The Straits Times, 9 September 1947
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Title Section19 1947-09-09 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED iB4S 9 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article188 1947-09-09 1 Malayan Association Report From Our Own Correspondent I LONDON, Monday. MEMBERSHIP of the Association of British Malaya, increased during the yean ended June 30 by 10 companies and 223 individuals, resulting in a 20 per cent, in- in revenue, says the annual report of the President, Mr. C. W. Wurtzburg.188 words
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539 1947-09-09 1 RED CROSS PROTEST TO INDONESIA "Dutch Did Not Damage Goods From Malaya" THE Delegate for Malaya of the International Red 1 Cross, Mr. Hans Schweizer, has protested to the Indonesian Republican authorities against Indonesian allegations, broadcast from Radio Jogjakarta, that Dutch officials damaged Red Cross supplies by searching them in539 words
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Article173 1947-09-09 1 fIEVTER'S UNO CORRESPONDENT says that the coming session o/ the United Nations General Assembly will be its last chance to restore its loaning prestige. He thinks "some governments" are bound to revise their policy towards UNO if it fails to break some of the deadlocked issues which have173 words
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Article78 1947-09-09 1 I BATAVIA. Monday.— The Indian Red Cross mission at present in Jogjakarta has finished a general survey of tha medical situation of the Indonesian Republic, reports Reuter's correspondent from Jogjakarta. Dr. t L. Nirula. leader of the mission, has sent a message to the International Red CrossReuter - 78 words
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203 1947-09-09 1 LONDON, Monday. MINERS from 18 strikebound Yorkshire coal pits joined a back-to-work movement today but at least 19 collieries remain closed and nine others are partly affected. Grimethorpe coal miners, the nucleus of 70,000 strikers who have paralysed half the Yorkshire coal fields,AP; UP - 203 words
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304 1947-09-09 1 PARIS, Monday. CEVENTEEN people were arrested in Paris yesterday v after the discovery of an alleged Jewish terrorist plan to bomb London from a privately owned aircraft as a reprisal for the sending of 4,350 Jewish refugees to Hamburg. At least two of those arrestedReuter; UP - 304 words
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Article88 1947-09-09 1 WASHINGTON, Monday— The largest statistical conference ever held started to-day when, 650 delegates of 53 nations assembled here to discuss methods of attacking the problem of the world's "roll call," since many nations lost all their records during the war. Among the absentees from the conferenceReuter - 88 words
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Article, Illustration55 1947-09-09 1 A group of young Jewish immigr ants aboard one of the three British shins, from which Jews are now being disembarked at Hamburg At first disembarkation was orderly but later British troops had to use force to get the Jews ashore. This A.P. picture was taken when the55 words
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Article138 1947-09-09 1 Cabinet Meeting On Crisis LONDON, Monday. MINISTERS were gathering V* in London today in preparation for the fateful Cabinet meeting tomorrow which will decide on plans to be submitted to meet the economic crisis. Foremost on the list of subjects for discussion was the draft of the proposals to beReuter - 138 words
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Article64 1947-09-09 1 ATHENS, Monday.— The newly formed Greek coalition Government will today present itself to the Chamber and the Prime Minister will make a statement on policy. The Government is expected to return an overwhelming majority, as the other parties are ready to support the coalition. Parliament willReuter - 64 words
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Article68 1947-09-09 1 JERUSALEM. Monday.— Troops and security forces in Palestine were alerted today in case of trouble in the Holy Land coinciding with the landing of the Jewish "exodus" immigrants from the British ships in Hamburg. A band of Jewish youths, believed to be extremists, attacked two JewishReuter; UP - 68 words
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Article26 1947-09-09 1 LONDON, Monday. Compton, scoring 87 not out for South of England against Warner's XI today, needs 35 more runs to break Hayward's record. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article285 1947-09-09 1 HAMBURG, Monday. lEWISH refugees from transports at J Hamburg today refused to leave the train which carried ihem from Hamburg to a camp at Poppendorf. The train was stopped once on the way because the refugees tore away bars from the windows, apparently for useReuter; AP; UP - 285 words
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Advertisement212 1947-09-09 1 MASS MURDER IN DELHI BEARDED Sikhs, slashing with three-foot swords, Dulled Muslim men, women and children off a Lahore train at the main Delhi station yesterday a«d cut them to pieces. Rioting continued in Delhi yesterday and the death toll is believed to be considerably higher than the 21 reported212 words
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Article129 1947-09-09 2 MALACCA HARTAL TODAY From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Monday. ALL shops and business premises owned by Chinese, Malays and Indians throughout the Settlement are expected to close tomorrow in connection with the one-day hartal protest organised by Malacca Chinese against the revised constitutional proposals. In addition, there wiU be a129 words
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Article49 1947-09-09 2 TOKIO Monday— The Philippine Secretary of Defence Ruperto Kangleon arrived here yesterday to confer with the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Japan General Mac Arthur. Reports from Manila said he intended to seek General MacArthur's aid in obtaining additional arms for th e Philippines.— A.P.AP - 49 words
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528 1947-09-09 2 'UNO's LAST CHANCE IN EYES OF WORLD' Problems For Next General Assembly LAKE SUCCKSS, Monday. WHEN the General Assembly of the United Nations meets for the third time in New York on September 16, it will have its last chance, informed observers believe, of restoring its waning prestige in theReuter - 528 words
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Article149 1947-09-09 2 Britain Not In Big Film Festival CANNES, Monday. BRITAIN was not among the 21 nations which announced today that they would take part in the Film Festival at Cannes this month. However, Sir Alexander Korda announced that one of his films, Mine Own Executioner, starring Burgess Meredith, would be shown149 words
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Article82 1947-09-09 2 TEHERAN, Monday. Premier Ahmed Quavam was charged in Parliament yesterday with violating the 1944 Mossadegh oil law which prohibits the discussion, of oil concessions with foreigners The accusation was sent to a special committee for study. The delegate Abdul Ghardi Azad. editor of a Teheran newspaper who broughtAP - 82 words
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Article62 1947-09-09 2 MUNICH, Monday. German inventor Johatui Michel, denazified in the French zone of Germany, has been ordered to deliver in the shortest time possible, an electro-cardiograph to Lindau Hospital. Michel supervised armament production durimg the war and his radio- technical inventions were used by ulie Luftwaffe. His sentence commandedUP - 62 words
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Article60 1947-09-09 2 HOLLYWOOD, Monday. Employment in the film studios has decreased approximately 30 per cent since last year and about 7.200 have been dismissed. Experts said Britain's 75 per cent tax on film imports from th e United States and Hollywood's subsequent stoppage of exports to Britain had accelerated the60 words
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Article90 1947-09-09 2 MADRID. Monday. The Office of the Military Governor said today that 11 person^ were known to have been killed, at least eight were missing and 34 injured in an explosion of two powder magazines last night at the Cu-ssk Zu R?ma 20 miles north -?ast of M90 words
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Article28 1947-09-09 2 MILAN, Italy, Monday. Luigi Barzini, 75. one-time leading Fascist Journalist and politician, died here last nisht as the result of am overdo^ of .-'eeo'.ng tablets. —UPUP - 28 words
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Article56 1947-09-09 2 Mars hall Pain WASHINGTON, Monday. Senator Young said yesterday that he believed Congress would approve some version of the Marshall Plan. Even then, he added, American troops would have to stay in Europe to protect any machinery and equipment sent out since. "Otherwise, we would Just be turning it over56 words
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Article111 1947-09-09 2 SHANGHAI, Monday.— lt took the owner of a hardware shop here about one week to locate a dollar bill which he was order,; by a Shanghai District Court tpay tiie owner of another hard ware sfc>re as damage for slande: In these days of worsening in nationUP - 111 words
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Article112 1947-09-09 2 NANKING. Monday. Another gToup of 2,000 former Burmese evacuees, the founh shipload of displaced persons since tiie end of the war, will be repatriated to Burma shortly, Utan Maung, Burmese government representative said yesterday. UUun Maoris said that since his arrival in Chine early this year he had112 words
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Article59 1947-09-09 2 WASHINGTON. Monday. The possibility of General Eisenhower being drafted a$ the Republican presidential nomine* next year wa s suggested yesterday by representative Arends, Illinois, (Republican) Arends listed the Army Chief-of-Btaff among the many "outstanding capable leaders" whom th« Republicans may consider at next year's convention. H P said59 words
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Advertisement749 1947-09-09 2 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE U hereby given that William Hutchlnson (Junior) of No. 10 Leonle Hill Singapore Is applying to the Governor for naturalization, and that snv oerson who knows any reason wbv rp'urallratlon should not be granted should tend a written and signed statement of the facts to the Colonial749 words
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Advertisement558 1947-09-09 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB Tenders are Invited for the painting ot aU exterior woodwork of the Club House and other Club premises. Full particulars may be obtained from the Secretary at the Club on application. The Committee does Dot Mnd Itself to accept the lowest or arry tender. V. CHITTY558 words
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Advertisement503 1947-09-09 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are invited for the "Supply of Standard High Pressure Copper Tubes" for the Water Department. Tender Form and Specification from Municipal Secretariat Room No. 235. Tenders close 4 om. Monday. 6 October 1947. SALE BY TENDER No. 9/47 H.M. VICTUALLING YARD. II M DOCKYARD. SINGAPORE The503 words
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Article447 1947-09-09 3 FASCIST TROUBLE IN LONDON Press Warning To Government LONDON, Monday. U7HILE cries of Heil Hitler," "We Want Mosley" and "Down With Fascism" competed in Hackney's grimy streets, police were out in force to maintain order last night and the British press swung into an anti-Fascist campaign. The Home Secretary, Mr.Reuter; AP - 447 words
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Article213 1947-09-09 3 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. T^HE interim joint council of 1 20 Government officials and trade union representatives who will discuss wage, demands by Government I workers will go into full session tomorrow at 10 a.m. Government delegates to the interim joint council will be213 words
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Article288 1947-09-09 3 KUOMINTANG PLANS BIG PURGE SHANGHAI, Monday. pEORGANISATION of the Kuomintang's Executive Committee will be followed by a large-scale "purge" of Kuomintang members, which may include even some in the highest posts of the party and the Government, a highly placed official told the Associated Press today. This purge is expected288 words
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Article116 1947-09-09 3 PRAGUE, Monuay.— lhe Communist Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Vladimir Clementis delivering a cabinet- approved statement to the Czech International Summer School said yesterday his country's treaties of alliance In Central Europe were for security against my resurrected Germany and "against parties who might unit* with Germany116 words
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Article154 1947-09-09 3 MANILA, Monday. Fwas reported yesterday that an estimated band of 20 outlaws, believed to be Hukbalahapa, last night killed Judge Basilio Bautista at his home at Malahon, near Manila. The band also exchanged fire vrUh a military po>' Wil- ing one and wounding two seriously. AlsoUP - 154 words
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Article, Illustration29 1947-09-09 3 Police were knocked backwards when crowds burst through a cordon around the Paris Town Hall on August 24 when the third anniversary of the liberation was being: commemorated. A.P.AP - 29 words
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Article179 1947-09-09 3 Japs To Die For Burma Killings AFTER a trial lasting over three weeks in Rangoon, where 18 Japs have been on trial for being concerned in the killing of 26 Burmese at Moulmein in July, 1945, 10 of the accused have been sentenced to death, states a Public Relations press179 words
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Article81 1947-09-09 3 From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR. Monday The following telegram has been despatched by the Governor of the Malayan Union, Sir Edward Gent i tO r» Lle ,!i t Oen A Galloway, who left Malaya Command at the end of last week on transfer: "On your81 words
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260 1947-09-09 3 JHE Nationalist Minister of National Defence," 1 Gen Pai Cnung-nsi, openly accused the Soviet Union of supportMfn^hMr S i UP?lylng al S Chin^e C o mmunist tovccs in Welfare interview with the newspaper Social g« -^f l Pai I s Uoted as saying that, beforeReuter; AP - 260 words
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Article102 1947-09-09 3 RUBBER GAINS 9/8 CENT Rubber gained 3/8 of a cent yesterday and the general feeling of the market was reported to be distinctly better than for some considerable time. The market Is very firm In general expectation of Increased buying orders from the U.S. F.o.b. buyers closed last night at102 words
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Article408 1947-09-09 3 NEW DELHI, Monday. SAVAGE communal rioting broke out yesterday for the first time in the European business section of New Delhi, capital of the new India, which has been practically immune hitherto because of its large American and British population. Two correspondents reported that they408 words
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Article106 1947-09-09 3 Clad only in a pair of shorts and wearing no shoes, a young Singapore police constable, Jonat bin Dollah. was charged In the Seventh Police Court, yesterday with the murder of a 40 year old Chinese. Cheng Tham, in the compound of the old St. Andrews106 words
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Article116 1947-09-09 3 LONDON, Monday— The first political conference of the Sikh community in Great Britain, convened by the Sikh Mission, the Hindu Association of Europe and Khalsa Watha of Great Britain, took place here yesterday. Five hundred Sikh and Hindu delegates from Glasgow, Edinburgh. Manchester. Bradford andReuter - 116 words
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Article76 1947-09-09 3 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Monday. Chinese miners in Perak, it Is understood, are pro. posing to call a meeting this month with a view to petitioning the Government for an increase in the price of tin ore. The reasons for this request for an Increase76 words
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Article60 1947-09-09 3 BATAVIA. Monday.— An official Dutch report yesterday stated that the smuggling of copra, coconut oil and hogs from West Borneo into Singapore and North Borneo was "still going on" The report hinted that the smugglers could get a far better price in Singapore for their prpduce thanUP - 60 words
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Article277 1947-09-09 3 BAYONNE, Monday. n'HE French wartime leader, Gen. de Gaulle, yesterday warned the French nation not to expect much help from the United States, either financially or politically. France, he said, must stand on her own feet with a government divorced from parties: "Since American aidReuter; UP - 277 words
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Article128 1947-09-09 3 Sri Krishna Jayanti day waj celebrated at the Ramakrishna Mission Hall. Norris Road, Singapore, on Sunday with a musical programme directed by Dr. M. Chotta Singh. Lord Krishna is a prominent figure ;n Hindu mythology. He is believed to be the author of the "Bhagavat Githa",128 words
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Advertisement113 1947-09-09 3 *f r r 'st/ 7/11/ I Tnes Slockinßs have sj jnS/^jt^' _^tfß I been produced at .^tftffl i >Bear Brands> Model t /t I /r </ I Factories and con- •'fs7/ 41/V pppp^ FINEST I /7/ Cvv V materials procurable. I VA jNo better hosiery In i^*^ mk I its113 words
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Article495 1947-09-09 4 Medical Chief Answers Queries AUESTIONS being asked by; disappointed candidates in all parts of Malaya, who have been unsuccessful in securing admission to the' College of Medicine, Singapore were answered yesterday the principal, Dr. D. W. G. Faris. Owing mainly to the limited number of students who can be accepted495 words
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264 1947-09-09 4 "Japanese Helped Rubber Industry" From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Aug. 29. (By Airmail) THE view that the Malayan x rubber industry had profited to some extent as a result of the Japanese occupation was stated by the chairman of the Anglo-Malay Rubber Company, Mr. H. Eric Miller, at the company's264 words
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Article133 1947-09-09 4 The private secretary to the Governor-General Mr. George Sheldon Patterson, and a stenographer attached to the Gover-nor-General's office, Miss G. E. Cutbush, gave evidence at a Singapore Coroner's Inquiry yesterday into the death of a six-year-old Chinese boy. who ran into a car driven by Mr.133 words
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Article138 1947-09-09 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday.— Lee Chai Mm, alias Lee Chai, was committed to stand trial at the Selangor Assizes, today, by Raja Ayoub, the Kuala Lumpur First Magistrate, on a charge of having been concerned in the 'armed holdup and robbery of a138 words
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Article, Illustration128 1947-09-09 4 Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Key wort h. Muar. with their family and guests at their silver wedding jubilee. The celebration was held at 38 Jalan Khalidi, Muar. The president of the Eurasian Association, Mr. H. M. McLeod. gave a toast, which was answered by Mr. Keyworth. Mr. and Mrs.128 words
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Article83 1947-09-09 4 SEREMBAN, Monday. The following is a full list of successful Negri candidates in the dressers examination held here on Sept. 1, 2 and 3. Grade one: non-Government candidates— L. L. Sebastian, E. V. C Nambiar and S. V. Nicholson. Government candidates V. Balasingam and E D Alphonso. Grade83 words
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Article91 1947-09-09 4 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Aug. 29 (By Airmail).—When R. A. Lister and Co., well-known firm of electrical engineers, held 80th birthday celebrations at Dursley in Gloucestershire a novel method of exchanging greetings with overseas branches was employed. The Royal Corps of Signals installed on the ground91 words
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Article209 1947-09-09 4 Muslims Celebrate In Penang From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. CONGRATULATORY messages from the GovernorGeneral, the nine Malay Sultans and the president of UMNO, DatoOOnn n bin Ja'afar, were read out at a Pakistan Day tea-party held by local Muslims yesterday evening. The large gathering: present included Mrs. Malcolm Mac209 words
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Article124 1947-09-09 4 MALAYAN TEACHERS UNITE KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE inaugural meeting of the Malayan Teachers. Union will be held at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, at 5 p.m. on Friday. The business meeting of th« newly-formed M.fr.U. will be held at the V.M.C.A. on the following day beginning at 9 a.m. Unions124 words
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Advertisement215 1947-09-09 4 OPENING TO-DAX: 3 SHOWS: 3.00. 6 15 9.15 p.m. THRILLS UPON THRILLS! "TARZAN AND THE GREEN GODDESS' 9 starring HERMAN IIRIX The Jungle Lord's strange adventure! QUEENS THEATRE I TO-DAY: 3.00. 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. Sinister, Overpowering! Suspense You'U Never Forget! "TOWER OF TERROR". with Micheal Rennie and MovHa A215 words
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Article316 1947-09-09 5 ANSON ROAD AREA TO BE DEVELOPED Stadium Area In The New Centre THE Commissioner of Lands, Singapore, Mr. C. W. Sennett, yesterday announced development plans for Anson Road area, including the stadium site. These plans provide for a new and up-to-date commercial centre, stretching along Robinson Road up to the316 words
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207 1947-09-09 5 Woman Opened Door To Be Trapped By Armed Robbers A 60- YEAR-OLD Chinese woman, who lives at Lorong Tai Seng, off Paya Lebar Road, opened the door of her farm-house early yesterday morning to feed ducks, but was faced by four armed and masked Chinese robbers. The woman, Ooi Kirn207 words
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Article167 1947-09-09 5 INDO-CHINA DECISION TOMORROW HONG KONG, Monday. THE question whether or i not Annam's ex-Emperor Bao Dai, resident in Hong Kong since his abdication two years as:o, will return to j Indo-China is to b e resolved by Wednesday night. IndoChina's French High Commissioner, :.lr. Emile Bollaert on that day willReuter; AP - 167 words
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Article28 1947-09-09 5 Professor T. H. Silcock, of Raflles College, will broadcast a talk on "The Friends of Singa- pore" from Radio Malaya at 9-45 tonight. I28 words
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Article180 1947-09-09 5 COLOMBO. Monday.— The Ceylonese Minister of Communications and Works in the last State Council, and propaganda chief of the United National Party, Col. J. L. Kotelawala. defeated his independent opponent by a majority of over 15,000 votes in the second week of Ceylon's first elections under180 words
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295 1947-09-09 5 "THE used to call me dad," said Irwin Oliver Jones, referring v to Lena Navis, when Jones made his defence yesterday, at the Assize Court, on the charge of murdering Maurice Fox, 22-year old ex-prisoner, of war. It is alleged that Jones shot295 words
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Article239 1947-09-09 5 $1,200 Fines For Smokes Vendors •THREE widows and a man 1 "too old to work" were among seven cigarette vendors who were fined a total of $1,200 in the Second District Court, yesterday by Mr. J. P. Merson, for overcharging for cigarettes on Saturday. The overcharging, which varied between five239 words
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86 1947-09-09 5 WARNING TO PUBLIC ON WATER SUPPLY Consumers are warned that a quantity of oil has become mixed with P^rt ot Singapore's water supply. This was due to an unobserved leak at the Pontian pumping station. Immediate steps have been taken to remedy the defect, but consumers are advised to boil86 words
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Article32 1947-09-09 5 The speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow at the I Adolphi Hotel, will be Mr. M. R. Swain and the subject will be "Some Engineering Problems in Wartime." i32 words
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Article219 1947-09-09 5 Late Food Inspectors Charged •THREE former food control! 1 inspectors were charged before Mr. J. L. McFall in the Fifth District Court, yesterday with the alleged extortion of $1,500 from Chop Kwong Joo Seng, of New Bridge Road, Singapore, On Sept. 4 last year. They were Claude de Souza, Tan219 words
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Article82 1947-09-09 5 Alleged to have prevented a, trishaw rider from wearing the official arm band by threacning! him with injury, five Chinese were charged in the Second Police Court yes-erday with intimidation. The men Tay Wah Seng, 30, 1 Tang Ah Siang. 22. Lav Ah Koy, 37, Long82 words
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Article71 1947-09-09 5 An Indian and three Chinese were charged In the Second Police Court yesterday with keeping morphine in a room at 4, Chitty Road, for the purpose of administering it to human beings on Saturday. The four men E. G. George, 62. Swa Kong Kee, 25 Koh Ah Tin71 words
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Article44 1947-09-09 5 Two Chinese. Lee Ah Liew, 29, and Cheng Soon Thiam, 43, were charged in the Fourth Police Court, yesterday with robbery of $900 worth in cash and jewellery while armed with a revolver in Sembawang Road on Saturday. They were remanded for a week.44 words
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280 1947-09-09 5 Palestine: Partition "The Only Solution" LAKE SUCCESS, Monday. I>OTH Arabs and Jews have D legitimate claims on Palestine, the United Nations Palestine Committee reported, but the claims are "irreconciliable" and partition of the Holy Land in the only practicable solution. These conclusions were contained in the 165-page full committee report,UP - 280 words
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Article90 1947-09-09 5 The 26th remembrance day of Sri Subrahmanya Bharatiar will be celebrated at the Ramakrishna Mission Hall. Singapore on Sunday, Sept. 14 beginnine from 4 p.m. The followine form the Committee: Sjts: G. Saran«aDany (chairman); M. K. Chidambaram: MRS Naidu, P.E. Ponniah. G. Thangasarny, V. Kalyanasundram; V. V.90 words
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Article115 1947-09-09 5 Miss Ruth Woodsmall, General Secretary of Young Women's Christian Association, will arrive In Singapore today on her way I from Indonesia to China. Mis. Woodsmall is making contact with leaders of the Y.W.C.A. in South-east Asia in order to prepare her report for the council meeting115 words
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Advertisement266 1947-09-09 5 Summary ot Revenue Accounts Balance SiiMt for the year ended 31st. December, 1946 (Audited figures converted into Straits Currency) Assurances in force $308,960,928 Total Assets 65,166,288 Life Miscellaneous Insurance Funds 58,436,562 Claims paid in 1946 3,121,690 Premium Income 15,200,861 Increase in Funds during 1946 10,596,152 New Business (1946) 80,020,994 hlndusthan266 words
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Obituary58 1947-09-09 6 LEE. Dr. Lee Choo Neo beloved wife of Mr. Teo Koon Lim, passed away peacefully after a short illness at 1.30 a.m. on the 7th September. 1947. leaving behind her one son and two daughters. Cortege will leave 74-3 Bras Basah Road for Bukit Brown Comet ry at 1058 words
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Article50 1947-09-09 6 Mrs. Lye Yiow Kuan Family tender their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and members of the various rlubs associations who sent wreaths, scrolls, etc.. and those who lent cars and lorries, paid night visits, and attended the funeral of the mte Lye Ylow Kuan on sth Sept. 1947.50 words
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Article1123 1947-09-09 6 In these columns yesterday Mr. Bevin's call to Great Britain to find her economic salvation in her own empire was discussed from the viewpoint of Britain and of the Empire as a whole. We are bound, however, to look at any such proposals from our own1,123 words
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Article121 1947-09-09 6 ATHENS, Monday. The O€W two-party Greek Government under the premiership of 87-year-old veteran Liberal statesman M. Themistocles Sophoulls was sworn in Athens before tflng George of Greece last night. M. Tsaldarts who earlier had handed the King the resignation of the Populist Government, becomes Vice-Premier and ForeignReuter - 121 words
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Article, Illustration23 1947-09-09 6 Collyer Quay and Telok Ayer Basin from the top of Fullerton Building. (Photo by Squadron-Leader J. E. Brown. R.A.F.).Squadron-Leader - 23 words
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Letter112 1947-09-09 6 WAS at the cinema some nights ago when it wa; showing the much-publicised film '"Ine Outlaw." This film was announced as having been banned for four years and the general impression thus created reflected on the Film Censor as being very liberal. Contrary to what112 words
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Letter99 1947-09-09 6 IT is now more that two years since the liberation and the period of unrestricted spending is definitely at an end. Under these circumstances. It Is not surprising to hear that the takings lr. the Singapore cinemas have dropped month by month. Today it Is the99 words
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Letter158 1947-09-09 6 AM in complete agreement with your correspondent "Leges", who urges candidates for political office in Malaya to take a course in political science and economics first. To political science and economics, I would add a pretty good training In history and philosophy as well. I hope I158 words
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Letter73 1947-09-09 6 TPHE canal that runs along and off Rochore Canal Road is disgusting, especially when the tide is low. The smell Is terrible and it presents a filthy sight. Many strange things are thrown in the canal old gunny sacks, rubber tyres, bodies and parts of cars and73 words
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261 1947-09-09 6 COME insurance companies have waived the interest on premiums due for the; occupation period and others have collected the arrears c! premium with interest. Many thousands of policy, holders who could not obtain a paid-up policy er surrender value were obliged to pay up the261 words
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Letter255 1947-09-09 6 IN the Straits Budget of January 9, 1947, there is a report about the silver scroll of a trophy, "Championship Challenge Shield, Amateur Athletic Association of British Malaya" found at Blakang Mati during the war, bearing the inscription: Given by: Frank A. Swettenham Ernest W. Birch255 words
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133 1947-09-09 6 ABOUT one week ago, when we had spring tides, a lot of black oil was washed up on the beaches from Siglap to Bodok and beyond. The tides are now receding:, leaving the beaches covered to a depth of 10 feet or so with a133 words
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Letter63 1947-09-09 6 CAN you tel] me if, in the cuming Council elections, a voter in one c'isuict can vote in favour of a candidate in another district? This would ensure that the best and most worthy candidate would be elected. A FUTURE VOTER. Singapore. (Voters will only be able63 words
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Letter341 1947-09-09 6 THE LONDON MATRIC. A Student Complaint On Exam. T THINK it is about time x someone pointed out the general dissatisfaction of students who are preparing for the London Matriculation Examination to be held in January next. The London Matriculation Examination was held twice a year in January and in341 words
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Letter95 1947-09-09 6 THE electric standarus of Kota Tinggi town are glittering with new silver paint in the day-time, whil c the towns-folk are experiencing blackouts at night. Scores of full and partial blackouts have occurred in recent months. What is the cause of the trouble? Is it inefficiency of95 words
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Advertisement788 1947-09-09 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. SCOTT-LEWIS. September 6th., at St. Andrews Cathedral, Singapore, by Rev. Nicholson. Jean Mary younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Lewis. 57. Birches Barn Hoad. Wolverhampton. Staffs, to Angus William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hedley Scott. 17. Barnfleld Av?nue. Shirley. Surrey. PERSONAL. A FAMILY NIGHT? Why.788 words
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Advertisement22 1947-09-09 6 Accurate Visual Analysis requires Up-to-date Instruments. To solve your Eyesight Problems, consult C. S. CHONG, 0. D. Fully equipped with latest instruments.22 words
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Advertisement49 1947-09-09 6 SPECIALLY lIKSIIiUII FOR OPERATIC \ft THIS (OHTKY fp CAMBRIDGE I ENGLAND Bandspreading that is really effective A PRIDE TO ITS OWNER MODEL A 36 G &^Jkfaf\f\ Gu*r»n<««4 5 VALVES $240.00 *—g Obtainable from our Salts/Service Agents throughout Malay. CSole Distributors ANN PENG TRADERS 1 59. Stamford Road. Sii ■japore49 words
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453 1947-09-09 7 PMFTU WILL PROTEST TO GENEVA H.Q. 1.L.0. Nomination Rights Claimed From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE Pan-Malayan Federation of Trade Unions will send a protest to the International Labour Office headquarters in Geneva alleging "illegal" procedure at a meeting held yesterday in Kuala Lumpur. The purpose of the453 words
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Article, Illustration67 1947-09-09 7 Twenty-one Japanese war crimes suspects, 10 of whom are alleged to have been connected with atrocities committed in Singapore and the Malayan Union, arrived in Singapore yesterday by the trooper Devonshire from Japan. The men disembarked in the Singapore Koads and were conveyed in a lighter to the Harbour Board67 words
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Article141 1947-09-09 7 Tne General Electric Company in Malaya yesterday presented seven of its employees with cheques of 21 guineas each for having completed 21 years service with the company. Certificates of service are now on the way to Malaya from England. The presentation took place at a tea-party141 words
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330 1947-09-09 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE appalling starvation and disease existing in some of the remote areas of Kelantan has just been brought to light and food and medical aid are being rushed there by the Government Welfare Department. For the pa-^t 15330 words
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Article231 1947-09-09 7 Radio Expansion For Malaya BRITAIN plans to increase the range, volum c and variety of radio broadcasts to the people of South-East Asia by building in Malaya five or six transmitters of equivalent power to the British Broadcasting Corporation's shortwave overseas transmitters. The new transmitters, costing about £100,000 each with231 words
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Article82 1947-09-09 7 Three sacks of rice found in a trishaw resulted in a Chinese woman Tan Poh Kee being fined $65 or two weeks' imprisonment in the Second District Court yesterday for being in possession of 67 katties of Rangoon rice in Boon Tat Street, on Saturday.82 words
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Article64 1947-09-09 7 Three young Chinese, Tan Poon Chee, Tan Ah Jin and Tan Gee Chin, were allowed bail of $500 each in the Second Police Court yesterday on a charge of housebreaking and theft of 28 rolls of printed cloth, value v 1,685 belonging to Mr. Yeo Soon Gin at64 words
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Article22 1947-09-09 7 Registration for the Singapore electoral roll closes on Sept. 26. All information at Central Registration Office, G .P.0., Singapore.22 words
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Article172 1947-09-09 7 ITTUSAN Melayu, a Singa-i pore Malay-langruage news-' paper, said in its editorial yesterday that the United Malays National Organisation I had refused to admit a reporter of the paper to UMNO's tea party at the Istana Besar. Johore Bahru, last Friday. Utusan Melayu said that the rejection172 words
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Article197 1947-09-09 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. rUK Japanese officers, benevea 10 nave laxen pan in me 1942 massacres of Chinese residents at Sungei Lvi and Kuala Pilah in Negri Sembilan, have been brought back to Malaya for trial. They were found in their home197 words
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Article59 1947-09-09 7 MUAR, Monday.— A Chinese, Lim 800 Seng, who was arrested by two customs officers in a taxi at Tangkak, was found to have two small bundles of chandu tied to his thighs. They weighed one katty and two tahils. In the District court today, the magistrate. Che Hamid59 words
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Article86 1947-09-09 7 I POH, Monday.— A 70-year-old Chinese who keeps a stall at the third mile, Gopeng Road, was robbed in the early hours of this morning by three Chinese armed with rifles. Waking the man up shortly after midnight, the robbers found only $1.50 on him, whereupon they rummaged86 words
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Article87 1947-09-09 7 THE Mayfair Musical Association 1 will sponsor a group wedding on Sept. 28 in the Victoria Memo, rial Hall. This will be the third of such funotions organised by the asso. elation and it is understood that 16 couples have already registered as desiring to take part In87 words
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Article60 1947-09-09 7 QUNGEI PATANI, Monday. A 1 senior revenue officer, Mohamed Yunus, was fined $5,000 in Sungei Patani District Court yesterday evening. He was charged, with three Chinese, with being knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of $25,300 Customs duty on 38 piculs of Siamese tobacco. Two of the Chinese,60 words
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Article97 1947-09-09 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday.— Six Boyanese were arrested and two revolvers were found last night at a road block. The men were arrested while travelltag in a Government lorry. Police stated that one of the captured men was employed by the Public Relations Department, four worired in the97 words
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Article219 1947-09-09 7 Charge Of Murdering Boy Of 13 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. WHEN 62-year-old Chineso vegetable gardener, Ng Leong, was charged at Selangor Assizes today with the murder of a 13-year-old boy, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. C. H. Whitton, alleged that the motive was Ng's resentment at his219 words
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Article97 1947-09-09 7 A 19-year-old Cantonese, Tan Eng Wah was charged in the Fourth Police Court yesterday, with housebreaking at the house Dr. E. C. Winslow at the Mental Hospital on Friday In order to commit the theft of property valued at $718. He pleaded not guilty97 words
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Advertisement96 1947-09-09 7 MQJR^ON I NEW SEASON'S SOUTH AFRICAN Jams Marmalade IN 2 lb. TINS Try these delightful new varieties:APPLE JELLY APRICOT CAPE GOOSEBERRY GUAVA JELLY MELON GINGER MELON LEMON MELON PINEAPPLE PEACH PEACH PINEAPPLE PINEAPPLE QUINCE JELLY SATSUMA PLUM AND Seville Orange Marmalade Obtainable at ALLY'S, BUN BEE CO., LITTLE'S, ROBINSONS, SINGAPORE96 words
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Advertisement103 1947-09-09 7 Am, ATTRACTION //&§&jf SPECIAL V OFFER I^ct\ Is sti open unlil SEP ■//■TV*" ftifiV TEMBER 13th offering a 1 'VKptft section of our Dress B^3^fn^N\ Stock at a CLEAKANCE W^jT^V^TA DISCOUNT of IOTi, off Jr^^Hrtv*CTi usual marked Prices. IM>si2^a«jr^t\ rhere are dresses of 'V3\A2m^ Well-known Fa.shion B^Ctl! Q^M** Houses in103 words
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Miscellaneous278 1947-09-09 7 TODAY: Social Meeting, Stamp Club, Capital Restaurant. 5.15 p.m. Those Interested are welcome. Public Lecture on "Ceylon's New Constitution." by Mr. K. Alvapilal, Commissioner ot Pood Supplies, Ceylon, 11, Handy Road, 5.30 p.m. Council meeting to discuss Incometax, Clerical and Administrative Workers' Union, 172- A Rangoon Road. 5.30 p.m. Malay278 words
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Article, Illustration26 1947-09-09 8 Red-haired British star, Kay Kendall models a dinner gown designed by Fredmck Starke \»i :> a v'Urt sweater roll neck top and multi-coloured pure silk flowered skirt.26 words
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Article185 1947-09-09 8 LONDON designers of men's clothes have deplored the fact that for a decade or so there has been no one to lead world fashions In styles for men. and they are hoping that Lieutenant Philip Mountbanen will take this lead. the King dresses in a quiet and185 words
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Article540 1947-09-09 8 A FAIRY STORY MALA YAN STYLE THEREis a famous Norse fairytale which tells of a wicked troll, one of those mythical wicked supermen who live^ in hills and caves. The story concerns three goats, one large, one medium, and one small. To get to a certain spot they had to540 words
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Article, Illustration39 1947-09-09 8 Two pale pink cabbage roses make an effective trimming on Dorothy Patrick's hat of shining "black candy cloth. The lovely Metro.Goldwyn-Mayer actress Is particularly fond of thf offe^ntre effect created by the brim which points off to one side.39 words
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Article1211 1947-09-09 8 ELIZABETH - ELIZABETH MOTHERCRAFT IN MALAYA By NURSE Nurse Elizabeth is qualified in the care of babies and young children. If you have any problems and need her helo. write to: Nurse Elizabeth, c/o Straits Times, Cecil Street, Singapore. Please give a pseudonym under which your letter may be1,211 words
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Advertisement35 1947-09-09 8 9jPe Aave onfy one i/ke/oi^the v^rr^r^ f^||^^^ On any tin yottknotu y&u can rely unon the contents as being qooct whotesome rood W the highest qualuu. < BOW ELL gps |S1 J^TOGETHER^, S^PltXi MUM TONIC FOOpJ35 words
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Advertisement97 1947-09-09 8 TODAY'S RECIPE? Raspberry Cream A simple egu Meet flavoured with tsm\< t: One scant cup milk. 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 ef f, 1 c«s et tsp on .routine, 1 tablespoon hot water, 1 teaspoon vanilla, pink colouring 1 tablespoon raspberry jam. Soak gelatine in hot wnter. heat milk and sugar,97 words
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Advertisement275 1947-09-09 8 Cool, attractive, W*fi V bHm Mm K^ The choice oj those fA who know the best h£ J^ v amed for its unvarying high quality and X* its lovely fresh fragrance, Atkinsons Eau de Cologne is a joy on all occasions, both to yourself and to those you meet. ATKI275 words
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Article580 1947-09-09 9 Grow Your Own Vegetables By J.N. MILSUM and J.R.P. SOPER, of the Department of Agriculture 'J'lIK various chillies or hoi peppers arc easy to cultivate in a home garden, and should he grown because of their usefulness in making sauces, pickles, chutneys and curries. All580 words
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Article, Illustration837 1947-09-09 9 The Malayan Gardner By R.E. HOLTTUM, Director of the Botanic Gardens, Singapore THE erect, Shrubby 1 Petrea Rugosa is less wellknown than the scandent Petrea Volubilis. Petrea Rugosa is a rather slow-growing bushy shrub with shorter sprays of flowers than Petrea Volubilis, but with broader sepals837 words
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Advertisement118 1947-09-09 9 f^Starthis /M TheQuabr%//^^ PEP AND ENERGY v i\\ ARE VITAL f 7/ hfp FOR SUCCESS rj I 1 1 There is no better way to K I supply extra stamina than /i I by i Healthful breakfast of fi^J nature's energy food H|^^^^^^H^^ I Quaker Oats. Whole grain oats are118 words
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Advertisement390 1947-09-09 9 M 0 s re MILK Thanks to the new AVO Process you can NOW give \V\ ,V your children all the milji they need to stay healthy and grow strong. Pour it to them out of those big AVO gallon jugs. They will come back for more, 1 because it's390 words
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Miscellaneous642 1947-09-09 9 There is no denying that North- king. The wcrst. howewr was yet South ran up against a freak that to come! East's heart return was was almost as bad as the "Mississippi ruffed by West, and East then kiled Heart Hand" in todays deal, but it the diamond ace on642 words
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Article, Illustration1550 1947-09-09 10 from a Cornwall tff\f Malaya "ruined," tells of where the old tin-miners rust in the sun, the meat ration lasts one meal, but mostly everybody is happy. From Our Own Correspondent fORNWALL, Aug. 25.— This is being written from a country house near the derelict tin-mining wasteAP - 1,550 words
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Advertisement257 1947-09-09 10 Alr-CondiUoned Phone 5159 CAPITOL OPENS TODAY U A.M. 2 4.15 6.30 975 P.M THI TOI Wt« At RODDY McDOWALL H jjjC^jSi^f^ Preston Foster |E^%¥gM! M£ Rita Johnson 09%^h Best Seller by MARY O'HARA 'fAJEfzh* THIS UNFORGETTABLE PICTURE BROUGHT BACK FOR 2 DAYS ONLY! ■VSftS" CATHAY Phone 3400 "rr^^lMRID BERGMAN Jmf^m257 words
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Advertisement258 1947-09-09 10 SKYWAYS (far east) LTD. (Incorporated id Hongkong) DIRECT LANCASTRIAN PASSENGER AND PREIOHT BERVICB BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND HONGKONG Iti 7 HOURS NEXT DEPARTURES Friday 12th September Tuesday 16th September Friday 19th September Enqn tries to THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED (Incorporated in England) General Aeent* Telepfcoiw: SiHgapore 3876. PeNMg 7. R. Limpur258 words
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Miscellaneous152 1947-09-09 10 RADIO _M" f *YA SINGAPORE kn<;i.ish_=i p.n, naio Ortnestra; 1.40 Rhythm I 8.20 Classical Requests; 9.00 1.T.M.A.; 9.48 Talk; 10.00 Case For Paul Temple (Conclusion): 10.30 Dance Music. MALAY 12 noon Rengkasan Ranchangan; 12.05 Lagu2 dart Roklah; 12.45 Warta Berita; 1.00 Tamat. 6.00 Rengkasan Ranchangan; 6.05 Tenaga Gadls; 6.30 Meninjau152 words
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Miscellaneous163 1947-09-09 10 English by Radio: 7.30 Talk on Max Beerbohm; 7.40 Prose Reading. INDONESIAN MALAY— 7.4S Light Music: 8.20 Headlines. DUTCH— B.4S News ENGLISH— 9.3O News: 9.45 Market Report: 10.00 Book of Verse; 10.30 Radio Newsreel; 10.45 Popular Concert; 11.30 News, Prom Today's Papers, Talk— Labour and Industry 12.00 Dance Music. PURPLE163 words
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Miscellaneous177 1947-09-09 10 Hylton: 7.00 Ninon Valhn: 7.15 Famous Conductors; 7.45 Canberra Report; 7.55 Australian Singers; 8.10 Albert Sandier; 8.15 Ouy Lombardo, Horace Heidt; 8.45 Geoff Brook, Jean Cerchl, Sefton Daly; 9.00 Aureliano Fertile .Laurltz Melchlor, Charles Hackett; 9.20 Colone Chamber Orchestra; 9.30 Australian Ballads; 9.45 Background to Australia; 10.15 Richard Wagner; 10.30177 words
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Article332 1947-09-09 11 Produce Market By A Market Correspondent r*> SPORTS from Kuala LuraV ur state that speculative d. a»ers there have latelj been buying large quantities of medium quality rice at prices higher than the current ones. The rice is presumably for export to Singapore. Apart from this, many332 words
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Article461 1947-09-09 11 THE lone delay In the arbitration concerning the British North Borneo Company was explained by the company's president, MaJ. Gen. Sir Neill Malcolm at the annual meeting in I-ondon. "Last year," said Sir Neill, "I was rash enough to say that I hoped omr arbitration award would461 words
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Article42 1947-09-09 11 The directors of the Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China have declared an interim dividend of five per cent actual, for the current lyear, subject to income tax. The dividend will be paid on Oct. 1.42 words
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Article62 1947-09-09 11 The directors of the Eastern i Bank Limited, at a board meeting in London, nave declared an Interim dividend at the rate of 2s 6d per sharr less Income tax at the rate of 9s per £1. The dividend will be payable on Sept. 29. Transfer books62 words
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Article119 1947-09-09 11 By Oar Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Monday. rpHE local share market opener the week quiet and dull. Moat price changes were downward. Changes in price quotations given to-day by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were as follows: flayer lex. Brick Pref. 3 25 lenry Waujjh 19.35 Eal*y»n Colls. 1.99 laffles119 words
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Article62 1947-09-09 11 me Singapore ChamDef at Commerce Rubber \woclatioD prices at noon yesterday were: Ctt. Cta oer tb oer ib No I R.8.8 8r>ot loose (nominal) 28% 2»' 4 Nc i 8 8 roc in bales Sept. 294 29\ No 3 R.8.8 rot in bales Sept MV4 29', No 3 R62 words
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Article43 1947-09-09 11 The BuMt Mertajam Rubber Company's profit for the. year ended Mar. 31 was £39.119. This was after charging £54,665 as rehabilitation expenditure to a separate account in the balance sheet. There was a loss of £166 the previous year.43 words
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Advertisement674 1947-09-09 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. i Inrnrnorateo r sintaporr i BLUE FUNNEL LINE MMHiO tKi.v i, k aMD V.S a. -\trtnou!.' from U.S. M Roads -riirypylMs" .Dar from U.K Sept. IS "Vaa 1 Hoff' U«e from L S.A Sept. 11 >ius' Due rrom U.S. A Sept. IS ■■t.imbarg Dae from USA Sept.674 words
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Advertisement284 1947-09-09 11 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS IX) NEW YORK AND BOSTON INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Arrives MOINT MANSFIELD PENANO SEPT. SINGAPORB SEPT. 12 MOUNT DAVIS SINGAPORB SEPT. 19 PT. BWETTENHAM SEPT. 26 PENANG SEPT. M PR#!S MONROE SINGAPORE SEPT. 25 PENANO SEPT. SS Frriifht Only AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, *.TD. rMON BLDG. TELS: 6228284 words
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Advertisement326 1947-09-09 11 Shippers 'and others Interested in Shipping Intelligence are referred to advertisements to Cols. 6 and 7 opposite page and to Shipping Notices on Page 2 P. O. S. N. M/V TRESILLIAN" FOR GENOA AND LONDON AND CONTINENTAL PORTS VI IX)NDON Singapore 15th/22nd September Port Swettenham 23rd/25th Penang 26th/30th Agents;— IBLAY326 words
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Advertisement613 1947-09-09 11 EUERMAN BUCKNALL SI CO.. LTH (Incorporated in Cnsland) HAVRE. LONDON S.s. CITT OP KHARTOUM Dus I? Srnt LONDON ANTWERP «.t. CITY Of f'«.R!»<*LE Dse Eartv Nov. KIAVENESS LIME (Incorporates witn Limited Liability to Norway) LOS ANUELES. SAN FRANCISCO VINCOI'VEB Over -CASTLBTILLE" At G 23 24 Pali". P Swtienhim A *wa»—613 words
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Article434 1947-09-09 12 Police 2nd Eleven Routed At Stadium TWO easy victories marked the opening of the SA.F.A. knock-out Cup competition yesterday, the Malays trouncing the Police second eleven by 8-1 fU Jalan Besar Stadium, and the S.C.F.A. (1) defeating the S.C.C. 3-0 at the Padang. In434 words
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Article160 1947-09-09 12 LONDON, Monday. For the second year in succession, the Harry Vardon Trophy for the player with the best average during the season of the British proTessional golf tournaments has gone to an overseas Empire player. Norman van Nida, the Australian, won this year with an averageReuter - 160 words
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Article95 1947-09-09 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. Playing their second hockey match here this evening, the Singapore 2nd Eohelon FARELF de. feated a team from the Selangor Sub-area by three goals to nothing. The visitors played with determination and made full use of their opportunities. Labh95 words
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Article50 1947-09-09 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. In a second round First Division match played at Taylor Road today, the Malaya Command Signals beat the RAF. by two goals to nothing. The half time score was one Scorers were Bowd in the first half and Thompson In the second half.50 words
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Article223 1947-09-09 12 OPLENDID combination by the forwards enabled the |J S.C.F.A. (1), the juniors, to defeat the S.C.C. by three goals to nothing in their S.A.F.A. Cup match at the SRC. Padang yesterday. L The S.C.C. had a good defence but their forwards did everything wrong, including shooting223 words
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Article81 1947-09-09 12 The following were elected office bearers for the Singapore Hockey Association at the general meeting held at the B.R.C. yesterday: President. Mr. O. E. N. Oehlers; vice-presidents. Dr. A. A. Sandosham and Wing Commander A. J. Haskell: hon. secretary and treasurer. Mr. R. Minjoot; hon. auditor. Mr.81 words
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Article76 1947-09-09 12 PARIS, Monday.— France defeated Great Britain by 73 points to 56 in an international athletics' contest watched by 30,000 people <n drizzling rain at Colombes Stadium yesterday. Britain actually won eight of 15 events but France, who had gained a lead of 21 points after 11, consolidatedReuter - 76 words
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Article99 1947-09-09 12 Referee's Decision Upheld From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Monday. rE Ipoh and District Football League Committee has upheld the decision of the referee in the Kinta Indians versus the Cameron Highlanders match last week. The point at issue was the deciding goal which loat the match for the Indians. After99 words
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Article140 1947-09-09 12 BOMBAY. Monday. TWO hundred spectators among them women and children' were injured, 45 of them seriously, when a wooden stand collapsed at a football ground here last night. Police charged with lathis against demonstrators after the accident. The accident occurred five minutes after the interval inReuter - 140 words
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Article53 1947-09-09 12 LONDON, Monday. The Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda's Mighty Maharatta Is a doubtful starter for the St. Leger on Saturday. The decision will be made when the owner arrives In England from India on Wednesday. Walter Hutchlnson's Privy Purse will not run in the St. Leger his trainer, D.Reuter - 53 words
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Article432 1947-09-09 12 MO. 1 British Transit Camp defeated Singapore District Signal Regiment at Nee Soon on Saturday and R.A.P. Changi on Sunday. Thanks to a brilliant .104 by McKenzle. the Transit Camp were a'oi.. to reach 220 for 8 declared In their innings against the R.A.F. Although suffering an432 words
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Article, Illustration34 1947-09-09 12 roller prepares 10 save as recK Wye lobs the ball towards the goal in yesterday's Cap match between the S.C.F.A. (1) and the S.C.C. on the Padanp— Straits Times picture.34 words
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Article385 1947-09-09 12 LONDON, Monday. Final first-class averages for the South African cricket team this season In England are: Qualification 82 wickets,*average 22 —Reuter. Inns. N.O. R. Aye. Bruce Mitchell 37 4 3014 61. 0S Ken Vlljoen 33 4 1441 49.68 Dudley Nourse 38 2 1453 43.73 Alan Melville 40Reuter - 385 words
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Article158 1947-09-09 12 Playing at their indoor court, the Brinkmanns S. C. defeated the Fraser Neave S. C. at table tennis and badminton Table tennis results (Bnnkmanns first): C. E. Hiltermann beat Sim Im Peng 3-0; J. E. Hiltermann beat W. J. D. Vincent 3-0; Ong Choon Bee lost to W.158 words
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Article21 1947-09-09 12 Today: High Water. 3.54 p.m. (8.1 ft). Tomorrow: High Water. 6.so a.m. (6.8 ft) and 5.16 p.m. (7.8 ft.).21 words
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Article445 1947-09-09 12 From Our Racing Correspondent IPOH, Monday. THERE appears to be little danger now that the threatened public services strike will in any way inteifere with the programme of the Perak Turf Club September Meeting. Trainer Marland's string arrived over the week-end with jockey Flannery. The445 words
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Article102 1947-09-09 12 Results in the S.C.C. tennis tournament yesterday were: Men's Doubles: K. N. R. Wilson and R. N. Nelson beat C. J. Bernbroke and A. Greenhill 4-6, 6-1, 6-3. Roy Smith and F. E. Mack beat Oak-Rhind and McNee 6-1. 6-4. On Thursday. Wilson and Nelson will meet102 words
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Article431 1947-09-09 12 Perak Ist Day Weights From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Monday. -THE weights for the first day 1 of the Pgrak Turf Club September meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13, are: nonrj, iun i^ i#it t, a rum. atr. Strauss 10.01 Lynchburg 8.05 King Precious Arthur 0.04 Stream 8.04 Gold Zargun 8431 words
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Advertisement482 1947-09-09 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 6) VEHICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE 1947 Alvis 14 Saloon 6.000 miles. $15,000. Box A 285. S.T. 1940 Model-Hillman Oar 10 H.P. Good condition with 5 new tyres Price: $2,800 Apply 728. Geylang Road. DODGE 15 CWT. 4x4 Weapon Carrier 9 months old for quick482 words
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