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Title Section38 1939-10-08 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA FINAL EDITION No. 407 Sunday, Oct. 8, 1939 Price 10 Cents. THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newspaper In Malaya No. 407 Sunday, Oct. 8, 1939 Price 10 Cents*38 words
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Article504 1939-10-08 1 Further Peace Move By Hitler Is Reported MR. ROOSEVELT NOT LIKELY TO MAKE ANY PROPOSAL YET Washington Silent On New Manoeuvre THE United States Department of State declines to make any comment on a reported suggestion from Berlin that Hitler would agree to an armistice504 words
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Article, Illustration33 1939-10-08 1 M. Alcxandre S. Panaouchklne, the new Soviet Ambassador in Chungking, who has denied that Soviet forces are massing in the Chinese border province of Sinkiang, whose border touches India.33 words
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Article77 1939-10-08 1 Melbourne. Saturday. jyiß. R. G Menztes. the Australian IVI Pr declares that Hitler's speech was no peace offer but a blustering attempt to Justify his war. "Plain questions to Hitler." Mr. Menzles says, are "Is the independence of Poland and the national integrity of the Czechs77 words
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Article44 1939-10-08 1 Istanbul, Saturday. rpHAT Hitler's speech opsns no hope -L of peace Is the unanimous opinion of the Turkish press. One leading daily says Hitler has presented no concrete proposals, but vainly trk- to Justify a war which he himself has deliberately provoked.44 words
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Article49 1939-10-08 1 AN interesting sidelight on Hitler's speech comes from the Berlin correspondent of a Swedish newspaper. The correspondent says that in order to prevent any leakage, copies of the speech were placed under lock and key and closely guarded until the speech had been read.49 words
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Article, Illustration54 1939-10-08 1 Sweden has taken a firm attitude to German submarine attacks on her shipping. She has instituted her own convoy system. at the same time augmenting her defences. Picture shows Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden (right) with Gen. Engblom aboard a ship In the Archlnetajro near Stockholm54 words
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Article66 1939-10-08 1 AN old man of 87, his cJ «st a mass of medal ribbons, as helped into the depot of a Lancashire Regiment. He asked to see the CO. "I served with your grandfather at Poona," he said, "and now I have been called up again at66 words
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Article112 1939-10-08 1 Captured Germans In Country House London, Saturday. /GERMAN U-boat officers now in captivity in England are interned in a large country house in a beautiful Westmoreland valley which, before it was converted into what is locally known as "The U-Boat Hotel," did service as a hikers' hostel. TheBritish Wireless - 112 words
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Article20 1939-10-08 1 Newhaven, (Conn.) Saturday. The death nas taken place of the world-famous brain surgeon, Professor Harvey Williams Cushlng.20 words
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Article23 1939-10-08 1 Rome. Saturday. Signer Mussolini has appointed Marshal de Bono to be Inspector of Overseas Troops, says an official message.23 words
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Article88 1939-10-08 1 TTIIE French War Office has not forgotten Napoleon's slogan An army marches on its stomach." Rations published show that the 5,000,000 French troops get this daily allotment (per man): Fourteen ounces meat, Zy 2 ounces dry vegetables, 2 ounces sugar, 1H ounces coffee, 2 ounces bread or ■biscuits,88 words
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Article65 1939-10-08 1 Washington, Saturday. IT is announced that the United States Army will be expanded to its fully authorised peace-time strength of 280,000 men. During the winter, five divisions and additional units, comprising in all more than 65,000 troops, will undertake Intensive training. The announcement said65 words
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Article36 1939-10-08 1 The British Admiralty announced last night that two British minesweepers were attacked by enemy flying boats in the North Sea in the afternoon. No casualties were Incurred by either side, it is stated.36 words
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Article47 1939-10-08 1 AM DALADIER, the French Prime m Minister, in a broadcast speech, exposed a German plot to bribe the people of Alsace-Lorraine into a revolutionary movement. He warned Hitler that he "bad better not try to repeat this attempt to find people who will betray France."47 words
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324 1939-10-08 1 London, Oct. 6. INTERESTING comment on the Allies' war plans is contained in an extract from the New York Nation cited in the weekly English journal Time and Tide. The author, Mr. Louis Fischer, who Is described by the English JournalBritish Wireless - 324 words
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Article336 1939-10-08 1 Nazis Vainly Seek Weak Point In Allies 9 Line Paris, Saturday. TTWELVE German raids on the western front have been repulsed by French artillery and machine-gun action. The purpose of the raids, it is believed, was to test the French line in the hope of336 words
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Article, Illustration54 1939-10-08 1 [MOST Germans are peace-lov-ing people. But they like being ordered about; they like being: soldiers but only as a sport or game. Authority for the statement is Herr Frank), German refugee, addressing Newark (Notts) Rotary Club. He asked that German refugees in Great Britain should be allowed54 words
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172 1939-10-08 1 Helsingfors, Saturday. THE Finnish Foreign Minister to-day confirmed reports that Russia has suggested to Finland that a delegation should be sent to Moscow to discuss political and economic matters of mutual interest. It was added that the Government of Finland had not acted on172 words
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Advertisement44 1939-10-08 1 THREE GREAT QUALITIES FOR OUR TAILORING!! SMARTNESS, COMFORT 4t ECONOMY Visit CHOTIRMALL'S 4I—4J. HIGH ST. The COLAFIX /<^\ COLLAR ATTACHED wDb DAY SHIRTS JH e£y A durable English made /y^Ulf^. attached TRUBENISED i*\ I '1\ COLLAR which it stiff, WHIf[AMW§ K.LUMPUR PENANG ipoh SINGAPORE taiping44 words
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Article46 1939-10-08 2 Japanese Also Claim Big Victory Tokio, Saturday. 'THE Japanese Army claims to 1 have wiped out ei?H Chinese divisions after encir. *ng a Chinese army in Siushui n. untain valley in Kianpsu province. Seven thousand Chinese dead were abandoned on the battlefield, adds the r.tatement. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article129 1939-10-08 2 Tokio, Saturday. "I DO not know whether the German news agency sent such false news to Rome by mistake or not." said the spokesman of the Foreign Office to-day, commenting on the action of the news agency In spreading "the rumour that the Japanese Foreign129 words
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Article65 1939-10-08 2 Preposterous Story From Germany London. Saturday. rpHE Colonial Office describes the ■1 German Arab broadcast that Great Britain is considering recruitment of a Jewish army to fight against the Arabs as preposterous. If it were necessary to raise a force in Palestine to defend thatReuter - 65 words
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157 1939-10-08 2 Chinese Claim 30,000 Killed Or Wounded Chungking, Saturday. CUFFERING the heaviest losses in any major battle in the course of war, more than 30,000 Japanese troops are estimated to have been killed or wounded, during the past three weeks on the north Hunan157 words
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Article, Illustration91 1939-10-08 2 Mr. Edward Doran. who was Conservativt M.P. for North Tottenham from 1931 to 1935, is letting out at the age of 54 to earn hit living as a navvy. He intends to work his way all over the country so that he can investigate the91 words
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Article108 1939-10-08 2 London, Saturday. fONVOYS for British merchantshlps have been coming in steadily during the past week, It is learned. The sole mishap has been a vessel which struck a mine, but nevertheless reached port safely. There is no evidence to confirm reports that Germans are planningReuter - 108 words
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Article54 1939-10-08 2 London. Saturday. I N accordance with the truce between political parties during the war. Sir Dymoke White has been elected unopposed as Unionist M.P. for Fareham. In succession to Sir Thomas Inskip. now Lord Caldecote. the Lord Chancellor. Mr. Hugh Molson was similarly elected Unionist member forReuter - 54 words
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Article108 1939-10-08 2 await orders at the aerodrome 130 were killed and 300 injured in the raid. Large Quantities of gasoline caught fire, which spread to a gasoline dump. The fire raged for three hours. Only two Japanese training planes, which had taken off for a practice flight108 words
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98 1939-10-08 2 Loyang (Shensi), Saturday. THE centre of fighting in south- eastern Shansl has moved back to the three cities of Changtze, Changchih and Hunkwan, where the Japanese have completed building fortifications, Indicating that they are prepared for a long occupation. The situation was once tense along98 words
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Article132 1939-10-08 2 Toklo. Saturday. THE Government has decided to give Adm. K. Nomura, the Foreign Minister, a free hand to clear up the Foreign Office imbroglio, which he hopes to settle amicably. Meanwhile newspapers and public opinion are becoming increasingly critical of the lack of discipline in the132 words
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Article58 1939-10-08 2 Hsinklng. Saturday. According to information reaching Hsinklng, more than 300 officers of the Outer Mongolian Army have been executed by firing squads as leaders of an anti-war campaign. It Is stated that this mass execution followed the discovery of a revolt plot Just before the58 words
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Article24 1939-10-08 2 I lEUT.-OEN. O. Yamada, supreme commander of the Japanese expeditionary forces in Central China, has returned to Toklo, reports Eastern News.24 words
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88 1939-10-08 2 2,000,000 Lose Homes In Big China Flood Chungking, Saturday. MORE than 2,000,000 people are homeless and destitute as a result of the floods In Central Hopei, reports Gen. Lv Chung-lin, chairman of Hopei, in a telegram to Chungking. None of the 35 counties in Central Hopei has escaped from the88 words
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103 1939-10-08 2 If Japan Stays Out Of European Conflict Toklo, Saturday. The European war furnishes a "golden opportunity" for bringing the China affair to a settlement. Mr. Tsunego Baba, a leading Japanese political commentator, says in an article in the Chuo Koron (Central Review). He103 words
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102 1939-10-08 2 U-Boat Repaired Off The Coast Of Mexico? Mexico City, Saturday. TWO master mechanics are reA ported to have been absent from the German liner Columbus for two days while they repaired the Diesel engine of a U-boat somewhere near the Mexican coast. How the liner received the request for repairsReuter - 102 words
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Article171 1939-10-08 2 Wellington, fatuxday. THE New Zealand Parliament ad- Journed to-day and Is not expected to meet again until February unless specially summoned. Before adjourning, the acting Prime Minister, Mr. P. Fraser, said 'We have made up our minds that the principle of democracy as against that ofReuter - 171 words
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Article80 1939-10-08 2 London, Saturday. A NEW Czechoslovakian Government may shortly be formed with its headquarters In London, and with Dr. Edouard Benes, who resigned before Hitler's march into the country, as president. A colleague of Dr. Benes said today that negotiations had been proceeding smoothly in London,80 words
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Article37 1939-10-08 2 London, Saturday. OEGULAR air services between London and Paris, which were suspended on the outbreak of war, are to be resumed next week it is hoped. The services, though regular, will be restricted.37 words
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Article76 1939-10-08 2 London, Saturday. THE new Polish Foreign Minister, August Zaleski, is to pay a short visit to London next week. He is expected to stay for two or three days and will have talks with Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, and other members cl the war cabinet. Toklo,76 words
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193 1939-10-08 2 Japanese View Of U.S. Naval Manoeuvres Shanghai, Saturday. r\ECLARING that "there is no XJ concrete reason for an American armed demonstration against Japan," the spokesman of the Japanese Navy said at a press conference that he disagreed with Japanese press views on the subject. "Hawaii Is American territory and Pearl193 words
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Article194 1939-10-08 2 Singapore Engineer Quoted By 8.8.C. r\URING a radio chronicle of the entry Into the war of the various parts of the British Empire, broadcast by the 8.8.C, last night, a message from a radio engineer in Singapore was read. He stated that it was 5.15194 words
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Article75 1939-10-08 2 Copenhagen, Saturday. A MEETING of Danish farmers has urged that exports to Great Britain must continue at all costs. Ways and means, they say, must soon be Jound to send Denmark's products overseas. Unemployment in Denmark during the first month of the war showed an Increase75 words
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Article36 1939-10-08 2 Ottawa. Saturday. AT a secret meeting of the Canadian Manufacturers' Assoc'ation here to-day. British war requirements from Canada were outlined by the British War Purchasing Mission, which is at present visiting Canada.36 words
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58 1939-10-08 2 Ottawa. Saturday. WAJOR-GENERAL A. G. L. Mc•"•Naughton, former chief of the Canadian General Staff from 1929 to 1935, will command the first division of the Canadian active service force. Major General McNaughton had a distinguished record In the Great War as an artillery officer.58 words
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Article40 1939-10-08 2 Ottawa, Saturday. OFFICIAL sources state that 60,000 recruits have been added to Canada's permanent militia force of 7,000 since the beginning of the war. This figure does not include the additions to the Canadian Navy and Air Force.40 words
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Article26 1939-10-08 2 The Japanese Military mission under General Terauchi, which has been visiting Germany and Italy, left Naples today for Japan by way of New York.26 words
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Advertisement323 1939-10-08 2 fe|f 'efs you into a gM fW SECRET (As soon as you taste Skippers lightly cured before canning. you say to yourself, Mmm They arc extra nourishing fi There's something extra too; and the absence of coarse tasty about these!" You're bones makes them extra right there is and here's323 words
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323 1939-10-08 3 EUROPEAN MESS WITH 66 CASES OF GIN AND WHISKY Food Office Issues A Warning IN his weekly report the Singapore Food Controller says there is considerable hoarding of intoxicating liquors, cigarettes and tobacco. The report adds although there is at present no control323 words
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130 1939-10-08 3 Crash Causes Black-Out FIVE IN HOSPITAL (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Saturday. TWO Europeans and three Malays among whom was the driver to the Sultan of Johore, are in the Johore General Hospital with injuries received in a motor accident in Johore Bahru last night. The men are H.130 words
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Article85 1939-10-08 3 "Fair Warmer" ONE of the best and most amusing productions seen in Singapore for a long time is Avery Hopwood's "Fair and Warmer," which was staged at the Victoria Theatre last night. Carl Lawson, producer and leading man, gives a great performance as a model husband who "hits "the highspots"85 words
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Article69 1939-10-08 3 MR. John Leach, a retired European warder of the F.M.S. Prisons, was married at the Singapore Registry yesterday afternoon to Beatrice Margaret Benjamin. Witnesses were Mr. J. S. Henson and Mrs M. Charmand. Shortly afterwards a soldier, Charles James Baldwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Baldwin,69 words
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Article39 1939-10-08 3 "IJELL'S Angels," Howard Hughes air picture of the 1914-18 war, began a return season at the Alhambra Theatre last night. It is exciting entertainment. In the cast are Ben Lyon, John Hall and the late Jean Harlow.39 words
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Article44 1939-10-08 3 A large gathering was present at the residence of the Penghulu, Labu, on the occasion of the tea party held to celebrate th? success of L'.ie nukim In the Seremban and Coast Agri-horti-cultural show. The muklm won most prizes for the past three years.44 words
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Article41 1939-10-08 3 The Police Band will play to-mor-row at Botanic Gardens at 5.30 p.m.: March, The Great Little Army fAlford); Overture, Martha (Hartman); Selection, A Musical Switch (Alford): Characteristic, Parade of tne Tin Soldiers (Jessel); Selection, Carefree (Berlin).41 words
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Article46 1939-10-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. AN English-speaking Tamil, Maruta- muttu, appeared before the Seremban magistrate charged with attempted suicide by drinking poison. The accused claimed trial saying that he drank the poison by mistake. The case was postponed, bail In $25 being allowed.46 words
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Article38 1939-10-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Saturday. INCHE Roklah, the second daughter of Inche Onn bin Ja'afar, a member of the Johore Council of State, died at the General Hospital. She was 23 years old.38 words
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Article48 1939-10-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Saturday. OTHE Regent of Johore will open the ■1 newly-built Sultan Ibrahim English Girls' school at Johore Bahru on Oct.. 11 at 4.30 p.m. This Is one of the three English schools built for girls in Johore this year.48 words
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Article41 1939-10-08 3 pONVICTED of housebreaking in Bedok Road on Aug. 3, In order to steal a torchlight, a nine-year-old Malay boy was sentenced yesterday to three strokes of the light rattan and six months' In the Singapore Boys' Remand Home.41 words
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Article28 1939-10-08 3 Major C. P. H. Riches has been appointed acting Lieut: Colonel in the F.M.S.V.F. He succeeds Lieut. Col. W. A. Gutsell as officer commanding the Third Battalion, F.M.S.V.F.28 words
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Article45 1939-10-08 3 T*HE Italian cruiser Barto- lomeo Colleoni, from China waters, arrived in Singapore on Saturday. The usual courtesy calls were paid between the local Government and services representatives and the warship. After refuelling, the cruiser will sail for Italian waters on Monday.45 words
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172 1939-10-08 3 Soldier Sent To Gaol CAR CRASH SEQUEL (From Our Own Correspondtnt) Penang, Saturday. ■THE case In which C. H. Burgess. the well-known garrison goalkeeper and a Lance Corporal in the R.A.M.C. stationed at Glugor *a* charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Ban Kee Seong and Miss Bessie Khong, and172 words
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Article199 1939-10-08 3 PROGRAMME of Singapore Volunteer Corps drills up to and for week ending Oct. 15: Tuesday 5.15 p.m., Buklt Tlmah Range. S.VA.C.S.. Table "R"; 5.15 p.m.. 30x Range H.Q. 5.V.A.C.8., Table "M" Pt. I. Wednesday 5.15 pjn.. Headquarters, "E" Coy. Recruits only, Recruit Training; 5.15 pjn.. Headquarters, "O" Coy..199 words
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Article65 1939-10-08 3 npHE case against a Eurasian, Clifford Hogan, who stands charged with criminal breach of trust of $159 while employed as a bill collector of the Malayan Auto Service, between May 31 and Sept. 4, was transferred from the Second Court to the District Court yesterday. Hearing was65 words
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Article53 1939-10-08 3 A LLEGED to have stolen a whistle and 90 cents belonging to Mr. P. W. Penson, an 18-year-old Malay, Ahmad bin Hussaln, was allowed ball cf $50 in the Second Court yesterday, when he claimed trial to the charge of theft. The case was postponed a53 words
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Article36 1939-10-08 3 Lieut. F. I. Hamilton Moore has been appointed acting Captain In the F.M.S. V.F. while the temporary commission as second lieutenants granted to D. Farquharson and K. R. Yates have been confirmed by the High Commissioner.36 words
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Article44 1939-10-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. On Monday, Oct. 9. a session of the Negri Sembilan Assizes will begin In the Seremban Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Raja Musa. There are six cases on the list one of which is for murder.44 words
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Article35 1939-10-08 3 Lieut. W. F. Brown, of the F.M.S.V.F.. has been transferred to the reserve of officers while Lieut. J. Wishart. of the Third Battalion, ceases to be Assistant Adjutant and is appointed 0.C., Supply Department, Seremban.35 words
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Advertisement8 1939-10-08 3 Malacca News Will Be Found In Page 168 words
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Advertisement400 1939-10-08 3 BHP^ J W^^>^o%. ft B^ I SrOHiY ROCK OYSTERS We now receive these delicious #ll Sydney Rock Oysters twice a G.Q>* i, A week by air. They really are f Tl|A^«* good the flavour Is fine and v Alf they are In stralght-from the- KU sea condition. Let us reserve400 words
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Miscellaneous227 1939-10-08 3 In Singapore To-day CINEMAS To-day ALHAMBRA: "Hell's Angela". 11 a.m., 3.15. 6.15 and 9.15. CAPITOL: "Zamboanga". 11 a.m.. 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15. PAVILION: "Keep Smiling" with Oracle Plelds. 3. 15. 6.15 and 9.15. QUEEN'S GEYLANG: "I Will Give a Million" with Warner Baxter. 7 p.m. it 9.30 p.m. ROXT: "Night227 words
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Advertisement590 1939-10-08 4 Nothing over produced can touch its superb realism I ALHAMBRA 6.15 and 9.1S P.m. nrp The Giant ZEPPELIN roars through the Dark Night \H JH to Bomb Lcndon. Thrilling dogfights between British m9M^ and German warp'.anes! t BE Vaia^aw w&J-T .^aflk I^al^ala& %^fl a^a^K*^#£T^\w^^^a^H |Er^f% A\^^ Ik mmU iaA^al |R|a^590 words
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Advertisement288 1939-10-08 4 "You are recommended to see It." TRIBUNE. "Excellent entertainment." FREF. PRESS. "Riotous comedy Is perfect." STRAITS TIMES. PAVILION 3.15 6.is 9.15 TO-DAY GRACIE FIELDS IN THE 20th CENTURY FOX BRITISH PICTURE KEEP SMILING WITH 5 S MARY MA6UIRE PETER LIVLSEY J 'SWING YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS" I *MRS. BINNS TWINS"288 words
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Advertisement313 1939-10-08 4 SEASON EXTENDED owing to Success! TWO DAYS LONGER!! Ij CAPITOL I 1 4 SHOWS TO-DAY 6.15 9.15 ZAMBOANGA SEE: Thrilling Fights P^^m] with Deep-Sea Monsters! > -;^^J^^^J| SEE: LOVE PIRATES M AND LATEST GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS, Ap W Commencing W*** V I TUESDAY at 3.15 1 and 6,15 p.m. only313 words
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Article128 1939-10-08 5 DV holding a harmonica championship last week-end Singapore has followed the musical lead of Great Britain, America and other countries. Champion player for 1939 is tall, gingerhaired Ralph Denis Giles, who gave a brilliant exhibition. Best harmonica band in the championship was the Harmonica Swing Boys quintet, consisting128 words
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Article, Illustration14 1939-10-08 5 Grade Fields in a scene from "Keep Smiling," now showing at the Pavilion Theatre,14 words
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Article, Illustration81 1939-10-08 5 •THERE is to be a sequel to "The Invisible Man," which was produced by Universal several years ago. The sequel Is "The Invisible Man Returns," which Joe May has been assigned by Universal to direct. The new film will go into production soon. The noted English actor, Sir81 words
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Article96 1939-10-08 5 r*ARBO talked, Garbo danced— now Garbo cooks The Swedish star cooked omelettes for Sig Rumann, Felix Bressart and Alex Grenach, for a Moscow dinner scene in Ninotchka. The scene was filmed several times in close-ups, long shots, and medium shots. Each time Garbo prepared and cooked another omelette.96 words
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Article41 1939-10-08 5 Mickey Rooney does a greater variety of things in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Babes In Arms than in any picture of his career. He not only plays drama and comedy, but he sings, dances, gives impersonations, appears to blackface and plays the piano.41 words
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Article70 1939-10-08 5 AN organ recital by Werner Baer, with Mr. Roy Brown as soloist, will be given at the Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, to-night at 9.15. Among the compositions to be played by Werner Baer will be Handel's "Sarabande" and Tschalkowsky's "Chanson Triste." Mr. Roy Brown, among other vocal70 words
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Article, Illustration257 1939-10-08 5 ALHAMBRA Now On: "Hell's Angels" (Ben Lyon, Jean Harlow, James Hall, John Darrow, Luclen Prival). Reissue of the famous Howard Hughes air-spectacle. Next Change: "Inspector Hornlelgh" (Gordon Harker, Alastair Sim, Miki Hood, Wally Patch, Steve Geray, Edward Underdown, Hugh Williams, Gibb McLaughlin). 20th Century-Fox-British thriller. Following Attraction:257 words
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Advertisement291 1939-10-08 5 THOROUGH EYE^g; EXAMINATIOJIS y^?r R. A. THOMPSON Dr. of Ocular Science. Govt. Licentiate (U.S.A.) fl M.0.1. (London). Honorary Member; World's Central Council. (International Honorary Fraternity Physicians and Ocular Scientists.) ff Member; Better Vision Institute, U.S.A. fl Doctorate Degree; (4 Years Personal Attendance Course) Northern Illinois University, Chicago. fl Post Graduate,291 words
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Advertisement669 1939-10-08 5 £S^ NO HOME leave? Then if you think twice about your looks you owe it yourself to have regular Elizabeth Arden Treatments to keep your skin from being harmed by a tropical climate. After your very first treatment you'll emerge a new and prouder woman Ring 6115 to-day for an669 words
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995 1939-10-08 6 Up-country Communities Have Own Committees OFFICIALS' ATTITUDE DRIOR to the centralizing of efforts for the Malaya Patriotic Fund, which the British Residents and Advisers are advocating to prevent overlapping, every community in the Malay States has started subscribing to its995 words
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Article50 1939-10-08 6 A SPECIAL X.L.M. aeroplane will leave Naples this month with only :hlldren as pasrengers. Mr. G. A. dc Stoppelaar, the X.L.M. Dacavla repres* ntative who is at present In Hollanc, will have supervision Dyer these passengers, who are travelling to Medan, Penang, Singapore and Batavia.50 words
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Article, Illustration33 1939-10-08 6 Cast of a Chinese dramatic troup? who contributed an item nt the Dance and Cabaret organised by the local branch of Toe H, in aid of Asiatic destitutes in Kuala Lumpur, last Saturday.33 words
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128 1939-10-08 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. THE following women have passed the Home Nursing test arranged by the St. John Ambulance Association of Negri Sembilan Tunku Azlzah binti Tunku Petra, Mrs. Kathleen M. Gubbins. Mrs. Maude Eastman, Mrs. Catherine Willltms, Mrs. Ngul Choon Jin, Mrs.128 words
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127 1939-10-08 6 THE Singapore Municipality 1 has lost thousands of dollars worth of electrical and door fittings from buildings under construction, it was revealed in a court case yesterday. The materials were stolen from Improvement Trust premises under construction In the Tlong Bahru area. Court Inspector127 words
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Article28 1939-10-08 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Saturday, The body of a 45-year-cld vagrant Chinese was found lying on the fivefoot way of Carew Street, Seremban.28 words
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Article205 1939-10-08 6 Firewood Charcoal Notification MAXIMUM sale prices for firewood and charcoal have been fixed by Government in the Settlement of Singapore, as follows: FIREWOOD Wholesale prices first, retail prices second: No 1 LJkau, $1.95 per 1.000 sticks, 23 cts. prr 100 sticks: No. 2 Llkau $1.80 per205 words
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Advertisement736 1939-10-08 6 Be like me Enjoy LIFE again Look how healthy and happy 1 am And to think that only six months ago 1 felt run-down and dead-tired. The doctor recommended Sanatogen. Sanatogen helped me at once. It seemed as ii a stream oi new liie flowed through my veins. Now 1736 words
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Advertisement246 1939-10-08 6 SECURITY OF INVESTMENT The insurance investment plans of The Prudential Assurance Company Ltd., are particularly appropriate to present day conditions, WHEN SECURITY OF INVESTMENT BECOMES A MAJOR PROBLEM. The Company's assets exceed £346,000,000, and enable it to lace with confidence any abnormal demands which may be made upon it. The246 words
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Article194 1939-10-08 7 Now Towed Into Port By Launches To Avoid Minefields TO prevent further junk disasters in the protective minefields in Singapore waters, naval and police authorities have enlisted the co-operation of twakow, tongkang and kindred associations in spreading details to the Chinese shipping community of the danger194 words
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Article, Illustration125 1939-10-08 7 Mr. W. O. Belton, assistant engineer, P.W.D., Batu Pahat, was married to Miss L. R. Haufh, of Australia. Tli. r.L Verheul, of the staff of L. E. Trls and tU's Trading Society, Singapore, soi. of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. P. Verheul. of Rotterdam. Holland, was married to Miss125 words
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Article93 1939-10-08 7 A HUSBAND, returning; home from work at two o'clock in the morning, discovered a man hiding underneath a table in his wife's bedroom. This was the story told In the Singapore Third Police Court, yesterday, when Ling Ah Moi, 24-year-oid Hockchia, was charged with committing93 words
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Article112 1939-10-08 7 A VERDICT of death by misadventure was returned by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. O. Porter, yesterday, at an inquiry into the death of an aged Chinese, Teow Ah See. who died of injuries when he walked into a car in South Bridge Road on Sept. 28.112 words
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Article52 1939-10-08 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Saturday. A MASS meeting of more than 3,000 Chinese hawkers late last night passed a resolution to petition the Penang Municipal Commissioners to reconsider their decision to license all intlnerant hawkers in the Municipal area. It was also resolved to form a new52 words
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Article51 1939-10-08 7 rpHE Malaya Command announces that training with war noises will be carried out: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., around and to the north of Mandai Tekong estate. Friday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. to the west of Seletar estate and Bukit Sembawang51 words
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Article50 1939-10-08 7 rpHE Commandant of the S.S.VJ 1 announces that until further notice the recruiting office ai Headquarters, S.V.C., Beach Road, will be open for the enrolment of European recruits only on Mondays between the hours of 5.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m., instead of every evening as heretofore.50 words
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Article64 1939-10-08 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Saturday. rE wedding will take place tomorrow between Miss Khon Glm Galk, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. lihoo Sian Ewe, and Mr. Sin Hock Choon, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sin Yew Young. The wedding will be conducted in old traditional64 words
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36 1939-10-08 7 The committee of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce decided at a recent meeting to give a weekly holiday on Sunday to the shop assistants and employees of the member firms36 words
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Article168 1939-10-08 7 A TALK entitled Russia And The War will be given at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, from the Singapore radio station by E. H. O. Dobby, Lecturer in Geography at Raffles College. This talk will discuss the new pact between Russia and Germany in the168 words
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39 1939-10-08 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. The annual harvest festival will be celebrated at St. Mark's Church, Seremban, this Sunday when the Rev. J. O. Hall of Kuala Lumpur, will be the preacher at evensong.39 words
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Article, Illustration39 1939-10-08 7 Lord Camrose has been appointed chief assistant to Lord Macmillan Minister of Information and Controller of Press Relations. Lord Camrose is chairman and editor-in-chief of the Daily Telegraph, chairman of the Financial Times Ltd., and the Amalgamated Press Ltd.39 words
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Article99 1939-10-08 7 WITH 100 tons of effects, illusions, drapes and other equipment. The Great Nicola, celebrated magician, arrived In Singapore yesterday from Java. With Nicola is his wife, Marion Eddlngs, who is his principal assistant. Nicola begins a season at the Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, and will present many of99 words
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Advertisement706 1939-10-08 7 Youthful Vigour Restored In 24 Hours^w^l Glands Fortified '\s*(/m by Neiv Discovery pAsfev- J MM/ Admire Do you feel old before your time? Are you tired, run- I SsfiC'°M»n° U$ down, worn out. and unable to keep up with the speed I BS&V and pleasures of modern life? Do you706 words
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Article, Illustration601 1939-10-08 8 The Onlooker - The Onlooker By IT Is on occasions such as the tragedy which overtook the Hoegh Transporter in Singapore harbour last week that the public sees the name of the Rev. A. V. Wardle in print. Within a few hours of the Norwegian seamen having been taken from601 words
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Advertisement427 1939-10-08 8 .a*MS*M? IT'S THE MILK OF MAGNESIA IN PHILLIPS' TOOTH PASTE THAT 9 YOUR TEETH! ''■fa It I* lactic acid produced by mouth bacteria working s; en food part icles bet w«n the te«th that attacks the tooth enamel and causes decay. Mere cleaning and polishing ire not enough to protect427 words
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Advertisement567 1939-10-08 8 lot F ushes and Change of jfe Overcome for Women New Discovery Brings 24- w Hour Relief From Nervous- »mp ness, Giddiness, Heart Palpi- Hot Flushes^ __,a, I .ni am u«* tation, Fear, Loss of Energy, Night Sweats, Numbness of Giddiness>Bß I Hear Honds and Feet, Etc. VS •■Palpitation Women567 words
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Advertisement168 1939-10-08 8 Kruschen Has Made Me Young Again "At 40, put on weight alarmingly, going from 8 St. to 12 St. I was bulging everywhere neck, bust, waist, htps and I puffed like an engine when I went upstairs. I was in despair until J turned to Kruschen. To-day, I weigh 9168 words
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Miscellaneous435 1939-10-08 8 CONTRACT BRIDGE DV THF FOUR ACFS doubled, whereupon West quickly l> i "ii avyv^ix *iv>i-»j resvied hlmself at two diamonds. "THE happy faculty of playing hands Then when North made a free bid of in such a deceptive manner as to two spades, Mr. Balfe made a good induce the435 words
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Article569 1939-10-08 9 A "Good Man" In Search Of Truth The Sum Of Things. By Sir Francis Younghusband X.C.5.1., X.( 1.E., Murray 7s. 6d. (Reviewed by D. G. Osborne- Jones) OIR Francis Younghusband is a man of parts who has distinguished himself in many walks of life. He has been a good soldier.569 words
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Article373 1939-10-08 9 Night Raiders. By Gladwell Richardson. Cowboy Joe. By Maurice Kildare. Smoke Behind the Rim. By Ney N. Geer. All from Ward Lock. 3s. 6d. each. riiHREE new titles have been add--1 cd to Ward Lock's series ot Western novels, and as usual they are full of adventure,373 words
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Article418 1939-10-08 9 His Way OLD Lady: "I wouldn't cry like that, little man." Boy: "Cry as you please. This is my way." High Enough ASKED for a paraphrase of the sentence, "He was In high dudgeon," a city pupil wrote: "His cell was on the top floor." Better HTHE spectator at418 words
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Article179 1939-10-08 9 The British at Home. By Pont of Punch. Collins. ss. Mr. Pont (of Punch) Is an artist of the school of Hogarth, Leech and Tenniel. That Is to say, his drawings are full of detail, and his characters quite extraordinarily real. This is the reason it :s179 words
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Advertisement95 1939-10-08 9 V^HATEVER your skin troubli or injury smear en Zam-Buk. This Is the surest way to ImOm f^^^_ heal up sore places and check pc.son and disease. /ii^P/A^^S-i??**^^. The valuable herbal oils in Zam-Buk are absorbed 'Kl'fc**^ r^nSrlV Into the tissues, soothing pain, reducing swelling /^Sal tt&TjnElfrSii*/ and drying up unpleasant95 words
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Advertisement424 1939-10-08 9 Weak? KunPown? l tf£F%S oh, doctor) (^^l Y ]M? HfcW *\i\l V \WATFR RUBY'S/ *>/ V VI6OUR-NO; y COMPOUND l^j^ Waterbury's Compound helps to build you up I v, l quickly, properly. It stimulates the appetite and so j y\^ aids nature in building new strength and vitality— jfi. '"^^vo^w424 words
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Article234 1939-10-08 10 Miners Pleased THE decision of the Tin Controller raising the domestic exportable quota for the last quarter from 43 per cent, to 60 per cent, has been received by tin producers with considerable relief and satisfaction. After the exportable allowance for the third quarter had been pushed up to234 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-10-08 10 Ike new building: of the Perak Chinese Maternity Ho&pit:.!, officially opened by the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas,18 words
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Article292 1939-10-08 10 QN the whole Singapore seems to be settling down to war-time conditions with the minimum of inconvenience to the public, end residents in this City may reflect on their good fortune to be so situated. There have been some attempts at profiteering, particularly in foodstuffs, which the292 words
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882 1939-10-08 10 Perak Chinese Maternity Hospital Opened NEW BUILDING IS FINEST OF ITS KIND IN THE F.M.S. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Saturday. THIS morning at ten o'clock His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, officially declared open the new I'erak Chinese Maternity Hospital, the finest of its kind in the882 words
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Article104 1939-10-08 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Port Swettenham. The wedding took place at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Klang, of Mr. Francis Xavier. of Klang, and Miss Emiline Gomez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Gomes, until recently of Carey Island, Port Swettenham. The Rev. Father104 words
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Article53 1939-10-08 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Port Swettenham. The wedding has taken place here of Mr. Chua Khye Beng, son of the late Mr. Chua Geok Seng and Mrs. Chua Geok Seng, of Port Swettenham, and Miss Ng Phlak Hoon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ng Llan Se?,53 words
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Article112 1939-10-08 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Saturday. gHORTLY after midnight a Sakai living in Ulu Branang was awakened by a loud noise in his kitchen. The wooden partition of his kitchen was smashed and he saw an elephant running into the jungle. Two coconut trees had been pulled112 words
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Advertisement139 1939-10-08 10 3 I >*•* t TRY OUB TAILORING We only solid your triul order. MIEN CHONG j S'pore'i most up-to-date Tailor. 34. Cokßaß St. Phone 4816. PT^^^L^si if U^ |HHHH9BIIWHja!^HHH«S Bs^Sk^^s^s^sX^^l^^s^Ts^^i^lß^S No. 173, Selegie Road, Phone 4310 Stagapote. If you want the Lest. TF you want to own the world's every139 words
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Advertisement170 1939-10-08 10 The NEW WORLD CABARET TOOAY TIFFIN DANCE 1.30 to 430 p.m. Admission Free. TONIGHT 9.30 TO MIDNIGHT Admission SO cts. PIANO TUNING -REPAIRS REMOVALS-HIRE E. CHARLES. Phone 2902 212, Orchard Rd. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY PROVIDES TROUBLE FREE TRAVEL OUR WORLD WIDE TRAVEL AND BANKING FACILITIES COMBINE TO ELIMINATE ALL170 words
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Advertisement26 1939-10-08 10 The Straits Times Map of Europe Mediterranean ""P^^taqv^/?&\ r "l^^^3lCe > c 7^l Y~^7 17 I Beautifu "y printed in seven Biscay _^^^^^^^^^S 50 cents per copy.26 words
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Miscellaneous8 1939-10-08 10 EDITORIAL. MANACiLKIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE: Cecil Street, Singapore.8 words
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Article534 1939-10-08 11 Malaya Carries On With Quiet Purposefulness READY FOR ANY EMERGENCY INURING the past sve weeks while armies have clashed in Europe, life in Singapore has continued with quiet purposefulness. The only indications that this mighty fortress and commercial port is an integral part in534 words
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Article, Illustration298 1939-10-08 11 News In Malay IT is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. lIITLER, dalam Dewan Meshuarat Jerman sa-malam, telah menggayangkan dalam298 words
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Article876 1939-10-08 11 FE latest market price list i 'tb minimum and maximum prices, k as follows MEAT Beef steak per kati 36 cts. 45 cU.; Beef stew or curry per kati 29 cts. 40 cts.; Fillet Steak lb. 52 cts. 70 cts.: Mutton, Australian lb. 42 cts., 42 cte.;876 words
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Article37 1939-10-08 11 AT the time of going to press R. H. Naylor's feature "What the Stars Foretell," and Nathaniel Gubbins' feature "Sitting on the Fence," both of which are written in London, had not been received.37 words
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Advertisement286 1939-10-08 11 CRISPBREAD fhCIS CONCERNING e^^^^^^^^^^ i VITA-WEAT y^l^fi|f|i lllli^-^\... rrom the Wlfoie Vit/'-o v- 'lllilP^!^ Wheat Grain and T'.^-r'i^^^^ ,<fi no part of it is y^ *'-/r'*" '^>\ '^ffi removed. ."•^''^y/ 2- II k rich ln pro ••■■>■'»*/ valuable mineral fcv^- •<. i salts so necessary ;^*i?^vT>s£^ 9. The calorie value286 words
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Advertisement923 1939-10-08 11 4 fSmm I M LjjOelif Jnnocence and typical of a child reared on Cow Gate Milk IS l\ Food virile and Intelligent strongly framed It and firmly fleshed. Growth Is natural and steady and children's teeth come quickly and easily. if That is because the food is made in England's923 words
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Article753 1939-10-08 12 Fairly Active Period And Prices Rise itiIARKETS generally have had a fairly active week; London has experienced the most cheerful session since the war; New York has had moderate turnovers with small movements in prices and the local market has experienced fair business with prices generally753 words
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1275 1939-10-08 12 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co.'s List SATURDAY. OCT. 7. 1959: 1 TM. MINING Buyer* Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 3d 4s 10% d Austral Amal. (ss) 5s 10 %d to 3d Austral Malay <£) 37s 39s Ayer Hltam (Ss) 21s fid 22s 6d z.d. Ayer Weng <S1)1,275 words
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180 1939-10-08 12 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS 800 tea Company Dividend Close TIN Ayer Hitam 2tt% lnt Sept. 15 Burma Malay 6d. No 20 Oct. 14 Chenderlang 2%% lnt Hongkong Tin 5% Int. Lahat 5% int. Oct. 4 Mambau 24% final Oct. 14 Pahang ConsoL 10% Oct. 3 Takuapa 6d Oct.180 words
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Article84 1939-10-08 12 Saturday, Oct. 7, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 34 34% No. IX R-S.S. f.o.b. In cases October 34>4 34% G.F..VQ. R.S.S. f.o-b. In kales October (Sellers option) 33*6 33ft F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bale* October (Sellers option) 33'i S3Vi FUTURE84 words
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Article82 1939-10-08 12 Singapore, Oct. 7, noon. Buyers Sellers Sago Flour No. 1 Llngga $7.00 Fair $7.00 Sarawak $7.00 Jelotong Palembang $9.00 Banja $900 Sarawak 59.00 Tapioca Small Flake $8.00 Fair Flake $7 50 Medium-Flake $9.00 Small Pearl $9.00 Rice Slam West Coast No. 1 No Stock Slam West Coast82 words
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Advertisement523 1939-10-08 12 Here is a sure way to CURE A LISTLESS DOG If your dog is listless, it proves that impure brimming orer with rigorous blood has lowered his vitality. To cleanse and heilth n<l hiBh ipiriu refresh his blood, give him Bob Martin's «t»mp»»w«r-on« powers*** Condition Powders. In a very short523 words
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Advertisement688 1939-10-08 12 Eaten Up with RHEUMATISM Backache f HEADAcHE I/|ltl^ Now Fit as a Fiddle, SS^^mj Thanks to Cystex r vCW/ NURSE AT LAST FINDS A MEDICINE NERVOUSNESS] )fs%f TO END HIR CHRONIC RHEUMATISM CASirßi(WnMtt^||^^-*v Pew people have th<" advantages of a Nurse In I TvK^ l^\ being able to rail In688 words
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Advertisement83 1939-10-08 13 U lithu old (himul namtdSpotmuJi exclaimed: flow, Im Stay kht and be jjtd On VLantcL oti biead 3lian M tht but cuhhu in Poonak! plantmll MARGAPiNEfpf IjO\ all evoking and Ityifig* Ci delicacy on Toa&ti Puhe waetabte Al'U 8 D. T. LIM'S DIABETES HERB TEA. No Increases In Trice ENDS83 words
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Advertisement79 1939-10-08 13 A NEW LEASE OF LIFE TO YOUR SKIN IN TEN MINUTES BBel Sf 1 l^^^ J J ill nl«iii .^*M« Innoxa Cream Pack acts like a tonic and acts at onee f pleasant and stimulating. It goes on like a Cream... no hot towels. Leaves the skin fine and matte79 words
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Advertisement855 1939-10-08 13 Winners Of Puzzle Of Sept. 24 Ten competitors succeeded In solving correctly the Sunday Times Crossword Puzzle printed In our Issue of September 24 and they therefore share the $100 prize offered. Their names and addresses are: Mrs. Chris. D'Cotta, 737, Florence Road. Singapore Mles E. Brohler, Nurses' Quarters, General855 words
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Advertisement439 1939-10-08 13 It Seemed Like A%M rHI^IO says Miss Rumsey IT! I iai/IU of London, England I ACTUALLY LOOKED YOUNGER IN A WEEK gb^ Whole appearance changed I looks twice as attractive. W Friends positively envious of her marvellous complexion hbmL flit ActualphotographofMin RV Margot Rumsey before Wt?this one week home beauty439 words
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Miscellaneous581 1939-10-08 13 Broadcasting SINGAPORE EMPIRE STATION TO-DAY TRANSMISSION 4 ZHP 30 06 metres. GSD n:5 Mc ml: GSF 1514 ZHL 225 netres. tl ?fl* au) a m From 12.45 am (local time). 11.00 Military band music played by the TRANSMISSION 5 band of 11. M. Grenadier Guards. t GSB 9.51 me s581 words
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Advertisement329 1939-10-08 14 Your voyage to England is part of your home leave. Travel home via the Cape, the attractive route for the discriminating. Full information from Pass. Dept., X.P.M. Lino. (Incorp. in Ho'land) (Phone 5451) THE IDEAL GIFT j B^nHflßiL' I 499H <C9J\ fe _fIT \l MALAYAN PEWTER Is the ideal gift329 words
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Advertisement635 1939-10-08 14 fll J* fl f i m WL ft "W: -JHk: RKO Studio's youthfully lovely star, Anne Shirley, wouldn't be "the type" for such heavily dramatic roles as those portrayed by the screen's Garbos IT vice versa— is the reminder of Max Factor. Max Factor's Advice "Types" Of "SHE isn't the635 words
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Advertisement294 1939-10-08 14 f MADitiiNt cTtaotmrrTTT m paramount sta« I Kg I st ars l»^ e Rouge, nd Ll P s n I AT ALL LEADING DEALERS 9^m I f RLI For your color harmony make-up chart mail this coupon! MAH FACTO* **~~.m.~* I i r~m mmt m, Gj.iil. J. i Ai^ii mi294 words
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Article581 1939-10-08 15 Elbow Grease For Beautiful Hair it takes to Jiave beautiful hair is elbow grease, applied daily! All you have to do is brush your hair for five minutes a day, keep it scrupulously clean, and furnish your scalp with a good healthy circulation. Those are the rules laid down by581 words
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Article, Illustration20 1939-10-08 15 Ideal for playtime wear is a pair of navy slacks with a navy and white striped shirt blouse.20 words
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Advertisement741 1939-10-08 15 \i%^i^ 1 coor r ijv 1 i tkln smooth I fl <"»<( tupple m ..and avoid^^HX BLEMISHED I^XaZL I SKIN Jj Because Cuticura is a MEDICINAL p^ S tnd TOILET Soap, it does two essential things to your skin. It main- -;J| tains radiant skin health in spite of 'tx741 words
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Advertisement349 1939-10-08 15 Which Is Your LUCKY SHADE of Face Powder 9 out- of 10 women /S^S use the wrong s* lo^ V^JSf of face powder J The wrong shade of powder Hp^H gives you a horrid, kardJ^^SCJ W made-up 100k makes <f /^^^9 you appear years older. The VV only way to349 words
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Article427 1939-10-08 16 Rotarians Hear About Rubber (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. '"THE use of rubber is almost un- limited, but whether it will be produced from trees is an Interesting speculation, and a vital question for Malaya," said Mr. John Hands speaking on "Some little known facts about rubber in the427 words
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278 1939-10-08 16 KUI KONG YONG AND STAR FRISCO MA Y FIGHT HERE Both Contenders For World Honours IF negotiations are completed, the most important fight in the history of Malayan boxing will be staged in Singapore before the year is out. The holder of the bantamweight championship of the world is Sexto278 words
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718 1939-10-08 16 News From Malacca Trouble Over Vegetables For Dinner CLUB BEAT BOYS From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. I^EEPING up a series of raids in the last few minutes of the game, the Malacca Club gained a 3 l victory over the St. Francis Institution718 words
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Article72 1939-10-08 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Saturday. Further annual meetings of Labourers' Co-operative Societies have been held In Negri Sembilan when presidents were elected as follows: Kuala Pllah Estate, Mr. V. J. Davidson: Bukit Palong Estate, Mr. M. H. Cocke; Jemima Estate, Mr. J. S. Laird; Bahau Estate. Mr. J.72 words
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98 1939-10-08 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. CENTENCE of two months' rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. J. O. Rappoport in the Malacca police court yesterday on a Halnanese, Wong Kok Leong, who had pleaded guilty to stealing clothing valued at $20, belonging to a98 words
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Advertisement454 1939-10-08 16 SplW e£<mA IVEEK AGO man $f NOW THRIVING ON THE vL WINE OF LIFE ym^ V^f a l \J\^ All the strength and fight had /I Wjli^k BRyT gem* out of him, deserted by his selfW W confidence, he was left prey to gloomy JU Ujl'^M JbUbwT depressions and dull454 words
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Advertisement386 1939-10-08 16 I fen flMlif nudtinq ptict&tnS Sctwd No more gravy-making worries since Bisto came on the seme to make all the gravy needed easily and quickly. There is nothing to compare ,-ith Bisto for giving that dash of something extra good to meat puddings, pies and all meat dishes. Resident Agents386 words
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865 1939-10-08 17 Decision Not To Take Part By The Sunday Times Badminton Correspondent THE question as to whether Singapore should participate in the next Malayan lntcr-State tournament for the Foong Seong Cup, even on the present lines adopted by the Badminton Association of Malaya, was debated865 words
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Article306 1939-10-08 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. rpHE interest displayed ln hockey in Muar this season has surpassed all expectations. Friendly inter-club matches are being played almost every day but Muar Is greatly handicapped by lack of suitable playing fields There are only two hockey fields available In Muar, the306 words
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Article240 1939-10-08 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. /~\NLY four more matches remain to be played in the second division league competition and it is expected that the competition will end by Monday. The week's matches produced two surprising results and the issue now is open. The Fountain Football Team whoFT - 240 words
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Article121 1939-10-08 17 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Muar. THE annual genera] meeting of the Muar 1 Hospital Club was held last week. After tea Dr. W. O. Evans spoke of the good work done by Mr. D. Subbayah, the honorary secretary. Office bearers for the current year were elected and121 words
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Article26 1939-10-08 17 The draw for the Singapore Inter-school and commercial houses badminton tournaments will be held at the Clerical Union, Rangoon Road, to-day at 10.45 a.m.26 words
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Article243 1939-10-08 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batu Pahat. IN the first round of the Falconer Cup lawn tennis competition, the Government English School Teachers easily beat the Malay Gurus by five matches to nothing. The Hospital Club qualified for the next round by beating the Batu Pahat Club by four243 words
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Article108 1939-10-08 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. DESULTS of the annual games competition of the Muar Hospital Club: Tennis (Singles Handicap) Yon bin Mian (—40) beat Abdullah 15) 6—2. 8—6. Tennis Doubles for Vtowanathan Shield: Yon bin Mian and D. Subbayah beat Dr. Joseph and Mohamad Amln bin108 words
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Article50 1939-10-08 17 The following will represent the Diamond B.P. against the Kampong Hajl B.P. toaay at the home court (Baghdad street) at 2-45 p.m.: H.M. Ibrahim. Mohd. Amln Ahmad. Ishalc Muln. Mohd. Zaln Amln, B. Mahfl, Mohd. Zaln Siiukor, and Yusoff Mahdi. Reserves: H. K. Sall-h and T Hamdl.50 words
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Advertisement307 1939-10-08 17 JOHORE GOVERNMENT. Tenders Invited. Tenders are invited for the npply of the following articles: Hospital Diets and Sundries. Schedule I Sundry Rations and Firewood. Schedule n Fresh Meat. Fowl, Ebbs and Fresh Fish. Schedule 111 Fresh FruiU and Vegetables. Schedule IV Aerated Waters. Schedule V Sundries. for the Government Hospitals307 words
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Advertisement910 1939-10-08 17 lIS YOUR CHILD STURDY OR OUTGROWING HIS STRENGTH? /i \^l i —^'L^Tf Many children grow fast without growing in strength. They are weak, n iw; i listless and irritable; they learn with General Weakness J dimculty at school and are bad playand Weakness mates cau(e fc mogt fc during Pregnancy,910 words
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Article326 1939-10-08 18 JOHORE BEATEN BY 18—3 THE Army, last year's Malaya Cup Rugby finalists, had a grand tryout yesterday when they beat Johore by eighteen points (three goals and a try) to three (a penalty goal) In a friendly game on the pariang. This game was the first326 words
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Article104 1939-10-08 18 r5 Singapore Y.W.C.A. Club held a successful social evening last Friday, when the trophies won in the recent tennis tournament were presented by Mrs. E. T. Price, the general secretary of the Y.W.C.A., to j Championships singles. Miss Nellie Chla, runner-up. Miss Eveyln Smith; Handicap singles. Miss104 words
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41 1939-10-08 18 In the mixed doubles semi-final of the Singapore badminton championships yesterday Tan Chong Tee and Miss Lre Shao Meng beat Koh Keng Slang and Miss Lee Hong Sze 31—19. 21—17. Both pain are rrom the Marigold B.P.41 words
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Article23 1939-10-08 18 In a Rugby match at the Medical College ground yesterday the R.A.M.C. beat a home team by 20 points to 17.23 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-10-08 18 Marks, the Arsenal goalkeeper, makes a fine effort to avert a goal, in the JubHe« match against the Spurs, who lost I—o.1 0.23 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-10-08 18 Simpson, Army scriii half, has got the ball. A team-mate appears to be trying to prevent him falling.18 words
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Article275 1939-10-08 18 riRST impressions of yesterday's -»ckey match between the Indian Army and the Indian Association at Balestier were that the Army can put up a very strong eleven when the occasion demands. Their representatives yesterday won by 4 o, and it was only the uneven nature of275 words
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Article198 1939-10-08 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat. Y EO Oon Keong and V. O. Mabin are likely to meet in the finals of the open singles when the Segamat and District annual lawn tennis championships are brought to a close. Mabln disposed of a good opponent In his first tie198 words
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Article186 1939-10-08 18 DESULTS of yesterday's ties in the S.C.R.C. open lawn tennis tournament were: Open doubles championship: S. K. Gaw and Wee Eng bock beat L. C. Ooh a?:d M. I. Reshty, B—B, i— 3. Veterans' handicap doubles: P. L. Loh and J H. Pediow (—6) beat186 words
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Article200 1939-10-08 18 CAST and thrilling soccer was seen at the Stadium yesterday when the RAF. and the Malays drew In the Singapore Cup competition, each side scoring once. Opening the score in the second minute of play through Madon, the Malays maintained the lead until the last minute200 words
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Article291 1939-10-08 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Saturday. DISPLAYING superiority In all departments of the game, Perak convincingly trounced the NegriMalacca fifteen 31 0 to-day In an in-ter-state match. The points came from five goals, a penalty goal and a try. The score Is a satisfactory reflection of the291 words
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Article103 1939-10-08 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Port Swettenham. IN their return encounter the Port Swettenham Recreation Club beat the Klang High School by five goals to one. The school won the first match I—o. In the return fixture they were without the services of three of their regular players. Although103 words
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Article29 1939-10-08 18 The St. Andrew's Old Boys Rugby team and the Manchester Regiment drew, three points all, in a game at Tanglln yesterday. Both teams scored unconverted tries.29 words
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Article332 1939-10-08 18 R.N. R.A.F. WELL BEATEN AT RUGBY r\ISPLAYING a marked superiority over their opponents in all departments of the game, the Singapore Rugby team beat the R.N. and R.A.F. by 21 points (three goals and two penalties) to nli, in a gruelling friendly grme at the Jalan332 words
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Article, Illustration141 1939-10-08 18 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Muar. ifcJIUAR will be losing the services of two valuable sportsmen In the persons of Mohamad bin Hajl Osman and Abdul Humid bin Othman, both of the Customs Department, when they go on transfer to Johore Bahru. Mohamad bin I Haji Osman Is141 words
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Article160 1939-10-08 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat. 'THE Segamat and District soccer season ended last week when the final of the Sooi Cheong Cup competition was played between the Police and the Old Boys' Association. The Police won the match by three goals to one The losers gave a good160 words
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Article37 1939-10-08 18 A. Watt and Mrs. Pennefather 15.3) won the mixed handicap doubles title In the S.R.C. lawn tennis tournament yesterday when they beat N. B. Pestana and Miss E. da Sllva (plus 3), 6—4. 6—3.37 words
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Article63 1939-10-08 18 The following will represent the Oxygen B.P. agalnM the Untiecrs b.P. at the covered stadium on Wednesday at 7.00 pjn. N. R. Ponnuswamy, Wee Peng Hong. O. Jean, V Antolne, Pong Yew Wan. Tan Pob Cbuan. Sim Sock Hee, Ang Seng Hoe. and Dalmass Players and supporters63 words
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Advertisement318 1939-10-08 18 KmW m^r w I IfiHT a* I w n A. V C 1 ■a^Bai INSIST UPON T"ADE MAr.X FLAS/ILICHTS h BATTERIES Gain 5 Lbs. In 7 Days Don't re discouraged if you are wak, umterweirht, tired out. sickly unah j to gain an ounce of flesh or strength no matter318 words
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Advertisement459 1939-10-08 18 LONDON CALLS aCMb5^ INSISTENTLY Nfr\ »nd enjoy at either i^u^*' HOTEL RUBENS Buckingham Palace Road S'scldk Buckingham Palac* or HOTEL REMBRANDT South Kensington. B.W. racing the Victoria and Albert Museum ■very attention tn oleasing surrounding PtRttLJ Ql IK 1 I DX TlltS*: I OMrOKT \l»l K HOTELS WITH At'KNOWI.KI)<;KO RENOWNED459 words
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Article49 1939-10-08 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat. WET weather has been holding up the Seganutt Medical Club's lawn tennis tournament. The open singles has reached the Quarter- finals Ismail and Yusof Ahmad wtl! meet In the bottom section while Nagesu will oppose the winner of the Song ThengAhmad tie.49 words
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Article1804 1939-10-08 19 Westenra Throws McLachlan (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. PLOSE finishes featured the opening events of the final day of the Selangor Turf Club's Autumn meeting to-day. Dividends were small, the highest in the first four events being $45 paid by Complacent in1,804 words
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Article, Illustration47 1939-10-08 19 HECTOR RITCHIE: J. B. DUDGEON Captain of Pera* All Formei Johore Rugby B,ue. IMb, J~m. <^ Ha* represented Pc- week to lea 4 a rerak at rugger and lusciUted KUng side hockey and Is als* t u> victory a.(t I n s t good track athlete SeUngor Club.47 words
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Article196 1939-10-08 19 TO-DAY'S baseball in Singapore begins at 3 p.m. on St. Joseph's ground when the Yankees of the American Association meet the strong Japanese Club. They are the two leading teams in the current baseball league which ended last Sunday. The local championship series will consist of the best three196 words
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Article102 1939-10-08 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang. THE mixed foursomes competition of the Klang Club golf section was won by Mrs. A. J. Gomm and Chambers. Results: Mrs. A. J. Gomm and Chambers 39— 7 l 2 =31 1 2 Mrs. AnsleyYoung and Lowdon 44 Bi/4=3534;8 i /4=35 3 4;102 words
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Article62 1939-10-08 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Saturday. At Kuala Lumpur this Sunday the Negri Sembilan Postal soccer team will meet the Selangor Postal soccer team In an inter-State departmental match. The following have been selected to represent the Negri Sembilan Postals: A Bakar; Mohamed All, J D. SundraJ; Ng62 words
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Article54 1939-10-08 19 The Roxy Theatre B.P. team to meet the Koon Seng B.P. to-day at 7.30 a.m. at the latter s court wUI be selected from: Sonnlc Yap. Tan Beng Chor. Swee Lee. Richard Tan. Wee Eng Whatt. Tan Seng Ser. 81m Sle Chong. Kamls B. All. Poh54 words
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Article23 1939-10-08 19 The llth Heavy Battery beat the S.R.C. by seven points to three in a Rugby match an the Padang yesterday.23 words
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Article280 1939-10-08 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Saturday. IN a fast and keenly contested hockey match played at the Hospital Club yesterday evening, the Muar Chinese scored a 2 o win over the Muar Customs hockey team. The match had a special significance as it was arranged as a280 words
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Article142 1939-10-08 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. FINE badminton wu teen at Bunga Tanjong when the Anal of the Inter-party tournament for the challenge cup presented by Tengku Ahmad was played. The finalists were the Bunga Tan Jong B.P. and the Floodlight OP and the latter party won the match142 words
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Article41 1939-10-08 19 The following will represent S.C.R.C. at hockey on Monday at S.C.R.C. against the 19th Hyderabad Regt.: Patrick Yee, Sim Bok. Kee Slang, swee Keng. Kirn Swee, Kirn Wan. Urn Swang, Keng Slew. Boon Unn. Oim Lock and Anthony Choon.41 words
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Article51 1939-10-08 19 Mondays ties in the V.M.C.A. lawn tennis tournament: "A" class singles: J. M&nasseh (scr.) vs. Dr. G. Harldas (—l5). Men's doubles: C.F.J. Ess and K.T. 00l (scr.) vs. Dr. Loh Poon Lip and Yadi 40.3): L.C. Goh and Wee Eng Lock (—3O) vs. Max Woelz and M.I. Reshty51 words
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Advertisement330 1939-10-08 19 Hearing Restored in Twenty- Four Hours Deafness and Head Noises need not be dreaded any longer since the discovery of an American Phystr-lcn. Now It la possible for some of the most obstinate cases of Deafness to be relieved In a day's time by the application of the prescription called330 words
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Advertisement551 1939-10-08 19 ENDED BY YEAST -VITE There is a smiling face In every bottle of YEAST^VITE-a quick tonic pick-me-up In every tablet I YOU can enjoy YEAST VITE relief from those ailments that spoil existence If you are depressed, sleepless, nervy you can revel in the sense of strengthened, quietened nerves. If551 words
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Article, Illustration16 1939-10-08 20 He.T Hitler conferring with staff officers behind the lines on the Eastern Front.16 words
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Article, Illustration45 1939-10-08 20 All along the German and Italian frontiers, Swiss troops are working at full speed, strengthening the frontier defen.es. Women territorials cheering during the football match at Aldershot when the home team lost to Queen's Park Rangers by one goal to nil.45 words
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Article, Illustration41 1939-10-08 20 Polish peasants, with their farm cart loaded with as many belongings as it would hold, leading a procession of refugees through a small town, on their way to the Rumanian border, a* they fled from the Germans.41 words
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