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Title Section18 1952-02-08 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED 184S TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1952 PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS18 words
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470 1952-02-08 1 A new Sovereign flies back to London LONDON, Thursday A new Queen of England stepped off an airliner at London Airport this afternoon. Agence France Press reported the aircraft was eleven minutes ahead of time after a 4,000-mile flight from East Africa.Reuter; AP; UP; AFP - 470 words
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Article144 1952-02-08 1 FOREIGN AFFAIRS DEBATE PUT OFF 4ASNDON. Thurs 'THE death of the King has suspended Parliament's foreign affairs debate, which was to have reached a climax last night on a Labour motion censurlnß Mr Churchill for "falling to give adequate expression" to British foreign policy while in Washington. Official sources hereReuter - 144 words
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Article53 1952-02-08 1 BOURNEMOUTH. Thurs THE Conservative Party retained its hold on the Parliamentary seat here In a by-election. Mr Nigel Nlcolson got 22.48 C votes, a majority of 13.932 over hi> Labour Party opponent. Mr R D Rees The seat became vacant when Mr. Brendan Bracken was elevated53 words
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Article62 1952-02-08 1 HONG KONG, Thurs.— The Governor Sir Alexander Grantham at a meeting of the Legislative Council told members he was glad his term of office as Governor of H(.ng Kong would be extended for two years. On behalf of Unofncials. Mr. T. N Chau. said theReuter - 62 words
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Article67 1952-02-08 1 Rest of the news in brief... m TOKYO. Thurs rpHE United Nations today M. formally gave up their .demand for the exchange of "excess" Communist prisoners for Communist-held civilians. They remained firm on their demand for the voluntary repatriation principle. Reports of some progress also came from the ceasefire supervision67 words
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Article63 1952-02-08 1 LONDON Thurs r DAY'S Times carried a poem by the Poet Laureate, John Masefield, entitled. "On Hear in aof (he Sudden Death of His Majesty the King." It reads: O Wisdom, who with nnwer infinite, Utterest death to every creature born. Grant to us nowReuter - 63 words
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Article65 1952-02-08 1 LONDON. Thurs THE Government has sent a note to Egypt strongly condemning the Cairo rioting of Jan. 26. It declared "little or nothing was done by the Egyptian police to prevent these outrages." Egyptian police have arrested more than 500 suspect!ed terrorists in the Suez Canal zone in the65 words
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Article55 1952-02-08 1 BONN, Thurs THE West German Parliament yesterday approved the draft of a law providing for all German elections under international control The law calls for "general, direct, free, equal, and secret elections" to form an all German national assembly which should adopt a constitution and form a provisional government55 words
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Article33 1952-02-08 1 LONDON. Thnrs. Sir John Weir, who was the King's physician, today called on the 84-year-old Queen Mary. He stayed in her London home at Marlborough House, and sent his car away. Renter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article40 1952-02-08 1 BUENOS AIRES, Thurs. ARGENTINE police have arrested more than 100 people In moves which have foiled a plot to kidnap Eva Peror, 29-year-old wife of President Juan Peron, and to occupy Government offices in Buenos Aires Reuter and A.PReuter; AP - 40 words
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Article42 1952-02-08 1 Vyshinsky sends a message MOSCOW. Thurs. The Russian Foreign Minister. Mr. Vyshinsky, today conveyed through the British Ambassador in Moscow, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, condolences on the King's death on behalf of the President of the Soviet Union, Nikolai Shvernik and himself. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article234 1952-02-08 1 LONDON. Thurs rpHE Royal Proclamation an- nouncing Princess Elizabeth's accession to the Throne confirmed b» the Privy Council last night stated. "Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God to call to His I mercy our late sovereign j Lord King George VI of I blessed and glorious me-Reuter - 234 words
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Article, Illustration605 1952-02-08 1 THE AIM FOR MALA YA IS STILL HOME RULE KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A DIRECTIVE, stating clearly the British Government's policy towards the Federation of Malaya and making the new High Commissioner. General Sir Gerald Templer, the supreme commander of all land, sea and air forces in605 words
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Article128 1952-02-08 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. IN a high-ceilinged room which overlooks nine jungle-clad and bandit-infested mountain peaks' 53-year-old Gen. Sir Gerald Templer today took the oath of allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II as High Commissioner of the Federation. The oath, administered by the Chief Justice, Mr.128 words
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118 1952-02-08 1 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs GEN. Templer got down to business within an hour of his arrival at King's House j today. He dictated notes to his secretary from 4 p.m. to 5 Pm. At 6 p.m he was j sworn in, Tomorrow Gen.118 words
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Article47 1952-02-08 1 TOKYO, Thurs.— The United Nations Command today charged correspondents at the Panmunjom Korea truce talks with "trafficking- with the enemy and "excessive social consorting." It said certain correspondents had entered into "surreptitious and personal arrangements with the enemy" to secure photographs and recordings Reuter-AAPReuter-AAP - 47 words
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Article162 1952-02-08 1 It came as a double blow SYDNEY, Thurs. THE King's death A caught Australia and New Zealand in the middle of preparations for the royal tour. It was a double blow to the people of the two Dominions. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were to have arrived atUP - 162 words
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Article52 1952-02-08 1 LONDON, Thurs. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Fisher, said last night that the late King was "a grand leader of his people by reason of his courage, his simple humanity, his selfless regard for others and his single-jninded devotion to duty. "We thank God for his example," heReuter - 52 words
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Article30 1952-02-08 1 NEW DELHI, Thurs.— Mrs. Vijayalakshml Pandit, Prime Minister Nehru's sister and former Indian Ambassador to the United States, has been elected overwhelmingly to the Indian Parliament. AP.AP - 30 words
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Advertisement394 1952-02-08 2 UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Inrorp-raU-d I" h rr lonjr of Slngipere) NOTICE I" hereby given that rt the 38: h Ordinary General Meet** of the Shareholders of Ktigineers Limited which be held at the ed OfTire of the Company, RWer Valley Ro«d. Singapore, on Friday. 14 h March 1952. at noon,394 words
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Advertisement404 1952-02-08 2 NOTICES NOTICE Mr. it Mrs. Lien Ylng Chow have received with deep sorrow the sad news of death of His Majesty the King and hereby announce that the Spring Festival Party to be held on Sat-irday, 9th February, 1952, between 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 pm. at •Lienvllla" has been cancelled.404 words
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Advertisement1022 1952-02-08 2 ANGLO-ORIENTAL (MALAYA) LFMITED. KUALA LUMPUR Outputs of tin concentrates for the undermentioned Companies under the management of Anglo-Oriental (Malaya) Limited for the month of January, 1952, are as follows:— Plculs Ampat Tin Dredging Limited 2,043 Batu Selangor Tin Dredging Company Limited 375 Brrjuntal Tin Dredg>: Limited l-]*5 Jelapang Tin Dredging1,022 words
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Advertisement770 1952-02-08 2 NOTICES CHANGE OF ADDRESS Pl«a» not* that tht office of Triad Corporation Ltd., has been removed from E-13, Union Building. Singapore, to 188, Cecil Street. Singapore, with effect from Ist Feb., 1952; on the same telephone number ***** v TRIAD CORPORATION LTD. 1: G.E.C. CONTRACTORS DINNER f Owing to the770 words
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Advertisement723 1952-02-08 2 o 1 ICES TAKUAPA VALLEY TIN DREDGING N. L. (Incorporated in New South Wales) DIVIDEND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Dividend at the rate of Is. ((Sterling) per share has been declared payable, on the 29th February, 1952. The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the723 words
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Advertisement213 1952-02-08 2 CLOSINC DOWN j SALE w«!«wOn/y II Days L^tt^^^^^ You can buy the following cheaper than In an Auction. I II •1 1 I IVORY CAMIN6S JEWELLERY CAMPNORWOOB CHESTS ILACKWOII TAILES LACQVER, CLOISONNE ■I I PORCELAIR WARES, V ING'S 37, STAMFORD ROAO Singapore 6, Tilt. ***** DDIPUT CVCC KNOW FE DULL213 words
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Article1209 1952-02-08 3 CAIRO: Koyal sorrow UNITED NATIONS: 'Irreparable loss' BERLIN: Red flag lowered Leaders and the people send sympathy nnnirAiTMn r LONDON, Thursday. pKOFOLND grief spread over most of the world today on the death of the King. It expressed itself in shocked accents of sorrow and affectionReuter; AP; UP; AFP - 1,209 words
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Article87 1952-02-08 3 PARIS, Thurs. THE new Queen received her first toast at the weekly luncheon of the Royal Air Force Association in Paris yesterday. News of the death of the King was received just before the start of the lunch. I Members, who are British and FrenchAFP - 87 words
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Article, Illustration52 1952-02-08 3 FLAGS of many nations, including the United Kingdom. Australia the United States. Norway. Switzerland, were flown at half-mast in Singapore yesterday as the Colony joined the Commonwealth ami the world in mourning for the King who had endeared himself to the hearts of all peoples. Straits52 words
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Article297 1952-02-08 3 Now it can be told LONDON, Thursday. IT can now be stated that the King had cancer of the lung. The nation was stunned by the news of his death because the King was thought to be well on the way to recovery. It is reliably297 words
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Article46 1952-02-08 3 TOKYO. Thurs. Emperor Hirohito was deeply moved by the news of the death of th» King. The morning newspapers today bannerlined the King's death with large blackbordered pictures of the late ruler and a smaller Dirture of the new Queen.— A.F.P.AFP - 46 words
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Article95 1952-02-08 3 KOREA Thurs. "THE King, our Captaino«. i j j.. General H dead." With these words, British Commonwealth artillerymen Ixf?«1cT onarch The guns loined Common- wealth artillery around the *orld ln th& tribute. The Korean salute, aimed at the Chinese Communist targets, came from every gun95 words
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Article252 1952-02-08 3 3 messages from Mr. Truman WASHINGTON. Thurs DRESIDENT Truman ex- pressed his deepest sympathy to the British Royal family and the British people on the death of King George VI Th P President sent three separate messages of condolence to the Royal family to Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, and toReuter - 252 words
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Article18 1952-02-08 3 MELBOURNE. Thurs.— The death roll In Victoria's bushflres thl.s summer ros? to 10 today.— Reuter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 18 words
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Article331 1952-02-08 3 Sfock Exchange LONDON, Thurs. rERE was sufficient business in a generally subdued Stock Exchange today to give firmness to selected issues. Peninsular and Oriental deferred shares were prominent among shippings with an advance at 50/3, while In a quiet industrial section useful advances were made by textiles and331 words
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Article23 1952-02-08 3 LONDON, Feb. 7 Cash Buyers £998, Sellers £999, Forward Buyers £997H Sellers £998. (down £6). Turnover: a.m 70 p m 50 tons.23 words
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Article40 1952-02-08 3 LONDON. Feb. 7.— Spot 38 Wd Mar. 38' 4 d., April 37?id., Apr- II June 37! 2 d.. July-Sept. 36»4d Oct.-Dec. 35' 4 d.. Feb. c.i.f. 37%d"' 1 Mar. c.i.f. 37'/jd., Apr. c.i.f. 37> 4 d' fc Market: Steady.40 words
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Advertisement245 1952-02-08 3 5 C O t t S .PIPER OATMEAL /SgjSSf is specially processed I LnJ MZ^mmiMW I to retain its freshness I :,*H.# I mJfTj I and full flavour. Made MmXmw&jiM il OATCAKES: Look for th« I ea$y recipe on the wrap- •<• m 1,,,^'i^it per. sure to be success- '&*l!M*V245 words
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410 1952-02-08 4 STORE TO HAVE $22,000,000 BUILDINGS ON NEW ROAD Crown land will be auctioned ffcEVELOPMENT plans for Shenton Way and u Robinson Road estimated to cost $22,000,000 will be detailed in the Singapore Government Gazette this morning. Details for the sale of valuable Crown land in the area on a 99-year410 words
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Article, Illustration43 1952-02-08 4 THZ BELLS of St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, were tolled for three hours yesterday as a tribute to the King Mr. Cyril Da Costa, who assisted the verger. Mr. Soh Ah Peng, to toll the bell, is seen pullin e ropes.— Straits Times picture.43 words
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Article52 1952-02-08 4 Arumugam Govindasamy, aged 35, was yesterday committed to stand trial at the next Singapore Assizes on a charge of murdering Venkidasalam Pethai Amma, a 34-year-old woman. Govindasamy was alleged to have stabbed the woman to death at a room in Lock Lock Hotel, Geylang, on52 words
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Article20 1952-02-08 4 KUANTAN. Thurs.— Li King Yaw was fined $30 at Kuantan fQr building a house without a permit.20 words
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Article133 1952-02-08 4 'Suicide must have a reason' Coroner 'PHE inquest on a 14-year-old schoolgirl. Tan Soo Sim, was adjourned for the third time yesterday, because the Coroner, Mr. Choor Singh, was not satisfied with the evidence of the girl's mother. Mr. Singh instructed Inspector Othman Din Abdul Kadir, the investigation offiI cer,133 words
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Article85 1952-02-08 4 Y.W.C.A.. Raffles Quay, Mal.y i classes. 9.15 am.. 10.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. Mandarin. 930 and j 10 30 a.m. V.M.C.A.. Orchard Road: Judo classes, weight-lifting and body building 5.30 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (Geographical Society) Mr. P. G. I K. Thompson will speak en Tne j I85 words
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Article105 1952-02-08 4 THE Singapore City Police Court Magistrate, Mr. X J. L. Jamieson, yesterday withdrew mandatory orders against 19 persons to demolish their huts which were erected on vacant land without permits The cases will be reconsidered by the City Councillors, said Mr. Jamieson. Though105 words
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Article183 1952-02-08 4 THE Singapore Social Welfare Department s Public Assistance Board has been given wder powers on financial matters by the Colony Government. When the Board was inaugurated in August, it was allowed to make recommendations keeping with the total financial provision voted by the legislature. Now,183 words
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131 1952-02-08 4 CIX hundred children of Outram Road School, i Singapore, have two "guardian angels'". They are Saman bin Peamin and Ibrahim bin Maroob. two Malay policemen who. twice a day, stop the traffic and help them across the road from school. This is part of131 words
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Article76 1952-02-08 4 A Chinese in charge of a laden lighter on the Singapore river late on Wednesday night explained to Customs officials that he was "taking cheap lace powder to Tanjong Pinang." A search of the lighter revealed 20 sacks, each containing 50 lb. of best grade Australian76 words
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Article73 1952-02-08 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. The following have been appointed to the Mersing Hospital Board for the year: Che Nora binte Mansor, Mrs. A. W. Lamond, Mrs. V. D. Gerhold, Che Zaharah binte Tahir, Mrs. D. P. E. Speldewinde, Mr. Poh Swee Lim. Inche Gholam bin Awang. Mr. Philip73 words
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Article45 1952-02-08 4 Dr. Eric M. Glaser, M. C, Professor of Physiology University of Malaya, will make his, inaugural lecture at 5 p.m. on Feb. 27 in th e Oei Tiong Ham Hall Singapore. He will speak on Tnc Scientist and his Environment" The lecture is public.45 words
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Article308 1952-02-08 4 Substations liable to load shedding today are: DAY Raman Street. Nanson Road, Lam Soon Oil Mills, Guan Hin, U.E. Network. U.E. Factory. River Valley Rd., Killiney Road, Orchard Road, Armenian St. Static, Adelphi, Capitol, Newton 1 2, Wayang Satu, Balmoral Road, Dalvey Road, Chartered Bank, George308 words
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Advertisement358 1952-02-08 4 YOU.too.maybeoneofthe MILLIONS who suffer from 1 VITAMINiMINERAL^/fc/iw/ That is why you feel Worn out. Nervous. Irritable. Have head ■aches. Lose Weight. Worry" ■MMMMHHMMkk. iB«fe..^MB*ta~.^*fc. JMMHHHHMI^^^^b fllor Proved Way Back to Health Happiness VM.n, t»u if .nicn.K lrdQ«««».iM«t ,<upU-i P-<<A* Ju/> M- «K r,,r,^ t.., O -k o. f»l.>. Omm VIKtLP358 words
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Advertisement143 1952-02-08 4 F LOVELINESS J I FOR YOU! I g. —with the olive oil in PALMOLIVE SOAP jf v-f 1 it It's so simple to m.ike f% t#SN i V your whok eomplezioa lovelier with V,,lm«.live iW^I Soap. P»lmofive'i rich t?**!*^ Wr olirr-oil lather keept yoot p^ skin silken-smooth from top L.143 words
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Article, Illustration212 1952-02-08 5 I understand views of Malayans', saysMrMacG AFTER READING OF PROTESTS J CAN quite understand the attitude of the people of the Federation", said the new Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Donald Charles MacGillivray, to Singapore reporters before he left with the High Commissioner, General Sir Gerald Templer, for Kuala Lumpur yesterday.212 words
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171 1952-02-08 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs EXPATRIATION pay f or Federal and Singapore Government expatriate officers is to be increased and an announcement is expected shortly, the Straits Times understands. Following representations to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Oliver Lyttelton. when171 words
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Article68 1952-02-08 5 The cas «s against Ang Kue Chye and Neo Boon Aik charged with offences under the Finance Regulations, were postponed in Singapore on the application of the prosecution. Ang and Neo were alleged to have made payments total ing $35,000 each to four people in Singapore on68 words
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Article42 1952-02-08 5 Two New Zealanders have arrived in Singapore by Qan-tas-BOAC to serve a s weapon instructors to the Fiji troops in Malaya. They are Sgt T. T. Babomgton and Cpl. M N. Baker of the New Zealand Infan-42 words
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Article46 1952-02-08 5 Kamal bin Sidim 35, has been admitted to the Singapore General Hospital in a serious condition with knife wounds in his chest. His 18-y°ar-old wife, Samah binte Kasrom, was also admitted seriously wounded. Kamal was unable to talk when police questioned him.46 words
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Article71 1952-02-08 5 An appeal that a Chinese, under sentence of nine months' imprisonment, should not have to go to orison as he was suffering from chronic pneumonitis was argued to the Singapore High Court yesterday. Mr. Justice Rogers reserved judgment till Monday. The Chinese. Ho71 words
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Article53 1952-02-08 5 The Singapore Improvement Trust Junior Officers' Association has been registered as a tr^le union. "It is a fully representative organisation and has been formed to protect the Interests of the monthly paid locally recruited junior officers in the Improvement Trust," the secretary, Mr. O. V.53 words
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103 1952-02-08 5 THE first locally-trained commercial pilot to hold the rank of first officer with Malayan Airways Is Mr o. K. Chan whose promotion was announced yesterday First Officer Chan was the first Asian to receive a Malayan Airways scholarship for flying instruction at the Royal103 words
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Article16 1952-02-08 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Two food dumps were found by security forces in Malacca.16 words
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Article43 1952-02-08 5 M,, IPOH, Thursday. Tin 7" 1 Dr w etL gin 8 Ltd. and Southern Malayan odJ'" ?r,? r,! Ide1 dei rr n S Ltd Batu Gajah. closed their dredges today as a mark of respect to the late Kine43 words
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109 1952-02-08 5 'pHE Singapore Marine Police have collected 320 tan°iiri Kas cy J inders whi ch went adrift when a Tu«S£y B nSht the Telok Ayer Basin on The cylinders were picked up in the port area around Blakang Mati and the Outer and Inner Roads The109 words
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Article78 1952-02-08 5 CHARGES agafnst Wong Ji Kin, a 19-year- old student, of house trespass by entering Mrs. June Wood's flat at Grange Road Singapore, and attempting to break into the fl&j, were withdrawn in Singapore Relief Court. Inspector A. D Jacob, prosecuting, snid an appeal was being made by78 words
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Article27 1952-02-08 5 Manmood bin Abdul Rahman, aged 35, was remanded until Feb. 11 i n Singapore Fourth Police Court, yesterday, charged with raping 27-year-old Ma' binte Jappar27 words
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224 1952-02-08 5 COUNCIL, GOVT DEADLOCK OVER SEAWALL NEGOTIATIONS between the Singapore City a1 Council and the Commissioner of Lands on the repair of the collapsed sea-wall at Marine Parade, Katong, are at a deadlock. The City President, Mr. T. P. F. McNeice, announcing this yesterday, said that City Councillors have decided to224 words
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Article78 1952-02-08 5 Sentence of one month's rigorous imprisonment was imposed on Ho Yang Thong in the Fourth Singapore Police Court after he had pleaded sruilty to a charge of indecent exposure. It wa s stated that the offence took place while an eight-year-old girl was walking along a78 words
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Article77 1952-02-08 5 THE Singapore City Council has set July 1, as the date when th e general amnesty granted to the City's 1&.000 hawkers to ply their trade wherever they like, will end. This datp was decided at a meeting of the Council's Health Committee on77 words
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Article89 1952-02-08 5 AN appeal for funds to build new headquarters will be made soon by Singapore branch of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, said Dr W. J. Vickers, Director of Medical Services He was speaking at a luncheon given in honour of Sir Otto Lund, the St89 words
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Article31 1952-02-08 5 Two dockyard labourers, K. Sathasivam, 24, and A. Appiah 48. were sentenced to one week's imprisonjnent in Singapore yesterday when they admitted a charge of drunk and disorderly behaviour.31 words
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87 1952-02-08 5 THE $850 a month post of the Chief Inspector of Factories in Singapore has failed to attract a suitable applicant. The post has been vacant since April last year. More than eight local people had applied for the Job. The Chief Inspector should know87 words
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Advertisement307 1952-02-08 5 REX JOHORE BAHRU Now Showing 3.00 it X 00 "PICHAIKARI" (Tamil) ATLANTIC Great Worl« SUrU Today 7.00 9. IS "CAPTAIN HORATIO HORNBLOYVER" (Technicolor) SUN New World Last Day 6.00 9. 15 "SPY SMASHER" (Serial) ROYAL S.OO St 7. 50 p.m. "SAMSARAM- (Tamili HOW OFTEN DO YOU CLEAN YOUR TEETH? Just307 words
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Article90 1952-02-08 6 THE Singapore Foochow Coffee Merchant Association wish to thunk all those who have pre•rt valuable gifts on the ocn of their 31st Anniversary Day. MRS HENG YECK SOON and family gratefullv thank all friends nnd relatives for attending the funeral of the late Mr Hen* Yrrk Soon. sending scrolls,90 words
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Obituary56 1952-02-08 6 HUTCHINSON: At Capetown. S.A.. on 31st January. Phyllis Iris Trrne. wife of Dr. W E. Hutchin.son and mother of Verona. MRS. YEO WAH HIN tnre Khoo Quec Neo> passed away peacefully at 101. Everitt Road yesterday leaving two sons, one daueliter and two grandchildren. Funeral takes place on 9.256 words
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443 1952-02-08 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Fri. Feb. 8, 1952 Long Live The Queen I declare bejore you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which ice all belong, but I shall not443 words
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Article, Illustration1666 1952-02-08 6 She grew up in the years of strife and glory PR I N CE S and Princesses not infrequently grow up under the guidance of innumerable tutors, in an artificial atmosphere, away from their parents and a natural family life. Great monarchies have fallen into obscurity because of such forced1,666 words
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Advertisement670 1952-02-08 6 n SIFIED ADS. < .vs.'ird Knrtn In Pt«e X A NO To Mary, wife of Ang Hock, a son. at K.K. ,il. on FVb. 7th FRANCIS: On Feb. 6th, at ,nit Kerbau HospiUl. Singato RoseTiarv. wife of Peter W r Francis, a son MDRREAU: On Jan. 25th, at I tinroiiRh670 words
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Article505 1952-02-08 7 LAW AND ORDER FIRST— TEMPLER Malaya comes before all else 7 DEMAND HELP FROM EVERYMAN JACK 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. STRONG, free and truly united country, with a prosperous and happy people" was one thing which everyone in Malaya wanted, and to that all personal and sectional interests must be505 words
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Article86 1952-02-08 7 Police use truck as 'fort' IPOH, Thurs. [JSING their ditched armoured troop carrier as a "fort", a police jungle s<»uad last night fought off 30 bandits who had ambushed them at the fourth mile, Lintang Road, in the Sungei Siput area. The vehicle ran off the road into the deep86 words
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207 1952-02-08 7 PLANS FOR TEMPLER'S SWEARING-IN GO AHEAD KUALA IX'MPUR, Thurs. IN spite of th e death of the King, arrangements for the installation of General Sir Gerald Templer as High Commissioner of the Federation were going ahead today, the Clerk of Councils, Raja Ayoub bin Raja Haji Bot, told the Straits207 words
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Article48 1952-02-08 7 BISHOP GOING TO U.S. Bishop Raymond L. Archer, head of the Methodist Mission in South-East Asia, leaves Singapore next week to attend Methodist conferences in the United States. He is expected to return in early September. Dr. Marmaduke Dodsworth of Penang will act for him in his absence.48 words
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Article67 1952-02-08 7 A charge of robbery was explained to Ng Ah Seng, 28, and Mun Yew Ling, 18, in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday. They were alleged to have robbed Sim Teng Mok of a wrist watch, valued at $16, at Trafalgar Street on Feb. 6 in67 words
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Article81 1952-02-08 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. JOHORE plans a University Week to collect money for the University of Malaya Building Fund At a meeting held today at the Council Chamber, Johore Bahru, the State Appeal Committee of the University of Malaya Endowment Fund decided to ask all districts in81 words
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Article55 1952-02-08 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.— Inche Sardon Zubir, of Johore Bahru. president of the UMNO Youth section, is now touring Kedah and Perlis He met UMNO officials fof Perlis at Kangar on Tuesday The Kedah division of UMNO, the UMNO Youth League of Kedah and Saberkas officials gave a55 words
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Article78 1952-02-08 7 Hoon Tai Haim, a seaman, was fined $500 by the Singapore Third Magistrate, Mr. H. B Livingstone, for offering a $15 bribe to Police Lleutenent M. A. Morrisey" at the Harbour Board. Lt. Morrisey said he found Hoon with 300 Ib. of butter. Hoon gave78 words
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226 1952-02-08 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. 'J'HE new High Commissioner, Gen. Sir Gerald Templer, on his arrival in Kuala Lumpur today, referred to the death of the King and said: "Surely his life has a message for all living in the Federation. "The message he has bequeathed226 words
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Article, Illustration25 1952-02-08 7 THE COMMISSIONER-GENERAL, Mr. Malcolm MacUonald and the new High Commissioner for the Federation General Sir Gerald Templer. at Kallang Airport Singapore, yesterday.— Straits Times picture25 words
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Article93 1952-02-08 7 Relief pay at post office plan SINGAPORE Public Assistance Board may pav relief through post offices The Board secretary, Mr Woon Wah Slang. i s drawing up a memorandum on the post office payment system The chairman, Mr. R. W. I. Band, yesterday said that a decision would be reached93 words
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Article107 1952-02-08 7 MR ANTHONY Lyttelton, eldest son of the SecreLIA tary of State for the Colonies, Mr Oliver Lyttelton, and his wife passed through Singapore yesterday by Qantas-BOAC on their way to Sydney Mr. Lyttelton said that he j_w_ojru«c>. would spend three months In Australia on business.107 words
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51 1952-02-08 7 Liquor shop thief gaoled Six years' imprisonment was imposed by Mr. Justice Knight in the Singapore Assize Court yesterday on Lee Foo Wah, a yonng plumber, who was found guilty of robbing a liquor shopkeeper, Ng Cheng Chew, of $153 at Jalan Besar on the night of Aug. 28 last51 words
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Article25 1952-02-08 7 SEGAMAT, Thurs.— "lt was our New Year and we were Just amusing ourselves, said nine Chinese, fined W each in Segamat for gambling25 words
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Article, Illustration54 1952-02-08 7 GENERAL Sir Gerald Templer, the new High Commissioner, with his reading glasses still on his nose, accompanied toy the Officer Administering the Government. Mr. M. V. del Tufo, leaving the tent in which he gave his first Press conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, ten minutes after his54 words
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Article223 1952-02-08 7 pOR the first time in the history of Singapore Legislative Council, a councillor is seeking official permission to introduce a motion to censure the Government. The motion, intended to be moved at the next meeting of the council by Mr. N. A. Mallal (Progressive City)223 words
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Article95 1952-02-08 7 rE Commissioner-General. Mr Malcolm MacDonald,' and Mrs. MacDonald will be among guests at the "China Night", organised by the China Society of Singapore at the Victoria Theatre on Feb. 20. The programme will last two hours, and will consist of Chinese classical music played with95 words
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Article106 1952-02-08 7 The Nestle Anglo-Swiss Milk Company has presented two sterilizers to the I Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis 1 I Association in memory of the company's former Singapore I manager, the late Mr. K. E. I Imrie, who was killed in an air crash in Hongkong last year. The sterilizers— one106 words
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Article38 1952-02-08 7 MRS. Franklin D. Roosevelt, widow of the U.S. President, will visit Singapore and the Federation next month. Her visit will b« part of a Middle East and Far Cast tour. She leaves Paris tomorrow38 words
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Article68 1952-02-08 7 Thefts of cars increase J'HERE has been an increase in thefts of cars and car parts in Singapore, police said yesterday. In most cases vehicles have been left unattended and unlocked. Police asked car owners to lock their cars and close all windows. If owners wish to have the windows68 words
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Article34 1952-02-08 7 The Chinese Swimming Club will hold a children's party on Sunday at 11 a.m. There will be game stalls in addition to a magic show, a fancy dress competition and musical items.34 words
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Article59 1952-02-08 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— Low Ah Fook, a tapper on Teluk Sengat Estate, KoU Tinggi district, was sentenced i at Kota Tinggi yesterday, to six months' simple imprisonment for carrying foodstuffs at 5.45 a.m. without a permit. He was carrying one bottle l of coconut oil,59 words
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Advertisement56 1952-02-08 7 KUAIA RWP« IPOH (INC IN ENGLAND) irwn LUMPUR SINGAPORE PENANG (ESTABLISHED 45 YEARS IN MALAYA) THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INVESTMENTS IN SINGAPORE'S BLOOD BANK BUT MUCH MORE IS STILL NEEDED KOK DETAILS PLEASE APPLY TO BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE GENEBAL HOSPITAL— SPOKE PHONE: 2414 ext: 215 OR ***** (Space kindly56 words
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Advertisement45 1952-02-08 7 REFRIGERATION Fair-cooled condensing unit: in every industry the products of one manufacturer stand out. York Condensing Units lead all sgifiyg- WESTINGHOUSE REFRIGERATOR t MODEL SC 8 EASY PAYMENTS CAN BE ARRANGED AUTHORISED DEALER.— SOUTH ASIA TRADING CO. 399. Victoria Str««t, SINGAPORE 7. I Tei: *****45 words
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Article, Illustration129 1952-02-08 8 Here In Pictures Is The' Story Of Our Young Queen's Life Since She Was Born One-of the happiest pictures of the Princess' childhood: with her pet Corgi at Clamis. Below: With her sister, then called Margaret Rose, all rapt attention at the Islington Pony show. Worrying129 words
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Advertisement108 1952-02-08 8 I^MS^bTulw^ S^\ \fl IIE f y Beauty in miniature good looks combined with good time%^^t :^til V\fv^§^r^V i^ fS^7 K^ keeping The skill of the Rolex designers gives you a watch V^^lJ|J|K^ Sl^^^* 3^ 'Q*/ jH W thatS as beautlful as fashion demands, as accurate as you I A perfect108 words
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Article, Illustration560 1952-02-08 9 THF Princess who wanted to bp a waniea 10 ne .1 mother has become a Qlieeil instead. o ■rom Nairobi where she heard the news of the sudden death of her fnt. zr\nrr r»r, rf,o father. King George VI, 26-year-old560 words
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Advertisement25 1952-02-08 9 the X-^' "7 ~~M If Jt I for tHe new rSIr Sl in FEDERATED MOTORS LTD. ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE 9 WEARNE BROS. LTD. FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVES25 words
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Advertisement163 1952-02-08 9 Give your baby Glaxo i k *^v for strong f healthy k#V^ f g rowth Your baby is happy and lively with Glaxo. It builds strong limbs, sound teeth and healthy bodies. Glaxo is the carefully balanced milk food with vitamin D and iron added. It is especially ||y^^.v^j«^My J'.'^X163 words
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717 1952-02-08 10 Flags will be at mast head for this day THE Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth in Singapore will be made 1 by the Governor, Sir Franklin Gimson, from the steps of the City Hall at 8.30 a.m. tomorr?>w. The ceremony will717 words
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Article431 1952-02-08 10 Messages from Singapore T'HE Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce sent a letter of condolence on the death of the King, to Mr. G. W. Webb, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, yesterday Mr E M. F. Ferausson. Legislative Councillor and president of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, said yesterday: "the news gives431 words
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Article51 1952-02-08 10 The President of the Overseas Pakistan League has sent a telegram to the Secretary of State for the Colon- i ies. Mr Oliver Lyttelton. on j behalf of Pakistanis in Sin- i gapore expressing their deeD j sensp of sorrow and syrnpathv on the death of the51 words
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Article40 1952-02-08 10 ■THE Singapore Trade Union A Congress yesterday sent a message of condolence to the Queen and the other members of the Royal family in their bereavement. The Government and Municipal Labour Union will send a message today.40 words
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Article34 1952-02-08 10 Two thousand coloured portraits of Queen Elizabeth II are being distributed by the Singapore Public Relations Office. Applications for copies should be sent to the Public Relations Secretary, Empress Place.34 words
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Article53 1952-02-08 10 IPOH. Thurs THE Sultan of Perak has forwarded to the British Adviser. Perak. the following message for transmission to Her Majesty the Queen: "Please convey to Her Majesty the Queen and Her Majesty the Queen Mother my feeling of sorrow and deepest sympathy with Their Majesties in53 words
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Article26 1952-02-08 10 The Bedok M.Y.F. reunion, social and fancy dress competition arranged for tomorrow night have been postponed as a mark of respect to the late King.26 words
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Article123 1952-02-08 10 •VHE Governor of Singapore has received a message of condolence on the death of King George VI from the Administrator of Cocos Islands on behalf of the islanders. Messages from the following have also been received at Government House. Secretary, Singapore Goyt. Service Administrative Clerical Union; American123 words
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193 1952-02-08 10 SINGAPORE judges, magistrates and the Bar paid tribute to the memory of the King yesterday. Speaking In the Second Court before a full complement i of lawyers and senior offl- cers of the Registry, Mr. Justice Rogers said the sudden passing of a beloved193 words
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Advertisement171 1952-02-08 10 IN TECHNICOLOR /> kL^v^M 'J& >s LONDON tt^jB ■O'STRIBUTED| fhms^B I BY y> f PRCSfNTATION^B ■SHAW BROS. >) Moira V M Leonide SHEARER **L«f MASS1NE Robert WaHL jf Ludmilla HELPMANN 1 f TCHERINA I TODAY 11, 145, 4, DAILY T 6.30. 9.30 TOMORROW fc> a/ M'NITE! THUIU to '...THE gi171 words
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Advertisement408 1952-02-08 10 n am.-1.45 nfijpP^j w 4.15-6.45 'iM i 9.30 p.m. H I TEL S4OO Aiß-CONOiTIONEP WHERE NO VULTURES FLY colour by TECHNICOLOR r^ llriMßlSfc ANTHONY STEEL DINAH SHERIDAN HAROLD WARRENDER AJ. ARTHUR RANK FILM All special invitations to attend the 9.30 p.m. performance to-night have been cancelled The Cathay Management feels408 words
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Miscellaneous296 1952-02-08 10 Straits Times Crossword j HZ! 711 ""i"^ Z"~B— 8 llLJlB^8888iP— BB— II ■"iziii— _ib_b_b L i 26 1 BZB—B— SBB_B_B_B 27 \CROSS marnaee bell (Byron) (3, t. 4. 5). Nevertheless, things I'd no> 9. The red variety shows ltselt want (.15) ln Innumerable lorms (4). 8 Portion remaining (7). 0296 words
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Article127 1952-02-08 11 JN a circular to shareholders, the directors of Kuala Gen Plantations state that an extra-ordinary meeting Is to be held on February 14 because a requisition has been served upon the company by shareholders holding In the aggregate not less than one-tenth of such of the paid-up127 words
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Article88 1952-02-08 11 rpHE Malayan Exchange Banks Association yesterday announced agreed rates of exchange to merchants as follows: BUYING Air Mail T.T. O.D. M 4. tt. CresUt Bills New York 32 13/16 32 15 16 13 1/18 Canada 32 13/16 32 15/16 S3 3/16 Ttade Bills New York 33% Ceylon88 words
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Article62 1952-02-08 11 |N mi interim report on the year ending Nov. 30, the directors of Jugra Land and Carey state that arrangements have been made to erect a new tea factory and other constructions. The company produced 129.060 lbs. of tea during the year. In addition to over62 words
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Article183 1952-02-08 11 Small Volume of Business From A Market Correspondent AS a mark of respect for the King, the Singapore rubber market operated only half a day yesterday. Conditions were generally quietly steady, and only a small volume of business was reported. Prices again dropped slightly for all183 words
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Article160 1952-02-08 11 NEW YORK, Thurs. gUYKRS were somewhat more aggressive In some leading sections yesterday and enabled the market to recoup further ground. Laggards persisted, however, and the list was only able to show a predominance of mostly fractional advances Dow Chemical* wu a Urge fraction higher on plans160 words
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Article23 1952-02-08 11 From OurOO n Correspondent MELBOURNE. TWuis rpHE Australian Stock Exchanges were closed today because of the death of the King.23 words
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Article15 1952-02-08 11 Hltam Tin, Ltd.. output of tin ore for January was 55 piculs.15 words
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Article99 1952-02-08 11 ALL sections of the Singapore produce market were very quiet yesterday, and business was strictly limited to copra and pepper. Sell'ng prices (per pl'.t;> <juoted yesterday In the Singapore Chin'v Prodvee Exchange were: Gambler, rough slices $360, Java cute $130. Hamburg c-ite $135; pepper. Muntolc white $795, Sarawak99 words
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Article103 1952-02-08 11 Market quiet QUIET conditions prevailed in all sections of the Malayan share market yesterday. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers" Association veaterday were: INDl'STBIALS Barer > Seller* Gammons 2.90 2 85 Malayan Cements .90 100 U Colls 1.8S ISO Straits Times 3.85 3 95 MINING Ampil 8103 words
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Article38 1952-02-08 11 HONO KONO Thurs JPREE market currency exchange r for Hong Kon& dollars was quoted at the clott today as foUows: US$1 HKI672 (cash), HKI6 75 (T.T.); £1 HKI15 85 one tatoll of gold HKI326 5 UPUP - 38 words
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227 1952-02-08 11 Bukit Kajaiig crops maintain fair level I THE annual general meetI Ing of Bukit Kajang Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on January 30 in London. Mr. Jack Addinsell, the chairman, presiding. The following is an extract from his circulated statement: The year under review has been a difficult one and227 words
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Article71 1952-02-08 11 CHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowns. or expected there by 7 a.m. today, are: 4-5 Indrapoera, Coal Plant Bentong, 6-7 Shlllong, 8-9 Idomeneus, 11 Peleus, 13 Relau. 14 Rimau. 15-16 Benlawers. 18 (S) Larat. 18 (N) Sambas. 19-20 Tjisadane. North Wall 6 Selangor, 21-22 Yochow. 23-24 Melampus.71 words
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Advertisement1473 1952-02-08 11 MANSFIELD «c CO., LTD. rated in Singapore) BLUB FUNMBL IMW, Ctmri o*ti.n to ff«ie«d »ia other p*rt> to lead and discharge cargo. SAILINCS t. LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW LONDON 6 CONTINENTAL PORTS Du€ Sails P. Sham fl I .^nc Atreus for Onoa. London. Holland b Hamburg Fab. 8/1 1 F.b 12/11 Tent1,473 words
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Advertisement465 1952-02-08 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS To New York and Boston via Ceylon, India. Ifypt and Mediterranean Ports. Singapore P. Swettenham Penang Cdns. 31/12 ■.(."PRESIDENT HARDINC' Sails 10r>b. 1 1 1 2 Feb IS/IS Feb. s "PRESIDENT VAN BUREN 14/20 Feb. 21/22 Feb. 23/25 Feb. •.(."PRESIDENT ARTHUR" 2/8 Mar. 9/10 Mar. 11/12 Mar.465 words
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Advertisement457 1952-02-08 11 EAST ASIATIC LIME SAILINCS FROM SrANDINAVIA/U.K /CONTINENT: S'pore P Sham Penang 'Indie rot Bangkok 'Hong. Kong, Manila, Kobe 6 Yokohama Cdn. 11 Morelia" for Bangkok Hong Kong. Kobe Yokohama 21/23 Feb 19/20 Feb. 16/18 Feb. "Selandia" for Bangkok 28/29 Feb. "Patagonia" for Bangkok. Hong Kong. 6 Manila 29 Feb./ 1457 words
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Advertisement1130 1952-02-08 11 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. Telephone No S906 RLLBRMAN BUCKNALL KLAV BNESS LIMB LONDON. HAVRE ROTTERDAM (V los ANOfL£J u|| RANasca> and for US A NorTh Atlantic Pottt ~«TLAND SEATTLE VANCOUVEt and Canada via Colombo Accepting cargo for Central 6 Surii M CITY OF COVENTRY t America I Ports. Spore P.1,130 words
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628 1952-02-08 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By CURLEW LIKELY FA VOURITE KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. TARA STREET and Curlew, two splendid Irishbred stayers by the same sire, Flamenco, may battle for top honours in the Selangor Gold Cup race over 1 jm. at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, final628 words
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Article62 1952-02-08 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. T'HE last day of the Selangor Turf Club Gold Cup meeting on Saturday will be held as scheduled but "with mourning." The committee of the Selan^or Turf Club and SRA officials will wear black ties while jockeys will wear black arm -bands62 words
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Article73 1952-02-08 12 rpHE annual North-South hoc- key encounter, which was to be played at Malacca tomorrow, has been postponed owing to the death of the King. The match has now been provisionally fixed on Feb. 23— a fortnight later. The venue remains unchanged. In Singapore, the final of73 words
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173 1952-02-08 12 HAPPY WORLD TO BE VENUE EVEN IF HALL IS READY PVEN if the Singapore Badm in ton Association's new hall in GulUemard Road is completed in time, the Happy World stadium will definitely be the venue of this year's Thomas Cup challenge round game on May 31 and Jane 1.173 words
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Article172 1952-02-08 12 LONDON, Thurs. JJONCASTER Rovers sprang a surprise yesterday by beating Middlesbrough on their own ground in an F.A. Cup 4th Round replay. Results at a glance: F.A. Cup (4th round): Gateshead 0, West Bromwich Albion 2 (played on Newcastle's ground); Middlesbrough 1. Doncaster Rovers 4. F.A.Reuter - 172 words
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Article14 1952-02-08 12 TAIPING, Thurs. League hockey result: Royal Engineers beat P and T 2-0.14 words
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Article287 1952-02-08 12 vyKiums ior tomorrow, final day of the Selangor Turf Club meeting, are given below. Gold Cap weights are published in Cola. 5 CL. 1. OIV. 1—6 r Uninsured 9.0* No Regrets 8.13 Pink Gin 8.09 Majestic Schn:<> 8.04 New Look 8.03 Sudan 7.13 Sweet Malsi. 7.12 Piraeus287 words
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Article155 1952-02-08 12 GOLD CUP PROBABLES AND RIDERS PROBABLE runners and Joe k tys for the Selangor Gold Cup race, worth $8,000 in advertised stakes and about $6,500 in added money, to be run over I%M on Saturday, are as follows: 218 TARA STREET 9.04 (Lewis) 6 beg by Flamenco— Night Call Bafby155 words
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325 1952-02-08 12 Juniors must pull up their socks OR TOURNEY IS OFF! By Our Cricket Reporter IF the Singapore Cricket Association fail to get the Junior Tournament going this year it will be no fault of the Association A widely representative meeting, seemingly full of enthusiasm that there should be a Senior325 words
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Article144 1952-02-08 12 BOMBAY, Thurs. rpHE individual eveats In the A world table-tennis championships started here today. in the first match Johnny Leach (Britain), the defending men's singles champion, beat Laszio Varkonyt (Hungary) 21-9. 21-12, 21-13. Leach also got through his second round In straight games beating M.Reuter - 144 words
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Article82 1952-02-08 12 MADRAS, Thurs. rpHERE was no play today, the A second day In the fifth Test between India and England here. The MCC, In a telephone call to C. O. Howard, manager of the touring team, suggested that if practicable play should be called off today82 words
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Article26 1952-02-08 12 TODAY: High 0849 (8.4) and 2259 (7.8>: LOw 0333 (5.9) and 1610 (1.6). TOMORROW: 0943 (8.7) and 2328 (8.2); 0418 (5.4) and 1648 (13).26 words
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185 1952-02-08 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. MR. L. D. E. Cullen, President of the Malayan Amateur Athletic Association, is negotiating with the English A.A.A. for a professional coach to be sent to Malaya in February next year. This information came in a letter sent by Mr.185 words
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130 1952-02-08 12 rnHE Spring Cup for horses 1 Cla«s 1. Dlv. l over a mile will be the main event of the Singapore Turf Club March Meeting, to be held at Buklt Timah On Mar. 15, 19 and 22. The meeting Is tor Class 1 and130 words
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Article167 1952-02-08 12 LONDON, Thurs. A LL British sports fixtures except Cup and League football games were cancelled yesterday. Rugby Union games, dog racing and night boxing shows were postponed on word from the ruling bodies of those Interests. All horse racing was cancelled until afterReuter - 167 words
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Article40 1952-02-08 12 The Singapore Boys' Brigade will hold a swimming gala At Gillman Barracks on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Officers and boys turnIng up in unform are asked to wear a two-inch deep black arm band for the late King.40 words
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Article27 1952-02-08 12 The Island Club's golf competitions for the weekend have been postponed. Also postponed is the Naval Base regatta which was to havo been held on Sunday.27 words
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Advertisement827 1952-02-08 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Page 8) SITUATIONS VACANT ENGINEER required for Maintenance Work on high class electronic equipment. Must be ex1 In practical work and f Amplifiers, Radio. Also h> practice. Apply in urn ing to P O. Box 608. WANTED by European Rubber Firm, Bookkeeper. Write full particulars to827 words
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Advertisement419 1952-02-08 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. FOR SALE LEICA CAMERA Type C. Xenon 1 5 lens. E.R. Case. Flash Gun, Clear Vision View Finder. Weston Exposure Meter One European Owner Excellent condition Offers, enquiries to Box No. A9716 S.T AMERICAN FASHION PKOCKS .atest summer designs arrived Cottons from Malayan $12 Taffeta cocktail $28 Order419 words
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Advertisement62 1952-02-08 12 x lit e e ilco*« fea f fee*"* 1 1 ,ie»« «*Mia«»« at% /JT N H t DlCTI N t DOM SoleAtentt: THE EASTERN A6ENCIES (1946) LTD. FOLK SONGS AND DANCES OF INDIA CEYLON BY DEVDATTA JETLEY Renowned student of world famous dancer Uday Shankar SAT FEB. 16 at VICTORIA62 words
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