria m Malaya, people m this country are liable to think that the facilities for treatment of this disease m more advanced countries are better than they really are. Many244 words
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Article48 1947-08-20 4 'THE special programmes 1 provided by the Indian section of Radio Malaya on Aug. 15 and 16, to mark ohe celebrations of the independence of India and Pakistan, were highly satisfactory. As a listener, I offer my grateful thanks to Radio Malaya. AN INDIAN LISTENER. I48 words
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Article, Illustration34 1947-08-20 4 END OF THE HOLIDAY With the publication of the Mala jraa income tax report today, this cartoon on Britain's crisis m the London Evening Standard evokes the comment that Malaya feels like that too.34 words
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MAN IN THE STREET
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565 1947-08-20 4 I C 0 M E publicity has been given to the complaini i addressed by the chairman of the Port Emergency Committee to the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, to the ctVect thnt "there is still a certain congestion ir the port as a565 words
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Letter382 1947-08-20 4 SINCE my first letter was published mi n the Straits Times I have received many letters from your Malayan leaders, wanting to know more about the sanatorium here, so I am writing again, hoping that my fellow-sufferers will be benefited. Eveiy writer wants to know how can he382 words
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187 1947-08-20 4 A PERSON with the habit of spitting does not necessarily have to be a rice-eater, as suggested by "Spittoon". Spitting is just a filthy habit among the local people, particularly the lower classes, and it is going to be extremely difficult if not impossible,187 words
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Letter244 1947-08-20 4 Two Singapore Viewpoints lam not at all surprised n* Mr. Hawkins or anybody else being perturbed wilh the poor response from the pui lie m coming forward to r^;; B«I as voters m th c forthcoming elec ions. Surely this has leng been expected. It is true that244 words
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196 1947-08-20 4 I was interested to read m the newspapers that the M.D.U. protests agpinst that oart of the Trade Union Ordinance which disavows the collection of funds for political purpo.es. Let us not pretend that the trade unions are not eventually going to be a political196 words
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Advertisement910 1947-08-20 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. BEMBROKE— On the 18th August, 1947 at Kanriang Kerbau Hospital to Dorothy Beatrice, wife of C. J. R. Bembroke, a daughter. "O ROBIN wife of Mr. Q. Williams at Kindang Kerbau Hospital on 18-8-47. The gift of a daughter. Both well. "VRIGHT. At Penang Maternity Ho pital on910 words
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Advertisement10 1947-08-20 4 CHAIN-DRIVEN CHILDREN'S TRICYCLE. $75.00 EACH (Cannot be sent by post)10 words
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Advertisement129 1947-08-20 4 POft YOU^INSUJWWI, fIEQWREMENTS:THE COMMERCIM. ONION 6ROUP:- Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. y Union Assurance Society, Ltd. (London) Palatine Insurance Co., Ltd. t Liverpool Victoria Insurance Corp: g^ j. British General Insurance Co. Ltd, f^ Branch Offices:— IPOH (P.O. Box 47 r 7)' SINGAPORE flnwi- 574) Jt (P.O. Box 107 Tel:129 words
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Article228 1947-08-20 5 THE unusual nature of Singapore's population tour-laths I immigrant and, of its adults, two-third male was commented upon yesterday by the chief Singapore delegate ie the International Social Welfare Conference, Mr. T. P. F McNeice. The conference, which op-.i ed yesterday m plenary session, was attended228 words
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Article43 1947-08-20 5 The acting Colonial Secretary. Mr. H. P. Bryson. has been appuinted Deputy Officer Administering the Government of Singapore. The Officer Administering the Government. Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, who is m Kuala Lumpur, is expected to be away for some time.43 words
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Article250 1947-08-20 5 Sir Rafael Cilento said m a radio broadcast from Smgopore last night that the Unit ed Nations regarded SoulhEast Asia as a priority area 10 receive U. N. social welfare assistance. Sir Rafael is Director of Social Activities for the United Nations j and is attending250 words
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237 1947-08-20 5 ALARM RAISED BY CHILDREN'S CRIES From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Tuesday. robbing: a house on the Union Estate last night, four desperate Chinese gunmen fired into a crowd of about 500 of the estate's Indian labourers who were attempting237 words
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Article, Illustration51 1947-08-20 5 Dr. Victor Purcell, consultant to the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East, studies the agenda at the opening of the South-East Asia Social Welfare Conference, at the Cathay Build'ng, Singapore, yesterday. Dr. Purcell is a former Malayan Civil Servant and a distinguished vrholar of the Chinese51 words
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Article130 1947-08-20 5 Two Bugis sailors rowing out to their prahu off Beach Road last night heard the gasps of a drowning man, pulled a young Chinese into their skiff by the hair, rowed ashore fast, held the Chinese upside down by the feet and resuscitated him. The Chinese, who later130 words
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119 1947-08-20 5 Knife Chase In Hospital Allegation Inspector Yeo Bin Chi at told the Singapore Second Magistrate yesterday that a tuberculosis patient m the Tan Took Seng hospital chased a dresser with a bread knife until other patients stopped him. The patient, 34-year-old Teo Ah Chiang, was charged with voluntarily attempting to119 words
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Article89 1947-08-20 5 The local rubber market was quiet yesterday after the holiday and prices closed about 1/4 of a cent below Saturday. Business concluded yesterday with No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers at 28 5/8 cents per lb., compared with 28 7/8 on Saturday, and sellers 28 7/889 words
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68 1947-08-20 5 Serviceman Detained After Givi ng Cheque ACHANGI serviceman was arrested yesterday at the pr<»mises of John Little Co., after he had tried to pay tor a watch with a cheque alleged to be false. A C.I.D. spokesman staKTrJ last night that the cheque unt of the same "F" series as68 words
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Article90 1947-08-20 5 PENANG, Tuesday.—The death occurred m the General Hospital of Dr. S. V. Murthy, 48, popular medical officer attached to the Bukit Mertajam Hospital. Dr, Murthy had been ill for the past fortnight and was admitted to Penang Hospital on Sunday afternoon. He leaves a widow, three sons and90 words
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Article42 1947-08-20 5 THE Governor-General. Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, who was to have gone to Canberra for the Commonwealth Conference opening there on Aug. 26, has been forbidden by his doctor to make the Journey. He is now convalescing following enteric fever.42 words
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Article92 1947-08-20 5 KUANTAN, Tuesday.—The first tiger dance ever seen m Kuantan took place during the town's Indian independence celebrations. The dance followed the raising of the Indian National flag, i which was attended by leaders of all communities, and a large proctssion. The "tiger" m the tiger dance < was92 words
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Article70 1947-08-20 5 rjiWO Chinese robbers entered a Hainanese bar m Tar. Queo Lar. Street yesterday morning immediately after it was opened at 8.30 a.m., held up an employee with a pistol, and took $50 from the till ar.d three bottles c! whisky. The robbers left just before the arrival of70 words
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Article167 1947-08-20 5 TOl>.\Y: Indonesian Art Exhibition, 3-C RaN fles Place, 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. British Books Exhibition, Victoria Memorial Hull, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rotary, Yen. Lokanatha on "Tho Buddhist Philosophy." Adelphi, Ip.m. Y.W.C.A.: Katong (Senior) Group meetii!?. St. Hilda's School, 4 p.m. Chess Clsh's autumn tourney commences,167 words
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Advertisement200 1947-08-20 5 McKerron Gets Wetting When Yacht Capsizes The Officer Administertn^ he f~ rnmrnt. Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, clung to an upturned yacht for half an hour after the yacht Marjorie capsized during a cruise on Sunday. The mishap occurred off Tan^ong Pasar. a quarter-mile from the Singapore Yacht Club. Mr.200 words
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Article128 1947-08-20 6 Dato Panglima Kinta Dead From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tuesday. rTO Panglima Kinta, senior Perak chief, died today at the age of 60 after a short ill. ness. An outstanding sportsman m his youth, the Dato represented Perak at soccer, cricket and hockey ar.d also excelled m golf and tennis.128 words
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Article123 1947-08-20 6 CHINESE IN DOUBLE ROBBERY rUR Chinese robbers, with their faces wrapped m towels, scaled a 20-foot back wall of a hhoves c m Madras Street yesterday, and simultaneously robbed occupants of two separate rooms. Victims of the robbery were a Chinese midwife Madam Siau Hui Eng. and a Chinese newspaper123 words
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106 1947-08-20 6 SAGO VALUED AT $20,400 IN BREACH CASE Sago flour worth $20,400 is involved m a case of alleged criminal breach of trust brought before the Second Police Magistrate yesterday. The charge was against a 26-year-old Hokkien, Seng Siong Ton. The offence was alleged to have taken place at Singapore on106 words
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Article100 1947-08-20 6 Balakrishna. one of three Indians charged m the Third Police Court yesterday with the theft of a bottle of beer, asked why. if he was guilty, he had not been handcuffed and taken to the police station instead of having a rope tied round his neck.100 words
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Article43 1947-08-20 6 Bail of $2,000 was allowed m the Third Police Court, yesterday to a 16-year-old Indian. Chelliah. who was charged with! the theft of 1.944 yards of cloth, value $1,944 the property of the 5.H.8., from go-down 12. The case was postponed.43 words
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Article90 1947-08-20 6 Loan Talks Open-U.K. Explains WASHINGTON, Tuesday. TTHE Anglo-American con1 ference on England's dollar crisis opened behind cli/sed doors yesterday with a British explanation of why her $3,750,000,000 loan is already more than threefourths exhausted. A few minutes after the session began the deputy director of the Bank of England, Mr.Reuter; AP - 90 words
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Article130 1947-08-20 6 More than 2,000 Bricish books are on display at the first British Books Exhibition now being held at the Victoria Memorial Hall. Singapore. Since its official opening on Aug. 15, more than 2.200 people have visited the exhibition. At the exhibition yesterday was Mrs. Joanna Moore,130 words
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179 1947-08-20 6 NEW YORK, Tuesday. AN objection by the Russian delegate prevented the immediate and unanimous decision by the Security Council of the United Nations last night to recommend the admission of the new dominion of Pakistan to the Uni>el Nations. After hearing Sir AlexanderReuter; UP - 179 words
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Article, Illustration110 1947-08-20 6 Today's map, sixth of a series showing you where to register for a vote in the Singapore elections, includes Divn. 11l and Divn. IV. If you live in either of these areas, you should register with either of the following: Divn. 111, Mr. Lim Cheng110 words
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Article51 1947-08-20 6 DEPUTY Registering Officers m various town districts are visiting residents and encouraging them to register as voters. At Outram Road School, the Deputy Registering Officer, Mr. S. Viagasu, told residents m neighbouring shophouses how they could register and within a short time recorded more than a dozen51 words
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Article97 1947-08-20 6 Four Cliinese and Lwo Malays, all armed with pistols and masked, who robbed an attap house m Mergui Road on Monday night ordered their Chinese victims not to make a report until 20 minutes after they had left. The victims ignored the warning and telephoned the97 words
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Advertisement277 1947-08-20 6 ROMANCE ...I« An Outcast Port of Intrigue! ACTION ...Bullwhips Lash In Frenzied Fury! She DANCED... And Whips Lashed for Her Favour! y*jf She KISSED... And Great Music was Born! /^«afe*\ She LOVED... «Wfcj t&M And Morocco's Maddest Moments Began! TA Yyonne Jean Pierre J 'isJsim I)E CARLO aumoist 7 J95277 words
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Advertisement225 1947-08-20 6 WESTERN CANADA STEAMSHIPS LTD. NORTH PACIFIC SHIPPING COMPANY LTD. AS GENERAL AGENTS DIRECT SERVICE TO:— LOS ANGELES. SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND, SEATTLE VANCOUVER LAKE KAMLOOPS Voting Pena«g Aug. 26 Loading Spore Aug 29 For Freight Particulars Apply THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) MERCANTILE BANK BUILDING. TEL. 6370 M.V. "ORANJE"225 words
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Miscellaneous118 1947-08-20 6 RADIO MALAYA SINGAPORE ENGLISH— 1 p.m. New Records; 1.40 Cinema Organ; 8.20 Social Welfare in S.E. Asia Talk by a Delegate to The Conference; 8.30 Radio Orchestra; 9.00 Best Sellers of Stage, Screen Radio; 9.45 Pencils Please; 10.00 American Travelogue; 10.30 Count of Monte Cristo Episode KUALA LUMPUR 8.35 p.m.118 words
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Miscellaneous146 1947-08-20 6 I PURPLE NETWORK 7 p.m. See,! Orange Network. FRENCH— 7.45 News. SIAMESE 8.00 An old tale Retold ji KUOYU 9.00 News; 9.30 p.m. to 1 12.30 a.m. See Orange Network. RADIO AUSTRALIA 9.30 a.m. Hit Tunes of The Past; 9.45 Joy Nichols, Barbara James, Brian Lawrence; 10.00 Boston Symphony Orchestra146 words
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Miscellaneous159 1947-08-20 6 Symphony Orchestra of New York; 9.00 Anne Mills (Mezzo Soprano), John McHugh (Tenor); 9.15 Celebrity Violinist (Joseph Szlgeti); 9.45 Talk; 10.18 Sporting Roundup; 10.30 Everyman's Music; 11.00 Talk. RADIO SEAC 8 a.m. Music; 8.45 Morning Star; 9.00 Light Orchestral; 9.35 Pot Luck; 9.45 BBC Dance Band Production; 10.45 Nothing But159 words
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Article367 1947-08-20 7 LONDON, Monday. BRITISH Government securities experienced very firm conditions on the Stock Exchange today, a good demand for short-dated stocks bringing about an all-round re-adjustment of prices, says Router's financial correspondent. Industrials remained very quiet and generally rather dull, dealers preferring to adopt a waiting policy following the367 words
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Article725 1947-08-20 7 SINGAPORE, Tuesday. WITH some markets up-country still closed conditions on the local market, which re-opened yestefday after the holiday, were very quiet. Very few features were reported but among tin snares there were some inquiries for Petalings, Tronohs and Southern Kintas. Price quotations given by the Malayan Stockbrokers'725 words
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Article25 1947-08-20 7 NEW YORK, Tuesday.— Crude rubber fuuares closed quiet yesterday. There were no sales. Number one ribbed smoked sheets 15 cents (U.S.) nominal. AP.AP - 25 words
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Article311 1947-08-20 7 Produce Market By A Market Correspondent SUGAR made substantial gains yesterday. Most dealers are determined to hold out for a better price, and current consumption has increased. News of a rise in pepper in New York has had a beneficial effect or. the local market. Several311 words
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Article59 1947-08-20 7 me Singapore Chamber at Commerce Rubber Association's prices at noon yesterday were: Cta. per Ib. No. 1 R.S.8. Spot loose 27% No 1 R.S.8 tot In bales Sept. 28 U No 2 RS.S fob In bales Sept. 28% No 3 RS.S fob In bales Sept. 27% Tone of Market:59 words
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Advertisement616 1947-08-20 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE BAILINGS FROM U.K. AND USA. "Prometheus" ..Doe from O.K. for Manila H'Kong... In Port -Calchai" Due from U.K An >J "JllHi" D»e from U.K Anf. *J "Alclnons" Du< from U.S. A Sept. 1 SAILINGS FOR LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW AND CONTINENTAL PORTS "Samcleve*616 words
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Advertisement207 1947-08-20 7 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON rt. INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Arrives MARINE SNAPPER SINGAPORE GD. 33/34 PENANG AUG. 22 MARINE FLIER SINGAPORE AUG. 89 PENANG SF.PT 7 Frelrht Onl* AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. UNION BLDG TELS.: «228 KKT 5757 PASSAGE 4949. WATERMAN LINE NFW V"X AND BALTIMORE207 words
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Advertisement213 1947-08-20 7 Shippers and others interested m Shipping Intelligence are referred to Advertisements m col. 6 and 7 opposite page P.&O. M. V. TREVAYLOR foi* LONDON Loads Singapore Aug. 24th Loads Penang Early Sept. Apply Islay Kerr Co., Ltd. BEN LINE OUTWARDS BENARTI 27 Aug.. From UK calls Hone Ko*v J> ShanghaJ213 words
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Advertisement568 1947-08-20 7 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD. flncornnrated m B^^nmd' HAVRE. LONDON S.s CITY OF KHARTOUM Dv« 17 oept. KLAVENESS LINE ilncoruoraun with .limited UabiUtv m Norw iv> LOS ANGELES. SAN FRANCISCO VANCOUVER Dae: "CASTLEVILLE" 8 Sept. Calls P. Swettenham A Penane 4 rente: McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incomorateo «r Singapore) PHONE 7837—568 words
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Article931 1947-08-20 8 WINGS SHOWS UP WELL IN TRAINING Beats Red Plane In 5-Furlong Gallop Track Notes From Our Racing Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. rpHE much-publicized new Australian importation, Wintfs (late Viva), had his first fast workout this morning m preparation for the forthcoming Kuala Lumpur races. He went m company with Red931 words
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Article35 1947-08-20 8 From Our Own Correspondent. SEGAMAT, Tuesday. The Gemas soccer team were trounced seven-nil by the Segamat XI here on Saturday m a match m aid of the South China Flood Relief Fund.35 words
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Article121 1947-08-20 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday THE Selangor Wah Yew soccer team will travel to Malacca on Saturday to play against the Chinese side ther^ The proceeds of the game will be donated to the South China Flood Relief Fund. Mr. Leong Khai Swee. Malaya121 words
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Article193 1947-08-20 8 Good Sports Good At Sports CANBERRA, Tuesday. AHMED Din Aztaar. newlyappointed Indian Trade Commissioner m Sydney, is qualifying for membership of the Pacific capitals "icebergers" —enthusiasts who swim throughout the winter months. Since he arrived m Sydney m June winter m Australia Mr. Ashar, with his two sons, Aslam and193 words
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Article61 1947-08-20 8 SITIAWAN, Tuesday. The Young Indians and the Dlndings Chinese drew two-all m the Indian Independence Day exhibition i soccer match here. The Indians were unlucky not to have won as they had the better of the play. However, their finish- ing was weak. Shanmugam and Gopal scored for61 words
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Article540 1947-08-20 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. TIME forced a draw wh-^n Selangor met Pahang for the first time m an intar-Staie cricket match, which was played during the holidays at Raub. Pahang batted first and scored 91. Selangor's reply was 198 and a declaration with540 words
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199 1947-08-20 8 LONDON, Tuesday. SOUTH Africa scored 3U2 m their first innings lo finish 125 runs behind England's first innings of 427 when the fifth Test match was resumed here today. At lunch England vvtre 13 for none m their second innings. W. Copson, the Derbyshire199 words
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Article17 1947-08-20 8 LONDON, Tuesday.—England declared at 325 for 6. Close of play. South Africa 8 for one. Reuter.Reuter - 17 words
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Article137 1947-08-20 8 England Ist. Inns. —127. SOUTH AFRICA—IST. INNS. Mitchell c Evans b Copson 120 Dyer c Gladwin b Howorth 18 Viljoen c Evans b Wright 10 Nourse c Yardley b Howorth... 10 Melville lbw b Cranston 39 Dawson lbw b Wright 55 Fullerton c Howorth b Cranston 6 Rowan bReuter - 137 words
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Article42 1947-08-20 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. Tiger Aman (8.21). Malaya's bantamweight champion, won a narrow points decision over the Filipino fighter Little Berr.al (7.13) m a non-title bout over ten three-minute rounds at the Kuala Lumpur Lucky World boxing stadium last night.42 words
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508 1947-08-20 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A WATER polo match between the Ipoh Swimming Club and the home team was played at the Hari Raya aquatic gala held last night at the Selangor Golf Club. The visitors were well-beaten, to the tune508 words
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Article, Illustration44 1947-08-20 8 This form of racing is highly popular m America. Picture shows Hoot Mon (fourth from right) st ting his run at the first turn m the second heat of the ilambletonian event, which he won m the record time of two minutes. A.P. Photo.AP - 44 words
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Article325 1947-08-20 8 Playing m a return friendly badminton encounter on Saturday afternoon, the Engineers' Department Branch defeated the Treasurers' Department Branch of the Singapore Municipal Services Union by four games to one. In their previous match the Engineers' Department Branch lost by three games to four. Results (M.E. players mentioned325 words
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45 1947-08-20 8 MANILA, Tuesday.— Tirso Del Rosario. who on Saturday night successfully defended his Philippines featherweight championship against Speedy Cabanela. said yesterday he was planning a trip to the United States, possibly to seek world honours. Tirso is 24 years old.— U.P.UP - 45 words
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Article55 1947-08-20 8 The following will represent St. Andrew's School, Singapore, against St. Joseph's Institution at cricket today at 2 p.m. at Woodsville. Richard Tay (capt), D. Sullivan, Lim Koon Poh, M. Thiagarajah, L. Owen, J. Chelliah, M. Owen, Ong Beng Bee, B. Ross, T. Ricketts, W. Vanderput and D. Norris.55 words
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Article106 1947-08-20 8 Playing at the Embarkation Headquarters' Mess at Blakang Mpti, the Harmony Musical Association beat the Embarkation HQ. at table tennis by seven games to nil. Results are as follows (Harmony players mentioned first) Singles: Ng Yew Wing beat Capt. Lambert 2—o,2 0, Wong Wah Soo beat Sgt. Aisbltt106 words
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Article29 1947-08-20 8 F. N. WIN 3-2 The Fraser Neave Sports Club 2nd XI beat the Cheong Yong Chin XI by three goals to two at soccer on the Mental Hospital ground.29 words
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Article330 1947-08-20 8 Gloucester Ousted By Middlesex CHELTENHAM, Tuesday. rE neck-to-neck struggle for the county cricket championship between Middlesex and Gloucestershire continues. By beating their rivals yesterday, Middlesex took the lead, with 200 points to Gloucestershire's 192. Both sides have four more matches to play. Middlesex, 36 ahead with one man out atReuter - 330 words
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Article199 1947-08-20 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesda/. PLANS for Asiatic rugby m Selangor for the new season will be finalised at l<vo meetings to be held on Friday. The first will be -the annual general meeting of the Selangor United Rugby Football Club and the second199 words
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Article87 1947-08-20 8 MUAR, Tuesday. At a representative meeting held at the Chong Hwa Club, Muar, the Johore Chinese Football Association was formed and the following office-bearers were elected: President, Mr. Chen Shi Shi (Muar); vice-president, Mr. Tan Joo Soon (Batu Pahat); hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. Chua Huck87 words
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Article66 1947-08-20 8 The following will represent tho Singapore Bevelle Lads XI against the R.A.P. Coy 2nd XI m a friendly game of soccer to be played on the R.A.P. ground tomorrow at 5.15 p.m: R. Perelra, Bah Chee, E. Gauder (capt), P. Dass, R. Karrim, K. Niubronner, G. Pasqual, V.66 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous20 1947-08-20 8 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High Water, 1.34 p.m. (9.1 ft.). Tomorrow: High Water, 1.31 a.m. (10.1 ft.). 2.04 p.m. (8.9 ft.)20 words
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