The Straits Times, 23 October 1948
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Title Section19 1948-10-23 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1948. if PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article341 1948-10-23 1 Singapore People Must Give Prints Or Stay Here >EOPLE from Singapore will not be allowed to cross the Causeway unless they have thumbprints in their national registration cards. An official statement in Kuala Lumpur yesterday said that "the security position in the Federation is such that thumbprints341 words
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Article28 1948-10-23 1 CAMBRIDE, Fri.—When thi Queen went to Cambridgi today to become an honorar Doctor of Law, she was thi first woman to enjoy ful university membership. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article, Illustration36 1948-10-23 1 SOME OF THE 500 PEOPLE who heard Dr. G. V. Allen (on the dais) speak about the future University of Malaya at yesterday's graduation ceremony at King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore. Straits Times picture.36 words
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Article166 1948-10-23 1 REDS IN JAVA BEATEN BATAVIA, Fri. PRESIDENT Soekarno announced today that the Indonesian Republican campaign against Communist insurgents was "all but over," and their last big strongholds had fallen. Only scattered Communist groups remained. At one time it was estimated there were 15.000 Insurgents. Tne President called on the RepublicanReuter - 166 words
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Article128 1948-10-23 1 LONDON. Fii.-The "British Commonwealth" today became simply "the Commonwealth." Political quarters regarded the use of the 'Commonwealth"in place of the term ••British Commonwealth" in a four-page communique Issued j alter the last plenary session of the Dominion Prime Minis- ten;' conference as a signincant change m128 words
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Article156 1948-10-23 1 THE Federation last month exported 66,522 tons of rubber, which is the highest monthly total this year and the third highest since the beginning of last year. Production was 64.202 tons, an increase over the previous month of 7,600 tons. This is only 2,000 tons short ofReuter - 156 words
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Article130 1948-10-23 1 Sailor Sons (3 At Once) LONDON. Fri. London's Trafalgar Day quads^ Annette. Kevin. Robert and Paul Taylor, were today reported "all quite well and happy." They are being fed on glucose and water. Their mother, Mrs. Bessie Taylor of Sheldon Road, Edmonton, la also m good health. When reminded lastReuter - 130 words
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186 1948-10-23 1 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Friday. A SPECIAL Government commission has been appointed to check the activities of Communist terrorists in South Siam, it was officially announced here today. j This commission has been j given authority to check and suppress anv emeruencv created186 words
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Article36 1948-10-23 1 HONG KONG, Fri. The U.S. Pacific Coast strike has cut American shipping tonnage into Hong Kong from 163,097 tons in September to 60,473 tons in the first half of October.— A P.36 words
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Article159 1948-10-23 1 £15,000 Diamonds In Wreck GLASGOW, Fri. DIAMONDS estimated to be worth £15,000 were recovered from the wreck |of the Dutch airliner which crashed near I Prestwick, Scotland, early yesterday. The hoard was found by a 'LM official In a metal box nt'.-asurlßK. t?n by flvs Inches ami hiuiqed to theReuter; UP - 159 words
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Article111 1948-10-23 1 BANGKOK, Fri. I*HE United States will "consider post-haste" appeals for material aid from any country m SouthEast Asia menaced by Communist activity, the Ambassador to Siam (Mr. Edwin F. Stanton) said here today. The Ambassador added that the U.S. Government action on such an appealReuter - 111 words
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Article23 1948-10-23 1 WASHINGTON. Frl. The U.S. Army yesterday called for 100.000 veterans to sign up under the expanded reserve programme.— U. P.23 words
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Article161 1948-10-23 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Fr:. PHE High Commissioner (Sir j Henry Ourney) has appointed a committee to inquire into the working of the administrative machinery set up under the Federation of Malaya Agreement. The committee will inquire into the relationship between the Federation Government and the States and Settle-161 words
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Article, Illustration29 1948-10-23 1 THREE NORWEGIAN girls, Gunn Ursin-Holm, Both Hagen, and Yonne Akenz, who are seeing the world as stewardesses on the Torreus which left Singapore for Europe today. Straits Times picture.29 words
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87 1948-10-23 1 PARIS, Friday. i^HK French Foreign Ministry today said that it had no official report on a fight which Siamese officials at Bangkok alleged resulted m the death of three Siamese at the hands of 100 French soldiers. According to Siamese provincial officialsAP - 87 words
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Article386 1948-10-23 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. POLICE and troops captured more terrorists and burned down more of their camps m the last 24 hours. The terrorists killed three special constables m the Bahau area of Negri Sembilan. Seven constables were m a truck travelling386 words
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Article190 1948-10-23 1 "Little 6" Act On Berlin PARIS, Fri. THE six "neutral" mcmx bers of the Security Council today formally called upon the Big Four to end their Berlin blockade crisis immediately, and suggested a new Council of Foreign Ministers meeting on Germany about Nov. 30. The long-awaited resolution was presented toUP - 190 words
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Article80 1948-10-23 1 LONDON Fri.—High ladim officiate on Mr. Nehru's behalf today described "not accurate' an American news agency report published m Bombay stating thit India had-"definitely decided" to proclaim herself a repubj lie but wished to remain with- |a the Commonwealth. The report was ascribed to official quarters mReuter - 80 words
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Article122 1948-10-23 2 BERLIN, Friday. rLARENCE, the flying camel, arrived m Berlin today to be greeted by about 5,000 children. Descending daintily f m his private C-54 transport, the mascot of the 86th Fighter Wing found himself almost mobbed by a shouting tussling throng of ragged urchins. He broughtUP - 122 words
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Article57 1948-10-23 2 PERTH, Frl. Made from skins of the almost extinct Australian platypus, a rug Is on sale in Perth, but nobody knows what It Is worth. It is to be sold by the Perth Museum and Art Gallery to raise funds to buy works of art, One estimate of57 words
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Article55 1948-10-23 2 LONDON. Frl. A diamond said to be worth £1,140, which was being used as an exhibit, was dropped at the Old Bailey and for some minutes was lost. Three witnesses and a police officer got under a table to look for it with a petrol lighter. It wasReuter - 55 words
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Article41 1948-10-23 2 LONDON, Fri. Britain cannot afford to buy turkeys from Argentina for this Christmas. The 3,903 tons of birds imported last year will be made up by increased home production and purchases from Eire, Australia, Hungary, Poland and Uruguay.— U.P.UP - 41 words
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Article36 1948-10-23 2 LONDON, Fri. A baby girl, born with liver and intestines outside her body, has made an uneventful recovery from an operation —carried out two hours after birth—to put these organs m their normal places. —A.P.AP - 36 words
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Article60 1948-10-23 2 LONDON, Frl. OMtAFALGAR SQUARE dis1 played its new look yesterday on the 153rd. anniversary of Nelson's historic naval victory. The Duke of Gloucester unveiled busts of Lord Jellicoe and Lord Beatty, two First World War Admirals. From Nelson's Column, naval cadets flew the famous order: "England expects60 words
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Article56 1948-10-23 2 BIRMINGHAM, Fri. This industrial city may get a monument taller than Nelson's in Trafalgar Square. London. A city council committee has recommended that a column be built topped by the statue of a nude man "the spirit of Birmingham." It would rise to 185 feet, 4 ft. 6AP - 56 words
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Article39 1948-10-23 2 VIENNA Frl. The two 1 Russian Air Force lieutenants who deserted the Soviet Union in a dramatic llisht from the Ukraine say that they want to go to the United States "and become good American citizens."— U.P.UP - 39 words
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Advertisement710 1948-10-23 2 NOTICES THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE, 1938 This advertisement appears by direction of the Registrar of Trade Marks under the provisions of Section 49 (7) of the Ordinance. NOTICE is hereby given that the following trade marks registered In the name of Arasl Ramallngam son of Arasi Veeranna Chettl trading as710 words
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Advertisement803 1948-10-23 2 NOTICES NOTICE Pursuant to Section 39 of the Trustees Ordinance (Chapter 59) and In the Matter of the Estate of Vilhelm Sode Westh, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the abovenamed deceased person should give notice thereof In writing to the803 words
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Advertisement192 1948-10-23 2 SHIPPING NOTICES NEDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIL NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES S.S. "ROEBIAH" due Singapore about 29th Oct. ,1948, from U S.A. Atlantic Coast Ports enroute for Batavia Discharging cargo alongside S.H.B. [wharves. Last claim day 8 days after the discharge has been completed Consignees are requested to apply for Delivery192 words
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Article394 1948-10-23 3 India, Pakistan, Ceylon Thanked LONDON, Friday. A COMMUNIQUE issued at the end of the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' conference m London today paid tribute to the valuable contributions made to the talks by the Prime Ministers of India, Pakistan and Ceylon. The statement, the longest of theReuter - 394 words
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Article, Illustration49 1948-10-23 3 NEW PLANES: The third of five Trans- Australia A ir ne Convair aircraft reached Singapore from the United Kingdom yesterday. The aircraft which have the unusual feature of a built in step ladder at the stern will be used in Australia for traffic between capital cities.— Straits Times picture.49 words
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Article341 1948-10-23 3 N. CHINA DANGER MOUNTS The Week In China PEKING, Fri. PRESIDENT Chiang Kaishek is trying to avert complete disaster to his armies m North China and Manchuria and salvage what he can. Here is what events of the last week brought him face to face with: Taiyuan, capital of Shensl,AP - 341 words
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Article34 1948-10-23 3 LONDON, Fri. Admiral Lord Fraser, First Sea Lord, told the Navy League yesterday not to worry about the new Western Union defence scheme. The British Fleet was still under British command.—A.PAP - 34 words
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Article87 1948-10-23 3 BRISBANE, Fri. All but 19 of the aboriginal population of 249 on Bentinck Island, m the Gulf of Carpentaria, are believed to have perished. Unconfirmed reports received here, today said a tidal wave struck the island and destroyed its water supply. Most of the 230 deadReuter-AAP - 87 words
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179 1948-10-23 3 SEOUL, Friday. US. Army Headquarters said today that Korean troops this afternoon reached Yosu, the South Korean port seized by Communist-led rebels in a revolt, which now appears to be dying out. Headquarters based its statement on a report from the Korean Army, which saidAP - 179 words
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Article, Illustration42 1948-10-23 3 ASSIGNED TO LOVE: Mrs. Barbara Runyon who as a young American reporter at Hong Kong fell m love at a social engagement she reported. She married Mr. Richard Runyon who passed through Singapore as a passenger on the Torrens.— Straits Times picture.42 words
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Article174 1948-10-23 3 TEL AVIV, Fri. ISRAEL today ordered 1 her troops to cease fighting m the Negev M i Palestine) desert. Both Israel and Egypt an forces, locked m combat In the desert for more than a week, had awaited the ceasefire order. The Jews, flushed vith theirAP - 174 words
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Article199 1948-10-23 3 PARIS, Friday. FRENCH Cabinet Ministers are urging the Premier (M. Henri Queuille) to declare martial law m the riot-torn coal field where more than 170 police and soldiers were injured m battles with strikers yesterday. f One Republican security guard was killed during a battle, theReuter; UP - 199 words
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Article24 1948-10-23 3 NEW YORK, Fri. The aoociniii. Nt or Mr. Frank A. Starzel as general managei of the Associated Press was announced ves*erday.—A.?.AP - 24 words
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Article150 1948-10-23 3 U.N. TRUST COUNCIL: A WARNING PARIS, Fri. BRITAIN yesterday warned the United Nations that the trusteeship system coverling 10 territories with 15,000,000 Inhabitants might collapse If it continued to be "undermined by political propaganda." Mr Grantley Adams of British Barbados, representing Britain, told the trusteeship committee of the General Assembly:Reuter - 150 words
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Advertisement275 1948-10-23 3 FRESH MILK >• supply. Tk« demand far axcaedt that of pre-war and production Kat not ytt reached pra-wat maximum. We arc unable to increase our present number of distributors until further notice. Pleas* be patient with YOUR distributor as his supplies are strictly limited. Milk bottles, too. are precious. Please275 words
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234 1948-10-23 4 LIVERPOOL, Friday. IV^INE detectors are being used m a novel fashion at the docks here to help speed up the shipment to the United States of Malayan rubber cargoes. Huge consignments of rubber are being stored m the United Kingdom and re-shipped toReuter - 234 words
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Article, Illustration22 1948-10-23 4 TEA FOR 150 SPECIAL constables was served at Kuala Kubu on Wednesday by a welfare committee at Liv Selangor. Straits Times picture.22 words
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Article124 1948-10-23 4 THE Governor of Singapore, 1 Sir Franklin Gimson. has already given one day's pay to the United Nations Appeal for Children Lady Gimson has also sent a personal contribution. A total of $35,000 has so far bwn collected m Singapore for the Appeal. The fund124 words
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Article81 1948-10-23 4 Singapore police want a 40year old Chinese who is alleged to have stabbed a Hokkien. Ong Lam Kay, at Clyde Terrace yesterday. The stabbed man ran from Clyde Terrace to Beach Road police station to make a re- 1 port at 7.30 a.m. yesterday His condition81 words
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Article237 1948-10-23 4 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Friday. oI'KPKISE that such a large sum as $30,000— if It did exist was m the safe of a Government officer on the last day of the year with the following day a public holiday was expressed by the acting Director237 words
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Article60 1948-10-23 4 The 20 year-old Royal Interocean Lines ship Nieuw Holland arrived m Singapore yesterday from Hong Kong to resume her pre-war oassen- ger-cargo service between Singapore. Batavia and Aus1 tralian Dorts. The vessel served as a British trooper during the war and has spert the last six months being60 words
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Article28 1948-10-23 4 All crews and passengers ot vessels calling at Japanese ports must have smallpox tad typhoid innoculation certificates not more than' one year old.28 words
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Article157 1948-10-23 4 TODAY V.M.C.A.. Orchard Road. Sin- gapore Chess club, 3 p.m. The Seventh Singapore Company, Boys Brigade, seventh annual display and review, St. Andrew's School, Woodsvllle, 3 p.m. Medical College Alumni Asso-! elation, re-union dinner, Harrawer Hal. Medical College, si p.m. Suit u::d Steadfast Club, i Founders Day dinner,157 words
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Article29 1948-10-23 4 Mr. E. A G. Blades. Assistant Superintendent of Police, has been appointed to act as Superintendent. Special Branch, Singapore Police Force, with effect from Oct. 1.29 words
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Article305 1948-10-23 4 Alleged Generator Theft I 'THE preliminary inquiry j A into a tentative charge lof the theft of a threeton truck and a generating set from the R.A.F. air strip m Paya Lebar, on Jan. 8 was continued m the Seventh Police Court yesterday. Appearing at th; Inquiry were three airmen.305 words
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160 1948-10-23 4 APART from renewed Russian interest, the rubber market has ruled quiet during the week, says Lewis Peat's market report. Continental inquiries are still being received, especially from France, but factory interest from other quarters has been small. Malayan September production figures have just160 words
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Advertisement332 1948-10-23 4 GREAT WORLD WRESTLING TO-NIGHT at 9 p.m. TONIGHT H A FIGHT NIGHT TO 1» d I*l Hi I»l O JCi t% ■W| K.VVOI'S lIIKII.int RfcMUC.HI ft)K 2 TRKASIKII) rROPHIKS!! fw Jl < h im P' on Of Turkey I The Only Man Who y^>^K Kgt I <lol<*s 2 Derision-. sddA332 words
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Article401 1948-10-23 5 Tin At Its Best Since Liberation From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. I AST month's rubber exports of 66,522 tons constituted the highest monthly total for this year and the third highest since the beginning of last year. In the quarter ended Sept. 30, tin exports of401 words
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Article, Illustration44 1948-10-23 5 MX. J. W. CHILTON, Assistant Superintendent of Police, who will be Singapore's Traffic Police Cbief, m place of Mr. C. J. R. Bembroke who goes shortly on leave to England. Mr. Chllton was formerly Officer m Charge of Marine Police, Singapore. Straits Times Picture.44 words
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416 1948-10-23 5 By Our Woman Correspondent FEWER and fewer people are able to come into the Colony with forged entry permits. In July, 40 illegal immigrants were prose- cuted and sentenced for being m possession of i forged permits. In September this figure had dropped to416 words
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Article66 1948-10-23 5 Singapore will be included In the new schedule for 8.0.A.C. Constellations De- tween England and Australia. said local officials of the corporation yesterday morning. They said that a newe agency report from London. i which omitted Singapore from the list of stopping places. was incorrect.66 words
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Article28 1948-10-23 5 TKLUK ANSON. Thurs —For erec tl n g unauthorised huts lln the Town Board limit, three men were fined 10 each In the Magistrate's court here.28 words
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Article296 1948-10-23 5 Emergency Advice To Unions From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. ADVICE to trade union members on their posi- i tion during the emergency is given m a pamphlet published by i the Trade Union Adviser, Federation of Malaya and Singapore. "The present Emergency Regulations are not directed against responsible296 words
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Article158 1948-10-23 5 THE issue of 10,515 x identity cards began at 8 a.m. yesterday at a 64 registration centres throughout Singapore. Most of the centres reported that thumb impressions and signatures were being record- I ed without any trouble. Meanwhile, registration is a going on satisfactorily. A warninsr158 words
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Article421 1948-10-23 5 I'UMoitKO a k M-rvnea m Singapore churc.V;s are as Jo lows: CHURCH Or E.NGLANU: 8t Andrew's Cathedral of Singapore at 7 a.m.- 8 a.m. 10.30 a. ro 11.15 a.m., 5.30 p.m. St. George's Garrison Church, Tanglln (open 'o civilians) 7.15 a.m. 9 a.m., 9 45 a.m. 6.30 p.m.421 words
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Obituary117 1948-10-23 6 Tlie remains of the late Mrs. I.im Chung Chee <nee Heah Seok Veongi. will be removed to Penang Ik internment. The cortege leaves N 27 Perak Road. Kuala Lum pu. at 2.00 p.m. to-day, the 23rd 1. for the railway statioa and the remains will be conveyed mail to117 words
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Article45 1948-10-23 6 The family of the late Madam X' b Ynn Tee Neo. wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to tho Hi inif roils friends and relatives who pan. r.ieht vi.*it,s and attended her funeral. a!so those who so kindly Jent cars, lorries, sent wreaths etc.45 words
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615 1948-10-23 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat., Oct. 23 1948. THE AUDIENCE Very few citizens of Singapore yet realise what an inspiring spectacle a meeting of the Legislative Council has become, now that the Council meets m the Victoria Memorial Hall. The old Council Chamber on the other side of Empress Place615 words
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Article448 1948-10-23 6 A most surprising contrast between the treatment of Volunteers in North Borneo and Malaya was revealed In a letter from a Jesselton resident published in our correspondence columns recently. "For our poor Volunteers," wrote this correspondent, "no back-pay, no allowances, rehabilitation or otherwise, no ribbons, no medals, no448 words
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Article21 1948-10-23 6 LONDON, Fri. Mr. Wilfred Meynell, poet, essayist, and biographer, has died at the age of 96.— A.P.AP - 21 words
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Article, Illustration1936 1948-10-23 6 A Malayan Countryman's Diary (AY, Oct. 17.— We r e had a busy week sundry defence drilling and tarictice. Next week •uld be free to get ith the job for we are paid, egular attendance S.Cs. at the range, re confidence that narkmanship will Lilly equal that1,936 words
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Advertisement126 1948-10-23 6 ONE PAIR OF EYES "One pair of eyes to last a lifetime. You can chew with false teeth, walk with a wooden leg, but never can you see with a blind eye."" This does not mean chat we are in danger of going blind but a warning that we should126 words
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783 1948-10-23 7 Dr. Allen Says 'l Am Optimistic THE University of Malaya should be fully es- tablfshed by the opening of the next academic year, m October 1949. This was announced yesterday by Dr. G. V. Allen, the acting Principal of the Singapore College of783 words
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Article224 1948-10-23 7 A STRIKE notice signed by 178 Chinese artisans has been presented j to Hume Industries (Far East), whose works are on the Bukit Timah Road, Singapore. The dispute concerns the dismissal of 75 men from Hume Industries. The general manager of the company wrote on Oct.224 words
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Article42 1948-10-23 7 NO PERMIT— 3 MONTHS SEGAMAT Fri. Karditar bin Sawina. 26-year-old Indonesian, was arrested bv a Special constable on Voules Estate Tenang. In the Segamat District Court he was sentenced to three months' hard labour for entering a protected area without a permit.42 words
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Article, Illustration381 1948-10-23 7 She is Miss .saima binte Ismail who now works among Malay women and children m Alor Star and came down to Singapore yesterday specially to receive her diploma from Sir Franklin Gimson at the graduation ceremony of the King Edward VII College of Medicine. Another381 words
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Article174 1948-10-23 7 Two Courts For Assize Arrears /\WING to the large accumulation of cases awaiting trial at the Sinj gapore Assizes, two courts will be assigned for assize work next month. At the present time, there are well over 100 cases awaiting trial. A large majority of them have been held over174 words
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Article66 1948-10-23 7 CHARGED WITH SELLING BABY i Ng Soy Keng, a woman. was at the Second Police Court yesterday accused of 'having sold a three year-old girl to Hoi Chin Hong, a man, for $270. 11 The Magistrate (Mr. L. C. lOoh) explained the charge ito the accused and postponed l the66 words
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Article137 1948-10-23 7 THE Boys and staff of St. Joseph's Institution, Singapore. last night welcomed the Assistant Superior General to the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the Very Rev. Brother Lawrence O'Toole. Brother OToole was guest of honour at a concert m the institution attended by the Bishop of Malacca,137 words
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476 1948-10-23 7 IT IS undoubtedly the duty of this court to relieve those people who have been deceived by the fraud of others," said the chairman of the Singapore Rent Conciliation Board (Mr. A. W. Bellamy) m giving judgment m an appeal yesterday. The case was476 words
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Article226 1948-10-23 7 MEMORIAL TO 11 STUDENTS AT yesterday's gradua- tion ceremony at the i King Edward VII College of Medicine a plaque m memory of 11 undergraduates who were killed the day before Singapore fell to the Japanese was unveiled. Very few outside a circle of medical people know how these 11226 words
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Article, Illustration923 1948-10-23 7 OACTEKIOLOGICAL warfare and how he th. the medical profession could help to outlaw' it, was the main point of Sir Franklin Gimson's s A eeih at the graduation ceremony of the Singa] College of Medicine yesterday The Governor felt that if thp mpHirnl nrnfrccinn l tninit923 words
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Article, Illustration988 1948-10-23 8 "FEMWA" WRITES ON TWENTY one-year- old Tonny Saptuhodojo, whose exhibition of paintings opens at the British Council rooms on Monday, has never studied art m his life, apart from the rudimentary art lessons given at the Dutch school at Bandoeng; yet now he holds his988 words
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Article157 1948-10-23 8 suka to dengar Malays Yang berchakap the language betul; Tetapi I'm quite m a daze When the youngsters pechar every rule. I choba to faham their wails But I sometimes fikir it's kuat When they jalan away off the rails And ta'dapat the thing quite so hot.157 words
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Article325 1948-10-23 8 REPORTS have been received by the Food Control Department that m certain markets, beef stall-holders have been indulging m various nefarious practices to deceive consumers, states Radio Malaya m its weekly review of Singapore food prices. One of their tricks has been to treat frozen beef325 words
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Advertisement373 1948-10-23 8 1 4 M> j. i m t a 1 This X-ray may be yours Only an X-ray will confirm the extent of any abnormal condition beneath the gums and only your Dentist is qualified »o render professional services m cases of disease or infection Daily Dental Care with Ipttia develops373 words
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Advertisement219 1948-10-23 8 lfl§§pL If From hit first feed of COW GATE Bab/ shows pleasure and contentment —he loves it! And the Mother too watches with delight the regular and natural growth of strong firm bone and sound health/ flesh. Yes, he'll be read/ to take his place just now m what we219 words
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Letter, Illustration1548 1948-10-23 9 $20,000,000 A YEAR —WHY NOT? 1 ADMIRE your efforts to promote the growth of a social conscience m Singapore. On the other hand I feel that a lot was left unsaid m your recent leaders commenting on Mr. Bingham's comparison of wage rates m1,548 words
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Letter236 1948-10-23 9 AM convinced after reading Wednesday's Straits Times that interference from Whitehall is not the only cause of local discontent. It seems clear to me that the local administration is just as much to blame. It is now close on three years since dissatisfaction crept into the medical236 words
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Letter192 1948-10-23 9 Transport For The Sergeants YOUR able leader on the Palestine Police brings out the point that the organisation and training !of the Special Constabulary called for the recruitment of these SerI geants and, as is well known, they have been assigned to districts. However, unless these Ser- geants are provided192 words
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Advertisement16 1948-10-23 9 JOHN I. THORNYCROFT CO., LIMITED. OFFICE SHOWROOM SHIPYARD TANK ROAD TANJONG RHU TEL. 5001/2 TEL. *****16 words
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Advertisement98 1948-10-23 9 Be refreshed inside as well as out by takuig a \^ZLZ^^ glass of sparkling Andrews. Gently, Andrews rids your system of trouble-making impurities which t^^4j^ cause so many every-day ailments. Be regular with tiftfl" > W l ?u Andrews for your health's sake. J ..j^ Andrews uversalt COOLS REFRESHES INVIGORATES98 words
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Miscellaneous660 1948-10-23 9 The defence had to be flawless i honours, he would have had easy to defeat the contract In today's going, but without knowledge on dea 1 this point he chose to lead the North, dealer heart J ack tor a finesse. West Both sides vulnerable covered, and the king won.660 words
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Article351 1948-10-23 10 LONDON, Fri. VESTERDAY was a quiet I day for the London Stock Exchange, with few major price alterations, says Reuter's financial correspondent. Rubbers were unchanged to lower, Tins Irregular to lower. The subscription list (or the new £100,000.000 Electricity three per cent, loan opened and closed yesterday. The351 words
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Article185 1948-10-23 10 AMERICA has entered the po«*war Singapore coconut oil market. The first shipment to the United States since the liberation is to be made next month It is of 600 tons. Sales of Malayan coconut oil m Indian and European markets m the last two months have185 words
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Article798 1948-10-23 10 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. A FEATURE of the Malayan share market today was the announcement by Malayan Breweries of a bonus issue of three shares free for everv one share held. Malayan Breweries shares were today quoted at buyer $25.35. seller $25.85 cd798 words
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Article203 1948-10-23 10 Singapore Rubber flPENINQ steady yesterday the Singapore rubber market later eased slightly on publication of Malayan September rubber production figures, which showed an increase of 7,600 tons over the previous month. The market closed quiet and easier. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 42% cents, sellers 43203 words
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Article102 1948-10-23 10 SHIPS In port alongside the Singapore Harbour Doard wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Bldor (31), Bt. Thomas (33-34), Mount Mansfield (38-39). Esang (40-41). West Wharf: Katong (4-5), Marlekerk (8-9), Denbighshire (10-11), Trevaylor (15-16). Empire Dock: Javanese Pnnce (17-18), Maron (25-26). East Wharf: Arnold Maersk102 words
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Article103 1948-10-23 10 M. BREWERIES jyjALAYAN Breweres is to increase its authorised capital from $1,500,000 to $10,000,000. "Management and Ordinary shareholders will be Issued v~:th three fully paid up shares for every dollar share held. The proposal will be put before an extraordinary general meeting of the company m103 words
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Advertisement1228 1948-10-23 10 4k CO., LTD. I m Singapore) ■TRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. WEST COAST MALAYA "Mentakab" for Malacca Oct 26 "Merlimau for P. Oickson Oct. 25 "Sagamat" for P Sham, T. Anson Penang Oct. 10 "Serampang" for I. Anson, Penang Belawan Oct. 25 ■AST COAST MALAYA "R.sang" for Kuantan Oct. 24 "Rawang"1,228 words
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Advertisement213 1948-10-23 10 PRESIDENT LINES «>erai Kauenge* Agent for Northwest Airline* ,Nn!i IN S.vI2 IIW1 IW YORK ANO »OSTON via INDIA ECYPT 6 MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Mount Mansfield n fort &:;;;;:::-^ir' etM^ t AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. UNION BLOC TEL 3821. 9 t'harr Penan« Agent Sim. Darby Co LYKES ORIENT LINE direct to HOUSTON213 words
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Advertisement347 1948-10-23 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE iAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA 'U X SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ CONTINENT SCANDINAVIA Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham i "Nikobar" due abt. Oct. 28 Penang for Fusan. m.s "Nordfar.i due abt. Oct. 28 fn < "Kiw.a" toi M»nn« HKons Shu tot Madras Colombo Aden, m.. Korea to. Manila H Kong.347 words
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Advertisement878 1948-10-23 10 McALISTEK <Sc CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) KLLBRMAM cV BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LINK HAVRE. LONDON. ROTTEROAM Accepting carg^f^-North Alto*. CANA UN PAC C Ji Ports Canada via Colombo f CITY OF YOKOHAMA Accepting cargo for Central iouthj DU UniF* 2J Oct. American Ports gP'WIS!!? l£. CASTLEVILLI SSS: iTSS: p.^ »*«s •Calls878 words
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Article555 1948-10-23 11 LARRY CARROL - Brighter Outlook For Rugger LARRY CARROL By IF any —oof were needed of the 'n^*- ..singly high place Rugby is taking in tb- attentions of Asian sportsmen in Malaya, it will be provided by next week-end's game in Kuala Lumpur between the Selangor Malays and their Perak compatriots. This is555 words
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Article246 1948-10-23 11 BY KEN JALLEH T EARNING the finer points ot the game m the land of the world's best hockey players India it was no surprise that when P K. Baskaran came to Singapore m 1925, he soon became one of the finest hockey players246 words
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Article242 1948-10-23 11 KHOK CHEANG KEE - Malaya's Leading Asian KHOK CHEANG KEE BY ONE of Penang's most outstanding sports personalities is Asian rugger star, Maurice Pestana His accomplishments m the field of sport are particularly noteworthy because he has reached top ranks and stayed there for a number of years, m a game m which few242 words
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448 1948-10-23 11 By THE SPORTS EDITOR TFHE Singapore Amateur Football Association's x second post-war Cup final will be played at Jalan Besar Stadium today, and the strongly-favoured Kota Raja Football Club will field their full first I team which beat the Amicable Athletic Association by448 words
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Article248 1948-10-23 11 LEE SIEYV YEE - LEE SIEYV YEE By WONG Peng Soon and Ong Poh Lim are opposed m the all three finals of the Singapore badminton championships. The first, the singles wil be decided today; the second, the doubles, tomorrow. They will not meet m the mixed doubles for some weeks248 words
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Advertisement226 1948-10-23 11 TODAY! ONLY I SHOWS -NOT t TIM IS REELS 5.45 25 X^^'MSffl 900 WHOLE i^MßMfc NEW SERIAL STUNTS SLAM f^C^^ WATH BANG /jWltllf* DEFYING ACTION (fJfUP^ THRILLS PHONE mf f* JL 4042 RKX CHILDREN'S MATINEES at 11 a.m. Today: "DALTONS RIDE AGAIN" Tomorrow: Bing Crosby Fred Astalre m "BLUE SKIES"226 words
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Advertisement217 1948-10-23 11 LAST DAY-TO-DAY Columbia's OPENS TO~MORROW mmm\ "*^W. kW\ *&Qmm*. i jHmUBJIbVImj HmUBJ1bV1m mm m\CJlw* m r^ALHAMBRA^ I! M.G. M.S NEW HIGH IN THE MUSICAL SKY/ "This Time For Keeps" Color By TECHNICOLOR V*JL Esther Williams 9 With Her Eye-Filling m A V LAURITZ MELCHOIR mWi M X JIMMY DURANTE m217 words
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Miscellaneous404 1948-10-23 11 RADIO MALAYA Share Mar!:u 8.M Ivor Novello RADIO AUSTRALIA timrtDAnt Music id), .> 1u World Affairs SINGAPORE (BBC): 5.45 Symphonic Concert: <9 30 am to 11.30 *jn.: 21.54 it.20 ko at oi mt/»i a 30 News (BBC): 7.15 News: 178 4. 15.21 15.20 mc/i: 4 pjn to 1 p.m. Radio404 words
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Article1030 1948-10-23 12 EPSOM JEEP - THREE GOOD BETS FOR TODAY No Regrets, Sir Galahad, Suivi From EPSOM JEEP MO Regrets, Sir Galahs good each- way investr final day of the Perak meeting. No Regrets was not beaten by Liberty Man c day, and I am confident hi the straight five and a h Sir Galahad1,030 words
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Article160 1948-10-23 12 tACE 1: 15 p.m. EPSOM JEEP SMILING THRU Had Rhythm Royal Bounty PIA Kirn Arthur Lucky Ace 818 GALAHAD Ind. Heather Bright Eye* CALt BO* GOLD STREAM Eirplre Rose Royal Bounty PIA Kin* Arthur Oarnnk POINTER GOLD STREAM Royal Bounty Hamhrion KACE t: 45 p.m PIA Kinf Arthur160 words
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Article961 1948-10-23 12 BELOW are the acceptances for today's Ipoh races. The Double Totes are on races three and four, and six and seven. The Big Sweep will be drawn on race eight. Race 1—2.15: Cl. 2, Div. 2—6 Furs. 000 Hainbt ion Flannery 9.00 Mrs. T. V. Mitchell A.961 words
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170 1948-10-23 12 LIM PENG HAN, ace Malayan motorist, ha; entered four cars In the Singapore Motor Club'i hill climb tomorrow at Pender Road off Pasii Panjang Road. Peng Han will himself drive one car m the racing cars class and another m the sports170 words
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Article116 1948-10-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. PLAYING without the service* of some of their regulars, the Selangor Eurasian Association qualified for the jseml-flnai of the Senior aoccer cup-tie competition this evening when they defeated the Malaya District Works Squadron by two goals to one on the V.M.C.A. ground. Ten116 words
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Article119 1948-10-23 12 QARBAN Singh (HI 1 lbs. stippod Tommy Carrie <148'« lbs > In the second round of a srhoduied 10 -round main event at the lHpp\ World Stadium last night Carne'.s seconds threw In f ne o md the n«ht Mok Kai Khoon (114. lbs >119 words
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Article227 1948-10-23 12 rOALXEEPERS took the honours In yesterday's hockey match at Hong Lim Green m which Singapore j Chinese Recreation Club beat Nee Soon Hockey Club by an only goal scored three minutes from the final whistle Nee Soon, settling down early, had the better of the first227 words
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Article136 1948-10-23 12 TODAY SOCCES: S.A.F.A. Cap final.. SBC. v. Kola Raja S.C Jalan Besar Stadium, 5 p.m. .SWIMMING: Singapore swimming championships— 8.8.C. pool —2.30 p.m. BADMINTON: Singapore chatnplonshpls —Clerical Union 9.3* a.m.; Chinese V.M.C.A v. Chinese High School. 107, Setefie Rd. 4 p.m. FRIENDLY SOCCER: Tiong Bahrn Ranters 9, Kallang136 words
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Article126 1948-10-23 12 THE Raffles Institution "A" and and "B" hockey teams wore both successful m their matches against St. Joseph's Institution, played on the Raffles Instltutloc ground yesterday. The Rafflesians scored ore-nil victories m each game. The victory of their "B" team was •specially commendable as they126 words
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Article36 1948-10-23 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Fri.— The Tamlllans Physical Culture Association won the final of the Junior knock-out soccer competition today, beating the Selangcr Chinese Recreation Club one-nil at Kampong Attap.36 words
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Article39 1948-10-23 12 THE men's doubles and womea's doubles finals of tha Singapore District lawn tennis championships will be played at O.H.Q. Tanglin Barracks at 4.30 p.m. today. The mixed doubles and rrens singles finals will take plac e tomorrow39 words
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Article41 1948-10-23 12 CT. Andrew's School beat the Medical College "A* 1 team m a keenly contested rugger match on the M.C.U. ground on Thursday. The score was nine points (three tries) to six points (a penalty goal and a try)41 words
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Article98 1948-10-23 12 TANGLIN Club beat a Singapore Teachers' tennis team oy three matches to one at the Club yesterday. Scores (Club players mentioned first): R. Macartney and B.C. Fay beat Chin Kee Oun and Low Kee Pow 6—2. 3—6, 7—3; W. A. Kermer and J. W. Brand lost98 words
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Article25 1948-10-23 12 Today: High Water, 1.34 a.m. (Bft. 3in.>, 12.55 p.m Oft 21n.). Tomorrow: High Water, 2.24 'a.m. (7ft. 71n.V I.SO p.m (Bft I 91rO.25 words
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Article476 1948-10-23 12 VLTIEVE Wolters, 14J-year-old member of the Singapore Swimming Club, recorded the most noteworthy performances m the heats of the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association's championships which were held at the S.S.C. pool ye ?s^r day i (S.S.C). 3~ Leona Ah Kow Without having to extend himself, he476 words
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Article141 1948-10-23 12 HONOURS m shared In a hocl-cy mat.'h >n :h' padarß yesttrday between the SiCricket Club and the Rain— CoHcge, who drew one-all. Thllagaratnam played a grand game for the College and war- thp unlucklest of the forward, He l>cd two excellent chances jjt on both j141 words
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