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The Japanese in Perak ill maae the criicial surrender at 1 poll at 10 o’clock 1 amor row morning. ;jt Ct. Gen. Hamada. Chief of Stall o1 i ne Japanese forces in Siam committed hara kiri. 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This proclamation may be cited as the","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":27,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1","issue_date":"21/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.2.11","article_title":"BRITISH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION, MALAYA","article_text_1st50words":"BRITISH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION, MALAYA Proclamation No. S A Proclamation to provide penalties for looting and damage fo civilian property. 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British Policy in ruling Malay Even in the midst of mud-slinging, the author apparently feels, through qualm* nl conscience, that some modicum of credit should","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":29,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1","issue_date":"21/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.2.13","article_title":"RADIO NEWS BREVITIES","article_text_1st50words":"RADIO NEWS BREVITIES Sept. 21. 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In view of the limited facilij ties in transport with","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":31,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1","issue_date":"21/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.2.15","article_title":"A.C.S. TO RE-OPEN ON MONDAY","article_text_1st50words":"A.C.S. TO RE-OPEN ON MONDAY Former pupils of the Anglo Chinese School are informed that school will re-open on Monday, Sept. 24. For the present no school fees will be charged and the Pre-war age limit will also be waived. Former students and fresh entrants are advised to register them-","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":32,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1","issue_date":"21/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.2.16.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"POSTAL NOTICE On and from the 20th Sept., 1945, the j General Post Office will be open for business. I Hours of Business—8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (except Sundays). Business Dealt With.—Only Letters, Postcards and Printed Papers addressed to all places except Japan will be dealt with for the present.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":33,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1","issue_date":"21/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.2.2.1","article_title":"EDUCATION","article_text_1st50words":"EDUCATION Many inquiries have been made by anxious parents and guardians about the re-opening of schools, but we were not in a position to give them satisfactory replies in the absence of official inforniaion. It is deemed that the announcement in yesterday’s issue to the effect that St. Francis’ Institution","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":34,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1","issue_date":"21/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.2.3","article_title":"Daring Guerilla Activity In Malaya","article_text_1st50words":"Daring Guerilla A ctivity In Malaya LT. COL. CHAPMAN THE FIRST PARACHUTIST TO LAND THE tit-bit of yesterday’s news was the romantic and stir- ring story of guerilla activity in Malaya. It is reported that, just before Japan lay down her arms there were nearly over 2,500 guerillas fully armed","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":35,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1","issue_date":"21/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450921-1.2.4","article_title":"BRITISH PREMIER’S TRIBUTE TO INDIA","article_text_1st50words":"BRITISH PREMIER’S TRIBUTE TO INDIA Sept. 21. Highlight of yesterday’s radio news was the meeting of 500 Indian leaders in Bombay. According to reports this is the fii’st meeting to be held in India by Indian national leaders since August 1942 after the “Quit India” resolution was passed. 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Sent. a_ A uepf* ff.ru London after the talks 4 L'-t- Halifax and Heyu-e-s who nan ne-er dis-cussing about hnauctaJ. r.?t tlem- .-mate.- that the British Govt, ha- mad-.- ar. anneal for assistance by was f American Cash <7redit to the A.me: Govt. The","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":45,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1","issue_date":"22/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1.2.13.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"THANKSGIVING SERVICE AT WESLEY CHURCH A T.-.anssgiving Service ’«ill be held September 1945 a: 6 me ft esiev Metbodtst Church, v Rt at. \"ter the Rev. Ho Seng ..tanks re God who griveth as v~e victory 2 Cor. 1: 4. All are welCO 133 c.. ■gs... 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These four were the remainder of the eight","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":47,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1","issue_date":"22/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1.2.3.1","article_title":"PUBLIC HEALTH","article_text_1st50words":"PUBLIC HEALTH Among the primary concerns ot British colonial administration, the maintenance of public health has always engaged the undivided attention <tf the authorities. In the pre-war days Singapore in particular and other first rate towns of Malaya prided themselves in the fact that they were free from epidemics like","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":48,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1","issue_date":"22/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1.2.4","article_title":"22,000 Placed In Jobs In Singapore","article_text_1st50words":"22,000 Placed In Jobs In Singapore A report from the British Military f^r? ration in Sin a P°re says that have already found employment in l 0 tho Govt, and other essential services. The Singapore Naval Base alone is taking about 250 new hands day. 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TO RE-OPEN ON MONDAY Another school to re-open on Monday •24th» September 1945 ‘is the Methodist Gills’ School which will use the old A.C.S. building on Kubu Road for the present. Boys not over 12 years of age may also attend this school. The 1 l incipal is making","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":51,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1","issue_date":"22/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450922-1.2.7","article_title":"First Child To Re Registered Under B.M.A.","article_text_1st50words":"Fi rst Child To Re Registered Under B.M.A. The honour of being the first child to be registered in the Birth Registry of Malacca, since the British reoccupation here, falls to Tang Khai Eng(f) who was born at 8.10 p.m. on September 10, 1945. 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A Choral Thanksgiving Mass was said at 10.30 a.m. yesterday at the Francis’ Church, Malacca. A large number of parishioners attended the service with Rev. Fr. De Souza officiating. In his sermon to the gathering Fr De Souza spoke on the","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":57,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450924-1","issue_date":"24/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450924-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450924-1.2.12.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"VICTORY SALE. FOR CROCKERY ETC., Please call at NAN TAI CO., 23, RIVERSIDE, MALACCA. Prices Moderate. LET US ENJOY IN THE HAPPY NEW WORLD of Peace and prosperity that has at last commence to release its stock of riches ior the welfare of humanity. 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General MacArthur has instruct- i ed the Japanese","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":63,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450924-1","issue_date":"24/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450924-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450924-1.2.7","article_title":"CIVIL AFFAIRS DEPT: HAS BUSY TIME","article_text_1st50words":"CIVIL AFFAIRS DEPT: HAS BUSY TIME IMPORTANT STATEMENTS ON FOOD (l RRENC AND LABOUR ■YUL SERIES cf conferences convened by Lieut. Col. H. A. L. I.ackham Ad k i i rivil \\tf>iirs since the British re-occupation of Malacca, m ,lls ia or lucidity and forthright candour, for the local Administrator","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":64,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450924-1","issue_date":"24/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450924-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450924-1.2.8","article_title":"REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES","article_text_1st50words":"REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES The British Military Administration (Registry of Vehicles) has issued a notice notifying all owners having motor vehicles in their possession at present to make a report at the Registry of Vehicles, Fort Road. Malacca (former Sime Darby Co., Ltd.) giving details of their vehicles. 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Any butcher who slaughters illegally or ells the flesh of an animal not slaughtered at the Municipal Abattoir hall be liable to prosecution under the Municipal Ordinance and/or cancellation of his licence. Major 1). W. COOKE, Municipal","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":68,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450925-1","issue_date":"25/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450925-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450925-1.2.10.2","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 2","article_text_1st50words":"VICTORY SALE. FOR CROCKERY ETC., Please call at NAN TAI CO., 23. RIVERSIDE, MALACCA. Prices Moderate. LET US ENJOY IN THE HAPPY NEW WORLD o I eace and prosperity that has at last commence to release its stock of riches tor the welfare of humanity. Let us enjoy together to","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":69,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450925-1","issue_date":"25/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450925-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450925-1.2.2","article_title":"Rev. Eales Returns To Malacca After Three Years","article_text_1st50words":"Rev. Eales Returns To Malacca After Three Years Revolting Account Of Internment In Malacca And Singapore n 1 t- mu fIJ. 1 (Special to The Straits Chronicle by Gabriel M. David, Staff Reporter) INTERESTING and exclusive interview with the Staff Re P° r ter, Reverend A. J. 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It will be interesting to note that according to figures compiled before the war in","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":76,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450925-1","issue_date":"25/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450925-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450925-1.2.9","article_title":"HOISTING OF UNION JACK AT JASIN","article_text_1st50words":"HOISTING OF UNION JACK AT JASIN 1 he ceremonial hoisting of the Union Jack will take place at Jasin in front of the District Office at 10 a.m. tomorrow, in the presence of Officials of the British Military Administration and the public.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":77,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.1","article_title":"Masthead","article_text_1st50words":"The Straits Chronicle No. 7. MALACCA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1945. 10 cts.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":78,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.10","article_title":"JAPANESE VESTIGES BEING REMOVED","article_text_1st50words":"JAPANESE VESTIGES BEING REMOVED Ail vestiges of the Japanese sojourn in Malacca are being steadily obliterated and road signs bearing the old prewar names have been set up. Merchants who had signboards in Japanese characters have completely changed them into English. There is no more Tokyo Time in Malaya which","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":79,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.11","article_title":"RADIO NEWS BREVITIES","article_text_1st50words":"RADIO NEWS BREVITIES September 20. A directive from the U.S. states that the authority of the Japanese emperor and the Japanese government shall be subject to the authority of General Douglas MacArthur. It states that General MacArthur may exercise his i powers without the sanction of the emperor of Japan","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":80,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.12.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"PUBLIC NOTICE All animals must be brought to the Municipal Abattoir for slaughter. Any butcher who slaughters illegally or sells the flesh of an animal not slaughtered at the Municipal Abattoir shall be liable to prosecution under the Municipal Ordinance and/or cancellation of his licence. Major D. W. COOKE, Municipal","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":81,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.2","article_title":"Further Trial Of War Criminals In Europe","article_text_1st50words":"Further Trial Of War Criminals In Europe Over Forty Blood-Thirsty Nazis On Foul Charges (By Gabriel M. David, Staff Reporter, l Straits Chronicle THE FOCAL centre of world attention to-day is directed to Nuremberg in Germany where the trial of war criminals has commenced. The people of all civilised countries","contributor":"Straits Chronicle )"},{"_id":82,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.3.1","article_title":"‘VOLUNTARY LABOUR’","article_text_1st50words":"‘VOLUNTARY LABOUR In refined society the dictates ol good taste often prompt us to empJoy euphemistic parlance in referring to unpleasant things in an inoffensive way. This conventional practice is generally in vogue among elegant folks who are loath to ruffle the sensibilities ol their neighbours, by reason of their","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":83,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.4","article_title":"SIAM’S WARM WELCOME TO ALLIES","article_text_1st50words":"SIAM’S WARM WELCOME TO ALLIES (By Courtesy of ihe Straits Times) Bangkok, Sept. 22. Siam s new democratic government, which has been formed under the Premiership of Nai Seni Pramot, the Resistance Leader during the war, has decided to drop the name “Thailand” adopted by the former dictatorship Government. Nai","contributor":"(By Courtesy of ihe Straits Times)"},{"_id":84,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.5","article_title":"RED-LETTER DAY FOR PENSIONERS","article_text_1st50words":"RED-LETTER DAY FOR PENSIONERS Sept. 26th 1945 is a red-letter <iay Tor all pensioners in Malacca when the B.M.A. Malacca paid the three month’?* pension to these people who had served the British Government faithfully and unstintingly in the past. It is also learned that dependants of pensioners also collected","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":85,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.6","article_title":"BRITISH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION, MALAYA","article_text_1st50words":"BRITISH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION, MALAYA Proclamation No. PRICE CONTROL (Continuation) OFFENCE lO OMSTUI < T AI THORi 'ES 1). Any person who jbstructs any person authorised under his Proclamation to enter and im pi any premises or to examine any hoot accounts or other documents, or c person who lefuses or","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":86,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.7","article_title":"INDIAN LABOUR FORCE SACRIFICED FOR JAPAN’S CRAZE FOR POWER","article_text_1st50words":"INDIAN LABOUR FORCE SACRIFICED FOR JAPAN’S CRAZE FOR POWER WICKED WASTE OF HUMAN LIVES nrilh lonian Labour force which v,as (ho back-bone of Malaya’s unique pro- gress in the rubber industry and oiher public construction works, has now been greatly whittled down in numbers,caused by the abominable ‘forced labour policy’","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":87,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.8","article_title":"Thanksgiving High Mass","article_text_1st50words":"Thanksgiving High Mass A Thanksgiving High Mass will be sung on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 6.45 a.m. at the Chape] of St. Francis’ Institution.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":88,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1","issue_date":"26/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450926-1.2.9","article_title":"COL. VINE HERE ON VISIT","article_text_1st50words":"COL. VINE HERE ON VISIT Col. L. E. Vine, Deputy Civil Affairs Officer (Medical) of the British Military Administration, Malaya, accompanied by Mr. Miller (Chemist) and Mr. A. Doral, are on an official visit to Malacca visiting the Hospital and the Medical Departments here.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":89,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.1","article_title":"Masthead","article_text_1st50words":"The Straits Chronicle No. 8. MALACCA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1945. 1(1 cts.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":90,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.10","article_title":"RADIO NEWS BREVITIES","article_text_1st50words":"RADIO NEWS BREVITIES September 27. An SEAC report from Ceylon states that all Japanese newspapers have requested the Allied High Command for a cleansing of the Japanese Government. The Allied High Command in Japan has ordered the Japanese War and Navy Departments to turn over all stocks of food and","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":91,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.11.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"notice persons who have wireless sort n their possession will register them at o o,?™“*. before and Make and oSZrIM- w gistered am U 45 is liable to be confiscated. Major D. W. COOKE D.A.D.C.A. ltlsh Milit yy Administration, 26.9.45, Malaya PFArp t 3 at Last Come. rkacu srs? ns-*","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":92,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.2","article_title":"YAMASHITA’S ORGY OF BLOOD AND STEEL","article_text_1st50words":"YAMASHITA’S ORGY OF BLOOD AND STEEL VERITABLE MAN-HUNT AFTER SURRENDER OF SINGAPORE (By Gabriel M. David, Staff lieporter, Straits Chronicle) THE Chinese population of Singapore is reported to have approached the British authorities in the Island to trace the whereabouts of missing friends and relatives who had been taken away","contributor":"Straits Chronicle)"},{"_id":93,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.3","article_title":"REV. EALES TO ACT AS EDUCATION OFFICER","article_text_1st50words":"REV. EALES TO ACT AS EDUCATION OFFICER j merits of the people of Malaya.—Straits Times. Pending the arrival of a local Inspector of Schools, it is understood, that Rev. Bales will be performing the duties of Education Officer temporarily. Ho will in due course be inspecting the schools re-opened here.","contributor":"j merits of the people of Malaya.—Straits ; Times."},{"_id":94,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.4","article_title":"Col. Calder’s Heartening Message To The People Of Malacca","article_text_1st50words":"Col. Calder’s Heartening Message To The People Of Malacca I AM very glad of this opportunity of renewing my acquaintance with the people of Malacca. As many of you know I served as District Officer, Alor Gajah some years ago, and 1 have always had a warm spot in my","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":95,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.5","article_title":"MESSAGE TO MALAYA","article_text_1st50words":"MESSAGE TO MALAYA —Straits Times. Let us together set about the heavy task of reconstruction with all the unity, energy and dispatch that we can command,” says the Secretary of State for the Colonies in a message, just received in Singapore, to peoples ot British territories and those under the","contributor":"—Straits Times."},{"_id":96,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.6","article_title":"TWO BANKS OPEN IN MALACCA","article_text_1st50words":"TWO BANKS OPEN IN MALACCA 27th Sept., 1945. Two local banks have opened for business in Malacca to-day. They are the Overseas Chinese Bank and the Indian Overseas Bank. The Government is reported to have extended cash credit to these two banks for the start. SAVINGS AND CURRENT ACCOUNTS When","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":97,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.7.1","article_title":"GULLED AND DUPED","article_text_1st50words":"GULLED AND DUPED It is a known fact that Indian labour lias contributed immensely to the n>‘ lust rial development of this country lor many decades from the <*arl> pioneering days. Ihe South Indian labourers who were recruited from their homeland were, for the most part, employed in rubber plantations,","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":98,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.8","article_title":"BRITISH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION, MALAYA","article_text_1st50words":"BRITISH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION, MALAYA Proclamation No. L) 1* IMM/ 1 AJiN 1 uwi. A Proclamation to maae provision for the control and xvauomng oi hood. l, uentrai officer t omnianuing military forces, Malaya, m exercise ox ihaui’nority conferred upon me by in.* upreme Allied Vornmanuer, £>outh Last ,\\sia t omniand,","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":99,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1","issue_date":"27/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitschronicle19450927-1.2.9","article_title":"HOCKEY","article_text_1st50words":"HOCKEY Malacca Beats Punjabis By 2 Goals I» trieving the honours which Malarthree goals to out dub gam e of hockey on the Malacca ground yesterday. The Puniabi team was organised by vi Sarwar Khali who expressed his k/M. barwai t very entertaining appreciation on the ComK rn,> sebool l","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":100,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Chronicle","issue_id":"straitschronicle19450928-1","issue_date":"28/9/1945","edition":"1","page_id":"straitschronicle19450928-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitschronicle19450928-1.2.1","article_title":"Masthead","article_text_1st50words":"The Straits Chronicle No. 9. MALACCA. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1945. 10 ots.","contributor":"NA"}],"_links":{"start":"/api/action/datastore_search?resource_id=d_362cc124d3971ee36e7e47a3b4c4d02f","next":"/api/action/datastore_search?resource_id=d_362cc124d3971ee36e7e47a3b4c4d02f&offset=100"},"total":4749}}