The Straits Times, 15 September 1948
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Title Section19 1948-09-15 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 fk;h t pac.ks SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1948 PRICE TEN CENTS.19 words
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Article153 1948-09-15 1 FIRST three appointment* of locally-born men to the Colonial Administrative rTice were announced to the Singapore Legislative council rday. Two are Chinese and one a Eurasian. Announcing the appointment of Messr.s. L. C. Ooh, K. M. Byrne and Hon Sui Sen, ihe Colonial Secretary153 words
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Article85 1948-09-15 1 RANGOON. Tu*>s. 'rHAKIN NU. tne newly elected Premier of Burma, to-day announced the makeup of his new Cabinet. The new government will iiitlnde five members of the Antt-FascUt Peoples Freedom League, five Socialists, three members of the Yellow Band Party and four independents. Political sources said theyAP - 85 words
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Article48 1948-09-15 1 'lOKIO. Tups. -The toll >: j? i i i cl h y \s flood in Kyushu la Plumed as 112 d^ad, accordIng to reports received her* today. Missing people to'al 14"?. and 224 houses are stated to hav e been washed away. A.P. iAP - 48 words
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Article393 1948-09-15 1 Opposition From Five Unofficials "THE burden for justifying that war dunage claims should be met out of the taxpayers' money lies on those seeking such payments," said Mr. C. Tan (Municipal South-West) in the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. Mr. Tan was one of the live Unofficial393 words
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Article, Illustration20 1948-09-15 1 An R.A.F. armourer at Kuala Lumpur shows the length of the type of rocket hPing used nguinit terrorists U.A.F. picture.20 words
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Article72 1948-09-15 1 CAIRO. Tuesday. "pHE Nizam of Hyderabad is determined to fight to the last for the independence, according to Nawab Moine Nawaz, leader of the Hyderabad delegation to the I'nited Nations, who called here en route to Paris today. •Although Hyderabad cannot hold out for loruj against72 words
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Article142 1948-09-15 1 KARACHI. Tues. YIR. Khwaja NazimudiTl din. Prime Minister of East Bengal, has been appointed GovernorGeneral of Pakistan in succession to the late Mohammed Ali Jinnah, it was officially announced here today. Formerly Sir Khwaja Nazi-muddin--he renounced his title i.i 194G— the new Gov-ernor-General has been an activeReuter - 142 words
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Article44 1948-09-15 1 BANGKOK. Tues. TwiChinese schoolboys were killed and 10 injured when men threw hand grenades into a classroom of one of the largest j schools in Bangkok this morn- ing. The assailants are suspected to be Chinese Communists They escaped.- Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article192 1948-09-15 1 BRITAIN has extended 13 for three months 1 1 scheduled release and is fighter aircraft. Mr. Herbert Morrison announced this in Parliament today. The state of the world j forced the Government to change its plans on speedy demobilisation of its armed forces. "His Majesty's Government had no192 words
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Article47 1948-09-15 1 BATAVIA, Tups: The 'relghter Ban Hung Liong, owned by the Heap Eng Moh Steamship Company of Singapore ran aground at dawn yesterday on Kopoke Reef, off Madura island. She was en route to Kalian- get from Sourabaya to load a cargo of salt.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article24 1948-09-15 1 NANKING. Tues. Three U.S. Air Force pilots were killed when their fighters caught in a typhoon crashed in Formosa. -A.P.AP - 24 words
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Article238 1948-09-15 1 A DOCUMENT relating to Malaya's participation in the European Recovery Programme will be circularised shortly to member? of the Singapore Legislative Council. This was the reply tjiven by the Colonial Secretary 'Mr. P. A. B MrKerrom sifter a plea had been made by Mr. B. M238 words
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Article166 1948-09-15 1 LONDON, Tuesday, the *«rvk-es of all forces beyond their normally doubling her output of an attack by Conservatives, who charged the Government with neglecting the critical situation abroad in order lo discuss matters in the Commons, such as Parliamentary reform, which were comparatively trivial. Mr. Oliver Stanley referredUP - 166 words
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Article392 1948-09-15 1 Gunmen Routed By Parangs From Our Staff Correspondent I KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. THREE Malays with A parangs yesterday routed three gun-carry-ing terrorists, killing one and capturing another. The Malays were walking along a path In the Muar area of Johore when they met two Chinese and an Indian. The Indian392 words
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Article220 1948-09-15 1 LONDON, Tuesday. A NEW session of the Parliament was opened today in four minutes, the shortest opening ceremony on record. The King read his speech in 56 seconds announcing that the session, a special one of only two weeks, had been called solely to pressReuter - 220 words
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Article40 1948-09-15 1 WASHINGTON. Tues. -Tndonesla's rubber exports for July totalled 40.715 long tons compared with 43.161 tons 'n June, the U.S. Commerce Department announces. The Department said that the 1948 figure will probably total 400.000 tons.- A.P.AP - 40 words
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164 1948-09-15 1 QAMMON (Malaya) Ltd., contractors for the $20,000,000-Changi jiirport expansion scheme, said yesterday that technical difficulties were holding up work. A Colonial Office spokesman told AP In London that the trouble was duo to sub-soil difficulties which were being studied by experts xuu> i if auuea164 words
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Article76 1948-09-15 1 WASHINGTON. Tues.— The 'belief thai die United Stated jis in "exclusive 71 posstsjiua of the atom bomb was expressed here today by Mr. Bourke Hickenloopjr, Chairman of the Congressional Atomic Energy Committee. Speaking o.i the <>v-? of the important UN. debate o\ the international controlUP - 76 words
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Article30 1948-09-15 1 LUCKNOVV Tues. Seventeen people were reported killed and 51 hurt when wi trains collided head-on today near Purantur station about 115 m'les from here.— Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article68 1948-09-15 1 MOSCOW. In ,t,.,v., t ,.,v. •pHE three Western envoys went to the Kremlin tory-Jit for an.)t!--r meeting with :he S->virt Foreign Minister, Mr. Molotor. In Berlin today Gen, (lay the I.S. Military Governor, told Pressmen: "I Jon t think war is Just !»f»h'«i«l the corner. We .hall68 words
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Article115 1948-09-15 1 Java Reds Fight Republicans BAT AVI A, Tues. TEN people have Deen kidnapped In the fighting between Indonesian Communists arc! their political opponents in the Indonesian Republican movement in the central Java town of Sura'carta. This w 1a reported r ,o ili3 R pubhcan ncwi agency, Antara. The Ha LaReuter - 115 words
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Article101 1948-09-15 2 PARIS, Tuesday. CITIZEN of the world Garry Davis sat on the doorstep of the United Nations restaurant in La Place dv Trocadero yesterday debating international affairs with all comers. A spokesman for the French Foreign Ministry said the authorities could do nothing about Davis, who wasAP - 101 words
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Article97 1948-09-15 2 MEW YORK. Tues.— A Bri-tish-built stock model HRD Black Shadow motor cycle travelled at 150.855 m.p.h. yesterday to set a new world record. Roland Free, 47-year-old Hollywood garage mechanic, rode the two-cylinder cycle along the same BonnevHle salt flats course that John Cobb of LondonAP - 97 words
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Article106 1948-09-15 2 LONDON. Tues. A man was sentenced to death in a two-minute trial and a boy saved from hanging in a fiveminute trial at the Old Bailey yesterday. Within five minutes of pleading guilty to murdering Doreen Gilson. 15, shoe shop assistant, of Coventry, near her home on June106 words
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Article66 1948-09-15 2 PARIS, Tues.— Lose your camel in Paris and it will cost you 150 francs (one shilling and sixpence) a day keep until you claim it. The Lost and Found Office announced this yesterday. The camel rate is the same as that, for a mule, horse or ass. Swans,AP - 66 words
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Article50 1948-09-15 2 SYDNEY, Tues.— A young Sydneysider injured in a traffic accident stole the ambulance that took him to hospital. He drove off while the ambulance driver was looking for doctor to patch his cuts and bruises. Police found the abandoned ambulance but. are still lookIng for the youth. A.PAP - 50 words
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Article35 1948-09-15 2 WASHINGTON. Tues.— The Economic Co-operation Administration yesterday authorised British purchases tinder the Marshall Plan amounting to $33,000,400. The day's purchases were $47,687,179. bringing the total for Marshall Aid so far to $1,495.261.557.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article55 1948-09-15 2 LONDON, Tues.— Sir William Gilllatt. Princess Elizabeth's doctor, denied yesterday a published report that he predicted the Princess might very well expect twins. The Princess is expecting the birth of her first child this autumn. 'The report Is a complete fabrication." said Sir William. "I have said nothing aboutAP - 55 words
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Advertisement822 1948-09-15 2 NOTICES NOTICE At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the American Trading Company (Malaya) Lid., held at Prince Street, Singapore, on Wednesday, the 1st of September. 1948. it was resolved that wltn rflm from to-day the name of the Comnanv will be changed to: "ANGLO-AMERICAN CORPORATION LIMITED." Applications are invited from822 words
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Advertisement463 1948-09-15 2 NOTICE Messrs EVATT CO., Chartered Accountants who for many years have acttd as Agents for Messrs Price. Waterhouse Co.. Chartered Accountants, announce that they are now associated with Messrs Price, Waterhouse Co. In membership of their international partnership The practice in Malaya will in future be carried on in the463 words
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Advertisement652 1948-09-15 2 Estate of YEOH BOON TEAN ALIAS YEO BOON TEAN Deceased Pursuant to Section 29 of the Trustees Ordinance (Chapter 59) all persons having claims against the estate of the abovenamed j deceased are required to send notice containing particulars thereof In writing to the undersigned the Solicitors for the Administratrix652 words
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Advertisement334 1948-09-15 2 THE PENANG TURF CLUB NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Rule 6 of the Club, that the Committee piopose to instal Photo Finish Equipment at the Race Course in conjunction with all other Association Clubs The cost to the Penang Turf Club including share of equip ment. royalty,334 words
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Advertisement267 1948-09-15 2 BLUE TRIANGLE TEA ROOM Y.W.C.A. 5, RAFFLES QUAY OP!N TO ALL MORNING COFFEES, TEAS HOME MADE CAKES. SCONES, WAFFLES HOT COLD LUNCHES POPULAR PRICES Arrival 5.5. Charon ALL YOUR FAVOURITE MEATS AND A CREATER RANGE OF DELICATESSEN ARE NOW ADDED TO OUR PREVIOUS WIDE RANGE OF FOOD SUPPLIES FITZPATRICK'S FOOD267 words
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Advertisement308 1948-09-15 2 All ITS SPtCTAOI TECHNICOLOR!®— J MAISON MARTIN Ladies Hairdr ssciS PROFESSEUR DE LA SOCIETE GALLIA Established S'nce 922. 324, Orchard Road. Phone ***** A. W. A. RADiOLA 7 Wave Bands R. F. Stag*, BANDSPREAD 6 Volt VibratJi Battery Model 1004 Operates 2 weeks on on* charge of Battery. STOCKS NOW308 words
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Article113 1948-09-15 3 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. Col. Haji Musa asked at today's meeting of the Johore Council of State whether any steps could be taken to re-organise the Johore Volunteer Force, which was disbanded when the State was occupied by the Japanese. He was aware, he said, of a113 words
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Article225 1948-09-15 3 PREMIERS TO DISCUSS MALAYA LONDON, Tues. I^HE situation in South-East Asia, including Malayan, Burmese and Indonesian is- i sues, is believed to be high on the list of subjects to be dis- j cussed at the meeting jf Commonwealth Prime Ministea which opens here ext month. Britain has no; invitedReuter - 225 words
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Article55 1948-09-15 3 Mr. T. H. Barnwell, the chemist of Dunlop-Malayan Estate in Malacca, arrived In Singapore yesterday in the Oranje, after spending four months' leave in England. Mr. Barnwell was accompanied by his wife and two children. He has r-^r Tnlaya since 1937 and during the occupation was a55 words
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Article, Illustration55 1948-09-15 3 HELD ON DRUGS CHARGE: Dancer Vickie Evans, (left), and film actress Lila Leeds, 20, seen in Hollywood Gaol after their arrest with film star Robert Mitchum on suspicion of violating drug laws. They were arrested following a police raid on a Hollywood house where, police say, they were caught smokingAP - 55 words
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Article239 1948-09-15 3 Rehabilitation Income Tax (CAPITALISATION of all rehabilitation expenditure, whether of a revenue or capital nature, incurred by the mining and planting industries between the recovery of Malaya and the date of starting production is recommended by the second report of the joint Singapore-Federation Committee on income tax. I The report,239 words
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Article90 1948-09-15 3 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. BY a majority vote, the Johore Council of State today defeated a motion by Hajl Abdul Hamid bin Haji Fathil requesting the appoint- j ment of a committee to In- j vestigate the economic con- ditions of Johore smallholders. Opposing the motion, the State90 words
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Article109 1948-09-15 3 MR. W. N. Kirkbride, former Singaporean, died at his home in Liverpool oft Sapt, 11, at the age of 62. He joined the staff of Robinson Co. Ltd., in 1916 and remained with them until the occupation, whsn he was interned in Changi Gaol and109 words
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Article108 1948-09-15 3 EUROPEANS intermarry oftener than any other race in Singapore, according to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Of 1,613 marriages registered In Singapore between January 1947 and the end of July 1948, 158— or 9.8 per cent —were incer-raclal. Of the 615 Europeans wfco were108 words
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Article68 1948-09-15 3 Four Scouters from Singapore, Pahang, Negri Sembilan and Penang, who underwent a Scouter's training course in the United Kingdom, returned to Singapore yesterday by the Oranje. They were Mr. M. Chong, District Cub Master, Singapore, Mr. J. William, Assistant Rover Scout leader, Penan?, Mr. Zainal Abidin68 words
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Article31 1948-09-15 3 LONDON, Tues. Princess Margaret will be bridesmaid next month to Lady Margaret Egerton, 30-year-old lady-in-waiting to Princess Elizabeth, and Mr. John Colville, 33-year-old private secretary to Princess Elizabeth.— A.P.AP - 31 words
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Article79 1948-09-15 3 TODAY Inter-School' Art Exhibition, British Council Hall. Stamford Road, 9 a.m. o 6 p.m. Open to the public free. Chinese Ladies Association, meeting to revive the assoclaMon. 5, Raffles Quay. 10.30 a.m. Y.W.C.A., Katong Groups* meeting. St. Hilda's School, 4 p.m. Strait? Chinese British Assocla'iorr, dinner In honour79 words
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Article142 1948-09-15 3 UNIFICATION of the mcdl- *J cal services of Malaya has j not yet begun, though approved In principle seven montks ago by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, said the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. P A B McKerron) in the Singapore Legislative Council in a written142 words
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Advertisement412 1948-09-15 3 __V^ [TQSJNCEIES 193? rpnK value of 'OvalUne' in the training or 1 athlete* i.> known the worM over. "Ovalttne" liilps tn builil tln> physical htm-ss required of athletes, and tonupplv the stamina and endurance 1 in vitroruus iranifs anil sports. WANDER Delicious 'Ovaltlne provide* important nutritive LTD. elomenta which irreatl.v412 words
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Advertisement262 1948-09-15 3 V You're ooking at orirk o< lusnous, creamy -rich Magnolia Ices See how easily v"v can areoare sweet in a nHy Buy i Brick at any ~.i the three CrumeMM Milk bars lust $1 50 ennugh tot 6 tr 8 oeonle Foi variation, add fruit, nuts liqueut and -.wi-et sauces,262 words
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1116 1948-09-15 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Sept. 15, 1948 REGISTRATION FOR ALL An official warning issued in i Kedah that civilians have only until the middle of next week to effect registration and secure identity cards is a timely reminder that in North Malaya at least little time is now being1,116 words
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Article52 1948-09-15 4 From the Straits Times of Sept. IS, 1898. Sitting accommodatio. at the barristers' table in the s'cond magistrate's court is so scant that those who have business there contemplate providing themselves with portable camp stools. It is said the court has no money ito provide itself with52 words
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Article1203 1948-09-15 4 RICHARD DENMAN - RICHARD DENMAN By Of The Economist VjANY dilemmas face JV1 \\r es tern Europe today, but none equals in importance and difficulty that of trade with Eastern Europe At the moment the trade which trickles through the Iron Curtain is only a small fraction of what it1,203 words
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400 1948-09-15 4 OUMOUR has it that the new aerodrome at Changi may never be completed. In fact, it is more than rumour as I believe that no serious Iwork has been done on the contract for the last two months. To the ordinary individuals i400 words
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Letter56 1948-09-15 4 THE sight of a car with a Singapore number being driven in Singapore and bearing on the back the legend "Left Hand Drive, No Signals" provokes the suggestion that no exceptions should be made to the rule that all vehicles must be able to indicate the intention of56 words
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Letter241 1948-09-15 4 AM constrained to 1 write to you once more upon the question of the time spent and heavy work done by Legislative Councillors elected and nominated on committees which is still! unrequited. There are. I believe. 13 unofficial members of winch six are popularly elected. The241 words
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Letter97 1948-09-15 4 riNE cannot but feel that some justification exists for the criti- cism that the War Damage Compensation Scheme panders to the "big industrial interests," Iwhen one reads that the sanctity of contractual obligations is so inviolate under the War Damage (Goods) Insurance allotment. Can one97 words
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Letter102 1948-09-15 4 THE Straits Times forx merly used the spelling "Dayak" but recently adopted the abbreviated version, which, I confess, I followed knowing it would appear in that form in print. The eminent authority, the late R. J. Wilkinson, explains that "Dayak" is a Borneo word meaning "up-country" (darat)102 words
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248 1948-09-15 4 WHY not inform all War i Damage claimants that their claims will be "PAID AS THEY EARN"? In practice this would mean that values of War Damage Claims, after they had been assessed by the Commission, would be credited to the Income Tax accounts248 words
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Advertisement815 1948-09-15 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. MARRIAGE On S-^pt 4th 1948 at St. Lawrence Church. North Wingfleld, Derbyshire, by the Rev. Dr. J. P. W Boden Worsley. Rector, The Hcv. Colin King, formerly of the Mnlayan Education Dept. to Mias Nellie Chen, daughter of Dr. A. P. Chen, Singapore. DEATH KIKX BRIDE— William Norman815 words
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Advertisement39 1948-09-15 4 "REVO" ELECTRIC COOKER. Finished m vitreoua mottled Grey enamelled— unsurpassed for Its lustrous, easy-cleaning, acidresisting surface. Complete with Book of Instruction. $275.00 EACH (Less 10^4 for Cash) Easy Payment* arranged. T. M. A. LTD., 61 63 H%h Street, Singapore.39 words
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Advertisement27 1948-09-15 4 'I 9H KALAM AZOO LOOSE-LEAF BOOKS VISIBLE RECORDS STRIP INDEXES MACHINE ACCOUNTING LEDGERS MACHINE ACCOUNTING SAFES W. McMULLAN CO. aasMteni Union Bldg Entranct Unio Lane Tel. *****27 words
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Article874 1948-09-15 5 Governor Tells Of Successes "THERE are in Singapore numbers of evil1 minded persons who will not cease to plot for the promotion of disorder in this CtMony," said the Governor (Sir Franklin Gimson) reporting on the Emergency situation to the legislative Council yesterday. Information was available874 words
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Article, Illustration27 1948-09-15 5 MR A\n MRS. K. lIOL'SE leave St. Andrew's alter tlieir wedding yesterday. The brid e vai the former Miss Jessie Marjorie Dickson of Perth. Straits Times picture.27 words
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Article177 1948-09-15 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A FREE market for Malayan oils and oil seeds was announced this afternoon. Producers can now sell palm oil, palm kernels, copra, coconut oil and all other edible oils and oil seeds on a competitive market. Since May177 words
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Article130 1948-09-15 5 lEE Tiam Soo. an EngJ lish-educated Chinese, pleaded in the Supreme Couct yesterday, "The longer l stay in prison, the heavier the burden will be for me when I am released." He was appealing against sentence of 12 months' rigoroui imprisonment. 12 strokes of the130 words
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Article21 1948-09-15 5 The Sure Stedfast Club will hold an "at Home" for members and friends at 77 Prinsep Street tomorrow at 8.00 p.m.21 words
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Article44 1948-09-15 5 Hundreds of people of ail races attended last night's opening of the Amprlcan Club In the Cathay Rjof Garden. Singapore. The Consul-General for the United States <Mr. Paul Josselyn) was among those present. Only half the membership of th? Club is American.44 words
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Article232 1948-09-15 5 THE Singapore Legislative Council yesterday authorised a aupplementary expenditure of $4,000 to cover future Journeys up-country, i by train and air by the Gov- ernor (Sir Franklin Qimson) The grant will also pay the cost of the Governor's journey I to the Federation last December and232 words
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Article110 1948-09-15 5 Petrol coupons for com- mercial vehicles for the next quart 'jr are now ready and may be collected from the Petrol Rationing Office. Middle Road. Singapore Although the coupons v;ere not expected to be ready be- fore Sept. 20, the slowness with which car, motor-cycle and taxi110 words
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Article, Illustration48 1948-09-15 5 SCOI'TLRS RETURN: After a training course in Britain. Mr. Michael Chong (District Cub Master, Singapore) and Mr. C. E. Fernandez (assistant District Scout Commissioner, Negrt Sembilan) have returned to Singapore. With them, centre, is the acting Scout Commissioner for the Federation (Mr. F. C. Sands). Straits Times picture.48 words
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Article894 1948-09-15 5 A PLEA that 1,200 Chinese school-boys and girls l in Tank Road be allowed continued use of two acres of land as their playground, at the junction of River Valley Road and Clemenceau Avenue was made by Mr. E. R. Koek at yesterday's meeting of894 words
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282 1948-09-15 5 From Our Worn; i A GAY M.-G.-M. musical appeal for the Leper S fund with $15,000 as its t The money will cover building costs for a Catholic chapel for 70 persons at the leper settlement at Yio Chu Kang. To date, Catholic lepers282 words
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Article124 1948-09-15 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. THERE Is no direct entry of immigrants into the state of Johore. All immigrants must come via authorised points of entry, all of which are outside the State. This was stated in the Johore Council of State this morning. Only certain types of immigrants124 words
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Article108 1948-09-15 5 VUHEN the Argentine's Consul-General to Calcutta reached Singapore by sea from South America yesterday he was stranded. His ship for Calcutta, the Shirala, sailed on Monday. Then he heard that anothei I ship, the American Mall Line's Oregon Mall was leaving foi Calcutta in a108 words
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Article23 1948-09-15 5 A SHIPMENT of 130,000 jerricans bought by the French from. British surplus stores in Singapore, will go to Saigon this week.23 words
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Article24 1948-09-15 5 JOHORE Customs Station will close on Friday for the Sultan's birthday but will reopen on Saturday the second day of the celebrations.24 words
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Article34 1948-09-15 5 THE final prayer meeting for the soul of Mr. Jinnah will tak« place at the Sultan Mosque thi? evenlcg. The poor will be fed a' rhe Sultan and South Bridge Road mosques.34 words
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Article35 1948-09-15 5 THE head of the Methodist Mission In Rangoon Bishop CD Rockey will leave Sngapore today by the Oregon Mail, for Calcutta. The Bishop, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Singapore yesterday from leave.35 words
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Article34 1948-09-15 5 8,000 tons or Malayan rubber for Odessa it being loaded on board the Russian yes sel Sukmona at the Tanjonp Pagar wharves. The load;ng is expected to bf completed within a fortnight.34 words
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Article20 1948-09-15 5 gEGAMAT. Tues. The Muar River Bridge was declartd open by Che Maimon, w fe of the District Offlcar.20 words
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Article28 1948-09-15 5 GEGAMAT, Tuesday— A woman was admitted to the District Hospital with multiple head wound* believed to have been 'mused by a parang. Her condition Is serious.28 words
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Article32 1948-09-15 5 gEGAMAT. Tues. To help j you/hs fresh from school Government heads have been advised by the State Secrtary not to employ retired men unless their sgrvlges are absolutely rrecessary.32 words
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Article151 1948-09-15 5 A CHARGE that the Singa- pore Government was "intentionally excluding" Singapore and Malayan-bom accountants from the possibility of applying for a poot, advertised in the Accountants' Journal for an Assistant Comptroller to the Income Tax Department was made by Mr. John Laycock at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative151 words
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Article130 1948-09-15 5 The total number of Wai Risk Insurance oi Goods j claims received t j date is 2 365. Their value la $196,500,000. This information was given in a written reply to Mr. Ten t Tuan by the Co'.on al Secri i Mr. P. A. B. McKerrom130 words
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Advertisement107 1948-09-15 5 OXY-ACETYLENE FLAME CLEANING and DESCALING is the latest and most efficient method of preparing STEEL STRUCTURES prior to painting Already used in Malaya by many TIN MINING COMPANIES and ENGINEERING CONCERNS I I Head Office: n i 111 I_"ti I f I It II t~ I 9De Soura St B107 words
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Advertisement51 1948-09-15 5 £J WAYS YEARS ALL PURE LAMB'S WOOL WILL NOT SHRINK PAST TO WASHING MOTH-PROOF NOTE THE EXTRA LENGTH 62" x 84" $29.50 72" x 94" $39.50 IN PASTEL SHADES SIN G APOR f KUALA LUMPUR PENANC ZBIRTHDAYS^g, C- H. C^ E R S •ZSOCIU FUHCTJOHSJ)) CAP! q |J.| UN II,51 words
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270 1948-09-15 6 'ABOLISH DOUBLE MEMBER ELECTORATES IN SINGAPORE' THE splitting of the present city area double1 member constituencies into single-member electorates in future elections to the Singapore Legislative Council was recommended to the Council yesterday. The recommendation was made by the Select Committee whose report on the Singapore Council Elections (Amendment) Bill270 words
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Article213 1948-09-15 6 "ELECT 2 IN 3" CALL JHE Select Committee considering the Municipal Elections Bill reported to the Legislative Council yesterday that the Singapore Municipal Commission should have an elected twothirds majority. The committee, which was set up in June, recommends that 18 of the 27 commissioners should be popularly elected and213 words
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Article171 1948-09-15 6 Johore's Budget Economy JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. I^HE Johore Government could not present as progressive a budget as it wish- Ed because the present rinanI cial position called for the greatest possible economy thr i State Finance Officer 'Mr McNulty) said today. Thp special report of >,ru» Standing Committee on Finance171 words
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Article88 1948-09-15 6 A detective disarmed a man. who had been slashing with a chopper at his opponents in a gang fight, by pretending to point a pistol at him. the District Judge (Mr. E P. Shanks) was told yesterday. The man. Yap Yin Ho was sentenced yesterday to two months'88 words
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Article87 1948-09-15 6 Miss Inez Arisa Quitzow, music assistant emoloved by j the Broadcasting Department, I who was sentenced to six we3ks' simple imurisonment and a $600 fine on Aug. 3 on charges of cheating *he Naaf) Corporation, was committed to prison on Monrtnv by thp District Judse 'Mr F87 words
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Article, Illustration43 1948-09-15 6 THE HUMAN SIDE of life in the East Indies is the interest of this Dutch cartoonist and writer who have arrived in Singapore. Mr. Jo Spier (cartoonist. Jeft) and Mr. Piet Bakker have also toured the Netherlands West Indies together.— straits Times picture.43 words
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Article167 1948-09-15 6 SO many people have been detained under the Emergency Regulations in the Federation, especially in Johore, that some will be transfered to Sin&raDore. The Attorney-General (Mr E. J. Da vies) told the Legislative Council yesterday that the expense would be borne by the Federation Government167 words
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Article79 1948-09-15 6 AN English schoolmaster, Mr. A. Atkinson, who for 18 months during the war was an explosives analyst in a Government laboratory, arrived In Singapore yesterday on his way to Penang Free School as assistant master. He arrived with his wifp and three-year-old daughter Jean in the79 words
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Article37 1948-09-15 6 THE Singapore Association will hold a public meeting on Tuesday at 5.15 p.m. at the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. Fullerton Building, to discuss War Damage proposals and what action should be taken on them.37 words
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174 1948-09-15 6 A SELECT errr r the Singapore Legisla that all dentists registere I required to apply for c within four months of a i The report Is on the Renistration of Dentists Bill. Immediate appointment i.t a dental officer, to inspect and report on all dental174 words
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Article571 1948-09-15 6 [Continued from page one] fortunate (or taxpayers if Mala* a based its decisions on slender hopes inHead of solid facts. Japan was a bankrupt country and was kept as a going concern by continued subsidies from America, he said. "In view of tho enormous claims which Japan has571 words
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Article54 1948-09-15 6 J ain PREACHERS LEAVE COLONY Two Jain preachers, who have toured Malaya and Siam for the past five months will leave Singapore today by the Oregon Mail for Calcutta. They are Mr. Yati Shree Rajehandroji Baroda and Mr. Fulchanji Chatra Bhuli, who were entertained to a farewell party by Singapore's54 words
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Advertisement152 1948-09-15 6 "2* W% C IN THRILLS m w action! "TIL: H4II DAHLIA" Al&^ t\ -(i i<);: hirf" g M fIU -THE GLASS KEY- IJ%"^^ O? I*J U^ I flKj Agti Vleets Wesi V^ STARTS TO3SAY! 11-2-4.15-6.30-9.15 ,*m** Air-Conditioned Phone 5159 CAPiTOL Plus! MALAYAN FILM LNIT TRAILER :vk;-it.mext of special constables" ~IAST152 words
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Advertisement200 1948-09-15 6 BOOK vfi NOW! W\ THE W\ I Full GLORY Flown i Length -\lf ni? \L Oat By Feature. \M OF W QBA Running V SPORT"; and Time: 1 \r »>/■»*/• 2h«.lom.n.^A MODUC|O r h\U BOAC CAITLITON I I Eagle Lion Distribution GREATEST CAVALCADE OF SPORT IN TECHNICOLOR A Ring-side Seat200 words
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Miscellaneous399 1948-09-15 6 H.ujo malaka »POiit| 8 00 Merry -Go- Round; Melodies; Seldom Heard; 7.15 Petor Uaw(620 kcs. 4 8fi or 7 2 mcs.) 8 30 News; 8 45 Oe r e Stephen- son; 7.30 Wrestling; 8.00 Bras* 1 P.m. Viva America; 130 E n J j 9 i 5 heatr Or 5f399 words
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Advertisement1229 1948-09-15 7 MANSFIELD €c CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) BLUk. FUNNEL LINE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., SAILINCS FROM U.K. b U.S.A. LTD. >TilM dm trom m u U K Sept. 18 WEST COAST MALAYA "tumacus" duo from U.K. Oet 1 "Stia" for P. Sham, f Anson. •Crftoneus' due from UK. Oct. 7 Penang1,229 words
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Advertisement708 1948-09-15 7 London Stocks LONDON, Tues. APART from a few specia- Used items, there was a marked absence of activity in most sections of the London stock markets yesterday. Buyers held off in view of the approaching end of account today, says Reuter's financial correspondent. Cable and Wireless was a feature amon£708 words
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Advertisement1570 1948-09-15 7 MALAYAN SHARES Singapore STILL SAG Rubber From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Tuesday. DRICES in the Malayan share market continued to sag today in the absence of interest from outports. Only a small volume of business was transacted at lower prices. £urtiu^ s/i Prices quoted by tn« Mai*- Lahat 9/6 io/«1,570 words
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Advertisement1078 1948-09-15 7 McALISTER tfc CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) ELLERMAN tfc BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LINE HAVRE. LONDON, ANTWERP PACIFIC PORTS AND HAMBURC. PACIFIC PORTS Accepting cargo for U.S North Atlantic Accepting cargo to- Central O South Ports Canada via Colombo. American Ports. CITY OF KHARTOUM S'poie P Sham Penang FRANCISVILLE IS Sept. In1,078 words
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Article1350 1948-09-15 8 EPSOM JEEP - GOLD STREAM BEST BET FOR TODAY EPSOM JEEP By San Demetrio To Win Mile Event POLD Stream, a brilliant winner over the at Kuala Lumpur earlier this month, stands out as the best bet on the card at Bukit Timah today, the second day of the Singapore Turf Club Gold1,350 words
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Article1202 1948-09-15 8 BELOW are tne acceptances for today's races at Bukit Timah. The Double Tote will be races on 5 and 8. The Hie Sweep will be drawn on race 8. Race 1—2.00 p.m. Class 2, Div. 4 6 Furs. 000 Red Ted Flannrry 8.12 Sultan of Pahang Marland1,202 words
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Article, Illustration30 1948-09-15 8 T'.ie American teiuii-, ir-uni which niained the Davis Cup against Australia at Fiiresl Hills. New York. Left to right: tiardnar Mullov. Billy Talhert. Ted Srhroedcr and Frank Parker. P picture.30 words
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Article80 1948-09-15 8 The Singapore Cricket Club will hold a final n\joy trial on the padang tomono* at 5.15 p.m. for the selection of a team Whites: Macln f osh. Bopar, Da■is. Pennell. o? es Marlnroy, McLean, K. W. R. Wilson ;\iaMjr. Hutchinscu, ris Krank, Itidge vay. Morris. Q«nhky, Maov.80 words
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Article89 1948-09-15 8 I*HE Customs Sports Club and the Singapore Har- hour Board Boys' Club dre<v one-all in the S.A.F.A. third division Jpague match played at Gcylang stadium yesteriday. For the Customs. Selby and Salim were prominent. Selby's centres from the right-wing might have used to better advantage by the forwards.89 words
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Article35 1948-09-15 8 Rugby Referees All tnose who are interested to referft rugby matches thu season are ask*d to submit their rum's as early as possible to Mr. K. C. Glllett. c o Chartered Bank. Singa- j pore.35 words
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Article34 1948-09-15 8 Th* S A.KA. third divisiou league fixture between th* 1m Saile Sports Club and 'he Singapore District. RE ME. played at McNair Road yesterdr.y endod in a 'wo-all draw.34 words
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Article183 1948-09-15 8 "fcPSOM IKKP" "1 Kt.SPASStK" TUIN IKK' i HAPPY lAFS WILL O THL IMPPY I.ASS IV SP Race 1: T^arl— M.-z-ror,> II Haimon H 3. L:-dy llan plin Hippy Lass Ffrih— l I I. JACKPOT JACKPOT JACKPOT Race 2: 2. Srsrl?t T-r-r II Scarlet Tiger I'i-ikdova Roiiil >v.»183 words
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Article297 1948-09-15 8 A spirited rally by the Indian Association late in the second session of their S.A.F.A. Div. I game against the Tiger Sporting Association at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday, failed to avert defeat the Indians lost by 2—l.2 1. The Tigers dominated play for a major297 words
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Article81 1948-09-15 8 THE body of Jimmy Orchard, a leading Malayan racehorse trainer before World War 11, has been discovered by the War Graves Commission and handed over to the Straits Racing Association for reburial. Jimmy Orchard was believed to have been killed at the height of the Battle81 words
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Article81 1948-09-15 8 JOHO^'-. BAHRU. Tues. The following are t tie results o the draw and the starting time: for the Presidents Cup Golf com petiUon of the Royal Johore In ternatlonal Club to be held oi Saturday, Sept. 18.:— 3.00 L.V.J Laville E.C. Vardy; 3.05 W.H Brockett 6c J.W. Pirn-81 words
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Article26 1948-09-15 8 R. Macartney won the men* single^ final in the Tanglir Club's tennis championships yesterday. He defeated B. C Fay 6—3, 1-6, «-4.26 words
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Article54 1948-09-15 8 TODAY SOCCER: S.A.F.A. Div. I. Hovers v. Nayy Jalan Besar Stadium; Div. 111. Serial At hi. lie Pty. v. S.C.S. A— C.V..M.A. tround. St. George* ltd.; M.X.A. v. Ist. Malay t'oasl I'.tv (ieylang Stadium. IlllfMill SOCCER: Dockyard Asian XI f. R.A.F. Regt. iSrmbawans) Naval Base (all PMI will54 words
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Article115 1948-09-15 8 The following have been inv.ted to represent S.C F.A. against the Negri Sembilan Chinese and Malacca Chinese at Seremban on Saturday and Sunday respectively. In the M.C.F.A. inter-state knockout cup competition. j Chu Chee Seng, Foong Wai Mun Boon Soon San, Yee Yuen M ng. .John115 words
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284 1948-09-15 8 Torch Relay Causes Jam In Traffic Singapore experienced a big traffic jam along Clemenceau Avenue when live Singapore athletes, bearing a lighted "Olympic" torch, carried the film of the 14th Olympiad. The Glory of Sport", after its arrival by plane yesterday, from Newton Circus \o the Cathay Theatre. Hundreds of284 words
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Advertisement547 1948-09-15 8 (i. IFIBD ADS. i mi-, d Iron) page 4 1 A' i OM.««»I»ATK>N VACANT LfcONlt HOU8S 2i viiani;t R«' M I H PavIM Tel R0I02 RNI8HEO u>om 10 let at r ii) H «rd optional Apply 4013 S.T. :.MV K! OKAVILLE. VM> Grange I- a Well furnished any double with547 words
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Advertisement82 1948-09-15 8 introducing THE NEW WOODSTOCK DE LUXE TYPEWRITER VARIOUS STANDARD MODELS. Obtainable from stock. Distributors wanted in Malaya I nion and Singapore. Solp Agents: CHIN LEONG CO. (Malaya) LTD. Singapore: 173A Oril Street. Tel «470. I Penang: 150-15! Prangin Road. SATURDAY 18 th RACE NIGHT SPECIAL I A night of perfect82 words
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Miscellaneous17 1948-09-15 8 SINGAPORE TV^ TODAY: High W 'a.m 1 7 ft. 9 in.>. 8.53 pin. <7 ft. 5 in.i.17 words
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