The Straits Times, 1 September 1939
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Title Section37 1939-09-01 1 FIRST EDTN The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-LARGEST NET SALES 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTSJ The Straits Times .r.ES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 1, 1939 PRICE 5 CENTS J37 words
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Advertisement570 1939-09-01 1 For Up-to-date TAILORING.. CHONG You are assured 0/ real satisfaction. o m Coleman St. Singapore —Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 547th =|jysso N s il/in/ is more pleasing than a Bright ~Tl Clean Home or Office! The floor is sr^^^ a big factor in making them so. rfcSlils^F570 words
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Advertisement14 1939-09-01 1 Exclusive GOWNS Salon* a* MADAME PAGE 13. Battery Rd. Singapore MAJESTIC HOTEL Kuala Lumpur.14 words
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Obituary20 1939-09-01 2 PRlCE.— August 30th 1939. Herbert Price (Formerly Singapore Municipality) at Soebang, Java, as a recult of a riding accident.20 words
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Advertisement589 1939-09-01 2 SIMPSON— At Batu Gajah Hospital on 30th August to Christine, wife of W. V. Cimpson of Sungci chlnoh Estate, a daughter. ARNOTT-NCONE.— An engagement has been announced between Molly, only daughter of the late Dr. Grant Arnott and of Mrs Amott of Cape Town, South Africr. and Herbert Deane, eldest589 words
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Advertisement735 1939-09-01 2 FOR SALE WHY PAY KENT? Buy a nouse ui (tK»* Um Park on Instalment System lor iTkc Terms applv to ALLIANCE AGENCIES. 4 Raffles Place 'Top Ftoor) FOR SALE. TWENTY-EIGHT NEWLY BUILT MODERN BUNGALOWS In Tanglin and Grove Estate. Katong. on easy monthly Instalments. Apply Yeo Chiana Swre "Phone 7405.735 words
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Advertisement709 1939-09-01 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF. REMOVAL AS FROM SEPTEMBER 1st. 1939 OUR OFFICE WILL BE SITUATED AT 24, MEDEIROS BUILDING, CECIL STREET. PHONE 4410 AND ***** (RESIDENCE). R. C. BEAVIS CO., Engineers, SINGAPORE. PAJAM LIMITED. NOTICE i3 hereby given that an Interim Dividend of 2 "4% for the financial year ending709 words
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Advertisement907 1939-09-01 2 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE Well-made, modern European polished TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Of every description, crockery, glassware, plants, etc. To Be Held At No. 205, Marine Parade (Katong) S?a-Side. On Sunday, September 3rd, 1939, at 11 a.m. On view from Friday. Catr. Ironies if sued. THE SINGAPORE AUCTIONEERS (The Recognised Auctioneers907 words
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Advertisement918 1939-09-01 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc "HACKBRIDGE" TRANSFORMERS, "O N-L OAD" TAP CHANGING, COMPENSATED REACTORS AND VOLTAGE REGULATION ETC. ALLIANCE ENGINEERING CO., LTD. SINGAPORE A KUALA LUMPUR CHARLES DAY Estate Agent of 33 Spring Street, W.2. When returning to England, consult me, LONDONS PREMIER SPECIALIST for flatlet houses, private hotels and guest houses.918 words
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Advertisement750 1939-09-01 2 USED CARS FOR SALE GUARANTEED USED CARS A SF.LECTION OF 70 80 EXCELLENT USED CARS ALWAYS AVAILABLE IN STOCK. WE CAN RECOMMEND REAL, BARGAINS, BACKED BY OUS GUARANTEE. BELOW ARE A FEW OF THE CARS OFFERED:— 193G MORRIS 12-H.P. SALOON. Excellent condition, just repainted and mechanically sound. Three new tyres,750 words
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Advertisement629 1939-09-01 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated in Ensland) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N Co MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage Out Spore RANPURA 17.000 Sept. 8 VICEROY OF INDIA 20,000 Sept. 22 BHUTAN 6.100 Sept. 23 BEHAR 6.000 Oct. 6 CORFU 15.000629 words
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Advertisement391 1939-09-01 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (incorporated to Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. SHORT TRIPS TO JAPAN VIA HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI. s.s. HAKUSAN MARU Sept. 4 ■A HARUNA MARU Sem 17 mi. YASUKUNI MARU Oct. 6 S.S. KASIMA MARU Oct. 30 Bound trip tickets for Japan available (oi Z months391 words
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Advertisement681 1939-09-01 3 LUXURY with ECONOMY ONE-CLASS MOTOKSH1PS CABINS WITH PRIVATE BATH. EXCELLENT CUISINE, MODERATE FAKKS To: MARSEILLES LONDON, KOTTEK- pm ithium HAM DAM HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN Tos Sl> CoVeNH^GEN K^niA H 2$ PANAMA abt. Sept. 10 irowoiA ?S.S CHII^cami.ndon .8^.10 LALAND1A Nov 7 Oct a JUTLAND^ gkok and gAICO Nov 28 To;681 words
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Advertisement556 1939-09-01 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD Ocean Building Cotlyet Qu*j Singapore fM »I5I. Chartered Bank Bulldtnt fenant -fti 1368. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FASl SERVICES MAK3E1LLES I.UMIO.S is (OMI.NLM AND UI.V* «.<>V? (la conjunction wllb Ihr G!eo l.lnt) Due Sails THE3EUS Mars, L'don, R'dam, Ham., Olas. In port Sept. t MEN KLAUS L'don. R'dam.556 words
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Article195 1939-09-01 4 pORTY-FOUR- YEAR-OLD Couni Stefan Csaky, Hungary's Foreign Minister, who recently visited Germany and Italy, is Europe's man ot mystery, says the Sunday Despatcn With his good looks and personal charm Count Csaky is the Anthony Eden of Hungary, of which he has been Foreign Minister since195 words
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153 1939-09-01 4 Japan Exposed To Economic Collapse /CHINA'S position In the SinoJapanese hostilities is the best that it has been since the outbreak of the war. Dr. Hu Shin, Chinese Ambassador to the United States, told the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at Ann Arbor. Michigan.153 words
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Article255 1939-09-01 4 To-day Adca (Imperial) onFast Africa (Imperlai) ..3 O.n South Africa (Imperial) 2 cm Whole Canada (Imperial) ..2 o.ir Burma (Imperial) 3 > r China. Holhow ilmoerlal) ..2 am Christmas Island (Ophlr) 30 p.m. •igyui Sudan and Paiectto* (Imperial) 3 dju Great Britain and Ireland Imperial O- Europe255 words
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Article30 1939-09-01 4 Mails from Europe (London Mails) expected today, Sept I, by 8.1. (Tilawa) will be delivered to boxhcldcrs at 9 a.m. General delivery of letters at 9 am.30 words
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Article118 1939-09-01 4 Empire Dock: Entrance Gate 3; Exit I: Kllas 31: City of Mandalay 32; Tweedbank 34; Falrneld City 36; Ipoh 38. Empire Dock: Entrance Gate 4; Exit 5 Merkur 48. West Wharf: Entrance Gate 4; Exit S: Gewang 5. West Wharf: Entrance Gate 7; Exit 5: Capt St.118 words
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Article305 1939-09-01 4 ■MM W earnes From Pansng, Ipoh sad Koala Lnmput. Arrives every eveulng. QanUs From Australia: Arrives THIS ifteinoon. KX.9L: From Europe: Arrives Saturday evening. KIM.: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives Saturday afternoon. Imperial: From Europe: Due TODAY: Expected Saturday. KN.I.LM.: Prom Netherlands todte* Arrives Monday afternoon.305 words
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Article107 1939-09-01 4 Message To King Of Italy To Intervene Cannes, Aug. 31. TPHE Duke of Windsor has sent the King of Italy a personal message, asking him to intervene in the cause of peace. The Duke recalled he fought side by side with Italian soldiers during theReuter - 107 words
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Article137 1939-09-01 4 PRINCE DAVID MDIVANI. last survivor of the famed "marrying Mdivani" brothers, was an expensive husband and a negligent father according to his former wife, ex-fllm star Mac Murrary, in an affidavit filed In Hollywood recently. Mac Murray said: "All I ask is that Prince David shall137 words
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167 1939-09-01 4 DISCLOSURES of the activities of Nazi and Fascist students in foreign universities were made at the World Students Congress/ which 's meeting in Paris. Last June, it was revealed, a secret congress of German students from foreign universities was held at Stuttgart in Germany. Films,167 words
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413 1939-09-01 4 Growing Uneasiness Of The German People London, Aug. 31. niFFICULTIES of Anglo-German exchanges are empha- sised by The Tiires to-day. In a leading article the newspaper says the questions at issue are not merely delicate and complex, but cover two essentially different problems treatment of the presentReuter - 413 words
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Article59 1939-09-01 4 No Holiday In Holland Amsterdam, Aug. 31 P>R the first time since the Great War, Queen Wilhelmina's flfty-ninth birthday was celebrated to-day without the traditional festivities and holiday. The stock exchange and commercial markets, which customarily close on Aug. 31, were open lor usual business. Schoolchildren alsoReuter - 59 words
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54 1939-09-01 4 Berlin, Aug. 31. HERR FORSTER, the Nazi leader in Danzig who was recently appointed "head of the state of Free City," returned to Danzig to-day after conferring with Herr Hitler. No confirmation is available of a report that an agreement has been signed between himReuter - 54 words
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Article158 1939-09-01 4 CUSTOMS DUES IN PUPPET NOTES "Proper Subject For A British Protest" Shanghai, Aug. 31. IT Is learned from a usually reliable source that from Sept. 1 all dues levied by Chinese customs authorities in Japanese-occupied areas in Central China will be levied in Hua Hsing notes. These notes are issuedReuter - 158 words
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96 1939-09-01 4 Simla, Aug. 31. THE Viceroy to-day received assurances of loyalty and offers of their resources from 18 more princes, Including the rulers of Baroda, Patiala, Gwalior and Bhopal, making a total of 28 offers of services to the King-Em-peror.—Reuter. Burma's Support Rangoon, Aug.Reuter - 96 words
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Article72 1939-09-01 4 KING DUKE AT THE ADMIRALTY London, Sept. 1. ■"pHE crowds which have thronged Downing Street for the past week were absent last night and only an occasional sightseer was passing along. Ministers were active yesterday, Mr. te Water, the South African High Commissioner, was the first caller at the DominionsReuter - 72 words
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Article25 1939-09-01 4 The Japanese Embassy in London still has no news that Mr. M. Shigemitsu, the Ambassadar to Britain, will be the new Foreign Minister reports. Rcuter.Reuter - 25 words
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299 1939-09-01 4 nUMOURS of an impending Slno- Japanese peace continue to be current in London, Reuter reported yesterday, though nobody was able to fay precisely on what basis. Japanese circles assert that Mr. Wang Ching-wel, former vice-Preai-dent of the Kuomintang who was expelled from the party following299 words
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Advertisement798 1939-09-01 4 BOUSTEAD 6c CO., LTD. Iterate ileo it. KMS.I rti.tPHOlMK: freight M3X PlNUl Mil CANADIAN incorporated in England) THE tMPKtSS ROUTE o«er. TRANS-I ACIFIt SERVICES vtaHONOLLLtot diren EMPRESS to VANCOUVER-ACROSS U.NUX by TRANSCONTINENTAL TBAIN^ «lth•nt chance-thence b> CANADIAN PACIfrlC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO ENGLAND or U>« CONTINENT— «ll under ONE MANAl,«MENT. ROUND798 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous440 1939-09-01 4 TIDE TABLE! SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 12.06 p.m. 9.1 ft. L. W. 5 57 a.m. 1.8 ft.; 6.03 p.m. 2.S ft. To-morrow H. W. 00.11 a.m. 9.6 ft.; 12.29 p.m. 9.3 ft. L. W. 6.19 a.m. 2.1ft.; 6.32 p.m. 2.3 ft. Sunday H. W. 00.44 a.m. 9.4 ft.; 12.55 pjn.440 words
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Advertisement424 1939-09-01 5 Beauty Expert IOSI 26!bsUGl¥FAT 1 'Hi I Those who desire to be fit. jflr rj active and healthy must guard Mfifl^ < -Jfi against excessive fat. And to no law aV M woman can f ltne be a greatet handicap or tragedy than to th* Wfl Beauty Expert. Read what424 words
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Advertisement171 1939-09-01 5 CAO IT 10-KEY I ft U I I CALCULATORS X On the toucli System Electric Model A.C or D.C Hand Model The above are the most popular calculating machines on the market. They are speedy and silent In operation. Sole Agents DUNCAN ROBERTS LTD. 10. Collyer Quay, Singapore. Also 25,171 words
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Advertisement635 1939-09-01 5 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHL 225 metre*. ZHP 3006 metre* p.m. 6.00 Recitation of the Koran, from the studio. 5.20 Arabic music. t 5.40 Malay folk songs. t 6.00 Cantonese orchestral recital and popular songs, t 7.00 Children's programme. (English). 7.15 Time, weather, news and announcements 7.30 "From the Studio Armchair."635 words
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Advertisement690 1939-09-01 5 EMPIRE STATION TO-DAY TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3 GSG 17.79 mc/s 16.86 m.); GSF 15.14 mc/s (19.83 m) GSJ 21-53 me s (13.93 m.). p.m. 6.05 Big Ben. Fred Hartley and his sextet, with Brian Lawrance (Australian baritone) 6.35 Al Collins and his dance orchestra. 7.20 "Under Big Ben." Talk by690 words
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Advertisement539 1939-09-01 5 IF YOU ARE ILL-RUNDOWN NERVOUS-WEAK-DEPRESSEp-^j^H l^^| <4 I My little girl is < WkJ%r£»>ML new cft ild since i HP^^^^\ pnt'e Tier 'Vifcr?p ?V which ivcre pre- family physi- Ifll/f 1 ff\V> ciani.Shehad r^..±L if I K P I U^ ■>»'!" V no energy, bit! ■T/ Vfi**»ta|.V »M§* eryatmea 6.VITAMINS539 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS
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Article561 1939-09-01 6 NO NERVOUS SELLING IN SHARE SECTIONS RUBBER QUIET AND UNCERTAIN By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Sept. 1. THE best that can be said of the 1 political news this morning is that conversations among the European Powers still continue, though demands and offers disclose divergences so wide561 words
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Article32 1939-09-01 6 Vatican City, Aug. 31. AFTER being the Pope, the Papal t.f State handed notes to she Italian, German, French and Polish ~'.r.do;\" fire! to the British minis-32 words
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Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers
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Article566 1939-09-01 6 All shares quoted above are fully paid. Issue Val. frat-ei Co. L.yail K\*tt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat lin 5/- Austraj AmaJ. £1 Austral Malay 5/- Ayer Hitam 1 Ayer Weng fl Bangrin Tin 1 Batu Se/angor 5/- Eerjunta) £1 Burma Malay £1 Chenderlang .50 Hitam Tin 1566 words
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Article435 1939-09-01 6 2 2 Alex Brick Ord 1.52» 2 160 1.50 1.60 2 2 do 7» 2 C« prefs. 2.10 2.20 2.15 2.20xd 10 10 Atlas Ice 4.75 5.25 6.00 650 1 1 B M. Broadcasting 0.55 0.60 ).S0 160 10 5 B M. Trustee 8.75 50 875 7 50 £1435 words
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Article261 1939-09-01 6 6% Maynara Co. Ltd. $30,000 Int. Apr 30 Oct. 31 90 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. 5% 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 let Int Mar. 31 Sept. 30 101 4%& 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 106 4&% 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 UW261 words
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Article364 1939-09-01 6 (snares are 51 unless otherwise stated) Fraser 61 Co. LyalJ Evatt Alienby A!or Uajah Amai Malay Ayer Hitam Ayer Molek Ayer Panas Bassett Bitu Lli-tang Bedford Benta Borelli Brogas Brunei Un Rukit Katii Btlktt K. B Bukit Kepoiig Bukit Timan ($10) Changkat Serdang connemara Glenealy Plantations Hamilton Haytcr364 words
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Article83 1939-09-01 6 Tone of Market: Inactive sellers reserved. Latest Cable: London, 8 ll/16d. New r«rk. 1« *»/!<> cK Thursday, Aug. 31 noon. No. IX R.S.S. (Snot loose) 29 k 29% No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. In cases August '<.»)' t 29'^ G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. r.o.b. in bales August 28"83 words
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Article184 1939-09-01 6 Thursday, Aug. 31. The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand 2030 Switzerland demand 228 Hamburg demand 127 New York demand 51 Montreal demand184 words
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361 1939-09-01 6 London Stock Exchange Prices Recede And Trading Quiet London, Aug. 31. AN the Stock Exchange to-day, most v groups closed rather easier after a quiet session in which even the announcement of the closing of the market to-morrow failed to cause any material selling. Reuter. The following are to-day's closing361 words
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Article83 1939-09-01 6 Manila, Sept. 1. CELLERS quotations. In pesos, for 10 centavo gold shares on the Stock Exchange this morning, compared with yesterday's, were 'Supplied by Fraser Co. Sharebrokers> \.ntamok 3aguio 2oco Grove JS.L. :po :togon tfasbate Mindanao M'Lode Mine operations forth Camarlnes Jan Mauriclo Jnited Paracale 3enguet Cons83 words
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41 1939-09-01 6 London, Aug. 31. THE latest developments in connec- 111 1 tion with the International crisis j adversely affected sterling today which i c)csed at 4.2850 in terms of the dollar, compared with 4.7950 yesterday.— Reutr-Reuter - 41 words
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Article168 1939-09-01 6 Governor Of Gilbraltar Rescinds Order Gibraltar, Aug. 31. •"PHE order forbidding members of the forces and dockyard officials and families to visit Spain has been rescined by the Governor of Gibraltar as a result of exchange of correspondence between the Colonial Government and the168 words
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Article205 1939-09-01 6 ""THE Liverpool correspondents of William Jack.; r.nd Co., Ltd In their report dated Aug. 17, comm nt as follows: PALM OIL. The surplus oil on the spot has nearly ali been disposed of and as a matter of fact, this is the only position in which buyers have205 words
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36 1939-09-01 6 London, Augt. 31. *THE crisis is responsible for an increase of more than £20,000,000 in the Bank of England's note circa!ation which at £529.500,000 establishes a new h:gh record.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article36 1939-09-01 6 Sydney, Aug. 31. jtfEXT week's wool sales in Sydney and Adelaide have been postponed indefinitely. The Wool-selling Brokers and Wool-growers Council is to meet on Wednesday f< 3 ••-i-i*— fH S po.?i-36 words
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Advertisement14 1939-09-01 6 McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in S.S.) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG. W.P.S. 29 114 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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753 1939-09-01 7 Effect On Level Of British Reserve Stocks London, Aug. 19. /GERMANY'S renewed buying of copper and lead, which sent prices soaring at the end of last week, has led to certain popular misconceptions which seems to merit attention. In the first place, political soothsayers avow753 words
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Article125 1939-09-01 7 THE oncertaintjr of the past week has naturally continued to make business difficult, state Guthrie and Co. In their report. There have oeen fluctuations in prices due ito the weakening of sterling, but values have been weil maintained in all markets. A marked feature has been the125 words
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474 1939-09-01 7 DEMAND FOR NEARBY DELIVERY CONTINUES UNABATED IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued at noon yesterday, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., vvrite The situation is still wrapped In complete mystery, but one thing is now certain. Hitler's attempt to impose474 words
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965 1939-09-01 7 Business Organisations* Plans Well Advanced London, Aug. 24. THE City faces the present political situation with a high degree of preparedness for the carrying on of business in the event of an emergency. Final djcisions on certain aspects of policy have yet to be made965 words
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Article195 1939-09-01 7 Rice quoted p~r koyan —40 piculs. Other commodities quoted per pleul, nnpl where otherwise stated. Singapore, Aug. si, noon. Buyers Sellers Uambier 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12 00 Pepper White Muntok $11.50 White 511.00 Black 7.50 Copra Mixed $2.85 Sun Dried S3.2O Sago Flour No.195 words
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147 1939-09-01 7 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Aug. 31, 5 p.m. Books Company Dividend Close UN Austral Anial l%d. Sept. 1 Auhtral Malay 9d. No. 49 3d. bonus. Sept. 1 Mural 10% Sept. 4 Puteh 2Vi7o Sept. 5 Raub Gold 5d. int. Sspt. 8 Sungei Way 5% No. 35 Sept.147 words
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Advertisement542 1939-09-01 7 l^ffTqnff*! BANK OF CHINA V 1 I (li. corpora ted In China ov Swuai (Jdarter* LykHjUUhMAMM 12. Cecil Street Sinc:iporr ■> 1 I iMf.Vi I -TO Telephones: Managers Office bli« Sub-Manager's OfTicr Hlii Exchan;e Dept SMI General Office 1IS« Cr*^^^^^^^^^^ Cable 'Mdress "CIIUNGKLO. t^-^ffTSI S mr n PU n S542 words
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Advertisement313 1939-09-01 8 EVERY EMOTION YOU CAN FEEL DEMANDS THAT YOU SEE THIS PICTURE! TODAY 3.15, ii UAMDDA cir, 9.15 p.m. ALHAMPKA WALTER WANGER presents <>f action and adventun* ••'"'^^^^^■^^^^^^^B ALSO Special "PAiKE GAZETTE"" "POLISH ARMY MANOEUVRES" The Season's Best Bet! GALA MIDNIGHT PREMIERS tomorrow-* ALHAMBRA -•*mmmm\\\ mtmmmmmmmjxt-nari, n, tj j mmn mwii313 words
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Advertisement350 1939-09-01 8 LUCILLE BALL PATfiIC KNOWLES IN THE RKO RADIO PICTURE 'BEAUTY ».m ASKING' WITH DONALD WOODS FRIEDA INESCORT GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL j^tfM TONIGHT BOXING ,B^i Tappy "world SIEL JOSE nONCON PRESENTS FIVE THRILLING FIGHTS m lg .TOMMY CARRIE vt. BOY QUEE |r *J* -i' TIGER AMAN vs. LITTLE ROBERTS t sb-350 words
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Advertisement281 1939-09-01 8 PACKED HOUSES at EVERY SHOW! J\ \j I>l Lj J\ 1 Itl ili LJ DEFINITELY MUST SEX" Mi Tribune. "No Praise Too High If You Have an EngagementPut it off and see "GOODBYE MR. CHIPS" Straits Times. AT THE CAPITOL 3 SHOW S TO-DAY 3.15—6.15—9.15 M.-G.-M.'s great BRITISH Masterpiece— From281 words
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Article350 1939-09-01 9 Precautionary Measure, Says Government 10,000 SCHOOLS AFFECTED: PATIENTS TRANSFERRED pVACUATION of schoolchildren and other priority classes from London and large towns under the Government evacuation scheme, which begins to-day, will take several days to complete. The action is being taken as a precautionary measure, in viewReuter; British Wireless - 350 words
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Article159 1939-09-01 9 Paris, Aug. 31. A SECOND and more urgen: appeal to Paris residents with no vital reason for remaining in the city to leave was issued by the Ministry of the Interior to-day. Those with a place in the country to which they eventually intend to proceed areReuter - 159 words
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Article75 1939-09-01 9 London, Aug. 30. IT is announced that the British Minister in Copenhagen, having been informed by the Danish Foreign Minister of Germany's statement regarding observance of Danish neutrality, has assured Denmark that so long as her neutrality is observed by Germany it will, of course, beReuter - 75 words
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Article33 1939-09-01 9 Berlin, Aug. 31. The crew of six were killed when a German plane on the Berlin-London service crashed and caught fire while taking on* at Hanover. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article67 1939-09-01 9 London, Aug. 31. rPKE AIR MINISTRY announces the following appointments which will take effect at the end of the year and early 1940:— Air-Marshal A. S. Barratt to be Air Officer Commanding the Air Forces in India vice Air-Marshal Sir Philip Joubert de la Ferte. Air Vice-MarshalBritish Wireless - 67 words
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Article47 1939-09-01 9 London, Aug. 31. ACCORDING to a well informed writer in close touch with aircraft manufacture interests, Great Britain's output of military aircraft in recent months has reached levels that challenge comparison and perhaps surpasss the achievement of any other nation. British Wireless.British Wireless - 47 words
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Article267 1939-09-01 9 Labour Deputation To Premier London, Aug. 31. "THERE is some discussion in the Press as to the exact position in the time table of the precautionary civilian defence measures which should be taken by evacuation from danger areas of schoolchildren and other categories of evacuees which includeBritish Wireless - 267 words
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Article110 1939-09-01 9 New York, Aug. 30. 'THE liners Normandie, Transylvania, Bremen and Acqultania, which were detained in harbour pending search by customs officials, will be permitted to sail early this evening. The Bremen left for Germany at 10.40 p.m. The Aquitania and Transylvania will sail tomorrow.Reuter - 110 words
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Article291 1939-09-01 9 New Premier On China Hostilities Tokio, Aug. 31. APAN will go ahead with the execution of her independent construction towards the current international situation, which is complicated and full of changes, by sticking to her own position," Gen. Nobuyuki Abe, the new Japanese Premier, said in a291 words
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96 1939-09-01 9 Budapest, Aug. 31. TT H E Hungarian Government continues to maintain an attitude of strict neutrality, while the Press generally records the impression of a hope for a peaceful settlement. Anti-aircraft guns have been mounted on bridges at Budapest on the surrounding hills. In ViennaReuter - 96 words
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Article41 1939-09-01 9 Shanghai, Aug. 31. pHU HSIN-KONG, a 38-year-old Chinese journalist, was assassinat- I ed in the International Settlement by Chinese gunmen, one of whom has been arrested. Chu Hsin-kong had previously received threatening letters from pro- Japanese terrorists. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article49 1939-09-01 9 London, Aug. 31. A TERRIFIC explosion, which shoos windows several miles away, occurred at the Kldbrooke balloon barrage station, at Blackhealth, early to-day. The explosion, which was followed by fire, occurred in a hangar used for the storage of gas cylinders. No one was injured.— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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207 1939-09-01 9 London, Aug. 21. MR. QUO TAI-CHI, Chinese Ambassador, expressed dissatisfaction in a note to the Foreign Office with the British Government reply concernIng the four Chinese prisoners at Tientsin whom the Government has decided to hand over to the puppetReuter - 207 words
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Advertisement240 1939-09-01 9 HOTELS Tonight Cocktail Dance 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. DINNER and DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight THE POPULAR ENGLISH CABARET ARTISTS THE ORMONDE SISTERS .Modern Interpretations. Dinner $3. Non-diners SI. Tomorrow- SPECIAL RACE DINNER, DANCE CABARET. EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-NIGHT AND SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER,240 words
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Advertisement376 1939-09-01 9 X-RAYED 14 TIME8 for STOMACH TROUBLE Despair fixed its cruel grip firmly in the life of Mr. G. E. L. Far worse thaa the stomach pain he suffered was tha fearful uncertainty as to what waa wrong, and whether even greater suffering would follow. Happily for him he took the376 words
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53 1939-09-01 10 Pelping, Aug. 31. ■T'HE anticipated possibility of a slackening in the anti-British movement appears to have been unjustified. Anti-British parades and meetings continue, while the Japanese controlled press declares that Chinese and Japanese must oppose Britain and Russia, which represent two evils of capitalismReuter - 53 words
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Letter453 1939-09-01 10 Signs Of the Times In Singapore POISE AND CHARM To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, I am sorry to disagree with Al.'s letter in last week's Women's Supplement of your paper, in which she says that "Asiatic women are not seen and are not453 words
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Letter178 1939-09-01 10 Criticism Of Starting On First Two Days To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Those who have attended the first two days of the present Singapore races must have heard many express dissatisfaction at the starting. In too many races horses have been left; It178 words
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Letter134 1939-09-01 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Formerly, when the minimum water charge was $1.50 and my consumption only 99 cents, I was charged the former and no meter rent. I was informed that meter rent was chargsd only in cases where a certain minimum quantity,134 words
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Article25 1939-09-01 10 PRIVATE SCHOOLS. An explanation of the way in which efficiency Is hampered by financial difficulties, and a plea for Government assistance.25 words
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Article847 1939-09-01 10 Thrust To West Or East The following survey of strategical problems in the Mediterranean is reproduced from The Economist (London), having been published in that journal three weeks ago. AS the place where imperial trade routes converge and the only convenient link between the Western and Eastern847 words
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Article737 1939-09-01 10 Mount Rosie Echoes I IVING in a suburb of Singapore, one does not expect to heir echoes of the ancient Indian civilization of Malaysia In one's own backyard, but I think that that must have happened to me recently, when the Malay members of my household737 words
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Advertisement252 1939-09-01 10 Battery Rd. Tel. 4772 Dresses for all Occasions $5 to $30 Here is a Genuine ROYAL PORTABLE Complete vwith all Practical typing Feature*. PRICED AS LOW AS $70.00 12 MONTHS GUARANTEE 4 FIRST CLASS AFTER SALES SERVICE. See the new Quiet Oe Luxe Model. oltd..0 ltd.. Singapore. •PHONE 627S WHAT252 words
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Advertisement102 1939-09-01 10 BOOKS TO CLEAR— AT SACRIFICE PRICES! LOOK AT THESE TITLES! The World of Today $3.00-$1.50, Edison the Man and Hit Work $4.50-$2.25, The Life of Napoleon $3.60-$2.00, Rabelais $10.00-55.00. Etc., etc.,— Very limited number Call early for your selections or Write for copies of our complete lists. Postage E-tru. G.102 words
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610 1939-09-01 11 "Waited Vainly For A Polish Negotiator 79 NAZIS WANT DANZIG NOW CORRIDOR PLEBISCITE British Defence Measures Increasing Tension pERMAN proposals for the immediate return of Danzig to the Reich and a plebiscite in a year's time in the Corridor region were broadcast from the Berlin610 words
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Article160 1939-09-01 11 Train Link With Reich Cut IT is reported from Rome that the train service between Italy and Germany has stopped, says Reuter from London. Signor Mussolini has ordered the army in Italian territory to be divided into two groups. One group will be commanded by Crown PrinceReuter - 160 words
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Article311 1939-09-01 11 Nervousness In Germany MO reply has yet been received to the British communication which was handed to the German Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop. No communication has been received I in London from the Polish government, I to whom copies of the Anglo-German j correspondence haveReuter; British Wireless - 311 words
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Article25 1939-09-01 11 London, Sept. 1. I r is officially announced in London that all telephone services with countries abroad and ships at sea are now suspended. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article37 1939-09-01 11 Paris, Sept. I. IP ij olliclally announced that the French Council of Ministers, which met last night, under ths chairmanship of President Lebrun, was unanimcua In maintaining firmly the engagem r'.s undertaken by France.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article82 1939-09-01 11 London, Sept. 1. AS seen from London, the Euro- pean tension shows no signs of easing, says British Official Wireless. For Britain it is again a period of waiting such as the Prime .Minister spoke of in the House of Commons on Tuesday. The latest British82 words
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Article, Illustration169 1939-09-01 11 Evacuation And Mobilization BRITISH DEFENCE PLAN 17 VACUATION from London and other cities of schoolchildren and certain other classes of residents, involving about three million people, will begin to-day. The official statement announcing this move added that no one should conclude the decision meant that war was inevitable. Measures to169 words
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Article, Illustration29 1939-09-01 11 The first 500 naval militiamen who reported for duty recently being inspected by the Commander-in-Chief Plymouth Station, Adm. Sir Eric Dunbar-Nasmith, at the R.N. barracks, Devonport.29 words
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Article419 1939-09-01 11 Unprecedented Unity And Determination London, Aug. 31. f HEAT BRITAIN has settled down to contemplate the possibility of war in a spirit the like of which has never been seen in the country's history. A survey of London's streets, homes, factories and newspapers revealsReuter - 419 words
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Article123 1939-09-01 11 Wireless Services Now Temporarily Suspended WITH the introduction in London of censorship for all outward news telegrams, very few messages regarding the 1 international situation have reached Singapore this morning. Wireless services from Rugby, which are normally used for a large part of the Reuter service123 words
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50 1939-09-01 11 Madrid, Aug. 31. EN. FRANCO has created a supreme staff, under his immediate orders, as the "highest military guarantee of Spain's liberty of action in rhe event of an armed conflict." General Vigon, Franco's most brilliant staff strategist, is appointed to the command.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article148 1939-09-01 11 Crisis Report Made To King George London, Sept.. 1. A REPORT to the King on yesterday's developments in the European situation was made by Lord Halifax who was received in audience at Buckingham Palace yesterday evening. During the afternoon, the Foreign Secretary made two visitsBritish Wireless - 148 words
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Article32 1939-09-01 11 The Hague, Aug. 31. ALL train services for to-morrow and Saturday have been cancelled throughout Holland, the rolling-stock being needed lor movement of troops cmd military equipment following the general mobilization. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article100 1939-09-01 11 Non-Aggression Agreement Moscow, Aug. 31. THE Soviet Parliament has 1 ratified the Soviet-German non-aggression pact. A conscription bill introduced In Parliament today provides for a considerable increase in the Soviet standIng army. The bill lowrrs the age for youths with secondary education from 19 to 18, andReuter - 100 words
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Article87 1939-09-01 11 Bringing Into Operation British Guarantee" Berlin, Aug. SI. THE Nazi Press campaign against Poland continues unabated. Newspapers today violently attack the calling up of the Polish reserves. Voelkischer Eeobachter describes It as a new and serious provocation. "Poland," says the newspaper, "defends the step onReuter - 87 words
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43 1939-09-01 11 Bulgaria Calls Up More Reservists Sofia, Aug. 31. •THE Bulgarian Government has ca'led up several new classes of reservists for three weeks' military training. Classes previously called up have been dismissed. Meanwhile all German and Poiish nationals have been recalled from Bulgaria. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Advertisement85 1939-09-01 11 OTHER CABLES in pages-4, 6 and 9. OF GREHT IMPORTRNCE w6OIFEHS_!w 60lFEHS_! •SPRING ACTION" IS A Jl7 f\ PATENTED EXCLUSIVE M fj 1 GOLDSMITH SHAFT WITH A Jiy M I -SPRING ACTION" SPIRAL M COIL PLACED AT THE _Jr.' CORRECT AND SCIENTIF- /F^&gm&^^^^ ICALLY DETERMINED 1/ FLEXING POINT, GIVING 1/85 words
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Article682 1939-09-01 12 CONTROL OF PETROL BY NEW REGULATION "NO ACTION ROUND HONG KONG" EMERGENCY POWERS (DEFENCE) ACT Four Special Editions Of Government Gazette ORDER FOR ENGINEERING STORES IN COLONY FRTHER measures under the Straits Settlements emergency defence regulations were announced last night in four special editions of the Government Gazette. These measures682 words
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Article99 1939-09-01 12 Calcutta. •THE Chief Minister, Mr. A. K. Fazlul Hug, and the Finance Minister, Mr. N. R. Sarkar. are, it is understood, going on leave for a short while. Mr. Fazlul Hug intends to perform Haj this season, and Mr. Sarkar will take ri-st for99 words
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Article45 1939-09-01 12 Strinagar, Aug. 18. ENERAL amnesty for all under trials and also those convicted and sentenced in connection with the Durganag temple agitation was ordered by the State Government, leaders having intimated to the Government that the Durganag satyagraha was permanently withdrawn.45 words
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Article54 1939-09-01 12 Nagpur, Aug. 18. ■THE C. P. Government has given an additional grant of Rs. 100,000 under the Land Improvement Loan Act to the Commissioner of Berar for granting advances to persons who take land for improved work. The Government has placed at his disposal a further54 words
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Article198 1939-09-01 12 SINGAPORE RAFFLES HOTEL Coc.ctail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 pjn. Dinner Dance (informal; 9.45 to Midnight. GARRICK THEATRE. GEYLANG Wedad. An Egyptian Talkie. Supported by King Iran's Wedding at 6.15 9.15 p.m. GREAT WORLD Cabaret 6.30 to 8.45 9.30 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Submarine Patrol. Sky: Stablematcs. HAPPY WORLD198 words
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Article138 1939-09-01 12 Strengthening Of Air Defences A LARGE number of additional British Blenheim bombers are now on their way to Singapore to reinforce the Royal Air Force, the Straits Times understands. Many of these fast modern aircraft, which are equally useful as fighters although designed as medium bombers, are138 words
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Article65 1939-09-01 12 Bombay, Aug. 23. 'THE Government of Bombay has sanctioned relief works costing over Ps. 1,900,000 to be undertaken in Ahbemabad district in order to provide employment to" those who are affected by the present scarcity of food and water. Various items are contemplated deepening of tanks,65 words
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Article70 1939-09-01 12 Lahore, Aug. 21. pORTY, including 22 policemen, it is reported, were injured in clashes which occurred between the police and demonstrators who collected in front of the Town Hall to record their protest against the proposed House Tax in Lahore. The police made repeated lathi charges70 words
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Article81 1939-09-01 12 TROUBLE BREWING IN PATAUDI New Delhi, Aug. 18. fPHE Civil Resistance Sub-Committee of the New pelhl Provincial Congress has postponed Indefinitely flag salutation ceremonies fixed to be held in four different localities on Aug. 20. These salutations are proposed to be preliminary to the civil disobedience campaign contemplated by the81 words
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50 1939-09-01 12 Madras, July 13. A MESSAGE from Erode says that the executive committee of the South Indian Liberal Federation (the Justice Party) has decided to send a deputation to Ceylon to study the situation regarding the repatriation proposals and to submit a report to the party.50 words
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Article47 1939-09-01 12 Wardha, Aug. 13. CETH Jamanlal Bajaj arrived here and soon after proceeded to Shegaon where he acquainted Mahatma Gandhi with the situation In Jaipur. It is understood that after a short stay Mr. Bajaj will proceed to Bombay for treatment and thence to Jaipur.47 words
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403 1939-09-01 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31. DECAUSE of the critical political situation, the ceremonies in connection with the wedding of a Selangor princess, Yang Amat Mulia Tungku Nor Asiah, younger sister of Sultan Alam Shah, and Yang Mulia Raja Bon, which began403 words
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Article, Illustration42 1939-09-01 12 Work has been speeded up on the Changi Road, which is of considerable military importance. Here is a powerful shovel at work on a big cutting by which severe bends are being eliminated. Straits Times picture.42 words
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132 1939-09-01 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 31. THERE have been sufficient dealings in leading Malayan tins and rubbers during the past few days to make dealers regret the closing of the Stock Exchange, which is due to curtailment of travel facilities caused132 words
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Article47 1939-09-01 12 DANZIG— WHAT IS IT"? Madras, Aug. 18. TTHE Chief Secretary and other secre- taries of the Government have received copies of an illustrated booklet entitled "Danzig— What is it?" The wrapper of the booklet bears the the Danzig postal mark and was addressed to the officers personally.47 words
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Article60 1939-09-01 12 TTHE Straits Times London correspondent, in a cable received in Singapore this morning on events in the City, stated "We still believe that war is improbable." The Straits Times and Free Press London staff, cabled the correspondent, would remain in London as long as Parliament stayed,60 words
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Article33 1939-09-01 12 Simla, Aug. 22. A COMMUNIQUE states that it has been decided that the Government of India offices will close in Simla on Oct. 23 and will reopen in New De.hi en Oct. 24.33 words
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Article285 1939-09-01 12 One At Each Post For Two Hours MUST KNOW PEOPLE IN THEIR AREA rvIVISIONAL A.R.P. wardens have been asked to have a warden on duty at each post for two hours each night— from G o'clock to 8— until further notice, announces th» Chief Air Raid285 words
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Article48 1939-09-01 12 MR. DESAI MEETS DARBAR VIRA WALLA Rajkot, Aug. 22. iy|R. Mahad^v Desai, Mahatma Gandhi's secretary, is leaving Rajkot by neon mail. He had two interviews with Durbar Virawalla. Mr. Desai declined to disclose anything, but it la learnt that discussions with Darbar Virawalla centered round the proposed reforms.48 words
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Advertisement130 1939-09-01 12 I J_ m TTII -mm- i '■'"A^ Hr v||l I|| I [1 I I THE NEW WESTINGHOUSE II IS A PACEMAKER IN HHBf^™ EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD Features include: (J Wrnfl& "TRUE-TEMP" COMTROL. •SUPER FREEZER... WjndMmM I) holds EXACT ice in 52 minutes XlI W Temperature EJECT-O-CUBE TRAYS M|130 words
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Article119 1939-09-01 13 At The (linema •Siuj,.-:- >arh" (John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Andy Devine, <ieorge Bancroft and John Carradine). I nitcd Artists. At the Alhambra. UTITH a plat that savours of a "Grand Hotel" of the Wild West. With abi'ndant action, with good acting, and with gun-ploy by kind119 words
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Article79 1939-09-01 13 Beauty for the Asking" (Lucille Ball. P:\trick Knowler, Donald UooiK lricda Incscort.) R.K.O. K<idio. At the Pavilion. TITFRE i~> quite good entertainment in this film uhich is the story of a Jilted girl and the cosmetic business. Lucille Ball gives a pleasing p?rforrr.ance. and Frieda79 words
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Article, Illustration16 1939-09-01 13 Tfilc Siraiis Times picture shoivs the ventilator window of the lock-up, through which the prisoner* escaped.16 words
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478 1939-09-01 13 Crawled Through A Ventilator 25 Feet From The Ground GET-AWAY WATCHED BY OTHER MEN IN POLICE COURT CELL TWO Teochew Chinese prisoners escaped from a lock-up in the Singapore police courts yesterday between half -past twelve and three o'clock in the afternoon after wrenching478 words
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102 1939-09-01 13 Rain Holds Up Motorists On Way To Office HEAVY rain in Singapore between 7.30 and 8.30 this morning flooded roads into the city at several points and a.number of motorists were held up by water in the ignition. Fortunately, the tide was not full, and the water was able to102 words
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Article45 1939-09-01 13 A bridge drive in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor was held at the Tanglin Club. The prize of a Malayan pewter tea service was won by Mrs. Clements. The organisers wish to thank all who helped to make the drive a success.45 words
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Article79 1939-09-01 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, Aug. 31. CTATING that he did not know it was k an offence to smoke chandu in a club house, Kwek Guan Joo to-day pleaded guilty to having smoked chandu in the Thau Lin recreation club in Jalan Meriam.79 words
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Article98 1939-09-01 13 A FTER being held for a month, the officials of the Bangkok branch of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Ltd., Singapors, have been released on bail, according to advice received at the head office last night. The men are Mr. Ong Thye Ghee and Mr. Sng98 words
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Article, Illustration24 1939-09-01 13 A;; anti-tank rifle being fired from a camouflaged position by an Indian unit' at present in Singapore.— Straits Times picture.24 words
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Article, Illustration368 1939-09-01 13 Coastal Fortifications And A. A. Positions Manned (From A Special Correspondent) Batavia, Aug. 3L DARTIAL mobilization has been introduced in the Nether- lands Indies. It is being done not by drafts but individually. Coastal fortifications and antiaircraft positions are being manned while additional men are368 words
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Article62 1939-09-01 13 (From A Special Correspondent) Batavia, Au£. 31. TTO protect the oilfields, large numbers of troops are being rushed to Tarakan and Balihpapan, in Dutch Borneo, by X.P.M. vessels. Troops are also being sent to the Moluccas. Some of the smaller X.P.M. vessels which have been laid up62 words
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304 1939-09-01 13 AN article in the last issue of Thj Sunday Times regarding Singa- j pore's proposed new civic centre in Empress Place, in which it was stated "the S.C.C. pavilion would be moved to the other end of the Padang on the site occupied by the304 words
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Article205 1939-09-01 13 Celebrations hi Singapore A LTHOUGH there were no official celebrations in the Netherlands or in the Indies, Hollanders in Singapore celebrated the 59th. birthday of Queen Wilhelmina wuh customary festivity at the Hoilandsche Club last night. A number of other nationalities ire*e represented. The occasion also served205 words
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Article97 1939-09-01 13 WHILE spcaliing to Mr. J. Angus, an officer in the Singapore Fire Brigade, a Malay Municipal ambulance driver, Nallom bin Haji Abdullah, aged about 35, suddenly crumpled to the ground yesterday afternoon in the yard of the fire station. He was placed in the ambulance which he97 words
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Advertisement51 1939-09-01 13 *3 P^ y/jPf^^ A Y L M E R S B^ j/ natural flavour f y slways ensures f^^^ W^l^tf repeat orders. y^l-^n^tf^ 1^ Only the best l^.. iH vegetables V /B picked the V y J f Jm same day are >^-^iB»^^^^^ l good enough >>^5^^B y f or51 words
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Advertisement7 1939-09-01 13 i K. LUMPUR PENANG IPOH SINGAPORE TAIPENG7 words
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546 1939-09-01 14 $1,185 Fine For "Dangerous Type Of Smuggler" EXCISE OFFICERS FIND OPIUM HIDDEN IN PIPES A LODGING-HOUSE "runner", described by an Excise officer as a "dangerous typo of smuggler" was sentenced to one day's simple imprisonment and fined $1,185, in default 12 months' rigorous imprisonment, in546 words
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Article65 1939-09-01 14 CENTENCE was postponed until Sept. I*' 7. in the case of a Malay, Kantor bin Osman, who was convicted in the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday, of theft of two bunches of bananas by severing them from a tree in the compound of a house in Dunearn Road65 words
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Article74 1939-09-01 14 THE wedding will take place on 1 Sunday, Sept. 17, at Penang Cot, River Valley Road, of Mr. Tan Huck Wan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Chong Chew, ta Miss Lim Chin Choo. The ceremony will be performed in the old style, the bride's costume beins74 words
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Article, Illustration59 1939-09-01 14 Arrivals in the Burns Philp vessel Merkur frovi Australia yesterday were the Rajah and Ranee of Sandur, India. The Rajah and Ranee have been spending a holiday in Australia, proceeding to Perth direct from Ceylon and returning via Singapore. They will leave for India in59 words
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159 1939-09-01 14 Magistrate Fines Alien A SAGORO Imaizumi, a Dutch subject aged 30 and a Bible rt seller for an American society, was charged in the third court yesterday with failing, as an alien, to provide the Registrar of Aliens with the information that he had been159 words
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78 1939-09-01 14 A FINE of $100, in default two months' rigorous imprisonment, wa3 passed by Mr. R. E. Turnbull In the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday on a Malay, Osman bin Karim. 25, who pleaded guilty to a charge of Importing dutiable tobacco into the Colony78 words
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233 1939-09-01 14 I IST oi donations to the Children's Aid Society for the year ended Aug. 31 is as follows: Madame A. Oalandi $10.00 W. W. Dean, 5.00 Mrs. G. Vowler (Nsgri Scmbilani 26 00 Mrs. K. M. Johnston 10.00 D. Gilcnxist, 25.00 Mrs. M- McFarlane 20.00233 words
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202 1939-09-01 14 ■■pHE evidence of Mr. Oscar Wilson, the hand-writing expert, remains |to be recorded to-day by Mr. J. Fletcher-Cooke, Singapore Third Police i Court magistrate, in connection with I tentative charges of cheating and abetment of cheating of about $5,970 preferred against Chan Tian Chye and202 words
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Article69 1939-09-01 14 /\WING to the nature of the b3ttom the vicinity, it has been found impossible to construct the beacon for the Maeander Shoal in Keppel Harbour, states a notice to mariners issued by the Marine Department. The attempt has, therefore, been abandoned and the Maeander shoal buoy will remain69 words
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Advertisement296 1939-09-01 14 mm mW Mm.''- .'■:'-:-yTUm Hfe "fry m MM ME -"^H Rflk is% fl M M v -x*jc^bS C^Ra?w KS^Wr .'A-.'. m MfM Mr mf #^|V ■%*>" /HA [1 ■H^Vl'''* "'vXv :'Sfc x /^JP^^^*^^ ■v^afl»-.- -:-^^B EB \se£^m\ .".'^'.■.'.■.'.v.v.'.'.'.v.f'J^'.vA' o( 'v' '^flHun j&m Bfciifrr ii/: :^^^^Bv: K^B 'X--' r v^^Bh l^^ijik'.'.'.w.296 words
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Letter773 1939-09-01 15 Efficiency Without Finance? A PROVED NEED IN MALAYA To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— The recent controversy in youi columns arguing the good and evil aspects of schools under private management In Malaya has given me on opportunity to express my own views on the773 words
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Letter680 1939-09-01 15 New Motoring Law In Malaya HOW TO PROVE IT? To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The academic question as to what tests should determine the de- gree of intoxication which can rightly j come under the cognizance of a court of law has long been680 words
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159 1939-09-01 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, I wish to thank Mr. Tan Ec Leong for encouraging the Straits-born Chinese to learn Mandarin, in his two letters published in the Straits Times. I would like to tell Mr. Tan Ec Leong that the only159 words
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Letter482 1939-09-01 15 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—As an Arab citizen of this city I think it is high time that I explained through the medium of your very interesting correspondence columns the mentality, the sensibility and the aspirations of the Arabs of482 words
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Advertisement402 1939-09-01 15 NEW SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED Jockeif II UNDERWEAR /m/^QK O For active vacation days or cool comfort in the office, turn to Jockey Underwear. Jockey's knit j fabrics are porous. They absorb and evaporate A perspiration rapidly— never get clammy, or bunch lliX and bind. In addition, you get masculine support,402 words
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Article, Illustration30 1939-09-01 16 IMPORTANT DECISIONS BY BRITISH FRENCH STAFFS frORTANT •1..- ci i ..-Ji- -.1.. I•• I. A. 11>A I t: ■■<■■:- he iAltcr p F j f- > n d Hctt 11 will t30 words
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528 1939-09-01 16 Thousands Of Anti-Nazis Working Underground In Germany A Ht!« ■'••'■'•••> tf tixation ...i.,: i,,.i (tie ifen j;c, „,,..0/1, <, :.-i Jlph ras rtdc o Jount 5l )nie ,i he ■>•■-•■ 1 he ,'•<-' he ■•<•••>;'•■ n ...i. .w.;..i v.. M.>'^..., 1..,,,,... W > M r,/^^i. He* r i<i> I Id528 words
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Article65 1939-09-01 16 "'"li »<•« ftß'"'"' I> h (i»l#4 ►>•>► I**si. V l>./iOO.O'KI in ('.l/llu; l.ttri r»»»i/»rl ffirrr fr'irri I '.fifl'.», i -rt. ~rcr 1-; :l >,lllli'..i U It, Hi<- V.***** of U.f. n«l.t '.f ji.jrla It |fl t.r1.l to n.c. iiir,iini f,r p.riMcii bnnhs jm'l prl-^jtc rirma wli'i65 words
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Advertisement50 1939-09-01 16 [VaEl «'-> 1 I\\t, I \\l 1 g j *h Vnl« jv-iti.r -.niui' snnrilS'. •11.. i- 1* M n.-, >.( rumm.Ci 1 to 'VOfl. iifi>tiM« i. Ih r«vr J 1 nr.;rf*- r i*k r"i.-i, MISM I btoAl i '■'.'Opoo dflV 11 > 11-tw u'ji. rv«» -w*Ak .f ImlMm >'H N»vitinn;inlmnn»50 words
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Article, Illustration42 1939-09-01 17 R. V. AIYAR - R. V. AIYAR I Presented By 77;? last Sunday in the Tamil month of Aadl July- Aug.) is of special importance to Hindus in Tamil districts. Picture shows a section of the huge gathering at the temple in Royapettah, Madras.42 words
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474 1939-09-01 17 Allocation Committee Agrees To Small Reduction Simla. TNDIA will pay about Rs. 20,00.? lees as her contribution to the League of Nations, according to the recommendation of the League Committee on Al'ocation of Expenses appointed in 1938. It is learned that the Committee has474 words
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564 1939-09-01 17 Madras. OTRIKING progress appears to have been made at the handspinning centres in the Moplah area in Malabar, Judging by the figures available. Hand-spinning was started in June 1937 by the All-India Spinners' Association at PuLkkal in Ernad, Taluk (Malabar District) as an564 words
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Article66 1939-09-01 17 Salem Prisoners Stage A Hunger-Strike Salem, Aug. 23. QF the 800 ccnvieto in tho Sabm central gaol, nearly 350 staged a hunger-strike en Monday demanding the repral cf th^ Criminal Tribes Act and the amendment of the rule regarding surveillance of relcas-d prlsrners. The District66 words
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Article72 1939-09-01 17 Bombay. 'THE Government of Bombay has decided to appoint Mr. Justice Broomflold to inquire into th 3 firm-: on Au.t. 1 near Chota Kabarstan as a i-e-sult of the Mus;im demonstration against the Property Tax Dill. The Government has also decided to take immediate steps In72 words
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Article22 1939-09-01 17 Mr. P. D. Sasgi, a Journalist from the Punjab, is now in Singapore in the course of a tour round the world.22 words
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393 1939-09-01 18 Late Goal Brings Victory In Second Division pIAPI'ING the ball and lifting it into the net shortly before time, Guest j^ave the R.A. (8.M.) the winning foal in their second division (a) soccer match with the 'üblishers, which ended two-one, at the Stadium yesterday.393 words
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Article, Illustration34 1939-09-01 18 'tie Blakan Matl Gunners beat the Publishers by the odd goal in three t the Stadium yesterday in the second division (A) of the league. Picture shoics Gunners defending their goal— Straits Times picture.34 words
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Article32 1939-09-01 18 Soccer Div. I, Chinese vs. Manchestcrs, at Anson Road Div. IXA. Post Office vs. Malaya Signals, at S.H.B. ground. Tennis S.C.C, S.R.C. and Tan?lln Club tournaments. Happy World Boxingr.32 words
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Article590 1939-09-01 18 VESTrr DAY'S ties in the B.C.C. autumn lawn tennis tournament resulted as follows: 'A' class doubles: a. F. B. Gurr and J. Macintosh <owe 15) beat E. C. Cherrlngton and B. ;«011l (owe J). 3—6. 6—l. 6—2; H. i L.. Marshall and A. D. Anderson (owe 15)590 words
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Article106 1939-09-01 18 Itae following have beeu selected to play football (or the Coronation XI against the Kat >ug Rangers on Sunday at 5.15 p.m. Tan Kirn Eng, All Yunos, Lee Pak Tong. Raymond Pereira, A. Aziz Sheriff, Arthur Llm. T. OUvelro, H. Gammell (Captain) Chan Teck Kirn. J. Vass and106 words
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Article66 1939-09-01 18 After an Interval of about two months boxing will reopen at the Happy World stadium tonight. The main event of the carfl of five bouts Is a ten-rounder between Boy Quee and Tommy Carrie. This makes the third meeting. The first was a draw and In the second66 words
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Article164 1939-09-01 18 'Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31. AN excess of $30,944 in income over expenditure was reported at the half yearly meeting of the Selangor Turf Club held to-day, at which Mr. AW. Delamore presided. After the accounts had been passed Mr. Delamore referred to164 words
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Article18 1939-09-01 18 In th n rugby i yeci at run yesterday, Bull beat <" -^rsfleld 13 points to it-18 words
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Article, Illustration480 1939-09-01 18 CLOW and threequarter pace workout* we»*e pllt in mmhoiß of candidates entered for to-morrow' •<■ E&ikit Timah, <>■ third day of the Singapore Turf Club's autumn (Gold i\ip) meeting. Heavy rain fell towards the end of the workouts but nevertheless several horses were480 words
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1434 1939-09-01 19 Third Day Of Singapore Gold Cup Meeting I A ERIAL Post and Madam should prove to be the two best bets of the day to-morrow, the third day of the Singapore Gold Cup meeting. Aerial Post did not run into a place in1,434 words
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Article, Illustration29 1939-09-01 19 Another phase of the second division (A) game at the Stadium yesterday in which the Blakan Mati Gunners beat the Publishers by 2 goals to 1. Straits Times picture.29 words
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Article84 1939-09-01 19 Home cricket results yesterday were Worcester beat Notts by an innings and 31 runs. Notts 166 and 81 (Perko seven for 30). Worcester 281 (Singleton 102 not out, Voce six for 106). Somerset beat Northants by an innings and 92. Northants 138 'Andrews four for 23) and 150.84 words
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Article194 1939-09-01 19 In a friendly game of table tennis played last Sunday, the Serangoon Friendly Party defeated the Borneo Company by seven games to nil. Scores (S.P.P. players mentioned first) Sin Kim Soon beat See Pee Wan 3 2; I Sin Kia Hee beat Charlie Kang 3—2; Ang Yong Guan194 words
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Article29 1939-09-01 19 Following are S.C.C. bowls ties: Semi-finals Monday: E. H. Coleman vs. E. G. Staunton. Tuesday: C. Hewetson vs. winner of H. R. Wilson vs. F. H. Brooks.29 words
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Article24 1939-09-01 19 Straight snooker ties at the S.C.C. are: Monday: G. Pritchett vs. A. D. Baker. Tuesday: C. P. Listen vs. A. O. Ells.24 words
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Article256 1939-09-01 19 Marines Lose To R.A.O.C. DLAYING WITH 10 men, the Marines put up a hard fight before thoy were beaten by four goals to three, by the R.A.O.C. at Alexandra yesterday In a second division (a) league soccer match. Play was slow, but keen throughout. The256 words
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Article53 1939-09-01 19 The following will play for the Y.W.C.A. in a cricket match against the European women on Sa'.urcny at 3 p.m. on the S.R.C. <;rn;:nd. Misses D. Mitchell, M. Clarke, S. Armstrong, B. Ferguson, P. Elliott, P. Eber, P. Wilson and J. Hcrmon; Mesdames Perreau, Sandcsham, G. Wheatley, Singh53 words
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Article, Illustration135 1939-09-01 20 In the headquarter? of London's eMlian dffrnre system a secret, bomb-proof room somewhere in Rensinf ton," where .I.R.P. servk-M are controlled. Thr Srrrrtary for War. Mr. Leslie HoreIteliaha and (left) the Chief of the Imperial QtMnl StaJT, Viscount Gort, Ir.ivinj tnrrtinc of the135 words
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