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Title Section18 1951-02-03 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY S, 1951. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article377 1951-02-03 1 BENHAM C.O.L. REPORT IS READY Awards Urged Immediately TllK Governments of the Federation ot Malaya and Singapore last night announced that the Joint Committee to review the cost-of-living allowances payable to all classes of (in eminent employees had already met and was presenting a report to the two Governments. The377 words
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82 1951-02-03 1 f T'HE radio beacon used to guide aircraft into Kallang airport, Singapore, has been moved from the control tower at the airport to a building in Haig Koad 1,500 yards from the Katnng end of the runway. It is now in direct line with82 words
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Article201 1951-02-03 1 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Friday. J^IFE among the bandits was forgotten by a party of people who went on a picnic in Johore Bahru today. The C.I.D. gave these men and women who had been in the company of bandits and surrendered to201 words
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Article45 1951-02-03 1 LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Fri.— The third atomic blast in less than a week went off before dawn yesterday in the desert, The test was watched by three members of the Atomic Energy Commission and a party of military men and scientists.— A.P.AP - 45 words
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Article92 1951-02-03 1 SAIGON, Friday. TOMMUNIST-LED Vietminh night raiders struck repeatedly last night to protest against the arrival of American arms for the French. Terror bands hurled 21 grenades iti the city, wounding 15 people. The U.S. aircraft carrier Windham Bay arrived here yesterday with a load ofAP - 92 words
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Article61 1951-02-03 1 After a lull of some weeks Singapore Reds were busy again yesterday when they set fire to and completely destroyed a taxi in Lorong 27. Geyl&ng. The vehicle, belonging to the Yellow Top Taxi Company, was saved from total destruction by the timely arrival of the Singapore61 words
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Article39 1951-02-03 1 HONG KONG, Fri.— A Canton report said that five more "Nationalist agents" were executed by a firing squad today "to strengthen the people's democratic dictatorship, safeguard public security and protect the lives and properties of the people."—39 words
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Article30 1951-02-03 1 SOUTHAMPTON, Fri.— Over 800 officers and men of a United States anti-aircraft artillery unit arrived here today for jotnt training with forces.— Re uter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article171 1951-02-03 1 SWANSEA, Friday. §EVEN seamen were killed today in two explosions, followed by fire, aboard the 8,700-ton Liberian tanker Atlantic Duchess. Eleven crewmen and officers were injured. The first blast, at dawn tore away part of the bridge which started burning furiously. The second171 words
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Article, Illustration42 1951-02-03 1 rrjxr?. GEOItt. of Denmark and his wile, formerly Viscountess Anson. inspecting equipment in the Danish hospital ship Jutlandia. which has sailed for service in Korean waters. Tb« United Nations forces will be Joined by 40 nurses. A.P. picture.AP - 42 words
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Article230 1951-02-03 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. MORE than 200 women contractor tappers from Sungei Chua village, near Kajang, and Serdang village, Selangor, have refused to go to work during the past few days. Fear is believed to be the reason. Five or230 words
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Article71 1951-02-03 1 TALKS ON VIETNAM URGED MANILA. Frl. INDONESIA Is sounding South-east Asian countries on a conference to discuss the conflict between the Bao Dai. French, and the Ho Chi Minn government in Indo-China. The Secretary-6eneral. Mr. Abdul Gani. of the Indonesian Ministry of Information, said that Indonesia government clrcdes believe recognitionAP - 71 words
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Article81 1951-02-03 1 Aircraft and ships are still searching (or the R.A.F. Sunderland flying-boat which is overdue since last Sunday on a flight from Iwakuni, Japan, to Hong Kong. R.A.F. authorities in Singapore said last night that no information had been received about the sighting of any wreckage. There are81 words
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Article64 1951-02-03 1 NEW DELHI, Fri. THE Aga Khan, visiting here as guest of Brazilian Ambassador Caio de Mello Franco, said today he does not believe there will be a third world war "for another couple of years." He appreciated Mr. Nehru's neutrality policy, he added,AP - 64 words
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Article104 1951-02-03 1 RICHMOND (Virginia), Fri. pouk of seven Negroes, whose death sentences for rape created an international furore, followed a doomed white man down the "last mile" to the electric chair today in the largest mass execution in Virginia's history. The white man, George Thomas Hailey,UP - 104 words
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381 1951-02-03 1 TOKYO, Friday. A LLIED troops pushed to within artillery ranuc of Seoul today after smashing the Communists' most determined attempt yet to halt their nine-day-old "limited offensive An Allied rescue column, aided by heavy air and artillery attacks, blasted a path toReuter; UP - 381 words
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Article157 1951-02-03 1 No Chinese Regiment Move: MCA KUALA LUMPUR. Fri NO proposals for the formation of a Chinese intelligence service or a Chinese regiment have been made to the Federation Government by the Malayan Chinese Association, Mr. Yon Shook Lin. secretary general Of the MCA, told the Straits Times today. He was157 words
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Article61 1951-02-03 1 LONDON. Fri. Britain's Supply Ministry yesterday asked motor makers to pu* 27 per cent, fewer pleasure cars and 16 per cent, fewer commercial vehicles on th» home market. Meanwhile. the Rooms Group of manufacturers announced price rises ranging from £30 to £80 apiece for 10AP - 61 words
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Advertisement258 1951-02-03 1 Vf\f>4V MHION *IT v I IMS™ Malaya's national newspapers reach new records THE STRAITS TIMES and THE SUNDAY TIMES set new sales records during the six months from July to December, 1 950. THE STRAITS TIMES in this second half of the year had an average nett sale of 50,956258 words
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Advertisement79 1951-02-03 1 PEKING CARPETS IVORY, JADE CARVINuS j Large Selections of EMBROIDERED UN ENS J STRAW MATTINGS •te. etc 81, HIGH ST.. SPORE. Yu OUR first Rothnidiis De Luxe Virginia will introduce you to a cigarette whose excellence has made it a tradition in f\ London* most fashionable homes, J) hotels and79 words
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188 1951-02-03 2 Turko May Lead Amboina Rebels Against Indonesia AMSTERDAM, Friday. MYSTERY-man Turko" Westerling, former Captain in the Dutch East Indies army, was credited here yesterday with plans to take an active part in the fight of the self-styled South Moluccas Republic against Indonesia. These speculations followed reports from Brussels, that WesterlingAP - 188 words
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Article, Illustration33 1951-02-03 2 MISS BKMIL TVVIGGS, aged 22, of North London, in one of Britain's leading ballroom dancers, has been chosen by the Showman's Guild as the Girl of the Year— A.P. pictureAP - 33 words
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Article50 1951-02-03 2 RICHMOND Virginia, Fri —Governor John Battle last night rejected last pleas for a stay of execution and prison officials prepared for the electrocution tomorrow of four of seven Martinsville negroes sentenced to die for rape. Mr Fred Vinson, Chiel Jur.tice of the Supreme Court, refused to Intervene— A.P.AP - 50 words
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178 1951-02-03 2 OKITISH farmers say that raids on sheep by "killer dogs" are so serious that they are menacing; the nation's slender meat ration Whole flocks are being halved in a night. An official or the National t Farmers' Ur.ion said: "Some farmers are being forced178 words
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Article92 1951-02-03 2 BECHUANALAND, Fri.— Mr. Patrick Gordon Walker, Minister for Commonwealth Relations, promised 8,000 Bamangwato tribesmen that his Government would iinver impose a chief on them against the wishes of the majority. The tribesmen, all subject* of exiled Chief Seret.sc Khama and his white wife, were told thatReuter - 92 words
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Article54 1951-02-03 2 LONDON, Fri. £HARLES Blair, airline captain. landed his scarlet Mustang fighter plane in a blaze of red Verey lights on Wednesday night to set up a new New York to London record of 7 hours 48 minute*. He clipped an hour and seven minutes offAP - 54 words
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Article31 1951-02-03 2 RANGOON, Fri.-- Countess Mountbatten Is expected in Burma late in March to inspect St John Ambulance centres. She will also visit ambulance centres at Bombay, New Delhi, and Ceieutta.—AP.AP - 31 words
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Advertisement710 1951-02-03 2 NOTICE TO SINGAPORE IMPORTERS No. 30 GRANT Or OPEN GENERAL LICENCE On the md February. 1951. Open General Import Licence No. 1 of 1951 was published in the Singapore Government Oazettc as Notification 5.45 covering imports of all troods except thoM shown In the Schedule below, consigned .nd originating in710 words
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Advertisement605 1951-02-03 2 NOTICE TO FEDERAL IMPORTERS GRANT OF OPEN GENERA.'. LICENCES On the and of February. 1931. Open General Import Licence No 1 of 1951 was published in the Government Gaiette, as Notification No. 50, covering Import* of all goods, except those shown in the Schedule below, consigned ■rom and originating or605 words
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Advertisement712 1951-02-03 2 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Messes and Clubs on this Base will not accept responsibility lor the payment of accounts of any firms whose trading with the Mess or Club concerned has not been approved in writing by the Officer Commanding. R.A.F. Mamtenunce Base (FE) Seletar. 1 Re712 words
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Advertisement711 1951-02-03 2 NOTICE As from the 1st February, 1991 Mr. B. K. Chua (China Boon Klin) of 21, Scott s Road. Singapore, u no longer connected with the NATIONAL EMPLOYKRS MUTUAL GENERAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION LTD. POLICE TENDER NOTICE Tenders! which will close at 12 noon on 13th of February. 1851 are Invited711 words
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Advertisement235 1951-02-03 2 ACRAWATTE A PERFECT BLENDED TEA from CEYLON 1 lb. PACKETS $2.95. I $1.50. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG CHINESE NEW YEAR SHOPPING HOURS OUR MAIN SHOP, BATA BUILDING WILL BE OPEN ON: Sunday. 4tti Feb., 1951 from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Monday, stfi Mk, 1951 from 9 a.m. to 6235 words
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352 1951-02-03 3 U.N. 'Won't Pass 38th,' Say Defence Chiefs In U.S. WASHINGTON, Friday. [TNITED Nations forces now attacking in Korea will not cross the 38th Parallel, the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Defence have decided in Washington. The Chiefs of Staff have told the United Nations commander in Korea,UP - 352 words
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Article323 1951-02-03 3 ONE MAN GOES TO WAR TOKYO. Fri. WILLIAM Jesse Newton. 26old Amcriran who made his way to Korea to "kill a few Communists and r rr.y name of the taint of. Communism", may set his chance to fight. Today he was flown brick to B.h Army headquarters. I .i examination323 words
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Article46 1951-02-03 3 WASHINGTON. Fri. Pesident Truman said yesterday that the trouble with his job is that "it has no future in it." He told a group of netvlyelected Democratic Congressmen: "Every yn- "g man ivaJits something to look forward to."— A. P.46 words
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Article, Illustration53 1951-02-03 3 INDIAN AMITY MUSLIM PILGRIMS from Pakistan participated in the five-day Urs celebrations of Hazurat Khwaja Nizamuddin Aulia at New Delhi last week. Hindus and Sikhs also took part. Nawab Sahib Ibrahim AH Khan, leader of the Pakstan pilgrims (second from left) is seen at the Dargah Sharif where thry offered53 words
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292 1951-02-03 3 WASHINGTON', Friday. PENERAL Dwight Eisenhower is reported to have told U.S. Senators yesterday that he is aiming at a goal of 40 divisions roughly about 700.000 troops to defend Western Europe by the end of 1952. General Eisenhower was reported to have expressed theAP - 292 words
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Article93 1951-02-03 3 LONDON, Fri. Damages of £2.000 were awarded in the High Court to 18-year-old Frank Thomas Hockenhull. former pupil at St. George's School, Watford, who fell from a vaulting horse which was being moved on a lorry on the school sports days. It was said that the93 words
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Article27 1951-02-03 3 TAIPEH, Fre— Twelve people were killed 31 injured and two houses destroyed when powder for New Year firecrackers exploded In a Taipeh factory— Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article122 1951-02-03 3 U.S. Wants China Out Of Talks CAIRO. Fri. THE United States yester- day asked the Universal Postal Union Executive Commission to expel Communist China from its current meeting following Tuesday's vote in the U.N. branding Red China as an aggressor in Korea. Mr. John M. Redding. Assistant Postmaster-General *nd head122 words
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Article45 1951-02-03 3 TOKYO. Fri. Two American Sabre jets, world's fastest fighters, collided in midair about 40 miles north of Tokyo this morning. Both pilots, Lieut. Simpson Evans of Oklahoma, and First Lieut. Alvis G. Upchurch also of Oklahoma parachuted to safety. Reuter-A_A.P.Reuter-AAP - 45 words
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Article36 1951-02-03 3 LONDON. Fri. The Labour Government defeated yesterday a Conservative motion of censure over the coal crisis. The vote in Parliament was 300 for the Government and 289 against. Nine Liberal Party Members abstained.— U.P.UP - 36 words
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178 1951-02-03 3 LONDON, Friday. JHE United States has asked Britain for "facilities" at 14 British airfields in the Middle East, states a report from London It said the United States Air Force already has temporary training rights at most British airfields in the Middle East,178 words
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Article608 1951-02-03 3 LONDON, Friday. jyjß. Attlee, the Prime Minister, told the House of Commons yesterday that the amended United Nations resolution condemning China as an aggressor offered the best hope in existing circumstances of obtaining a negotiated settlement with China. He said it was because the Government felt itReuter - 608 words
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Article190 1951-02-03 3 CANBERRA, Fri. 'THE Australian Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Fadden, announced yesterday that the Government will ask the Arbitration Court to consider action against the coal miners who defy the ban on the one-day week stoppages as a protest against the new pay rates being conditional on 10Reuter - 190 words
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Article58 1951-02-03 3 LONDON, Fri. rpHE Foreign Office today X announced that Britain would send an observer to the Paris conference, proposed by France to study the organisation of a European Army. Sir Oliver Harvey British Ambassador In Paris, had been nominated as British observer. France had invitedReuter - 58 words
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Article28 1951-02-03 3 LONDON. Fri. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Grifffci, aged 51, who is seriously ill. has been given the last rites of the church.— A.P.AP - 28 words
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Article134 1951-02-03 3 LONDON, Fri. GOVERNMENT experts predict that final statistics today will show, that Britain's four- week influenza epidemic had taken a toll of nearly 40,000 lives. Another 4,000 have died from pneumonia in the same period. Most of them were people over 55 who developed it afterReuter - 134 words
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Article94 1951-02-03 3 BONN, Friday. A WEST German Government spokesman said today that British trade officials have been told that there is no possibility of exporting meat from West Germany. Britain's Food MinLsLer, I Maurice Webb, told the nons this week that he examining the possiblli- importing94 words
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Advertisement85 1951-02-03 3 $v}ss®S iL Children are always happy with im-AM TOYS reasonably %l£v\ tL 7& Made in Britain by Lines Bros. Ltd., London. Obtainable from all Stores, lar'orv R "pr^srnlatives:— T. V. MITCHELL CO. LTD. SIMIAPORK Xl ALA Ll MPtlt PENANG. T V M-38 Extra irhiivnpsH irom Hi A El Tn ijivc85 words
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Advertisement253 1951-02-03 3 For Chinese New Year— |K^£s^ PORK musf be on your shopping list! Q We sell only the very best but our prices Jf fj are reasonable! The flavour is perfect, too! if COLD STORAGE Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. ytt You can't mistake ±^A its character >iin You simply cannot253 words
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Article394 1951-02-03 4 Problem Facing Rubber Talks From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Fri. IT is emphasised here that next week's International Rubber Conference to review the world supply and demand for rubber over the next two years and equitable methods of distributing available production is in no way connected with the commodity groups394 words
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Article38 1951-02-03 4 There are only two recognised gynaecologists at the Kandang Kerbau Maternity Hospital— the only Government maternity hospital in Singapore. Dr. W. A. Balhetchet. the Medical Superintendent of Kandang: Kerbau, said gynaecologists were urgently needed.38 words
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Article56 1951-02-03 4 Admitting that he had no money to buy a bar of chocolate for 25 cents and took one in the Happy World on Christmas Eve, Masmud bin Haji Ahmad, aged 25, was fined $20 in Singapore yesterday for theft. A special constable saw him slipping the56 words
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Article46 1951-02-03 4 The annual seamen's service will be held at St. Andrew's Cathedral at 5.30 p.m. tomorrow. It will be attended by the Governor of Singapore, Sir Franklin Gimson, the C-in-C, Far Eastern Station, Sir Patrick Brind. representatives of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy.46 words
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Article35 1951-02-03 4 From Our Own Correspondent MUAR Fri. Daud bin Sultan Mohammed, was fined (15 on one week's hard labour at Muar for assaulting hi s wife. Zallha blnte Mohammed Yassin, at Tat Jong Agas35 words
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Article26 1951-02-03 4 SEGAMAT, Fri— For driving a car without a licence, 20-year-old Ram agamy of Batu Anam was fined il5i 15 by the Segamat Magistrate.26 words
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Article125 1951-02-03 4 Swiss Couple Wed In Singapore A WEDDING of much Interest to Singapore's Swiss community took place yesterday at the Wesley Church when Miss Silvia Loetscher married Mr. Harry Pfrunder, a Swiss merchant of Singapore. The bride, who flew from Switzerland a few days before the wedding, wore a white Swiss125 words
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Article87 1951-02-03 4 From Oar Own Correspondent ALOR STAR, Fri. r check possible pollution of water, Government may soon introduce the cistern system throughout the Federation, Mr. A. Wear, Kedah and Perils State Engineer, said today. Under the plan,, a cistern will be installed wherever water is used. Mr.87 words
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Article59 1951-02-03 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— A charge of rape was read and explained to a European soldier, Cyril Powell. 21. Powell was alleged to have raped a Chinese woman at Shaw Road, Kuala Lumpur at 1.30 a.m. on Jan. 12. The case was postponed59 words
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Article55 1951-02-03 4 From Our SUB Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— Tungku Mohammad lbni Alhmarhom Sultan Ahmad Almuadzam Shah was Installed today as Mentri Besar of Pahang In place of Dato Mahmud bin Mat who li gong on leave. On Wednesday Dato Mahmud was entertained to a farewll dinner by55 words
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Article58 1951-02-03 4 A MAN who said he had been forced into smuggling opium because his weak health prevented htm from doing any other kind of work, ivas sentenced in Siingapore yesterday to 18 months' imprisonment. He was 42-year-old Cheic Lai Chew, who pleaded guilty to possessing Ai58 words
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Article, Illustration55 1951-02-03 4 MR. THAM CHAN ONN, of Gestetner L.d., and Miss Ta a Ai Mm, daughter Of Madam Lan Chuen Kan, (left), who were married at the Singapore Registry office yesterday. Right: Mr. Won Buck Lee, Singapore's wrestling referee and former professional wrestler, who was marred at the Registry to Miss Yen55 words
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307 1951-02-03 4 'He Told Me To Leave Burning Car Alone' A MALAY in the Singapore Fire Brigade was alleged, in Singapore Relief Court, to have told his superior officer during the riots to leave a burning car alone and return to the station. Fireman Abdul Fabar bin307 words
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Article, Illustration27 1951-02-03 4 MR. C. N. GOSALIA, a representative of the Tata Industries, India, who is on a study tour of South-East Asian Countries, pictured in Singapore yesterday.27 words
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Article99 1951-02-03 4 Over 53,000 In S'pore Unions mHERE were 133 trade J. unions in Singapore during the last quarter of 1950. with an aggregate membership of 53, Ml. A Government statement says that 91 were employees' unions, with membership of 48.595. and 39 were employer*' unions. Three new unions were registered and99 words
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Article31 1951-02-03 4 From Our Own Correspondent KLUANG, Fri.— Tan Kim, found In possession of scrap rubber for which he was unable to give a satisfactory explanation, was gaoled for a year.31 words
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159 1951-02-03 4 $500,000 In 'Poor Man's Insurance' 'pHE Singapore Family Benefit Society "the poor mans insurance"— has paid out nearly $500,000 in donations since its inception, said Mr. Tan Guan Chuan, hon. secretary of the society, at its 33rd annual general meeting yesterday. The meeting, presided over by Dato C. J. Paglar,159 words
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Article49 1951-02-03 4 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Fri.— Five hours after he had collapsed at his house in Kampong Bahru, Mr. Soon Hoe Tlan, commercial class teacher of the Chung Ling High School, died In Penang General Hospital. Mr. Soon, who was 47. leaves a wife and two children.49 words
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Article150 1951-02-03 4 A SCHEME which provides free legal aid for R.A.P. and W.R.A.F. personnel In civil cases has been drawn up by the Air Ministry, it was announced last night. The scheme replaces the former loint legal aid scheme for al] Service personnel, which, was discontinued150 words
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Article211 1951-02-03 4 'Train The Men— Then Build' REPRESENTATIONS have been made to the Sin- gapore Government to esta- blish a School of Building and Introduce a scheme of training building operatives in the Colony. Mr. J. M. Fraser, manager of the Singapore Improvement Trust, In a memorandum to the Municipal Commissioners, says211 words
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Article59 1951-02-03 4 When Goh Ah Seng, aged 57, was charged in the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday with theft of 16 sacks he said that he had to steal in order to live. Goh. who admitted six previous convictions, was ser.tenced to six months' rigorous59 words
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Article57 1951-02-03 4 From Our Own Correspondent GEMAS, Wed.— Members of the Tampin Town Board for the current year are: District Officer Tampin (chairman), Assistant District Officer, (vice-chairman), Medical and Health Officer Executive Engineer, Officer SuperIntending Police Circle, N.S South, Mr. Cheah Seow Hee, Mr Lee Cheng San. Che Ahmad Zalnuddin57 words
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Article35 1951-02-03 4 From Oar Own Correspondent KLUANG. Fri. Mr. E. O. Sugars, Assistant Controller of Telecoms, Kluang, has gone on transfer to Muar. Mr. R. J. Pickard has come from Johore Bahru to take his place.35 words
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Article31 1951-02-03 4 A panel of five Jurors yesterday returned a verdict of suicide when an Inquest was held before the Singapore Coroner, Mr,. "W. G; Porter, o\i 35-year-oitt Ng Bark Woo.-^.31 words
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Advertisement177 1951-02-03 4 SINGAPORE TO HONC KONC via BANCKOK or SAICON 28 DAYS RETURN only Mssls ***** ***** Break your journey Travel in in Bangkok or Saigon Luxury by if you wish Skymaster INFORMATION-BOOKINGS: AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL AIRWAYS PTV LTD. 5. PRINCE ST.. SINGAPORE [5\ WISHING ALL OUR FRIENDS THE fftf\ GOOD HEALTH THAT177 words
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Advertisement304 1951-02-03 4 An Exceptional Opportunity oc-urs to acquTP. as a KOing <<>ncern a highly rfflcient HATCHEHY tOßethei with an EXCELLENT FAMILY DWELLING garage, office and other associated buildings all in very g>xx! order, on five acres of lnnd in the metropolitan area PERTH W.A. The hatrhim: plant Is laid cut on mo«t304 words
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Article215 1951-02-03 5 REDS 'RETURN' CALL TO H AIN ANESE Help Wanted In Rubber Industry \N appeal to Hainancse in Singapore to return to Communist Hainan and help to improve the rubber industry there, was made recently by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Department of the Hainan Military Government. The appeal was in the215 words
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Article308 1951-02-03 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Friday. r J A HE question of any deterioration in the international situation made it necessary to consider external aggression, Sir Henry Gurney, the High Commissioner, said in Penang today. Addressing leaders of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Sir308 words
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Article25 1951-02-03 5 Fn:n Our Own Corrrspondent KUANTAK, Fri.— The Chinese Chamber of Commerce is to start registering recruits for the Home Guard from Feb. 8.25 words
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Article231 1951-02-03 5 Mr. Tan Swee Chuan was elected president of the Ek Iv Club at the annual general meeting recently. Patrons for 1951 are:— Messrs. Lim Cheng Kway, Lim Kirn Lee, Lim Teng Chee. Chua Tal Tien, Mah Geok Seng, Teng Ah Kam, Goh Kirn Hor, Neo Lian231 words
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Article42 1951-02-03 5 Elizabeth Audrey Isherwood yesterday, in the Singapore High Court, was granted a judicial separation from Robert John Isherwood, on the ground of cruelty. She was also granted custody of their daughter, Juliet. The respondent was ordered to pay costs.42 words
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Article19 1951-02-03 5 From Our Own Correspondent SEOAMAT, Fri. Caught with two extra passengers in hU taxi, 18-year-old Toh19 words
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Article, Illustration57 1951-02-03 5 KOV ER SCOI T T. Sockalinjt»n of the 18th North Kinta Group, receiving a letter of commendation siened hy the Deputy Chief Siout. Sir Percy Kverett. from Sir Henry Gurney at Ipoh. He dived into a rough *r.i at Fremantle. West Australia, in December 1918 to57 words
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Article88 1951-02-03 5 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH Frl.— The Sultan of Ptrak. the Raja Permaisuri. the Mentri Besar Datoh Panglima. Bukit Gantang and Istri and the British AdviserElect. Perak. Mr. I. W. Blelloch. were among the distinguished guests who attended yesterday evening, the cocktail Darty given by88 words
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Article94 1951-02-03 5 J EVELLING of the site has already started on the $49,200 farm which the Singapore Far Eastern Relief Fund Committee ts building at Kranji near Admiralty land for the families of war victims. The farm is expected to be built in four months. The farm will comprise94 words
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Article31 1951-02-03 5 KUANTAN, Fri. Gangasamy waa gaoled for 14 days at Kuantan for defacing his identity card. He had erased three parts' of the change-of-address at the back of the card.31 words
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Article179 1951-02-03 5 PENALTY FOR FALSE ENTRY DRIVER Francis Colin Major, aged 20. attached to the Far East R.A.S.C. School at Ne e Soon, Issued eight gallons of petrol to Pte. Omar bin Yassim and marked the issue as 16 gallons. For that Major was convicted at a Singapore district court-martial yesterday for179 words
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Article68 1951-02-03 5 Nearly 6.000 people who reported losing identity cards in the last four months have had replacements issued under the new system introduced on Oct. 7. This system more convenient than the old method of receiving chits and making statutory declarations, has been extremely successful, said a68 words
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Article, Illustration38 1951-02-03 5 SUNGEI ni'RIAN resettlement area in the Batu Gajah hills, 25 miles from Ipoh, where 6,000 squatters have been resettled in the Federation's largest camp. It waa visited by Sir Henry Gurney on Thursday. Straits Times pictures.38 words
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251 1951-02-03 5 THE family planning movement has spread to two more Rural Board areas. Last Monday the Family Planning Association opened a new weekly clinic at Siglap, and another at Pasir Panjang on Wednesday, making nine clinics now run by the association. The other rural251 words
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Article50 1951-02-03 5 While adjusting a radio set that was switched on, 16-year-old Ong Slang Keng put one hand Into the back of the set while he held the earth wire with the other. Yesterday the Singapore Coroner. Mr. E. Ebert. returned a finding of death by misadventure when an *2l50 words
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Article280 1951-02-03 5 Import Ban On Goods Eased IMPORTATION of goods from countries, other than hard currency areas or those outside the European Payment Union was made easier from yesterday when special import licences or A.P.s were not required. Simiar action has also been taken in the Federation. A spokesman of the Import280 words
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Article104 1951-02-03 5 TODAY SINGAPORE ART SOCIETY, photographic exhibition, British Council Hall, Stamford Road, 9 a.m. to 5.30 pan. BRITISH RED CROSS, Handicapped Children* Club outing, Katong Park, 10 ajn. to noon. V.M.C.A.. Orchard Road, chess club, 3 p.m., movie circle show, 8 pjn. TOMORROW CHINESE V.M.C.A., Selegie Road, body building,104 words
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Article, Illustration29 1951-02-03 5 SIR HAROLD BRIGGS, Director of Operations, shaking hands with Platoon Comma nder Chan Sang when he inspected the Bentonj Home Guards this week. Luke Tan picture.29 words
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76 1951-02-03 5 TWO Bills, designed to keep the electoral rolls for the Municipal and Legislative Council Elections open for two months Instead of six weeks will be introduced In the Singapore Legislative Council this month. If adopted, the lUtgjrlll be The Bills also seek combined76 words
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Advertisement36 1951-02-03 5 SEA VIEW HOTEL j TONIGHT DINNER DANCE— 8.30-12. TUESDAY, 6th February CHINESE NEW YEAR'S DAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE in Main Ballroom Dinner $7 8.30-12. J* "CHICKEN INN" OPEN AS USUAL OXYDOL n\ COMPLETE HOUSEHaOSOAP MU AOINTS36 words
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Advertisement128 1951-02-03 5 Haig SCOTCH WHISKY W^ I °^!is^* Rwly ■RlrMf j° hm uttle co td x 8£ST TO BW fiW JJWm/HEMR fJKtfr S The Plali«num Fountain MJB' p« n; elegant, efficient. /Jy wi»W Nickcl-Silver •pwsh-on' cap; «old-ton. nib And tho Plitignum Ball-Pointed InkPencil with ingenious, precision-fitted wcit.nt point Twice the normal ink-capacity.128 words
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910 1951-02-03 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat., Feb. 3, 1951 Indigenous Singapore There was a welcome change from the usual run of papers laid on the table at the last meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council, in the shape of the final report of the Select Committee on Granite Quarries and Nature910 words
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Article211 1951-02-03 6 IN THE SUBURBS OFK.L (From the Strait* Times of Jan. 27-Feb. 3. 1901. ATTENTION is called to ■f* the growth of lawlessness in Selangor. The evil has Increased, is increasing, and we have reached the point when almost every day brings news of more robbery and violence211 words
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Article, Illustration68 1951-02-03 6 This charming child study by C. K. Tan. of Singapore, is one of the many outstanding pictures on show at the Singapore Art Society's second Open Photographic Exhibition at the British Council Centre, Singapore, which will be open today and tomorrow. The exhibition contains 240 prints sent in by 12068 words
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Article, Illustration1280 1951-02-03 6 Cynicus - Cynicus —By- A MAYOR instead of a Municipal President apparently is to be the Colony's reply to the Federation's approval of a Ministerial form of Government. It is a rather smaller dose of constitutional progress, but clearly it is also all that Singapore is prepared for1,280 words
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Article842 1951-02-03 6 IS an Anglo-Malayan newspaper man. I was sorry to see the Malaya Tribune close down this week. It has been published ever since I came to Singapore, and its disappearance has left me in reflective mood. The Tribune was not the first newspaper founded by local-born Interests. There were842 words
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Advertisement844 1951-02-03 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. ETLIN— MAXWELL: The engais announced between Fobert. only son of the late Mr. i»nd Mrs B. Etlin of SinRapo.e find Pau>tte. only daughter of Mr rnrt Mrs. J. Y. C. Maxwell Of South Australia. PFRUNDER— LOETSCHER At hurch. on 2nd February. 1!>S1. by the Rev. Dr. B. H.844 words
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Advertisement72 1951-02-03 6 TOP IN PRECISION! World Renowned. German I PIT 7 BINUXIT IbCI I Mm 8x30 BINOCULARS Distinctive Features:— 11) Unrivalled for Resolution a» Details (2) No Colour Distortion. Higher Light Transmission and All Lens-surface* Anti-glare coated 13) Highly built bv the same Skilful Craftsmen and with the same Special Durable Material72 words
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Advertisement66 1951-02-03 6 famous TIGER BALM collection £j|| TIGER BALM Masterpiece ofDistw r tim I THE TAVERN (European Residential Hotel) (Open to Nob Resident*) i ALL ROOMS ARE CONNECTED WITH TEL EXCHANGE Out Coiffeui dc Oamei it operated by American trained Mis* Ethn*. j Meals A La Carte served up to Midnight i66 words
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212 1951-02-03 7 'Action Needed Not Demands For Higher C.o.L. SALARIES can never chase prices, and there must be some action by the people instead of just clamouring for increased cost of living allowances, said Mr. D. E. Siddons, the president of the Singapore Co-Operative Stores Society, yesterday.212 words
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Article, Illustration29 1951-02-03 7 r»IK RIDER of this motor-i-ycie. Mr. Chew Bok Leong, rscapf-d unhurt after colliding with two motor cars at «hr McCallum St. junction with Cecil St. yesterday.— Straits Timrs picture.29 words
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Article202 1951-02-03 7 CIN<;APORE'S diphtheria outbreak, which increased sharply in January, is widespread. Cases have been reported from all over the Munjcipal and Rural areas, and parents are advised to have children immunised immediately. This was revealed by the Senior Assistant Municipal Health Officer. Dr. H. R. Morrison yesterday.202 words
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Article111 1951-02-03 7 UNION TO HEAR ADVICE tTUE Singapore Teachers' Union executive commiltte will meet shortly to siudy legal advice on tne possibility of lenal representation for union members now detained under the Emergency Regu- i. lor a.ieged connection With the Malayan Communist Pany. Hit mee.;nn Ig also expected to tiJMiiw ,iie Government111 words
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Article38 1951-02-03 7 Charged with stealing a pair of rubber shoes at the R.A S.C. Transit Camp in Nee Soon. Quek Joo Khong. aged 18. pleaded guilty !a Singapore yesterday. Quek •was allowed bail of $50 until Feb. 9.38 words
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Article72 1951-02-03 7 BUILDERS are working all day and night to complete within the record time of two weeks the $30,000 renovations to the Alhambra Cinema in Beach Road. The cinema will be re-open-ed on Monday. The New Alhambra will in future show first run films. It will screen72 words
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Article41 1951-02-03 7 Seng Hoe Guan, of Henderson Road, Singapore, claimed trial in Singapore yesterday to a charge of stealing two valves at the Engineer Base Workshop. The case was postponed to Feb. 9 and bail of $100 was allowed.41 words
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Article42 1951-02-03 7 One hundred and ninety six deaths were reported in Singapore for the week ended Jan 27 Births registered in the same period were 585. Pneumonia and convulsions claimed the biggest toll of lives— 44— while tuberculosis came next with 16.42 words
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Article31 1951-02-03 7 From Our Own Corrrspondrnl JOHORE BAHRU. Fri.— The International Cub, Kluang. is holding a Chinese New Year dance on Feb. 10. There will be a Chinese dinner first.31 words
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Article117 1951-02-03 7 2 Gaoled For Tyre Theft In Riots VEO Ah Moh, 25, and Yue Or Kwee, a trishaw rider, 38, were yesterday sentenced to six months' imprisonment each in the Sirgapore Second Police Court for stealing a car tyre during the recent riots. The tyre was removed by a mob. including117 words
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Article55 1951-02-03 7 MORE than 4,000 people have seen the photographic exhibition which was opened at the British Council Hall last Friday. Most of the visitors were men who were keen amateur photographers. Many school children went after school hours.. The exhibition will stay open till 5.30 p.m. today and55 words
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Article57 1951-02-03 7 Dr. E. D. Soper, an authority on comparative religions, arrives in Singapore in Apni to join the staff of Trinity College, the Colony's theological training college, for two months. Dr Soper. Professor Emeritus of Garrett Biblical Institute and of Northwestern University, will give public lectures on Tuesday57 words
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Article58 1951-02-03 7 The Polish ship Kosciuszko under the command of Captain Neuman Wladyslaw. and with 76 crew on board entered Singapore roads yesterday and dropped anchor beside the Hai Hsuan. The master of the ship reported that he was calling for bunkers. provisions and water. The ship carries58 words
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Article64 1951-02-03 7 'NOT A BAD MAN' PLEA GAOLED A cripple who told the Singapore First District Court Judge, Mr. H. E. Kingdon. that he thought there was no need for him to register for an identity card because he was not "a bad man", was sentenced to one month's simple imprisonment yesterday.64 words
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Article49 1951-02-03 7 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Fri.— The operation of the Home Guards Regulations have been extended to the Town Board areas of Labis and Segamat as well as the area which lies within a radius of 2,000 yards from the manager's office on Vomes Estate, Tei.ang.49 words
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Article58 1951-02-03 7 PAH ANG ROYALTY IN MOURNING From Our Own Correspondent KUANTAN. Fri. Pahang royalty and chiefs are In mournirg, wh'eh will last a week, for the Engku Muda of Pahang, Ensrku Mohamed Hajl, who died at Pekan on Saturday. The late Engku Muda was A.D.C. to the Sultan of Pahar.fc before58 words
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Article182 1951-02-03 7 TRAP TO CATCH DEALER From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A DIRECTOR, Mr. W. M. Macleod, of the Sungei Way Tin Dredging Co. gave evidence at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Coift today at the trial of C. R. Clement, a European electrical engineer, who is charged with stealing $12,000182 words
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Article, Illustration159 1951-02-03 7 PREVIOUSLY the Chinese 1 New Year has meant nothing to 10-year-old N* Peng Chee, alias AH. But this year. Penr Chee will celebrate the New Year just like other Chinese boys, receiving ang-pows, firing crackers and going to the cinema. Here he is seen admiring159 words
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207 1951-02-03 7 J HE Sennett Realty Company are increasing the prices of their 360 houses in Alkaff Gardens by nearly 33 per cent owing to the rise in the prices of building materials and labour wages. Mr. C. W. A. Sennett, managing director, told207 words
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Article, Illustration99 1951-02-03 7 RUMOURS that an outbreak of smallpox had occurred on the troopship Empire Trooper which berthed m Singapore yesterday, bringing more than 900 troops for Malaya, caused nearly all available field ambulances to be sent out to meet th« ship. However, only one patient was on board, and he99 words
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157 1951-02-03 7 FED. BACKS SPORE ARMY STORE MEN FE War Department Civilian Staff Association, Federation of Malaya, yesterday announced its "full support for whatever measures' the 1,000 Singapore Army storekeepers may take, in their struggle for higher pay and better working conditions In a statement yesterday, Mr.157 words
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Article36 1951-02-03 7 J)OYAL Air Force and Australian bombers were out again yesterday striking at anti-bandit targets in Southern Johore and Negri Sembilan. Four targets were attacked. The operations were in co-operation with the ground forces.36 words
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Article70 1951-02-03 7 Since the formation, six months ago, of the Far East Casualty Evacuation Flight in Malaya, 21 casualties have been evacuated by helicopters from jungles and taken to hospital. The men have included British, Gurkha and Malay members of the security forces. The 21st casualty to be70 words
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Article38 1951-02-03 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Fri,Inche Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman, has been appointed to act as Deputy Mentri Besar, Johore, in addition to his own duties as State Secretary. Dato Wan Idrls, the permanent holder of th» office 1* _{_lC__l_____^^^^^^^^38 words
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Article252 1951-02-03 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. TIGHT members of the security forces have been killed in the Federation during the past 24 hours, it was reported to-? night. Yesterday was the anniversary of the forma* tion of the Malayan Races Liberation Army.252 words
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Article29 1951-02-03 7 The Singapore Municipal Employees Thrift and Loan Society, which was formed in. 1925, will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee with a tea party on Friday.29 words
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Advertisement105 1951-02-03 7 I Trfm\ nevv arj d better looking YJjß^'^Bß They will be comfortable in wejr and look their best \^Sv CO6RA Dark Tar> Stain for quick shining brillianre. Be smart ask for cobraz: BOOT E> O S H also in black and brown AGENTS: Boustead tic Co., Ltd. ANNOUNCEMENT! Our Offices105 words
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Advertisement154 1951-02-03 7 <$ NORWICH ■0 FASHION SHOES h J FOR THE eJJ j(£ AFTERNOON... c\v s7\ Latest styles in c j) CM y/ Suede Leather. <g |P Nubuck and X yA Gaberdine etc. 1 >-____/ S^ \CoIo v r s Red J y^/ Black Navy P (U Brown or Two31 tone plain154 words
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Article237 1951-02-03 8 Till; Singapore Relief Court was cleared and the doors shut yesterday when two anonymous witnesses were called to give evidence in a preliminary inquiry against a young Malay, Samsuddin, who was alleged to have been seen setting fire to a car from the Com-missioner-General's Office237 words
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476 1951-02-03 8 'NO LENIENCY' JUDGE GIVES 8 RIOTERS FIVE YEARS T ENIENCY in riot cases was entirely misplaced, said Mr. Justice Brown, in the Singapore High Court yesterday, when he sentenced six Malays and two Chinese to five years' imprisonment on charges arising out of the riots. They were charged with gang476 words
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Article56 1951-02-03 8 CE\Loi\ESE in Singapore and the Federation will le the third anniveri. 1 their independence i ';i S.r.jjapore the Ceylon Comi M. Baravanamuuu, the national flaij at No. Road, at 10 a.m. and a roreption at 7 p.m. eyton Tamils 1 Association > i a meeting at56 words
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Article42 1951-02-03 8 Fn. Ticket for the I lottery of 51.000.000 <^d by the Malayan 1 Association have i "i sale since yesterday and already the various state ;ons have ordered ..in 300.000. !raw will be held at Ip i n April 2142 words
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Article103 1951-02-03 8 Dodgers Of Call-Up Attacked KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. INCHE Hashim Ghani, Presi.dent if Peninsula Malays' Union, today strongly criticised Chinese who are returning to China to evade direction under the Manpower Regulations. He said he did not expect this from a community which demanded equal rights whenever the question of nationality103 words
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Article20 1951-02-03 8 SEGAMAT. Fri—For making an unauthorised alteration to his house, 52-year-old Tan Chin was fined $7.50 at Segamat.20 words
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Article45 1951-02-03 8 THE wedding ceremony was over and the group were standing outsrde the Seng Cheong society premises in Penang having their photographs taken. A Chinese youth snatched a gold chain from the wrist of the bride's sister, ran away and escaped. It is worth45 words
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Article, Illustration37 1951-02-03 8 MISS VIVIEN Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Mitchell, of Singapore, and Mr. Jack Elias, who were married at the Singapore R egistry yesterday. The couple leave today on a round-the-world honeymoon. Straits Times picture.37 words
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223 1951-02-03 8 THE nine-day old "stay out" staged by more than 800 1 daily paid workers of the Nanyang Shoe Manufacturing Company ended yesterday, following an agreement between the employers and the employees for a general wage increase of 50 cents a day for the223 words
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Article81 1951-02-03 8 THE Ceylon Commissioner's office in Singapore has received more than 100 applications for the post of Assistant Ceylon Commissioner in Kuala Lumpur, the Ceylon Commissioner in Singapore, Mr. M. Saravanamuthu told the Straits Times yesterday. At least another 50 more are expected before Feb. 9, which81 words
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Article32 1951-02-03 8 SEGAMAT, Fri.— The Segamat Circuit Magistrate recorded a verdict of death by misadventure on 35-year-old Teo K»m Oon who fell into a well near Gemas Bahru and was drowned.32 words
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Article150 1951-02-03 8 MALAYAN rubber statistics issued yesterday showed that the December gross output was the highest for any month in 1950. At ***** tons, it brought the 1950 total to 695.020 tons, with estates (375.853) and smallholdings (319.167) rlmost equal In producttion. Imports totalled 448.989 tons, Including 361,590150 words
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Article, Illustration37 1951-02-03 8 MR. C. H. COX, who left Singapore yesterday for Australia after 30 years' prison service in the Federation and the Colony. He has met more than 100.009 prisoners. Straits Times picture.37 words
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Article205 1951-02-03 8 Rubber Traders Go Warily RUBBER trading has been cautious this week. Only moderate business was transacted, says Lewis Peat's market report, issued yesterday. Fair inquiries were received for off-grades from th« Continent and othei source*, resulting in a better turn-over. The announcement that the U.S.A. has suspended dealing in futures205 words
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Advertisement101 1951-02-03 8 II IJT GRAND CENTRAL *^^|s|| W CHAMPIONSHIPS, ===i=S== JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA =§S 7th October, 1950 Zt>0 c.c. Motor Cycle Handicap SSS 1st, 2nd. 3i4 350 c.c. Motor Cycle Handicap S 1st, 2nd. 3rd g a 500 c.c. Motor Cycle Handicap Cj«j^^S!S255SS2£Z 1st, 2nd, 3rd ••^S^SSSS^^^^^SSSSS Hindicap Race for Racing Cars101 words
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Advertisement143 1951-02-03 8 ROBERT NEWTON .....'One of the few truly great Actor* givei 'another brilliant rmin cuaiajc 'iSmFZIP^ arila I&SL3 vsa* mVv.J JSSSJ^HL R coNPmoNPn'-M IMI MTMU* lAMK 3KP~ Mk ROBERT NEWTON MM KATHLEEN HARRISON SUSAN SHAWI Waterfront Wg •Mi RICHARD BURTON and AVIS SCOTT from JOHN IKOFHr! famous Scmnplty by JOHN iKOPH143 words
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Miscellaneous342 1951-02-03 8 f. I *\n<\ sightless song" (Tennyson) (5). Straits Times Crossword 282 i ret wu (imij DOWN III §11 111 lil 111 111 111 1 Exposed part* of the West SS^ BS^ £S^ —^k BSSS__ Indies? 7). 9 S|| 2. Hire tent (anag.) (8). I t^^ -mm. 3. Proceed In any342 words
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307 1951-02-03 9 REFLECTIONS ON PUSING AND AFTER |X)NGRATULATIONS to Radio Malaga for the unique dramatisation of "Pusing Trial". It was quite right, too, that such a wonderful propaganda programme should be repeated twice in three days. Now the public understand that, in the "Pusing Trial," defendants were not called to defend their307 words
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Letter75 1951-02-03 9 THE recent disturbances in Singapore brought in their wake a flood of letters from Singaporeans expressing gratitude to the Arrnv for its timely assistance in saving life and property. In these days of soaring commodity prices, perhaps the landlords, landladies and merchants of Singapore would wish to75 words
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Letter157 1951-02-03 9 WHEN is something going to be done for those of us who live as decent honourable citizens, obey the law.s pay our way and our taxes, and do all we can for the good of our country? Squatters who steal Government land are resettled at a157 words
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Letter103 1951-02-03 9 "JNDIAM." in last Saturday's Forum, complained that Iht^ Indian dancers Lalitha i' ui Padmlni were off back to Indiit without visiting the .ition. He should know that ihey V re brought here by a certain company and it was not v thin their power to visit the103 words
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Letter71 1951-02-03 9 (iHINFSE teachers in the local Chinese ■chools have a I'ninn or association of their own to look after their own Interests. Could you please trll me if there is any such S'lHefv for teachers teaching En^i'sh in these sP^e schools? "X.C.11 Plhans:. Tlv tpa'l.ers" unions are onen71 words
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Letter115 1951-02-03 9 "SABOTAGING THE UNION WEW E are supposedly living in a democratic country, where trade unionism is officially fostered. But I know of one company the biggest in Malaya as far as its line of business is concerned which is constantly sabotaging the trade onion movement. It discourages employees' attempts to115 words
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310 1951-02-03 9 Jones Versus Smith In Raffles Place IJERE is the Jong await- ed solution, freely offered to the authorities, to the Raffles Place narking nightmare. A large number of business gentry want a dead certain five-and-a-half-days a-week tenancy, for their cars, of the most valuable land on Singapore Island. The proprietors310 words
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89 1951-02-03 9 I DISAGREE entirely with "Ixion's" scathing letter, in last Saturday's Forum, on the Rarito Orchestra. Enl- -"lent of the orchestra by the addition of "strings" and provision of a Hammond organ would add greatly to the scope of their work. So far programmes have89 words
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Letter53 1951-02-03 9 THE solution to the problem of the crowds of youths at the Immigration offices is simple —by all means let them return to China; but do not let them ever return to Malaya. They do not apparently regard this country as worth serving or defending. "R. E. K.53 words
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246 1951-02-03 9 'Escape From Duty': From A Chinese Who Is Staying OEING one of those who appreciate the good govD ernment and the hospitality of this country, I wish all the young Chinese who have rushed to the Immigration offices in various Malayan towns in the last few days, applying for Certificates246 words
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Letter92 1951-02-03 9 WILL the authorities please make the following points clear? Can anj/one refuse to join the Home Guard? Can anyone say that he is prepared to do .sedentary icork. but Is not prepared to take up arms'' Can anyon c refuse to serve under certain people, say92 words
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Letter461 1951-02-03 9 THE mission teachers certainly owe you a debt of gratitude for the forthright editorial, headed as above, in the Straits Times of Jan. 27. But the pity is that the mission authorities, the Government and the Select Committee have apparently failed to see the ultimate end of461 words
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Letter174 1951-02-03 9 AFTER reading the frequent J x reports of the shortage of surgeons, and the dire straits in which Kandang Kerbau Hospital will soon te because of the absence of the Professor of Gynaecology and Obstetrics when he leaves for further studies in America, there are a few174 words
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Letter52 1951-02-03 9 MAY I appeal to all headmasters and editors of all Malayan and Singapore school magazines to send a copy of their publications to Raffles Library, Singapore, so that the public can form an idea of what local schools are doing? The public is very interested in educational matters.52 words
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259 1951-02-03 9 GEN. BRIDGE OF THE 59 WHO GOT AWAY fN the front page of the Straits Times of .fan. 27 was 1 the report of a review of the emergency by General Sir Harold Briggs. This reminded me of the Sunday joint served up as Wednesday's hash. We have already heard259 words
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294 1951-02-03 9 "MALAYA'S CRYING NEED": TRACKERS PRATEFUL as we siiould w be, and I hope are, lor any outside assistance offered us, it js. I consider, very questionable whether the.se 100 spe-cially-trained Seoul* from Rhodesia, however tough they may be, will really go verj fai to meet what seems Malaya's crying need294 words
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Letter124 1951-02-03 9 AFTER listening to Genera! Briggs's broadcast speecn on the emergency on Jan. 26, I was once again very, very disappointed, not with his very apt speech, but because once again the "Planter" and his "Assistants" were lauded, while the poor, hardworked miner, as usual, seemed unworthy of124 words
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Advertisement50 1951-02-03 9 The Most Appreciable Gifts For s CHINESE NEW YEAR Make your choice from our ew j« shipment. 9 STERLINC SILVER SILVER ENAMELLED F R alto 2—42 4 Piece Gents' Brush Sett, g SILVERWARE DEPARTMENT BAJAJ TEXTILES. In the extra large tin CORONATION '°f°*ATio X TALCUM A lcun Econona/ H CP-9S50 words
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Article314 1951-02-03 10 London Stocks LONDON, Fri. middle prices of selected stocks, as supplied to the Straits Times by special arrangement with The Financial Times, were: Closing middle prices ot selected stocks, as supplied to the Strait* Times by special arrangement with The Financial Times, were: UMni Consul, S8i Fund nu 4% 1061314 words
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Article33 1951-02-03 10 HONG KONG. Fri. FREE irarkei currency exchange for Hong Kong dollars was quoted today as follows: U3BI HKSS 95 dash i. HK»5.97 Hi; £1 HK515.25; one tacl of gold soEUUM v.p.33 words
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Article32 1951-02-03 10 FE Malayan Exchange Banks As-soriation announced yesterday that control direct ra'es for Canadian dollars were: Buvlna T.T. 34\. Airmail (0.D.) 34 (90 days> 35' i; Selling T.T. O.D. ready 34%.32 words
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Article932 1951-02-03 10 From A Market Correspondent ULflTH continued support from London, further rises were recorded in Tin share prices in the Malayan share market yesterday. Rubbers were also marked higher in many cases, but lack of scrip restricted the volume of business. Industrials remained firm. Price quotations announced by the932 words
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Article43 1951-02-03 10 SINGAPORE, Fri., Feb. 2 —$700 (new record; up $7 from last record, of Thursday). €1,395 a ton in London LONDON, Fri.. Feb. 2.— Spot: Buyers £1,395; Forward. C 1.360; Settlement, £1,395 (up £35); Turnovers: a.m. 210. p.m. 65 tons.43 words
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Article193 1951-02-03 10 Rubber At $2.20½ DUYING for short covering and squaring of positions by some sections before Chinese New Year steadied the Singapore rubber market at the opening yesterday. The price of first-grade for February shipment closed very steady at $2.20 'i, five and a half cents abovThursday's close. The market opened193 words
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Article50 1951-02-03 10 I^HE copra section of the Singapore produce market was steady yesterday. Buyers offered $58 a picul but sellers held off. No business was reported, mainly because of the approach of Chinese New Year. The same atmosphere prevailed in other sections. Pepper was also steady but prices remained unchanged.50 words
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Article51 1951-02-03 10 CHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowns yesterday- were: Merkur 44; Ruys 42-43; Kampar 40-41; Antilochus. Ettrickbank, 36-37; Tjibadak 33-34; Cyclops 31-32; Stanrealm 29-30; Benloyal 27-28; Selandia 24-25; Tjimentang 23-24; North Star 21-22; Luxmi 19-20; Mentor 17-18; Malacca 13-14; Granville 11-12; Cerinthes 8-9; Steel Fabricator 6-7; Marion (Coal51 words
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Article25 1951-02-03 10 TTAKUAPA Valley Tin Dredging in January, with two dredges, worked 1,185 hours and covered 240.000 cubic yards to produce 991 piculs of tin-ore.25 words
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Advertisement1161 1951-02-03 10 uratat n Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LIME Ir option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo. CS .c LIVERPOOL CLASCOW LONDON b CONTNINENTAL PO«TS Due Sails P Sham Panang Feb. 2/3 Feb. 4/$ Anti ocnus r.i Ccnoa Dublin. i ,er| C. 11/14 feb i M-ntoi 'oi Liverpool 61,161 words
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Advertisement834 1951-02-03 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS EASI ASIATIC LINE To New York and Boston via Ceyion India. Egypt SAILINCS FROM SCANOINAVIA UK. CONTINENT: and Mediterranean Ports > oora P Vi?m Penang Singapore P Swetlenrwn Henang 'India' tor Bangkok Mong Kong PRES VAN BUREN In Port Sa<ls 8 Feb. 9/10 Feb. 11/12 Feb Manila834 words
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Advertisement980 1951-02-03 10 n«i»iaß<«n)wvy>i watv. taUpr.an>;V SM«- CLLERMAN BUCKNALL KLAVBMESS LINE LONDON, HAVRE, ANTWERP, LOS ANCELES, SAN FRANCISCO. ROTTERDAM HAMBURC PORTLAND SEATTLE 6> VANCOUVER M CIM Ot MJVINTRt American Pom I'pote P. S'rwm tenant J/T Feb. m.t. FRANCISVILLI 8/13 Fab. 14 Feb. 15/16 Feb. spore P Sham re>.an a In Port/4 Feb. S980 words
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Article, Illustration510 1951-02-03 11 UNKNOWN HALL SOON Renewed Appeal For Donations THE president of the Singapore Badminton Associa1 tion, Mr. Lim Chuan Geok, told the Straits Times yesterday that he hoped to receive soon Government's approval to proceed with the building of the S.B.A. s badminton hall which is sited in Guillemard Road. The510 words
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Article87 1951-02-03 11 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. SINGAPORE and Penang Recreation Clubs will travel to Kuala Lumpur this year to compete with Sclangor Eurasian Association for the Rodrigues and Conrad Clarke challenge cups. During the Easter holidays in March Penang R.C. will meet Selangor Eurasian87 words
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140 1951-02-03 11 SAFA HELD TO SCORELESS DRAW BY S. CHINA BANGKOK, Fri. CINGAPORE Amateur Football Association were held to a scoreless draw by the South China XI yesterday in one of the most exciting matches seen at the National Stadium for a long time. The two teams had played a three-all draw140 words
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Article191 1951-02-03 11 THE Singapore Chinese Football Association are taking s new step this year in their efforts to promote better soccer among Singapore Chinese. At their first council meeting of the year, held yesterday at Farrer Park, a sub-committee was appointed to investigate and report on191 words
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Article120 1951-02-03 11 LONDON. Friday. SCOTLAND will field one of their youngest three-quarter lines for many years in their team to meet Wales, holders of the triple crown, at Murrayfield tomorrow. After their big victory over England last month Wales start firm favourites for this match and haveReuter - 120 words
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Article390 1951-02-03 11 WITH two sides conceding walk-overs, the last day of the first round in the S.C.C. seven-a-side tournament played on the Padang yesterday finished quickly and half of the record entry of 40 teams will now move into the second round which begins today. Results of yesterday's390 words
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Article511 1951-02-03 11 FAM To Decide On SAFA Entry By The Sports Editor TOMORROW Football Asso- elation of Malaya, at their annual general meeting at Kuala Lumpur, will be asked to consider a request from Singapore Amateur Football Association for inclusion in this year's H.M.S. Malaya Cup competition. There has been much speculation511 words
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Article61 1951-02-03 11 The Farelf semi-final of the Fraser Neave Cup Rugby competition will take place today at 5 p.m. at Nee Soon between R.A.S.C. "A" and the representative team Irom Hong Kong, 58 Medium Regiment. R.A. The Hong Kong team arrived on Thursday. The winners are to61 words
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Article30 1951-02-03 11 OAKLAND (California), Fri Beau Jack, former world's lightweight champion, gained a unanimous ten-round points decision over Emll Barao of Hayward, California, at Oakland on Wednesday night. A.P.AP - 30 words
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Miscellaneous193 1951-02-03 11 Today's Radio SINGAPORE 10 am News. Emergency News Irom KX.; 10.10 Close; 12 Maiay: 1 p.m. Dance Music; 1.30 News: 1.50 Musical Interlude; 2 "Album of Harmony"; 2.15 K. L. Racing: 6.20 Lijht Music; 6.30 Children: 6-4b O'gan Melodies; 7 News: 7. is The Police and the People"; 7.20 "Listeners*193 words
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Article437 1951-02-03 12 EPSOM JEEP - UNKNOWN SUITED TO K.L.7-F EPSOM JEEP From Four O 'Clock, Tara Street May Need A Race KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. vyiTH everything in his favour—weight, distance and the going —Astivel has TT a first-rate ciiance of beating Tara Street, Four O'clock II and Gold Meridian in the 7-furlong "Gold Cup Trial"437 words
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Article23 1951-02-03 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. T^E weather in Kuala Lumpur is unsettled but barring rain tomorrow's foing is likely to be very good.23 words
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171 1951-02-03 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By n *g£* LUMPUR Fri RIMFIRE is unmistakably a three year old of merit. A workmanlike type he looks the sort that thrives on racing. I predict a bright future for this promising youngster. in his first appearance on a Malayan171 words
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Article1010 1951-02-03 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. UNLESS, Black Velvet and Lightning, three youngsters on the upgrade, and durable old campaigners Totland, Sweet Memory and Free Frenchman pro- vide quite a knotty problem in Race 6. Unless scored cleverly over 7f. at Penang and was a trifle unlucky over a1,010 words
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Article73 1951-02-03 12 TODAY RUGBY: S.C.C. seven-a-slde tourney on padang (J matches); GJM.Q. Farelf v SUB. at Keppel Harbour; R.A.F. SeleUr v R.A.F. Tenjah at Seletar; F.4X. Cop R.A.S.C. "A" v Hong Kong 58 Mcd Rtft. R.A. at Nee Soon. GOLF: R.S.G.C. Men's Monthly Medal (Gold Medal 1990); Qualifying Round, Clifford73 words
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Article137 1951-02-03 12 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER RACE 1 2.M DE-WIN TemnJln Trent Fall DE-WIN Good Advlcs Temujln GOOD ADVICE De-Win Truniplngton RACE t 3.M DEWA.R Merry Go Round TaU Light TAIL LIGHT Merry Go Round Bra ton TAIL LIGHT Merry Go Round Seventy Seven RACE S 3.M FILM137 words
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Article1071 1951-02-03 12 The card of events for today's races at Kuala Lumpur is given below. Double totes will be on races four and five and seven and eight. The Big Sweep will be drawn on Race Eight. Race 1—2.30: Class 3, Div. 4—6 furs. 1 000 Good Advice Ayres1,071 words
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Article92 1951-02-03 12 BANGKOK. Fri. THE Badminton Association ol Siam, has applied for recognition by the International Badminton Federation in a bid to send a team to compete in the Thomas Cup tournament. Tht Association plans a national championship In Bangkok soon to select players to represent Siam. TheAP - 92 words
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Article678 1951-02-03 12 From JACK FINGLETON Exclusive To The Straits Times ADELAIDE, Friday. AUSTRALIAN lefthander Arthur Morris today made 140 unconquered against England in the fourth Test at Adelaide thus ending one of the worst runs of misfortune known to outstanding Test batsmen. In his previous five Test innings this678 words
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Article48 1951-02-03 12 DETROIT 1U.5.A.1, Fri. Lightweight champion Ike Williams (143 lb. > encountered a rouch and tough opponent in young Vie Ca-delin 145 lb). of Hartford. Connecticut, and had t« use all his skill In winning on a technical knockout ln a non-M'le fight on Wednesday nieht A.P.AP - 48 words
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Advertisement169 1951-02-03 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. Continued from previous col FOR SALE PIANO iForsten In excellent condition Price $1,000.- Apply 1 Sarkles Rd. FURNITURE sale at Adrian Ltd., 554 Havelock Road. We are not sold out yet. Prices again reduced for last three days Saturday, Sunday morning and Monday. HOME LEAVE TO LET: DEVON,169 words
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Miscellaneous34 1951-02-03 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 837 a.m. (8 3) 1 15 p.m. (7.7); 12.45 a.m. (6.2), 2 56 p.m. (1.8). TOMORROW: 8 26 a.m. (8 6) 11.05 p.m. (8.4); 3.11 a.m. (6 2)' 4.04 p.m. (1.1).34 words
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