The Straits Times, 20 October 1947
1947-10-20
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Title Section17 1947-10-20 1 THE STRAITS TIMES 'MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1947 FREE TODAY17 words
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Article, Illustration771 1947-10-20 1 "REELING FROM HARTAL TO HARTAL" G.-G. Slates Sponsors Of Stoppage THE Governor-General, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, broadcasting last night on Radio Malaya, condemned today's Malayan hartal in these words: "If we in Malaya had to wait until the various bodies who are co-operating in tomorrow's demonstration could all agree on a771 words
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Article, Illustration100 1947-10-20 1 This memorial tablet to a Gordon Highlander, hero of the Japanese occupation period m Singapore, was unveiled at a simple prayer service at the Tanglin Garrison Church yesterday morning. The tablet is to the memory of Major (temporary Lieutenant -Colour > Ivan Ljon, D.5.0., M.8.E., who was killed while leading100 words
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144 1947-10-20 1 PORTLAND, DORSET, Sunday --The British Home Fleet is temporarily to be reduced to one cruiser and four destroyers, it was ofncially confirmed here today. The remainder of the ships are to be temporarily immobilised. It was emphasised m official quarters that the immobilisation isReuter - 144 words
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Article87 1947-10-20 1 AUSTRALIA WHEAT FOF MALAYA From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. MALAYA will get a share of 75,000,000 bushels of wheat which Australia haa offered to sell to the United! Kingdom. Uhe Food Minister, Mr. John Strachey, said that about half of tfie allotment would go to the United Kingdom, while87 words
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Article238 1947-10-20 1 JERUSALEM, Sunday. IPPOINTMENT of an Arab commander-in-chief to lead combined Arab forces totalling 230,000 men was announced here today by the newspaper Al Wihda. The man appointed is Taha Hashimu Pasha, former Premier and Chief-of -Staff m Iraq. An appeal to all Arab youths In Jaffa, Palestine'sReuter; UP - 238 words
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Article340 1947-10-20 1 LONDON, Sunday. TTHE Sunday Express today called on the United States to 1 "wipe out the discrimination now m force against imports of natural rubber." "Before the war," the Express says, "rubber from the British Empire earned far more dollars than any class ofReuter - 340 words
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832 1947-10-20 1 A LARGE section of the Singapore community rancr- ing from Chinese millionaire businessmen to cabaret girls plan to stop work m today's hartal. Inquiries yesterday showed that the following services were likely to be partly or wholly affected: Road transport, shipping, schools, municipal services, amusement832 words
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Article30 1947-10-20 1 The Straits Times is being circulated free of charge today, as we are unable, owing to circumstances beyond our control, to provide our usual distribution service.30 words
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Advertisement67 1947-10-20 1 MIEN I Yes, the milk is sour horrors! Now what are we going to do and I did so want a cup of tea But cheers, cheers, here comes DOMO to save the situation i real friend m need! Come along Beautiful now we are all right. h °'e MQILK,67 words
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188 1947-10-20 2 LONDON, Sunday. pRINCESS Elizabeth, has decided to have the hymn "Praise My Soul, the King of 1 Heaven," sung m substitution for the more popular Mendelssohn's Wedding March, at her wedding on Nov. 20. She made this decision, Westminster Abbey announced yesterday,UP - 188 words
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Article39 1947-10-20 2 LONDON Sunday. Four generations of the bride's family were present at the marriage today at the Stoke-on-Trent Registry Office, of Wilfred Scott. 75, and Mrs. Jane Bridgewood, 82. It was Scott's third wedding and Mrs. Bridewood's fourth.—ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article44 1947-10-20 2 WAKEFIELD, Sunday. The bells of Wakeneld Cathedral ended their 11 years' silence yesterday when a new peal—rehung, recast and enlarged—rang out after the dedication by the Bishop. Dr. Henry McGowan. Death watch beetles attacked the bell frames m 1936, making ringing impossible.—Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article48 1947-10-20 2 HEATHROW. Sunday.—Princess Margaret arrived m London airport by air yesterday after her four days visit to Northern Ireland during which she launched the liner. Edinburgh Castle. She was met by her sister Princess Elizabeth. The Royal Family is staying at Royal Windsor for the week-end. —Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article45 1947-10-20 2 LONDON, Sunday.—The Ministry of Civil Aviation ahnoumced yesterday that a civil aviation agreement between the United Kingdom and Colombia was signed m Bogota on October 16, providing for reciprocal grant of facilities m territories of the two countries for scheduled air services. —U.P.UP - 45 words
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Article42 1947-10-20 2 TABBER, Sunday. Police announced yesterday that a bomb exploded last nigiht m the home of a candidate, Jean Lemettre. head of the list of Republican Actionists, independent local party. The bouse was considerably damageti, but no one was hurt. UP.UP - 42 words
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Article119 1947-10-20 2 LIVERPOOL, Sunday. The 14,000-ton liner, Ascania, one of the first ships requisitioned m 1939, ended her last voyage as a troopship here on Saturday by disembarking 66 Polish women and children. Many of the women had not seen their husbands for eight years. They will go to campsReuter - 119 words
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Article108 1947-10-20 2 MARSEILLES, Sunday. Jean Gan, 45-year-old French-born New York dishwasher, has arrived I here after a nearly four-months solitary voyage of the Atlantic m 1 11 a three-masted schooner which he I built m his scare time. He set off from New York on May 26, for SeriCTian. hisReuter - 108 words
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Article50 1947-10-20 2 "LONDON, Sunday. George Bernard Shaw, m a message to a Dublin theatre producer who is reviving his play, John Bull's Other Island, said: "Call it 'John Bull's Other Island of Yesterday.' The play, written m 1904. win be produced as a "period piece' —under its original name.—Reu> ter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article71 1947-10-20 2 HOLMFIRTH. Sunday. Six people including one woman, were killed and 27 injured when a bus, taking members of a male voice choir and their wives to a Holmflrth musical festival yesterday crashed into a two-storey building here and was flattened and buried by piles of masonry. Some ofReuter - 71 words
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Article102 1947-10-20 2 No Sha ring "^SYDNEY, Sunday. Sydney housewives claim that they are entitled to keep money saved out of house-keeping, and should r-ot have to share the saving witb their husbands. The housewives were commenting x>n an announcement that the State Government's bill to cive housewives the lesal richt to retainReuter - 102 words
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Advertisement347 1947-10-20 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY 'Tenders are invited for the suorJlv tt 120 cubic yards of 12" clock -oral. to be delivered by Tongkare to Scrangoon 81udge Disposal Works. Specification and Tender Forms from Municipal Engineer's Office (Room 218« Deposit $50 (refundable) Tenders which close at 12 noon on Wednesday. 29 October.347 words
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Advertisement95 1947-10-20 2 NOTICES SALE OF ARMY FOODSTUFFS. Tenders are invited for the purchase oi the folio wine Army Foodstuffs: GHI (Cooking Oil) 400 Tons. Ground Nut Oi] 400 Tons These Foodstuffs are lvine at Main Depot. S.R.D. situated at 'uncMon Pasir Pan.iang and Alexandra Roads and 'G' Section. Alexandra R< ad and95 words
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Advertisement89 1947-10-20 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST Tenders are invited for the supply i and delivery-of Sanitary Fittings. k Tender Form, etc. may be obtained at the Office of the Trust on payment t of a deposit of $50/- which will be refunded if a bona fide tender is submitted. Sealed tenders are89 words
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Advertisement330 1947-10-20 2 NOTICES P.W.D. JOHORE TENDER NOTICE TENDERS are invited for the CONSTRUCTION OF 3 BLOCKS SEMIDETACHED CLASS VIII QUARTERS. AT JALAN AWANG, SEOAMAT. Pull particulars and tender form ivailable from Executive Engineer at Segamat. Tenders close m office of State Enrineer. Johore Bahru at noon on 27th Dctober. 1947. NOTICE The330 words
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Advertisement90 1947-10-20 2 j^fr CARS TRUCKS AVAILABLE from Ist NOVEMBER Without Priority Permit b H.P. ANGLIA-$2890 40 H.P. PREFECT $3175 SINGAPORE PRICE SINGAPORE PRICft VB-SALOON FROM $4525 SINGAPORE PRICE WHY PAY MORE /Buy a *Totd and Bank the Balance Previously it was necessary for you to file an application and obtain a permit90 words
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Article578 1947-10-20 3 London Comments On MalayanReport From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. THE immediate needs of the Malayan rubber industry are to get adequate rice for the labourers, to restore law and order in Malaya and to secure the free marketing of rubber in the United States,578 words
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Article515 1947-10-20 3 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. TN its recommendation lor greater research in the Malayan rubber industry, the Malayan Rubber Advisory Committee states that the salaries, insecurity of tenure and terms of service being offered by the Rubber Research Institute in Kuala Lumpur are probably515 words
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213 1947-10-20 3 Persian Army Move On Soviet Border TEHERAN, Sunday. MARTIAL law has been declared at two points near the Soviet frontier and "defensive" Persian troop movements were reported here this week-end on the eve of an important Persian statement on Russian oil leases. The newspaper, Eghdam, reported that Persian troops hadReuter - 213 words
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Article154 1947-10-20 3 TODAY: Social welfare talk on The problem of women and girls in Singapore," Mr. C-C. Tan in the chair, Juvenile Court Room, 4.15 p.rn. Professor G.G. Hough on "Background to Modern Literature," 331, North Bridge Road, 5.30 p.m. For members of Singapore Teachers' Union. Mrs. Anne S. Campbell's154 words
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Advertisement249 1947-10-20 3 The whole town is talking about -=LIDO— 4H MILE PASIR PANJANG because We Can Do What Others Cant Dancing European, Chinese food Swimming Excellent Bar 11, 1.45. 4.15 A MA V PHONE 6.45.9.30 F^ 111 A"\ 1.. 3400 LAST DAY F/" JEANETTE ROBERT .k^jC"^-, /MAcDONAIDYOUNG^jg^| L- M-G-M s BIG ROMANCE249 words
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Advertisement510 1947-10-20 3 LAST 3 SHOWS: 3, 6.15 9.15 p.m. RICHARD DIX m "MAN OF CONQUEST" supported by "GERMANY, HANDLE WITH CARE" Opening To-morrow "THAT NIGHT WITH YOU" QUEENS THEATRE LAST DAY: 3. 6.30. 9.15 p.m. Spectacle That liallen e rs The Imagination! "CLEOPATRA" Op^nin* To-morrow "TILL WE MEET AGAIN" GREAT WORLD GLOBE510 words
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Article26 1947-10-20 4 MAY NICOLSON wishes to thank all those friends who sent •ributes and attended the nf h?r beloved husDand and boae who sent bmmm I individual26 words
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1188 1947-10-20 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Monday, Oct. 20, 1947. PUBLIC SERVANTS AND STRIKES I The strike ballot which has q been ordered by the Pan-Malayan Council of Government Workers is still proceeding m the Malayan fc Union. It is said that resists received so far show a mrjority m favour of1,188 words
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Article96 1947-10-20 4 COLOMBO, Sunday— Monday, Nov. 24. 1947. the day before the ceremonial opening of the new Parliament elected under the "near Dominion" constitution will be observed as a day of national prayer throughout the island. A press communique issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs invites all96 words
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Letter454 1947-10-20 4 Sir Harry Trusted Had Better Hurry Up PS letter from a very old European resident, which yas published m your paper few days ago has prompted He to follow up one of the opinions he so rightly expressed. In. comparing the domestic servant, the labourer, and the clerk,454 words
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281 1947-10-20 4 I FOUND a room for a friend of mine m a house m one of the notorious red light districts of Singapore. Normally no self-respecting person would choose to live m such a district, but this is a case of 'any281 words
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Letter93 1947-10-20 4 pLEASE allow me space to i remind the postal authorities that there is an" antitubercolasis campaign under way m Malaya and also to point out to them that they should do something to help this campaign. T.B. germs are picked up by the million every93 words
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Letter121 1947-10-20 4 I THINK your words of warning to those concerned m this matter of the hartal should be reiterated again and again: "If thugs and hotheads cause trouble next Monday, the responsibility will lie with those who called the hartal, since they know very well the risks they121 words
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Letter174 1947-10-20 4 'THIS hartal business is 1 1 causing a great deal of inconvenience to the public. The public has had enough of these things and would warn the bodies responsible that w e have no sympathy with them. We do not desire to encourage this method of174 words
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Letter50 1947-10-20 4 rin Johore hear many arguments for ar.d against the formation of Trades Unions; but we have not heard the answer to this question: Who paid the expenses (including hire of aeroplane) of the Singapore Teachers who toured Malaya, urging teachers to form Trade Unions? A TEACHER Job***.50 words
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787 1947-10-20 4 REALLY, Mr. A. V. G., you shouldn't say such things. Lord Chorley* wouldn*t like it, and if that gentleman can be considered a Labour Pai^y spokesman, j you are jeopardising our latest freedom freedom from! criticism. For daring to criti- j cisc government laeders, Lord787 words
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Advertisement888 1947-10-20 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. TO MARY, wife of Robert S. K. Tan. on 17 th October, at Kandanc K-rbau Hospital, a son. Mother, son doing fine. LJM-CHIA. Mr. Lim Teck Kee 2nd son of Mr find Mrs. Lim Man Oue" ard Miss Nelly Chia Yuet Meng eldest daughter of Madam Tiang Ah888 words
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Advertisement10 1947-10-20 4 OYSTER. We sell and Service them Qammefer 16, Collyer Quay10 words
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Advertisement103 1947-10-20 4 H. B. WINTER Merchant Tailor and Outfitter WHITE AERTEX SPORTS SHIRTS sizes 32 to 42 Che* each $9.75 18-E Battery Road: First Floor: Phone 3660. Allow of tne Inst. Ophthalmic Opticians (Er-rland) Fellow of the Worshipful Jompany of Spectacle-Makers vEng.) Freeman of the City of London OPTICIAN BY APPOINTMENT TO103 words
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Article, Illustration856 1947-10-20 5 AMC JA, PUTERA SINCERITY CHALLENGED G.-G. On Spore Constitution THE Governor-General, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, said in a broadcast over Radio Malaya yesterday that the policy of the AMCJA and Putera should be condemned by all who cared about the steady advance of democracy in Malaya. Mr. MacDonald, who was speaking856 words
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Article385 1947-10-20 5 MALAY women m Singapore are to overcome the prejudices of their menfolk against them taking part m sport. "We must emerge m sport and show our sisters of other races that we too can be just as good m badminton, tennis and other games, but385 words
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190 1947-10-20 5 A report from our Seremban I correspondent with reference to I I negotjat: I.ls to settle a strike on 1 i Tanah i J ..ajis Estate, Negri §em- bilan, was published m the "Malayan Round.Up" m our issue Of Oct. 14. In this report an190 words
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161 1947-10-20 5 LONDON, Sunday. Edward Jeffrey Hamm, 32-year-old director of policy for the allegedly proFascist British League of exSefvicemen, was bound over on a charge of using insulting words m a recent speech at Dalston m East London Jewish areas. The Magistrate, Mr. Blake Odgers, concluded that although HammReuter - 161 words
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Article42 1947-10-20 5 riOUR masked Chinese, one of F whom was armed with a pistol, held up the Chinese occupants of a house m Paya Lebar Road, Singapore, shortly after noon yesterday, and got away with $50. The robbers spoke to their victims hi Hokkien.42 words
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280 1947-10-20 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sunday. AFTER hearing that robbers had waylaid a Chinese near the 42-mile Jalan Jemaluang, tied Rim to a tree m the jungle and robbed him of two rings, police went to the spot and found the man dead on the ground280 words
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Article66 1947-10-20 5 T THE Singapore Aeromod-ellers' Society held open handlaunched duration rubber and glider contests yesterday at Seletar. Results: Rubber: A Watkins, 221 2/5 sees,; (out of sight) V. Hoisington, 137 1/5 sees; Jimmy Lam, 99 sees; Lim Yew Lam, 98 3/5 sees. Gliders: Clarke, 441 1/5 sees; Rimmer 16266 words
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Article109 1947-10-20 5 DENANG, Sunday. The Pe-; Xiiang Junior Civil Service is to protest against the Whitehall decision on back pay and to take ."further action under every available constitutional means to press for recognition of back pay claims." This resolution was unanimously adopted at a meeting held yesterday of109 words
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Article97 1947-10-20 5 THE promotion of three prominent members of the Malay Administrative Service m Negri Sembilan to the Malayan Civil Service, Class five, has been announced. The officers concerned are Che Mohamed Bazain Bin Talhah, Che Mohamed Bin Baba An Tengku, Che Mohamed Bin Baba and Tengku Mohamed Bin Tungku Besar97 words
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Article106 1947-10-20 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sunday.—The officer from the Veterinary Department who is touring the State to innoculate fowls against ranikhet disease is now In Johore Bahru and poultry owners can avail themselves of his service free of charge. Ranikhet disease Is known as Newcastle disease m the United Kingdom and106 words
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Article122 1947-10-20 5 TOIiORE BAHRU, Sunday. In J the course of their patrolling of the Johore Bahru-Pontian Road, police have arrested another group of people wno have come under their suspicion, consisting of three men, a woman and a boy. Previously five men had been arrested and charged with being unable122 words
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Article130 1947-10-20 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sunday.— Four Chinese, two Tamils and a Punjabi, accused m the Assize Court yesterday of com-j mitting armed robbery at Meng^ I kibol near Kluang on June 14, wer c discharged because the chief witness for the prosecu- i tion, Sanmugan, mad c several contradictory statements under'130 words
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Article282 1947-10-20 5 Interest In Former Jap Mines From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. CjEVEN Chinese, Indian, Briu tish and Australian parties are inspecting the rich j iron mine at Bukit Besi, m I Ticngganu, owned by the 1 Japanese before the war. I These companies aie also interested m otKr ex-Japanese282 words
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Article33 1947-10-20 5 SEREMBAN, Sunday. There were 38 non-fatal motor accidents m Negri Sembilan during September of which twenty were m. Seremban, one m Kuala Pilah, 12 m Tampin. three m Port Dicksorj ancTtwo m Mantin.33 words
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Article111 1947-10-20 5 From Our Staff Correspondent j KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. MALAYAN Union import control now formally prohibits the importation of! race horses, amongst other, articles, from all source* except Singapore. 1 The prohibition extends to ad- vertising matter other than made of paper; aerated waters, artificial silk as well111 words
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Advertisement71 1947-10-20 5 x^S^ \etv Shipment k$ sjss j$ "Arcadia- Watches LADIES and GENTS J|PF* r 15 Qnd 16 JEW r; LS IN GOLD OR STAINLESS STEEL SHOCK RESISTING WATER PROTECTED ASSORTED MODERN DIALS PHces $4v OO to $150.00 NEON WRITING i A SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE METHOD OF ADVERTISING ON GLASS AND ALL71 words
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Advertisement128 1947-10-20 5 MINIATURE PLASTIC TEA SET FOR CHILDREN PLASTIC T£A SfTS Jft WASHABtE ATTRACTIVE"}- In an attractive and beautifully printed 7-coloar cardboard box, the set comprises: 2 Cups, 1 Cream Jug. 2 Knives, 2 Saucers, 1 Sugar Basin, 2 Forks 2 Tea Plates, 1 Tea-pot, 2 Teaspoons 1 large plate, 1 Water-128 words
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814 1947-10-20 6 Weekly Share Market Review By A Market Correspondent AMID the dense financial gloom over Britain and under the portentous shape of wrath to come from Mr. Dulton's autumn Budget broke one small bright spot. It was the glow from the Malayan rubber industry. It814 words
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Article58 1947-10-20 6 THREE-YEAR PLAN OF ASSESSMENT Since many buildings m the rural areas aacr c under-assessed, the Singapore Rural Board has drawn up a programme for reassessment to be conducted by stages and completed m three years. The Assessment Comnvttee will begin with Pasir Panjang; North E^letar and Paya Lebar. It is58 words
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Article21 1947-10-20 6 Oct. 17 Oct. 13 Slocks 65.61 65.81 Industrials 183.52 184.25 Rails 50.20 50.28 Utilities 35.70 35.73 —A. P.21 words
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293 1947-10-20 6 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. MAH YOK YING, a 16-year-old Chinese schoolgirl, told the Penang Coroner yesterday that her cousin, before his death, had written her a farewell love letter. The letter, addressed toi "Sister Ying," said the 1 writer would love293 words
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Article278 1947-10-20 6 Pointers To U.S. Inflation NEW YORK, Sunday. 'THERE was abundant evi1 dence last week that the United States was swallowing another dose of inflation. Three pointers stood out: A stiff rise m commodity prices; with wheat and other grains the stellar performers; new advances m crude oil and steel scrap.278 words
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Miscellaneous446 1947-10-20 6 s s«sa£rssi£. i 3: ssjttK;tft-,Ysr,sf- JteJttrFa&K dials) and programme times for stations »-30 p.m.— 17.70. 21.64. 7: "Borneo* the Snice Island, Picked up In Singapore by most coin- > P.m. Joe Loss; 1.40 Music. 8.20 THURSDAY-li 00-11 IS T a m mercial broadcast receivers are supplied Post; 900 Hawaiian Music:446 words
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Article285 1947-10-20 7 LONDON, Friday. rE London Stock Exchange today took on a better appearance, bat most of the improvement came from bear covering before the opening of Parliament next week, says Reuter's financial correspondent. A noteworthy feature was the strength of Oil shares, which responded to reports of higher American285 words
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Article124 1947-10-20 7 Bidor Rubber Estate's loss for the year to Mar. 31 was £8,832, as against the previous year's After crediting proat on the sale of Investments £214, and transfer from taxation reserve £6,000 the adverse balance forward was increased from £2.487 to £5,105. Tapping started early124 words
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Article420 1947-10-20 7 Produce Market I By A Market Correspondent. mHE end of last week was marked by a steady rise m the x coffee market Importers have been reluctant to deplete stocks before securing fresh supplies. Considerable quantities of Java white sugar continued to arrive during420 words
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Article62 1947-10-20 7 The Singapore Chamber ot Com* merce Rubber Association orlces at noon on Saturday were: Borers Beßers Ota. Ota. dct lb. In. No. 1 RB.B. Spot loose nominal 36 Ms 37 No. 1 RB.B. fob In bales Nor. 37% 37ft No. 1 R.BB fob In bales Nor. 36% »7 No.62 words
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Article54 1947-10-20 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. •THERE was lltUe evidence of fresh United States buying Interest on the London Rubber Exchange on Friday, but on higher Improving advices from the East the opening tendency was firm, i Subsequently, a demand on the Continental account kept54 words
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Article62 1947-10-20 7 The following September tin results are announced: Cu. Yd. Tin Value Cost 1.000 Oxide £Stg. £Stg. Kuala Lumpur 105 25 6,626 3,135 Tongkah Comp. 76 14] 3,750 2,846. T. Comp. No. 2 110 321 8,643 3.645 Cu. Yd Tons Realn. Cost 1,000 Aust. Amal. 148 5362 words
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Article90 1947-10-20 7 The directors of Lanadron Rubber Estates, which owns estates in Jobore, have announced a dividend of four per cent, leas tax, on the £360,000 stock for the year to Dec. 31, 1946 This Is the first payment since a four per cent dividend was patd90 words
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Advertisement327 1947-10-20 7 Shippers and other Interested m Shipping Intelligence are referred to advertisements In Col. 6 and 7 oppsite page and to Shipping j Notices on Page I P. O. AND B. I. HOMEWARDS TKEWIDDEN* ...For London and Hambarr 28 Oct. TREVEAN far Genoa and London 24 Nov. "CANTON" for London Safls327 words
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Article333 1947-10-20 8 Malays Were A Tired Team THE Shanghai Chinese football tourists, playing their fifth and final game m Singapore, defeated the Malay Football Association by two goals to nothing at Jalan Besar yesterday before a crowd of more than 13,000. The visitors did well to force333 words
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Article289 1947-10-20 8 Handicaps For 2nd Day Races From Our Racing Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. BARRING scratchings, there will be fields of 14 or 15 for the second day of the Penang Turf Club Autumn Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. No fewer than 15 new Importations have been handicapped m the class two 5i289 words
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Article51 1947-10-20 8 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sunday.— The Medical College, Singapore, de. feated the Johore Crioket Club by four goals to one at hockey on the Trade School ground yesterday. Oehlers (2), Chin Seng and Navarednam scored for the Medicals and De Cruz for Johore51 words
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Article110 1947-10-20 8 From Our Staff Correspondent. PENANG, Sunday. The success of Penang sw Rimers in winning four events at the Singapore Aquatic meet Is enthusiastically welcome^ in Itcul swimming circles. The President of the Chinese swimming Club, Dr. C. H. Yeang told the Straits Times today that Fong Seow110 words
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Article61 1947-10-20 8 The Shanghai Chinese footballers leave tonight for Kuala Lumpur where they will play a game tomorrow. They meet the Lien Hwa (Malayan Chinese) team on Wed. nesday at Seremban. Their final fixture will be on Friday at Kuala Lumpur. They will be back in Singapore on Saturday61 words
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Article355 1947-10-20 8 LONDON, Sunday. iLTHOUGH Arsenal provided three men for the interA national maUh at Cardiff, they once more confounded most of the prophets by maintaining their unbeaten record at Wolverhampton. They were extremely fortunate, however, Ronnie Rooke, a deadly spot kicker, equalising with a penalty goalReuter - 355 words
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Article202 1947-10-20 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. pOR the ninth time m tne I1I 1 series of the Selangor Badminton Championships, A. S. Samuel wo n the singles title today, beating Yeo Teck Chye 15—12, 2—15, 15—2. Samuel, who will be leaving next month to take part202 words
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Article344 1947-10-20 8 By VERNON MORGAN LONDON, Sunday. FEW of the millions at Home and abroad who have marvelled at the brilliance of England's goalkeeper, the gargantuan Frank Swift, appreciate that the reason why he makes goalkeep. ing so easy is because of a secret system. His system is that he344 words
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Article524 1947-10-20 8 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP FORM OF NEW IMPORIAXIOMS-I By PENANG, Sunday. HTRAINER M. van Brenkclen has either run short of names 1 for his new importations or else he still has a soft spot for some of his past champions I see he has renamed several of his524 words
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Article, Illustration41 1947-10-20 8 The Combined R.A.F. rugger team, which played brilliantly to defeat the Non- Europeans at Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore, on Saturday, the margin being 40 points (five goals, a penalty goal and four tries) to nothing. Straits Times photograph.41 words
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Article197 1947-10-20 8 Taiping's Cup In Extra Time From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Sunday. SCORING the winning goal m the first ffiev c minutes of extra time, the Taiping Football League yesterday won the Lim Seng Fook Cup m the Perak*(Football Association knock-out competition by beating the Cameron Highlanders by four goals to197 words
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Advertisement142 1947-10-20 8 7?r*ston* ACCESSORIES Auto Horn, Single Trumpet $10.50 Auto Horn, Double Trumpet 20.00 Illuminated Fender Guide 90 Non-Illuminated, Fender Guide 7.00 Simonize Kleener 2 25 Simonlze Wax 2 25 Neoprene Sponges 30 Aosorber Polishing Clocli, small 100 Absorber Polishing Cl^h, large 1-60 Auto Babyseat 8 50 De Luxe Scissor Jack 1142 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous20 1947-10-20 8 j SINGAPORE TIDES Today: high water 1.29 p.m. 1 (8.9 ft.). Tomorrow: 3.04 a.m. (7.2 ft.) i land 2.05 p.m.20 words
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