The Straits Times, 11 August 1948
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Title Section20 1948-08-11 1 The Straits Times j MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE l AGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1948 PRICE TEN CENTS,20 words
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Article422 1948-08-11 1 Three More Insurgents Shot Dead From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. POLICE killed three more insurgents m raids on jungle camps yesterday. They captured other terrorists and seized arms, ammunition and documents. A police party from Tapah, Perak, ran into heavy automatic weapon fire from422 words
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Article, Illustration30 1948-08-11 1 BOTTLE OF POP: Mr. Trygve Lie, United Nations Secretary General, keeps his eye on the Olympic Games while taking a cool drink through a straw at Wembley Stadium. Reuter photo.Reuter - 30 words
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Article211 1948-08-11 1 Tax Men The'Shock Troops' CANBERRA, Tues. AUSTRALIAN "shock troops" m Malaya are likely to be limited to nine taxation assessors. The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) was asked at a news j conference to comment on re- j ported suggestions that Aus- tralians experienced In Jungle warfare should go to Malaya211 words
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Article45 1948-08-11 1 Eight people— four Chinese, an Indian and three Malays were detained after a raid by a strong force of Singapore police on Nee Soon village at dawn yesterday. In all, 263 people were screened after the police had drawn a cordon round the45 words
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Article165 1948-08-11 1 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tuesday. armed and A uniformed insurgents burned down the packing shed and smokehouse of the 500-acre Europeanowned Penarth Estate, about three miles north of the Iskandar Bridge, near Salak North, at two o'clock this morning. There was only a small quantity of165 words
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Article31 1948-08-11 1 SHANGHAI, Tues President Chiang Kai-shek told the Kuomintang Central Political Council today that recent rumours of peace talks between the Nationalists and the Communists were "definitely groundless." ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article208 1948-08-11 1 NEW DELHI. Tuesday. rE Indian Deputy Premier, Sardar Patel, told Parliament here today that Hyderabad's accession to India and responsible government were the only solution to the Hyderabad problem. "There can be no compromise on this, for a compromise will mean conflict," he said. Sardar Patel. whoReuter - 208 words
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Article42 1948-08-11 1 KARACHI, Tuesday. The Pakistan Government has decided to send a batch of lady social workers to Malaya for the recovery of Muslim abducted women -who have been taken away by Sikhs and Hindus to Singapore and other Malayan towns.— AJ».42 words
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Article59 1948-08-11 1 MANILA. Tuesday.—Possibly 50 persons were killed or Injured today In an ammunition explosion near Batangas. south of Manila, the Manila Bulletin reports. The Bulletin's correspondent says at least that many Filipinos were watching men trying to remove explosives from a bomb when the bomb wentAP - 59 words
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Article90 1948-08-11 1 RL AVIV, Tuesday. TIHREE of the five Briton* arrested fa Jerusalem en July 1 8 were today released from Israeli custody by a magistrate's court. No charge was preferred against them. The polk* asked for a further ten days' remand for the others. The five men were90 words
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Article29 1948-08-11 1 MANILA Tues— A P-47 fighter plane of the U.S. 13th Air Force crashed at Clark Field this afternoon, but the pilot. First Lieutenant A. Markowaki. escaped uninjured.—A.P.AP - 29 words
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Article165 1948-08-11 1 rra ra PRAGUE. Tuesday. f^HE Eastern European governments are considering economic pressure on Yugoslavia, it was reliably learned here to-day. The Comlnform's quarrel wlth Marshal Tito and the Yugoslav Communists, hitherto kept carefully on party level, is becoming an affair of the sovernmenta. Czechoslovakia, it was165 words
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Article152 1948-08-11 1 WASHINGTON, Tuesday. •'THE American Federation of Labour Is considering A a request to help complete the formation of an Asian Federation of Labour. Initial steps were taken In July at the International Labour i>sv>rt» nee by delegates from China, Burma, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan,152 words
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Article, Illustration33 1948-08-11 1 ESCORTED TO WORK: Ohio National Guardsmen guard workers during a strike at the Unlvis Lens Co. at Dayton. The armed guard blocked traffic three miles from j v the plant.— A J. picture.33 words
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Article87 1948-08-11 1 BERLIN, Tuesday. GUEST of the British Military Governor m Germany (Sir Brian Robertson) and correspondent of the British weekly Economist, Mr. J. P. Nettle has been ordered by British authorities to leave Berlin within six hoars. Mr. Nettle reported to other correspondents that he was told heUP - 87 words
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Article89 1948-08-11 1 From Our Own Correspondent THE Siamese Premier x (Field Marshal Phibun Songkhram) broadcast an appeal today to all people In Slam to help to malntf Internal peace and security. Marshal Phibun drew attention to the state of unrest existing In the different countries of Asia and89 words
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Article61 1948-08-11 1 THE HAGUE. Tues.— Princess Margaret will represent the Kins and Queen at the Investiture ceremony of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands m Amsterdam on Sept. 8, It was announced here today. Queen Wllhelmina announced In May her Intention to abdicate hi favour of Princess Juliana, whoReuter - 61 words
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Article22 1948-08-11 1 GENEVA, Tuesday. The Shah of Persia armed here by private plane today on an official tUi to Switzerland.— Renter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article305 1948-08-11 1 LONDON, Tuesday. IJHE Western Powers efforts to solve the Berlin problem as a preliminary to Four Power talks are meeting serious difficulties and no early end to the Moscow talks with Soviet leaders can be expected, informed quarters said m London today. The envoys who sawReuter - 305 words
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Article164 1948-08-11 1 MOON AND BACK— 2½ SECONDS SYDNEY. Tues SCIENTISTS m the radio research branch of the Australian Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have sent another series of radar signals to the moon. The signals took 24 seconds to reach the moon and return. The CSIR research officer (Mr. A. J.Reuter-AAP - 164 words
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Article27 1948-08-11 1 MANILA, Tuesday Three women were injured, one seriously, when an improvised church altar collapsed during a fiesta at Cavinti Lacuna province In Southern Luzon. AP.AP - 27 words
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Article220 1948-08-11 2 'NEl And Malaya Link Probable 9 BATAVIA, Tuesday. THE Netherlands East Indies Government spokesman (Dr. P. J. Koets) said yesterday that current West Java unrest was "undoubtedly stimulated by certain circles within the Republic." He went on to say that it was a "safe guess thatAP - 220 words
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Article192 1948-08-11 2 FIVE DAYS FOR P.I. AMNESTY MANILA, Tues. CONGRESSMAN Lull Taruc. v leader of the Hukbalahap armed peasant movement which has been reluctant to lay down Its arms In exchange 1 tor amnesty, today attacked the United States for warmongering. He urged cancellation of the U.S. trade agreement, removal of AmericanAP - 192 words
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Article55 1948-08-11 2 rpHE same treatment for X Government departments as for other sections of the community m regard to petrol rationing is recommended by a House of Commons Committee. At the same time Singapore Government officials have been placed on the same footing a s the general public55 words
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102 1948-08-11 2 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Tuesday. pORTUNE and a title await the villager m the 1 north Siam jungle province of Nakhon Sawan who captured the eight-year-old white elephant for the coronation ceremonies of King Phumiphon Aduldet early next year. The erephant conforms102 words
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Article39 1948-08-11 2 SAIGON, Tuesday.—Vietnamese leaders yesterday stepped up an anti-American campaign. Newspapers and tracts accused the United States of supporting "French colonial imperialists" and', m Indonesia, wanting "to exploit the Indonesian people m cooperation with Dutch colonialists." A .P.39 words
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Article46 1948-08-11 2 PERTH, Tuesday.— The Immigration authorities announced today that Miss Philomena Purvis, who stowed away at Madras m the Kronviken m which her fiance was a steward, would be allowed to stay In Australia. Her fiance came to Australia under an Indian immigration scheme— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article54 1948-08-11 2 DELHI, Tues.— The Finance Minister (Mr. Shanmukham Chetty) introduced m Parliament today a bill to bring the Reserve Bank of India under state ownership. The bank, privately owned, was incorporated by special act. The bill provides for acquisition of all shares held by the public and theReuter - 54 words
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Article24 1948-08-11 2 LONDON, Tues. Moscow Radio announced yesteday that Signer Pietro Nennl. leader of Italy's Socialist Party, had arrived from Leningrad.— A P.24 words
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Article58 1948-08-11 2 WELLINGTON, Tues.— The helr presumptive to the Makgill Baronetcy, Mr. Richard James Robert Haldane Makgill, was killed m a freight plane which crashed at Earlborough yesterday. Mr. Makgill was co-pilot. The pilot, Mr. Murdo Campbell, MacLeod the only other occupant, was killed too Mr. Makgill, 51, was theAP - 58 words
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Article81 1948-08-11 2 SHANGHAI, Tuesday. MAYOR Wu is considering publishing a list of Shanghai wealthy m a final effort to "soak the rich." The mayor has tried to encourage contributions with a private party to which a number of "superrich" were invited. This latest move, like his personal calls atReuter - 81 words
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Article, Illustration46 1948-08-11 2 THE WORLD'S smallest aeroplane, the Wee llee, with the American pilot m a prone position on top of the fuselage. The controls, inside, are reached through two armholes. The Wee Bee has a wing span of 15 feet and a weight of 150 lbs.— A.P. picture.AP - 46 words
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Article178 1948-08-11 2 LONDON, Tuesday. DEPUTIES of the Big Four Foreign Ministers decided yesterday to discuss the future of each pre-war- Italian colony singly so that agreement on any one will avoid the need for referring it to U.N. if differences arise over the others. The deputies—AP - 178 words
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Article67 1948-08-11 2 WASHINGTON, Tuesday.— Senator Robert Taft, chairman of the Republican Party's Policy Committee, said he saw no need for another session of Congress before January "unless there was some international emergency." He said he doubted that if Congress reconvened after the National Elections In November it couldUP - 67 words
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Article44 1948-08-11 2 NEW YORK, Tuesday.— Mr. Sidney George Brown, 75. Chicago-born scientist, died on Saturday. Mr. Brown, who started inventing at 18, held nearly 1,000 patents. He played an outstanding part m the development of telegraphy, telephony and the gyroscopic compass. AP.AP - 44 words
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101 1948-08-11 2 Briton Gets 5 Years On Arms Charge RANGOON. Tues. A SPECIAL court at Insein today sentenced a British subject. Capt. D. Vivian, to five years' rigorous imprisonment for violation of the Arms Act. Capt. Vivian, was arrested In June last year charged w Ith complicity m the disposal of arms.Reuter - 101 words
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Article, Illustration46 1948-08-11 2 OLYMPIC MEDALLIST: 18-year-old Nancy Lyans, of Brisbane, Queensland, proudly displays the silver Olympic medal which she won for battling into second place m the women's 200metre breast-stroke final. She lost only by inches to Miss N. van Vliet, the Dutch world and Olympic titleholder.—Planet News picture.46 words
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Article215 1948-08-11 2 NEW DELHI, lues. A PLAN to sheU me Pakistan Parliament and kill Mohammed Ali Jinnah (Governor General) and lA» at Ali Khan (Premier^ was mentio"ti t>t *■**>? Gandhi und trial *~*n* Mahara.1. who vai not charged wirh anv crime, said that Naravan Bnttatmva Ants one ofAP - 215 words
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Article39 1948-08-11 2 KARACHI. Tues ihe United Nations Cjmmibsion investigating the situation m Kashmir yesterday met Pakistan's military leaders It is believed that the parties to the cttseiusiua thoroughly examined a p ssible cease-fire m the troublf-d State.— A.P.AP - 39 words
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Article110 1948-08-11 2 SYDNEY, luts. OFFICIALS of the Australian Immigration Department say that a grazier m the Canberra district has earned for himself the title of "the oneman migration scheme" by nominating eight Scotti.»h rural workers for five off assisted passages to Australia. The grazier, Mr. F. S. Bonnet, of Kambah,Reuter - 110 words
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Article53 1948-08-11 2 CLARIFICATION of the Government'! attitude towards V anti-Kuomintang moves b hoped for with the return from Singapore of the Governor (Sir Alexander Gran tham). High Hong Kong Government officials greet llit> possibility of a visit here by the Christian General Feng Yu-hslang with anAP - 53 words
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Advertisement620 1948-08-11 2 NOTICES PERAK TURF CLUB AUGUST 1948 MEETING SATURDAY, 14TH AUGUST 1948 WEDNESDAY, 18TH AUGUST 1948 SATURDAY, SIST AUGUST 1948 UNLIMITED SWEEPS —There will be one Members Unlimited Sweep each day. $10,000/- will be deducted from the Total Pool of each Sweep to be divided eaually between the drawers of 10620 words
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Advertisement586 1948-08-11 2 NOTICES EX SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA (Singapore Branch) Members are reminded of the arrangements made for Saturday. 14th August, 1948. At 3.30 p.m. a Competition Shoot on the 30 yards range at S.V.C. Drill Hall. Beach Road. At 8 p.m. a Smoking Concert at S.V.C. Mess, Beach Road. E. I.586 words
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Advertisement562 1948-08-11 2 NOTICES "notice"" Take notice that I, Manager of Sungei Kong Kong Estate. Masai, Johore, by occupation Rubber Planter, the bolder of Permit No. 5285 under which I am authorised to carry goods, intend to apply to the Commissioner of Road Transport, Federation of Malaya for the following variation of the562 words
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Advertisement102 1948-08-11 2 f^ AUSTIN *A4o' 10-CWT. 00 SAVES TIME AND MONEY Every modern business need is met by thii handsome Q e f y u details .now; from and handy Austin Van. It is speedy, economical to run, and completely dependable even when unusual q my demands have to be made upon102 words
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191 1948-08-11 3 Irgun May Try To Seize Holy City, UN Warned HAIFA, Tues. THE, United Nations 1 mediator for Palestine (Count Folke Bernadotte) arrived by air at Haifa yesterday from Rhodes. He then left for i Jerusalem to discuss the demilitarisation of the i city and the water supply. Rhodes despatches earlier191 words
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49 1948-08-11 3 HAIFA, Tues.—The Soviet Minister to Israel (Mr. Pawel Ivanoviteh Tarshow) arrived here yesterday with his staff by Soviet ship. Mr. Tarshow was greeted by a representative of the Israel Government and a military police guard of honour. He left for Tel Aviv last night.—AJ.49 words
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Article, Illustration53 1948-08-11 3 HOLIDAY PETROL CHECK: London Police officers siphon petrol from an August Bank Holiday-maker's ear m a routine check to catch people with Black Market petrol. In Britain, there are two types of petrol one for private cars and on* for commercial vehicles and woe betide the private motorists found with53 words
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Article, Illustration325 1948-08-11 3 U.S. PROBE INTO 'RED SPY RING': RUSSIAN TEACHER TALKS WASHINGTON, Tuesday. THE congressional investigation into an alleged Red x spy ring leaped to top diplomatic level yesterday when the Russian Ambassador made a formal demand for the custody of a Russian teacher who talked to the Federal Bureau of Investigation325 words
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Article50 1948-08-11 3 -^F?l^!^ JkSE^STth^iettita* to elections today m fire Mauritius constituencies. Results—which will hay« direct SSS no? bTtaowV^SS Thursday. Mauritias, a British colony with a population of 419,000, is an Indian Ocean island SM miles east of Madgasear and Is about 720 square miles hi area. A J». j50 words
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114 1948-08-11 3 LONDON, Tuesday. rOUR-YEAR-OLD Joe Crear mer> third Lancashire child murdered at the time of a new moon, was found hanging from an electric wire hi a blitzed Manchester factory. Three children who heard his screams saw a "youngish" man run out through a largeAP - 114 words
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Article38 1948-08-11 3 NEW DELHI, Tues.— A plan to evacuate 400 British na- tionals and others from Hyderabad state is ready and will be put into operation lm- i mediately it becomes neces- sary to do so Renter, jReuter - 38 words
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171 1948-08-11 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Tuesday. DUSSIA yesterday chaired the United States with undermining world confidence by increasing her irmpH fnrppo inclpstH nf rediirinr th«»m In a bitter attack at the United Nations on the United States and Britain Mr. Jarob Malik declared that the two WesternAP - 171 words
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Article, Illustration46 1948-08-11 3 HUNGARIAN PRESIDENT: Mr. Arpad Sxakasits, mm la Badaaest an August 3, when be was elected President of Hangar? tat succession to Dr. Zottan c Tildy, who resigned recently 1 following the arrest of his T son-in-law on treason < charges. Mr. Baakasits was elected unopposed. AJP. picture.46 words
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Article171 1948-08-11 3 Wallace Man Accused Of Spying WASHINGTON, Tues. 1LIR. Victor Perlo, 1T1 a former GoYernment employee and now an official in Mr. Henry Wallace's Party, declined yesterday to tell the House of Representatives Un-American Activities Committee whether he is, or has been, a Communist. To this, and a long list of171 words
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Article127 1948-08-11 3 BANGKOK. Tuesday. 1 DICE deliveries from Slam for the first seven months of 1948 have reached 472,044 tons. July exports lotalled 48,826 tons, which represents a drop of approximately 20.000 tons over average monthly ship- ments. The drop was caused j I by internal transport difficulties.127 words
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Advertisement273 1948-08-11 3 LUNCH I IN AIR- CONDITIONED LUXURY DINE IN FLATTERIRt tECVI DANCE TO MCKMAYEI'S RAM TEHN EASY ACCESS TO CAR PARR TEL: 2776 Fit REtfetfA l lONS CATHAY RESTAURANT Quick Rtlitf frta NHii chest soreness Wi^gjNsd Bronchial Colds I ID/lffi ou> germs that threaten your lungs. Takt *s l^^^^^^^MfJl Peps antiseptic273 words
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Advertisement208 1948-08-11 3 you* r« looking at brick of luscious, creamy-rich Magnolia teas. See how easily vow can ortoara a sweet m a iiffv Buy a brick at any rt the 'hree Creameries Milk bar*— fust $I.so— enough for 6 ro 8 P«*>le! For variation, add fruit, nuts, liqueur and BMMI sauces chopped208 words
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Article147 1948-08-11 4 ".No Big Output For 10 Years" LONDON, Tuesday. A COLONIAL Office report estimated today that Malaya could eventually produce 100,001) tons of cocoa a year, Sarawak 10,000 tons and North Borneo something: between thosr figures. The report came from Dr. E. E. Cheesman, botanist of the EastAP - 147 words
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Article, Illustration19 1948-08-11 4 PROFESSOR Gordon King and Dr. S. M. Banflll who are m Malaya to examine candidates for Hong Kong University.19 words
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Article104 1948-08-11 4 SHANGHAI, Tuesday THE Regent of Tibet, Yung 1 Tseng, has offered to resign following a revolt by followers of the late Regent Juh Tseng and monks of Cherlang monastery near Lhasa, according to Chinese reports today. The exact reason of the revolt Is not given,Reuter - 104 words
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Article169 1948-08-11 4 SEVEN ON ROBBERY CHARGE SEVEN Chinese, charged with gang robbery in Singapore on Feb. 15, appeared before the Ninth Police Court Magistrate (Mr. E. V. A. Peers) yesterday. They were Lim Ah Kwang. Goh Sa Tee, Soh Ang Moh, Lim Chong Hong, Tan Hau Seng, Lee Ah Seng and Tan169 words
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Article298 1948-08-11 4 TOE first batch of income tax return forms will probably be sent out by the Singapore Income Tax Department within six weeks' tune. Assessments will then be ISM and flrst tax Payments will become due. It Is hoped to issue a considerable number298 words
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Article67 1948-08-11 4 COAL stocks m Malaya are adequate for the country's immediate needs at the moment. Eighteen months ago, Malaya was "living from hand to mouth." Present monthly supplies from India are enough to cater for the needs of shipping m Singapore, which absorbs the largest share of coal67 words
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Article243 1948-08-11 4 THE 5,100-ton Filipino cargo ship Noreverett, which leaves Singapore today, carries an American and a Chinese diplomat en route from Hong Kong to Rangoon. The American diplomat is Mr. Herbert D. Spivack exSecond Secretary to the American Embassy In Teheran, Iraq, who is to take243 words
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Article99 1948-08-11 4 Koh Teng Han and Tee Ah Seng, two detectives, were charged In the First Dlstnct Court yesterday with extortion or alternatively with accepting a bribe. Phoon Kui, a second-hand dealer of Kelantan Road, said the two accused cams to his stall on Mar. 2 and demanded money.99 words
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Article219 1948-08-11 4 A TRIPLE inquest on three Malay labourers who were killed m an accident at the Singapore Harbour Board on July 30 was held m the Sin^aDore Coroner's Court yesterday. Evidence was given that two of the labourers, Noordin, and Zain, were killed when they fell from219 words
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Article168 1948-08-11 4 Two out of 25 people convicted of criminal trespass at the Singapore Harbour Board premises and sentenced to various terms of imprisonment by the Singapore Third Police Court Magistrate (Mr. F. B. Oehlers) were released on appeal yesterday by the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Gordon Smith)168 words
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Article35 1948-08-11 4 Van Choon Nee, a 26-year-old Chinese who yesterday appeared before the Third Police Court Magistrate, Singapore, on two charges of extortion was ordered to be remanded m police custody for 48 hours for further investigation.35 words
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Article204 1948-08-11 4 SYDNEY, Tuesday. AUSTRALIA does not want Mr. Jim Foo, a Chinese, and Singapore does not want him either. He is now facing deportation to China. During the war, Foo Joined the Royal Navy In Singapore. Later he was transferred to the Royal Australian Navy. He sawAP - 204 words
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Advertisement155 1948-08-11 4 VaßßßßßßaWf^BraManßr^^ \^bbP^^—^bbbbl bbbbbbi^ i """■•JOSEPH TRAVERS SOMS LTD. SIHfAPOKI MM** KUAIA ti/MHtK IPOH TODAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL LUNCH IN THE GRILLROOM From 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. SPECIAL DISHES FROM THE SILVER WAGON THE COCKTAIL HOUR From 7 to 8 p.m. with FRANK PICKFORD AT THE PIANO A delightful way to155 words
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Advertisement192 1948-08-11 4 Haliborange The nicest way of taking Halibut Liver Oil The health-giving proper* ties of Haliborange make it the finest tonic for children and adults. Its high vitamin content, derived from pure Halibut Liver OH and oraages, will Increase the resistance of the bod/ and ensure that your children grow upwlth192 words
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Advertisement86 1948-08-11 4 take all our wool for their really beautiful carpets Their workmanship Is perfect, being of the highest quality. You should just peep into their Showroom!! They also arrange for delivery In the U.K. T Just arrived a big selection of wollen 1 I carpets with latest I V designs and86 words
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Article261 1948-08-11 5 Say Colony Ship Was Boarded A PROTEST has been lodged with the Dutch naval liaison officer m Singapore against the actions of a Dutch naval patrol which, it is claimed, boarded the flushing vessel West Wind between Rhio Island and Indragiri River about 14 days ago.261 words
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Article153 1948-08-11 5 Dutch Help To Check Immigrants BRITISH ana Dutch authorities m Singapore and the Rhio Islands are co-operating m stopDln* illegal Chinese immigration hi to Binflrarjore. A Netherlands Government spokesman m Singapore said yesterday that last week, 26 Chinese were known to have landed Illegally at Karimoen Island, which Is off153 words
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Article217 1948-08-11 5 •TWO Chinese hawkers A who went on board a ship In the Singapore Harbour and refused to leave immediately they were asked, appealed against sentence In the Singapore Supreme Court yesterday. One of the men. Eng Bow. had been sentenced by the Fourth Police Court Magistrate (Mr.217 words
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Article62 1948-08-11 5 Tuberculosis m Singapore took a slightly higher toll for the week ended July 31, when there were 41 deaths compared with 36 m the previous week. In all, 93 cases were reported, showing an increase of seven cases over the previous week. There were during62 words
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Article25 1948-08-11 5 Singapore Railway Station, the marshalling and goods yard, the locomotive sheds, end yards and signal cabin have been declared a Protected Area.25 words
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Article46 1948-08-11 5 Bail of $250 was allowed to Foo Eng Cheng, a 37-year-old Chinese who yesterday appeared before the Second Police Court Magistrate, Singapore, on a charge of cheating Tan Boon Hee of $64 by impersonation. The magistrate. Mr. L. C. Ooh postponed the case to Aug. 17.46 words
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66 1948-08-11 5 MR. LI SHIH-LIN, 56-year-old ex-Mayor of Amoy and Penang Insurance agent, has arrived m Singapore with 100 paintings for an exhibition. An amateur artist, Mr. Li once spent several years m Geneva as China's representa tive at the League of Nations. When war broke out66 words
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Article227 1948-08-11 5 UNOFFICIAL members of the Singapore Legislative *J Council, heads of schools and prominent residents have been invited to lend their support to a co-operative housing society proposed by the Singapore Co-operative Stores Society Ltd. In a memorandum Inviting their attendance at a meeting to discuss227 words
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Article, Illustration56 1948-08-11 5 U.S. ARMY FREIGHT STATION m Berlin, where prior to the Russian blockade foods trains bustled and clanked as they brought hi supplies from the West, now present* this desolate scene. The railway lines are now wearing ever-thickening coat* of nut, and only a few tracks and a couple of locomotivesAP - 56 words
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Article428 1948-08-11 5 From Our Woman Correspondent THE Principal Matron of Singapore's five Government Hospitals, Miss H. Patterson, who has been working m Singapore's and Malaya's hospitals for the past 21 years, said yesterday that she needed 200 girls as probationers. "The next course for probationers begins next month,428 words
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Article190 1948-08-11 5 THE estaoilshment of a Philippines consular office m Singapore m the future is understood to have been recommended by the Under Secretary of the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (Dr Bernabe Africa) accordins to information reaching Singapore. A prominent member of the Singapore Filipino Association said yesterday190 words
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Article401 1948-08-11 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. ALLEGED to have fought a gun battle with two r detectives at the 6th mile, Ayer Hitam Road, Kajang, on Jan. 20 this year, a 24-year-old Chinese, Lvi Chow, was charged m the Selangor Assizes today with carrying401 words
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Article54 1948-08-11 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent PENANCJ Tuesday. THE Penang and Province 1 Anti-TB Committee is drawing up a roster of doctors for duty at. three clinics to be ooened shortly m Penan*. The secretary of vhe committee (Dr. E. W. Graham) has asked all medical practitioners54 words
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Article56 1948-08-11 5 Cost of the clinics will be borne partly by the Government and partly from the fund to fight, tuberculosis. Clinics at Buerin. ham Street, McAlister Road and lines Road will be pen five evenings a week, for two hours. A nurse or hosoital assistant, with an att?naant56 words
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Article31 1948-08-11 5 The annual conference of British Military Attaches and Liaison Officers from all Legations and Embassies m the Far East will bi held m Singapore from Aug. 17 to 19.31 words
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926 1948-08-11 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Aug. 11, 1948 THE TURN OF THE TIDE One of the most encouraging and promising developments on the Malayan front m the last week or so has been the response of the Chinese to appeals for support of recruitment for the Auxiliary Police Force. It926 words
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Article198 1948-08-11 6 IF it will contribute to A the appeasement of Mr. Tan Siew Sin, whose letter to the Malacca Planters' Association, was quoted on the front page of your Friday edition, I crave your attention, though I have not the honour to be a Mai area resident. As198 words
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Article1377 1948-08-11 6 RICHARD DENMAN - RICHARD DENMAN By of The Economist E.R.P. and Western European trade barriers LONDON, Aug. 4. TWO recent events 1 stand out m importance m the progress of the European Recovery Programme. The first was the good-tempered but stern warning given to the participating countries m1,377 words
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Letter343 1948-08-11 6 'THERE have been vari- ous articles, reports and speeches m the Press m which reference has been made to "village committees." What exactly are these 'village committees"? How and why did they come into existence, and who .ias appointed them to act for the people they343 words
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Letter110 1948-08-11 6 DECENTLY, statements 1V have been published m the Press that the Posts and Telegraphs Cooperative Society and the Government Servants Co-operative Society are considering the establishment of co-operative housing schemes for their members. I am of opinion, however that a Co-operative Building Society for the whole of110 words
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Letter112 1948-08-11 6 From the Straits Times ot Aug. 11, 1898: The detective who, a few days ago, allowed a prisoner to substitute another man to serve out his sentence was charged before Mr. Elcum yesterday; while the substitute was also charged as an accomplice, and the original prisoner as112 words
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Article219 1948-08-11 6 Since warlike conditions have started From Singapore up to Siam, I'm half-time policeman and planter And would like to know just which I am. I'm doing both jobs at the moment And each one as well as I can. Am I working for Whitehall or Whittalls? I219 words
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Advertisement33 1948-08-11 6 c*Mtwtr.~crf~. j n~Tt~rtCJ*f"*i~Tr miiT J ii-*vr*"-^f* j ffif^iTH I KALAMAZOO I LOOSE-LEAF BOOKS VISIBLE RECORDS STRIP INDEXES MACHINE ACCOUNTING LEDGERS MACHINE ACCOUNTING SAFES W. McMULLAN CO. Basement Union Bldg Entrant* Uiion Lav Fe1.*****33 words
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Article524 1948-08-11 7 Families Flee To Jungle From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. PULAI, an isolated Chinese settlement fn South Kelantan which assisted the resistance movement during the Japanese occupation has been razed to the ground and its 1,000 people harried by Gurkha and Malay forces following up insurgents524 words
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Article, Illustration30 1948-08-11 7 MR. THONG TONG CHAN of (he Telecommunications l>ppartment, Singapore, who is leaving for England on Sunday to study fir a B.Sc. d"?ree m Engineering. He •warded a Colonial Development Scholarship.30 words
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Article, Illustration25 1948-08-11 7 A Hawaiian scene, produced by Miss Nora Doral, was one of the items in the Catholic Young Men's Association variety concert in the Victoria Theatre.25 words
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Article183 1948-08-11 7 FORCED TO STOP WORKING From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. MOST of the labour force on Sungei Tua estate, in the Batu Caves area outside Kuala Lumpur, stopped work today after intimidation by armed insurgents. Police protection has been asked for by the management. At half-past five this mornIng,183 words
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Article, Illustration69 1948-08-11 7 JILL NICHOLSON, aged 12, seen performing a "Knight's Dance." She is one of the pupils of the wellknown continental dancer, Willy Blok Hanson, whose pupils will demonstrate the "art of movement" at the Victoria Hall on Sept. 3 and 4. It will be the first concert of its kind m69 words
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Article95 1948-08-11 7 'DEATH NOTE TO CHINESE PENANG, Tuesday.— A Butterworth Chinese coffee shop proprietor reported to the police that he received a death threat on Sunday morning. In his report, the proprietor said he found the letter on the ground when he opened his shop for the day's business. The letter was95 words
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Article46 1948-08-11 7 Members of the Singapore Government-licensed Rice Retailers Association have been granted uermlssion by the Food Control Department to close their shops tomorrow m order ro celebrate the second anniversary of the Association. The Association controls almost 1,000 rice ration re- tailers.46 words
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168 1948-08-11 7 Johore And N. S. Ch inese To Recruit Aux. Police AT A CONFERENCE attended by the Adviser of Chinese Affairs, representatives of Chinese associations m Johore pledged their full support of the Government m the raising of Chinese auxiliary police. The Chinese associations offered to provide the necessary men, who168 words
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Article85 1948-08-11 7 BAG AN SERAI, Tues.— One person was killed and three injured, one seriously, when a lorry and trailer ran off the road at Sungel Gedong yesterday. The lorry and trailer, which was loaded with timber, crashed Into a drain. The passenger beside the85 words
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Article176 1948-08-11 7 SINGAPORE 'air-spotters' saw a new type of aircraft circling Kallang airport yesterday evening, when the Bristol Wayfarer arrived from Britain. This aircraft has been designed to act as a general freighter or passenger carrier, and the one that landed yesterday Is being flown to Australia by176 words
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Article167 1948-08-11 7 A.P.O. On Charge Of Theft 1>AIL of $1,000 was allowed to O. R. Lombard, a Singapore Harbour Board Auxiliary Police officer, who yesterday pleaded not guilty In the Fourth Police Court, Singapore, to a charge of theft. It was alleged that he stole $450 in cash and property valued at167 words
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Article37 1948-08-11 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues.— After the departure jf a special goods train from Johore Bahru to Singapore yesterday evening, p man's body with head severed from the trunk was found lvlng on the railway track opposite the station.37 words
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Article89 1948-08-11 7 RUSSIA was Malaya's biggest rubber customer last month. She bought nearly 10,000 tons more than the United States. The U.S. bought 27.470 tons Of rubber against Russia's 36.813 tons. The United Kingdom came third with 20.666 tons. Spain was the fourth most import- ant buyer89 words
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Article105 1948-08-11 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. THE Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alec Newboult) sent the following Hari Raya message to the officers and men of the police force of the Federation of Malaya. "I take this opportunity to say 'Selamat Hari Raya' to all the officers and men of105 words
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Article109 1948-08-11 7 'Highlands Are Well Guarded KUALA LUMPUR Tues. OAMERON Highlands are well guarded by British and Gurkha troops and police, said Mr. Duncan Robertson, Singapore Municipal Commissioner, to the Straits Times lodav upon his return from the Highlands where he has been on holiday. There were troops round the school, round109 words
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Article23 1948-08-11 7 Segamat Indians will celebrate the anniversary of Indian Independence on Aug. 19 with a social and concert at the India-Ceylon Association23 words
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262 1948-08-11 7 "TT is quite clear to me that you are becoming a nuisance to the public of Singapore," said Mr. Justice T. A. Brown when he sentenced two youthful Chinese robbers to five years' rigorous imprisonment and six strokes of the rotan each m262 words
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Article141 1948-08-11 7 MALAYAN currency notes issued before the iTI Japanese invasion will not be legal tender after Aug. 31. After then they can only be accepted at banks or by the Commissioners of Currency. People holding such notes are advised to exchange them as soon as possible.141 words
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Article27 1948-08-11 7 MALACCA, Tues.— Mr. Justice Callon yesterday fined $50 or two months hard labour lan Kng Soon. 34, who used a forged driving licence.27 words
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Article40 1948-08-11 7 rANTAN, Tues— A Malay trishaw rider fractured hl» ribs when he ran into a drain on Harl Ray a Puasa. He was speeding to m«tt fares at the bus station. A police truck took him to hospital.40 words
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Article28 1948-08-11 7 PARIT BTJNTAR, Tuesday.— The Coroner (Inche Abdul) returned a verdict of accidental death on lorry attendant Koh Weng Kee. 28. who fell off a moving lorry.28 words
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Article30 1948-08-11 7 T*HE Muslim League, Singapore, 1 at its last committee meeting passed resolutions of condolence on the deaths of Sir Edward Gent and Janab. T. A. M Abdul Azeez Saheb.30 words
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Article69 1948-08-11 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Social welfare scholarships (or a two years' course m social science m England have been awarded to Mr Khoo Oon Soo, Raja Abdul Jalll Azman bin Badiozaman, Mr. S. Sockanathan. Inche Rahman binti Hamzah, and Mrs. Romola Niyogl. Two are probationers m the Department69 words
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Article27 1948-08-11 7 I IVTJALA LUMPUR, Tues— Mr. K. IV W. Blackbnurne (Director of Information, Colonial Office) flew to Kuala Lumpur today after a short tour of Trengganu.27 words
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Article30 1948-08-11 7 rALA LUMPUR, Tues X k Kay Bok, who was convicted on a charge of murd:r, vas executed at the Penang prison on Auerust 4, says an official statement.30 words
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Article46 1948-08-11 7 JOHORE BAHR U DANCE THE Johore Medical Sports Club dance on Monday was well patronised. A Quickstep comp ti1 tion was won by Inche Yahaya bin Mohd. and Inche Rokiah, and other prize winners were Mr. J. Stanley and partner, and Mr. L. Day and partner.46 words
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Article14 1948-08-11 7 Mr. J. V. Cowgill has been appointed Joint Salaries Commission Officer, Singapore.14 words
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Article113 1948-08-11 7 Inquest On Shooting Of Chinese From Our Staff Correspondent SEGAMAT. Tuesday. "I was so i'rightened that I hid in a deep drain for almost two hoars until the arrival of the polics and military," said a youn^ Chinese estate owner in the Setramat Coroner's Court. He was giving evidence at113 words
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Advertisement52 1948-08-11 7 AUSTIN REED Igry^ We are official a&ents m Singapore m^jj^igr and Kuala Lumpur s^^^^" for Austin Reed's of Recent Street, London, the world-famous man's shop. You can therefore be sure, whenever you call m, of finding a comprehensive selection of the newest style for men, direct from the West End52 words
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181 1948-08-11 8 COLONY CO-OPERATORS WANT TO STUDY U.K. METHODS QINGAPORE Urban Co-operative Union, which has a membership of over 10,000, is to ask Singapore Government to send a representative to Britain to study co-operative society methods there. The Union feels, the Straits Times was told yesterday, that the time has come when181 words
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Article, Illustration38 1948-08-11 8 AUSTRALIAN SMILES: Enjoying their leisure at the Olympic women's hostel m London are, from left: Judith Canty of Sydney (long Jump), June Maston of Sydney (long jump and relay), and Marjory McQuade of Melbourne (swimmer). Planet News picture.38 words
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Article156 1948-08-11 8 PRISON SENTENCE QUASHED A market stall holder named Mohamed Ibrahim bin Alia Pltchay, who had been sentenced to two month*' rigorous Imprisonment on a charge of cheating by the Singapore Third Police Court Magistrate (Mr. P. B. Oehlers). was set free by the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Gordon Smith)156 words
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131 1948-08-11 8 T OCAL self-government is proposed .for about 10,000 people ln 1,250 Singapore Improvement Trust flats m the Tiong Bahru estates. The draft constitution will be presented for approval to a meeting of residents next week. This Is the first attempt made by any large131 words
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Article111 1948-08-11 8 A BLUE Funnel vessel, the only one in the company's service to be manned entirely on deck by British midshipmen, is hi Singapore today. She Is the 8,300-ton passenger-freighter Catenas, which has 22 midshipmen on board. They are being tramto become deck officers. The apprentices,111 words
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Article36 1948-08-11 8 Buddhists ln Nepal have decided to establish a school and to name it Sri Mohun Viydyalaya. It will commemorate the declaration of Vesak as a Buddhist holiday by the Maharaja of Nepal.36 words
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Article173 1948-08-11 8 TODAY Radin Mas School, annual athletic sport*, school zround Mt Faber Road. 3 n.a. Y. W. C. A.. Katong Groups' meeting, St. Hilda's Scho*. 4 pjn. i Medical College Alumni ajsojciation. dinner, guest of honour I Mr. Tan Thoou Lid. Adelphl a p.m. Wesley Guild, devotional meetIng, 4,173 words
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Article280 1948-08-11 8 MUSLIM NOTES From Our Musttm Correspondent A MONO the services rendered to the people of this Colony by the Social Welfare Department are the children's free feeding centres and the boys' clubs esabUsbed at various kampongs and villages here. Children's free feeding centres are intended to280 words
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Article74 1948-08-11 8 Dr. John D. Dennehy was summoned to the Singapore District Court yesterday on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a public servant while he was engaged In his public duty. Dr. Dennehy Is alleged to have assaulted George E. Verrall, a member of the Volunteer Special Police74 words
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115 1948-08-11 8 MELBOURNE. Tuesday. ALL bat 3.000 tons of this y ear's Australia n riee crop of 5Q.000 tons will go to Malaya. Production this year was cut compulsorily because of complaints in the Murribidgee 'ice growing area that water seepinr from the rice fields wasUP - 115 words
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Advertisement1246 1948-08-11 8 aW I *ftf*£ m H^^^**^a^aaß It takes better care of your teeth *HONOAT£O A new Toothbrush with Rondated f ictures show— nyluo stiff and strong, tmoothly trimmed to clean and search every sf^P*Bs^B^ai part of your teeth without scratching m ft or pricking. See the new HALEX to-day, the British-made,1,246 words
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Advertisement154 1948-08-11 8 No energy poor jf^^K appetite^ \1 ■IF wJ>A There's nothing better than 17 'ZA PHOSFERINB when you fed low and miserable. It revives the appetite* Xl banishes weakness tnd depression, I puts bock much-needed vitality. Try El PHOSFERINE today! PI YOU NEED PHOSFERINE THE GREATEST OF ALL TONICS FOR Depression,154 words
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Article331 1948-08-11 9 MALAYAN EVENTS WORRY THE DUTCH DUTCH rubber manufacturers m Holland are watching political and military events m Malaya closely with a worried and not with a competitive eye. They are worried by the disturbance of basic conditions m South-East Asia, says the India Rubber Journal Amsterdam correspondent, because it is331 words
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74 1948-08-11 9 Dti.Mr.Sl ll' consumption of new rubber m the United States during 1948 is expected to total approximately 1.050,000 tons, according to the United States Department of Commerce. The total includes 625,000 tons of natural rubber. The Department estimates that foreign demand for natural and74 words
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Article179 1948-08-11 9 Tin Now Being Bought More Slowly PROM what can be gathered, there has been no rush by the countries concerned to cover the full quantities of tin allotted them under the recently announced second halfyearly interim allocation, says the Metal Bulletin. Although America Is probably an avid buyer of all179 words
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Article, Illustration128 1948-08-11 9 BACK ON TUG RUN after years of war service as an armed merchant cruiser and a troopship, th« P. ft O. liner Carthaf* ii now on her way to Singapore from Southampton. She to s««n here (above) after her refit and refurbishing at the Clyde, standing out from the "Tail128 words
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117 1948-08-11 9 Holland Has Rubber For Only 60 Days HOLLAND'S home supply of raw rubber is not at present enough to meet the nc«e-too-big requirements of the Dutch manufacturers for more than two months, says the India Rubber Journal's Amsterdam correspondent. The present Dutch consumption of rubber is still as low as117 words
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Article45 1948-08-11 9 According to the American Metal Market. Canadian tin dealers state that since the price went above $1 per lb. there has been a sharp falling off m demand. This is attributed to economies and substitutions induced by the high price.45 words
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104 1948-08-11 9 THE Soviet Government is buying 1,200 tons of coconut oil through agents m Singapore, according to a Chinese oil mill owner. The oil is being loaded m the Dutch freighter Molonkerk. The Molonkerk is bound for the United Kingdom, where the oil will104 words
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137 1948-08-11 9 NEW CHINESE CURRENCY IS READY FOR ISSUE SHANGHAI, Tuesday. ANEW currency m the form of "sun" notes has definitely been printed and will most probably be issued after the promulgation of new economic measures, says the China Press. The exact value of the new notes is still a matter forReuter - 137 words
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Article62 1948-08-11 9 WASHINGTON, Tues. THE United States Department of Agriculture yesterday allocated 3,900,000 100-lb. bags of milled rice for export m the second half of 1948. All allocations, except those to Germany and Austria, will be bought by the countries receiving them. The United States will make purchasesAP - 62 words
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Article70 1948-08-11 9 Jap Export Control To Be Dropped TOKIO, Tuesday. /GENERAL MacArthur ha.*J ordered a major elimination of the Japanese Government's control over Japan's export trade. The move will begin on Aug. 15, the first anniversary of the reopening of limited private trade. In a directive to the Japanese Government, Gen. MacArthurUP - 70 words
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Article94 1948-08-11 9 A REPORT to be sent to the British Ministry of Fuel and Power will urge the Government to finance drilling to assess the tin and other mineral resources of Cornwall. The report is being sponsored by the newly formed Cornish Mining Development Association. In Falmouth recently the94 words
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Article34 1948-08-11 9 TOKIO, Tues. A TWELVE-MAN Siamese trade mission headed by the Vice-President of the Siamese Board of Trade (Luang Thavil) wiU arrive m Japan about Aug. 16, according to Japanese Government sources. Renter.Reuter - 34 words
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108 1948-08-11 9 Japan 's Banking System Being Modernised WASHINGTON, Tuesday. TWO American financial experts, now en route to Tokio, may produce a new Japanese bank reporting system. They are Messrs. E. H. E^andon of New York and Paul Moody Atkins of New Jersey Assigned to General MacArthur's staff, each has a separateAP - 108 words
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Article, Illustration49 1948-08-11 9 COTTON IN TYRES: Miss Matilda Nail, "Maid of Cotton" from Fort Worth, Texas, returned from a fashion tour of Pari* and London to learn now cotton is used m tyre manufacture. Her mentor was Mr. H. D. Tompkins, sales vice-president of the Firestone Tyre and Robber Company.— Firestone picture.49 words
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Article36 1948-08-11 9 J^UBBER company harves:s lor July are announced, m ids.. as follows: Brunei Utd. Plantations 44 000 Crangkat Serdanß Estat' s 37,855 Haytor Estatea 17.000 Lunas ?stat*s 70.000 Nyalas Estates 51. 000 Tapah Estates 83.92036 words
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825 1948-08-11 10 MORE BUSINESS DONE IN MALAYAN SHARES From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Tuesday. WHERE was an increased volume of business on 1 the Malayan share market today. Industrials remained very steady. Tin shares were quiet with slightly lower prices; the volume of business in these, however, was small. Prices quoted by825 words
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Article337 1948-08-11 10 LONDON, Toes. fJSBE London Stock ExX change experienced another idle session yesterday, says Reuter's financial correspondent, Price changes were few and far between, but the tendency was slightly better. Rubbers were unchanged to lower. Tins were irregular. Following were the closing middle prices of selected stocks as supplied337 words
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Article21 1948-08-11 10 Dow Jones Averages Aug. 6 Aug. 9 Stocks 68.66 68.20 Industrials 182.92 182.26 Rails 61.19 60 65 Utilities 34.83 34.82 —A.P.AP - 21 words
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Article24 1948-08-11 10 MALAYAN robber shlp- ments for July amounted to 81,743 tons. This was a decrease of 5,622 tons from the June shipments.24 words
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Article113 1948-08-11 10 Singapore Rubber MODERATE business passed m the Singapore rubber market yesterday. It opened steady and closed slightly easier. Closing prices yesterday wert: No. 1 sheet fob. buyers 48% cents, sellers 48H cents; spot loose buyers 48% cento, sellers 48% cents. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's noon prices yesterday113 words
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Article212 1948-08-11 10 SHIPS In port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were Mala Wharf: SUverbriar (31-32) Calchas (33-34). Aeneas (36-37) Olenearn (38-39), Pundua (42-43) Weat Wharf: Tung Song (8). Alclnous (6-7), St. Crolx (8-9), Olenartney (10-11), Eastern Sago (13-14). Roaevilat (15-16). Empire Dock: Murena (17-18).212 words
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Article19 1948-08-11 10 A RUSSIAN vessel, the Maykorsky. arrived In Singapore rasterday from Alexandria. It carries 3,600 tons of cotton for Vladivostok.19 words
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Article212 1948-08-11 10 From A Market Correspondent FAIRLY active conditions prevailed on the Singapore sago flour market yesterday, bat business was done down to lower quotations. Pepper quotations eased. Yesterday's quotations included: Bice Unclassified: No. 1 $60; 3 $52; I $47; 4 $43; 0 $36: unpolished $36. GloUnoue Bloc: No. 1212 words
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Advertisement1004 1948-08-11 10 MeALISTER CO^ LTD. (Inosrporatea m Singapore) UXBRMAM BUCKMAU. KLAVBMBSS LIMB HAVRt ft LONDON a PACIFIC PORTS Aee^» w e^ u &'coto^! tontle nt piTi.'"' South CITY OF CLASCOW HOStVILLI Spore 9. Sham Penans Spore P. Sham Penang 19 Aag> 25 Au«. 28 Aug. Cem. '>'!« Aug. JS Aafl, 24 Aui1,004 words
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425 1948-08-11 11 Weights For First Day Of Perak Races From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Tuesday. WEIGHTS for Saturday, the first day of the Perak Turf Club August Meeting, were issued today. The weights are as follows: CL. I, DIV. I— S FURS. STB. Kirra 9.04 Tactful Rochdale 9.00 Lady 800 Grand Baritone425 words
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Article, Illustration58 1948-08-11 11 Arthur Wint of Jamaica (122) winning the men's 400 metres final at the Olympic Game*. Herb McKcnley (90), also of Jamaica, finished second, M. WhjtfMd (136) of the United States third and D. B. Bolen (734). also of the US., fourth. V. O. Oyarmati of Hungary leaps 18 ft. 8i58 words
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Article103 1948-08-11 11 IN a friendly match of badminton the Shell Sports Club. Singapore, beat the Merridale B.P 1. Result* (Shell players mentioned first): Heng Siak Tiang lost to Poh Kirn Van 14—14 (8—1); 6—16; 6—15. Arthur Lee beat Low Meng Chlm 16—1; 15—10. Ng Hen* Kwang beat Arthur Jansen103 words
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Article58 1948-08-11 11 PARIT BTJNTAR, Tuesday. Po»— sing a sound defence and a ip«edy attack the N i b on g Tebal turn enhanced their chances for league honours when they trounced the Byram XI by 4—l m the Province Wellesley southern district football league. Ismail (2) DaJJ and Abdullah58 words
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Article149 1948-08-11 11 From Oar Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tuesday. A SUGGESTION that hockey should be run on a league basis, so as to improve the standard of play, was opposed at yesterday's annual general meeting of the Penang Hockey Association, held at the International Club. I Capt. G.149 words
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Article66 1948-08-11 11 I*HX following players have been I selected to represent the Singapore Cricket Club Ist. XI against the Amicable Athletic Association In a Div. I League fixture today at Jalan Besar Stadium. V. Margrave; O. VerraU, V. Burton; A. Mitchell, C. McCulloch, F. Hutchlnson; B. Clifton,66 words
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Article344 1948-08-11 11 rIE Island Club's Jumabhoy flag competition (men's section) resulted m a tie for first place between S. F. Ho and A. Chance, whose final strokes ended m the hole on the 10th green. The third place went to O. H. Brown, whose final stroke was In344 words
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Article77 1948-08-11 11 The following players of th« Mayflower Badminton Party, tungapcre are to turn up for practice at the Hospital Assistant** Union Hall College Road, today »t 6 pm Wong Peng Soon, Wong Ohong Teck, Seah Kng Llat, Chan Chlm Bock; Chan Chlm Ltm; Pah Teng Slew; Goh Ah Kow;77 words
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Article296 1948-08-11 11 From EPSOM JEEP IPOH, Tuesday. FAIR Week, Londa Lad and Empire Rose were most Impressive at this morning's track work m preparation for the coming meeting. The going wu yielding, and there were only few" fast workouts. Fair Week (Spencer) clocked 80 1/6 seconds for tore* furlongs.296 words
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Miscellaneous411 1948-08-11 11 77 W \J P /-M tra; 7.45 Voice of the Vlolm; 8.00 with Patricia Rosaborough; T RADIO MALAYA (S'PORX) Merry-go-round melodies; 8.30 Record* Seldom Heard; 7.18 Freanencsesi 620 Kc/s. *M A N«ws; 8.48 "Bbetland Crofter-" P«t«r Dawion Sings; 7.80 WrestVTSk/i Macpherson at the lira Description By Brio Welch: 1 Dm411 words
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430 1948-08-11 12 Relay Platings Are Reversed LONDON, Tuesday. THE Olympic Games International Jury of A Appeal today reversed the athletics judge's disqualification of the Americans m the 400 metres relay on Saturday and declared the United States team to be the winners. Britain, awarded the event afterReuter - 430 words
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Article95 1948-08-11 12 LONDON, Tuesday. THE unofficial Olympic point standings are: Dnl- j ted States 504}. Sweden 260,! Franca 154. Hungary 132.1,; Italy 127, Britain 119. Turkey, 90 1/3, Holland 89, Denmark 88} Australia 84}, Finland! 84 7/12. Switzerland 67 7/20, Norway 40}, Austria 36, Argentina 35i. Belgium 34J. Ja- malcaUP - 95 words
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Article77 1948-08-11 12 PERTH. Tuesday.— Miathead four-year-old bay stallion by the Derby winner, Blue Peter, out of Schlaparelll and reputed to be worth A £12,600, reached Premantle from Great Britain today In the motorsblp Devon. Mlsthead. who arrived looking well, ran In Lord Derby's colours last year In England,Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 77 words
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Article686 1948-08-11 12 LONDON, Tuesday. LATEST results of events In the Olympics are: hockey Seml-flaal: Great Britain beat Pakistan by two goals to nil. (Scorers, Great Britain, W, White and R. Adlard). India beat Holland two-one. (Scorers, India, P. A. Sanaco and K. D. Singh). Basketball championship 'final' Group One: Mexico686 words
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Article169 1948-08-11 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. pEPRESENTATTVES Of the Malay royalty and Malayan students were among those who were invited to the Olympic Games m London by the Government. The Games were seen by Tengku Abdul Rahman of Selangor, Tengku Mohamed Yusof. Tengku Abdullah. Tengku169 words
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Article151 1948-08-11 12 LONDON, Tues. AFTER a meeting of representatives of Asian countries convened by him; Mr. Q. D. Sondhl, a member of the International Olympic Committee, said that it had been unanimously decided that the Invitation of India to an Asian athletic meeting at New Delhi In February,Reuter - 151 words
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Article75 1948-08-11 12 COLLEGES DEFEAT MALACCA From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Tuesday. THE Combined Colleges x beat Malacca today by 54 runs at cricket. Malacca batted first and scored 59 runs. Kallasapathy took four wickets for 22 runs, and Chelvarajaslngam four wickets for seven runs. Emmanuel scored sixteen runs for Malacca. The Combined75 words
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Article166 1948-08-11 12 LONDON. Tuesday.—Discussion cd the question of "broken time" was referred back today by a vote of 47 to 17 at the International Amateur Athletic Federation Congrew, which met In London today. This meant that then was no further discussion on the amateur status question and theReuter - 166 words
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Article63 1948-08-11 12 LONDON, Tuesday.— The Wembley Olympic crowd is still Just over 100.00Q, short of the million mark. Wembley box office officials today announced that up to last night 800,000 people had seen the various events at the stadium and the Empire Pool. Ten thousand saw the boxing at theReuter - 63 words
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Article86 1948-08-11 12 MANCHESTER, Tuesday. GYRIL WMhbrook, Lancashire and England opening bats-' man may not be fit tor the fifth I j T«st against Australia, starting at the Oral on Saturday. He suffered a badly bruised right thumb while batting In his benefit match against the Australians86 words
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Article50 1948-08-11 12 Singapore District Signals beat I the Naval Dockyard 3-1 In a MOOOd division S.A.F.A. league match played at the Naval Base yesterday. The Signal* secured their two goala m the first half through Carrol and Perrau. One minute from the end the Dockyard reduced the defeclt through Noble.50 words
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70 1948-08-11 12 JAPS THINK THEY ARE BETTER TOKIO, Tuesday. lAPANEM newspaper* aated ye*J ttrd*y for a ebaaa* to no* Japan'a two top nrlmmlnj sUra a«iilnrt th« ABMrtam Olympic feus. The suggestion wm made In a series of adttnrtela on reotnt parCorraaoeat of ynrnhashl and Shlro HmMp 1 Bach claims an unofficial nrvAP - 70 words
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Article38 1948-08-11 12 At Nrfti ngban N«*ts haat O«rky by an lsUHags and 45 ran*. Darby 184 and 126 (Wlnrow fir* for It). Nottingham M 6 (3imp*oo lJt, Hardstaff OT. Stocks «J. Hmfth fly« for 37).— A.P. and Rtuter.Reuter; AP - 38 words
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Article, Illustration101 1948-08-11 12 THE START OF THE IN METRES FINAL: From left to ri*ht: H. Dillard (U.S.A.), E. M. McDonald Bailey (Gt. Britain), A. McCorquodale (Gt Britain), L. La Beach (Panama), H. N. Swell (ILS.A.) and Mcl Patton (U.S.A.). Dillard won the race m 10.3 sees to equal the record setReuter - 101 words
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Article226 1948-08-11 12 A LTHOUGH playing with ten men throughout, the A Malays were unlucky to S to G.H.Q. Signals when they met hi a First Division S.A.F.A. League fixture at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Salleh, the Malays right fullback failed to turn up and his place was226 words
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Article274 1948-08-11 12 TPHE Royal Singapore x Golf Club's August Medal competition (stroke) was played at Buklt Timah during the weekend and resulted m a win for O. O. Crulckshank in "A" division with a net score of 71 and for J. D. Davis In "B" division with a net274 words
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Article61 1948-08-11 12 KOTA Raja trounced the Malay Football Association by 8-0 In a second division B.A.F.A. match ilayed at Geylang Stadium yesterday. The MJA. played with one man short. Madon opened accounts within the first minute of the name. HJ. Abdul Raiunan was responsible for three goals61 words
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Article57 1948-08-11 12 TIM following arc today's tie* m the Tangfm Club's tennis championships: J. W. Brand and Mrs. J. r. Paarcey B. Macartney and Miss L. Maasey; W. A. Karmer and Miss D. M. Still v B. O. Fay and Miss L. Walker Taylor; Mr. and Mm. N. a. Morris57 words
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Article44 1948-08-11 12 TODax SOCCER: S.AJ.A. Mr. I: B.C.C. v. A^-A— Jalaa Beear Stadias; Mr. Til: C.T.MjL v. S.C.S.A.— C.Y.M.A. (round; Halkowyn B.C. v. Ist Malay Coast Battery— Geylang Sta*Vm. FMENDLT: AJLU. v. G.E.C. Sports Cab, ftrter Valley Baa* ll* UL TENNIS: TaagMß CUk ehaas-44 words
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Article434 1948-08-11 12 Bradman Scores Century MANCHESTER, Tues. T'HE cricket match be- tween the Australians and Lancashire ended m a draw. The Australians declared at lunch today at 265 (or three. Bradman completing a century. Lancashire hai made 109 lor seven when stumps were drawn. Barnes am. Bradman played themselves m against PollardReuter - 434 words
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Article66 1948-08-11 12 STOCKHOLM, Tuesday. rS Swede Lars Htnrif^ar set a new world record yesterday for the five English miles walk today. Hb time was 35 minutes 35.2 seconds beating the old record by 8 seconds.. The old record was held by Churcher of England.— U.P. Naval stores beat the Post66 words
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Miscellaneous31 1948-08-11 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High Water. 2,36 a.m. (9 ft 7 In) 3.02 pjn. (8 ft 9 in.). ToBMtrow: High Water, 3.35 am. (8 ft. 81n.), 3.45 p.m (8 ft 6 In.).31 words
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