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Title Section18 1952-02-13 1 The Straits times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1952. >(> PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS18 words
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Article326 1952-02-13 1 Crowd files past candle-lit coffin WE'LL NEVER FORGET, SAY SCHOOLBO YS LONDON, Tuesday. pKOPLti waited all last night outside Westminster Ha'; to see the King for the last time. And as Big Hen chimed eight this morning a silent line of people filed slowReuter - 326 words
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Article, Illustration77 1952-02-13 1 THE KING'S coffin if taken on a gun carriage from King's Cross station to Westminster Hall to lie in state On the extreme right in this picture, radioed to the Straits Times from London, ar P the Dukr of Edinburgh and the Duke of77 words
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Article80 1952-02-13 1 CAIRO. Tues THE Egyptian Premier. Aly Maher Pasha. called an extraordinary session of his Cnbinet today The Wafdist Natlonalist Party met to conslder withdrawing thelr support from his government. Obs°rvers believed the Premier might dissolve the Chamber of Deputies In which the Wafdist., hav P aReuter - 80 words
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Article27 1952-02-13 1 MANILA, Tues. -President Elpidio Quirino yesterday asked Congress for the biggest budget in the nation's history 587.231.475 pesos 8.000.000 Tinrp than la.st year'« U P27 words
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Article33 1952-02-13 1 BRUSSELS Tues.— Th P Belgian Government was today defeated on a Socialist motion of censurp over the decision of King Baudouin not to attend th e funeral of King Georgp VI ReuterReuter - 33 words
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161 1952-02-13 1 C-G's duties will be defined soon TH E British Government will closely define very soon the functions of the office of the CommissionerGeneral. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald. Meanwhile, reports that Lient.-Gen. Sir Archibald Nye, retiring British High Commissioner in India, may succeed Mr. MacDonald later this year are not taken too161 words
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Article43 1952-02-13 1 LONDON Tues. BRITAIN'S exports in January reached a record value of £250.000,000. the Board of Trade estimated today. Thls was aix per cent higher than the monthly average for the second half of 1951. Total imports In January were £357.200.000.43 words
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Article26 1952-02-13 1 LONDON Tues.— The Prime Minister. Mr. Churchill, callcd a Cabinet meetlng today to consider constitutional details connected with the death of the King.— Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article162 1952-02-13 1 SINGAPORE Executive Council is studying plans 7 and estimates for the immediate formation of a Singapore Regiment, involving a capital ezpendi ture of about $8,000,000 over three years, the Straits Times understands A Bill authorising the formation of the regiment will probably be Introduced In the162 words
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Article29 1952-02-13 1 VALETTA, Tues. The Maltesp Government has can* celled Malta's iraditional carnlval. due to start on Fet» 24. as a sign of mournlng for King: George Vl.— Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article51 1952-02-13 1 HONG KONQ, Tues.—Sattsfaction with the work done in Malaya and Singapore by members of the Women's Royal Anny Corps waa expfessed by Brig. Mary Frances Coulshed, Director of the WRAC, on arrival here for an inspection vlslt. Brig. Coulshed was ADC to the late King.—Reuter-AAP - 51 words
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Article166 1952-02-13 1 k BINGAPORE police ser- geant told the Commonwealth last night how he took a radio car out .to Geylang Serai to -tell Malays there of the King's- death. In a memorial B.H.C. broadcast. Sgt Baba bin Noordln •aid that when the news was received he166 words
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98 1952-02-13 1 WASHINGTON, Tuesday. TPHE U.S. State Department last night rebuffed a x British suggestion that a United Nations mission should investigate the activities of Chinese Nationalist guerrillas in Burma A spokesman said that "this question Is one in which the Burmese Government i s primarilyAP - 98 words
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Article25 1952-02-13 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Ten armed bandits burnt two engine sheds and a kongsl house on a tin mine near Kampar this morning.25 words
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297 1952-02-13 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues A SENIOR police officer, a Malay lance-corporal, a special constable and a driver were killed today in an ambush on a remote estate in the Kuala Selangor district of Selangor. —a The officer killed was Mr. R. H. Jesse, aged297 words
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444 1952-02-13 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesdav. THE General Officer Commanding Malaya Dlstrict, 1 Major-General R. E. Urquhart, today landed by helicopter in the Belum Valley in North Perak to see the progress of the first airborne operation against the bandits. Back in Kuala Lumpur tonight, the G.0.C.,444 words
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Article47 1952-02-13 1 LONDON, Tues. G>n. Dwlght Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of -the Allied Forces in Western Europa, will fly to London from Paris on Thursday. He will be attending the funeral of the King as Commander of the Supreme Headquarters Atlantic Pacb forces in Europe. Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article61 1952-02-13 1 JAKARTA. Tues.— A cabinet crisis threatened yesterday over the lssue, of American mi li tarv aid to Indonesia. The Greater Indonesia Party, which has two raetnbers in the cabinet, demanded the resignation of the Poreign Minister. Dr. Achmed Soebardjo. for signing an agreement last month accept.AP - 61 words
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Article17 1952-02-13 1 WASHINGTON. Tues. A him heard by the Loyalty Becurltv Board, the State Department said yesttrday.17 words
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Article100 1952-02-13 1 Col. Young gets his medal LONDON. Tue». LONDON'B Australianborn Lord Mayor Sir Leslie Boyce. today presented tbe King' s Police Medal to Col. Arthur Edwin Young who leaveg tomorrow to reorganls e the police force of the Federatlon. Col. Yotfng. 45, who last year reorganised the Gold Coast police forceReuter - 100 words
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Advertisement20 1952-02-13 1 Ut-Ti..i RJ*" 1 P. H. HENDRY Manufacturing Jeweller, JU^Hr\ "'/I SSSg I Singapore: JZ.IO per tin. Federation: $2.J0 per tin.20 words
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Advertisement17 1952-02-13 1 ffffPfß \from your Remember, the fresher the Beer, the better. Tiger Beer is always fresh and sparkling.17 words
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Advertisement748 1952-02-13 2 THE BUKIT TIMAH RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED (Members' Voluntary Winding Up) THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1946 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Creditors j of the abovenamed Company, which is being volun- i tarily wound up, are required on or before the fifth i day of March 1952, to send their names748 words
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Advertisement502 1952-02-13 2 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA SINGAPORE Application* are Invited for apwlntment to a Lectureship in 'hllosophy In the University, "urther particulars may be obtaind from the Acting Registrar, Uni•erslty of Malaya, Singapore- 10, flth whom applications (seven coles) muft be lodged not later nan 15th March, 1952. APPLICATIONS are tarlted502 words
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Advertisement648 1952-02-13 2 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE: The American Women's Association announces Uiat, rs a mark of respect to His late Majesty King George VI, the Bridge Mali-Jong party scheduled for Thursday morning, February 14th, has been cancelled. GOVERNMENT HOUSE PARTIES CANCELLED Owing to the curtailment of social activities as the result of the648 words
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Advertisement514 1952-02-13 2 NOTICES DEVON ESTATES (MALACCA) LIMITED (Incorporated In the Colony of Singapore.) NOTICE IS HKREBY GIVEN that negotiations tor the disposal of the Company's estatet are in progress, and Shareholders will be notified of details as soon as possible. By Order of the Board, eime. Darby Company, Ltd., Secretaries. Singapore, 12th514 words
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Advertisement556 1952-02-13 2 NOTICES P. W. D. TENDER NOTICE TKNDERS from Class "A" Sc "B" registered Contractors will be received by the STATE BNOINEER, P.W.D. PERAK, IPOH, up to 3.00 p.m. of the 19th February, 1953, for the Supply and delivery of Metal from the following quarries for period 1.3.53 to 28.2 53.556 words
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Advertisement58 1952-02-13 2 UPTONS LIFTONS lfijCL 0/hIMM CANISTER TEA IS f l/IJUU IDEAL FOR FOOD MMg mAX/**1* 1 PARCELS. \JW^ f PACKED IN tfPOI.Vr.VA,, SIZES w Salt Impmtrtt HENRY WAUCH 1 CO. LTD. Vttk^\^^^7/JffiafL wcoiniiiii la ioikii j— >^^\£ TaijJ^ldpi^a* f moron, Pl««««. tiiu Loarci, |rw. AY w m Mackinlays geotcfa WHISKY ESTABLISHED58 words
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Article, Illustration108 1952-02-13 3 -WimiM.IIAM whcrr the Kine was born and whr r,, he dird last W>dnrsday. now mourns for ane who was known .tn>ctionatrljr as the "iquirr At right (top). Mr. John Playford bakrr and ronfretioner to the Koyal Household at SandrinKham watched by his Nistrr-in-law. draprs the "By Appointmtnt"AP - 108 words
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296 1952-02-13 3 Change Mao regime, Dulles urges LONDON, Tuesday. A RADIO statement by Mr. John Foster Dulles. architect of the Japanese peace treaty, that the United States ought not to leave the Chinesc mainland under Communist control may accentuate the political storm in Britain over Far EastReuter - 296 words
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Article28 1952-02-13 3 MARSEILLE S. Tues. Japanese merchant ships will shortly resume calling at I Marsellles Japanes P ships I have not called here since I 1940 —A FP.28 words
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Article22 1952-02-13 3 SAIGON. Tues.— Emperor Bao Dai. head of thp Vietnam Btate. has ordered the com- pulsory educatlon of all citizens.—ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Article214 1952-02-13 3 REST OF THE WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF The U.B Air Force f headquarters yesterday i said that MaJ George Davis, who held the record of Communist aircraft shot down over I Korea, had been killed in I action. Major Davis had shot I down since November 1 nine MIG-15 fighters214 words
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Article127 1952-02-13 3 TEHERAN, Tues. il rIOLENCE flared up in" r Teheran yesierday when s 0 Communist youth s fought 0 anti-CommunisU. cutside i s borz Collage. Fifteen werels jured. four serlously. The fighting started when|c f two groups began quarrel- S g over the transfer of theAP - 127 words
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168 1952-02-13 3 Man who passed the news to the Queen LONDON. Tues. A FORMER Singapore newspaper editor, Mr. Granvllle Roberts, was the means of bringing Queen Elizabeth, during her holiday In Kenya, news of her father's death. Mr. Roberts was editor of the Malaya Tribune 20 years ago. and is now on168 words
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Article82 1952-02-13 3 ir^ LONDON, Tues THE British Broadcasting Corporation announced today that it would cut its spending on overseas broadcasting by about seven per cent, but there would be no reduction in the services to Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the Far East, or in theReuter - 82 words
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Article51 1952-02-13 3 HONG KONG Tues.-The Cninese Communlsts have released a tug and lighter intercepted by a gunboat on Jan 25. whilp taking 200 tons of oil from Hong Kong to Macao The tug s owners the Asiatlc Petroleum Company (Shell), said today the vessels had arrlved at Macao.—Reuter - 51 words
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Article22 1952-02-13 3 TWO MORE YEARS WASHINGTON. Tuea. -President Truman yesterday asked Congress for a two-year extension of prlce and wage controla untll mld-1854.— Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article57 1952-02-13 3 THE Frencb toreign Minister, M. Robert 8( human, yestrrdav urged tbat France and Germany should overcome the mirtrust still existinx between them but added thal Franc* considered it impossible to authorisr German rearmament. "This is not so mucb due to mistrust as to our wisb notReuter - 57 words
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Article21 1952-02-13 3 TOKYO, Tues— The Japanese Foreign Office stated today that Japan and Spain had agreed to resume diplomtaic relations.— Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article138 1952-02-13 3 -NATO defence Hoo slow' LISBON, Tuesday. pENERAL Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of v the Atlantic Powers defence organisation, is gravely concerned at the slow progress in Western defence, an authoritative source said today. Lt.-Oen Gruenther, Gen. Eisenhower's Chief of Staff, told the 12 NATO nations that theReuter - 138 words
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Article116 1952-02-13 3 LOS ANOELES. Tues. I^JUNIR Bursham, the Parliamentary Secretary of Libya, says he cannot tell the difference between men and women in the United States He U on a nationwide tour lo study the American way of life, culture, economy and government. He said "IUP - 116 words
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Article290 1952-02-13 3 LATEST LONDON PRICES STOCKS LONDON, Tues. CALLS made or about to be made for fresh capital for British industries depressed the market In fjome stocks today. Minings were Irregular In a moderate turnover. Closing middle prices of selected stocks, m supplied by special arrangement with The Financial Times were: UMM290 words
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Article25 1952-02-13 3 LONDON, Feb. 12.— Cash Buyers £981. Sellers £982; Forward Buyers £981, Sellers £982; Settlement £981 (down £3). Turnover: a.m. 170 tons; p.m. 45 tons.25 words
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Article28 1952-02-13 3 LONDON, Feb. 12. Spot 37d Mar. 37d April 36\d Apr. -June 36V»d., July-Sept. 35d., Oct.-Dec. 34d., Feb. cl.f. 37d., Mar. c.lf. S6\d.. Apr. c.l.f. 36Vid. Market: Easier.28 words
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Article40 1952-02-13 3 LISBON. Tues.— The 12 Atlantic Allies agreed In principle yesterday to place Greek and Turkish land and air forces under U.S. Admiral Robert B. Carney's Southern Europe Command, it was learned on high authority.— A.P.AP - 40 words
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Advertisement25 1952-02-13 3 gjjj SJBsw.^^ flßVißsfß* SIB} B^^ I J /}A* *Jj\ iiiiiiiliifl I i 'it 1 J l m l-i I 1 bbW s^bvsbjbbsbbbrb^bj Ml t I25 words
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Advertisement182 1952-02-13 3 (T *v v SHOULDER OF LAMB: Mint sauce is the time-honoured iccompaniment to roast lamb, and very hard to beat, but here are three flavour variations less well known but worth trying: Before cooking, rub 1 teaspoonful Ground Ginger over surface of meat. or Baste the joint with a mixture182 words
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194 1952-02-13 4 Two parties back Hill reforms but differ on the time MOW, SATS LABOUR: WAIT, SAT PROGRESSIVES THE Progressive and Labour Parties in Singapore agree on most of Dr. L. C. Hill's recommendations on local government reform but not on when they should be implemented. Labour wants the reforms at once,194 words
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Article, Illustration38 1952-02-13 4 SINGAPORE POLICE Staff Sergeant Baba bin Noprdin. who took part in "A Commonwealth Mourns its lung, broadcast in the 8.8.C. General Overseas Service is here seen giving orders over the mike of his patrol car.— Straits Times picture38 words
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121 1952-02-13 4 rH)R giving a M« bribe to a F drivinr tester. F. S. Ken- nedy. to pass his friends. Lee I Hee Hiang. alias Vincent Lee. a 25-yeaT-old clerk of Nee Soon Military Camp, was. sentenced in Singapore yes- terday to a month's121 words
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Article42 1952-02-13 4 For managing a brothel nd living on the immoral earnings of prostitutes, Leong Wai Sin, a 44-year-old woman, was sentenced by the Singapore First Police Magistrate, Mr. R. C. S. Bell, to three months' rigorous imprisonment yesterday.42 words
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Article47 1952-02-13 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues.— I Members appointed to serve on the Segamat Rent Assess- ment Board for the current year are the District Officer. (president), the Administra- tive Officer. Inche Razali bin Abdul Manap. Mr. Chin Chin Koon Mr Soon Boon Seng land Mr. K. Ponniah.47 words
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Article37 1952-02-13 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. Osman bin Hassan, a Upper on the Midlands Estate, Kulai. who was found moving a katt lof cuttlefish from Kula' to the estate, was fined $13 here today. The cuttlefish were confiscated.37 words
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Article214 1952-02-13 4 SEPARATE corporations or boards for electricity and gas for all Singapore are recommended by Dr. L. C. Hill, the special commissioner appointed by the Government to report on local government reform. He suggests that a passenger transport corporation should control public transiDort. iter supplies should214 words
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Article40 1952-02-13 4 Brigadier J. R. G Andre, Commandant of the Malay Regiment will speak over Radio Malaya at 7.10 tonight. Today is the anniversary of the day on which the regiment distinguished itself in the Battle of Singapore.40 words
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Article54 1952-02-13 4 The" Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple at Ceylon Road, Singapore, will be lit up and a special light, "Moksha Deepa", (Light of Heaven) will also be lit, on Friday, the day of the King's funeral. According to Ceylon Hindus, this is for the glory and happiness54 words
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Article169 1952-02-13 4 Y.W.C.A. Raffles Quay: Club hospitality day. Afternoon tea 4.30 pjn.; Katong Wayfarers meet at 4 p m. at St Hilda's School. V.M.C.A. Orchard Road. Singapore Chess Club. 5 pm.: tennis. 5 p.m.; S^pore Olympic Sports Council meeting. 5.15 p.m.: Malay and commercial classes. 5.30 p.m.: Judo, body-building and169 words
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Article153 1952-02-13 4 THE Straits Chinese British Association will launch a campaign to recruit more Chinese for the Colony's Civil Defence Corps This was decided at a committee meeting last night The campaign committee members with powers to coopt are" Messrs. Soh Ghee Soon^ (convenor). Messrs. G.153 words
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Article39 1952-02-13 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. Ahmad bin Hassan, of No. 4 Jungle Coy, Kulai was charged in the Sessions Court with breaking into a canteen and stealing $325 and seven packets of cigarettes He was allowed $1000 bail.39 words
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Article38 1952-02-13 4 Trie Singapore Coroner, Mr, Choor Sineh, yesterday. recorded a verdict of death Iby misadventure on MoI named Said bin Bahron. aged I 2, who fen in a well at Pava iLebar Road on Dec. 31.38 words
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221 1952-02-13 4 RURAL ARES MEN HAILS SELF-RULING COUNCILS RURAL residents of Singapore yesterday hailed the suggestion that they, should have District Councils to run their own affairs, made in the report by Dr. Hill. The chairman of the Bukit Timah Jurong Rural District Committee. Mr. Chan Wan Chip, said Dr. Hill's recommendation221 words
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Article51 1952-02-13 4 Britain s newest cable ship, the 2.500 ton Stanley Angwin, due for completion in May, will sail for Singapore to relieve the Recorder. The ship will be stationed here for the next few years and will service the cable routes from Hong Kong to51 words
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Article17 1952-02-13 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. iLeong Kiang, a lorry dTiver, was fined $20 fo r Inconsiderate driving.17 words
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Article24 1952-02-13 4 The French ship, Aquila, Is j expected in Singapore on Feb. 14, from Indo-Chlna with logs for a Singapore plywood company.24 words
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Article142 1952-02-13 4 KOH ENG THIAM, who was charged at the Singapore Assizes with another Chinese with robbing a Chinese shopkeeper at the sth milestone. Thomson Road, on the night of Sept. 11, was found guilty yesterday and sentenced to six years' imprisonment. Koh was stated to142 words
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Article92 1952-02-13 4 The following are the office bearers of the Tamil Brother, hood Association, Singapore, for the year: Patrons: Messrs. K. Jagatheesaa, S. R. P. Naidu and S. L. Pcrumal; presiaent: Mr. N. Uamodaram Piilai; vice-presiaeiu: Mr. R. Raji'gopal Pillai; secretary. Mr. J. Sarangapany; treasurer: Mr. M. Ra'halcrtsnnfin; 6pcrig secretary:92 words
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91 1952-02-13 4 |fIISS RUTH FISCHER, a former German Communist and now a naturalised American, will arrive in I Singapore today in the CnuI san The British Labour Party has asked a Singapore Labour Legislative Councillor Mr C R Dasaratha Ra], to introduce her to political leaders in91 words
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Advertisement521 1952-02-13 4 OPENING TO-DAY S Shown: S. 6.15 A >.ll DJB. rnlverMl Ptrt«r« Romantic Thrills! ••LAOY OBJECTS" aUrrinc Yvonne R*& 1)1 < ARI.O CAMERON tn Technicolor HEX JOHORE BAHRO SUrts Today 3.15. 6.15 9.15 -AFSANA" (Hindustani) ATLANTIC Great World i»nictit at 7.50 p.m. OESKRT AGENT* (Serial) M New World Imi Day 7.00521 words
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Advertisement217 1952-02-13 4 the lovelight in a girl's eyes, for instance There are some things that can't be kept secret. The lovelight in a girl's eyes, for instance— not altogether un- W#*J'i\ like that look of calm enjoyment you see /^£f /jT on a Craven 'A' smoker's face. A look of 7 J217 words
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Article197 1952-02-13 5 POWER STATION FACES CRISIS No engineers K. LUMPUR, Tues. T*HE Federation's bigA gest power station the newly built $60,000,000 Connaught plant in Klang, will not operate at all unless engineers can De found for it, said Mr. P. P. Egerton, deputy chairman of the Central Electricity Board today He is197 words
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Article68 1952-02-13 5 riGHTY-YEAR-OLD Tan Peng Huat was tentatively charged In the Singapore First Police Court yesterday with causing mischief by setting fire to a hut. Tan was alleged to have set fire to the roof of a hut belonging to Lee Sin Yeo after midnight on Feb. 768 words
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Article87 1952-02-13 5 THE Johore Commissioner for Lands, Mr. J. K. Creer said yesterday that the cheque for $5,000,000 paid to the Sultan of Johors by the Federation Government was for 1,492 acres of land. Of this, about 674 acres were wanted for the University of Malaya site. Total87 words
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Article22 1952-02-13 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Two Chinese were detained yesterday in the Alor Gajah district of Malacca during a food screening operation.22 words
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Article12 1952-02-13 5 A Russian fishing fleet Is ex pected In Singapore tomorrow12 words
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Article, Illustration26 1952-02-13 5 MR. A AGE THAARUP. hat designer (or the royal family, who passed through Singapore by Qantas-BOAC yesterday o n his way to Australia Straits Times picture.26 words
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Article, Illustration529 1952-02-13 5 NO DANGER OF A SLUMP IN THIS COUNTRY FOR TWO YEARS Four experts agree on Malaya's future KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. PROFESSOR of the University of Malaya, an economic expert, a rubber producer and a tin producer agreed tonight that there was no danger of a slump in Malaya for the529 words
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Article24 1952-02-13 5 SEREMBAN, Tues.— Omar bin Darun was acquitted on a charge of maiming a cow belonging to a Tamil Marlappan, at Bukit Nanas Estate.24 words
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152 1952-02-13 5 But boom has passed its peak, he says KUALA LUMPUR, Tue«. THE boom in Malaya has passed its peak and "conditions of prosperity here are less abnormal now," Mr. A. HeywoodWaddington, former Economic Secretary for the Federation and now Malayan economic representative In Britain, told th« Straits Times today. Mr.152 words
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Article94 1952-02-13 5 r THREE more men were brought before the Singapore Third Police Magistrate. Mr. H. B. Livingstone, yesterday to answer a charge of conspiring to steal 55 motor car tyres valued at $13,750 belonging to the Singapore Harbour Board on Friday last. They were Sharma Padamanath, Tah94 words
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Article167 1952-02-13 5 IPOH, Tuesday. TEN Malays took an oath today to leave the prosx cribed Taslim sect of the Muslim religion for ever, and be true followers of Islam. Six of them were women. I At a tull assembly of the Council of Religion and Malay167 words
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Article47 1952-02-13 5 The secretary of the Automobile Association of Singapore asks us to staje that no strong representations from the Singapore branch for independence" were made either before or at the meeting of the Automobile Association of Malaya at which the separation of the two bodies was decided47 words
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Article71 1952-02-13 5 K. Karuppiah, who was stated to have had five previous convictions, was yesterday sentenced in the Third Police Court to two years' imprisonment, to be followed by 12 months' police supervision, for stealing a handbag on Nov. 6 from the house of the wife71 words
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Article217 1952-02-13 5 Blackout areas CUBSTATIONS liable to toad shedding today: OAT Beach Rd., Alliambra, Raffles Hotel, Snmbawa Rd., Boon Tat St., Aljunid Kd., Sims Avenue, Pay* Leb«r Pomps, Joo hiat Place, Jalan Ennos, Rangoon Rd.. Towner Rd., Strangoon Rd.. KoUrn Ayer, McPherson Rd. I'.im Oitnan Rd. Florence Kd., Upper Serangoon, iio ihu217 words
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101 1952-02-13 5 A T the ceremonial opening n of the Singapore Legislative Council on Tuesday Councillors will stand in silence for a minute as a mark orrespect for the late King The Council wUI then adopt a resolution expressing condolence for Quee n Elizabeth 11, the101 words
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110 1952-02-13 5 STORE ART SOCIETY PLANS THIRD l SHOW rE Singapore Art Society will hold its third open exhibition of the work of artists resident Jn Singapore, the Federation and Borneo, in the British Council Hall, Stamford Road, from April 19 to Arpil 27. The exhibition is organised b y Prof Roy110 words
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Advertisement275 1952-02-13 5 £L and all Europe Only the Clipper* way offers you such comfort, convenience, experience When you fly Pan American to Europe, you get all this: Luxurious Clipper service to Beirut from there your choice of two scenic routes through Europe. By Pan American's double-decked **Strato" Clipper direct to Rome and275 words
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Advertisement70 1952-02-13 5 a Joy to wear and so cool jj M *r,, i.fiMgWrT XX W lit 1 JU m j^^9KKtl^% 1 /1 I II i Zr-4 4» J a/k I A I1 I »n Fine Grade V J^# y§ 1 C^ Milanese Lock nit w Wm\ &12»50 per pair /1/ 1 Ul70 words
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Article21 1952-02-13 6 Una HELVRRSON from Bangkok arriving at Singapore In March per m.l. "INDRAPOERA" (Royal Rotterdam Lloyd) want* to contact her atep-slster.21 words
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Obituary28 1952-02-13 6 IN cheriahed memory of George Albert (Bertie) Tiiwlngton. who •%m captured by the Japanese on 13th FVb. 1942. and killed "In constant thought and silent Borrow28 words
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Article93 1952-02-13 6 DR. A MRS. HO HON FAH wish to thank all relatives and friends (or the kind assistance rendered during their marriage •nd for the valuable presents received. MR MRS FELIXON BENJAMIN FERNANDO Of Johore Bahru, thank their friends and relatives for their kind wishes and prevent* on the occasion93 words
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674 1952-02-13 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Feb. 13, 1952 Far Eastern Policy American fuel has been added to British Labour wrath in the controversy over Far Eastern policy. There still is controversy, as we shall see when the foreign policy debate, so tragically interrupted, is resumed in the Commons next week.674 words
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Article396 1952-02-13 6 Thirteen Singapore citizens have taken the first step towards the formation of a society for the prevention of cruelty to children. The move will be welcomed not least by the Social Welfare Department, whose officials more than once in recent weeks have suggested that much could396 words
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Article348 1952-02-13 6 jfWOM February 22 to 29, the Boy Scouts of the' Federation will observe 'Scout Week, 1952" The Week starts on "Pounder's Day", when all Scouts in the Federation affirm the Scout Promise During the Week, Scouts of all ages and ranks will do odd jobs to earn348 words
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Article, Illustration10 1952-02-13 6 Photograph by C. A. Gibson- Hill. STATE MOSQUE, PEKAN, PAHANG10 words
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Article186 1952-02-13 6 THE proposed formation of a society for the prevention of cruelty to children I appears to be developing into a controversy which may end in communal discord. A good number qf the 13 persons who have appealed for support cannot oe regarded as domiciled or permanent residents186 words
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Letter485 1952-02-13 6 TTHE recent announcement that the Singapore A Ratepayers' Association has been legally advised that W. D. employees are ineligible for election as City Councillors may cause some anxiety in the minds of many persons. Hitherto we have been told by officials in authority that W. D.485 words
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Letter102 1952-02-13 6 rE "supermen" appointed by the M.C.A. have been created contrary to the rules of the Association. It is ridiculous to drain from the Association the sum of $48,000 a year excluding other expenses for two MCA. officers whose public-spirited-ness has been acknowledged by the Malayan Government.102 words
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382 1952-02-13 6 A subject remembers his late King rpHIS day everyone in Great Britain and the British Commonwealth mourns the great loss of a brave King. When His Majesty's photograph first appeared in the Straits Times after his successful lung operation It pained one's heart to see that his health was so382 words
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Letter404 1952-02-13 6 A flop or sound finance I SEE that Mr. D. Robertson states that I contend that an Issue of premium bonds by the City Council will be a flop and at the same time I am doing my best to make it a flop. He Is mistaken; I could never404 words
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Letter67 1952-02-13 6 Towgay if Wells I Closed," say the growers, according to the Straits Times of Feb. 6. It would be interesting to know what our City Councillors have to say to this ultimatum. Will they go down with soft knees and slumped backs or will they, as67 words
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Article453 1952-02-13 6 $2-Worth (JUR Ever Helpful CaUmgMfc, who not so long ago laid information about a \.z-\l Monkey, has come forward to assure us that it is the c re thing for a Chinese barb r not only to shave the eyelids but to potter about in the ears.453 words
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Advertisement530 1952-02-13 6 CLASSIFIED AD& Clo— i— Ff Tat* t SITUATIONS VACANT SHORTHAND Typiat required by European Engineering Company in S<?emban. Apply ln own hand Writing stating qualifications, experience and total salary required to Box No A9804, S.T. EXPERIENCED Stenographer required by Britlah Engineering Company. Liberal terms. Provident Fund. Annual Leave and free530 words
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Advertisement39 1952-02-13 6 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4»»» VaOMe WOULD S LARGEST MANUSACTUftEftS OP ELECTRIC FLOOR POLISHERS Keeps Your Floors Shiningly New Always Complete with one extra set of Brushes and three Felt Polishing Pads. $225.00 Cemprtte T. M. A. LTD., 61/63, High Street. Singapore 6.39 words
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Advertisement98 1952-02-13 6 AND FOR INSURANCE PROTECTION THE "COMMERCIAL UNION' GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD. UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY, LTD. PALATINE INSURANCE CO., LTD. LIVERPOOL VICTORIA INSURANCE CORP: BRITISH GENERAL INSURANCE CO., LTD. SINCAPORE. IPQH. CO Box 107. Tel. 5077 P.O. Box 47. T«l. 574. Acting Manager Local Manager: A.98 words
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Article315 1952-02-13 7 Powers sought for a new unit to fight corruption gPECIAL powers to stamp out widespread corruption in Singapore Government and City Council departments are to be sought by the Anti-Corruption Branch of the C.I.D. Revealing this yesterday, a C.I.D. spokesman said: "Corruption is worse than315 words
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113 1952-02-13 7 /CORPORAL Mohamed Said vy bin Salleh. a special constable, wis sentenced to six months' imprisonment by Singapore Third District Judge Mi-. S. E Teh. yesterday for giving false evidence. He gave notice of appeal, and was offered $5,000 ball. Mohamed Said was stated to113 words
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Article84 1952-02-13 7 The following are the officials of the Singapore Family Benefit Society for the year:Presldent: Dato C. J. Pedlar, vice-president: Mr. Peh Wah Kok. secretary: Mr. Tan Guan Chuan, treasurer: Mr. Lee Soo Cbuan, committee: Messrs. N. N. Leicester, LUri Seng Klang, Sin Man Vow. Wee Teow Poh.84 words
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Article, Illustration96 1952-02-13 7 rE Belum Valley, into which men of the Malayan Scouts were dropped on Saturday to liberate the isolated kampon? Malays from the bandits, had its last visit from civilisation in April 1950. The "Belum Expedition" was led by Mr. M. F. Garling:, then District Officer, Upper Perak,96 words
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Article158 1952-02-13 7 JAPAN: 'TOO MUCH STERLING 9 SINGAPORE Government yesterday came into line with the Federation Government and prohibited any further direct imports from Japan of cameras, camera accessories, gramophones, fountain pens and pencils, cigarette lighters and vacuum flasks. The reason it Is officially stated, is that Japan's158 words
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Article151 1952-02-13 7 Censure on ship's captain SINGAPORE court of toill quiry into the stranding of the motor ship Torlna on a reef off Pulau Manis on December 19 has censured the master. Captain J B Tunbridge. The court, which Issued its findings yesterday, censured him for not exercising more cairion on two151 words
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Article28 1952-02-13 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. A Chinese woman was arrested this, morning for allegedly attempting to smuggle sugar from a resettlement camp in the Mentakab area of Pahang.28 words
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Article100 1952-02-13 7 OLAYING the first of two 1 piano concerts during her Singapore visit, in the Victoria Memorial Hall last night. Germalne Mounter showed that she had lost nothing of her French verve since her last Far East tour She chose a wide range of works, from Beethoven's "Moonlight100 words
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Article119 1952-02-13 7 Officials of the Singapore Chinese Association this year are:— President: Mr. O. H. Kiat; Vice-Pre&idents: Messrs. Lob Ah Pong. Thlo Oek Choo. Wong Puck Sham and Anthony P.K. Wee; Hon. Secretary: Mr. Hong Chew Xi; Asst. Hon. Secretaries: Mr. Quek Seng Hoe and Mr. Michael Lee Kon;119 words
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Article33 1952-02-13 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Tuesday. |>fcNI( ILI.IN was fauad in a medicine chest rrcover1 ed by. set urity forces in a bandit camp in the Rampar area of Perak yesterday.33 words
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Article42 1952-02-13 7 The meeting to form an organisation of anglers arranged tc trtke pla,ce at the V.M.C.A.. Stamford Road. Singapore, on Friday, Teb. 15, has been postponed. It will now be held at the game time and place -on Friday. Peb 22.42 words
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95 1952-02-13 7 tIfHEN Peter Robinson, a professional photographer, was charged in Singapore yesterday with having an unregistered bicycle he said he was not the owner of the machine. Mr. J K. L. Jamieson. the City Police magistrate, amended the charge to read against th e Peter95 words
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Article28 1952-02-13 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— A Gurkha patrol killed a bandit and wounded two others this morning in the Kluang area. A rifle and three packs were recovered.28 words
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Article86 1952-02-13 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A GURKHA patrol ACTING ON INFORMATION <* shot dead a terrorist who walked into their ambush position in the Segamat district. Police, ACTING ON INFORMATION, seized 30 gantangs of rice and a tin of coconut oil in a bandit food dump near Sungei Siput. Perak,86 words
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Article97 1952-02-13 7 rE President of the Singapore City Council. Mr. T. P. F. McNeice, has sent the following telegram to the Secretary of State for the Colonies for transmission to the Queen: "The City Council of Singapore submits, with humble duty, to Her Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on97 words
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Article41 1952-02-13 7 The Indian Musical Art Society has sent a message to the Governor of Singapore for transmission to the Queen and members of the Royal family respectfully expressing I "our deepest sorrow at the I death of the King.41 words
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Article230 1952-02-13 7 A FTER 29 years with the Public Works Department in the Federation and Singapore Mr E A Gardiner, the retiring Director of Singapore's P.W.D., is going home next week, with a hope that something will.be done "to preserve the craftsmanship of which Malayans used to be230 words
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107 1952-02-13 7 SINGAPORE women will restrict their fashions to sober colours, such as black and grey during the next few weeks. At Singapore fashion houses it was considered certain that fashions here will be affected by the period of public mourning for the King There has107 words
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262 1952-02-13 7 A RIFLEMAN of the Ist. Cameronians who was missing from his unit in Singapore for 11 days was arrested in a cafe in Orchard Road dressed as a sailor. Harold Johnstone Yeats, aged 18, admitted at a court martial yesterday that during his absence262 words
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Article142 1952-02-13 7 Tempter to tell Rulers his plans KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. RULERS of the nine Malay States, or their representatives, will meet General Sir Gerald Templer the High Commissioner, for the first time on Thursday. The Sultans will be holding a n ordinary Rulers Conference in Kuala Lumpur on that day The142 words
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Article46 1952-02-13 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Production of iron ore in the Federation last year increased by 347,000 tons, or 70 per cent more compared with 1950, says Mr. G. F. Gripper. the acting Chief Inspector of Mines, In his quarterly bulletin just Issued.46 words
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Article235 1952-02-13 7 Friday to be a holiday in S'pore FRIDAY, the day of the 1 King's funeral, has been declared a public holiday by the Governor of Singapore, Sir Franklin Gimson. At noon a two minutes' silence will be observed All Government r.tftces. courts and schools will be closed. The banks and235 words
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Article70 1952-02-13 7 Teo Eng Ching was requitted yesterday in the Singapore Third Distnct Court, without being called upon for his defence, on a charge of conspiring with Lee Woon Scon to export 10 cases of motor car spare parts to Hong Kong vithout a permit in April 1950.70 words
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Advertisement84 1952-02-13 7 t \ed accompaniment <s!^ o yertect dinner.. ii^^ff BLUE iH MUM £iMz LIEBFRAUMILCH H. SICHEL SOHNE Fch expert advice on the selection ot suitable wines for your next dinner party, please 'phone our wine specalist Singapore 5324 THE EASTERN AGENCIES (1946; LTD. Specialists in choicest wines. This set has been84 words
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Advertisement51 1952-02-13 7 CAMILLA I SPODE "CHINESE ROSE" COFFEE SET- 6 PERSONS $50.00 ji TEA SET -6 $75.00 ji (Including Teapot) DINNER SET- 6 PERSONS- $190.00 ij REPLACEMENT MATCHINGS AVAILABLE littles, 1 singapgse 7. s 11 f^/g^luvf m Sole Agent* Fo»:— <j LOEWE OPTA RADIO >S (Made in Germany) SS Vary reasonable instalment51 words
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226 1952-02-13 8 GOVT OFFICERS GRAB HOUSES— AND i RENTS GO UP Everybody else is hit KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A NEW housing allowance rule for Federal Government officers has eased their housing problem but has hit all other home seekers. Pressed by the clamour of expatriate officers for proper accommodation instead of hotel226 words
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Article95 1952-02-13 8 THE Polish pianist, Jan Smeterlin, will fly to I Singapore to play for the Singapore Musical Society at concerts on March 30 and April 2. He has been Invited to play the Grieg concerto and Rachmaninoff's second concerto. Born in BieLsko In 1892, Smeterlin studied95 words
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Article44 1952-02-13 8 SITIAWAN, Mon. There will be a special service in the Pioneer Church, Kampong Koh, Sitlawan, on Friday at 5.30 p.m. in connection with the funeral of the King. Mr. G. S. Walker, the District Officer, Dindings. will conduct the service.44 words
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Article47 1952-02-13 8 TAIPING, Tues.— The new hostel of the Lady Treacher Girls' School, a gift from Methodist women in the U.S.A.. was yesterday officially opened here by Mrs. H E. Josselyn. wife cf the District Officer Larut and Matang, following a dedication ceremony by Bishop Raymond Archer.47 words
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Article, Illustration177 1952-02-13 8 A brilliant leader wins the MX. A LIEUTENANT who showed "brilliant leadership" against the bandits has won the Military Cross. And a sergeant who led his men against double their number of bandits has been awarded the Military Medal. They are 2nd Lieut. D. C. Tyson, of the Worcestershire Regiment,177 words
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Article81 1952-02-13 8 SEGAMAT. Tues. GOPAL, 30, alleged that he had been framed by the police and a charge trumped up against him. Gopal, charged in the Segamat Court for possession of toddy, said that he had quarrelled with a special constable. The constable had assaulted him. he said "Afraid81 words
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Article34 1952-02-13 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. A 17-year-old Chinese rubber tapper, Ng Thing, was today sentenced to six years' gaol In the Assize Court for possession of two gantangs of rice intended for the bandits.34 words
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157 1952-02-13 8 AN appeal for more Malay women to come forward to become nurses and midwives was made by Dr. S. H. Al-Junied, a lecturer in the St. John Ambulance Brigade, in a broadcast last night. He said that those who worked as nurses or midwives were157 words
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Article101 1952-02-13 8 SEREMBAN, Tues. A DECISION to approach the Negri Sembilan State Government for representation in the State Council, Town Board and other public bodies "until such time an electoral system is introduced" was reached at yesterday's meeting of the Negri Sembilan Divisional Committee of the Malayan Trade Union101 words
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Article162 1952-02-13 8 CONTROL MONEY LENDERS, SAYS TUC AN appeal to restrict! and license money lenders in Singapore is to be made to the Government by the Trade Union Congress. They also want the Government and City Council to open a co-operative bank to help workers in financial difficulties. The governing council of162 words
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Article124 1952-02-13 8 IPOH. Tues. rpHE funeral took place yesX terday at the Cheras Road Cemetery. Kuala Lumpur, of Dr. J O Reed who had died earlier in the day at the Bungsar Hospital after a long illness. Dr Reed, who was 53. had been in Malaya and Sarawak124 words
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Article77 1952-02-13 8 SEREMBAN, Tues. RECRUITING for the A Brigade Transport Company, the Federation Volunteer Army Service Corps, Seremban, is going satisfactorily, Sgt. Major F. R. Biggs, staff instructor of the company, said today. So far recruitment Includes the Officer Commanding, Major G. W. Moss, four other officers and 1777 words
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Article56 1952-02-13 8 A 30-foot lightweight ladder used on oil palm estates on Malaya will be shown at the British Industries Fair which opens in London on May 5. The ladder i s made of a lightweight alloy, and weighs 30 lb.— a third of a wooden ladder. It56 words
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Article49 1952-02-13 8 SEREMBAN, Tues.— Mr. M. S. Maniam, chief clerk of the Food Control Dept., Seremban, was married yesterday to Miss P. Rajeswary, daughter of the late Mr. Packrisamy Pillay, of Taiping, at Sri Mariaman Temple, Talplng. A reception will be held at Negri Sembilan Club on Saturday.49 words
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Article48 1952-02-13 8 SEREMBAN, Tues.— A ma*^ meeting of all Ceylonese in Negri Sembilan will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. to pay homage to the late King. A special puja will also be held at the Hindu Temple in the i evening as a remembrance service.48 words
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Article82 1952-02-13 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. QNE main road leading to the Colombo exhibition site and some road s on the site have been rubberised. The exhibition will open on Feb. 23 for a month. Traffic was allowed on the rubber surfaces immediately they had been laid. Some82 words
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Advertisement143 1952-02-13 8 IN our HARDWARE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL DISPLAY OF "PRESTIGE" HOLLOW GROUND KNIVES J KNIVES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE KITCHEN— Paring Knives, Utility Knives, Ham Slicers, Steak Knives, Carving Knives, French Cook Knives, and Serrated Knives. n PRICES FROM $2.50 TO 5.75. j J Also 111 1 Knives in Sets, Carving143 words
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Advertisement176 1952-02-13 8 SHEAFFEKS CREST-DE-LUXE EXCLUSIVE PNEUMATIC DOWN-STROKE FILLER F The greatest advance in fountain pen history. TOUCHDOWN empties.cleans, refills completely at a single downstroke. AIR DOES THE WORK! Enlarged fluid capacity and completefilling action make refill ings far less frequent. > BORNEO Ah* at Kuching and othei Borneo brancfiei. It's time you176 words
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Miscellaneous260 1952-02-13 8 Straits Times Crossword 12 §|sa 13 i* 15 16 i^ ACROSS This Insect helps to mke i Thus to me it' Is an lndelinu. them otherwise (4) number (4). >, Mccc of furniture in Kent It Command by a bishop ioi (10) subconscious restraint (10). 10 In which colourful bands260 words
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Article963 1952-02-13 9 INSTALMENT 3 OF OUR EXCITING SERIAL FEATURING TUBBY the FAT BOY DETECTIVE Scouts of the Rover Patrol are taking part in a big field exercise when they hear through their radio that Ram Noor, the famous air ace has crashed n e arby. As the963 words
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Article593 1952-02-13 9 "I ETS have a game of v 'Hunt the thimble suggested Rosemary, the beautiful, fairy doll. The nursery clock had just finished striking 12, the time when toys come to life for an hour. "That's a good idea," said Golly. "It will keep even Teddy593 words
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Article139 1952-02-13 9 ROLAND CHIN asks me to tell htm something about earthquakes. J ANA N earthquake is due to some sudden displacement within the earth First a low. rumbling noise Ls heard and as it becomes louder the earth trembles and vibrates. Sometimes the ground may move. One of the139 words
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Advertisement670 1952-02-13 9 BUT I FELL IN THE MUD Dear Boys and Girls, However, not all British beaches are muddy I had I have spent the last few the good fortune during the days by the sea. tryinß to W ar to stay at Hopeman on toast myself a nice, golden the East670 words
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Advertisement153 1952-02-13 9 fresh up*"" _v, fk ;m Accent your bolh I jfj^' .dKw -JT —Horoam's flowerV '~it> hf^U^^^f fresh perfume i* V^ sS^J Brighten your cotnplexion —Hamam s PU'e vegetable oils keep it soft and '//I c"n Si"«h Co- glowing 30-1, Raffles Pijce, HI $i«g^r. I. V CWsonse your skinHI I Khandelwil153 words
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Miscellaneous182 1952-02-13 9 W%% IJ If E V Wou/ iam couniX M ON HIM IfMG TWtRE \W UfV [MWafCV Alt W_tJ %_^V"^_*^** HIH*S WHI^C I V%J SOME j_ I*' WWR_ci ARC rW TE*~ V ~*x (_MFT BtIWIHIMi t^Jt 1 __P^ C-«y?WHYOOY©U(fWN_\ 'i^flff J^_J~-^~C^<.'^~, jmt it so sorru f 'jß'*yS^?r 7srr\r —l<^*' Jytf j_^»>182 words
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Article135 1952-02-13 10 ASHOPHOUSE in South Canal Road will be used as a temporary office for the Singapore branch bl the Bank of Eas» Asia, which will be opened for business in June, Mr. S. K. Wong, manager of the new bank, said yesterday. The b?^J hasAgencies - 135 words
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Article97 1952-02-13 10 VERY few transactions were reported in the Singapore produce market which continued its quiet tone yesterday. Copra quotations were s'.lgh'ly higher, buyers for Feb -Mar. shipment rasing bids to »32'j a picul. with sellers at $33. Loose grade buyers quoted S30 1 for sun-dried and $30 for97 words
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Article45 1952-02-13 10 rvUTPUTS from the varioua e»v Ute» and mines In the Guthrle Group for the month of January, 1952, and tcdate are as follows: Rubber: 5,862,541 lbs; Tea (Black): 165,000 lbs; Palm Oil 938 tons; Palm Kernels 310 tons; Tin Ore 1,62} plculs45 words
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Article184 1952-02-13 10 From Our Own Correspondent MELBOURNE. Tues. CHARES showed a slightly stea13 dier tendency on change today, although falls still well outnumbered rises. Isolated issues made small recoveries. The industrial leader, 8.H.P., sold 6d lower at 47/-, which con- j trasts with last year's closing price of 50/9184 words
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Article207 1952-02-13 10 5/8 cts. below Monday at close From A Market Correspondent ¥N the absence of short-covering activities, prices 1 in the Singapore rubber market continued to sag yesterday. Earlier, transactions were reported at around $1.28 a lb. for February shipment, about H cents below Monday's closing207 words
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98 1952-02-13 10 TIN: $487 5/8 A PICUL SINGAPORE. Tues.. Feb. 12— $487 5/8 (down $21). EXCHANGE TO MERCHANTS rpHE Malayan Exchange Bank* A AMOclation yesterday »nnounced agreed rates of exchange to merchants as follows: BUYING Air M-H T.T. O.D. 90 4 st. 1 r«_lt Mils New York 32 13/16 32 15/16 3398 words
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Article36 1952-02-13 10 HONG KONG, Tues. riRE£ mar-ct currency exchange x for Ho-ijf Rons dollars wag quoted at the close today as follows: US$l HK16.7375 (cash). HK56.765 (T.T.); £l HK515.85: on e tahll of gold HKS3-4.75.— TJ.P.36 words
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Article172 1952-02-13 10 Malayan Shares Scant interest in Rubbers A FIRM undertone was in evidence in the Tin section of the Malayan share market yesterday, and the little profit -taking was well absorbed. Scant interest was shown in Rubbers, and only a small volume of business was transacted around quotations in Industrials. Price172 words
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Article55 1952-02-13 10 BANGKOK. Tue». The B___ of Slam reports that banknotes In circulation Increased by nearly 8~0.000.000 In the past year. For the week ending Jan. 4, 1952. there were 4.068.110.809 ticals In circulation, compared to 3.283.623.357 ticals for the week ending Jan. 4. 1951. This is an increase ofAFP - 55 words
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Article196 1952-02-13 10 j£HIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowns, or expected there by 7 a.m. today, are: 1-2 Chusan (5 p.m.), 6-7 Olenearn, 8-9 Rajah Brooke, 13-14 Breconshire. 15-16 Pyrrhus. 17-18 Straat Soenda. 19-20 Hoegh Sllverstar. North Wall 4 Hong Soon. North Wall 6 Serampang. 23-24 Sabang, 25-26 Harpalion, 27-28196 words
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Advertisement1421 1952-02-13 10 MANSFIELD <fc CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) BLOB FUNNEL UMB Carriers .pt.wt t. hkh< via ether ports te lead and discharge cargo. S VLINCS te LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW. LONDON CONTININTAL PORTS Due Sai's P Sham Penang Atrejs trr Cen->*, London. Ha. and Hamburg Feb. 12/13 Tan MLS Havre, ;o_:hampton 6 L'pool1,421 words
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Advertisement741 1952-02-13 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS EAST ASIATIC LINE T. New fart and Boston via Ceylon. India Eavpt and SAIMNCS FROM SCANDINAVI A/U X CONTINENT mmmmimm P.rt. s pof# p yham Peoang Smgapora P iwettenham ►'enane "Merelia" tor Bangkok, Hong Kong, ii PRESIDENT MAROINC 12/1. Feb. 14/16 F.b. Kobe Yokohama 21/21 Feb. 19/20741 words
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Advertisement1147 1952-02-13 10 McALISTER «_k CO., LTD. TeUphone No 5»06 BIXBRMAM *k BUCM4LL KtAVBMBWI IJ-IB LONDON, HAVRE. ROTTERDAM HAMBURC. LOS ANCSLES. SAN FRANCISCO, and for USA. North Atlantic Ports PORTLAND SEATTLE b VANCOUVER and Canada via Colombo. A^r»n»,n» r_roo for Central b South CITY nr rAvcuriv Accepting cargo ror t-anir.i a ku— t-t.1,147 words
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Article372 1952-02-13 11 W. Indies win Test by 5 wkts. WORRELL 62 NOT OUT CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. lUEST INDIES beat New Zealand by five wickets with over three hours to spare on the last day of the first Test here. Set to get 139 to win, West Indies made 142 for five wickets, FrankReuter-AAP - 372 words
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Article, Illustration24 1952-02-13 11 VALERIE HARRIS. 16-year-old Olympic "hope", is Britain's fourth fastest woman breast-stroke swimmer. Picture shows Valeric in training at the West Ham Baths.— Reuter photo.Reuter - 24 words
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Article262 1952-02-13 11 COLOMBO, Tues. FANK SeUgman, Australian No. 1, and Straight Clark of the U.S. today reached the final of the men's doubles, in the Asian tennis championships, defeating V. Skonecki (Poland) and Horst Hermann (Germany) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. The Japanese pair S. Nakano and A.Reuter - 262 words
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185 1952-02-13 11 Singapore Youth Lge. football draw, dates fIATES for first and second rounds of the Singapore Amateur Football Association Youth competition was announced yesterday. Good Companians and St. Anthony's were the only two teams given byes and will play their first match in the second round. All matches will be played185 words
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Article74 1952-02-13 11 LODNON. Tues.— The araw for the third round of the Scottish Cup resulted: Dundee v Allot Athletic or Berwick Rangers; Dunfermline v Motherwell: Arbroath v Rangers: Saint Johnstone or Queen of the South v Hearts: Dumbarton v Falkirk or Stirling Alb. on: Dundee United v Aberdeen:Reuter - 74 words
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Article38 1952-02-13 11 The Spoon Shoot for members of the Singapore Rifle Association which was postponed recently, will be held at Seletar Range on Sunday at 8.30 a.m. Civilian members will be tupplied with ammunition tree of charge.38 words
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Article27 1952-02-13 11 Kota Raja Sports Club will meet Fathui Karib S.C. in a friendly I soccer match at the P. and T. 1 cround. Serangoon Road, today.27 words
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1052 1952-02-13 11 GEOFFREY GELDARD - THE MALAY REGIMENT HAS A BIRTHDAY GEOFFREY GELDARD m* iilyf^HEr By T^HE General eyed the A soldiers with approval when he stepped from the plane and began to inspect the guard of honour. The Parade Commander beamed with pride at the comments the General made as he left. The General1,052 words
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Advertisement188 1952-02-13 11 rODAY ONLY! 11 1.45. 4, 6.30, 9.30p«i Hwa "A SON 6 OF MMANa" Mandarin Usa SHOWING FROM TOMORROW! V Colum^ ia 2^^BMfVSf7v^B^^T^^ m^. THRILL to!... THE DEVASTATING }9^^^ £1 HURRICANE CLIMAX I SATURDAY M'NITE VIRGINIA 6ENt 'J Morgan mayo Nelsom |> i— n— a— i— I I )AY! it&^M^iX^&ffji^ 630>188 words
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Advertisement311 1952-02-13 11 Paramount* SWEEPING TECHNICOLOR EPIC THE BATTLE CRY THAT SETS THE PLAINS ABLAZE! tljm IT GOES WITH A X Jgl JMj bang from 4£x| y|fi START TO FINISH! EXTRA! SPECIAL MOVIETONE NEWS "LATE KING GEORGE THE VI" OPENS f^^R^gS§j V£ M I TODAY TODAY DAILY NOW THRILLING yPfß*-,, THE ROYAL COMMAND311 words
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392 1952-02-13 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By FLYLITE "S TRIAL WAS FASTEST IPOH, Tuesday. FLYLITE (3f. in 37-3/5), High Descent and Rapid Red (3f. in 37-4/5), Tempest (4f. in 51-4/5) and Latin Affair and Clickity Click (3f. in 38 2/5 on the bit) were the pick of392 words
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Article, Illustration44 1952-02-13 12 CONGRATULATING each other are the two Japanese sensations at the world table tennis championships after they had won the women's doubles title from Diane and Rosalind Howe of England, at Bombay on Sunday. They are Tonic Nishimura (right) and S. Narahara. A. P. photo.44 words
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Article229 1952-02-13 12 New jockey For Yong Stable IPOH, Sat. ANOTHER West Australian Jockey, Hunter Russell, has arrived in Malaya. He will ride for trainer Yong Thau Yin. Russell will probaoly make his d*but at lpoti. 'TORNADO broke down on the training track at Ipoh this morning and had to be destroyed. He229 words
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Article106 1952-02-13 12 OSLO. Tues.— More than 1 000 competitors from 30 nations will bid for 22 gold medals in skiing skating, bobsled and ice hockey in the sixth Winter Olympic Games which begin here on Thursday. Though the competitions will actually get under way with bobsled races and women's skiingReuter - 106 words
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Article61 1952-02-13 12 PHILADELPHIA. Tu«s. Both Rocky Ma re ia no. contender for the heavyweight crown, and Lee Savold. engaged In final boxing drills yesterday for the scheduled 10-round battle at Convention Hall on Wednesday night. Marciano. knockout conqueror of Joe Louis, is undefeated in the heavyweight division. HeAP - 61 words
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Article103 1952-02-13 12 JTOUk Australian tennis players of international standing passed through Singapore by Qantai-BOAC yesterday on their way to tour South Africa under the sponsorship of the Australian Lawn Tennii Association. They were Don Candy, who represented Australia at Wimbledon last year. Lan Ayre, Australian junior champion.103 words
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Article50 1952-02-13 12 The first meeting of the newlyelected management committee of the Singapore Badminton Association will be held at 7. Bonham Building, at 5.15 p.m. tomorrow. The meeting will decide on arrangements for the first Thomas Cup trial to be played at the Happy World on Feb. 24 25.'50 words
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Article31 1952-02-13 12 WELLINGTON. Tues— The New Zealand Boxing Association ha.<*. decided not to send any boxers to the Olympic Games ln Helsinki this summer because of the expense involved.— Reuter-AAPReuter-AAP - 31 words
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Article24 1952-02-13 12 JOHANNESBURG. Tues. Johnny Squires. 51-year-old former heavy-weight boxing champion of South Africa, died at his home near Johannesburg last Saturday.— A. J».24 words
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Article182 1952-02-13 12 SYDNEY, Tues. rpHE 1956 Olympic Games will be definitely held in Melbourne, said Kent Hughes. Chairman of the Olympic Games Organising Committee and Federal Minister of the Interior, today. After news that the Melbourne Cricket Club ground will not be available, the committee has decidedUP - 182 words
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Article153 1952-02-13 12 Ji]N TRIES are now open for the first swimming gala of the Teachers Training College to be held at the Chinese Swimming Club on Saturday, March 8, at 2.30 p.m. The events are: Men: 50m. freestyle, 100 m. freestyle, 200 m. freestyle, 400 m freestyle, 100153 words
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Article72 1952-02-13 12 LONDON. Tues PASTNET Rock, for the Lincomr shire Handicap, and Freebooter, for the Orand National, were made favourites for the 'spring double" at the first callover on both races held here tonight. Bookmakers who had made trainer Jack Jarvls's four Lincolnshire entries "favourite at 10-1 against" InReuter - 72 words
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Article40 1952-02-13 12 The Royal Singapore Golf Club's women's February medal (bogey) competition resulted in a win for Mrs. R. Craik in "A" division, for Mrs. L. H. Robinson in ''B" division and for Mrs. F. J lies in "C" division.40 words
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Article165 1952-02-13 12 'Sevens rugby on Saturday HPHE Singapore Cricket Club's seven-a-side rugby tournament which was suspended last week owing to the King's death, will be resumed on Saturday on the S.C.C padang at ,3 50 p.m. Seven games will be played on Saturday and all players are asHed- to be in time165 words
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Article458 1952-02-13 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By IPOH. Tuesday. fLAMOROUS, Vuillaume and British Film, three "J" J nicely-bred youngsters, caught my eye on the training track this morning. They have made splendid progress since I last saw them and I feel safe in predicting a bright future for each458 words
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Article66 1952-02-13 12 BOMBAY, Tues. Twenty-one nations will take part In the first Asian table tennis championships which will be held in Singapore in November, the I.T.T.E. announced yesterday. The Maharajah of Baroda. a well-known sportsman, has been elected pr.iident of the Federation. Two of the five vice-presidents66 words
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Article77 1952-02-13 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Tuea. J\ATO E. E. C. Thutahmgham lr has presented a challenge trophy for an annual Malayan "Sportsman of the Year" competition. A preparatory committee sponsored by the Kuala Lumpur T.P.C.A. youth section will convene a meeting of representatives of Malayan sports organisations In77 words
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817 1952-02-13 12 IT is a sad sequel to the arrival of those stalwart 1 characters of the Fiji Regiment that, so soon after they had taken Singapore sporting circles by storm their island homeland should be devastated by a hurricane which has caused millions of dollars'817 words
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Article40 1952-02-13 12 BRISBANE, Tues The Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and South Australia ended In an exciting draw here today. At the close Queensland still needed five rung for victory with their last pah- at the wicket. —Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1952-02-13 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 0035 (8.9) and 1209 (9.7); 0609 (3.4) and 1835 (1.1). TOMORROW: 0057 (9.0) and 1240 <9.7>: 0635 (2.9) and 1858 (1.1).24 words
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