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Title Section36 1939-10-16 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY .J MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 10 PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1939. PRICK B CENTS. The Straits Times 10 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS36 words
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Advertisement169 1939-10-16 1 Try Mt H CHONG TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. 4% m Coleman St. W* Singapore. Phone 4816- SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. CPHONE 5471). ;^i f <!fjWJ!.. jSBB* 1 >JB |gj^^^_^ >^\ y^B iii»uii^j'*«i.^i^, v 7"**^ />.■ ri^ncii to meet all conditions of dirt moving p^^ and dumping,169 words
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Advertisement403 1939-10-16 2 <b\w- Straits italics SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for anv position advertised in thete rolumns send copies of testimonials. »o not send original*. SMART SALESMAN for Piece Goods SecMoj* In Retail Store. Previous experience essential. Write Box No. 466, straiU Times. U \NTED EFFICIENT »ADY TEACHER with pood English accents to403 words
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Advertisement370 1939-10-16 2 WANTED WANTED One secondhand or new Engine Alternator Set complete with control equipment. Capacity 80/153 KW. 440 volt 3 Phase 50 Cycle. Immediate delivery of primary importance. Tenders to be complete with outlini foundation drawings and full specification o Engine Alternator Equipment. Price at sit< to Box No. 451, Straits370 words
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Advertisement557 1939-10-16 2 BOARD RESIDENCE FURN, ROOMS at 2 Lloyd Rd. Priv. batt Vndah. close town, bus market Bd. opt PENSION ALIDA 42 Cairnhlll Rd. Doubli single room available now, mod. san. Tel 6463. LOXTON HOTEL. 7. Oxley Rise. Doubli Rooma from $140. Own Bath and Verandah Pull Board. Phone 7817. HOLLAND HUIS.557 words
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Advertisement826 1939-10-16 2 AUCTION NOTICES BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF POLICE OFFICER AUCTION SALE Of Unclaimed Confiscated Property. In testate Estates and Unserviceable Stores. T* be held at the Compound of Central Pollci Station, South Bridge Road on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1939, at 2.15 TM On view on Day of Sale Catalogues Issued.826 words
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Advertisement1015 1939-10-16 2 EKJSINES > CARDS Fit LADIES DRESSES. MRS. pi km v |u*t arrived with dreses for all occasions Prirps rery r r. -enable. Hrs: :-l and 2-7, 9 Eu Court. 12nd Floor. Hill Street. MASSAGE HALL' MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET I Telephone 7467. MISCELLANEOUS1,015 words
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Advertisement359 1939-10-16 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. Uncorporaiea in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES Owing to the uncertainty regarding thr actual date of arrival and departure of the Company's steamers due to the outbreak of hostilities list of Sailings b suspended for the time359 words
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Advertisement863 1939-10-16 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (Incorporated In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR rO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America, to Europe via America and Round Tours In the Pacific Quoted in U.S. on application. To California from the Orient via Honolulu. I TATUTA MARU leave Shanghai Oct. 28863 words
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Advertisement410 1939-10-16 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING, COLLYER QUAY, SINGAPORE Tel. 5151 CHARTERED DANK BUILDING, PENANG Tel. 1366 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States ot America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST410 words
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Article, Illustration1716 1939-10-16 4 9,444 Acres Planted: Standard Production 3,972,536 Lb ADDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Kempas, Ltd., in Malacca on Saturday, Mr. F. M. Edmonds, the chairman, said The net profit for the year was 1 $178,458.63, against $229,789.21 for the previous year. This represents1,716 words
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Article1307 1939-10-16 4 Fraser And Co's List SATURDAY, OCT. 14, 1939: 1 P.M. MINING Ampat Tin Us, 22SSK!?/ to y 7i *S itam <5s) 21s 6d 22s 6d Ayer Weng <$n 85 95 Bangrin Tin (£1) 2 0s 3d 21s*3d Batu Selangor $i) U6Q 165 Berjuntai (5s) 10s1,307 words
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82 1939-10-16 4 Kaunas, Oct. 15. T*HE Polish Minister here has pro- tested to the Lithuanian Government against the incorporation of Vilna In Lithuania, according to reliable reports. The Minister emphasized that Poland considered Russia had no right to dispose of this territory, holding that the matter wasReuter - 82 words
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44 1939-10-16 4 DOSTAGE rates for letters for eon- veyance by X.L.M. or K.N I.L.M. to the Netherlands Indies are now 40 cents, per half-ounce for letters and 20 cents for each postcard. The previous rate for letters was 25 <>♦>-', per half-ounce.44 words
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Advertisement213 1939-10-16 4 THE NEW ANTISEPTIC-wc time, .tronger than Carbolic Acid. NON POISONOUS— SAFE PLEASANT TO USE. •or all general Medical Domestic purposes where a disinfectant is required. Obtainable at all Chemists nd Stores. Sole Oistrilmtory; GRAFTON LABORATORIES Lt<L-S ngaporc KuiU Lumpur. You'll XA^F iJmmk P* always buy pHßa^ CROMPTON THi COILED-COIL LAMP213 words
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Article, Illustration483 1939-10-16 5 Profit $545,556: 10 Per Cent. Ordinary Distribution DIVIDEND EQUALIZATION RESERVE TO GET $250,000 AN exceptionally strong balance sheet as at June 30 last was issued by United Engineers Ltd. on Saturday. It shows thatTthe company has reserves of $2,000,000 that uncompleted work, sundry debtors,483 words
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Article532 1939-10-16 5 SHARES QUIET BUI STEADY IM'HBER SLIGHTLY EASIER By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Oct. 16. VERY little of importance to mark^u has happened over the weekend and consequently the local markets open quietly thi.5 morning. The commodity markets were closed in Londcn on Saturday and in New York532 words
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Article110 1939-10-16 5 Singapore, Oct. 16, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7 50 Hamburg Cube $14.00 Java Cube $1200 Pepper White Muntok $1 400 White 13 50 Black S8.50 Copra Mixed $3.15 Sun Dried $3.50 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $5-25 Fair $5-25 $5.25 Sarawak $4-7ft Jelotong Palembang $y.ou Banja $9110 words
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42 1939-10-16 5 EXPORTS of rubber from the Malayan regulated area in September totalled 33,164 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. Of this amount, the mainland exported 32,674 tons; Straits Settlements islands, 372 tons: Brunei 116 tons and Labuan two tons.42 words
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Article178 1939-10-16 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 2/4 1 If. London demand 2/4 1 16 Rate for freight 2 4 l Lyons demand 2050 Switzerland demand 2074 Hamburg demand New York178 words
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Article82 1939-10-16 5 London, Oct. 14. TIE abundance of funds available for lending purposes by banks is revealed in this week's bank return which shows bankers deposits at £116.715,629, the highest level since January. Discount rates continue to lose ground owing to keen competition for Treasury Bills. The82 words
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Article469 1939-10-16 5 Shot In The Back By A Nazi Soldier WAS Gen. Baron von Fritsch, Ger- many's greatest soldier and the builder of her new army, really killed in action or was he deliberately murdered? The General, it will be recalled, died during the Polish war and469 words
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Article83 1939-10-16 5 Monday, Oct. 18, noon. Bayers Sellers Prices Prices N» IX B.S.S. (Spot loose) 35% 36!^ No. IX R S.S. fob. in eases Oet.-.VoT. 3« 36 'i G.F.A.Q. B.S.S. fo.b. In bale* Oel-Nov. (Sellers option) 35 35<4 F..%.Q. K.S.S. f.o.b. bi bales (SeUers option) MVi 34%83 words
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Advertisement84 1939-10-16 5 SILVIKRIN fBKIL.LJANTINES (In forms of Liquid and Solidified) rKtorin< the Natural Brilliancy of the hair, also for dry and brittle hair. Of all Chemists, Hi«h-class stores and Hair-dressers. Sole Distributor^: tAHAMIN PENHAS, 111-IX9 Cecil Street. > INC AFORE. NOTICE. \1 t/LKIEL A SONS. (Jialifitd Opticians of 9 Raffles PUce. Singapore,84 words
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Advertisement253 1939-10-16 5 PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL see5 c e DEBENTURE STOCK 1926. INTEREST DUE IST NOVEMBER, 1939. NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Registers of the above Stock will be closed from the 18th to the 31st October, 1:39. both days inclusive. C. H. GOLDIE, Municipal Secretary. NOTICE Members of the253 words
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Advertisement225 1939-10-16 5 VAIL filled with 11 IK HEINE'S BLEND w Agents F. A. BARTHOLOMEUSZ LTD. SINGAPORE. WHEN YOU ARE FEEDING BABY It's after the birth of a baby that the mother needs careful attention most Her strength has been severely taxed and when she is feeding the baby she needs extra and225 words
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Advertisement310 1939-10-16 5 BANK OF CHINA incorporated in cntnn ny ■pntau Jimrien 12, Cecil Street Singapore Telephone: Manager Office <•'" Sub-Manager OMn <•" Exchange l»rpt <iener;il Ollire SMS > Cable Address: CHI'NIiKI <> Paid Dp Capital <h HMMNM Reserve Fund* In excess of Ch. MM.tr Total Asset* approximately Ch. IMttJtMIMI TSe-Vunß Boons. Chairman310 words
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Advertisement519 1939-10-16 6 Positively Last Day 3.15, 6.15 9.15 p.m. fIJJAMBRA p^i^B 2(Hh (>n(ury-Fox Thrilling Mystery Drama "INSPECTOR i HORNLEIGH" Ll with ar* ALASTAIR SIM, t J[ Huirh Williams, Lfl HLwfl Miki Hood, etc. Don't Miss This Amazing Detective Thriller HAPPY CABARET ALOHA OEM TO-NIGHT 8 P.M. TILL MIDNIGHT GLAMOROUS Op HAWAIIAN NIGHT519 words
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Advertisement231 1939-10-16 6 A BIG STAGE and SCREEN DOUBLE BILL! 1 Positively Last Night C A F I T Qjjj 6.15 -9?1 5 At Usual Cinema PricesT Extended Season of the World-famous Wizard of Mystery Presenting "ONE HOUR of MYSitRY" featuring the amazing new sensation "SEEING THROUGH A WOMAN" See a girl cut231 words
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397 1939-10-16 7 Allies Cannot Lay Down Arms Until Menace To World Is Removed London, Oct. 15. THE attitude of the London Sunday newspapers, looking back on the week following Hitler's Reichstag speech, during which important declarations have come from the French and British Premiers,Reuter; British Wireless - 397 words
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Article80 1939-10-16 7 A WAR OFFICE investigation has begun into complaints that the Ministry of Supply have failed to produce an adequate supply of soldiers' greatcoats. Major-General B. A. Hill, Director of Ordnance Services at the War Office, is conducting the investigation. He and other high Army officials have found80 words
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Article180 1939-10-16 7 Treached A Hitlerian Doctrine,' Says Journal London, Oct. 15. GREAT offence has been caused in Canada by a broadcast given in j the United States by Colonel Lind- 1 ber°h on Friday night, in which he virtually suggested that Britain and j other European countries shouldReuter - 180 words
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Article35 1939-10-16 7 Eton boys have been forbidden to wear top hats about college, because if there were an air raid they would have to take them off to get their gas masks on35 words
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Article41 1939-10-16 7 Shanghai, OcV 15. KTHILE a minor Japanese puppet official, W Lee Ting-zu, was entertaining friends last night a Chinese gunman entered and started shooting. A Chinese sing-song girl 7,-as killed and two Japanese wounded. The gunman escaped. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Advertisement191 1939-10-16 7 TONIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS SEAVIEW H HOTEL TUESDAY S: WEDNESDAY SPECIAL DINNER. DANCE CABARET FAREWELL PERFORMANCES A Mm gLmw fw A m^mw i *r" A G^mw w Mm\ C« WmS£ TUESDAY191 words
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Advertisement202 1939-10-16 7 BOX OFFICE T °3 D if Y W mIDNIGH ft. f^wKriCi j!k^H CLAUDETTE COLBERT Ikmm L^^^ *m DON fIMECHE &Qk I FRANCIS LEDERER <»! l\fe^B JOHN BARRYMORE >^/jL 20th CENTURY FOX PRESENT &M EDNA MAY OZ/.V^n, LJ> with SONJA HENIE «—j£\2T ot TYRONE POWER mmm ZLT MM _^^^^m^m^m ESTABLISHED IN202 words
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Miscellaneous227 1939-10-16 7 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHP 30.06 metres. ZHL 225 metres. l'.To Miscellaneous programme of gramophone records. 1.30 The news and mid-day rubber and tin prices 1.40 Interval. 5.00 Lagu Rongeng.i (Malay*. 5.30 Tamil music. t 6 00 Teccliew guakang historical dramas 7 00 Children's programme. (English). 7.15 Time, weather, news and227 words
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1129 1939-10-16 8 Decisions by the two international committees administering the tin and rubber control schemes continue to provide material which emphasizes the importance of these two commodities in modern warfare. Last week the Rubber Control Committee decided to increase1,129 words
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1502 1939-10-16 8 Russia's Armed Strength And Weakness BY OUR MILITARY CORRESPONDENT London, Sept. 29. pURTHER reports show that the attacks by German aircraft on Ark Royal and other units of the British Fleet, have had a bracing effect upon the Navy as a whole. Up to1,502 words
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Letter169 1939-10-16 8 Comment On Strength Of A Local Company To the Editor of the S.rai.s Times Sir.— Some wesks ago I noticed an issue of your paper which contained on cither side of one page the report of a wedding at which the bride had worn jewellery worth $100,000. and169 words
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Letter184 1939-10-16 8 Written Agreements Suggested To the Editor of the Strails Times Sir,— "Very Much Interested" seeks advice for dealing with disobedient servants without adopting the policy of paying them tv/o weeks' pay in lieu of notice. If I were Very Much Interested I would employ a syce or servant184 words
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Letter123 1939-10-16 8 Disapproval Of The S.S.(S.)A. Resolution To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The writer wishes to expres. appreciation of your admirable leadei entitled "'Distributing the Burden.' The list of members of the committef of the Straits Settlements Singapore > Association t;iven in your article clas sifies the majority123 words
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Letter91 1939-10-16 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— For \h? interest of the municipal authority and the public In general, the present gharry stands we have in Malacca, at the entrance to the general market at Kee Ann Road and another at Prlnggit, are not being used.91 words
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Letter95 1939-10-16 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— l wish to draw your attention to the enclosed cutting from "The Bazaar Patrika" of Calcutta, especially to the sentences— "lt is kated that he (Hitler) now carries a jun in his pocket fcr all times- not :or his protection95 words
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Advertisement292 1939-10-16 8 Tud S4CRoyal 63.Chronometer 84.Perpetual What you earn indicates your value. If you wish to increase your value you should train yourself to earn more. For over 48 years the I.C.S. has been training men and women to earn more. Do not hesitate to find out what the I.C.S. can do292 words
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Advertisement112 1939-10-16 8 Just received! Annual for 1940. Tiny Tots $2.00, Baby's Own $1.80, Crackers $2.00 Sparkler $2 00, Butterfly $1.50, Sunbean $2.00 Girls' Crystal $2.00, Popular Book of Girls' Story $1.50, Modern Boy Book of I Pirates $3.00, Picture Show $2.40 Etc., Postage Extra. (Write for copies of our complete lists) G.112 words
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155 1939-10-16 9 Heavy Concentrations In Mining Region OFFENSIVE WITH TANKS PLANES PREDICTED French Command Ready For Any Eventuality IF Hitler strikes, observers in Paris think that it will probably be on the Saar front, where his concentrations are reported to be heaviest. The Rhine front, with155 words
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Article167 1939-10-16 9 Nazi Lies And Lesson Of The Last War London, Oct. 16. REFERRING to ft report circulated from Berlin on Oct. 10, that Polish troops had employed "yellow cross gas mines" obtained from Bntiin, the British War Office says: -Despite a categorical denial issued by theReuter - 167 words
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Article307 1939-10-16 9 London. OCi. loGERMAN propaganda constantly states that the French r.ains on Ihe Western Front are small, that j Saarbrufcken and open towns only two miles inside the frontier are still in German hands and that the Siegfried Line, far behind, has been bombanted but is otherwise intactReuter - 307 words
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Article66 1939-10-16 9 Rome, Oct. 15. THE hour radio last ingnt reported Mr. Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secretary of Stat*. ?s saying that President Roosevelt might intervene In the European war to make prac in Kurope enly If he were invited to do so hv ull three belligerents. TicreReuter - 66 words
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89 1939-10-16 9 Paris, Oct. 15. FIELD MARSHAL von Blomberg, former Commander-in-Chief of the German army, and five other high officers are confined in the Landsberg Fortress in Bavaria, according to a Berlin report quoted by Madame Tabouis, the noted political commentator, in to-day's L'Oeuvrc. Landsberg is whereReuter - 89 words
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125 1939-10-16 9 London, Oct. 15. GERMANY now admits that her submarine campaign against British shipping has been defeated by the convoy system but explains that her aircraft will prove effective where submarines have failed. The German promises that British sea power would be defeated by aerialReuter - 125 words
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76 1939-10-16 9 No Soviet Military Aid For Germany London. Oct. 15. IT is stated in Bucharest that there is reason to believe that the Russians have given Turkey a guarantee that they will not supply military aid to Germany. yesterday's report from Istanbul that a satisfactory agreement had been reached with Russia,76 words
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Article109 1939-10-16 9 neiiiii, uti. THE mystery of the reported "air raids" on Saturday night has apparently been cleared up by an official German news agency statement that a German pilot had lost his way and entered the forbidden zone over the German capital. The plane was broughtReuter - 109 words
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50 1939-10-16 9 POLISH REFUGEES FLEE INTO LITHUANIA IT is reported from Kaunas that refugees from the Russian-occupied areas of Poland y. sterday swarmed over Lithuania's new frontier. It is estimstcd that many thousands of these refugees are heading for the strip of territory round Y«.na which has b?en ceded :o Lithuania.— Renter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article382 1939-10-16 9 Departure After Soviet Demands London, Oct. 16. THE Finnish Government and official circles in Helsinki, while declining to reveal particulars of the Russian demands, maintain that information concerning the demands published abroad in no way accords with actual facts. Moscow correspondents ot Uamsii newspapers report from aReuter - 382 words
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Article214 1939-10-16 9 Northern Countries To Demonstrate Unity Stockholm, Oct. 15. GRATIFICATION at the King of Sweden's move in calling a conference here on Wednesday among Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, is generally shown by the people in Stockholm and the Swedish Press. It is our intention to find214 words
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Article69 1939-10-16 9 Tallinn, Oct. 16. AN agreement on questions arising out of the repatriation of Germans from Estonia in accordance with Hitler's come home order, has been signed by the Estonian and German governments. Difficulties had been encountered over .the economic consequences of the repatriation, but these haveReuter - 69 words
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Article28 1939-10-16 9 fPHE flagship of the Soviet Baltic fleet, 1 Oktiabrskaya Itevolutia, has arrived at the Estonian harbour of Tallinn, according to an official German news-agency report.28 words
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Article74 1939-10-16 9 Paris, Oct. 15. AN extraordinary session of the international Federation of Trade Unions unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming unity ol view with French and British workeis who are -defending human liberties against aggression by totalitarian states," adding, that peace could be contemplated only on the basis of the restoration and74 words
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Article, Illustration24 1939-10-16 9 With their full kit, a detachment of British soldiers is seen leaving the ship somewhere in Jrance (British official photograph).24 words
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Article121 1939-10-16 9 Nazis Still Hope lo Avert Big Conflict Amsterdam, Oct. 15. THAT the coming week will be one of far-reaching decisions is the general unofficial opinion in Germany, according to the Berlin correspondent of the Telegraaf, who has gained the impression that Germany has not abandoned theReuter - 121 words
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113 1939-10-16 9 Paris. Oct. 15. THAT neutral states are showing little inclination to be intimidated by Germany or the U.S.S.R. is the view of the Paris press L'Excelsior declares that as the resolution of the Allies is strengthened and their military power increased the little states113 words
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Article68 1939-10-16 9 Berlin. Oct. 10. ALL raw materials stopped by the British blockade will be obtained by other routes, declared Dr. Funk. Minister of Economics to-day Dr. Funk said that German trade was now turning towards the south-eai, and Austria was of special importance in this co°P\raReuter - 68 words
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155 1939-10-16 9 London, Oct. 16. THE ready understanding in neutral countries o! the Allied view is well illustrated by the following quotation in the newspaper Journal de Geneva: "It is not certain yet whether the Reich will reply officially to Mr. Neville Chamberlain's speech, but it hadBritish Wireless - 155 words
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178 1939-10-16 9 London, Oct. 15. DISCUSSIONS which have taken place between the Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest Brown, and representatives of employers and of labour on the organization of industry for a prodigious effort for which the demands of wartime call are understood to have created a veryBritish Wireless - 178 words
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Article57 1939-10-16 9 Canton. Oct. 16. "II7 E withdrew (ran Chungshan ibJ-ui-W place of Dr. Sun Vat-sen) in order not to cause Inconvenience to Hong Kong and Macao regarding supplies of foodstuffs," the chief of the press section of the Japanese Bureau of Information told Reuter on n.«i return from theReuter - 57 words
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Article128 1939-10-16 9 Industrial Collapse Soon Forecast New York, Oct. 15. k BREAKDOWN in Germany's indusA trial system within four to eight months, owing to lack of raw materials and soaring costs, is forecast by a German economist in the steel and trade publication, The Iron Age. Germany, he says,Reuter - 128 words
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Article149 1939-10-16 9 New York, Oct. 15. ACCORDING to the Mexico City correspondent of the New York Times, at least one more German U-boat is now suspected of being ready to attack Allied shipping in the Caribbean Sea. There is a report that these U-boats are being supervised andReuter - 149 words
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Article250 1939-10-16 9 Rescue Work By British Navy London, Oct. 16. FOUR HUNDRED survivors i. the French ships Bretagne (10,108 tons) and Louisiana (6,903 tons), which wore sunk in the Atlantic on Saturday landed in h British port on Sunday. They included a number of women xnd children. AccordingReuter - 250 words
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150 1939-10-16 9 London, Oct. 16. THE British Admiralty announces that "since Sept. 26 German broadcasting stations have continuously claimed the British aircraft-carrier Ark Royal as sunk. In order to allay any possible doubt caused by this untrue statement, the Admiralty desires once more to reaffirm the factBritish Wireless - 150 words
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Article66 1939-10-16 9 London, Oct. 15. TKE crew and pussenjers of the Royal Mail Line steamer Loch Avon landed in England this morning. The Loch Avon (9.000 lons i was sunk in the Atlantic e;irly on Saturday morning. S.O.S. messr.jjis from the steamer were answered by British warships. There wereReuter - 66 words
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Advertisement69 1939-10-16 9 P prime quality #1 f\ f% Jr %sN/ Jp^mß ■B^l *s2*^4^^^^H no finer obtainable (VPS anywhere vkt A/ Because it has tru: superior flavour H and Quality only found in imported W pork. All our Australian Pork is obtained from selected milk and mJjILmUvA wheat fed pies. We always have69 words
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202 1939-10-16 10 British Subjects To Be Liable For Service With Volunteers AUTHORITY TO PREPARE LEGISLATION GIVEN tr WITHIN the last few days I have received authority from the Secretary of State to enact legislation imposing a liability for combatant service with the Volunteers on British subjects and British-protected202 words
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Article181 1939-10-16 10 Squadron-Leader Murray Born Here i Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 5. SQUADRON-LEADER S. S. Murray,! as born in Singapore ill oO years ago. took part in the F. raid on Kiel. His machine forced to descend and he is a prisoner of war in181 words
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Article188 1939-10-16 10 Crown Princess May Make Tour (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 1. IT is reported in London that 1 Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard will visit the Netherlands Indies some time next year, if the international situation In Europe permits. The visit will mark a change188 words
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99 1939-10-16 10 AT the Royal Singapore Golf Club I last night Mr. H. C. Atkin-Berry. j he president, who is shortly proceed- 'ig to England, was the recipient of i everal gifts from members o f thp I lub. A magnilicent silver salver, suitably nsenbed, and99 words
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67 1939-10-16 10 1*HE maritime declaration inquiry bv the Norwegian Consul into the loss of the Norwegian vessel Hoegh Transporter, which was sunk when it struck a mine in Singapore waters on Oct 3 will take place on Wednesday. The Consular Court will sit at 10 a.m.67 words
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Article, Illustration321 1939-10-16 10 Bar Tributes To Mr. Justice Mills (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Oct. 15. "JUSTICE tempered with mercy is the highest form of justice and your lordship has always shown that mercy which is so essential in the administration of justice in a State inhabited by321 words
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586 1939-10-16 10 A RESOLUTION of loyalty to the British Crown was passed at this morning's meeting of the Legislative Council. The Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander Small, said that it was the first full meeting of the council since the outbreak of war and it was586 words
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Article, Illustration54 1939-10-16 10 Owing to the disturbing increase in the number of accidents on the 7-oad after dark since the beginning of the war black-out period the Mens Wear Council of Great Britain has designed various "black-out fashions for men and women. White black-out fashions for men oeing displayed54 words
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663 1939-10-16 10 Framed In PeaceTime Needs Careful Examination THE budget which is presented to you to-day was framed in time of peace and as such it will require the most careful examination," said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, addressing the Legislative Council this morning. In 1940,663 words
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Article577 1939-10-16 10 Ceremony Before Council S. V. C. OFFICER'S FINE RECORD yHREE civilians were presented with the insignia of Member ol the Order of the British Empire (M.8.E.) by the Governor, 6U Shenton Thomas, before the openIng of the Budget meeting of the Legislative Council 10-day. Th-y are Mr. Edward577 words
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94 1939-10-16 10 it Thp. Cinema Nicola the Magician and "North of Shanghai." Columbia. (With James Craig and Betty Furness: At the Capitol. MICOLA presents one hour of magio with his usual speed and dexterity, and once again he excels in hia characterisation of Bluey. the eccentric94 words
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Advertisement48 1939-10-16 10 I OTHER PAGES i©r o!> defence ■iai Secretary on Draft Fstimate s p age 13 on edaeatlon and liealJh of f >lon> Page 14 AMUSEMENTS MNOAMMtt HOTI I. E~ p.m. to 9 p.m. ••.formal; 9.45 to mi jk» act lamg 1 Jaughter of eature E^.vptian to Midnight. Navy.48 words
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Advertisement191 1939-10-16 10 WASHED EVERY WEEK Don't allow your dhobi V t-«/^t> 17XTAT3C J a.* 11 I*l I to use i n^ er ior soap. If fUK YJbAKO and Still like he does, your clothes will J NEW-thanfcs to SUNLIGHT 1 ha^ fh bb u eaten and t 1 rubbed to get the191 words
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Article253 1939-10-16 11 SIR SHENTON MALAY PRESS journalists See The Governor i: party of Malay Journalists who spent a day with the Malay Regiment* on Saturday, visited Government H use yesterday afternoon, at the mion of the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas. This was the first time that a group relative of all the253 words
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Article130 1939-10-16 11 ON he- maiden voyage, the Dutch mo- tor ship KUpfonteln will rail lrom Singapore during this week for a n Sl Thc tr ship aC vJiri S touch at Baiavia and Manila before going direct to Portland, Ran Francisco and Los Angeles. ~The l KliPfontein.130 words
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Article48 1939-10-16 11 THE Una of the Straits Settlements 1 peace- will perform to-night at Telck Ayer -t 6 p m. under the direction of Mr. S. ChaDrran bandmaster: March "Florentiner S Overture, "Fra Dlavolo- Auber; Belec••Yeoman of the Guard Sullivan: Gavotte -Premier Bonhem" Saiabert; S?lecion. Backward" Flr.ck.48 words
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Article41 1939-10-16 11 REPLYING to rr.eccagrs from the Thai Government concerning the boy King s welfare under war conditions in Switzerland, the sovereign ha^ cabled (he royal family that he is In Hi- best of health and experiencing no hardship*.41 words
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Article, Illustration422 1939-10-16 11 Training With Army's Most Modern Infantry Weapons THE Malay Regiment, which joined other units of the 1 RritUh 4rmy in being placed under active service conditi 2 n a tthe Outbreak It "war, has beer .under canvas on Singapore Island. Soldiers in khaki have422 words
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Article187 1939-10-16 11 PROGRAMME of the S.V.C. drills for the wpek-ending Oct. 22: To-day 5.30 p.m. headquarters Officers, WOs. and N.C.Os. (S.V.C) as detailed, cadre training; 5.15 p.m. HO. for Labrador S.F.C.R.E. (v), manning tc\z. To-morrow 5.30 p.r.i. headquarters Officers. WOs. and N.C.Os. (S.V.C.) as detailed, cadre training. Wednesday187 words
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Article79 1939-10-16 11 THE first consignment of comforts for the troupe contributed by many member- Ot the public and collected by the Malaya Patriotic Fund organisation, will be sent Home very shortly. All finished articles should be sent as soon as possible to the central depot at Government House. The79 words
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Article353 1939-10-16 11 Visitors Enjoy Gymkhana THE pagal gymkhana held by the 4th Battalion, the 19th. Hyderabad Regiment on Saturday provided fine entertainment lor a civil and military gathering, which included the General Officer Commanding, Malaya, Major-Gen. L. V. Bond. The presence of Indian women in beautiful sarees lent colour to353 words
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Article137 1939-10-16 11 SPEAKING in the Legfelatto Council this morning, the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, said that he was Klad to say that in the Colony the year under review had been peaceful and quiet. "The spread of war in China and the military occupation of large parts of137 words
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49 1939-10-16 11 MR. James H. W. Park, a former Colonial Engineer, Straits Settle1 ments. died at 18. Tyson Row Forest i Hill. London on Oct. 5. Aged 73. he had served in Jamaica and Demcrara as well as In Malaya, writes the Straits Times London Correspondent.49 words
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Article104 1939-10-16 11 A SECOND talk by Mr. E. H. U. ix>du.v, lecturer in Georgraphy at Raffles College will be broadcast by the 8.M.8.C. at .JO Hi to-day. The title of the talk will be "Germany's War Re^ourcer, Mr Peter Kerridpte. only son of Mr. and Mrs L R. Kerridge, of104 words
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Article384 1939-10-16 11 Kaoal perang besar ("battleship) Inggeris yang bernama Royal Oak itu telah tenggelam. ia-itu di-perchayakan la-lah diserang oleh kapal selam (submarine) Jerman. Empat ratus orang telah dlsclnmatkan daripada anak2 kapal-nya yang sa-ramal ta-ribu dua ratus orang seinuanya. Kapal Royal Oak mi telah lama tetapl sangat kuat. la telah384 words
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Advertisement6 1939-10-16 11 t BECAUSE THEY'RE MADE WITH-rr^^^ al^s6 words
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Advertisement250 1939-10-16 11 I I. Their small extra cost is an investment in perfection ST6TEf3PR§ ss 555 CIGARETTES ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON Your BK^\ Tl^ Whole Life I ViS ■ILIUIHI 1 W\ L^Z&k Upanctdownth.-rmin-I VA\\\\\\\\\v\\v^ thousand' upon thousamls oj m, n and mEI WoZ*' an Ihr people to utiom Why WOMEN need250 words
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1417 1939-10-16 12 More Than $4,500,000 For Food Reserves ALL MUST GIVE OF THEIR BEST, SAYS SIR SHENTON DEFERRING to defence measures at this morning's meet1V ing of the Legislative Council, the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, stressed that the resources of the Colony must be devoted1,417 words
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Article94 1939-10-16 12 THE committ?e appointed to review the Singapore Improvement Ordinance and to make recommendationj for Its amendment had completed its j work and a new Bill was being draft- Ed, said the Governor, Sir Shenton i Thomas, in his address to the Legislative Council this morning. Arising94 words
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Article69 1939-10-16 12 THE inotallation of a new water flltration plant had given Malacca an excellent water supply, said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in his Council address to-day. The construction of the Cherok To 'Kun dam and impounding reservoir in Province Welleslev had been completed. The reservoir69 words
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215 1939-10-16 12 'THE work of the St. John Ambulance Association had made rapid strides since the beginning of the year, said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in the Legislative Council to-day. The September crisis of 1938 inspired the public to learn first aid and home nursing215 words
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Advertisement135 1939-10-16 12 a7^^^32Ei—^~^l^<"»C m FOR WOODWARD'S GRIPE WATER Molben! When next you buy Woodward's Gripe Water for your babies make certain that the "Baby" trade-mark v on the bottle. This famous trade-mark ensures that you are buying genuine Woodward's and not an inferior imitation. Keep your baby fit and well, and free135 words
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Advertisement414 1939-10-16 12 DO YOU NEED GLASSES? Thompson Certified Frames and Mounting OH/ are priced SMI $5.00 iy-ZjgpgaL and 57.0«. The cost ol fl the lenses depends on 5^ your eyesight needs. v\ Have your Eyes Examined No:i< r THOMPSON OPTICAL C>. Qualified Eyesight Specialists 4. ARCADE 81.0G.. 'PHONE IMS. R. A. Thompson,414 words
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Article, Illustration1436 1939-10-16 13 Recurrent Expenditure Income Balanced FINANCIAL SECRETARY ON OUTLOOK FOR 1940 THE draft estimates of revenue and expenditure for 1940 which were approved by the Legislative Council this morning place revenue at $37,504,129, or $2,722,480 less than the original estimate for 1939; recurrent expenditure at1,436 words
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Article136 1939-10-16 13 rO Important new laws affectinß children were brought Into force during the year, said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in his Legislative Council address. These were the Adoption ot Children Ordinance, which gave statutory recognition to the position of adopted children as was now granted by136 words
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Article71 1939-10-16 13 ANEW sketch map of Cameron Highlands has been issued by the Pahang Government at a co* of 20 cents each, and should prove popular with holiday makers. It shows the footpaths and bridle-path^ maintained by the Government, which give easy access to all the beauty spots and71 words
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Advertisement109 1939-10-16 13 NO PEN SALE TO-DAY OCT. 16 STOCKS ENTIRELY SOLD OUT WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW CO., LTD. —SINGAPORE— f ASHAMEO OF MV \|£jß?F I POWDER IN THIS F^Sft STRONO LIGHT J'j^P 1^ I'DLARE-^ROOF'^owd^r Never shows up..Ftatt«rsl Fowdei so >oti *nO tine. tprt3<i% smooth and even, colours liiu: sot ten yoai tac* ir liard,109 words
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Advertisement291 1939-10-16 13 VTA TT TT%v"ff l^.TiT^ rL/VlV.lJ'liNvJ Vim HARDINCi snnt ensures comiort. smartn.-ss and durability from the neck band which is woven on the curve to fit the neck and from the In white and coloured deigns semi-stiff culls which do not crease and which with collars to match at $6.10 each291 words
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Article, Illustration204 1939-10-16 14 Building Up A Bigger Fishing Industry OBJECTS OF NE^ SCHOOL •TIIE Fisheries School at Singapore which is now ready and equipped for its duties, will endeavour to provide instruction In more modern methods of fishing and it Is hoped that eventually an industry will be built up which will be204 words
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Article73 1939-10-16 14 'From Our London Staff) London, Sept. l. jytlSS Marie Ney <Mrs. T. H. Menzies) went Into rehearsal for the Buxton Theatre Festival immediately on her return from her flying visit to Malaya. The first production, which it Is planned to bring t-> London later, was Romeo and73 words
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705 1939-10-16 14 Committee Stu dying Science Teaching In Local Schools GOVERNOR OUTLINES PROGRESS MADE IN EDUCATIONAL SPHERE TJ? r SS of the Commissl °n under the chairmanship of Sir William McLean, which studied questions of higher education in Malaya, is being printed in London and the705 words
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Article29 1939-10-16 14 Tallinn Estonia Oct 16. THE first Soviet troops, numbering about 300, landed to-day at the Estonian port of Paldlski from a transport and a warship Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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286 1939-10-16 14 'THE activities of the Drainage and Irrigation Department in Malacca were expanding rapidly into all parts of the Settlement, instead of being concentrated mainly in the Central District, said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in the course of his j address to the286 words
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Article15 1939-10-16 14 The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders will beat Retreat en the Padang to-day at 6 p.m.15 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-10-16 14 A soldier of the Malay *<9tm*U shows how the Bren gun is used against aircraft.— Straits Times picture.23 words
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579 1939-10-16 14 Plans For Bigger Hospital And New Leprosy Treatment THE public health of the Colony had been good, said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in his address to the Legislative Council to-day. There had been no outbreak of infectious disease and the incidence of579 words
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365 1939-10-16 14 Settlement Of Indian Labour Questions AGREEMENT HOPED FOR SHORTLY THERE had been no change in the position of Indian labour, said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas In his address to the council to-day In spite of the severe restriction on rubber production during the first part of the year it365 words
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Article93 1939-10-16 14 CIX pirates, guWty of one of the v worst crimes in the Far East for many years, were hanged recently at Hong Kong. This was the record number of hangings in one day in the history of the colony. During the trial it was revealed93 words
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Advertisement30 1939-10-16 14 the combine j reinforcemettt&'Cejff^ I MM STOCKS AVAILABLE 1 1 111 N© PRICE /^^^•-^H^HJLyt-ffl CROSS SECTION INCREASE b^-^^-ri'^.r-f] i^r^ 1 Lv l™ lr pH ENLARGED SECTION \SHOWING HY-RIBX SOLE AGENTS-30 words
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Advertisement43 1939-10-16 14 The engagement was announced In London, on Sept. 2, between Mr. Dennis Brent Panting, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Panting, Ewell Downs, Surrey, and Miss Margaret Ellialxili (Muffett) Jones, only daughter of Mr. aud Mis. F. L. Jones, of Kuala Lumpur43 words
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Advertisement123 1939-10-16 14 A^^k FARGO is built with tho <mM I ■HB9 M realization that as a BPp~.>>^^^^i^2^^3H truck it must meet any F.--^— 'ij wßfSS^^^^ test for ruggedness and w£i'/4^^- iß^^^^^^A.^SzZ^^^^nl fei power, and to continue IB my Ek to meet thsm satisfac■t l Aw|K^^^X---^^^^jV^^w^g Hl"* m toril through y ears of123 words
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165 1939-10-16 15 Saturday's Rugby Matches THREE major rugby matches were played on Saturday at Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Seremban. At Singapore, the R.N. and R.AJF. were again beaten by Singapore at Kuala Lumpur the Army beat Selangor by 12 points to nine and at Seremban Johore165 words
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Article264 1939-10-16 15 At Singapore THE SINGAPORE RUGBY fifteen I gave another good display on Saturday when they again defeated the R.N and R.A.F.. this time by 18 points (three goals and a try) to nil, In a fixture played on the padangThe dinners fielded a strong side the only264 words
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Article96 1939-10-16 15 At Kuala Lumpur From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 14. K'Tni* ss&ns. ssryrffl one try) to 9 points (three tries:. The fust half saw the exchanges even *iOi pSy confined to midfield for long periods on end. There was no score a. the second half Carrell. BeSSaw's96 words
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Article91 1939-10-16 15 i From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 14. NEGRI-MALACCA drew with Johore ii an inter-State rugby football matel played here to-day, each side scoring i penalty goal. The Johore forwards, assisted by Mac Lennan's fine hooking, were superior in th tight and loose, but the outaides91 words
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354 1939-10-16 15 FOUR records were broken at the V.M.C.A. 20th annual swimming carnival held at the V.M.C.A. Pool, Fort Canning. The new records were established by Song Kirn Suang 'A.C.C.S.) in the boys (under 4ft. 10 ins.) 40 yds. championship, the Chinese Swimming Club in the 120354 words
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Article117 1939-10-16 15 r:z FOLLOWING are me leums J-nu starting times for the Keppel Golf Club m. Sepoy Lines, at Sepoy Lines on Thursday ifternoon Keppel players first): Un A. M. Low (18) vs. Mrs. A. C. Brooks < 18> 4.05 Mrs. Holohan «22) vs. Mrs. F Snarp (24.: 4.10117 words
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Article170 1939-10-16 15 r;E LIST OF NAMES and starting times for the social match between the Royal Singapore Golf Club and the Island Golf Club at the latter's club on Thursday afternoon over th« second nine holes are: 3 30 Mrs. R. Wakeford U4> vs. Miss S. Abed .13' 325 Mrs.170 words
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Article50 1939-10-16 15 Soccer: Challenge Cap; R.E. vs l.oyals. Stadium. Rugby: Loyals Ist. vs. R.A.M.C.. Gillman: Spore Teachers vs. R.A.F (H.Q). Farrer Park. Hockey: Spore Colts vs. 12th Brigade Hq., Farrer Park; S.R.C. vs. Ist. Field Ambulance, S.R.C, G.S.C. vs. Y.W.C.A., G.S.C. Tennis: S.C.C. finals, Tanglin Club, S.R.C. and V.M.C.A.50 words
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Article625 1939-10-16 15 FOLLOWING are the handicaps for the first two days of the Perak Turf Club's four-day October meeting:— First Day, Oct. Z\. Horses. Class 1, Div. 1. 5!i furs. Eloyal Hampton 9.07 Eastern Knight S.Ofi or 3moke Dreams 8.09 Bombus 8.C4 se Jack Druce 8.08 sultana 8.04 T625 words
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Article37 1939-10-16 15 Th* following Y.WC.A. team will meet the G.SC. at hockey this evening: D. Per(nison- E. Frugtneit. S. Armstrong; J. Atwell. Z EUas I Ford: M. Vlathialyngam, D. Pye. P. Eber, G. Wheatley and P. Elliott.37 words
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Article173 1939-10-16 15 MAKING their debut in competitive soccer m at the Stadium on Satui-day. the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders eliminated the Chinese second team from the Challenge Cup by a victory of one goal to nil. A well-balanced team, the Argylls should be a match for any side173 words
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444 1939-10-16 15 Yesterday's Spore Badminton WONG Peng Soon and Miss Waileen Wong of the Mayflower Badminton Party, holders of the mixed doubles title, qualified for the final yesterday in the Singapore badminton championships by beating Yap Chin Tee and Miss Hilda Schelkis (Devonshire) in two straight444 words
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Article45 1939-10-16 15 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 15. The Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, visiting Seremban yesterday, defeated the King George Fifth School at hockey by two goals to nil. The scorers were Mat Nor and Gazali. Messrs. Kaher Singh and Jakeman umpired tVio matph45 words
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Article287 1939-10-16 15 RESULTS of Saturday's Home Pmh '(Kit ball games Accrlngton 3 Bradford C 2 Bnrrow 2 Prc Um Ri Blackburn I Bury Blackpool 6 Manchester U. 4 Holt o t1 2 Manchester city 2 Bournemouth :i Southampton Bradford 0 Chest nli.UI Brighton 0 Southenrl 4 BrLsU)l R287 words
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Article87 1939-10-16 15 THK Jap;;nfso Club l.rif the Americans by sly runs In mir in the second iranic in the <h;iinpionship scrips of the SlngMOl J baseball ;.s*o< iation. Honours arc now even, as the Americans w.m the Hrst match last Surdav. Yesterday's game, vhiclt played on the S. J. 1.87 words
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115 1939-10-16 15 i Prom Ow i IN id-ul westbor, the Prrnk Aalatlc.i beat the Pcnang anlatica by iln i 1 i,. nil. in ilu up. ulna Ail Both teuni i eelli d In i wi, up, bul Hi game reso i d I' art run115 words
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Article43 1939-10-16 15 PLAYING c i bi ii the Mi dlral Co try and b Mil ugh i> R wl i c 'iiv rt. 'I! wiih an unconverted trj Tecfc Later th€ wii i penalty taker by I ri m m a pel43 words
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Advertisement64 1939-10-16 15 We make MILITARY UNIFORMS Khaki Suits. Shirts and Breeches too All orders will receive the careful expert attention of our European Cutter. Allow us to quote you. GIAN *SINGH c* Co. Bttteq Rd Phone24B3:Spore For MICROSCOPES. THEODOLITES X-RAY APPARATUS THERMOMETERS. HAEMOMETERS ERKAMETERS DESSICATORS STETHOSCOPES. HEARING AIDS. etc. please write to64 words
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929 1939-10-16 16 Installed In Strongly Fortified Sector OPPOSING ARMIES MASS ALONG THE RHINE nRiTT«H* Wltl Ji he B fijr ln France Oct. 15. JjKUIMi troops of the expeditionary force are now firmly installed in their allotted sector of the Maffinot Line War correspondents visitedReuter - 929 words
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381 1939-10-16 16 HEAR- ADM. DREW WAS COMMANDEi OF SUNKEN BATTLESHIP AN Admiralty announcement 0 last night states that there are now 414 survivors of the Royal Oak, the Home Fleet battleship sunk by enemy action on Saturday. The Admiralty states with regret that the possibilityReuter - 381 words
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Article45 1939-10-16 16 Paris. Oct 15. THE Gestapo (German secret police) have arrested M. Tho■i- Kata, the shoe magnate, in Zlin (Moravia), according; to a report in the N ouvelles Tchecosla.aques. The Gestapo alleged that M. Bata ■ecently acqrircd British nationally. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article165 1939-10-16 16 Statement On Loss Of H.M.S. Royal Oak London, Oct. 15. T*HE House of Commons will meet this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and the House of Lords ..so expected to sit on the same days The Prime Minister. Mr. Chamberlain, will make his statementReuter - 165 words
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80 1939-10-16 16 SEMI-OFFICIAL statement by the French Ministry of Information states: "Without exaggerated optimism it can be forecast that, when our industrial mobilization is achieved, we shall construct live times as many planes as in peace-time, and France and Britain together will produce threeReuter - 80 words
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162 1939-10-16 16 CHINESE aircraft raided Hankow three times yesterday, bombing a Japanese airfield and munition dumps, according to a Chinese military communique (reports Reuter). All Chinese aircraft returned safely to their base, it is claimed. The Soviet Government recently delivered 200 new planes to China,162 words
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Article95 1939-10-16 16 A London, Oct 15. IX convoys arriving or l?aving will now receive air protection extending hundreds of miles out to sea. states the Ministry of Information Ever, the past week's storms and gales and poor visibility caused only slight Interruption in the convoy work ofReuter - 95 words
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Article169 1939-10-16 16 London, Oct. 15. JHE most recent addition to the British Navy is a 15,000-ton I luxury liner— about the size of the average P. and O. mail liner— which is being converted into an armed merchant cruiser ready to deal with enemy raiders above or belowBritish Wireless - 169 words
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44 1939-10-16 16 London, Oct. 15. A Cairo report states that broad- casting last night on the occasion of the beginning of the feast of Ramadan King Farouk urged his subjects to pray for victory to the democratic powers.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 44 words
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Article51 1939-10-16 16 London. Oct. 15. rffi British air mission to Canada, headed by Lord Riverdalp, reached Quebec yesterday on its way to Ottawa for a conference with Canadian, Australian and New Zealand representatives on the new plan for building up combined air forces with final training concentrated In Canada.—Reuter - 51 words
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Article46 1939-10-16 16 London, Oct. 15. THE Adrr ralty announces that gifts of monoy from the public for men of the fleet and their dependents will be welcomed also gifts in kind for the fleet, including knitted articles, tobacco, books, magazines fruit and vegetables. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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450 1939-10-16 16 FVERYONE wants to know where Hitler^ 'big push" Is going to come, and it is reasonably safe to assume that he intends to make one. But before he could do anything at all in the nature of the huge "pincer" movement aimed at theReuter - 450 words
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129 1939-10-16 16 London, Oct. IS *T«HE latest French war communique does not announce any change iv the situation en the Western From The news of the last 48 hours has tended to show that activity has b confined to raids by enemy reconnaissance patrols, particularly between129 words
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Advertisement114 1939-10-16 16 THOUGHTFUL WILLIE. A little boy wot watching hit mother ponder her face. Pretently he asked, "Mother, why do you vte powder?" 'To make me look beautiful," she told him. Little Willie looked thoughtful for a while, thm asked. "Well, are you sure you are using th? right powder? Better change114 words
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Advertisement8 1939-10-16 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL CO. t. CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORE.8 words
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