The Straits Times, 14 December 1948
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Title Section19 1948-12-14 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 184S if PRICE TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1948. TWELVE PAGES19 words
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Article, Illustration386 1948-12-14 1 Compromise In North China Expected PEKING, Monday. THE Communists were today reported to have advanced to eight miles of Peking. First reports said that fighting had broken out near Tsinghochien, eight miles to the north. All Chinese Air Force planes have been moved to theReuter; AP; UP - 386 words
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Article98 1948-12-14 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. BANDITS m the Rawang area are believed to be responsible for burning down the house of Mr. Blake, headmaster of the Serendah Boys' Home m Serendah, four miles north of Rawang. Shots were heard coming from the direction of98 words
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Article100 1948-12-14 1 RANGOON, Mon. THE Burmese Prime Minister (Thakin Nui said today that certain foreign nationals "are meddling m the affairs of Burma." This, he said, "constitute* direct threat" to the country's year-old Independence. He said there was no evidence to "prove that foreign governments have a handReuter - 100 words
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Article47 1948-12-14 1 SYDNEY, Mon.— ln prepara- i i tion for the arrival of the Royal Australian Navy's two! new aircraft-carriers, the R.A.N. ha s established its first naval air station on what was once a R.A.A F. war aerodrome at Nowra, near Sydney. —Reuter. A.A.P.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 47 words
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Article29 1948-12-14 1 TOKYO, Mon.— Three hundred Japanese war criminal suspects are still waiting to ihave judgment passed upon them m foreign countries, the Japanese Demobilization Bureau announced yesterday. —Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article100 1948-12-14 1 BHANGHAI, Mon THE Economic Ca-operation Administration will continue to aid China under a different government, provided that government preserved the people's freedom, Mr. Paul G. Hoffman, the Administration chief, stated m a news conference today. Asked if ECA aid would continue under the Reds, orReuter - 100 words
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Article52 1948-12-14 1 "MISS SIAM— 1948" From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Mon.— Miss Ladda Suwansapa was proclaimed "Miss Slam" at last night's Constitution Fall beauty contest. MLss Ladda, who was sponsored by the Commissioner of Pattanl Province, is 18 yean of age and was born In Bangkok. She will be feted In Pattanl52 words
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Article42 1948-12-14 1 PARIS, Mon.-India todaj informed the United Nations Security Council that she dk not Intend to take part ir any further discussions aboul Hyderabad. Sir Olrja Shankar Bajpal announcing the decisloi claimed that conditions li Hyderabad were peaceful an< normal— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article250 1948-12-14 1 AMERICA LOOKS TO EUROPE WASHINGTON, Mon. 'rHE United States preA pared to write off China as an almost certain loss is concentrating on securing a non-Com-munist Western Europe. Madame Chiang Kai-shek's extra-ordinary mission to Washington, her two appeals to the U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Marshall and her one directAP - 250 words
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Article52 1948-12-14 1 YOKOHAMA, Mon. Four former Admirals of the Japanese Navy were today given Jentences ranging from eight It.< 20 years' imprisonment for 1 the murder of over 800 passengers and seamen of Allied ships during the war. They commanded Japanese submarine forces. In the Indian Ocean and the52 words
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Article21 1948-12-14 1 LONDON, Mon.—Sir Henry Marten, Provost of Eton Col1 lege, who formerly tutored Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, has died.—U.P.UP - 21 words
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Article370 1948-12-14 1 rpHE King, who is sufferir 1 the circulation m the le progress," a bulletin signed today. Further improvement In the circulation m both legs and both feet may be anticipated, it was added. The bulletin was signed by, six doctors, the five who j signed the previousReuter - 370 words
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Article65 1948-12-14 1 CANBERRA, Mon. Mr. Calwell, Immigration Mlnlst- er, said today that If the Australian pearling Industry could not be carried on without Japanese labour It would have to wane. Japanese divers would not be allowed to return. 'The feeling of mothers and wives of Australian victims of65 words
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Article43 1948-12-14 1 BANDOENG, Mon.— A Dutch fighter plane this morning crashed into a restaurant here killing the pilot and wounding four other people. The plane crashed through the roof of the building Into the dining hall, where several guests were dining. U.P.UP - 43 words
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Article186 1948-12-14 1 BATAVIA, Mon. MERLE Cochran, United States member of the United Nations Good Offices Committee, left today for r Jogjakarta on what Is be5 lieved to be an American 1 effort to patch up the break- down on Dutch-Indonesian 1 peace negotiations. On Saturday the Dutch i wereUP - 186 words
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Article52 1948-12-14 1 ADELAIDE, Mon. A GOVERNMENT prospector has found uranium, described by the Department of Mines as a "promising" discovery, In the Peake and Denison ranges of South Australia, south Oodnadatta. The South Australian Government today proclaimed a 2,600 square mile area round the find reserved for government prospectorsReuter - 52 words
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Article291 1948-12-14 1 Why I Took Gifts: Belcher LONDON, Mon. VIR. John Belcher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, today told the tribunal probing alleged corruption m Government circles he had accepted gifts because he had "acquired the mind of the business world." His contacts over the past two and a halfReuter - 291 words
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Article118 1948-12-14 2 FRANKFURT, Monday. IN the British Zone of Germany, Christmas par- ties for German and displaced children are being planned like a military operation. From previous experience, the British have found that the children of Military Government employees who usually are among the better-off Germans wereAP - 118 words
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Article45 1948-12-14 2 OKAYAMA. (Japan), Mon. _A spinning mill is paying 40 of its girl employees to roller skate on company time. It was found that girls on wheels glide up and down the long rows of machines much faster and do more work.— UP.UP - 45 words
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Article25 1948-12-14 2 VIENNA, Mon. Nine Austrian locomotives handed to Russia as reparations fell into the River Tissa •Theiss) when a bridge collapsed. Sabotage is suspected—Reuter.25 words
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Article42 1948-12-14 2 MANILA, Mon.— The famous Army and Navy Club, for 40 years haven for American officers m the Philippines, may lose its sponsors. Army officers are m favour of selling the U*****,000 assets of the club, but Navy members oppose withdrawal.—AP.AP - 42 words
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Article76 1948-12-14 2 SOENDERBORG, (Denmark), Mon.— When a big oak tree was blown down recently, two wedges hammered into the tree some 50 years ago were found, One bore the following inscription: •When t.ils oak falls the graved lggers wife will die and one of the farms m the district willAP - 76 words
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Article32 1948-12-14 2 v WASHINGTON. Mon. The National Negro Council alleged today that 2,000,000 Negroes were denied the right to vote m five southern States this year and asked a Senate Investigation AP.AP - 32 words
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Article22 1948-12-14 2 MOSCOW, Mon. German 50-ton TUer tanks captured during the war are being melted down here after being on exhibition. A.P.AP - 22 words
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Article28 1948-12-14 2 NEW DELHI. Mon.— Pandit Nehru will pay his first visit as Prime Minister of India to Hyderabad at Christmas and will meet the Nizam. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article32 1948-12-14 2 I OSLO, Mon. Without a speech 4.000 Oslo women marched to the Hall and the Premier's house to protest against the lack of Christmas fare and other goods. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article50 1948-12-14 2 LONDON, Mon. The Bishop of Sheffield (Dr. L. S. Hunter) will not let people make records of marriages m churches ia his diocese, because the records might be played at hilarious parties, and the bride and groom might think more about their voices than their vows.— /LP.50 words
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Advertisement740 1948-12-14 2 NOTICES AUCTION SALE OF Unclaimed uiquors comprising: Hennessy, Queen's. John Exshaw, A Beehive Brandy, Gordon's, Ollbey s. White Satin. Hamilton's, Old Tom, Tatra. Yacht. Viceroy; CavlU's Lanoma. Seller's A Lorraine Dry Gin. Scotch. Canadian Australian Whiskey, Port Wine. Vermouth. Sherry, Liqueurs, Lager Beer Ac. To Be Held At Bonded "T>"740 words
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Advertisement382 1948-12-14 2 NOTICES NOTICE^ IDEAL HOMES ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES Of No. 52. The Arcade, have now moved their office to: Prince Edward Road, Singapore. Telephone Ne. 8157. NOTICE OF REMOVAL DIRECTOR OP DISPOSAL (FAR EASTERN AREA) The offices of the Director of Disposals will be moved from the Cathay Building to KAY SIANG382 words
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Advertisement123 1948-12-14 2 BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR LONDON BIRMINGHAM. 2- 13 MAY 1949 Information and assistance can be obtained from tht nearest United Kingdom Trade Commissioner's Offiot. "TAtMj -fotd_M tidtaj i/fafttins 'KEPLER* WAr n ICSC growing *M t&^ children depend upon jfl WT getting the right food extras. yS After seventy years Kepler g«123 words
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360 1948-12-14 3 "LONG LIVE PEACE" CRY U.N. Assembly Meeting Ends PARIS, Monday. THE United Nations General Assembly, after 1 a 12-week meeting m Paris, ended its work last night with a bitter argument between the East and West. As the delegates of 58 nations left the hall, and the powerful floodlight* wereReuter - 360 words
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Article, Illustration38 1948-12-14 3 MISS BELKIS TEMEL, of Turkey, wears a diamond tiara given by Napoleon to Josephine and holds a symbolic globe, after her coronation in Washington as "Miss United Nations" at the seventh annual United Nations Club Ball.— A.P. picture.AP - 38 words
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Article106 1948-12-14 3 NEW DELHI, Monday. rpHE Indian Congress Committee yesterday approved a foreign policy resolution to retain India's link with the British Commonwealth. The resolution said that the attainment of independence would necessarily change India's present relationship with the Com- monwealth. "India, however, desire to retainUP - 106 words
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Article177 1948-12-14 3 TEL AVIV. Mon. JEWISH and Arab military commanders m Jerusalem yesterday agreed to open the road to Bethlehem, enabling Christians to make their Christmas Eve pilgrimage to Christ's birthplace. The road is partly controlled by Jews and partly by Arabs. The Jewish and Arab military commandersReuter - 177 words
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Article64 1948-12-14 3 SHANGHAI, Mon. A DC-3 plane crash-landed early yesterday at Taipeh, Formosa, killing the pilot and co-pilot. Two passengers out of' eight had serious injuries. The flight operator was sent to hospital at Taipeh. The rest were discharged after minor treatment. The accident was caused byReuter; AP - 64 words
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Article31 1948-12-14 3 MELBOURNE, Mon. Sir Henry Tizard, a British Government expert, says that no Australian scientist or engineer has disclosed any information which could harm Australia or the British Commonwealth.—A.P.AP - 31 words
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Article68 1948-12-14 3 BABY PRINCE IS GOLDEN-HAIRED BELFAST, Mon. THE first public description of Princess Elizabeth's son was given last night by Countess Granville, wife of the Earl of Granville. Governor of Northern Ireland, and sister of Queen Elisabeth. Saying that "he couldn't be more angelic looking," she added that the baby wasReuter - 68 words
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Article120 1948-12-14 3 'INVADED,' SAY COSTA RICANS. PARIS, Mon. WITHIN a few minutes of the closure of the United Nations General Assembly, the Government of Costa Rica telegraphed the President of the Security Council that troops from Nicaragua had invaded its territory. The telegram stated: "Instructed by my Government, I hereby inform youReuter; AP - 120 words
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Article64 1948-12-14 3 U.K. 's Meat Supplies LONDON, Mon. ORITAIN is depending more than ever before on the Commonwealth countries for her meat supplies. This was disclosed m a report by the Commonwealth Economic Committee Issued last night. It showed that the Commonwealth countries supplied half of Britain's reduced imports of all meat64 words
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Article55 1948-12-14 3 ATHENS, Mon. Greek Government troops, with tank support, yesterday drove off 2JWO guerilla infantry and cavalry troops who attacked Khardltta, the capital of Thessaly. The rebels blew up the power plant and destroyed several houses and shops. Khardltta is a city of about 25,000 people 140UP - 55 words
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Article35 1948-12-14 3 WASHINGTON, Mon. Immediate termination of al- locations of coarse grains and rye has been ordered by the International Emergency Food Committee of the Food and Agriculture Organisation because of increasing supplies. A.P.AP - 35 words
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Article, Illustration178 1948-12-14 3 i'AKIS, Monday. jVfARSH ALL-AID counirics are expected to examine Britain's four-year economic plan when they meet here on Saturday. l Observers believe that the nations will make frank comments on the British plan, submitted by the British Government as its contribution to theReuter - 178 words
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Article124 1948-12-14 3 PARIS. Mon. T*HE United Nations Com- mission on Kashmir decided yesterday to send a special emissary to try to settle the differences oetween Pakistan and India over the Princely State. The emissary Is Senor Alfredo Lozano Agudelo of, Colombia, a member of the Commission. The Commission ItselfAP - 124 words
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Advertisement168 1948-12-14 3 The roomy 7 cv. ft. that gives extra value m frozen storage space with distinctive beauty and styling. Powered by Kelvinator's famous Polarsphere mechanism permanently lubricated trouble-free performance BRINKMANNS LIMITED SINCAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANC 2K2 Here is the perfect answei to the problem of whai to give man. A168 words
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238 1948-12-14 4 npHE Singapore Malay daily Utusan Melayu. in tw successive leaders on the changes in Radi Malaya transmissions from Jan. 1, says that Radi Malaya "can greatly assist in the educational an cultural uplif tment of the Malays." Advocating a complete reorganisation of238 words
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Article157 1948-12-14 4 Non-Malays May Get High Posts From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. NON-MALAYS may Join the Mal&y Administrative Service of the Federation States next year. If a scheme being prepared now m Kuala Lumpur gets the necessary approval At present this service— except In Johore Is confined strictly to Malays.157 words
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Article47 1948-12-14 4 Two Chinese youths, Lim Tee Tee, aged 17 and Tang Hang Chew, aged 16 pleaded guilty yesterday In the first District Court of having bro''m into a store in Ford Street on Sunday morning. Th° case was postponed to Dec. 22 for sentence.47 words
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Article95 1948-12-14 4 JflAULANA Abdul Aleem Siddique. the founder of Singapore Muslim Missionary Society, will arrive In Singapore on Dec. 21 from Pakistan. The president of the Muslim Missionary Society (Mr. 8 I. O. AlsaRoff) said that the Maulana's visit was a routine one and not precipitated bv Christian95 words
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Article101 1948-12-14 4 The holy relics of the two chief disciples of Lord Buddha. Ven. Sarlputta and Mogallana. which had been ft the Victoria and Albert Museum. London, have been restored to India by th British authorities. The Maha BodW Society »t India has arranged a grand reception ceremony101 words
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Article88 1948-12-14 4 Soviet Rubber Bid COLOMBO, Mon. QEYLONS refusal of Russia's offer to buy the Dominion** entire rubber output has produced a motion on the Senate Order Paper. It moves that: "The Senate of Ceylon expresses Its deep concern and disappointment at the undue and Inexplicable delay on theReuter - 88 words
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Article, Illustration31 1948-12-14 4 SIAMESE DANCE: Miss Sben Shin Cboo and her partner perform a Siamese dance at tbe Fukien Girls' School concert which was held last Thursday la Penan*;.— Photo by S. K. Faye.31 words
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Article, Illustration235 1948-12-14 4 TWENTY-TWO- YEAR-OLD Tan Sing Choon, the Pcnang ex-Volunteer who had his tongue cut by the Japanese for fighting against them m 1942, need no longer write for help on the pavements and five-foot ways of Singapore. He was offered two) jobs yesterday. The Japanese235 words
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Article30 1948-12-14 4 The Rev. Donald Gee, Pentecostal and bible teacher from England, will preach at the Elim Church, Upper Serangoon, and on Thursday at 9.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. All are welcome.30 words
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100 1948-12-14 4 'PHE Government of India will be unable to give A rehabilitation assistance to Indians m Malaya. It has received no request for such assistance. This was stated by the Representative of the Government of India (Mr. John Thivy) when asked about the suggestion100 words
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Article173 1948-12-14 4 STRONGER MEASURES URGED Malay News MAJLIS, the Kuala Lumpur Malay newspaper, In a recent leading article, urges f Government to take stronger measures against those who pay protection money to the bandits. The paper says: "Had protection money been denied to ths bandits, terrorism would have ceasec much earlier, as173 words
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Article83 1948-12-14 4 The owners of markets In Middle Road, Rowell Road and Aliwal Road, Singapore, were summoned in the Sixth Police Court yesterday for failing to comply with a mandatory order to have the markets closed by Feb. 29, this year. They were Goh Meng Boon, Teo Peng83 words
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Article80 1948-12-14 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Mon.— Majedle Estate detention camp. 3 1/4 miles on the road from Johore Bahru to Kota Tinggl. has bsen declared a "protected place" under the Emergency Regulations. The area covered by the order is that part, of Majedie Estate lying east80 words
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Article30 1948-12-14 4 KLUANO MOO.— Lee Son (68) wu fined $30. or three weeks' gaol, when he was found guilty of possession of fire pints of lkroor on which duty wu not paid.30 words
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415 1948-12-14 5 Majority Support For Secession At Penang Meeting From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Mon. (COMMUNITY leaders from Penang and Province Wellesley, at a public meeting held at the Chinese Town Hall this evening, agreed by a large majority vote to adopt all constitutional means for the secession of the Settlement from415 words
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Article, Illustration65 1948-12-14 5 ROYAL RESTING PLACE: A mausoleum for the Selangor Royal Family is being constructed In Klang over the tomb of the late Sultan Sulaiman. It will cost $75,000 and Is expected to be completed m four months. The drawing is the original drawn up by the Government Architect, but because of65 words
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Article341 1948-12-14 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. npO forestall any possible clash between Malays and 1 Chinese during the emergency, Kelantan officials and prominent residents of both communities met at Kota Bahru on Saturday to organise committees to work for better inter-racial relations. The meeting341 words
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Article180 1948-12-14 5 Control Of Barter Tightens Up DENANO merchants who run ships to North Sumatra for Indonesian barter will, from tomorrow, be refused sailing permits from the Dutch authorities at Sabang and Belawan unless they have first obtained a letter of introduction from the Netherlands Consulate in Penang. Ships going out from180 words
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Article141 1948-12-14 5 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Mon. AN allocation of about A $11,000,000 more than this year's is to be made to Perak from Federal funds to balance its budget next year. The Federal allocation to Perak for thig .'ear wag about $8,250,000. Next year's Js expected to141 words
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Article103 1948-12-14 5 An Indian, Aliar Kunju Shabul Hamid, appeared before the Singapore Seventh Police Court Magistrate (Mr. R. J. C. Walt), yesterday on a charge of having murdered a Chinese, Low Wong, on Dec. 8. The prosecution alleged that the manager of Sheum's circus had an argument with an103 words
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Article21 1948-12-14 5 Major Ernest Victor Benjamin, former general manager of Sarawak Oilfields, Mid, died at Eastbourne, England, on Dec. 4.21 words
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Article71 1948-12-14 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon THE ho >c that the King would hare a "speedy recovery from his recent indisposition" ;s; s expressed by the Chinese "jonsulGeneral, Kuala Lumpur, (Mr. Li-chin) m a message to Sir Henry Gurney. On behalf of the Chinese m71 words
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Article120 1948-12-14 5 LONDON, Mon. 'II7E are encouraging the fT employment of a much larger portion of Malay labour," said Mr. A. P. Hadow, chairman of Sungkap Para Plantations, m his statement circulated with the annual accounts. The company's estate is at Sungei Patani In Kedah, and Mr. Hadow said120 words
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Article112 1948-12-14 5 A 37-year-old Chinese, Wee Juan Lock, pleaded guilty yesterday hi the First District Court to a charge of having broken into a house m Fort Canning Road on Sunday afternoon and removing goods valued at $550. Wee, who said he was a part-time wireman, was stated112 words
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Article64 1948-12-14 5 The Singapore C.I.D. chief, (Mr. E. V. Fowler) has issued a warning against "terrorists approaching the public for donations to support upcountry terrorists." A Malayan Communist Party agent was artested on Sunday for distributing extortion letters. Mr. Fowler said: "So long as the public co-operates with64 words
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Article33 1948-12-14 5 More than 200 pilgrims arrived at Singapore yesterday by the Blue Funnel ships, Glaucus and Laomedon from Jeddah. There were nine deaths on the Olaucus and seven on the Laomedon.33 words
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Article82 1948-12-14 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. IOHORE State Cigar Workers' J Union yesterday decided to support the Singapore Cigar Workers' Union stand against wage cuts. Rates of payment are $6.30 and $4.75 a thousand for big and small cigars respectively. 'and proposed rates are $2—82 words
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Obituary105 1948-12-14 6 Madam Low Ah Lin, beloved mother of Mr. Hee Ah Cheong, passed away peacefully at No. 40. Tessensohn Road. Funeral will take place on Tuesday 14. 12. '48 at 4.30 p.m. GRAEME ANDERSON: At Kuala Pertang Estate on 6th Dec.. 1948. Ah 9 HonTale Mr. Walter Graeme Anderson. D.P.M.K..105 words
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985 1948-12-14 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues., Dec. 14, 1948 THE NORTHERN SEPARATISTS If the separatist movement m Penang has now reached such proportions as to threaten the stability of the Federation, the Federal Government has only itself to thank for the problem. A sympathetic appreciation of Penang's trading difficulties twelve months985 words
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Article52 1948-12-14 6 MANILA. Mon. Judge Natlvldad Almeda -Lopez discloses that there are at least 5.000 registered GI babies left destitute m the Philippines This number, she says, represents only about 20 per cent of the total number of children of American-Fili-pino percentage which constitute one of the Republic's graveReuter - 52 words
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1780 1948-12-14 6 F. L. BRA YNE - Building Better Homes And Better Villages F. L. BRA YNE By AFTER many years devoted to raising the standard of living m a part of rural India, I still ask myself why people object so strongly to doing things* which would obviously benefit them? Whether it was sowing good seed,1,780 words
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277 1948-12-14 6 A Parent Asks For Fair Play For His Child THE statement of the x Deputy Director of Education on the policy towards over-age children at school is not enlightening. He admits that injustice would be caused to over-age pupils by the adoption of the policy of his department, and yet277 words
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Letter183 1948-12-14 6 ANOTHER important clause which should be added to the DebtorCreditor Bill is one that grants relief (from payIng interest during the occupation) to a person whose mortgaged proi perty derived no income. As the Bill stands, a bank, for example, could debit a mortgager's current account with the183 words
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Letter107 1948-12-14 6 IT was reported m the Straits Times of Dec. 9 that Mr. Chang Chuan Fu, the Singapore specialist m Labour Inspection Services, will, as act- ing Assistant Commissioner of Labour, deal with Indian immigration, repatriation of South Indian labourers and the Issue of supplementary rice ration to107 words
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Letter132 1948-12-14 6 SEVERAL months ago we, Government servants were told that we were to receive our "arrears of salary" retrospective from August 1947. Subsequently we received forms "A" and "B" and filled and returned these. Then began the usual guessing game of "When, oh. when? 7 Some departments luckier132 words
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Advertisement673 1948-12-14 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. OWEN- To Rosemary, wife of Qirrll Owen on 12th December, at K.K. Hospital, a daughter. Carol Irene. The engagement between Miss Tan Ah Lul. (Tan Al Lian) eldest daughter of Mr. Tan Tlong Swee, and Mr. Lav Tien Siong, eldest son of Madam Ng Heng Lee took place673 words
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Advertisement122 1948-12-14 6 "One oeu of eyes «o last a lifetime You can chew wltb false teeth walk with a wooden leg, but never can you see with blind eye" Thia does not mean '.hat we are Id danger of going bond bat a warning that we should not nealect the care of122 words
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Advertisement88 1948-12-14 6 Every^. Sweet hygienically wrapped m cellophane Sole Distributors: ANN PENG TRADERS LTD. 59. STAMFORD ROAD SINGAPORE Here Is REAL relief 7^^^ During the past 60 years, milliont /^JmA /"V of DE WITT'S PilU h«ve found their /Mtjj way into the homei of tht world. Thai j^^^^^-~A sale everywhere art increasing88 words
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Article629 1948-12-14 7 Big Offensive By Guards Continues From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. MORE than a battalion of Scots Guards and Grenadier Guards and a force of Police are being used m the big offensive against terrorists m Ulu Selangor. Meanwhile, the 4th Hussars have begun a629 words
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Article, Illustration24 1948-12-14 7 SUCCESSFUL students of the Singapore Chinese Mandarin School who were presented with graduation certificates issued by the Chinese Consul- General, Singapore, on Dee. 11.24 words
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Article386 1948-12-14 7 Prom Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. piVE officials of the All- Malayan Chinese Miners' Association and the Perak Chinese Miners' Association met the High Commissioner (Sir Henry Gurney) today to discuss the position of Chinese miners and the question of extortion payments to terrorists.386 words
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Article124 1948-12-14 7 DOTARIAN T. H. Stone, past District Governor, who leaves Singapore on retirement today, was presented with a Singapore Rotary Club diary for 1949 inscribed with the names of all members at a dinner m Raffles Hotel last night. The Governor of District 80, .Rotarlan R. E. Holttum,124 words
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Article, Illustration317 1948-12-14 7 By Our Woman Correspondent SINGAPORE jewellers cannot tempt husbands and fathers into buying expensive jewellery as Christmas presents. Neither can many women be prevailed upon to buy for the men gold cuff links or onyx and gold dress studs costing well over a hundred dollars.317 words
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Article164 1948-12-14 7 AUSTRALIA PROMISES MOREEGGS T AST month 720,000 Australlan eggs arrived hi Singapore, said the Superintendent of Australian exports of eggs (Mr. R. C. Blake) m a Straits Times interview yesterday. If the eggs remained m Singapore and wire equally divided. Instead of somebeing sent to the Federation, this would represent164 words
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Article83 1948-12-14 7 THE full moon day wmch 1 falls tomorrow will be ccJebrated at the Sinhala Buddhist Temple, Outram Road, Singapore, by Mr. T. A. Simon, in memory of Mr. T. A. Charles at the following times: 6 a.m. observing the Eight Precepts, 7 a.m. Buddha Puja, 1183 words
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Article37 1948-12-14 7 From Oar SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Mon.— Johore Police are inviting claimants for $55 found on an unknown male Chinese killed during military operations between Anglo-Bekok Estate and Batang area on Sept. 28.37 words
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Article, Illustration72 1948-12-14 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon.— Ten children of members of the Selacgor Government Servants' Co-operative Society are to De awarded Sir George Maxwell Scholarships for study In school certificate classes of Malayan schools next year. *<«LT MAN: Haji Sayed Abdul Rahman, Kashmiri Muslim, walks five to 10 miles every day and72 words
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Article192 1948-12-14 7 NEW SHIP BRINGS IN 44 CARS rRTY-FOUR new motor cars were brought to Singapore yesterday by the 10,000-ton Olen Line ship Glenorchy, which is making her maiden voyage to the Far East. The new vessel is named after her predecessor, which was built In Hong Kong m 1939 and was192 words
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Article154 1948-12-14 7 EVDUR Indians appeared 1 before the Seventh Police Court Magistrate (Mr. R. J. C. Wait) yesterday charged with the murder of two Indians, Doraisamy and Marimuthu shortly after a wedding party on Sunday night. They were Rathnam Kalijan, aged 29, Gopal, aged 27. Supurayan, aged 26,154 words
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Article75 1948-12-14 7 Prom Our Own Correspondent SUNGEI PATANI, Mon. THE District Judge (Inche Asml Mohammed) today sentenced a Malay special constable to four months' rigorous imprisonment for criminal negligence. In shootIng dead a 15-year-old Tamil boy on Bidia Estate at Ourun on Oct. 9. The boy, Samykannu, said the prosecution,75 words
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Article162 1948-12-14 7 VIORE than 100 Singa- pore Indian drivers have banded themselves together to form a Singapore Indian Drivers Union, with headquarters m Kinta Road. The SJJ3.U. is now Peking registration under the Trade Unions Ordinance. A rule of the S.I.D.U. state, that a driver who is already162 words
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498 1948-12-14 7 Singapore Firm Charged With Holding Dollars TOTAL of UJS. $205,816, was brought into Singapore by the firm of Montor, Ltd., between September, 1946, and October, 1948, it was stated yesterday m the First District Court. The statement was made during the second day's hearing into the case against the firm498 words
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Article50 1948-12-14 7 Foreign impoits of tin ore into Singapore and the F< deration during November totalled 438 long tons. The tin ore came from Burma (183) tons and tiiam (255). So far this year 4,477 lung tons of tin ore have been imported into Singapore and the Federation.50 words
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Advertisement19 1948-12-14 7 /inmoi COUGH SYRUP r^Ta o simple TST^P? (rnmmmm»' J Zfam&us FRUIT CORDIALS PHONE YOUR ORDERS TO 3709 OR 370019 words
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Advertisement72 1948-12-14 7 Lingerie mm tne for fi AJVIA3 jfpr#% GIFTS J W /'WF Lace Trimmed or Embroidered PETTICOATS UNDIE SETS m Art Silk £r Locknir Rayon. Alto Lace Trimmed or Embroidered NICHTDRESSES m Satin Crepe-de-Chine. Nightdresses m Satin. Pink only $31.50 ea. Nightdresses m Crepe-de-Chine $24.95 ea. Locknit Rayon Slips only. Pink,72 words
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401 1948-12-14 8 CEWER than 70 people a day have placed their names on the Municipal Electoral Register since the roll opened on Nov. 21. The Supervisor of Elections (Mrs. O. Hawkins) said at a Press conference yesterday that, so far only 1,353 people had registered.401 words
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167 1948-12-14 8 Colony Raises $175,000 For Children CINGAPORE has made a contribution of $175,000 to the United Nations Appeal for Children. Over £56,000 has been collected m 20 British colonies. The sub-committee appointed by the Appeal Committee to make recommendations on the allocation of the funds, which will be retained In Singapore,167 words
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Article70 1948-12-14 8 At the recent Selangor Council of State mtetlng. Inche Mahmud bin Abdul Rahman proposed tna substitution of Friday for the Sunday public holiday, with Thursday as a half-holiday. In reply. Raja Uda. the State Secretary, said that the question was still under consideration by the Government. Selangor, he70 words
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Article31 1948-12-14 8 Singapore police "screened" LjMH people m two security checks and detained 'wo Chi- nese and two Indians who ft ere not m possession of j JeatKy cards.31 words
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Article18 1948-12-14 8 Mr. and Mrs. Jumabhoy returned to Singapore yesterday from their tour of th<? Middle and Europe.18 words
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Article132 1948-12-14 8 Ton»y People':, lij.jaiion <\ cs.atkm, Prof. O. G. Hough on "English as a World Larrguage." Handy Road. 5.15 p.m. Singapore 8 amp Club, social meeting, special 'Malaya' auction and discussion* on "Pictorial Btamps for Singapore." Capitol Restaurant, 5.15 p.m. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, commercial class, 5 p.m., lymnastlcs, 6.30132 words
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Article, Illustration31 1948-12-14 8 MR. A. W. FRISBY (Director of Education) planting a tree at the Batu Road School, Kuala Lumpur. The tree Ig to be named the "Frlgby Tree."— Photo by C. F. Larm31 words
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Article306 1948-12-14 8 IT»HE special jury trying the R.A.F. generators case In the Singapore Assize Court yesterday heard Mr. Justice Brown's secretary read the confessions which the four accused airmen are alleged to have made. This was done after the Judge had held that the Special Investigation Branch306 words
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Article36 1948-12-14 8 A Chinese woman and a Chinese tnsha rider are alleged to have taken a 10-year-old Singapore Chinese girl for a ride on Saturday, and robbed her of a $50 pair of gold bangles.36 words
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Advertisement134 1948-12-14 8 M^ 01&W i LANDSPEED"^^ *4&L *1 JMobiloilL j^ British Driver John Cobb 1* 2iy drovt* this "Railton Mobil Mf*? Special over the measured mile on the Benneville Salt Flats m America, m 8493 s*^K^. seconds, a speed exceeding j' 403 miles per hour. The car was lubricated with Moblloll. £f*'134 words
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Advertisement170 1948-12-14 8 ADD TO THE FLAVOUR COF YOUR COLD STORAGf TURKEY dra^? ■r^jß^L^aflflarJl \L. tf?*. V C (W» f SAUSAGES C' STUFFINGS PINEAPPLE HAM (SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE J C* CO., LTD Outstanding as one or the world* fastest air journeys m less than day you bop to Sydney, via Darwin, from Singapore-170 words
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Miscellaneous523 1948-12-14 8 Squeeze plays are usually to discard h!<= last heart In order to difflcult for the average player, keep a club stopper, and dummy's but sometimes— as In today's deal fiv e of hearts would havt been —there U an excellent alternative, good But South was not up to If he523 words
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Article, Illustration1025 1948-12-14 9 CYNTHIA NEVILLE - CYNTHIA NEVILLE By THIS Malay business is very tricky. At least I found it so an arrival m this fair land a month before marriage. In fact, I still find it so, although I have progressed a little beyond the stage of saying, Saya mahu and trailingDomei - 1,025 words
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Article700 1948-12-14 9 NURSE BRIDGET - NURSE BRIDGET By yO n S r 7hS*i det ta mullfied m the care of babies and neff writ?l? y ny problems and nfced I SinMjSre. 81 I*''1 C/ Ttaef CeeU Str m a !T l i£ 9 tJ&£i.\. PBei i doilylll Under wW ;<>ur letter I700 words
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Article430 1948-12-14 9 WfE have been searching for a couple more likely looking pups who would also serve as watch-dogs, and as we have no desire to mix pedigree' stock with our present very peculiar strains we decided to ask here and there for other people to keep their430 words
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Advertisement57 1948-12-14 9 ~/y W to ji Evidently It's feeding time, and Judging from I^^^TrHl the sturdy limbs of this young man (a ißhhivflHin Johore Bahru baby) he likes his fry No wonder, for he has been brought up on IWflfffifl Lactogen. Watch this page next week and pgiL^&Ujgfli see what he thinks57 words
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Advertisement158 1948-12-14 9 attrac tive 9 fragrant fB The choice oj those who know the best On all occasions Atkinson* Eau de Cologne is a welcome gurst. Its mperb IL^fl anality makes a never-failing dp|x-al to Ipß th««r who love choice things Orlirate, iVIJi I fr«h and fragrant, this fine Ran de |fc^J_^158 words
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Article, Illustration1539 1948-12-14 10 This London Letter was written during—— From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Nov. 29. THIS last fortnight m November has been the foggiest I can remember. Night after night, it's been difficult to feel one's way along the f amiliar-for-years pavement. The powerful street lightsAP - 1,539 words
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Advertisement278 1948-12-14 10 HOW WOULD YOU LIKE A LOVELY MERMAID FOR AN X'MAS PRESENT? BROUGHT BACK BY REQUEST TODAY FOUR SHOWS /7J^ 'AS M# Dear Miranda loved tall men, And, furthermore, she had a yen f^f To visit them on land, and linger, To twist them round her VmOt little finger, WBjt^ And278 words
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Advertisement172 1948-12-14 10 YOU ASKED FOR IT SO DON'T MISS IT THIS TIME! SET TO 20 IMMORTAL MUSICAL MASTERPIECES OF LISZT, BRAHMS and SCHUMANN! Starring Katharine Paul Robert HEPBURN* HEN REID* WALKER TODAY ONE DAY ONLY 11 a.m.— 1.45 p.m.— 4 00— 6.30— 9.15 PW«sl39^^ AIR-CONDITIONED TOMORROW! BOOK NOW! A.iU#*^ *H UQHTNINO AND172 words
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Miscellaneous159 1948-12-14 10 «ADIO *ALA*A 83 NfWi: 8 35 **«<> •■".to Hit,; 6.00 The University SINGAPORE h American Way; 9.30 News; Home SINGAPORE 945 Sweet serenade; 1030 -TV from Britain; 6.45 Indonesian; 1.00 Dance music; 1.30 Hews; Waltzing and Marching: M.OO 16 lish; 45 s;<une5e; 8 30 1.45 Otto Begina Poorman; News Close.159 words
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444 1948-12-14 11 AMORTISATION FUND OF $400,000,000 WANTED FOR THE TIN INDUSTRY From Oar Own Correspondent LONDON, Monday. ]t|ALAY AS tin export duty will not always yield the iTI large amounts it now yields, says Sungei Besi Mines' chairman (Mr. G. W. Simms) m his annual statement. Tin, he reminds shareholders, is a444 words
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Article183 1948-12-14 11 r-HANGKAT Serdang Esiates iii the year to Aug. SI, 1948, made a profit of $22,477 against a loss of $3,231 In 1947. In bis annual statement the chairman (Mr. H. D. Mundell) says the difference ie largely explained by the fact that W3.W7 was spent on rehabilitation m183 words
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Article46 1948-12-14 11 LTUALA Reman Rubber's profit to Mar. 31 amounts to £4.004 (loss £34 the previous y«ar); forward credit £1,516 (debit £2.488). The crop was 1.736.450 lbs. It is proposed that the next accounts should cover a period of 16 months to July 31. 1940.46 words
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178 1948-12-14 11 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Monday. TOE Malayan share market opened the week dull und quiet In .til section* today. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were: TT m i I I INDUSTRIALS Bsj/»ii Setter 8.8. Petrol 39/6 40/6 Con. Tin178 words
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Article97 1948-12-14 11 Kramat Pulai Revenue J^RAMAT Pulal's revenue for the year ended March 31 amounts to £19.905 (£5,186 the previous year). Deduct mining costs £3,690 (£2-470), office expenses £1.006 (£922), directors' remuneration £1.774 (£1,035 fees), ataff allowances nil (£337), profits tax £1,792, balance £11.643 (£522). Brought is £1.518 (£2.103), gale of diamonds97 words
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Article46 1948-12-14 11 MR. D. P. Topham, formerly of Singapore, has become chairman of Buklt Panjatrg. On the same board. Mr. T. H. Maoer nila the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. R. 8. Payne. Mr. CharKs Stewart has joined the board of Sendayan (F.M.8.) Rubber Co.46 words
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Article138 1948-12-14 11 Singapore Rubber Market PARTLY because of the new political situation In Indonesia, the Singapore rubber market Improved yesterday. There was some new buying with a tendency for sellers to hold off for higher prices. The market was steady at the close. Yesterday's closing prices were: No. 1 »h-et f.o.b. buyers138 words
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296 1948-12-14 11 THE Registrar of Malayan Statistics announces that dea1 lers' and principal Malayan port stocks of rubber at the close of business on Nov. 30, 1948, were as follows, m dry tons: Dealers' Stocks Dry rubber, Singapore: R. 8.8. 13.181, U.S. B. 4,017; estate crepes 1.307,296 words
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Article63 1948-12-14 11 From A Market Correspondent /GENERALLY depressing condill tioas were reported yesterday on most of the important sections of the Singapore produce markets A number of prices were marked down. Yes erday's changes included: Pepper: Muntok white $204; Sarawak white $303; Lampong black $185. Sago floor: Lingga $18.50; Sarawak63 words
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Article105 1948-12-14 11 SHIPS m alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yerterd*T (godowns In brackets) ert.- Main Wharf: Mentakab (31), Darvel (32), Queen's Victory (3334) Kambodla (36-37) Kutsang (40-41), Laomedon (42-43). West Wharf: Rajula (1-2). Islandr (3), Atreus (4-5), Glaucus (6-7). Chinese Prince (10-11), Aatyanax (13-14), Idonvneiu (1516). Empire Dock: Charon105 words
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Advertisement1188 1948-12-14 11 MANSFIELD «c CO., LTD. (incorporated In Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE eTTRAITS STBAMSHIP CO.. Carrier's option to proceed* vta other LTD 0 maam 'an.fv^** "Arreu," trom U.K C. 5 iiTii^u M* I**"1 "PhronHs 1 from USA.... C 44/45 H te Hl S r Anson, "LaomedM" from U.K. C. 42/43 Oaa IS1,188 words
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Advertisement250 1948-12-14 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NSW YORK ANO ftOSTON VIA CEYLON, INDIA, ICYPI ANO MtDITMRANEAN PORTS Singapore P. Sham Panang Wißamette Victory Daa. 20/26 Dee. 31/1 |an Dee. 2T/3O Pros, lerterson lan. 10/U |an. IT/18 lan. 19/21 MaHne Snapper Fek 9/1S Feb 16/17 >.■ 11/20 Pres Polk Feb. 16/21 F»b 23/25250 words
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Advertisement357 1948-12-14 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCANUINAVIA/UJ CONTINENT in* Malacca' d»e abt Oaa. 2S for Bangkok Saigon. Manila. HKong. Shanghai 6 Kobe m.» "Fioma due .bt Oaa. J* for Bvntkok ••< "Tranejuebar" daa abt. |an 10 for Saianr 6 Bangkok m« Mongolia 1 due abt |an 31 fo> Mantle H Kong357 words
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Advertisement985 1948-12-14 11 Me A LISTER 6c CO., LTO. (incotpetatad m Singapore) CLUINAD BUCKN.UI KLAVENBSS UMI MAVM. LONOON, jA M, CANADA PACIFIC fO«T» HAMBURG Ml 00l IMB OUCH Accepting caigo for vi North Atlantic Accepting cargo for Central d Soutff Port* 6 Canada via Colombo. Amertean Ports. CITT Of LUCRNOW Dua Smgaoore ,I985 words
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229 1948-12-14 12 U.S. BEAT CANADA EIGHT-ONE IN CUP Freeman Again Wins Easily PASADENA, Monday." THE United States Thomas Cup badminton team beat Canada eight-one m the American Zone final over the weekend and will now meet Malaya m the semi-final of this world championship tournament m London m February. At the end229 words
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Article, Illustration28 1948-12-14 12 MISS SHIRLEY SUCH comes home an easy winner m the one-mile cycle race for women m the Cosmopolitan Cycling Club's meet held at Chua Chu Kant on Sunday.28 words
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Article, Illustration43 1948-12-14 12 Sukim bin HaJl Naib (Spore Malays C.T.) left and Huynh Tan Thung (Chung Hwa C.T.), contesting the final lap m the 100 miles cycle race held at Chua Chu Kang road on Sunday. Van Thong finished second and Sukim third. Straits Times picture.43 words
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Article69 1948-12-14 12 'THE Singapore Chine*? Recreation Olub hockey team against the Nea Soon Hockey Club *t Hong Lim Green this evening at 9.15 will be: Lee Oh Ohloj Lav Hock Ohye, Cheong Thiam Slew; Au Tat Chu, Goh Chin Chye, Can Kee Siang; Swee Lim Swapg,69 words
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386 1948-12-14 12 CUP CAPTAIN SAYS By KEN JELLEH '"THE Americans have beaten Canada very easily, *but don't let them underrate Malaya or they will be m for a very big surprise," the Malayan Thomas Cud captain and manager, Mr. Lim Chuan Geok, told toe Straits Times m386 words
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Article296 1948-12-14 12 MR. Lim Chuan Geok, Captain-manager of the Malayan Thomas Cup team, expects to leave for j England by air next week and he "will be waiting for the Thomas Cup team when they arrive m England on December 27." Accompanying Mr. Chuan Geok will be Dr.296 words
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Article172 1948-12-14 12 gY beating the L.E.P.T.C. Blakang Matl by four goals to one the Base Workshops, RE, ME Hockey XI recorded their tenth victory m 12 games, the other two being left drawn. On their present form they aie perhaps one of the strongest Anuy combinations In Singapore172 words
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Article230 1948-12-14 12 VE\ Chinese girls, 18 men and 26 weightiifters 1 have entered for the Singapore Amateur Weightlifting federation* annual body-beautiful and weightlifting championships at the New World on Dec. 18 and Dec. 19. I The winners of the bodybeautiful competition will carry the titles of "Mr.230 words
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329 1948-12-14 12 4 SINGAPORE Chinese Recreation Club XV held A a Singapore Cricket Club "B" XV to a scoreless draw m an exciting game of rugger on the padang yesterday. In spite of possessing, a heavier pack, and being supe- rior In the set scrums,329 words
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Article, Illustration53 1948-12-14 12 THE WINNER: Brace Woodcock, the heavy weight cham: n of Britain, Europe and the British Empire, rolls on the canvas after he had been hit a low blow by American Lee Savold In the fourth round of their fight at Harringay arena, London, on Dec. 6. Woodcock won on aAP - 53 words
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Article138 1948-12-14 12 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANO, Mon. PENANG did well m their All-Blues fixture against Kedah which was played at Alor Star yesterday, winning by 21 points (three goals and two trie- to nil). By their victory Penang, who had earlier defeated Perak, have qualified138 words
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Article104 1948-12-14 12 PERTH, Monday. ALL out for 241 In their first innings In reply to New South Wales' 507. Western Australia followed on in their Sheffield Shield match here and had lost two second Innings wickets for 96 at the close. Overnight Western Australia were 84 for 2.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 104 words
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Article43 1948-12-14 12 The following have been selected to represent the B.C.C. In a hockey match against the Army on the Padang at 5.19 p.m today: Mathot; Daniels, H a 1 g, Rule, Geeks, Kuyper; Brands. Tabor, Pearcy, Moolenburg, Vane-Percy. Umpire: Mr. Reeves.43 words
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Article47 1948-12-14 12 THE following will represent the S.C.O. first XV m a game of rugger against the S.C.C. "A" on the padang tomorrow. Gacks; Roper, Pe'nnell, MacQueen, Burnett; Balnbrldge, Oor-dott-Taylor: Calder. Leach. Slade. Reid, Roualle, Weatherston. Mills and Morris. The 8.O.O. first XV will play in white.47 words
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Article66 1948-12-14 12 The following will represent the Amateur Athletic Union In a friendly soccer match against the Boustead B.C. at Parrer Park tomorrow: Ahmat bin Masod; 8. Abu Bakar, Ooh Ah Long: Richard Tan Yew Klan, Hamld bn Marzuki. Charlie Kang; Junid bin Hamim, Hassan bin Buang, Wee Eng66 words
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Article30 1948-12-14 12 HPHE Royal Singapore Oolf Club 1 beat the Island Club by 18% points to 13 Vi In their Inter-club golf match played at the Island Club on Sunday.30 words
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Article309 1948-12-14 12 BOMBAY, Monday. A FIGHTING third wicket partnership of 156 J% between R. S. Modi and V. Hazare helped India to force a draw against the West Indies m the second Test which ended here today. Modi scored 112, while Hazare carried out his bat for 134.309 words
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Article199 1948-12-14 12 S. African Test Team Selected JOHANNESBURG, Monday. SOUTH Africa 1 team to meo| England In the first Test, which begins at Durban on Thurs* day, contains no surprise. Tht side, chosen at a two-houf meeting of the selectors last night, U as follows: D. Nourse (Natal) captain, W. Rowan (Transvaal),Reuter - 199 words
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Article23 1948-12-14 12 TODAY HOCKEY: 8.C.C. r. Army— H.V.C.; O.M.Q. Slf. Re*. W. («bl« A V^lreletM; S.C.R.C. v. Nee Roon H.C. Hong Llm Grpru.23 words
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Advertisement386 1948-12-14 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 8) FoifsATE~ MONINOTON A WESTON Upright Piano, good condition. Box No A4BSI. B.T. PIANO UPRIGHT. Good condition. Cheap, quick sale. 160 Bradden Road, Seremban. Next to rest nouse. TO MARINERS— We have an.?" mpplv of Aldla Lamps with Batteries. Prlcea on enquiry. Bee Supply Co.386 words
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Advertisement120 1948-12-14 12 *!^"1 i-w c ESrvaaar <Jr t *3?E B^aHßtft '^a^flM^Aft^l^^kfcg 1 v^^^ .■jtjjSid^Bi^Lia^La^La^BMKfc (A^gHUM 'CH.ONtiT SI SOUTH BM/O6S SMH&OM PtHMft 2t6t Dunlop truck it bis Jn J|k t T its for EXTRA J| pr performance \£J> Tfce Du«lop R.H.I. q^ syffjce^ rOads on trac A fentraJpurpoie bus jnd truck tyre h120 words
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Miscellaneous26 1948-12-14 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High Water, 8. SO am '8tt. Bin), 10.04 p.m. (8ft. 3tn). TOMORROW: High Water, 9.25 am. (9ft. 111?), 10.49 p.m. (8ft. 5 ln>.26 words
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