The Straits Times, 31 August 1948
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Title Section19 1948-08-31 1 The Straits Times MALAY AS LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1948. PRICE TEN CENTS.19 words
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Article321 1948-08-31 1 Grave Breach Of Agreement Republicans BATAVIA, Monday. THE Indonesian Republican Government say 1 that the Dutch intention to expel Republican officials from here is "a grave breach of both the truce agreement and the Renville agreement." This was stated m a Republican communique issued today. Well-informed sourcesReuter; AP - 321 words
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Article234 1948-08-31 1 'Gurney For Malaya' LONDON, Monday. SIU Henry Gurney, former Chief Secretary to the Palestine Government, will succeed the late Sir Edward Gent Hitih Commissioner iov the Federation of Malaya, authoritative, •!i unofficial, London quarters said today. Tii? Colonial OiMce at the either to confirm or deny the aooolntment. Henry contactedReuter - 234 words
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Article, Illustration34 1948-08-31 1 PLANE CARRYING 25 TONS: Bags of a 25-ton cargo of flour being unloaded m Berlin from a United States Globe master. The Globemaster was the largest plane to ever l»nd m Berlin. A.P. picture.AP - 34 words
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Article78 1948-08-31 1 THE HAGUE. Mon —Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands who celebrates her Golden Jubilee and 68th birthday tomorrow, entered the Dutch Royal residence as ruling Sovereign for the last time today when she arrived here from Het Loo Palace. Apeldoorn. Planked by cheering crowds the Queen droveReuter - 78 words
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Article58 1948-08-31 1 SEOUL, Mon. The Soviet puppet regime m North Korea threatened m a radio broadcast yesterday to "destroy" the elected government m American occupied South Korea. The broadcast heaped abuse on the Korean Republic m South Korea, which was an outgrowth of United Nationsobserved elections mAP - 58 words
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Article153 1948-08-31 1 SLANDER, SAYS DR OETOYO DR. Oetoyo, Indonesian Republican representative m Singapore, said yesterday he had been accused by a Dutch official m Java of having received 500 kilogrammes of opium m Singapore and with having remitted $72,000 as part of the proceeds to Dr. Soebandrio, Republican representative m London. v<-153 words
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Article39 1948-08-31 1 BOMBAY, Mon.— Police broke up a wedding ceremony here on the grounds that the would-be bride was too young. Just before priests solemnised the wedding police arrested the 40-year-old prospective bridegroom. His fiancee was 13.— UP.UP - 39 words
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Article76 1948-08-31 1 From Our Staff Correspondent T KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. nt. second Conierence of Rulers, called under the Federation of Malaya Agreement, will begin m Kuala Lumpur tomorrow and will conclude on Wednesday. Seven of Malayas nine Malay Rulers aiv expected io attend the Conference. The Sultans of76 words
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Article670 1948-08-31 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. OETWEEN 50 and 100 ban Jits today made a dawn attack on Pertang Village, 38 miles north-east lof Seremban, and on the am bah tin mine, half -a mile away. They killed Vlr. J. Hunter, British manager of the mine,670 words
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Article180 1948-08-31 1 HONG KONG, Monday THE French iiner Champol- lion arrived from Singapore with virtually the entire crew objecting to a visit of the ship's next port of call— Shanghai. Crew members said what happened to the crew of the merchantman Andre Leban i makes them shy of comingUP - 180 words
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Article73 1948-08-31 1 /\NE hundred and thirty- five bandits have been killed and 72 wounded, since June 16 states an official casualty list which gives the fljrures since the emergency began. Among: security forces. 22 have been killed and 44 injured. In July, 71 bandits were killed and 34 injured.73 words
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Article159 1948-08-31 1 RANGOON, Monday. OANGOON citizens have elected a Peace Preservation Committee to safeguard life and property within the city m view of the widely scattered Burmese insurrections. On the committee are leading members of all communities Strong support of the Governments campaign against the insurgents was pledged atReuter; AP - 159 words
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Article42 1948-08-31 1 TOKIO, Mon.— Miss Helen Keller, the American blind and deaf authoress, arrived here today to lecture and do social welfare work for Japanese blind, deaf and dumb —A.P. It is reported that Miss Keller may later visit Singapore.42 words
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Article29 1948-08-31 1 LONDON, Mon.— The Second Battalion of the Coldstream Guards, which is going to Malaya, yesterday attended a dismissal service at the Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks. A.P.AP - 29 words
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Article157 1948-08-31 1 Explosives Charge In London LONDON, Mondfey. MONTE Harris, 23-yeur-old Londoner who was arrested m the East End on Friday night, appeared m court here today charged with illegal possession of explosives. He was remanded m custody. A Scotland Yard inspector told the court that he had seen Harris leave aReuter - 157 words
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Article150 1948-08-31 1 BERLIN CRISIS NEARING A CLIMAX BERLIN, Monday THE Berlin crisis appeared scaring a climax today the 68th day of the Soviet blockade. Moscow dispatches indicated a four-power communique on the month-long talks dealing with the German situation can be expected shortly. At the same time the Communists m Berlin intensified150 words
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Article, Illustration42 1948-08-31 1 VARIETY STAR: Mm Luanne Shaw, who »vill b.« one of the artistes in the Y.W.C.A. variety show at the Victoria Theatre. Singapore. on Sept. 6. Miss Shaw has taken part in Charles Cochrane's London revues and musical comedies. Pictnre by Ciermaine Kanova42 words
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Article43 1948-08-31 1 CANBERRA, Mon. The Australian Cabinet has recommended that, a gift of £10,000,000 be made to Britain m the next Australian budget, it wag learned here today. This Is the second gift from Australia, the first being £25,000,000 last year.—Reu-ter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 43 words
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Article101 1948-08-31 1 CINGAPORE Chinese mer•5 chants have been asked by the Government to take fire precautions in godowns, factories and business premises during the emergency. In a letter to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the acting Secretary for Economic Affairs. (Mr. Van Dor Gaast) states: "Recent reports101 words
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Article31 1948-08-31 1 TOKIO, Mon.— Mrs. Toguri Daquino. 'Toko Rose' of Japanese war-time broadcasts, is to sail from Yokohama on Thursday for San Francisco where she may be tried for treason. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Advertisement22 1948-08-31 1 As from tomorrow the Singapore Free Press will be on sale on the day of publication in Kulai, Muar and Batu Pahat.22 words
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151 1948-08-31 2 LONDON, Monday. WHEN Wynford Vaughan Thomas, television broadcaster, came home with a bandaged finger on Saturday night, Mrs. Thomas knew without being told that he had been bitten by a gecko. She saw it happen on the television set at home. Her husbandAP - 151 words
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Article47 1948-08-31 2 HELSINKI, Mon. Tht Communist Party's 30-Yeai Jubilee celebration ended yesterday with a procession. More than 13,000 including veterans of the 1918 Civil War were led by Mr*, flertta Kuusinenleino, Minister Without Portfolio, the party president, Mr. Raro Qisitalo, and the secretary-general, Mr. Vllle Pessl.— A.P.AP - 47 words
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Article64 1948-08-31 2 FAMILIESFORAGE FOR WILD ROOTS MANILA, Mon. The M»n*4 Times today reported 26 deaths m Cabanatuan Nuevaeij during th« pact week from famine and Infantile beri beri. Most of the victims wert children. Cabanatuan, centre of one of central Luson's richest rice producing areas, has been hard hit by floods. SomeAP - 64 words
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Article48 1948-08-31 2 LONDON, Mon.— Vauxhall Motors are producing two cheaper cars. Designed primarily for the export market, they are the .18-horse-power Velox and the 12-horse-power Wyvern. Both cars follow modern trends with front wings extending into the body. Vauxhall is the British subsidiary of General Motors.— A.P.AP - 48 words
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Article, Illustration69 1948-08-31 2 huirf YORK. Monday Mr. Henry Wallace, Progressive Party Presidential candidate, yesterday charged the Democratic and Republican Parties with using a language of peace and brotherhood while their purposes were those of deceivers. Opening a political tour m the Southern States, he said U.S. foreign policy was bankrupt.AP - 69 words
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Article31 1948-08-31 2 SHANGHAI, Mon. Japanese fishing craft found m Chinese waters In future will be confiscated, goods aboard seized, and occupants deported under measures passed by the Executive Yuan.— Reutetf.31 words
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Article45 1948-08-31 2 Aga Khan 's Health DAR-ES-SALAAM, Mon. The Aga Khan was not strong enough to attend his birthday festivities. More than 10,000 Indians took part m a gaily-lit procession. The Aga Khan's health has improved considerably but his doctors advised him to return to Switzerland.— A.P.AP - 45 words
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Article46 1948-08-31 2 MANILA, Mon.— A fire Of undetermined origin broke out m a hatch of the American Liner President Grant as the vessel reached here yesterday from Yokohama. Two fire fighting units of the United States Navy shore patrol helped to put It out.— A.P.AP - 46 words
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Article49 1948-08-31 2 BOGOTA, Mon.— An imSortant development In olombia's April rioting was forecast here yesterday. A Judge i£ Inquiring Into the killing of Liberal Jorge Gaitan which touched off a short rebellion. Riots cost the lives of 1,500 people and delayed the meeting of the Inter-American Conference. A.PAP - 49 words
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Article67 1948-08-31 2 MOSCOW, Mon. On Miners' Day yesterday, Moscow Radio said miners wrote a letter to Marshal Stalin promising to raise production to *****0000 tons a year under the next three flve-year plans "We miners have taken the task set us ju fighting orders," the letter said. In the second67 words
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Advertisement663 1948-08-31 2 NOTICES MeALISTER CO., LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Ordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Company's Registered Office, Gresham House, Battery Road. Singapore on Friday, 10th September. 1948. at noon to transact the following ordinary business: 1 To receive and consider the Directors'663 words
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Advertisement575 1948-08-31 2 NOTICES NOTICE I Thte serves to ..otify the public I that Mr. Lee Geok Hong la no longer m our employ as from 23rd I instant, and has no authority to I act on our behalf. Mr. Llm Yen i Kwang. our representative U au- thorlzed to act »>n our575 words
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Advertisement355 1948-08-31 2 TENDERS Tenders are invited ior the purchase of Pulot, Broken, Sweeping, and Damaged Rice totalling approximately 4.100 bags situated at 350 Havelock Road and Nos. 7 and 9 Alkaff Quay. Full particulars of the lots for sale are obtainable from Messrs. Boua ad Co. Ltd., Government Rice Agents, Singapore. The355 words
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Advertisement231 1948-08-31 2 AUCTION SALE OF One set of three gold '-.pe l wttliant brooches. To be held at The saleroom 01 Mesj.-s Cheung Koor Senn Co, I/d. No. 10 Chulia Street. On Wednasday. Ist September 1948, at 10.30 a.m. (On view on day of sale). Cheong Koon Seng Co., Ltd. Auctioneers Appraisers231 words
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Advertisement173 1948-08-31 2 g *»<//£ OBJ/ \/(t'etott i^fooM COMBINE fj TO DO HONOR TO A WRITER t OP IMMORTAL FAME I s^ik R? ii* \jß I f rn#G^ /faZuAi Zc>tu£Co/l v V </ (7 I Bnna Earenina t <r ft -fkucon/uiontd Pkont 5159 (^^^^Tn, THF GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED A Fr^^^e OF HAYES> MIDDLE173 words
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Advertisement143 1948-08-31 2 k yn 5* ib Jr 3^ He didnt -forget to kiss you Honey 4 Poor foolish wife to trust |ust a bath, instead ot capping it off with dependable Mum. Your bath washes away fxist f. perspiration but it can't safeg I guard you against the risk of /«//^undcrarm odour.143 words
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Article209 1948-08-31 3 GERMANY BEGINS ALL OVER AGAIN FRANKFURT, Mon. FHE second German Re- public will be born on Wednesday, nine years from the day when Adolf Htler started the war that destroyed his Third Reich. On that day, the assembly which will lay the constitutional foundation will meet at Bonn on theReuter - 209 words
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Article, Illustration50 1948-08-31 3 A DEEPER DIVE: Group Captain E. M. Donaldson, an R.A.F. ace who broke the world air speed record m 1946, is seen m training: at Cannes, on the French Riviera, for an attempt on another record deep sea diving. The photogiaph shows him being helped with his equipment. A.P. picture.AP - 50 words
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Article138 1948-08-31 3 VIENNA, Mon. A USTRIA'S President (Dr. ilKarl Renner) said yesterday that the fate of the Danube remained uncertain m spite of the decisions of the Belgrade conference. Speaking at Korneuberg m the Russian zone of Austria, Dr. Renner expressed faith that the higher rights of the community ofAP - 138 words
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Article24 1948-08-31 3 BOMBAY, Mon. The Baroda consitutional crisis ended last night with a proclamation of full responsible government by the Maharajah.—A P.24 words
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Article213 1948-08-31 3 MANILA, Monday. IJOPE of a peaceful solution to Luzon's armed peasant problem reached a vanishing polni today as President Quirino and his Administration again came under sharp attack from Congressman Luis Taruc. Communist leader of the Hukbalahar peasant army. President Quirino refused to "dignify" Taruc'a attackAP - 213 words
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Article132 1948-08-31 3 ARABS TO OBEY U.N. ORDER CAIRO, Mon. ALL Arab States have ag- reed to obey the United Nations order to establish a neutral zone m Jerusalem at noon (Palestine time) today. This was disclosed by the Chief of Staff to the U.N. Mediator (Gen. A. Lundstrom) late last night, following132 words
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Article83 1948-08-31 3 SHANGHAI, Monday. General Chang Yah-min, former Chief of the Economic Affairs Department of the Shanghai Woosung Garrison, was sentenced to death today for violating the economic control regulations. A former manager of the French Bank of Indo-China and the secretary of the Shanghai Jewish AssociationReuter - 83 words
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152 1948-08-31 3 WARSAW, Monday. npHE World Congress of Intellectuals announced A yesterday that it is setting up a 21 -member "International Committee m Defence of Peace" m Paris, as part of a world-wide campaign to avert a new war. The announcement was made after a manifestoAP - 152 words
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Article65 1948-08-31 3 SEOUL. Mon Political killings m South Korea m August totalled 24— fewest m any month this year. Toll for the year so far is 937, including: 510 Communists, 315 Right-Wingers and 112 policemen. The killings reached their peak of 333 In May. the month of theAP - 65 words
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Article38 1948-08-31 3 WASHINGTON, Mon— The average American factory v/orker earned a record $52.96 a week during July. But the work week dropped *rom 40.2 hours m June toi U9.8 hours In July.— A.P. IAP - 38 words
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121 1948-08-31 3 STOCKHOLM, Mon. A CONVENTION to protect civilians against atomic md other types of modern warfare will be the most imjortant item on the agenda >f the International Red Dross conference meeting lere In its final plenary iession today. It will supplement the two ;xistingReuter - 121 words
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Article55 1948-08-31 3 PRIEST SISTER KILLED IN CHINA SHANGHAI. Monday.— The death of Father Albert Caubrlere 74, at the Haicheng Catholic Mission on June 18 was reported today Father Caubriere had remained at the mission after the Communists captured Halchenst. 20 miles south of LJaoyang on the MukdenDairen Railway A sister was killedAP - 55 words
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Advertisement219 1948-08-31 3 The whole family thrives on f# KLIM! jL «>ys SISII, the BOUDCN COW ■Ui«: Klim is good lor everybody m the family, ll is dairy-lresh cow'i milk m powdered form. The Klim proceaa enables this milk lo retain Both its unilormly food taste and quality. Mother: But can I aflord219 words
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Advertisement382 1948-08-31 3 \\wfiui a new hind of refrigerator; ~^sx: \''gmC Top T r F^^fii T^ (T^y// ll\ A GIANT 50 Ib., JJ/ I\\ FROZEN FOOD F-^m^l^^^lj f\^ I COLD MIST M -t- —JT\ Will I ZONE THAT KEEPS L I rl v I I 1/ FOOD FRESHER! ■D m M A tJ382 words
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130 1948-08-31 4 36 Killed In Air Crash: Wing Sheared I Off By Lightning CHICAGO, Monday. AN airliner crashed near Fountain City, Wis- consin, yesterday and all the 36 people aboard were killed. The plane, carrying 33 passengers and three crew, was a North- West Airlines Martin 202 en route from Chicago toUP - 130 words
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Article, Illustration31 1948-08-31 4 MR. PERCY BELCHER, general secretary of the British Tobacco Workers' rnion, draws pensively at a precious cigarette at an emergency meeting on the tobacco famine crisis now hitting Britain. A.P. picture.AP - 31 words
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Article152 1948-08-31 4 BIGGER PACIFIC FLEET HONG KONG. Mon. THE Commander-in-Chief of the British Pacific Fleet (Sir Denis Boyd) said vasterday thaf he hor>ed to brine the Fleet up to its former strength m the near future. The Fleet would then consist of four cruisers and other units, including destroyers and submarines. "ThereReuter; AP - 152 words
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Article150 1948-08-31 4 MUSLIM NOTES From Our Muslim Correspondent THE appointment of Al-Haj Ibrahim T. Y. Ma (Mr. Ma Tien-yeng) as Chinese Consul in Ipoh is a direct result of the promise made Dy the Chinese Consul-General (Dr. Wu Paak-shing) to secure more Chinese Muslims for Consular service within Malaya.150 words
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Article40 1948-08-31 4 A misadventure verdict was recorded yesterday on Yong Ang Ngoh, a 43-year-old woman, who fell from the top of the staircase at 71, Jalan Sultan, on Aug. 11 and died m the general hospital the same day.40 words
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Article150 1948-08-31 4 TOOAV Y.W.C A.. Pioneer Clubs' gettogether, fun and games for Piorreers and their friends, 8. Fort Canning Road, 4 p.m. Dutch Celebrations, In connection with Princess Juliana's inauguration as Queen of the Netherlands, party for Dutch Community by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Haverkern van Rijsewijk, Rideout Road150 words
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Article79 1948-08-31 4 From Our Staff Correspondent PEN ANG. Mon. Four members of the Koyli Regiment were produced today before the Second Magistrate (Mr. J. P. Blackledge) charged with robbing taxi-driver Abdul Karim, of his car on Aug. 27. The men were T.h.B. Gowan, D. Nill. J. HieHs and J.79 words
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Article63 1948-08-31 4 PARIT BUNTAR, Mon.— A man shot m the leg while j running after beirg told to halt, figured m the first case under the Emergency Regulations heard m the District Court. Judge Webb gave the man, Chor Kok Swee, along with Khor Peng Kuang, nine months' gaol63 words
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Article158 1948-08-31 4 M. Schuman Recalled By France PARIS, Mon. M ROBERT Schuman, 62- year-old Popular Republican and France's last Premier but one. agreed early today to try to form a new Government after a midnight conference with President Vincent Auriol M. Schuman, Foreign Minister m the outgoing Cabinet, began consultations with politicalReuter - 158 words
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808 1948-08-31 4 T'HE Singapore Ninth Police Court Magistrate (Mr. x E. V. A. Peers) yesterday reserved his decision on the question raised by the defence, as to whether the preliminary inquiry m the case against Alexander Greenock Forrest, Ronald Hurst, Gordon Edwin Morris and David Wolf808 words
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Advertisement181 1948-08-31 4 TRANSFORMER WINDING SPECIALISTS Power rrauslurmers. Audio, Relay Colls, Contactor Coils, Solenoids Field Coils. Tropic-Proof Windings L T 1 1 Ti 46, Orchard Road. Singapore. Phone 7295. PACKAGING TAPES AND GARMENT LABELS Agent Required prelerabiy British, to sell Pa kajjiriß Tapes and Garment Labels on commission Must have first class connections181 words
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Advertisement113 1948-08-31 4 ot£S I LANDSPEED H^ 7 British Driver John CoM> drove th!» "Railton Mobil Special" over the measur- \Q ed mile on the Bonnevllle W M Salt Flats, In America, m IVI t\ I I(\ I I H. 93 seconds, a .peed /lflwllllVll> ji .1 STANOAHO-VACOUM exceeding 403 miles per hour.113 words
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Advertisement150 1948-08-31 4 wr lint you* mown smni AMI /^f\ The 60 -second %/\j) c£cu£g WORK-OUT. -to &&ep Sca£p <S/&cu66&y_ cttWis We££-g4xHrrruzct, The two-fold purpose of Vitalis is a convenience that appeals to all men. As a tome to stimulate the scalp, it can be applied m only 50 seconds with vigorous massage150 words
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Article271 1948-08-31 5 'THE Singapore Dutch 4 community will begin x week of festivities today to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Wilhelmina and the inauguration of Princess Juliana as Queen of the Netherlands. The Golcen Jubilee of Wilhelmina will be celebrated today; she will abdicate on Sept. 4,271 words
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Article, Illustration48 1948-08-31 5 RENAMED the Norris Castle, a Seoton vessel former tank-landing craft which took many troops and vehicles to the Normandy beaches from England is now carrying: holiday -makers and ferrying can to and from the Isle of Wight. In <h« picture, it is seen arriving at Southampton. Planet picture.48 words
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Article74 1948-08-31 5 The dispute between the Singapore Lighter Workers' Union and the General Lighterage and Transport Co. is to be referred to an arbitration board appointed by the Governor (Sir Franklin Gimson). The Board will comprise the Master Attendant (Commander L. P. Lane), who will be the chairman, and74 words
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Article488 1948-08-31 5 From Our Woman Correspondent Tt|ISS Dora Greene (general secretary of the iTI Y.W.C-A.) gave a vivid account of the building and expansion of the Association's activities wher she spoke at the annual general meeting of the Y.W.C.A. at 5 Raffles Quay yesterday. The meeting was pre;<sided over488 words
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Article, Illustration323 1948-08-31 5 TWE United States Bronze Medal was presented to 1 Mr. Pou&las Broadhurst, D.S.O., Acting Superintendent of Singapore C.I.D., at a ceremony in Singapore yesterday. Mr. Broadhurst was awarded the medal bv the President of the United States "for meritorious achievement In ground operations aeainst323 words
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Article145 1948-08-31 5 FRESH from celebrating its first anniversary yeßterday the Progressive Party replied yesterday morning to' the fear expressed by the Deputy Municipal President, Mr. W. L. Blythe, of one polltical party dominating future Municipal affairs. "We intend to regard the, Deputy President'! remarks as nothing more145 words
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Article129 1948-08-31 5 SIX Singapore trade unions yesterday had notices oasted on their premises, calling on them to show reason why they should not oe 1 struck off the register. The unions are the Sinsa- pore Oil and Soap Workers' Union, Singapore Fishermen's Union Singapore Biscuit and i Confectionery129 words
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Article24 1948-08-31 5 PARTT BUNTAR. MonFor carrying loo many Deoole on his lorry Thambf.pllHi was fined $15. in default four davs' /raol. at Nibon* Tebal24 words
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Article219 1948-08-31 5 NoObjection To Federal Amendment MALAY NEWS From Our Malay Correspondent IJTUSAN Melayu stated m a leading article yesterday that Malays had no objection to amending the Federation Agreement to enable a Malay High Commissioner to be appointed. The paper commented on a Malay Mail leading article which stated that the219 words
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Article113 1948-08-31 5 A dance hostess gave evidence against a Chinese charged with possession of a revolver and five rounds of ammunition, m the Seventh Police Court yesterday. The man was Ong Keng iHui (alias Ong Ah Seah), aged 38, of 42. Idris Road. It was alleged that the113 words
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Article70 1948-08-31 5 Lee Ah Teh and Loh Ah Lian, who stole a radiator from a scrap heap at the BOX)., Jurong, on July 16, were yesterday found guilty of theft and of entering a protected place. The District Judge (Mr. E. P. Shanks), sentenced Lee to eight70 words
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Article79 1948-08-31 5 KIANTAN, Monday. TilE Fahang Police have offered $5,000 reward to anyone giving information leading to the finding of Mr. J. R. Rutty, assistant manager of Kuala Reman Estate, who was kidnapped at the 13th mile KnantanSangd Lerabing Road on July 9. The reward will also be given79 words
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Obituary70 1948-08-31 6 YEO— Mr. Yco Wah Hin of M's Bdgai Bros. Ltd.. passed away illy on 29-8-48 at his residence 101 Everitt Road. Funeral on 2 9 48 at 11 a.m. STEVENS: OSWELL B'RIC, aged 40. late of the Governor of Burma's staff and the Governor of Norih Borneo's stafl, passed70 words
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975 1948-08-31 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues., Aug. 31, 1948 AN EMERGENCY ROUND-UP Last Saturday saw the first so-called high-level Press conference since the beginning of the current emergency. The conference was given by representatives of the Federation Government, the Police, Army, Air Force and Navy a roll call not in order975 words
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Article203 1948-08-31 6 From the Straits Times of Aug. 31, 1898, It has been our pleasure already to put on record the congratulations offered to the Royal family and to the people of Holland on the at- i tainment of her majority by j Queen Wilhelmlna, the lineal descendant and203 words
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Article, Illustration11 1948-08-31 6 Federation Studies 2 —Photograph by C. A. Gibson-Hill, THE PERAK RIVER11 words
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427 1948-08-31 6 "Shakespeare In Asia" Macbeth in Chinese Eyes ]t|R. Roy Morrell's neighbours in the audience burst into laughter at But wherefore could I not pronounce "amen"? I had most need of blessing, and "amen" Stuck at my throat. because, though they discerned the tragic situation In which Macbeth had plunged himself,427 words
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Letter190 1948-08-31 6 T WISH to support Mr. Francis Thomas's letter m your issue of Aug. 19; and also to reproach Mr. Thomas with ingratitude. I reproach Mr. Tnomas with ingratitude m >!m he falls Into the common °ivor of foreetting the pioneers. Mr. Gielgud's 'Hamler m ENSA days at190 words
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Letter327 1948-08-31 6 "MACBETH" IN K.L.: A TRIBUTE T ARGE audiences m Kuala Lumpur recent- ly had the opportunity to see the Singapore Teachers' Repertory Company (assisted by I local students) present Shakespeare's tragedy of "Macbeth"; and I feel that you may care to j print a few words about the effect of327 words
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Letter344 1948-08-31 6 CULTURE AND THE BOX-OFFICE NOW that the Singapore season of "Hamlet" is over, it may be of interest to add a posti script on its success, as seen through the eyes of the Cathay Cinema management. First of all, some facts: 1. "Hamlet," apart from enjoying the longest run m344 words
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Letter118 1948-08-31 6 SURELY fatuous arrogance can go no further than to suggest, as does your correspondent C.8.W., that the number of his car should be marked on a hallowed space m Raffles Place, only to be used by himself. This man suggests that the taxi ranks are a118 words
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Letter53 1948-08-31 6 AN innovation m tralfic control has been introduced recently. This consists of a police constable sitting beside his control switch-board behind a pillar. How he can see to direct the flow of traffic frc/m all directions is mysterious. I suppose he Is being guided by intuition. LYE53 words
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Article316 1948-08-31 6 An Open Letter THIS is an open letter to those planters who think that, because the police advised them that their estates were net safe for their wives, now think that the Government should pay their evacuated wives' expenses. My brothers, pause ar.d a..d think! Who It, ih:s316 words
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Advertisement731 1948-08-31 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. REID. To Jean, wife of J. B. Reid, at Batu Gajah, on August 29! h. a son James CLIFFORD— At Bungsar Hospital on August 29th, 1948, 'o Terry, (nee Kenny), wile of J. P. M. Clifford— a son, Michael. EDYE— BEDLINGTON. The etifiagement is announced between lan Murray731 words
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Advertisement126 1948-08-31 6 ONE PAIR OF EYES 'One oaii ol eytt to mst a Utetime. you can chew with false teeth, walk with a wooden leg, but nevei can vou sve with a blind eve rhis does not mean that we are In danger of going blind but a warning that we should126 words
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Advertisement53 1948-08-31 6 'w*! the white ant i|P^I)REVENTIVE AND ll PRESERVING STAIN -II jr Treatment ot all ill ■■^Tf Iff Timber with Solignum ICI 11 I 11/^ ensures a permanent \xl/ > >4JJJ| ■Ir^^y safeguard against f\\ ]l!^^^Sl^\l dry-rot and the Vt^riS*-*''^ srZZZc^^ expense of costly vc*»»^ renewals caused y^N,. S*^ through the53 words
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Article266 1948-08-31 7 Unique Feat By Engineers From Our Staff Correspondent' KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. rUILLEMARD Bridge, Malaya's biggest, v which spans the Kelantan River at Kusial, has been repaired after the toughest and trickiest engineering feat to date m the reconstruction of the East Coast Railway. The Sultan of266 words
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Article181 1948-08-31 7 llfl EMBERS of the Mus- lim Advisory Board last night gave a farewell tea-party at Lorong 37, Geylang to Haji Mohamed Sanusi, joint secretary to the Board, who is leaving Singapore tomorrow m the Rhesus for Mecca with his wife. This will be Hajl Sanusi's second181 words
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Article79 1948-08-31 7 The Singapore Gas Works has been authorised to carry out the laying of new gas mains. New mains will go from Far rer Road to Cornwall Gardens on the north side of Holland Road; from Cornwall gardens to Ford Avenue, and from Holland Road along the79 words
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Article65 1948-08-31 7 A Colonial Office probation officer has joined the Singapore Social Welfare DeDartment for one year. He is Mr. F. J. M. Briggs. Mr. BrigRs was nine years on social welfare work in Britain until 1945 when he went to British Guiarip to assist in establishing a65 words
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Article150 1948-08-31 7 From Our Own Correspondent mi iv »v KUANTAN, Monday. MALAYAN Airways have sent two buses to the two east coast airports, to facilitate transport °I fu lients from towi airstrip and back. One of these buses has arrived at Kuantan. and the other at150 words
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Article97 1948-08-31 7 PENANG, Mon. THE Queen's Scholarship 1 award to Mr. Cheah Bian Kirn* gives Penan* Its third successive honour since the war. Mr. Cheah, 24, pupil of the Penang Free School. Is married. He is the eldest son of Mrs. Cheah Inn Kiong, Federal and Settlement Councillor.97 words
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Article, Illustration14 1948-08-31 7 People seen entering the Jasin Reading Room at its official opening i n Malacca.14 words
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Article, Illustration152 1948-08-31 7 Labour Party Backers Meet Tomorrow SINGAPORE is soon likely to have a second political party the Labour Party. The organiser, Mr. M. A. Majid, is calling for a meeting of representatives of all interested m the welfare of labourers and wage earners. The meeting will be held tomorrow at Clifford152 words
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Article116 1948-08-31 7 JJORMAL approval has been given for a Municipal building programme involving a total of over $600,000. A major part of this is the construction of 12 blocks of labourers' lines and six blocks of outbuildings at Alexandra Road at a total cost of over $288,000 A tender116 words
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Article65 1948-08-31 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Mon.— Two employees of the Shell Company, Singapore, were on Saturday convicted on a charge of criminal breach of trust m respect of 800 gallons of Diesel oil. and sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of65 words
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Article57 1948-08-31 7 KUALA KANGSAR. Mon Y. M. Raja Zainal Azman Shah ibni Almarhum Raja Sir Chulan has returned from a holiday m Australia. A Royal messenger met him with a letter of authority from His Highness Sultan Yusuf Izzuddln Shah. Sultan of Perak, who has conferred on him the57 words
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Article61 1948-08-31 7 Mr. Denis Murphy, who had been practising at the London Bar since 1932, with the exception of the war years when he was an officer m the R.A.F. and won the D.F.C., was admitted to practice at the Singapore Bar yesterday by Mr. Justice Jobling Mr. Murphy61 words
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Article254 1948-08-31 7 From Our Own Correspondent ALOR STAR, Monday. TPHE Government lost over $3,000,000 on padi pur1 chases m Malaya during 1947 and 1948. The British Adviser (Mr. A. Glencross) indicated this to the Perils State Council at its meeting at Kangar on SaturReplying to a plea254 words
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Article273 1948-08-31 7 Six Years For Armed Hold-Up AT the Singapore As- sizes yesterday, three Malays were found guilty of the armed hold-up of a taxi driver, and were each sentenced to six years' rigorous imprisonment and eight strokes of the rotan. The men were Abu bin Kusri. Dastan bin Dashin and Abdul273 words
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Article224 1948-08-31 7 THE strains of the "Red 1 Flag" were heard in Cecil Street, Singapore, yesterday. A reporter went to Investigate. In a Chinese school, 30 small boys were singing, so loudly that they almost drowned the piano accompaniment of their music teacher The songs also224 words
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Article100 1948-08-31 7 Frtvn Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon.— I Plans for regular fortnightly meetings were announced at the inaugural general meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Musical Society. The British Council will allow the Society to use Its Young Road premises. The nrict meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept.100 words
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Article25 1948-08-31 7 PARIT BUNTAR, Mon. Chinnapoo was fined $20, m default four days' gaol, at Nibong Tebal for being In possession of illicit samsu.25 words
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Article, Illustration22 1948-08-31 7 UitDfcKS FOR SPITFIRES: Tactical headguaruis u....er instructing: overhead Spitfires during- Sunday's operation against terrorists on th e Pontian Peninsula. Straits Times picture.22 words
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Article93 1948-08-31 7 An Important book on the production of rubber has just been published by Longmans Green and Co. It is "The Rubber Industry -a study In competition and monopoly" by Mr. P. T. Baur, who held a research fellowM T t "~edrcn ieiloW shlp at Lon<lon University93 words
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Article88 1948-08-31 7 'Restore MalaccaTampin Railway' From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Monday. AT Wednesday's meeting of the Settlement Council, Mr. A. W. B. Acton will move that the strongest recommendation for the restoration of the former Malacca-Tampin railway be sent I? the Federal Government. Mr. Acton will also move that top Federal priority88 words
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Article53 1948-08-31 7 J£UALA LUMPUR, Mon —The first annual general meeting of the War Department Civilian Staff Association, Selangor, will be held m the Kuala Lumpur Town Hall on Sept. 12. The Association was ormed In August MM year. Its membership is open to monthly-paid civilian employees of the War53 words
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Article32 1948-08-31 7 'J'AIPINO. Mon —Members of the Taiplng Malay Women's Co-operative Society yesterday entertained their president (Tengku Tathlah) who Is leaving the district to join her husband.; the Mentri Besar of Perils.32 words
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Article32 1948-08-31 7 Inaugural meeting for the formation of a Labour Party will be held at the Clifford Caie, No. 1, Prince Street, next to the Ocean Building on Wednesday at 6.30 p.m.32 words
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Article47 1948-08-31 7 J£UALA LUMPUR, Mon —A second Vice-Consul for the United States Consulate m Kuala Lumpur has arrived. He is Mr. J.R. Ward, who Is on his first assignment outside the United States. Mr. J.E. Keys, administrative assistant at the Consulate, leaves on transfer for Bangkok tomorrow.47 words
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Article59 1948-08-31 7 l A T a locrnt general mwttPi or the Hollandsche Club m Singapore, the following new Committee were elected' J. H. van der l.aari, president; IR. O. Huis nch. leg-prvsiiirrtt; |D. C. Kruysmuld-r, Ist hon. secretary; J. Ph Wis'.ra ii>r>. treasurer; W. A. former *i>6 hon. secretary; E.59 words
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Article37 1948-08-31 7 OEREMBAN, Mon.— Nc^r: beutM0 lan had a glut of leit ftf.ttables m July and there pal Ml appreclrble drop In prices, says the State Agriculture Officer <Dr W. N. Scott) m his morrthly report.37 words
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Article32 1948-08-31 7 gATU PAH AT, Mon. For tha past few nights a t'ger has been heard roaring near the ipservolr. and yesterday norning, one of the meter readers snw the animal there.32 words
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Article38 1948-08-31 7 gEREMBAN, Mon.- Ba lof $.ri,ooo. r i,000 was allowed to Toong Ran Heng when he -laime.l trial Ho was charged m the District Court with knowingly hay n« m hin possession eleven cases of uncustomed brandy.38 words
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Article19 1948-08-31 7 U.S. Consulate-General. Singapore will be closed (,n Sept. 6 m observance of Labour Day. an American holiday.19 words
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Article36 1948-08-31 7 DENANG, Mon.— Mrs. Cheah Inn 1 Kiong. a Federal and Settlement Councillor has been admitted to the Penang Mission Hospital and will probably be unable to att' i.d the Legislative Council meeting on Thursday.36 words
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Article20 1948-08-31 7 Mr. Sydney George Burl. irk has been appointed to act temporarily as a police magistrate for the Colony20 words
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Article70 1948-08-31 7 'TELUK ANSON, Mon— A Chl1 nese woman, Koh Kam Yong. pleaded that she smoked chandu primarily for the purpose of curing her heart trouble when she was charged with being m possession of chandu. She was bound over for 13 months m one surety of $100. In another70 words
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Advertisement114 1948-08-31 7 An entirely NEW Addition to the range of H-M-V- as RADIOS PRICE $235/- Cash less 10% Ea«y Terms over 12 months Housed m a beautiful walnut cabinet this new model is remarkable for its sensitivity and tone <uinli*y. See it at [i[Sec]fF|B|[]|Big I ESTAB. S MOUTRIE CO. MALAYA' LTD iiSi^J114 words
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Advertisement46 1948-08-31 7 SENATOR CIGARS MANUFACTURED IN HOLLAND Monarces per box of 25 $12.50 Ministros, $10.50 Petit Corona, SI 0.00 Prominent, H $10.00 Petit Due, HeH c 9.50 Packed m 2 Boxes of 25 m an airtight tin to i mure factory freshness. ROBINSON CO., LTD. RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE46 words
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Article232 1948-08-31 8 S.T,C. To Spend $1,000,000 pvERY day in Singapore 29,000 people use the ±J trolley bus. The number should grow as more new buses enter service late this year. The present trolley bus purchasing programme will cost over $1,000,000, according to the Singapore Traption Company general manager232 words
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Article170 1948-08-31 8 MORE PAY MOVE BY CLERKS THE Government Cleric- al Services Union in Singapore has submitted for Government consideration proposals for a revision of salary scheme. The Union has sent a fonrpage memorandum to the Joint Salaries Commission Officer, Mr. J. V. Cowgill, asking for the same proportionate Increases in salary170 words
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Article92 1948-08-31 8 ARRANGEMENTS have been completed with the Australian Government for the major repair and overhaul of Dakota transport aircraft from the R.A.P. Far East Command, Singapore. The work will be undertaken at th« workshops conducted at Parafleld, South Australia, by the Division of Aircraft Production, Department of92 words
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Article16 1948-08-31 8 Major-General D. Dunlop, G.O.C. Singapore District, has been appointed a member of the Colony Executive Council.16 words
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Article264 1948-08-31 8 Johore Weekly Letter From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. AT a recent meeting of the n Johore Regional Indian Congress m Johore Bahru, It was stressed that normal conditions must be restored quickly so that peaceful political evolution could continue unhampered. Mr. M. B. Daaa, one of the meeting's264 words
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Article31 1948-08-31 8 Raja Haji Omar bin Chik, Clerk of Council, Johore, has been promoted to Class 111 of the Johore Civil Service. Prior to taking up his present appointment he was Magis~°*p. Kluang.31 words
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Article103 1948-08-31 8 The Singapore Municipal Commissioners have refused to postpone their decision which will clear the markets from next year of stallholders who do not sell "articles of food for human consumption which are subject to speedy decay." Representation* were made by the stallholders who will Oe affected103 words
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Article86 1948-08-31 8 KUALA LUMPUR Mon. Formal steps to mark the raising of the Chinese consulate m Kuala Lumpur to its new status of consulate-gene-ral will be taken early next month after the new ConsulGeneral (Mr. Li Chin) has arrived from Nanking. With him will come a chancellor for86 words
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Article34 1948-08-31 8 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Mon. The Malacca Indian Congress will hold a social at the Indian Association on Friday at 5 p.m. Tamil and Hindustani plays and songs will be presented.34 words
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Article, Illustration114 1948-08-31 8 Two Chinese, Kong Swee Hong, aged 18 and Mok Hln Wah, aged 17, were yesterday charged In the Seventh Police Court with possession of a 28 revolver and six rounds of ammunition. The two men. it was stated, were arrested on Sunday during an early114 words
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165 1948-08-31 8 From Our Own Correspondent BUTTERWORTH, Monday. AN estate watchman today* told the Nibong Tebal coroner (Mr. Tay Hooi Soo) how he found the body of his manager after hearing a gunshot. The watchman. Gopal. was giving evidence at the inquiry which opened today Into165 words
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Advertisement412 1948-08-31 8 Sk UllllinUQ /^i«\ nlUUwlu f EARTH WSC^^fl SWP iS a tOP qUality U paint, durable and washA yf~^ A able to be used as the finish coat on exterior surfaces. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS DIETHELM CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN SWITZERLAND) Singapore Kuala Lumpur Penang Sang TOO THIN, feeling NERVOUS RUNDOWN. DEPRESSED. vl412 words
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Advertisement355 1948-08-31 8 i e^zji j! a i iii^^«n i m T&ukite^? /"NvcnERS of Carrier Room Air Conditioners throughout tho} world know that they feel better, work with keener interest) and accomplish more m cool, comfortable, quiet surrounding With ait conditioning, doors and windows may be dosed,, shutting out the din of outside355 words
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Miscellaneous379 1948-08-31 8 The declarer's play in today's deal may appear complicated, but actually every step was perfectly planned and entirely logical. South, dealer. Both sides vulnuraLJ-3 Match-point .lur' i.v-c. NOKTH Q 4 S V K 2 A 7 (i 4 Q J 10 8 WEST EAST k io 6 J 8 .i379 words
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Miscellaneous214 1948-08-31 8 00!" Suuth realised *h<? full •visibilities of bis resources, and by adding just that small bit to the draw that constitutes a ma."-t«r. he took all 13 tricks, for top on the board. Hi» not-too-difflciilt line of play was as follows: He won the opening heart lead with the king,214 words
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Article842 1948-08-31 9 NURSE BRIDGET - Changing Routine For A Baby NURSE BRIDGET By MOTHERCRAFT IN MALAYA Nurse Bridget is qualified m the care of babies and young children. If you have any problems and need I help, write to Nurse Bridget c /o Straits Times, Cecil Street. I Singapore. Please give a pseudonym under which842 words
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722 1948-08-31 9 Rest Is Best In The Treatment Of Tuberculosis SATA CORNER By A SINGAPORE DOCTOR T ET it be nade clear straight away— there is no medicine which has any direct curative action m T.B. (with the possible exception of Streptomycin, which is still m the experimental stage and its value722 words
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Article68 1948-08-31 9 2 cups dried crumbs 2 tablespoons flour. A cup tart Jam; whipped cream. Crumbre bits of rye bread to make fine crumbs. Add sugar to the crumbs and heat In a slow oven until they are very drj Cool, and mix with any kind of Jam. preferably a68 words
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Article, Illustration501 1948-08-31 9 KL Girl Studies Bread Making In Australia DREAD eaters in Kuala Lumpur u have for long depended on Australian flour for their daily loaf. Soon from one leading bakery they will buy bread baked by the latest methods taught in Australia's leading Food Trades School. The exponent of these methods501 words
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Article538 1948-08-31 9 yyE were bowling peacefully along a road m search of a tinsmith when we saw, far from his kampong, a Malay hunter. We have known the man for a very long time and were surprised to see him so far from home. On enquiry we found538 words
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Advertisement39 1948-08-31 9 J^^B^* -ifll i HI feddi BC #JP I4M?* 1 Some children are difficult where their milk ration is concerned. For such, add Milo and sugar to the glass of milk. Then watch i* g o down! MILO for Strength.39 words
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Advertisement151 1948-08-31 9 9 oit'Tiolp^S i need Calcium P&f&ya Protect your Health this new, pleasant way Expert medic* opinion estimate, cna. dine people ou, a M deficient Id Calcium one ou, of «wo v, Phosphorus Bone deform,? onder-deve.opmenu loss of teeth, genera, delnluv- heSf are <J pcnalt anCe> tOd dd Pho »P"«'-u «nd151 words
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Article1725 1948-08-31 10 Our London Latter Reports 0n...... MOUNT'S BAY, Aug. 17. THE greatest pleasure in getting a way from London nowadays is to find oneself among people to whom what matters most in the international and national worlds just doesn't matter at all. This little village1,725 words
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Article, Illustration35 1948-08-31 10 Railway lines ar e left high and dry after a bridge at Ayton B D e r c^ e kshirc had beeD swept away m the recent n onis.— A.P. picture.AP - 35 words
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Advertisement196 1948-08-31 10 FOUR WHISPERED WORDS THAT SPELL t DANGER! EXCITEMENT! ROMANCE! The Clash Of Cold Steel For the Flash Of A Woman's Smile Opens Today Four Showi tiVA "PT Jforff 2-4.1 5-6.30-9.30p.m ■NAftHlMsssssttSs? EXCELSIOR BRITISH PICTURES PRESENT BaY S\. Pfc 4l|fl But he Wt •J^Bm'^i^r WO Biia«T Stl ''3| IRRESISTIBLE! kV""jt ?^A196 words
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Advertisement297 1948-08-31 10 7th lAarT DAYFOUR SHOWS ONLY at II a.m 2 p.m. 4.15 6.30 Note:- Final Performance at 6.30 COLUMBIA'S IfrKte£ncU CAPITOL LAST 5 SHOWS X TT W y 11 a.m., 1.45. 4.15. A *l 6.45 p.m. 9.30 p.m. Air-Conditioned I Tele 3400 iSBSi^ ?i' WITM IT r HS^^fesi--- v^Oonald OCONHOR Wga297 words
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Miscellaneous106 1948-08-31 10 Ha Insists on bathing every 1 jtfay even in summer" t T a e tsews-VhToniclt weather commentary. Hj^^^^MI K I C^^^^^^fc I A KAUIO MALA V A S'POKK) KrcaneDcica: SZO Kc/t. > <*• 7 t Mr i 1 pm. MuMc; 130 News; 1.45 King Cole Trio; 3.00 Close 8.15 News-106 words
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Miscellaneous94 1948-08-31 10 RADIO AUSTRALIA trMMSMSM: MJl H M It ii 74. lilt Alternative Station*— 10.30 am Australian News; 10.40 Request*; 1100 Cellfet; 11.15 Ballads; 11.30 Close 4 pm Music; 4.15 Talk; 4 20 Music 4.30 Australian News 4 40 services' Concert; 5.15 Talk; 5 30 Force*' Pavourltea; 8.00 Tuesday at 8.30; 6.3094 words
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Miscellaneous88 1948-08-31 10 been Report; 10 :0 .uuoical Comedy; 10 45 Richard Taubar; 11.00 Newa; 11.15 Talk; 11.30 Canberra; Report; 11.45 Close. BFEBS (S'PORI! Frequencies: 6.77. 11.71. 15.30 8.69 Mc/s. 7.15 p.m. English: News; English Lesson (BBC); 745 Dance Music; 8 00 Siamese; 8.30 English News (BBC); 8.45 Dutch (BBC); 9.00 Kuoyu (BBC);88 words
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Miscellaneous18 1948-08-31 10 T- Mind you, there's been a bis Increase in smoking— you've only lo look around you."— by NSB.18 words
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474 1948-08-31 11 RUBBER planters on the east coast of Sumatra are L very worried over the labour shortage. Though production there bids fair to become the mainstay of the N.E I.'s aggregate rubber industry (it has grown to twice what it was at the beginning of 1948;474 words
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Article34 1948-08-31 11 CAPTAIN H. O. O. Porsyth has been appointed In command of the P. to O. liner Strathaird m placo of Captain H. s. Allan. The Ifttft«r hft» gone on leave of absence.34 words
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Article156 1948-08-31 11 DU8INESB was done in Sinu gapore yesterday in Siak and Lingga sago flour at Saturday's prices (Siak $15.76 Lingga $19.50.) Oopra and coconut oil stood unchanged. Lampong black pepper moved up a dollar to $180. Yesterday's quotation! lnclud«d: B*c« Unclaaslfledi No. 1 $60{ 2 •62; 3 $47:156 words
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Article106 1948-08-31 11 Straits Plantations JjJTRAITS Plantations' report tor last year shows produce sales and stocks (net) to Mar 31 £343,701 (£181,990 the previous year), miscellaneous £3 079 «r*>s interest £646; making £347,426 (£183,402) J° ?°st of production £183.582 <£ 99,282), depreciation £9 015 expem.es and fees £2,966, piofits -j&i106 words
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Article61 1948-08-31 11 JHE preliminary statement of Bertam Rubber shows a profit of £18,400 against £26,788 for the previous year. Taxation absorbs £7,500, compared with an allocation of i 2.500 for tax reserve and £17,500 for rehabilitation. The 7'i per cent, distribution <*£¥*, U m (nU): £4e,880 £50.158) remans61 words
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Article113 1948-08-31 11 THE Singapore rubber market was steady throughout the day yesterday on ihort covering. Seller* were reserved. Closing prices yesterday were: No. l sheet f.o.b. buyers cents, filers 45^ cenfc; spot lode*, buyers 43 cent*, sellers 4$'i cents per 1b. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber113 words
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Article143 1948-08-31 11 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Monday. r PHE Malayan share market opened the week very x quietly. Little interest was shown in the absence of definite news from Europe. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association today were: INDUSTRIALS Buyer Seller Fraser Co. (6) stk.143 words
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Article71 1948-08-31 11 SHANGHAI, Mon. CHINESE alrliues again face the possibility of having to restrict air services as a result of the freezing of domestic aviation fares at Aug. 19 level. The latter followed introduction of the gold yuan. Despite the new currency, according to the airlines, plane upkeep still71 words
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Article133 1948-08-31 11 SHIPS m port alongside the Singapore Harbour 6oard wharves today (godowns m brackets) are Main wharf: Lknburg (31 32) Castleville (33/84), Marelfa <36/88), Olaucus (38/39), Cornelltis Ma«rflk (40/41). Luxmi (49/43). West Wharf: Zeeland (1/2), Jglander (3), Vasna (4/5), Benvorllch/TJipondol{ (6/7). Memnop (8/6), Medon (11/12), Rhesus (12/13), Benvenue133 words
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Article72 1948-08-31 11 EASTERN International Rubber Produce Tru*t reports a gross income to June 30 of £12,323 (£8,326). To general expenses £1,233 (£968), directors' remuneration, etc., £1,133 (£1,021), tax £3,788 (£3.092); leaving £6,169 (£3,248). To general reserve £10,000 (nil), directors' additional remuneration nil (£275). dividend 1% per centtax72 words
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Advertisement1192 1948-08-31 11 MANSFIELD «c CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) BLUB FUNNEL LINE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., SAILINCS FROM O.K. b U.S.A. LTD Trfedon from UK Holland C 11 I»*W. 'XUncMf from Uk C 38 WEST COAST MALAYA "Achilles" due from U K Sept 2 "••'••"ban" for P. S'ham, T. "Miron" due from U.sX1,192 words
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Advertisement589 1948-08-31 11 Best Sole Crepe Only Wanted WHERE THE MONEY WENT Accordin u>*^\^ r £E£; m^ by medlum From Our O™ C«rre,ponden, Stant n in thei current jgSffi 1 *™1»* IN his statement circulated with the .ccJSST' i!"*"* POtent!al pr A fair but erratic demand for Straits Plantation, (Sir EHc MacfaS l~,u589 words
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Advertisement1010 1948-08-31 11 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL KLAVENB8S LINE HAVRI, LONDON b HAMBURG. NCMC PORTS «wl! ST U -f rtn Atl nt >c Accepting cargo tot Central fa x>utb CITV0M;LA$WW mbO AmeriCan P rM Vpor. P^S'hanr. Kenan* CASTLEVILLE CIT> OF KHARTOUM r s^°'« P Vham r-e-un* Slept. lll.pt1,010 words
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Article869 1948-08-31 12 Scratchings May Be Heavy From EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. I IKE anxious farmers, trainers are hopefully L scanning the blue sky for sign of rain clouds but there appears little prospect of any change in the weather. The merciless sun has baked the racecourse869 words
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Article, Illustration351 1948-08-31 12 Five Test Matches ForM.C.C. LONDON, Monday. 'THE M.C.C. cricket team A which, under the captaincy of F. G. Mann, leaves England on Oct. 7, will play five Test matches, each of four days duration, in South Africa next winter. The team will reach Cape Town on Oct. 22, and commenceReuter - 351 words
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197 1948-08-31 12 From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Monday. THE Negri Sembilan Combined Schools won the Rhodes Memorial Cup when they defeated the Negri Sembilan Cricket Association by one run on the Club padang yesterday. It was the first time that the Cup was competed for. The197 words
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Article279 1948-08-31 12 THE Island Club Bogey competition held over the week-end resulted in F. Jones (7) winning the "A" division with a score of 1 down. The "B" division was won by Loke Wan Tho (22) who returned a score of 2 down. The following were some279 words
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Article58 1948-08-31 12 TODAY Soccer: S.A.F.A. Div. I: l.A. v. Navy Jalan Bfsar Stadium; Div II: S.H.B. Aux. Police w. Hovers S. C— Thomson Rd.; M.F.A. v. Katong Eurasians Grylang Stadium. Div. Ill: S.C.S.A. v. Unicorns Club— McNair Rd.; Postal Telecoms v. 1st Malay Coasl Bty. C.YM A. ground, St. George's58 words
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Article22 1948-08-31 12 TOKIO, Monday. The British Common weal tn Occupation Force swimming team won the all-Japan swimming championships held In Toklo over Ihe week-end22 words
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Article66 1948-08-31 12 At a meeting of units stationed at Nee Soon it was decided to form a combined team for the 1948 '49 rugby season to be known as Nee Soon Garrison Rugby Football Club. Matches will be played on Wed- -iays and Saturdays. Clubs desiring fixtures are asked66 words
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Article24 1948-08-31 12 In a friendly soccer match played at Geylang stadium on Sunday, the F.&N second XI beat the Commercial High School second XI by 3-0.24 words
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Article181 1948-08-31 12 From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Mon. SCHOOL children from nine Indian Schools including five estate schools took part in the first annual athletic sports of the Seremban District Indian Schools held here yesterday on the King George V School padang. Altogether thirty seven items were competed181 words
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Article61 1948-08-31 12 Amsterdam Mon. jyjAKIE Van Vlieet of Holland won the professional world cycling title, donating L. Qerarb'n of Fraucc In tho final here yesterday. O. Senfetlesen of Fiance was third, defeating O. Plattnea of Switzerland m both hents of the final. Miss Van Vlloet's timr m61 words
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305 1948-08-31 12 It Was A Good Day For Johnston McCool TAUNTON, Monday. THE Australians defeated Somerset by an innings and 374 runs hei;e today. The tourists declared at their Saturday's total of 560 for five when play resumed this morning. Somerset went m to bat on a fine wicket but were all305 words
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Article222 1948-08-31 12 Australia Ist-inns. 560 (for 5 dccl). SOMERSET Ist—lnns. Gimblett c McCool b B. Johnston 19 Walford st Saggers b McCool. 26 Watts st Saggers b I. Johnson 10 Buse c Hamence b McCool 4 Woodhouse not out 33 Coope b Ring 2 Tremlet b McCool 0 Wellard c RingReuter - 222 words
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Article102 1948-08-31 12 [iT an M.C.P.A. executive com- M mlttee meeting held in Singapore yesterday, it was decided to re-arrange the unplayed North and South fixtures or the M.C.P.A annual inter-State competition as follows: 'Sept. 3rd: Selangor v. Ktdah at Kuala Lumpur; Sept. 4th Kedah v. Paharrg at Kuala102 words
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Article265 1948-08-31 12 ■From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. T'HE Malayan champion, Ooi Teik Hock, defending title-holder m ***c Penan? open badminton championship entered the second round of the men's singles yesterday with a straight set victory over the former Penang state player, Lee 1100 Chye. Hoo Chye,265 words
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Article55 1948-08-31 12 THE Tiger Sporting ciation, strong challengers for the Singapore Amateur Football Association first division league honours who are at present touring Sumatra, won their first match there over the week-end. They defeated the Dutch military combined team l>v six goals to one at Nedan. The Tigers55 words
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Article55 1948-08-31 12 The re m the QurTe^' cv*< romp titiou played during tht i A. D. Farrell beat J. D. Vane P rey 3 and 2; E. R. Olden beat J. H. Whtelcr 7 and 5; J. C. I beat J. C. B>rry 2 and 1; T. H. Winterbom beat55 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous32 1948-08-31 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High Water, 9.16 a.m. (7 ft. 3 in.), 7.17 p.m. (8 ft. 8 In.). TOMORROW: High Water, 10.05 a.m. (7 ft. 9 In.), 8.40 p.m. (8 ft. 8 in.).32 words
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