The Straits Times, 2 September 1939
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Title Section37 1939-09-02 1 The Straits Times (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES I 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS.37 words
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Advertisement699 1939-09-02 1 lry MIEN CHON6 TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. t\m Coleman St. Singapore. —Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140, CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). r nrf I 1 Singapore— v^AAWO^ Sydney. Q Single: £52. 0.0 ti\ ZRI CS Return: £93.12.0 ># A^ MiKi*9& L^Jf' •*r^B M^ 1 Reduced rates for fcj^fcLgP^lml699 words
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Advertisement14 1939-09-02 1 Exclusive GOWNS Salons at MADAME PAGE 13. Battery Rd. Singapore MAJESTIC HOTEL Kuala Lumpur.14 words
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Advertisement577 1939-09-02 2 ALEXANDER-HEALE— At Singapore on Ist September, 1939, David Alexander, ot Aberdeen, Scotland, to Margot Rosa Fleetwood Hcale, of Fleetwood, Kureen, Queensland Friends are notified that the wedding of Mr. O. H. Daly and Miss Nadla Hopkln, originally arranged for Sept. 23, will now take place at Bt. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore,577 words
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Advertisement576 1939-09-02 2 FOR SALE FOR SALE CONORD PETROL PUMPING SETS, stationary and portable, for watering and elevating, Irrigation and drainage. Apply The East Asiatic Co., Ltd. Technical Depart nent, Singapore. Telephone 5321. FOR HIRE REFRIGERATOR— Sth or Pseq Phone 3333 HOUSES FLATS, TO LET TO LET, 7 Upper Wilkle Road. Apply Meyer576 words
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Advertisement999 1939-09-02 2 DOGS CHANGI FARM KENNELS 9% mile I Changi Road. Mrs. Clarke boards dogs at I reasonable rates. For sale Ot. Danes, Fox Terriers and other varieties also Persian Kittens. PUBLIC NOTICES" NOTICE It has come to the notice of the Food Control Department that certain rice dealers are taking advantage999 words
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Advertisement858 1939-09-02 2 BUSINESS FRESH FOOD BUSINESS with contracts and prospects of expansion needs capital In order to develop. Paying proposition where early returns can be expected. Apply Box No. 231, Straits Times. AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE Of well-made latest design cross-grain pattern wax polished teak household furniture including: an excellent Toned Cottage858 words
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Advertisement692 1939-09-02 2 PERSONAL THE MARRIAGK BI'KEAt 119. New Bnuc Street. London. W.I. introduction* riv-i. privately and confidentially. Mayfatr 9J34 BUSINESS CARDS Etc THE~ "DA~&~ NIGHT" PRIVATE DETECTIVE AGENCY (Private and Commercial investigation) throughout S.S KM S Experienced Detective Available. i acorn uoao PHONE 4410 "join the green circiTe" lending library Ist. FLOOR692 words
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Advertisement734 1939-09-02 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEM ENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated ln England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES OUTWARD PROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage Due Spore. RANPURA 17,000 Sept. 8 VICEROY OF INDIA 20,000 Sept. 22 BHUTAN 6.100 Sept. 23 BEHAR 6,000 Oct.734 words
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Advertisement623 1939-09-02 3 1 [tiki n^T3 (Incorporateo tn Janau' GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO LONDON Penang, Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said Naples, Marseilles, Gibraltar, London. Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg. Vessels Tonnage Dv Sail t HUSIMI MARU 10,900 Sept. 4 5 HAKOZAKI MARU 10.400 Sept. 13 14 SUWA MARU 10,400623 words
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Advertisement796 1939-09-02 3 LUXURY with ECONOMY ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS. CABINS WITH PRIVATE BATH P.XCELLENT CUISINE. MODERATE FARES To: MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTEK- Ta PAf ircTivß imvithmixm ham DAM. BAMBUBO AND COPENHAGEN To 'SfefJ'X'D. SSSSJjia SEt 2J PANAMA abt. Sept. 10 BORINOIA O?tn CHILE caUs London Sept. 10 LALANDIA NOV. 7 INDIA Oct. I JUTLAI>TDIA Nov.796 words
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Advertisement632 1939-09-02 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building. Colljri Qim> Sinxaporc |>i SI.M. Chartered Bank Building Penanc Tel 1369. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAS I SERVICES MAKSEILLES LONDON N CON lIN tM AND i;i \>(i«tr (In cnnjunrtlon with the Glen Line) Due Sails THESEUS Mars, L'don, Rdam, Ham., Glas. in port Today MENELAUS I/don.632 words
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Article293 1939-09-02 4 INWARD fVearnes From Penang, lpob and Koala Lumpur. Arrives every evening. Imperial: From Europe: Arrive* TOD AT. KXJL: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives THIS afternoon. X.L.M.: From Europe: Arrives THIS evening. Qantas From Australia: Arrives Snnda> afternoon. K.N.LI M.: From Netherlands ladle*: Arrives Monday afternoon. K.N.1.L.M.293 words
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Article206 1939-09-02 4 To-day Whole Australia (Qantas) 9 p..m. North Borneo, Brunei Labuan (Marudu) ..3.30p.m. Burma (Shirla) 3 p.m. Europe it Great Britain (X.L.M.) 2 pjn. KuroDe end U Britain <X.L.M.> 7 0./n Great Britain, Europe, Egypt Ceylon (Parcels only) 1 p.m. Whole India (Shirala) p.m. Iran (X.L.M.) 2 p.m.206 words
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Article25 1939-09-02 4 Mails from Holland etc., expected today, Sept. 2, by Meerkerk. Mails from China and Japan expected on Sept. 4, by Husiml Maru.25 words
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434 1939-09-02 4 London, Sept. 1. PVENTS of the past few hours have completely overtaken newspaper editorial comment, written before it became apparent that the stage of negotiations had passed into that of hostilities. Their tone indicates, however, that the invasion of Poland by Germany wasBritish Wireless - 434 words
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Article104 1939-09-02 4 SCHOOLS TO BE HOSPITALS Hong Kong, Sept. 1. •THE local defence forces held manoeuvres today according to a plan drawn up to cope with the present crisis." Meanwhile Hong Kong Is proceeding with emergency preparations. Red crosses are being painted on private and public hospitals. The Hongkong104 words
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Article157 1939-09-02 4 House Of Lords Hears Halifax Statement London, Sept. 2. THE proceedings in the House of Lords were parallel with those in the House of Commons. Lord Halifax made a statement similar to Mr. Chamberlain's and was followed by the wholehearted support of the Labour and LiberalReuter - 157 words
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Article151 1939-09-02 4 Message To Puppets A Shanghai Summons Tientsin, Sept. 1. THE British Consulate-General has written to the Chinese Court (under the Jurisdiction of the Japan-ese-sponsored "Provisional Government" In Peiping) requesting it to present official summons for the four Chinese prisoners detained in connection with the murder of aReuter - 151 words
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Advertisement762 1939-09-02 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated >o P.M.B tHJCTIIUNBi KirUht 5435. Puntt MIL CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS. LIMITED. Incorporated in England) FARES SINGAPORE/EUROPE First and Cabin class from £*****.9 Tourist class from £75 8.8. AROUND THE WORLD FARES BY C.P.R/P. ft O. First and Cabin Class Tourist Class From £181.4.8 From £126.12.7. Mrect762 words
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Advertisement130 1939-09-02 4 iWfWmw^ I TR|LOX (SlSv'l iitS PULLEY BLOCK lllm^i iSr 20 TOH CAPACITY Yr AwvvJ f Wk3 W Mounted on Ball Bearings *j Heavy Steel Hand t Chain Wheel ADVIRALTY QUALITY LOAD CHAIN SHORT HEAD ROOM McALISTER Co., Limited. Incorporated in Straits Settlements. S'purc. Kuala Lumpur. Ipoli. Penang, London. w.p.s. 63130 words
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342 1939-09-02 5 DIVIDEND 2 PER CENT: 94 ACRES TO BE PLANTED A NET profit of $21,354, .subject to directors' fees, was earned by Brunei United Plantations, Ltd., in the year ended June last. This compares with $39,407 earned in the preceding year. The amount brought forward from342 words
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Article127 1939-09-02 5 Financial And Trade Powers For Government London, Sept. I. AT the conclusion of the debate in the House of Commons tonight the House passed a financial resolution and 15 Bills. The most important were the resolution extending the Government's credit by £500,000,000 and the Currency Defence BillReuter - 127 words
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Article141 1939-09-02 5 London, Sept. 2. 'THE exportable quota for tin for the third quarter was to-day raised to 60 per cent, of standard tonnages, compared with 45 per cent, fixed at the previous meeting of the International Tin Committee. The quota for the last quarter was also fixed at141 words
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Article57 1939-09-02 5 Riga, Aug. 31. OWING to the withdrawal of British ships, the Baltic states are finding difficulty in exporting butter, bacon and other products to Britain but are determined to maintain business with Britain. Estonians are urgently equipping vessels with refrigerating rooms in order to conveyReuter - 57 words
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Article54 1939-09-02 5 London, Sept. 1. 'THE outbreak of hostilities between Germany and Poland brought business to a standstill in those markets which remained to-day. In the foreign exchange market sterling closed nominally at 4.19 in terms of the dollar, compared with 4.285 at the close yesterday but littleReuter - 54 words
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Article469 1939-09-02 5 NO NERVOUS SELLERS OF SHARES TIN SECTION TO CLOSE TODAY By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Sept. 2. AT the opening of the Singapore market this morning it is impossible to prophesy how the situation which has developed in Europe will affect trade generally in this country. It469 words
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Article68 1939-09-02 5 ACEAN shipments of rubber from alii Malayan ports in August totalled 53,362 tons, compared with 45,962 tons in July. Total shipments for the eight months of this year were 346,412 tons, compared with 371,384 tons in the corresponding period of 1938. Of the August shipments, 35,805 tons68 words
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Article95 1939-09-02 5 Friday, Sept. l noon No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) :»D'_. 29*4 No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. In cases Sept. 29*4 3O'/» G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Sept. 29% 29% F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Sept. 29'/g 29% FUTURE QUOTATIONS No. IX R.S.S. on Registered tender September95 words
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Advertisement76 1939-09-02 5 \it O I I TRAVELLING ON THE Empire Air Routes Q^h) Passenger accommodation on the Empire air routes Westbound to England is not yet fully booked up for the coming months, and there are still seats available Practically all the available accommodation on the routes outward bound from England has76 words
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Advertisement661 1939-09-02 5 BANK OF CHINA I Cecil Street Singapore W V i m\l MMMtk. telephones: Manager* OHio »m MM I A UUI m\ M*- Sub-Managers Oflur »11 > mm^mmr^m\ Exchange Oeot Sill Oenertl Office "Is* I J'jr^f V^Ml Cmblt Afldrps> fHI NOKI O. raPP*9 LUjiUilASAlifl raid L'p Capital -ih s 40.000.000 M661 words
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Advertisement264 1939-09-02 6 TODAY'S Time-table of Thrills! 11 A.M., 3.15, 6.15 9.15 P.M. Don't Miss a Minute of its Action-Packed Story a« T h e ALHAMBRA J p h 9 n 9 e JOHN FORD THE DIRECTOR OF "THE H HURRICANE NOW GIVES YOU LUSTY EXCITEMENT AND ROARING ADVENTURE! WALTER WANGER tawM with264 words
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Advertisement298 1939-09-02 6 GIRLS You'll Marvel at the Secrets it Reveals g MEN Learn About Feminine Wiles and Lures I PAVILION 3.15 6.15 9.15 TO-DAY "It is light, clever entertainment of the effervescent type" TRIBUNE. 'BEAUTY for m ASKING' RKO RADIO PICTURE WITH pgfcv LUCILLE BALL lL\*#^| FRIEDA INESCORT ||<JSgJ I*" JL DONALD298 words
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Advertisement386 1939-09-02 6 PACKED HOUSES at EVERY SHOW! /\l^L<J_i/\liTl EjU. DEFINHELY MUST SEE" >I. Tribune. "No Praise Too High If You Have an Engagement Put it off and sec "GOODBYE MR CHIPS'* —Straits Times. AT THE CAPITOL 3 SHOW S TO-DAY 1- I 3.15—6.15—9.15 M.-G.-M.'s great BRITISH Masterpiece— From James Hilton's Jm mortal386 words
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499 1939-09-02 7 Forster Cancels The Free City's Constitution IMMEDIATELY following a proclamation by Herr Hitler that he would meet force with force, Herr Forster, the Danzig Nazi leader, issued a proclamation yesterday that the Constitution of the Free City had been cancelled. Its territory and populationReuter - 499 words
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Article235 1939-09-02 7 London, Sept. 1. 'THE King this afternoon called at No. 10 Downing Street and remained for half an hour. His Majesty v/as seen off by the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, and loudly cheered as his car passed down Downing Street. Earlier Mr. Winston ChurchillReuter; British Wireless - 235 words
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Article60 1939-09-02 7 LI ERR Hi.ler, in his speech to the Reichstag: yesterday, announced that he had chosen his successor, reports Reuter. "If anything- should happen to me he said my successor is Field Marshal Goering, and after him Herr Rudolf Hess. "After him I have appointed a senate60 words
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Article93 1939-09-02 7 Clydeside Workers Offer Services London, Sept. 1. rIN thousand apprentices in shipyards and engineering shops on the Clydeside to-day volunteered to undertake work for civil defence. The Clydeside Apprentices Committee which was sometime ago in the public eye when it organized a strike which interfered with the progress of rearmamentBritish Wireless - 93 words
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23 1939-09-02 7 London, Sept. 1. THE Queen visited the London headquarters of the women's volunteer services this morning.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 23 words
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Article234 1939-09-02 7 British View Of Nazi Ultimatum London, Sept. 1. BRITISH official circles state that the German account of negotiations over the Polish situation is wholly misleading. On Aug. 29, It is stated, Herr Hitler informed the British Ambassador that he expected a Polish plenipotentiary with full powersReuter - 234 words
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55 1939-09-02 7 Washington, Sept. 1. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has reserved his decision regarding invoking the Neutrality Act or summoning Congress. According to White Hoose sources, the President is represented! as feeling that fighting will have to go j beyond border warfare between Oer-i many and Poland before takingReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement286 1939-09-02 7 HOTELS TO-NIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE formal) MODERN INTERPRETATIONS b> THE ORMONDE SISTERS I AI.FNTF.D ENGLISH ARTISTS IN A PROGRAMME OF SINGING DANCING. 3 APPEARANCES TONIGHT EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. Dinner 83.00— 800K YOUR TABLE— Non-Diners $1.00 RIJSTTAFEL SERVED TODAY from 12.30 to 2.30286 words
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Advertisement356 1939-09-02 7 SUPERIOR EYESIGHT SERVICE! Fully qualified specialists. Most Improve! Instruments. Surprisingly Low Charges foe Modern Glasses. Everbright Optical Co. 19. Chutia Street, Singapore. C. S. CHONG, Dr. off Optometry. Afraid To Eat? Dieting can't cure you, says Dr. F.B. Scott, M.D., Paris' You'd be surprised how many stomach sufferers come to356 words
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984 1939-09-02 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPT. 2, 1939. The Final Step One more step remains to be taken before a large-scale European war is in being. It is a very short step indeed, and there is virtually no hope that it can be avoided. Only a miracle can prevent Great984 words
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Article204 1939-09-02 8 Appeal To European Powers Washington, Sept. 1. President Roosevelt has addressed an appeal to Great Britain, France Germany, Italy and Poland. "The ruthless bombing, from the air, of civilians in unfortified centres of population during the course of hostilities which have raged in various quarters of204 words
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20 1939-09-02 8 'THE Australian Minister of Supply announces that munition factories are ready for instant full production.— Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article1127 1939-09-02 8 An Ancient Polish Province And Baltic Outlet DANZIG AND THE CORRIDOR IN MODERN EUROPE BY THE RIGHT HON. ANTHONY EDEN WHEN, at the close of the Great War, the authors of the peace settlement came to determine the PolishGerman frontier, they faced a problem which had baffled1,127 words
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Article480 1939-09-02 8 The following are extracts from the leading article published in the Straits Times on Aug. 4, 1914. 117E have specific obligations in re- spect of the neutrality of Belgium, and Germany refuses to say that she will respect that neutrality. We have obligations of an almost480 words
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Article758 1939-09-02 8 War News THE :otes printed l:i this column to-day were written last night after hearing the radio announcement from London thr.t the Qerman army had entered Po'and and that Polish cities had been bombed, thus beginning a European war which may have untold consequences for Europe758 words
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Advertisement376 1939-09-02 8 ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, S.S. LTD. Winchester House, Collyer Quay, SINGAPORE. (Opposite the Clifford PicrJ PIANOS Upright or Horizontal Grands FOR SALE OR HIRE at very moderate prices Pianos tuned and carefully regulated by EUROPEAN EXPERTS THE ROBIMSOM PIAKO CO., B.S. LTD. SINGAPORE «c PBMA N C. Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Bangkok.376 words
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Advertisement16 1939-09-02 8 VJTTEL_WATER For Gout, Kidney Stones, Arthritis, Liver Congestion H. BOLTER" CO. 23, Winchester House ANAL YSI~AVAILABLE16 words
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Article1493 1939-09-02 9 Joint Anglo-French Note To The Reich PARLIAMENT TO MEET AGAIN Declaration Of War Highly Probable "WE ARE READY" SAYS MR. CHAMBERLAIN FOLLOWING the German attack on Poland which began yesterday, the British and French goveniirents are preparing immediately to fulfil their obligations to go to Poland's assistance.Reuter - 1,493 words
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Article75 1939-09-02 9 London, Sept. 2. It Ls understood that, in accordance with the usual emergency practice, members of the Cabinet and Junior ministers have placed their resignations In the hands of the Premier to facilitate his task of reconstruction of the Ministry. It is understood that Mr. Winston75 words
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Article202 1939-09-02 9 i.t deputy Leader of the Opposition, *ir. Arthur Greenwood, in the House of Commons, said this was the turning point in human history. He withdrew nothing in regard to labour criticism cf the Government policy in the past and their views ivxardiug the heavy responsibility which would lie202 words
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Article226 1939-09-02 9 Britain France On War Basis FRESH MEASURES GENERAL mobilization has been ordered in Great Britain and France. At a Privy Council meetirj yesterday the King signed Orders-in-Council for the complete mobilization of the Navy, Army and Air Force. The Air Ministry announcer, that all airmen of theReuter - 226 words
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92 1939-09-02 9 Toronto Sept. 1. T"HE Canadian Cabinet was summoned to-day. Officials started machinery putting the country on a war basis. The news of Germany's action against Poland has roused the people *iroughout the country. An Ottawa message states that the Dominion Parliament has beenReuter - 92 words
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54 1939-09-02 9 London, Sept. 1. LJAVING disposed in record time of 15 Bills to-day Parliament will meet again at 2.45 p.m. to-morrow in order to pass several more emergency measures, including a Bill extending the provisions of the Military Service Act to cover men between 18 andReuter - 54 words
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41 1939-09-02 9 Paris, Sept. 2. TTHE Polish Embassy has announced 1 that M. Lipski, Polish Ambassador to Berlin, has been ordered to return to Warsaw and the Swedish Legation in Berlin will watch Polish interests in Germany. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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111 1939-09-02 9 Paris, Sept. 2. O ERMAN acts of aggression started a few hours after the Polish Ambassador informed the Reich Government of the Polish attitude towards British efforts to maintain peace, according to a communique by the official Polish news agency received in Paris.Reuter - 111 words
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Article87 1939-09-02 9 Rome, Sept. 1. THE COUNCIL of Ministers to-day announced that Italy will take no initiative in military operations. There is complete calm in Rome, the whole population awaiting the decision which Signor Mussolini is expected to make shortly. Two meatless days weekly have been officially decreed. SpeakingReuter - 87 words
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Article99 1939-09-02 9 'Italy's Help Not Needed By Reich' Rome, Sept. 1. ÜBRR Hitler has sent a telegram to Signor Mussolini as follows: "I thank you cordially for the diplomatic and political aid which you have recently accorded Germany and her well-founded rights. I am convinced with the German militaryReuter - 99 words
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Article109 1939-09-02 9 British Labour Gives Full Support London, Sept. 2. HTHE decision of the British Government to resist the latest efforts of conquest by aggression on the part of Herr Hitler receives the full support of the British Labour movement, says a manifesto issued by the NationalReuter - 109 words
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56 1939-09-02 9 London, Sept. 2. '117AR risks rates outwards or home- wards outside the '"war risks cargo pool" will be Increased 50 per cent, on the present schedule of homeward rates for vessels sailing on or after Sept. 2. The increase applies to all additionalReuter - 56 words
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91 1939-09-02 9 Washington, Sept. 2. PRESIDENT Roosevelt, replying to a question at a press conference whether America could keep from being involved in a European war, said: "I believe we can and every effort will be riade by the administration to do so." PresidentReuter - 91 words
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68 1939-09-02 9 London, Sept. 1. AN official order was broadcast from Cologne stating that until further notice the whole of western Germany will be completely blacked-out. A decree has been issued in the Reich making listening to foreign radio an offence punishable by penal servitude. PersonsReuter - 68 words
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146 1939-09-02 9 POLES SAY BOMBERS ALSO DRIVEN OFF FROM WARSAW London, Sept. 2. TT is claimed in Polish circles in London that the German army has not succeeded in breaking through any point of the Polish defences. The Polish spokesman declared that "our lines are where146 words
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Article355 1939-09-02 9 Main Nazi Attack From East Prussia London, Sept. 1. German planes bombed several polish towns to-day and many civilians are reported to ha-e been killed and injured. In the first attack bombers raided Kursk Gydnia, Thcrn. Blalystock, Gordne, Dihivo and Bydgoszoz, and in the second, aReuter - 355 words
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28 1939-09-02 9 Stockholm, Seyi. 2 THE (.overnments of the Northern countries —Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden —have simultaneously published declarations proclaiming their absolute ncutra!i(y. —Kcutcr.28 words
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Advertisement10 1939-09-02 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 4, 5, 7, 10 and 12.10 words
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Advertisement92 1939-09-02 9 fWy wKf wmfßf 1 for nourishing goodness ite^^B and full rick flavour- lj W9* bL^ >: S.CJS. Butter has all the tin* Xwtt Rml qualities you expect in good J^mmjJu^^pWr butter— nourishing goodness W^^^y^SM/m^ creamy flavour and rich golden j|| W*J JM m Mm^^& colour. Plenty of fresh Butter 40^92 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-09-02 10 The Inspector-General of Overseas Forces, General Sir Edmund Ironside, rcho recently visited Warsaw for staff talks with Marshal Smigly-Rydz. Inspector-General of the Polish Army.27 words
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209 1939-09-02 10 London, Sept. 1. EXTENSION of the Military Training Act to make all fit men between the ages of 18 and 41 liable for military service will be provided for in a bill announced by Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons tonight. SeepsReuter - 209 words
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66 1939-09-02 10 Washington, Sept. 2. The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, announced that Britain and France had agreed to President Roosevelt's plea to refrain from bombing civilian poulations. The British reply says it is already v .he .settled British policy. Bombardment will be confined toReuter - 66 words
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Article28 1939-09-02 10 More than 2,000 women have volunteered for A.R.P. work In Glasgow since Saturday, and 1,980 men have come onvard within the last two days. British Wireless.British Wireless - 28 words
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Article207 1939-09-02 10 SINGAPORE RAFFLES HOTEL Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. Special Race Dinner Si Dance to 1 a.m. GARRICK THEATRE, GEYLANG Lootaru Lalna. A Super Diamond Thriller 6.15-9.15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret 8.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Globe: Submarine Patrol. Sky: Wings Over Africa. HAPPY WORLD Free Gifts. Happy Theatre: When207 words
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1111 1939-09-02 10 Britain Publishes Notes To And From Hitler POLISH ENVOY UNABLE TO GET INTO TOUCH WITH WARSAW London, Sept. 1. CORRESPONDENCE between Great Britain and Germany is issued in the form of a White Paper. An explanatory note shows a dramatic attempt was made to saveReuter - 1,111 words
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Article101 1939-09-02 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 1. COME important agency houses and many Malayan tin and rubber companies have now completed evacuation to the country of shadow offices. Executives and others forming the skeleton staffs of City offices were mostly unable to get to the101 words
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Article84 1939-09-02 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Straits Times Office, Somewhere in England, Sept. 2. I UNDERSTAND that King George VI has commanded that a telegram shall be dispatched to Sir Shenton Thomas, Governor of the Straits Settlements and the High Commissioner for the Malay States, sending his warmest84 words
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Article, Illustration41 1939-09-02 10 Pilrts of Poland's air force standing by their bombers. AUhough nuincr.cally not as strong as that of Germany, the Polish air force has recently been modernised considerably and should prove a formidable opponent for the Reich.41 words
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Article12 1939-09-02 10 Berne, Sept. 1. /GENERAL mobilization will take place to-morrow.— Reuter.Reuter - 12 words
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Article11 1939-09-02 10 The SH.A.V. dinner and dance tonight will be held as arranged.11 words
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Article255 1939-09-02 10 I No Recognition Of Anschluss DECLARATION BY HERR FORSTER London, Sept. 1. THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT do not recognize either the validity of the grounds on which the action of the Danzig authorities in proclaiming the incorporation of Danzig in the Reich is based, or the validity ofBritish Wireless - 255 words
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Article137 1939-09-02 10 SIR Archibald Sinclair, the Liberal leader, speaking in the House of Commons said that Mr. Chamberlaiu had spoken for the nation as a whole, and the Liberal Party supported him in the stand he had now taken. The British Government had left nothing undone to contribute towards the137 words
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Advertisement49 1939-09-02 10 Don't Be Misled by claims to be 6 jusi as good' If you are on the look out for quality #o Si rJfwl where you can £et it yi f\ quality but jMr UNSURPASSED l^| quality in HB TAILORING i. c., Wf HIGH STREET'S HOUSE DISTINCTIVE TAILORING WING LOONG49 words
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556 1939-09-02 11 Special Editions And Broadcasts Tell Of Attack On Poland VERY FEW GERMANS LEFT HERE CONSULATE LIGHTS BURN LATE SINGAPORE took yesterday's grave news of Germany's attack on Poland calmly— almost fatalistically. Special editions of the Straits Times— one reporting that Herr Forster, the Danzig556 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-09-02 11 Some of the fortress' 3.7 in. anti-aircraft guns on the move.—Stratia Times picture.18 words
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632 1939-09-02 11 Ex-Lessee Of Local Cabaret In Bankruptcy Court A Young Singapore Chinese, earning $30 a month, used to spend $15 to $20 nearly every night in the Happy World Cabaret, it was revealed in the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday. His name was given as Henry632 words
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217 1939-09-02 11 Chinese And European To Go To Assizes ijOLDING there were sufficient grounds to charge the accused, the Singapore Third Police Court Magistrate, Mr. J. Fletcher-Cooke, yesterday committed an elderly Chinese, Chan Tian Chye, and a young European bank employee, Robin Aylmer Elliott, to stand trial at the next Assizes on217 words
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Article44 1939-09-02 11 The clerical staff, Transhipment Office, of the Singapore Harbour Board are giving a dinner at the Tai Tong restaurant, New World, next Friday at 7.30 p.m. to bid farewell to Mr. Tan Seng Kee on his retirement after 42 years' service with the Board.44 words
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Article351 1939-09-02 11 NO DANGER OF SHORTAGE OF FOOD Close Watch On Supplies 'FHERE is no danger of any food shortage at present," states: a communique Issued by the Colonial Secretary, Sh Alexander Small.' in explanation of a Gazette notifl-; cation that Part II of the Food Control Ordinance, 1939, is now in351 words
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88 1939-09-02 11 BAIL in the sum of $500 was allowed a European. Angus Wiiliam I Scott, in the Singapore Traffic Court j yesterday, when a charge of causing j a man's death by a negligent act was explained to him. The dead man's name v.as given as88 words
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Advertisement146 1939-09-02 11 Floor Covering Attractive and decorative. possessing surprising durability and economy. MASTIPAYE is laid m sheet form, and work may be undertaken at inclusive rates by our skilled 9 workmen. —^B^—^M W.P.S. 15oD MM^^HH ANOTHER HONOUR FOR K. L. JEWELLER. UK Uighmss the l'anj-di-per Toan B*-,ar of Nefri S*mbilan has been146 words
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Advertisement169 1939-09-02 11 TO W ALLENBURYS R USKS containing Vitamin I), pro^ ide the irouth and guns with ihe exercise and nourishment v» itii is necessary for developing wide jaws and sound teeth. They strengthen the grant and the muscles of the mouth and assist in forming strong teeth which contribute largely towards169 words
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274 1939-09-02 12 No Provocation On Part Of The Warsaw G overnment INFORMATION now available in London throws •addi- tional light on the circumstances in which Poland mobilized he;- forces, states British Official Wireless. It shows that up to Aug. 28 Poland was partly but not274 words
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88 1939-09-02 12 Warsaw, Sept. 1. "IN thin historic moment I appeal to all citizens Kith the dccv conviction that the whole nation will in defence of Us freedom, independence and honour rally round the supreme commander of the armed forces," President Moscicki declared in a nationwide broadcastReuter - 88 words
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40 1939-09-02 12 Paris. Aug. 31. AN order published to-day forbids ■^Vtlie export of certain types of maps, .'ncludlns military or relating to the location cf factories. Detention of Communists on charges of distributing Red literature continues.—Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article256 1939-09-02 12 "NO APPEAL FOR FOREIGN AID" Berlin, Sept. I. HERR HITLER, addressing the Reichstag to-day, said that Danzig and the Polish Corridor "were and are German." He asserted that without Germans the most profound barbarity would exist there. "I have tried once more to pursue my demands byReuter - 256 words
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Article124 1939-09-02 12 Moscow, Sept. I. IN a statement en the Soviet-German Pact in the Soviet Parliament today, M. Molotov, the Premier, said: "We signed the pact when it became evident that nothing would come ol the Anglo-Soviet negotiation." He accused Britain of entrustins negotiations to a second-rate official,Reuter - 124 words
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Article126 1939-09-02 12 London, Sept. 1, EVACUATION of children and priorit> classes of adults from London and other vulnerable and industrial towns began this morning in favourable weather and is proceeding In a quiet and orderly fashion. Evacuation will take until Monday to complete. In all 3,000,000 persons willBritish Wireless - 126 words
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Article34 1939-09-02 12 London, Sept. 1. INSTRUCTIONS have been sent to all local authorities in Great Britain to establish Air Raid Precaution committees. The local A.R.P. controllers have been ordered to assume duty.—Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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47 1939-09-02 12 Wellington, Sept. 1. 'THE acting Prime Minister, Mr. P. Fraser, announced today that the Governor General had proclaimed a state of emergency. Regulations have been issued concerning censorship, naval mobilization, control of shipping, price stabilization and the army and air force.—Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article19 1939-09-02 12 Canberra, Sept. 1. CENSORSHIP of postal articles and telegraphic messages has been proclaimed in Australia.—Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Advertisement229 1939-09-02 12 SGRAICHB9 WAN' and each scratch a home CLEANED II^^ with VlM— for health's sake Scouring which scratches the surface is dangerous. Every scratch is a trap for grease, which decays and breeds germs often dangerous to health. The safer way is to use Vim. Vim whisks away all grease and229 words
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Advertisement308 1939-09-02 12 PHOTOGRAPHS OF SINGAPORE Su<li as Malay 1V«-«1 1-njr. I irapp'e Industry. Haw Par Vilta. Zoo, Johorc, Temples and many others are available on Vrlo\ puppr. Karii print it numbered and a MrrMfMtfas d'-sorlp-tlve list acconipani v, rarh srt. Thrrr are three sets, of 101 prin's pfr spt. and the pri-r,308 words
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Miscellaneous283 1939-09-02 12 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHL 225 metro. /HP 30 06 metre* p.m. 12.45 Light orchestral concert played by the Adelphi Hotel orchestra. 1.30 Mid-day rubber and »in prices. 1.32 Light orchestral concert (contdi. 2.00 Interval. 4.50 Running commentary on the sixth race of the Singapore races. 5.15 Malay musical entertainment from283 words
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521 1939-09-02 13 The Babylonian Empire And Its Lesson For The World To-day THE ancient world is full of the examples of the rise and fall of monarchies. No nation produced more terror than the Chaldeans who, following- hard on the heels521 words
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Article1336 1939-09-02 13 CHL'RCH Of ENGLAND ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL.— Trinity XIII, Sept. 3. 6.50 a.m., Holy Communion; 7.30 a.m.. Matins; 8 a.m., Choral Eucharist; 10.15 a.m.. Children's service; 5.30 p.m..' Evensong and sermon. Seafarer's service. Preacher: Rev. A. V. Wardle. Chaplain, Missions to Seamen Weekdays, Holy Communion at Ba.m. on1,336 words
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Advertisement491 1939-09-02 13 LOTION "Le Jade" (ROGER GALLET PARIS? *7~ like the stone from which it derives \PaW^ T> X^ its name, is as tv.^J 6?M9t RARE INVALUABLE Jh£O3L in its emollient and very refreshing tSY///iiWffiWt properties. Of a soft, delightful IHOWWOULD^ /HELEN. IF YOU fragrance, it is a valuable addition YOU LIKE491 words
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Advertisement220 1939-09-02 13 Brylcreem /fflmPff^ 8 wor^ testify to vA MQuEuoaial T^ c beneficial effect X li--ASST3Af 11) J There no Bimr. lei V X\/V 1 P 3/1 A way of grooming the A<<l ""JX-iy" (f I hair and ensunng it« ///I Distributors (or S.S. 9 Vy •tf^^aM Dispensary Ltd.. Kuala mm BBBajfli220 words
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988 1939-09-02 14 DELOW are the acceptances for to-day's races at Bukit Timah, the third day of the Singapore Turf Club's autumn (Gold Cup) meeting. PONIES— CIass I— Div. 3—6 Furlongs 0 10 SHEILA II 9.04 Hon. Mr. SB. Palmer SiUey 0 12 PHARIOL 9.02 Dr. W.H.988 words
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Article138 1939-09-02 14 Following are selections for today's races at Bukit Timah. Straits Times Race 1. PHARIOL, Sheila 11. Race Z. LAST CRUSADER, Golden Arrow. Race 3. MISS WENDY. Happy Sal. Race 4. RAINBOROUGH. Rubber Queen. Race 5. MADAM, Quisana. Race 6. BLUE PETER, Jack Druce. Race 7. ARTFUL SAILOR, Ganderdown. Race138 words
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Article298 1939-09-02 14 IJOME soccer matches to be played to-day are as follows: First Division Arsenal vs. Sunderland. Blackburn R. vs. Everte.n. Blackpool vs. Wolverhampton W. Bolton W. vs. Portsmouth. Brentford vs. Huddersfleld T. Charlton A. vs. Mancnester U. Derby County vs. Aslon Villa. Grlmbsj T. vs. Preston N. E. Leads298 words
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Article55 1939-09-02 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Sept. 1. The Selangor Medical Department defeated the Negrl Sembilan Medical Department by three games to one In the inter-state triangular tennis tournament at Seremban today. Perak. who were unable to make the journey gave a walk-over to both States. Two singles ano55 words
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Article31 1939-09-02 14 London, Sept. 1. The Football Association announce that a message has been received from the Home Office saying the situation at present does not warrant matches to-morrow being cancelled.31 words
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Advertisement281 1939-09-02 14 /fk 4 REASONS FOR USINC PgrawoßA V '"WVwh I Now a pure whit* emulsified V '3!*^ J cream. 7^-7 < m. MJ O Does not soil llr.en, hats, /m rS'jml pillowsi etc Wlv^'^jtw/ Don not "plaster" or "flake Utipml Vr\ \yL off the hair r^zQß&l 3 m D oes nnto281 words
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Advertisement540 1939-09-02 14 HERE'S SOMETHING THAT'S BETTER THAN COD LIVER OIL! Tasteless, flesh-forming tablets for thin people. All who are too thin and welsh far too little for their peace of mind, know that If only they could take enough Cod Liver Oil. they might begin to put on a pound or two540 words
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Article452 1939-09-02 15 Customs Beaten Two-One After Extra Time (From Our Own Correspondent.) CHOWING brilliant team work and second successive year won the c petition today, beating the Customs Prisons are also the league champion The winning goal was scored during the last minute of extra time.452 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-09-02 15 'kts of the British athletic team before leaving Creadon for Cologne, where they contested with Germany this month.18 words
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Article, Illustration19 1939-09-02 15 j.ne ft.a.A. ana Malaya tennis teams taken cefore tnc tnu+v.* i.<. u*.~~.u last week-end, which Malaya lost 3—2.3 2.19 words
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454 1939-09-02 15 MANCHESTERS CHINESE DRAW ONE-ALL Penalty Goal Keeps Tads From Victory CAVED from a defeat by a penalty goal scored within two minutes to the interval, the Chinese played disappointingly to draw one-all with the Manchester Regiment in their first division soccer match at the Stadium yesterday. /"*REEN scored for the454 words
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Article148 1939-09-02 15 There was no play in the SJI.C. autumn tennis tournament yesterday. Ties scheduled for yesterday will now be played on Monday and the revised programme is as follows: MONDAY Monday's ties are: "B" class singles handicap: C. B. Webb (plus 15) vs. C. de Souza (plus 15). Mixed148 words
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Article248 1939-09-02 15 There were no ties played yesterday in the S.C.C. tennis tournament Ties for next week are as follws: MONDAY Mcnday's ties are: M A" Class Singles: Lt. E. A. de L. Young (Scr.) vs. Major R. McL. More (—3). "B" Class Single*: M. C. Elliott (—3) vs.248 words
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Article74 1939-09-02 15 TO-DAY Soccer Div. I, S.R.C. rs. Loyals, at Gillman Barracks Div. HA, Publishers vs. Marines, at Anson Road Div. 118, Minesweepers vs. S.H.B. Naval Base. Cricket S.C.C. vs. Manchester, at S.C.C. padang Fort Canning vs. Malays, at Balestier European Ladies vs. Y.W.C.A., at SJt.C. padang. Races S.T.C.74 words
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Advertisement113 1939-09-02 15 ifc*^ mi mßflr wSiM p ■V "VH H| A ,w«Kffls' Bh, yB H\ A *ttXjKS/SK& Oli 4ieimtig_ REFRIGERATOR Manufactu.ed by ihe well-known Peifection Stocked in 5 and 6 cub. ft. sizes. On Stove Co.. Supetfex is en essential amenity demonstration at our Orchard Road Showiooms, to resident unable to enjoy113 words
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Advertisement62 1939-09-02 15 WARDS XK H L S^g TRAILER A USEFUL AND DEPENDABLE VEHICLE FOR THE RUBBER ESTATE CHRISTMAS ISLAND ROCK PHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 38' P 0 THE MOST ECONOMICAL FORM OF PHOSPHATE lISTRIBUTORS (FOR MALAYA) IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Imalayal L" lIMOAPOM KUALA L O FOR GOOD FURNITURE? Please see j THE62 words
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Article, Illustration120 1939-09-02 16 Adjustment* being carried out to one of the motors of a Bristol Blenheim. 1 arge numbers of Bristol Blenheim medium bombers has arrived at Singapore to reinforce the Royal Air Force. Here are nine of th^.n flying in war formation over Singapore. Other pictures120 words
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Advertisement77 1939-09-02 16 DONT BE BALD! DON'T BE GREY! Use Evelyn Astrova Hair Tonic. Prevents lolling hair retards premature greying. rolexoystSl 27 World Records jH P^^^^^ Xo kuow that the watch on your wrist is a chronometer, fulfilling the Observatory standard to know that its precision is sealed from all outside interference that77 words
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Advertisement17 1939-09-02 16 For Clear Vision Eyesight Examination by European Rrfractlonist ELLISON S. EZEKIEL <k CO; 3, CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORE.17 words
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