The Straits Times, 6 August 1948
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Title Section19 1948-08-06 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 iUGHI PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1948 it PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article266 1948-08-06 1 Secrecy Clamp Down In All Capitals LONDON, Thursday. A SECOND meeting between Marshal Stalin and the three Western envoys m Moscow is likely within the next few days, observers m the Russian capital forecast last night. The Soviet Foreign Office and the British, French and UnitedReuter; AP - 266 words
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Article178 1948-08-06 1 HEADS OF GOVT. IN COLONY rHE Governor of Hong Kong (Sir Alexander irantham) and Lady Jrantham will arrive m Singapore today by BOAC living Boat. The Acting High CommisUoner lor the Federation of vlalaya (Sir Alec Newboult). he Governor of Sarawak (Sir Carles Arden Clarke) and Officer Administering the Juvernment178 words
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Article102 1948-08-06 1 Motion For Contempt From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. T'HE Deputy Public Prox secutor, (Mr. E. N. Griffith-Jones) announced m the Court of Ap peal at Kuala Lumpur today that the High Court "will be moved as soon as may be possible" for the issue of a writ of102 words
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Article81 1948-08-06 1 SYDNEY, Thursday. pOLICE fearing Com- munist sabotage grounded a Constellation at Sydney Airport tonight as it was about to take off with two cases of small arms ammunition to help fight the terrorists m Malaya. Three tons of cargo were unloaded from the plane which was boundAP - 81 words
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Article28 1948-08-06 1 WASHINGTON. Thursday. —President Truman has categorically denied a SovietInspired report that Gen. Lucius Clay, American Military Commander m Germany would be relieved of his post' —U.PUP - 28 words
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Article128 1948-08-06 1 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Thursday. "|T is highly undesirable and astounding that, at a time like this, only Europeans will be considered fit to handle revolvers, Sten guns and handgrenades", declared Mr. Tan Siew Sin m a letter to the secretary of the Malacca128 words
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Article, Illustration40 1948-08-06 1 NAVAL OCCASION: The Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Fleet (Vice-Admiral C. H. L. Woodhouse) inspecting a naval guard of honour at Clifford Pier yesterday. He arrived m the heavy cruiser, Norfolk, which is to refit at Singapore.— Straits Times picture.40 words
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Article61 1948-08-06 1 LONDON, Thurs. The Communist Party m Malaya is "the strongest and best organised m SouthEast Asia", the Times said m an editorial today. "If it Is defeated after an open trial of strength with the British authorities, all the forces of unrest and disintegration now at61 words
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Article60 1948-08-06 1 Singapore can expect frequent blackouts during the next week. Last night a large area of the town, lnoludlng Tanglin, Newton and the town-centre were without electricity for some time. The cause of the blackouts is the loss of one boiler which is under survey. The boiler is60 words
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Article197 1948-08-06 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. ONE bandit was killed, another was shot and believed drowned when he fell into a pond, three others were wounded and three more were taken prisoner, m a fight yesterday between a military police force and bandits near Kerdau,197 words
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Article50 1948-08-06 1 PASSENGERS boarding 1 up-country trains art now greeted by a fourlanguage notice posted m all coaches. Here is the English version: "Warning, Terrorism. In the event of firing on the lineside passengers are advised to lie on the floor and m no circumstances should they leave the train."50 words
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Article186 1948-08-06 1 THERE is m Singapore today a black and white dog with z kennel to his head and a master to whom he owes his life. Yesterday morning he was a stray, competing with other strays for scans among street ■-^use. Yesterday afternoon he fell into186 words
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Article, Illustration49 1948-08-06 1 SINGAPORE POLICE IN ACTION— but it is for exercise purposes only. A graphic incident m yesterday's "Operation Ready" when a sham attack was made on Singapore s dockland. The "attackers," members of Singapore Police suitably disguised, were beaten off by the "defenders." Story m Page 6.— Straits Times picture.49 words
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Article269 1948-08-06 1 ANOTHER MANAGER KILLED KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. FIVE more persons have been murdered by terrorists m the Federation. Today, the body of Mr. Lan Ogilvle, 56-year-old general manager of Muru Tin Ltd.. Jelapang, about 10 miles north-east of Ipoh, was found riddled with bullets under his car. He -was the second269 words
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Article88 1948-08-06 1 Viscountess Davidson, the only woman Conservative M.P. to be returned at the last General Elections, arrived m Singapore yesterday. Accompanied by her daughter, the Hon. Jean Davidson, she left thU morning by Constellation for Australia. They spent the night as guests of the CommissionerGeneral, Mr. Malcolm88 words
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Article41 1948-08-06 1 TEL AVIV, Thurs. The Israeli Government today officially invited the Arab States to meet them for peace talks. The invitation was made through Count Rernadotte and has been passed to I ake Success \m be placed on record.— A.P,AP - 41 words
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Article246 1948-08-06 1 THE Singapore Lighter Workers Union decided at a meeting held on Wednesday night that the 200 union members employed by General Lighterage and Transport Co. will stop work on Sunday if the Union does not receive a satisfactory reply from the company before midnight tomorrow. Notices246 words
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Article32 1948-08-06 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. THE Officer Administering the Government of the Federation, (Sir Alec Newboult) will broadcast from Radio Malaya m the Malay programme at 7.45 p.m. next Wednesday.32 words
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Article54 1948-08-06 1 CANBERRA. Thursday. Mr. Joseph Chifley, Australian Prime Minister, said here today the supply of Australian arms to Malaya would be limited only by the stocks available. Mr. Chifley was commenting on an appeal by Mr. C. W. D. Hall, Malayan Federation Police Commissioner, for 2,000Reuter - 54 words
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Article125 1948-08-06 1 MELBOURNE, Thurs. WHARF labourers at Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne will stop work tomorrow. They are to discuss action following the arrest and imprisonment of three Brisbane Reds. The three men are Michael Healy, secretary of Brisbane Trades and Labour Council, E. C. Englart, secretary Brisbane branch125 words
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Article40 1948-08-06 2 SHANGHAI. Thursday.— The Shanghai District Court announces that, to cut municipal expenditure, shortterm prisoners may be released soon. Nanking had notified the High Court that funds for prisoners' food would be cut by 50 per cent.— AP.AP - 40 words
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Article38 1948-08-06 2 LONDON, Thurs.— The British Air Ministry is training five rare Icelandic Falcons to keep other birds off British airfields. Flocks of birds near and on airfields have harassed pilots when taking off or landing. —A. P.38 words
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Article88 1948-08-06 2 NEW YORK, Thursday. SPECTATORS thought a plane crash here yesterday was part of a snow. It occurred at the exhibition held to open the International Airport. But two airmen went to hospital with concussion, cracked ribs and cuts. The plane was participating m anUP - 88 words
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Article63 1948-08-06 2 SHANGHAI, Thurs.— Three trillion Chinese national dollars m banknotes carried by passengers of a C.A.T.C. plane from Shanghai were seized by the Customs at Amoy, thr Sheng Pao reported yesterday. The carrying of banknotes from one part of China to another Is limited by law to C^.C. $200,000,000AP - 63 words
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Article41 1948-08-06 2 TONDON, Thursday. Ninety-six medical students who tpeat the week-end living on tablets at Stockbridge, Hampshire ended their tests today. All w«re pronounced "m excellent shape." Those completely starved for three days were "m perfect condition." Renter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article55 1948-08-06 2 TOKIO. Thurs. A Chinese ship next month will take back to China 17,000,000 pounds weight of Japanese looted copper and nickel coins Some date back to the 14th century. They will be the first instalment of coins Japan Is to restore to China. The total value m metalReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement735 1948-08-06 2 NOTICES HARI RAYA The Muslim members of our itaff have all been uranted {ollday for Harl Raya but our |rpml»es in Singapore wUl remain cpen as usual on Friday and Saturday 6th and 7th lnstante. ROBINSON CO., LTD, NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that Madam Kun Nai Llan Bibby of735 words
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Advertisement328 1948-08-06 2 NOTICES MAKING OF UNIFORMS* Tenders are Invited for the making of uniform clothing Pull particulars may be obtained on WRITTEN application to The Victualling Store Officer, H.M Dockyard. Seletar. NOTICE W. HAMMER CO., LTD. Will our Customers olease note that today 6th August being Ilari Raya Puasa, no water win328 words
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Advertisement590 1948-08-06 2 NOTICES LAUNCH FOR SALE TENDERS will be received at the Office of the Colonial Secretary, Singapore, up to noon 31st August. 1948. for the purchase of Ex-fumigation launch "CROW" at present beached near Master Attendant's T>aunch Depot at Pulo Branl. Further particulars from Master Attendant, Ist Ploor. Fuller ton Building,590 words
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Advertisement217 1948-08-06 2 ANNUAL SALE BOOKS! PERIODICALS! STATIONERY! DISCOUNT 10%— 50% 1 EXERCISE BOOK 1 PENCIL FOR 10 CENTS BUI' NOW DAILY 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CITY BOOK STORE LTD. WINCHESTER HOUSE. COLLYER QUAY, SINGAPORE. f% r\f TOMORROW AT M'NITE IP ML BIG DOUBLE FEATIHE don (In Wt» (torn Btaro BvwtV p&l217 words
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Advertisement323 1948-08-06 2 Last 3 Shows 3, 6.15 Ml p.m. "NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE" In Technicolor —Opening To-morrow— ■DESERT FURY" In Technicolor —To-morrow at Mld-nlte— "SOMETHING IN THE WIND" GREAT WORLD GLOBE 1-1.1 l p.m. Opening Chape I—71 7 "DAUGHTER OF DON Q" NEW WORLD UDO I-4uVa Final Chaps. B—lB8 18 "DAUGHTER OF323 words
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Article299 1948-08-06 3 To Round Up Reds On Border From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Thursday. ARMOURED units of the Siamese Army, equipped with tanks, are being rushed to South Siam m anticipation of further infiltration from Malaya of Chinese Communists. This was announced today by the Defence Ministry. In Bangkok299 words
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Article, Illustration40 1948-08-06 3 iIKRLIN CRISIS: Principal private secretary to Mr. Ernest Bevln (Mr. Frank Roberts) who is m Moscow where he interviewed Mr. Molotov. He is seen with the British Military Governor m Germany (Sir Brian Robertson) after o'-cjuslons m London.— "Reuter picture.Reuter - 40 words
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Article124 1948-08-06 3 FLIGHT FROMREDS IN BURMA RANGOON, Thursday. BRITISH wives and children have boarded a steamer at Basseln, 90 miles west of Rangoon, after Communist disturbances m the city. The steamer is standing by to evacuate the British from the city, where the disturbances are reported to be crippling trade. Some reportsReuter; AP - 124 words
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Article76 1948-08-06 3 LONDON, xhurs. TWO Soviet republics, ByeloRussla and the Ukraine, want the former Italian colonies of Libya, Eritrea and Somaliland to be returned to Italy. This call to the Bin Four has been made from an official Soviet source. This action put the seal on Mr. Molotov'sAP - 76 words
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Article36 1948-08-06 3 LONDON, Thursday. THE inquest on the 39 victims of the air disaster near Northolt airport, London, when the High Commissioner of Malaya, Sir Edward Gent, was killed, has been adjourned until September I.—Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article55 1948-08-06 3 LONDON, Thursday.— M. Murgu, press counsellor at the Rumanian Legation, has resigned m protest against the| "gestapo habits of the regime j m Rumania and the Legation m London." He said last night that the Legation staff treated him "like an enemy or a British spy." TheyReuter - 55 words
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Article56 1948-08-06 3 SHANGHAI, Thurs. No clues to the cause of the crash have been found as the result of an official investigation of the Civil Air Transport C-41 wreckage at Tsingtao airport. Airline pilots blame either sabotage by Communists or a .sudden shift of the 19 passengers,Reuter - 56 words
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38 1948-08-06 3 PARIS, Thurs.— M. Lucien Lelong is closing his Fashion Salon because of ill-health. He will continue, however, as president of his perfumery business. Its products will still be exported throughout the world.38 words
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Article91 1948-08-06 3 PROSPECTS for the re-| sumption of normal trade between Singapore and Sumatra Indonesian ports have brightened since the first barter ship the Hong Thong, sailed j early this week on trial run to Pekan Bahru. Chinese traders are o**v busy making preparations for the resumption of91 words
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129 1948-08-06 3 BELGRADE, Thursday. THE United States is demanding that Russia release the River Danube for free navigation by all nations with no qualifications. The American Ambassador here is expected to make this demand m a speech at an 11nation conference on Danube control.AP; UP - 129 words
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Article78 1948-08-06 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Thurs. DESPITE Cominform attacks on Marshal Tito, Russia and the Ukraine backed Yugoslavia m a debate here with the West over Trieste. This line-up m the United Nations Security Council gave the first clear-cut indication that party differences had not dented the solid SlavAP - 78 words
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Article92 1948-08-06 3 EGYPT LONDON, Thurs. CGYPT has objected to Bri- tain's invitation to the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan to send observers to a conference here of African colonial leaders. Delegates will exchange views and information on politics, agriculture and social conditions. Egypt's Ambassador (Amir Pasha) has told the Foreign Office that his countryAP - 92 words
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Article74 1948-08-06 3 CAIRO, Thurs. THE French Foreign Office has protested against the Egyptian Government's attempt to exercise war-time control over Suez Canal traffic. It says France refuses to concede that Egypt has a belligerent status because o: the Palestine war to give her the right to visit all ships passing throughAP - 74 words
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Article110 1948-08-06 3 NO WAR SO BAN ON WAR NEWS SAIGON, Thurs. COREIGN news agents must not make any alterations to French General Staff communiques about Indo-China. No other military news may be sent cut of ♦!■>" country. Thu is not intended as censorship, says a General Staff spokesman, but correspondents contend thatAP - 110 words
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Article247 1948-08-06 3 SOUTH-EAST Asia Liaison Officers reviewed the food position of their territories at the final session of their twenty first meeting m Singapore yesterday. Except for India, where the food position was described as "still un- j satisfactory" the territories m the area were all reported to247 words
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Article104 1948-08-06 3 8 PLANES ANS WER 2nd SOS PARIS, Thursday. A SECOND SOS message received by a French ship sent hopes rising on Wednesday night for the fate of 52 persons aboard a giant Air France seaplane missing since Sunday on a trans-Atlantic flight. A French frigate intercepted a message that wasAP - 104 words
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Article80 1948-08-06 3 CHANGHAI, Thursday. J The Bulletin Fruncais reports that jcverul thousand people m rlanoi on Tuesday afternoon saw "a disc alternated shining and dull moving slowly ;»«rcss the sky at erear height." The paper a third that after flying ove» the city foi 30 minutes the disc 'imbed higher andReuter - 80 words
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Advertisement627 1948-08-06 3 Secret of flfe^ i Smooth, yj* JZ ciem w<*k Skin \V A soft youthful complexion needs to be well guarded (^2^ m this hot and humid land Protect yotr precious skin jfaiaflK with Hazchnc Snow 1 the established cream of beauty. HlBiM So cool, so relrcihing, so thorough m its627 words
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Advertisement205 1948-08-06 3 f -/Igain S BRAND'S ESSENCE of CHICKEN "Thetssence of Strength i— BKC 1 _(cyt{_"»OME' BATTERY J%5? CHARGERS Keep oar nattenes tresh and tuliy ctiargeo *y i.T.pie and inexpensive AII-NigM Ghargir? i r—^T 3 ;p A Valuable Investment tot every Car S R^TO^ol -a Owner Prolongs Battery Life B^^H 'vK Ensures205 words
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1208 1948-08-06 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Fri., Aug. 6, 1948. TO COMRADE LIEW The Straits Times has received a long and remarkable letter for publication m the "Man-In-The-Street" columns. It is signed: "Comrade Liew Sze Weng, 4th Regiment, M.P. A.J.A., Johore." However, the letter bears the Singapore postmark, and the writer says:1,208 words
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Obituary20 1948-08-06 4 BURNIIAM. Kenneth Assheton Wut. beloved husband of Betty. ki;l:-a by bandits at Bukit Sidim Kulim, Kedah, 4th Aug. 1948.20 words
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Obituary38 1948-08-06 4 Mr. Sih Kiin Vow and family •ly thank friends and r«b who o kindly snt wreaths, ins and loiters of condoloffcred Masses and attended urr.yer meetings and the funeral Mrs. Sih Kirn Vow BCC Tay Hong Keow.38 words
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Article, Illustration1056 1948-08-06 4 /. C. COOKE - FOR STAR-GAZERS IN MALA YA C. COOKE By The Night Sky In August PYGNUS, the Swan, is a fairly well known constellation whose principal stars form what is often known as the "Northern Cross." One end of it is marked by Deneb, the Tail of the Swan. The star at1,056 words
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Article211 1948-08-06 4 rf would seem that we have m our ranks one of those gentlemen who would weigh the pros and cons before fully throwIng his whole energy into the business of "rooting out" the gangsters who are threatening our law and order. It is preposterous to think that211 words
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404 1948-08-06 4 The MIC Platform: Questions By An Old Resident I have noticed recently that certain Chinese authorities deprecate the arrest of innocent Chinese under the Emergency Regulations. The President of the M.I.C. does likewise in an interview with your paper on Aujr. 2. Can there be so many innoceni pen pie404 words
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Letter296 1948-08-06 4 CH3R many months now, 1 we the general public of Singapore -have neard a great deal aooui me urgent need for olocd donors and nave Dei-n inundated with poaters, circulars, and a wnule barrage of propaganda. It has been constant!! brought to our noiko that the296 words
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Article68 1948-08-06 4 IT has been slated In the the Press that jnore and better arms are n> eded in the fight ajrain i Communists. Why not supply the troops and police with flamethrowers which were used effectively against the Japs in the Pacific? If we were to employ those against68 words
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Advertisement154 1948-08-06 4 ffl*^ OPTICIRN Fellow Institute Opninnalmic 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 RafHes Place Singapore Phone ***** NEW! TOOTAL SHIRTS, white, $I.V, colours 16.50. PYRAMID 'KERCHIEFS. Ladies $7.20: GenU 9.60: 12.00 dot. MEN'S COOL154 words
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Article847 1948-08-06 5 Emergency Case Appea ID ism issed From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE appeal of Tan Seng Ann, Kuala Lumpur postal clerk, against conviction and sentence of death passed on him last week at the Selangor Assizes for possession of a revolver was today847 words
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Article, Illustration33 1948-08-06 5 The mock raid m Singapore's dockland yesterday proved a useful test for Singapore's Police. Above: The "Insurgents" lie m wait. They are all police m disguise. Story m Page 6. —Straits Times picture.33 words
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Article177 1948-08-06 5 r pHE former Royal Naval 1 river gunboat, Aphis, 625 tons, now lying m Singapore Harbour was not sold at a public auction m Singapore yesterday. Bidding did not reach the reserved price of the owners, Chop Guan Huat of Singapore. The highest offer of177 words
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Article45 1948-08-06 5 Two Chinese Tang Wah Bwee of Keons Siak Road and Chan Fook Soon of Upper Hokien Street both aged 22, were committee to stand trial at the next Assizes. They were charged with trying to rob a 20-year-old cabaret girl.45 words
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Article24 1948-08-06 5 Mr. T. Van der Gaast. M.C.S., has been appointed Principal Assistant Secretary for Economic Affairs, Singapore, m place of Mr. Nightingale, M.C.S.24 words
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Article89 1948-08-06 5 The Second Police Magistrate, Singapore, yesterday, found Lee Lye Seng guilty of giving false information to the police and sentenced him to three months' rigorous im- prisonment. It was stated that last December Lee went to the Beach Road Police Station and made a report89 words
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Article25 1948-08-06 5 Mr. Ec Peng Liang has been appointed to the Rent Conciliation Board In place of Mr. Lim Yew Hock who has resigned.25 words
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Article361 1948-08-06 5 as. ships HERE TODAY SINGAPORE will be visited today by the 16,500-ton United States cruiser, Toledo, and the destroyers, Higbee and Chevalier. The Americans are on a two-day goodwill visit to the Colony. The United States warships will arrive at the Man o1o 1 War anchorage at 9 a.m. today.361 words
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436 1948-08-06 5 From Our Woman Correspondent HPHE Hongkong and Shanghai Bank is making wide x use of women workers. It now employs 84 women compared with only seven before the war. Since the war it has employed for the first time five European women, three of436 words
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Article202 1948-08-06 5 'THE memorial to the late Yen. Archdeacon Graham White, who died m Singapore during internment, will take the form of a parish halldiocesan and parochial offices. library and bookshop— to be erected on the Coleman Street side of the Cathedral compound. Collections for the fund will start202 words
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Article89 1948-08-06 5 fTIIREE Chinese, who sold their sons to raise money 1 to buy forged entry permits and a passage to Singapore, were yesterday at the Singapore First District Court, each sentenced to one year's rigorous imprisonment. Immigration authorities picked up these men together with five89 words
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Article31 1948-08-06 5 A general meeting of Singapore Harbour Board mandores has been called by the Singapore Harbour Board Workers Union. The meeting will be held at 18, Pattanl Street at 9.30 p.m. tomorrow.31 words
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Article128 1948-08-06 5 ARREST OF EIGHT B.O.Rs From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. EIGHT British soldiers have been arrested under the Emergency Regulation/ and are held m police custody pending inquiry. They were arrested m Mersing and Kota Tinggi. In the Supreme Court Johore Bahru before Mr. Justice Laville applications were made128 words
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Article152 1948-08-06 5 THE Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Fleet (Vice-Admiral C. H. L. Woodhouse) arrived at Singapore yesterday In the 10,000-ton heavy cruiser H.M.S. Norfolk from Trincomalee, Ceylon, on a four-day courtesy visit after which the Norfolk will be re-* fitted at the Naval Base. An inspection by school152 words
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Article55 1948-08-06 5 Tiie victim of a hit and run motorist was picked up m Dunearn Road yesterday afternoon and taken to the Street Accident Ambulance Service by a European employee of the Singapore Municipality. The European noticed the victim, a Chinese, lying beside Dur.earn Road as he55 words
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Article127 1948-08-06 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Thursday. A WOMAN who said her husband had left betting slips m her htuse was today fined §300 or three months' gaol. The judge ordered a reward of $120 for the Informer. Tan Kirn Liang was charged with allowing her127 words
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Article42 1948-08-06 5 The body of a Sikh was found m a drain near the Arab Street Police Hut yesterday morning. Police believe that he fell into the drain and drowned. A Labour Department identity card bore the name of Chanan Singh.42 words
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Article, Illustration39 1948-08-06 5 ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD David Hugh Johnson a very good golfer ar.ived In Singapore yesterday morning by C o nstellation to spend a sixweek school vacation with his parents In 47, Rldout Rd.. David Is attending Denstone College Uttoxeber.39 words
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Article52 1948-08-06 5 rPAIPINO, Thurs.— Colleagues Jlast night gave a dinner party to two King Edward VII School teachers who are leaving soon for Britain. The teachers are Dr. Lim Swee Chin, who has a British Council Scholarship for two years at Bristol University, and Dr. Utam Singh, who has52 words
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Article28 1948-08-06 5 UALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Malayan Kilm Unit will shortly present a film on events leading to the outbreaks of violence. This week'a Issue of The28 words
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Article36 1948-08-06 5 KUANTAN, Thursday. The water supply has teen cut off from 8.00 a m. to 600 p.m. daily. Those served by standpipes m the market are allowed only two kerosene tins a person.36 words
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Article40 1948-08-06 5 HARI Raya Puasa .vill not be celebrated today The moon was not visible last night and the celebration was postponed until tomorrow. Today Is. as previously notified, a public holiday and Government offices and banks will be closed.40 words
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Article47 1948-08-06 5 WEDNESDAY'S; 27 arrests under the Emergency Regulations In Singapore were the highest for any one day since the introduction of he new powers on June 23. Of the 27 arrests. 25 were Chinese and two Indians. The total under detention on Wednesday morning was 123.47 words
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Article62 1948-08-06 5 rERE was one motor accident approximately every 75 minutes last month during tbe day and night. Of the total of 596 accidents, 15 were ffttal and persons effered varying degrees of hurt m 132 accidents. Services vehicles were responsible for 29 accidents while services and civilians were involved62 words
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Article362 1948-08-06 6 Dockland Shami Raid Realism AFULL-scale police manoeuvre, with dummy intelligence reports, hand grenades and machine-gun fire and mock fires m the godowns taught the police many lessons m the emergency defence of Singapore's dockland yesterday. Operation "Ready", as it was called, started yesterday morning at 10.05, when a362 words
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Article, Illustration33 1948-08-06 6 FILIPINO NAVAL CADETS Jesus S. Ruiz, left, and Nemesio E Prudente, right, with Purser L. Herrgott, seen on board the U.S. freighter President Buchanan yesterday. See story m this page.— Straits Times picture.33 words
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Article136 1948-08-06 6 Malayans' Five U.S. Scholarships From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Thursday. riOUR of the five Malayans r who have been awarded scholarships by the Methodist Mission of the United States out of the "Crusades for Christ Fund" will sail for America by the Norman Lykes on Aug. 15. They will study136 words
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Article119 1948-08-06 6 TEXTILES most suitable to the Malayan market will be imported under the proposed quota system for all imports from hard currency sources as from October 1. The Registrar for Imports and Exports (Mr. A. D. Stutchburyj made this statement yesterday. Importers m future may use the119 words
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Article115 1948-08-06 6 TODAY Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship, picnic at Pasir Ris, transport leaves Wesley Church at 7.30 a.m. Art Exhibition. Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Hill Streft, 9am to 5 p.m. Ceylon Tamil Association, Musical and Literary Programme, 11, Handy Road. 6.30 p.m. Paya Lebar Methodist Youth Fellowship. World Friendship meeting,115 words
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Article145 1948-08-06 6 THE Indian Association, and not the Malayan Indian Congress, is the only body qualified to represent local Indians m social and political matters. This view was expressed Mr. R. Jumabhoy, president of the Singapore Indian Chamber of I Commerce. Mr. Jumabhoy suggested that the recent utterances145 words
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Article80 1948-08-06 6 'TWO oi the 50 naval A cadets sent out by the Philippines Government j to undergo a year's training m U.S. merchant ships are now passing through Singapore m the American President Lines' freighter President Buchanan. The cadets, Jesus S. Ruiz, 21, and Nemesio E. Prudente,80 words
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Article197 1948-08-06 6 REASON for delay m unifying the Malayan medical services is sought by Inche Sardon bin Haji Jubir. Unofficial member for Rural East of the Singapore Legislative Council, he has tabled a question for the next meeting of the Council on August 17. Mr. C. C. Tan197 words
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Article42 1948-08-06 6 Lim Tiet Choo yesterday pleaded guilty m the Second District Court to possession of 100 packets of chandu. The Judge (Mr. J. L. McFall) adjourned the case to Aug. 12 for sentence. Ball of $500 was allowed In two sureties.42 words
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Article200 1948-08-06 6 'Best Reply To False Propaganda' THE effective answer to false propaganda was not punishment but unres ricted facilities to publish the truth, said *hi 1 Government, of India Information Officer m Malaya (Mr. S. Kalelkar) i m a talk to the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday. Mr. Kalelkar gave his im-200 words
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Article259 1948-08-06 6 FkAVID Wolf Ginsberg faced two additional charges yesterday when he appeared m the' Seventh Police Court. The charges were In resi pect of assisting m the disposal of two generating sets valued at £716 and £401 respectively which the accused had reason to believe were stolen property. The259 words
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Advertisement366 1948-08-06 6 SEA, f HARI RAYA PUASA. 7 Hi- 6IAHT HOLIDAY ATTR ACTION IS at the v^t r* *r j .hone :>:.. I U-UAI 11 A.A.. .'1 r.M v 1.15.6.30 AM> !U5 P.M. Cbtor 6y \iuCHi\[CGZJOl^ Preceded t>> a BRAND NEW 3 STOOGES COMEDY. British Movietone News oi»!-:nim; of the Olympic games^366 words
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Advertisement312 1948-08-06 6 THE HOUSE p A TT A \T Tel. or comfort v^ A A IJ. r\ I .1400 DAILY AT II A.M.. 1.45, 4.15, 6.45 9.30 P.M. OPENING TO-DAY A superbly told story of a man who cheated. Gaumont British News showing KING OPENING OLYMPIC GAMES: PROCESSION OF COMPETITORS: FLAMING TORCH312 words
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Miscellaneous133 1948-08-06 6 RADIO MALAYA SPORE] Krrquencirs: 620 Kc 196 A 7 t Mc/a. 1 p.m. Will Lorin Orchestra; 1.30 News; 1.40 Fred Hartley Music; 2 Close 8.15 News; 8.18 Films: 8.S0 Friday Prom: "Rhapsody on a Theme of .'afamnl' by Rachmanioff and Symphony No. 3 ("The Scotch") by Mendelssohn; 9 30 News:133 words
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Miscellaneous154 1948-08-06 6 1120 Movie runes: 11.30 Class 4 p.m. Walter Goenr Symphony Orch.: 4.30 News; 4.40 Wurlitzer Organ; 4.40 Services' Concert Hall; 4 50 New Zealand Sports setter; 5 Victor Silvester Orchestra; 5.15 Forces' Requests; 5.15 Talk; 5.30 I As You Like It: 5.40 Economic Review; 6 Baritone Charles Pan.eer»: 6.15 Master154 words
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Miscellaneous140 1948-08-06 6 (BBC). 9.30 Burmese BBC). 9.45 English: News Rubber Prices; 10 00 London Mirror (BBC); 10 30 Radio Newsreel (BBC); Poetry (BBC); 11.00 John Galsworthy; 11.30 See BBC; 12.00 Close BBC OVERSEAS Frequencies: 17 81 21.4? Mc/t 5.30 p.m. Special Olspatch; 5 45 Sandy Macpherson Theatre organ; 6.00 Books to read;140 words
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Article135 1948-08-06 7 From Oar Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Thurs. HPHE Malayan share market was steady today. There was a moderate amount of business at slightly higher levels in Tins, to a lesser extent in Industrials. Rubber shares were neglected. Loans were firm. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association135 words
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Article345 1948-08-06 7 LONDON, Thursday. iffHILE the. international W situation has receded into the background, a note of caution remains in the London Stock Exchange. The trading volume there remained low yesterday, says Renter's financial correspondent. Rubbers were unchanged. Tins were irregular to higher. Following win me dosing middle price* Of345 words
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Article125 1948-08-06 7 SURPRISINGLY little busiO ness was transacted yesterday on the Singapore rubber market. It was very dull because of the holidays. dosing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet fob. buyers 48% cents, sellers 48% cents per 16. spot loose buyers 48% oente sellers 48Vi cents.. The Singapore Chamber of125 words
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Article144 1948-08-06 7 LEWIS PEAT: THE WEEK IN RUBBER W ITH one working day last week and two this week to W date there is Uttle on which to comment since > M rtLVs Lewis Peat's weekly rubber market report. of tension in Berlin and the Malayan S«mmen?sSrons action against insurants have caused144 words
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Article19 1948-08-06 7 CINGAPORE sharebrokers v and the Singapore rubber commodity market will b« closed to business today and tomorrow.19 words
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Article13 1948-08-06 7 RIVERVIEW Hubber Estates harvested a crop of 209,500 lbs. m July.13 words
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Article55 1948-08-06 7 From A Market Correspondent THE Singapore pepper market improved yesterday after many days' dull trading. Quotations for both black and white pepper made slight gains. Quiet trading ruled the majority of produce market sections. There were no price changes. The new pepper prices were: Mintok white $209; Sarawak55 words
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Article198 1948-08-06 7 SHIPS in port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns in brackets) were: Main Wharf: Chrlster Salen (31-32). Caichas i33-34). Glenearn (38-39). Trevose (42-43). West Wharf:: Oiam Battista (1-2), Katong (3), Trevethoe (4-5), Glenartney (10-11). Atreus (1213), Relau (14). Lancashire (1516). Empire Dock: Astynax (17-18)198 words
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203 1948-08-06 7 From Our Own Correspondent. LONDON, Thursday. CIRST Interim allocations of tin for the second half-year leave the impression that the Combined Tin Committee expects hold-ups m shipments through the unrest m Malaya, say* The Times m an August review of industry. The gnreatThe Times - 203 words
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228 1948-08-06 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday. ONE advantage of the delays m North Borneo Company arbitration proceedings is that the company has some definitely ascertained figures for the period since the Government took over and certain official estimates for the future, says the president (Sir228 words
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Article164 1948-08-06 7 A STATEMENT explaining I the status of Bata orga- 1 nisation, together with a copy of the 1947 report of Bata Development Limited, London, has been received by the Straits Times from the Bata Shoe Company, Ltd., Singapore. This statement is as follows: The term "Western"164 words
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Article14 1948-08-06 7 SUNGEI KinU Tin Dredging produced 477 Diculs of tin-ore In July.14 words
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Advertisement1298 1948-08-06 7 MANSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. Uneor*orai e a m S*n*at>or*\ BLUB FUNNEL LIMB STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO. SAILINCS FROM U.K. b USA. Tn "Alcinous' due from U.K. Auc. M Aaa*aa- due from U.K. Ayg. 6 EAST COAST MALAYA •N.ink,-, Victory" duo from Vessel for Malacca Aug. 7 USA Aug. 9 "Swtmbin" for1,298 words
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Advertisement213 1948-08-06 7 PRESIDENT LINES General Passenger Agent to. Northwest Airlines SAILINCS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON via INDIA. ECYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. President Buchanan Prcv lent Fillmore arr Spore ug- 14 arr. Spore Cdn. 25-26 P Sham 22 Penang Aug. 9 Penang 24 SAILINCS TO SAN FRANCI »CJ mND LOS ANCELES. THENCE NEW213 words
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Advertisement237 1948-08-06 7 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/U-K./ SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT. SCANDINAVIA. Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham M. "St. C,ei." for Bangkok Fionia" abt. Aug. 14 Due abt. Aug. 8 fof Madras Colombo. Aden. Port Said. Port Said, m.s. "Mongolia" for Manila, Genoa, Antwerp, RotterHong Kong, Shanghai dam, Hamburg, Oslo, CoKobe237 words
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Advertisement983 1948-08-06 7 McALISTER 6c CO.. LTD. (Incorporated m Smgapoie) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LINE HAVHF LONDON PACIFIC PORTS AwpHmZto uTRoSh ,an.c Ac^ P &XL" 1 Ports Canada via Colombo. American forts. CITY OF CLASCOW ROSEVILLS j pore P Sham Penang S'p.ie P Sham Penang 16 Aug. 22 Aug. 24 Aug. 8 Aug. 1}983 words
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Article496 1948-08-06 8 Renoir Best For Class 1 Event From EPSOM JEEP PENANG, Thursday. VICTORY, an easy winner on Monday, looks the best bet on the card at Penang to* morrow, the third day of the August Bank Holiday Meeting. The 6-lb. penalty should not trouble him,496 words
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Article1071 1948-08-06 8 OELOW are the acceptances for today's Penang races. The Big Sweep will be drawn on race eight. There will be no Doable Tote. Race 1—2.30: Class 4, Div. 4—s} Furs. 220 Alrgale Brosnan 9.04 Mrs. S. O. Ong Mnnning 000 True Liberty Gentles 8.11 Mr. Ho Eng1,071 words
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Article119 1948-08-06 8 T»HE Amicable Athletic A Association scored another easy win over the G.H.Q. Signals m an S.A.F.A. First Division League match played at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The score was 5—2.5 2. In their first round encounter, the Amlcables defeated the Signals s— Early In the first119 words
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Article91 1948-08-06 8 ARMY champions, Base Group RE., advanced a step nearer the second division S.A.F.A. league championship when they defeated the Police by 13-nil at Thomson Road yesterday. It was a record score for tbe season. The Police succeeded m stemming most of the attacks by the fast-moving91 words
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Article57 1948-08-06 8 The Singapore Harbour Board Boys' Club defeated the Singapore Civil Sen-Ice Association 3-1 m an B.A.F.A. League Div m match at McNair Road yesterday. The S.A.F.A. League Div. II fixture between the Rover S.C. and the S.HB. Auxiliary Police at Thomson Road wa3 played as a friendly57 words
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Article30 1948-08-06 8 IODAY SOCCER: S.A.F.A. Div. I: Rovers S.C. v. C.A. Jalan Besar Stadium, 5.15 p.m. Friendly: Mansfield S.C. v. Shne Darby S.C, Geylang, 5.15 p.m. TENNIS: Tanglin Club championships.30 words
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Article351 1948-08-06 8 VTTEIGHTS for all eight races tomorrow, the last day of the Penang meeting, are: PENANG GOLD CUP HORSES, CL. I—l.l1 1.1 MILES Some Courtonay 8.07 Class 10.01 Colbay 807 King IoaIMBM Midas 9.02 S 05 Double C rispixn 8 04 Five 900 Silver Dark Spear 8.02 Itrocade351 words
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Article187 1948-08-06 8 A STRONG combined Colleges side has been selected to tour Malaya this month. It includes M. C. Kailasapathy. who played for the South against the North during the August Bank holidays and is m the running for the coveted double. S. D. Williams and C.187 words
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Article34 1948-08-06 8 tJnT UU u S te. the Tan 8»n Club's tennis championships which were to have been played off yesterday oVmgWiT evenin« The ties originally scheduled for today will be played tomorrow.34 words
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Article152 1948-08-06 8 "EPSOM JEEP" "TRESPASSER" "POINTER" RACE 1: 1. TRUE LIBERTY 2. Sir James 3. Rapsey Queen RAPSEY QUEEN Sir James Battl II SIR JAMES True Liberty Spur Wing RACE t: 1. BEAU GESTE I. Caravan 3. Carlita YAMSENG Beau Geste CarUU CARAVAN Bean Gest« Vivacious RACE I: 1.152 words
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Article701 1948-08-06 8 LONDON, Thursday. OEG Harris, world cycling sprint champion, will xv probably ride for Britain m the Olympic Games after all. I He was reinstated today m the list of cyclists from which the British team will be selected for i events to begin on Satur- day. Harris,Reuter - 701 words
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Article99 1948-08-06 8 BIRMINGHAM. Thursday. THE Australians were all out for 254 runs against Warwickshire here today. Hollies taking eight wickets tot 107. Warwickshire Ist Inns.—l3B U STRALIA—Ist Inn*. Brown hit wkt b Hollies 3i Morris b Hollies 33 Bradman b Hollies 31 Husett Ibw b Hollies M HarreyReuter - 99 words
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Article34 1948-08-06 8 The Katorrg Eurasians diew two-all with the Singapore District Signals yesterday at Geylnng Stadium m an S.A.F.A. Lmru* Div. II game. J. Prout scored foi the fcuiaslans and Carroll for the Signals.34 words
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Article70 1948-08-06 8 NEW RECORD FOR ATTENDANCE LONDON. Friday.— The «..rld record for attendance and ash receip's for the Olympics have already been broken m the 1918 Games. Wembley Box Office officials claimed today. A spokesman said: ■•«> have already beaten the previous record of cash receipts of $1,400,000. which were J;ik<n duringUP - 70 words
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Advertisement651 1948-08-06 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 4) SITUATIONS WANTED ENGLISH S.R.N. requires part-time nursing. mornings only. Monday to Saturday. Katong district ureferred. Box A3619, S.T. EXPD. A I Nanny, good testimonials, would like look after 1 or 2 children Free end August. Good Deedk woman. Box A3640, ST. EUROPEAN rubber-planter, three651 words
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Advertisement155 1948-08-06 8 FITZPATRICKS Have received a shipment of that delightful dinner party bird: AUSTRALIA'S FINEST CAPONS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE SHOP AT FITZPATRICKS FOOD SUPPLIES 60-66 ORCHARD ROAD TELS. 5039 Ext fo all depfs. 5281 order depf NEW WORLD (PENG HOCK SHAW LIMITED) HARI RAYA PUASA CELEBRATION A GRAND TREAT TO CHILDREN*155 words
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Miscellaneous13 1948-08-06 8 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water, 12.10 p.m. (9ft. Oin.); 11.20 p.m. (10ft. 5in.).13 words
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