The Straits Times, 19 December 1948
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Title Section19 1948-12-19 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES LARGEST NEIT SALE IN MALA YA No. 699. SINGAPORE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1948. PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article355 1948-12-19 1 GANGS PREY ON BOYS AT SCHOOL 'Antidote is boys' clubs' Sunday Times Staff Reporter MANY boys attending English schools in Singapore are both members of gangs and victims of gangs whose ramifications extend far beyond the pupils in the schools, a Social Welfare worker told the Sunday Times yesterday. The355 words
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Article, Illustration64 1948-12-19 1 MR. R. T. M POIX, chairman of S.indil?n(ls Buttery and Co., Ltd., arrived in Sin^ r ,i;)ure yesterday by llytllg I'oat Ironi the United Kingdom. Mr. d«* Poix who is also the jo<nt managing direttot of IJvnry (;:irdn»r and Co., in Bnglsa^ and a director of a number of British64 words
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Article, Illustration49 1948-12-19 1 rpHE FIRST picture of X Princess Elizabeth and her son. Prince Charles of Edinburgh, taken after the christening on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony, was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr. Fisher) in the presence of the King: and Queen and other members of the Royal Family49 words
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Article164 1948-12-19 1 Ljnday Times Staff Reporter KUALA LUMPUR, Saturday. ANEW bandit group operating outside Kuala Lumpur calls itself the "Flying Tiger Gang," s?id a Police spakesman today. A Bren gun, a rifle and a hand grenade, believed to belong to the gang, were uneart!.ed this morning in a164 words
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Article68 1948-12-19 1 BATAVIA. Sat. Curfew hours here and in West Java were lengthened today without explanation, after rumours that renewed fighting between Dutch troops and Indonesian Republicans was imminent. The United Nations Good Offices Committee reported from Kaliurang, in Republican territory, that there had been a further exchangeReuter - 68 words
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34 1948-12-19 1 TOONG CHAI CONCERT Sunday Times Cot-respondent Parents and friends of pupils of Toong Chai School, Fowlle Roar 1 Xaton» were treated to a Christmas concert by the pupils in the school hall last night.34 words
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Article72 1948-12-19 1 THE HAGUE, Sat. THE Dutch Government issued a Royal decree today providing for the establishment of a new Indonesian Government without the Indonesian Republic. The Government said the action alms at establishing a Government for all Indonesia which, the Dutch say, Is chosen "according toAP - 72 words
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Article29 1948-12-19 1 NEW DELHI. Sat.—President Soekarno of the Indonesian Republic and his Foreign Minister. Hadji Agoes Sallm, are expected to arrive in New Delhi by a!r Monday.— A.P.AP - 29 words
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Article55 1948-12-19 1 ISunday Times Staff Reporter KUALA LUMPUR Sat. ONE bandit was killed and two others captured when security forces raided a camp In the Baling area of KedahPerlls. A hand grenade was also recovered. Early this morning. Security Force* arrested two Chlr.cse men and one woman in55 words
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Article42 1948-12-19 1 Sunday Times Staff Reporter A police truck collided with a trishaw at the Junction of Aljunled Road and Oeylang Road last night. The rider and two passengers In the trishaw were treated in the General Hospital for slight injuries.42 words
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Article38 1948-12-19 1 NEW DELHI. Sat. -Two members of the United Nations Kashmir Commission arrived In New Delhi Saturday for further talks with Indian Government officials !n aii attempt to settle India's dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir.— A.P.AP - 38 words
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Article28 1948-12-19 1 LONDON. Sat. Moscow Radio reported today that the Soviet whale fleet started operations in the Arctic after a 50-day trip from the Black Sea U.P.UP - 28 words
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Article38 1948-12-19 1 G. E.R.A.M. DISBANDS The Oerafcan Angkatan Muda Malaya (OERAM) nas now officially disbanded after a letter had been received fom the Colonial Secretary that the Governor-ln-Coun-cll was not prepared to make an order declaring It a political association.38 words
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Article18 1948-12-19 1 Thirty identity cards were reported lost in Singapore yesterday. previous Saturday 25 were reported lost.18 words
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Article67 1948-12-19 1 SHANGHAI, Sat— Chinese astrologers looked at their horoscopes today and said Chiang Kai-shek's 12-yeai "^yde of misfortunes" would end at midnight tonight When the Year of the Rat last began 12 years ago (a I full Chinese calendar cycle). Chiang entered his "bad I cycle", they say.AP - 67 words
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Article221 1948-12-19 1 TANJONC PINANC. Saturday. AT the continued hearing yesterday of Hie trial of three American pilots charged here before a Dutch court with gun-running, one of the accused, Albert Onstott, said the arms and ammunition carried by his Catalina aircraft were delivered by a Manila businessman,UP - 221 words
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Article69 1948-12-19 1 SEOUL, Sat. r |*WELVE Koreans were killed during an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Governor Le Nam Kyu of South Cholla Province on Friday, the Home Ministry announced today. Two hundred guerrillas attacked the Governor's party. The Governor's secretary nine police guards and two attackers were killed69 words
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Article130 1948-12-19 1 Sunday Times Staff Reporter t m+mm KUALA LUMPUR. Saturday. A FAKE Imam who was lecturing to 200 Malays on religious principles was exposed by a Kathi (religious chief) in Jcrantut, Pahang. ,*u L he m iR ost JT > h d claimed to be the130 words
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Article67 1948-12-19 1 A CAST was picked from the audience to act in a play at the Victoria Memorial Hall last night, as part of a broadcast variety concert given by Radio Malaya last night. The V.M.C.A. Male Voice Choir, conducted by Mrs. R. Lyne, and the pipes67 words
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Article23 1948-12-19 1 TOKIO, Sat.— Two Japanese whaling parties In the ntaretic caught 28 .hales in ihe first two days of operations.— AJ»,23 words
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Article279 1948-12-19 1 Red ring tightens on Peking NANKING, Saturday. "RATIONALIST defence headquarters on the ragged 11 front before Nanking were pulled back today to a point only 30 miles north-west of the Communist-threa-tened capital. The 76-mile withdrawal from Pengpu to Chuhsien indicated a worsening of the Government position although there were fewReuter; AP; UP - 279 words
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Article130 1948-12-19 1 Singapore firm convicted Sunday Times Staff Reporter MONTOR, LTD., were convicted in the Singapore First District Court yesterday on two charges relating to infringements against Finance Regulations. The charges were in respect of U. 5.523.808 credited to the company by Messrs. Neuss, Hessleln and Co.. New York, and U. 5.59.134130 words
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Article73 1948-12-19 1 LONDON. Sat. Britain's school building programme for 1949 will, be twice as big and more than twice as costly as this year's. The bill will be between 50,000,000 and £55,000.000 compared with £22.000.000 of work now In hand. The Ministry of Education has set thisReuter - 73 words
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Article40 1948-12-19 1 Sunday Times Staff Reporter Cambridge Class students ot the Raffles Institution held a dinner at Tai Tong Restaurant last night. Mr. Woon Nui Cheong, a student toasted the staff and the school Principal, Mr. E. H. Wilson, responded.40 words
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Advertisement270 1948-12-19 1 .Ijl^^^ t| St. fTMIT. t& By Special Request WE OPEN TODAY! (From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Besides our comprehensive range of Toys. Dolls, Tricycles. Christmas Trees. Decorations, Crackers. Stockings, etc.. may we siiRRMt the following Records as very suitablo Christmas Olfts:— ***** 42 ARLESIENNE SUITE No 2 i Bizet).270 words
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Advertisement26 1948-12-19 1 ©c (Co. Mr TAILORING OP J^V^C vistinction yCfSd y We wish all our clients a Very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year 3wthmanb De Luxe %UJM26 words
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Article1310 1948-12-19 2 Seletar might have been a spa I WONDER how many people present in Singapore today know how Bras Basah Road got its name. It means Wet Rice Road. It was long before my time, of course, but I heard all about it from another old resident. Twakows (Chinese sailing boats)1,310 words
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Article, Illustration426 1948-12-19 2 KEBUN - KEBUN 'by H.'i'lH-H^.l THERE is such a x quantity of pot plants which flower for only a short period. Celosias, zinnias and balsam are very lovely when well-grown, but they last for only a week, >-.■ perhaps two, and then one has to start all over again. But426 words
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Article, Illustration548 1948-12-19 2 JUST in case there is J any doubt in your mind, this should serve as a reminder that Christmas will be with us in a few days. So do no* overlook the fact that now is the time to prepare for those snapshots you want to make on548 words
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Advertisement227 1948-12-19 2 £j/~. Ml fl\/( VIT Y~\ iff) ILJ nitiiiA L 'fe Fresh as a morning in Spring />^'* r^ I E A truly great perfume by COTY. I f aujbtic. gay worthy of the > J r 'Mj city that is centre of fgj \X the sophisticated worjd\ fERFUME BY --leL227 words
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Advertisement265 1948-12-19 2 h SERVICE so important? You may well ask why we make such a fuss about service after sale. Wei! might this service be llkenec to the excellent service .*V\ now given for all good makes of A^'^tA cars. Who else but a qualified /^***&Sf expert could keep an Intricate, j^^^^f,265 words
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Article182 1948-12-19 3 Thirteen was lucky number Sunday Times Staff Reporter HOWEVER unlucky number 13 is generally believed to be, it brought luck to 20 houses yesterday. It happened In -he Singapore Second Police Court. The Magistrate (Mr. R. W. P. Rule) was asked to say: 1. That 13 Hen^hwa Chinese trishaw pullers182 words
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Article, Illustration358 1948-12-19 3 'Killer died like beast 9 Sunday Ttimes Staff Reporter PENANC, Saturday. |HE lamentable and untimely death of Dr. Ong has in all probability been avenged although by no known human agency" said the Coroner (Mr. J. P. Blackledge) at the resumed Inquest today. Dr. Ong358 words
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Article263 1948-12-19 3 Sunday Times Staff Reporter JOHORE BAHRU. Saturday. T ITTLE Ismail bin Abdullah, one of the brightest boys in the class for blind *t the State Welfare Home, cried when he heard that his teacher in Jawi braille had been recalled to Kuala Lumpur. He thought wrongly263 words
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Article147 1948-12-19 3 Sunday Times Staff Reporter CINCE Tan Sing Choon, the! dumb Penang ex-Volun- 1 teer has not come forward, to claim any one of the fly« jobs offered to him by In- terested people In Singapore, the Police are now i going to try to trace147 words
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Article219 1948-12-19 3 Sunday Times Staff Reporter UNABLE to worship together because of language difficulty, the four congregations of the three Chinese Anglican Churches in Singapore will meet together at a dinner on January 10 to say farewell to the Bishop of Singapore, the Right Rev. L. Wilson.219 words
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Article91 1948-12-19 3 Sunday TirL.es Staff Reporter COFFEE-SHOP keepers beware! That five extra cents charged for a cup of coffee made of condensed milk may cost you a lot of money. Food Control officers last week cauf ht five proprietors and five "folds" who have been breaking the Food Control91 words
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Article65 1948-12-19 3 Sunday Times Staff Reporter The former Burns Phllp ship Marella, which was recently purchased by a South American shipping company for £77,000, was renamed Captain Marcos yesterday. She Is now ancnorcd in the Singapore Outer Roads and Is flying the Panamanian flag. The ship will65 words
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Article55 1948-12-19 3 Sunday Times Staff Reporter Fire engines were called out three times to deal with lallang fires In Singapore yesterday. The biggest fire, at about 10 am., destroyed six to seven acres of lallang at Bukit Terese. Small lallang fires broke out in the afternoon at55 words
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Article39 1948-12-19 3 MORE than 70 children were entertained to a Christmas party at Taylor Dance Studio in Scotts Road yesterday. The party and games lasted about three hours. Prizes were distributed to winners of the various games.39 words
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Advertisement392 1948-12-19 3 Glamourous New VANITY'S Lovely American Cocktail and Evening Gowns and Smartest Millinery 37 Amber Mansions 'Penang Road 9 a.m. 7 p.m. recovery after «|^)c^fe MALARIA ||p?W; When fever leaves you so weak and droressed a course of Angier*e seems to 'pull you back n> life*. This palatable emulsion hat antiseptic392 words
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Advertisement414 1948-12-19 3 XMAS CHOICE The Memoirs ot Cordell Hull 1 set (Vol. 1 2) $30.00 War As I Knew It by General George S. Pat ton 10.80 The^ Personality of a Hdfee by Emily Post 13 50 Emily Post's Etiquette 18.60 The Coramlc Art of China St Other Countries of the Far414 words
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Advertisement245 1948-12-19 3 GIVE BOOKS This Christmas Memui.s of Cordell Hull (2 Vols.) $30. 0Q Isabel the Sea. Miller 7.50 Sky is Red. B.rls 6-50 Life of Lord Lloyd 12 60 The Midnight Reader 6.50 Joyce. Ulysses 15.00 Science for Citizen 10.00 Candle for St Jud? Godden 5.00 Plague Si I. Mac Donald245 words
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Miscellaneous345 1948-12-19 3 Sunday Afternoon Variety; 4.00 BFBB9 RADIO MAJLAYA 'in Person"; 4.30 To Be Con- 1.77. u.gj. 15.31 &9 69 Mc/» ■maamm eluded; 5.00 Youth on Parade: per second. OAFOIIB M Programm. Prevfcw for th. w^VeUSer? 9.00 Popular Classics; 9.30 South coming week; 5.30 Aa Singapore; British Chamber Music: 8.15 Th» America,345 words
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Article, Illustration88 1948-12-19 4 liV search of newjnater--lals in the shops I found some stuffs guaranteed to brighten the most jaded wardrobe. Here are ideas for making them up, from left to right: NOT quite the thing to wear round the house in Malaya, this housecoat in corduroy velvet is perfect for88 words
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Article795 1948-12-19 4 TOM COLLINS DISSOLVE a teaspoonful of sugar ln the Juice of a lemon, add cube Ice, one jigger gin. Fill with soda while stirring. N.B. Rum Collins, rum instead of gin. John Collins, Rye or Bourbon instead of gin. GIN RICKEY JUICE and rind of half a lime,795 words
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191 1948-12-19 4 IN conversation some x weeks ago a Slngaporean expressed the opinion there were far too many reports and pictures of cocktail parties in the papers. "You would think" he said, "the people of this Dlace never did nnvthi n<r Eif k«* anything191 words
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Article484 1948-12-19 4 MARIE COUCH - MARIE COUCH by IFHY are so many women age-con-scious? The young attempt the manners and dress of the demimondaine, the older too often affect a travesty of crass youth. Such a waste of effort so much easier to make the best of what you have, irrespective484 words
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Article421 1948-12-19 4 coisidcr v neat sketch and simple greeting make a presentable Christmas card. A friend prefers a be-ribbon-cd and vividly illustrated four-page folder. This prompts me tj ask you whether one should choose cards to reflect one's own artistic taste or to satisfy the intended recipient's idea of what421 words
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Article86 1948-12-19 4 A "MYSTERIOUS substance" mixed with breakfast cereals is being tested in the D.S. as a method for preventing grey hair. Tests follow experiments when grey hair on cattle was restored to natural colour. Scientists at the lowa State College, in charge of the research, believe the substance86 words
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Advertisement189 1948-12-19 4 t£j >■■■ vf QUICKLY Take an Optrex Eye Mask^smootfa it gently across the eves and; 'relax. Feel its soothing I coolness bringing peace j and quiet to strung-upi nerves. Feel the rest-i fulness it brings. In ten minutes take it off. See how sparkling your eyes have become, see how189 words
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Advertisement125 1948-12-19 4 We wish all our Dealers and Associates a Happy and Prosperous 19 49 WONTOR ITD., The Arcade, Singapore Tea Coiiee Sets, Trays Salvers. Cigarette Boxes, Cases Ashtrays Dunhill lighters at PHONE: 3364 y^^k Cease Sneezing! /IB M x. .j(W with. J^UK^^B^PiP'**^ t jjf |I. Z <h| ml" Stop a coM125 words
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Article, Illustration1491 1948-12-19 5 GWEN ROBYNS - GWEN ROBYNS by A ND now my life is really complete," Queen Mary told a close friend when the news arrived that Princess Elizabeth had a son. It was 9.23 a.m., Just a few minutes alter the baby had been born. Queen Mary wrapped a fur cape round1,491 words
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Advertisement187 1948-12-19 5 attractive, fragrant IM The choice of those who know the best On all occasions Atkinson* Eau de a^m Cologne is a welcome guest Its superb Ik. HP'S Quality makes a never-failing appeal to HrAfflfy those who love choice things. Delicate, SnpNl J fresh and fragrant, thb fine Eau de Hj187 words
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Advertisement384 1948-12-19 5 Merry Christmas There is pride and v pleasure in giving the j g \t Christmas Ofts of >^ Beauty created by V. ij. Rare and lovely perfumes to >^ symbolise a woman's, charm and fascination exquisite bath A accessories. gleaming compacts and lovely boxes of the famous J t^ #^sC/384 words
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Article, Illustration568 1948-12-19 6 IN spite of Bri- tain's one purpose effort during the war years, when every industry and every man, woman and child except for a few over-publicised 'spivs' had only one end in life, defeat of the enemy, just a little was done to remind folk that there was568 words
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Advertisement757 1948-12-19 6 HM HEUSEN g| COLLARS /f^i^F' Jp*\ iff Made in one piece with- i out seams at the fold. i U a^H C J Woven on a curve to fIH f# 1 the natural contour of I/ fßnk ivl the neck. hf aflfi 3lr Multi-ply fabric l/«|iV ¥mz~ prevents buckling and757 words
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Advertisement323 1948-12-19 6 It 5 COSy to send even ton* tt merchandise to world markets quickly, safely, and economically by Qantas Air Caig* fivery type of goods reaches Its destination in minimim^ time end in perfea condition. You save on packaging and insurance costs avoid delays in hTtHHng, Qantas Air Cargo reaches England,323 words
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309 1948-12-19 7 JOHORE GOVT. GETS $300,000 WINDFALL Jap-mined ore is sold Sunday Ttimes Staff Reporter JOHORE BAHRU, Saturday. JOHORE GOVERNMENT has recefved a windfall of nearly $300,000 from the sale of a stockpile of bauxite (the ore from which aluminium is made) left behind by the Japanese who had illicitly mined it309 words
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Article, Illustration180 1948-12-19 7 Sunday Time Staff Reporter AN esrimated 10,000 of Singapore's male population A has fallen for the attractions of a new kind of white "sports" hat, first introduced to the public by a local Chinese firm about three months ago. Its chief popular appeal, according to the180 words
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Article37 1948-12-19 7 Sunday Times Correspondent PARIT BUNTAR k Sat. Mr. Hay has arrived in Parlt Buntar and taken up duties as O.CP.D. Krian in place of Mr. Wheeler, who has gone to Batu Gajah on transfer.37 words
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Article71 1948-12-19 7 The Singapore Chamber of Com- mere* Hubber Association's noon prices on Saturday (December 18) were, In cents per lb.: Buyer Seller No. 1 R.S.S. Spot loose nominal 36 S 36S F.o.b. in bales Jan. No. 1 R.S.B. 36^ 364 No. 2 R.S.S. 354 33 S No. 3 R.S.S. 3471 words
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Article21 1948-12-19 7 Sunday Times Correspondent SEGAMAT, Sat. Work on fencing the Segamat town padang has begun and should be completed soon.21 words
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Article, Illustration281 1948-12-19 7 Sunday Tim** Staff Reporter JOHORE BAHRU, Saturday. ONLY survivor of Johore pre-war xoo, Dolly the Zebra, who has since the liberation roamed the grounds of the Ce.teral tijipiral petted and fussed by patie staff, has been lassoed and is back at last in his old281 words
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Article56 1948-12-19 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. The wedding took place at the Wesley Church today of Miss Yap Cheng Ylng, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yap Tal Chi and Mr. Llm Swee Hong, only son of Mr. Lim Swee Soon and the late Madame Ooh Che. A reception56 words
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Article126 1948-12-19 7 THE Army is taking the un- i usual course of practical- 1 ly remaking a civilian road In Singapore because it needs it for the passage of heavy service \ehicles, and the road was becoming unserviceable. r\a road is that leading from Tanglin Halt to Alexan-126 words
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Article393 1948-12-19 7 SHARE MARKET Sunday Times Financial Correspondent OUSINESS in the share market last week was again on a small scale, but there was a marked inprovement in the industrial section. Tin shares fell to their lowest levels for months, while rubbers remained neglected with quoted values entirely nominal. The393 words
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Article128 1948-12-19 7 Sunday Times Correspondent WITHOUT a hint of shyness six-year-old Josephine Anciano sat down at the piano before an audience of more than 1,000 in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday night. Josephine was the youngest of about 60 young students who took part In the 20th128 words
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Article17 1948-12-19 7 Sunday Times Correspondent MUAR, Sat.— A lorry driver Ong Ah Hock was fined $50 for overloading.17 words
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Article38 1948-12-19 7 Sunday Times Correspondent PARIT BUNTAR. Sat.— Eighteen-year-old Nachlappan was sentenced to two months' Imprisonment, followed by a year's police supervision, for stealing four sold studs, a chain and $80. Nachlappan admitted three previous convictions.38 words
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Article34 1948-12-19 7 Sunday Times Correspondent TAIPINQ. Sat. Charged with fighting in a public road. Lew Sing Khuar and Soo Sim Hal were each fined $5 today. Soo said Lew was "carrying tales."34 words
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602 1948-12-19 8 SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 1948. High words in high places WHEN on Tuesday Singapore Legislative Council, as it presumably will, passes the Debtor and Creditor (Occupation Period) Bill, Just as the Federal Legislative Council did on Thursday, another hurdle will have been cleared on the way to lifting the iroratorlum and602 words
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Article, Illustration2082 1948-12-19 8 DR. C.A. GIBSON- HILL - The Islands of Pahang DR. C.A. GIBSON-HILL EAST COAST JOURNEY— Part t by WE spent the third night of our journey on Pulau Aur, sleeping in the village school-house at Kampong Berhala, on the north side of the main island. The penghulu, a sadseeming man, with a (Jeep scar aross2,082 words
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Advertisement266 1948-12-19 8 500 cc. O Ji.V. Vertical Twin Modal A 7 Long yt-urs vi service with British aad Foreign Government !>cpts.. Police and Fire Services have proved the value of U.S. A Motor Cycles for arduous duty. THE CYCLE CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. 43 Orchard Rd Sincaporf Krpiesrntod Ihrnughnu* Malaya Celebrate your266 words
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Advertisement11 1948-12-19 8 for better tea-times Fined Broken Orange Pekoe Price $2.00 per Ib11 words
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Advertisement33 1948-12-19 8 CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY Saturday 25th December and BOXING DAY Monday 27th December The Factory and Offices of FRASER NEAVE LTD. AND MALAYAN BREWERIES LTD. Will be closed Open as usual onTues .28th December33 words
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434 1948-12-19 9 CLUB TO TRAIN PILOTS FOR AIRLINES More young fliers sought Sunday Times Staff Reporter '|'HE Royal Singapore Flying Club is making plans to become a "nursery" for future Malayan pilots and it hopes to train these pilots drawn from the ranks of its local members to a standard that will434 words
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Article, Illustration48 1948-12-19 9 frmo thousand guests 1 attended the wedding at the Tuan Mong School, Tank Road, yesterday of Miss Tay Hung Hwa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tay Chek Hwang and Mr. Lim hie Tong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Siew Meng. The Chinese Consul-Gener-»l (Dr. Wu Paak-shing) officiated.48 words
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Article, Illustration47 1948-12-19 9 THE fortune teller, Mr. Khoo Teng Eng. left, consults the temple k^per of spirits. Mi Fu Wa Chu. in the play entitled "Spirit of CHap-ji-ki" staged by the Catholic Young Men's Association at Victoria Memorial Hall last night in aid of the Carmelite Building rund.47 words
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Article136 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times Start Reporter A $10,000 BAIL bond was ordered to be estreated by the Singapore Seventh Police Court Magistrate, Mr. R. J. C. Wait, yesterday The two bailors, Lim Cheok Chit and Tan Cheok Seng stood surety lur Ng Say Poh, an accused In a forgery136 words
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Article46 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times Staff Reporter WHISTLES, flags and toys were given us mementoes to the 400 guests who attended a social and dance organised by the Tenth Scout Group at St. Andrew's School last night in aid of the Australian Jamboree and Group general funds46 words
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Article232 1948-12-19 9 Sunday I ime. »tarr neporrer KUALA LUMPUR, Saturday. pHRISTMAS Day will be an operational day for many troops fighting the bandits in the Federation. The war against the terrorists will not be slackened on that day, said a senior officer of Malaya District Headquarters. But232 words
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Article85 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times Staff Reporter MOST disappointed men in Singapore yesterday were 50 Bengal Muslims who wait*»c' in vain at the Muslim Association Hall at Serangoon Road for Mr. Hamldul Hague Choudhury, the East Bengal Finance Minister. Mr. Choudhury was to have talked to them at 6.3085 words
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Article, Illustration102 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times Staff Reporter The Beng Choon Kok Association celebrated Its 26th anniversary at the Bedok Rest House with a dinner and ronggeng party. The annual meeting for the election of officers preceded the celebrations which will be continued today with brealfast and lunch for all102 words
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Article80 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times Correspondent SEGAMAT, Sat. pHEONG Sow Chan, 35- Chinese woman complained to the magistrate: "A woman, Cheng Fong hit me with hci fist and knocked out my false teeth. I've a bill here from a dentist for the new set I had to80 words
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Article90 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times Staff Reporter CINGAPORES Inspector of Schools, Mr. R. A. Goodchild played Santa Claus to 100 children at tie Christmas Party held by the Overseas League at Robinson's last evening. Mr. J. E. Charl f on, a *> mer professional venm quist proved the 'star90 words
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Article40 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times r undent An exhibition of physical training and sports training films was given by Mr. E. Strickland, Department of Education, to the teachers from Singapore Tamil Schools at the Ramakrishna Mission School on Friday night.40 words
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Article57 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times Staff Reporter Members of the Singapore Trishaw Owners' Association, who own 9.000 trishaws meet last night to consider a protest against the proposed Government increase of trishaw tax from $24 to $48 a year. The Secretary of the Association, Mr. Lim Teik Tong said57 words
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Article147 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times S aff Repo«»c* /CHRISTMAS treats have been planned for the boys or St. Joseph's Trade School. Buklt Tlmah and the Thomson Road Salvation Army Boys' Home. Apart from the celebrations on Christmas Day, 10 boys trom Salvation Army home are to take part In the147 words
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Article234 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times Staff Reporter INCREASING numbers of housewives are attending 1 the Social Hygiene Hospital in Middle Road, Singapore, for treatment, but Dr. W. J. Vickers, Director of Medical Services, told the Sunday Times yesterday that this did not mean the incidence of venereal diseases was234 words
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Article76 1948-12-19 9 Sunday Times Staff Reporter fHE warrant officers and sergeants' mess of the Singapore Engineer Regiment at Gillman Barracks was the scene of a Christmas party yesterday attended by 1 more than 50 children. There were games and i carol singing. Mess was deIcorated with a76 words
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Article240 1948-12-19 9 S Times Staff Repo.-r THREE days before the fall of Singapore in 1942 an A Australian gunner, wounded in battle, lay in the Singapore Club, which had been hastily converted into a Sospital. There he picked up a century-old prayer book which he kept with him240 words
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Article24 1948-12-19 9 The EOS Sports Club held their Christmas dance and social at the main hall of the Social Welfare Department last night.24 words
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Article256 1948-12-19 9 Why price of fish stays up Sunday Times Staff Reporter TRADITIONAL Indebtedness of the Singapore fish retailer and the "unfathomable" accounts kept by Malay and Chinese fishermen are among the factors that keep the price of fish in Singapore higher than almost anywhere else in South-east Asia. Fish retailers In256 words
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Advertisement176 1948-12-19 9 aY jT IM m m Ae^aT Bar THE NEW [MJjgJW'p TYPE 128 A 6 -Valve Receiver, using multi-purpose valve*. Euuivalent tn a Receiver of 11 valve function. A receiver of outstanding performance and quality. Main feature* are: (1) An RF stage or exceptional sensitivity and freedom from noise (2) Short176 words
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Advertisement139 1948-12-19 9 Ryland "VISIBLE" (Unbreakable Operating Element) Coking Oven THERMOMETER INSIDE OVEN I ffi^"~''"~)f I GUARANTEED \v§piii' o J ACCURATE 1 "^T^^b^ plated steel case enamelled dial scale cooking chart clearly Regd. design No. *****7. shown. Tested and Approved by C*)/7c l ■ay Leading Oven Makers O«J//5 each. ROBINSONS RAFFLES PLACE SPORE.139 words
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Article388 1948-12-19 10 THIS WEEK FOR YOU SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Deo. 22).— Seek a spiritual life as well as companionable association with close friends. A minor change or a short trip this week can bring you r v happiness. CAPRICORN (Dec. 23 Jan. ?A). Spend some time this week on388 words
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Article428 1948-12-19 10 ABILITY to "call the turn" usually indicates sagacity. You're certainly well informed if you can "call the TURN" in this quU, that is, identify most of the TURNs to ichich clues ore given below. You can make it a game, by inviting another person to428 words
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Article43 1948-12-19 10 YOU can "catch" folks with thisTwo motheri and thre* daughters went Into a hat shop and each bought a hat. What is the minimum number of hats the shop could have sold them? •s»m»n«p o*» 1 »n«i oixi •isqioui JjiriourpuBj2 ojsji43 words
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Advertisement200 1948-12-19 10 There frf^-^i "many o£**& imitations Good thing: *re #lwiy» imitated. Bat whyhsre imiutions when I {foa esa hart AERTEX I Only mERTBX underwear, shirts and Mouses have the famous and tnuiae AERTEX Open Weare; itb those any insulsttng sir kelh that let the body breathe. For tmiTrnm. waibability.comfort,iasiit oo AERTEX200 words
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Advertisement326 1948-12-19 10 Tired and^^ out-of-sorts.f^trf Can't eat \w\ IP ire right off J™"' fooc1 if r Oll WT I ISA k** weak miserable, l^^^i take PHOSFERINE I This grand tonic H 1 will restore your appetite, strengthen 1 your nerves, put back die vitality you V K I so badly need. W^326 words
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Miscellaneous707 1948-12-19 10 rf is not enough for the declarer at duplicate bridge to base his playi on so-called "percentages." The truly expert duplicate player must also consider whether or cot It Is likely that other players in his position will land at the same contract. Let us consider this point la connection707 words
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Article, Illustration832 1948-12-19 11 NO SCOPE FOR REDS 808 GILMORE in New Zealand finds AUCKLAND, Dec 8 MEW ZEALAND must be the only place this side of the Iron Curtain where people don't bother much about" hometown Communists. The Government's social legislation which has made laziness and thriftlessness profitable has simultaneously knock away the832 words
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Article110 1948-12-19 11 Across: 1. Fraternal. 8, Tag. H lota. 12, Pierce 13. Neta 14. Axes 15. Ate. 16. Atom. 18. Stem. 20. Sties 23. Lapse. 25. Son. 26, Teases. 27. Ensue 29. Strap. 32. Snakes. 33. Eke 34. Aches. 36 Layer. 38 Adit. 40. Pyre. 41. All. 43, Bill 44.110 words
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Article523 1948-12-19 11 I HAVE an uneasy 1 feeling that I shall be doing something of an* injustice to Mr. Winston Clewes If I embark on an attempt to convey to you the plot of his latest novel "JOURNEY INTO SPRING." Such an aitcnpt couia only show that as523 words
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Advertisement232 1948-12-19 11 DON'T LEAVE IT TOO LATE Order your Christmas Turkey NOW! O FITZPATRICK'S FOOD SUPPLIES TEL. ORDER DEPT. 5281 r 'p A lovely^ ~^%jt J j/snMibslM)wd I I^l^Pvi f y> .V' By simply reversing the Klampshayd, a perfect ceiling fixture without elaborate fixing of dhains, screws, etc. can be obtained, creating232 words
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Advertisement381 1948-12-19 11 GTZtHb FINE FOOTWEAR 1 I A, 11.11 »O. »K 114 SO. MS »¥^^i^S ••undly c rnitructt^ Shot trimtly tiw't't" "■4.1^L. wl(h»ll.nll..ih.r upp.r. «bl. ••> "Ittl-f. J^ fA%«. •< r«>l aixk ■...U.th.r Ll f h.w.l.ht h.rd-~..r fni In.*. V.r, Popul.r.tudd.d l«|llli Imd llilW V\*BHM pn.annc. ind f««hlon»bl« irwd.um 8T* V^B^^^ c.mfart.bl.381 words
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Article, Illustration1409 1948-12-19 12 HARRY MILLER - Hill of Fairies, poverty dirt HARRY MILLER by THE road south from Ko t a Bharu to K'lala Trengganu passes througn thick jungle and what the local residents have dubbed "tger zones." Tigers have increased in number in Trengganu, and their depredations have caused so much anxiety to district officers1,409 words
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Advertisement351 1948-12-19 12 REMINGTON PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS g JH^K^llj IP^IIMnJMg/ M S^h^B^BMMß^B^^^^^^^^S^SSSJlSSjSHßjlSlflß^tf^UH^kftttf' .~bAc<afll^fiS^^nß^BH IK^E^I^BB^LWs^L^L^L^L^BM ■^j^g^^SJE ■^Bs^sSj^^ga^J^BSßMßa gavißj^B The compact Noiseless Model 7 has all the speed and mm of operation of th« Remington Rand Noiseless office machine because built into it is .he same exclusive pressure printing mechanism! It can be used anywhere, anytime,351 words
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Advertisement549 1948-12-19 12 W^^ ss^ s *Qb It"» Phillips of course! nJL 11 The cycle that's perfect ll in design and performtljf vffli Ji^\ rou bic> nd "^pp 6 g\i\J \Uft fl^F/A' to withstand the roughi\ II \tt for up-country-perfeo vi *lW \3i 1 1 for the city street. I vk Jii llrl549 words
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Article, Illustration693 1948-12-19 13 UfHEN a Chinese nonya chooses a son-in-law, she prefers a teetotaller, for drinking Is considered the vice among vices by oldworld Chinese women. But a drunkard can be such good company at dinners that I often wonder why he is considered bad company for daughters. If693 words
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Article293 1948-12-19 13 "pIE UNKNOWN MOUNTAIN" Is Still another variant on the theme of plain tales from the hills. Perhaps it is a shade plainer than many, but it is none the worse for that. It covers a series or explorations by Mr. Don Munday and his wife293 words
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Advertisement416 1948-12-19 13 Lasting fitness will make your dog a happy im lovable companion As one of the family yoiir dog is wholly dependent on yoo for his health and happiness. A sure way of helping him to keep always fit and cheery is by regular conditioning with Bob Martin's Condition Powders. Easy416 words
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Advertisement70 1948-12-19 13 CHUBB WALL SAFES fafofofo* KtYLOCK MODEL $50/- ttOfH^ COMBINATION MODEL S)J>/>1 $100,7 uffice SAFE PLACE Showini hew Ihi. minlaturt uf* flu fUK YUUK into brick or concrtta wall. A att Tht Mf« mi, bt p»..ted to much If A I JA K B"Jv Our wiflnttrt will inittll thil taft AND70 words
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Article, Illustration31 1948-12-19 14 MISS Patricia Ho Lye Tin;, 16-year-old daughter of fo tier strongman Ho Peng Khoen, who will be taking part in the "Miss Singapore" contest at the New World, Singapore, this evenln».31 words
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Article534 1948-12-19 14 RALPH MODDER - RALPH MODDER A. Clarke scores three goals By gINGAPORE scored their third inter-State hockey victory when they defeated Malacca by four goals to nil at Malacca yesterday. Malacca started off in whirlwind fashion and, for the first ten minutes, the Singapore defence was called upon to work534 words
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Article78 1948-12-19 14 PENANG CHINESE TEAM FOR PORE Sunday Times Penang Staff Sports Reporter WINNERS of the M.C.F.A. Cup competion, the Peaang Chinese FootNai Association, will be flying down to Singapore on Christmas Eve to play two games, against the Singapore Chinese football Association ami the Mali.. Football Aswclatlon. The P.CJA. team, which78 words
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Article53 1948-12-19 14 rl seml-flnals in the Eu Tong Sen Cup golf competition held I at the Island Oolf Club. Singapore yesterday resulted as follows: C. V. Martla beat S. K. Oaw two and one: Chua Boon Yew beat Squadron Leader Russtll-BU-hop one up. The final will be53 words
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Article72 1948-12-19 14 A team '.o Npment the Barc-ka-BlH.ton Sports Cub In a friendly game of soccer against the Social Athletic Party to be played at G*ylang Stadium tomorrow will be chosen from: Michael Loh (capt.) Thlarr Teck, Yoon Cheong, Yoon Sang. Choong Hee, Nglam Khong. Joeng Bong. Mock Khin,72 words
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255 1948-12-19 14 GOOD FORM IN CHINESE SOCCER TRIAL DESPITE the few weeks of resting, Singapore's star Chinese footballers showed fairly good form In their practice match at Jalan Be*ar Stadium yesterday when Colours beat Whites by three goals to one. Positions were shifted a good deal throughout the game. Although Sek Hon,255 words
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Article128 1948-12-19 14 I*HE Malayan Indian Football 1 Association, which was organised la-t year In Kuala Lumpur, held its first annual general meetIng In Kuala Lumpur this week. Delegates from Penang, Perak. Selangor, Negrl Sembllan and Singapore were present. The election of office-bearers resulted els follows: president. Dr.128 words
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Article83 1948-12-19 14 THE Tai Kung basketball team from Shanghai, who scored an overwhelming victory over the Rest of Singapore at the Happy World covered stadium on Friday night, will be playing four more games In Singapore. Their original programme of gamej has been altered Tonight, th;y83 words
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Article337 1948-12-19 14 Sunday Times Penan g Sports Reporter WEIGHTS for the first day of the Penang Turf Club TT Xmas-New Year Meeting, Saturday, Dec. 25, are: Princess Taj-Ga 8,06 Guinevere 907 Friar's Last \O3 Liberty Man 90S Move On 0.04 Everest 8.13 Clynor 7.10 Game Law 8.09 Little Ned337 words
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Article99 1948-12-19 14 GEN. Maharaja Mohun Hhumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Prime Minister and Supreme Commander-in-chief of Nepal, has presented £150 for a cup for a soccer competition among units of Gurkha regiments In Malaya. The Army Football Association Is now selecting the cup In London! British officers99 words
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Article399 1948-12-19 14 FEATHER - FEATHER Badminton notes by AbiKR the war the South African Badminton Union made a determined effort to raise the standard of the game through her vast territories. As it is too late for her to compete in the first Thomas Cup competition, she U399 words
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Article334 1948-12-19 14 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP From 'THE Penang Turt Club has set a rather bold precedent I by fixing a race-day on r Sristmas Day. Nowhere in the English-speaking world, I believe, has a race meeting been held on Christmas Day. Still, there seems to be no objection334 words
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Advertisement241 1948-12-19 14 ATTRACTIVE TO WOMEN HIS LOVE MEANT DEADLY DESTRUCTION WOMEN STOLE BLACKMAILED MURDERED FOR HIS LOVE TODAY FOUR SHOWS ©J^lll *****8 PHONF FJQfH "A Superior, Extraordinary Thriller! "f THE ENGLISH SHOULD M A BE PROUD OF THIS /^'-'^U W MASTERPIECE OF X Jil^i BRITISH PRODUCTION. yf j&:, 1 1 R f.241 words
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Advertisement144 1948-12-19 14 i^4 SHOUT IT OUT! IT OUT There's nothing so wonderful as i \m(t Mr .^■^^hft. mm^. *\A"XX^ Mt?^^^^^^. H ffip J3» J June allyson PB^^JyyS^CA^* Peter Lawforo TODAY I IL-145-4.00-6.30-Q.15 BOOK NOW FOR TO-MORROW S PREVIEW WHAT EVERY WOMAN WANTS TO SEE HAYWORTH rurvu *r^M '.V jSi t xzb&fMrA. >_^flwa144 words
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Article, Illustration2010 1948-12-19 15 BR ADMAN'S OWN STORY Whyl'mcalled ruthless ARE TEST CAMES CRICKET? Do they differ from other cricket in mental or sporting outlook? Is the "needle" in Anglo-Australian Tests good or bad for the game? These questions have been put to me by many people. Now I can reply. I have been2,010 words
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Article279 1948-12-19 15 By JUSTIN ARTHUR POUR Australian cricketers. Arthur Morris, Sidney Barne-s, Keith Miller and 20-year-old Neil Harv y are among the big men of the game ln Australia who have been tipped by competent writers as likely to beconv the leaders of Australian big cricket, now279 words
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Advertisement887 1948-12-19 15 Rheumatism and Backache Gone in 1 Week Flush Kidneys With Cysttx end You'll Fed Fin* Cystsx the prescription of a famous doctor— ends all troubles due to faulty kidney action ln double quick time, m, If you suffer from Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuritis, Lumbago, Backache, Nervousness, Leg Pains, Dizziness, Circles under887 words
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Advertisement6 1948-12-19 15 NEXT WEEK Errors of England's selectors.6 words
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Advertisement341 1948-12-19 15 Me JEW MORRIS OXFORD Th* Car asked for by World Motorists' New from radiator to rearlight. In appearance, modern without being extreme. Powerful nev engine for high performance. Independent front wheel springing. Luxurious comfort. Wide one piece front •eat, with gear change on steering column, means easy entry from either341 words
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Article, Illustration618 1948-12-19 16 Selangor pack brilliant Sunday Times Kuala Lumpur Staff Sports Reporter gELANCOR All Blues beat the Singapore Asians by 1 9 points (two goals, a try, a dropped goal and a penalty goal) to six (two penalty goals) on the Kuala Lumpur Padang yesterday evening after taking the lead in618 words
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Article294 1948-12-19 16 DURBAN, Saturday. /COLLAPSING on a tricky wicket against the left and v right arm spin bowling combination of Norman Mann and Athol Rowan, England lost eight wickets today for 109 and were all out for 253 in the first Test. This gave England a lead294 words
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Article328 1948-12-19 16 THE Singapore Harbour j 1 Board Club's speedy three-quarter play was the deciding factor of yesterday's 1 lugger dn which the Royal Air Force Seletar "A" team were I visitors at Raeb;irn Park. The game ended in a welldeserved win for the Harbour Board, the score328 words
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Article13 1948-12-19 16 Naval Base beat R-AF. Seletar, by 5 points to nil yesterday.13 words
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Article415 1948-12-19 16 LONDON, Saturday. WALTHAMSTOW AVENUE, last hop?s of the amateur world In the F.A. Cup, were eliminated today after a gallant struggle, while Hull and Southport, both away from home, did what they failed to do at home a week ago by winning to surviveReuter - 415 words
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Article29 1948-12-19 16 THE hockey match which was to have taken place between R.A.F. Seletar and Singapore Colts yesterday was cancelled owiKg to the non-arrival of the Colts at Seletar.29 words
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Article527 1948-12-19 16 WITH each team flelding nve Combined Service players, a fierce struggle resuite^ In R.A.F. Changi beatIng O.H.Q. Tanglin by 12 points (two tries and two penalties) to eight (a goal and a try) in their Rugby match at Tanglin yesterday. Although many kicks at goal,527 words
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270 1948-12-19 16 Sunday Times Seremban Sports Correspondent A WEAKEN ED Singapore Cricket Club fifteen were overwhelmed by Negri Sembilan in their annual rugger match at Seremban yesterday, going down by 27 points (three goals, two penalties and two tries) to three points (one try). In270 words
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Article65 1948-12-19 16 King Kong was disqualified in his 60 minute one round wrestling contest with Tiger Jogindv at the Great World last night. George Pencheff knocked-out Curly Connors In the fourth round; J*Jl Goldstein knocktd-out Kid Masque In the fourth round; Swaran Singh drew with All Rlza Bey over six round.;,65 words
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Article29 1948-12-19 16 BRADFORD, Sat. The flnal Rugby League Test between Britain and Australia, which waj to have been played here today, has been postponed owing to fog. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Advertisement143 1948-12-19 16 9? T^WpWy V.. .'-rap I W pl^^ Rich, fine tobacco and"s the cork-tip for cleaner \^PF smoking. Imported from London, England" Caimai. Locion. ISO Itan' R^puiovon fat Quality. V MAKE MERRY U THIS CHRISTMAS k 0 AT THE V f CATHAY I RESTAURANT TEL. 2776 A H. M. V. DOMESTIC143 words
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Advertisement254 1948-12-19 16 1 MALAYAN AIRWAYS LIMITED NOW TWICE DAILY FROM SINGAPORE TO KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH AND PENANG DAILY SERVICE TO TAIPING Cold Rooms made to order We are now In a position to make to your specifications of any size or shape or one as illustrated below A combination walk-in reach-in Cold254 words
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