Singapore, Feb. 12.
"The theft of nearly 50,000 gallons of petrol from the Singapore Naval Base Ever a period of years has been discovered. The thefts are believed to have been committed by Malayan drivers of motor-cars of people at the Base.
The loss of nearly 50,000 gallons of petrol was revealed at the trial of a Malayan driver on a charge of stealing five gallons. He was sertenced to four months' imprisonment.—Reuter.
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