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Title Section18 1948-09-27 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 EIGHT PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1948. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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197 1948-09-27 1 CUSTOMS SEIZE $1 ,000,000 TREASURE One Man Had Gold, Gems Round Waist At Kallang Airport TUSTOMS officials seized over $1, 000,000 worth of gold and diamonds at Kallang Airport, Singapore, yesterday afternoon. Included m the haul were six kilos of gold and five packets each containing 400 diamonds, valued at197 words
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Article, Illustration65 1948-09-27 1 TnlS excciit-ni imolu^iaph of a fighting cock enthusiast with liis bird appears m Straits Times Pictures 1948. On sale early m November, it contains nearly 100 photographs. Last year's issue was sold out after running through three editions. Make sure of your copy by ordering now: price 52.75 posted to65 words
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Article177 1948-09-27 1 Java Reds Strike New Blow BATAVIA, Sun. THE Indonesian news agency Antara, today reported that Communists had seized the town of Purwodadl, only 40 miles north-east of the Republican capital of Jogjakarta. Antara reported that Communists also revolted at Parakan, 70 miles north oi JogJakarta, but that Republican troops hadReuter; UP - 177 words
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Article143 1948-09-27 1 NEW- YORK, Sun. MR. Arthur Foye. President of the Far East-America Council of Commerce and Industry, announced tonight that a one-day Far East and India trade conference would be held in New York on October 6. Mr. Foye said that, with many vital issues relatingReuter - 143 words
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Article, Illustration29 1948-09-27 1 A member of Ferret Force with his kit laid out. Much of it is left at headquarters when the jungle fighter goes on operations. Straits Times picture.29 words
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Article81 1948-09-27 1 MALAYA-BASED transport aircraft of Air Command Far East have flown 664,860 passenger-mllei in the past three month/, Involving 2.702 passe.. o -ers. Air Transport requirements range from the dropping of food and other supplies to forces In the Jungle, to the transportation of Armed Forces, Police81 words
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Article68 1948-09-27 1 BANGKOK. Sun.— Soviet Russians m Siam have not violated any law nor have they tried to spread Communism m the country, the Siamese Government Publicity Department said today. The statement which gave the number of Soviet citizens m Siam as 59, was believed to have beenReuter - 68 words
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Article36 1948-09-27 1 ROME, San.— Refuse began to pile up m the streets of Rome and health services were cut yesterday after a walkout of 14,000 municipal workers. Births, marriages and der ths were unregistered.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article101 1948-09-27 1 MONTEVIDEO, Sun.-^Tohn Griffiths, an American accused by the Argentine police of responsibility for a plot to assassinate President Peron said yesterday the allegation was "a piece of newspaper fiction which had no foundation." He said: "When told of the accusation I thought it should be treatedReuter - 101 words
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Article255 1948-09-27 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. npWO Chinese members of the "Bukit Balong Tinggi Gang" m Perak were arrested by troops yesterday at the 29th mile, Ijok Road. They ar« believed to have taken part m a previous attack on Stroughton Estate. Eight bandits with Stens.255 words
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266 1948-09-27 1 From Our Own Correspondent PMP M SEREMBAN, Sunday. OLICE today offered a reward of $10,000 and a free passage to China for the arrest of terrorists who yesterday shot dead a Malay detective corporal and a Chinese extra constable at Sungei Pelek, Selangor. The266 words
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Article, Illustration49 1948-09-27 1 MEMBERS of the Ferret Force, the jungle fighters whose training and work a special correspondent describes m Pare Five, have been taught all there is to know about close combat. An instructor Q.M.S.I. Robertson demonstrates on one of the Ferrets how to keep an insurgent captive. Straits Times pictu49 words
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Article176 1948-09-27 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. i A VERY considerable In- vcky considerable m crease In the number of special constables In Johore had been arranged. Mr. W.! N. Gray (Commissioner for Police) said yesterday. I He declined to disclose whether anything was being done to strengthen police statlons176 words
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Article, Illustration78 1948-09-27 1 AFTER he ing ambushed near X a jane, the Downey family (above, are recuperating m Perth, W. Australia. Mr. J. F. Downey still has a bullet m his chest. Mrs. Downey was slightly wounded, her 10-year-old son Robert died of wounds, and 12-year-old John was the only member of the78 words
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Article34 1948-09-27 1 WASHINGTON. Sunday.— Eighty-two organisations m the United S ates were classified by the Government today as "Communist." Fifteen organisations were classified "Fascis s" 22 "totalitarian" I and six "subvarsive." Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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210 1948-09-27 1 PARIS, Sunday. gRITAIN, the United States and France announced today that they will refer to the United Nations Security Council their dispute with Russia over the blockade of Berlin. The decision was taken at a conference of the Foreign Ministers of the three WesternAP - 210 words
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Article177 1948-09-27 1 "THE BEST ADVICE ON UNIONS" I*HE Singapore Trade Union Adviser (Mr. A. G D Simpson > said on Saturday that his department's answers to union problems "would turn out to be the best." Mr. Simpson was addressing the annual conference of '.lie Municipal Services Union ielegates. Mr. Simpson said he177 words
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Article33 1948-09-27 1 Mr. S. J. Chan C.M.G.. former member of the Executive and Legislative Councils and a distinguished Straits-born Chinese died last night aged 62. [Obituary m Page Five].33 words
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75 1948-09-27 2 SAIGON, Sunday, ASTKAnsuiU Da<se, a nuge aeroarome, aam and commercial port are being built on the Bay of Camranh, coast of Annam. Camranh, 140 miles northeast of Saigon, is considered the finest natural harbour In Indo-China. It is a coaling station for theReuter - 75 words
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Article37 1948-09-27 2 MEXICO CITY, Sun.— Nine thousand textile workers struck yesterday, closing 48 mills throughout the country. The workers are demanding a 60 per cent, wage increase to compensate for the devaluation of the Mexican peso.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article33 1948-09-27 2 TOKIO, Sun.— Five tons of dynamite exploded at the American Light Tank Company's firing range at Chigasaki yesterday, slightly wounding an American and rattling windows m Yokohama many miles away. Reu-ter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 33 words
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Article18 1948-09-27 2 WELLINGTON, Sun.— New Zealand will receive a number of European refugees including children as immi-grants.—Reuter-A.A.P.Reuter-AAP - 18 words
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Article49 1948-09-27 2 NANKING, Sun.— The Executive Yuan decided yesterday to establish a Commissioner's Office m Korea with the rank of Embassy. The first ambassador will be Dr. Liv Yu-wan, a former member of tfie United Nations Temporary Commission for Korea at present at the General Assembly m Paris.—Reu-ter-A.A.P.Reuter-AAP - 49 words
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Article42 1948-09-27 2 Ch inese.A bandoned LOS ANGELES, Sun—Governor Thomas Dewey, Republican Party Presidential candidate, charged that President Truman's administration had abandoned America's old allies, the Chinese. "It has given away land, territory and people it had no right to give away," he said. —A.P.AP - 42 words
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Article, Illustration26 1948-09-27 2 MR. M. F. GAKLING, whose appointment as Comm ssioner for the registration of all residents of Singapore was announced on Saturday. Straits Times pic-26 words
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Article28 1948-09-27 2 COLOMBO, Sun— A Festival of Arts is being planned by the Ceylon Society of Arts to coincide with the first anniversary of independence In February. U.P.UP - 28 words
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Article44 1948-09-27 2 MANILA, Sun.— An earthquake shook Iloilo and neighbouring towns late on Saturday night. Four persons were reported injured when crowds fled from two cinemas Iloilo, on Panay Island, was severely damaged by a series of quakes eight months ago.— A. P.44 words
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Article24 1948-09-27 2 MONTREUX. Sun.— An Indonesian delegation arrived here by air vestsrdav from The Hague to attend the World Assembly for Moral Rparmament. Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article32 1948-09-27 2 TOKIO. Sun.— Mr. Patrick Shaw. British Commonwealth member of the Allied Council, left today for London where he will advise th? Australian representative at the meeting of the Prime Minis-ters—Reuter-A.A.P32 words
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Article49 1948-09-27 2 LONDON. Sun. Frigate H.M.S. Loch Eck and Loch Achray will be handed over to the Royal New Zealand Navy next week. Frigates Loch Shin and Loch Achanalt were banded over on Sept. 13. Loch Katrine and Loch Morlich will be nanded over m the spring— Rrut«r49 words
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Article58 1948-09-27 2 PORTSMOUTH Sun—Submarine H.M.S. Affray arrived here yesterday after her first two years' service. She set a record for a submarine by sailine 51.000 miles to Australia, South Africa, Hong Kong. Borneo, the Solomon Islands and other countries. Off the coast of Portugal last wsek she collided withReuter - 58 words
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Article36 1948-09-27 2 BATAVIA, Sun.— The Republican Government has agreed to a request by Pakistan for the return of 250 Pakistan soldiers formerly o% the British Army still m th« Republic, the Republican radio reported yesterday.— Reuter-A.A.P.Reuter-AAP - 36 words
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Article33 1948-09-27 2 WASHINGTON. Sun.— Th» Maritime Commission hu cancelled the charter contracts of 13 steamship companies, including the Everett Steamship Company of Manila. The order applied to companies which did not own ships.— A.P.AP - 33 words
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Advertisement838 1948-09-27 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Ttiuieis are again invited for tht supply of Dog Badges for t,h« V 1949. ft specimen oadge may be In Bpt^'ted at the Office of the Municipal Veterinary Surgeon, 40 Kamiwnii Java Road, between 9 30 a m and 4 p.m. on week-days (i n m. on838 words
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Advertisement89 1948-09-27 2 NOTICES NOTICE "GRIFFIN" It Is regretted that booking for the formal opening of the restaurant of Kuala Lumpur? newest night club on Saturday Oct. 2, is closed. Sunday 11.30 a.m.— light concert and curry tiffin. Sunday night— Oysters, grill, and dance. Few tables avaUable. STRAITS/CALCUTTA CONFERENCE Shippers are hereby notified89 words
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Advertisement711 1948-09-27 2 NOTICES TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF ARMY PATTERN WEBBING BELTS WITH METAL BUCKLES COMPLETE. Tenders will be received at office of the Commissioner of Police, Federation of Malaya, Bluff Road, Kuala Lumpur, up to 12 noon Saturday the 2nd October, 1948, for the supply Of 17,000 Army Pattern Webbing Belt*711 words
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Advertisement708 1948-09-27 2 NOTICES ~~A~SALE OF WORK Knitted and Woven articles. Baby outfits. Leather work etc. —will be held at S pm. on Monday, September 27th, 1848. m the Lecture Hall, General Hospital, Johorp Bahru. Proceed* to provide amenities for T.B. patients. All are welcome. FOR SALE Various lots of residential land of708 words
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Advertisement495 1948-09-27 2 NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Gaw Slen Tek, Dental Surgeon of No 4, Penang Road, is applying to the Governor for naturalization, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to the Colonial495 words
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Article293 1948-09-27 3 Shinwell Advises Against Panic LONDON, Sunday. THE War Minister (Mr. E. Shinwell) said here last night that there was "no danger of war at the present time" and advised his audience not to be panicked by talk of war. "While our purpose is to promote peace,Reuter; AP - 293 words
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Article76 1948-09-27 3 LONDON, Sun. A US THALIA needed an air xV. force of 12,000 men or more, with modern aircraft and equipment, said Mr. Arthur Drakeford, Air Minister. It would b e foolish to ignore portents of the present situation, the Minister said. Australia should be prepared forReuter - 76 words
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Article200 1948-09-27 3 "REDUCE ARMS" —SOVIET PARIS. Sun. THE Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister (Mr. Vyshinsky) yesterday proposed m the United Nations a reduction of one-third In the land, naval and air forces of the Big Five and a total prohibition of atomic weapons. At the same time Mr Vyshinsky declared that the UnitedReuter - 200 words
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Article31 1948-09-27 3 MANILA. Sun.— The Philippine Government announced today that the objective of its campaign against the Hukbalahap armed peasants In Central Luzon was to "clear fields of obstructions." A.P.AP - 31 words
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164 1948-09-27 3 RANGOON, Sunday. THE presence m Burma of a new Communist party "the Union of Burma Communist Party" was officially revealed yesterday m a statement announcing the arrest at Maubin of the party's Secretary General, My a Han. Formerly there were two Communist parties,Reuter; AP - 164 words
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Article63 1948-09-27 3 NANKING. Sun.— The Executive Yuan decided last night that daylight saving time should end at midnight on September 30. when clocks would be put back an hour. China would then be only eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. The. .Executive Yuan also passed a resolution adoptingReuter - 63 words
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Article, Illustration22 1948-09-27 3 MR. AND MRS. Ton Goay Ens, who were married at Ipoh last Monday. The bridegroom is attached to Anglo-Oriental (Malaya), Kuala Lumpur.22 words
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Article, Illustration56 1948-09-27 3 PORTRAIT of a Malay woman, with th e artist. Count Bernardino del Boca di Villaregia. This portrait, with 49 other paintings and drawings, is on view at the Green Room of the Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, wher e Count Bernardino and Cmdr. R. Kilroy, R.N., are holding a joint exhibition56 words
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Article45 1948-09-27 3 LONDON. Sun.— The British Conservative party said yesterday that there was a £200,000-a-year gap between the party's income and eeneral campaign costs. It blamed the "very high level of taxation" for the absence of big contributions from wealthy members.— UP.UP - 45 words
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Article78 1948-09-27 3 LONDON. Sun. PRINCESS Elizabeth's country doctor m Scotland. Dr. David Middle ton. has approved her travelling to London towards the end of next week. The Princess will accompany the King and Queen to Buckingham Palace, where she will await the arrival of her baby. The King's physician.UP - 78 words
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Article184 1948-09-27 3 PARIS, Sunday. HYDERABAD representatives to the United Nations meeting said yesterday that India had Imposed censorship over communications m and out of the State. I* India's Invasion of Hyderabad was taken before the Security Council last week by a delegation headed by Nawab Mom NawazAP - 184 words
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Article111 1948-09-27 3 PARIS. Sun. FORTY people were injured, ten of them seriously, m a battle between supporters and opponents of General de Gaulle today. Communists broke into a gymnasium where members of de Gaulle's oartv were holding a meeting. In the fighting a wooden balustrade was smashedUP - 111 words
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Article62 1948-09-27 3 SAN FRANCISCO, Sun. Mrs. Iva Toguri Daquine, 32year old California born Japanese, was brought back to the United States yesterday to face charges of treason for alleged "Toklo Rose" wartime broadcasts. The U.S. Government filed formal charges of treason as the ship docked. The Army turned herAP - 62 words
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Article42 1948-09-27 3 WELLINGTON, Sun.— Meat rationing m New Zealand will end tomorrow, it was announced today. Meat has been rationed m New Zealand since March 1944. Butter and petrol are the only commodities now rationed m New Zealand. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article50 1948-09-27 3 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun.Reuben Saul, Sin Tong Sia, Chua Ah Hong and Tan Teow Chong were charged today with having been concerned In an attempt to evade customs duty on goods on Sept. 24. The District Judge ordered the case to be transferred to a magistrate's court- for trial.50 words
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Article34 1948-09-27 3 TO-DAY Exhibitions of Paintings, Victoria Memorial Hall. 9a.m. lo 5 p.m TO-MORROW "Vital Subjects Xor Today," by Mr. Le<J ard E. Bijk and Mr. Oeorge Sexton, Bethesda, Bras Basah Road, 8 p.m.34 words
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Article143 1948-09-27 3 PARIS, Sun. IRAQ had rejected Count Bernadotte's plan for Palestine and would oppose it before the United Nations, quarters close to the Iraqi delegation to the General Assembly m Paris said yesterday. 9he would also oppose any other proposals which did not recognise the fullReuter; AP - 143 words
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830 1948-09-27 4 Singapore, Mon., Sept. 27, 1948. VICTORY FOR ESTATES Malaya received one of the most gratifying surprises of the year when an official announcement last week disclosed that estate rubber production m August continued at recent high levels m spite of all the gloomy forecasts that we could expect to see830 words
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Article380 1948-09-27 4 From the Straits Time* of Sept. 27, 1898 The new town of Bentong is forging ahead. There are already Chinese and Malay shops and residences within the township, and In a word the general appearance predicts a bright future. What price the mines around Bentong? It is380 words
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Article524 1948-09-27 4 Khor Cheang Kee - Light's Treaty With Kedah Khor Cheang Kee "AS LONG AS THE SUN AND MOON RETAIN THEIR SPLENDOUR By A TREATY signed years ago by the Sultan of Kedah and the then East India Company is now a subject of discussion between the Kedah State Government and the Federal Government It524 words
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Article, Illustration1262 1948-09-27 4 JULIE PRITCHARD - JULIE PRITCHARD By THEY were mending the road m Tanjong Rhu. For some days past the steamrollers going by our house had created a noisy diversion for the children. Yesterday, with my daughter skipping ahead whirling a piece of creeper and my son's hand firmly clamped1,262 words
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Article146 1948-09-27 4 YOUR issue of Sept. 23 carries a review of a book written on the life of Captain Francis Light by Mr. H. P. Clodd. While perhaps not of general interest m these days of "hot" news, your reviewer at least may be interested m the following facts. Mr.146 words
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Article72 1948-09-27 4 r AM a great admirer 1 of Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Pandit, India's Ambassador to the Soviet Union. I feel constrained to ask however, with whose permission Mrs. Pandit at the recent U.N.O. meeting In Paris i "demanded immediate inde- pendence for Indonesia, French Indo-chlna and Ma- laya." I72 words
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Advertisement797 1948-09-27 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. COUTTS.— At K.K. Hospital, on Thursday, 23rd Bept., to Doris nee Miller, wife of Burdett Ma the w. a son. RICE— HERIOT. On Sept. 25th nt 'he church of St. John the Divine. Ipoh, Anthony Peter, younger son of Major and Mrs. H. J. Rice, 229 H.QC.C.O., B797 words
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Advertisement22 1948-09-27 4 Care tor our aaviee? The best tropical watches decidedly come from these distinguished Swiss Makers ROLEX ETERNA CAMMETER 16, Col Iyer Quay22 words
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Article, Illustration772 1948-09-27 5 Handpicked Men In Jungle Force From Our Special Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. jyjALAYS, Gurkhas and Chinese —soldiers and civilians —have come forward m numbers to serve with Ferret Force the jungle fighting corps news of whose existence was officially released yesterday. The Ferrets are772 words
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Article27 1948-09-27 5 Mr. R. Jumabhoy ai d Mrs. Jumabhoy are leaving Singapore today for holidays m the Middle East and Europe. They e>:p< ct to return en D 1027 words
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Article, Illustration17 1948-09-27 5 Hi aisstoner General (Mr. Malcolm Macdonald) and Mrs. Mac-Donald arriving at the Island Club yesterday.—Straits Times picture.17 words
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Article92 1948-09-27 5 THE Commissioner-General (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald) remembered the Island Club on his recent upcountry tour, and bought some small sets of K^lantan silverware to give as prizes at the club's 'Flag' tournament yesterday. After the matches were over, Mr. MacDonald, accompanied by his wife, arrived at the92 words
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Article45 1948-09-27 5 The funeral took place m Singapore yesterday ot Mr. Harry Seah Teck Guan, a member of the, advertising staff of the Straits Times Press Ltd. Mr. Harry Seah was 24 years old, and had been seriously ill for two months before his death.45 words
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Article150 1948-09-27 5 A I ALAYA'S first Malay National Bank has opened its doors for business. This all-Malay enterprise was permitted to start business in September last year but the opening was delayed for nearly twelve months owing to the nonarrival of cheque bQoks from Britain. Since their arrival150 words
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Article169 1948-09-27 5 MR. Cheong Hock Chye, Chinese candidate of the Progressive Party had to talk predominately to Indian and Malay audiences when he opened his campaign yesterday m the Singapore Rural West by-election. The election is to choose a member of the Singapore Legislative Council, m place169 words
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Article87 1948-09-27 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun. Choo Slow Kee. Kulai petrol dealer, was yesterday charged with using 934 forged petrol coupons, amounting to 2.385 gallons. Mr. B. S. Smith, of the Photo-Lithographic section of the Survey Department, said he did not consider that the forged coupons bore a very close87 words
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Article135 1948-09-27 5 ■'TWO hundred hospital atA tendants were urged to be "polite ana fair to then- supby their tradp union leaders at a tea party yesterThe tea party was lu!d to rviebrate the second anniversary of ihv Singapore Mcdi(.il Labour Union ai its pie- mises m Balestier135 words
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84 1948-09-27 5 tJiiNUAFOKL Government stenographers have written to the Joint Salaries Commission Officer (Mr. J. V. Cowgill) suggesting that their salaries be raised. The letter says the time taken by government stenographers to attain their maximum salary "cannot but have a very depressing effect." "The demand for84 words
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Article157 1948-09-27 5 TWO DIE IN ROAD ACCIDENTS THERE were two fatal road accidents m Singapore yesterday. A poultry seller, Ng Kirn Yong. aged 23 was killed fol- lowing a head-on collision between two lorries m Tem1 pej>Js Road, at 3.50 p.m. Ng took a holiday yesterday and went to Changi beach for157 words
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Article66 1948-09-27 5 A visit to Outram Road Gaol was the firs;, thine Mr. Leonard Buck, chairman of the Unevangelised Fields Mission, did when he arrived m Singapore from Australia yesterday. With Mr. Georee Sexton, field leader. Mr. Buck is on his way to Indonesia to survey missionary needs for66 words
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Article67 1948-09-27 5 The Chief of the C.1.D., Singapore (Mr. E. V. Fowler) states that the statement attributed to him m Saturday's edition of the Straits Times "Singapore Policemen were disguised as Indonesian fol diers m Airabu Is!anl la incorrect. What Mr. Fowler actually stated was that. "Tne Malays on the67 words
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Article45 1948-09-27 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. A woman named Kia Gin San was charged m the District Court today with having Imported opium weighing nearly two lbs and valued at $2,000. Alternatively, she was charged with possession of that quantity of opium. She was allowed bail.45 words
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Article, Illustration179 1948-09-27 5 pEARS of increased income1 tax have hit the Queen Street Boys' Club. Supporters of the club, mostly local traders who have made regular contributions, are beginning to withdraw their support. They expect the tax- will go up. to pay for rates arising out of the War179 words
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Article452 1948-09-27 5 Death Off Mr. S. J. Chan ]yjR. Chan Sze Jin, a distinguished Straits-born Chinese lawyer and former member of the Executive and Legislative Councils, died at his home m Emerald Hill Road last night aged 62. Generally known as Mr. S. J. Chan he held the452 words
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Article120 1948-09-27 5 U. K. WILL SEND T. B. EXPERT KUALA LUMPUR. Su;i. tuberculosis expert n from the United Kingdom is expected to visit Malaya late this year, to mvi and make recommen< lor antl tuberculosis w rk. At yt the F; Advisory Beard, it w I that iho < xnert was 1120 words
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Article106 1948-09-27 5 RECOGNITION by ment as tl body rep <•- senting all Malay student* n Malaya is sought by Gabongan Penuntut Melayti Semenanjong (Fe.ierat'on of W-hv students Unions. Malayai This is one of the decisions reached at a meeting of the G.P.M.S. e'cecitive commit rre m Ku?.la Lumpur.106 words
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Article33 1948-09-27 5 More than 1,000 Suuih Indians met yesterday at tho Od'.on Hall, New World Park, to celebrate the 70th birthday of Periar E. V. Ramasamy the South Indian leader and social reformer.33 words
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663 1948-09-27 6 From A Market Correspondent VI ALAYAN markets bore up well during another week of international tension. The Industrial section particularly showed resistance to further decline. Buyers were attracted by cheaper offerings and operated quite largely m some stocks. The bulk of the business was663 words
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Article, Illustration30 1948-09-27 6 SIR ROLAND BRADDELL: One of a series of portraits by Count Bernardino del Boca di Villaregia on exhibition at the Green Room, Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, till Wednesday. Orient picture.30 words
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Article83 1948-09-27 6 SHANGHAI, Sun. Lord Killearn, former Special Commissioner m South-East Asia, arrived here by air yesterday m his new capacity as a director of the banknote printing firm of Thomas de la Rue and Company, London. After a stay of about one month m Shanghai he plans toReuter - 83 words
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Article60 1948-09-27 6 NANKING, Sun.— The Japanese Trade Advisory Commission, under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, has officially approved a trading system under which both cash transactions and barter arrangements will be permitted. The allowance for trading on cash terms has been made to enable China to raise her foreignReuter-AAP - 60 words
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Article120 1948-09-27 6 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. rvEMAND for sole crepe continues to be very dis- appointing. There is no evidence of any benefit from the recent derationing of footwear. This is the opinion of Sanderson Company, London rubber brokers. It seems that until the public are120 words
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Article, Illustration40 1948-09-27 6 (-f.KMAN LEADERS: Mr. Jakob Kaiser (left,) Christian Democrat leader, editor-in-chief of the British-licensed Christian Democrat newspaper m Berlin; and Prof. Ernst Reuter. Social Democrat leader, vetoed by the Russians from the post of Mayor of Berlin m 1947. Reuter photos.Reuter - 40 words
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Article170 1948-09-27 6 WASHINGTON, Sunday. TO conserve rice supplies for South-East Asian conA sumption this year, the Food and Agricultural Organisation has asked that rice shipments to Europe should be deferred. The FAO made its appeal to the 16 European countries i holding 1948 rice allocations andReuter - 170 words
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Article217 1948-09-27 6 Speed-Up In U.S. Business NEW YORK, Sun. BUSINESS and industry generally developed a faster pace last week m the United States. While gains over the preceding week weTe generally small, most heavy Industries got back to normal levels. Indicative of the over-all Improvement were new peak* for the year mAP - 217 words
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165 1948-09-27 6 GENEVA, Sunday. VTEW tariff concessions are t o be sought to widen the 11 scope of tn* Geneva Tariff Agreement of 1947. Mare countries are being Invited to meet the 22 countries whose delegates put the first agreement into effect for the- purposeAP - 165 words
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Advertisement176 1948-09-27 6 LAST 5 SHOWS! 11 n •> m. 4.15 6.30 9.15 p.m. HrnOKYiGfiEATfST ADVENTURER LIVES AGAIN! feirRATHBONECLAUDERAINS sasSy ™»CAPITOLjJi] TOMORROW 20th century-fox presents WARNER BAXTER as /s an authentk fj£ HAPPENING ...THE MOST AMAZING MISCARRIAGE OF 1?.15 p.m., 3.13 p.m.; 6.15 p.m. MMHMaan^^^n^ 9.15 p.m. 88 g— l AlhambrA I HERE176 words
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Advertisement183 1948-09-27 6 GENE TIERNEY STUNNING IN HER FIRST UP-TODATE ROLE! I mr^L Presented by w^^ m Oth entur y Fox TODAY 11 a.m.; 1.45: 4.15; 6.45 9.30 p.m. j 78* Temp. For Sheer Comfort. A NOTABLE FILM OF HAUNTING PHOTOGRAPHIC BEAUTY AND 'iff RELENTLESS EMOTIONAL POWER^^^^T about itory ib* drama of a183 words
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Miscellaneous303 1948-09-27 6 RADIO MALAYA i Opera Hour; 10.45 Paradise Isle; Singapore ••*<>*■ g:8 JgftffifffiM Manih: (620 kcs. 4.96 or 7.* mc/s.) (6.77. 21.71. 15.40 or 0 69 mc/s.) 1 •ViSUS WcX 8?°5 S£»: P* News; Pita, RA0I *°™AUA 9.30 News; 9.45 World Affairs; 5®Sii- 5 -wP^K i^ lln e/ 10.00 Dance Music;303 words
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Article249 1948-09-27 7 LONDON, Sun. BRITAIN'S new defence measures, including the formation of army emergency reserve, restricted trading in the London Stock Exchange on Friday, says Reuter's financial correspondent. Although there was no sign of pessimism, prices were generally inclined to be easier. This was caused mainly by some proflMaking by249 words
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Article397 1948-09-27 7 COMPANY AFFAIRS ■\rALLAMBROBA Rubber Company reports an income m V the year to Mar. 31, 1948, of £93,361 (£80,663 the pre- vious year.) Deduction of estate expenditure £65,883 (£74,416) charges on produce sold £1,934 (£541), administration, efc, £1.704 (£1,341). and directors' remuneration £1.050 (same), leaves397 words
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Article191 1948-09-27 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. RUBBER production on Perak estates of 100 acres and over last month was only five tons less than the July production. I European estate output m August fell by 37 tops from July's; Chinese and Indian rose by 21191 words
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Article63 1948-09-27 7 PRODUCE MARKET From A Market Correspondent pAIR business m sago flour was written at the week-end en the Singapore markets. Pepper prices continued to soar to the highest level ever recorded. Elsewhere the produce markets were quiet and unchanged. Saturday's price changes were: Sago flour: Llngga $21.00 Biak63 words
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Article170 1948-09-27 7 Berlaiu Consul. Rubber From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sun. SINCE the close of the past trading year, says the report of Bertam Consolidated Rubber, the replanting of a further 800 acres of the areas cut out by the Japanese ha* been authorised. The' balance of areas felled170 words
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Article72 1948-09-27 7 THE Indonesian Republican Fin- 1 ance Minister left Bangkok recently for the United Stages, where he hopes to raise a large loan from American business. He will ask for the loan as an advance on tfocks of rubber, tin. pepper and other produce held by72 words
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Article152 1948-09-27 7 WEEK-END rubber prices In Singapore, London and New York were: Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's noon prices on Saturday (Sept. 25) in cents per lb: Buyers Sellers NO. 1 R.S.S. Spot. loose nominal 43% 43% F.ob. in bales Oct. No. 1 RS.S 43% 43% No. 2 R.S.S152 words
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Article88 1948-09-27 7 Paterson Simons From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. PATERSON Simons' annual report shows an all-sterling credit balance to Mar. 31, 1948, of £70,821. Brought In £20,941, less adjustments £2,832. After deducting interim dividends announced m February there remains £77,751 for appropriation. The directors recommend a final88 words
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255 1948-09-27 7 Robinson Company ROBINSON Company's directors recommend payment of a 25-per-cent. dividend to Ordinary shareholders "who have waited through so many barren years.' 1 I I i I liability to Preference shareholders for arrears of dmdend. Th( Orcinary dividend recommendatlon Is announced m the report255 words
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Advertisement1210 1948-09-27 7 MANSFIELD «c CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., SAILINCS FROM U.K. U.S.A. LTD. "C^ne-us" Vr^ 8£ Set! 7 WEST COAST MALAYA •Mrrmidon" due from «.K. Oct. 12 "Serampang" for T. Anson, "Eurypylus" due trnm U.K. Oct. 25 Penang Belawan Sept. 28 ■Mantln" for Malacca Sept.1,210 words
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Advertisement248 1948-09-27 7 PRESIDENT LINES Ceneral Passenger Agent tor Northwest Airlines. SAILINCS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON via INDIA. ECYPT t, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Scott E Land Penang Sept. 26 Marine Snapner Spore Sept 27 P. S ham Sept 11 P. Sham Oct 5 Penang Oct 8 SAILINCS TO SAN t-KAN.ix.O ANu uOj ANCELiS248 words
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Advertisement359 1948-09-27 7 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS rROM SCANDIN V I A U X SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT SCANDINAVIA Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham Ba^o'r'" ff f dbt Oct OO c n ofo°£ SrSSfW BanBkok due abt Oct. J Sa)<ji An^erp Rotterdam. Hamburg Oslo, Gothenburg, Copenhagen Cdynia. m.< "Kambodia' tor Manila, it St359 words
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Advertisement1063 1948-09-27 7 McALISTER <5c CO., LTD. (Incorporates m Singapore) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LIMB HAVRI LONDON, ANTWERP PACIFIC PORTS And hamburc pacific ports Accepting cargo for Central South Accepting cargo for U.S. North Atlantic American Ports. Ports Canada via Colombo. CITY OF YOKOHAMA fRANCISVILLE S'pore P. S'ham Penang S'pore P. Sham Kexang Due1,063 words
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435 1948-09-27 8 Team To Sail On December 2 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Sunday. J*HE Malayan badminton team for the Thomas Cup was announced here today at the conclusion of the exhibition matches arranged to raise funds for the side. The president of the Malayan Badminton Association435 words
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Article139 1948-09-27 8 BIKKDALE, Lanes, Sun. PED DALY, the genial little Irishman from Balmoral, Belfast, set the seal on two years of remarkable golfing triumphs when he won the News of the World £2,500 professional match play championship and first prize of £750 for the second year inReuter - 139 words
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Article65 1948-09-27 8 THE R.A.P. Sembawar.g cricketer, Bowman, completed the double when he took his hundredth wicket yesterday. 'Previously he had completed his 1.000 runs for the season. Sembawang beat the Naval Base XI by three wickets at Sembawang yesterday. Scores: Nava: Base 110 (Calvely 28. Probee 24. Atkins65 words
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Article22 1948-09-27 8 PORTSMOUTH, Sunday. The Yorkshire team won the English women's county golf championship at Hayling Island ypetwday Middlesex were runners-up.— A.P.AP - 22 words
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Article75 1948-09-27 8 TODAY Soilh: S.A.F.A. Cup— Navy v. Singapore Chinese Engineering Association. 8.0.D. ground, St. George's Road; S.R.C. v. R.A.F. (hangi, Jalan Besar stadium: S.A.F.A. League, Dlv. Ill— S .ll R Boys 1 Club v. Haikowyu S.C.. Oylang. Hockey: S.C.C. game, Captain* XI v. Vice-Captain's XI, 6.15 pm. Khalsa Assn.75 words
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Article, Illustration530 1948-09-27 8 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By WHEN Fiesole spreadeagled the Singapore Gold Cup field m 1934, the S.R.A. Handicapper (Major D. M. Patrickson) sadly noted the dearth of true stayers m the country. The nnish of the 1948 "classic" at Bukit Timah on Saturday showed that his530 words
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Article, Illustration64 1948-09-27 8 London. Sunday Results of yesterday's Irish League City Cup socoer fixtures were: Ballymena U. 2, Glentoran 1; Bangor 1, Ards 2; Belfast Celtic 5, Coleraine 1; Cliftonville 0, Linfleld 4; Distillery 1. Portadown 2; Ok-na'w a. D?i~v C. 2- Reuter. DX. L. Melville Thompson leads m Leoda (Lawler)Reuter - 64 words
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Article317 1948-09-27 8 r THE favourites for the women's doubles title, Miss Helen Heng and Mrs. Chionh Hiok Chor, easily qualified for the women's doubles final in the Singapore badminton championship ties played at the Clerical union hall yesterday. They beat the Junior pair, Mary Voon and Rose Choong. In317 words
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Article190 1948-09-27 8 R.A.F. v Indians r ricket Drawn ■THE cricket match between the R.A.F. Malaya and the Combined Indians for the Gandhi Memorial Cup, played at Seletar during the week-end, was drawn. However, as the R.A.F. led on the first Innings, they keep the cup for t he first six months, the190 words
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Article342 1948-09-27 8 LONDON, Sunday. THE absence of 12 England soccer stars on inter1 national duty m Denmark this week-end probably had an effect on some League results yesterday for five of the clubs affected surrendered both points. Wolverhampton Wanderers missed half-back Wright at Highbury more than did ArsenalReuter - 342 words
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Article47 1948-09-27 8 LONDON, Sunday. |N two of the First Division games yesterday singlegoal victories resulted from centres by injured fullbacks who were hobbling in wing positions. McColl scored for Blackpool from Shimwell's cross and Broome notched Derby's only goal from a centre by Mosley. Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article153 1948-09-27 8 LONDON, Sunday. 'THE British Olympic x runner, Jack Gregory, playing his first game after two years' suspension for having played Rugby League, delighted the crowd at Rectory Field, London, yesterday by scoring a try m the opening minutes for Blackheath. who easily beat Guy's Hospital. AnotherReuter - 153 words
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Article234 1948-09-27 8 Bradman s Hints To Britain LONDON, Sunday. T)ON Bradman has gone, but he has left behind him a message of hope and a legacy to English cricket In his farewell speech I Bradman said he did not subscribe to the pessimistic theories about the future of English cricket, and heReuter - 234 words
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Article139 1948-09-27 8 THE Island Club's Flag golf competition yesterday morning was won by Chua Cheng Liat and F. Hammond in the men's section, and by Mrs. Eileen Gaw in the women's section. Singapore's golf champion, W. McMullan. holed out in one at the 198-yard eleventh hole, and very nearly139 words
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Article145 1948-09-27 8 LONDON. Sunday. ENGLAND'S cricket cap- tain, Norman Yardley, related a very amusing: story when paying tribute to Bradman and his team at a farewell function. During the last Test at the Oval he received a letter from a very old woman which ran: "Dear Mr. Yardley:Reuter - 145 words
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Article75 1948-09-27 8 THE first R.A.O.C. athletic Btnting will take place on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. en the 223 B.O.D. Civilian a ground. The ground is oca ted off St. George's Road at the third mile, Serangoon Road. R.A.O.C. units in Singapore and Johore will take part in the meeting. In75 words
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Article64 1948-09-27 8 THE following two Singapore Cricket Club hock y teams have been selected to play on th3 !padani? today at 5.15 p.m.: Captain's XI <inwh:fe>: Mr.thot; I Haig. Sen '.rus; Ru!f. Van DUtselaar. Dennis: Saunde^s Smi^h, Blake, Busbridg^. Foster. Vice-Captain's XI: On colours): Van Houten; Macrae Ktnsey; Geeks, Kulper.64 words
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Article21 1948-09-27 8 Entries for the Singapore 1948 swimming and diving championships, to be held on Ort 3. will close on Thursday.21 words
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Obituary35 1948-09-27 8 At 119 Emera'd Hi 1 Road. Singapore yesterday Chan Sze Jin (also known as Mr. S J. Chan C.M.G.). aged 62 years. The cortege will leave the house /or Bidadarl Cemetery at 4.30 today.35 words
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Advertisement450 1948-09-27 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 4) FOR SALE ELECTRO-ZINCINO PLANT— immediate shipment. Klnlochs. 4054 Singapore. FOR SALE 3 wardrobes, 6 occasional tables. 1 desk. 1 garden playpen, 1 security box, 1 Iron bod-tead. $2.00. Box A4121. S.T ALL APPLICANTS to Box No. A4027. S.T. regarding new bungalow for sale m450 words
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Advertisement111 1948-09-27 8 SIAMESE AIRWAYS SINGAPORE BANGKOK HONGKONG Intermediate stops SINGORA PHUKET With overnight stay at Bangkok Agenti SIME DARBY CO LTD. SINGAPORE AND PENANG Month —Date Day Hour Minute Second. i«s wmsr prizes i MOVADO#kJ^ Calendograf Pv*m%^ Gives a direct //!/V'' x /<j^V J iW' reading of the (Mstrir^e -r ]jj B111 words
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Miscellaneous17 1948-09-27 8 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water, 4.58 a.m. (6 ft. 5 in 3.34 pm (7 it 9 in.).17 words
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