The Straits Times, 20 January 1939
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Title Section37 1939-01-20 1 The Straits Times (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1939 PRICE 5 CENTS,37 words
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Advertisement276 1939-01-20 1 r, :?gapor:: 140. Cecil st. cphone sativ. For Up-to-dat« TAILORING... MIEN CHONG l'o ,i are assured of real satisfaction. Co!o.nan 3t. «4 Singapore. Phone 4SU> With pleasure we wish to announce that we have secured the services of the INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS ARTIST AND SCULPTOR Mr. VICTOR LURJE. MR LURJE HAS276 words
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Advertisement175 1939-01-20 1 Always in Stock Fine st France Flower Oils ROSE, JASMIN. CHYPRE. LILAC, MUSK. BUNGA MALAM, BUNGA TANJONG, Etc. Etc. in Bottles of 8 ozs. Manufactured by Descollonjes Freres, Lyon, France. T. G. KIAT 6c CO., 766, North Bridge Road. Singapore. Telephone No. 2539. RE-CASING C mgt RECONDITIONING Good Uste demands175 words
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Advertisement95 1939-01-20 1 KUALA LUMPUR' 23. JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3383> SEE OUR NEW SELECTION OF GOLF BAGS! CANVAS-Light Waterproof $8.75 to $25.00 LEATHER $29.50 to $55.00 GOLF BALL BAGS In Green Leather 6.75 In Brown Leather $10.50 BRYANT'S BAGS for satisfaction -ROBINSONS Sport's Dept* "The proof of the pudding is in the eating."95 words
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Advertisement22 1939-01-20 1 Madame Page. Late 02. Piccadilly. London. OPENS New DEPr. Gowns Designed Created in her work rooms. $5 $30 13, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE.22 words
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Obituary51 1939-01-20 2 CHIA.— Mrs Chia Teong Ban (Maaam i-ntwiß Mul Neo, at General Hospital, Spore on Monday night the 16th January, leaving her husband, one son and J daughters. Deeply regretted. Puneul -n Saturday, the -Ist Instant at 2 p.m. from her house No. 16, Lorong 27-A, Geylang to Buklt Browr51 words
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Article75 1939-01-20 2 UR J LEACH and Miss Diana Leach express th«ir heartfelt thanks to all tho.-c relatives and friends who attended the funcra. ol Mrs A M. Stanley-Leach, and also to those who sent wreaths and telegrams ol condolence^ MRS H. CHALMERS wishes to express her heartfelt thanks to all relatives75 words
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Advertisement1120 1939-01-20 2 WANTED WANTED business premises tor shop near Roxy, Katong. Apply Box No. 556, S. Times. WANTED, Polo Pony Up to 13 stone, handy and trained to stick and ball. M. P. E. Evans, Manchester Regt., Tanglln. WANTED CAPITALIST To Work Valuable TIN MINE Already In Operation. 400 Acres. QUOTA. 4801,120 words
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Advertisement499 1939-01-20 2 HOUSES FLATS, TO LET DESIRABLE FULLY FURNISHED FLAT. Central position. Mod. San. Refrigerator. China Glass. Cutlery. Phone 2530. TO LET, FURNISHED BUNGALOW, 32T8 East Coast Road. Slglap. Facing sea. Apply Hoedeo, 69 Chocn Ouan Street. AVAILABLE FOR BACHELOR, good home, private family, central, 5 mins. to town. Own bathroom, garage.499 words
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Advertisement672 1939-01-20 2 MISCELLANEOUS POULTRY, British Birds. Malayan Resident, now on leave prepared to buy birds any variety on commission, cash roughly $100 per pen 6 Birds. Write air mail LERMIT, c/o Chartered Bank, London, calling March. SINGAPORE LUGGAGE CARRIER CO. Batf«ee Transport, Transhipment. Insurance Forwarding. Furniture Removals. Booking Agents for F.M.S. Railway*672 words
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Advertisement328 1939-01-20 2 AUCTION NOTICE ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of well-made-to-order modern European high-grade polished Teak Household Furniture of every description, H.M.V. table gramophone with dance records, Saigon-made twisted string centre mats, aluminium cooking utensils, Etc., Etc. (The property of Mr. D. Lysenaar, Immigration Officer, DUTCH CONSULATE* (N. B. The above furniture was speciallymade328 words
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Advertisement108 1939-01-20 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. "MAYFAIR" Flower Sh~ 9. Stamford Road. Singapore. Bridal Bouquets. Presentation Baskets, Wreaths FLOWERS arranged with distinction. Dial 3188 we wiH do the rest. After office hours, dial 5757 "HEWITTIC" MERCURY ARC RECTIFIERS FOR ALL AC. TO DC CONVERSION. TRACTION. BATTERY CHARGING. CINEMAS, HOSPITALS. LIFTS. ETC ALLIANCE ENGINEERING108 words
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Advertisement685 1939-01-20 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In Ensland.i PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SH Ca MAIL PASSENOER AND CARGO SERVICES OUTWARD FKOM LONDON FOR CHINA AI^D JAPAN Tonnage Dtte S"pore. RANPURA ".000 Jan. S7 RAWALPINDI "000 Feb. 10 BURDWAN G.O 1 5 ?l e ll CANTON 15.500 Feb. 24 SOMATI685 words
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Advertisement520 1939-01-20 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. rlneorDoratec In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD TO LONDON Prnani Colombo. Aden! Sues, Port SaM Naples, ManolVea, Gibraltar, London. Antwprp. Rotterdam and Hamburg Vessels Tonnage Due Ball •SHAKUSAN MARU ..10.400 Jan. 20 21 S HARUNA MARU 10.400 Feb. 3 4 'SKATORI MARU 9,800 Feb.520 words
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Advertisement771 1939-01-20 3 iIU I «af Wl j^\ f I b^^^B HOLIDAY CRUISE& TO: BANGKOK SAIGON B» Loxniians One Class Motorshtpa Displacement Tons From Penant P. Sham Malacca Sport ra.s. "LALANDIA" (11 MO) SI 1 I 2 *'Z ms. "JLTLANDIA- (IS.IM) tit t2't ii't lit ms. "MEONIA" (11,800) 14 3 IV3 16 3771 words
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Advertisement689 1939-01-20 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building. Collyer Qaay Singapore tpl M.".t. Chartered Bank Building. Penang t-I n«6. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES. LONDON. N CONTINENT AND GLASGOW (In conjunction with th« Glen Line) Due M| ACHILLES L'dcn, IV'am. H'burg. Hull. Gdyni.i Jan. S3 Jan. 21 AOAMEMNON Mars, L'don. R'dam. H'burg,689 words
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Article255 1939-01-20 4 ■THE following passengers for Europa left In Aeneas from Penang yesterday: Mrs. B. J Annett. Mr. and Mrs. I, Miss R. G. and Master Callender. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Crampton, Mrs. D. M. and Masters D. and G. Colman, Eng/Capt. A. K. and Mrs. Dlbley, Misses255 words
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Article131 1939-01-20 4 Reported Offer To Egypt For Prolongation 'THE Suez Canal Co. has, the Euro- pean Press Association understands, made an offer to the Egyptian Government for the prolongation ol the Suez Company's concession on the following conditions: the payment of a sum of £10,0004)00 to the Egyptian131 words
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Article260 1939-01-20 4 am Abu Wamt: Fnm Fenanc. Ipok. •>* tula lisavpvr. Arrives every t veufuf. Quite*: mm Australia: Arrive* THI6 afternoon. K.LJL: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. KX.BL: From Europe: Expected Sunday evenintImpetial: Fran tarope: Due THIS moraine: Expected Sunday. K.N.LLJH.: Pron Netherlands lodtet: Arrim Tuesday260 words
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Article233 1939-01-20 4 wsmm Aden (Imperial) S p.m (East Africa (Imperial) 1 p.ra South Africa (ImocrlaJj ..3 p.tn Burma <Imperlal> 3 p.ra Whole Canada (Imperial) 3 D.m Egypt, Sudan and Palestine Imperial) 3 D-O> Great Britain and Ireland (Imperial) 3 p.ro Europe except G Britain aad Ireland (Imperial) 2 D.m233 words
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Article110 1939-01-20 4 Correspondence for transmission by air via "Netherlands" must be fully prepaid and clearly superscribed "By X.L.M." Malls will close from Malacca as follows: Today. Australia, New Zealand, Java and Timor Dilly by air (Qantas) 6 pjn. Tomorrow. Medan by air (Netherlands) 1.15 p.m. Java and Soutl.ern Sumatra by110 words
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Article48 1939-01-20 4 Mails from China and Japan expected today, Jan. 20, by Hakusan Maru. Mails from Europe (London mails) expected today, Jan. 20, by 8.1. (Rohna) will be delivered to boxholders at 9 a.m. General delivery of letters at 9 a.m. Malls from Holland expected tomorrow bjrJPoe]au_Bras;48 words
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Article78 1939-01-20 4 I OED BALDWIN emphasised the j importance of academic freedom and independence in a speech at Leeds University on Jan. 17 on receiving an honorary decree. Interference by the state with the teaching of the university must be resisted to the death if they were to78 words
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Article268 1939-01-20 4 Many Encouraging Factors In General Outlook IN a weekly report an the rubber mar- ket Issued yesterday, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd.. write: Until some definitely good or bad news emerges it seems probable that the rubber market. In common with others, will continue to drift sluggishly268 words
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Article187 1939-01-20 4 IN a weekly report on the rubber mar- ket issued yesterday, Guthrie and Co Ltd., writes:— The market has ruled dull through- j out the week, with a slight downward j tendency, probably due in part at least j to the uncertainty of the political j187 words
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Article89 1939-01-20 4 Warsaw Delegation Arrives In Moscow Moscow, Jan. 19. RAPPROCHEMENT of Soviet- Polish relations was advanced another step with the arrival here today of a Polish delegation of 13 for a series of trade talks. The delegation, which is composed of representatives of the Polish Government, industryReuter - 89 words
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68 1939-01-20 4 Tokio, Jan. 19I"HE Japanese system of weights sfnd measures will survive for another 20 years side by side with the metric system, it is officially announced. The metric system cf weights and measures was put into force on Jan. 7 last year after a five-year68 words
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Article45 1939-01-20 4 •FHE following tin-dredging statistics refer to Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging for the first half of January: Hours Yardage Piculs ore Dredge 1 259 57,000 302 Dredge 2 257 65,000 504 Dredge 3 250 60,000 126 Dredge 3 was stopped for three days45 words
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Article30 1939-01-20 4 Sir Ncvile Henderson, British Ambassador to Germany, was Invested by the King on Tuesday at Sandringham with the insignia of G.C.M.G. conferred on him In the New Year honours—British Wireless.30 words
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Article427 1939-01-20 4 New York. Jan. It. ♦THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchanga closed today:— I I I I RUBBER Wevioux New Fork Clo<;e Closing Changes January 15.77 norn 16.00 norn up .23 March 15.90' in 16(19'12 up .19 Mnv 15.80/82 15.908 99A up .13 MarchReuter - 427 words
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Article232 1939-01-20 4 OWAN, CULBERTSON AND FRITZ report on yesterday's New York markets The market still appears to be in a testing area but sentiment was slightly more friendly. Senator Wheeler intends to introduce several railroad bills this week and this aided the carriers. The news was sparse but favourable items232 words
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Article76 1939-01-20 4 Toklo, Jan. 19. THE 17,500-ton Chic^.ibu Maru will be hereafter known as "Kamakuia Maru," according to an announcement made by the Nippon Yusen Kaisli, The ship yesterday entered Yokohama dockyard to have the name on her hull repainted after her 108t!i voyage across the Pacific.76 words
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Article24 1939-01-20 4 The crew of three and one passenger were killed when a Guinea Airways mall plane crashed In the {Catherine Katherine, reports Reuter from Darwn.Reuter - 24 words
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Advertisement649 1939-01-20 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Ftelgbt 5433 Passage $431 CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. (Incorporated In England) FARES SINGAPORE/EUROPE First and Cabin class from £106.7.9 Second Class from £74-14-3 AROUND THE WORLD FARES BY C.P.R. First and Cabin Class Tourist Class From £181-13-4 From £125-19-8 Direct connection with Canadian649 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous360 1939-01-20 4 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE Daily Weather Report Stations Tertennty lu: algbt max nun bright cats temp, rail s'shine teinj Indies ton (Test Coast. Alor Star BO Nil 10.5 70 Bayan Lepas (Penaiig) 90 Nil 9.5 70 Sitiawan 90 0.08 8.S 73 Buklt Jeram 90 0.24 8.2 71 Malacca 87 0.20 6.3360 words
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442 1939-01-20 5 Important Factor In Building Up Wartime Economy Chungking. TWO months after the outbreak of the Shanghai hostilities in August, 1937, the Chinese Government had, among other things, prepared for a protracted economic resistance through centralisation of international trade and control of foreign exchange.442 words
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37 1939-01-20 5 RiIADAME Chiang Kai-shek has wired the Hong Kong Chinese women asking them to raise $40,000 tor the purchase of medicine, surgical instruments and ambulances for Kwangtung and Kwangsi.— Central News.37 words
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Article426 1939-01-20 5 countries, acts as the centralised purchasing agent for the government. Before the war was extended to the Canton-Hankow railway, the 1096kilometre railroad was the main communication link between the interior and the outside world. From January to September. 1938, the line was responsible for shipping no less than426 words
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Article76 1939-01-20 5 Chungking. A TRIBUTE to Mme. Chiang Kalshek, wife of China's Generalissimo, was paid here recently by hundreds of girl students, girl scouts and nurses. Carrying with them scores of silk banners to be presented to Madame Chiang, they marched through the main streets of Chungking,Reuter - 76 words
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Article332 1939-01-20 5 "Probably nothing much" would be the first thought of most people vhen asked this question. An hour, what's nn hour? Just sixty minutes, that pass quickly vhrn wa 'are pleasantly occupied and never seem to have an end when we have nothing to da332 words
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Advertisement315 1939-01-20 5 PREP! A Revolution in Shaving Start every new Day the right way prepare your face for a painless shave. Let your shave be a pleasure instead of a task. Get a Jar today and acquire the PREP habit. Price $1.00 Per Jar Obtnimihlc at all Chemists Stores SoU Distributors: GRAFTON315 words
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Advertisement137 1939-01-20 5 We have extensive stocks of modern I electric, bracket and H| light fittings ever I shown in Malaya, at I I 1 very moderate prices I I Hi I I and invite you to I I call and see them. -I DEfORRTIVE'IIuHTING 2480 ORCHPRD n? PHONE.2OfaB Phillips' RUBBER, SOLES Made137 words
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Advertisement105 1939-01-20 5 THE LATEST 1939 SINGER NINE BANTAM This 9li.p. car has earned a fine reputation for reliability amongst thousands of motorists. It is an outstanding car at suck low price. CYCLE CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. ORCHARD RD.. SINGAPORE. n* HALIBUT LIVER OIL Good health throughout tbe year that's what you want105 words
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Miscellaneous289 1939-01-20 5 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 225 metre*. SSHP 30.96 metre*. p.m. 5.00 Recitation of the Koran from the studio. 5.20 Arabic songs. 5.40 Malay folk songs 6.00 Teochew dramas. t 7.00 Children's programme. (English). 7.30 News announcements. 7.45 "Prom the studio armchair." 8.03 Request programme. t 8.50 News and announcements. Relay289 words
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Miscellaneous273 1939-01-20 5 EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3. GSB M17 me/t (13.91 m.H GSO It.* mc'i (16.86 m.); GSF IS.lt me/* (19.82 ml: G9J tl.Si mc/i (13.9J m GSO 11.79 me f (MM m.1 p.m. 6.05 Bi? Ben. B.B.C. Military Band." 6.50 "Job To Be Done."' 7.20 Eric Kershaw and his273 words
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Article614 1939-01-20 6 SHARES DILL: LITTLE BUSINESS DQISE RUBBER JUMJ'S BY A HALF-CENT By Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore. Jan. 20. THE share sections of the market remain very dull with local felling pressure negligible. Pressure from London, however, U resulting in lower prices for tin shares. There is nothing frcsliReuter - 614 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS
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Article572 1939-01-20 6 All snares quoted above are full; paid. --.sue vai rra&ei it co Lyall 4 Buv. rs S' lers Buyers Ampat nn 3/9 4 3 3/9 n A&am Kumoana 26/9 27/9 26/U Auatraj Ma.av 43/- 47/-n 43/5/- Ayei niian 22/- 23/6 22/3 1 Ayei 0.55 0.60 0.55 £1 Bangnr Tin572 words
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Article416 1939-01-20 6 2 2 Alea Brie* Ord. 1.30 1.40 1.32'/2 1 40 •i 2 do 'Vi*" Prefs. 2.20 2.30xd 2.22' 2 2.30xd 10 10 Atlas Ice 4.75 5.25 5.00 5.50 1 1 B. M Broadcasting 0 50 0.60 0.50 1 60 10 S B M. Trustee 375 7.50 S.75 7.50 £1416 words
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Article251 1939-01-20 6 6% Ma>:iara CO. Lta. $30,000 int. Anr. 30 Oct. 31 SO SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% 100) red 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar 31 Sept. 30 102VJ Vi 3907 red. 1947 S1.600.OOU Int Mar 31 Sept. 30 108',;. iWt l«i£ red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar 31 Sept 30 114 i'.c251 words
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Article354 1939-01-20 6 Shares are Si unless otherwise stated) Allenby 1.25 135 1.30 1.40 Alor Gajan 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 Amal Malay 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.65 Ayci Hitam 0.9& 1.05 0.95 1.05 Ayex Molek 1.00 140 1.00 1.10 Ayc-r Panaa 1.20 1.30 3.25 1.30 Bassett 0.42" 2 0.47 \<t 0.47 0.50354 words
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Article84 1939-01-20 6 Friday, Jan. 20, Noon. No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 27 "i 27 5 4 No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. in cases January 27 3 i 27T S G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales January 27% 27 V 2V 2 r..»..i|. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales January 26 9/1684 words
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Article178 1939-01-20 6 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/3 13/16 London demand 2/3 13/16 Lyons demand 2048 Switzerland demand 239>/i Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54% Montreal demand 54y 2 Batavla demand178 words
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Article406 1939-01-20 6 Better Sentiment And Values Rise London, Jan. 19. AT the opening today, sentiment on the Stock Exchange improved and values tended to rise though the gainj. were not fully held throughout the session. Most foreign bonds were firm, especially Far-Eastern issues, on the more optimistic Customs Loans'406 words
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Article87 1939-01-20 6 London, Jan. 19. The following were today's closing mean rates:— Paris 177 7,32 Athens 547% New York 4.68 1/16 Rio 3 1/16 Montreal 4.70 sellers officin Brussels 27.68% Belgrade 209 Geneva 20.73 Bucharest 660 Amsterdam 8.61% Buenos Aires 20.37^ Milan 88"i Montevideo 18% Madrid nominal Bombay 1/5British Wireless - 87 words
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Article271 1939-01-20 6 LEWIS AND PEAT'S WEEKLY REPORT IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued this morning. Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write:— Since Mr. Chamberlain's return from Italy, there has been less tension in evidence though the future is still by no means clear, and271 words
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Article95 1939-01-20 6 On Government Salaries And Security Income Washington. Jan. 19 11 PLEA for all government salaries and for private incomes from all ruture government securities to w made subject to ihe eeneral incometax laws of the Federal and State governments, is contained in a special message95 words
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Article143 1939-01-20 6 Values Advance On Prospects Of Continuation London, Jan. 19 •TTIE statement tliat China was not seeking a moratorium and that the service of Customs Loans would be continued on certain conditions, expressed by a spokesman of the Finance Ministry of China yesterday, was weU receivedReuter - 143 words
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Advertisement33 1939-01-20 6 love everything thati old -old friendt, tld Umts, old manners, old books" And need one s&y, the magnificent Whisky called "Old Rarity" GUARANTY CD 13 YEA(« OLD McALISTER GO., LIB. V St^_A9t^t/hfS.i.itMS.\ _r33 words
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2120 1939-01-20 7 "Industry Now Definitely Turned Corner" U. S. TYRE STATISTICS POINT TO INCREASING AMERICAN DEMAND Unexpected Acceleration Of World Stocks Shrinkage (Fran Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 11. IT may seem trite to suggest that 1 were it not for the ambitions ot Herr Hitler2,120 words
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Article60 1939-01-20 7 Singapore. Jan. 19, noon. Gambler Hamburg Cube Java Cube uuyers oeuers 7.50 $13.50 $12.00 'epper White Muntok White Black lopra Mixed Sun Dried 'ago Flour No. 1 Lingga Fair Sarawak elotong Palembang Banja Sarawak "apioca Small Flake Fair Flake Medium-Flake Small Pearl $2.95 $3.25 $2.30 $2.30 $2.3060 words
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119 1939-01-20 7 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. iJompany Dividend TIN. IC Kamuntin; 3d Puugah 9d. div. 9d. bonus Pctaling 5% final Takuapa 6d. RUBBER. Glenoaly 5<" t GENERAL. Alex. Brick Pref 7">i% C.T.S. Pref 3'i% int. Hammer 75 cts. int. Hongkong Bk £3 Books I Close Jan. 37 Jan. 20 Jan.119 words
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Article714 1939-01-20 7 STEADY BUT COLOURLESS CONDITIONS HALF TOTAL METAL NOW WITH POOL (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 6. CTEADY and colourless conditions have prevailed on the London standard tin market during the past week. However, the undertone has been firm and, indeed, in spite of the quietness of714 words
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Advertisement337 1939-01-20 7 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION. LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements CAPITAL Authorised $40,000,300.00 Issued Paid Up $10,000,000.00 Head Office: China Building Chulia > Street, Singapore. Telegraphic Address "OVERSEA" LONDON BANKERS: Midland Bank. Ltd. Lloyds Bank. Ltd., NEW YORK BANKERS: Irving Trust Co.. Chase National Bank BRANCHES: Amoy. Bangkok. Batavia Batu Pahat,337 words
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Advertisement188 1939-01-20 7 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated In China oy Special Ctiartei*. 12. Cecil Street, Singapore. Telephones: Manager's Office 6114 a Asrt. Manaerrs Offlc* S44Z Exchange Dept Mil General ORice 5188 Cable Addreas: "CHCNGKUO." Paid l"p CaplUl Cta. S 40.030.COO M Reserve Funds Id excess of Ch 1 5.200,000 Total Assets approximate!? Cb.188 words
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Advertisement366 1939-01-20 8 THE YEAR'S MOST LOVABLE PICTURE! TODAY AT 3,15, 6.15 9.15 P. M. ALHAMBRA WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT TREAT! Presenting KAY FRANCIS at best Scintillating Best! ssssnstssi%sslsssssßißV 9 V TEKDER i > Thit"» the RAY In WARNER BR^" jfll^^ 03AMA If l^B^i BONITA GRANVILLE ftQ AIMST Q|^g BOBBY JORDAN THE BM| I366 words
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Advertisement284 1939-01-20 8 A BRIGHT AND HAPPY COMEDY IK THAT M.G.M. MANNER! PAVILION 6.15-9.15 TONIGHT JANET GAYNOR ROBERT MONTGOMERY FRANCHOT TONE IN THE METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYEK SUCCESS "THREE LOVES HAS NANCY" WSk Latest Paramount Netvsreel ||J| THE 'twiEST PRANKS S'NC" "TH" a»-v -»t;uTH" :BaHBBB9BHBMBaBCMIBaaiBMM^BBSBBB ttHfitbviiM At' I'AvlLlO.^ ■■■■PBBJBJB^BJBBBHBJB TONIGHT 6 15 9.15 I T A284 words
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Advertisement206 1939-01-20 8 FORGET THE DAY'S WORRIES JUST SIT BACK LAUGH! CAPITOL e^r^| J IT~-~^L^ An RKO^ CDlliV Al RPBTCAIi s? radio Rioti I ALOkniouii jANDtQ S. BttMAN in (.ho<je ol Ptod^ulon pif»c'«d by Wlilipm A. S».i«r Sffftn Floy by Me 'It :•-<! With Excellent Suppoitint; pictures including MICKEY MOUSE and PLUTO b206 words
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300 1939-01-20 9 Berlin's Reported Terms For Support Of Rome's Claims Paris, Jan. 19. HERR HITLER and Signor Mussolini have reached an agreement regarding Spain and the Mediterranean, according to Madame Tabouis, well-known commentator on European affairs, in the newspaper L'Oeuvre today. She says she is informedReuter - 300 words
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206 1939-01-20 9 Japanese Merchant's Letter To The Times London, Jan. 18. TfHE chairman of the Japanese Bortneasmes't Association in London, Mr. Kawamura, in letter to The Times, emphasises that the Japanese authorities had taken extreme care to cause the least inconvenience possible to foreigners in China.206 words
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74 1939-01-20 9 Chungking, Jan. 19. t pEORGANISATION of the Hunan Provincial Government Is announced by the Central Government. General Hsieh Yoh, who directed operations on the Kiangsi front, "has been appointed Governor of Hunan In succession to General Chiang Chichung. Important changes In the civil and military personnelReuter - 74 words
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65 1939-01-20 9 Manila. Jan. 18. AN attempt by Japanese interests to gain financial control of the iron mines in the Philippines has failed due to opposition by the Philippine Government's American advisers, reports Sin Chew Jit Poh. Meanwhile, in the United States a65 words
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Article70 1939-01-20 9 London, Jan. 19. THE chain Is announced of Professor Wa'iace, the famous agriculturist, at the age of 86 ye?rs. Kj was Professor of Agricultj-e and Rural E"onom5- at Edinburgh University from *****92:: au:l Ca. ion Lecturer on Colonial and Indian A Culture from 1903-ID22. During70 words
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Article100 1939-01-20 9 London, Jan. 19. DOLICE throughout Merseyside are searching for a motor-car containing four men following a dramatic incident early in the morning on Marshlane Bridge, at Bootle. The car was brought to a standstill near the bridge, where tbe police had been guarding pylons carryingReuter - 100 words
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Article270 1939-01-20 9 Yearly Capacity Of 12,000 Is Forecast Washington, Jan. 19. A forecast that within three years the United States can be turning out warplanes at the rate of 12,000 a year was made by MajorGen. Arnold, Commander-in-Chief. of the U.S. Army Air Corps, at a secretReuter - 270 words
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46 1939-01-20 9 Hong Kong, Jan. 19. tlfANG Ching-wei's secretary, who was attacked yesterday by two i Chinese armed with hammers, is now in hospital but his condition is not serious. His assailant appeared in court this morning charged with "inflicting bodi- ly harm."— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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190 1939-01-20 9 Geneva, Jan. 19. A STORM has been raised over whether Dr. Karl J. Burck- hardt, High Commissioner of the League of Nations for :he Free City of Danzig since ]937, should resign his post. At a private meeting of the DanzigReuter - 190 words
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Article254 1939-01-20 9 THE TWO POSSIBLE CONTINGENCIES Ottawa, Jan. 19. A PLEA for close co-operation with Great Britain in defence matters was made by Mr. Arthur Meighen, Conservative leader in the Canadian Senate, speaking at the resumed debate on the address from the throne. Mr. Meighen said. "The determina;lon254 words
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Article218 1939-01-20 9 Light On Origin Of The American Indian Peiping, Jan. 19. TWO scientists of the Peking Union Medical College have announced their studies on the remains of the "Peking Man," which may shed a new light on the origin of the American Indian. The two scientists218 words
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Article90 1939-01-20 9 Tokio, Jan. 19. HTHE Government is contemplating the submission of an "anti-espionage" bill to the new session of the Diet at the end of this month.— Eastern News. ARMY RECRUITING Since April 10 of last year 30,515 recruits have been accepted for the regular army, exceedingReuter - 90 words
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Advertisement369 1939-01-20 9 I TONIGHT i DINNER DANCE (informal) 6.30 to 5.30 p. m. 9.30 to midnight SPECTACULAR CABARET ENTERTAINMENT BY THE DAREDEVIL PRESTONS SKATING SKILL THKILLS ON WHEELS im™,, am SEA VIEW HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT ONE OF SINGAPORE'S RECOGNISED BEAUTY SPOTS REACHED IN 10 MINUTES BY CAR FROM ANYWHERE IN TOWN369 words
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929 1939-01-20 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JAN. 20, 1939. CRIMINALS OR GOOD CITIZENS? In explaining the purpose of series of articles reviewing the activities of criminals in Singapore, which is at present running In j the Straits Times, we directeci attention to the appearance in the ranks 01 local criminals of929 words
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Article284 1939-01-20 10 Bad Weather Hampers Airmen Barcelona. Jan. 19. TpHE Republicans claim several' successes on the Estremaduraj front. According to the Spanish i press agency the Nationalist dead are estimated at 2,000. The bad weather has hampered Nationalist bombers on the Catalan front, j where part of the line has284 words
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Article848 1939-01-20 10 IMMIGRANTS CITIZENS Indian Position In The F. M. S. STRAITS TIMES VIEW To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I read with great interest the* leading article in the Straits Times of Jan. 16 on the question of Indian citizenship In Malaya. One has heard in recent times too848 words
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Article279 1939-01-20 10 Ordered To Leave Settlement MARRIED TO INDIAN MUSLIM To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—With reference to your editorial on Indian citizenship in the F.M.S., please allow space for the following in the Straits Times:— (1). An Indian lives at Kuala Lumpur for about 25 years279 words
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Article204 1939-01-20 10 Judging Individuals On Their Merits To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—All this pother about Eurasians must be distressing to many Eurasians. Is it realised that there are as many differences amongst Eurasians as amongst Europeans. During over a quarter of a century in Malaya I have204 words
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Article179 1939-01-20 10 I To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—While sympathising with "Eurasian Woman" I think it a pity that she 'should base her argument on false iDremises. I refer to this statement: After all there is no pure race In the world today. History goes to i179 words
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Article105 1939-01-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—l was delighted to read C.J.C.'s letter in the Straits Times of Jan. 18 plead ng that our organ in the Memo- rial Hall should be used, and that we 1 should pay an organist to use it. I should now105 words
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Article681 1939-01-20 10 Muslim Sultans •THOSE who have supposed that th« Malay work known as the Kedah Annals really Is an old historical chronicle of that State will be disillusioned by a paper contributed by Sir Richard Wlnstedt to the Journal of the Malayan branch of the Royal Asiatic681 words
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Advertisement283 1939-01-20 10 Ha* Gowns for all Occasions from $5 to $30. RODNEY HOUSE, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. TEL: 4772. Two New Books For Aquarium Loren! Goldfish Varieties and Tropical Aquarium Flshi-s, A. Guide to Aquaria and Related Subjects, by Wm. T. Innes $10.00 Exotic AquRrtum Pishes, A work of General Reference, by Wm.283 words
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Advertisement29 1939-01-20 10 HAS JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK. MORNING AFTERNOON GOWNS FROM THE PALM BEACH COLLECTION. Phone Mfcyn»rds BMf. 4974 11 Batter? M. 1 JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.29 words
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488 1939-01-20 11 Optimistic Outlook If War Is Avoided F. B. I. APPEALS FOR HELP FROM GOVERNMENT British Manufacturers And Coming Negotiations IN a survey of trade prospects in a speech last night, Mr. Robert Hudson, Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Trade, said that unless war supervenes488 words
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Article125 1939-01-20 11 London. Jan. 20. MR. OUrer Stanley, president of the Board of Trade, in a speech last Light, said he did not think anyone could be other than disappointed by the course of events since the Munich Agreement. Germany had not been responsive during the past two125 words
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73 1939-01-20 11 FRENCH CRUISER SAILS UNDER SEA LED ORDERS Shanghai, Jan. 19. npllE French cndaa Prlmauguet sailed suddenly under sealed orders this rr.orning, ignoring without warning a cocktail party scheduled to be held a'JOiird tonight. French officials have ref.'-sed to ilsclcse the Primauguet s destination even to British authorities, but It isReuter - 73 words
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Article278 1939-01-20 11 MR. ATTLEE SPAIN Another Letter To Prime Minister London, Jan. 19. •yiR. C. R. ATTLEE, leader of the Opposition, in a further letter to Mr. Chamberlain, makes another appeal for summoning Parliament without delay r.s Mr. Attlee feels 'tha Spanish situation is now so serious that urgent action on a278 words
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Article42 1939-01-20 11 Chungking, Jan. 19. PROPOSALS to the fifth plenary ses- sion of the Kuomlntang include the following: Strengthening of national unity; expansion of the fighting front, and mobilisation of the nation's manpower and material to the fullest extent.— Nanpang Siang Pau.42 words
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404 1939-01-20 11 1*HE Foreign Relations Committee of the United States Senate has decided to postpone indefinitely any consideration of pending proposals to revise or enlarge the present Neutrality Statute, reports Reuter from Washington. The U.S. State Department announces that the French Government will grant theReuter - 404 words
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29 1939-01-20 11 Budapest, Jan. 19. SOME 350,000 inhabitants of Budapest, totalling one-fifth of the city's entire population, are ill with influenza. Two hundred have already died.—Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article193 1939-01-20 11 DEMARCHES IGNORED "Japan Will Not Swerve" Tokio, Jan. 20. JAPAN'S determination not to swerve from her fundamental policy of readjusting relations between herself and China is declared by the newspaper Asahi Shimbun. The newspaper states the Japanese Government's policy in this respect will be proceeded with inspite of the British,Reuter - 193 words
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Article252 1939-01-20 11 Tokio Navy Spokesman Sees Threat Washington, Jan. 19. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has p- proved a bill providing for a series of new naval bases in the Atlantic and Pacific, as recommended by the Naval Board. The Washington correspondent of the New York Times writes that theReuter - 252 words
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Article182 1939-01-20 11 Geneva Awaits Result Of Powers' Notes Geneva, Jan. 19. A PRIVATE committee meeting of the League of Nations today avoided taking any definite line either on the China or Spain questions in spite of the pressure exerted by Dr. Wellington Koo, and Senor del Vayo,Reuter - 182 words
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205 1939-01-20 11 Calls For An Awakening Of National Spirit London, Jan. 19. MR. LLOYD GEORGE, speaking at Llandudno tonight made a bitter attack on the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain. He accused the Premier of cringing and crawling before the dictators for months," declaring that hisReuter; British Wireless - 205 words
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85 1939-01-20 11 Extension Of Period Sought For 18 Months Washington. Jan. 19. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has asked Congress to extend for 18Vi months its authorisation for the Government's stabilisation fund and his power to change the value of the dollar, both of which are due to expire onReuter - 85 words
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Article99 1939-01-20 11 London, Jan. 20. rjENERAL Sir Warten Kirke, v Director General of the Territorial Army, in a speech last night, said Britain's "Mag-toot Line" was not an affair of dugouts, wire and concrete. It was formed, he said, by fi/rhting aircraft, searchlights, guns and balloons for coastBritish Wireless - 99 words
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Article209 1939-01-20 11 Wreckers Say They Have Not Finished Yet London, Jan. 19. AN anonymous postcard received to- day by the editor of the Birmingham Evening Dispatch contained the following message: "Warning. London, Manchester, Liverpool, Battersea, Rhyadder and Coventry a^o next and there will be no mistakes nextReuter - 209 words
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Article233 1939-01-20 11 ATTACK ON HERR HITLER London, Jan. 19. 'PALESTINE belongs to the Arabs in the same sense that England belongs to the English. It is wrong and inhuman to impose Jews on the Arabs," declares Mahatma Gandhi, writing in the "Church of England Newspaper." Mr. Gandhi pointsReuter - 233 words
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Article48 1939-01-20 11 FRESH LANDINGS IN KWANGTUNG Hong Kong, Jan. 19. INTELLIGENCE reports that It was a"elded at a recent conference In Formosa to attempt a fresh invasion in eastern Kwangtung appear to be borne cut by the massing of scores of war- ships at Formosa ports.— Nanyang I Siang Pan.48 words
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Advertisement137 1939-01-20 11 MARMIT£ makes tastier SANDWICHES Good sandwiches made with Marmite butter are so easy to prepare just mix Marmite with three times as much butter and ig^i^^^ft; spread. Excellent sandwiches jJTwgggfw! ma y a as 0l s0 be made with Marmite /^■fl anc c^ eesc > wairmt) tomato, or Afl^^^^^TOß^rak any137 words
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328 1939-01-20 12 High Commissioner To Philippines On His Visit "AMAZING FACILITIES" AT SELETAR NAVAL BASE '"THE fortress that is Singapore seems destined to play a vital role in the Far East, declared the United States High Commissioner to the Philippines, Mr. Paul V. McNutt, in an interview328 words
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77 1939-01-20 12 TWO Chinese. Sam Yuen and Ng Wins, who were charged in the Singapore Second Police Court last month with posse.v.lng two pistols, were discharged —not amounting to an acquittal— by the Singapore Second Magistrate. Mr. Conrad Oldham, yesterday. Court Inspector Wray told the magistrate77 words
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Article81 1939-01-20 12 A Tokio Domei message says seven Japanese residents, mostly traders or representative^ of Japanese trading organisations in Singapore, had their residences or business offices raided by the police two days ago and were subjected to an examination by the police for alleged espionage. The police seized documents and81 words
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Article185 1939-01-20 12 SLNGAPOKL KM 1 I KS HOTEL Dinner Dance (Informal) 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. 9.33 to Midnight. OAKKK X THEATRE, GEYLANG The Adventures of Marco Polo Varsity Show at 7.45 p.m. OBSAT WORLD Cabaret: 6.30 to 9 and 9.45 to Midnight. Globe Theatre: Tovarlch. Sky Talkie: Girl Overboard Girl on185 words
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Article249 1939-01-20 12 Plan To Spend $30,000 THE purchase of four new low wing monoplane De Havilland Moth Minor aircraft and necessary spares at a total cost of nearly $30,000 will be submitted for the approval of members by the Royal Singapore Flying Club committee at an extraordinary general249 words
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64 1939-01-20 12 THE Ranee of Sarawak, who flew to 1 Singapore from Kuching on Tuesday on the return of a Wearnes Air Services plane which made a survey flight to Sarawak, left for England by the Dutch liner Christian Huygens this morning. The Ranee will afterward64 words
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Article69 1939-01-20 12 TPHE United States gunboat Sacra- mento (Lieutenant Commander J. L. Allen), Is expected to arrive at Singapore tomorrow and will anchor in the man-of-war anchorage. The craft Is expected to leave Singapore on Wednesday. The Sacramento will fire the national salute of 21 guns on arrival in69 words
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Article47 1939-01-20 12 TAKING with it the Air Officer Com- manding, Royal Air Force, Far East. Air Vice Marshal J. T. Babing-, ton, No. 36 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron, is flying from Victoria Point to Rangoon today. The squadron left Seletar on Wednesday on a flight to Burma47 words
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262 1939-01-20 12 COR its new term for fresh studtnts this year, to begin on Feb. J, the Government Trade School has already received more than 180 applications for enrolment and more are likely to come in. The school will only be able to262 words
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Article232 1939-01-20 12 Manasseh Appeal Dismissed THE Straits Settlements Court ot Appeal unanimously dismissed with costs the appeal of E. E Manasseh, of Penang, in judgments delivered in the Singapore High Court this morning. The appeal which was against the Judgment of Mr. Justice Home dismissing a claim for $48,000232 words
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Article204 1939-01-20 12 it The Cinema "Three Loves Has Nancy" (Janet Gaynor, Robert Montgomery and Franchot Tone) M.G.M. At the Pavilion. THIS is good light comedy with Janet Gaynor admirably cast as the smalltown girl who turns a cynical young New York author (Robert Montgomery)and his nearly always204 words
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Article, Illustration334 1939-01-20 12 Famous P.M.G. In The Colony "AVOID RED TAPE" HIS MOTTO (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 19. THE death is announced at Lymington today of Mr. Noel Trotter, former Postmaster General, Straits Settlements, who retired in 1907. Mr. Trotter was 79. Mr. Trotter and his father,334 words
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Article24 1939-01-20 12 Mr. G. S. Thetche.-, of the Public Works Department Negri Sembilan has taken duties at the Johore P.W.D. head office as Senior Executive Engineer.24 words
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700 1939-01-20 12 Shot Himself On Batu Anam Rifle Range (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Jan. 10. THAT he had made a fresh will just a few hours before his death and had left a note for the Chief Police Officer and a letter for Mr. A. J.700 words
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Advertisement59 1939-01-20 12 ffuirC /\ml] Am ijj J 1 1 M Less 1 0 y& for cash ot 12 Payments of $40/. i f\lf\f~ f\ A I i 9twtou(Mta(t KAUIUvikAM Listen in to the Q.E.C. Military Band Programme from the 8.M.8.C. every Thursday a>.7.t^ b.bi (Advertisement of The General Electric Co., Ltd., of59 words
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497 1939-01-20 13 *Very Bad Case," Assize Judge Tells Chinese Hawker WHIPPING NOT ORDERED AS MAN WAS FIRST OFFENDER "THIS kind of offence seems to be increasing and the only thing for me to do is to impose a sentence which \s]U be some497 words
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Article99 1939-01-20 13 THE desirability of spreading the duties of jurors ov;r as large a number of citizens as possible was stressed by Mr. Justice Home in the Singapore Assize Court, yesterday, when he was informed that only 14 common jurors had been summoned for duty for the99 words
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Article139 1939-01-20 13 'From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Ipoh, Jan. 19. THE suspicious movements of tw<J Chinese at the Gopeng Road caves prompted customs officers to investigate, and when they approached, the two men left the cave and bolted. They were, however, chased and arrested. A search139 words
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140 1939-01-20 13 Provident Funds For Singapore Salesmen SUGGESTION TO EMPLOYERS SINGAPORE salesmen should 3 strive for provident funds, suggested Mr. Lav S Joo, secretary of ;he Chinese Salesmen's Association, jpeaking at the association's weeky tiffin yesterday. Employers should be asked to ?tart such a fund for their salesnen, he said, so that140 words
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Article178 1939-01-20 13 A YOUNG Indian named Joseph has been wanted by the police since March last year In connection with an allegation aga'nst him of attempted rape. Yesterday in the Singapore Relief Court before Mr. W. J. Thorogocd evidence was recorded on the charge at a preliminary inquiry. An178 words
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70 1939-01-20 13 11/IR. T. C. Martine, manager of the Borneo Co.. Ltd., Penang, will shortly bs leaving Penang on transfei tc Sarawak, where the Borneo Company is launching a new timber enterprise. Mr. Manir.e has been in Penang sine? 1926 and is a past70 words
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Article47 1939-01-20 13 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 19. A THRID accident occurred todaj "at Slim River at the sceni of the recent railway derailment wh<:i Mr. J. Cruikshank, District Engineer Ipoh. during night work, fell and bro'.c: a rib. He is progressing satisfactory47 words
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Article, Illustration64 1939-01-20 13 Mrs. Par.l V. McKutt, wife of the V nHed Hictcs High Coin:nigsio:!cr ti the Philippines and her only daughter Lzuise, ivho have been the guesls of Sir Shenton and Lady Thomas at Govcrnvient House. Mr. Paul McNutt has been tipped as successor to President Roosevelt,64 words
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438 1939-01-20 13 Detective Tells Court How Accused Was Trapped DEMARKING that the case was one in which punishment must necessarily be severe, Mr. Justice Home, in the Singapore Assize Court, yesterday sentenced Goh Heh, a mid-dle-aged Chinese silversmith, to three years' rigorous imprisonment on a438 words
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572 1939-01-20 13 MOW police officers laid a trap in a house in Boat Quay and ari iested three Chinese was described before Mr. K. A. Blacker in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, when three Teochews, Tan Ah Meng, Tan Peck Tee and Tan Moh Quah,572 words
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Article270 1939-01-20 13 Needs Are Being Considered INFORMATION is being gathered in regard to ihe number of "iron lungs" which vill be required lor use in Malayan hospitals, following the offer of Lord Nuttield. the motor magnate, to provide om 1 for every hospital in th<> Empire. A week270 words
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Article75 1939-01-20 13 WOMAN, two girls and four m:n A were injured following a head-on collision between a motor van and a car at Bukit limah yeaterdaj afternoon. Their Injuries were not soriou.s. Thry were taken to the General Hospital. A Chinese was injured when the car75 words
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Advertisement146 1939-01-20 13 BRUNETTES useAmamiXo. 1 BLONDES use Amani No. 5 and always remember FRIDAY NIGHT IS AM AM I NIGHT If you have any difT.culry in obtaining AVA.M! Sh»rapoos plraie "rile to A. T. nilkmiT. Arcade BuiMiritS Raffles Squin t P.O. H» x *l. Nir.gaporc. I'^ A |H \^J/^m rT^HE first taste146 words
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Advertisement113 1939-01-20 13 GREAT SALE feg^ Remarkable JKLK ?Wi JACOLL HATS. ,g/ Always popular, li^ht sm:irt ▼1, little hats of art silk fabric. y.j Dull finished, twenty iliff. .int 't' j' styles. Haloi, turbans, berets. -"^^IB^!? Also with brims. White only. \&y///t\\ \^> Usuai pHce s? 75 JF** SALE d!*|| QC FRENCH PRICE113 words
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743 1939-01-20 14 Gang Bullies Are Known As "Five Tiger Generals" MYSTIC NUMERALS OF OLD TRIAD UNIONS ARE STILL MAINTAINED By The Straits Tiroes Crime Reporter THE make-up of a Singapore Chinese secret society hinges on a band of never more than 20 office-bearers. Among Cantonese743 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-01-20 14 The 76ft. junk Panq-jin from Hong Kong, which will continue its voyage to New York t>ia the Cape in a few days. Straits Times picture.32 words
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Article133 1939-01-20 14 Two Insurance Companies Sued |M|R D. R. Waters gave evidence yesterday at the resumed hearing of the suit between Urich Humphris Baker, a Penang surveyor, and two insurance companies before Mr. Justice Pedlow in the Singapore High Court. Baker is suing the Asia Insurance Co., Ltd., and Sincere Insurance Co.,133 words
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Article29 1939-01-20 14 The first general meeting of the recently re-formed Lower Perak District Planters' Association will be held at the Lower Perak Club. Teluk Anson, on Feb. 4, at 11 a.m.29 words
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663 1939-01-20 14 WOMAN'S FALSE REPORT TO POLICE ABOUT HUSBAND Bound Over: Reconciliation Announced In Court EVIDENCE that he was afraid of his wife, that he went to her house to get his almeirah and that she attacked him was given by an English-speaking clerk, Choo Weng Foo, in the Singapore Third Court663 words
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Advertisement108 1939-01-20 14 Ji I* >oczicc BECAUSE isa WOMAN'S REASON/ BECAUSE INCREASED LCONOMY nU^IJil GREATER CAPACITY IlSl§Pll EXTRA EFFICIENCY Eg ||3||| ikl ENHANCED BEAUTY |P AND UNDOUBTED &£*MM& EXTREME SUPERIORITY. H=Tp^Jll^ KELUinntOßjp continues to prove A VSSH^ the world's most popular fll^Pl^PoS-H refrigerator and the HftpoSSJ^RM r 1 Ihe lotr md out pop108 words
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Advertisement234 1939-01-20 14 •"THE difference in smooth- 4 ness amazed me. Quite I frankly I was a bit sceptical |4Y\\ W when Marian suggested I I switched to Craven 'A' cork- I tipped. But I've got to admit she was right d4flH£i| ...^^^^t^iS^^fe^ Craven 'A are really flj Bk&. remarkably smooth jH fife^v234 words
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Article187 1939-01-20 15 Passed Through Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Jan. 11. ONE of the five giant pandas brought to England from China a few weeks ago has died in the London Zoo quarantine station. It was not tlie property of the Zoo. tne owner being Major187 words
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114 1939-01-20 15 Anne M S20, o:-. in deiault oi payment, three weeks' rigorous imprisonment 0:1 each of t'iree charges of attempted extortion was imposed by Me K. A. Blacker on a Kokkien. Yew Kal San. in liie Singapore Fourth Po- !!oe Court yesterday. Vrw wzm stated114 words
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Article85 1939-01-20 15 TIAN Yoke, a 26 year old Cantones3. appeared before Mr. K. A. Blacker >n the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday on a charge ol housebreaking and theft Ii Upper Cross Street. He claimed trial Tan Yoke was alleged to have gamrd access to the room in85 words
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Article96 1939-01-20 15 A raid carried out by Inspector F. G. Min:is, of the Detective Branch, on two houses in Waterloo Street on Wednesday nigrit resulted in the appearance before Mr. K. A. Blacker in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday of 25 men on charges of gaming. Seven96 words
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Article, Illustration69 1939-01-20 15 Logs, each weighing about four tons, whioh formed part of a Mai shipment of 70 tons shipped by the Forest Department, Malacca, to Hamburg. They are of white meranti and arc to be turned into plywood. As they were too heavy to be loaded by the69 words
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Article, Illustration763 1939-01-20 15 Ambulance Brigade Plans Modern Buildings Traffic Problems Are Being Tackled Big Logs From Forest Reserve By The Straits Times Malacca Correspondent Malacca, Thursday. MALACCA has had a visit 1T1 from Mr. Edwin Tongue, the new Director of Air Raids Precautions in the Colony and the public763 words
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Article328 1939-01-20 15 Tonic Becomes Disease NEITHER AGE NOR SEX SPARED (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, Jan. 13. WAR has kept humanity going for thousands of years, because essentially it has been a killing off of surplus young men who might otherwise have wrecked the social structure328 words
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164 1939-01-20 15 Twice Saw Sharks Coming Towards Them HOW an officer and three other members of the crew of H.M.S. Herald, the Admiralty survey vessel based on Singapore, had a narrow escape from drowning and an attack by sharks is described in the North Borneo Ranger,164 words
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Article53 1939-01-20 15 THREE Chinese, Lei Ah Kae. alias Lee Fat Chan, Ma Man Cheok, alias Ma Man Tip, and Phun Cheong, who were charged with armed robbery in Victoria Street on Aug. 15 were discharged by Mr. K. A. Blacker in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday. The prosecution53 words
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56 1939-01-20 15 MISS Flora Knight, the new Activities Secretary of the Singapore Y.W.C.A. will give a talk on "Women of India Today" at the Y.W.C.A. premises In Raffles Quay at 5.30 p.m. tomorrow. The Lotus Club. under whose auspices the meeting is being held, extends an56 words
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Article46 1939-01-20 15 PLEADING guilty to a charge of causing obstruction by failing to park her car as close to the curb as ppssible In Middle Road on Nov. 13 a European woman. Miss J. E. Darlington, was yesterday fined $1 in the Singapore Traffic Court.46 words
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Advertisement39 1939-01-20 15 jVBIBXuU I If you want weeks ol perfect shaving, use I this sell stropping razor. 'he popular VALET 99 Set consists of a new, improved VALET soif-itropping razor, strop, and three VALEI blades in a smail moulded case. MMM39 words
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Advertisement696 1939-01-20 15 fTENOVA SOCKS I never let you down! |VaS Tenova socks stay up under \j «i a^ h&r\A at the top, cortaining \i f\ j&S&S/T Lastex yam, adjusts ilfdl ?a instantly lo your lev. iI! P- vPH^V ports the socks gently but f' >EM S?- f'rmlyf rmIy all tluoug!i the day696 words
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Article, Illustration799 1939-01-20 16 Mahatma's Warning Reply To Critics Of Non-Violence F MUST refuse that the Germans as a nation have no heart or markedly less than the other nations of the earth. They will some clay or other rebel against their own adored hero if799 words
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Article122 1939-01-20 16 Bombay Government's Reply To "Charges" Bombay, Jan. 14. TTHE alleged grievances of Mus- lims in the province contained in the report of the committee appointed by the All-India Muslim League are examined by the Bombay Government in a press note. It says that these grievances are on122 words
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Article177 1939-01-20 16 Government Of India Explains Position New Delhi. Jan. 14. AN official communique says that raw silk imgprted into India by sea and land Is subject to protective duty of customs. A similar duty is levied in Burma on such silk when imported by sea but177 words
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Article167 1939-01-20 16 Government Appoints Advisory Board Paina, Jan. 11. THE Government of Bihar has ap- pointed a basic Education Board consisting of nine members with the Minister for Education as chairman in order to organise basic education as outlined by the All-India Board of Basic Education and167 words
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47 1939-01-20 16 New Delhi, Jan 11. LIEUT.-GENERAL Sir Ivo Vessey, Chief of the General Staff, Army Headquarters, it is learnt, will vacate the appointment in April 1939. An official announcement in regard to his successor is expected in thenear future. MTrtrti47 words
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Article79 1939-01-20 16 Cuttack. Jan. 14. A COMMUNIQUE says: The Government of Orissa has been informed that a military force .■ill ln.rtly be dispatched from Calcutta, and for the present located in Cuttack. The force is understood to be .-squired to ensure law and order in the Orissa States,79 words
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Article192 1939-01-20 16 A Local Tribute To Late Mr. K. Raman Menon A KUALA Lumpur reader writing about the late Mr. K. Raman Menon, a Minister of the Madras Government, says: "The late Mr. P.aman Menon was one of the makers of modern Kerala U\ the sense192 words
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Article126 1939-01-20 16 Due To Delay In Meeting Labour's Demands Calcutta. Jan. 14. ADDRESSING the Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute's dinner SirM. ZafiullaKhan, Commerce member of the Government of India, stressed that the only way of settling labour disputes and troubles was cooperation between employers and employees. In126 words
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Article56 1939-01-20 16 Police Chief Observes Improvement Calcutta, Jan. 14. IMPROVEMENT in the terrorist situ- ation was maintained throughout the year, but evidence shows that strenuous efforts are being made to foment a movement to spread disaffection between His Majesty's subjects, observes the Inspector-General in the annual report of56 words
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Article22 1939-01-20 16 Peshawar, Jan. 13. I*HE Associated Press understands that free compulsory primary education will shortly be Introduced in Peshawar within the municipal limits.22 words
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Article, Illustration157 1939-01-20 16 Wardha. MAHATMA Gandhi writing in the January number of Sarvoday. the organ of the Gandhi Seva Sangh, says that political power cannot be our aim but as one help in human rise. It now controls national life through representatives. If it becomes so157 words
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215 1939-01-20 16 Chamber Of Commerce Plea Over Indo-Afghan Trade Talks New Delhi, Jan. 11. AN emphatic assertion that no Indo-Afghan treaty will be accepted by the commercial community which is not on a reciprocal basis, airtl a strong plea for nonofficial representation of Indian traders in215 words
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Article155 1939-01-20 16 Mr. M. N. Roy Defeated In Congress Elections Lucknow. f\F the numerous Congress election contests now going pj\ all over the province with regard to electlona of delegates to the next session of the Indian National Congress, special interest centred round the Dehra Dun plural constituency, which155 words
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39 1939-01-20 16 New Delhi. Jan. 13 IT is understood that Mr. C. S. Searle. Deputy Commissioner. Dshra Ismail Khan, has been appointed Political Agent, Orissa States, in succession to the late Major, R. L.. Basalsette39 words
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Advertisement25 1939-01-20 16 MELODIOUS DINNER CHIMES ENCHANTING, UNIQUE AND INEXPENSIVE MADE IN TWO SIZES IN VARIOUS COLOURS FOUR CIA £19 FIVE BARS f IVI i«fi£ BARS SINGAPORE-PENANG-KUALA LUMPUR.25 words
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Advertisement205 1939-01-20 16 jSHgA A WEEK AGO man isf NOW THRIVING ON THE vL WINE OF LIFE v^HJBT*]^H x». t i e tren B t l JI "J hjjiit had r ■^■^fjf.MH BfyLy B one out °f him, deserted by his »clf■Vl7^^H Walm conßdence, he was left prey to gloom? mSuS/mj depressions and205 words
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Advertisement245 1939-01-20 17 ,ii Ik iiPYP 7$ /m^M Fresh Milk^ \vmJ*wl£-^ f^ at Uf^ ee P T^Slliilur Fresh and Sweet Wmt Without Ice You can Make It Yourself at a 9 Moment's Notice The Perfect Milk Supply for Tropical Climates yOU need milk that will keep perfectly without refrigeration in the hottest weather.245 words
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Article47 1939-01-20 18 ff\*r. Ivt I*.* l»;»«« TmH »'»rt »l 1 -..t, MnMHPM i \f\t3 MM (»^«.irr, >„ bmm RaVM .-i wwMei vf »ik» f-«* In h, i^^t wtrn at im»t/»r. »r«;»»i t i i .-i»i ri< 4TKM-4 MHrtMM V"'<" n.,«/v VUJ'*»H M«l»i|»» ij..i.,r, LeeelM *,'/fd'/F,47 words
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Article393 1939-01-20 18 Club't Good Win With 10 Men f > i i'l n. t|j'- i A.-r J ■.<• in th« > t,n Uut f.'lufj j,;t'i;ifi:/ i/. m,. l«<l 2'J m n Urn time* form r4« "<»'« mu*t »Uw i<f a I, ll, r O >1.-1. n 1!. „i. j,..]393 words
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1207 1939-01-20 18 ENGLAND'S CHANCES WITH WALES TOMORROW First Rugby International Of Season (From Oui J»Ddon CORWptWltBt) THE B«t rugby totirMtfoMl ol tbi mmm take piac« at T/.'i<:k«-nham tomorrow when Krigland rWfffW Wale*. Afu<r tkc final trial on Jan. 7 the fcngland team was «electM I> I fakm ro«f«»rd Inivrrkily;; K. H. f/ui-ol1,207 words
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Article, Illustration22 1939-01-20 18 Inriir-ni (lwlng play in the hocktf match, at the S.C.C yesterday beticeen the UXiC. and the R A J. -Straits Time} picture.22 words
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378 1939-01-20 18 SPECTATORS at i exhlW- 1 Han lawn eatnle BMtetaee at tin Happy World cr/i.-red «tadlum w-re Ir'-at'-'l tO Mi:h elm.'s t'-rifil.* when the rlatttofl Java play.-r», Mm DJ«j«: Djlsm i and Hambfjcdjo met ex-Malayan cliampkmi arid HlriHHjjor*; playr.r.s. An ifxtilbltl';ii etntlni match between two378 words
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Article47 1939-01-20 18 TODAY Rurby: S.C.C. ccvcn-a-ilde; S.S. Police v... P.M.S.. Depot. Hockey: Singapore vs. Johorc. S.R.C.; I.A. vi. P.W.D., P.W.D.; A.P.C. vs. R.A.P. Seletar, Paya Lebar. Boxinc: Middleweight and IV'itamwelght title llgi^t, .Happy World. 8.43 p.m.; Opening of the Happy World Gymnasium, 5.30 p.m. Command Championships.47 words
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Article95 1939-01-20 18 .Setetli'.ns for today's r*xei at Taii»ine »re: Race L EUna. Lerrick. Race tr H"J Mahal. Sprint OirL R«C« Hflantj I .ith Rac« 4.— Little Mother. Sure Cure. Race 5. Clilton Lad. Santa AnitaRace 6. Sam Barter. Miss Labis. Race 7— Jackie Mar, Explode. Race B.— Stone95 words
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Article222 1939-01-20 18 THE CeylOUM beat .r.e YMC iors by two goals to cr.e in I key match played on the Y.MCA ground yesterday. The Juniors were a little unlucky to bs beat in aga.r.st the run of play. The CJB C. owed I splendid defence worli of Sundram, without222 words
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Advertisement78 1939-01-20 18 UIE HfIVE THE Soiunon yr/ ELIMINATES DAM l' /j4 S TAtMED, MOULDY WALLS. "yw y Vi in «/r».i.r.i# f»*ri Wl\ .tioitrnl .oloun »ricA, .»o.r*«« i-i Ktmeni pl»itte> ttruttutet. f ;«o/»; «o/» cracks and prevents a<cmJ©^?A JLoi mulo#ion in crewicee. fl Resists acid and sea water «r •> <- uh eottly78 words
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Advertisement145 1939-01-20 18 _^B^f k^~^ THE BEE3TON-HUM-BER DUPLEX FORK -^*^^Jl- v \^^k^^/i. is an entiroly exclusive > <S^*V feature of all Humbir "■^^^^y'^^^f^y^ Cycles. No other cycle >^^^yrx^>^ ha 3 tnis uni( v*u fork |f llfJl/ of twin bl;ido B' rdBr /p^fcp^"- construction, which /JtijL% "piii§^-- give* tremendous *ZZ§£§^M/ J Imf marked advantage145 words
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789 1939-01-20 19 Sappers Beat R. A. F. In Fast Game /^OOD rugger played in adverse conditions, saw the 30th Company R.E. (Chanpi) pet a narrow win over the R.A.F. "A" in the S.C.C. pevfii-a-side rupper tournament on the padang yesterday by thref points (a penalty)789 words
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Article, Illustration582 1939-01-20 19 Till German crew of the S.S. Gnoisenau football team playing ■gainst the M.l'.H. at the Alison Road stadium yesterday after a lapse of six weeks, were I by six goals to iwo. Taking their postttMU on the flfld with their black slilrts and giving a Nazi sal582 words
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Article56 1939-01-20 19 T"HE Rest team to play the Europeans in the annual hockey match on Jan. 30 was chosen last nipht as follows Fiilay Barth. Muthucumaru (captain) G. Clarke. Thillalnathan, Bhaskaran Tlmy, Sullivan. Sheik Hussein, (5. Armstrong. Ibrahim bin Ism Reserves Pa<rick Yee. G. Scott, L. Rrutens.56 words
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Article133 1939-01-20 19 With champions and chaJ'engers in me fettle, there should be good I it the covered stadium tonight. It is many years since Young Frisco las defended his Orient middleweight >elt, and it Is Som Pong's first fight in he 160 lb. class. Hitherto, the Siamese las133 words
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275 1939-01-20 19 I"HE Singapore Cricket Club will hold their annual cricket meeting on Monday at the Club premise? when the main business will I elect office bearers for the coming season. It is assumed that Jenner, who was away on leave last yoar, will tako over275 words
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Article134 1939-01-20 19 I AST night's lawn tennis at the Happy World covered stadium was enjoyable. Interesting and of a h!sh class and It was a pity that there could not have been a better attendance. Bad weather probably had a lot tr« do with It. but those who braved the134 words
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Article70 1939-01-20 19 Mr. F. \v. Brewei gapore Boxing Association, wil 1 boxing gymnasium ai World this afternoon. Situated close to the itadium, and under cover, the gymnasium Is equipped. On »ne side ring, there is ar-r '■•pping, shadow box'ng and bag punctiing. The Idea of providing a gymnasium for registered70 words
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Article31 1939-01-20 19 Cop' Inge Eoprcnsfti, Denmark, bl women's world record for MO brensMroke In the tinir of fi mln sec. The previcn Genenger, Gcrnsec. th" 500 m I cord.31 words
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Article82 1939-01-20 19 The Garrison Golf Club's woman's monthly medal for January was p!:at Tanglln on Tuesday and W< <'■■ and resulted In a tie between M- M Farlane and Mrs. Brltt" score of 35. The following were hr- Mrs. L. R. S. MacFarlanc M Mrs. F. G Bri'.t-rous Mr* n82 words
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Advertisement98 1939-01-20 19 UNDERWOOD typewriters in all models, including portables. UNDERWOOD bookkeepingmachines. ELLIOTT-FISHER bookkeep-ing-machines. SUNDSTRAND adding and bookkeeping-machines. MADAS calculating machines. TRIUMPHATOR calculating machines. ART METAL British Steel Furniture and Visible Systems. DITTO Copying machines. ROTAPRINT Offset Printing machines. WHO WILL WIN?^ HAPPY WORLD v STADIUM i M TONIGHT y|fr FIRST BOUT 8.4598 words
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Advertisement13 1939-01-20 19 mJP \Zs \^s JL 11 Z*-m x wmmmssgm^ distributed by fraser neave ltd13 words
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Article, Illustration162 1939-01-20 20 iliis effrrt t'> make baby cheerful r.ben his sailor-father went back to !i:s ship liter leave required a change of hats at one of the London railway termiiiii. (Above) Recently back from a visit to the United States of America, Mr. Anthony Eden, former162 words
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Advertisement108 1939-01-20 20 M'YXl^mM MILNERS' SECURITY THE SUPREME TEST ARTILLERY-BOMBS FIRE AND FALL SINO-JAPANESE HOSTILITIES. "^Ww Extract from Report of the Chief ftjffi Accountant, Nanking Shanghai Railway, dated 27th April, 1932, "The majority Mk of safes were of British manufacture MILNERS' and had been in use for KA over 25 years. This photograph108 words
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