The Straits Times, 5 January 1948
1948-01-05
1
8
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitstimes
The Straits Times
-
Title Section18 1948-01-05 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1948 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
-
Article140 1948-01-05 1 TOKIO, Sunday. HIDEKI Tojo's stock among the Japanese has risen as a result of his war crimes trial testimony, but there is little chance that he will become a martyr, says the Nippon Times. The English language newspaper reached this conclusion after a survey of publicAP - 140 words
-
Article, Illustration45 1948-01-05 1 Aht»v li>e late Italian Minister to Stockholm, Alberto Btilardi Ricci, who m assassinated at his legation on Christmas Day by Giuseppe Capocci, seen b low. Capocci. an Italian, had spent several years in a Swedish asylum. He used a pair of scissors as a weapon.45 words
-
Article636 1948-01-05 1 Republic Proclaimed RANGOON, Sunday. DURMA became a Republic at dawn today. Independence was proclaimed- by the first President, the Sawbwa of Yawnghwe. In an impressive ceremony the Union Jack, which had flown over Government House m Rangoon for 62 years, was struck. The new Burmese flagReuter; UP - 636 words
-
Article, Illustration31 1948-01-05 1 Blanketed with a record 25.8 inch snowfall, New York City had a truly oldfashioned Christmas. This picture shows the snowed -up traffic at the Canal Street entrance to the Holland Tunnel.31 words
-
524 1948-01-05 1 G -G. Renews Pledge On Govt. Powers THE Governor-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac1 Donald, last night said that his pledge that the Governors' special powers would rarely be used had not been broken. Mr. Mac Donald was answering critics who had condemned as a breach of that pledge the decision of524 words
-
Article77 1948-01-05 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. Two delegates represented the Government of the Malayan Union m Rangoon at the ceremonies connected with the inauguration of the Republic m Burma. They were the Resident Commissioner. Penang. Mr. S. N. King, and the Principal Agricultural Officer, Kedah and P77 words
-
Article88 1948-01-05 1 WASHINGTON, Sunday The United States Navy announced yesterday that an undisclos/d number of marines will sail on Jan, 6 fnom Morehead city, North Carolina, to the Mediterranean for duty aboard the aircraft carrier Midway and three light cruisers, one of which is at Piraeus. Greece. TheUP - 88 words
-
Article23 1948-01-05 1 bATAVIA, Sunday. The Dmch Premier Dr. Louis M. Beel, here for talks on Indonesian policy, has postponed his departure for home.23 words
-
Article200 1948-01-05 1 LONDON, Sunday. THE Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Stafford Cripps, today pledged Britain to an era of close friendship with independent Burma. Sir Stafford, who was one of the chief architects of the Burmese settlement, was speaking a: a Burmese Embassy ceremony m which Burma's first ambassador,Reuter - 200 words
-
Article166 1948-01-05 1 SINGAPORE brokers expect the $25,000,000 Singapore Municipality loan floated on Saturday to Till rapidly. The acting Municipal Treasurer, Mr. K. J. O'Dell, on Saturday reported many inquiries. The loan carries 31 per cent interest. This is a higher interest than for U»e other two loans by166 words
-
Article257 1948-01-05 1 Bom b Des troys HQ Of Arabs JERUSALEM, Sunday. 'THE headquarters of the Mufti of Jerusalem's Arab 1 National Committee m Jaffa was bombed today and wrecked. The bodies of four Arabs killed m the explosion were taken to the government hospital. About 30 were injured. An official statement saidReuter; AP; UP - 257 words
-
Article154 1948-01-05 1 De Gaulle Urges Elections PARIS, Sunday. GEN. Charles de GauUe today urged holding of general elections and! warned that France must work harder or perish. He was speaking to a great working-class audience m St. Etienne. He warned that It was not enough to rely on American aid. Describing theReuter - 154 words
-
Article29 1948-01-05 1 BUDAPEST, Sunday ExKing Michael of Ruman a left Sinaia. Rumania, today. His special train was expected to cross the Hungarian border early tomorrow. Reu.er.Reuter - 29 words
-
Article36 1948-01-05 1 BATAVIA, Sunday. The Netherlands Indies Government said today that representatives of eight Dutch-controlled areas had petitioned for immediate formation of an interim government "for the preparation of the sovereign United States of Indonesia."— A.P.AP - 36 words
-
Article279 1948-01-05 1 rE North-East Monsoon j has hit southern Malaya and Singapore Island with seven days of i heavy rain since Christmas eve. The Singapore rainfall for the 24 hours up to 7 a.m. yesterday was 58.3 millimeters, and showers fell over the Island continuously yesterday. Singapore rainfall readings279 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement64 1948-01-05 1 FOOD-PARCELS We offer the widest range of Provisions m Malaya from which to select your own Parcel for Britain. Select at your leisure from the many exciting lines m our Self Service Section and hand them to us for packing and despatch same day FREE OF CHARGE. POSTACE_S3 10 Standard64 words
-
Advertisement63 1948-01-05 1 OLOfST lUI/ABLC CCHT**<n*l T0 *m rotcts' iinet 111$ TICER BEER FULL STRENCTH TICER BEER FULL STRENCTH X H O I H X X H O I Whichever way t You look at it TIGER BEER FULL STRENGTH h is consistently t Fresh and Sparkling B^t m Quality 2 Besl m63 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1444 1948-01-05 2 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE NOTICE TO REGISTERED HOLDERS OF SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% DEBENTURE STOCK 1928 (1948—68) The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore give notice to the holders of the above Debenture Stock that, pursuant to the terms of the Prospectus dated 27th. January, 1928. and the Resolution of the1,444 words
-
Advertisement1188 1948-01-05 2 NOTICES any time to issue further loans charged upon all the revenues of the Commissioners ranking parl passu with the Stock now created. <J) The holders of this Debenture Stock (ball rank Dart passu in proportion to the amount held by them respectively and without any preference or priority. 40)1,188 words
-
Advertisement803 1948-01-05 2 the ease of Ooroorate Bodies the application must be under Seal. TO THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF SINGAPORE APPLICATION FOR SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 3%% DEBENTURE STOCK 1948 (1968—73) 5 Date 194 I/We hereby apply for (Dollars mi of the $25,000,000 H I Singapore Municipal 3Vi% Debenture Stock 1948 (1968-73)803 words
-
Advertisement192 1948-01-05 2 AUCTION SALE OF 5030 'A yards cotton canvas, M cases "Pearllte" malt vinegar, 76 cases "Dellcia" Worcester sauce 17i cases "Olive" brand vinegar, 7 piculs copper, 300 sets of glass containers. 58 dozens ladles' scarfs 221 pieces photo frames etc., etc. To Be Held At The Saleroom of Messrs. Cheong192 words
-
Advertisement379 1948-01-05 2 NOTICES 'SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% DEBENTURE STOCK 1928/48-68 NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Stock will be closed from sth. to 20th. January, 1948, both days inclusive, for the preparation of Interest Warrants m respect of interest due on the above Stock for the current half-year379 words
-
Advertisement316 1948-01-05 2 NOTICES NOTICE The Public Is hereby notified that Mr. Soh Chwee Cheow is uO more m our employ and that he is not authorised to transact an" business on our behalf. CHIANG MENG OIL MILL Nam Kheng Company, 55, Telok Ayer Street. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Demonstrations m the use of316 words
-
-
Cable Flashes
-
74 1948-01-05 3 WASHINGTON, Sunday. f"*i£NKRAL Eisenhower is considering handsome offers 1 for the publication of his war-time memoirs. Ho wits reported to have received offers ranging from $500,000 to $750,000 for a'l rights to his pergonal history of the European conflict. A hixp sun payment plan74 words
-
Article40 1948-01-05 3 ROME. Sunday. Police op n<\l fire, wounding a numb> r of demonstrators at the Chamber of Labour m Barcelona I)i Scilia yesterday. The premises of Right wing political parties were destroyed and some police were iniur;'d. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
-
Article29 1948-01-05 3 LONDON. Sunday.— London need its mildest January for risht years on Thursday, with a temperature of 56 degrees. Weather forecaster: said the 'summer weather' would continue. U.P.UP - 29 words
-
Article31 1948-01-05 3 SAN FRANCISCO. Sunday. —Customs agents have seized 44 pounds of crude opium aboard the British freighter Silverwalnut. which arrived here from India. The opium was valued at U.^I.'iO.OOO.— U.P.UP - 31 words
-
Article38 1948-01-05 3 WASHINGTON. Sunday.— President Truman has appointed Mr. Warren Austin to be the United States representative to the United Nations. The President named Professor Philip Jessup of Columbia University as deputy representative on the Interim Committee.— U.P.UP - 38 words
-
Article29 1948-01-05 3 NEW YORK. Sunday. A former British West Indian slave, Mrs. Martha Hams Shephered, has just celebrated her 102 birthday here. She has been blind for 14 -Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
-
Article46 1948-01-05 3 VANCOUVER. Sunday. Arms valued at $1,200,000 left here for China yesterday m the 7.000-ton Canadian vessel Lake Okanagan. An 11 -day dispute between the ship owners, the Federal Labour Department and the Canadian Seamen's Union on a "danger" issue had been settled. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
-
Article38 1948-01-05 3 BUCHAREST. Sunday.—Rumania has taken over the factories of the Swedish Match Co m Rumania. The decision had been made, it was stated, because the Swedish Company had not respected the conditions of the contract.— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
-
Article47 1948-01-05 3 SOUTHAMPTON. Sunday. Mr. Philip Noel Baker, Secretary for British Commonwealth Relations, left for the United States m the Queen Elizabeth yesterday. He will head a British delegation to the Security Council meeting of the United Nations, which is to discuss* the question of Kashmir. Rev-47 words
-
Article30 1948-01-05 3 HONG KONG. Sunday.— Ten persons were reported killed or injured m a motor launch explosion at Macao. Petrol m other barees caught fire and the wharf was damaeed.-'-A.PAP - 30 words
-
Article39 1948-01-05 3 MANILA. Sunday. From Jan. 5, Philippine Army officers will defend 250 Japanese facing trial here on war crimes charges. Japanese lawyers who formerly handled the defences were recalled after being involved m a fist fight —A.P.AP - 39 words
-
Article51 1948-01-05 3 MOSCOW. Sunday.— X. I. Pochenkov. Deputy Minister of Coal Industry for West Regions, said yesterday that the Don basin is producing coal at 66 per cent of its pre-war output. The Don basin produced over a quarter million tons daily m 1940— more than half Russia's total productionUP - 51 words
-
Article28 1948-01-05 3 LONDON. Sunday.—Britain's television audience has increased by 66 per cent, m the last six months, the British Post Office reports. The total is now 31.250. —A.P.AP - 28 words
-
Article35 1948-01-05 3 NEW YORK. Sunday. British-born Michael J. Meehan. who rose from messenger boy to Wall Street financier, died here yesterday aged 56. He had holdings estimated at £1,250.000 m radio stock i alone.— A.P.AP - 35 words
-
Article32 1948-01-05 3 MANILA. Sunday.— A reDort from Sorsogon. Luzon's south eastern province, says that over 100 persons were killed m the Christmas Day typhoon. The unofficial death toll was 152— A.P.AP - 32 words
-
-
Article160 1948-01-05 3 Antarctic Islands Occupied PRETORIA, Sunday. SOUTH African and Australian troops yesterday occupied three barren Antarctic islands as part of the British Commonwealth communications and defence system. The Union government would not confirm the reports, but it was reliably reported that a South African expedition had landed on the remote Prince160 words
-
Article, Illustration36 1948-01-05 3 Mr. Saravanamuthu Eliathamby. Financial Secretary to the Controller of Customs and Excise, Malayan Union, who was awarded the M.B.E. (Civil) on New Year's day. He has served for over 30 years m the Malayan Government service;36 words
-
Article70 1948-01-05 3 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK. Sunday. Field Marshal Phibun Songgram, leader of the recent military coup, has announced his intention to resign the post of Commander-ir-Chief of the Army. His colleagues are inducing nim to remain owing to the unsettled political situation. They feel that he70 words
-
Article36 1948-01-05 3 OTTAWA, Sunday. The Royal Canadian Navy is planning extensive spring training exercises m cooperation with the British Navy, America and West Indies Squadrons. This was announced by 'he Canadian Defence Minister, Brooke Claxton. A.PAP - 36 words
-
Article169 1948-01-05 3 PARIS, Sunday. FRENCH river police filled sandbags and prepared boats yesterday as the river Seine reached it? danger level here. i .-v The river is continuing to rise 20 inches a day, and is now nearly nine feet above its normal level. Further rainfallReuter - 169 words
-
Article228 1948-01-05 3 THE staff or the Registry of Motor Vehicles entertained Mr. CJ. d'Cotta, j the Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles, who has! retired, at the Adelphi Roof Garden, Singapore, on Saturday. Mr. W. M. Watts, the Registrar of Vehicles, presided over I the function. With him were Mrs.228 words
-
Article254 1948-01-05 3 'Invasion Would Be Aggression KARACHI, Sunday. THE Premier of the Pakistan Government, Nawabzada Liaquat AH Khan, said yesterday that "if India invaded this dominion, it would be direct aggression, unprovoked and uncalled for, against Pakistan." He was referring to India's complaint to the Security Council and her254 words
-
Article520 1948-01-05 3 Johore Weekly Letter JOHORE BAHRU. Sunday. rpHE new year was ushered L m by rain which began the previous afternoon, continued all through the night and ceased shortly after midday on Jan. 1. The wet weather, however, was unable to dampen the enthusiasm of the members of the Pergerakan MelayuAP - 520 words
-
Article89 1948-01-05 3 MANILA, Sunday.— Mani- j la's major petroleum distri* j bution companies report that til strikers returned to their jobs yesterday. The petrol shortage m duced by the strike of 1.300 men is rapidly being alle- viated. The Standard Vacuum Oil Company said they "would I workAP - 89 words
-
Article52 1948-01-05 3 PLYMOUTH. ENGLAND. Sunday.— Police answered an emergency call to a suburban office early yesterday. They found two men, one of whom explained: "We are a couple of burglars but my pal has broken his leg so we rang you ohaps up to come and helpAP - 52 words
-
Article, Illustration285 1948-01-05 3 Taught 33 Years In School A SINGAPORE school-! teacher, who retires at the end of this month, has set a scholastic record j never equalled before. He, has spent the last 45 years at St. Joseph's Institution,] 33 years of which he spent as a teacher. He is Mr. Selva285 words
-
Article117 1948-01-05 3 LONDON. Sunday. Answering a dramatic early morning radio SOS from tiny, midPacific Pitcairn Island, the 7.300-ton Shaw Savill and Albion steamer Cufic put its ship's doctor ashore to help save a man's life. The SOS came from the chief magistrate. "Request assistance from your doctor forReuter - 117 words
-
Article46 1948-01-05 3 The figure 30 mentioned m the Straits Times reports of the opening of the Pep Youth League's clubhouse, as representing the attendance, should have read 52. The League has a membership of over 400 m Singapre and the poor attendance was due to the bad weather.46 words
-
Article113 1948-01-05 3 STOCKHOLM, Sunday. |\R. El is Berven, famous j cancer specialist has left here for Moscow. Colleagues of the doctor believe that the unknown patient for whom he was mysteriously summoned may be Prime Minister Stalin. HansOlov Berven, his son, said a cablegram came on Dec. 31 signedReuter; AP - 113 words
-
Article60 1948-01-05 3 WASHINGTON. Sunday. Secretary of State George Marshall will return to his post tomorrow to open a drive for the adoption of the US$l7 billion European recovery proi posal bearing his name. Mr. Marshall is to make his I first testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeAP - 60 words
-
Article158 1948-01-05 3 TODAY: Methodist Mission annual conference, Malaya conference session, 9 a.m. Addresses by Mr. H.R. Cheeseman and Mr. J.B. Neilson 10.30 a.m. Malaya annual conference session, 3.30 p.m. Wesley Church, 4. Port Canning Road. Women's Conference, joint session of Malaya and Malaysia Chinese Women's Confer; I ices. Foochow Methodist158 words
-
337 1948-01-05 3 JAP. TEXTILES MAY GO ON OPEN MARKET From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Sunday. MALAYA'S imports of Japanese textiles, at present being carried on by the Government, may be turned over to commercial channels if representations made m Tokio by the Malayan I'nion prove successful. Approximately five million yards of337 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement115 1948-01-05 3 Keep them full of encr-iy honlmv and •Jg^--' ■turd) by giving Kepler regularly. It's Jtt) an I'M.iMislicd family favourite— Cod Liver t Oil unli Mill Extract, rich m the nourish* iii'-i. urrngihening element! thai growing i^2l rhildrrn need, including Vitamins A& D. j (*'■>••* U lii adults, ioo. us a115 words
-
Advertisement162 1948-01-05 3 ti aui i O.i.NlNti lODAI 3 Shows: 3. 6.15 1. 11 p.m. MYSTERY! THRILLS! M SPENSK! "DRUMS OF FU MANCHU" The most insidious Villain. In all Modern Fiction! Chapters 1 to 7 QUEENS THEATRE Daily: 3.00, 6.30. 9.15 p m. David Niven Loretta Young m "THE PERFECT MARRIAGE" Opening on162 words
-
-
773 1948-01-05 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., Jan. 5, 1948. THE RUBBER YEAR What will 1948 bring forth for the Malayan rubber industry That is not just a conventional New Year question, for two events of the highest importance to the rubber world will take place m 1948, one being American legislation773 words
-
Article312 1948-01-05 4 Do workers m Malaya realise how free they are compared with those m the United Kingdom A London cable which we published last week stated that all young men and women m Eritain who are not essentially employed will have to register between the 19th and312 words
-
Article, Illustration1041 1948-01-05 4 EDWARD ELLIS - By EDWARD ELLIS MEARLY a hundred years of Bri tish rule m Burma have ended. Burma became an independent Republic yesterday. The new republic comprises Burma Proper, the Frontier Areas and the Shan and Karenni States. British Burma held sway over the whole of this1,041 words
-
MAN-IN-THE-STREET
-
349 1948-01-05 4 Opium Petition: Moral And Physical Suicide •THERE have been many 1 petitions submitted to the authorities since the liberation, but the latest and strangest of all petitions is that by 900 opium 1 addicts to the Governor of, Singapore. Anyone, however slightly acquainted with opium smoking, will realise the miseries349 words
-
Letter228 1948-01-05 4 WITH reference to the article written by Inche H.M. Hassan, entitled "The Singapore Heir to the Rhio Islands" which appeared m the Straits Times recently, I wish to state that the people of Rhio have formed two bodies, Jawatan Kuasa Pengurus Rayat Rhio, headed by Raja Haji Abdullah228 words
-
Letter48 1948-01-05 4 I SHOULD be most grateful if one of your readers could tell me the authentic story of the eight white horses and could also let me know where it is possible to buy a set m ivory, stone or bone. MRS. P. ftL LEE. Singapore.48 words
-
Letter217 1948-01-05 4 I WISH to contradict Mr. Te 0 Bah Choon's statement m the Straits Times of Dec. 29, that Dr. Chen Su Lan is "like the Fascist who shows no human consideration for other peoples' worries." Dr. Chen is a genuine democrat who voices the repugnance of the217 words
-
Letter82 1948-01-05 4 HTHE Rural Board is now 1 repairing Tampenis Road. Cannot some small repairs be done to the road from Tampenis Road to Kampong Loyang? We residents of Loyang can put up with the absence of pipe water and electric lights, but surely the small expense needed to repair82 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement766 1948-01-05 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. POTTER At Chertsey Hill Nursing Home. Carlisle, on Christmas Eve, to Peggy, wife of J. B. Potter. 7 Lismore St.. Carlisle a ie n VUFNELL. On 2nd January nt Kanriang Kerbau Hospital, to ih, wife of R. S. Tufnell, a Son, David Richard Hugh. SITUATIONS VACANT with sound766 words
-
Advertisement6 1948-01-05 4 OYSjTER m^. 'I Sales and Service6 words
-
Advertisement108 1948-01-05 4 Specializing ONLY m TERMITE EXTERMLNATIOIS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROPERTY CONSERVATION Damage ana necessity of constant repairs as a result of white ants are completely eliminated by our Termite Extermination. Property maintenance and Property Conservation Service. Our record and Clientele prove our leadership m this specialised field C. P. TAYLOR LIMITED Temporary108 words
-
-
Obituary32 1948-01-05 4 The engagement is announced n Johnny Lini Chew Kun Chuan second son of Mr. Mrs. I i:n Guan Quee, and Alice Chan Choon Neo eldest dauchtcr of Mr. Mrs Chan Kok Tuan.32 words
-
Article140 1948-01-05 5 From Our Own Corri'S|>ondent LONDON, Sunday. THE appointment of Lord Listowel as Minister of State for Colonial Affairs will, it is expected, result m a greater per- contact between the Colonial Office and the coloi I'a relationship eh Junes. Secretary of State lor Colonial AY will be140 words
-
Article, Illustration21 1948-01-05 5 >ut. Badur bin Shammi lin who received the I* M. for inspiring conduct <!-rir.!j the J;inanos» occup.i ion Straits Times picture.21 words
-
Article789 1948-01-05 5 Gov.-Gen. On New Constitution THE Governor-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac- Donald, spoke of a great and hopeful moment m Malayan history when he broadcast over Radio Malaya at 9.45 last night. We know already that it will be a historic year m Malaya, marked by important constitutional789 words
-
Article, Illustration64 1948-01-05 5 Babs I.yall, the eight-year-old girl standing m the car decorated as a snow-chariot, stayed up long: after bed-time to play "Miss 1948" at the New Year's eve celebrations at Raffles Hotel, Singapore. Babs entered the hotel ball-room at one minute past midnight, 1948. The car drove into the ball-room under64 words
-
Article100 1948-01-05 5 Four robberies were reported to the Singapore Police on Saturday night. Two took place at 8.30 p.m. m Mandai Road. In one, two Chinese and a Malay, one armed, robbed a house of $26.50 including six cartons of cigarettes. In the other, two Malays, one armed,100 words
-
Article180 1948-01-05 5 Malay News From Abdul Aziz bin Ishak fXNE thousand members i \J and supporters of the Lembaga Kesatuan Melayu, Johore, attended a meeting at Batu Pahat on New Year's day at which the Johore constitution and treaties were explained. The meeting passed three resolutions protesting against the180 words
-
Article104 1948-01-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. Tomorrow's meeting of the Malayan Union Advisory Council may be livened by a speech by Mr. H S. Lee. He is expected to criticise the recent tin price fixed by the Ministry of Supply. The meeting promises to104 words
-
Article71 1948-01-05 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. —Mr. P. Mijnarnds. Trade Commissioner for the Netherlands East Indies, attached to the Consulate-General m Singapore, has been recognised as Consul for the Netherlands, with jurisdiction including the Malayan Union. Dr. W. A. Frowein. the Netherlands Vice-Consul m Singapore, also has jurisdiction over the Malayan71 words
-
Article375 1948-01-05 5 THE Victoria Memorial Hall was filled to capacity yesterday evening when a united service of Methodist churches m Singapore was held m connection with the Methodist conference now being held here. Bishop Edwin F. Lee, of the Methodist Episcopal Mission, conducted the service, and other375 words
-
Article37 1948-01-05 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. —Mr N. A. Beverly, Chief Polioe Officer, Selangor, left toiaght for the United Kingdom on leave. His successor is Mr. D. P. Macnamara who was C.P.0., Selangor, during the British Military Administration.37 words
-
Article198 1948-01-05 5 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday r THE advance parties oi 1 Gurkha battalions, which are expected to be used the nucleus of an all Garkha military division m Malajc, are expected to arriv m the llala'-n Uni m thin the next i k--He furth198 words
-
Article59 1948-01-05 5 The Secretary of State for Air, Mr. Anhur Henderson, yesterday notified R.A.F. authorities m Singapore that a change of plans has caused him to cancel his proposed visit to Air Command, Far East. Mr. Henderson had previously Intended to arrive m Singapore by air from Rangoon tomorrow.59 words
-
Article171 1948-01-05 5 SMOKING m theatres m the Singapore Rural Board area is banned under regulations gazetted by the Government of the Colony during the week-end. The smoking ban is one of 40 by-laws designed to protect the safety and hygiene of publio m theatres. The by-laws are gazetted171 words
-
Malayan Round-up
-
Article125 1948-01-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. •THE arrival of two shipments of rice has strengthened 1 Pennng's food position, the Assistant Food Cobiroller, Mr. E. D. Ingram, said yesterday. One shipment was of; 2,500 tons from Manila i and the second was a similar125 words
-
Article104 1948-01-05 5 ¥>ENANG, Sunday. In a I new effort to settle the three-month-old dispute over handling rates, a meeting is to take place thds week between the Penang Employers' Association and the Harbour Labour Union. The labourers have submitted a new tariff of charges. To study these rates, the Employers'104 words
-
Article47 1948-01-05 5 TAIPING., Sunday.— The following will form the Board of visitors to the Taiping Hospital for 1948: Messrs. A. E. Wootton, Lim Huan Lye, To Heng Hoe, Ishak bin Ahmad, Orang Kaya Mentri. S. Chabra, A. S. Nagandram, M. Guanasegaram and Mrs. J. H C. Reed.47 words
-
Article72 1948-01-05 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sunday.— Ebel b Ebon, a Banjerese, appeared before the Magistrate m Kluang yesterdiy and was remanded m custody, pending a preliminary inquiry into a charge of murder. It is alleged that on Nov. 19. at a small rubber holding at the 14th mile. Jalan Batu Pahat.72 words
-
Article91 1948-01-05 5 DENANG, Sunday. for one change, all retiring Munieioal Comml m Penang have been reappointed for a further term. A new commissioner. Mr. C. P. Li.ston, will replace Mr. C. Grurr.itt who has i Those reappointed are: Mr. W. C. Taylor, the Munieioal President. Dr. W. H. Brorlie. Deputy President91 words
-
Article62 1948-01-05 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Sunday.— Well known p; of Malaya's young) and during the war pilot with the Royal tralian Air Force, Mr. Fredi m Kuala Lumpur yesterday to Miss Gladys Maud I daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Lemos, of 13 Mr. Ebert La the late Mrs. H.62 words
-
Article52 1948-01-05 5 rpHE Singapore Arab AssoM. elation will hold mm and stage show at the Queens Theatre (Geylang) on Wednesday, Jan. 7. at 2.30 p.m. for women and children: 6 and 9 p.m. open to all. m aid f the Arab Association* funds. Many prominent residents have accepted invitations to52 words
-
Article39 1948-01-05 5 A FLOATING wieck considered dangerous to shipping has been located at lat. Oblong. 105 50 mins. east. A warning to mariners was issued yesterday by the Masti r Attendant's Office and br cast over the Singapore radio.39 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement53 1948-01-05 5 WELCOME ALWAYSKEEP IT HAM (HUNT'S GHERRY BRANDT Helps so much X** flj m your home *f^< ~x entertaining" \i J/ JTTi ispfrs I.iiile Lady Liqueur SOLE AGENTS.— MALAYAN COLLIERIES LTD. MALACOL BRICKS TILES WELL BURNT BRICKS TILES AVAILABLE FROM STOCK APPLY;— J. A. RUSSELL CO., LTD. Agent* Secretaries. P.O. BOX53 words
-
Advertisement59 1948-01-05 5 [jS^IOW TANGCHANC LW\ BBIBi LONG-PLATING NEEDLES The needles that give you MUSIC all the MUSIC and nothing but MUSIC" IM NkcDLES IM POINTMASTER Box of 10 $1.50 Each m a box $4.00 Csed by 8.8.C., and officially recommended by R.G.D., Pye. Philips, Pinko. Bush and G.E.C. S"'» a«r«»pK-. for Malaya:59 words
-
-
Article211 1948-01-05 6 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, (By Air Mail) rE chairman of Lawas (Sarawak) Estates Limited, Mr. A. Parker Smith, told the annual meeting of the company m London that Sarawak's transport today was totally inadequate for the needs of the community. Without adequate means of communication, he said,211 words
-
Article, Illustration60 1948-01-05 6 Mr. Douglas Jay, Labour M.P. for North Battersea. who has become the first Economic Secretary to the Treasury. He will assist the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Previous offices held by Mr. Jay were Assistant Secretary. Ministry of Supply: Principal Assistant Secretary, Board of Trade; personal assistant to the Prime Minister:60 words
-
Article204 1948-01-05 6 Despite a steady rise m an rubber production, it is unlikely rubber can be produced there as cheaply as m Malaya, says the India Rubber Journal In Nigeria, the prospects of expansion depend on a relatively high world price level being maintained lor rubber. In June, when204 words
-
Article1103 1948-01-05 6 Market In Tin Stays Firm From A Market Correspondent \Ii ALA Y AN markets saw the old year out with three days of considerable activity between the two holidays, They opened the new with one splendid day's business. Tin shares were firm throughout, even after the disappointment of1,103 words
-
Article171 1948-01-05 6 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Sunday. The chairman of Badek Rubber Estates Limited. Mr. T. B Barlow, told the annual meeting of the company on Dec. 31 that of all commodities rubber was the only one which showed no material increase on its pre-war price In the171 words
-
Article23 1948-01-05 6 Mr. David Anderson has been appointed to the boards of Krubong (Malacca) Rubber Plantations. Lendu Rubber Estates and Rembla Rubber.23 words
-
Article260 1948-01-05 6 U.S. Business NEW YORK, Sunday A MERICAN business and m!- A dustry got off to a smooth I start m the first week of thp New Year. Productive capacity and demand 'n both industry and agriculture were never greater. Prospects are good that 1948 will produce260 words
-
Article20 1948-01-05 6 Dec. 31 Stocks 65.09 Industrials 181.16 Rails 52.48 Utilities 33.40 Jan. 2 65.51 181.04 53.85 33.52 A.P.AP - 20 words
-
Article174 1948-01-05 6 IN spite of the holidays which have tended to slow down dealings, there has been a fair turn-over. Rubber prices have again Improved on some buying from both the U.S.A.. and the Continent, and a reserve on the part of local sellers, says Lewis and Peat's market174 words
-
Article86 1948-01-05 6 WASHINGTON, Sunday. Britain shipped US$l42.820,981 worth of gold to the United States In November. This was more than half the U*****,300,832 worth received from all countries that month. Canada was second with U5563,697,483, and Argentina third with U5556,848,981. all m foreign coins. The British and Canadian shipments wereAP - 86 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement247 1948-01-05 6 /d^^ ofj^ LAST (^i^J^^il 5 SHOWS! lffff^lT^:!fW'ffirffrffW *y|i 11, 2. 4.15. 6.30, 9.15 Paramount Prtstnts lfV THWlts BETTK.JOHH OPENING TOMORROW! EDMUND LOWE m "THE SQUEAKER" Adapted from the novel By: EDGAR WALLACE! DAY A VI I A If 7TH PAY -phone LA IHA V 34 11,30 2.45 6, p,m, 9.15247 words
-
Advertisement368 1948-01-05 6 PACIFIC OWER>E»S ««RL'«ip<J (HW LTD. MAVF COMMENCED SCHEDULE CHARTFR SFRV AS UNDER LUXURY DAKOTA AND SKYMASTER <-ERV!rr «\Nr,KO«r HONGKONG I.Ov »\.:..t.« DM o im x' < SIfANOHAI M\MI VIA r.i-\y* t \ki- ii n NEXT I)FI'\HT' HUS FOtt mvr.Kin 080« Thunidnv. Slh Jimi'rt 1 tlnri"kiin— «Shii'~»ial Bi»nrkn> rnnnffllnm rollow> Hasrkap«—368 words
-
-
Page 6 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous225 1948-01-05 6 RADIO MALAYA SPORE < l c^ 15 of En^ ln 25 ™>J We-; 12.30 Close Down. kee Quarter; 1.02 p.m. Yours for 1 p.m. Dance Music; 1.40 English bv Radio 8 20 Tn I the Asking: 2.05 Close Down. 5.30 Music: 8.15 News, Topical Talk, donesiai, 8 30 Dutrh n,,n?«225 words
-
-
Article327 1948-01-05 7 LONDON, Friday. INTEREST m today's stock markets was centred on the start of the new British i Transport stock, whose terms were three per cent 1978 to 1988. Active trading took place with the opening level of 97} and after some fluctuation this stock closed at 97} m327 words
-
Article285 1948-01-05 7 Produce Market From A Market Correspondent PROSPECTS of normal trading between Malaya and the Indies, envisaged m the Anglo-Notherlands trade pact signed recently, have been highly received oa the local markets. Sugar prices dropped to new low levels owing to the good stock position of Jaca285 words
-
Article246 1948-01-05 7 SAN FRANCISCO, 6,unday. Philippines mining stock accounted for mare than a quarter of the shares traded on the San Francisco Stock Exchange during 1947. During the year 2,998,744 shares of San Mauriclo changed hands on the Exchange at prices ranging from eight U.S. cents,AP - 246 words
-
Article41 1948-01-05 7 NEW YORK, Sunday.— Crude rubber futures closed 64 to 75 points higher on Friday. Salts totalled 143 contracts. March 22.70-75 US cents; May 21.75 bid; July 21.3a; September 20.89 bid. Number one ribbed smoked sheets 23 nominal.— A. P.41 words
-
Article25 1948-01-05 7 NEW YORK. Sunday. Closing week-end foreign exchange (all m U.S. cents) were: Canada 89.121; Argentina 25.05; Mexico 20.62. Others remained unchanged. A. P.25 words
-
Article62 1948-01-05 7 The Singapore Chamber tot Commerce Rubber Associating prices at noon on Saturday were: Cts. Cts. per lb. per 1b. No. 1 R.S.S. Spot loosci nominal No. 1 R.S.S. fob In bales Jan. No. 2 R.S.S. fob In bales Jan. No. 3 R.S.R. fob in bales Jan. Market Tone: Irregular.62 words
-
Article125 1948-01-05 7 LONDON, Sunday. A FLOOD of selling orders greeted the new British railway stock. It was issned by the Government on Thursday night to pay for the nationalised railways. Prices dropped sharply o« Friday on the London Stock Exchanges before buying steadied the market. The stock,AP - 125 words
-
Article138 1948-01-05 7 In his speech to the annual meeting of Kuchai Tin Ltd., last week, the chairman, Mr. C F. Smith said the results for the year showed a loss of $26 022 which included $72,461 spent on rehabilitatior. work on the mine. The Government had advanced tbem138 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement629 1948-01-05 7 DtiISFIELD CO., LTD. (incorporated m Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROM U.K. AND D.B.A "Nelem" From UK •'Modnn" Due From U.K. Continent Jan- •T.ntalas" Dne from UK w in ••Mrnelous" Dn* from UK i? -taMMr* Due from UK f»» "(alohas" Due from VS. A 19 SAIUMM FOR LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW AND629 words
-
Advertisement316 1948-01-05 7 PRESIDENT LINE MARINE SWALLOW Passengers only. SaUinr San Francisco via Hone Konr. Shanrhai, Japan 4 p.m. Jan. Bth SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORT> Freleht Only SCOTT E. LAND Sinrapore Arr. Jan. P. Sham Jan. 7 Penane PRES. MONROE Sinrapore Arr. Jan. 14 Penan: Jan.316 words
-
Advertisement268 1948-01-05 7 Shlooen and other interested m PMooir" lntellirene* are -eler-** 1 to advertisements In Cob. 8 and 7 opposite pare and to Shlppine Sotleea on Pare P 0 and BRITISH INDIA p&o U.K. LINE SOCOTRA In Port GENOA-MARSEILLES. TANGIER, HAVRE, LONDON, ANTWERP ROTTERDAM TREVOSE In Port LONDON TREVETHOE MM-P«b. GENOA. M'SEILLES268 words
-
Advertisement609 1948-01-05 7 ELLERMAN KLAVENESS BUCKNALL PAC FIC PORTS HAVRE. LONDON A ANTWERP CITY OF LUCKNOW at Gdn. 4/5 D" c Sinrapore I 'an. Sails Slnrapora 10 Jan. Port Swettrnhnm 10 '<n r. Sham 11-12 Jan. Penanc Ink Penane 13-14 Jan. Arenta: McALISTER CO., LTD (Incorporate u> Slntraoore) PHONB 5906 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.609 words
-
-
Article, Illustration562 1948-01-05 8 England Unlucky Not To Score By VERNON MORGAN, TWICKENHAM, Sunday. DLAYING faster and more open football, the Australians triumphed m the international Rugby Union match with England by 11 points (one goal and two tries) to zero, after an extremely hard-fought battle before more than 65,000562 words
-
Article453 1948-01-05 8 LONDON, Sunday. NATIONAL Hunt enthusiasts have had some wonderful sport over the Christmas and New Year holidays but it is to be doubted whether many of them are any richer, for no favourite won any of the leading steeplechase events. A tremendous crowd went to KemptonReuter - 453 words
-
Article230 1948-01-05 8 LONDON, Sunday. IjiOLLOWING are results of yesterdays Rugby Union nxtures: Guys Hospital 4, Old Merchant Taylors 0; Stroud 0, Clifton 19; London Irish 22, Harlequins 0; London" Scottish 14, Gloucester 3; Waterloo 8. Manchester 13; Old Cranleighans 0, Bath 3; Glasgow Acad. 3. Stewarts Former Pupils 14;Reuter - 230 words
-
Article109 1948-01-05 8 LOS ANGELES, Sunday. JACK Harden, 30, a professional of El Paso, Texas, went into the second round of the U.S. $10,000 Los Angeles open golf tournament with a one-stroke lead over veteran Ben Hogan and a negro newcomer to the professional ranks, Bill Spillor of LosUP - 109 words
-
Article105 1948-01-05 8 'THE Perak Turf Club 1 February Meeting to be held on Jan. 31, Feb. 4 and 7, will provide two runs each for horses classes 3 and 4. The distances and stakes will be: Horses Class 3: First run, 6 furlongs: second run, 5 furlongs straight or105 words
-
Article381 1948-01-05 8 From VERNON MORGAN LONDON, Sunday. DURING the coming year the British sporting public is going to be on trial. If it be true that sportsmanship and character of nations are internationally gauged by the behaviour of their sportsmen and sportswomen on and off the field,Reuter - 381 words
-
Article857 1948-01-05 8 All League Leaders Avoid Defeat LONDON, Sunday. f\S a day marked by some high-scoring games, all th i leaders m the football league divisions were playing before their own supporters m the first full Saturday programme of the new year, and all avoided defeat. Birmingham were held to a draw,Reuter - 857 words
-
Article64 1948-01-05 8 The Singapore Harbour Board Boys' Club "A" team will meet the S.H.B. European Staff side m a friendly game, of soccer at the Boys' Club 'ground on Thursday at 5.15 p.m. The soccer match scheduled to take place yesterday between the S.H.B. Boys' Club "C" team and "The64 words
-
Article79 1948-01-05 8 DETROIT, Sunday.— The erstwhile world's amateur tennis champion. Jack Kramer, beat the national professional champion, Bobby Riggs, last night 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 m the fifth match of their 65-match tour for the world'b professional championship. Rtggs is leading m the series by three matches to two79 words
-
262 1948-01-05 8 Indian, Turkisk Wrestling Stars Due In S 'pore THE wrestling boom m Singapore is attracting more top-class talent from abroad. The latest "invasion" is that of the heavyweight champion of Turkey, the 26-year-old, 300-lb. AH Riza Bey. He is scheduled to arrive m the. Colony from Bombay by air on262 words
-
Article25 1948-01-05 8 TODAY No fixtures. TOMORROW HOCKEY: GHQ FARELF 2nd. XI vs. y.M.C.A, Tangltai, 5.15 p.m.; S.C.R.C. ts. Singapore Hornets, Hong Lim Green, 5.15 p.m.25 words
-
Article88 1948-01-05 8 LONDON. Sunday. THE gross turnover last year of the totalisatnr operated by the Racecourse Betting Control Board amounted to £21.133.744, compared with VJH.789.1J5 m 1946. The distributable surplus for the benefit of racing breeding and veterinary science, however, is not likely to be more than theReuter - 88 words
-
Article87 1948-01-05 8 NEW YORK, Sunday. rC executive secretary to the American Jockey Club, Mr. Marshall Cassidy, said that the club would probably endorse Australia's suggestion for a stud-book conference. While stewards would have to make the final decision, Marshall Cassidy said, he was sure the Jockey Club would do everythingReuter - 87 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement524 1948-01-05 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. 'Continued trom Page 4) VEHICLES FOR SALE Red Singer Nine Roadster. 1947. Excellent condition. Nearest $4,000. Phono *****. GODOWN WANTED WAn i u-D Largo godown concrete floor for immediate occupation on long tenancy Box No. A964 ST. m tuition PITMANS Evening Classes; N.w Beginners: Class Jan. 8. Vacancies524 words
-
Advertisement174 1948-01-05 8 TOP TECHNICOLOR ENTKH \m APII W L TAIXMENT BY THE PRODUCLK IC OMI N C OF BEST YEARS OF OLK LIVES' IP "It's all solid entertain■htk. ment Kaye makes J 'Walter Mitty' this I year's wonder man _Ljfk is. i lOOK Magazin* Hgajy^ SAMUEL GOIDWYN"%jjjSo l_<-)l _<-) ml DANNY VIRGINIA174 words
-
-
Page 8 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous23 1948-01-05 8 SINGAPORE TIDES j Today: High water, 5.26 a.m. (8.3 ft.), 6.01 p.m. (8.0 ft.) Tomorrow: High water 6.22 a.m. (8.3 ft.), 7.36 p.m.23 words
-