The Straits Times, 5 October 1939
1939-10-05
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Title Section36 1939-10-05 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTORY.J MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 24 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1939. PKICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 24 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS.36 words
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Advertisement126 1939-10-05 1 Try MIEN CHONG TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. e\ m Coleman St. Gingapor*. -Phone 4816 SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) HALL BEARING CHAINBLOCKS f I YALE BALL-BEARING CHAIN 0 BLOCKS possess rhe highest JL mechanical efficiency heretofore 4fifi| y obtained in any chain block hoisting Hg*mn126 words
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Obituary74 1939-10-05 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH I4RS Slvagamy Ellaganathan aged 79. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1939 at 10 a.m. at her residence 1062-L, Ylo Chu Kang Roa<'., Singapore. The deceased leave* behind three sisters, a daughter and seven grandchildren to mourn her loss. Mr. T. Ellaganathan of the Audit Office,74 words
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Article69 1939-10-05 2 Mr. and Mrs. F. Rozarto and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives and friends who attended the funeral of the late Mary Magdalene Rozarlo as well as those who sent wreaths and kindly lent the use of their cars. We wish gratefully to acknowledge all69 words
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Advertisement434 1939-10-05 2 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for an/ position advertised In these columns send copies of testimonials. Do not send originals. REQUIRED Office Manager and Accountant for large Rubber Estate. Appl» with testimonials, also stating salary required to Box No. 402, Straits Times. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED by Mercantile Firm in Kuala Lumpur.434 words
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Advertisement843 1939-10-05 2 WANTED LADY DESIRES TRANSPORT to and from Raffles Place morning and evening. Please state terms, 351, Bukit Tlmah Rd. WANTED Unfurnished Compound House 3 to 5 bedrooms In Tanglin District. Rant $100/1120. Apply Box No. 415. StraiU Times. WANTED by European, furnished or unfurnished houae, bungalow or fiat. Modern Sanitation.843 words
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Advertisement185 1939-10-05 2 US& CAlt BARGAINS PHONE 5088 REAL VALUE USED AUSTINS 1936 AUSTIN 12/6 SALOON No. 27Q3 This is a car that has only done a small mileage and has been in very careful hands, a real pleasure to drive. Well shod and attractively ducoed. PRICE $875.1937 AUSTIN 7 Tourer $825 1935185 words
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Advertisement469 1939-10-05 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES Owing f the uncertainty regarding the actual date of arrival and departure of the Company'! steamers due to the outbreak hostilities lUt of Sailings is suspended f« the time being.469 words
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Advertisement369 1939-10-05 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (Incorporated In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. TO CALIFORNIA FBOM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU TATSUTA MARU leave S'hai Oct. 28 KAMAKURA MARU leave S'hai Nov. 22 TO VANCOUVER SEATTLE FROM JAPAN HKAWA MARU leave Kobe Oct. 23 HIE MARU369 words
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Advertisement342 1939-10-05 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151 Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Owing to the outbreak of hostilities the arrival and departure dates of the company's vessels are uncertain. The best services possible are being maintained to United Kingdom Ports and Havre, also342 words
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1268 1939-10-05 4 WEDWESDAY;. OCT. 4, ISS9: 5 FJfc ■■■Mi »nyer« Selioru Ampat Tin (4b) 4s 3d 4e 9d Austral Ait4U~ (sa). ss. 4%a ss. 10 Mid Austral Malay (f) 374 395 Ayer Hitam. (5») 21s 6d 22s 6d x.d Ayer Weng (si) .851,268 words
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Article316 1939-10-05 4 London, Oct. pONTRAHY to general expectax^ tions h unemployment figures show only moderate increase. Indeed, at the end of the first week of war, unemployment had Increased to a smaller extent than occurs in normal times owing to seasonal causes. The Ministry of Labour announces that316 words
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99 1939-10-05 4 Rome, Oct. 2. A SEMI-OFFICIAL statement has been issued here denying foreign rumours that the sailings of the Italian liiiers Rex and Conte de Savoia had been suspended. These rumours, the statement says have no foundation; The Rex will' leave Genoa for New YorkReuter - 99 words
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146 1939-10-05 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TDf Ayer Hltam 2^% lnt Sept 15 Burma Malay 6 d. No 20 Oct. 14 Hongkong Tin b% Int. Mambau 2M% final Takuap* ed Oct 24 Tekka Ltd 3d. Tekka Taiping flfl. Tronoh 2H% Int. Sept 18 RUBBBB Batu Iintang146 words
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Article154 1939-10-05 4 464 Tons Sold Yesterday The- Singapore Chamber of Comraerc* Rubber Association held its 1,454 th auctlor yesterday when there were Catalogued 1.24^,004. lb. 557.59 tons Offered 1,154,000 lb. 515.22 torn Sold 1,038,876 lb. 463.78 torn London Spot 9V£d. New York Spot 19Vi cts. PRICES REALIZED Bibbed Smoked154 words
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Article133 1939-10-05 4 Paris, Oct. 2. IN a broadcast speech, the Financial Editor of the Paris Midi stated to-day that there has been a. twothird drop in German ircn-ore urocluctlon. Germany must purchase twothirds of her iron ore requirements, or approximately 22,000,000 tons annually. I*st year the country consumedReuter - 133 words
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Article160 1939-10-05 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) C- London. Oct. 4. OMMODITY and Exchange market* alos«d as follows, with previous quotations in parenthesis: RUBBER: Easier. London: fr 7|lBd 9 9|l6d (9'id *%d) Nov.-Dec 9 7i16 9 9|l6d (9 s]l6d Ili16d) Jan.-Mar. ailll6d 074 d (gy t d lOd) Apr.-June 9"id160 words
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99 1939-10-05 4 London, Oct. 3. IN the House of Commons to-day. Mr. I Robert Gibson (Lab., Greenock) invited Government statement regarding negotiations between Great Britain and the United States relative to their respective interests In China and the interests of their respective nationals therr, particularly whereReuter - 99 words
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Article55 1939-10-05 4 A Washington, Oct. 3. MERICAJF wireless stations have decided to prohibit the purchase of broadcasting t.me by individuals desiring to discuss controversial public Issues. One result Is the banning from the air of Father Coughlln, the "radio priest," who is waging a bitter ampalgn against the raisingReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement225 1939-10-05 4 A (11 U^'^ FOPMyiATiON \J ATA REDUCED^PRICE For Interior Decoration and Protection. A Smooth Matt Permanent Finish. Washable am* Fadeless. McALISTER CO., LTD. 'Incorporated la S.S.) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG. W.P.S. 78 He takes his own 71 family pictures t^fffi^J?**: -DO YOU? /g^i Y» You can get a BRGWN'tE'225 words
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Advertisement245 1939-10-05 4 DANCE PALACE i2!'H? O niS» Air Co ditlone <«. Bar and Restaurant Attached). TEA-DANCE& ervery Tnea, Thurs. Sats 6-30 to 9 P.M Sunday Tiffin Dance:— l-30 P.M. to 5 P.M. GALA DANCT in Aid of S*. NICHOLAS' HOME (For Blind and Cripple* Children) SATURDAY, 7TH OCT. EXTENSION TO 2 A.M.245 words
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464 1939-10-05 5 Tin Quota Increased To 60 Per Cent. By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Oct. 5. r[E most important news in the market to-day is the announcement by the Controller under the Tin and Tin-ore Restriction Enactment, inc.:aslng the domestic quota for464 words
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Article84 1939-10-05 5 IMPORTS of tin-ore to the Colony from foreign countries in September totalled 2,534 tons, compared with 2,573 tons in August, bringing the total imports for the nine months of the year to 22,528 tons, compared with 22,009 tons in the corresponding period of 1938. Of the84 words
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Article51 1939-10-05 5 OF 45,094 tons of rubber shipped from Malayan ports in September, 26,072 tons were consigned to the United States 8,188 tons to the United Kingdom 4,137 tons to British Possessions; 3 465 tons to the Continent of Europe; 2/701 tons to Japan and 531 tons to other51 words
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Article113 1939-10-05 5 Singapore, Oct. 5, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler J J-JJ Hamburg Cube $14.00 Java Cube $12<X) I Pepper White Muntok $14.50 White $l 4 Black 8 50 i Copra Mixed $3.20 Sun Dried $355 Sago Flour No. 1 Iingga $7-50 Fair $7.50 750 Sarawak $7.50 $7.50 Jelotong Palembang113 words
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Article290 1939-10-05 5 CLOSING QUOTATIONS London, Oct. 4. rCB following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are or £1 denomination unless otherwise stated. Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 103% Funding Loan 4% 1960-90.. 100 V4 War Lean 3%% 88tt Com. Union Assce. (Units).. 7K Prudential Assce. 'A* 19 +J» Roy*l Assce290 words
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167 1939-10-05 5 RUBBER STOCKS SHOULD RISE Lewis And Peat' s Weekly Report IN a weekly report on the rubber market issued this morning, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write After many rumours of meetings of the I.R.R.C. news was received here on Monday of a further release of 5 per cent, for167 words
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442 1939-10-05 5 Wednesday's Wall Street Quotations HPHE copyright in this service is owned by FRASER and COMPANY, sharebrokers, and THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS LTD. The quotations may not be reproduced without the written permission of the joint owners. New York, Oct. 4. HTHE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange442 words
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Article186 1939-10-05 5 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING London T.T V* I'IS London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2 4% Lyons demand 2050 Switzerland demand 206 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 13/16186 words
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Article81 1939-10-05 5 Thursday, Oct. 5, noon. Buyers Sellen Prices rrieci No. IX R-S.S. (Spot loose) MV4 MV4 No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. In cases October »3K 34 G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. In bales (Sellers option) 327« 31 F.A.O. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales October (Sellers option) KV4 32% FUTURE QUOTATIONS81 words
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Advertisement71 1939-10-05 5 I CAFE I WIEN 0PENiNG SATURDAY 7th 0CT Singapore's Popular Cafe Rendezvous and Social Bright Spot -with all the "Old Inimitable Continental Cuisine f and "Some New", welcomes you back to erstwhile gaiety and enjoyment. Opening under entirely new Continental Management and sponsored by local European interests, it is sincerely71 words
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Advertisement305 1939-10-05 5 CLEAN ASA NEW PIN Saaldant In wsrm w«t«r. •mnlfent dlMoW** Wm, "r^V*"* food partUla* wlth^i* «M *ll|htw« Iwjyry to d.ntml plataa. Sln^T SANIDENT for el«*n t««th •v«ry mwnlng. Of all Ch.rnliu and Stores, Price 75 c«nt«. Sol* OUiribMlon /or Malar* > CKAPTON LABORATORIIS LTD.. SINCAPORB and KUALA LUMPUR. Hearing Restored305 words
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Advertisement193 1939-10-05 5 BANK OF CHINA i Incorporated in CHUM oy Special unartet) 12, Cecil Street. Singapore Telephone: Manager's Office ti^j Sub-Managers Office Kill Exchange Dept. ><*> General Office 5188 9 Cable Address: XHUNGKUO." PaM Up CapiUl Ch. 40.000.000 01 Reserve Funds In excess of Ch. J 3.200.00"- 0 eh. »*.64r000.»00.W Tse-Vung Soon*.193 words
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Advertisement242 1939-10-05 6 WARNER BROS.' Laugh-Filled answer to the blues ALHAMBRA 3 15, 6.15 9.15 p.*. m. tV> c «v«* yIP BL At Wk. yj& m^mi9^ m Mwmmmmmtiu^m^mm^mu*i^:^^m^mm* MAY ROBSON JANE WYMAN STANLEY FIELDS maxii IOtINHOOM URJSr/)' SIDNf T toil* Dir.ct.d by lEWIS SEILER Pr.t.m.d by WARNEt BROS. also latest "PATHE GAZETTE" TPTTTMPWfIWTI242 words
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Advertisement99 1939-10-05 6 m\ MODERN DANCING STUDIO. m[ B^k) Private lessons day an< evrninps fur H& bepinners or dani cers. Practice with Mm I lady partners. Quick success guaranteed. Fees moderate at m m v <3 5'5 A ANN SIANG mW I V HILL, (Opposite AW-J *HJ\> Hindoo Temple, Mm £r^ South Bridge99 words
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Advertisement399 1939-10-05 6 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT CHARITY DANCE IN AID OF ST. NICHOLAS' HOME for Blind and Crippled Children DINERS $1 NON-DINERS $2.— EXTENSION 10 1 A.M. 'OteOaCopiia 1 31. STAMFORD ROAD PEKING RUGS CARPETS LARGEST COLLECTION GUARANTEED BEST MATERIAL BEST DYES BEST WORKMANSHIP EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO EN- ~W TERTAIN YOU LAUGHS399 words
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Advertisement174 1939-10-05 6 FIRST AGAIN!— At the CAPITOL TO-DAY! Latest Gaumont British News including The DUKE DUCHESS of WINDSOR In England— The SINKING of the "COURAGEOUS" -Latest Pictures of the ill-fated Aircraft Carrier— The Great LIVERPOOL FIRE! etc., etc. ALL SHOWS PACKED OUT YESTERDAY! 3 SHOWS DAILY At Malaya's 3.15—6.15—9.15 mi LARGEST THE174 words
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635 1939-10-05 7 Warm -Press Support For Firm Attitude Of Mr. Chamberlain London, Oct. 4. THE Prime Minister's assurance that when the GermanRussian "peace proposals" were received they would receive consideration and his statement of conditions that any such proposals must fulfil to have the slightestReuter; British Wireless - 635 words
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Article95 1939-10-05 7 U. S. Praises British Democracy New York, Oct. 4. YESTERDAY'S flurry in the House of Commons over Mr. Lloyd George's remarks shows again that Democracy is still functioning in Britain, says the New York Times. Questions can still be asked and answered concerning the vital matter of British war aims.Reuter - 95 words
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Article199 1939-10-05 7 Foreign Press Reaction London, Oct. 4 IN the United States, the Washing- ton Post says that Mr. Chamberlain's criticism as to the value or the Nazi word is wholly justified. The refusal of the United States Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, to lecognize Germany's conquest of Poland shows thatReuter - 199 words
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47 1939-10-05 7 Hungary Rumania In New Trade Pact London, Oct. 4. BY a new trade agreement, Hungary is to obtain larger supplies of oil from Rumania. Rumania has agreed to export to Hungary twice as much petrol In various grades as armament steel which she Imports from Hungary. Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Advertisement195 1939-10-05 7 HOTELS p to-night Bohemian" Night SPECIAL DINNER DANCE (formal) in aid of the ST. NICHOLAS' HOME FOR BLIND CRirPLED CHILDREN Cabaret Entertainment Presented by "THE CARRETHREN" Dinner S3.— Admission to Ballroom for Diners $1. Admission to Ballroom for Non-diners $2. EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. BOOK YOUR TABLE ADELPHI HOTEL ROOF—195 words
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Advertisement155 1939-10-05 7 BOX OFFICE I 315 "as. "FOUR FEATHERS" A THRILLING ROMANCE IN TECHNICOLOVR XOTH CENTURY FOX NEWS THE LATEST BOOK NOW BOX OFFICE OPEN 10 A.M.-1 P.M. -5 TO 10 ARMCHAIRS SH(ms jJPS UIM 5 INSURANCE FIRE-ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THE LONDON ASSURANCE. HONO KONO FIRE INSCE. CO. LTD.155 words
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1193 1939-10-05 8 Mr. Lloyd George has a peculiar genius for ambiguity. No one in Great Britain is likely to interpret his remarks made during the debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday as advocacy of peace-at-any-price but it is quite certain that1,193 words
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Article59 1939-10-05 8 Washington, Oct. 4. "The Government of the United States does not recognise the legality of unrestricted Interference with American ships of commerce." Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, declared to-day In an informal statement. At the same time Mr. Hull warned United States merchantmen of theReuter - 59 words
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Article46 1939-10-05 8 Stockholm. Oct. 5. An 8,000-ton German steamer which loaded iron-ore at Lulea, Sweden, last week, struck a mine near the German island of Borkum, according to reports from the crews of ships in the vicinity, who state they saw the vessel sink. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article671 1939-10-05 8 WHY POLJSH ARMY COLLAPSED IT is of interest and importance now to attempt an analysis of the causes of the Polish disaster. It will be said that the Germans won because of their superior staff work; and, of course, it is true that in the671 words
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Letter114 1939-10-05 8 A Colombo Experiment Recalled To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— May I suggest a scheme to formulate a Town Guard section In Johore to meet any emergency, as was done in Colombo during the Great War We have many Malays in town and in kampong who114 words
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687 1939-10-05 8 IT does credit to British moral imagination that correspondence columns of the daily and weekly Press have been filled with appeals to the public to make careful distinctions between the German people and their Nazi rulers and not to visit the just condemnation for the687 words
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Letter83 1939-10-05 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, If profiteering Is a crime, what about the dachin that weighs our daily essentials May I suggest that the authorities should visit a few houses in any street and find out how many of the occupants know this dachin, or83 words
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Letter133 1939-10-05 8 A Wages Control Board Advocated To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, For the present operation of price control may it be extended one lias nothing but reasoned praise. Commercial interests, now trading under what is practically a guaranteed fair profit scheme, have been wisely and133 words
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Letter194 1939-10-05 8 Problem Of Unemployed Men Of 50 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, You have mentioned "Europeans who lose their employment through the war." It would be interesting to learn what will happen to those Europeans who have lost or may socn lose, their Jobs,194 words
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Letter244 1939-10-05 8 60 Or 70 Different Brands Cause Confusion To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— There are at least 60 to 70 brands of Siam rice each of which is known by its "chop." All these 60 to 70 brands are classified by the Government as Siam244 words
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Letter138 1939-10-05 8 Value Of Non-Malay Volunteers To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Is it admitted that man-power Is one of the essential factors contributing towards the defence of Malaya? If so, its utility is enormous for other than front line purposes to maintain lines of communication on land, and138 words
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Advertisement275 1939-10-05 8 Be Careful In wearing unground Sunglasses, which may cause your eyes to be defective. Go to Nan Sin and see the modern frames fitted with Genuine Chance English Crookes' B or B 2 Dark glasses lor Safe and Comfortable Vision. At $5.00 per pair. Nan Sin Optical House 325, North275 words
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Advertisement64 1939-10-05 8 THE LATEST PUBLICATIONS. THE CHAMBERS S TWENTIETH CENTURA DICTIONARY The best book for All Cross-Word Problems. Thoroughly revised edition with supplement. Compiled by Rev. Thomas Davidson.. $4.50 Postage Extra. G. H. KIAT CO., LTD., 6-8 Robinson Road, General Office 6506. Printing Dept. 65«5- CHEAP FARES SINGAPORE JOHORE BAHRU TO FRASER'S64 words
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500 1939-10-05 9 No' Italian Initiative In Peace Offensive IL DUCE NOT TO TAKE PART IN FIGHTING Great Importance Given To Official Statement THE Italian radio station last night quoted the Japanese Domei agency as authority for a statement that Japan has withdrawn from the 'Anti-Comintern Pact, to500 words
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120 1939-10-05 9 London, Oct. 4. THE British Government has recognized Gen. Racziewicz as the new President of Poland.—Reuter. The Prime Minister and Commander-ln-Chlef of the Pcilsh Army in France, Gen. Slkorskl. has announced the aims of the new Polish Government. He stated in Paris to-day that hisReuter - 120 words
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Article69 1939-10-05 9 Shanghai, Oct. 5. TPHE Japanese drive on Changsha capital of Hunan Province, li meeting with stubborn resistance. Dispatches from Chungking carry reports o rumoious successful counter-attacks againo the Japanese Meanwhile the Japanese military spokesmai In Shanghai admits that the operations havi reached "a delicate stage" and statesReuter - 69 words
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Article237 1939-10-05 9 Daladier Reiterates Unity With Britain Paris, Oct. 4. A COMMUNIQUE issued on the sub- Ject of the statement by M. Daladier, the Prime Minister, to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber to-day, states that the Premier thoroughly explained the origins of the war, andReuter - 237 words
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Article246 1939-10-05 9 Parleys In Moscow TURKEY REPLIES TO PROPOSALS Moscow, Oct. 5. KM SARAJOGLU, the Turkish Foreign Minister, has received the Turkish Government's reply to the Soviet proposals, and he is expected soon to see M. Molotov, the Soviet Prime Minister. M. Sarajoglu, who has not seen any Soviet statesman since Sunday,Reuter - 246 words
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Article70 1939-10-05 9 Soviet "Proposals" To Lithuania London, Oct. 4. THE Lithuanian Foreign Minister, M. Urbsys, returned to-day to Kaunas, capital of Lithuania, from Moscow to report to the Cabinet on the Soviet proposals, the nature of which re- mains a secret. Conversations took place in Moscow last night between the Lithuanian ForeignReuter - 70 words
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Article53 1939-10-05 9 B London, Oct. 4. IT is being asked in Copenhagen whether Russia will help to break the German s blockade plans. i Russia has approached shippers in Sweden and Norway for ships in which to carry timber from the North Sea to British and rReuter - 53 words
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Article62 1939-10-05 9 I Sir John Anderson, the Home Secre- tary, stated in answer to questions In n the House of Commons that summer is time is to be extended from next Sunday to the night of Nov. 18-19. This decision was reached in conJunction with the French62 words
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Article1015 1939-10-05 9 London, Oct. 4. THE Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, to-day reaffirmed ir the House of Lords Mr. Chamberlain's statement yester day that Britain and France could not listen to any peace pro posals which would conflict with Britain's declared aims wher she entered the war. "IfReuter - 1,015 words
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62 1939-10-05 9 Hong Kong, Oct 5. THE British naval office here has issued a statement, declaring they had no confirmation of rumours regarding the presence of several German submarines off the coast of Japan. Rumours have been circulated in London recent- ly to theReuter - 62 words
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Article269 1939-10-05 9 London, Oct. 5. THE British Government's decision to convene an "Empire Council of War" is warmly welcomed by the Daily Telegraph, which states that the Dominion Prime Ministers Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King, in Canada, Mr. R. G. Menzies in Australia and Mr. M. J. Savage269 words
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Article98 1939-10-05 9 Paris, Oct. 5. KM DALADIER, the French Prime Minister, and M. Ossusky, Ccecho-Slovak Minister, have signed an agreement reconstituting the Czecho-Slovak army in France. The German official news agency reports that the Black Guard Regiment, which acts as Hitler's bodyguard, has been garrisoned in PragueReuter - 98 words
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Article82 1939-10-05 9 London, Oct. 4. IT is claimed in Berlin that light German warships went to sea last night to damage British economy.'" A German destroyer was observed this morning in international waters off the west coast of Sweden. Meanwhile Germany's campaign against neutral shipping hasReuter - 82 words
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Article162 1939-10-05 9 Neutrality Bill Debate Washington, Oct. 4. WHEN the Senate resumed the debate on the Neutrality Bill to-day, Senator Johnson introduced a resolution requesting President Roosevelt to Join other neutrals in urging an immediate armistice in Europe. Senator Connally, who has opposed the administration on various domes-" tic issues, supported theReuter - 162 words
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Article159 1939-10-05 9 NAZIS EVACUATING MORE TOWNS Paris, Oct. 5. ■"PHE Germans have entirely evacuated the civil populations of Bergzabern, Pirmasens, Zweibruecken, Saarbruecken, Saarlouis and Merzig, which are now within the range of French guns. To-night's war communique reports patrols and ambushes on various parts of the front. The enemyReuter - 159 words
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Article119 1939-10-05 9 REPORTED SOVIET MASSING IN CHINA Official Confirmation Still Lacking Shanghai, Oct. 5. REPORTS that large bodies of Soviet troops had been entering China's north-wester* province of Sinkiang and also the Nomonhan area (on the Outer Mongol Manchukuo border) since the conclusion of truce between Japan and Russia still await officialReuter - 119 words
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Advertisement10 1939-10-05 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 4, 7, 12, 13 and 1610 words
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Advertisement179 1939-10-05 9 I LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION FOR TROPICAL WEAR. There's nothing, like a dressing g,own to gratify the peacock in a v^ ?V man# ere s c l &test summer Vi^ i style, with a subtly dashing, air Svl \lr~~^ t^ iat e especially appreciate. Jm K\S Tailored from a carefully chosen -^A179 words
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Article746 1939-10-05 10 List Of Restricted Articles AN order banning the export of certain articles Is published in a Government Gazette Extraordinary Issued last night. The order states that no person shall export any ot the restricted article mentioned Oelow except with a special permit, which may be cancelled at746 words
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Article184 1939-10-05 10 SINGAPORE RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner it Dance (Formal) Extension 1 a.m. GAJtRJCK THfcATKfc. GfcV LANG Fah Muk Lan it Hong Wah Chow. Double Feature Cantonese Talkl&j at 7.45 p.m. GREAT WORLD Cabaret 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Ju«t Around The Corner SkyRobber Barons. HAPJPY WORLD Happy Theatre: Captain Blood.184 words
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Article, Illustration625 1939-10-05 10 Seaman Of Norwegian Ship Dies In General Hospital INQUIRY INTO SINKING OF HOEGH TRANSPORTER? A CABLE describing the sinking of the Norwegian vessel Hoegh Transporter (4,914 tons) when it struck a mine in one of the protective minefields in Singapore waters was sent io625 words
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115 1939-10-05 10 TIN CONTROL TO BE CONTINUED No Truth In Rumours Of Ending Agreement AN announcement by the Department ry of Information to-day states that the rumours which have gained currency in Malaya that the termination of the International Tin Restriction Agreement Is contemplated are entirely without foundation. The suggestion that either115 words
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Article165 1939-10-05 10 i Mr. J. C. Coldham And 1 Raub Gold Company (From Our Own Carrespondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 5. A SETTLEMENT was announced yesi terday in the case In which J. C. Coldham, former manager of the Raub 1 Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., sued the company165 words
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102 1939-10-05 10 SINGAPORE EUROPEAN ILLEGAL CODE A EUROPEAN. H. M. Wyllie, manager of the Malayan Rubber Trading Co., Ltd., pleaded guilty in the Singapore Crimnal District Court to-day, charged with sending a private code by post on Sept. 7, to a commercial firm in Melbourne, Australia, in contravention to the Defence Regulations.102 words
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322 1939-10-05 10 REFERENCE to "prejudicial evidence' being introduced by the Crown during an Assizes trial was made by the Court Of Criminal Appeal Judges yesterday, when they gave Judgment in the case in which Lai Ah Kam and Sam Nal Man appealed again* their322 words
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257 1939-10-05 10 Government Officers Will Receive Full Pay j A CIVIL liability scheme has been approved by the Federated Malay States Govern ment, under which marriage or separation allowances may be paid to married officers and men of the F.M.S. Volunteer Force who are called out257 words
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Article82 1939-10-05 10 ESTATE STAFFS WAR FUND fHE All-Malayan Estate Asiatic Staffs' Association, of which hundreds of plantation clerks and other employees are members, has acquainted all estate managers in Malaya vrith a proposal to its members to contribute 1 per cent. of their salaries to the Malaya Patriotic Fund every month for82 words
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92 1939-10-05 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) O Malacca, Oct 4. VER $1,000 was collected by the management of the Capitol Dance Hall at a gala night in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The entire proceeds of the gate receipts and dance coupons went to the fund.92 words
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Article517 1939-10-05 10 I RICE DEALERS CONVICTED Failed To Show Their Prices WARNING GIVEN TO TWO SHOPS FOUR rice dealers were convicted anl fined over $100 each in the Singapore Fourth Police Court, yesterday, when they pleaded guilty to chargej relating to their failure to display prices of various grades of rice. The517 words
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56 1939-10-05 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Oct. 4. AH\:AT bin Hassan and Nal Soon Jee, aged 20 and 23 respectively, pleaded guilty at Malacca today to stealing a car, valued at $800, belonging to Sergeant-Major Mlnhat bin Bachee. The car was found In Kuala Lumpur.56 words
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Advertisement98 1939-10-05 10 I Pe/LwntuufL' I Now, for only 30 cents a day, this indispensable modern necessity, the Telephone, can be installed in all Residences situated within 3 miles of the connecting exchange. With the constantly increasing numbers of telephones connected, tho telephone becomes more and more valuable to each subscriber. Kates for98 words
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707 1939-10-05 11 Special School To Be Opened By Fisheries Department POWER BOATS AND NEW GEAR WILL BE DEMONSTRATED TO PUPILS ESTABLISHED with the object of training Malay fishermen in the use of modern craft, equipment and methods and equipping them to take a much more707 words
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Article87 1939-10-05 11 HOW WE JOINED IN THE WAR A SPECIAL broadcast programme entitled "The Empire Answers" will be broadcast by the B.B.C. on Saturday, at 8.50 a.m.. 3.50 p.m., and 9.50 p.m.. Malayan time, announces the Department of Information, which has received a cable to this effect from the B.B.C. The 9.5087 words
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Article113 1939-10-05 11 THE following appointments, with effect from Sept. 25, were published In a Government Gazette Extraordinary Issued last night Controller of Restricted Imports and Exports, Straits Settlements, Mr. A. Gllmour, M C.S. Deputy Controller of Restricted Imports and Exports, Straits Settlements, Mr. J. N. C. Hancock. Assistant113 words
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62 1939-10-05 11 "Zamboanga" (With an all-native cast) Grand National. At the Capitol. BEAUTIFUL underwater scenes ennance the merits of this film, depicting romance and tribal conflicts among a people of the Philippine Islands. A story of the adventures of a pearl diver and his courtship of a62 words
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58 1939-10-05 11 'THE Government's Rent Control Or- dinance was discussed at a meeting of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association. The committee agreed with the principles of the Bill. Mr. Tay Lian Teck. the president, informed the meeting that he had been appointed to the Select Committee to consider58 words
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Article325 1939-10-05 11 Medical Student On Work Done READY TO PLAY THEIR PART HOW Singapore medical students were volunteering for ambulance work was described by Mr. Jaswant Singh in an address to the Singapore Rotary Club at yesterday's luncheon meeting. Mr Jaswant Singh, In his talk, described the life of325 words
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Article646 1939-10-05 11 PATRIOTIC FUND LATEST LIST Donations Nearing The $200,000 Mark 1HE full list of contributions to the I Malaya Patriotic Fund Issued yes- I terday is published below, showing a I total of $198,811.66 received up to Tuesday night. Previously acknowledged $189,456.38; Choon Guan English School $6.35; B. Lowick $100; Post646 words
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Article31 1939-10-05 11 There will be a lecture by Mr. K. P. K. Menon, on Buddhism, "The Qreat denunciation," at the Singapore Buddhist Association. English Section Hall, Geylang Road, on Saturday. at 8 p.m.31 words
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Advertisement18 1939-10-05 11 'i^SrH S* ill fcur MM§ i&~ t^Slfjf M^M dti^By? AM > SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR WILLIAM JACKS Co. (Malaya) Ltd.18 words
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Advertisement252 1939-10-05 11 AMERICAN A^i JL \s3l i Jk eSs cL JLbJH buf STYLED By &M The Eastern Isles *^j^? These "GA Y NITIES" arc r*** made from delightfully hnO: "fc!«l sheer cotton prints woven <BW!Wrof\ a*V as fine as gecsamer! tr^X U >\ °Th ey arc cut PBl^ VthM with especially vv252 words
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259 1939-10-05 12 MINISTERS BEING SENT TO LONDON TO CONFER WITH GOVERNMENT London, Oct. 4. IN the House of Commons this afternoon, the Dominions 1 Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, announced that the Governments of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa were each arranging to send a cabinet minister259 words
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Article28 1939-10-05 12 London, Oct. 4. THE Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, 1 who is having conversations with Indian leaders, to-day received the chairman of the Congress Parliamentary Committee.—Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article63 1939-10-05 12 London, Oct. 4. -THE Secretary of State for the Colo- nies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, has asked the High Commissioner for the Western Pacific to convey to the Queen of Tonga the appreciation of the British Government for the expression of loyalty of the Kingdom of Tonga whichReuter - 63 words
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Article22 1939-10-05 12 Auckland, Oct. 4. The New Zealand Government la forming a Maori rifle battalion for home or overseas service. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article22 1939-10-05 12 The Queen visited the Women's Employment Federation in London yesterday. The Prime Minister had an audience with the King. 'British Official Wireless.22 words
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129 1939-10-05 12 VT London, Oct. 4. JN a broadcast from Washington, Senator Norris, who voted against the entry of the United States in the last war urged the repeal of the arms embargo in the present war xl U F sympathies, our hopesReuter - 129 words
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Article130 1939-10-05 12 London, Oct. 4. A JAPANESE communique from Central China says that the Japanese forces dealt a crushing blow to 14 out of 42 divisions of Chinese troops In northern Hunan Province and several other Chinese divisions sustained heavy losses. It is claimed that the Chinese left 25,000 dead andReuter - 130 words
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Article17 1939-10-05 12 A general hoisting of flags "to celebrate the end of the Polish campaign began in Germany yesterday.—Reuter.Reuter - 17 words
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96 1939-10-05 12 London, Oct. 4. THE Chinese Ambassador, Dr. Quo Tai-chi, to-day emphatically repudiated the recent Japanese suggestion that China was in danger of Communist domination as merely propaganda to confuse world opinion on the true Slno- T ?panese issues and give importance to thpReuter - 96 words
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46 1939-10-05 12 London, Oct. 4. r THE King has taken the earliest opportunity to send a donation of £25 to the Tobacco Fund organized by the Overseas League for British soldiers at the front. Every pound subscribed will provide 1,000 cigarettes for soldiers.46 words
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333 1939-10-05 12 COMMONS QUESTIONS ON GAS WARFARE AND NAVY RECRUITING rr>rrn t. w• j. -.t London, Oct. 4. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, was asked in the House of Commons this afternoon about the setting up of a War Cabinet limited in numberReuter - 333 words
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Article94 1939-10-05 12 French Parliament May Meet Soon London, Oct. 4. '<■ JN Paris, the French Council of Minis- i ters met this morning. It is understood that it studied reports on the political situation and th« i possibility of calling the French Par- J liament was also discussed. The Prime Minister, M.Reuter - 94 words
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48 1939-10-05 12 U.S. Speeding Up Army Mechanization London, Oct. 4. THE United States Army has ordered 32.9 new 12-ton tanks at a cost 0/ nearly $6,000,000, according to the New York Times. The report says that the United States Army is speeding up the mechanization of its ground forces.- -Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article155 1939-10-05 12 No Lack Of Volunteers For Hazardous Work JLiINE-SWEEPERS play an important part in naval warfare. Large fleets consisting both of naval and deep sea trawlers, have been on duty since the outbreak of war, sweeping the channels along the south and east coasts of tli e155 words
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Article48 1939-10-05 12 Oslo, Oct. 4. ■pHE death is announced of Dr. Heinrich Sahm, German Minister to Norway. He was responsible for draftng the constitution of the Free City of Danzig and represented Danzig when he international status of the Free :ity was defined in Paris.— ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Advertisement248 1939-10-05 12 M-^k > W^. -mm a* RKSi^^^^ ill 2t te^V,,^^ X y° u feel dull i listless, too tired to live, nine times out of ten -For five wuhs i have used it is because your nerves are starved. Starved Sanatogen and the result has rSHL^JL 7 nerves your vitality, take248 words
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Advertisement74 1939-10-05 12 r Specify Bosch Fuel Injection Equipment for every type of Diesel engine. Competent servicing, backed by the greatest Fuel Injection knowledge In the world U)gether with the facilities of the largest research laboratories, have made Bosch Fuel Injection Equipment the standard of efficiency everywhere. Bosch service is world-wide. Wherever you74 words
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84 1939-10-05 13 Significant Statement After Discussions In Berlin Lonoon, Oct. 4. THERE is no reason to doubt Signor Mussolini's words, ut1 tered recently at Belegna, when fee said tkat lUly would take no initiative in mHitary operations, declares a Kome broadeast (reports Reuter.) This broadcast is regarded84 words
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Article387 1939-10-05 13 Contrast With German Terrorist Tactics London, Oct. 4. /CONTRABAND control is working efficiently, and with the co-opera-tlon of neutral shipping there Is minimum dislocation caused to trade, says the Ministry oi Information. There is a fleet of neutral ships dally In Weymouth Bay—one of the threeReuter; British Wireless - 387 words
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Article40 1939-10-05 13 London, Oct. 4. r Denmark new taxes being formulated are expected to raise not le* than £4,000.000. Income-tax will be increased frorr 15 to 30 per cent. Cigarette?, cigars beer and schnapps win also cost more40 words
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Article53 1939-10-05 13 London, Oct. 4. SOUTH AFRICA has created a Sea board Defence Corps of three com.' panics. The decision to create the* units was taken shortly before the wa began. The Government of Kenya ha ordered the registration of all Britisi Indiana and Arabs between the ages o 18Reuter - 53 words
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306 1939-10-05 13 MR. C. R. AITLtiK "PEACE" PROPOSALS j Effect Of Nazi-Soviet Pact Not Yet Clear London, Oct. 3. Mr. C. R. Attlee, the Opposition Leader, welcomed Mr. Chamberlain's statement. rejecting the GermanSoviet threat to the Allies, and agreed they must carefully examine every kind of peace proposal, but they must alsoReuter - 306 words
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47 1939-10-05 13 Toklo, Oct. 3. MR. Tadashi Kurihaca, Mrtctor of the East Asiatic Affairs Bureau of the Foreign Office. It is understood, will be ap--Mjinted I^lnister to Berne in succession to Mr. Elji. Amau. who ha* been appointed Ambassador ta Borne.—Eastern Hews.47 words
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Article68 1939-10-05 13 I London, Tct. 3. AMU IST RY of Ir^oimaQon bulletin anno«ne«a that a conference on. refugees called by tne President of tn» Unlttd States, Mr. Roosevelt, a* Washington tor Oct. 16 Is ]to be attended by tbe Paymaster-General Earl Wmterton. the Chairman at th* London Intar-Go««rnmental Commltt«e andBritish Wireless - 68 words
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Article48 1939-10-05 13 FC special system of coloured Urntlng for the verandah dance space on the pro- menade deck of the new Nederland Line I motorship Oranje, where a large variety of I different colours can be provided at win. was 1 supplied by the General Electric Co.. Ltd.48 words
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Article64 1939-10-05 13 London, Oct. 4. THE German armed raider which sank the British steamer Clement in the South Atlantic on Monday is the pocket battleship Admiral von Sch«er, according to American radio report* quoted In a Rome broadcast. The crew of the Crement prrotegraphed the attacking GermanReuter - 64 words
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Article67 1939-10-05 13 London, Oct. 4. •THE Egyptian Prime Minister said to-day that Egypt was faced with the problem of finding a new market for 1,500,000 bales of cotton formerly exported every year to Germany. Poland, Czecho-Slovakla and Austria He added that the British Government is helping toReuter - 67 words
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246 1939-10-05 13 London, Oct. 4. i rE first full Polish statement about the course of the war In Poland up to the date when the Russian troops invaded the country was given last nl«ht by the chief of the military household ofReuter - 246 words
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83 1939-10-05 13 London, Oct. 3. THE Rumanian Government to-day Issued a further appeal to the people for full eo-operatlon and expressed the hope that Rumania's strict neutrality would be maintained. The statement says, "We have no war aims. We hope for and heartily desire peace, but we cannotReuter - 83 words
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Article69 1939-10-05 13 AN attractive and profusely Illustrated Guide to Bandoeng and district has Just reached us. It is issued by the Bandoeng Improvement Society, known as Bandoeng Vooruit. and may be obtained free by sending a postcard to the secretary. This booklet cannot fail to be of interest to69 words
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Article187 1939-10-05 13 Only One Remedy Needed Having rheumatism M badly that she could scarcely walK, this woman began to put on a load of superfluous flesh. In a letter just received, she writes: "I had a severe attack c f rheumatism In both knees. It was so187 words
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Advertisement221 1939-10-05 13 '■us& l i&8&y Now, once 'pon a time t Nurse told us the rhyme Of the Cow that jumped over the A1 oon But there's no need to roam With KLIM in the home For a Cow in the Cupboard's a Boon You can make delicious fresh milk with KLIM221 words
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Miscellaneous131 1939-10-05 13 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHP 30 06 metres. ZHL 225 netres i;™'Miscenanecus programme of gramophone records. 1.3fl Th« news and mid-day rubber and on prices. 1.40 Int*rval. 5.00 Hindustani music. r 5.30 HcHkien Amoy dramas. (reejjiestj.T 6^00 Teochew traditional dramas.* 7.00 Children's programme. (English). 7.15 Time, -weather, news and announcements. 7.30131 words
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Miscellaneous130 1939-10-05 13 EMPIRE STATION TRANSMISSION 4 GSD 11.75 Mc/a <2U} m-T; GSF 15.14 me (19.8? m.). From 12.45 ajn. (local time). TRANSMISSION 5 CM 9.51 nt/» (31.55 m.) GSF 15J4 me/* UiJZ m.) Prom fi 40 am (local dare). TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3 GSG 17.7* M/i U6.8S m.): GSF 15.1* me j130 words
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Article265 1939-10-05 14 PLAYING at the Stadium yesterday, the Marin-s had little difficulty In eliminating the S.R.C. from the Singapore Cup competition, winning by seven goals to two In the qualifying round. In the early stage* the Marines missed Beveral tempting openings, but Bakrl evenlually got through to265 words
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Article152 1939-10-05 14 •TTHE Gun Club "A" team, comprising A.O. Beohm, JO. Beohm, J.A. Groves and P. Samy, were winners of the "Clay Pigeon' competition orga- nized by the Club yesterday. I Their toutl score with handicap was 950 1 their net score being 690. Mr. A. G. Beohm152 words
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Article159 1939-10-05 14 OLD BOYS BEAT POLICE AT RUGGER IjISTLESS RUGBY was seen at Farrer Park yesterday, when a St. Andrew's Old Boys side beat the Police by 12 point* (.a penalty and three tries) to three (a try. The tackling of both teams was rather poor, and handling of the bill by159 words
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Article73 1939-10-05 14 The following have been selected to piay hockey for the V.M.C.A. Juniors against the 4th (H) Mountain Battery on Saturday at b p.m. on the Prince Edward Road ground: A. C. Neubronner, Low Huck Yang. Slow Nyuk Lin. Cheong Thlam Slew, Goh Chin Chye. L. M. Aerla. S.73 words
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Article56 1939-10-05 14 The G.3.C. "A" hockey XI beat the Y.W.C.A. "A" XI by the only goal scored in a match played at the O.S.C. ground yesterday. The game was evenly contested, the Y.W.C.A. doing well to hold the winners, who had a strong side out, to a solitary goal. Miss56 words
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Article34 1939-10-05 14 SOCCER: Challenge Cap, Royal Navy vs. R.A. (Changi), Stadium. HOCKEY: S.C.C. vs. V.M.C.A., S.C.C. padanjr: V.M.C.A. Juniors vs. A.P.C., Prince Edward Road. TENNIS: S.C.C., S.C.R.C., Y.M. C.A., and Tanglln Club tournaments.34 words
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Article162 1939-10-05 14 Ties played In the SC.R.C. open lawi tennis tournament yesterday resulted a. follows Open Doubles Championship Yadl anc O. Kirn beat Tan Puay Hee and Low Ke< Choc, o—2,0 2, 6—4.6 4. Handicap Mixed Doubles The match between Mrs. E. C. Cherrlngton and P. den (—18) end162 words
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Article123 1939-10-05 14 JN a mediocre display on Hong Lim Green yesterday the S.CJI.C. beat a newly formed R.A.F. (Tengah) hockey side by two goals to nil. After holding the advantage of play for the majority of the opening half, the Chinese scored one goal Just before half time. It123 words
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Article126 1939-10-05 14 S. C. C. HOCKEY The following hav e been selected to play for the S.C.C. vs. the V.M.C.A. to-day at the S.C.C Lt. J. S. Avellng; P. p. Klnsev Cant T R. Kellett; Lt. D. E. D. Mc£^w. J Peel m nJc: Capt R J Klngsmlll, U N. RW Corrie.126 words
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86 1939-10-05 14 The following are ties for thli week-end in the Singapore badminton championships to be played at the Clerical Union hall. Play will start on Saturday at 2.15 p.m. and on Sunday at 10 a.m. SATURDAY Mixed doubles isemi-ftnal) Mis* Lee Shau Meng and Tan Chong86 words
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Article25 1939-10-05 14 A pointless draw was the result of the rugger encounter between Fort Canning and the R.A.F. (HQ) rugby teams at Farrer Park yesterday.25 words
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Article20 1939-10-05 14 The S.R.C. "A" hockey side drew oneall with the Loyals in an interesting game on the padang yesterday.20 words
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1359 1939-10-05 14 Favourites Oblige In Majority Of Events (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 4. ME AVY rain fell during the second race at Kuala Lumpur this afternoon in the second day of the Selangor Turf Club s autumn meeting and Nightshade, following up an1,359 words
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Article48 1939-10-05 14 A solitary goal, scored by M. K. Sundram two minutes from the end, enabled th« C.S.C. to beat the I.A. on the former's ground yesterday. Both sides fielded depleted team* and the game was scrappy, frequent infringements robbing the game of much <rf Its interest.48 words
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Advertisement109 1939-10-05 14 W^^.jA realization that as a Wr- 'V^jl B B 8 A^ truck it must meet any Kv>-^^T^^^SSB k I^W tSSt f r rug 8 ed ness and tf Power, and to continue L, /S \^?*^B^^ ample for even abnormal A/ "^^^^^^^^^J^^ H nBeds and its rugged- eSS able to defy109 words
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Advertisement686 1939-10-05 14 HEADQUARTER S FOR MECHANICAL COO L I N~G~ MOST people nowadays consider the telephone NECESSARY. We can envisage the time when AIR-CONDITIONING for both home and office will be regarded similarly. Naturally we have studied our own COMFORT and the whole top floor of our office is air-conditioned we suggest686 words
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369 1939-10-05 15 Simla. HTHE decision of the Imperial Gov- eminent to make a grant of over £25 000,000 towards the modernization of India's defence forces has been received very favourably by all sections of opinion In India. The modernizing of India's defence forces has not,369 words
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Article308 1939-10-05 15 BROADCAST TALK BY LORD HAILEY London. N a broadcast talk on India and j the war" recently Lord Hailey (former Governor of the Punjab) pointed out that during the last war India sent 1,250,000 men, 3,500,000 tons of supplies and contributed £160,000,000. Lord Hailey said: 'There308 words
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839 1939-10-05 15 Travancore Government's Reply To State Congress Leader Trivandrum. "FOR reasons which must be obvious and which have, for instance, influenced the Government of India in their decision regarding the Federal negotiations, no conversations can possibly take place regarding any constitutional reforms until839 words
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Article383 1939-10-05 15 r[E following further contributions have been promised or received by the Singapore Indian section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund Previously acknowledged $32,843. The Secretary, Chettlar Chamber of Commerce. Singapore, on behalf of the Nattukkottal Chettiax community of Singapore $6,000; Sardar Sunder Singh $200; Saxdar Bayla383 words
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99 1939-10-05 15 Madras. HTHE Indianlzation of the Supreme. War Agency, and the constitution of a National Directorate, with the presidents of the Congress and Muslim League, or nominees of those organizations, and nominees of major and minor States, a Sikh leader and an eminent publicist, to99 words
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Article49 1939-10-05 15 BESIDES giving a donation of $6,000 to the Malaya Patriotic Fund, the Nuttukkottai Chettiar community of Singapore has arranged to offer special prayers at the Tank Road temple for 11 days beginning from Oct. 2 for a glorious victory for the Allies in the present war.49 words
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Advertisement146 1939-10-05 15 l(i 'raiPlripSS))! 1 R v N N N G New Shell Motor Oil contains an exclusive mineral oilincss concentrate M which prevents the oil from draining off when the engine is at rest It LLj W forms a tough protecting film against damage from corrosion caused ■I W if by146 words
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Advertisement417 1939-10-05 15 Avoid Cyestratn Out scientific examination can urtennine definitely th* condition of your eyes or whether you need to c'jangc the glasses which t«« w* wearin*. AstonbhlntW Wm charm for riaases. E verbright Optical Co. 1 9, Chulia St., Spore. Phone 4435 C S. CHONG Dr. of Optomatry. Highßlood Pressure Ddgerous417 words
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154 1939-10-05 16 Frontal Attack On France Or Through Small States? London, Oct. 4. ACCORDING to French observations, German forces are now grouped in a series of columns extending far inside Germany to enable a general offensive on the whole French front or through neutral countries onReuter - 154 words
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Article191 1939-10-05 16 Maginot Line Defences Described London, Oct. 4. I IFE in the Maginot Line is des- cribed by several French newspaper correspondents who have inspected one of the forts. Thousands of French troops eat, Sleep and live underground and thTe is a tramway and a cinema. TheReuter - 191 words
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Article, Illustration21 1939-10-05 16 .mere seems little possibility of black-out wayfarers tripping over these steps an example of effective painting at a London railway station.21 words
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243 1939-10-05 16 Change-over Of Industry To Wartime Needs London, Oct. 4. OOW swiftly the manufacture of 11 munitions in Britain is going on is described by a correspondent who inspected a factory. The factory he visited can produce 1,000,000 shells a year and is one of many similar factories in operation InReuter; British Wireless - 243 words
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48 1939-10-05 16 London, Oct. 4. •TPHE Turkish military mission headed 1 by Gen. Orbay began discussions with representatives of the British Government to-day. The talks will continue until this evening. The Turkish delegates will be the guests of the British Government at luncheon to-morrow. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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205 1939-10-05 16 SCANDINAVIAN reactions to the German blockade' are being keenly watched by naval critics, who point out that the Swedish Navy, which is to convoy merchantmen, is in no wise negligible. The ships are in good condition and the seamen are first-class. Some205 words
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Article43 1939-10-05 16 London, Oct. 4. HTHE sinking of a Finnish steamer by 1 a German submarine off the coast of Sweden on Sept. 23 is referred to in a Ministry of Information bulletin. The ship was laden with cellulose for43 words
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Article189 1939-10-05 16 R. A.F. Leaflets On Nazi Fortunes Germans Told Of Funds Kept Abroad London, Oct. 4. THE latest British leaflets in tha German language to be dropped over Berlin and Potsdam by Royal Air Force planes give details of Nazi leaders' fortunes abroad, hoarded against the day when they might haveReuter - 189 words
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Advertisement110 1939-10-05 16 DON'T BE BALD I DON'T BE GREY! Use Evelyn Astrova Hair Tonic. Prevents falling hair retards premature greying. i ii i KMuuuffliit^. "7 If -Ai ~aag» fiflfe BMfe Kk. KB a A wi _^^~~~~~~~~^j_~-^-~- mm fIP m^i anl IMI »ft 11 mm hh a3Ba> y^ V Eg 9^o js HVB\110 words
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Title Section15 1939-10-05 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1939.15 words
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Article, Illustration50 1939-10-05 1 Five members of th« committ:e who have worked hard tor the charity dances at Great World, Happy World and New World on Saturday. Oct. 7, in aid of S». Nicholas' Home for Blind and Crippled Children. MRS. S. S. LAU PANST WONG CATHERINE TAN ROSALIND LOH ALICE TAN50 words
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Article, Illustration1132 1939-10-05 1 Susan Clinton - Is Your Household Organized? Suggestions For Who Does What And When By Susan Clinton WITH so much of our time occupied these days in doing what we can, be it merely the knitting of heel-in-one socks, to help our country in its time of need, the necessity for having a1,132 words
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Advertisement148 1939-10-05 1 has a NEW SELfc~TION of MORNING AFTERNOON DRESSES on display Capitol Bldf: S*!>ore: Phone 3838. CRISPBREAD FACTS CONCERNING 1 1. Vlta-Weatlsmade N^^^^^^^^^^ i>^ h .m rrom the Whole f^^mllMi&P^ >'" Wheat Orain and \\iK^' .Jiiiii^'''^ n p art f it ta \f.i'.”- 'i-A ''Rz^"^ removed. jt!' Ti&'%sfT i&'%$f _^a^^ 2148 words
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Advertisement65 1939-10-05 1 New Stock Lingerie Just Received. Completely New Designs 18 f,fJ Phone 7143 R. K. O. Radio Star y^^l n.urr— -n Hn*]tT \s^ r** l ?!wKs£»iV-.i 1 1 »\v\ ml^^^^El! HI ViA HI !*Sfc}Ji^- \V\ &JMmtK V Prr'ttt' ~T si fiPv*ZsS \Vr\ Bkl TTT TnT f^ Jf//9^' \i> A "''''"^"nH jffc^J65 words
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Article, Illustration504 1939-10-05 2 The Problem Of Putting Up Unexpected Guests Barbara 's Diary DUTTING up unexpected visitors has probably never presented quite such a problem as it does in these turbulent times. In fact, we sometimes find ourselves with more guests than we have beds for them to sleep upon. One excellent solution504 words
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Article153 1939-10-05 2 COME of the newest and most serviceable of feminine trousers consists of dungarees, made of dark blue sailcloth. They are very hard-wearing, and as useful for the garden as they are smart for the beach. They are particularly serviceable, too, in that they can be washed easily and need153 words
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Article95 1939-10-05 2 T^HE revival of coloured stockings is a very interesting one. At present this vogue is smiled upon only by the very smartest women and those, withal, who have a generous dress allowance. For these, coloured stockings are very, very fine in texture and, accordingly, expensive. Although they are actually95 words
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Advertisement449 1939-10-05 2 THE WEINAiWEI EMBROIDERY CO., 106, High Street, Singapore. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED This is the best time for you to select presents for X'mas gifts. Linen Table Cloth, Luncheon Sets A Mata. etc. Silk Ladies Underwear. Nifhtffowns, Pajamas, Kimonos A Handkerchiefs, etc Teak Camphorwood Chests, Lamp Stands A Cabinets A449 words
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Advertisement314 1939-10-05 2 FASHION MAGIC Perhaps you have run out of magic lamps to rub You /7^y^yt>^^-^^ wm hardly feel the need of one, If you stop In and se« I NJiM^H*K^>\ cur most fascUlat lne collection of beautiful GAGE hats I r?H Hi 1 or between-season and Autumn Exquisite styles that I314 words
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1328 1939-10-05 3 I THINK the average woman student enters this College imbued with a sense of doing good from the humanitarian point of view, when she graduates. I don't think she ever loses sight of that ideal as her work is such as to bring her1,328 words
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Advertisement240 1939-10-05 3 SKIN with beauty-giving MILK OF MAGNESIA If your skin seems "acid," if it is marred by blackheads, oily shine and scaly Toughness, try the beautifying effect of PHILLIPS' Milk .f Mognola CLIANSINO CRIAM just once and it -will be your Cleansing Cream always. Liquefying instantly, it 6eeps deeply into the240 words
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Advertisement143 1939-10-05 3 HAS JUST RECEIVED SMART AFTERNOON and COCKTAIL GOWNS p hon c MAYNARDS BUILDING, 4974J 11, Battery Road. w_^^^ v w BY v hW HOWROOMS"" MUNICIPAL ELECTRICITY DEPT. COLEMAN STREET TELEPHONE 5101] p:*jjfr:~ Jjg .J^gjpSp-?;. T|(tsr i*F^^wHß 131 i>-"*"' v >1 1 11 <^ w T S f y\ /g tjdfliWßpf143 words
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Article, Illustration3456 1939-10-05 4 Women The War HTHE Queen's devotion to duty In these days of stress is becoming proverbial, her constant visits to various national service centres inspiring volunteers with fresh enthusiasm. No less devoted is the Duchess of Gloucester, who has the same quiet friendly way with her as the Queen and3,456 words
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Advertisement234 1939-10-05 4 To Employers Owners of Estates... We have now unpacked »a shipment of the biggest selection of SAREES. VAI STIES, TUNDUS etc. which we are confident will have an appeal to your employees. Prices are the lowest as we have purchased them in large quantities. May we have your enquiries. GEAN234 words
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Advertisement84 1939-10-05 4 Perfect Health and Strength conduce to a real Enjoyment of Life which is maintained by A SWISS TONIC FOOD BEVERAGE the important nutritious elements vitamin* of which, MALTED BARLEY, SWISS MILK, EGGS AND COCOA go to make a delicious drink for VIGOUR and VITALITY Sole Agents: MANUFACTURERS MARKETING CORPORATION LTD.84 words
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Advertisement322 1939-10-05 4 c^OW\ SKIN HEALTH ■ifi^X' and BEAUTY 2 PURPOSE SOAP ifc^ m m rough »kin ce/ccf J Nothing so quickly "marks" and "ages" a 7sr ***m s woman as dull, faded skin. You must main1L a tain your skin in health with its natural beauty /*2%fo& £Jl^ radiance. The one sure322 words
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Advertisement105 1939-10-05 5 An important announcement NESTLES "ATLAS" STAMP ALBUM. Owin& to the Political Situation in Europe it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain supplies of albums and stamps. Therefore, rather than disappoint collectors, Nestles have decided to terminate temporarily the "ATLAS" Stamp Scheme. Those who are already in possession of an album105 words
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Article, Illustration959 1939-10-05 6 It's Fun Planning Ahead Your Wadrdrobe Colour Scheme TT is fun to plan ahead and try to decide on the main colour scheme for the wardrobe during the season to come. There are Frenchwomen and Englishwomen who insist on a very subdued colour for the main items, bringing in the959 words
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Advertisement507 1939-10-05 6 v H W Mmr *m I ■4^f jj^ > •mAUwß™^^ The Scientific Baby Food Glaxo, with its added, standardised amounts of vitamin D and iron compensates for the known deficiency of cows' milk (and thence ordinary dried milks made from it) in these essential j*SfissS? s elements I HSH tt507 words
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Advertisement288 1939-10-05 6 CHINESE —UNDERWEAR— COMFORTABLE ECONOMICAL LATEST. PHONE .7144. 31-33 HIGH STREET Never fv neglect a O^^ sore throat! YOUR DOCTOR will inform you vHt^* buskiness is often a danger signal of j f^M more troubles ahead. Neglect may j y 7^ \?+m-*^t Wm lead to serious illness. A husky m6^L M288 words
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Article, Illustration604 1939-10-05 7 Marion Morton - No Time To Sit Down Hints For The Woman Who Is Much On Her Feet By Marion Morton THERE are a great many women who are spending much of their time on their feet just now, and who haven't the leisure to give their feet all the extra attention they604 words
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Advertisement175 1939-10-05 7 For LADIES GENTS TAILORING TRY TAILOR who has experience We guarantee satisfaction 45, HIGH STREET PIMPLES New Medicated Powder Base Helps Heal Pimples While Hiding Blemishes and Beautifying SMn Appearance Simply apply PREVORE INSTANT SKIN REJUVENATOR as a powder base. It Imparts a pearly film of beauty Enhances appearance. Makes175 words
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Advertisement254 1939-10-05 7 ARE YOU SURE You're Not Offending? There is only one way to be sure of your freshness. Prevent underarm perspiration before it starts Keep the underarm dry! Deodorants that merely deodorize perspiration without checking it do not protect your clothing from ugly stains and that stale, lingering odour. Odorono gently254 words
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Advertisement573 1939-10-05 7 became jL^l^^aaaM -g f• W MfIHH D&UUtIFIU ■q Hi^ WEEK/ ■■ar* af^b BBBa^aa^Bßaa I Q r\ A A f*m fl I h^v. I l/MT J MUw I Ha?a& TfcTaßal 1 :<■::" §^^^^9 LbbV 1 Miss Chambord made this amazing > >^ change in her appearance in 8 d-».y Read below573 words
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Article, Illustration875 1939-10-05 8 Blindness In Malaya By A Singapore Doctor •THE problem of blindness in India has lately been put before us; and a realization of the extent of this grievous affiliction in that country and elsewhere might make us wonder whether Malaya is in875 words
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Advertisement288 1939-10-05 8 C. K. TANG 231, River Valley Road, Phone 2181 SINGAPORE. We have heaps of lovely and attractive Gifts for all occasions that are sore to pleas* Always available. Always on display Bedspreads Baby's Dresses, Hand* kerchiefs Hand-ban. Dressing-table-seU. Lunch -sets. Ladies' Lingerie, Pyjamas, Scarves, Tea-sets, Tablecloths. Jade-trees, Jewellery. Teak and288 words
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Advertisement234 1939-10-05 8 />£f -^^iT^iii fl^ Natural feeding W^^ is right feeding .fft Every baby should enjoy the great advantaga of iky Natural feeding. It is the only sure foundation (m of future health and the main safeguard against X.) nutritional diseases. 0 To ensure that your baby can be breast-fed, mm "Ovaltine"234 words
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Advertisement32 1939-10-05 8 Head Colds A few drops bring fS^jt^j S2Pm3 comforting relief. |^\H^P?^3 Gears dogging mv- YjlJflF M cus, reduces swollen MyK flj membranes— helps BBR.--W keep sinuses open, m ggs\~ VICKS wßuCjal Vatro-nol32 words
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