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Title Section18 1948-08-02 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EIGHI PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1948 PRICE TEN CIM>18 words
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Article284 1948-08-02 1 Discuss Next Move In Berlin MOSCOW, Sunday. DEPRESENTATIVES of Britain, the United 1 States and France paid separate calls on M. Vyacheslav Molotov at the Soviet Foreign Office to present their governments' views on the next move m the German crisis. The Soviet ForeignReuter; UP - 284 words
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Article, Illustration94 1948-08-02 1 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Sunday. THE first clash between Siamese police and Malayan Communists occurred today, according to reports reaching Bangkok. Siamese border police at Sadao engaged a group of about 50 insurgents who had escaped the police drive .n Malaya and crossed the94 words
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Article149 1948-08-02 1 THE Chief Police Officer, Negri Sembilan (Mr. O. B. Folliott) has declared the following places m the State protected places under the Emergency Regulations: Shell petrol and oil installations at Port Dickson; the Jetty and railway yard at Port Dickson; Shell and Socony petrol and oil installations149 words
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Article41 1948-08-02 1 Deaths m Singapore's polio outbreak yesterday reached 17 A Chinese child, one of .wo new cases reported yesterday, died. An Indian child also died. Cases since the beginning oi the outbreak m April now total 119.41 words
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Article169 1948-08-02 1 DUBLIN, Sunday. rpHE Prime Minister of Eire (Mr. John Costello) will have a stiff fight on his hands if he persists m his attempt to secure a united federal Ireland as a prelude to joining the Western Union, it is believed here. Sir BasilReuter - 169 words
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Article35 1948-08-02 1 NUREMBERG, Sun.— Alfred Krupp, 41-year-old sole owner of the £200,000.000 Krupp 'empire of death," and five of his top officials were found guilty today of exploiting slave labour and plundering Nazi-occupied countries. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article46 1948-08-02 1 ROME. Sun.— A hand-gre-nade tossed into a religious procession at San .Martlno Di Barregio. near Milan, last night Injured 20 persons. The grenade was thrown from behind a hedge directly against a horsedrawn -carriage bearing an image of the Virgin Mary. -A.P.AP - 46 words
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Article280 1948-08-02 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KAJANG, Sun. KAJANG was the scene last night of a murder and an attemp'-ed murder and arson. The body of the but stand master of Foh Hup Company m Kajang was found 100 yards from his house this morning. The attempted murder280 words
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Article, Illustration41 1948-08-02 1 AN EIGHT-MONTH-OLD ELEPHANT is kept m a converted garage at Pavoi Farm, near Seremban by the JJegrl Sembilan Veterinary Dept. The picture shows 2U-year-old David Paul<lngerson and two-year-old Mnrgaret Butt petting Johnny, the elephant. Wore he goes for his daily > bath.41 words
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628 1948-08-02 1 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. pOMCE, troops and aircraft continued their attacks on insurgents throughout the Federatitvutiuring the week-end. A Chinese terrorist r^d hi: mother were killed today near Rengam, Johore, and a bandit was Killed about five miles from Ipoh. The Chinese628 words
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Article, Illustration51 1948-08-02 1 WON 15 TROPHIES: Sergeant V. Kidson, of th r RAF. who won 15 prize* m yesterday's Malayan Championship at Nee Soon Rifle Range, seen m the centre being congratulated by Squadron Leader W. 11. Herbert, left, and Com/Gnr. J. H. Coward, R.N. Story and pictures m page flre. Straits Times51 words
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Article93 1948-08-02 1 LONDON, Sun. A QUARTER of a million day-trippers streamed out of London today by car, coach and train to enjoy the heatwave weather of coast resorts and countryside beauty spots. Queues oi gaily dressed holidaymakers waited patiently at mainline railway stations while on 16 main roads toReuter - 93 words
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Article144 1948-08-02 1 NANKING, Sun. PRESIDENT Chiang K&l Shek, today began to grapple with two problems of groat Imoortance 1 Reorganisation of the Kuomintang. A meeting to plan long-mooted reform is scheduled to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday. 2 The military situation, which now demands immediate attention mUP - 144 words
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Article74 1948-08-02 1 PARIS, Sun. GENERAL De Gaulle last night accused the Govern.nent of Premier Andre Marie of seeking to postpone or annul the October elections The General, whose Union of French People expects to register heavy gains m the elections, hinted he might take direct action If they were cancelled.UP - 74 words
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Advertisement32 1948-08-02 1 COItMAN S^IH fc AUGUST BANK HOLIDAYS Our Retail Depots will be open today from 7 a.m. 1 p.m. Home Delivery Services as usual. foil ID Sf (OlftAii "2 ORCHARD R0 A 032 words
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Advertisement78 1948-08-02 1 For All Defect* of Vhion M EZEKIEL SONS. p.staDusheo 1916 QUALIFIED OPTICAL PRACTITIONERS IS Ra(t*r* Road Stntapor« FOB APPOINTMENT— —PHONE 7131 I J fffetory of Singapore No. 5 L j On August 4th 1845. the first P. O j| Mall arrived In Singapore Harbour. I In 1883. Fraser Neave Ltd78 words
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77 1948-08-02 2 NEW DELHI, Sunday. INDIA will five 500 acres of land, one tractor, and 1 a pair of bullocks to every 25 non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan settling m Matsya, near Delhi. The Government has begun at Matsya its first large-scale experiment In co-operative farming toAP - 77 words
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Article56 1948-08-02 2 AUCKLAND, Sun. A na-tion-wide industrial shutdown was threatened yesterday by the strike of 100 coal mine deputies after one was demoted for an alleged failure to observe safety precautions. Two thousand miners, many of whom resent the deputies' action, are out of work. Coal stocks will lastUP - 56 words
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Article57 1948-08-02 2 SHANGHAI, Sun,— VS. officers at Tsingtao Airport are investigating the "real cause" of the crash of General Chennault's transport plane two days ego. All that remains of the crashed plane la a twisted scorched heap of metal. The plane crashed after a take-off with 16 Chinese soldiersReuter - 57 words
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Article61 1948-08-02 2 SHANGHAI, San.—Numerous concerns could not pay their staff yesterday because the banks could not meet the demand for notes. The Chinese press said the banks were waiting for $2,000,000 and $5,000,000 notes from the printing machines and that idle funds had gone to centralReuter - 61 words
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Article41 1948-08-02 2 KARACHI. Sun— The five members and secretarial staff of the United Nations Commission to mediate between the two Dominions over their claims m Kashmir arrived here yesterday by air from New Delhi on a 10-day stay.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article47 1948-08-02 2 LIVERPOOL. Sun. The coastal vessel Penstone (267 tons) sank here yesterday after a fog collision with the Norwegian motor ship Villanger (4,484 tons). Four of her crew were missing, believed drowned. The Villanger, bound from Liverpool to Los Angeles, rescued the other two. AP.AP - 47 words
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Article33 1948-08-02 2 LONDON. Sun. Complete eradication of malaria from the populated areas of Africa m his lifetime is foreseen by 45-year-old Professor George Mac Donald, director of the Ross Institute of Tropical Hygiene.— A.P.AP - 33 words
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Article103 1948-08-02 2 DURBAN. Sun.— The 48 shipmates of 37-year-old E. D. Darby, galley hand on a cargo ship now on Its way to England, do not know that he is Liberal Member of Parliament for Manly. New South Wales. Mr. Darby said he chose this way of travelling fromAP - 103 words
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Article70 1948-08-02 2 NANKING, Sun. PLANS foreshadowing local arrangemens enabling commodity exchange between Chinese Nationalist and Communist-held areas are now believed to be under official consideration. This statement is attributed to Hopei's Governor, (Mr. Chu Sbi-chun) by the Chinese press. Blockade measures against Communist areas have been criticisedReuter - 70 words
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Article74 1948-08-02 2 NEW YORK, Sun. A Negro Union official, who filed a $50,000 suit against a railway company m the Federal Court saying that attendants had tried to force him to occupy a seat m the "Jim Crow" section, has received an out-of-court settlement of $2,000. He was taken offReuter - 74 words
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Article98 1948-08-02 2 NEW DELHI, Sun.— A Government report says cheaper sugar from Cuba, South America and Poland is "ousting" Indian sugar from Pakistan. The report adds that "there appear to be no bright prospects for Indian sugar m world markets unless Indian prices fall appreciably." The price for IndianAP - 98 words
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Article63 1948-08-02 2 MANILA, Sun. The Ameri-can-owned Manila Bulletin, commenting today on the labour trouble m Japan, said it was "quite past understanding that two members of General Mao Arthur's own staff resigned In protest against SCAP policies for Japanese Government workers." It said "there are persistent reports that CommunistsAP - 63 words
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Article53 1948-08-02 2 LONDON, Sun. Princess Elizabeth's chief lady-in-waiting and her private secretary are to be married. They are Lady Margaret Egerton and Mr. John Colville. Lady Margaret served m the A.T.S. during the war. Mr. Colville was a war-time pilot m the R.A.F. and once private secretary to Mr. Winston53 words
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Advertisement898 1948-08-02 2 NOTICES TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ORDINANCE No. 22 ot 1939. CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY PROCLAMATION No. 14 of 194* SALE BY TENDER No 81. The Custodian ol Property. Singapore, Invites teeters for tte purchase of the following vehicles:— Lo» Kfg. No. No. Make A rype Engine No. Chassis No. 1 SN898 words
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Advertisement791 1948-08-02 2 NOTICES I THE SINGAPORE TRACTION COMPANY LIMITED "LIMITED STOP* OMNIBUSES Commencing 3rd August, 1948. the following alterations win be made m "Limited Stop" Omnibus services: (A) The service from Tainpenis Road to Plnlayson Green will start at 7.15 am. instead of 7.30 a.m. (B) On the Katong— Finlayson Green service,791 words
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Advertisement248 1948-08-02 2 NOTICES CHAPTER 216 (Pawnbrokers) Unredeemed pledged goods and Jewellery from the following pawnshops: No. 12 Mill Road, Malacca (Chop Kwong Hup). No. 45 Kampong Pantel, Malacca (Chop Ban Shing). No. 53 Jonker Street, Malacca (Chop Tal Lee). No. 131 First Cross Street, Malacca (Chop Tal Hong). No. 2173 Masjid Tanah248 words
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Advertisement146 1948-08-02 2 NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that MARIUS-JALBAUD of No. 5 EuCourt. Hill Street, Singapore Is applying to the Governor for naturalization, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to the Colorial Secretary, Singapore.146 words
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Advertisement89 1948-08-02 2 NOTICE An examination for Estate arid Government Hospital Assistants will be held m the General Hospital, Malacca, on August 31st to September 3rd, 1948. S. Non-Government candidates wishing to appear should forward their applications together with the necessary certificates of training and examination fees to the Office of the Chief89 words
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Advertisement195 1948-08-02 2 Ss-n "Pearls For Princess" ©it Bu y A PEARL NECKLACE j and be A PRINCESS NOW! 7 DOULATRAM'S I High St Singapore 'Good Morning h9h 9 begin with Gillette because Gillette blades are f^TBF TOUGHENED. Harder steel means //bla' extra keenness and closer shaves. /Mt^ mf- PROTECTED. All blades are195 words
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Article295 1948-08-02 3 Faith In Future: Truman Dewey WASHINGTON, Sunday. DRESIDENT Truman and Governor Dewey, rival Presidential candidates, yesterday united m calling New York's international airport, the world's largest, a symbol of United States faith m lasting peace. The meeting of the two men on the same platform was theAP - 295 words
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Article52 1948-08-02 3 GUN-RUNNING DENIED BOMBAY, Sun. OENHOR Joro de Lucerna, Portuguese consul at Bombay, denied as "false and baseless" reports that Goa and Div, Portugal's Indian territories, were being used for aerial gun-running between Pakistan and Hyderabad* He denounced persistent reports that Goa and Div had become danger spots used by India'sAP - 52 words
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Article107 1948-08-02 3 Two Japs Set Police A Poser MANILA, Sunday. GROUP of Hukbalahap armed peasants walked into Mauban, In Quezon province, arm m arm with two Japanese today. Constabulary soldiers and municipal police, recovering from their astonishment, encircled the group and took the Japanese under custody. Meekly, the prisoners said that they107 words
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Article78 1948-08-02 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Sun. RUSSIA'S delegate to the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (Mr. A. A. Arutiunian) yesterday recommended: Promotion and development of national industry m Asian countries, including heavy Industries such as metallurgical, machine and chemical; Development of trade; Development of agriculUP - 78 words
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Article62 1948-08-02 3 KYRENIA. Cyprus, Sun.— Left-wing supporters from practically every town and mass meeting at Nocosia today to demand a new constitution and protest against "the use of the island as a British and American base." King Paul of the Hellenes lpst Wednesday proposed that Britain should give up CyprusReuter - 62 words
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Article90 1948-08-02 3 BUCHAREST, Sun. The Cominform Journal today called Yugoslavia's Marshal Tito a "political and military illiterate" and predicted that the Yugoslav "traitor leader" would be overthrown. A front page editorial reiterated charges that the Belgrr\de Communist Congress, which hailed Tito as a hero, had been rigged underUP - 90 words
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Article52 1948-08-02 3 TODAY Christ Church, dancing and Indian music, under the patronage of Sir Franklin Crimson and LAdy Gimsoij, m aid of Church and Hall, Victoria Theatre, 8 p.m. TOMORROW Chinese V.M.C.A., free cinema for members, 8 p.m. Radio Malaya, CommissionerGeneral (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald) on "The Progress of the Conflict."52 words
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81 1948-08-02 3 WASHINGTON. Sunday. THE U.S. Armed Services have announced two developments which may revolutionise radio and require the re-equipment of the armed forces. One is a substitute for vacuum tubes. Because it has no filaments to be heated by current from batteries, it isUP - 81 words
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208 1948-08-02 3 rPHE acting Colonial Secretary (Mr. Andrew GilAmour),A mour), declaring open Singapore's first Engineering and Industrial Fair at the Happy World last night said the exhibits were examples of our great resources on the market and shopping emporium of South-East Asia. "Singapore," said Mr. Gilmour, "has208 words
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Article, Illustration19 1948-08-02 3 REG. HARRIS, British cyclist, who is competing m three Olympic events. He is world amateur sprint champion. Reuter photo.Reuter - 19 words
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Article386 1948-08-02 3 By Our Woman Correspondent A DRAGON procession, a "wayang-kulit" (shadow puppet show) and numerous side-shows will be among the attractions at a gala garden fete to be held at Government House on October 9. The proceeds of the fete will be used to start a386 words
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Article, Illustration48 1948-08-02 3 BACK FROM BRITAIN: Miss Ng Oi Chan, a Malayan guider who has just returned from Britain was entertained at a tea party at Singapore Girl Guide headquarters on Saturday. Left to right: Mr. A. T. Baker of the British Council, Lady Hone and Miss Ng. Straits Times picture.48 words
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Article62 1948-08-02 3 LONDON, Sun.— The Shah of Iran, who has been on a semi-official visit to Britain for two weeks, left today for Teheran via Paris, Berne and Rome. Before a four-engined York In which he flew to Britain took off, the Shah Inspected a special R.A.F.Reuter - 62 words
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Article115 1948-08-02 3 Resigned Because Of 'Plot" BUDAPEST, San. HUNGARY'S President, M. Zoetan Tildy, has resigned because his son-in-law, M. Victory Csornaky, was arrested on charges of high treason and spying. It is suggested that when the full details are disclosed, rumours of Communist pressure behind the President's resignation will collapse. A responsibleAP - 115 words
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Advertisement327 1948-08-02 3 HI YOUR DAYS YOU WILL REMEMBER r UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL .*mw\ EDWARD G. ROBINSON BURT LANCASTER li. COMING CATHAY. the hall-mark of quality MADE IN ENGLAND il k jtfwTt f.FWIINF I\l DE COLOGNE _^-^i/ J< BLUfe COLD LAflfl /mWV VwJfl \||Bg Wr so refreshing CONCRETE BRILLANTINE IHF i> i Hi 1327 words
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Advertisement325 1948-08-02 3 The Accordeon B Read what these kids (Left to Right) say— Charles Reuben: "Well, it is amazing how quickly I harm <o play Waltoes and songs from mv Piano Note Books Catreen IK*: "On my birthday" I played "AH! What Can The Matter Be" This ia after 1 month oi325 words
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1107 1948-08-02 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., Aug. 2, 1948. THE PORT OF MALACCA A most perturbing report on the decline and threatened decay of the oldest town m Malaya has been presented by the British, Chinese and Indian Chambers of Commerce m Malacca. This report takes the form of a memorandum1,107 words
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Article102 1948-08-02 4 I CAN think of nothing! likely to cause more! alarm, despondency and anger than the broadcasting of State police reports, as given in the 9.30 p.m. news. I feel sure the bandfts. rebels or whatever you like to call them, will not trouble to set up any102 words
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Article1615 1948-08-02 4 RICHARD K. HARDWICK - AMALGAMA TION-FOR SUR VIVAL The Future of Plantation Rubber 1 By RICHARD K. HARDWICK IT is time we faced the facts concerning an industry built up originally with British capital, with enterprise and courageous endeavour an industry which has nevei had a stable career, and one which has been a1,615 words
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Article, Illustration16 1948-08-02 4 The port of Malacca. The lon* pier seen m this picture was demolished during the war16 words
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Letter158 1948-08-02 4 Volunteer Police Pensions IT would seem u.ai 1 Government is doing its best to discourage people from joining the Volunteer Police by its rv.cjiit announcement of pensions that will b<> p yable to volunteers wlh aie injured or killed. it is preposterous to think that the maximum pensi n available158 words
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Letter228 1948-08-02 4 WITH reference tr ihe leader m your Nsue of July 27 unit r the 'icr.ding "RUBBER: U'HV WORRY?", I wish to support the comments thereon m the letter of Ju y 28 addressed to you by Mr. H. H. Facer, Acting President of the U.P.A M. At228 words
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Advertisement772 1948-08-02 4 'op> roi foblk Notices Iftidii \ntno etc should rej.h «hr Strait.* rimes, ottire o» noon two day* l»e fur*- ouhlii atlnn n\ tbr tssur lr vhirh the* ire required !<■ tppeai 'i *tli normally o* un-n<-sMiti, *i nublisb notices on 4 <D>*<'ifien day unless imio* ta received Indicated «i tinvr772 words
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Advertisement9 1948-08-02 4 ETERNft Precision watches Since 1856 16 Colly er Quay9 words
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Advertisement72 1948-08-02 4 TO-MORROW AND SALE ALL THIS WEEK |fl*^i OPTICIRN Fellow Institute Ophthhalmic Opticians (Eng). Fellow Worshipful Co. of Spectacle-Makers (Eng) Freeman of the City of London By Appointment to H.M. Forces, South East Asia. 6 Raffles Place Singapore Phone ***** Wolf s inch (16 mm \t BffamiM^ Precision Valve Ils*^frt 372 words
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Article591 1948-08-02 5 M.I.C. President Wants Inquiry THE president of the Malayan Indian Congress (Mr. Budh Singh) at a press conference m Singapore yesterday said that the M.I.C. had reason to believe that mere suspicion had gone a long way m the arrest and detention of a large number591 words
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Article151 1948-08-02 5 QCUOOL Children m Bri*J ♦itn are going to Ka.ii ;i lot more about Malaya and ihe rest ot the errilotics of the Commonweal! h under piana drawn up by the Information Service Depar'ni. Nt of 'he Colonial Office. Tliis was revealed by Mr. X W.151 words
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Article125 1948-08-02 5 A MALAY trishawman, Hassan bin Osman. was killed m a collision with a military station wagon at the 7th mile. East Coast Road early yesterday. The European driver of the wagon took the Malay to the British Military Hospital, where he died sqon afterwards. An Indian cyclist -ras125 words
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Article76 1948-08-02 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun After robbing a house m Layang Layang, eight bandits last night kidnapped an old woman who was found m the house. The incident took place about 10.30 p.m. when eight Chinese armed with three rifles, a sten gun and four pistols went to a76 words
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Article, Illustration46 1948-08-02 5 ARMFUL OF TROPHIES: Sergeant Kidson and Mi wife pose with the 15 trophies he won yesterday at the Singapore Rifle Association's two-day meeting which ended yesterday at Ne P Soon Rifle Range. Sergeant Kidson is holding the Governor's Cap for the Malayan Championships. Straits Times picture.46 words
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Article, Illustration258 1948-08-02 5 vyiTH a remarkable display of marksmanship, young Sergeant V. Kidson of the RAF, Seletar, yesterday "swept the board" at the Singapore Rifle Association's two-day meeting, and presented his wife with a collection of silver trophies. Using a standard service rifle, without any extra sling,258 words
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Article61 1948-08-02 5 A reminder that a maximum speed limit of 30 m.p.h. is m force m all town board areas m Perak is made by the Automobile Association of Malaya. The Association says that it is not aware of a similar restriction m any other state, and motorists may61 words
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89 1948-08-02 5 The Government of Singapore will invite tenders for an issue of $17,810,000 by Treasury liils on August 10. 1948. subject to the general conditions governing the Issue and repayment of Colony of Singapore Treasury bills. Copies of conditions and the forms of tender may be89 words
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Article87 1948-08-02 5 54 PERAK BANDITS: JULY TOLL From Our Staff Correspondent TJPOH, Sun. TWENTY insurgents wer c 1 killed, 17 captured and another 17 seriously wounded m Perak during July. Ten revolvers and pistols, six sten and bren guns, nine rifles and carbines, 11 hand grenades and 2,049 rounds of ammunition were87 words
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Article152 1948-08-02 5 5 YEARS FOR MAN IN BLACK JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. rE years' sentence was passed on Wong Seong, a 29-year-old Hakka, who was convic-ed at the Assizes today of assembling with five others not m custody to commit a gang robbery. Wong, who pleaded .guilty, admitted that he went to Kulai152 words
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Article141 1948-08-02 5 SINGAPORE police are investigating the source of supply of 11 portable radio transmit-ter-receivers, offered for sale by a dealer. "Except for the batteries, the sets are m brand new condition and ideal for the type of jungle communication which would aid the insurgents if141 words
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Article116 1948-08-02 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sun. ABOUT 40 delegates from Singapore and the Federation attended the pan-Malay-an conference of the King Edward VII College of Medicine Alumni Association today at the Penang General Hospital. The retiring president (Dr. Loh Phoon Lip) welcomed the delegates. The meeting116 words
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166 1948-08-02 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. THE Malayan Indian Association (Selangor), a body formed before the war, was resuscitated at a meeting held in Kuala Lumpur today. Its principal object will be to protect and further the political, economic, social and cultural interests of166 words
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Article108 1948-08-02 5 LiKOM Sept. 1, the Chief the Federation will be Education Office Seremba country for many years. Canon R. K. S. Adams will be Commissioner for Singapore. The retiring Scout Commissioner for Malaya (Mr. Frank C. Sands), says m a farewell message wnich appears108 words
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Article41 1948-08-02 5 THE Singapore Association of Teachers of Dancing has sent a team to tour the Federation during the August Bank holidays. The team consists of Mr. Low Poh San, Miss Jenny Quefc, Mr. M. Al-Johary. nd Miss Susana Chan.41 words
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Article57 1948-08-02 5 SEREMBAN, Sun. Negri's Welfare Week gross collections, excluding collections from Port Dickson District, totalled $20,288. The highest contributions were: Welfare Week Fair at Seremban $10,209; Variety Concert $953; All-Commun-ity Danoe $1,362; Football $706; Flag Day $700; Special Donations $3,649 and Souvenir Pamphlets $465. Jelebu District raised $1,315; Rembau57 words
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Article62 1948-08-02 5 SEREMBAN, Sun. District Judge Rhodes yesterday ordered V. Arumugam. 34. to enter Into a bond of $1,000 for 12 months to come for sentence for cheating his relative P. M. Thalithamby of t motor car registration book last year. A second charge of dishonestly inducing the same complainant62 words
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Article87 1948-08-02 5 THE Catholic Young Men's Association yesterday held its first rehearsal for the concert m aid of the Gandhi Memorial Fund at the Vie- Scout Commissioner lor Mr. E. M. F. Payne, of Ihe ii, an active scouter In iUii torla Memorial Hah on AUK. Tickets lor the cjuosrt at87 words
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Article34 1948-08-02 5 MALACCA. Sun.— Two hundred last night attended a dance organised by St. Francis' Association m conjunction with the visit of old boys from Singapore. Proceeds will go to the Science Fund34 words
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Article37 1948-08-02 5 PENANG, Sunday. Hie Settlement Council n Tuesday will consider a resolution to acquire nine bunualows for Government Departments. The bungalows. m York Road, belonging to the Eastern Smelting Company, have been offered for $200,000.37 words
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Article42 1948-08-02 5 T hanks THE secretary of the Quaid-i-Azam's relief fund In Karachi has thanked tne Oversea Pakistan League of Singapore for a Rs. ***** dJnation. He wrote to say that the donation was a practical effect "to reduce the sutterings of helpless brothers."42 words
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Article46 1948-08-02 5 Certificates for can who took the London Chamber of Commerce Ai 1947 examinations have now arrived from London. Successful candidates are asked to call for them as under: School CanH:^ates— -f their respective schools. Private Candidates —at the education Office, sth Floor, PuH-rton Building.46 words
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Article39 1948-08-02 5 The Police Band will pi y between 5.30 and 6.30 p.m. at the following times and places: Farrer Park on Aug. 5, Waterloo St. on Aug. 13, Jalan Besar on Aug. 16 and the Botanical Gar''-ns on A"" "9.39 words
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Advertisement170 1948-08-02 5 MERTON BROWN CO. for LAUNCH YACHT FITTINGS AVAILABLE FROM STOCK: Propellors 15" to 40" dia. Stern Bearings li" to 3~. Tailshafts. Stainless Steel Bronze up to 16/ Stern Tubes up to 12.' Rubber Bushes all sizes. Brass Tap Type Pumps. Brass Bilge Pumps. Stuffing Boxes. CQR Anchors. Bollards. Winches. Fuel170 words
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Advertisement111 1948-08-02 5 _j^ julr WeJkeJhat /jj wijfc--^^ A WIDE selection fj//k i^v/ OF TASTEFUL AND (WSsSi W 4 DISTINCTIVE \^S if "designs are Y?S s^ OFFERED FOR U\ vBHI YOUR SELECTION. Xv 9 You See That \j^m Jour tailoring IJL ;^g EXPERIENCE GIVLS AJSP§ YOU A SATISFIeo TfyJ _gg [FEELING AND A111 words
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Article361 1948-08-02 6 LONDON, Sun. BERLIN developments and Thursday's Parliamentary announcement of a slowing down m military demobilisation had a further restricting influence on Friday's London stock markets, says Reuter's financial correspondent. Rubbers were unchanged to lower. Tins declined further British Government securities lost an occasional sixteenth, but later recovered to361 words
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Article259 1948-08-02 6 LONDON Asiatic Rubber and Produce Company's crop last year amounted to 12.990.888 lbs. The crop m the last 1? months before the Japanese invasion was 12,218,500 lbs The company's chairman (Mr H. J. Welch) told the annual meeting m London that the manufacture of sole crepe also had259 words
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724 1948-08-02 6 M. mwt from A Market Correspondent ALA* AN markets opened last week with a burst of confidence and continued firm till mid-week, when the Berlin situation caused sufficient misgiving to brine; sellers out. There was a general marking down In prices. At the end724 words
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Article30 1948-08-02 6 AN account of the bank holiV d»y both the Malayan «h*re market «,d the mbber commodVy market were inactive la Singapore on Satnrday. The »m« hoU good today.30 words
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Article39 1948-08-02 6 SWANSEA, Wales, Sun. OWANSEA Metal Exchange reO ports that tinplate production is increasing. Por the half-year to June, the rate was 16.000,000 boxes compared with 13,250,000 boxes for the corresponding period of last year. A.P.AP - 39 words
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Article27 1948-08-02 6 lINCHANGED conditions prevailed U at the week-end on the Singapore produce markets. Trading was quiet. In most sections prices tended to weaken but sellers withheld.27 words
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Article290 1948-08-02 6 N.E.I.Malaya Trade ANEW monthly trade record between Malaya and the Netherlands East Indies was established m June. The value of Malaya's imports and exports (approximately 546.600.000) M« at u th€ *uT ecord set to March this year of $45,600,000. June Imports from the N.E 1 t rfii 1 g *32,000,000,290 words
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Article220 1948-08-02 6 MALAYAN RUBBER SHARE OUTLOOK OINCE the reoccupation of Malaya rubber Rehabilitation work Is now largely complete. Financial resources nave been strengthened and an increasing number of :oncerns have re-entered the dividend list Undoubtedly, the increased price will greatly help the industryparticularly companies still faced with abnormal expenditure and others with220 words
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Article111 1948-08-02 6 gADENOCH Rubber Estates accounts show that rubber sales for 1947 realised £***** (£17.673 m 1946), making wtth £93m9 3 mo reCelptS (£81) a total of t**A%tf* 55 x P endltur c £72,599 (£34,771). depreciation £4.583, tt wV g c har es 7.879; leaving trading balance 5111 words
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Article32 1948-08-02 6 ".^fMUtatton £457, tax till'; fortarnear" K H OTA Tampan Rubber report* a profit of £3.674 for the year Jojan. 31 (£347 the prevloul n^^H? £250 <*786), group at%s maklnß available32 words
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Article1225 1948-08-02 7 ACCEPTANCES for Joday's Penang races are given i\ below. The Big Sweep will be drawn on ra >c 9. There will be no Double Tote. Good Luck, Northwell, Zarina and Belita have been scratched from all engagements. Race 1—2.15: CL 4, Dlv. Z— 7 Furs. 000 Brlany1,225 words
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Article515 1948-08-02 7 Second Day Of Penang Meet From EPSOM JEEP PENANG, Sunday. CTAR God, winner of three oat of his last four starts, is my Nap selection for tomorrow, the second day of the Penang Turf Club's August Bank Holiday Meeting. The speedy Air Port and515 words
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Article193 1948-08-02 7 "EPSOM JEEP" "TRESPASSER" ♦'POINTER RACE 1: 1. DEVON I. BnQrint t. Briany DEVON Briany Lady of Kent BRIANY Devon Any Idea RACE t: 1. STAR GOD (Nan) 2. Londa Lad 3. Eastern Girl STAR GOD Loban Lady Londa tad LONDA LAO Star God Eastern Girl RACE S:193 words
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Advertisement261 1948-08-02 7 nZZSSSu TATUAV Phone i"h vv S Vfl I fill I 3400. THE HOUSE FOR COMFORT. LAST DAYI MlM^ttJYmr vJB FITZGERALD f f TEEMING WITH EXCITEMENT AND REALISM. LATEST GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS 4th TEST MATCH MALAYAN FILM GAZETTE— "GANDHI MEMORIAL" "TOMORROW! ONE OF THE HAPPIEST HITS IN MEMORY! »wi >8 Mfcit261 words
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Advertisement264 1948-08-02 7 Its the Best m Town! Your August Bank Holiday Show Today Four Shows ['JAJI 1 1 f• 1 f /*2 2-4.1 5-630-9. 30 p. mMmMsfcxl^Sr PIS "It. "WTVTtfP IG==:M E^ifc rnMvc" bsbL Special Morning Show 11 A.M. Today Jack Oakie In "Navy Blues" Next Change -Introducing NITA HUNTER In One264 words
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Miscellaneous449 1948-08-02 7 TODAY'S RADIO RADIO MALAYA (S'PORE BBC OVERSEAS Frequence.: 620 Kc/s. 4.M Frequencies: 17.81 M. 47 Me/s 7 2 Me /i. 0 p.m. From the Third Pro9 30 a m London PaDarilnni P 1 ***** "P 1 1^ Harpsichord?"; Orchestra; 10 Console; 10.15 1 N «T^f 7 Sweet Serenade; 11 P.llx449 words
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Article733 1948-08-02 8 Bin Keng Takes 8 Wickets For 21 QWING to bad weather m Singapore for a day and a half, only one innings was possible during the week-end m the North v. South cricket fixture on the padang. There was no play on Saturday and733 words
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Article33 1948-08-02 8 In a friendly game of soccer played yesterday at Gilman Barracks, the Jollilads and Seaforth Highlanders drew two-all. Munlyandi arfd Salahudln scored for the Jollilads. Welch netted twice for the Highlanders.33 words
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Article238 1948-08-02 8 Governor's Cup Goes To Kidson R.A.F. competitors swept the board at the Singapore Rifle Association's Malayan "Bisley" meeting, concluded yesterday at Nee Soon range. light Sergeant V. Kidson. o. the Technical Section. RAF., Seletar. put up a remarkable display, firing a standard Lee Enfield rifle without extra sling or telesc238 words
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Article, Illustration716 1948-08-02 8 INDIA beat Austria 8-0 of the Olympic hockey The Indians, the world's best hockey players, had superior skill, speed, ball control, defence, and were m fact, well ahead from every point of view. Austria's only redeeming feature was their goalkeeper, Franz Raule, who persistentlyReuter; UP - 716 words
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Article167 1948-08-02 8 Glamorgan All Out For 197 Runs SWANSEA, Sunday. pLAMORGAN were all out for 197 when they batted against the Australians here yesterday. Tallon marked his return to the side by having a hand m the dismissal of the last three men, one being caught and the other two stumped. AtReuter - 167 words
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Article178 1948-08-02 8 THE results of the Singapore Ju1 nior championship ties played at the Clerical Union yesterday were: Singles: Chan Swee Lim (Playfair) beat Seah Kirn Teck (Mayflower 15 3, 3—15.3 15. 15 12; Choo Piang Lim (Marigold) beat R. Murugason (Spitfire) 15 6. 15 10; Lim Kirn Swee178 words
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Article34 1948-08-02 8 MALACCA. Sunday Malacca Old Boys of St. Francis Institution beat the Old Boys now resident In Singapore 2—o2 0 at weeer here yesterday. Yeow Cheng Phl&t and F. Morala were the .scorers.34 words
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Article50 1948-08-02 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. THE Selangor Chinese Recreation Club defeated the Singapore Chinese Akinetic Association by 2-0 at Princes Road today. Scorers were Eng Kirn and Kee Leong. It was the visitors second defeat m Kuala Lumpur. They went down to the Selangor Authentic^ I—4 yesterday.50 words
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Article81 1948-08-02 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. rE Selangor Sinhalese Association were 94 runs behind the Singapore Colonials Cricket Club with seven wickets m hand, at the end of the first day of their two-day cricket fixture today on the Victoria Institution ground. The visitors, batting first, were81 words
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Article276 1948-08-02 8 LONDON, Sun. A violent thunderstorm, which flooded the ground, brought an early close of play m the Lancashire vs. Yorkshire match at Old Trafford yesterday, but before i+ came Len Hutton had scored a century for Yorkshire. Hutton batted faultlessly for over three hours, andReuter - 276 words
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248 1948-08-02 8 4 SURPRISE was created m the semi-finals of the Singapore golf championship played at the Royal Singapore Golf Club course at Bukit Timah yesterday. I H. Tooke of the Island Club beat R. Craik, who has been several times champion of the R.S.G.C, by one248 words
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Article, Illustration35 1948-08-02 8 The teams of the Anglo-Chinese Girls' School and the St. George's Girls' School which took part m the 204 metres free-style inter-school relay at the swimming championships held m Penang. The A.C.G.S. were the winners.35 words
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Article69 1948-08-02 8 IPOH, Sunday. A BRILLIANT 105 by E. Yong m 90 minutes featured the inter-State match between Perak and Pahang on the padang here today. Pahang were all out for 47 m 90 minutes, Hutcheson taking three for S and Phillips four for 17. Perak declared at69 words
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358 1948-08-02 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. rpHE first day's play m the two-day North v. South badminton classic begun m Kuala Lumpur today ended with both sides having won five games. The feature of the day's sport was the defeat of the358 words
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Article14 1948-08-02 8 TODAY' S RACES Programme and selections for today's I'enang races are m page 7.14 words
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Article38 1948-08-02 8 TO-DAY SOCCER: S.A.F.A. Oiv. II Singapore Chinese Engineering Aim. v. Devon.*, Geylang, 5.15 p.m.; R.A.F. Sembawm? v. 223 8.0.D., Sembawanc 515 CRICKET: North v South padang, 11 a.m. GOLF: Singapore cha.npionstoip, R.S.G.C. coarse; Island Club competitions.38 words
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606 1948-08-02 8 LATESi TENNIS RESULTS Singapore Pairs In Dou bles Finals MFrom Our Special Tennis Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. TWE Singapore doubles champions, Yadi and Kamii, A entered the men's doubles final today when they beat the Perak pair, Tan Cheng Phar and knout: itit Thong, m the Malayan tennis championships, which are606 words
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Article130 1948-08-02 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. A R. Omar of Selangor won the 50 rriles Malayan cycling championship here today. Omar's winning time was 2 hrs. 35 mm., 2 mln. 10 sec. better than that put up by Kwa Chin Swee of Singapore, when he won last year's event130 words
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Article60 1948-08-02 8 MANILA, Sunday.— The Shanghai football team defeated the Chinese Eagles of Marrtla 6-0 at Rizal stadium last evening. Han Lun Hal and Loo Foo were responsible for the first two Shanghai goals m the first half. In the second half Ha Tee Slang lof Singapore)UP - 60 words
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Advertisement84 1948-08-02 8 FEEDS WHILE IT FIXES M Something just /I a little better controls the m hair without M Wi W gumming J| jm W SA Sihikrin product Wf From alt cAtmiM. tj| J__ '''s^jjgj DRUGS LTD.. LONDON, N.IO. ENGLAND. J^^A Zg^ Sole Agents for: Singapore and Federation:— MESSRS. RAHAMIN PENHAS LTD.,84 words
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